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Dad went up the north.
I was guilty by association.
What?
Dad...
Our dad...
is up in the north?
He just...
went missing during the war.
He went to his hometown to get our aunt.
Wasn't that it?
His name is on the list of...
defectors to the north.
Me, Mom, and Grandma all found out...
for the first time then that we were...
related to a defector.
Was that why...
your acceptance to the judicial institute was cancelled?
Yes.
I couldn't work for the government...
or for any company.
There was nothing I could do.
Jeong Tae.
(Episode 79)
I thought that...
if I studied hard, everything would be fine.
But after that happened,
everything made me angry, and I felt so hopeless.
I should be strong.
I should stay level-headed.
I told myself that many times.
But I felt as if...
I was locked in a dark box where I could see nothing.
That's why...
I couldn't hold onto Soon Young.
I thought I'd make her life harder.
Foolishly,
at the time, that's all I thought.
Jeong Hoon.
Giving up my duties as the eldest son...
and living with my in-laws were hard.
When I think about Soon Young, I feel so guilty.
I made the choice and I know...
I should be responsible.
Like you said, I should...
forget Soon Young and be loyal to my wife.
But Jeong Tae.
I can't abandon Soon Young and Min Su.
I can't go back but...
I keep seeing the baby.
I don't know what to do.
Why are you so deep in thought?
Something keeps bothering me.
My mother-in-law...
came to the boutique and held her hands and cried.
They held hands?
They were that close?
Do you think that means they were close too?
That's why she cried.
And then she scolded you for visiting to clarify things?
I should go...
without your Dad knowing and cause a scene.
Don't. I'll deal with it.
I have a plan.
Why did you stop talking?
We didn't.
Why are you so late?
The party nominates the candidate tomorrow.
My gosh, that's tomorrow. Don't you worry.
I got you a talisman.
Why don't I see Jeong Hoon.
Is he not home yet?
He's always late doing I don't know what.
He has a lot of work to do.
Don't complain and help him relax when he comes home.
He always sides with Jeong Hoon.
We'll see how long that lasts.
Mom.
I'm the reason Mal Soon was so nasty to you.
I'm sorry.
Everything she said was right though.
I was so focused on Jeong Hoon's education that...
you, Jeong Tae, and Jeong Woo...
didn't finish school.
Mom.
I never made much money...
and couldn't provide much for you.
I always felt bad.
Why would you say that?
You struggled so much without Dad.
I may have been immature but I know that much.
Bok Shil.
Will you really break up with Kyung Ho?
Can you?
Yes. I'll break up with him.
You two like each other and...
it's upsetting that you must do that.
It's upsetting, but I don't want you to marry to...
a family that doesn't welcome you.
Me either.
I don't want in-laws that are so rude to you.
Mom, why are you so rude?
Why did you talk like that to Ok Boon?
If you don't like this,
you just have to give up on Bok Shil.
Then I'll have no reason to speak like that to our neighbors.
What's all this noise?
Did you yell at Bok Shil's family?
Will you stop it?
Let our son like whoever he wants.
Don't be silly.
Kyung Ho, if you keep this up,
all I can do is rant and rage at our neighbors.
Mom, I'm not that special.
I only studied for a few more years than Bok Shil did.
Why do you keep hurting the person I like?
That's right.
From what I see,
Bok Shil's family were much greater than ours.
Be quiet.
Anyway, Bok Shil said she won't see you again.
You and Hye Rin...
I won't give up on Bok Shil. That's it.
Kyung Ho. Kyung Ho!
Will you leave him alone?
Do you want to lose your son forever?
- This is crazy. - Darn it.
Bok Shil, I'm sorry.
I apologize for everything my mom said.
I know how you feel,
but you can't say you won't see me again so flippantly.
I wasn't being flippant.
You really will stop seeing me?
Yes.
I won't see you again.
Bok Shil.
I told you before.
Until now,
your mother's actions kept bothering me.
You mean everything to her.
I can't give her what she wants.
Don't say that.
I like you. You're all I have.
Kyung Ho.
I think this is it for us.
Bok Shil.
I'm the one who should make things clear.
That's why I'm saying this.
You cherished me,
- protected me... - Stop.
I can't do it.
I can't accept that you want to end it.
Thanks for everything, Kyung Ho.
I have to go.
Bok Shil.
This is wrong.
How can we just break up?
Bok Shil.
Weren't you at work? You reek of alcohol.
Why did you drink?
Because you felt bad about Soon Young?
I drank at dinner with my team.
Why did you marry me?
Because of my background?
Have you ever liked me once since we first met?
Have you ever?
I need to shower.
What are you staring at?
Don't you like it because it's from Jeong Hoon?
I still don't get it.
He's decent enough to treat Min Su well,
so why did he abandon you back then?
Because he felt he didn't have a future.
What does that mean?
Around that time,
his acceptance to the judicial institute was cancelled.
Was it really?
Why did they refuse to take him?
I don't know why.
But since then, he changed.
Still, why would he abandon you?
I don't get it.
I get furious whenever I think of him,
but then I think he must feel tortured himself.
He'll miss Min Su,
and he'll feel bad seeing how nasty his wife is to you.
Go to bed.
The jerk. He's reaping what he sowed.
Ok Boon.
Find out if...
Soon Young still works at Mi Jin's boutique.
Why is she still there...
if she knows Mi Jin is Jeong Hoon's wife?
Soon Young asked to be paid in advance.
She can't quit just like that.
Is she that financially strapped?
You said she's married.
Mom, Jeong Tae's home.
Hello.
You had a long day. Why not go to bed?
Later.
There's something...
I want to ask you.
Okay. What is it?
Our dad is...
in the north.
Jeong Tae, what are you talking about?
Jeong Hoon told me. How...
How did Dad end up defecting? What happened?
The thing is...
We don't know much.
It's frustrating,
but we can't go around asking people.
Why didn't you tell us?
We deserve to know the truth.
Are you not even sure if Dad...
is still in the north?
We don't know anything.
Why did Jeong Hoon tell you that...
out of the blue?
He said...
that's why he left Soon Young.
Because he felt lost.
Goodnight.
Let's go.
My goodness. Son.
Hee Moon.
Jeong Tae.
Will we never see Dad again?
I thought...
I'd get to see him one day.
Jeong Woo.
I feel bad for how I treated Jeong Hoon.
We hated him...
because we thought he left Soon Young out of greed.
Where's Bok Shil?
She left a short while ago. I think she's with Kyung Ho.
She said...
she'll break up with Kyung Ho.
What's that about?
Kyung Ho's mom was really nasty.
Kyung Ho came over to take Bok Shil out for a chat.
I don't know what'll happen.
Why are you both out here?
Bok Shil, we need to talk.
How about Kyung Ho?
Will you really break up?
Yes. I told him so already.
I won't see him again.
Bok Shil, don't be like that.
Why leave someone you like?
I said it's over.
I don't want you to end up like Jeong Hoon.
Don't regret it later.
Jeong Hoon and I are different.
He ditched Soon Young...
to marry a rich person.
Bok Shil.
We at least should not hate or blame Jeong Hoon.
What do you mean?
Our dad...
defected to the north.
We're a defector's family.
What?
The judicial institute rejected him because he's guilty by association.
He made that choice because he felt lost.
He can't turn it back now,
and you don't know how bad he feels.
Did our dad really go to the north?
Is that why his acceptance was cancelled?
Aren't you leaving...
a guy you like because of his mom?
Don't regret that down the line.
Jeez...
Dad...
Dear spirits and deities of the universe,
please let this be the winning ticket.
Gosh, you're really putting so much energy into that.
Wait. Isn't today the day of the draw?
Is it?
It is.
Where's the newspaper Kyung Ho read this morning?
Here it is, right here.
I don't think you'll win.
Don't sour the mood.
- Call out the numbers. - Okay.
First prize. Row two.
Row 2? I picked row 2.
- What? - Row two.
- You got it? - Yes.
Let's see. One.
- Seven. - Yes.
- Five. - Yes.
It's all there!
1, 1, 7, 7, 5, 5.
- It matches! - It does.
- The numbers match? - Hang on, hang on.
1, 7, 5, 9, 9.
- I'm so nervous. - Keep going.
- Give me some time. - Okay.
Oh, whatever.
Six!
Six.
What's all the fuss about?
My goodness. Gosh.
Are you sure, Dad?
They won?
Kyung Ho. Kyung Ho...
This is unbelievable. People actually win.
It's all down to my dream.
Mal Soon, you'd better pay me well.
If you don't want to lose all that good fortune,
one should pay the price.
Should I? Let me see...
This is all the money I have right now.
You can have it.
I should get paid for deciphering the dream.
I can't believe this.
I should buy a lottery ticket too.
Bury that in the salt jar.
Such a blessed object like that...
should be kept well before it's jinxed.
What? Is that true?
In the salt jar? Okay.
Oh dear...
My legs are shaking.
I can't believe this.
Kyung Ho. Kyung Ho, be prepared.
We just won an apartment.
The lottery ticket.
Ours is the winning ticket.
Now you can marry Hye Rin.
We're moving out of this place.
Now she's no more special than we are.
I'm going to work.
Wait, Kyung Ho, didn't you hear me?
We won an apartment.
Why isn't he pleased?
Why did you mention Hye Rin?
You be quiet.
I'm going to get ready to welcome her as my daughter-in-law.
It all feels like a dream.
Why is he so late?
Did he lose out?
How did it go, sir?
Are you here for the news?
- Congratulations, Father. - Congratulations, Mr. Hwang.
Thank you. Thank you both.
There's a lot you'll have to do for me now.
Jeong Hoon has to run Daeguk on his own,
and Sang Pil, if you're to help my political career,
you need to expand your business.
Of course. I'll provide you with all the help you need.
I'll do my best.
Honey, how did it go?
He won the nomination, Aunt.
My gosh. The talisman I bought worked, then.
Congratulations, darling.
You have to watch how you act now.
These are for the bazaar, so take extra care.
Mi Jin.
Your dad will get to wear the golden badge.
He won the nomination?
He did.
He will soon become a congressman.
Congratulations to you both.
Thank you.
Don't you know how to congratulate people?
When your dad becomes a politician,
Daeguk Construction will go to Jeong Hoon.
Your husband has it all.
If you think about it, he's quite smart.
He picked the right wife and improved his fortunes.
Right, seamstress?
Do you have something to say?
You got your way in the end.
Isn't this what you wanted when you left your fiancee...
to move in with us?
And yet you still cause problems.
You're really shameless.
That's between my wife and I.
You have no right to ridicule me.
A comparison of possible suppliers for the Hoseo contract.
Well done.
Mr. Hwang won the party nomination.
- You'll be even busier now. - Yes.
I have something to tell you both.
What is it?
Moving home made me so happy.
I was so grateful that Mom welcomed me back.
But...
I want to sing.
I can't give up, Mom.
Bok Shil.
Jeong Tae told me about Dad.
Dad used to love it when I sang.
That's when I wanted to become a singer.
This is the only thing I'm good at,
and I want to succeed and help you out.
Bok Shil.
Then stay at home.
Why must you move out?
If I stay, I'll have to see Kyung Ho and I'll feel uncomfortable.
I broke up with him...
and it's over now.
I'll concentrate on singing.
I'll forget it all and succeed.
Bok Shil, I didn't provide you with much,
so I can't disapprove forever.
I know that you got this far on your own.
But Bok Shil...
Mom.
I may move out, but I won't embarrass you.
I promise that I won't do...
anything people will find fault with me for.
Can you trust me?
Oh dear.
What should I do with my poor puppy?
You poor thing.
Oh dear...
Are you really moving out?
Jeong Woo, don't give up on your dream.
Okay.
Will you really break up with Kyung Ho?
Don't do anything you'll regret.
Don't worry about me. I'll deal with it.
Bok Shil.
Take this.
You won't have anything to eat.
Grandma.
Mom.
Ok Boon.
Why is everyone outside?
Are you going somewhere, Bok Shil?
Get going, then.
Is she leaving home again?
Why are you here?
I just won...
the housing lottery.
It's true.
I said some mean things because of Kyung Ho,
but let it all go.
When I move to an apartment,
I'll marry Kyung Ho off to someone nice...
That's enough.
Regardless of what you say,
I don't want my puppy to marry into your family either, okay?
Grandpa, what were you doing up there?
Nothing much.
Why did she get angry when I was being nice?
It's over with him and Bok Shil, so that's good enough for me.
Wait.
Did I give you any pocket money?
Never ever.
Here.
Marry a good man...
and be good to your dad.
Okay.
You're leaving?
Life is like a cloud.
It should not stay in one place for too long.
What does that mean?
Did I bother you when you're busy?
It's fine.
You said you'd persuade your mom. Is it too much for you?
Bok Shil said she ended it with you.
It's not over for me.
I'll persuade my mom...
and win Bok Shil back.
I know you wouldn't betray her.
But I'm still worried.
I don't want you to lose your love and have regrets like Jeong Hoon.
I won't. I shouldn't.
Bok Shil...
left home this morning.
To go back to Lucky Entertainment?
Yes. I thought you should know.
Shouldn't you visit Se Ra?
She's at home.
Shall I go?
Why hesitate?
I see she isn't special.
I thought she was determined.
What a crazy timing.
Se Ra, welcome back.
Mr. Cha, I'd like to speak with you.
I was waiting. Thanks for coming back.
It's not that I trust you.
But I came back because I couldn't give up singing.
I hope you don't let me down again.
Se Ra.
Back then, when I told you to choose between...
- singing or Kyung Ho... - I...
ended it with Kyung Ho.
Does that mean you'll accept my feelings for you?
It doesn't.
But I know that I need your help...
to succeed as a singer.
That's why I'm back.
Keep pedaling.
Are you tired?
We're here.
- Hello, Bok Shil. - Hello.
My dear Hye Rin's here.
Hello, Mother.
Hye Rin, we won the housing lottery.
When we move to an apartment,
you can marry Kyung Ho right away.
Can I really?
Of course. Why should we waste time?
I was so worried that you'd have to...
live up a hill with us.
But then we won an apartment.
That's how lucky you are.
You're the lucky one. Congratulations.
- I'm so pleased. - Why are you so happy?
- I'll get changed. - Okay.
- Me too. - Sure.
You owe it all to my dream.
Give me a room when you move.
I paid you for the dream already.
Don't think of coming with us.
You didn't pay me that much.
My dream won you an apartment.
You shouldn't say that if you have a conscience.
Did you really win the lottery?
Are you jealous?
You need a decent house to raise a baby.
Don't you?
What's that? Madam Gu, you have a baby?
That's impossible, sir.
Ae Shim, it's the baby of your niece who's married and lives with you.
Right?
It's not. It's my baby. I had it.
(Jo Dong Cheol, CEO)
Just so you know, Se Ra's back starting today.
Mr. Cha.
There's something I just don't understand.
Madam Gu's baby.
Whose is it?
Did she really have a baby?
What are you talking about?
My point is,
I think Oh Jeong Hoon is having an affair.
An affair?
Can you prove it?
The woman Jeong Hoon dated before marriage...
is Madam Gu's niece.
Not so long ago,
he asked for Madam Gu's address.
Why do you think he did?
Don't you think it's to see his ex?
The thing is,
Madam Gu has a baby.
Do you really think it's hers?
Don't you think you should look into this?
Bok Shil.
Let's talk.
I have nothing more to say to you.
Bok Shil.
Se Ra.
Let's go.
(Lucky Entertainment)
You should go now.
Did you really end it with Mr. Han?
I told you everything already.
Se Ra.
To get what I want,
I use every possible means.
What are you trying to say?
You said that...
you didn't come back because you trust me.
Yes.
Cha Sang Pil as a human is a jerk.
You don't have to trust him.
But Se Ra.
You can trust the Cha Sang Pil who loves you.
I will never hurt or betray...
the person I love.
Why are you saying that?
Go on inside.
It's your first night back. I doubt you'll get much sleep.
Is Jeong Hoon back?
Not yet.
Mi Jin.
Jeong Hoon's been visiting his ex-girlfriend's home.
Did you know that?
What do you mean?
How do you know that?
That woman.
Are you sure she's married?
There's a baby.
Is it her baby or the aunt's who lives with her?
Shouldn't you check?
Why do you think Jeong Hoon would visit them?
Right?
You're late.
I'll take your jacket.
Thank you.
Mom went to a fortune-teller,
and she said we have a son in our fortune.
How do you feel about that?
It must mean I'll become pregnant soon.
You won't even congratulate me.
Go and shower. I'll get your tonic.
Okay.
(Jini Boutique)
How's married life?
Is your husband good to you?
I told you before that I'd rather not discuss private...
Are you sure you don't have a baby?
Yes.
You don't like sharing details, but you answered quick enough.
Who did you say you live with?
Your husband and aunt. Is it the three of you?
Yes.
Just the three of you? That's it?
I don't want to say anymore. I'll get back to work.
Ms. Jung. I'm going out for a bit.
Look who's here.
Why are you here? Soon Young's at work.
My goodness. Where do you think you're going? Hey!
(Through the Waves)
It's a lie that you're married, isn't it?
You must know that I like your sister.
Whose baby is that?
She'll accept me soon.
- Tell me! - Ms. Hwang.
Don't come here again.
- Bok Shil. - Kyung Ho.
It's only a matter of time before word gets out.
Mr. Cha is good to me.
What about my lottery ticket?
You can't create love with effort.
Are you talking about yourself?
I keep thinking about Min Su. I can't stand it.
What did you just say?
What did you just say, Jeong Hoon?