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I'd like to make you famous.
Are you interested?
What? Are you serious?
Shall we go somewhere quiet to talk?
Yes.
(Episode 13)
Experts like me don't need a second look.
We can tell right away...
whether someone has what it takes or not.
Of all the people who sang that day,
you're the one I noticed.
A lovely voice and pretty face.
I thought that with just a little work...
you'd be huge like Jeong Mi or Suzy Kim.
Really?
Would I feed a young lady nonsense?
I'm not like that.
I noticed that...
the one thing you lack is technique.
That can be taught.
What I'm worried about is tenacity.
You can't make it in this world unless...
you're willing to work hard.
I'm determined and ready to work, sir.
That's why I was willing to go to Vietnam.
I saw your potential and you're determined?
Good. I'll teach you well.
Will you really make me a singer?
That's what I do.
If I help you succeed, that's good for me too.
You can go now.
I'm scheduled to meet a composer here.
What? Oh, sure.
I meet a lot of people here.
Come by here tomorrow.
Yes, sir.
See you tomorrow. Thank you. Thank you.
Sure, go ahead.
Thank you.
(Rose Cafe)
- Choon Ja. - What?
Choon Ja, congratulate me.
For what? You have something to congratulate?
I can be a singer.
Someone will teach me.
A singer? Who? Who will teach you?
The CEO of this place.
It's too dark to read. You say it.
What CEO?
Mr. Yang taught Jeong Mi and Suzy Kim.
He said he'll make me a singer.
Really? The man who taught Jeong Mi and Suzy Kim?
Yes.
That's great, good for you.
Hey, what's that?
It's nothing.
What are you doing here?
Plotting to enter another audition?
No.
- You go inside first. - Hey.
Drink a lot of water before bed.
Jeong Tae.
What?
Here.
What's that?
I bought this for you. Try it on.
Why did you buy me clothes? You're weird.
Kyung Ho dresses so nicely and you look a mess.
So I bought it.
Why do you care what I wear?
Put it away.
Just try it on.
Forget it. Stop bothering about me.
Jeong Tae!
How could he not even try it on?
Ok Book, it's great to have the whole family...
eating together for once.
It is, Mother.
That's because you come home every evening.
Remember what Grandma said.
Grandma, is that right?
Yes.
It's not the same as not knowing where you are and doing what.
Okay. I'll show you my face every day.
Don't worry.
How's your business?
You all need to try harder.
I took our urine to the dealer today.
I had the least.
Help me out here.
Drink more water, okay?
Gosh, I might drink too much water and explode.
Mom, this is delicious.
Is it? Then I'll make some more tomorrow.
Bok Shil, you were depressed for a while,
but today you seem happy.
Should I cry forever, then?
Have you changed your mind?
You aren't going around trying to become a singer, are you?
I'm not.
Good, then.
Work at a factory until you get married.
Why would I get married already?
Jeong Tae's now working hard at a decent job...
and Bok Shil will do as she's told...
and work at a factory. Isn't that great?
As long as Jeong Hoon passes his exam.
You're right.
How's your tutoring job?
You insisted on taking it, so I didn't stop you,
but must you work when you must...
feel nervous waiting for your exam results?
Don't worry about me, Mom. I'm fine.
We'll have nothing to worry once the man of the house passes.
Right, Ok Boon?
Right.
How strange. Tell me the truth.
The coal guy is sure that...
he delivered 100 coal briquettes to our house.
Why did half of them go missing?
I don't know.
You took the delivery.
Who knows if you don't?
I only counted 50 briquettes.
Choon Sam.
Open the furnace's vent.
Our room is freezing cold.
Oh, hi.
Why are you out here and not asleep?
You said we needed more briquettes.
When did you get so many?
It's cold, let's go inside.
In just a bit, I'll take this out.
Do that tomorrow morning.
Come inside, it's cold.
Mal Soon, wait.
Can we have a chat?
What? About what?
When and how many...
coal briquettes did you buy?
Why do you ask about that?
Why should we tell you about our household?
Did you happen to...
make a deal with Choon Ja?
No.
No way.
No, no way, really, no?
I find it very strange that...
a whole load went missing.
Choon Ja couldn't have taken 50 briquettes away on her own.
That means they must still be somewhere within the house.
Did you buy the briquettes from Choon Ja?
Did you buy them from her?
Is that what's in our kitchen?
I said no. I'd buy from the coal seller,
not from Choon Ja.
What's going on?
Are you still up?
You need to work early. Go to sleep.
Don't just stand there. Let's go back inside.
If no one sold it and no one bought it,
where did the 50 briquettes disappear to?
Choon Ja, you aren't lying to me, are you?
I'm not.
How odd.
- Choon Ja. - I didn't sell it!
It's not about that.
How is Bok Shil these days?
Her mom found out about the audition and told her off.
- Is she okay? - It's in the past, so I guess so.
Kyung Ho, do you like her?
Why are you so interested?
Goodnight.
Do you like her or not?
Is Dad still home?
Yes.
Why didn't you go to work? Were you waiting for me?
Yes.
Dad, have a good day.
Thanks.
You came down early in the morning to see me off.
How sweet of you.
Did you just praise me?
Do as I say and I'll give you more than praise.
I'll give you anything you want.
Then send me abroad...
Mi Jin has changed so much.
She studies hard with her tutor.
Don't you?
She should.
- Let's go. - Sure.
- Goodbye, Auntie. - Bye.
See you.
Bye.
If he'll do everything for me, why can't he send me abroad?
Stop talking about wanting to go abroad.
Do you want us both to get scolded again?
Why you... What a brat.
Has she decided to be good or not?
I'm so confused.
(Improve your skill)
Why didn't you solve any of the problems?
Give that back.
I told you clearly that...
I'll teach three sessions...
and if you don't like how I teach, then convince me why.
I said I'd quit if I see your logic.
You're such a nuisance.
I don't like you.
Why do I need to convince you?
I don't know your level,
so I'll start with the lowest of the low.
What? The lowest of the low. Hey!
Open your book.
You're just a beggar.
Don't you have pride?
Aren't you ashamed that you have to teach...
someone who doesn't like you?
Poverty isn't something to be ashamed of.
What I'd be ashamed of is your attitude.
What?
If you don't want to study,
shouldn't you tell your parents so and convince them?
Deceiving your parents and arguing with me...
is just a waste of your time.
Study or be honest to your true self.
Pick one or the other.
How dare you lecture me?
Are you that great?
What gives you the right to tell me what to do?
You're just a beggar!
What was that?
- Oh... - Are you alright?
My goodness.
Mi Jin!
(Cha Sang Pil, CEO)
Come in.
The song selection for the Vietnam show.
Okay.
Have the participants sign a pledge that...
they acknowledge the danger and risk...
they're taking for the country.
Yes, sir.
- Jin Kyu. - Yes?
I noticed that on these two forms,
Kim Marilyn and Oh Se Ra wrote similar addresses.
Oh, they came and registered together.
Did they?
Then do you think they're stage names?
Kim Marilyn, Oh Se Ra.
Yes. They could be.
Go to these addresses and check again.
If Oh Se Ra's a stage name,
the neighbors wouldn't know it.
Yes, sir.
Oh Se Ra. Oh Se Ra...
When did you get here?
I waited for you all morning.
It's so late.
You must've waited for hours.
Why did you come so early?
You said you'd make me a singer.
I can wait all day if I have to.
Good, I like that attitude.
You need talent to succeed as a singer,
but you also need a strong will.
Like I said yesterday,
you need to be determined to even risk death.
I can do that.
Can you?
I like you even more.
Okay, so, from now on...
What is your name?
Oh Bok...
Oh Se Ra.
Oh Se Ra? That's nice, not old-fashioned at all.
From now on,
I need to put you with a singing teacher,
and we need to ask composers for songs.
That costs a lot of money.
You must know that...
we charge a registration fee.
A registration fee?
To debut a singer, producers like me...
have to spend a huge amount of money.
If the singer suddenly has some personal issues...
or quits because it's too hard on her,
all the money I invested will become a waste.
From my perspective, I need sort of...
a safety net.
I won't quit halfway, sir, I promise.
That's what everyone says at the beginning.
But you never know what will happen.
I need you to show me your appreciation...
to register.
My appreciation?
How much, sir?
The tuition for a university is about 40 to 50 dollars.
Maybe not that much.
I need at least 20 dollars.
That much?
Come on.
Do you know how much it costs to release an album?
Dozens of dollars, okay?
That's how much I'll have to invest in you.
What? 20 dollars?
Do you have that much?
Of course not.
I didn't even get paid when I quit the factory.
What, then?
Do you have money?
As if I would. Why do you think the coal briquettes...
What'll you do?
Isn't he a fraud?
- What? - Think about it.
He said he'd teach you. Why should you bring the money?
It's not like that.
I don't think so.
Let's check. It's better to be sure.
Hello? Is that Swan Singing Institute?
Swan Singing Institute? It's...
Yes, it is. Who are you looking for?
Is Mr. Kim Myeong Jo in?
He's out at the moment.
He is the CEO. He's out.
See? I told you so.
You're right.
Then he must be willing to make you a singer.
Where will you get 20 dollars?
You'll never make it.
Don't say that. I won't give up.
Kyung Ho asked me how you're doing.
If you're okay after the scolding for entering the audition.
Did he?
I asked him if he likes you.
If that's why he's so interested in you.
He didn't say anything.
Does that mean he likes you or not?
Why did you ask him that?
Ms. Oh Se Ra.
What are you doing here?
Do you live nearby?
No. This is my second visit looking for you.
You looked for me? What for?
My CEO wants to see you.
What for?
You'll see when you meet him.
Can you come with me?
I don't need Lucky Entertainment.
- What? - I met a man...
who'll make me a singer.
I'm done with Lucky Entertainment.
Someone will make you a singer? Who?
The person who debuted Jeong Mi and Suzy Kim.
You must know Swan Singing Institute.
Swan?
He saw me sing at your audition and loved me right away.
So don't come here again.
My mom will kill me if she finds out.
Don't just stand there. Get lost.
Okay. I'll tell my CEO that.
Bok Shil.
Who was that?
You don't need to know.
Bok Shil.
Can we talk?
Will you not tell me who that man was?
You don't need to know. Stop asking.
Bok Shil.
Just leave me alone.
Why get upset? I was just curious.
How are you doing?
Your mom scolded you. Are you okay?
Did you tell her you quit the factory?
No. I won't tell her.
Why not? If she finds out later on...
Kyung Ho. I'm really upset right now.
Leave me alone.
What's wrong?
Why are you upset? Tell me, Bok Shil.
Telling you won't change anything,
so stop asking.
Bok Shil.
I'm quite upset.
I don't think you used to,
but now I think you keep things from me.
I'm upset because I think you're drifting away from me.
Bok Shil.
I'm upset too.
I'm upset that there are things I can't tell you...
and I'm upset that I'm so poor.
What?
I got hurt in their fight.
It hurts so much.
Mi Jin, you explain.
Weren't you studying hard?
I want a different tutor.
I can't study with that fool.
Why not?
What gives him the right to look down on me?
He's so arrogant.
He hurt my feelings and I can't study with him.
I don't think she'll ever get along with that tutor.
He should placate Mi Jin and get her to want to study.
He can't look down on the person he's being paid to teach.
That's why Mi Jin is so upset.
How upset must she have been...
to throw her books around?
My goodness.
What?
You're tutoring the girl who ruined your scarf?
Yes.
How did that happen?
You said the incident didn't end well.
I did.
You never know when it comes to people.
That's why I'm telling you.
You never know who and how you'll meet.
You're right.
How are things going with her?
Does she give you a hard time?
Not really, it's all in the past.
Shall we watch a movie tomorrow?
- A movie? - Yes.
We haven't watched one together...
and you love movies.
I'd love that.
There's a movie I wanted to watch with you.
I'll meet you tomorrow after I'm done teaching.
Okay.
- Soon Young. - Auntie.
Is this him?
Auntie.
Nice to meet you. I'm Oh Jeong Hoon.
I'm not ready to accept you yet.
Do you think you'll pass the bar this time?
If you fail again, break up with Soon Young.
I want you to leave her alone.
Auntie.
How long will you make her wait?
She might become a spinster...
waiting for you to pass.
So if you fail the bar again...
Aunt, go to work. Go on your way, please.
Let go of me.
I have to go to work even if you want me to stay.
Remember what I said.
If you fail again,
it's over between the two of you.
Auntie.
She's so mean.
I'm sorry, Jeong Hoon.
She adopted me when I was young...
and I'm practically her daughter.
She said that out of concern for me, that's all.
Don't let it get to you.
I understand.
Anyone in her position would say the same.
She doesn't mean what she says.
She had a rough life and she speaks with an edge.
I hope you understand.
I know she said that out of concern for you.
I'm okay.
Down the narrow path
Walks a lady in red shoes
Her shoes make a tapping sound
I wonder where she is going
I would think she would turn around
Mr. Jung, why haven't you come in so long?
I missed you so much.
Did you not miss me?
Why wouldn't I miss you?
You make me melt, you do.
- Have a drink. - Okay.
You're back after a long while and this is all you're eating?
Wait right here.
I'll bring you the best side dishes we have.
We're doing pretty well and it's still early in the evening.
It looks like we'll rake in a lot tonight.
You're the best, Madam Gu.
You're the only one who really appreciates me.
You call that playing?
You ruined the whole song.
Sorry, Choon Sam.
I got so riled up, that's why.
Johnny Kim, what got you so upset?
The lady in red shoes
Madam Gu, just sell alcohol! Must you smile for the men too?
You even got too close with the boss!
My goodness. What's wrong with you now?
What do you care what she does?
Why are you yelling about it?
You're very right.
It's her job to sell alcohol and laughs.
Isn't it, Madam Gu?
It's not a job for just anyone.
If you were to smile,
all the men would run away.
My goodness.
Honey, darling.
What got into you?
I should just...
- Hey. - Come here.
What are you doing?
Pay my salary.
You have to pay me for my work.
No one took your pay.
You forfeited it by leaving.
Let go of my arm.
I won't. I can't!
Give me my pay.
What a nuisance.
I'll tell your boss if you don't pay me.
- What? - Do you think I can't?
You molest the girls and don't pay them overtime.
Do you think I don't know you buy cheaper fabric too?
When did I do that? Did you see me steal?
All the girls know.
You'll have to pay when the CEO finds out.
You're worse than a leech.
Take it, then.
Goodness.
Why is this it?
What do you think you're doing? Let go of me.
Give that back right now.
Don't ever let me see you again.
I'll beat you up properly.
My goodness.
I hope you have a great life.
How can I make 20 dollars? This is hardly enough.
How much can I get for that?
Bok Shil, why are you at home when you should be working?
What's that?
What was she carrying?
(Seoul Pawnshop)
What's this?
A present.
It's a radio.
Did you buy this for me?
Yes.
I really wanted a radio.
Thank you, Kyung Ho. Thank you so much.
Now I can listen to songs all the time.
This is the best present ever.
Swan Singing Institute?
Yes. They offered to make her a singer,
so she has no business with us anymore.
Swan? There's such a company?
Such businesses appear and disappear overnight.
She said Jeong Mi and Suzy Kim work there too.
Jeong Mi and Suzy Kim?
I thought they signed with another company. Did they move?
Find out about Swan Singing Institute.
Okay.
I'm a bit too late.
Thank you.
Sir, we're back.
Hi. So, how's the site?
The demolition's still in process...
and there's some difficulty proceeding.
Is there?
Okay. I'll tell the CEO that right away.
You two did a good job.
Gosh, that's so hot.
Why does he look so excited?
Because he has something to tell the CEO.
But it's not good news.
What? Why are you telling me that now?
Pardon?
Yes, right, well...
My staff just got back from the site.
Why didn't you check the site yourself sooner?
Construction started long ago and now you tell me this?
I'm sick of seeing you. Get out!
Yes, sir. I apologize.
I can't believe he heads a department.
Hello, sir.
What do you do?
Boss.
Didn't your people do the demolition job?
They aren't done and it's messing with the construction.
What have you been doing?
The thing is, boss,
they did a poor job and I was looking for better guys.
Please give me a little more time, boss.
Sir, I mean. I found just the man for the job.
I'm trying to hire him, I swear.
Whoever that is, get him to work, okay?
- Okay. - You fool.
- Jeong Tae. - Darn it.
What do you want?
Did I startle you?
I was waiting to see you.
It's so good you're finally here.
Why would you wait for me?
For this. I bought it for you, so try it on.
I'm sure you'll look good in it.
I said no. You can wear it.
I bought it specially for you.
Try it on, for my sake.
Stop bugging me. I don't need you to do this for me.
Jeong Tae.
I sold our coal to get this.
Darn it.
How dare he refuse my offer?
Oh Jeong Tae.
What now? Do you still have business with me?
I need you to meet my boss just once more.
Why does he want to see me again?
I clearly said no.
Can't you get it through your head?
He saw you fight and wants to give you a job.
Really?
Why does he want a fighter?
You can ask him that in person.
Hey.
I'm dying in the middle here.
See my boss just once more.
Forget it. Just give him my message.
I just started a business and I'm very busy.
Tell him to stop asking about me, okay?
Hey.
Hey, Jeong Tae, where are you going?
Let go.
Hey.
What a jerk.
This thing called coffee.
Why do people drink something so bitter?
Hey.
Where are you going?
To meet friends at a club.
You can't go out. Your tutor will be here soon.
I said I won't study with him.
Mi Jin.
She'll be the death of me.
She'll just get me in trouble.
Bok Shil.
Are you okay?
Yes.
What happened yesterday?
Why did you cry?
It's nothing, don't worry.
Shall we meet tomorrow evening?
I have something to say.
Okay.
What?
Mi Jin, what's wrong?
Hey, I just want to have a good time.
Don't play so hard to get.
What am I hearing?
Who's that man?
Mom, call Sang Pil and tell him...
to come and get me.
Where are you? Tell me where you are.
Rainbow Club? Okay, hang up.
What's wrong?
It looks like Mi Jin got in trouble with some men at a club.
Why won't he pick up?
Where is she?
Oh, wait.
Do you know Rainbow Club?
- Yes. - Then get her for me.
I'll head over there.
Oh dear...
(Cinema)
(Tickets)
I said let go of me.
Let's have some fun. Don't be so difficult.
Come with me.
Let go. Let go of me!
Let her go!
Let go.
Who are you?
I said let her go.
What are you, her lover?
Yes.
Let her go.
You jerk.
You can't even take a punch.
Come with me. Come along.
You fool.
Oh dear. Are you okay?
(Through the Waves)
Hey. Why did you get involved?
- Let's go. - Why did you interrupt?
Just like that?
I just feel a bit...
Why do I keep thinking of that beggar fool?
Sorry, Kyung Ho.
I have no choice if I'm to make my dream come true.
Harder.
If I push any harder...
I told you last time that...
I saw a man.
Jeong Hoon's exam results come out tomorrow.
Oh Se Ra.
It's okay.
Try again next time.
Soon Young.