(All characters, places, companies, and incidents...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
Who do you think you are?
Who are you to stir up so much trouble?
You said you're against private education.
Then why must you meddle in what we do and cause trouble?
You keep talking casually to me.
Should I be casual to you too?
Fine, I will.
And let me give you a word of advice.
Raise your daughter well.
How will she get through anything if she's that rude and selfish?
How dare you. Shall I rip your lips off?
You think this is funny?
How dare you. Shall I rip your lips off?
Did you laugh?
Did you just laugh?
You... It's you, isn't it?
What are you talking about?
What exactly are you asking?
Forget it. Let's drop it.
Drop it?
You spoke ill of my dear daughter, and you want to drop it now?
You're right. I shouldn't judge other people's children.
I should've been more thoughtful.
I'm sorry.
It was you, wasn't it? You spread the rumor, didn't you?
No, I didn't. Why would I do that?
Then how did they find out? You were the only one that knew.
So what if they know?
What's so bad about the fact that your dad sells seonji?
What did you just say?
Does that embarrass you?
Are you embarrassed of your dad?
You're unbelievable.
You think I'm unbelievable?
How dare you. Shall I rip your lips off?
She's Han Suh Jin?
She hasn't changed at all.
You...
It's you, isn't it?
She knows who I am.
She found out.
What am I going to do? What if she tells someone?
What if rumors spread around Sky Castle?
No, what's worse is that Yeh Suh and Yeh Bin might find out.
(Woo Joo's mother)
Can we talk?
Yes, you're right.
I'm Kwak Mi Hyang.
My husband and in-laws know that I'm Kwak Mi Hyang.
But people living here in Sky Castle and my kids...
think I'm Han Suh Jin.
Please do me a favor...
and refrain from telling others.
You're still the same.
You haven't changed at all.
Yes, this is how I live.
The fact that I was the daughter of a drunkard...
who sold cow intestines and seonji...
is an embarrassment for me.
Embarrassment?
You once spread rumors about me, didn't you?
My gosh.
Do you seriously still think that was me?
I told you that it wasn't me.
Back then, I just let it slide.
But if you do it again,
I won't stay still.
I don't care if you're Kwak Mi Hyang or Han Suh Jin.
And to be frank, I really couldn't care less...
whether you're a drunk butcher's daughter...
or the wife of a doctor that works at a university hospital.
It's your life.
Why would I judge and comment on your life?
Okay, thanks.
We should be grateful that we got to meet again like this.
So let's not end up cutting ties, okay?
Thanks for the tea. I'll be off now.
Ms. Han, the dry cleaner will be visiting today.
Is there anything you need dry-cleaned?
Okay, just a second.
That old tortoise...
really needs to stop messing around with me.
Honey.
Honey, where did you get this photo?
I found Young Jae's family photo in your jacket.
I found it in Soo Chang's office.
If he was here, I wouldn't be getting mistreated like this.
Do you still keep in touch with him?
I wish. His cell phone's turned off.
I heard Young Jae didn't even enroll.
Could it be that Young Jae was the cause of his mother's death?
Do you know something?
Because of Young Jae, that punk...
I don't know anything.
But I heard Soo Chang saying...
he should've taken Young Jae out of the family registry.
What's wrong?
Do you know something?
Me? Know something? What would I know?
Mom suddenly barged into my room at 1am.
You better not even think of sleeping from now on.
You must be out of your mind.
How can you sleep after coming in second place?
Plus, you came in second place in your class, not your entire year.
So how can you even fall asleep?
Are you going to just stand there? Hurry up and start studying.
Let me make one thing clear to you.
Sorting out family problems isn't my responsibility.
That family's misfortune was caused by their own actions.
I, as an admission expert, hold no responsibility over it.
Fine, let's say there was an issue with her.
Young Jae and Yeh Suh aren't the same...
just like how you and Myung Joo aren't the same.
Am I Young Jae? I'm obviously not Young Jae.
I know he's totally doomed,
but how could you think I'd turn out like him?
Yes, Young Jae and Yeh Suh aren't the same.
Young Jae's family ended up that way because of Ga Eul.
No. It was because of their own problems.
(Kang Yeh Suh's mother)
The receiver cannot be reached. You will be directed to voicemail.
I'm sorry, Coach Kim.
I was too rash and arrogant last time.
I'd like to apologize to you in person.
Can you spare me some time?
We all hated the book discussion group...
but didn't dare say so.
But this and that happened...
and word of a vote came up.
You're going to vote?
Yes. On whether or not to continue the discussion group.
Yeh Bin.
You said you will go hiking tomorrow.
I can always hike some other day.
I think I should attend too.
Are you thinking or not?
What would Professor Cha think if a man...
who never attends shows up on voting day?
Why do I care...
what he thinks?
Do you know how important reading is in an entrance exam?
You always talk about entrance exams.
You have no idea Professor Cha...
uses that group just to show off.
So what if he shows off?
Even if you vote against it, the group will not disband.
Don't waste your time and go hiking.
Okay?
Yeh Suh.
She's such a staunch follower.
How did word of voting come up?
It was because of the new lady.
She's really awesome.
The new lady?
Hwang Chi Young's wife?
Why?
You caused a huge fuss.
You said you wanted to get along with them.
I really did want to get along,
but I couldn't hold back for the kids' sake.
Well done, Mom.
Do you know what Suh Joon said?
Suh Joon?
Professor Cha's older son?
He calls the book club an abyss.
And he can't get out even if the sky falls in.
You opened the floodgates.
My gosh. It was that bad?
Now that you opened the gates, you must get the kids out.
So,
do you stand a chance?
Out of us 12, only Yeh Bin,
Woo Joo and that woman will vote no.
Professor Cha's smart enough to know that.
He brought up the vote to make her an outcast.
- That's so nice. - Is it?
Jin Jin, go lower.
Lower? Here?
- Here? - Yes, there.
Do you think...
it'll be just those three?
Of course. Professor Cha's family of four will vote for the club.
Suh Jin and Yeh Suh...
You aren't thinking of voting against the club, are you?
What do you take me for?
I'm utterly busy,
but I take part to ensure...
Soo Han is motivated to read.
Right.
You're the only dad who attends all the gatherings.
You're so sweet.
Kiss me here as well.
You stink. Get that away from me.
Your back? Oh, no.
Oh, dear. Is your back okay?
What should I do?
Yes, yes, yes. Yes?
No, no.
9 to 3.
8 to 4.
I can't get more than three noes.
I have a reputation to keep.
(The vote on whether to continue Sky Castle's book club Omphalos)
It's time so let's begin the vote.
Those who believe Omphalos should continue to exist,
circle "yes".
If you disagree, please circle "no".
We shall then begin...
He's such a show-off.
Is he a chairman or what?
What's that bogus doctor doing here?
Oh, shoot.
9 to 4.
(Yes)
(No)
(Yes)
(Yes, No)
Hurry up.
No.
(Yes 4, No 3)
No.
- No. - No.
No.
(Sky Castle's book club Omphalos)
(Yes 4, No 8)
Four votes?
How are there only four?
Professor Cha, Suh Jin, me,
Yeh Suh. Did everyone else...
How could this be?
I announce that Omphalos...
is now officially disbanded.
How about...
some applause for Professor Cha and his hard work?
- Cheers. - Cheers.
That was awesome. Totally awesome.
9 to 4. A landslide victory.
We owe it to you.
- I agree with that. - I guess...
you all heard that, right?
Mom, that's self-appreciation.
Hey, didn't you hear? Yeh Suh said this.
"I learned that self-appreciation is not a bad thing at all."
"The power of self-appreciation."
What are you talking about?
Yeh Bin, that's mean. She's your sister.
Kang Yeh Suh...
I mean, my sister said it during our book club meeting.
I bet she's crying her eyes out right now.
I do feel bad for Yeh Suh.
She loved the book club so much.
Her mom must be very upset as well.
I know, right?
Knowing her personality...
Gosh, I'm so angry right now.
Suh Jin, will you let that woman get away with this?
Will you just leave her be?
Why aren't you saying anything to her? This is so unlike you.
Will you really let the book club disband like this?
The book club has been our pride, you know.
Then what about Yeh Suh? What will you do about her?
You fired that coach too. If the book club disbands,
she'll be livid.
You don't care, do you?
She fired the coach?
How could Dad do such a thing?
I loved the book club so much. How could he ruin everything?
What's the point of doing my best?
Why do I even study hard?
Your dad isn't exactly fond of Professor Cha, you know.
Because he can't trust the instructor...
What should I do now, Mom?
Even the book club is gone.
What am I supposed to do now?
Don't you worry. I reached out to Coach Kim again.
Really? So you'll hire her back?
When can it start? When can she start again?
Soon, I guess. She'll call me.
Gosh, when can she start again?
I need to get sample questions from her as soon as possible.
Okay, I heard you.
I'll make sure she can start again tomorrow. Are we good now?
- Mom... - Gosh.
My dear daughter, I'm really sorry.
You, my princess, and Young Jae are different, right?
Of course, we're different.
I'll never turn out like Young Jae did.
I'm telling you. Nothing bad will happen, Mom.
Yes, of course. Nothing bad can happen.
(Coach Kim Joo Young)
The person you have reached is not available. Please leave...
(Mr. Jo)
Mr. Jo, how have you been?
I'm getting in touch because I can't get a hold of Coach Kim.
I tried calling her yesterday as well.
Oh, ma'am.
She's actually been in talks with another student.
Another student? Then what about Yeh Suh?
I heard that you're getting a full refund.
No, no. I don't want a refund at all.
Gosh, she has to coach Yeh Suh.
Please let Coach Kim know.
Yeh Suh thinks that the coaching will resume tomorrow.
Please help us out, Mr. Jo.
All right, ma'am. I'll see what I can do.
Stewardess are you there?
Please take out the dasik mold.
We have soybean flour, right?
You want to make dasik?
Yes, there should be some leftover pine pollen in the freezer as well.
Oh, please prepare persimmons and walnuts too.
Yes.
Oh, boy.
Suh Joon, we're dead meat now. What should we do?
Even Mom objected.
Our old man will totally lose it.
Gosh, I really do not want to see him being harsh on Mom.
Come to the study room in 10 minutes.
What's this about? We're not even supposed to study together today.
Hey, get up.
We'll get in huge trouble if we get any questions wrong today.
Darn it! I won't go!
Hey, come on.
- Let's go. - I don't want to go!
- Hurry up. - Gosh, seriously.
Let go! Goodness.
A prestigious high school in Gangnam used that question...
in their midterm exam last year.
It's a difficult question, and it was worth 10 points.
You must solve it within four minutes.
All right, start.
Three minutes.
3 minutes and 30 seconds.
3 minutes and 55 seconds.
What about Suh Joon?
I told you...
that your grandpa...
had a small dry-cleaning business...
and had barely made it through elementary school.
Despite such an environment, I dreamed of becoming a president.
Your grandpa, who washed other people's clothes all his life,
belonged right here, the very bottom of this pyramid.
But I managed to pass the bar exam with the highest score...
and became a prosecutor.
And that's how...
I've climbed the social ladder up to this point.
Assistant Chief Prosecutor,
Deputy Chief Prosecutor, and then Chief Prosecutor.
A congressman,
a party leader, and...
the Blue House.
I wanted to keep climbing the ladder to the very top,
but my dream got ruined while helping my father-in-law.
And that's why I changed my goal.
It doesn't have to be me. My son...
will get to the top.
I'll make sure my son gets to the very top.
You don't think I can do it?
I've already laid the groundwork.
If you...
try a little bit harder.
You'll be able to climb to the top with ease.
Can you do that, my son?
- Can do you do it or not? - I...
- I can do it. - Say it louder!
I can do it.
Of course.
Of course, you can do it.
It's for the kids.
When they're stressed,
they need to eat colored vegetables.
They're not the only ones who are stressed.
What about me?
I finally understand how the rabbit must've felt...
when it lost the race to the tortoise.
How does it feel to humiliate your own husband? Does it feel nice?
You're the one who suggested that we should vote.
Yes, voting's nice.
It really is.
So did you think of it as an opportunity...
to stab me in the back?
Let's be honest. There were a lot of problems with the book club.
Everything Woo Joo's mother said was right.
Everything she said was right?
Are you serious?
You're the one that did volunteer work for two years...
just so the kids could build good characters.
Yes, I admit that it was part of the reason.
But you just wanted to show off your knowledge on liberal arts.
Sky Castle is filled with people from great backgrounds,
so you needed that to compensate for your sense of inferiority.
- My sense of inferiority? - All the other kids' dads...
all had fathers who were doctors.
But your dad was a dry cleaner, and you're ashamed of that.
Am I...
wrong?
Don't ever pressure Suh Joon and Ki Joon again.
They're not some tools that can fix your inferiority complex.
And they're not sandbags that you can use to vent your anger.
Do you not know...
how my dream got ruined?
Do you seriously think it was because of my dad?
Cha Min Hyuk.
You always blame my dad whenever you get the chance.
But you're the one that desperately wanted...
a congressman as your father-in-law.
That was the easiest way for you to reach the top of the pyramid.
Your greed is what got you overly involved in the election.
So stop blaming my dad.
Are you...
done talking?
Yes.
I'm done.
Yeh Suh's mother...
fired Yeh Suh's coach.
If you really want to put our kids on top of the social pyramid,
you should hire a professional coach rather than trying...
to coach them yourself.
Yeh Suh's mother fired Yeh Suh's coach?
(Joonam University Hospital)
It's your first surgery here, isn't it?
Oh, hello. You're here.
You're doing surgery on a famous idol star as soon as you got here.
You'll become famous at this rate.
Too much attention gets me nervous.
But on the other hand, I noticed that you look great on camera.
I don't really enjoy being broadcasted either,
but I just do it for the hospital.
- I mean, who would actually want... - I'll go inside now.
Gosh, that punk. I wasn't even finished talking.
- Hello. - Hello.
Is everything ready?
Yes, everything's perfect.
Are you serious?
Have you gone mad?
Is it coming from next door?
I think it's coming from Doctor Hwang's operating room.
- Go and check what's up. - Okay, sir.
Are you aware of what you've done?
I'm sorry.
What happened?
This is driving me crazy.
What is it?
What happened?
- My gosh, seriously. - Why? What's wrong?
K-wire.
Mallet. What's the fuss about?
An intern made a mistake on the patient...
who was planned to get back surgery.
He shaved...
He shaved all her hair off.
He shaved the hair off of an idol star?
Yes.
He made an idol star go bald.
Doctor Woo Yang Woo knows a lot of people working for news channels.
Should I ask him to give them a leak?
Suction.
- Suction. - Suction.
My gosh, seriously.
What are you going to do now?
Exactly.
I told you to be extra careful.
Why did you shave her head? It's not like she got brain surgery.
You guys are doctors, not hairdressers.
My gosh, this is driving me crazy.
An intern that stayed up all night...
accidentally mistook the patient for another patient and made a mistake.
I'd like to sincerely apologize.
I'm so angry.
It's so obvious that it's fake.
We are sorry.
- We are sorry. - We are sorry.
We are sorry.
Isn't that medical mishap?
Hey, what's the name of that intern?
He's the hero of the story.
He stayed up all night in the ER last night because he was on duty.
But still, now could he not recognize Chan Mi of AOA?
He must've been really sleepy.
Apparently, he had been awake for 36 hours.
Back in my day, we had to stay up for 48 hours, but we were fine.
But what's funny is that she also didn't say anything to him...
when he was shaving her head.
Exactly.
Idol stars must also have hectic schedule.
Apparently, she didn't know anything because she was asleep.
So you're saying the sleepy intern shaved the head of a sleeping woman?
At least that's how the story goes.
My gosh, thank goodness.
- Hello, sir. - Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
Come sit down.
I used all my connections including...
my friends and family,
and I spread the news to all the entertainment reporters I could.
The moment they release the articles,
Chan Mi's fans will start throwing eggs at Doctor Hwang.
They're going to throw eggs?
That's it?
My gosh, that's the least he should be worried about.
The 1,000-year-old tortoise...
will get extremely angry and throw a fit.
Hwang Chi Young will get utterly humiliated.
Hwang Chi Young will get humiliated
I can't believe he said it'll be much better...
than orthopedic surgery where the surgeon wears...
magnifying glasses and drills screws into the bones.
My gosh.
How lowly does he think of orthopedics?
My gosh, who in the world said something so nonsensical?
Who do you think?
(1,000-year-old tortoise)
Hello?
Yes, come in.
Did you want to see me?
Doctor Kang, please take a seat.
Okay.
Doctor Kang, you also heard...
about how the intern shaved off the idol star's head, right?
Pardon?
Yes. I heard about that too.
Fortunately, Professor Hwang met the family,
explained the situation and apologized to them.
Some idiot who doesn't seem to have a working brain in his head...
went and told the press all about it.
That scumbag.
Our PR team had a horrible day...
trying to clean up the mess.
I'll ask you do something for me, in case you don't know.
You were right next door.
Make sure that the staff in your theater keep quiet.
Yes, sir. I'll make sure they don't say anything.
Then get out.
Yes, sir.
Continue what you were saying.
Rather than keeping people quiet,
I think the bigger problem is that despite the new law...
restricting doctors from working more than...
80 hours a week, it's not being adhered to.
This incident...
was a medical mishap that occurred because the intern...
hadn't slept for 36 hours.
The new law?
If we're to follow that law,
the fellows and residents will have to do the interns' jobs.
How can we afford the pay?
What's going on?
It's an utter mess.
- Pass it to her. - But...
Give it to her for me. Thank you.
Thanks.
I graduated from Namseok High...
and got my undergraduate, master and...
Ph.D from Seoul National University.
I'm here to vow on my background...
and integrity as a scholar.
If you were to...
teach my children,
I will not interfere with their education.
That was not an easy decision for someone like me.
That's how much I trust and respect you.
If a professional expert like you were to teach my kids,
I'm more than ready to support and follow your instructions.
Please say yes.
I get what you want. I'll call you.
I trust the answer will be a favorable one.
Yeh Suh's mother cooked this herself.
For you.
Coach. I was too rash and arrogant last time.
Like you said,
Young Jae's tragedy is a family issue.
I should've thought more carefully. I apologize.
Please forgive me.
Would you please teach Yeh Suh again? Please forgive me.
Would you please teach Yeh Suh again?
How did it go? Will she coach again?
I did the best I could.
If she refuses to the end, it can't be helped.
You're so relaxed. You're confident, aren't you?
What a relief.
I was so afraid she'd refuse to the end.
You know how tutors have this weird sense of pride.
It depends on the person.
Not all tutors are like that.
Suh Jin, once Yeh Suh gets into university,
will you let me take over your spot?
I told you.
She has to like you and Soo Han first.
I know that.
Can't you just put in a good word for me?
I'd to the best I can...
for you of all people.
Thanks a lot.
You know you're my role model, don't you?
How about you buy me a cappuccino then?
Oh, dear, silly me.
A cappuccino. A cappuccino.
You have an interview?
Yes. I'm thinking of writing a novel for teenagers.
You're too old to read children's books.
Then you should interview me.
Why Yeh Bin?
You don't know about Daechi-dong.
Yeh Bin knows the area and offered to help.
Her schedule's packed,
so I'm meeting her during her dinner break.
It won't take long,
so I'll pick you up while I'm out.
I'm going to stay late today.
Don't worry about me and go home after the interview.
Okay. See you at home.
Who says I won't pay?
Did I ever not pay the hospital bill in three years?
I'll wire the money this week.
So make sure to change my mom's dressing twice a day.
If the bedsores get any worse,
I'll make sure you pay for it.
Let's end the lesson here.
You have 30 minutes to eat dinner. Don't be late.
Dismissed.
- Let's go and eat. - Okay.
Soo Han, aren't you coming?
Ms. Lee's coming to see us.
That's why we have 10 minutes to eat.
You said you'd be my minion.
Yes, but this is a bit...
You idiot. Running away from home isn't for everyone.
You need to have guts.
I'll do it, Yeh Bin.
I said I'll do it.
- Sorry. - We're sorry.
Wait.
Excuse me.
We did it!
Hey, we should hide them.
Hey, come on!
- Hurry. - Guys.
1, 2, 3.
This is so cool!
Welcome, Coach Kim.
This way, please.
She will call me.
Trust me and wait just a little longer.
I can't. I can't wait any longer!
Yeh Suh, will you continue to be like this?
You've been calling me nonstop.
I told you that I met with Mr. Jo yesterday.
It's only been a day.
- Wait until the end of the day... - Call her again now!
My goodness.
My gosh, Mr. Jo!
I was actually just about to call you.
Yeh Suh keeps hounding me.
Well, here.
You didn't have to return it so quickly...
Coach Kim would like your bank account information.
Where is she now?
I'd like to talk to her in person.
She's actually...
at Suh Joon and Ki Joon's place now.
Pardon?
You even soundproofed this room.
Concentration is key to academic success, you know.
I soundproofed this room so that even thunders won't be audible.
- Mr. Cha. - Yes.
This isn't education. You've been rearing them like animals.
I beg your pardon?
Haven't you thought this room could make your sons feel intimidated?
Feeling intimidated...
can significantly dampen brain cell activity.
One's ability to reason, understand, and think creatively can be used...
most effectively in an environment where one feels free.
Did you expect your sons to get better grades in this environment?
But since this room is already soundproofed...
Ms. Noh.
You should learn to play the drums.
I'd really...
like you to coach my sons.
Please.
You'll hear from me by the end of tomorrow, ma'am.
Okay, get back safely.
Coach Kim.
I thought we were done, Ms. Han.
Please spare me a moment. Five minutes would do.
No, just one minute.
- Mr. Jo, escort her out. - Yes, ma'am.
Gosh, please. Coach Kim.
Just a second, please.
- Ms. Han. - Coach Kim!
What are you doing now?
Wait outside.
I sincerely apologize.
I must've lost my mind after reading Young Jae's diary.
We were like one big family for almost 20 years,
so I...
I thought what his mom went through could happen to me as well, so I...
I must've lost my mind for a little while.
Coach Kim, I beg you.
My daughter, Yeh Suh...
Please take her back.
I have to make sure she gets into SNU's Medical School.
I must make sure she becomes a doctor.
Coach Kim.
I beg you. Please coach Yeh Suh again.
Please, Coach Kim.
So? Will you make my daughter turn out like Young Jae...
at all costs?
You asked me...
if I was going to make Yeh Suh...
turn out like Young Jae at all costs.
I'm sorry.
You also asked me if I was planning to kill you as well.
Were you going to kill me as well like you did to Myung Joo?
I'm really sorry. I was...
You're not a coach. You're guilty of solicitation to commit murder.
You accused me of soliciting to commit murder.
So even if something like that happens,
will you put up with it?
Even if...
the same kind of tragedy befalls your family,
will you accept it?
I'm asking if you are willing to put up with everything.
Yes, I will. I'll put up with everything. I certainly will.
Starting this evening, Mr. Jo will pick Yeh Suh up every day.
She'll be home later than usual for the next little while.
She's behind now, so she has a lot to catch up on.
Thank you, Coach Kim.
(Sky Castle)
Start with what you can do.
What I can do?
You have to protect your kids...
because you're a mom.
We both want our sons to get better grades.
It's just that our methods are different.
They're not "different". Your method is wrong.
Yeh Suh and Woo Joo? Are you sure?
They're not interested in knowing why I shoplifted.
They don't even care about me.
It's just a game she'll grow out of once she gets into university.
Do you really have to do this?
I can do worse things...
to make sure my daughters can at least live a life like me.