(Episode 25)
Why did you take the bar when your father defected?
In these scary times?
You're guilty by association...
and can't work anywhere in Korea.
How's your kid?
He graduates from high school.
He'll go to university soon, then.
- Does he do well in school? - Yes.
Oh dear.
Are you all right?
(Overseer)
This won't work.
You're too clumsy on your feet and it makes me feel uneasy.
You don't look well.
Call it a day and go home.
I can work.
What'll you do if there's an accident or something?
I said go home.
I can do this!
Stop being so stubborn.
Stop being a nuisance and leave.
You'll just get all of us in trouble. Get going.
(Safety First)
This isn't for everyone.
What am I to do?
How am I to live now?
Ok Boon.
Where's Jeong Hoon?
- Is he still out? - Yes.
Did you not hear anything about him?
No. I thought he might have called Soon Young,
so I went to see her at work.
But he didn't call or see her.
Then where did he go?
He suffered with a fever all night.
Jeong Hoon.
You're sick. Where were you all this while?
What...
Why do you look like this?
Wait. Jeong Hoon. Jeong...
Where were you?
What happened to your shoes?
Gosh.
What happened to your hands?
- Get out. - Jeong Hoon.
I want to be alone. Get out.
Okay.
How do you feel?
Is your fever gone?
Will you just leave me alone?
So,
where was he until now?
What happened?
I don't know.
He won't say. He just told me to get out.
What is Jeong Hoon turning into?
Why is he so different?
That's how distraught he feels.
He can't practice law because of his dad...
and now he can't work.
He must feel so lost.
Hee Moon, what must we do?
Because of you,
your own son can't support himself.
What are we to do? What should we do?
Where are you going?
You don't need to know.
Are you going to his house again? To see him?
Why do you dislike Jeong Hoon so much? It's upsetting.
You're not the only one who's upset. I am too.
Why is he so special?
I'm going out.
Mi Jin!
This is so stressful.
I cherished her so much...
and now she fell for a man who has nothing.
Ms. Hwang.
What brings you here?
Mr. Chae, I'd like to talk to Mr. Han.
Can you excuse us?
Yes, of course.
Come on, you two, get up.
I'm waiting for a phone call.
I have some typing to catch up on.
Do all that later. Come on outside.
I'll let you chat with Mr. Han all you want.
Hurry up, you two. Let's wait outside.
Come along. Get out.
What do you have to say?
I went to Jeong Hoon's yesterday. Did you know that?
While I was there, I met your mother.
Yes. I heard.
Did she tell Jeong Hoon I was there?
I don't know.
Why not?
She didn't tell Jeong Hoon I was there?
I didn't ask her,
so I don't know if she told Jeong Hoon.
- Mr. Han, don't you know who I am? - What?
If you knew I was there to see Jeong Hoon,
shouldn't you have at least checked if Jeong Hoon was told of my visit?
Did you not tell him that my dad,
your CEO, wanted to see him?
I told him that.
Why are you here?
Dad, that Mr. Han. Why is he so useless?
What do you mean?
I went to Jeong Hoon's yesterday.
I asked if Jeong Hoon was told I was there and he didn't know.
This is a company.
You can't talk to my employees whenever you want.
I'm that frustrated.
You haven't seen Jeong Hoon either.
I should visit him again today.
Why are you so impatient?
Trust me and wait.
What will you do? What if Jeong Hoon refuses?
I have a plan,
so stop chasing him around and go home.
Dad.
Tell Mr. Han from the Planning Office to come in.
I told you to go home.
Can I really trust you?
I do think he'll make you a good husband,
but I don't like seeing you getting too anxious about a guy.
Come in.
Did you ask for me?
Mi Jin, go home.
I'm sorry to keep bothering you.
Take this.
It's Jeong Hoon's fee for tutoring.
He said he can't accept it.
That'll be because he didn't stay a full month.
I feel differently.
However much it is, I must pay him for his work.
- Pass it to him for me. - Yes, sir.
(Lucky Entertainment)
Organize the album boxes first.
So they're easy to find.
And roll up those banners and put them on a shelf.
Fine.
This is nothing if only I can become a singer.
Why is this so heavy?
(Lucky Entertainment)
(Cha Sang Pil, CEO)
Is the storage room clean?
I think so.
Follow me. I need to get an album.
Where's Han Soo Ran's album?
Han Soo Ran?
In here.
Or there?
Weren't you told to sort them so they're easy to find?
I remember. It's up there.
How may I help you?
Hello, I'm here for Oh Bok...
No, I'm here to see Oh Se Ra.
You call that cleaning up?
Do it over tomorrow and mark the boxes.
Bok Shil.
Why did you come over here?
Because I was curious.
You said you'd end it,
but you gave in to clean up instead of practice singing?
Hey, get going.
You get off soon.
I came here on time to go home with you.
Se Ra, this is an office.
It's not where you can chat with a friend.
I didn't call her over.
Why did you show up to get me in trouble?
Bring those albums in.
Don't you remember me?
I auditioned to sing for the troops in Vietnam.
So what?
Weren't you dropped because you farted?
Yes, do you remember me?
Hey, what are you doing?
I didn't finish my song because of the fart.
I'm pretty good too.
Can't you make me a singer as well?
I'm much better at cleaning or organizing storage rooms.
If you want to be a singer, apply through the official route.
Come on, hear me sing first.
Here it goes.
The man in a yellow shirt
He is very silent
For some reason, I like him
- For some reason, he is - Hey!
When did he go inside?
Why did you come all the way to embarrass me?
I didn't do anything.
Your CEO's really nasty.
How could he...
go into his room when I was still singing?
Even I can't stand your singing.
Don't you mind cleaning...
and running errands instead of singing?
I need to pay to enroll in the training center anyway.
I didn't, so I'm paying with my labor instead.
Good for you.
As long as you become a singer.
Jeong Tae.
- Why are you two together? - We met close by.
Are you going out?
- To work. - It's almost evening.
Don't bother and get inside.
Yes, go inside.
Why are you pushing me?
Jeong Tae.
What now?
Do you like my hair? Isn't it sleek and shiny?
I put on the hair wax you gave me.
Why didn't you slather it on your face to make it shiny too?
Let go, I'm busy.
Are you delivering American goods again?
I like seeing how you're doing these days.
You don't get into fights and work hard.
Why do you care in what I do?
Others might think you're my wife.
- Shall I be your wife? - No.
Jeong Tae, who got you that? You look great in it.
Delivery.
- What's going on? - Get him.
Stay where you are!
- What's going on? - Find out at the station.
Darn it.
He's getting away?
Stop where you are!
You fool. Stop!
Stop!
- Stop where you are! - Hey!
Sorry.
Stop!
Stop running!
Why did you do that?
- Move, move. - Stop right there!
Stop, you fool!
- Stop! - Hey!
Where'd he go?
- That way. - Okay.
(Jo Dong Cheol, CEO)
What's taking him so long?
He must be done by now.
Boss, I'm really curious about something.
What do you mean you'll reel him in now?
You said that after Jeong Tae left yesterday.
Do you think I'll make him deliver goods forever?
I'm going to make sure he's loyal to me,
then give him a promotion.
Hello.
You said it's not illegal.
Did you lie to me?
What's wrong with you?
You fool. Let go of me.
Jeong Tae, are you crazy?
Get off me.
Why would the cops raid me if it's not illegal?
Cops?
Someone must've ratted us out.
Jeong Tae, let me go so we can talk.
Let go of me.
Gosh, you have quite a grip.
Did you steal those goods from the PX?
And then have me deliver them?
It's not like that.
I think my rivals tipped off the cops.
It's not illegal, don't worry.
You said the cops raided you when you made the delivery.
How did you get out without a scratch?
I thought you were a good fighter but you're quick too.
I like you even more.
Are you sure there won't be a problem?
You can relax.
If it bothers you, do something else.
I run quite a few businesses.
There are many opportunities.
Have my money ready tomorrow.
Hey, wait. Oh Jeong Tae!
Boss, he grabbed you by the throat...
and you will still keep him?
You moron. Would you have gotten away...
without a scratch if the cops chased you?
That's why I need Jeong Tae.
You found the money and didn't bring it with you?
You know what that money is.
Kyung Ho risked his life in a war zone to earn that.
I can't do it.
You can't say that now.
I got everything ready.
Can we really...
perform in a theater if we have that money?
We have a band and a singer in line. Everything's ready.
We just have to travel...
and reap in our rewards.
Are you really sure we can reap a fortune?
You'll never do anything great if you're this timid.
Forget about it.
Hey, hey, wait up, Johnny.
I'm even helping you with the sewing.
Put in a good word for me, okay?
Madam Gu.
Thanks for offering help,
but get the spangles on correctly.
I told you not to worry.
Do you know why my life's so tough?
I should've just stopped at having a pretty face,
but I'm too talented for my own good.
My goodness. Give me that.
What is this?
The spangles look like an old man's gaping teeth.
What a mess.
I did my best though. Give me that. I'll fix it.
Forget it.
Do you know why you have a rough life?
That's because...
all you can do is to drink up, okay?
Mom, don't worry too much about Jeong Hoon.
He's smart.
He'll find something else to do and will be successful.
Plus, Bok Shil and Jeong Tae...
don't cause any trouble and work hard these days.
Yes. I'm pleased that those two...
seem to have grown up at last.
Mom.
Are you worried about Jeong Hoon?
Yes. Did he come home?
He should be in.
Come inside and see how he's doing.
- Come in. - Come in.
Mother, is Jeong Hoon in?
Yes. I made him some porridge.
She was worried about Jeong Hoon.
She was outside...
and I told her to come in.
Why don't we...
ask her to take the porridge to Jeong Hoon?
Give me that.
Go on inside.
Jeong Hoon.
Your grandmother made some porridge.
Mother told me to bring it to you.
Jeong Hoon, come closer.
Eat a little bit.
Why are you here?
Mother came to the factory this morning...
to ask if you'd called me.
I heard you were sick all night.
I got worried and came over.
Where were you all day?
Why do you look so terrible?
For your grandmother and mother's sake,
you must get well soon.
Can't you try to eat?
I'll eat later. You can go now.
I want to see you eat.
I can't leave like this, Jeong Hoon.
For my sake,
can you please eat a little bit?
You're struggling so much...
and it pains me to think I can't do anything for you.
Give me that. I'll feed myself.
What happened to your hand?
Eat a little more.
That way I'll worry about you a bit less.
Leave that.
Okay.
Eat.
Jeong Hoon ate a little bit.
He hadn't eaten in days and...
we were quite worried.
You made him eat at least a little.
Thank you.
Mom, I'll take that.
I think you're the only person who can...
keep Jeong Hoon sane.
I'm sorry to ask this of you,
but can you look after him?
Soon Young, Auntie's home.
Why are you home already?
I had too much to drink.
The boss sent me home.
Did you see Jeong Hoon?
Why the long face?
Did you not see him today?
I don't care what happens now.
I'm sick of tiptoeing around you...
just because I caused a ruckus at his house.
I was so worried about you, I forgot about...
the customers and drank too many drinks.
It's hitting me all at once.
My head aches.
Oh dear.
Poor me.
You paid Jeong Hoon?
Yes. I told Mr. Han to pass it to him.
Why did you do that? You should've given it to him in person.
Now he won't come to see you.
What are you talking about?
Mr. Hwang...
paid Jeong Hoon through his employee...
who recommended him as a tutor.
You did?
I'm glad you did.
Now that he's paid,
it's over for good, isn't it?
You told me to trust you and wait and you did this?
What'll you do now?
What is there to do?
He's not worthy of you.
Mi Jin should marry...
someone whose dad has a company like Daeguk.
Right, honey?
I have a plan, so wait.
Are you reconsidering Garam Construction's CEO's son?
I asked around and he has...
changed his ways and is learning business.
Let's set up a meeting with him and Mi Jin.
Why would I meet him?
I won't date anyone but Jeong Hoon!
You dislike someone you haven't even met?
The CEO's wife called me herself.
She wants to arrange a meeting.
Do that, sir.
A merge of two companies in the same field...
through marriage would be beneficial.
I will sort out who Mi Jin marries so you two stay out of it.
How can I stay out of it?
She's not just your daughter.
I'm her mom.
What are you thinking? I want to know too.
Mi Jin's my only child.
My son-in-law will have to inherit my business.
We can marry her to Garam's heir...
and have him take over.
Why don't you get it?
Garam's CEO has only one son.
What use would he be to me?
Don't you get that I need someone like a son?
We have Sang Pil.
Don't you think he'd help you?
No.
He's not my son.
Is that why you're considering the poor tutor?
To make him your son-in-law and successor?
I don't want that.
I can't give my daughter to a poor man like him.
You paid him, so that's the end of it.
Jeong Hoon, I'm coming in.
You want to see me again?
My CEO told me to give it to you.
For the tutoring.
Didn't you tell him I don't want the money?
I told him,
but you did teach for a while,
so he'd feel guilty unless he pays you.
That's why I brought it over.
- Okay. Leave it with me. - Okay.
Bok Shil.
You came to see Jeong Hoon?
Yes. How's work at the factory?
What? It's good.
- See you. - Bye.
- Goodnight. - See you.
He came to see Jeong Hoon.
Is Jeong Tae home?
I don't know. Jeong Woo.
- What? - Is Jeong Tae home?
No. I'll wait up for him.
Go to sleep, Mom.
Okay. You too, Bok Shil.
Okay.
My goodness. What's all this?
- Mal Soon. - What?
Look at all the trash and rubbish.
You can't leave such a mess.
You need to clean up.
Are you nagging because you're the landlord?
I'm not nagging.
I'm just saying we should clean up after ourselves.
We could clean this place all day and it still wouldn't show.
Just leave it.
I'll clean up when we move out.
Oh dear...
I should get rid of her sooner than later.
Choon Ja.
What?
Will you stay at home today?
- Why? - Someone might see the house.
Stay home just in case.
Okay.
We lived together for so many years.
Wouldn't it be nice if they left and we sent them off...
on a good note?
Kyung Ho, let's eat.
Are you going out?
We're learning new songs to sing at the cabaret.
I have to practice.
You're leaving without breakfast?
Does he have a lot to learn?
Your dad has grown up.
He quit gambling.
I think he matured...
now that it's time to marry you off.
- Mom, I... - What?
I want to wait to get married.
Don't try to rush me.
You aren't exactly young now. Hurry up and eat.
You called?
Get a copy of each of these magazines.
I have to do this too?
We keep articles on the industry for future reference.
That's your job from now on.
It'll help you learn about entertainment.
Okay.
Oh, right. Is your real name Oh Bok Shil?
That's what your friend called you.
I'm Oh Se Ra.
Oh Bok Shil? That's a friendly name.
Bok Shil.
Kyung Ho.
You aren't at work?
- Why are you out here? - What?
What's that?
A magazine?
Mother.
Why aren't you at the marketplace?
I wanted to say something.
I thought about it and...
I think the only person who can keep...
Jeong Hoon grounded is Soon Young.
What do you want to say?
When she came over yesterday,
she made Jeong Hoon eat a little of the porridge.
I guess that's what she did for him...
whenever he got sick of studying.
It's time we help Jeong Hoon get over this disaster.
The person he needs the most right now...
is his girlfriend.
That's why I want to accept her as Jeong Hoon's wife.
I'd like you to do the same.
- Get out. - Mother.
I get it, so get out.
You're going out?
Why not stay at home? You're not well.
Jeong Hoon.
Soon Young, your girlfriend.
Tell her to come over whenever she wants.
Your grandmother gave her permission.
Come in.
Jeong Hoon, welcome.
Have a seat.
How did you make the time?
Shouldn't you be in training?
I came to return this.
This is...
the pay I asked Mr. Han to give you.
You came to return this?
I quit for personal reasons...
before the month was up.
I can't accept it.
You're honest for your age...
and that's why I like you.
- I should get going. - Sit back down.
I asked to see you because I have something important to say.
What's that?
Fine.
I hate beating around the bush too.
I'll ask you directly.
What do you think about Mi Jin?
She seems to like you a lot.
I told you before that...
my only regret is that I don't have...
a son to leave this business to.
Whenever I see a young man, I look very carefully.
I never liked any of them as much as I do you.
It's worthy...
for a man to work for the government,
but don't you think...
it would be good to see the world and accomplish something?
What are you saying?
Jeong Hoon.
I made Daeguk Construction what it is now.
Would you like to succeed me...
and expand the company to make it even bigger?
What do you think?
Will you marry my daughter...
and become my son-in-law?
Become my son-in-law.
(Through the Waves)
I'm betrothed to someone else.
Let's go somewhere and talk.
Jeong Hoon's family accepted you?
Yes, Auntie.
Let's take this and gamble.
My money.
I'll make you CEO.
Was it you, Choon Ja? Did you steal it?
- Me? - Let's have a look.
Choon Ja, do you know where Bok Shil works?
I don't know exactly.
- Don't come back. - To reach out further,
you must get over the smaller things.
This is nothing.