(Episode 25)
As an MD at K1 Home Shopping,
I'd like to ask you a favor.
I'd like to collaborate with you as you're...
one of the top designers in the country.
Hey, Ji Eun.
It's me, Aunt Jin Hui. Are you busy today?
I have to go out today, and I want to see you if you have some time.
Are you free?
Then I'll go to where you are after work and call you.
Okay, I'll see you then.
Did I come to the wrong meeting room?
Did you follow me to make sure?
Are you supposed to meet the MD here?
Yes. So get out this instant.
I have a very important meeting.
Wait, are you here as a representative of Hanui Apparel?
You?
That's right. Hanui Apparel.
Hold on. How do you know that?
Hello, I'll be working with you. I'm MD Lee Han Gyul.
Ms. Hwang Ji Eun told me...
that I'll be working with an MD who's fair and accurate.
That was you?
I don't even think this meeting is necessary.
What?
Mr. Lee! Wait!
Just a moment.
What are you doing now?
Move out of my way.
Weren't we supposed to meet today because of work?
- So what? - How can you just leave like this?
I'm here to talk to you about work.
I don't think I need to hear what you have to say.
Ms. Hwang told me that you're fair and accurate.
Was she wrong?
I know that you're not exactly fond of me,
but please set your personal feelings aside.
I plead you.
I hate cockroaches the most out of all insects.
And personally, I hate you way more than cockroaches.
As an MD, I was a little excited to meet a representative...
from Hanui Apparel.
- Right? So let's... - But...
all of that is gone now.
Ms. Kang, do you know anything about fashion?
Aren't you a fashion illiterate?
I don't know a lot about fashion yet, but...
That is my answer.
- Pardon? - In terms of your credibility,
you already got the lowest possible score.
Blindly trusting the company and its fashion illiterate CEO...
and selling their clothes on our show would be like suicide,
so I can't do it.
That is my answer.
Are we good now?
You came back so quickly. Did the meeting not go well?
No, it was so bad.
I've never seen you saying that after a meeting.
It must've been very bad.
Why does that jerk have to be the MD-in-charge, of all people?
Did I do something horrible to him in my past life or what?
Why does he show up at every turn and get in my way?
And is he a robot?
He totally talks like a robot. "No, that is not true."
"Am I right or not?"
How obnoxious. He really irks me.
Yes, okay. I'll head there now.
Ji Eun.
Let's sit.
- Did you finish what you had to do? - Yes.
Hello, Ms. Hwang.
Hello.
She works for a beauty company we work with.
I used to be in the beauty team before joining the fashion team.
It feels a bit weird to see you in your work setting,
MD Hwang Ji Eun.
Stop teasing me.
I feel awkward to be sitting here like this with you.
Why do you feel awkward? You look very cool now.
Not as much as you.
You're way cooler.
People will laugh at us for praising each other like this.
Have you had a chance to think about what I asked you the other day?
In fact, I came to see you and talk about that.
To cut to the point,
I don't think I can do that.
It wasn't just K1 Home Shopping.
I got offers like that from many other...
home shopping networks.
The reason why I refused them...
was that I was afraid it might damage our brand image.
I can't neglect the brand value we've built until now.
Also, I've decided that selling my clothes there...
would be inconsiderate of my customers who come to the store.
I understand.
- I'm sorry. - Please don't say that.
When a high-end brand sells product on home shopping network,
there's a risk of damage to the brand equity.
I fully understand why you refused the offer.
I'm sorry I couldn't help you.
That's okay.
Public and private matters are two different things.
I don't want you to feel burdened because of my emotions.
My feelings aren't hurt at all.
Thank you for understanding me.
Are you busy today?
No. I've finished the important work.
Then how about we spend some time together? It's been a while.
May I ask?
Of course.
Great.
How's your business going?
Oh, my. Dong Seok, hi. I'm glad you're here.
I was about to go to your office.
Why?
To give you this.
This... This is braised long-nosed barbel.
Yes, it is.
I remembered that you liked this very much in the past.
I found long-nosed barbel at the market.
So I bought some and braised it with dried radish leaves.
You made such a special dish just for me?
You should sell it.
Only people from our hometown know what this is.
People in Seoul don't know.
I wanted to thank you for changing the light bulb.
So I made this just for you.
Dong Seok, make sure...
to heat this up before you eat, okay?
You shouldn't skip your meals because you live alone.
What? "Because I live alone"?
You know that I'm quick-witted.
I figured it out when you bought side dishes.
Oh, I see. I get it.
But still, you don't smell like a widower. It's good.
Dong Seok, as you age,
you should keep yourself clean...
and make sure to eat all three meals a day, okay?
Also, when you crave a side dish,
just let me know. All right?
- My goodness. - Here you go.
Thank you, Eun Ae.
You're welcome.
Oh, dear. By the way,
it's so good to hear someone call my name.
Normally, after a woman gets married, she's always called...
"wife" or "mom" instead of her name.
That's how most women live.
I can call you by your name.
Eun Ae, I'll enjoy this.
Gosh. I can't say anything.
Oh, my. It looks like he's coming back from a delivery.
Did you have lunch?
Don't mind me.
Gosh. Stop being mad already...
and hear Do Gyeong out.
This is not like you.
You're being rigid and stubborn.
Oh, right. You haven't met him, have you?
He's a new security guard.
He's also my hometown friend.
Dong Seok, this is the owner of Patina.
It's nice to meet you.
Hello. It's nice to meet you too.
You seem familiar to me.
When I was younger,
I ran a large academy at Gangnam.
Could you be the parent of one of my students?
Excuse me.
- What? - Sorry.
I'm sorry.
Since I found your dog,
you should have thanked me first.
Of course we're thankful.
- Thank you very much. - Stop it!
Who knows if he didn't steal Ddolddolli?
What did you just say?
My mother-in-law tends to look down on others...
and get on others' nerves.
Nevertheless, she's not a mean person.
It must be hard for you.
On second thought, I've never met you before.
But the other day...
I didn't meet you the other day.
I met you for the first time today.
Well... Then...
Okay. All right.
See you around.
Do you really not know him?
No. I've never seen him before.
I see.
You shouldn't be ashamed of your hands.
Your son must be very proud of them. Aren't I right?
Yes, he is.
You look different when you're making shoes.
Do you enjoy working?
Does it make you happy?
Have you ever told me...
that I should live the life that I want?
Have you ever asked me...
what I want in life and what I want to do?
I started to feel as if I was disappearing.
I felt as if I had lost myself.
That company you liked so much.
There wasn't a single day that I was happy there. Do you know that?
You're doing what you want to do,
and yet you won't let your son do the same?
Gosh. Seriously.
All right.
Since we're starting our business, I wanted to celebrate it.
Oh, I see.
Hey. You're back at perfect time. Come on in.
What's all this?
The opening ceremony.
I put on slices of pork head meat instead of a pig's head.
It's still from a pig's head.
Let's make this a success. All right?
Okay.
A home shopping network asked us to have a meeting.
I think this office brings good luck.
Mr. Park, your publishing business will become successful.
Thank you.
Tell me. Did the meeting go well?
Today, we just introduced ourselves to each other.
That means we're halfway done.
Please help us make our business a success.
Let's think these are a pig's nostrils.
CEO Kang, it's your turn.
Oh, okay.
Please help Hanui Apparel become a big hit.
Mr. Park, are you going to just watch it?
Well... Of course I'll do it too.
Please help both Hanui Apparel...
and Human to Human Publishing flourish.
And this. In the nostrils.
Oh, right. Hold on a second.
Here. This is a gift to celebrate the opening.
Can I open it?
(Hanui Apparel, CEO Kang Ha Nui)
"Hanui Apparel, CEO Kang Ha Nui".
CEO Kang Ha Nui, congratulations.
If I had known about the meeting,
I would've sent it via express delivery.
This business card...
is my first business card in my life.
You made something of yourself.
You'll need this when you meet other people.
Carry it with you from now on.
Thank you.
Don't you have mine?
Pardon me?
I mean, business cards.
No, I don't.
I'm sorry.
It looks like this style came back in fashion.
Lace dresses...
and long dresses like this. Right?
- I see a lot of dresses like this. - Yes. Clothes that are feminine.
This is pretty. Do you want to try this on?
- Does it look good on me? - Yes.
What do you think?
It'll go with both skirts and pants.
It'll look very pretty on you.
Let's get this one.
I like the design. What do you think?
I like it too. I think it'll be great for summer.
All right.
- We'll take this. - Sure.
It's a gift.
You've already bought me so many things.
Go ahead and answer it.
Let's go for dinner after you take that call.
Okay.
(Kang Ha Nui)
Hello?
Hello, Ms. Hwang. This is Kang Ha Nui.
Ms. Kang, I can't really talk right now.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Wait, Ms. Hwang? Hello?
I hate cockroaches the most out of all insects.
And personally, I hate you way more than cockroaches.
Are you making coffee? Aren't you leaving for the day?
I was thinking about something.
Shall I make coffee for you?
Let's make our own coffee in whichever way we like.
What were you thinking about hiding here?
There's someone who absolutely hates cockroaches.
Is there anything I can do to make him like them?
- To make him like cockroaches? - Yes.
That'd be impossible.
You think so?
I'm pretty sure no one on this planet likes cockroaches.
They're not likeable, you know.
Do you have to make him like them?
He said cockroaches are what he hates the most in the whole world,
but he said he hates me even more than those pests.
Making the impossible possible will be a challenge.
Ha Nui, you can do it.
You mustn't be afraid to challenge yourself in dating.
No, that's not what it's about.
Yes, I know.
I'll pretend not to know anything. Cheer up.
Challenge yourself.
You can do it!
He totally got the wrong idea.
You're getting home late.
Yes, a few customers stayed until late.
Oh, boy. I'm exhausted.
My body is aching all over.
Mom, do we have any cold medicine?
I'm not sure.
- I'm home. - Welcome home.
- Did you buy more side dishes? - Yes.
We already have so many side dishes. Why did you buy more?
Because there's nothing that I like.
You haven't even complained about them.
All the leftover will go to waste.
It's bad for the environment.
Don't waste your money like that.
Don't worry.
I'll make sure I eat all the side dishes that I bought.
Honey, look around and see if we have cold medicine.
Okay. Could you put these side dishes in the fridge?
She left for the day.
You guys are getting in together.
Aunt Jin Hui and I had a date.
Really? That's great.
- Have you had dinner yet? - Yes, we've eaten.
- I had fun. - Me too.
Let's hang out together often. It was really fun.
Shall we? But you should hang out with your boyfriend.
I don't have a boyfriend.
- Then just until you start dating. - Okay.
What are all those things?
Aunt Jin Hui bought me a bunch of things as gifts.
We bought something for you as well.
For me?
It's a summer hat.
It'll protect you from UV rays, so you should wear it when you go out.
Gosh, my body is aching.
Mom, are you sick?
I must be coming down with a cold or something.
You should take medicine for it. Have you taken anything yet?
Here's the medicine.
Where's water? How can you bring her pills without any water?
I'll bring some water.
Honey,
I feel so weak. I want to lie down.
Can you carry me to the room?
What? You're too heavy, honey.
I'm sick.
I'll probably break my back if I carry you.
Then just help me up.
Okay. Here.
No one cares about me like my husband does even when I'm sick.
Goodness me.
I would stitch her lips together if I could.
Gosh, Mom. She's sick.
She's not sick. She was totally fine when she got home.
Why is she acting like a baby?
She's such a handful.
Just leave her be. Those two are so cute together.
I'm going to my room.
How mean. She's so self-centered.
- Mom. - Just leave it there.
You should take the medicine before you sleep.
Gosh, I'll take it in a bit. It's such a hassle.
Did you have fun with your aunt?
How can you exclude me?
You should've called me and asked me if I wanted to join.
Are your fingers broken or what?
It's not like we planned it in advance.
We only met up because she had to be in the area today.
Gosh, you're too much. Why are you so jealous over nothing?
How could you...
Goodness, look at those eyes.
- How scary. - My goodness.
Even my husband and daughter treat me like this.
Get out, both of you.
Good night.
How's the studying going?
It's stressful, so don't ask.
Study hard.
You don't have to nag me like this because I already get enough of it.
- You're home. - Yes, fix me dinner.
Do you know how late it is now?
I told you I'd give you money for all the living expenses.
Okay, fine.
Can't he come home early so that we can all eat together?
Gosh, he annoys me so much.
- You're home, Dad. - Yes, hi.
- Dad. - Tell him to call me Father.
With that pretty face, he makes me feel like I have another daughter.
Okay.
Dad, did you have a good day at work?
Father, did you have a good day at work?
What's this?
It's an interpreter app.
It interprets Italian into Korean and vice versa.
Have you guys...
Have you guys had dinner yet?
A needle having dinner.
No, that's not possible. It can't eat.
It can't have dinner. It can't eat.
It can't have dinner.
It's not edible.
What I'm saying is...
Get this out of my face.
You need to learn Korean if you want to live in Korea.
Do I really have to talk with a machine?
Teach him Korean.
- Okay. - What's he saying?
Let's talk upstairs.
- I'm home. - Hey, Han Gyul.
Can we do something about Leo? He needs to learn Korean.
Why? Did something happen?
Well, he just...
He said dinner is not edible and...
Never mind.
Gosh.
Dinner is not edible?
My dad wants you to stop using the app and learn Korean.
He wants to talk in Korean with you...
He wants to converse with you.
Okay, I'll learn Korean.
I adore you to bits.
You want to beat me? No, don't.
I love you.
I love you too.
Please try not to get physical in communal areas.
Have some manners, okay?
You could've just pretended you didn't see anything. Okay, fine.
Han Gyul.
Brother...
Brother-in-law.
- Hi, Brother-in-law. - Hi.
Hey.
He's my husband. Don't be disrespectful to him.
Do you think I've never been looked down on because of my job?
Do you think I've never suffered prejudice?
That's why... That's precisely why I wanted my child...
That's why I wanted you...
to have a job...
that everyone can be proud of so that no one can disrespect you.
Do you think that's wrong?
It wasn't for me. It was all for your own sake.
- Hello? - It's me.
Yes, Dad.
Where are you? Will you be very late?
I'm in front of the house. I'll go in now.
- I'm home. - Hi. Come and sit down.
Okay.
Here. Pour me a glass.
I'll pour you a glass too.
Do Gyeong.
Are you happy that you're doing what you want to do?
I'm sorry.
I asked you if it makes you happy.
Yes.
All right, then.
Since you started it, you have to finish it.
I wish you good luck.
- Dad. - I gave you my approval,
but honestly, I still want you to change your mind.
However, what choice do I have? You said you weren't happy.
There's one reason for a parent to keep nagging his child...
hoping his child will become...
successful.
It's because he wants his child to live a happy life.
That's the only reason.
Thank you.
Don't say that. Drink up.
This is nice.
Oh, gosh. It's so sweet.
Of course it is. A drink poured by my son...
is always the sweetest.
Pour me one more glass.
We haven't drunken together for a while.
Cheers.
By the way, I've been thinking...
Since you've started your business, we should celebrate it.
- You mean, an opening ceremony? - Yes.
We already held it.
We held a ceremony earlier today.
What? You should have told me earlier.
I would have at least prepared steamed rice cake.
I couldn't even think of it, but Mr. Kim prepared the ceremony.
Hang on. Are you a CEO now?
Yes, I am.
Wait. Then I should do something too.
Shall I send you a potted plant?
Gosh, no. That's okay.
Just pray that my business becomes successful.
I pray dozens of times every day.
"Please help Ha Nui and Sa Rang..."
"become successful."
I pray sincerely.
If everyone's prayers came true, everyone would pray.
That's how much I care.
They say the universe helps you when you make a sincere plea.
They say the universe helps those help themselves.
That means you have to make efforts on your own to succeed.
Ha Nui, don't rely on her prayers, and work hard.
Gosh. You little...
Don't nitpick at me.
Mom, try to think in a logical and reasonable way.
(Hanui Apparel, CEO Kang Ha Nui)
Right.
The universe helps those who sincerely wish for things...
and those who help themselves.
I'll make the universe help me.
How adorable. You look prettier now because I combed you.
Why did you come out instead of resting?
I'll take a walk with Tory. Tory.
That would be tiring. You don't have to do that.
Take your time and enjoy your walk alone.
Okay.
Hello?
I'm at work. I work on Saturdays too.
It seems that we talk on the phone quite often.
- Does it make you uncomfortable? - It's not like that.
We agreed not to share our personal lives.
But you asked me if I was home, and I said I was at work.
I don't like that kind of conversation.
I just called you to tell you good news.
See? You're sharing your personal life with me again.
You must be curious. Do you want me not to tell you?
I'm not curious, but... Say it now. I have to go back to work.
I made up with my dad.
Really?
I called you because I wanted to tell you first.
(Sunny Again Tomorrow)
What's this herbal medicine?
It's for me.
I should thank her.
There's more here. Is this for you, Mom?
- What? Yes. Yes. - It's for Jin Hui, right?
Are you saying Mr. Lee Han Gyul monitored the call center operators?
That's a cruel twist of fate.
It looked like the misunderstanding was cleared up, but it got worse.
Get out!