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We have a legal professional in the street.
- Make way, everyone. - Stop it.
Is Mr. Oh Jeong Hoon in?
Yes. That would be me.
A telegram for you.
Who would send a telegram so early in the morning?
What's wrong? What does it say?
(Oh Jeong Hoon)
(Acceptance cancelled)
What is it?
(Episode 22)
What?
Your acceptance is cancelled?
What are you talking about?
Jeong Hoon, what was cancelled?
What is it? What's wrong?
- Jeong Hoon. - Jeong Hoon.
Jeong Hoon, how come... What...
Something must be wrong.
I'll go and find out.
What... What on earth is going on?
- What... - Grandma.
Oh dear.
(Law Training Institute)
Excuse me, sir.
What's this? My acceptance was cancelled?
- Oh Jeong Hoon? - Yes.
- Oh Jeong Hoon. - Yes.
Why did you take the exam?
- What? - Your father defected to the north.
Why did you take the bar exam?
You know what the times are like.
What did you just say?
My father did what? He defected?
His name is on the list of people who went up north.
You didn't know that?
That can't be. There must've been a mistake.
We found out while checking...
your identity prior to registration.
That can't be!
He went missing in the war.
Why say he defected?
We have to abide by the law.
You're guilty by association!
What will happen to me now?
You must know but...
you can't take any official exams...
for any government jobs.
You'll be blacklisted,
so you can't apply for a passport, too.
You will not be allowed to work at any large corporations...
or government agencies.
Why was his acceptance cancelled?
Is this possible?
Maybe it wasn't his telegram.
Why has he been gone for so long?
Jeong Hoon.
Jeong Hoon, what's going on?
What's wrong?
Mom, Grandma, we need to talk.
What happened?
Jeong Hoon. Why did this happen?
Where is...
my father?
Why are you suddenly asking about him?
Did he...
go up north?
What? He did what?
What are you talking about?
Didn't you two know about it?
- Mother. - Your father is...
in North Korea?
Who told you that?
Who said he's in North Korea?
His name is on...
the list of people who defected.
I'm guilty by association,
and that's why they cancelled my acceptance to the institute.
- What? - Didn't you two know?
You knew and you kept this from me.
- Ok Boon. - Jeong Hoon.
- Ok Boon. - Mother. Mother.
Bok Shil, bring some water!
Don't faint.
Mother. Mother.
- Here, Mom. - Mother.
Drink this.
Mother.
Was his acceptance cancelled?
Is that why Grandma's upset?
Grandma.
Darn it.
You three, look after your Grandma.
Jeong Hoon.
We didn't hide it from you.
We really didn't know.
Around the end of the war,
your dad did go north to get his sister.
But we couldn't tell if he'd stayed there or come back.
He parted ways with the people he'd set off with...
and no one heard of or saw him since.
That's why. That's all we knew.
But Jeong Hoon.
Jeong Hoon, did they really cancel your acceptance?
It can't be helped?
Do we have to give in like this?
How can I be...
a legal professional when my dad defected?
Even so, how could they do this to you?
It's not just the bar.
I can't work at any reputable company...
or study to become a civil servant.
Oh dear... What should we do?
What should we do?
I'm back.
Welcome back, Mr. Han.
Do you want coffee? We just had some.
Forget the coffee.
Go and see the CEO.
He wanted to see you right away.
Mr. Hwang?
I need to ask you for another favor.
Could you ask Jeong Hoon to visit me again?
Sir, he'll have started training at the judicial institute.
He won't be home.
I see.
Tell him to come by after work tomorrow.
I want to see him.
Yes, sir.
Mi Jin, Mi Jin, my dear Mi...
What's that?
I bought it for Jeong Hoon.
You did what?
Why would you buy him a scarf? Give it to me.
Let go.
Get a grip.
Why would you like and cling to someone like him?
Mom.
If you keep hating on him, I'll stop talking to you.
Don't be like that, Mi Jin.
I got you an amazing blind date.
Meet with that man.
- Go on the blind date. - Mi Jin, Auntie.
Mr. Hwang's back.
Dad's home?
Dad, how did it go?
- Did you meet Jeong Hoon? - That?
He went into training today.
So, you didn't meet him?
He's avoiding you because he isn't interested.
If he were, he'd have come over afterwards.
Mom!
Mi Jin, why don't you give up on Jeong Hoon...
and find another tutor?
Do you think I'm asking for a tutor?
I said I like Jeong Hoon.
You need to study and go to university.
Forget about the tutoring.
Honey, listen to this.
I went to the fortune-teller and met Lady Oh who lives in Hannam-dong.
Who's Lady Oh?
Don't you know Lady Oh?
She's the matchmaker for the rich and famous.
She suggested we set Mi Jin up...
on a date with the heir of Garam Construction.
Mom, I said no.
Garam Construction isn't too bad a company.
Right?
I told her Mi Jin didn't go to university...
and she said, "A girl only needs a high school education."
What do you think?
Stop it.
Why? Why should we refuse such a great opportunity?
Garam Construction's our direct competitor.
Why would we become in-laws with them?
Haven't you heard the rumors that the owner's...
only son is a player who'll definitely ruin the company?
Did you hear that?
Don't even mention blind dates again.
Why you, you brat.
Where on earth did Jeong Hoon get to?
Do you think he went to Soon Young?
- My goodness. - Ok Boon.
Why come here? Let's just go to work.
Let go of me.
Neighbors should look out for each other.
Ok Boon, about Madam Gu who was here yesterday.
You really shouldn't become in-laws with that woman.
I thought about it all night and I think it's just wrong.
Jeong Hoon means so much to you.
You put him through years of study.
You can't just hand him over to someone like Madam Gu.
I will tell her never to even dream of letting her niece...
marry your son, so don't you worry.
Mom, I'll go and see Soon Young.
Why's the atmosphere so frigid?
Is something wrong?
You should get going.
Is something the matter, Ok Boon?
I feel almost cold here and...
it's not very nice.
Choon Sam, Mal Soon.
You might be late for work.
- Go on. Bye. - Right.
Bok Shil.
- You got off work? - Yes.
Why do you look upset?
Is Jeong Hoon home? Back from training?
He didn't go to the institute.
What do you mean?
Wasn't today his first day there?
Let's talk later. I have to go somewhere.
Hey. Why are you two talking again?
All my warnings and you still hang out?
- Don't... - Why that little...
What were you two up to now?
Mom, we just talked.
Of course they did.
Bok Shil just left her house and Kyung Ho just got back.
Isn't it obvious that they only got a few sentences in?
Kyung Ho, go home. You're coming with me.
Don't you even chat with Bok Shil.
- Okay? - Come along.
(Jeil Sewing Factory)
- Soon Young. - Bok Shil.
Why are you here?
Will you meet Jeong Hoon today?
No. He starts training at the judicial institute today.
He didn't go.
Why not?
Why didn't he go?
Are you sure you aren't meeting him today?
Yes, I'm sure.
Okay, then. I have to go.
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Well...
Tell me. You must be here for a reason.
Is it about the ruckus...
my aunt caused at your house?
It's not that.
Then what's wrong?
Ask Jeong Hoon to explain.
Sorry. I have go to.
Bok Shil.
You're home.
Yes.
Hey.
Did Jeong Hoon's family ask to see you today?
Did they tell you to break up with him again?
Soon Young.
I went there to make things work.
They found out what I do because the seamstress...
happened to live in the house across.
But, I didn't do anything terribly bad.
I'm being honest.
Will you stop being angry?
Will you stop it? Why keep a grudge for so long?
Why are you so grumpy?
It's not about that, Auntie.
Then what is it about? Is something else the matter?
No, just go to work.
You're such a brat. Fine.
I'll clean up my own mess.
My goodness.
One's almost grieving...
and one's dressed up as much as possible.
Grieving?
Would you be...
in your right mind if your future in-law showed up...
and she's a cabaret hostess?
How dare you?
What? You'll set a date? Serve us a breakfast feast?
Wake up from that dream.
Jeong Hoon means too much to them to give him to you.
It'll never happen!
- Seamstress! - What?
You're so good at what you do.
You fix a dress just like that.
Not just that. You raised your son so well.
You know that each time I look at you, it's with...
some kind of respect, right?
What are you doing?
Trying to butter me up...
and get your niece married to my neighbor's son?
I can't do that for free, you know.
I'm not that clueless and I don't expect anything for free.
Here.
What's this?
Is it for me?
Try it on. It'll suit you amazingly.
- You think? - Yes.
Madam Gu, let's talk.
Boss.
Are you upset because...
I got drunk before we even opened?
I'll make up for it today by selling double the usual.
Will you let me off?
Double won't cut it. You'll need to make 10 times more.
Madam Gu.
Oh, hello, boss.
- You look better than an actress. - I do?
Now go to Jeong Hoon's mom and say nice things about me.
I will.
My goodness.
- Yikes. - Take that off!
You want me to take it off?
Darling, we aren't at home right now.
I want to poke my eyes out.
(Jo Dong Cheol, CEO)
What's taking Jeong Tae so long?
What is it this time? Got another delivery to make?
Is that how you greet someone?
Yong Chil, why come in? Get to work.
I did all the hard work to bring him here...
Yes, sir.
There's no delivery. Sit yourself down.
Did you forget?
You can't call me unless you have a job.
You're being too unreasonable.
Jeong Tae.
Let's meet up often and have a drink.
Then we can get closer. Understand?
Why should we get closer?
Let's meet when there's work.
Come on now.
This precious watch...
Get lost. Come when I call.
You know that watch doesn't suit you at all, right?
What's he saying?
Hey, this watch...
is what got me this far.
- What are you doing over there? - Jeong Tae.
You look fine. You didn't fight.
Move.
What do you do now that you quit collecting urine?
Get lost and stop being such a nuisance.
They say a man's life is like a gourd in a well.
It depends on who he marries.
What are you saying?
Don't you worry. My dad's a civil servant...
and I finished high school, run down as it was.
That means you'll marry much better than Jeong Hoon will.
You're talking nonsense again.
Go home.
See you around.
- Jeong Tae. - Hi.
What is this about Jeong Hoon not going for training?
Bok Shil told me.
What's going on?
Kyung Ho.
You're smart, so let me ask you.
Do they cancel someone's acceptance to the institute?
Cancel it?
You mean Jeong Hoon?
I just don't get it.
See you later.
Where did he go if he didn't go to see Soon Young?
Mother.
Jeong Hoon isn't home yet.
Where could he be?
Jeong Hoon?
Jeong Hoon. Why are you here?
Are you drunk?
Jeong Hoon.
What's wrong? Why did you drink?
Soon Young.
Jeong Hoon.
Soon Young.
Were you in trouble because of my aunt?
Is that why you missed training?
Jeong Hoon.
How am I to live?
What am I to do now?
Jeong Hoon.
What's wrong? Tell me.
Jeong Hoon. Go home.
Your family will be worried sick.
Go home.
There is just no end to
The sorrows of a man alone at night
Pardon me. Why are you out here?
You're home late.
Yes, I am. I met...
some friends from elementary school and had a drink.
Are you waiting for someone?
Jeong Hoon. Jeong Hoon.
- Jeong Hoon. Jeong Hoon. - Oh dear.
What happened to you?
- Jeong Hoon. Stand straight. - Why are you so drunk?
You never drink.
Were you with him until now?
No. We just met.
- I should go. - Okay.
Jeong Hoon. Let's go inside.
- Come along. - I can manage.
Yes, of course.
Jeong Hoon. Jeong Hoon, wake up.
- Why did you drink so much? - Careful, careful. Oh dear...
What's going on?
Hey.
Why come here and not your room?
Grandma.
About Dad's defection.
Why didn't you tell me?
You should've told me sooner.
We didn't know about it either.
First you said he'd gone to Gangwon Province to make money.
Then you said he's gone missing.
Why didn't you tell me he went north...
to find his sister?
Why did you two keep it from me? Why?
Jeong Hoon.
Why did you tell me to take the bar exam?
Why did you put me through that?
Grandma.
Mom.
Now...
what shall I do?
You know,
I can't do anything but study.
Now I can't take any kind of exam.
I can't even work wherever I want.
What am I to do now, Mom? Grandma?
- Welcome. - Hi.
- Hello. - Ok Boon.
Sit back down.
You called me at the office.
I was so worried I rushed over.
Sorry if I called when you were busy.
Don't be.
What's the matter?
Well, the thing is...
Does this involve Jeong Hoon?
He came home hammered last night.
Is your mother-in-law strongly against the marriage?
Well...
It's not about that.
Then what is it about?
I wasn't sure about this,
but you're the only person I could turn to.
Yes, of course. Talk to me.
I won't go around spreading word.
So...
Actually...
Well...
My husband...
- defected to the north. - What?
We had no idea.
Jeong Hoon got a telegram yesterday...
saying his acceptance was cancelled.
That's how we found out.
Oh dear me.
Is there a way to find out...
if he really is in North Korea?
We'd fled to Busan and around the time the war ended,
he went north to get the sister he had left behind.
We hadn't heard about him after that,
so we assumed he was missing.
I see.
About Jeong Hoon.
Is there really no way...
we can get him back into training?
How could they cancel his acceptance over this?
The involvement system...
is very strict and harsh.
Jeong Hoon says he can't even get a job.
Is that true?
How are defectors' children meant to live, then?
This is a tough situation.
We all struggled in the war.
They should be helping us,
not torturing us.
Can you help us? Please, Mr. Kim.
Yes, of course.
I'll do my best to help you.
I know you wouldn't do so,
but please don't tell anyone what I told you.
Don't worry about that.
You look so haggard.
Why did you come here? I said I'd talk to him.
I wanted some air.
Come in.
Sir.
Oh, she's my daughter.
He recommended Jeong Hoon as your tutor.
This is him?
Will Jeong Hoon come over?
Well...
He won't be able to see you for a while.
Why not? Is there a problem?
I don't know the details.
Okay. Get back to work.
Sure.
Why did you let him go?
You should've made him get Jeong Hoon.
Didn't you hear him?
Sang Pil will be here soon. Get going.
Can you all excuse me?
What brings you here, miss?
Hello, we met before.
I'm Head of the Planning Office.
Stand up and say hi. She's Mr. Hwang's daughter.
Sorry.
I'd like to speak with him.
Yes, of course. We'll let you talk.
Come on, let's leave the room.
Come along.
- You didn't meet Jeong Hoon. - What?
He won't be able to see us for a while?
Jeong Hoon doesn't make such vague comments.
Aren't I right?
Yes.
I didn't see him in person. It looked like something was up.
Like what?
Forget it. Give me the address.
- Whose? - Jeong Hoon's home address.
You know where he lives.
Sorry. I know his address,
but I can't give it out without asking.
Please understand.
Fine.
Do you think I need you to find it out?
Why such high expenses?
We invested in the Vietnam shows. When they're done...
The new singer. Did you give up on her?
You just let another label poach her?
You should have an alternative already.
I'm contacting someone right now.
Is there hope?
She'll be bigger than Yoo Chae Kyung.
Wait and see, sir.
Sang Pil.
Do you know why I run Lucky Entertainment...
when I have Daeguk Construction?
It's because it will come in handy one day.
That's why I put you in charge.
So, work hard...
and expand the business, okay?
Yes, sir. I'll do my best.
Good.
You can't let me down, can you?
There are no customers.
The flower shop lady is so pretty
Why are you back here?
Let's talk.
Get lost. What if someone were to see us?
Shall we talk here?
You're driving me insane.
Follow me.
Why do you keep coming by?
Are you that bored?
- I need a new singer. - What?
I'm looking for a new singer to train.
And you're saying that is me?
This will be the last time I come to see you.
If you keep refusing,
I must find another candidate.
I won't wait for long.
You have three days. It's up to you.
Hey, wait.
He just left after saying his part?
Where did it go?
Where did all the food go?
This is crazy. Where did it all go?
Mom.
What's wrong?
Where did the gimbap and buns go?
They disappeared.
Why would they disappear?
I don't know.
I left the stall for a few minutes and everything disappeared.
Why did you step away leaving all the food?
What did you get up to?
How was I to know this would happen?
Do you have to upset me too?
Everything's hard as it is.
What did you do?
Why are you so useless at everything you do?
This is so frustrating.
Bok Shil.
Kyung Ho.
Why are you crying? What's wrong?
I'm so upset.
First, Jeong Hoon, and now...
Don't cry. That's enough.
Let's get going.
What are you two up to now?
- Mom. - Bok Shil.
Why are you using your tears to flirt with Kyung Ho?
You don't do anything all day,
but Kyung Ho will be tired after a day at the office.
Why would you make him stand outside and watch you cry?
What?
Mal Soon, did you have to put it like that?
- Let's go. - Let go.
I told you not to hang out with Kyung Ho.
Why are you still up to no good?
Mom.
Go on inside.
Kyung Ho. Are you defending her?
Two days ago, you glared at me,
telling me not to talk like that to her.
Now you're defending her in my face!
That's not it, Mom.
Will you stop it? It's nothing.
Bok Shil, don't you ever come near my son.
He's too soft and treats you so nicely,
you must be getting ideas.
But, you're not at all good enough for him.
Mal Soon, don't you think you're out of line?
How dare you talk back at an adult?
How uneducated of you.
Mom, please stop.
Why would you mention my education?
It's a fact.
You barely graduated from elementary school.
You quit whatever job you get...
and your mom drags you to the marketplace to help her.
Yes, that's all I am.
Can't I even chat with a friend who lives nearby?
You won't give in, will you?
I know Kyung Ho's smart,
but don't insult me ever again.
You aren't my mom and you have no right to talk like that.
- What that little... - No, no, let's just go to work.
You'll just upset Kyung Ho again.
Will you stop it?
- Let's go. Bye, Kyung Ho. - That evil girl...
My goodness.
You can't take any official exams...
for any government jobs.
You'll be blacklisted,
so you can't apply for a passport, too.
You will not be allowed to work at any large corporations...
or government agencies.
I sing when I'm sad.
Then I'm not sad.
My dad once said this to me.
"Bok Shil, you have the voice of a nightingale."
"Become a singer and make people happy."
That's why I never dreamed of doing anything else.
I don't want to do anything but being a singer.
(Singer Audition for Vietnam Show)
(Lucky Entertainment)
Oh Se Ra.
Did you make up your mind?
Can you really make me a successful singer?
(Through the Waves)
Can you make me...
Can he really not work at a large company...
or become a civil servant?
Your family is against it. Did you sort that out?
- That's... - You'll work at a factory?
You wanted me to.
Here you go.
Hey, take this.
He likes me, too.
What's this? Look at all this money.
I won't do it.
If you won't do as I say, leave my company!
They cancelled my acceptance.
Do you know where Oh Jeong Hoon lives?
Why do you care about my mom and grandma?
Jeong Hoon...