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Oh Se Ra, I'm here to see you.
Why would you want to see me?
If you want to become a singer,
don't go to problematic places and come to me.
Who are you anyway?
You met a Lucky Entertainment employee,
so why go elsewhere and end up getting conned?
How do you know I met a Lucky employee?
Because I sent him.
What?
I'm Cha Sang Pil, the CEO of Lucky Entertainment.
You're the CEO?
You teased me until now?
You said you weren't the CEO or staff.
That was...
We get so many singer-wannabes each day that...
I don't care for an excuse.
You disregarded me.
You called me a daydreamer.
And now you'll what?
Make me a singer?
You saved me at the bar.
I'm grateful for that.
But whether you're Lucky's CEO or not,
I don't care for people who mock me.
I may want to be a singer,
but I won't work for a jerk like you.
A jerk?
Is the CEO in?
(Lucky Entertainment)
The CEO's out.
Is he?
- Do you work here? - No.
Not anyone can become a singer.
Stop wasting your life daydreaming and go home.
The scumbag.
And now he wants me?
Why would I sign with him?
I just talked to Mr. Choi who's in Vietnam.
The Hanoi show was a success.
Good. Call them again tomorrow to check.
Yes, sir.
Despite her mom's disapproval,
she went to other agencies to become a singer,
but she won't come to me?
- Mom. - What?
That man we met earlier. Was he looking for Bok Shil?
What?
He came from a singer agency.
Don't talk such nonsense.
Don't tell your sister that anyone came by, okay?
If your sister...
made up a fake name to go to that place,
I'd make her pay.
I'd shave her hair off and ground her.
I need to go somewhere.
You watch the stall.
- Jeong Woo. - Kyung Ho.
Hello.
Why are you here?
I was out on business and was headed back to the office.
Do you want to talk about last night?
Did my mom upset you a lot?
Sorry.
Kyung Ho, what your mom said did upset me,
but I feel the exact same.
Right. I know that.
For Bok Shil and you, Kyung Ho,
things are different now that you're adults.
You're both old enough and there are eyes everywhere.
Don't do something that can be misconstrued.
Okay.
You're older than Bok Shil,
so I'd like you to be more careful.
You're going back to your office. You should go.
See you again soon.
Kyung Ho and Bok Shil were friends since childhood.
You watch the stall.
Mother.
Are you very surprised that I came so suddenly?
I was caught off-guard that evening.
It's different from when...
you're a customer.
Right.
I complimented you each time you bought my buns...
and didn't welcome you when you visited. Were you upset?
No.
I understand very well how you and...
your mother-in-law feel.
I'm not sure if you heard,
but Jeong Hoon...
is a very special child and son to us.
His grandmother expects a lot from him...
and that will have put a lot of pressure on him.
Did you know about that...
when you first dated him?
At first, I thought that Jeong Hoon...
was just someone who worked hard like me.
Then I found out he'd gone to Korea's best university...
and was studying for the bar.
It was too much for me and I tried to break up with him.
Because I'm nothing compared to him...
and I'm way out of his league.
I said I liked you so much every time I saw you.
Me too.
Each time I saw you,
I hoped...
I had a mother like you.
Soon Young.
I want to know...
how exactly you feel about Jeong Hoon.
If we disapprove of you to the end,
what...
will you do then?
It's okay.
Tell me.
I'm here to find out what you think.
I love Jeong Hoon...
very much.
And...
I'll be good to you, Mother.
Please approve of us.
Please.
Who's this?
How are you, Auntie?
I'm not doing well.
I wanted to meet you, actually.
What'll you do about Soon Young?
Your family disapproves of her.
They don't.
As if.
She's been downcast ever since...
she met your family.
They're upset with me for not telling them sooner.
It's not about Soon Young.
- Is that true? - Yes.
My mom and grandmother will bless us soon.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
Okay, then.
Soon Young's off duty,
but they called her for some extra help.
See her after work.
Okay.
You look so reliable and handsome.
Can you drink?
Come over to our place often.
Have a drink with me.
Welcome.
Mi Jin has been in her room all day.
I'll go upstairs.
Sure, go ahead.
He's so stiff for a young man.
I just don't like him.
You're here.
Do you know this piece?
I don't.
It's "Love's Greeting" by British composer Sir Edward Elgar.
He was going to get engaged to his love...
and instead of a ring he composed this for her.
As an engagement gift. Isn't that romantic?
Let's turn it off and study. We didn't study yesterday.
You're so boring.
There.
I thought I refused it.
I don't like that scarf.
Throw that away and wear this.
There's no reason I should do that because you don't like it.
It means a lot to me.
So you won't accept what I give you?
It's a gift of reconciliation.
Will you not reconcile with me?
I said I would.
I can be quite stubborn but so can you.
Let's study.
Oh Jeong Hoon.
My dad was the only person who could curb me.
My mom couldn't...
and neither could any of the other tutors before you.
You're the only person who succeeded.
I did all sorts of things to get out of studying...
and you sat me down like this.
You won't accept the scarf I offered as an apology...
and you don't care about me.
You still don't think much of me...
and you're still so arrogant.
So what? What's your point?
You never gave into...
anyone in your life, did you?
What do you want to say?
I want to make you give in for once.
Do you want to see which of us wins?
Soon Young.
Did the tutoring session go okay?
Yes.
Jeong Hoon, I have something to say.
Mother came to the factory...
to see me earlier.
My mom?
You must've been surprised.
It was good to see her.
I can't pluck up the courage to see her even though I want to.
What did you talk about?
Your mom asked me what I'd do...
if your family disapproves of me.
What did you tell her?
I told her how I honestly feel.
That I love you a lot and want them to approve of us.
Well done.
My mom likes you.
She just can't show it...
because my grandma's adamant.
Soon Young.
I told your aunt not to worry.
- You met my aunt? - Yes.
Sorry.
I wasn't careful...
and dropped a hint that your family was displeased.
Why should you apologize?
You needed comforting and showed your aunt how you felt.
Soon Young.
Stay strong like right now and bear with me.
I'll get my grandma's permission.
- Sang Pil. - Hey.
In what situations do men put their pride first?
What do you mean?
You must know, you're a man. Tell me.
Are you talking about your tutor?
All the men I met...
groveled to get on...
my good side or pretended to be better than me.
One or the other.
But he's neither and I don't get it.
The more inferior one feels, the more prideful they become.
As a protective mechanism.
Mi Jin, are you interested in him?
I don't think you suit each other.
You were spoiled and you need...
a man who will respect you.
He isn't the type.
I guess you don't like him.
That's not what I'm saying.
Forget it.
- That's hot. - The fortuneteller said...
Mi Jin has a man?
She did.
There's no way Mi Jin can get into a university,
but if she grabs hold of this guy, it'll be better than a degree.
Shall I ask her if she's seeing anyone?
She can't be seeing anyone.
The only men around her are me,
Sang Pil, and Jeong Hoon.
I'm starving.
Mi Jin, are you dating?
Dating? What are you talking about?
Your mom's favorite fortuneteller...
told her you have a man.
Really? I have a man?
Yes.
Should I start dating, then?
If you want to, go ahead. I won't stop you.
Mi Jin should focus on studying, not dating.
It would be nice if she can study and date at the same time.
Mom.
You met Soon Young today?
Mom.
I never went against your or Grandma's wishes.
Marrying Soon Young is the one thing I want to do.
I didn't think you'd welcome her with open arms.
But I date her for four years,
not because I was careless or rash,
but because I trust her that much.
If you're that adamant,
persuade your grandma.
What about you? What do you think?
If that's what you want,
I can't stop you forever.
Bok Shil.
What?
Sit down.
Are you working hard at the factory?
What? Yes.
Did they still not pay you yet?
Not yet.
I told you...
I don't expect you to earn much.
I just want you to work hard,
get married in time...
Okay. Stop it.
You're an adult now, so watch how you act.
Don't stay out late with Kyung Ho like last night.
Why do you have to hear such upsetting comments like that?
You aren't still going about...
trying to become a singer, are you?
If you ever do that behind my back,
I'll throw you out.
Why won't you answer?
Didn't you hear me?
I did.
Darn it.
I'm here for your urine.
Jeong Tae, look.
I got the neighbor in the back to fill a vat.
Choon Ja, I'm off to work.
Hi, Jeong Tae.
Wait here a bit.
Sure.
Dad, why did you bring that out?
Choon Ja, how about we give this to him?
What? You'll give this to Jeong Tae?
I know you bought this for me,
but this is designed for younger people and when I wear it...
So you'll give it away?
How could you, Dad?
After all I went through to buy it.
Dad, I'm really upset.
I'm really sorry.
Jeong Tae, you wear it. It's just your size.
Why should I...
It's a gift from me.
Do you mind that I wore it?
It's not that.
Thank you, Mr. Kim.
Okay, then. I'm off to work.
Bye.
- See you, Dad. - Bye.
Mal Soon, Choon Sam, your urine.
Jeong Tae.
I said I don't want to hear you yell that word every morning.
Why mind?
It's nice to have the vat emptied every morning.
- Jeong Tae. - Hi.
- Good morning. - Off to work?
Let's have a drink later.
Sure. See you.
I'm off.
Have a nice day.
Don't just stand there.
Our boss wants us at work early.
I was just about to wash my face.
Hurry up.
- It's cold. - Oh, my.
Jeong Tae, let me see.
You look amazing.
Get off me.
I took it only because your dad gave it to me.
If you'd taken it from me,
you'd have gotten it brand new.
Shall I take it off?
No, don't.
There's no point in meeting him, boss.
Shut your mouth.
Close your mouth and lead the way.
I'll make him mine today.
Oh, my gosh.
See? When there's a way there's a will.
What? What proverb is that?
Hey, Oh Jeong Tae.
My goodness.
What's this?
What was that about?
- Don't. - Hey.
Quit this nonsense and work for me.
And do what? Beat people up and steal?
That's a job for minions like Yong Chil.
Do you think I'd make you do that?
I started a good few businesses,
but I don't have anyone reliable to put in charge.
I'm not interested.
You know,
I don't scout just anyone.
Don't play hard to get and give in when I make the offer.
Do you know that word?
I don't care about scouts, so let's not meet again.
Shall I go and get him?
No.
We'll lose him if we pull too hard.
Now we make him come to us.
Why should we come early to do this?
What is the boss doing with Yong Chil...
that we have to do his job?
Choon Sam.
Let's find a way out before it's too late.
What do you mean?
These days, one show at a theater...
and we can make much more money.
Let's call the people we knew from the traveling theater...
and try something.
You want to perform in a theater on our own?
Why not?
You could be the leader.
Me? The leader?
You have the right personality for the job.
I guess so.
The problem is,
we need money to start.
Don't be silly.
You said Kyung Ho made a fortune in Vietnam.
Be quiet.
Do you want to see me die at my wife's hands?
Choon Sam, we must invest to make a profit.
Think about Kyung Ho. You want to marry him off soon.
Rather than you playing at a cabaret,
if you were the head of a theater,
you'd look much more impressive...
and you can take your pick of daughters-in-law.
Am I wrong?
You're right but...
- Listen carefully. - Okay.
- Where we'll get the cash... - Yes?
Why are you standing doing this?
Oh, it's nothing.
What is it?
Why are you all here instead of cleaning up?
Boss.
We're trying to make the place clean as a pin.
(Radio, Electronics)
What's she doing out here when she should be...
at the factory?
Bok Shil.
Mom.
Why are you out here?
I took my lunch break.
Your lunch break? Don't you know what time it is?
Did you quit the factory again?
- No, Mom. - Are you sure?
- Yes. - Then come with me.
Let's go back together.
Why would you go there?
You keep skipping out at weird times of the day.
I should go and apologize. Come with me.
Let go. Why should we go there?
Tell me the truth.
Do you still work at the factory?
You didn't quit?
Why won't you answer?
Did you quit? Did you?
Yes.
What's wrong with you? Why are you such a troublemaker?
First your audition, now this?
How far will you go to deceive me?
It hurts, stop it.
What'll you do now?
What'll you do from now on?
Not work at a factory. I don't like that.
You don't like it? Then help me sell food.
- Come with me. - Mom.
- Come along. - No, Mom!
- Come with me. - No.
- Let go. - Come here.
- I said come with me. - I don't want to.
- I said no, Mom. - Come along.
Bok Shil.
You go home.
Sit down.
Come and sit down.
Do you have to do this?
Why did you lie to me?
Stay next to me.
- Mr. Cha. - Mr. Han.
Why are you here?
I live nearby.
What about you?
I'm looking for someone who I guess isn't home.
You know someone in the area?
I don't exactly know the person.
We met over work.
I see.
Sorry but I have plans and I can't stay.
Do you? I have to get back to the office.
- See you again soon. - Sure.
Thank you, enjoy the food.
Can't we go home? It's almost time.
Jeong Woo, take her home.
Don't go anywhere else.
Bye, Mom.
Hello.
- You're going home? - Yes.
Why are you so downcast?
Your shoulders are drooping.
Why does life have to be so hard?
What's wrong?
Bok Shil quit her factory job.
I'm her mom...
and I had no idea.
There's nothing you can do if she wanted to keep it from you.
Why can't she grow up?
I'm so upset.
My mother-in-law disapproves of...
the girl Jeong Hoon brought home.
She disapproves?
Yes. The young lady is a nice person.
She's mild-mannered and thoughtful.
She must be if Jeong Hoon chose her.
Right.
But to my mother-in-law, Jeong Hoon is a special grandson.
He is.
You must feel worse because you're caught in the middle.
Focus on the good things.
Jeong Tae got a decent job.
Right.
You're coming home together?
What's wrong with her?
She quit the factory.
Again?
Yes. Mom scolded her and made her...
help sell food until now.
What? Your mom found out she quit the factory?
Yes. Mom dragged her to the market stall.
You knew she'd quit already?
Sounds like it.
Even I didn't know.
What's going on?
Are you two dating? Are you?
We aren't dating.
That sounds cryptic.
If you aren't dating...
Do you...
have feelings for Bok Shil?
Choon Ja said last time that you like her.
Jeong Tae.
I like Bok Shil.
I know that.
You said that since you were a kid.
Not like that.
I seriously like her.
What?
Do you mean that?
Yes.
My goodness.
I really need to drink.
Jeong Tae.
Bok Shil is special to me.
She was always special,
but I realized while I was in Vietnam...
just what she meant to me.
Does she know?
How you feel about her?
All she cares about is becoming a singer.
She's so slow.
She gets tunnel vision when she's into something.
Jeong Tae, keep it to yourself.
I will.
It doesn't look good.
From what your mom said, if she were to find out...
Forget about that.
What about Bok Shil?
Mom said no,
but she wants to sing.
I found her a job as a clerk when I heard she'd quit.
She said no.
You try talking her into working.
You're making me feel bad to the very end.
Why are you doing what Jeong Hoon and I should do?
Okay. I'll talk to her.
Let's drink.
Bok Shil, I'm coming in.
Do you want to sing that badly?
You can't give up?
I don't want to talk.
I'm not against it.
You must do what you want unless it's stealing.
Kyung Ho got you a job as a clerk.
Think about it.
No one cares for you as much as he does.
I felt so ashamed.
Go outside. He wants to see you.
Bok Shil.
Your mom found out you quit?
I feel relieved.
I didn't like having to lie.
Yes, think of it that way.
Did you give up on singing?
I can't say for sure right now.
But I'll think about it.
Whether I'll become a singer...
or do what Mom and you want...
and live an ordinary life.
I'll think about it now.
Kyung Ho, I'm really sorry I sold the radio.
You bought it especially for me in Vietnam.
I felt terrible when I sold it.
Forget about it now. I did.
And I know that you like me.
I'll think about that too.
Last time, when your mom told me not to see you at night,
I got a bit upset.
Did you?
Sorry about what my mom said.
I'll apologize instead.
Bok Shil, thank you.
And I'm sorry.
I felt bad that I'd been pushing you recently.
Grandma.
Do you have something to say?
Grandma.
I understood everything you said to me last time.
You supported me at the expense of the others' education.
It wasn't so I'd be successful.
It was so I'd build up our reputation again.
Yes, I know that.
But I think marriage is separate from that.
Separate?
How can it be separate?
You said you understood and this is what you say?
Grandma.
Please accept Soon Young.
She'll treat you and Mom well...
and get along with my siblings.
A marriage...
isn't just about that one person.
Why else would people call it a merger of two families?
Grandma.
Jeong Hoon.
You must remember more than your siblings do.
We live like this now, but what were we like before?
Your father and grandfather.
Don't you remember...
how everyone respected and looked up to them?
Don't you remember...
how our neighbors trembled before crossing our threshold?
That's all in the past.
That's why you must build us all back up.
You passed the bar exam,
so you're halfway there already.
Now you just have to marry into a family that will give us class.
How could you be so thoughtless to bring home someone like her?
Stop talking such nonsense...
and break up with her. Now get out.
Grandma.
I'm sorry.
I can't leave Soon Young.
I hope you'll accept us.
I'll leave now.
Choon Ja. Choon Ja.
What's the occasion, ma'am?
Choon Ja.
Do you know the number of the factory Bok Shil works at?
Yes, I do. Why?
Can I borrow your phone?
What?
Hello, ma'am.
Don't stand there. My neck hurts.
I called you over because I can't do this any longer.
Yes, ma'am.
I don't want to...
call someone's precious child...
to say something like this,
but it can't be helped.
Time won't help, so it must be done.
I want you to...
give up on Jeong Hoon.
For Jeong Hoon's sake.
Do as I say.
Ma'am.
Is something wrong?
Solve the problem.
You always were,
but you're extra gruff and quiet today.
Shall we watch a movie afterwards?
Let's call it a day.
Okay. Let's watch a movie.
What shall we watch?
Go on your own. I have no reason to go with you.
I told you I'm stubborn too.
Come with me.
That really hurt.
What's wrong? Are you hurt?
I sprained my ankle.
It hurts.
Let me see.
It hurts.
Shouldn't you see a doctor?
It's not that bad.
Shall we date?
I like you.
(Through the Waves)
I have a fiancee.
Can't you accept me?
How dare you talk back?
You end it.
Jeong Hoon isn't cruel enough to break up with you.
- Soon Young. - Both your mom and I.
I'd like you to think seriously about...
why we can't support you wholeheartedly.
We can find a good singer.
Do you mean Oh Se Ra?
She fell while carrying urine...
and now has a rash all over.
Put this on it.
Does he really have a fiancee?
So what if he does? I'll break them up.