Melody of Love
Are you that concerned?
You're going to give me this recording?
Yes.
Do you know the impact it will make?
Handing over such critical evidence to me will ruin your case.
The judgment will be overturned.
I know.
I thought long and hard about it.
This will cause great trouble for you.
Suim, you said what wins is justice.
I think the truth is justice.
I still believe truth must win.
Hyeonu.
Even if I lost as a result,
I have to be on truth's side.
That's what the law means to me.
Can you handle the consequences?
Are you sure you won't regret this?
I won't.
Even if people say my actions are sophomoric,
I believe this is right.
Hyeonu, revealing the truth is important,
but you're more important to me.
Thanks, Suim.
But don't worry about me.
And don't complicate things.
Just do what you think is right.
Hyeonu.
Even if I lost as a result,
I have to be on truth's side.
That's what the law means to me.
Gong Jeongja, what are you doing?
I'm cleaning. Why?
What do you mean, why?
I called to say thank you.
For what?
I followed your advice,
and now I feel great.
So things are okay now?
Well, the results might be bad,
but at least I will have a clear conscience.
I didn't hide the truth to win.
That's enough, then.
I'll come to see you perform.
Let's go together afterwards.
Okay. I'll see you later.
Who made you feel so great?
Hello.
You weren't busy?
I was going to come and see you tomorrow.
When I heard you made up your mind,
I couldn't wait to find out.
Let's sit down.
So what did you decide?
I thought hard about it.
And I want to accept your offer.
Now I can relax.
I was worried you'd turn me down again.
But am I allowed to be a member of Milky Way
Company and still sign a contract with you?
Once you made up your mind,
I was going to discuss it with the company.
If there's a right musical for you abroad,
you'll come with me.
What if the manager says no?
I'm the company's investor.
They can't say no to what I ask of them.
I don't want to hurt the company.
It's a great chance to promote the company
abroad, so the manager will be happy.
Even if it's a go, I won't need a trainer.
I still have a lot to learn from Director Han.
Okay.
I won't insist on that until you're ready.
Thank you for giving me this chance.
I'll work really hard.
Let's shake hands on it.
Thank you.
Did you sign a contract with Mr. Yun?
Why do you ask?
Don't even think about lying.
I already know.
Then I don't have anything to say.
The director has brought you along this far,
and you betray him like this?
What did you say?
He put you on stage when you weren't good,
but you profit from somewhere else.
People like you repay evil for good!
You don't know what you're talking about.
I've never betrayed the director.
Signing a contract with Mr. Yun is a betrayal, don't you know?
Why are you at it again?
She stabbed you in the back.
She signed a contract with Mr. Yun.
Deulim, we need to talk.
Okay, director.
You decided to go with Mr. Yun?
Yes, only if I go abroad.
I don't think you can decide that.
If the manager doesn't approve,
you'd have to choose between the two.
What do you think I should do?
I'd like to see my actors go abroad.
But if the manager doesn't approve,
I'm going to choose the company.
Mr. Yun has the manager under control, so he'll convince her.
What I don't understand is why Mr. Yun is so nice to someone like me.
Do you remember when you came to audition?
You caught my eyes from the start.
Really?
You've made mistakes, but you've got talent.
I'm sure Mr. Yun saw that in you, too.
I owe this all to you.
You made a good decision for your future.
You did well.
Thank you, director.
I'll work even harder.
Good. Go put the posters up.
I guess I won't be doing that for long.
What?
Who'll put the next musical's posters up?
Oh, right.
I'll have to wait for someone new to come.
Hurry up.
Okay.
[Hyeonu's trial files]
When did he collect these files?
Oh, what are you doing here?
I had a get together,
and I thought I'd tidy up your office.
Would you like some tea?
I'd like some coffee.
I must be tired. My mind feels clouded.
Hyeonu's trials are all filed away here.
Oh, those?
I got them thinking he might want to talk to me about his trials.
Did he come to talk to you?
But he didn't come, not even once.
That must have been disappointing.
I was at first,
but I think it's my fault, too.
I'm being too protective of Hyeonu,
and that might be driving away from you.
When I said that, you got really upset,
but now you're admitting it?
I didn't know you cared so much about him.
Fathers and mothers express love differently.
Honey.
Please give Suim another chance.
You'll find her to be a great woman.
I better get going.
Okay. I'll see you at home.
Thank you for your hard work.
Ms. Yun, isn't it better to work together?
Yes, and the elderly seem to like it, too.
Oh, what's going on with your son?
We're waiting for the wedding invitation.
I guess you can't control your children.
He broke up with the woman he met.
Why?
Wasn't she pretty and from a good family.
I think he was seeing someone.
Oh, he was?
And I introduced him to another woman,
so it was really hard on him.
So you're accepting that other woman?
I'll have to give it more thought.
Is there a problem with her?
Yes, a little...
Is it her family?
That's a part of it.
But if your son likes her, it won't matter how many other women you introduce him to.
I guess her family's not rich, but shouldn't her family's character matter more?
Even so, family background is important.
I was going to let Taegyeong marry the woman he likes,
but family background is important so...
You must see what kind of person her mother is, at least.
You can do whatever you want.
Mr. Kim, did you talk to them about Taegyeong?
Yes, and they really loved the idea.
Oh, your niece who's a doctor?
Right.
A doctor daughter in law isn't bad.
Ms. Yun, if you're not busy,
can we have some tea together?
Well... My father in law is home alone.
You think I'm trying to ask for a favor?
I'm not like that.
I know you are an honest person.
I said some harsh things, but I think you're
a good person, so I thought I could buy you tea.
Don't worry about that.
And thank you for saying that.
I hope we could become friends.
We are friends.
Miok, I mean, Ms. Gu and I are high school friends.
My family used to be better off back in the day.
Oh, I see.
My husband's family is from old money.
They used to own a lot of land.
But he became friends with a con man, and here we are.
Oh, that must have been very hard on you.
I've always thought you were a strong woman,
and that must be why.
I could tell you so much about my life.
We'll make some time for that soon.
I have to go this way.
Yes, Ms. Yun. Goodbye.
Yes. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
It's tacky to take a picture with a poster.
But this is my first musical, so I should.
Hurry up.
One, two, three.
Oh, Seonghun.
Deulim.
- You came to see the musical? - Yes.
Jahye, say hi. This is my cousin.
Hello. I'm Lee Jahye.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Seonghun's cousin.
Huh? I know you.
You were putting up posters before.
Oh! You're the girl who ditched school!
Yes. It's nice to see you again!
So she's your cousin!
She's in this musical.
Oh, I envy her.
Can we be friends? Can we?
If you don't ditch school.
Enjoy the musical.
I will. Thank you.
Break a leg.
Thanks.
What? What did you say?
She signed a contract with Sanghyeon?
He did it for the musicals he'll do abroad.
You're not mistaken?
She told me she wasn't going to.
He changed the terms of his offer.
She could stay as a member of our company
and still perform in musicals abroad.
I told her it was a good deal, and said yes.
I can't help her abroad.
This is the right choice for her future.
Did you come to see the musical?
Is it true you'll be working with Sanghyeon?
Yes.
If Sanghyeon does musicals abroad,
you'll go with him?
Yes. Isn't it just amazing?
Are you that excited?
What's wrong?
You didn't think to discuss it with me?
It wasn't like that...
Am I not worth the discussion?
Don't I matter at all to you?
I went to your office to talk,
but you were worried about your problem.
You still should've told me about it.
Don't you remember?
You said I should tell the world my stance with confidence.
That doesn't apply to this issue.
I made the choice with confidence,
so you should believe in me.
I have to get ready. I'll see you later.
Hey, Gong Jeongja!
You can't go.
Excuse me?
You can't go anywhere. Don't go.
I'm not going now.
I'm busy. I'll see you later.
Dad.
Oh, my darling daughter's home!
Did you win today?
I can't win every time.
I lost at the first trial.
Oh, no. You did?
I thought you looked discouraged.
It must have been hard.
I'm okay, dad.
I was going to appeal anyway.
But the opposing lawyer gave me
evidence that could hurt his client's case.
He did?
Is he the one you brought home last time?
Yes, dad.
He gave you that, so you could win?
Not really.
He found out his client was lying.
So he wants the truth to come out.
That's true but...
But it could end up hurting him.
He knows what's more important,
so he must be a good lawyer.
Suim, I'm not sure about other things,
but nobody should suffer because of misrepresented evidence.
Someone I know was innocent,
but there was no evidence so he was found guilty.
Dad, who was it?
Oh, you're home.
Who was found guilty when innocent?
Was it that friend who made us go bankrupt?
He says he was innocent?
No, it's not like that.
You keep siding with that con man.
That's why mom gets upset.
Not all friends are good people.
Deulim is right, dad.
I don't know what he meant to you,
but to us, he's someone who ruined us.
He can't offer any excuses.
Let's not talk about the past.
What?
You want Suim to try again?
Why do you keep changing your mind?
People always change their minds, mother.
Oh, but still...
- We're home. - Hello.
- Jeongnam, let's eat. - Okay.
Seonghun, did you enjoy the musical?
Yes, you were amazing.
My friend wants your autograph.
Okay.
I'll make one up and give you one.
Deulim, when are you going to invite me?
When I become a star, I'll invite you.
Okay. I have to see Deulim becoming a star,
so I must live a while longer.
Grandma,
don't say that.
Okay, I won't. Let's eat.
Oh, Suim.
Your mom told you to forget about that guy,
but now, she wants you to try again.
Mom, why did you change your mind?
Just because.
I met his mom again this afternoon.
We hit if off pretty well,
and I think she's a nice person.
You met Hyeonu's mother?
Did you talk to her about me?
Why would I do that?
I want it to come up naturally.
What did you talk to her about?
Her son broke up with the woman she introduced to him for Suim.
She told you that?
Yes. You didn't hear?
I heard something like that,
but it must be true since she said that.
You're already glowing.
Are you that happy?
Aunt Jeongja...
I knew it.
Who would say no to my sister?
They've finally come to their senses.
Mind your manners.
We didn't really like them until now.
Did she say she's going to accept Suim?
She's a proud woman, so she won't right away.
But if we keep meeting like this and become friends,
she'll see that we're good people.
So you'll thank her if she accepts Suim?
Oh, I didn't say that.
I'm a proud woman, too.
I know people change their minds all the time,
but I can't trust people who think money is important.
They'll change their minds again.
If that happens, I'll say no. Don't worry.
I hope things work out between you and him.
Things should work out for you too, Deulim.
I'm sure they will.
Let's eat!
Sanghyeon, did you talk to your parents
about your new business endeavors?
Yes, uncle.
What did they say?
My father is always on my side.
He told me to try it out.
I'm home.
Hello.
Did you have dinner?
I did.
Hyeonu, did you work things out?
Yes, grandfather.
I followed my conscience.
Good. I believe in you.
What's going on, father?
You should believe in him, too.
Whatever Hyeonu did, respect his decision.
Just don't forget you're a lawyer.
And a lawyer puts his client first. Got it?
I will do what I believe is right.
And there's someone I want to introduce to you.
Who? Suim?
She's someone I like.
Okay. Bring her home.
Do you mean that?
I decided to respect Hyeonu's decisions.
Thank you, mom.
Who are you bringing home?
I decided to take your advice.
You're bringing Deulim home?
Yes. I'm going to introduce her to my parents and make it official.
What if you bring her home?
You think aunt and uncle will accept her?
She's the woman I like.
I can convince them.
Your selfishness can hurt Deulim.
What?
How much do you know about Deulim?
I know enough about her.
Aunt said no to even Suim.
You still you can convince your parents?
If I thought of Suim as a woman,
I would've convinced my mom.
Having feelings for someone requires a sense of responsibility. I know that.
I wouldn't bring her home if I didn't.
If your rash decision ends up hurting her,
you won't get away with it.
Why would you say that?
She's going to be my actress.
She's my people.
I thought you could distinguish business from personal life.
I wish you would stay out of my personal life.
This is between me and her.
You're going to accept Suim?
I want to put Hyeonu first.
Thank you for doing that.
Help me feel that you've accepted Hyeonu in your heart.
Can't you stop saying that?
Hyeonu's my son.
Right. He's your son.
I've always wanted the best for him.
I've never wanted anything less.
I know I've been overreacting.
I know that.
Hyeonu's done well on this trial,
so don't worry too much about him.
Okay.
Uncle, come have dinner.
Okay, I will.
- Taehui. - Yes?
You hang out with Jahye and Seonghun.
Are you guys close?
A bit closer than with other kids.
You are?
Do you know anything about Seonghun's family?
What about his family?
Just anything.
No. He doesn't talk about his family.
You're friends but you don't talk about it?
You're the teacher so why are you asking me?
Did he get into trouble again?
It's not like that.
Don't yell at Seonghun too much, uncle.
His grades went up a lot.
And he's not such a bad kid.
I'm not asking because he's a bad kid.
Adults think bad grades mean bad kid.
I don't judge kids based on their grades.
My mom does.
Uncle, don't tell her they get bad grades.
I won't.
Sejun, it's this Saturday.
What is?
Mom's introducing a woman to you.
I'll deal with my own problems.
It's not your problem. It's her problem.
You can't fix it. Don't even think about it.
Miok.
Sejun, just do what your sister says.
She has not one but two kids.
That's not good.
Aren't you going to have your own kids?
Would you be able to handle that?
I'm not saying I'm going to marry her.
So stop everything and do as I tell you.
Mom.
You shouldn't force him.
After your uncle, it's your turn.
Mom.
Taegyeong, your musical ends next week?
Yes.
I'm planning your wedding after that.
With whom? With that lawyer?
Please leave Taegyeong alone.
Suim is seeing someone, I heard.
I think her mom's making that up.
If she's seeing someone,
her mom would've set the date already.
Suim is interested in someone else, mom.
She is? Is that true?
Yes.
Do you know who he is?
Yes, I do.
What?
Oh, you idiot...
And you can't get over her, knowing that?
Oh, calm down, honey. You'll get sick.
Sejun and Taegyeong, listen to me carefully.
This isn't something you can take care of.
So do what your sister and mom says.
Got it?
Honey, thank you.
Now my stomach feels better.
Please leave me alone for now.
I want to know the truth first.
Truth? Don't be ridiculous!
Oh, mom, my teacher wants to meet you.
Again? Did you get into trouble again?
No, it's not like that.
I think it's about my studies.
It is?
I should meet him, I know.
If you're too busy, I'll tell him you can't.
No, I'll come tomorrow.
Should I just turn around?
How will I face Sejun?
No, I can't hide it any longer.
I'll have to talk to him, sooner or later.
You can do this, Gong Jeongja.
My mom's coming to see you today.
Mr. Gu, hello.
I'm sure you're shocked to see me.
There's something I haven't told you...
I'm Seonghun's mom.
Have a seat.
Mr. Gu, did you...
Yes, I knew about it.
Since when?
Is that important?
Mr. Gu!
Why did you lie to me?
Why didn't you tell me the truth?
I'm sorry.
Is that all you have to say to me?
What else can I say at this point?
Have you ever been honest with me?
Hyojin, I don't think you were ever honest.
No, it's not Hyojin. It's Gong Jeongja.
Right. I'm Gong Jeongja.
I had two divorces,
and I have two kids, not one.
Hyojin.
Now I know why you asked me here.
You wanted to test me.
I don't want to feel anymore misery.
I can't ever see you again.
Mom.
Seonghun.
Mom, what's wrong?
Did Mr. Gu say something bad?
No.
He praised you on your grades,
so I'm happy.
Is that true?
Of course. What else could have happened?
Mom, you're funny.
That's nothing to cry about.
Thanks, Seonghun.
And I'm sorry.
Why would you be?
I wasn't there for you,
but you grew up to be a nice boy.
Mom...
Let's go home.
Okay.
Suim.
Hyeonu.
Are you okay?
Of course, I am.
I'm actually relieved.
I'm on my way to file for an appeal with the evidence you gave me.
But I thought I should see you first.
Oh yeah? Good luck.
Hyeonu, if you get in trouble at your firm,
blame me.
What do you mean?
Tell them I found about the evidence and insisted on having it. That you had no choice.
If they found out about it,
they will blame you.
I'm not afraid of that.
And I don't want to get you in trouble.
Hyeonu, this is a serious situation.
I said I'll be fine.
I believe you and I are both right.
By the say, did you talk to Judge Park?
No. I thought it might put him in a bad situation if he knew.
Why would it do that?
The head partner is my father's senior.
He'd be in an awkward situation if he knew,
and that would end up worrying me.
But you should've told him.
This is my problem.
I don't want my father getting involved.
So don't tell him, okay?
Okay.
What is it?
I have a question, Judge Park.
Ask away.
Well...
What could it be?
Is it about the trial?
Yes, Judge Park.
What is it?
If I obtained evidence against my client,
what should I do with it?
Should you ignore it or reveal it?
Yes, Judge Park.
You asked for me?
Yes.
Your client just came to see me and said
you have evidence that could be bad for us.
What's going on?
The client's sister came to me and gave me a recording of their conversation.
I reviewed it and it showed everything my client said was false.
Really?
So nobody but you knows about it?
Give me that recording.
I'll take care of it.
I can't do that, sir.
This is my trial.
What do you mean by that?
This is Shinhwa Law Firm's trial.
This isn't your personal case.
Then I guess I don't agree with Shinhwa.
I already gave it to the opposing counsel.
What?
What did you just say?
You handed evidence against us?
Are you out of your mind?
Hyeonu, why did you do that?
Get it back.
If we end up losing at the appellate court,
we could be sued for malpractice.
I'm sorry, but I can't.
You're choosing your girlfriend over us?
I knew it was a bad idea from the start.
I can't fault you for blaming me.
I won't make excuses.
Take care of this mess right now!
Or don't bother showing up!
Got it?
Clause 2 of the Article 24 of
the Attorney-at-Law Act states
any attorney-at-law shall, in performing
his duties, be prohibited from
covering up the truth or make false statements.
As an attorney, I can't overlook my duties.
What?
Excuse me?
What are you talking about?
What did Hyeonu do?
No, I haven't heard anything from him.
Please calm down.
I'll ask him when he comes home.
Yes. I'll call you back.
Goodnight.
What was that about?
I'm home.
You gave new evidence to the opposing counsel?
What are you talking about?
Answer me!
Yes, father.
I gave it to Suim.
Are you out of your mind?
How could you do that without talking to me?
Don't you know what will happen?
So you think I should hide the truth
just because it's bad for my case?
What?
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