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I don't know why Mom and I keep fighting.
Still, I envy you.
You have a mom who scolds you.
Don't you...
have a mother?
I understand...
why your mom is worried.
Your mom wants you to live...
a normal life.
No.
My mom...
never understood me since I was little.
She only supported my eldest brother.
She never cared about me.
If my dad were alive,
I would've become a singer already.
My dad liked me singing.
But not my mom.
When I was little,
I went to see a singing contest.
And that's when my younger brother hurt his leg.
I'm sure my mom resents me because of that.
She probably blames me for it.
I'm a terrible daughter to her.
Still, I missed my mom the most...
when I was living away from home.
But she told me to get out. She said she didn't have a daughter.
I trusted you and left home...
to become a singer. But I wasn't sure...
if you'd really make me a singer.
Se Ra.
Can't you trust me?
You said you'd trust me and follow me.
I care about you a lot.
Please stop crying.
It breaks my heart.
It breaks your heart?
Stop it.
We should go.
(Episode 54)
(Lucky Entertainment)
Will you not cry now?
Thanks for listening and comforting me.
Get some sleep.
You go ahead.
Bok Shil.
Kyung Ho.
Let's talk.
Where did you go with Mr. Cha?
We just talked for a bit.
You saw your mom. Jeong Woo told me.
You told me to visit her often.
I plucked up the courage to see her,
but she wouldn't even listen to me.
I'm sorry.
I fear you and your mother will drift apart because of me.
It's upsetting.
I won't see her anymore.
Bok Shil. You can't do that.
I want to go home.
But Mom won't see me until I quit singing.
Even if I succeed, I don't think she'll be pleased.
We just keep clashing.
Mr. Cha said he's envious that I have a mom.
- You talked about that too? - Yes.
He told me to trust and follow him, that he cares about me.
He cares about you?
He just said that because I'm one of his singers.
That bothers me a bit.
Never mind. I'm being overly sensitive.
Like you said, I'm sure it's because you're a singer.
You should go home. It's late.
What?
When I think about you,
my heart aches and I feel worried and upset.
That's how I feel.
Bok Shil, shall we watch a movie?
I'll cheer you up.
Not tomorrow because I have an important work issue.
Can I come after work the day after?
Sure, I'd like that.
Honey, you must become association chief today.
- Okay? - Stop it.
Where is Jeong Hoon?
He left early this morning to see someone.
He'll come to the hall right after.
It's a very important day.
He should escort his father-in-law.
I'll escort him.
Will you?
You're much better than our son-in-law in many ways.
- Isn't he? - Don't say that.
- Let's go. - Yes, sir.
- Have a nice day. - Thanks.
Good luck.
(The 7th Construction Association Chief Election)
(Voting Booth)
I will work myself to the bone for our association...
as if it were my own company.
Believe in me and Haemyung Construction.
(Association Chief Election)
Why isn't Jeong Hoon here? I'm up next.
Sir, it looks like Haemyung has the upper hand.
As soon as you get up there,
mention Mr. Park's scandal.
Father, read this.
(Association Chief Election)
That was a great speech, Mr. Park.
He's a great CEO.
You know I always respected you, don't you?
You all must be very bored.
I'll cut to the chase and say just one thing.
All three candidates...
pledged to open a Construction Technology Education Center.
None mentioned the most important issue of...
how they will fund the idea.
So I got...
the Minister of Construction to pledge his financial support.
Look at this.
(Association Chief Election)
Mr. Cha, I have to prepare for my exams,
so I can't sing at the cabaret for a week.
Why do you always do as you please?
I can't be so accommodating. If you want to be like this, quit.
What's up with him?
Why is he so angry?
(Lucky Entertainment)
Hello, Mr. Kim.
Your agreeing to trust and support me and Daeguk Construction...
will do a great good for the construction industry.
I'll prepare well to win the bid to construct Hoseo Dam,
and I'll lead the association well.
I'll pay you back by doing my best for our country.
Yes, of course, sir.
I'll meet and thank the minister and undersecretary in person.
Yes. I'll visit you soon.
Jeong Hoon.
Well done,
my son.
I'm so pleased.
I'm so proud of you.
Well done, Father.
I kept what Sang Pil had given me for an emergency.
I knew you'd come through.
How did it go? Did Sang Pil help you win?
Don't you get it?
Jeong Hoon helped me win by a landslide.
You're lucky we have a great son-in-law.
I had high hopes for you from the start,
but you always astonish me.
Now I can leave the company to you...
and concentrate on my new career.
- Well done, Mr. Oh. - You did great.
Good job, Mr. Oh.
I was worried at first that Haemyung's CEO would win,
but you didn't let us down.
You all worked so hard. Well done.
Now let's forge ahead to win the bid for Hoseo Dam.
You're pushing us again. A short break...
No, sir. I'll work as hard as I can.
Ms. Uhm, let's see your work.
Sure, just a moment.
This is almost done. I'll show it to you as well.
Is something up at home?
Your work was terrible yesterday.
Why do you always leave work at the exact time?
You promised to let me leave then.
I took the job because I believed you.
Even so, it's wrong to leave in the middle of something...
just because it's time.
You know we're busy working on a fashion show...
and I can't let you off when you want.
Please let me leave on time.
I'll make sure my work doesn't suffer.
Mi Jin, Mi Jin, Mi Jin, Mi Jin.
Your dad won. He's chief of the association.
- Is he really? - Yes.
That's so great.
Yes, it's great.
Your husband met with people from the government...
and got them to pledge something.
Anyway, that's how your dad got elected.
See, you shouldn't have sided with Sang Pil.
I don't know what it's about, but congratulations to you both.
Sure, thank you.
Hey you,
seamstress.
I don't like clueless people who talk too much,
but shouldn't you congratulate us at least?
Congratulations.
That sounded so forced.
Leave her alone.
Jeong Tae, will you see Bok Shil today?
Yes, why?
She came to the restaurant yesterday but got kicked out and left crying.
Really?
I don't know why mom's so adamant.
Bok Shil left crying and I felt so bad.
Don't tell Grandma. She'll only get upset.
Let's go.
- Mom. - Hey.
Thank you, boys.
You should get ready for work.
Did Bok Shil come over yesterday?
Why yell at her when she wanted your forgiveness?
You should've pretended to give in.
I don't want to hear it.
Mom.
You're bothered and concerned that she's living away from home.
I said I don't want to hear it. Stop mentioning her.
(CEO's Office)
Jeong Tae.
Were you upset yesterday? I heard you visited.
I don't think Mom will take me back.
Even if she throws you out, keep coming by.
You can't stop visiting, okay?
Did your mom throw you out when you visited?
I have to get ready. See you.
Okay.
Bok Shil visited her mom but she was thrown out.
Mal Soon, why did you tell them that?
What should we do about you?
You loved to sing ever since you were young.
Once you set foot in this industry,
it's very hard to get out.
I understand how your mother feels.
No parent would...
approve of the life we lead.
You're right about that.
I'd wish for nothing more if my husband...
had a job that paid a regular salary.
All of us here were kids that...
our parents had given up on.
I ran away from home one night because my dad...
threatened to break my legs.
I was a terrible son.
Will you keep quiet?
I can't concentrate with all this noise.
Don't you think...
that young lady looks very different from us?
I don't know what her family does,
but I'm surprised they don't object.
Hello, everyone.
Why did you miss work yesterday?
Go straight to Mr. Jo.
He yelled about wanting to fire you.
Did he really?
(Jo Dong Cheol, CEO)
Is Jeong Tae up to anything suspicious?
Like what?
Is he asking about the construction site accident?
He never mentioned that once.
Good, then.
- Massage my arm too. - Sure.
Why did you let him come back?
Don't you feel uncomfortable around him?
He served time instead...
for a murder you committed.
- Shut your mouth. - What?
- Keep quiet. - Yes, sir.
That's why I must keep him close.
To make sure he doesn't get up to no good.
Floor manager, is everything ready for business?
Yes.
Good. Shall we go, then?
Mr. Jo.
I'm here.
Why bother?
You begged me to let you come back and you slacked off.
I don't need you around here.
I didn't slack off because I wanted to.
I had no choice...
because I had to nurse someone who got sick.
Will you please let me off?
If you miss work once more, then you're really fired.
Okay.
I can't do this for much longer.
Is someone sick?
Why do you care?
Does your married niece live with you?
Is she the one who was sick?
Why would you ask about that? Why do you care?
You said someone at home was sick. I got worried.
Why do you care about my family?
Are you toying with our emotions?
How's your older brother? He hasn't been struck by lightning yet?
Soon Young's happily married to...
a sweet man who's much more capable than Jeong Hoon.
Don't you worry about her.
Give your brother a message.
That I'm going to keep watch and see how happy he lives.
It's me, Mom.
Didn't you say you're busy?
That's all over and I have some time now.
- Do you have food? - Yes, go inside.
I'll set you the table.
Okay.
Grandma, it's me.
You must be so hungry if you didn't eat until now.
I waited on purpose to eat mom's food.
You bought us a phone, didn't you?
Why didn't you call ahead?
Then I'd have cooked your favorite.
There's not much to eat.
I'm not a guest.
I want to eat what you eat.
I could finish a bowl of rice with just this.
Did you finish what we packed you last time?
Do you want some more?
No, Grandma, there's still some left.
You didn't take that much. There's still more left?
I don't have the time to eat at home.
Mom, how is Jeong Tae?
He's fine.
I'm worried that he went back to the cabaret,
but he told me not to worry, so I'll believe him.
You do that. I'm sure he went back for a reason.
Bok Shil sings at the cabaret he works at.
Really?
Yes. She'll debut soon as well.
Why would you tell him that?
Shouldn't you let her come home now?
Shall I talk to her?
Don't bother. I'll forget that I had a daughter.
Don't you talk about her again.
What kind of a mom says something like that?
My father-in-law was voted as chief of the construction association.
Really?
He has a new title now.
Yes, so I'll have more to do at work.
You're already overworked as it is...
and you'll have even more to do?
I like that, Grandma.
Mom, can I have more rice?
- Congratulations, Dad. - Thanks.
- Congratulations, Mr. Hwang. - Thank you.
Did you have dinner, chief?
You're embarrassing me. I ate.
Let's all sit down.
Why aren't you home with Jeong Hoon?
I thought you'd come home together.
I left work early to meet people to celebrate my election.
Jeong Hoon's not home yet?
The election's over.
Couldn't he have come home early today?
He must have a lot to catch up on at work.
Don't nag too much because he comes home late.
What got into you, Mom?
I'm wondering myself.
You're defending your son-in-law?
You said that Jeong Hoon...
helped you win the election.
Jeong Hoon.
You're home.
- You're back, sir. - Yes, welcome home.
- Congratulations, sir. - Thank you.
Do you know what people said...
the most as we celebrated tonight?
"You have a great son-in-law."
People praised you more than they congratulated me.
We should celebrate as well.
I'll book a table somewhere fabulous.
Let's have a party for ourselves.
That sounds great.
Jeong Hoon, Sang Pil, are you free?
Yes.
- Yes. - Okay, then.
Let's eat out as a family tomorrow.
I was on edge for a few days and now I'm exhausted.
Let's all go to bed.
- Okay. - Sleep well.
- Let's go upstairs. - Sure.
Will you be even busier now?
I think so.
Your father will have to focus on the association.
I must fill in for him.
Will I lose you to your work again?
- Can you try to understand? - No.
I really hate how you're so engrossed with work.
Don't make me lonely.
Promise me, will you?
I can't promise. But I'll try.
I'm getting sick of this already.
You like work more than you do me.
However hard you try, you'll just make me lonely.
Did Min Su's fever go down?
Yes.
He's grinning now, so I guess...
he feels much better.
Babies catch colds and have fevers all the time.
You got worked up and almost gave in before he did.
I regret...
not eating properly after I got pregnant.
I think that's why Min Su's so weak.
You had no choice then.
You didn't eat or drink...
and ended up in a hospital.
We fought so much when you said...
you'd have him and keep him,
but now I think you're trying so hard to survive...
because of little Min Su.
If it hadn't been for him,
I don't think I'd have wanted to live.
That scumbag.
He betrayed the woman carrying his baby.
Why would you say that?
What does he have to do with Min Su?
I don't want to talk about him either,
but I can't help it sometimes.
You can't mention anything to Jeong Tae.
Then I'll never see you again.
I'll take Min Su and live in hiding.
Don't you worry. I'm not exactly smart,
but I wouldn't tell his family about Min Su.
I said don't worry.
Does he have any other kids?
- Auntie. - Okay, okay.
I should sew my lips together.
- Kyung Ho, you're leaving for work? - Yes.
Dad, you're going to work?
Get the sleep out of your eyes first.
Do you want Kyung Ho to see you like this?
Who cares?
We're dating, aren't we?
What are you doing?
I told Bok Shil's boss that I'm your girlfriend.
Aren't you proud?
Then are you two dating already?
That's just great.
I had no idea.
I thought you had a crush on Kyung Ho.
What are you talking about, Dad?
Kyung Ho, why haven't you left...
What's this?
Why are you linking arms with my son?
Mal Soon.
It seems like our kids talked about it already.
Talked about what?
I was hoping to discuss...
our kids' marriage with you anyway.
Marriage?
Who's getting married?
Choon Sam.
It looks like you and I will become in-laws.
What? In-laws?
What kind of nonsense is that?
Kyung Ho, what's he talking about?
It looks like Kyung Ho and Choon Ja are dating.
You got that right, Johnny.
Dad.
I know all about it.
Don't you dare.
I didn't raise my son...
to marry a girl like her.
I wondered why you were being so nice to us.
Was it because you wanted Kyung Ho to marry your daughter?
I'm not the one who's interested in Kyung Ho.
Our kids talked it out and reached a conclusion.
What's wrong with you, Dad?
Kyung Ho, say something.
Why are you so quiet?
Mr. Kim, I...
I just don't believe this.
Choon Ja, listen carefully. You too, Mr. Kim.
Don't even dream of becoming in-laws with us.
Did you get that, Choon Ja?
Mal Soon, I'm not interested in him at all.
Not even this much.
I'm the one who can't believe this.
Wait, Choon Ja.
Kyung Ho, what's going on?
Aren't you two dating?
Choon Ja was being silly.
Are you sure?
Choon Ja and Mr. Kim got ahead of themselves, right?
I have to go to work.
- Okay, go ahead. - See you.
My goodness. What a scare.
How dare you even think of marrying...
your simple daughter to my Kyung Ho?
My goodness gracious.
You got a little too greedy.
- You did, you know. - That was unbelievable.
Choon Ja's just fine. Why was I being greedy?
Choon Ja.
What's going on?
Don't you like Kyung Ho?
I don't. I have very high standards, Dad.
I don't like guys like Kyung Ho who are nothing but tall.
Then what was that about being loyal forever?
That's what you said as you cried.
Who are you loyal to forever?
That was...
Tell me.
If you want me to get you a star,
I'll climb to the highest point of the sky for you.
Tell me who it is you like.
I'll go however far I must to get him.
Who is it?
- Well, it's... - Go on.
Alain Delon.
Alain Delon? Who's that?
He's a French actor.
France?
I can't go that far.
But...
Are you okay?
I'm fine, don't worry.
Go and help your mom.
I made you some gruel. Have some later.
Don't worry about me and go to work.
What did you eat that gave you diarrhea?
We all ate dinner together and then...
she took something that's good for her knees.
I don't know what's wrong.
Jeong Woo and I have to go to the restaurant.
Give her the gruel later on.
I will. I'll look after Grandma. Don't you worry.
Okay. I'm so worried.
You old fraud. You sold us a fake!
Who are you calling a fraud?
What makes you think I sold fake medicine?
Let go of me so we can talk.
I won't waste my time. I want my money back!
Mom, that old man.
My mom took that medicine...
and had diarrhea all night and now she's in bed.
Unless you want to talk to the police,
give me my money back right now!
Okay, okay.
I'll give you your money. Let me go.
I can barely breath right now.
You fool! Stop right there!
I guess he sold fake medicine.
That must be why your grandmother had diarrhea.
I had no idea it wasn't legitimate.
Jeong Tae, are you pleased I don't care about you?
Yes, I do.
I have high standards. I don't care for anyone but Alain Delon.
Do you think you're any close to Alain Delon?
What's that about?
Poor Alain Delon's being abused in Korea.
My goodness.
Why are you here?
Are you going out?
To sing at the cabaret?
No. I'm watching a movie with Kyung Ho.
Don't even mention him around me.
Why not?
There was a ruckus this morning because people thought I liked him.
- What do you mean? - You needn't know.
- Guess what? I'm a model. - A model?
Yes, Monday Seoul's cover model. I posed for photos too.
Is that for real?
Is that what you told me to see for myself?
Yes. But I couldn't keep it from you anymore.
That magazine only features smart women...
like teachers or bank tellers on the cover.
I graduated from high school too, you know.
Just wait until the magazine's out.
Jeong Tae will regret not taking me seriously.
Did you pose for the cover for Jeong Tae to notice you?
Yes. He doesn't know how pretty I am.
His eyesight must be poor.
Enjoy the movie with Kyung Ho. See you.
Hey.
Did she really take photos?
(Lucky Entertainment)
Do you know what people said...
the most as we celebrated tonight?
"You have a great son-in-law."
People praised you more than they congratulated me.
We should celebrate as well.
I'll book a table somewhere fabulous.
Let's have a party for ourselves.
(Lucky Entertainment)
Se Ra.
Mr. Cha.
- What are you doing here? - What?
- Let's eat together. - Together?
I don't want to eat on my own. Come along.
I said come along.
Why are you here, Mr. Han?
- Are you here to see Se Ra? - Yes.
Sorry. She has to come with me for dinner.
What?
Mr. Cha, Kyung Ho and I...
promised to meet others tonight.
Meet them another time.
We made plans first.
Today, your friends can meet without Se Ra.
Come with me.
Kyung Ho, see you around.
You made it. Where's Dad?
He's with a visitor and will be a bit late.
- Mother's not here yet? - She'll be here.
Jeong Hoon, I have to call my boutique.
Why? Are you still working?
No. I'm working on my fashion show...
and I'm meeting someone from a modeling agency tomorrow morning.
I forgot my design book.
I'll ask my employee to bring it over here.
It won't be long.
This is Jini Boutique.
Hello, ma'am.
Ms. Jung left. I'm about to leave too.
What? Your design book?
Yes, okay.
How are things coming along?
I was afraid I'd miss the deadline,
but the new seamstress works fast and is good.
I think I can meet the schedule.
I'm glad you found a seamstress you like.
You haven't met her yet, have you?
She'll come over with my design book.
Meet her then.
Do I have to meet her?
She works for me.
Okay, then.
Come in.
(Through the Waves)
What are you doing here?
Who would you live with other than your family?
Sang Pil's not family.
That's me. I'm a loner.
I'm a man too, Bok Shil.
I can't leave until you pay me back!
I need some money. Can you pay me in advance?
You just started working for me.
Don't you think you're going too far?
I posed for Monday Seoul's cover.
Isn't this Choon Ja?
Come over here and leave with me.