Mom.
(Episode 4)
Are they going to live with us?
- Yes. They are. - No.
- Soo In. - No! I don't want them to!
You little brat.
I don't want to live with Min Jae's mom!
- Soo In. - Come back.
- Soo In. - Come here!
Where did she get her manners?
Soon Ok, what should we do? Should I look for her?
No, leave it.
I turned on the heating but it'll take a while to warm up.
Okay.
Min Jae, go on inside.
Thank you, Soon Ok.
I'm sorry too.
Go and unpack.
Mom.
Are they going to live with us?
- Yes. They are. - No.
- Soo In. - No! I don't want them to!
You little brat.
Why are you out here?
Soo In hasn't come back yet and I'm worried.
Who cares if she comes back or not? It's cold. Go inside.
I should go and look for her.
Do you know where she is? She'll come home when she wants to.
Just wait until she does. I will teach her a lesson.
Don't be like that, Dong Chul.
What do you mean?
Be nice to Soo In.
While we live here,
can we please not get into any fights?
Who would I fight?
Stay out of it. I'll deal with it all.
Where are you going?
I have to go out. See you later.
Thank you, Soon Ok.
Since my parents died, Dong Chul is my only family.
Thinking of him having no place to stay made me feel..
I guess that's why they say blood's thicker than water.
I knew how you'd feel but I put myself first.
I'll make it up to you.
It's fine.
Mom, are we living with Min Jae?
Do you like living with Min Jae?
Yes, I do. He's cute.
What about living with Dad?
- I like that too. - Do you?
Yes. My friends asked me why I don't live with my dad.
Now they will stop asking me that.
- Is Soo In home yet? - No.
Is she angry? Min Jae said she got angry and ran off.
Where could she be? The sun will set soon.
Mom, I know where she went.
Soo In.
Do you hate living with Min Jae and his mom that much?
Yes.
You said yesterday that you saw bad men...
smash your dad's store up.
Do you know they took away the house Min Jae lived in?
They have nowhere to stay. We have to let them move in.
I still don't like it.
Soo In.
Weren't you told at school that you should help those in need?
We're not strangers, we're family.
Family should help each other out.
Why is Min Jae's mom my family?
I hate Dad. He loves only Min Jae and his mom.
That's not true.
He likes you and Jung In too.
What about you?
You don't like it that he favors them over us.
You're all grown up.
You care about how I feel.
But...
Mom's okay.
Don't hate your dad, okay?
(Report Card)
You must've been so happy that you came first in your year.
Is there anything you want?
I'll buy you something to celebrate.
I don't want anything as long as I have you.
That means Dong Chul moved back in. That's great.
What? How is that great?
He was staying at a guesthouse.
His own home is much better than a guesthouse.
See, men don't get it at all.
It's all great for Dong Chul, but how do you think Soon Ok feels?
Oh, you have a point.
She has to live with Young Sun now.
Two women feuding over one man.
I think this is just wrong.
How is it wrong?
Ask 100 people on the street if they think this makes sense.
They'll all say it doesn't.
Don't you think this is strange?
All sorts of things happen to people.
If 100 people say it's nonsense, does it mean it is?
Those 100 people could be nonsensical.
What do you mean?
Stop trying to comment on another family's misfortune...
and just eat your food.
Yoon Soo In.
Where did you learn to run off like that?
Why don't you like us living here?
Tell me, what don't you like?
Stop it, I talked to her already.
Go on inside.
What an ungrateful brat.
Teach your daughter some manners.
So what if she's smart? She needs morals too.
When do we eat dinner? I'm starving.
Wait a bit. I'll set the table.
You should've stir-fried some pork on a day like this.
Is it a special day?
Well...
Mom, can I stay here with Soo In and Jung In?
- Yes. Do you like that? - Yes, I really do.
The other house was boring but here I have my sisters.
I see.
Min Jae. There's something you must remember.
You must do as your stepmother and sisters say, okay?
Okay.
Are you going somewhere?
To help Soon Ok with the dinner.
Relax and think you're at home.
We didn't ask her to let us move in.
It was her suggestion. There's no need to tiptoe around her.
Are you drawing, Min Jae?
Where can I find that jerk Kwon?
Oh dear...
Where's Young Sun? Why isn't she here?
She isn't hungry. She said she'll eat later.
Why wouldn't she be hungry? We're meant to eat at a set time.
This is the first meal we're sharing as a family. Get her.
She's no kid. She can fend for herself.
Go and get her.
Can't you just eat?
Get her.
I hate this.
Dal Ja, stay and eat.
Do you need anything?
Why are you here? You need to eat.
I don't feel hungry.
Why aren't you hungry? Come and eat with us.
I'm really okay.
Don't make me look like I like to starve people.
Come and eat.
Are you done?
Yes.
You only just had a mouthful.
Soo In.
Leave her be. Let her starve and she'll see the value of food.
Even now there are starving kids everywhere under the bridge.
How dare she leave when the adults are still eating?
She has no manners at all.
I'll keep an eye on you. Watch how you act around me, okay?
Eat up, Min Jae.
How dare he say he'll watch us?
He fusses over Young Sun eating and doesn't care about Soo In.
I just can't grow to like him.
Wipe those with a dry cloth.
Okay.
Try to remember where everything is.
I will, Soon Ok.
Soon Ok, where's the soap we bought?
In storage. Are we out of soap already?
Someone left the lid off and mice got to it.
I searched storage and it's not there.
It's on the shelf on the right.
- I'll go and find it for you. - Thanks.
Aren't you hungry, Soo In? You didn't eat much at dinner.
I'm fine.
You are hungry.
Soo In.
It's our stepmother.
- Young Sun. - Hello.
Is your sister in? Call her for me.
Soo In.
Eat some more. I brought you some food.
I won't. I'm not hungry.
You should eat. You are hungry.
I heard your tummy grumble.
Go inside.
Take it away.
Soo In.
Don't be like this. Eat just a little.
I said no. Why do you keep offering?
What's going on?
- Soo In, you... - Okay, then.
Tell me if you're hungry. Go on inside.
I will scold her properly tonight.
Dong Chul, please, don't do this.
What a brat.
Buckwheat jelly.
Sticky rice cakes.
She didn't eat, did she? Don't waste your time.
Soo In was nasty ever since she was young.
I'm waiting for the right time to get to her.
That's enough.
Get some rest. You had a long day.
Why don't you go and sleep with Soon Ok?
What? Why would I sleep with her? Don't even say such a thing.
Dong Chul.
Forget it, I'm tired. Let's sleep.
Get the light and lie down.
The three pairs of shoes outside Young Sun's room...
reminded Soon Ok of the situation she's in with her two girls...
and it broke her heart.
This wasn't the only day she felt sad,
but Soon Ok thinks today could be the day...
she felt her lowest and most pathetic.
Good morning.
You're up early.
Did you sleep well?
Yes, I did.
Did you? Good to hear.
You're up early.
The kitchen's nice and bustling with Young Sun here.
Let's move to a house with a bigger kitchen.
You washed your face, Min Jae.
Min Jae, say hello.
Did you sleep well?
- Yes. Did you sleep well? - Yes.
I'm sure you slept well. You're too young to know anything.
It's all on the adults.
Stop telling a kid such nonsense.
Is that all you have to talk about?
What did I say that's so terrible?
Min Jae, let's go and get changed.
You're too generous and lent her your books.
That's why she beat you. This is so upsetting.
She does nothing for you.
You don't make friends to gain something.
What I meant is that if friends can help each other...
It's okay. You win some and you lose some.
Cheer up, okay?
Yes, Dad.
I'm going to Seoul today. Do you want anything? I'll get it for you.
Nothing.
Thanks for the meal.
She's so upset she even lost her appetite.
Why keep mentioning her grades at the table?
Why are you blaming me?
Oh dear...
- Are you going somewhere? - Yes.
To find out where Kwon went with my money.
Meet me outside the civil office in the afternoon.
What for?
We have to report that we moved here.
Oh, I see.
- Just a moment. - Yes?
- See you later. - Bye.
You're back.
Go on inside.
Don't mind me. Do what you always did.
Hello there.
Hi.
Did the move go uneventfully?
Why would there be trouble? I moved back into my own home.
My goodness.
You have one amazing wife.
She got concerned about a cheating husband and took the mistress in.
Soon Ok's practically a saint.
You need to be good to her, not just Young Sun.
It's my private life so don't get too nosy.
Figure out a way to find Kwon.
Did you ask around?
I doubt we can find a man who's determined to hide,
but I'm asking around.
Just wait until I get my hands on him. I will make him pay.
Is something wrong? Are you upset?
There's no way you'd be in a good mood.
Actually living with them can't be easy at all.
You can't take it back now that they moved in.
You need to shrug it off and be strong.
I'll get the broth started.
She must be so upset.
I hate Dong Chul for putting me in this position.
Now even I have to tiptoe around her.
I won't play with you anymore.
What?
I have no time to play with you. I must study.
I will study really hard and beat you in the next test.
I'm giving you a fair warning.
You scared me just then. Are you feeling better now?
When did I say I was angry? Do you think I'm that mean?
- No. - Let's go.
It's Min Jae.
Is it tasty?
Soo In.
Wait for me.
I feel bad that it's just us.
It's okay. It's just a few dumplings.
Here you go.
I felt a bit odd now that we officially moved in.
You aren't even registered as my wife.
That's why I'm trying to make it up to you with this.
- Eat up. - Okay.
It won't be easy, putting up with Soon Ok.
It's fine. You know what she's like.
She's nicer than anyone.
Hang in there until I get a footing.
Okay?
I want you to do something for me.
You name it and I'll do whatever it is.
Be nice to Soon Ok and her girls, especially to Soo In.
It will be hard for them to accept what's going on.
What is there for her to accept?
What did I do wrong?
She was being rude and I did what any father would do.
Dong Chul.
Okay, okay. I'll try.
- Do you promise? - Yes.
Let's buy some side dishes for dinner...
and buy dumplings to go.
Sure. Are you that happy?
I can't believe how someone can have such a generous heart.
Eat up.
I'd never seen your dad smile.
He always frowned whenever he was around you.
- Are you going home? - Dad.
- How are you? - Hello.
Get in, I'll drop you off. You too, Soo In.
Come on. Get in.
Dad, we had a math test and I got full marks.
Did you? Well done.
Soo In got everything right as well.
Well done, Soo In.
You deserve a treat, then. How about Chinese food?
Really? I'd love that.
You're joining us, Soo In.
- Me too? - Of course.
Here's the sweet and sour pork.
- Eat all you want, Soo In. - Thank you.
- Here you go. - Dad, what about me?
You can eat as much as you want too.
Here you go.
Here. It's all for you.
I bought you a present from Seoul.
- A present? - Yes.
Here it is.
Gosh, it's beautiful. What is it?
It's a music box. Wind the spring to make it play.
There's one for Soo In.
- Is there? - Of course.
This is my way of asking you to be Se Young's...
best friend for a long time.
Thank you so much.
What sound does yours make?
- See you tomorrow. - Bye.
Goodbye. Thank you for the present.
- You're welcome. Take care. - I will.
Dad, what about me?
You can eat as much as you want too.
Here you go.
We're playing a game...
Soon Deok went home, so we need another player.
Can you join in?
No. I don't want to.
Just for a while. Not for too long. Please?
Okay. But just for a while.
Okay. Let's go.
- Thank you. - I'll carry that.
Come along, Min Jae.
Give this to Soon Ok.
Who, me? Tell her to eat it when she comes home.
You promised. Now go.
Okay, fine. I'll go.
See you.
- Come straight home. - Okay.
Min Jae, leave this in your sisters' room.
Okay, Mom.
Soo In.
They aren't in.
This is really pretty.
Why are you here?
Here you go.
What's this?
- You'll see. - What's this?
They're dumplings. Did you buy these?
Eat it before it gets cold.
What's the occasion? He actually bought you something.
Our team won, thanks to you.
Soo In.
What's wrong, Min Jae?
Look at this.
Yoon Min Jae!
What's wrong? Why are you crying?
He broke this. I got it as a present only today.
Oh, no. Really?
Min Jae! Who said you could touch my things?
Let's see what we can do.
How about you give it to me?
- I'll try and fix it. - It's broken!
How can you fix a broken thing?
Then I'll buy you the exact same thing.
You can only get this in Seoul. What will you do about this?
Pay me back! Make up for this!
I'm sorry.
I hate you all. I hate Min Jae and I hate you.
This is why I don't want you here!
Soo In, how dare you talk like that.
I hate you too! I hate you all!
Get out! Get out of our house!
How dare you!
Soo In...
Get out! Get out of our house!
How dare you!
No! No!
When did you ever act like a father?
Did you ever hug her or speak kindly to her?
I am so, so sorry.
Soo In!
- Soo In. - You must be so upset.
Will you not go home?
Was it right or wrong?