(It's My Life)
Isn't that right, Mother?
You registered our marriage, right?
That means she's my wife, right?
What? What are you talking about?
Mom.
What is Dae Sik saying right now?
Kang Dae Sik, follow me.
Why?
I don't want to.
Don't cause a commotion in front of the surgery room and follow me.
I need to talk to you.
Don't act like a child and see me outside.
- Well... - Come on.
What happened?
It's just as I said.
Did you really register your marriage with Jin Ah?
Hey. How can that be true?
Is it even possible to register marriage without Jin Ah?
Jin Ah's mom... I mean,
my mother-in-law gave me Jin Ah's ID and seal.
So I registered our marriage.
Dae Sik, listen to me carefully.
What you did is a crime.
If Jin Ah reports you to the police, you'll go to prison.
I know that.
But if Jin Ah reports me,
my dad said he'll sue Jin Ah's mom and dad too.
He... He'll sue them?
- Why? - Jin Ah's parents...
borrowed a lot of money from my dad.
And their debt is long overdue.
My dad said if they don't repay him, he'll send them to prison.
Hey, Kang Dae Sik!
Do you also think money can resolve everything?
I didn't know you were such a terrible person.
I... I know that it's wrong.
But how else...
could a man like me be with Jin Ah?
I really like Jin Ah.
Listen to me carefully. I'll straighten this out.
I'll never let you do it.
Mom, have you gone insane?
Even so, how could you marry me off to him behind my back?
What else could I do?
The due date of our debt to Dae Sik's father had passed.
Besides, I heard your dad would die unless he got his heart surgery.
I couldn't let him die without having a chance to get surgery.
Even if that's true, we're not living in Joseon Dynasty.
How could you sell your own daughter because of a debt?
I had no choice.
He said he'd send your dad to prison if we didn't pay back the money.
How can he send Dad to prison just because of an overdue debt?
Even if he files a lawsuit, it'd be a civil suit.
We can pay back the money with what we earn from now on.
In fact, your dad can be charged for fraud too.
Fraud?
The small land we used as security to borrow the money...
We sold it long ago.
You wouldn't have been able to sell it if it had been set as security,
so how did you sell it?
Since Dae Sik's father knew the situation we were in,
he didn't take it as security.
He can't stand wasting even a penny, but he was considerate of us...
and didn't take it as security? Does it make sense to you?
Let's talk about it later.
We have to save your dad's life first.
Mom...
I can see what happened.
But your father's recovery comes first now.
Don't let him know about this, and take good care of him.
Is my mom my birth mom?
How could she do that?
I'm so angry.
I'm embarrassed,
furious, and resentful.
He can't marry you without your consent. You can annul the marriage.
What is the law for?
Don't worry about anything.
I'll help you annul the marriage and pay off your father's debt.
How... How would you come up with that much money?
Well... I'll have to work hard.
I'll work even harder day and night.
You'll work day and night to pay off my dad's debt?
Why would you do that?
Well, that's because...
we're friends.
We're best friends.
I feel like my heart will explode every time I come home.
I could finally breathe when I saw you,
but you aren't any different either now.
I'm sick of everything.
Don't be like this, Jin Ah.
Go to work now. I'll go see my dad.
Jin Ah.
I told you to leave.
You have a visitor.
- A caregiver? - Yes.
I'm sorry, but you came to a wrong place, sir.
You need to go to a specialized agency to find a caregiver.
I have no experience either.
Don't you have a geriatric care helper license as well?
Oh, that?
It's just one of the many different licenses I got.
I only had a few practical training sessions. That's all.
I... I'm sorry to interrupt,
but can you give me that job?
When my father was sick, I helped him release himself and everything.
No. It must be Mr. Yang Nam Jin.
Pardon me?
Why?
Chairman Ahn watched the news about you saving a patient...
who had a cardiac arrest not long ago.
He said you looked a lot like his deceased son.
Oh, right. He does look like you. How should I put it?
He has a similar vibe to you.
- Does he look like me? - Yes.
I don't see the resemblance.
I think you better find a professional caregiver...
instead of me.
That will help the patient recover his health sooner.
Chairman Ahn has terminal liver cancer.
He has been given three months to live.
Also, recently,
he was also diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
What? Alzheimer's disease...
You mean dementia?
He lost his grandson as a newborn baby.
And then his son and daughter-in-law passed away too.
Chairman Ahn doesn't have much time left.
Mr. Yang, you're the only person who can comfort him...
for the rest of his life.
I'll pay you 10,000 dollars a month.
And when your work is done,
I'll also give you a special bonus.
What? 10,000 dollars?
- 10,000 dollars? - We're running out of time.
Please accept my offer.
Why are you hesitating? He says he'll pay you 10,000 dollars.
If the pay is not enough, I'll pay you as much as you want.
It's not that. I'm baffled because it's too much.
Sir, could you give me some time to think about it?
I'm staying at a nearby hotel.
If you call me, I'll come to pick you up right away.
I'll wait for your call, Mr. Yang.
Please enjoy.
It smells so good.
Go ahead. It's on me.
Was this...
what you were craving?
Yes. I was craving this so much.
It's amazing.
I heard it's a famous restaurant. It's really good.
Why? Do you not like rich soybean paste stew?
I don't enjoy it because of the smell.
What's wrong with the smell?
It's folksy and tasty.
If the smell gets on my clothes before an important meeting,
it gives the others in the meeting an unpleasant feeling.
That's why I avoid eating food with strong smell.
I'll buy you a fabric deodorizer at a store after this.
From now on, enjoy whatever you want without a worry.
You're cool and feisty.
- It's a compliment, right? - Of course.
Could you be thinking, "She's such a weird person"?
No.
You're not majoring in piano performance, are you?
Pardon?
Those who are majoring in piano performance never grow their nails.
Am I wrong?
Gosh. He's so observant.
You're right. I transferred to fashion design department.
Please don't tell my dad about this.
I assumed you were related to fashion by looking at your clothes.
Thank you for everything today.
Don't mention it. It was nice to meet you.
It was refreshing.
Refreshing? Whatever.
I'm not a refreshment.
Goodbye then.
Wait, I saw that the Fashion Association...
is holding an indie brand fair next week.
Would you like to go with me?
An indie brand fair?
Yes?
Mr. Kang.
How did you find time to come here when you must be so busy?
Of course, I should come. My in-law-to-be is sick.
How is he doing?
The surgery went well,
so we just need to wait for him to recover.
- The doctor is my childhood friend. - I see.
- Is there anything uncomfortable? - Not at all.
I'm just thankful for all your help.
- Hi. - Hi.
Jin Ah, this must be a huge burden on you.
What are you doing?
I brought some red ginseng and beef bone soup.
Take good care of your dad.
Goodness.
It's top quality...
for my father-in-law to get better.
Goodness, thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Kang.
It'd be nice to hear you call me Father instead of Mr. Kang.
I'll have to wait until the wedding, right?
Yes.
- Oh, right, ma'am. - Yes?
Could I take Jin Ah away from you today?
Jin Ah? Yes, of course.
Okay.
Come over here.
- Clean this part. - Okay.
My stomach hurts.
- Nam Jin. - Yes?
I need to go to the bathroom. My stomach is killing me.
- What? - I'll be right back.
Goodness.
You registered our marriage, right?
That means she's my wife, right?
I could finally breathe when I saw you,
but you aren't any different either now.
I'm sick of everything.
We've completed the construction, and they've all been leased.
Since it's a good location,
everyone was fighting to secure a spot.
The county office will be built right next to it.
I'll extend this to a four-story building of studio rooms later.
You can run it after getting officially married.
Nam Jin.
Are you working alone after billing me for two people?
Are you pulling tricks?
Mr. Lee went to the bathroom.
Clean every corner of it, spick and span.
Let's go. I'll show you the blueprint of the studio rooms.
We should fix anything that needs fixing before the construction.
Why are you just standing there? Let's go in.
Let's go in, Jin Ah.
Isn't this nice?
I did a good job this time.
Mr. Kang.
What? Do you have to talk to me?
I'm quitting this job.
Find someone else.
What are you talking about all of a sudden?
I found out that you're only paying us...
half of what you'd normally pay.
That's because you don't specialize in cleaning.
Then find a company that does and pay them the full price.
Are you acting like this because of that small amount of money?
Fine, I'll pay you a little extra when you're done.
I'm glad you said that.
I was worried I'd lose a regular client and put up with you,
but not anymore.
I'll speak up when I'm not happy with something...
or when things seem unfair.
People come before money.
What?
Let's go.
What are you waiting for? Let's go.
Jin Ah.
Where are you going, Jin Ah?
Dad, Jin Ah is leaving.
- She's going with Nam Jin. - Let her.
Let her?
You said you'd make her my wife.
You need to give them space to breathe when you chase someone.
Let her go today.
I'll take care of everything.
Fraud?
Yes.
It's fraud since they sold land that was secured.
You're right, but that's weird.
- What is? - Strangers bought many fields...
in this area last year, and they knew Dae Sik's dad.
Really?
It was all calculated.
He laid out a trap for my mom, who doesn't know anything about law.
Jin Ah, I looked into it...
and even when your marriage was registered without your knowledge,
- you need to file a nullity suit. - What?
What kind of law is that?
It was done without my knowing, and I have to file a suit?
It will take time, but let's take one step at a time.
I'll come up with the money to pay back the debt.
You're all words again.
Look.
Do you know why I got mad at you earlier?
Mad?
When did you get mad at me?
I don't remember that.
It's 100,000 dollars.
My family has a debt of 100,000 dollars.
How are you going to come up with such a big amount of money?
100,000 dollars?
Well,
I think I'm going to get a huge job in Seoul.
If I work for 3... No, 6 months,
I can come up with half the money.
Doing what? Unclogging toilets and fixing drains?
Are you going to wash the windows of the 63 Building?
If I can get my hands on that kind of money,
I could wash the windows of 100 stories.
- I'm not joking. - That's enough.
I'm sick of everything.
Mom, Dad, and you.
You're all talk without being able to deliver.
I'm sick of it.
Give me a few months and I'll make this right.
I'll take care of myself. Worry about yourself.
Don't pretend to be brave and get my hopes up.
Wait, Jin Ah.
I'm going to save you.
I, Yang Nam Jin, will save you.
- I'm home. - You're home late.
Were you cooking?
Yes, to take to your grandfather's house on the weekend.
I made it quite bland, but I'm not sure if he'll like it.
Why are you cooking all that when he's always bitter toward you?
It's all for you. Have a seat.
So what is President Han's daughter like?
She's okay.
She bright and good at handling situations.
She's easygoing and outspoken.
She's very fashionable as well...
although she seems a bit selfish.
The only daughter of rich parents are all like that.
Invite her to the fashion show for the new season.
Then I'll get to meet her too.
No, after I get to know her more.
If I think she's okay, I'll officially introduce her to you.
You can't just marry someone because you like her.
You need to think about her background, her education...
and how you can benefit through the marriage.
You have to keep all that in mind.
You know that, don't you?
That makes me even more curious.
- About what? - Why are you trying...
to have me marry the daughter of Minhan Group,
a small subcontractor, instead of a conglomerate?
President Han of Minhan Group...
is not merely a subcontractor.
He's like a casting vote...
that will help us in a crucial moment.
A casting vote?
There you are, there you are.
- Dad. - How have you been?
Well, let me see your face.
I do well wherever I go.
You know that I can adjust to any place in only one day, right?
Of course, I know. You don't just adjust to it.
You take over the place.
Why are you cleaning the house when you just got here?
The housekeeper cleaned the house two days ago.
- By the way, Dad. - Yes?
Do you have a girlfriend now?
What... A girlfriend?
Gosh, no.
You know I have a good sense of smell, don't you?
I can smell perfume from you.
Yes. I'm certain of it. It's a scent of jasmine.
Perfume, my foot. I only smell like a widower.
Do you remember you promised to tell me first when you have a girlfriend?
Of course, I remember that, you brat.
Oh, right. Did you meet Director Choi at the airport?
How do you think of him? Isn't he fabulous?
Choi Si Woo?
He's not fabulous at all.
I bet it's tiring for you to work with him.
He seemed so cold-hearted to me.
It's not tiring at all.
Director Choi is famous in the industry for his competency.
Is he a director?
He looked about my age.
He's a great guy.
He studied in Italy at Marangoni or whatever it's called...
and got an MBA in the US. He's such a smart man.
Marangoni?
And you asked a person like him to do your errand?
You shouldn't do things like that.
Making a person from your subcontractor do your errand...
is power-tripping and tyranny.
"My subcontractor"? Who says that?
Did Director Choi tell you that?
He didn't have to tell me. I could just tell.
You brat. He's the director of planning at Hyungang Group.
He's also the heir of Hyungang Group.
My company is their subcontractor.
Then why would a man like him do your errand...
and pick me up at the airport?
Gosh. You brat.
I'm worried because you're so slow-witted.
Did you really not know it was a blind date?
A blind date?
Dad, how could you do that?
Since you hate to go on a blind date,
I came up with an idea.
I'll let it slide just this once.
But I'll be mad at you if you do it again.
Well, I guess you like him after all.
I hope things will go well between the two of you.
Eat with him and watch movies with him.
You need to meet a person at least three times to get to know him.
I'm fine.
He's not my type.
That's ridiculous.
I'll wash up and come back. Let's drink beer together in a while.
With salmon salad. Okay?
- Okay. - Good.
- Come back shortly. - Good.
What should I do about the indie brand fair?
I really wanted to go.
I don't know.
I'll meet him just this once and won't see him again.
What? A caregiver?
No.
Why would you work as a caregiver all of a sudden?
Do you know how hard it is?
Old people with Alzheimer's give caregivers a hard time.
He offered 10,000 dollars a month.
What... 10,000 dollars?
He'll also give Nam Jin a bonus when his work is done.
You don't have an opportunity like this so easily.
Think about it.
Both you and I caused big trouble,
and the settlement money is a fortune.
Wouldn't it be nice if he can pay it all at once after three months?
That's true,
but I don't want to live separately from Nam Jin.
Mom, I'll be away only for three months.
Please follow my decision just this once. Please.
I really need that money, Mom.
Then work there only for three months, okay?
No longer than that. Got it?
Mom, you're the best.
I'll call the lawyer now.
Being away from home for several months will be good for Nam Jin.
What do you mean?
I've heard Jin Ah will get married with...
Mr. Kang's son.
The rumor has spread across the town.
My goodness. Is that true?
Yes.
Yes. You made the right decision.
I will pick you up tomorrow morning.
You need an advance?
Well... No. Please give me your bank details.
I will transfer money immediately.
(New Message)
(Joeun Bank)
(Heo Chung San transferred 10,000 dollars to your account.)
He said if you marry his son,
he'll give us the supermarket in the downtown.
If you give birth to a son,
he'll transfer the new building under your name.
I can't believe you.
Do you really want to sell your only daughter?
Yes. I want to benefit from my child.
Look at my hand.
Since I got married, I've been going through hardship until now,
my hands are so rough like the bark of a tree.
My life has been tough and sad.
Is it that bad that I want to live a better life thanks to my child?
I don't mind if people criticize me.
Mom.
Life is simple.
If I can keep myself warm and eat well, it's all that matters.
Jin Ah, I'm doing this for your own sake.
I want you to marry into a rich family and live a wealthy life.
What's so wrong with that?
For my own sake?
I'm speechless.
You know... I will never marry him.
I'm sorry, Jin Ah.
Dad.
It's all because I'm a terrible father.
I don't care whatever happens to me.
Leave the town quietly...
tonight.
Gosh. You're bedridden. You can't even earn a penny.
Why are you being so stubborn?
If it hadn't been for Mr. Kang,
how could you have had the surgery?
When you were bedridden because of your back problem,
he helped us survive.
We won't be able to...
leave in fortunes earned by selling our own child.
Honey, let's not do that.
Let's give the money back to him.
I don't even have the money to give him back.
Do you think I'm doing this...
for my own sake?
Jin Ah, where are you going at such a late hour?
Jin Ah. Jin Ah.
I wired 10,000 dollars to your account.
What?
Where did you get that much money?
I told you that I got a huge job in Seoul.
Pay a portion of the debt with that money for now.
No. I can't take that money.
How can I take that money knowing you have a debt too?
Just think about yourself right now.
If you feel burdened, you can pay me back later.
Nam Jin.
I'm leaving for Seoul tomorrow morning.
Hold out only for three months.
For the three months, focus on figuring out a solution.
It will take time for him to file a lawsuit anyway.
I'll make sure to get the money you need, so trust me.
I'm off.
Go in and take good care of your father.
Thank you, Nam Jin.
And...
I'm sorry.
Don't say that.
Friends don't apologize to each other.
I'll get going.
Go on in.
Don't forget to take your medication,
and don't eat your rice with water just because I'm not here.
Nam Jin.
Take good care of Mom, Mr. Lee.
And don't fight with her.
You haven't forgotten your promise to stop drinking, have you?
Of course not. I'll fill your shoes while you're away.
Don't worry.
I'll call often.
Okay, and call me if there's anything you want to eat.
I'll send it to you right away.
Let's go, Mr. Yang Nam Jin.
Of course.
I have something to tell you...
before you meet Chairman Ahn.
What is it?
He goes to work three times a week.
As his secretary and caregiver,
you will go to work with him.
- I'll go to work with him? - Yes, that's right.
I have a few suits ready for you.
Okay.
The employees are neither aware...
that he is terminally ill...
nor that he has Alzheimer's.
If Chairman Ahn does or says anything weird,
or if he is in severe pain,
you'll have to come up with a good excuse...
to get him out of the situation.
Why are you keeping his illness a secret?
It's because he hasn't appointed a successor yet.
I'll tell you this much since it's a family matter.
Okay, I'm sorry if I was being presumptuous.
It's all right.
Also, if he addresses you as his son,
pretend you're his son.
If he addresses you as a childhood friend or a relative,
pretend you're that person.
Okay.
What is his late son's name?
It's Ahn Young Gyu.
Ahn Young Gyu?
Ahn Young Gyu...
Is this it?
Yes.
Are you ready?
Yes.
Welcome.
Nice to meet you. I'm Yang Nam Jin.
You look very much like him.
You look quite similar to Young Gyu.
(It's My Life)
The wedding is this Saturday?
I get to indulge in luxury, thanks to my daughter.
Please cancel the wedding.
Isn't President Han more small-minded than you expected?
This is the person I'm seeing.
Look, Ms. Ko Yeon Sil.
Are you considering of naming him your successor?
Let's keep it a secret between us two.