12 YEARS PROMISE
Mom.
-You rascal! Come out! -Mom!
-Get out this instant! -Hang on, Mom.
-Come on out. Get out here! -Mom!
Hang on, Mom. It's not what you think.
What do you think you're doing?
Let go of me!
How dare you?
Mom, Mom. It's not what it looks like.
Let's talk this through.
What? Talk?
Stop it, Mom.
Help me, Grandma. Please. Grandma.
You're dead.
I don't want to die, Grandma. I don't want to die.
What's going on?
Oh, my god!
Grandma.
Mom. Hun.
That hurts.
EPISODE 20
Oh, Il-suk. Stop that.
-Please calm down! -You're going to pass out!
Oh, my. Il-suk. Take it easy.
Il-suk, let's get you to your room.
Let's go inside, sit down, and then talk about this.
-Yes. Come. -Let's go inside.
This is so humiliating. Oh, man.
-Grandma. -Il-suk.
This is driving me crazy.
-Mom. -Mom? Mom?
You're dead meat now!
Oh, come on. Don't be overacting.
Overacting?
Of course you are.
I'm not a little kid anymore.
Plus, I didn't force myself upon her.
One thing led to another--
That's how you justify what you did!
Do I really have to spell all this out to you, Mom?
And this is a violation of privacy.
I may be your son, but my personal life is...
Shut up!
No, I don't. I won't.
I'm 26 years old. I'm a free man.
I'm also single.
It's not like I was caught cheating on my wife.
You went way overboard!
-What? What do you want? -Where is it?
Where is that thing?
Here you go.
Here, Mom. Beat me up, why don't you?
What?
Beat me to a pulp.
Kill your son if that's what you want.
Do whatever you like!
Did anything happen with that girl?
Mom, this isn't the Joseon era.
This is 2014, the new millennium.
Even same-sex couples are getting married.
Grandma. Grandma.
Grandma.
Oh, no. Oh, my.
Il-suk.
Get married then.
Mom.
You be quiet.
Get married.
What are you talking about, Grandma?
I was just talking about how things have changed.
So-ra and I aren't in a serious relationship.
And you saw us. Nothing happened.
Hun, you can't be doing this.
You know what happened to Guk.
What does this have to do with Guk?
Guk, your sister...
Why did she have to live in exile for 12 years?
She wasn't living in exile.
I raised her like my own daughter.
She had to leave home, away from her mother.
Have you forgotten what Guk had to go through?
Grandma, why are you comparing me to that worthless scumbag?
I will never let that happen to our family again.
That's enough.
Are you defending Hun in front of me?
He said nothing happened.
Mom, grandma, please stop.
Are you going to keep this up?
Fine. I'm a scoundrel.
All of you, just stop, okay?
This is all your fault.
You're the reason why everyone's freaking out about this!
You're right. So you can understand why grandma's upset.
So please stop and calm down.
Have him marry Ham-cho.
Marry Ham-cho.
Do what with whom?
Ham-cho.
She wants you to marry that pint-sized girl.
What's Ham-cho got to do with anything?
What are you talking about?
You must have gotten the names mixed up.
That girl's name is So-ra.
Get Ham-cho.
What are you doing?
Right now?
Stop asking questions. Get her here right now.
Wait.
Jolie, where are you going?
Your grandma wants me to go and get Ham-cho.
Ham-cho?
But why Ham-cho?
Mom.
I'll talk to Hun.
Just do as I say.
What's keeping you? Get Ham-cho here.
All this craziness in the middle of the night...
I know why you're upset.
But this isn't right.
This is the only way.
What are you talking about? The only way for what?
What do you mean? I'm supposed to marry Ham-cho?
Grandma, Hun made a mistake today.
But why are you bringing up marriage all of a sudden?
Dal-lae, Ham-cho is the only woman for Hun.
You're the only one who thinks that.
Wait a minute.
So you're telling me to marry Ham-cho, right?
Yes.
Oh, okay. Don't worry, Mom.
Do you think Ham-cho's on drugs?
She's not even remotely related to Grandma.
You think she's crazy enough to marry me because grandma asked?
-Right, Dal-lae? -Settle down.
How can I? I'm about to lose my mind!
Does it make any sense to you?
If you are right, then Ham-cho will say no.
Yes. Of course.
Marriage isn't a one-night stand.
I told you to watch it!
Is it your sleepwear?
Yes.
Are you in kindergarten? Get changed.
Never mind.
Just put something on over that.
Il-suk wants to see you right away. Come on.
What's the matter?
I'll go get changed.
I told her to hurry, so she's still in her pajamas.
That's fine. Sit down.
Hey, Kang Ham-cho. Do you want to marry me?
You be quiet.
How can I? This is my marriage after all.
Ham-cho.
Yes?
Do you dislike Hun?
Then do you like him?
Marry Hun.
You're appalled too, right?
Just imagine how I'm feeling.
Will you marry Hun?
This is crazy.
Grandma, please! Why would I marry a girl like...
-Will you watch your mouth? -At a time like this? How?
Does this make any sense to you?
Hun, shut your mouth.
I'm so mad right now.
She wants you to marry Hun. Would you like to do that?
Answer the question!
Yes.
So you will marry him, right?
-Yes. -Great.
Come on.
Ham-cho, did you just say you'd marry Hun?
Yes.
What? Marry who?
The sooner the better, okay?
No way.
No way!
Everybody's gone mad!
Good heavens. It's finally happened.
The bomb has been dropped.
It's crazy!
Are they insane?
Marry who?
Wait. Slow down.
I must be old. I'm dying here.
Oh, stop it. You're still a bachelor.
Bachelors get old too.
You can't get old and frail before you get married.
Slow down.
We need to talk.
Let's talk.
Unbelievable.
Let's talk later.
Kang Ham-cho!
Relax. Relax.
I thought about it all night,
but I still don't get it.
Who are you?
Who are you exactly?
Where did we first meet?
Oh, right. In Jeungdo. When I was on vacation two years ago,
your drunk father jumped in front of my car.
That's how we met and how you started working here.
And I even provided you room and board.
Saying it out is making me even angrier.
This is how you repay me?
Why did you do it?
Answer me!
Say something. What are you after?
Hey.
Hey, Kang Ham-cho!
What do you want me to say?
Do you even remember what grandma said?
Yes.
But you'll do it anyways?
Yes.
You're going to marry me?
Have you gone mad? Are you out of your mind?
Who's marrying whom?
My grandma might have gone senile,
but you're young...
A young person like you should be mentally sound.
How could you say yes to that?
Go to my grandma right now and tell her
you didn't mean what you said last night.
Answer me.
Answer me!
Gosh!
I want this settled by the time I get home.
Understood?
What now?
Hey, Jeong So-ra, don't ever call me again!
Do you have any idea what I'm going through because of you?
Where were you all night?
Whatever.
I'll move out of the house.
Stop it. You should eat and go to work.
Sit down.
I don't care about work. I'm not getting married.
You'd better get home before 9:00 p.m.
No. I hate this, Grandma.
-Hun. -I'll go, Mom.
Let go.
Let go, Dal-lae.
Let go of me.
What's wrong with you?
Grandma started it.
If you say no, that's the end of it.
Ham-cho's in on it too!
Hun!
Don't you know why Grandma's being like this?
It's all because of you.
I'm going to meet any girl I want. Why can't I do that?
I agree with you. That's why--
It's not my fault. Why do I have to suffer this humiliation
because of that scumbag who knocked you up?
This is just the tip of the iceberg.
There's a million things she tells me not to do to women.
Do you think that's fair?
Why do you think I've been meeting girls in secret?
Because I knew this would happen.
Can't I get some privacy?
Let me live my own life!
Shut your mouth!
Hun! Jang Hun!
You should get to work.
Are you happy now?
Don't say anything to Ham-cho.
Why are you being like this?
She's right. You turned this house into a war zone.
Why Ham-cho of all people?
It's morning. There's a lot to do.
That's right. You should stop.
Are you okay?
Yes. I'm fine.
Hun was just angry. Don't take it too seriously.
So what are you going to do about work?
After the craziness here...
you'll be seeing that jerk when you get to the office.
I saw him yesterday too.
What if he finds out that you're Jang Guk?
He'll never find out,
but even if he does, I don't care.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Really?
Yeah.
It's been ages since you fell for someone.
What is she like?
I'm not sure. How should I put it?
She's like a porcupine.
What? A porcupine?
Yeah. She curls up into a ball and raises her quills when approached.
It turns out that some jerk broke her heart.
She sounds just like you.
You too? Oh, come on.
Make her feel comfortable.
Just do very everyday things with her.
Eat and have coffee together. Things like that.
Over time, you two will grow closer.
You know how it is.
So I wanted to flirt a bit, but...
she told me not to hit on her.
Why do you like her?
I...
I hugged her.
Already?
Yeah, by accident.
But she's not like any other woman.
I had her in my arms for the first time, but there was a sense of familiarity.
It felt like I'd done it before.
It was like deja vu.
You're completely smitten.
That's how it feels when you're really into someone.
We've all had our heyday, right?
Don't make a big deal out of nothing.
I had it all in my heyday too.
I was a model student at Daehan High School.
Hey, stop right there.
Mr. Yu, can you meet today?
Let's have dinner. Come to the front of the school.
For books.
How much?
Have a glass a milk at least.
It's the worst when you get sick from drinking milk.
Then...
Get yourself a sandwich at school.
Are you my mom?
Are you my dad?
I don't have parents.
If this is about auditions--
That's not what this is about.
-Mu-hui. -Don't act like you're my dad!
Actually, if dad were around,
he probably wouldn't be this bad.
Hey!
Geez.
Is something wrong?
Good morning.
Why are you sighing?
Something's been nagging at me.
Oh...
Same here.
It's giving me a huge headache.
Is it your sister?
Yes.
What happened?
Well...
I mean, she's past puberty,
but she's an emotional basket case.
I know she's angry, but she won't admit it.
She tells me to mind my own business, but how can I?
I know she's headed down the wrong path.
I can clearly see that.
How can I let my little sister ruin her life?
But since I'm not her father, she wants me to stay out of her life.
Just think of her as your daughter.
What?
Just think of her as your daughter, not your sister.
That'll make things easier for you.
So what's bothering you then?
It's my younger brother.
I wasn't aware
that I'd caused him so much pain. I feel very bad.
Love between siblings only flows downwards.
As older siblings, what else can we do?
Just shower him with love and tell him you understand.
If you're such an expert, why are you having a hard time?
I'm great at giving advice,
but when I'm faced with my own problems, I can't think clearly.
Would you like to be my friend?
Pardon?
I'd be honored. It would be a really great honor.
Of course. I'd love that.
Perfect.
Have a great day then.
You too.
She's not standoffish at all, actually pretty cool.
Why is she like that around Jun-su?
I'm having lunch and then heading out of the office, so you're on your own.
I'm having lunch alone?
You said I was a triple drag. A double drag is better, right?
Talk about petty.
What did you say?
Where are you going?
I'm helping someone move.
Who?
You wouldn't know.
I wouldn't?
I know all your friends.
Someone I went to school with...
Who?
Like I said, you don't know him.
What's going on?
Are you trying to start another business?
What are you talking about?
Have your old friends ever helped you make any money?
Do you want to lose the little money we have left?
Do we even have money left to lose?
That's what I'm saying.
So what are you worried about?
Why are you seeing this person?
I found him a monthly rental.
Hand me the commission.
We'll talk later.
Jeong-han.
It's strange.
I'll get you black bean noodles once we're all moved in, okay?
Okay.
-Cheol-su. -Jeong-han.
Here.
How did you get all your things here?
I didn't have much.
It's just bedding and some pots and pans.
Then let's get this done quickly.
Don't worry about it.
After moving in, let's go out. I'll buy you lunch.
-I should be buying you lunch. -Don't worry about it. Come on.
But I can do this alone.
This place isn't too bad.
Hong, what are you doing?
Say hello to him.
Hello.
Hi...
This is my son.
Let's see. This should go...
LEE SUNG-IL DIVORCE ATTORNEY
As per Article 840 of the Civil Code,
you can petition the family court for a divorce
if your spouse has been missing for three or more years.
Three years or more?
Unbelievable.
What's wrong with me?
Why did I wait 12 years?
Oh my.
Ms. Kim?
Here you go. Instant black bean noodles.
What's your name?
Ju Hong.
How old are you?
You should say, "I'm six years old, sir."
I'm six years old, sir.
Good boy.
You want to sit up here?
You're quite heavy.
I'm sorry, Jeong-han.
This is his favorite, so this is all we have.
Don't worry about me. This is fine.
We don't even have kimchi.
I'm okay with that, but Hong should be eating better.
This is yummy.
You like it? Then eat up.
Yeah.
Let's eat.
Look at you eat.
Slow down.
Jeong-han.
How did you end up...
End up in this sorry state?
That's not what I meant, but...
That's okay.
It just sort of happened.
There were a few failed business ventures...
But I'm still managing just fine, so don't worry too much.
What about you?
How did you end up in your sorry state?
Same as you, I guess.
About Yeong-hui--
Daddy, I want water.
Come here.
Here you go, my dear son.
You were saying?
It's nothing. Let's just eat.
I'll get you real black bean noodles next time, okay?
-Okay. -Look at you eat. Enjoy your meal.
-You too, Jeong-han. -Okay.
Eat slowly. There's plenty.
Is it that funny?
Yes.
I thought maybe my pants were down.
It couldn't have been the first time you saw a shirtless man.
It actually was.
Pardon?
It was the first time in 12 years.
I'm getting divorced.
I actually just met with a divorce attorney.
Money issues?
Or irreconcilable differences?
I don't know anything about getting a divorce,
but you should think it over.
He left me.
I waited all this time to be able to yell at him
and ask him why he left me.
It's better to forget about a loser like that.
Right?
Who cares why he did it? He left me, and that's that.
Of course. No need to ask why.
You just worry about your own happiness.
What were you doing here anyway?
My office is in this building.
Then how did you find out about our spa?
My apartment's right by there.
I have another engagement today,
but give me your number. I'll call you.
Okay. Let's have dinner some time.
I'd prefer drinks. You do drink, right?
Of course I drink.
Booze is one of the few things that get better with age.
Mr. Park.
Yes?
Take the entire international brand team out for lunch.
Everyone except for Ms. Jang.
Oh, okay. Sure.
Good luck with her.
Lunch is on me.
Really? What's gotten into you?
-Can we have sushi? -Of course we can.
I love sushi.
Where's Mr. Yu?
Why are you buying lunch anyway?
-It'll be just us. -Why?
Why isn't Mr. Yu coming?
Would you like to have lunch?
I'm not hungry.
Eating is a cornerstone of happiness.
Let's have lunch together.
Let's go then.
I'm going to the department store.
I want to see where Dal-lae works.
Okay.
Are you sure you won't be a bother?
It wouldn't hurt for you to go and make sure she's doing okay.
I'm just worried about her. I'll only be there briefly.
What are you so worried about?
Huh?
I'm just worried she might not be doing as well as she was in the States.
Yeah. That's all.
Okay.
Excuse me.
It's like Siberian winter in here.
What if your relationship with Go-sun falls apart?
If she sends you off to an old folks' home,
we won't even be able to come visit this place.
Don't worry. That'll never happen.
Go-sun has enough money. She could just--
I'm telling you. It'll never happen.
How can you be so sure?
-Welcome. -Hello.
Are you sure this is what you want? We should have a proper meal.
Let's go somewhere else then.
We don't have to.
Wait here.
We'll have a little bit of everything.
Yes, sir.
They probably don't have places like this in America.
Can you handle the spiciness?
You can find lots of Korean food there too.
I doubt it's as good as the original.
So when did you go to the States?
Why do you ask?
Then you ask.
You said not to ask you any questions. So why don't you ask me something?
Is there anything you want to know?
Thank you.
Like I was saying, is there anything you'd like to know about me?
No.
-What should we have? -Let's have kimbap.
-But I want tteokbokki. -I want kimbap though.
Let's have both then. One of each please.
Spicy noodles too.
-Did you do well on the exam? -No.
I messed it up.
Is it mid-term season?
I was pretty popular in high school.
I'm serious.
I was a model student at Daehan High School.
Give me a break.
All you did was play the whistle and seduce girls.
What? Whistle?
I, mean...
You were a womanizing...
Are you okay? I said nothing. What's wrong?
Are you okay?
Why aren't you eating?
You said...
So what exactly do you find fishy?
I don't know...
She never talks about herself.
Maybe she doesn't want to.
She's not curious about me at all.
She must not be interested in you.
Hey.
What?
It's not like that.
It's like she's hiding things from me on purpose.
Oh, come on.
Maybe you were trying to make too much headway
in that cheap little snack shack.
Mu-cheol.
She said that all I did was play the whistle and seduce girls.
But that's true.
My point exactly.
How could she have known that?
Why don't you just ask her?
She won't answer.
Then just let it go.
Stop pestering her. Leave her alone.
I'd like to, but I can't.
What do you mean?
I don't know.
I don't want to bother her, but I'm just so curious.
What exactly do you want me to say?
Just get to work.
She won't tell me when she moved to the States either.
And she even speaks with an accent.
An accent?
Isn't she from Seoul?
Her Gyeongsang province dialect is so on point.
"Did you get shot?"
That's what she said to me.
Something's fishy.
Hey.
Just focus on your work.
Very suspicious.
You must've been worried. I'm sorry.
Okay.
Did something happen to your little sister?
Did I ever tell Ms. Jang I had a little sister?
Hello.
Ma'am, do you feel any better?
I don't know.
Should we try the arm exercise?
But it's only been a week since the surgery.
Her arm will grow stiff if she doesn't move it.
I'll help you. Let's just try getting it up to your shoulder level.
Ma'am.
You said I was handsome, right?
Am I like a son to you?
Yes, doctor.
I'm your son. You should be saying, "Yeah."
You trust me, right?
Then relax your shoulders.
I'll raise your arm. Tell me if it hurts.
Wait. Slowly.
It's okay, right?
You need to breathe. Breathe.
You're doing great, Mom.
Dr. Ju.
-How long were you watching me? -The whole time.
Why didn't you let me know?
I wanted to evaluate your skills.
You could've told me first.
-You. -Yes?
You said you came to med school because of me, right?
Yes.
Then, what do you think now?
I really like it.
What do you like about it?
I help people get better.
Not everyone can ease people's pain.
But that's what all doctors say.
Let's talk.
Okay.
Overactive vasovagal response.
It's an evolutionary adaptation
that allows us to avoid a situation that causes fear or panic.
So there must be a reason.
Are you saying your hemophobia came from nothing?
Yes.
Get a transfer to psychiatry.
I don't want to.
This isn't a question of what you want. You need to think clearly.
I made it through anatomy lab.
You faint at the sight of blood. How can you be a doctor?
You only fainted this time,
but next time, what if you go into full cardiac arrest?
I'll manage.
Are you threatening me?
Yes.
If people find out, you'll get fired because you're my chief,
and I'll be done too.
Yu Jun-seong.
No one will know if you don't say anything.
If anything happens, I'll go down on my own--
Hey.
I won't drag you down with me, so relax.
Let's not talk about this again.
Do you hate me? Why are you doing this to me?
You know...
Stop being so stubborn.
I'm not being stubborn. I'll overcome it one way or another.
Up to now,
I've never broken a promise I made to you.
Just trust me.
Okay, I'll give you some time,
but I won't wait long.
Prove to me that you can get over your fear.
That's all I can offer you.
Okay.
I'm sorry, Da-hae.
What do you want?
I just wanted to thank you.
Could you close the door first?
Don't be such a prude. I have all my clothes on.
What were you going to say?
Thank you for giving me time.
I know.
I have to change my pants. Are you going to stay there?
No.
Thanks for the coffee.
That almost gave me cardiac arrest.
-Hello. -Hello.
JUN-SU
MOM
Hi, Mom.
You picked up right away.
-I was getting ready to head home. -That's great.
Why don't we go shopping today?
Shopping?
I want to enjoy some quality mother-daughter time.
Let's clean out an entire department store
and then have a fabulous dinner.
Then let's go to Jun-su's department store.
All right. Sure.
Where should we meet?
Jolie?
Where are you?
I've looked high and low, but I can't find you anywhere.
Where are you? I'll come and get you.
I'm going down the escalator right now. What I see is...
Hey.
What are you talking about?
What did you just say?
Ms. Jang knew I had a little sister.
And you never told her?
Of course not.
Are you sure?
Jun-su.
Okay. I have to go.
There's something fishy about Jang Dal-lae.
Ms. Jang.
When did you move to the States?
Pardon?
Is Dal-lae your real name?
Dal-lae.
Who are you?
Do you know him, Azalia?
Yes. He's a colleague.
A colleague?
I raised my dear Azalia in the States.
Is there a problem?
No.
If you're her colleague,
why were you interrogating her?
I'm sorry, ma'am.
But before that... Who are you?
Nice to meet you, ma'am. I'm Yu Jun-su. I work for HK.
Yu Jun-su?
Mr. Yu Jun-su,
if you have any questions,
you may ask me.
It's fine, ma'am.
Would you like my number? Do you want to call me later?
That's okay. That won't be necessary.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Well, then...
Let's go, Azalia.
Okay.
-Is that him? -Yes.
Don't look back.
Hold your head up high, and keep walking straight.
Okay.
I knew this would happen. You still have a long way to go.
Why did you just take it like you did something wrong?
I was just flustered.
Like me, you let good looks fool you.
I married your great uncle for his looks, and boy, do I regret it.
I'd like to beat that jerk into a pulp first
and then worry about our next move.
-Hello. -Hello.
Don't mind me. Keep working.
Jolie.
Oh, wow.
So this is my dear Azalia's desk.
How do you do?
Hello.
But why are we here anyway?
You're a VIP at this department store.
We can use the personal shopper service, right?
Yes, of course.
Can I designate a specific person?
Do you know someone?
Yes, we do. Mr. Yu Jun-su.
Right?
You need to work with Dal-lae
and come up with a major hit item.
-We know. -A hit item.
-Let's do it. -Go, girls.
And when that happens, the money will pour in.
You know that, right?
-Ms. Jang. -What is it?
Our VIP customers requested you as their personal shopper.
This way.
Nice to meet you.
12 YEARS PROMISE
Why do you keep doing this?
I heard you needed a valet.
You can start tomorrow.
Pardon?
Do you think I'm helping you?
You said you had no one.
So even if Hun's out fooling around,
I believe you'll do your best for Dallae Dumplings.
Profits from the dumpling business will be allocated as follows.
Seventy percent to Yeo Il-suk and thirty percent to Choi Go-sun.
Are you driving me into a corner over a contract
that I don't even remember signing?
12 YEARS PROMISE