(The following content may not be suitable for viewers under 15.)
(Viewer discretion is advised.)
Soon Young.
I passed.
What?
Jeong Hoon.
(Episode 15)
Jeong Hoon. Congratulations.
Well done.
Thanks, Soon Young. You helped.
Don't be silly. You did all the work.
You should hurry home.
Your family will be waiting.
Soon Young. Meet my family tomorrow.
What?
Let's take our time. Why the rush?
I want to take you right now, but I can't.
Okay. I'll meet everyone tomorrow.
Congratulations, Jeong Hoon.
Mom.
Grandma.
Mom.
You suffered long enough.
Jeong... Jeong Hoon.
You passed? Did you pass?
Yes.
My goodness. Thanks to the almighty.
Dear spirits, thank you, thank you.
My gosh.
Thank you. Thank you, son.
Well done.
You worked hard for so long.
You two had it worse.
Thank you for supporting me...
and waiting for me for so long.
Now our struggling has come to an end.
We can all relax.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Ok Boon.
Let's celebrate with the neighbors.
When else would we throw a party?
You're right.
What wouldn't I do when Jeong Hoon passed the bar exam?
Don't you think?
My goodness...
- Jeong Hoon. - Well done.
Why are you crying?
Auntie.
He failed. He didn't pass again, did he?
Don't you cry. It's for the best.
End it with him.
Auntie.
Jeong Hoon passed.
What?
He passed?
That's great. I knew he'd pass.
What did I say?
I told you to cling to him tight.
You did as I said and supporting him for...
four years finally paid off.
I knew your fiancé had it in him.
My fiancé?
Yes, your fiancé.
I saw the glint of brains in his eyes.
He was destined to be in the legal profession.
Aunt. I'm going to meet his family tomorrow.
Of course you should.
Your life will only go up from here.
Jeong Tae, try this on.
How many times must I say no?
Why do you say no?
I bought it for you.
I said no.
Why are you buying the wine? Jeong Hoon should do the shopping.
Leave it. You follow way behind. You're such a nuisance.
Jeong Tae, stand your ground around Jeong Hoon.
You're a businessman.
I'll support you and your urine export business, okay?
I told you to butt out. Jeez...
Jeong Tae, wait for me.
The suffering's finally over. Congratulations, congratulations.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Pour me some more.
Sure.
When did you prepare all this?
It's as if you anticipated the good news.
You're right. We prepared for this party 100 days ago.
Oh dear. What if you did and he failed again?
There's no way he would. Aren't I right?
I guess so.
Listen up, everyone.
Judge or Lawyer Oh Jeong Hoon.
A toast to his bright and successful future.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Thank you!
Will you come in?
We want to congratulate you too.
Yes. Go and drink with your siblings.
Okay. Enjoy the food.
- We will. - Okay?
So, not so long ago,
we celebrated Kyung Ho's safe return...
from Vietnam with much cheer.
Today, we're celebrating...
Jeong Hoon's passing the incredibly difficult bar exam.
I'm just your neighbor...
and I'm so happy I just can't help but want to dance.
I know.
I'm so proud and it's such an honor.
A man from our poor neighborhood is now in the legal field.
Come on, darling.
If you think about it, our Kyung Ho...
was the one to start it off.
He went to the best university in Korea,
joined the best company in Korea,
and now he's manager...
of a big, important department.
Oh dear. My stomach aches.
Why does my stomach hurt?
What's wrong, Mal Soon?
I don't know.
My stomach hurts.
Do you think she's jealous...
of the good fortune we're celebrating?
What?
Sang Man.
Is that what you think of me?
Oh dear. I need to go to the toilet.
- Oh, help me... - She shouldn't be like that.
You're exactly right.
Are you two badmouthing me?
I don't care if there's a judge or anyone else.
My son beats them all.
- Oh dear, my tummy... - Okay, fine.
Let's drink.
She's more like a jealous kid.
To Jeong Hoon.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Congratulations.
Well done, Jeong Hoon. You old man.
"Old man"? Why call him that when he isn't that old yet?
That's what we call judges out of respect.
Congratulations, Jeong Hoon.
Thanks.
Congratulations from your youngest brother too.
Thank you.
You suffered a lot because of me.
We did, so if you know that, make it up to us from now on.
I will, I will.
Yes, and pee more.
Eat this. You can't drink much.
Kyung Ho, why do you only feed Bok Shil?
Thanks.
You too.
I think Kyung Ho likes Bok Shil.
Bok Shil, you like Kyung Ho too, don't you?
They practically grew up together.
Could that turn into love?
Don't be silly. Aren't I right?
Right, Bok Shil?
Jeong Hoon, do you have a girlfriend?
How would he have a girlfriend?
He's been studying for years.
What's this?
- It's salty. - Yuck.
Drink lots of water for Jeong Tae.
Eat up. It's not salty at all.
Go on, eat. Jeong Woo.
- Hey. - Eat.
- Come on, eat. - You eat it all.
- How can you eat this? - It's delicious.
- Here. - You eat it.
You eat it all.
Hee Moon.
Where are you?
It's such a good day...
and you're all alone.
Your eldest son.
Jeong Hoon.
He passed the bar exam.
Do you even know that?
Do you know that, son?
Mother.
Were you crying?
Why cry on such a good day?
Because I'm happy.
Mother.
Something good...
happened to us too.
You worked so hard until now.
Mother.
The war broke out...
and your husband went missing.
Then as we were fleeing, we lost the gold which was all we had.
Back then, I really didn't think...
we had a chance to survive through it all.
We all made it through thanks to you.
Don't say that, Mother.
We're here because you kept us together.
Give me some water.
I need to drink a lot of water to help Jeong Tae get on his feet.
Me first, Mother.
You're leaving already?
I have to check all the public toilets.
Why are you up already? Sleep in.
Did you ever see him sleep in?
Of course not. I'm off to make some money.
- Take care. - Bye.
I can finally relax knowing he's settling down.
Right.
Jeong Hoon.
I couldn't sleep last night.
It felt like a dream.
I tossed and turned all night.
Now you can sleep soundly.
You never did while I was studying.
Yes.
Thank you so much. You worked hard.
Why isn't Bok Shil getting ready?
Bok Shil.
What?
Shouldn't you be getting ready for work?
- I will. - Wait, wait.
Where's your pay?
Payday was two days ago.
Well, the thing is...
I wasn't paid yet.
It gets delayed all the time.
I have to get ready.
I wish they'd pay the workers on time.
Bok Shil, I'm coming in.
What?
You should tell mom you quit the factory.
I can't right now.
You can't lie to her forever.
I think I'll get lucky.
I'll tell her then.
Get lucky how?
With what I'm doing.
What is that? Tell me that at least.
I don't want to.
Turn a blind eye for a little longer. Please, Jeong Hoon.
Why doesn't he like this?
I bought it for him.
Choon Ja.
Won't you come out and see your dad off?
I was about to go out.
What did you hide? What's that behind your back?
It's nothing.
Let me have a look.
It's for you.
What?
It's for when the weather's cold.
I bought it for you.
Where did you get the money?
Did you...
Yes, I sold the coal briquettes.
You did that to buy me a jacket?
Yes. You're always wearing that...
and you don't look cool at all.
I can't believe you can be so thoughtful.
Let me try it on.
What's the matter?
It's lovely and warm.
Choon Sam.
Are you in?
Are you still asleep? The sun's up.
Sang Man.
What do you want this time?
We had so much to drink last night,
I have a headache.
My poor stomach.
Oh dear.
Does your stomach still hurt?
Do you want to tease me some more?
My goodness. What's that jacket?
My daughter bought it for me.
She wanted me to stay warm,
so she sold some of our coal to get this.
Mal Soon, Choon Sam, I apologize.
I can't believe I had to play along...
to make Choon Ja look like the good daughter,
while you called me a thief.
I kept quiet, even through your mock interrogation.
You should know I'm the most considerate person ever.
Sang Man, you shouldn't be like that.
We lived under the same roof for years.
Would we take coal...
from our own neighbor?
I'm really sorry.
Kyung Ho, what do you think about my jacket?
You look great.
Do I?
Daughter, I'm off to work.
I'll see you all this evening.
This is so warm I hope I don't get a heat rash.
My goodness.
Nilliriya nilliri
Nilliri mambo
He's singing too?
Choon Ja.
Did you really want to buy your dad a jacket?
Were you that caring as a daughter?
I don't know.
What's wrong with her?
Oh dear. My tummy's acting up again.
- Save me. - Mom.
Is she sick? Did she take any medicine?
Medicine won't help her.
Don't you worry. Head off to work.
I'm sick of leaving early in the morning.
Mom's in a good mood. Shall I tell her I quit now?
No, no. That'll only mess things up.
Bok Shil.
- Are you off to work? - Yes.
Kyung Ho.
Sorry about last time.
You found me a job as a clerk for my sake.
Sorry for refusing and thanks for looking out for me.
Then give it a go.
Why refuse without trying? It'll be easier than sewing.
That's not what I meant. Stop pushing me.
Bok Shil, let's do this, then.
Think about it for a few days.
Then you can decide.
I don't need to. I won't do it.
Sorry. I have to go.
I'll walk you.
Where are you going?
I'm worried what you do all day from early in the morning.
I'll listen to music at a music cafe.
You have a radio.
You can listen to music with that.
What?
Right.
Do you not use it?
I do use it. Why wouldn't I?
Bok Shil.
I had bought the radio a long time ago.
I had wanted to give it to you for a long time.
I bought it with the first pay I got in Vietnam.
Did you?
Yes.
Sorry, Kyung Ho.
You bought it for me with such a great heart...
but I sold it to register at a singing institute.
I'm really sorry.
- Kyung Ho. - What?
Are you caught in the middle because I won't become a clerk?
You must've asked for a huge favor.
Sorry. I made you look bad.
I didn't yet tell them you refused the job.
Just tell them right away.
I won't ever work there.
Then what will you do?
You quit the factory so you must do something.
You know what I want to do.
Don't be like that and think about it for a few days.
That won't change anything,
so tell the company that I said no, okay?
I have to go.
Too bad.
There's no institute called Swan.
- What do you mean? - It doesn't exist.
Did you check properly?
Does he think I'm an idiot? That I wouldn't have checked?
Why isn't he here?
Is he really a fraud?
You're here early.
Sir. I was afraid you wouldn't show up.
On a day like today?
What day is it today?
It's the day you go on stage.
On stage?
Will I really become a singer?
For the new song,
I want a slow folk song, not a trot genre.
Traditional songs aren't as popular...
and younger music like acoustic guitars or rock will dominate.
Okay, I'll work on it.
- I'll expect something great. - Okay.
Shall we go?
Be prepared. I'll see you back here later.
- Yes, sir. See you later. - Bye.
Goodbye, then.
Was he the CEO of Swan Singing Institute?
Are you following me around? Why did we meet here?
Did you find out about Swan?
I was hoping I could tell you something.
I'm glad we met.
I'm going on stage today.
You're going on stage?
Yes. My boss said I will debut tonight.
Do you still think he's a fraud?
Lost for words, are you? Go on your way.
- Can I make a phone call? - Yes.
Choon Ja.
Listen. Don't be too surprised.
I'm going to perform tonight.
It's true.
I can't believe it.
It's true.
I know.
Yes.
- Sir. - What?
You're having dinner with the leader of the performing troop to Vietnam.
I know.
They're leaving tomorrow. We should treat them.
Right. Oh, about that Swan Singing Institute.
I checked once more and it doesn't exist.
Really?
Okay. Get back to work.
She said she'll perform tonight. What's going on?
I have hot steamed buns.
Tasty corn bread, gimbap, steamed...
Hello, ma'am.
Welcome. Do you want steamed buns?
Yes.
You look happy. Are you in a good mood?
Yes, a bit.
You seem happy too.
I'm celebrating something.
I'll give you one for free.
I'm giving all my customers something for free today,
so no pressure.
Okay. Since you're giving it with a cheerful heart,
I'll thank you with a cheerful heart, too.
I don't know why you're happy,
but I'm glad that you are happy about something.
Thank you. Have a good day.
Come by again.
- She was here again? - Yes.
Jeong Woo, when you're older,
find yourself a nice girl like her.
Why say that so randomly?
Are you embarrassed? You don't want to be married?
Say that to my brothers, not me.
I'd wish for nothing more if your sister were half like her.
A Lucky Entertainment employee meant to go with the troop,
but couldn't make it.
I was hoping you could help them once they arrive.
Yes.
Sure. Thanks so much.
I'll give Lucky Entertainment's CEO Mr. Cha...
your number so he can call you.
Okay. Thanks a lot.
- Sir. - What?
Go ahead. Go.
You're going to report to our CEO.
Go ahead.
Thank you.
Why is he so docile today?
The CEO yelled at him when he went to...
report on the demolition deal two days ago.
What are you whispering about?
Me?
How dare they?
Here's the report on the Vietnamese joint project.
They seem to be favorable, you said?
Yes. They looked around all our local...
construction projects.
I set up a meeting with the manager of all the local projects.
Good.
Stay on top of it and report to me every now and then.
Yes, sir.
Also, Mr. Yoon who works at our branch in Vietnam...
will help Lucky Entertainment put on the show.
Really? That's great.
Oh, about Jeong Hoon.
- Is something wrong? - Pardon?
He took yesterday off.
They announced who passed this year's bar exam.
That's probably why.
Any news?
- He passed. - Did he?
You can get back to work.
Sure.
He passed the bar?
I knew it.
Mark the reason the underlined part is untrue.
Look at the book.
Okay.
- Mi Jin. - Okay.
Do you know you have a nice voice?
Explain this to me. I don't understand.
Don't try to memorize world history.
Get the years right and try to understand...
Do you have a girlfriend?
That scarf. Did your girlfriend knit it for you?
Is that why you were nasty to me that day?
I'm here to teach you.
Let's not waste time chatting.
You can't be dating.
No one would date someone so boring.
Did he leave already?
Why are you home so early?
Did Jeong Hoon leave or not?
Who's Jeong Hoon?
The tutor?
- He's still here. - My goodness.
- Why? - I'm home.
- Hi. - Hi.
When will he be downstairs?
Pretty soon. Why?
There you are.
Dad, why are you home already?
Congratulations. Well done.
I heard from Mr. Han today.
Thank you, sir.
I knew you had it in you the day we met.
I could tell you'd become someone important.
What's going on?
Is he celebrating something?
Yes. Jeong Hoon here...
passed the bar exam this year.
The bar?
What's that? Is it a good thing?
That makes him a judge or lawyer. An old man.
My goodness. Gosh.
Congratulations. That's a huge feat.
Thank you.
Have a drink with me.
I left work early to congratulate you.
Thank you.
But I'm sorry, I have plans.
Do you?
I only thought about myself.
Let's drink some other time. We'll get another chance.
Yes. Goodbye.
Bye.
- See you around. - Sure.
Why are you so pleased about a stranger's business?
He's my tutor so he's not a complete stranger.
Right, Dad?
That's right.
Study hard from now on.
It's hard to find such a great tutor.
Okay, Dad.
I knew I was a good judge of people.
When I first saw Jeong Hoon,
I knew he'd become someone important.
I like him even more.
He's just the kind of man I was looking for.
You look pleased too.
Why wouldn't I be?
Have you decided to study, then?
I have no choice. I have to do what Dad says.
Is he a good teacher?
I don't know. I don't spend time with him to learn.
Then why do you let him tutor you?
You're a bit odd today. Why are you being so nosy?
I'm your older brother and I want to know.
You aren't my blood relative.
I'd rather you don't act like we're so close.
It fits perfectly. You look great.
Isn't it a bit big?
- No, it's perfect. - I look slim.
- You look so good. - The man
Wearing a yellow shirt
Gosh, Madam Gu.
Everyone knows...
you work at a bar without you dressing like one.
Cover yourself up.
If you're jealous, just say so.
I have nothing to be jealous of.
- You can't be serious. - Shall I tell you something...
that will shock your socks off?
My niece is going to marry a judge or a prosecutor.
- What? - A judge or a prosecutor?
Yes.
My niece has been seeing a man for four years.
This man...
passed the bar exam this year.
Do you get that?
Good for you, Madam Gu.
Anyone who's everyone...
is passing the bar these days.
Wait. Madam Gu.
What did you just say? She dated him for four years?
Did you want to set up a niece...
who had a boyfriend with my son?
How could you?
You're a witch. A crook.
- Let go! - Stop it.
Why are you giving her a hard time again?
Did you just push my wife? How could you?
You fox!
Leave my hair alone!
Don't touch my hair!
How could you?
- Stop! Stop! - You witch.
- Oh dear. - You witch.
Shut your mouths. On your knees. Hands up!
Sir, I quit.
I can't work with such ignorant fools.
What? You quit?
Fine. You can all quit!
Why should I work?
My niece will marry a legal professional.
A legal professional?
The man her niece is dating...
passed the bar this year, boss.
Wonderful. Wonderful.
Madam Gu, bring your niece and her boyfriend over.
I'll buy them a drink.
Why would you buy them a drink?
Why else?
Because it pays to know a judge or a prosecutor.
That's it. I knew you'd get it, Madam Gu.
Shall we chat in my office?
My tummy's acting up again.
Why does my stomach hurt so badly?
Were you this pretty?
Don't teases me.
Jeong Hoon.
I feel so nervous.
You said you'd be brave.
- Did you forget? - I said that.
Bok Shil said I should fight for the people and things I like.
So, I said I'd fight for you.
But thinking about meeting your family...
makes me nervous.
Soon Young.
They don't know anything about me, do they?
Trust me. I'll explain everything.
Let's go.
You sold everything already?
Mom was in a good mood...
and gave our customers freebies.
Jeong Hoon's passing the bar made Mom generous.
You did well.
We can afford that much to celebrate.
Right, Mother. Is Jeong Hoon in?
He went out.
Ok Boon.
He did all he could for the family.
We can ask for nothing more if he marries a nice girl.
That's right.
Mom.
Welcome home.
Don't just stand there. Come in.
Just a moment.
Come in.
Who's this?
Grandma, Mom. I want to introduce someone to you.
Hello.
Miss.
Ma'am.
Where are we? I have to sing here?
This is where everyone starts.
Come on inside.
Here you go.
Come on, pour me one too.
Good. Cheers.
Come and sing.
A party isn't complete without music.
Play some music.
The man in a yellow shirt
He is so quiet
For some reason, I like him
For some reason, he is my type
- Forget about the song. - He's not
- Come and sit next to me. - A handsome man
- He looks masculine - She isn't listening.
Come here.
- What are you doing? - Sit down.
- Stop it. - Sit down.
What do you want?
Is this your first day here?
Pour me a drink.
Let's have fun tonight.
Go away.
My goodness.
She's a cheeky one.
Come back here.
Let go of me. Let me go!
Stop fighting and come inside.
Let's have fun tonight.
I'm here to sing, not to pour drinks.
Take care of everyone.
Let go. I said let go!
- Oh, so where... - You're a fighter.
Oh Se Ra?
(Through the Waves)
I'm worried that you're parents will be displeased because of me.
Do you think she's good enough for our family?
She isn't someone who should be here pouring drinks.
Let her go.
Where is Bok Shil singing at?
Oh Se Ra. What should I do with her?
See you.
Why should I buy something that isn't tasty?
Look here.
Do you think that little of me?
You can't treat me like that.
I need to know what happened to you.
So, don't think you can run away from me now.