12 YEARS PROMISE
Stop talking nonsense.
EPISODE 16
Why don't you believe me?
Hello.
Welcome.
You're all here.
I thought it was going to be just us.
This is way more fun.
Right?
Of course. Please sit down.
-Right here, Ms. Jang. -Please.
Please take your seats.
-Well, hello. -Hello.
It's nice to see everyone outside the office.
Ms. Jang, this must be your first time.
Mr. Park,
she's worked at other organizations before HK. How can this be her first?
There are office dinners in America too, right?
Her first? You make it sound so sexual.
That's because you have a perverted mind.
My bad. I apologize.
Don't mind him.
How about we start off with cold beer
and then we can have whatever we want?
Here you go.
Let me pour you a glass.
I don't drink.
Actually, I don't want to drink.
There's no need to turn your glass upside down though.
We pour each other drinks to promote a sense of camaraderie.
That's right, Ms. Jang.
Just let him pour you some beer. You don't have to drink it.
Don't be so stern.
You should pour him a drink too.
Here.
Thanks.
You too, Ms. Kang.
I want soju.
Soju, eh?
I forgot Ms. Kang is a serious drinker.
-Soju. -Beer's not strong enough for me.
Here you go.
It's an honor.
The honor is all mine.
Thank you.
Everyone has a drink, right?
Yes.
Then I'd like to raise a toast to Ms. Jang,
who will restore HK to its former glory.
Cheers, everyone.
-Cheers! -Cheers!
-Welcome, Ms. Jang. -Thank you.
-Nice to have you, Ms. Jang. -Thank you.
Why don't you taste it at least?
Beer is just a carbonated barley beverage.
No.
But you're the guest of honor.
You should at least pretend to drink for the sake of courtesy.
Here. Have some.
I don't want to.
Come on.
I don't want it. Why don't you...
You shouldn't force someone to drink.
Who cares about that right now? Are you okay?
How will you make Ms. Kang like you back when you talk like that?
Shut up and help Mr. Yu get cleaned up.
Don't.
Now, now. Calm down, everyone.
It's okay. Come on. Everybody.
-It's okay. It's okay. -It's okay. It's okay.
How is it okay? It looks like you wet your pants.
I was merely asking you to pretend to have some. I'm sorry if I upset you.
You don't have to apologize over something like this.
-Right, Ms. Jang? -Yes.
Ms. Jang is an angel.
Attention, everyone.
As this is a welcome party for Ms. Jang Dal-lae,
the first round is on the domestic brand team.
Thank you, Mr. Yu.
Thank you.
-Thank you, Mr. Yu. -You're welcome.
One good turn deserves another.
The domestic brand team will be paying for this.
So?
Then as for the second round...
Why don't we make it just us?
Ms. Jang, we can always get together on our own, you know?
We'll see how things go then.
The second round will be on Ms. Jang.
Okay. Why don't we raise a toast
to welcome Ms. Jang?
Come on.
-You have your glass filled, right? -Yes.
Fill your glasses.
Now,
welcome to HK, Ms. Jang Dal-lae.
Thank you.
-"Hakuna"... -"Matata."
-Welcome. -Cheers.
"Hakuna matata."
"Hakuna matata..."
You use that line everywhere, Yu Jun-su.
If you can't drink, don't.
I can drink but I'm choosing not to drink.
Maybe you're a bad drunk.
What did you say?
Is there some other reason that you're not drinking?
Does your face get flushed?
Personally, I find it adorable when a woman--
That's enough.
Oh, right. You had a traumatic experience, too.
I wouldn't go so far as to say it was traumatic.
Oh, yeah. That's why he never drinks alone with a woman.
Am I right?
It depends. It's not never.
Watch what you say. Never say never.
You're right.
Here. Let me pour you a drink.
The beer tastes especially good tonight.
It really does.
Where is it?
GEUMDEOK REAL ESTATE
Hello? Ms. Yun Jeong-hui?
This is Geumdeok Real Estate.
How's the apartment? Do you like it?
But it's a brand new place. It's bound to smell a little.
Ms. Yun, are you seeing anyone?
No?
Then would you be interested in going on a blind date?
Beom-suk.
He's handsome and has a great personality.
He's also got a great career.
Of course there are still guys like that.
When? This Friday for dinner?
Of course.
I'm sure you two young folks can manage on your own.
I don't need to tag along, right?
That's great.
Of course. Of course.
Okay. Good night.
Yes, of course.
Good grief.
It's hard to force myself to laugh.
I hope it goes well this time.
Ms. Jang.
-Let's go. -Okay.
Isn't this a lot of fun?
Let's go.
You have to come. Ms. Jang!
-You have to. -Ms. Jang, please.
-What's the damage? -Just chump change.
How much?
-We have to keep this party going. -Karaoke!
Let's go to a karaoke then.
Karaoke it is.
My gosh. Ms. Jang!
You can't leave now.
You promised you'd come.
Go on.
Please, Ms. Jang.
-Come on. -Please join us.
-One more round. -One more round.
-Let's go to a karaoke. -To karaoke!
-Karaoke. Karaoke. -Karaoke. Karaoke.
We shall now kick start the second round of HK's office get-together.
Let the party begin.
Are you having a good time?
-Yes. -Yes.
I can't hear you. Are you having a good time?
-Yes! -Yes!
Very good.
Now who will be the first singer of the night?
-Yu Jun-su. Yu Jun-su. -Yu Jun-su. Yu Jun-su.
I don't want to.
No.
He's the Elvis Presley of the domestic brand team.
Mr. Yu Jun-su.
Go ahead.
Hello.
I'm Yu Jun-su, head of the domestic brand team.
Mr. Park.
That one again?
Okay.
"MILLION ROSES"
This song, by the great Sim Soo-bong,
-was adapted from what? -Alla Pugacheva's version
of a Russian folk song.
-You all know the song, right? -Yes, we do.
Let's begin.
This was my dad's favorite song.
How dare you sing it?
Mr. Yu.
Ms. Jang is the guest of honor. She should be singing the first song.
That's right. Ms. Jang should go first.
What's wrong with you?
Come.
What would you like to sing, Ms. Jang?
"Million Roses"? Oh, come on.
What's wrong with it?
Think about it, Mr. Yu.
Ms. Jang lived in the States for over a decade.
You should've sung something more American.
Don't be so ignorant. It was adapted from a Russian folk song.
That's the problem.
She's from the States. How can you sing a Russian song?
Is that why she was upset?
Moreover, you shouldn't have sung the first song.
You made me. Why are you blaming me now?
-Oh. -Oh?
Watch it.
What's the matter with you? You're drunk.
Wow.
You need to see this. Go on in.
Oh, yeah.
See? That's American style.
Yes, indeed.
-Cheers! -Let's get to it!
Are you the same Jun-su I used to know?
Ms. Choi,
everyone's waiting for the closing meeting.
Okay. I'll be right down.
Oh, is Ham-cho back?
Yes. I think she just got back.
Il-suk, about that girl, Ham-cho...
She's in Hun's room making his bed and putting his clothes away.
Why is she doing that?
Who is she really?
What are you implying?
It's just odd.
A cashier at your restaurant does the dishes
and even tidies Hun's room.
Who is she? A housekeeper?
She's going to be Hun's wife.
-What? -Why?
What kind of bullshit is that?
What did you say?
Oh gosh.
Oh, no.
♪ Let it go, let it go ♪
Mommy, mommy, peekaboo.
Ouch.
That must be Hun.
I'm so worried about him. It's always booze and girls for him.
It would be fine if it were just one girl.
Nice to meet you. My name is Yu Jun-su.
Oh, shit.
Why HK of all places?
I really did my best.
JANG DAL-LAE
Mr. Woo Crop.
Goodness gracious.
Jun-su.
Yu Jun-su.
Yeah, Mom.
Oh my.
My goodness. How much did you drink?
-What time is it? -Six o'clock.
It's still early. Why did you wake me up at the crack of dawn?
I set up your blind date.
Do I have to go?
You're such a pain.
It hurts.
It's supposed to hurt.
I went out of my way to set up this blind date,
and all you can say is "Do I have to go"?
What's the matter with you?
Get away from this tiny house and my naggings
and live in a large apartment with a pretty wife.
That's what everyone's dying to do.
Why are you being a dope and resisting?
Why are you laughing?
Dope...
You've changed so much.
The hard times have changed me.
I used to live like a queen.
You're the only one who can save me.
What about Jun-seong?
He still has a long way to go.
So please, Jun-su. Step it up, will you?
My sweet, dear son.
Okay.
-That's better. -I have heartburn.
Get up then. I made dried pollack soup.
Oh, shocks!
You're startled because you were up to no good.
Up to no good? What do you mean?
You're guilty of trying to mess up the family tree.
I don't care.
How can you not care? You're the eldest daughter-in-law.
What, you dunce?
You're the eldest son, and yet you put a wrench in your brother's love life.
So why are you blaming me for it now?
Dunce? Did you call me a dunce?
What about it?
Do you know how verbally abusive you are these days?
I don't know art? Huh? Huh?
Mom.
Jun-seong.
Oh, my goodness. Our dear son is here.
-What are you doing here? -It's my day off.
You've lost so much weight. You poor thing.
Let's eat. Go and get breakfast ready. Go on.
Okay.
-So you're off today? -Yeah.
Where's Hun?
Did he come home late again?
No.
He, um... He got home before midnight.
Oh, wow. She can talk.
Good girl. Expressing yourself is a good thing.
A girl without tact is of no use to anyone.
Jolie.
What? It's the truth. If a woman is too quiet--
Why didn't you wake me up?
I have a job too, don't I?
I told your mother not to wake you up.
Why did you do that, Grandma?
Go and on get ready.
Just have a little bit of soup.
I don't have time.
Do you want your only grandson
to suffer from ulcers from the overflowing gastric acid
in his system, Grandma?
-Hun. -I'm mad at you too, Mom.
I'm late. I have no time for this.
Hun sure has some nerve.
He was basically accusing you
of starving your only grandson, right?
When will he grow up?
Men never grow up, not even at 60.
Don't do anything for him.
Grandma, please don't be upset.
Hun's still very young. He's only 26.
Only 26?
What were you doing in the States at his age?
Dal-lae had it much tougher than Hun did.
I mean, Dal-lae's been through the very worst--
Grandma.
I'm okay with all that now.
Yeah. You're being overly sensitive, Il-suk.
If you had called and let me know, I would've grilled fish or something.
You'd only grill fish for Jun-seong? What about us?
Your brother drank too much last night,
so I made dried pollack soup. Is it okay?
It is. But I just want to sleep.
Don't dote on him too much.
He wants to be left alone.
Eat and then get some sleep. Come on. Eat.
Try the soup I made.
What do you think?
Jun-su. Jun-su.
Hey, Da-hae.
I'm sorry. I have to get to work.
Yeah.
Last night?
See?
He has Da-hae. Why do do things like that?
Su-han.
Yes?
How old would someone born in 1985 be now?
-What? -Do you want to go on a blind date?
Your brother's angry at me
because I'm setting Jun-su up while you're still single.
What should I do?
But I'm fine.
-What do you think you're doing? -Can't you see?
I just asked Su-han if he'd like to go on a blind date.
What's wrong? Have some more, Jun-seong.
I want to get some fresh air.
What? Is it my fault that Jun-seong's not eating?
Of course it is.
Why do you have to nag as soon as he comes home?
I didn't nag Jun-seong, did I?
You nagged me, which annoyed Jun-seong.
So I should keep my mouth shut in this house?
There he goes, putting words in my mouth again.
You heard everything.
Did I tell him to keep his mouth shut?
That's enough, you two. This could turn into a real fight.
-We're going to-- -This is a real fight!
What?
-How ignorant... -Please stop for my sake. Eat.
-Ignorant? -Finish your breakfast. Please.
I'm not going to eat.
Fine. Don't eat. I'll eat everything.
I called you several times last night.
I'm sorry. I passed out after an office dinner.
What was the occasion?
It was a pep rally of sorts
with another team.
So why did you call?
-Are we getting together on Saturday? -Yeah.
You want me to come to the department store?
Sure. Why not? I don't care either way.
Okay. Talk to you later, Da-hae.
What are you doing out here?
I just wanted some fresh air.
You must be tired. Go in and get some sleep.
I will. How are things with you?
Same old, same old.
I heard the first year of residency is brutal.
Da-hae's taking care of you?
Yeah. I guess.
-I have to go. -Okay. Take it easy.
My underwear. I need my underwear.
Your underwear?
Where are they?
-Look. -Where's my underwear?
Here's a pair.
Not these.
The elastic's stretched. They're too loose.
I had new ones.
New ones? Let me look.
Hey, Kang Ham-cho, where did you put my new underwear?
Where?
Did you find them?
Hello?
I'll always put new underwear
in the small drawer.
This is all Grandma's fault.
Why didn't she wake me up!
Quick, Mom. That's enough.
Okay. Okay.
Mom, tell Ham-cho to stay away from my room.
Okay.
See? She brings things like this.
Who'd eat cold, day-old pizza?
And look. She says she'll put my underwear in the small drawer.
Why is she touching my underwear in the first place?
That's enough.
-Take my car. -Yeah!
Drive safe.
Why don't you just get me my own car?
-Run along. -Okay.
He's telling his mom
to keep Ham-cho from going into his room.
I didn't notice until now, but Hun's clearly the baby of the family.
It's because Go-sun babies him.
Can you blame her?
After she sent Dal-lae to me
she had only Hun by her side to keep her going
and raised him without her husband.
No wonder Hun is the way he is.
You have to accept it since there's nothing you can do about it.
And Il-suk,
I don't think Hun likes Ham-cho.
Marrying him off to her?
But he's not interested in her.
Can't you do something about that?
Me? What can I do?
GAON DALLAE DUMPLINGS
Hi, So-ra.
Are you busy later? I'll take you on a breathtaking drive.
You're sleepy, baby?
Okay. Get some more sleep then.
Call me when you wake up.
Kisses.
There we go.
Let's go.
Don't you have to be at the spa?
The weather's just too nice today.
This summer will probably be a scorcher, right?
What's this?
Webfoot octopus.
Really?
Thank you. Now I don't have to worry about what to get for dinner.
Don't thank me.
You gave me plenty of food back in the days.
So you're repaying my kindness?
Yeah.
Thank you.
I'll consider this a repayment and won't thank you again, okay?
I was racking my brain about dinner because Jun-seong's here.
Jun-seong has the day off?
Yeah. First day off in a month.
Stir-fry--
No, we can just boil it and have it with red chili paste?
Just make something quickly for Jun-seong.
Later.
He's so sleep-deprived. I want to let him sleep.
I have kimchi. Do you want to take some home?
Could I have breakfast first?
Have the octopus with your family. Just heat up whatever you have.
I haven't had breakfast yet.
Why are you skipping meals?
Go and relax there. I'll make you something yummy.
-Go on. -Are you sure?
-Go and unwind. -Okay. Thanks.
Oh, my goodness.
This is nice.
Please sign here.
CUSTOMER RECORD
Ms. Kim must not be in today.
No. She had something to do.
I see.
-So? -What do you think?
I hadn't seen a shirtless man
that close up in 12 years. What do you think happened?
I ran out screaming like a crazy person.
He must have been so flustered.
I was more flustered.
Women our age don't even bat an eyelash over a shirtless man.
My heart was pounding, okay?
What?
My heart was pounding so hard I thought I was going to die.
Over just that?
My goodness.
I want a divorce.
I said, I want a divorce.
You need to start exercising, ma'am.
But I'm in so much pain.
Your arm will get stiff otherwise.
You have to practice lifting your arm.
The scar from the surgery has healed well.
We'll show you some arm exercises today.
Where's the handsome young man?
Who is that?
I think it's Dr. Yu.
You mean the doctor in charge of the patient rooms, right?
Yes. I'd love to set him up with my granddaughter.
He has the day off.
He's not working today, ma'am.
Would you like his number?
Hello?
Why are you so quiet?
I was just listening to you laugh.
What?
It's very soothing.
What did you say?
Jun-seong, I gave out your number.
She wants to set you up with her granddaughter.
Good luck.
I'm not interested.
Why aren't you seeing anyone?
You should be dating at your age.
Do you want to be a loser?
-Da-hae. -Hey.
-Dr. Ju. -What?
You should take responsibility for waking me up.
Fine, I will.
So what will you do for me?
I'll make you work so hard that you won't be able to hear your phone.
I heard Jun-su had a lot to drink last night. Did he seem okay?
You talked to him this morning.
I'd still like to know, so can't you just answer me?
-Your mom's at our house. -I see.
-There's something I'd like to say. -I've got nothing to say to you.
You sound better on the phone, Ju Da-hae.
What did you have for lunch?
Do you feel okay?
Had noodle soup. Not okay.
You're so curt with me, Yu Jun-su.
There's no way.
I said okay because you said you'd live alone.
You never said anything about your kid.
You won't even know he's around.
I'll take him to a childcare center in the morning--
Kids cry and run around. They're a pain.
How about you let them live here for a few months and see...
I've been renting out this place for a long time.
No way.
But...
Why did you have to bring him today
and ruin this for us?
I couldn't leave him alone.
I'm not surprised at the landlord's reaction.
You can't leave him alone by himself, and what if something happens?
This is disappointing.
So disappointing.
You still cry about this?
I feel sorry for myself.
I'm crying because it's so pathetic
that I want a divorce after all this time.
I understand.
I didn't know it was going to drag on this long either.
-I can't take it anymore. -Don't.
Isn't he the least bit curious about how his child is doing?
Da-hae, his daughter, is now over 30 years old.
I guess he doesn't even wonder whether his daughter
is married or has kids.
I think this is what he meant when he asked you to take care of Da-hae.
-I'm getting a divorce. -Do it.
-I did all I could. -Go for it.
I made my daughter into a doctor, lived without a man for 12 years,
and I own a spa.
Yeong-hui, no one will blame you.
And even if they do,
who cares about what other people think?
Beom-suk, I...
I find it so unfair. I'm enraged.
I waited because I thought he'd come back.
If I get divorced now, what do I get out of it?
-Your expertise. -What?
Not everyone can be a successful entrepreneur.
Look at Jeong-han.
All of his businesses failed, so we're living like this.
But you built up your spa from scratch and turned it into what it is today.
If you hadn't gone through that,
you never would've discovered how business savvy you are.
Without that going for me, how else would I have survived?
Yeah, so get the divorce papers ready
and start fresh.
Your daughter's all grown up and your business is doing well.
If you get remarried,
you can have your pick of the finest guys.
What's wrong?
What's the point of getting remarried at my age?
All my best days have come and gone.
Just thinking about it makes me so mad.
Geez.
Thank you.
I'm going to lay my son down here.
Is there...
Is there any other place we can look at?
There are rentals,
but the area's set for redevelopment, so it's not how it used to be.
You won't find anything in your price range.
We don't mind if it's in a poorer part of town.
Then try Geumdeok Real Estate across the street.
Dad.
Oh, Hong. You're awake.
My dear baby boy.
What's wrong? Did you have a bad dream?
Daddy's right here.
My dear son. My dear son.
-You're leaving already? -You don't have to see me out.
Hello, Ms. Kim.
Hi, Jun-seong.
Why did you come out? Get some more sleep.
I didn't get to greet you earlier. I should at least see you out.
Oh, wow. You're the sweetest.
Not just sweet. Handsome too, no?
Yes. In the few years since I've seen you, you've become a man.
He's my man.
You're so lucky.
You've got two precious boys at your side.
I know. I'll be sad when they get married and leave me.
Don't let them get married.
I can't do that.
Jun-seong, get the kimchi containers in the kitchen
-and take them to her car. -Sure.
I almost forgot.
-He's grown so much. -Right?
-Thank you, sir. -You're welcome, ma'am.
About Da-hae...
What about her? Did she say something to you?
It's not that...
She's having a tough time.
Why?
She seems to be anemic, and she doesn't eat much.
Oh, really?
Please look out for her.
It seems like you're looking out for her.
Thanks, Jun-seong.
-Bye, Ms. Kim. -Bye.
Sorry.
Good heavens.
What was that?
Oh, come on.
Oh no...
I'm sorry. I had something I had to sign off on.
I went through a lot of trouble
to scout you, you know?
I know. And I'm very thankful, Mr. Jeong.
You scored big for Crystal Department Store in New York.
If you can do the same for us here at HK,
it'll show that my investment really paid off.
It means I need to give as much as I get, correct?
This is Korea, so things may be different from what you're used to,
but I want you to stick to your style and make something happen.
Got it.
I'm sure you met the staff yesterday. What did you think?
They're good.
I won't be swayed by petty emotions so please rest assured.
Good. And thank you for joining us.
How adorable.
Wasn't this it?
Mr. Woo...
Good evening.
Ms. Jang Dal-lae.
Is something wrong?
Yes. Something is wrong.
What is it? I could help--
You make me uncomfortable, Mr. Yu.
Why do you feel that way? Don't be like that.
-When you work with-- -Don't act like we're close.
Don't poke your nose into my business.
Don't say "Good evening".
I understand your other complaints,
but why can't I say "Good evening"?
I'm telling you not to hit on me.
Good job, Jang Dal-lae.
Yu Jun-su,
I'm not the naive Jang Guk you once knew.
Understood?
Good evening.
Good evening!
-Good evening. -Good evening.
Did that sound like I was hitting on someone?
What's the matter?
No, it didn't. Why do you ask?
Oh my.
Cooperation. You scratch my back, I scratch yours.
Mutual assistance is an age-old Korean social tradition.
Yes, it is.
The harder challenge we face, the greater teamwork we need.
It's a beautiful tradition of this fine country.
-You said it, Mr. Yu. -That's right.
Right? Right?
Let's not be selfish like someone I know.
As far our team's concerned, it's all for one and one for all.
Gather around.
One, two, three.
-Let's go! -Let's go!
Today's meeting is adjourned.
Meeting adjourned.
Let's go.
This is nice!
She knows nothing about cooperation.
The more I think about it, the angrier I'm getting.
This is Mr. Woo.
Research everything we need to get this brand to HK.
Very little is known about this designer,
so use every channel you can.
Yes, Ms. Jang.
Be quiet. Be quiet.
I was hitting on her?
Are you kidding me?
Maybe I was a little flirty.
Good morning. Good afternoon. Good night.
I was trying to be polite by speaking some English.
"Don't act like we're close."
I won't.
"Don't poke your nose..."
Fine. I dare you to ask me for help.
Geez.
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Su-han, where is...
Are you out of your mind?
I told you. No dumplings in this house!
Are you talking about Yu Jun-su?
Why do you bring him up? Is something wrong?
So you want to marry Hun off to Ham-cho
and pass down Dallae Dumplings to them, right?
-Go-sun won't find Ham-cho good enough. -What are you doing, Ham-cho?
Of course it bothers me.
What's the big deal? Tell her you're interested.
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