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(Lucky Entertainment)
Oh Se Ra.
Did you make up your mind?
Can you really make me a successful singer?
Can you really make me...
What was that?
(Episode 23)
Why did you leave while I was talking?
Do you still look down on me?
I asked a question.
Can you really make me a successful singer?
Give me an answer now.
What more do you want to hear?
The CEO came to you multiple times.
Isn't that why you believed enough to come here?
You should've given me an answer first.
Isn't that the right order?
I'm here because I'm determined.
Do you think I'd be here for no reason?
Talk respectfully.
Fine.
I believed in you enough to come here,
so don't think of trying to toy with me again, okay?
Your family is against it. Did you sort that out?
Well, that's...
I'll deal with that.
You should sort that out first.
It takes at least 2 to 3 years to groom a new singer.
If we train you up and...
you quit because your family objects,
we'll have to sue you for damages.
Okay, don't worry about that matter.
Don't brush it off and deal with it properly.
I said I will.
Am I now one of Lucky Entertainment's singers?
Will you train me properly so I'll be successful?
I will train you my own way.
How?
It won't be an easy road,
but you must do whatever I say as the CEO.
Can you do that.
Don't worry, I can do anything to become a singer.
I'm more than just determined.
Jin Kyu, come in.
Yes, sir.
Say hello.
That's Heo Jin Kyu, my employee.
This is Oh Se Ra who will be one of our trainees.
We know all that.
I'm Oh Se Ra.
From now on, I hope...
you don't belittle others or lie.
I didn't do it to deliberately...
Sure. I hope we can get along.
Jin Kyu, you're in charge of Se Ra, so try to get along.
Bring me the album sales report.
Se Ra, deal with the issue...
I mentioned and I'll see you again tomorrow.
Tomorrow? Why tomorrow?
I can start right away.
Let's get out.
He's not easy to deal with.
Treat him with respect from now on.
- Why should only I be polite? - What?
Okay, fine.
Do you know he waited a long time for you?
He doesn't send me or go himself to find just anyone.
He has high hopes for you, so do your best.
Okay. You're Jin Kyu, right?
I'll do my best from now on.
(Lucky Entertainment)
I did it.
I will become a singer.
Oh Bok Shil, let's do this.
Daeguk Construction's Planning Office.
Just a moment.
Mr. Han, it's for you.
Han Kyung Ho speaking.
Bok Shil.
Now?
Okay, give me a few minutes. Bye.
- Sir. - No.
What?
You can't go out when it's your turn to buy lunch.
It's your turn today, sir.
Oh, is it?
Go ahead, then.
I don't mind paying for one less person.
I'll go out for a bit.
Did you come from the marketplace?
No, I didn't go there today.
I see.
You need to eat. Let's eat something nice.
Some other time. I came to tell you something.
We can eat over lunch.
It's lunchtime. Aren't you hungry?
Not really. I won't take too much of your time.
You can eat with your colleagues.
Okay.
- What did you want to tell me? - Kyung Ho.
I asked to see you because I thought...
I should tell you soon.
Okay, go ahead.
I...
found work at a factory.
- At a factory? - Yes.
I won't be a clerk at the company you suggested.
Tell them right away that...
I said no.
Bok Shil.
You asked them to wait,
so they're waiting instead of looking for someone else.
I don't want you to get into a tough situation.
Call them right away.
Why don't you just take the job?
You said factory work is hard and boring.
It's what I did and I'm used to it.
I don't know anything about being a clerk.
You can learn as you go. Don't worry about that, Bok Shil.
Sorry, Kyung Ho.
You found me a job and I'm turning it down.
Did you give up on singing?
Is that why you'll work at a factory?
Yes.
If that's what you want, then.
Okay, Bok Shil.
I'll call the company, so don't worry.
If working at a factory gets too tough, tell me.
I'll discuss the problems with you and help you out.
No thanks.
Don't mind me anymore. I'll deal with everything.
I'm going to work hard.
As if this is my last chance.
Okay, then.
- Enjoy the food. - Bye.
Mom.
Where did you disappear to this morning?
Mom was really worried.
I thought so, so I came straight over.
Mom, I start at a factory tomorrow.
At a factory?
Yes. That's why I left early this morning.
Really? Which factory?
The one you worked at before?
No, a different one.
I can't go back to the place I quit.
How did you think of looking for work?
You didn't want to.
You wanted me to.
It's that or be dragged here every day.
That was because you kept going around trying to be a singer.
I told you that I don't expect you to make a lot of money.
Keep working, meet a guy and get married...
Stop it. Why would you mention marriage again?
Bok Shil.
Okay, Mom.
Thanks so much.
Thank you for coming round and doing as I asked.
Stay here a bit.
I'll go and check on your grandma and Jeong Hoon.
- Sell the rest. - See you, Mom.
Did you give up on singing?
I feel bad for Mom to say this,
but I wanted you to do what you wanted.
Jeong Woo, wait just a little bit.
I'll make loads of money and fix your leg.
Thanks for the sentiment.
It's more than a sentiment.
You're one reason I want to sing...
No, the reason I want to be rich.
Anyway, trust me and wait, okay?
Okay.
We have gimbap.
And corn bread.
Buy corn bread and I'll give you gimbap for free.
It's really tasty.
Jeong Hoon, let's eat.
I made bean sprout soup.
Have some soup at least.
I'm not hungry.
I'm sorry.
Until now,
I never thought this way.
I've never blamed your dad so much.
Jeong Hoon.
Let's find a way out of this.
I'll see what I can do. Try to cheer up.
I'll leave this here.
Eat as much as you can.
Mother, get up and have some porridge.
Mother.
You haven't even had any water.
What if you end up getting sick?
I wish for nothing more than to die.
Mother.
I want to die...
and see my son if I could.
Jeong Hoon, where are you going?
Where are you going?
Where...
(Hansol Industrial Machines)
(Resume)
Did you get to talk to Jeong Hoon?
I haven't met him yet.
You haven't even met him?
I apologize.
Is something going on?
Why would you have trouble seeing him?
I'll visit him again today.
I haven't yet paid him for the tutoring job.
Even if he stops tutoring,
I'd like to pay him what I owe.
Tell him to come and see me if he can.
Yes, sir.
Dad, did you see Jeong Hoon?
- Welcome home, sir. - You're home early.
Did you see Jeong Hoon?
Let me get my breath back. I just got home.
Wait a bit, Mi Jin.
Honey, honey, honey.
Talk with me first.
You as well?
It's urgent. Sit right here.
You two, sit down.
What could be so urgent?
Honey, they want to meet up this Sunday.
What are you talking about?
Garam Construction's CEO.
They want their family to meet our family...
for a meal this Sunday.
They practically want to set a date.
What on earth are you getting up to?
Didn't I tell you not to bring that up again?
Sir, try to calm down.
She's doing what's best for Mi Jin...
Know your place and keep quiet!
Sorry.
Did you have to shout at me?
Dad said I can't marry into that family.
They called me.
Whether their son is a loser or a playboy,
we can't believe rumors.
We can check for ourselves.
We don't even need to do that.
Mi Jin's our only daughter.
Do you want to marry her to someone like him?
I'm doing this to find her a good husband.
He's much better than...
a poor boy who's refusing to even teach her.
Give it up.
Don't ever try to set up any kind of date...
for her with Garam or anyone.
I will deal with it. Do you get that?
I do.
What a useless wife.
Dad.
Don't be too upset.
She did what she did for me.
I didn't see Jeong Hoon today. Wait a bit longer.
Dad.
You want him for a son-in-law, don't you?
I want to hear what you're thinking.
I'm not the only one who likes him, right?
No.
I liked him the day we first met.
He seems upright and quite responsible.
If he could take the place of my son,
that would be a great help.
Okay, Dad.
Leave it to me, then.
What will you do?
I have a plan.
You concentrate on running your business.
I will make Jeong Hoon mine.
I'll find you a great son-in-law.
Hey.
Where were you all afternoon?
You missed dinner, right? I'll bring you some food.
Don't bother.
Why won't you even eat?
I want to rest, Mom.
Okay, then.
Jeong Hoon, it's Kyung Ho.
Hello.
Why are you here?
- To talk to Jeong Hoon. - About what?
Okay, go ahead.
Jeong Hoon.
My CEO keeps asking to see you.
Didn't you say I quit?
I did, but he keeps on...
He didn't even pay you yet.
He wants you to come and see him...
and take your pay.
I can't. I worked less than a month.
Tell him so.
Okay. Goodbye, then.
You were home?
I was about to leave but waited to see you.
What did you two talk about?
- About his tutoring job. - What?
Kyung Ho got him a job tutoring his CEO's daughter.
My CEO wants him to go on teaching.
He's in no mood to teach anyone.
Politely refuse the offer.
He still doesn't go to training?
No.
Let's go. I'm off to work.
- Is Bok Shil home? - Of course she is.
Talk to her later. No one's in a good mood.
Let's go.
The man in a yellow shirt
- I'm back. - Great job.
Sit and have a drink.
No thanks. I want my pay.
Come on, let's have a drink.
I got us the best side dishes.
Just pay me already.
Boss, would you like to drink with me?
Go back to work, you fool.
Why do you always follow him in here?
This is just so unfair.
What did you just say?
I should just...
Are you trying to con me now?
And not pay me for my work?
How many times must I say I'm not like that?
Here, see for yourself.
Here.
- Bye. - Wait. There's more.
Here, take this.
What's this?
- Why give me this? - For your hard work.
This is the kind of guy I am. Understand?
I guess you have too many on your hands.
I'll take them.
You tank me, right? Tank me.
Isn't it "thank you"?
I may be uneducated but I know that much.
Why you ungrateful...
You're right in the palm of my hand.
You have no idea.
Why does this look like it's getting bigger?
Jeong Tae.
Were you waiting for me again?
You bet. You can run, but you're my palm.
You're so ignorant.
It's "in the palm of my hand", not just palm.
Is it really?
You never got to go, but it shows you got into middle school.
Don't bring up the painful past.
Sorry.
Hey, take this.
What's this?
Makeup? Where did you get it?
Use it or give it back.
You can't take back what you gave me.
Go inside and don't wait for me ever again.
He got me ointment and makeup.
He likes me, too.
What is this?
Down the road one night Walks a lady in red shoes
Her shoes make a tapping sound I wonder where she is going
She's around the age Where she would know about love
The bell tolls in the distance In the cold morning air
The lady in red shoes She keeps walking on alone
Choon Sam, how much longer must we wait?
I still haven't found where the money's hidden.
Forget it, then.
We'll find an investor, leave you out,
and get things going.
You can't do that. I'm the troupe leader.
We need a troupe if you're to be the leader of it.
But...
Why are you whispering out here?
Get on stage.
Okay, okay, okay.
Boss.
During our short break,
we were seriously discussing...
how to play the next song.
Were you?
Do your best.
The whole cabaret turns gloomy whenever you two are on stage.
Boss, don't you worry.
We'll bring in twice as many customers...
Will twice the number cut it?
It should be 10 times more.
That really hurt.
You're not...
Why is it always me?
Choon Sam.
That's because you look gloomier than I do.
I do?
What are you doing?
The dress you gave me was too short.
I added more fabric to the end.
Well? Doesn't it suit me better?
- It looks perfect. - Doesn't it?
How come you're so skilled?
The dress makes you look like a whole new person.
Does it really?
You know I can't tell a lie.
I have a few old...
A few other dresses. Do you want them, too?
I would love that.
Okay, I'll give them all to you.
Put in a good word about me to Jeong Hoon's family.
I'll do that.
You do me a favor, I'll do you one.
Don't you worry.
That family will believe anything I say.
You're that close?
You bet we are. We fled the war together...
and they owe us ever since then.
If they hadn't met us,
they'd have frozen to death on the road.
Oh, I had no idea.
Pay them a visit and tell them...
nice things about me and my niece.
- Will you do that? - Of course.
Soon Young.
Bring Jeong Hoon over.
What for?
Why else?
I want to know what his family is saying about us.
Leave him alone. He's going through a tough time.
Is something the matter?
- Aunt. - What? Talk to me.
Actually,
Jeong Hoon got drunk a few days ago.
He got drunk? So what?
A man can drink every now and then.
I dated him for four years...
and I'd never seen him get so drunk.
Maybe he drank a lot this time...
because he was happy to start legal training.
He didn't go...
Never mind.
Why won't you go on?
It's nothing.
Pretend you don't notice.
He must feel terrible.
He can't celebrate when his family disapproves of you.
That's why he drank.
Bring him over.
We can drink together.
I'll talk to him and...
make sure that you get married.
Dad.
You're up, Choon Ja?
Why is your face so shiny?
Even a fly would slip and fall off.
I put on the American cream Jeong Tae gave me.
Don't I look pretty?
Did Jeong Tae give you this...
and ask you to help him with something?
No, he just gave it to me to put on.
You two shouldn't be so close anymore.
Kyung Ho will get married soon.
You're all old enough to get married.
Don't do anything that will give people ideas.
Okay, fine.
Hey.
Wipe that off your face. It's too much.
Kyung Ho.
Will I be eating at your wedding feast soon?
I won't be getting married.
You shouldn't say that.
You should get married but later, much later on.
Stop saying you won't get married.
- I'll get ready for work. - Okay.
He doesn't seem interested in getting married.
Will you still move?
Of course we should.
We lived in this tiny matchbox of a house for long enough.
We should move to a house in the lower valley...
where we have room to stretch our legs when we sleep.
And get Kyung Ho married.
You keep talking about matchboxes.
I'll tell the estate agent...
that I'm looking for a new tenant.
- Sure. - Okay.
I have no time to waste.
What's he up to? Did you wash your face properly?
Where on earth did that woman put the money?
I don't have much time.
Hang on.
What's this?
Gosh.
Just... Look at this.
Open the door, here comes breakfast.
Oh dear.
What is the matter with you?
Why didn't you help me with the table?
Oh dear... Oh no...
What's wrong? Did you throw out your back?
A man's back is his life. Let me have a look.
Bring me some warm water.
Warm water? What for?
A few sips of warm water might...
make me feel better.
Hurry up.
Do you want an invalid for a husband?
- Oh dear. - My back...
My back...
What were you doing to hurt your back?
Oh dear. This is real.
- Oh dear. - You fool.
Stop playing around and get up!
Mom, why don't you ask Jeong Hoon to join us?
Leave him and finish your meal.
What's wrong?
Have a few bites.
Mom, shall I give Grandma this?
It's a kind of canned soup.
It's nice and sweet.
Jeong Woo, this is for you.
Mom, here's some hand cream for you.
This is American. Where did you get it?
Just slather it on.
I'll bring you more from now on.
We need to know where it came from if we're to eat or use it.
I deliver goods like this.
Happy now?
Grandma, get up and try this.
- Grandma. - Get out if you're done.
- Come on, Grandma. - Leave me alone.
She's mean.
Grandma.
Your puppy's leaving for work.
Where at?
She starts work at a factory today.
Really? You're really working at a factory again?
Yes.
Grandma, don't get sick.
I don't like seeing you like this.
I'm off to work now.
You'd better be well and happy when I come back.
Okay?
You should go.
And work hard this time.
I will.
Good for you. Hang on.
Here. This will make you even prettier.
Put this on.
Thanks. Leave it in my room.
Bye, Grandma.
Kyung Ho.
- Are you going to work? - Yes. Were you waiting for me?
Yes. How does it feel to start at your new job?
You know what it's like.
Since you decided to work, work hard and well.
I will.
Let's go. Which way is the factory?
It's fine, I have to rush ahead.
Take your time.
Hello.
You're here early.
I'll be here first tomorrow.
Did you sort out what I told you to?
Do you have your family's permission?
Yes, I do. Don't worry.
Send this to the record company.
Yes, sir.
Why won't he finish a conversation?
What should I do now? Should I practice my singing?
Where do I train?
Sweep the place first.
What?
I'll show you where to sweep.
Are you kidding me? Why should I sweep the place?
Every trainee starts by cleaning the office.
Those are his rules, so stick to them.
Se Ra, why are you going in there?
Did you sign me to make me do this?
Didn't you say you'd do as you're told?
Are you using me to have fun?
Why should I do the cleaning?
Are you saying you won't do it?
Why should I?
I won't do it.
If you won't do as I say, leave my company!
Did you wait long?
Not really. Sorry when you must be busy.
It's fine.
I asked around as best I could.
I'm a nobody from a small village office,
so there's a limit.
Is my husband really...
Is he really on the list of defectors?
I found out through my colleagues' colleagues.
- He is on the list. - What?
Does the list say...
what he does in North Korea?
I couldn't ask for that much information.
My husband wasn't into politics.
He was a businessman.
How did he end up on a list like that?
That's what I don't understand.
Ok Boon.
- Why not just let it go? - What?
The involvement system is very strict and harsh.
Trying to fight it...
could get you in worse trouble.
Then my Jeong Hoon.
Can he really not work at a large company...
or become a civil servant?
He might be able to work at a small company.
Sir.
Did you get to meet Jeong Hoon?
Yes, yesterday evening.
- Did you mention his pay? - Yes.
He said he didn't even work a month,
so he can't take your money.
Okay. You can get back to work.
Yes, sir.
What a character.
Where are you going? I asked where you're going.
Will you not even talk to me now?
You don't need to know.
How dare she?
That tutor has ruined our mother-daughter bond.
Hello again, Ms. Hwang.
I need to ask for a favor.
Han Kyung Ho works here, right?
I want his address.
Jeong Hoon.
- Soon Young. - Jeong Hoon.
Why are you here?
I couldn't reach you and I got worried.
You're okay, aren't you?
Yes.
I saw you're okay, so I'll go home now.
Soon Young.
- Jeong Hoon. - Let's talk.
Is this it?
(Through the Waves)
Is our family that great?
Am I that great?
What does cleaning have to do with singing?
I need to test if she's willing to...
start from the bottom.
Why can't I marry Jeong Hoon just because he's poor?
- Marriage? - He did you a favor.
You don't even pay for the training.
Shall I take it to the usual place?
Not tomorrow.
You just need to steal the money.
What should I do with this now?
We kept him in the net long enough.
It's time to reel him in.
I may be a mess,
but I thought Jeong Hoon would live a fancy life.