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(It's My Life)
(Episode 102)
Did you have a bad dream?
I felt like someone was watching me.
Who would have watched you?
What good would it do to watch you asleep?
Right?
It's just that I'm too sensitive, right?
It's because you're physically and mentally weak now.
Eat well and rest well.
Go to sleep now.
Ms. Yang.
Ms. Yang, are you asleep?
Ms. Choi, you should keep your eyes closed to fall asleep.
I want to ask you about something.
Have Nam Jin and Seung Joo...
set their wedding date?
They haven't set the date yet.
Seung Joo's parents will let us know when they set the date.
If...
Seung Joo asks you...
to move out and live with them,
will you do that?
I don't know.
I'll just do what Nam Jin wants.
I have no say in that matter.
Can't you all live here with me?
Gosh, you've been nothing but mean to me.
Why are you asking me to live with you?
Only then will I get to see Nam Jin.
If they get their own place,
I'll rarely get to see them.
Seung Joo won't even want to visit.
To be honest, I don't love the idea of moving out with them.
If I live with them,
they won't get to do everything they want to do.
And I'll be alone all day after they go to work.
Goodness.
Thinking about it, I'll be so bored.
You mean it, right?
Thank you, Ms. Yang.
I'm not thinking this because of you,
so don't overreact.
Get some sleep now.
All right.
Ms. Heo, do you know if Mother has left for work already?
No, I didn't see her leaving.
- Isn't she in her room? - No.
She's not well. Where did she go so early?
That's strange. I haven't seen Ms. Yang yet either.
She's not home either?
I think she's still asleep,
but she's never done this before.
- I'll go and check. - I'll go with you.
Yeon Ji!
Wake up. You should eat breakfast and go to work.
Yeon Ji, wake up.
What time is it now?
It's past 7am.
Get up.
It's past 7am?
Do you want to sleep for about 20 more minutes?
Dae Sik.
If you lift me up and carry me all the way to the bathroom,
I'll wake up.
I've always wanted to try it.
Oh, like this? What?
You don't want to do it?
Forget it, then.
No, no. I'll try.
Gosh.
What was that about? Why are you so weak?
It's just that my hand slipped.
I'll try again, okay?
Forget it. I'm totally awake now.
Pardon?
Ms. Choi is sleeping in Mom's room?
That's right.
They're sleeping right next to each other.
My mom can't sleep when there's someone else next to her.
She's so sound asleep. She didn't even hear me.
She hasn't been able to sleep well, so I'm relieved.
Shouldn't she get ready for work?
The meeting is in the afternoon, so we should let her get more sleep.
Well, tomorrow is the death anniversary...
of the late vice chairman, Mr. Ahn, and his wife, Ms. Kim.
Yes, I'm aware.
This year's anniversary will be a very meaningful one.
It'll be the 1st memorial ceremony held by his 2 sons.
Now, he's found his biological son and even has a daughter-in-law.
Ms. Kim will be incredibly happy.
Well, how about we invite Seung Joo as well?
I'll ask her, but she probably won't come.
If it's because of my mom, don't worry.
She'll go away on a trip tomorrow with Mr. Jang and Mr. Lee.
Are you feeling better now?
Let me take you out on a date after work today.
I've already bought movie tickets and picked out a restaurant.
Come on. Why aren't you answering?
If you say no again, my feelings will be hurt.
All right, I'll see you at work.
(Living happily ever after with Han Seung Joo! That's my wish.)
Living happily ever after with Han Seung Joo.
That's my wish.
I have the exact same wish.
Will we be able to do it though?
The latest trend is glamping.
What? "Glamping"? What is that?
Glamorous camping.
Glam... Glamorous?
My goodness. What a weird trend.
That's not what "glamorous" means.
It means luxurious camping.
All camping equipment and amenities are already there.
We just have to go there and enjoy the experience.
Oh, my. Everything is so convenience these days.
So we don't have to prepare anything?
That's right.
The place is already equipped with all sorts of camping gear.
There's a TV as well as a bed inside the tent.
Oh, there you are.
It looked like you came to work,
but you weren't at your office. That's why I'm here.
Why? You were looking for me?
Yes. Well, the thing is...
Geum Soon is acting weird.
What do you mean Ms. Choi is acting weird?
Maybe she forgot what happened. When she came to work yesterday,
she seemed happy to see me as if she saw me after 30 years.
I think Choi Geum Soon was so shocked...
that she lost her mind or something.
We should do something to help her.
Take her to a hospital.
I'm worried Sun Ja might...
have to take care of her.
Ms. Choi is perfectly fine.
So just focus on your work as a security guard.
Well... I was just worried about her.
Why would you get angry at me?
I'll see you tomorrow afternoon, Mr. Lee.
Since it's chilly at night, pack some thick clothes.
All right.
Goodness, you.
Why are you so slow-witted?
How could you say such a thing in front of Ms. Choi's old friend?
Gosh. You're such a fool. Seriously.
What... What did I do so wrong? Gosh.
What's with you lately? Are you worried about something?
It's nothing.
Since you suddenly became so depressed,
everyone in our team feels down.
Tell me what's wrong. Come on.
I know more about marriage than you.
It's because of Ms. Choi, right?
See? I knew it.
If Ms. Choi were my future mother-in-law,
I would also feel devastated.
You can just live separately from her. What worries you?
Well... I also thought of doing so,
but living separately from her won't solve everything.
But if you do, you won't see her so often.
When something happens,
you can send Mr. Ahn alone.
My elder brother's wife isn't on good terms with my mom,
so she rarely visits my mom.
Discuss with Mr. Ahn's mother first.
If you live with Mr. Ahn and his mother alone, that'll be it.
Do you really think so?
Of course. He has his mother who raised him for 30 years.
How affectionate could he feel towards his birth mom who stole him?
If the three of you live happily together, that's all that matters.
When the collaboration project with the Italian brand ends,
Ms. Choi will resign.
Then you won't have to see her at work either.
Mother, it's Seung Joo.
Can I see you briefly during my lunch break?
She talked to me when I was about to fall asleep.
And then she talked to me again when I was about to fall asleep.
We ended up chatting until the sun rose.
I thought I slept for a moment, but I woke up this late.
I slept really well after a long time.
Try this.
I don't like sea cucumber.
Do you know why it's called sea cucumber?
It's because it's like ginseng of seafood.
It's good for your health, so eat some.
Oh, my.
Seung Joo wants to see me during her lunch break.
Does she?
Shall I call you a taxi after you finish your meal?
If you're meeting her near the office, let's go together.
Do you want me to sit with you in your car?
That's okay. I'll go by myself.
Let's go together since I'm going to work anyway.
Thank you for your kindness,
but I want to try a taxi booking service.
They pick you up at your door and drop you off at your destination.
I don't need to owe you anything.
Both Design Team 1 and 2 will participate in...
the collaboration project with the Italian brand.
Team One will be in charge of...
the Signora line that targets women in their 40s and 50s,
and Team Two will be in charge of the Signorina line...
that targets women in their 20s and 30s.
Then we'll be in charge of the design, production,
- and delivery, right? - That's right.
Ms. Han and Ms. Lee,
come up with a design concept and write a report.
- Okay. - Yes, sir.
And the head designers of the two teams will have a meeting...
with Ms. Choi this afternoon.
I think you should learn about the trends in Italy in advance.
Understood.
Today, I'll go to Minhan...
- and go home when I'm done there. - Mr. Lee.
Tell them to expedite production of the first batch.
Okay.
Sure, Seung Joo.
I'll meet you at the cafe near your office.
Mr. Jang and Ms. Seo will work on the Signora line.
You'll have a meeting with Ms. Choi this afternoon,
so you can discuss the concept at the meeting.
Mr. Ahn is in charge of this collaboration project.
Discuss the details of the schedule with Mr. Ahn.
Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
It feels weird thinking that we'll get orders from the manager...
of the team that we competed against for a year. Right?
Why does it feel weird?
We just have to work hard.
I've never done any work for the Signora line.
Mr. Jang, how should we come up with the concept?
We have to compare and analyze...
all the clothes designed by the Italian brand...
and add some Korean style elements to that.
Can you finish the report by next week?
Pardon me? By myself?
Why are you so surprised when you're the report queen?
The reason why I recommended you as a member of our team...
was your report.
Okay. I'll try my best.
Why did you take up the collaboration project?
I have no choice.
Ms. Choi is unwell right now.
Anything could happen if she works on the project alone.
Mr. Choi can do it.
Do you really have to do it?
Mr. Heo asked me to.
You know how important this is for Hyunkang.
Then please leave me out of this project.
You know...
that I can't work with Ms. Choi.
How can we do this without you, our head designer?
You saw it too.
She gets upset and acts weird whenever she sees me.
Seeing me makes her sick. How can I work with her?
She won't be like that anymore.
She's taking her medications, and she became stable.
Still, I can't do it.
Work is work.
You can't refuse to work because of your personal feelings.
If Ms. Choi behaves weird again,
I will stop her.
So don't worry about anything.
It's hard for me too.
I'm having such a hard time.
I know. Please hang in there for me just a little longer.
All right?
Jin Ah.
We see each other at home every day. Are you still that happy to see me?
Of course, I am. Aren't you?
I'm happy to see you too.
I brought your lunch. Take your medication after lunch.
Yes, ma'am.
Woo Jin, I think your mom will...
have me on a very short leash.
Don't criticize me later.
It's better for a man to follow his wife's lead.
- Who said that? - Woo Jin did.
I don't want my mom to know...
that tomorrow is the anniversary of my father's death.
You said Mother will go on a trip with Mr. Jang and Mr. Lee tomorrow.
Yes.
I think that it would be better if my mom and my birth mother...
don't see each other.
I understand.
Yes, Mr. Heo.
Right now? Okay.
I'll go see Mr. Heo and come back.
Eat without me.
I'll wait. Go ahead.
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the death...
of the late Mr. Ahn and Ms. Kim, right?
Yes.
I understand that you must have a lot going on in your mind.
I'm going to submit a request for the name change at court.
I thought I should ask you for your consent first.
Is that...
something I have to do?
If you don't want to do it,
we don't have to submit the application.
But may I ask why you're hesitant?
Even if my surname changes from Choi to Ahn,
the situation won't change much, don't you think?
Well, that's true.
However, you're the only legitimate son of the Ahn family,
so I think you should change your surname even if it's late.
My birth mother...
I feel bad for saying this, but I don't even remember her.
No matter how much I reflect on this,
to me,
my mom who raised me is my only mother.
She always...
cherished me with all her heart.
People may say her maternal love is all twisted,
but I know that she did her best for me.
Si Woo.
Don't you resent Ms. Choi?
I've tried to hate her,
but there are too many fond memories.
Right, I bet.
No one could doubt...
her love for you.
About the countless bad deeds she's done over the years...
It was all for my sake.
I want to pay for everything that my mom did...
for the rest of my life.
And to do that,
I'd like to continue living as Choi Si Woo.
All right, understood.
I won't submit the application for changing your surname.
I'll apologize to my deceased birth parents tomorrow.
Sure.
- I'll be there tomorrow as well. - Okay.
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
Here you go.
By the way, is Nam Jin not coming?
No. I want to ask your opinion first.
I'll talk to him about it afterward.
Well...
What is it about? You seem so hesitant.
When Nam Jin and I get married,
would we be able to move out with you?
Well...
We can do that,
but do you have to move out?
It will be stressful for me,
but Ms. Choi's condition will also worsen if we live together.
Nam Jin will be stressed out, stuck in between.
Then you guys can get your own place.
Don't worry about me. You two can live on your own.
We can't do that, Mother.
Why can't you do it?
That will be best for both you and me.
At this age, nothing's better than having friends close by.
Both Ms. Heo and Geum Soon live there, you know.
I won't be bored.
I see.
I'll stop by from time to time...
to drop off some side dishes for you guys.
Just being able to see you and Nam Jin is enough for me.
That way, your family can also visit you whenever they want.
The meeting is about to start. Where are you?
Right, the meeting.
You have a meeting?
You should hurry back, then.
I should take you home though. I'm sorry.
My gosh, why are you sorry? Don't be.
You should get going.
Right here.
Hello.
- Welcome, Mr. Lee. - Hello.
Hello, Mr. Lee.
Hello.
The weather has gotten pretty warm, right?
I guess Ms. Ko has been learning Chinese.
She's been listening to online lectures whenever she has time.
How's her pronunciation? Is it all right?
Yes! I think her pronunciation is actually better than mine.
My gosh, really?
Would you like coffee or tea?
I've already had some, so I don't need anything.
Mr. Han.
You got our order for the casual outfit and school uniform, right?
Our schedule has been expedited. Would you be able to work with it?
Of course, I'll meet the deadline no matter what.
- No more changes to the designs? - No, they're good to go.
By the way,
do you know if Seung Joo and Nam Jin had a fight?
Well, they didn't fight.
But I think Seung Joo's feelings were hurt...
because of Ms. Choi.
Ms. Choi? Why?
Is she being mean to Seung Joo?
No, she's not being mean.
It's just that Ms. Choi isn't well.
Then why were Seung Joo's feelings hurt?
Is she demanding Seung Joo to look after her...
like a mean, overbearing mother-in-law?
No, it's not that.
Because of all the mental shock,
she's developed panic disorder.
Whenever she gets panic attacks, she gives Seung Joo a hard time.
She gives her a hard time? How?
She'd accuse Seung Joo of trying to kick her out of the house...
and not letting her go to work.
Then she'd scream and cause a scene.
She's also grabbed Seung Joo by the collar and...
She even grabbed her?
Does she have no shame? How dare she grab my dear daughter like that?
That's why Seung Joo has been looking so distressed.
What should we do, Man Seok?
I like this one the best.
Mr. Choi gave you the rundown, right?
With this collaboration with the Italian brand,
we're aiming to reinterpret the European style into something...
uniquely Korean.
Yes, I think it's a great idea.
Consumers these days are very fashion-conscious.
They don't want to copy European trends.
Team One and Two...
will design Signora Line for women in their 40s to 50s...
and Signorina Line for women in their 20s to 30s.
First, Ms. Han will brief you...
on our design concept.
Yes. For our Signorina Line for women in their 20s to 30s,
we'll use premium-quality Italian fabrics...
and target the latest trends among young women.
As for colors, we'll predominantly use neutral shades.
Design-wise, we'd like to merge the retro style...
- with modern, new elements... - Ms. Choi.
Are you all right?
Get her out of here.
Who?
Every time I see that girl, I feel like I'm about to pass out.
Get her out of here, please.
Get out, please!
Ms. Choi.
Why are you doing this to me?
Are you really doing this to break us up?
Seung Joo.
You're so cruel.
Last time, you told me to move to Italy.
Will you get all worked up like this every time you see me from now on?
Do you... Do you really have to do this?
Enough, Ms. Han.
Ms. Choi isn't well.
Can't you try to be understanding?
Gosh, what a mess.
Please! Get out, please!
- Ms. Choi. - Seung Joo.
(It's My Life)
Are you the one trying to stop splitting Hyunkang?
Have you still not given up on your greed to take over Hyunkang?
I guess you're okay today.
What do you mean?
You were so happy to see me the other day, saying we hadn't...
- seen each other for 30 years. - See? I was right.
- What is this? - My letter of resignation.
Let's break up.
Seung Joo.