Let's talk. I was waiting for you.
What for?
Is it true you sang yesterday?
Yes.
Then why did you cry? It's what you wanted.
I don't want to talk about that now.
I need to know what happened to you.
So, don't think you can run away from me now.
I saw you cry on your way home...
and couldn't sleep at all last night.
Today, I couldn't concentrate at work.
Don't you know how I feel?
You know very well...
but you're pretending not to. Aren't I right?
Let's talk another time.
Just tell me why you cried.
I'm worried that something happened to you.
I don't want to say anything right now.
I have to go.
Do you know what time it is?
You shouldn't stay out so late.
Where were you until the curfew?
What were you doing?
I was working.
You worked until now at the factory?
If you're not feeling well,
you should've told the overseer and come home early.
Do you know how worried I was?
Sorry, Mom.
Why aren't you asleep yet?
Ok Boon.
Keep a tight rein on the kids.
Bok Shil's old enough to be married off soon.
What if you let her run around...
and something were to happen?
She said she was at the factory until now.
You fool.
We trusted Jeong Hoon.
Did we ever imagine...
he'd deceive us and date someone below our status?
Ok Boon, you'd better tell him that...
there's no way we'll accept that girl.
Okay?
I'm here to collect your urine.
Bring your vats out.
Hi, Jeong Tae.
- Hello. Off to work already? - Yes.
I have to make a stop on my way.
My vat is in the usual place.
Thank you.
Is this business of yours going okay?
Not as well as I'd expected.
Too bad. I hope it picks up.
Help me as best you can.
I will. As best I can.
- Jeong Tae. - Yes?
What do you think about this jacket?
Choon Ja bought it for me...
and everyone I meet...
says it looks like I stole it off a teenager.
You look fine.
What? Then why grin?
It's not for me, is it?
It looks like I took one of yours.
No.
- Dad. - What?
You look great in that jacket.
I have no choice but to wear it.
- I'm off. - Bye.
- Take care. - I will.
Mal Soon, where's your vat?
Ours are out there already.
Stop bothering us every morning.
Sorry.
Where's yours?
I didn't use it.
And I won't use it again.
- Why not? - You look down on me.
When?
All the time.
I won't even talk to you now. Don't pretend to know me.
I don't care. My life will be so much easier.
I should just quit this. I'm making next to nothing.
Will you quit, then?
Why care? You said you wouldn't talk to me.
If you ask for my help, I might be able to.
- Sure, whatever. - Really?
Did you just ask for my help?
Get the gunk out of your eyes. My goodness.
He's afraid that I won't ever talk to him.
A grown man collecting urine every morning?
What a sight is that?
Urine business is big these days.
It's not a business.
I can look far and wide...
and not find a son like you.
Look at Bok Shil and Choon Ja's families.
None of them did anything noteworthy.
There's Jeong Hoon.
He passed the bar and that's a difficult exam.
He's one of four siblings who barely managed to...
accomplish some form of success.
I have only one child...
and raised him to be worth 10.
You have a point.
We did well when it comes to raising our kid.
It's like getting the perfect hand in a card game.
What?
Why did I end up mentioning cards?
Can I have some of that rice tea?
Forget it.
Drink this.
Kyung Ho, if you now just...
find a lovely young lady and get married,
that's all we wish for.
I'll start looking for eligible women.
Make your mom proud, okay?
I said I'm not interested.
Why wouldn't you be?
Are you dating someone behind our backs like Jeong Hoon?
He just got back from Vietnam.
Would he be seeing someone already?
You can't have a secret girlfriend...
that I don't know about.
Isn't it obvious that Jeong Hoon...
brought home someone disappointing?
I will find you...
someone with the best background ever.
Don't you ever get distracted.
Do you understand?
Do you not have an appetite?
Are you still sick?
No.
Why is everyone so serious?
- It's like someone died. - Hey.
Bok Shil, you work at the same place Jeong Hoon's girlfriend does.
What's she like?
- Jeong Tae. - What?
I liked her. She seemed pretty nice.
I was actually worried he'd bring home...
someone as smart as him.
Some learned women look down on others and mock them.
Isn't she much better than girls who are like that?
You're leaving already?
- Are you done? - Yes.
Don't worry, Jeong Tae.
I'll fill the vat for you.
Why come here when you don't care about me now that you're a singer?
Do you not mind that people notice...
you don't work at the factory?
Is that why you're here at this hour?
Can I nap for a bit?
Why? You didn't sleep last night?
Out of glee?
I want to sleep. Stop talking.
You're weird.
Wouldn't you feel like you can fly?
You've been a mess since yesterday.
Talk to me.
Did you mess up? Did you ruin your chances?
Hey.
- I was conned. - What?
I searched all over yesterday to find the fraud...
and I couldn't find him.
What are you talking about?
Were you really conned?
What should I do?
Oh no...
Come in.
What are you doing here, Sang Pil?
I came to invite you to lunch. Are you going out?
Yes, I'm meeting Congressman Oh for lunch.
Oh, I see.
Shall I escort you so I could maybe meet the congressman?
No, no.
You won't be welcome.
See you at home.
Mr. Han.
Go to the construction site and see how it's going.
Me?
Shouldn't you monitor the construction sites, sir?
Who cares who does the checking?
You report directly to the CEO too.
- Yes, sir. - I'm going out.
He got chewed out by the CEO when he last...
went to report on the site.
That's why he's sending Mr. Han instead.
That's so typically him.
Mr. Han.
Mr. Cha.
- You're in. - Why are you here?
Thanks to you, the Vietnam shows are going well.
I was told that the person you asked to help us out...
is doing a great job helping them set up.
I'm glad to hear the shows are going well.
I owe it to you. Thank you.
Don't thank me.
You helped me a great deal with the joint construction project.
I have to help you when...
Daeguk Construction is involved.
So, did you introduce...
Oh Jeong Hoon to Mi Jin?
What?
Do you know Mr. Hwang's daughter?
Oh, you don't know the relationship between me and your CEO.
Mr. Hwang's married to my aunt.
I see.
He's like a father to me.
And he considers me his son.
I live with his family now.
I see.
That's why Mi Jin's like a sister to me.
I get that.
You seemed to have found a great tutor for Mi Jin...
and my uncle is very satisfied.
Great.
So...
are you very close to Jeong Hoon?
We grew up in the same neighborhood. He's like a brother to me.
It looks like my uncle...
took a great liking to him.
Since he passed the bar, he'll work in the legal profession,
but if Jeong Hoon's interested in business,
I think my uncle will support him unconditionally.
As far as I know, that won't happen.
He studied all his life and...
passing the bar was his only goal.
He won't care about anything else.
I see.
Hey, hey, wait.
- You're going out? - Yes.
Where to? Your tutor will be here soon.
Don't you mind.
How can I not mind?
Your dad will cause a fuss if he finds out.
Don't worry. I won't do anything to cause a fuss.
Mi Jin.
I thought she'd decided to study. What got into her now?
I can't stand this.
Her dad will scold me for not reining her in.
What a brat.
Jeong Hoon.
Why are you out here?
I was waiting for you.
Let's study outdoors.
Let's go.
It's so nice to be outside.
Is this an excuse to not study?
It's nice to take a break and cool down every once in a while.
Did you study enough to need a break?
I did from my standards.
Is that pathetic?
Do you know why my dad wants me to go to university?
He said he used to be poor like you.
I don't know how poor,
but he got where he is now by working hard so...
my mom and I wouldn't suffer.
My dad's biggest disappointment is that he doesn't have a son.
He wants me to go to university and find a son-in-law...
to leave his business to.
I need a degree...
to marry someone up to my dad's standards.
I wanted to go abroad to study fashion,
but I decided to do what my dad wants.
That's why I'm studying these days.
Do you know why I'm telling you all this?
Because I think...
you think I'm just an immature kid.
Someone who doesn't want to study...
and just whines about quitting.
That's what you think, right?
I've never seen you smile.
Not that face again.
Smile like before. You look nice when you smile.
Let's go inside and study.
Wait.
A reconciliation gift.
The scarf you're wearing...
is what made us enemies,
and it bothered me whenever I saw it.
So, I got you this to wear instead.
Take it.
I have no reason to.
It's a reconciliation gift.
We don't need this.
You accepted me as your tutor and that's good enough.
Let's go.
Jeong Hoon.
Does he not like my gift...
or does he not want to take that off?
Not at all, congressman.
It was an honor just to be able to eat with you.
I hope the meal was up to your standards.
I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.
Yes, call me any time.
I will take you somewhere nice.
Sure. Goodbye, sir.
Come in.
Mr. Han, what is it?
I went to the construction site and have something to report.
What is it? Is there a problem?
The demolition isn't yet complete...
and the crew can't proceed with their work.
What?
Hello, boss.
I mean sir.
You can go.
What have you been up to?
What's the matter, boss?
I haven't seen you in a while and came to say hi.
Did you have to kick me?
You promised long ago that you'd have everything torn down.
It's still not done...
and my schedule is ruined.
I'll deal with that in a short while.
You.
If you don't sort this issue out,
that will be the end of our relationship.
Boss, how could you say that?
Our relationship is a special one.
We picked pockets during the war...
Shut your mouth.
What I'm saying is, the relationship we have boss...
I'll do my best.
If you bring up the past once more, it's over.
Get out. Get lost.
Go, now.
I wish I could just get rid of him.
Let's see...
Hello, boss.
Do your jobs!
Gosh, just talk to us, please.
What did we not do...
that you'd just barge in and kick us for?
Don't you know what you did wrong?
- I don't know. - Me neither.
I can't stand how gloomy you look when you get on stage.
Look at the mess you're wearing.
Change into something else, okay?
I should just fire you all.
My poor leg. It really hurts.
I don't think I can put up with this.
Choon Sam.
Let's quit this place today.
How long must we put up with...
that young brat kicking our shins?
What is it? Did something happen?
Someone must've upset our boss.
He rushed in here and kicked our shins.
He did what?
Someone upset Mr. Jo and he took it out on you.
Why should we be on the receiving end?
- Poor you. - Why yell at me?
What does he think we are?
Always telling us to do better.
That's why we should just quit.
Sure. I have nothing to lose.
Choon Sam, this time I won't put up with it.
Mr. Jo kicked your shin?
I'll go and make him pay for it.
I'll teach him a lesson.
- That fool of a jerk. - Oh dear.
What does she think she can do?
What if she gets into real trouble?
I'm paying the price for what you aren't doing.
I apologize, sir.
If you want to keep your job, do it.
I've had enough. Get out!
- Mr. Jo! - What now?
You should stick to your sewing. Why are you in here?
If there's anything to do other than sewing, I'm willing to do it.
My husband and I...
are willing to sacrifice our lives for this cabaret.
Yes, we are, sir.
Jeong Tae, I'll support your business, so don't worry.
- You're home early. - Yes.
- Did you see Bok Shil today? - Bok Shil?
- She got conned. - What?
He took her money saying he'd make her a singer.
He said he'd put her on stage but that was a lie.
She spent the whole day yesterday looking for him.
I think she still is right now.
- Welcome home, Dad. - Hi.
Kyung Ho, you're home early.
Hi.
Dad, I cooked dinner.
I'll bring it right in.
What? You cooked?
Yes, so you'd better enjoy it.
Thank you.
It's so salty.
Just eat. I put so much effort into it for you.
Okay. I'm sure the rice will be fine.
Try this, Dad.
Oh dear.
This is...
Oh no.
It's like chewing a bag of salt.
Then drink some water.
Yes, good idea.
If it gets too salty, drink some water.
Choon Ja, I can't eat this.
How can you say that when I cooked?
Okay, fine.
I'll try and eat what I can.
Oh dear...
Drink up. As much as you want.
Did you enjoy your meal with the congressman?
Yes, we had a good chat.
What did you talk about?
You don't need to know what men talk about at work.
How did Mi Jin do?
You don't need to know what happens at home.
What do you mean?
Did something happen?
No, nothing happened.
Sang Pil, have some fruit.
Does Mi Jin study hard with the tutor?
She never does anything hard.
Of course.
Where is she?
What? Where did she go?
She left without saying.
Did she not study with her tutor today?
The thing is, darling,
I tried to stop her but she...
Mom, I'm home.
Dad, you're back early.
Come and sit down.
Why?
Where did you go when you should've been studying?
Will you let me down again?
I did study.
We studied outside.
What kind of studying can you do outdoors?
Tell your dad the truth.
Don't make me a liar too.
You went out before your tutor arrived.
I met Jeong Hoon outside the gate and we studied outdoors.
Who says we must study indoors?
Is that true?
I felt stuffy being indoors all day.
I suggested we study outside to get some air.
- Jeong Hoon ruined my mood. - How?
I bought him a scarf.
Why would you give him a scarf?
To reconcile with him.
We fought when we first met...
over his ratty old scarf.
It got tangled with my bag and snapped the strap.
So I got him a new one instead.
He refused it. He said he had no reason to take it.
That's why I like Jeong Hoon.
He hurt my feelings.
No man who wants something...
from a woman is a decent man.
Jeong Hoon's not like such men...
and that's why I like him.
Poor kids all try to get on my good side.
Jeong Hoon doesn't and that's slightly irritating,
but it's different.
He has pride.
You seem to have developed decent standards...
when it comes to judging men.
I can't buy your mother's buns anymore.
Don't be like that. Drop by as you used to.
I can't do that.
You two can get closer that way.
My family likes you and so do my siblings.
You don't need to lie.
I'm not lying.
I'm concerned that your family will be giving you...
a hard time because of me.
I feel bad.
Don't say that.
My grandma's displeased but...
not because she doesn't like you.
It's because I dated you behind their backs and kept it from them.
My grandma will come round. Don't worry.
Okay.
You're late.
Did you have a date with Jeong Hoon?
Yes.
Did his family talk about meeting the family?
You visited his family, so we should...
meet up and discuss a date.
You look upset. Is something wrong?
Does he not want to marry you?
- It's not that. - Then what is it?
Actually, his grandmother...
doesn't like me very much.
What? Why not?
Because of my background.
Compared to Jeong Hoon,
I have nothing to show for myself.
This won't do.
I'll go over there and settle this once and for all.
Don't do that.
The old woman doesn't like you.
Jeong Hoon will deal with that.
He will persuade his grandmother.
Can you trust him and wait?
I'm afraid it might not work out that way.
Why wouldn't she like you?
Is that old woman senile?
Grandma, I'm coming in.
I have something to say.
If it's about that young lady, I have nothing to hear.
Don't just say you disapprove and hear me out first.
I told you enough for you to get it in your head.
Did you not listen?
I will never accept her as your spouse.
Remember what I said and get out.
Grandma.
Come with me.
Do you not like Soon Young?
Do you agree with Grandma...
that she doesn't suit us?
I don't think so, Mom.
I think that if she moves in,
she'll look after you and Grandma...
and get along well with Jeong Tae, Jeong Woo, and Bok Shil.
You met her before and know she's a nice person.
When I saw her as a customer,
Yes, I thought she'd make someone a good wife.
But it's different when it's you we're talking about.
Can't you help us out?
She was really good to me for four years.
Each time I struggled, she comforted me and kept me going.
Can't you accept her...
and persuade Grandma for me?
Give me some time to think.
It's about your future of all things.
Mom, take this with you.
You, drink more water.
I had two bowls already.
Is Bok Shil still out?
Yes. Why is she so late?
If I let Choon Ja cook for me again,
I'll explode and die for drinking so much water.
Oh dear.
Bok Shil.
Kyung Ho.
What happened? Is what Choon Ja said true?
Were you conned?
Why won't you say anything?
Yes, it's true. I was conned.
Bok Shil.
This man said he noticed me at the audition...
to sing for the troops in Vietnam.
I believed him...
and was overjoyed that someone recognized my talent.
I thought I'd make it...
as a singer if I did what he said.
I even sold the radio you got me...
to give him the money he wanted.
That radio meant so much to me.
I sold it to become a singer.
Don't cry. It's all in the past.
Now do you see...
why I was against you becoming a singer?
It's such a cutthroat industry.
I still wanted to try.
It was my dream.
Are you still not over it?
Haven't you learned your lesson?
Bok Shil.
Can't you understand how I feel...
and do as I say?
What are you two doing?
What are you doing together in the dark?
Were you discussing something serious?
Are you two dating?
We're not.
Let's go inside.
I'm glad you decided to come out.
What's the matter?
Keep an eye on your daughter.
What did she do?
Mom.
She called my son out in the middle of the night...
and they were here whispering.
What would our neighbors think?
Wouldn't they say these two are dating?
- Did you call Kyung Ho out? - No.
Of course you did.
You called his name and clung to him...
all the time since you were a kid.
Mal Soon, watch what you say.
Bok Shil didn't cling to anyone.
You go inside.
Oh dear.
Bok Shil, don't you even dream of...
getting close to Kyung Ho, okay?
Mom, will you please go inside?
Sorry, Ok Boon.
It's late. Let's go inside.
Goodnight, Ok Boon.
Make sure your daughter doesn't ruin my son's future.
- Will you come inside? - Gosh...
Unbelievable.
Bok Shil, wait.
What did you do until now?
Did you call Kyung Ho out?
I said no.
Act with caution so people don't gossip.
Do you know how upset I am?
Okay.
Mal Soon was way out of line.
What did Bok Shil do?
What a nuisance.
Is this it?
It got messed up.
I added loads of salt to our food to help your business.
Dad spent all night in the toilet...
that he didn't pee in this.
Hi, Jeong Tae.
I hope you aren't in too much pain.
Choon Ja cooked for me for once and I got sick.
Sorry, sir.
Why would you be sorry?
I'm paying for raising Choon Ja well.
Oh dear.
Don't you try to help me.
You're such a troublemaker.
It's hard to be a good supporter.
Jin Kyu.
- Do you have Oh Se Ra's address? - Yes.
Is that even accurate?
I met her there, so the address is accurate.
Why? Do you want to visit her again?
This is it.
Let's hurry.
Excuse me.
What? Who are you?
I'm looking for someone, ma'am. An Oh Se Ra.
There's no one with that name here.
It'll be a stage name.
A stage name?
Yes. Singers or celebrities sometimes use...
a different name when they perform.
Someone calling herself Oh Se Ra...
came to my agency hoping to become a singer.
I'd like to meet her.
There's no such person here. You can go.
The address is right.
You came to the wrong place.
No one here wants to be a singer,
so don't come here again. Can you please leave?
I'm sure this is the right house.
I told you to go. Now.
Ma'am, please...
Stop wasting our time and get going.
- Jeong Woo, let's go. - Okay.
But...
She seems to be the mom.
Are they against her becoming a singer?
Se Ra.
(Through the Waves)
I'm Cha Sang Pil, the CEO of Lucky Entertainment.
You're the CEO?
If we disapprove of you...
Your family disapproves of Soon Young.
I'll be good to you, Mother.
Quit this nonsense and work for me.
I like Bok Shil.
I really need to drink.
Whether you're Lucky's CEO or not,
I don't care for people who mock me.
I want you to give up on Jeong Hoon.
- What's wrong? - For Jeong Hoon's sake.
It hurts.
Ma'am.
I like you.