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(Singing Audition)
They're looking for singers to sing for the troops in Vietnam.
In Vietnam?
Look at this.
They need rookie singers to perform in Vietnam.
So what? You'll go to Vietnam?
Of course.
If they pick me, I can become a singer.
Don't you know how dangerous that place is?
Do you want to go there after the fuss Kyung Ho put you through?
Kyung Ho came back safe and sound.
Who put this up?
(Lucky Entertainment)
Lucky Entertainment? They need singers?
You know them?
They're the most successful entertainment...
for training singers.
I went over twice to meet the CEO.
What for?
To meet him and ask him to make me a singer.
And? Did you meet him?
No. I failed both times.
I only saw this jerk twice.
Who was the jerk?
Some guy who delivers things to the company.
When's the audition?
Even if you pass and they pick you,
will your mom let you go?
If she won't, I'll sneak off.
Even if they'll make me a singer, I'd be too scared to go to Vietnam.
Let's go now.
Wait, I want to take this.
Let's go.
Hey, your mom.
I'll sneak off without telling.
I mean she's coming down the street.
What?
Darn it.
Hey, Bok...
Oh, no.
Choon Ja?
Hello, ma'am.
Wasn't that Bok Shil?
It wasn't.
Why would Bok Shil be here? She'd be at the factory.
That looked a lot like Bok Shil.
It wasn't.
Goodbye, ma'am.
She almost caught me red-handed.
Where did Choon Ja go to?
Did she go home?
(Audition to Sing for the Troops)
I'll become a singer.
Thank you. Come again.
- Mom. - What?
I sold two steamed buns and a gimbap.
Did you?
- Here. - Thanks.
Take these adzuki beans to Grandma.
We have to put them in the steamed buns tonight,
- so ask her to cook them. - Okay.
Don't come back.
I can sell the rest on my own.
Stay at home and help Grandma.
- Okay. - Go.
I'll fill you in later.
- Hello. - Hi.
- Hello. - Hello.
Why are you on your own?
I sent Jeong Woo home on an errand.
Why are you here during work hours?
I had business out of the office.
I came over to have lunch.
You should have a proper meal for lunch.
You eat my gimbap almost every evening for dinner.
You know, to me,
your gimbap is the tastiest food in the world.
Have some hot water.
Thank you.
I heard on the way here that...
local thugs came and caused havoc.
Yes.
They're such scumbags.
You don't make enough for them to take from in the first place.
I'll ask the police...
to make sure they're kept under control.
We'd like it if you could do that for us.
Did Jeong Hoon do well in the exam?
He hasn't said anything about it,
so I didn't ask him either.
He's so quiet and cautious.
He studied hard. I'm sure he did well.
Yes.
That's what I think.
Gosh, the gimbap is incredibly delicious.
Can I have three rolls?
Of course.
Soon Young.
Jeong Hoon.
What are you doing here?
I'm here waiting for you, of course.
I never expected this.
It's nice to see you waiting for me.
- Shall I come every day? - You can't do that.
Once every now and then would be nice.
Okay, every now and then.
Let's go.
Shall we go somewhere?
Let's walk a bit more.
Aren't you cold?
Now that I have a hand in your pocket,
I don't feel cold at all.
Do you feel cold?
No. Ever since I started wearing the scarf you knitted me,
winter felt like spring.
Are you able to tell such bare-faced lies too?
It's not a lie.
It was winter when we first met.
Yes.
Whenever I went home late after working overtime,
you were on the same bus.
You must've been so tired because...
you dozed off often.
You used to get off a few stops before I did.
One day you were in such a rush,
you left a book on the bus and it was huge and thick.
Yes, I did.
It was the full code, so it must've been heavy.
A few days later,
you gave it to me asking if I'd lost it.
You said you had carried it...
for days to return it to me.
It looked like a book you couldn't do without.
Then, a few days later, you thanked me...
and gave me a book of poems.
Saying it was your favorite book.
"Even if life deceives you, do not get angry or sad."
I memorized that poem in one night.
"If you bear through the sad days,"
"believe it. The happy days will come."
"Your heart lives in the future."
"The present is sadness."
- Mr. Han. - Yes, sir.
These are the apartment complex we just broke ground for.
See if there's anything you can improve on...
and write up a report.
- Yes, sir. - Okay.
There's not much time, so hurry.
Isn't that the file he'd been looking at for 10 days?
Of course it is.
He's been struggling with that for days on end.
He finally handed it over to you, Mr. Han.
I bet he'll tell the CEO that he wrote the report.
Who cares who did it?
Daeguk Construction's Planning Office.
Just a moment.
- Mr. Han, it's for you. - Thanks.
This is Han Kyung Ho at Daeguk Construction.
Bok Shil.
It's nice here.
And the pork cutlet's tasty.
- Really? I'll bring you here often. - Will you?
Yes, really.
What can't I do for you?
It's great to have you back.
You brought me here and gave me a radio.
- Bok Shil. - What is it?
Did you not tell your mom that...
you quit the factory?
Of course not.
If she finds out I quit again, she'll get really angry.
You can't tell her, okay?
How long will you keep it from her?
Are you looking for work?
I won't work at a factory anymore.
Then what will you do?
Did you ever see singers perform...
when you were in Vietnam?
They sang for the troops so I couldn't watch them.
Why?
I saw a poster saying there's an audition...
finding people who could perform in Vietnam.
Vietnam?
Yes. I'm going to enter.
If I pass, I'll become a singer.
Then I can sing in Vietnam...
No.
Why would you go to such a dangerous place?
You got back safely.
That's different.
I heard that a bomb fell on the stage during a show...
and that the performers got hurt.
So give up, okay?
No, I'll apply.
Bok Shil, it's dangerous there.
Do as I say, all right?
Okay, I'll think about it.
What's there to think about? You can't go there.
I said okay.
Give me that.
Eat up.
Thank you.
Forget what we talked about regarding Vietnam.
I said okay.
It's nice to be home.
I get to go on dates and walk you home.
A date?
Were we just on a date?
Weren't we?
Dates are for people who are in love.
Bok Shil.
Jeong Hoon.
Why are you together?
Kyung Ho bought me pork cutlet for dinner.
Did he?
Did you do well on the exam?
Where are you coming from?
You don't need to study now.
I met a friend.
What friend?
A guy friend?
You're so boring.
You're finally done studying.
You should find yourself a girlfriend.
It's cold, let's go.
- It's freezing. - It's so cold.
Sticky rice cakes.
Jeong Hoon.
Can we talk?
Bok Shil, you go ahead.
Okay. Thanks for dinner.
Do you have something to say?
Would you like to be a tutor?
A tutor?
The CEO of my company is looking for...
someone to tutor his daughter.
He asked me to recommend someone...
and I thought of you.
Can you do it?
My exam results will come out soon.
Can't you just say yes?
My CEO asked me personally, so I'm in kind of a bind.
Okay, then. Go on home.
- Okay. Thanks, Jeong Hoon. - Sure.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Are you off to work?
Kyung Ho, why are you so late?
I waited as long as I could...
to cook you dinner.
Did you eat already?
- I ate with a friend. - What friend?
Would we know who it is if he said?
- We're late. Let's go. - My goodness.
- See you. - Bye.
- You're so handsome. - Choon Ja.
Oh dear.
- You're back, Kyung Ho? - Yes.
- What? - Take the dinner table.
I'll get the hot rice broth.
Okay.
My goodness gracious.
Choon Ja.
You do nothing at home all day...
and you don't even cook for your dad who worked?
You shouldn't be taking dinner for granted.
Dad told me never to go into the kitchen.
Let's go.
- My goodness. - Come along.
Mr. Kim.
You raised a useless daughter.
- What? - When you grow older,
everything depends on your children.
I have a feeling that...
you failed when it comes to raising your child.
Kyung Ho, mom and dad's off to work.
- Let's go. - But...
Oh dear.
I can't believe what I just heard.
- Choon Ja. - What?
To me,
you're the prettiest and most precious girl in the whole world.
That's why I don't want you to do any housework.
But you're old enough to get married.
Don't you think you should know how to run a household?
Is it because of Kyung Ho's mom?
Okay. I'll have dinner ready when you come home.
Do you know how to cook rice?
Rinse it and put it on the stove.
It's not hard.
My goodness.
Okay, give it a go.
You need to...
know the basics if you're ever going to get married.
- Will you marry me off? - What?
Do you want to get married already?
You'll be lonely on your own if I get married.
So I'll marry someone who lives close to home.
Don't worry, Dad.
Gosh, thank you so much.
I had no idea that...
my dear daughter thought of me so much.
What I'm saying is,
don't just stay at home doing chores.
You graduated from high school.
Don't you think it's wrong to waste your time doing nothing at home?
Even Bok Shil works at a sewing factory.
Do you want me to find you a job?
Bok Shil quit working...
Okay, you don't want me to stay at home all day.
This is tasty, Dad.
Do you know how to season this?
No.
You had no mom...
to teach you what to do.
Here, try this.
Grandma, isn't it hard work?
I don't do anything else at home.
I must do what I can to help your mom.
- Shall I help too? - Don't you dare.
You can't touch anything but books with your hands.
Come in.
What's wrong?
Were you out with Choon Ja earlier today?
How would I be out with her during the day?
I was at the factory.
Are you sure you work hard and don't skip shifts?
Yes.
Stop worrying about me and focus on Jeong Hoon.
Jeong Hoon, when do your results come out?
Why would you ask him that?
He'll tell everyone when he gets the result.
You won't even let me ask because I might pressure him.
What a brat.
Oh dear.
- The result will be out next week. - Okay.
- I'll go to my room. - Wait.
You'll need money to meet up with all the friends...
you couldn't meet while you were studying.
No thanks, I have enough money.
You must be out already.
Mother, you can't put in that much stuffing.
Watch me do it.
You shouldn't be that stingy.
People eat this bread for the stuffing.
We'll never make a profit if we were to make them like yours.
Put just this much inside.
You're all about making a profit, aren't you?
Do you think Jeong Tae won't come home again tonight?
He's the one I pity the most.
He couldn't go to school because his brother had to.
That's why...
he can't even find a decent job.
Jeong Tae.
Why are you here?
I had a feeling you'd be here.
Why are you drinking on your own?
You should've called me.
Why would I do that?
It's nice to drink with me.
Hey, I love rice wine.
Go home.
Jeong Tae.
Did you just hold my hand?
I wanted to drink in peace.
Where are you going? Home?
No, because you'll probably follow me.
Where are you going?
You can run but you can't get away from me.
You're mine.
How do you expect me to trust you with anything?
You 3 couldn't even beat 1 scrawny kid?
You'll do just great patrolling that area now.
He fought in the streets ever since he was a kid.
Jeong Tae, that scumbag.
Do you know him?
Jeong Tae? I know him well.
We grew up in the same neighborhood.
I used to beat him up as a kid.
Really?
You. Bring him to me.
What for, sir?
Don't complain and do as you're told!
Down the narrow path Walks a lady in red shoes
Her shoes make a tapping sound I wonder where she is going
She's around the age Where she would know about love
The bell tolls in the distance In the cold morning air
The lady in red shoes She keeps walking on alone
What did your son get you from Vietnam?
Madam Gu, why do you care so much about him?
I do not care.
You talked about news from a lover...
as you played cards.
If you say that once more,
I will sew up your mouth with my needle.
My goodness.
I'm just showing how glad I am that he's back safely.
Anyway, I heard from the soldiers...
who got back from Vietnam that...
everyone comes home with a box this big.
Full of things like radios and televisions.
Why do we need a television? Money is everything.
Oh dear.
Choon Sam, your sax today was right on cue.
See you all tomorrow.
- Bye. - See you.
Our music made the singing...
sound that much better.
Did your son bring back all the money he made in Vietnam?
What kind of money would he bring back?
What are you talking about?
Everyone who goes to Vietnam makes a fortune.
Your son must have too.
Mr. Saxophone, how much did your son make?
I swear I'll sew your lips up tonight.
- You got that crazy look again. - Stop it.
What are you doing?
- My goodness. Oh dear... - Darling.
Honey, what's wrong?
- Just a moment. - Oh no.
- My goodness. - Are you okay?
Choon Sam.
(Daeguk Construction)
That's the report on the joint construction operation in Vietnam.
Okay, thanks.
Come in.
Mr. Han, I'm glad you're here.
Sang Pil, say hi.
Han Kyung Ho just got back from our Vietnam office...
and now works at the Planning Office.
Cha Sang Pil is CEO of Lucky Entertainment.
I'm Cha Sang Pil.
Han Kyung Ho.
Mr. Cha just brought me this report.
- Take a look. - Yes, sir.
The Planning Office supports Lucky Entertainment's operations,
so help him out, Mr. Han.
Sang Pil,
Mr. Han knows Vietnam very well.
Ask for help planning your next event.
- Okay. - Okay.
Did you have any luck finding a personal tutor?
Yes, sir. A friend who went to my university will take the job.
Really?
- Tell him to start tomorrow. - Sure.
You asked him to find Mi Jin's tutor?
Yes. He went to Hanguk University so I asked for a recommendation.
- Dad. - Sang Pil, you're here too.
Hello.
What are you both doing here?
I went shopping with Mi Jin...
and came over to join you for lunch.
Do you think I'm that free?
You must have time to eat.
Mi Jin, I found you a tutor.
Start studying tomorrow.
Dad.
You found her a tutor?
How? Who is it?
Why do you care who it is? I said I won't study.
Be quiet.
If you mention going abroad again, I will kick you out of the house.
I'd rather you would.
I won't study with a tutor.
- Hey. - How dare she?
Mi Jin. Oh dear.
If you let her manipulate you again,
I will throw you out as well.
What? What did I do wrong?
Keep Mi Jin under control.
Okay?
Mi Jin.
You can go now.
You must have a lot to do planning the Vietnam event.
Yes, sir.
You want to apply for the audition as well?
Yes. I'll be a singer too.
How? You can't even sing.
I can sing.
Wouldn't it be fun if we could go to Vietnam together?
You said Vietnam's dangerous. What changed your mind?
I want to show my Dad something.
I wish we both make it, don't you?
I'll make it but I'm not sure about you.
Hey, I can sing as well.
Let's go inside.
(Lucky Entertainment)
You're here to apply?
Yes. What must we do?
Fill in these.
(Name)
(Oh Se Ra)
Hey, why is your name Oh Se Ra?
It's a name I thought up long ago.
Oh Bok Shil sounds funny.
Then I'll be Kim Marilyn.
Kim Marilyn?
After Marilyn Monroe. She looks just like me.
- Did you get many applicants? - Yes.
How many?
I can't tell you.
Is your CEO out again?
- Yes. - Your CEO.
Is he this fat with a huge belly?
He never comes to work and just takes his pay.
He must be incredibly fat.
If you're done, give me the forms.
Let's go.
We should start practicing now.
Where should we go? To a hill?
I have to go to the factory. See you later.
Why go to the factory? Where are you going?
A man wearing a yellow shirt
Come here.
Let go.
Come on.
I'll buy you something tasty after work.
Why are you playing hard to get?
Come on.
That jerk.
What do you say?
Hey, do you want another nosebleed?
Bok Shil.
You witch. What are you doing back here?
Why? Are you here to beg?
To ask for your job back?
What a joke. I want my pay.
What? Your pay?
I quit a few days before payday.
You owe me money.
You must be kidding me.
Hey, you broke a bone in my nose with your head.
You should be paying my medical bills.
Oh dear, my nose is starting to hurt again.
What a joke. Are you playing it up because you don't want to pay me?
I'm not playing it up. How dare you...
You're putting on a show to avoid paying me.
Don't you try.
If you do, I'll really break your nose.
Don't...
Don't ever show up again in front of me.
Or I'll kill you. My goodness.
I will make you pay me. Don't think of spending my pay.
I'll come back on payday.
The jerk.
Bok Shil.
Why do you let him do that?
If he does anything sleazy,
bite him and head-butt him like I did.
Okay. I won't take it anymore.
Please don't. Don't be a pushover.
I have to go.
Bok Shil.
What should I do now?
Hey, hey, Jeong Tae.
I was just at your place. I'm glad we met.
Why were you there?
If you try to take my mom's money again,
I will beat you up properly.
Hey, hey.
My boss wants to see you.
What for?
I don't know. I just do as I'm told.
- Come with me. - Let go.
Why would I meet your boss?
I don't know why. Meet him and ask him yourself.
Let's go.
Come along.
What's this code? Is it an army thing?
Sir. I brought Oh Jeong Tae.
- Get out. - Yes, sir.
Don't you greet a superior?
Why did you ask to see me?
To see what you do for a living.
What do you do?
That's none of your business.
Why did you want to see me? We don't know each other.
You're a pretty good fighter.
Work for me.
No thanks.
I'm not a thug.
What?
Come back here!
What a character.
He could be worth grooming.
Buy some gimbap. I have steamed buns too.
Hello.
Hi. Welcome.
I haven't seen you in a while.
I've been busy working overtime.
Two buns, please.
Where do you work that keeps you busy?
It's just a small company.
I see.
My daughter works at a factory.
I see.
Who do you buy the buns for?
- A boyfriend? - What?
No.
You're pretty and sweet. A lot of boys must like you.
- Here. - Enjoy the buns.
- Have a nice day. - Bye.
Wouldn't it be nice if your sister...
were as sweet and gentle as her?
Buy some gimbap.
You're getting ready for work?
You're home early. Don't you have extra work?
That got cancelled.
I bought your favorite steamed buns.
Have them before you leave.
Don't go and drink on an empty stomach.
Did you not schedule a date...
because you thought you'd have to work longer?
Will you stop?
Why do you dislike Jeong Hoon that much?
Because he'll make your life harder.
Studying for an exam is hard work.
He failed three times. Will he pass this time?
I will find you a much nicer catch.
Get rid of him.
I thought about it and he's perfect for you.
He's smart and has a good job.
His parents aren't the best,
but the guy alone would make a perfect husband.
I want to shower.
You need to think about what I said.
Think about it.
Is there less stuffing inside?
Bok Shil.
- Kyung Ho. - Hi.
- Is Jeong Hoon in? - Yes. Jeong Hoon!
Did you give up dreaming of singing in Vietnam?
I did.
- Hi, Kyung Ho. - Hi.
Hi.
Are you free tomorrow?
- Yes, why? - The tutor job.
My CEO wants you to start tomorrow.
Okay.
Here's the address.
And the time.
- Okay. - See you.
- Goodnight. - Bye.
Bye, Kyung Ho.
Why would you tutor someone right before your results come out?
Goodnight.
Auntie, where's Mi Jin?
She's refusing to eat because she's upset...
we're making her study instead of sending her abroad.
Did you really find a tutor?
Yes. He'll start tomorrow.
So soon?
If you don't want to become homeless with Mi Jin,
make her sit down with the tutor and study.
She never does as I say.
She takes after you and is deadly stubborn.
Don't give me that look.
I'm not against her studying. She's the one who's refusing.
So what? Will you let her manipulate you and get kicked out?
My own daughter will be the death of me.
Where do you think you're going?
You can't go out. You can't leave.
Let go!
That must be your tutor.
I said I won't study.
Then you and I both will end up on the street.
Please, will you do this for me?
I'm not scared of being kicked out.
Your dad found him for you. Let's just meet him at least.
You could get into a whole lot of trouble.
You stay right here, okay?
Welcome. Are you here to teach?
Yes. Nice to meet you.
Mi Jin, come and say hello.
He's your tutor.
Mom, I'm not going to study so...
You?
(Through the Waves)
I told you yesterday...
that I'd find you a great guy.
You want to introduce my son to who? Your niece?
Mal Soon, will you stop it?
This is what I do for a living.
Applaud.
Why are you here?
You're not going to Vietnam to sing, are you?
I said no.
- Nilliriya - A man in a yellow shirt
- Jeong Hoon, please teach Mi Jin. - Will that do?
Hello, I'm Oh Se Ra...
I never imagined that you'd have a girlfriend.
She works at a factory.
What's wrong about that?
You shouldn't say that when you work at one too.