(Final Episode)
I still think about her from time to time, and it makes me feel crazy.
But I won't run away from it.
So you don't need to worry about me, Joon Young.
I hope you can be happy.
I really mean it.
You're giving me so much solace.
I don't deserve this.
You should get going now.
Why aren't you dressed yet?
Se Eun's parents are coming from so far away.
We can't afford to be late even by one second.
How are we even going to be late? We're meeting them for lunch,
but we started getting ready as soon as we finished breakfast.
Don't you think the color of my necktie is too vulgar?
You'll even look fine in a bright red tie...
because you already look so old-fashioned.
The kids must be here.
- Da In, you're here. - You guys came early.
Peekaboo.
Do you want to go to my room? Okay, let's go inside.
Fine feathers do make fine birds. You look really handsome, Sang Hyun.
He's actually the one doing his clothes a favor.
Mother, your hair...
looks amazing.
Father, your necktie is so in trend this year.
- Does it look okay? - It looks great.
Aren't you done yet?
I'm all ready.
My gosh, we're all waiting for you.
She's seriously so authoritative.
My goodness, Da In.
Grandma's done getting ready.
I'll let it go since you're pretty.
Where's Joon Young?
Joon Young didn't come home last night.
He'll probably come with Se Eun.
That punk.
They're not even married yet.
But he's acting out now that we're about to meet Se Eun's parents.
My goodness.
Joon Young.
I guess you're here to go with me.
You should've called beforehand.
Let's go, Joon Young.
Se Eun.
I don't think I can go.
I'm sorry.
I can't go with you.
I thought everything would be okay...
since I like you...
and trust you.
But it's really taking a toll on me.
I don't think I can do this anymore.
And as for you,
you don't need to feel sorry...
or guilty.
I'm the one...
who's letting go of this relationship.
Mom.
Are you here?
Once you arrive,
you should take a tour around Seoul...
and go back home.
I'll call you again.
Hey, it's Joon Young.
Joon Young?
Joon Young.
I'll be outside with her.
- Let's go outside. - Go outside?
- Let's go outside. - Yes.
You've now finished the second phase of your chemotherapy.
It was hard, wasn't it?
Yes.
It must be harder winning the fight against yourself...
to not wear down rather than fighting against the cancer cells.
Joo Ran, you're doing great.
Don't skip meals and think positively.
Spend time with people and laugh a lot.
I'll see you after two weeks.
Okay.
I'll take care of everything,
so don't you dare lay a finger on anything.
Stay still as if you're a drawing.
That's your job.
Ask me anything you need.
Vent all your anger out at me if you're irritated or annoyed.
Tell me anything you want to eat too.
I'm not going to cook, so don't worry.
I saw a lot of delicious restaurants on our way up here.
There's an eel place and a boiled chicken place too.
We can have them deliver food.
Or we can call a cab.
Bounce off the ropes.
Bouncing off.
You're here for the blind date, right?
- You're that subway girl. - You're that subway guy.
I can't believe we're running into each other again like this.
(Andme Hair Salon)
(Small Table)
The number you have dialed is not available at this moment.
He isn't answering.
This punk is in serious trouble this time.
Will he be all right?
He won't be.
He must be in a chaotic situation...
where his rationality can't control his emotions.
It's hard for me to understand him,
but it's because he isn't like me.
I'm worried about your parents too.
Let's go eat.
(Small Table)
Mom.
I've known...
that parents can't always have their way with their children,
but I guess we all become more sentimental as we age.
These days, even the littlest things can hurt my feelings.
Actually,
I don't even think it's because I'm getting older.
I think it's just how life is.
When I was little,
I was so sad when my parents didn't buy me anything...
for my birthday.
But now that I'm older, my feelings are hurt...
when you guys don't do anything...
for Parents' Day.
But you see,
it's not like you did such a thing out of disrespect for us,
so don't feel so bad about it.
And don't worry about your dad.
It's...
the parents' job to worry and care about their children.
I'm sorry.
I said it's okay.
You must be having a very hard time now.
You should...
just focus...
on worrying about yourself.
I'm so distraught, Mom.
I kept telling myself...
that I shouldn't do it, but it ended up happening.
I kept thinking about her,
and I tried so hard to get her out of my mind,
but I can't control my feelings.
But I had no choice.
This is what I've decided to do,
so I have to endure all this pain and distress.
But I feel so bad.
For Se Eun, her family,
and for our family too.
I'm really sorry.
Aren't you hungry?
I haven't eaten anything either because your dad is all upset.
You said...
there's a good kimchi stew place over there.
Let's go and eat something first.
In the old days,
before I got sick...
It's funny that I said "in the old days".
That wasn't even a month ago,
but it feels like a distant past.
Every morning, I used to spend an hour...
just to do my hair and makeup.
But there's no point putting on any makeup...
when my hair is like this.
Now that I have a lot of time on my hands,
I should take naps,
watch movies, and read books.
Like you used to do, you know.
When there's no hope, there's no despair either.
I don't have much to smile about,
but there isn't much to cry about either.
I won't even be able to date,
which means...
I won't have to worry about getting dumped.
And I don't even have to buy shampoo.
Isn't it great?
I remember that time.
When I said that to you,
you told me...
that I shouldn't give up.
Especially when it comes to dating.
I thought, "What does this woman even know about me?"
"Who is she to say such a thing to me?"
But...
later on that night when I was lying in bed,
it really...
struck a chord with me for some reason,
and I got so emotional.
I started tearing up, and the tears just wouldn't stop.
So I thought, "This is what it feels like..."
"to be consoled."
"When an inexplicable ordeal comes our way,"
"someone who can bring us solace comes with it."
Aren't you cold? I think it's getting chilly now.
Let's go inside. You can't catch a cold.
No, it's okay.
Watching the flames move...
makes me feel alive.
Here. For goodness' sake.
There we go.
I'm really okay.
I'm sorry.
Hey, the women that I know...
always say that they're sorry...
when they should be saying "Thank you" instead.
In one of my all-time favorite classics, "Love Story",
there's a line like this.
"Love means..."
"never having to say you're sorry."
Here.
Apparently,
this is organic toothpaste, so it's good for your health.
You should only eat good food and only think about the good stuff.
Here. Wash up and come outside.
I'll have the sheets ready.
I'll sleep outside on the sofa.
Thank you.
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
(Charity Pot)
Da Il, why don't you hang that here?
My goodness, you're doing great.
You just need to hang it like this.
Great job.
Da In, take this to your grandpa and ask him to join you.
- Ask your grandpa to join. - Let's do it together.
Grandpa, come join me.
Really?
Let's go.
I brought Grandpa.
Come on.
This one.
Grandpa, let's do it together.
Da In, let's ask your grandma to turn on the lights.
Should I turn on the lights, Da In?
Ready?
Da In, isn't it pretty?
- Let's catch a lot of fish. - Thank you.
I hope you enjoy your trip.
I'm so excited.
Thank you. I hope you enjoy your trip.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
I hope you enjoy your trip.
- Let's go. - Thank you.
(Senior Citizens' Community Center)
It looks nice to see you work hard.
Really?
Have a sip.
(Senior Citizens' Community Center)
Is anyone home?
Sir?
Sir, do you remember me?
I'm the one that fixed your radio five years ago.
Did you guys promise to meet each other here?
Pardon?
Are the sweet potatoes cooked?
The radio you fixed for me...
never once broke, and it still works fine.
I didn't listen to it for a while after my wife passed away.
I couldn't stop thinking of her every time I turned on the radio.
People who don't know what they're talking about...
would tell me that I must feel relieved.
Relieved that I won't have to take care of my old lady,
who couldn't even move, now that she's finally gone.
But they don't know a thing.
After she died,
I would cook for myself.
But what's the use of eating and sleeping?
There was no use in getting up in the morning either.
There was absolutely nothing for me to do.
After a while, my kids couldn't stop worrying about me,
so I forced myself to leave.
I told myself to forget about her...
since she wouldn't be able to rest in peace if I keep holding onto her.
But...
you can't just forget about someone just because they're gone.
I couldn't stop thinking about her.
So I moved back into this house.
And I found myself feeling really comfortable once I came back.
I could still smell the scent of my old lady.
She used to enjoy...
eating the sweet potatoes I cooked for her.
I clean the house spotlessly...
as if she's still here with me.
And I sleep...
with her pillow by my side under the same sheet.
I guess this is what life is.
Forcing myself to forget about her is what made it harder.
If I'm reminded of her, I'll just think about her.
And if I miss her, I'll just miss her.
Thanks to you,
my wife was able to get a nice haircut and take a photo.
Thank you...
for letting her stay by my side looking very pretty.
Thank you.
It's delicious.
- You should eat. - Yes.
We only have a couple hours left until the year changes.
You're right.
Do you remember this place?
I took a photo of you here.
Yes, I remember.
This place hasn't changed at all.
The outside world is constantly changing.
But here, it's as if time has stopped.
Are you cold? You're all bundled up.
Yes, I'm a little cold. Maybe it's because we're at an island.
Winters are supposed to be cold.
- Here. - It's okay.
It's fine. You should wear them.
I've known you for 12 years now,
but I didn't know you were so sensitive to the cold.
Because we never spent winter together before.
It wasn't like we knew everything about each other,
but we jumped to conclusions that we were too different.
I know.
It wasn't like we knew everything about each other.
It's snowing.
It's funny how things work.
Not everything goes the way I want just because I want it.
That's why we have to make an effort.
In any case, what happens in the future matters the most,
so we should try hard.
It's pretty.
Are you ready?
Well... Yes.
Are you okay?
Yes.
You know,
if we had met...
before I injured my legs,
would you have...
liked me?
Plus, if you hadn't been sick like this,
I wouldn't have been able to find my courage.
The timing was perfect.
This could've been possible...
only if the entire universe had supported us to be together.
You know that?
Without your messy hair and your thick makeup...
which you had on you all the time,
I can finally tell what your real face is.
Wait, Joo Ran.
The back of your head is pretty.
It's...
protruding.
The upper part of it is protruding.
Ms. Baek, are you ready?
Yes.
I'll be waiting for you here without moving an inch.
Be brave and strong.
Okay.
(President Lee Kyung Suk, Oh Min Joon)
It's all done.
Now we just have to make this a good movie.
Thank you.
I'll work hard, director.
Good. Let's do great on this together.
Thank you, Mr. Lee.
I'll do my best not to let you down.
I should be thanking you...
for breaking my preconception.
- Pardon. - My preconception, I mean.
You wench.
Are you feeling all right?
Yes, I'm fine.
But now that I'm seeing your face like this, I'm feeling even better.
Really?
Ms. Baek.
- Ms. Baek. - Ms. Baek.
- Are you all right? - Are you in pain now?
- Our feelings are hurt. - We've been so worried.
Why didn't you tell us?
You should've told us about your condition.
I can't believe you kept it from us, Ms. Baek.
We thought that you were shopping in New York,
so we were all jealous.
You made us feel so horrible.
I hate you.
My gosh.
Hey, who's at the salon if all of you are here?
I hope you didn't close it for the day.
I know, right?
Ms. Baek, get better soon so that you can watch and scold us again.
Brace yourselves, okay?
- I want a hug too. - Not a chance.
- Come on. Just one hug. - Gosh.
My goodness.
Gosh, I sounded like an idiot.
Even doctors, who are smart and have studied a lot,
don't know what causes illnesses like this...
and when it can be cured.
There are many things that they don't know.
And that's why even doctors can't tell me anything for certain.
But one thing they know for sure...
is that I should spend a lot of time with those around me, eat well,
laugh a lot,
and think positive thoughts.
I guess people are my cure after all.
Young Jae.
I couldn't do that for you.
Thank you for being by my side.
Winter clothes are starting to feel too heavy.
"I've Done Nothing to Deserve It, But Spring Is Here Again".
This morning reminds me of that book title.
The long winter is finally over now.
Like a delightful gift, spring is here again.
Da In, you'll be at the daycare all day today.
Let's go study.
Have fun with your friends and make sure you eat your lunch.
You're like your mom, so I'm sure you'll be fine.
When did you grow up so much?
- Let's play together. - Okay.
Da In, there.
This too.
Well, now that I have some free time during the day,
I'm thinking of taking classes at the community center.
Or shall I start working out?
Should I join a gym?
I haven't had any free time in so long.
I have a gift for you.
What? What is it?
To thank me for all of my hard work?
You didn't have to get me anything.
You said you wanted another kid.
This is a gift indeed,
but what about my plan to take classes and exercise?
And here's a real gift for you.
(Marriage Certificate)
(Husband Hyun Sang Hyun, Wife On Ri Won)
But there won't be a wedding ceremony.
I refuse to wear a wedding dress because it'll make me cringe.
Hey!
Then what about my dream of wearing a tuxedo?
Let's have a ceremony, please.
Ri Won, let's have a wedding ceremony, please?
Thank you.
Why do you have so much gray hair now?
Goodness. I'm a grandpa now, you know.
When you first came to our school,
I was smitten by you,
the new geography teacher who looked like Jeremy Irons.
My goodness.
I was smitten by you, the Meg Ryan look-alike maths teacher.
Mr. Jeremy Irons, you've aged, but you're still so good-looking.
Ms. Ham Su Mi, you're also too gorgeous for your age.
What's gotten into you? You rarely call me by my name.
We're retired now,
so we're not the vice principal and geography teacher anymore.
We should call each other by our names.
Okay, let's do that, Mr. On Cheon Su.
Shall I take you out on a date? It's been way too long.
Where will you take me?
How about we go for Hamburg steak, which you love?
Seriously? My gosh, I'm so excited now.
- Ms. Lee. - Ms. Lee!
- You look stunning today! - Oh, my.
- You look so beautiful. - You look amazing.
- You look absolutely gorgeous. - Seriously.
How have you been?
Thanks, guys.
Like their vows,
which we heard earlier,
I trust that their love and wisdom will enable them to overcome...
any hardships or obstacles that may come their way...
as they've been part of each other's lives for so long.
As the groom's one and only sister...
and the bride's best friend,
as well as a representative of all the witnesses that are here,
I hereby pronounce these two...
husband and wife.
He said he wanted a simple, humble wedding,
unlike those who make such a fuss over it,
but he hired a famous chef and even a K-pop star.
Would you call this a humble wedding?
Is your hair shop doing well?
I signed the lease recklessly just because of the old memories.
Many of the ladies at the market come to me to get perms.
I must say, you seem happy.
That neighborhood is boring, but it's nice.
The air is clean, and I can laze around.
I can stroll around the market...
and eat tteokbokki.
How are things with you?
Soo Jae told me that you're moving to New York.
- Yes. - When?
Next week.
You'll be the head chef at that world-famous restaurant?
You've really made a name for yourself.
I should keep myself busy.
Like how we should all live, you know.
I shall keep myself occupied.
As time and the seasons go by,
we become adults.
But we are still immature,
and we still make many mistakes.
And that's why we comfort each other,
worry about each other,
and embrace each other.
Pain and distress we've experienced help us grow,
along with the joy we've felt together.
And perhaps that's why...
we keep on walking.
To live a fuller life.
- What's your name? - I'm Joon Young, On Joon Young.
I'm Lee Young Jae.
Lee Young Jae, something's fishy.
Who was that guy I saw you giving a perm to?
(After the spring when they were 20)
Go, On Joon Young!
Do you want to come to our one-day bar?
As my partner.
This is our first day as a couple.
- Where is he? - Chief is here now. That way!
Snakehead!
- We got a big fat bonus. - Shouldn't we have a team dinner?
- Let's do it tomorrow. - What? Gosh, come on.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know anything.
I'm so sorry.
(Then the summer when they were 27)
So this is our 2nd day together after 7 years.
To be more accurate, it's been 6 years and 11 months.
Shall we watch a movie and have dinner together?
Hello, it's nice to meet you.
I love you.
Even if other guys hit on me, you're the only one for me.
Young Jae. Young Jae!
If not now, I feel like we'll be through.
I'm sorry.
I like Young Jae.
But it's one-sided, of course.
Let's end this here.
I keep feeling apologetic, and it distresses me so much.
Chief!
I like you.
I haven't been the best boyfriend,
so I feel really bad,
but would you marry me?
(Small Table)
It doesn't feel like it's been long,
but it also feels like a lot of time has passed.
I wish you were happy.
I wish you hadn't shown up like this.
I wish you'd be happy no matter where you are.
Joon Young.
It's me, Young Jae.
I wanted to call someone,
but I had no one to call.
Would you marry me?
- You're at it again? - What?
Don't you find me attractive?
I should've admitted that I was in pain and asked for a big hug.
We've known each other for 12 years,
but I had no idea that you get cold so easily.
It's because we've never spent winter together.
I hope you can be happy.
Take care of yourself.
(Thank you for watching The 3rd Charm.)