"January 2016"
Who asked to date first?
Well, it was...
Just natural.
It happened slowly without either of us realising it.
Do we really have to tell you that?
Yes, that's how it is.
Even if you kiss and hold hands,
it's just considered a fling
until you state that you're a couple.
Even with kissing?
Yes, apparently.
-I heard it from the kids?-Really...
And you say things like that?
I heard some kids saying that.
Our first kiss?
Should we say it at the same time on three?
Stop watching so much TV.
That's how people reveal things.
Should we answer now?
I'll count one, two, three, so at the same time, okay?
I'm doing it. One, two, three.
-1989!-1994.
1994... it was 1994.
Right?
It was 1994 in Beijing, right?
I need to use the restroom for a second.
Just a minute.
"Fall,1994"
"Seoul, Dobonggu, Ssangmundong"Buy some tofu.
"Seoul, Dobonggu, Ssangmundong"Tofu!
I thought you'd have less work now,
but it's just the same.
Get someone you trust to do it.
Hey, I'm the oldest director at our bank.
Above me, there's the Vice Chief,
Deputy Chief, and Director.
There are so many of them.
If a high school graduate like me
doesn't work hard...
who would keep an old manager around?
So, I'm going to take care of my own work.
Don't worry.
And as for bringing up the voluntary retirement...
I only brought it up because I had too much work.
Don't concern yourself with that, all right?
It tastes just right.
My wife makes the best
fermented soy bean stew in the world.
You're the champion.
You should go back to bed.
It's still early in the morning.
Your flight is in the evening, isn't it?
So, you're going to Japan today
and you're going to China the day after?
I had no idea that there were so many Baduk matches.
There are a lot at the end of the year.
Why don't you leave later and rest here for a bit?
We're scheduled for duty in Beijing next week.
I guess I'll get to meet our senior's boyfriend.
Isn't that Baduk competition being held in Beijing?
I heard you are friends with the famous Choi Taek 9-dan.
Why aren't you dating each other?
What?
Our senior told me you two are very close.
So, why don't you date him?
We're just friends, since we were little kids.
I've known him for almost 20 years.
Then you really must be close.
So, why aren't you dating him?
What?
A man and a woman can't be just friends.
Friends?
What a joke.
Salaryman wants to go home from work.
Why?
Because he's tired!
Therefore, the salaryman cannot procrastinate at work.
Fights fatigue and gives you nutrients, Hal Won!
This is great!
Cheer up, salaryman!
Yes, they're right. My husband is very tired.
"Salad" man is very tired.
-Salaryman.-It's the same thing.
These days I think that Dong Geun is so sexy.
He's 10 years younger than you.
How is he your senior?
He would jump up in his sleep if he heard that.
Aren't all good-looking guys seniors?
So, you call your husband that?
Well, he is good-looking.
Sun Young.
There's still one thing that I don't understand.
What is it?
How could a brutal face that's like his
produce a son like Taek?
-What?-Really, it doesn't make sense.
How could he have a son like Taek?
You don't know what you're saying.
You've never seen Taek's dad when he was young, right?
He looked just like Taek.
If you compare Taek's face now
with Taek's dad's face when he was young,
you can't differentiate them.
They look exactly alike.
-Sun Young.-Yes.
Your insanity is boundless.
Are you still blinded by love?
Do you think we don't know how he looked like back then?
He was young when he moved here.
He looked the same.
Is that right?
You two are great together.
I wondered why you didn't get together a long time ago.
Dong Ryong's mum has a sense of humour!
Mrs. Cho.
You felt stuffy now that you're just sitting at home, aren't you?
I'm sure it was suffocating.
You worked all your life.
How stifling it must be to watch
your grandchildren at home.
No, I'm all right.
Gosh, the kids must be awake by now.
I should get going.
Thank you for the sweet potatoes.
Bye...
She's quite something.
She was so good at working
and she's a good housewife too.
That's true.
By the way...
"Third Training Air Force Squadron"
"Korean Air Force Academy"
Hey, Choi Taek!
What is this?
You're crazy.
What brings you all the way here, you crazy punk?
I came to see you.
You look so cool.
Have you made your decision?
You can tell me. It's okay.
I have a few conditions... Three of them.
What kind of conditions?
If you're okay with these conditions,
we can start dating again.
You don't have to if you aren't willing.
Okay, tell me.
First. I'm dropping those honourifics.
If we start dating again, I'm dropping those honourifics.
I won't call you "sis" and I won't use honourifics at all.
Okay, next.
Second...
Who is the number one person in your life?
Me.
Now, me.
I'm not being a child and asking you to only look at me.
I want to be an important part of your life.
Not something that you'll toss aside when things are hard.
I would like to be one of the most important things
in your life.
I was just so hurt.
All right, and the last one?
What's the last condition?
As for the last condition...
Bo Ra, I'm just a regular guy.
When I date now,
I'm going to think about our next step.
I'm thinking ahead to that.
If you're scared of that, then don't even start this.
Give me time to think about it.
Good morning, sir!
Hey, the kimchi here is amazing.
Try it.
What brings you all the way here to my base?
You're busy with matches.
Jung Hwan.
I have something to tell you.
Do you remember you asked me
if I opened your wallet in the past?
Honestly, I...
Gosh, you dummy. Are you still talking about that?
Stop creating such a pain for everyone
and just go after Deok Sun.
You idiot. You're so frustrating.
I didn't come to talk about that.
Who says I came because of that?
Really?
Whatever then.
Let's just eat.
Just eat your rice.
The food is here is really good. It really is.
It's good.
I think I have menopause.
I have no news of anything for several months.
We are at that age now, aren't we?
Oh, dear. You know it's no joke.
It can be very difficult.
What do you mean?
It was so annoying having that for over 30 years.
Now, I don't have to think of it. It's good.
I'm going to face it, head on.
Is there a good one here?
I think I like this one.
So, you need to be careful from now on.
I'll get a fever all of a sudden.
I could just leave the house.
My whole body will be aching and in pain.
Many people get depressed, too.
I'll make the meals, but I won't do the dishes.
I'll do the cleaning, but not the laundry.
Don't worry. I'll do it all.
I'll do it all, mum.
Yes, so you should call her often.
Okay.
I guess our mum is already that age.
Okay, Jung Bong. I'll call often.
But isn't there something we could do for her?
This is when a daughter would be good.
It's not like I can say anything.
Can I just overlook it?
Who is our mum?
She is the great Ra Mi Ran.
She is getting through it.
Have you eaten, by the way?
You're not lonely?
Taek visited me today and we ate together.
What? All the way to Sacheon?
Is something going on?
No, what could be going on?
He just came to visit a friend.
Jung Bong, I'm going to exercise.
This late at night?
Your nights must feel very long.
What are you talking about? Bye.
You know it's mum's birthday next month.
-Are you able to come back?-Yes, of course.
I've checked the calendar and it's on a weekend,
so I have time.
Okay, sleep well my little brother. Good night.
Press one to page, two for voice mail.
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Yes, hello.
You weren't sleeping?
I finally spoke to the girls. It's been six years.
Congratulations.
I'm meeting them tomorrow at the spicy rice cake shop.
Deok Sun could come, too.
We're meeting at Brazil Spicy Rice Cakes.
They probably got so pretty.
What if I can't recognize them?
Deok Sun and Ja Hyun haven't changed at all.
I saw them recently.
No.
I heard Deok Sun got prettier since becoming a stewardess.
-Who said that?-Ja Hyun.
Those two are just consoling one another
by saying things like that.
I'm worried that those two
might not recognise you, Man Ok.
You should wear a name tag on your chest.
When can I see you again?
I can see you next week, can't I?
I will buy you some tasty rib-eye.
Rather than rib-eye, I like pork belly.
-Buy me that!-Deal!
If Man Ok wants it, forget about pork belly.
I'll slice off the belly meat on my body
and cook it on a hot fire.
Seriously?
I think I went too far with my joke.
You should go to bed now.
See you in my dreams.
See you in your dreams.
"Brazil Spicy Rice Cakes"
This place is completely different.
Is this the same Brazil Spicy Rice Cakes
that we used to patronize?
Do you think this place changed as much as you?
Man Ok, did you get plastic surgery in the US?
Why are you so pretty now?
Come on, I took off the braces.
You got pretty too, you punk.
I guess it really is Man Ok. She still talks so roughly.
How could you not have called even once?
-You awful girl.-You horrible girl.
I guess we meant nothing to you.
Were we the only ones who considered you as our close friend?
How could you not call for six years, you awful girl?
I was afraid
I'd miss you guys if I called you.
I'd think that I'd want to come back to Korea immediately
if I heard your voices.
Even looking at our photos made me tear up.
So, how could I call?
That's why I couldn't call, you punks.
Here are the blood sausage and spicy rice cakes.
I put lots of innards in it for you.
It'll get cold.
Man Ok, you're so pretty.
I'm going to get braces too.
Mi Ran, look at these cabbages.
What are these cabbages for?
Sun Young went to the market this morning
and got some cabbages.
These are really great.
Mi Ran, these would be so good if you prepared them.
I'll make it. I'm really good at it.
That's amazing. This is a good tactic, too.
I should have done this, too.
Why is Dong Ryong so busy?
Dae Ryong opened a second location nearby.
Sales must be good.
Dong Ryong is good with people,
so his business is doing well.
Dong Ryong is running the second location by himself.
But he spoke to the reception hall owner,
so Dong Ryong got that contract too.
What good is it to send the kids to Seoul University?
Wait and see.
Dong Ryong will be better off than anyone.
Sorry to interrupt.
Yes?
If it's not too much bother,
could you lend me some sesame oil?
Of course.
Jung Bong, get some sesame oil.
Yes, mum.
Didn't you go to work today?
It's not vacation time yet.
I decided to take two weeks off work.
Why is that? Is something going on?
No, that's not it. I just wanted to rest for a couple of weeks.
I see. That's a good thing.
You should take it easy in life.
Yes, yes.
Here you go, teacher.
-Use it liberally.-Okay.
We heard that Dong Ryong is running a second location.
And that he's even catering for wedding reception halls.
Gosh, word travels fast.
Dong Ryong managed to do something big.
You should come by during the day for rib soup.
I will give you free coupons.
But these days young couple prefer buffets
than rib soup. Does his idea work?
My Dong Ryong came up with a brilliant idea.
He has always been watching
those American movies all the time.
And he came up with an idea.
In the US., they wear something called
a morning dress or evening dress.
And go around greeting their wedding guests.
We don't really know.
So he has a nice, shiny dress at the restaurant.
Once the in-law gifting is over,
he dresses the bride in that
and take them to greet the guests who are eating there.
The wedding cake will be three tiers.
And there's music, too.
They do all this sort of stupid things
but young couples like it.
That sure is a smart idea.
Dong Ryong is amazing.
Now that things has worked out this way,
I regret harassing him about his studies.
They all figured it out on their own.
Not everyone is like that.
It's because Dong Ryong is kind and smart.
Why do you need sesame oil anyway?
Is no one at home?
No, everyone is home now.
I'm not doing anything, so I should do these chores.
I'll get going, then.
Thank you for this.
-Bye now.-Bye.
Our teacher is always so bright.
We've lived here in this neighbourhood for 20 years.
And I've never seen him with a frown.
I've never seen him with a scowl on his face.
Look who's talking.
I'm having a hard time lately.
Gosh, you're lying.
No, really.
I'm home.
Why are you home, Bo Ra?
It's the weekend.
Since when did you come home during the weekends?
Be quiet!
I'm home.
-I'm getting washed up.-Okay.
The pretty girl is home.
No one like that lives here.
You have one message.
It's me. Come outside.
You know where, right?
Where is Deok Sun?
I don't know.
-What about Bo Ra?-I don't know.
Mum, I've been suspicious of one thing.
-What's that?-You know Bo Ra?
What about Bo Ra?
I think she's seeing someone.
Really?
Why? What makes you think that way?
Gosh, that sneaky girl.
She wouldn't go on blind dates
and had no interest in guys.
I was actually really worried about her.
Who is it? Who do you think it is?
He's in this neighbourhood.
She comes home all the time.
And she puts on make-up.
I even smelled perfume on her.
You're getting a feeling, right?
Who could it be?
Since Jung Pal is in Sacheon, I'm ruling him out.
Why?
I like Jung Hwan. I like younger guys, too.
Then, Jung Bong?
What? Jung Bong?
-Taek?-Taek!
I like Taek the best!
-Me, too...-Right?
But, Taek is scared of Bo Ra.
Right?
Then Taek is out, too.
Then Dong Ryong... No, it can't be him.
Doesn't he have a girlfriend?
Right? A tall and young one.
Then there's just one person left.
I think this guy is most likely Bo Ra's secret boyfriend.
It can't be Sun Woo.
It can be anyone else, but not Sun Woo.
You know why, don't you?
Why don't you hurry up?
What would you have done
if I said no to you kissing me right away?
Then you shouldn't have worn that necklace.
When did you see the necklace?
You had two buttons undone, so I could see it.
How could I not see it?
Sun Woo.
Sung Sun Woo.
Thank you.
I love you.
I'm touched.
Hey, Taek!
I'm dating Bo Ra again!
Hey, it's been six years!
I'm dating her again after six years!
Is this for real or is it a dream?
You know how sad I was for the past six years, right?
You know it, don't you?
I even stole your sleeping pills. It got so bad.
But why is your reaction like this?
What's wrong?
You're not talking about...
my Sung Bo Ra, are you?
What is that crazy punk saying?
It wasn't a one-sided crush?
You guys actually dated?
He said they dated. They are dating.
Song Sun Woo, you crazy jerk.
Get a grip on yourself!
One-sided love...
You had a one-sided crush on Bo Ra this entire time?
Hello, Jung Pal?
Where are you, Jung Pal?
Sun Woo and Bo Ra...
No, I mean Sun Woo and Bo Ra are dating.
What?
Sun Woo, get over here...
So, you guys dated each other.
Wait, no... You two dated each other.
No, you two are currently dating.
Wait. Deok Sun, hold on.
I'll explain everything slowly.
Just sit down. Sit down.
I suddenly have a headache.
What headache? Where do you think you're going?
How could you fool us for six years like that?
-Gosh.-I thought Sun Woo just had a crush on her.
Bo Ra likes him back too?
That's not it. He just had a crush on her, right?
Is Bo Ra crazy?
Hold up now.
How come I'm the only one who doesn't know about this?
How could you do this to me?
Forget it! Just hang up.
Song Sun Woo, I'm the only one who didn't know.
Aren't I even a friend?
What nonsense is he saying?
I don't need any of this.
Forget it. You're not my friend.
Dong Ryong, I didn't know either.
Don't lie to me.
Does it make sense that
Sun Woo said that in here if you didn't know?
I'm not that stupid.
Why do people lose to you in Baduk?
Don't laugh. I can see you laughing.
Me? When?
Now...
Sung Bo Ra. So you're dating Sun Woo, are you?
Wait.
Just talk to me about it. Don't bother Bo Ra.
Bo Ra?
-What in the world?-Come on.
Bo Ra?
Taek, where are you going?
You... Where are you going? Wait!
"Bo Ra" is a bit too much! That's just not right.
You must be insane!
"Beijing, China"
"Chunlan Finals, Round 3, D-1"
Since we have a day off tomorrow,
should we go watch?
A lot of reporters are here.
My boyfriend said we could come.
I want to go, too. I've never seen a Baduk match.
I'm going to get Choi Taek 9-dan's autograph.
I doubt that you can.
He doesn't meet with anyone.
But the finals are over tomorrow.
Can't I see him if he wins?
He goes right to sleep if he wins.
He's like a corpse.
-Right, Deok Sun?-Yes.
Choi Taek 9-Dan...
Honey.
-Yoo Ram!-Deok Sun.
Hello.
-Where's Taek?-He's in his room.
The third round is very important,
so he's very sensitive today and tomorrow.
But he's in good condition these days,
so he's better than before.
Has he eaten something?
It's rice porridge. I just thought I'd better make it.
You brought this all the way from Korea?
China is not that far.
You really are something.
People without friends would be too sad to live on.
But why don't you give it to him yourself?
He'd like it much better than getting it from me.
You said tomorrow is important.
What if he gets excited from seeing me and messes up?
Why don't you just give it to him?
You're right. That could happen.
He really likes you.
He'll become restless if he sees you
and we can't have that.
I'll get this to him.
What? I was only joking.
Really? I was being serious.
There has been a steep increase
in voluntary retirements at banks.
To adjust to the drastic changes
caused by the open financial markets
and the introduction of ATMs,
the banks are trying to trim their workforce from now.
Those who retire voluntarily
will receive more than double their pension.
Until their retirement,
they will receive 70 to 100 percent
of a special retirement pension on top of that, as well.
The bank officials said that
perhaps it's not up to scratch but...
Two times the pension?
Then isn't it worth it?
If one wants to make a lot of money,
that's a good opportunity, too.
What kind of opportunity is that?
They just turned 50 years old.
Should they just sit around at home at such a young age?
I'd stick to my work
even if they offered me a lot of money.
Honey, Dong Il is hanging in there, right?
Even though he always talks about quitting.
Who knows what's going on in his head?
Maybe he's a wreck inside.
Voluntary retirement can be by choice.
But many banks are asking their employees
to accept this retirement.
This includes Hanil Bank,
Choheung, Commercial, and Seoul Trust banks.
Those who have not moved up the ranks
or those who are too high up in the ranks
have been included in this retirement scheme.
Gosh, this man.
What if he just leaves his bank?
"Chunlan, Final Round Three"
Sir.
Yes, Deok Sun.
Did you come to see Taek?
Why is it so quiet?
Hasn't it started already?
Of course it has started.
They're all in the monitor room.
The monitor room?
Now, you can watch directly on the monitors.
You don't have to wait in the hallway.
I think I'll go wait in my room.
I'm too nervous to watch.
Please call me when the match is over.
I'm in room 503.
Thank you.
Okay, go to your room.
I'll call you as soon as it's done.
The game looks good for Taek right from the beginning.
I think it'll end early.
Seeing as how he's attacking, I think he will win soon.
Still, you don't know until the very end with Baduk.
Wow, Deok Sun! You know all about Baduk now.
Deok Sun, I'm meeting my boyfriend.
Hello, is it over?
Did Taek come out? Did he win?
It's me, Taek.
Taek. You've worked hard.
-Are you all right?-Yeas, I am.
I'm done and I'm in my room now.
Does your head hurt?
Yes, a little bit. I took some medicine.
You should have eaten first.
Go to bed. Why did you bother calling first?
I'm hungry though.
I'm hungry.
Deok Sun, let's go eat together.
I'll see you in the lobby.
Okay.
Let's go.
You came out.
Deok Sun.
We're going for dinner now, too. Come with us.
-Hurry, come on.-Let's go.
Grilled beef.
Taek, have some crab meat.
Cheers to Master Choi's consecutive wins.
Cheers...
This is a famous place in Beijing.
Enjoy your food here.
Thank you.
It's tasty.
-Is it good?-Yes, is yours good?
You're very good at drinking.
I'm not that good at drinking.
Why did you two drink so much?
Senior has passed out.
-Pull yourself together.-Yes.
-Take her up.-Senior.
Wake up.
Let's go...
Let's go. Get up now. Go sleep in the room.
Get up now.
-Deok Sun, give me your room key.-Okay.
Here.
Get back carefully.
Get it together, would you?
Get back to your room, then.
Excuse me. Is anyone here?
You didn't go to your room?
The door is locked. I think senior is sleeping.
You should get going. Go in and get some sleep.
I'll get a key when an employee comes back.
Sleep in my room.
You can sleep in my room.
You can sleep in the room.
I can just sleep here.
It's okay. I'll sleep on the sofa.
You should sleep in the room.
You didn't even sleep properly.
How can I sleep properly when you're on the sofa?
The room and the sofa are the same to me
once I take my pills anyway.
Do you take so many of them these days?
I've built up resistance.
If you take too many of them,
you will end up sleepwalking at night.
What would you do if that happens?
It's not that bad yet.
You never know.
Make sure you lock your doors tonight.
I don't know what I'll do once I take my pills.
Why? Are you going to kiss me again?
So... That wasn't a dream?
Why did you lie?
I was scared.
We're friends.
What if it got awkward?
If things got awkward with you...
I just couldn't imagine it.
What about now?
It would be awkward now, too.
But...
How could you say 1989?
But it was 1989.
I was a senior then.
I was in high school.
Right, you were a senior.
I don't know about that because I didn't go to school.
So what if you were a senior?
You're a public figure.
I'm sure people would love it
if they knew you had a first kiss in high school.
People think you're Buddha.
Should we ask them to delete this?
How can you do that? That makes you look worse.
Let's ask them to re-shoot that part, okay?
-I'll talk to them.-Okay.
Let's go.
Stop it with the sleeping pills.
Okay. I'll take less from now on.
Deok Sun, I'm going to sleep now.
All right.
You should get going. Bye.
Hi.
Hello...
Good morning.
What are you doing here?
When did you leave last night?
Me?
I left right after you said you needed to sleep.
Why?
What is it? Did you have a dream?
Yes.
That's a relief.
What is it? Was I in your dream?
What kind of dream was it?
No, it was just nonsense.
You don't need to be concerned.
Oh, what about Dong Ryong?
Him? I envy him the most.
He's probably at the hospital playing and doing nothing.
Hey, wake up, would you?
You're so out of shape.
I'm going now.
We could have beef.
I like places like this.
And pork belly is the best,
frozen pork belly, that is.
How could it be that you and I
have the same taste in food, too?
Then can I place the order?
Over here.
Do you want it as thin as possible?
Yes, that's what makes frozen pork belly taste the best.
It will curl up though.
I can unroll it then.
That's another good part of frozen pork belly.
Okay.
This is really thin.
It's like...
It's like sliced pork belly, right?
It's my favourite style.
I think you have a very specific philosophy
when it comes to food.
Why don't you stop studying law
and start looking into this?
Look into this?
Do you think I'd have a chance?
Still, law is cooler.
How is that true?
It's not as good.
And what's wrong with food?
Food is the most important thing in life.
And this something Deok Sun told me.
She says the ramyeon you make is the best in the world.
Do what you like to do.
Whatever it is that you think about all night long.
I studied fashion even though I didn't want to
because of my dad.
I'd like it if you did something that you want to.
One moment.
Blood sausage, spicy rice cakes, and tempura.
They still sell bread fries?
All right, dad. I'll buy it later.
How much is this?
Just make a decision and I'll tell you the price.
I need to know the price.
Make your decision first.
-10 yards should be enough.-Yes, I need 10 yards.
My store has everything so...
Don't do that now.
My precious daughter can't be doing this.
-Go over there.-What's with you?
You brought the food?
Yes, that tent is still around.
Were you on a date?
No.
Come on now.
You're in a dress and all.
Dad, can I date now?
Of course, you're not in high school anymore.
I need to get you married.
I'm going to get you married off
and then I'll stop working.
I'm exhausted.
I'll spend my life going on cruises with your mum.
My dad loves money. Could you do that?
You opened a third location last month.
Your mum told you?
That's a strategic location.
It's perfect.
That branch is doing better than other stalls.
You said you're giving it all up and going on cruises.
We have a customer.
-Hello there. Are you interested in that?-Yes.
Don't leave. Hang out with your dad.
Okay, don't worry.
What do you need to see?
-Is this a new product?-Yes.
Oh, my! You scared me.
Why are you sitting here like this?
Bo Ra's dad.
Why are just sitting here?
Why? Is something wrong?
Il Hwa.
Today I was forced to voluntarily retire.
I am sorry.
No.
Why should you be sorry?
No, honey.
There is nothing you should be sorry for.
Why aren't you sleeping and what are you doing?
Don't turn on the light.
I can't sleep.
Honey, are you all right?
No, I'm not.
I'm not okay.
"Episode 19: You Did Your Very Best"
What?
Really?
Dad.
Your dad no longer needs to go to work.
He's done with the bank.
He will retire next week
and it will really be over.
Voluntary retirement?
Did you apply for it? Why?
If you applied for it now,
you get two and half times your pension.
So, I did it.
Do you know how much we're getting?
We're getting more than 200 million won.
-That much?-Really?
When else would we get that kind of money?
He would be retiring in three or four years' time anyway.
I heard that many people were retiring at the banks.
I didn't think you would, dad.
I just decided to jump on the chance.
I'm getting 100 million won for free.
Still, you've worked there a long time
so you must be feeling sad.
I'll come home often.
Why would I be sad?
Do you know what your dad's wish is?
It's to sleep really late
until the sun comes up for once.
Dad, you should go on trips with mum and get some exercise, too.
Last year was hard for mum too.
You should hold hands and eat lots of yummy food, okay?
I will go around with him,
but I don't know about holding hands.
It's enough if you don't fight.
Bo Ra's mum!
Mr. Kim! What brings you here?
We're home right now.
Bo Ra's mum, I need just three minutes.
Bonghwangdang!
It's a strange sight to see you here during the day.
I'm still finding it strange too.
It's been five years since you've got married
and you can't get a decent meal yet?
What's with the black bean noodles?
Jung Hwan's family was ordering, so I got one too.
-Let's eat together.-Sure, it looks new.
Are you delivering black bean noodles again?
My wife kicked me out.
She says she doesn't even want to see my face.
She told me to get lost.
Put that here.
It's nice to eat together.
Yes, sit down.
You know... when a woman hits menopause,
they'd hate the entire world and everyone is their enemy.
And the person they hate the most is their husband.
I really suffered last year because of my wife.
I didn't know my wife had that side to her, really.
If it wasn't for true love,
she probably have hit me.
It was really bad.
Why did that make me mad?
All he did was put ice-cream on the table.
You could just get mad.
I get annoyed a lot at Taek's dad too.
A fire rose up from inside of me.
And I had tears in my eyes.
This is not normal.
Jung Bong's dad was passing by
and got the brunt end of it.
Why are you getting upset again?
It's okay.
Mi Ran, you're only 52 years old.
You don't even have a strand of white hair.
You're still young. Still young.
I don't have white hair, yet I'm like this.
You got through it well. You did.
You're amazing, Il Hwa.
I don't know about amazing.
I still pour cold water on my head before I go to sleep.
I still wake up two times and toss around in my sleep.
Still, you have daughters so you get through it.
Our poor Mi Ran doesn't have any daughters.
You need daughters at times like these.
I should have one now.
I can't.
Darn it.
Nothing is working out for me at all.
I see that you're making jokes now.
You must be okay now.
I go back and forth.
I did envy you a bit last year.
Did you? Well...
it's true that my daughters are quite warm-hearted.
It's not because they are warm-hearted.
It's because they are your daughters,
so they know a mum's heart.
Sons will never know a mother's heart.
And Deok Sun is especially good to me.
Lately, I just want to make her my daughter-in-law.
"Last Year, 1993"
Mum, let's head out. Get up, okay?
Get dressed...
-Let's go.-Go where?
Let's go.
-I'm tired.-Hurry...
Let's go.
Hurry up.
There's a place next to Ssangmun Station
that makes really good fried pancakes.
It's supposed to be really good.
Mum, are you cold?
There. Let's go.
Let's go.
Gosh...
If I had a chance, I would be born as a mother.
I'm so envious of you.
It's pretty.
Can you remove it?
-How can I go out like this?-Why not?
Let's put it on this side too.
It's expensive medicine. Make sure to take it.
Pillar of the house, your second daughter.
Our nation's Choi Taek 9-dan
was crowned the champion at the Chunlan Baduk competition in China.
In the three-set match, he...
Taek won again?
He must be crazy. He's not human.
Hello?
Taek!
Congratulations.
You're in Korea? When did you come back?
Hold on.
Deok Sun.
Okay.
I have to see Taek for a bit.
You should finish eating.
Taek.
Isn't something a little strange?
Is Deok Sun maybe...
Just eat your rice.
Are you still that nosy?
When did you get back?
Just now.
Aren't you tired?
I'm okay.
Aren't you cold?
I'm all right.
This is warm.
Tomorrow is dad's retirement day.
I'm already about to tear up.
Can I go?
Forget it, don't come.
If you come, it will get noisy.
And only family is supposed to come.
All right.
But, can't I just stop by for a bit?
No.
If you come, you'll be the main attraction.
Tomorrow, my dad has to be the star.
Okay. Then I'll just stay in the back and...
You better listen, okay?
Yes.
This was the suit Bo Ra bought you
with her first pay from the judicial training centre.
You fondly kept it in your wardrobe.
I didn't think it would be kept for this.
That's why they say things turn to crap if you save it.
I think it's a correct saying.
Why are you going to cry now?
I got lots of money and left my job.
It's fine, so stop crying.
What do you mean it's fine?
You always say that.
It's okay.
Gosh, my husband Sung Dong Il looks so good.
You guys sure know how to surprise a person.
Yes, thank you so much, Jin Joo.
Bo Ra's dad, you've worked so hard all this time.
You've worked hard.
You didn't have to get me this.
Someone came before me.
Jung Bong, I told you to stand at the door watching.
For crying out loud.
It's not like I'm the President of Korea.
Why make such a fuss?
It's going to be done in an hour and I'll be back.
Then be back quickly.
I'll be waiting for you with warm distilled rice wine.
Manager Sung, you worked very hard all these years.
Gosh, man.
We're all going to switch banks now.
Bo Ra's dad is no longer at Hanil Bank,
so why should we go there anymore?
Right? I was going to switch my account too.
That darn, crappy Hanil Bank.
To hell with Hanil Bank.
Deok Sun will be waiting.
You should get going.
You've never been late,
so you can't be late for your retirement day.
So I'm going to be unemployed now.
Please take good care of this unemployed man.
Okay.
Dad, we're going to be late. Hurry!
Okay, I'll be going.
I'll be going. Thank you.
Bye.
-See you.-Okay...
Hello? Yes, Bo Ra.
Yes, are you at the hospital?
Yes, is something wrong?
Isn't today your dad's retirement day? Did it go well?
It was okay.
I just don't feel good.
You should comfort your dad.
He's probably more depressed than anyone.
It's not like I expected anything great.
But it was just so simple and short.
About 30 people retired together.
They didn't even give him a plaque.
They just gave him some flowers.
He worked there for 30 years
and they only gave him flowers?
I was about to protest like my old self.
Are you home?
Let's meet later.
I'll go even if it's late.
Yes, I'm home.
I'm going to stay home for a bit.
Dad went for So Ju with my mum.
The two have become closer lately.
That's good.
-What about Deok Sun?-I don't know.
She was going on about it for a while,
but I don't see her.
Oh, you startled me!
I just can't stand by like this!
No Eul's coming too. Just do as I say.
Sun Woo, I'll call you back later.
Bo Ra, are you really a Seoul University graduate?
Is this the best you can do?
I didn't major in Korean language.
Give it to me. I'll do it.
Do it fast. I have to give it to them.
All right.
You're leaving now?
Yes, but don't wait for me.
I'll probably arrive late at night.
Okay, you have to drive carefully.
Okay, how is mum doing?
-I'm not sure.-What?
She seems okay at times, but then again, she's not okay at all.
This is why a household needs daughter.
Wait. The second "daughter" will be there soon.
Are you home, son?
Yes.
Are you okay, mum?
Yes, I'm okay.
I'm okay.
I'm going to sleep.
See you later, son.
Look who it is. It's Lieutenant Kim!
Good morning, sir!
Look at the state you're in.
If you came into the army under me,
you would be dead.
Am I crazy? Why would I go under you?
When did you get back anyway?
Late last night.
Let's have a drink later.
Taek will be done soon, too.
Today is my mum's birthday. We're going out to eat.
Oh, that's why you're up here.
Have you made a reservation?
I was going to make one with my brother.
Do you know of a good place?
I don't know. I'll try to think of one.
Is it going well with Bo Ra?
You say you're dating
and you don't even know a nice restaurant?
You're younger than me.
Why don't you know of a good restaurant?
I've been living in Sacheon.
Lately, I've been a housewife.
Yes?
Dong Ryong? What's up?
Lieutenant Kim! Where are you right now?
What are you saying?
One of the wedding reception guests cancelled on me.
We've prepared rib soup for 100 people.
The bride ran off this morning with her first love.
What?
I already got the payment, so the money is fine.
The rib soup would go to waste.
Let's have a neighbourhood party.
Invite anyone you see from now on.
Do you have cake there, too?
Are you kidding me? I have a three-tiered cake here.
It's your mum's birthday, isn't it?
You got lucky today, punk.
I'll surprise you and turn this wedding cake
into a birthday cake.
Wait, don't change it.
What time should I be there?
It's the last time slot, so about 7pm.
You can just leave now if you want.
All the customer have left.
Anyway, invite everyone from the neighbourhood.
I'm giving everyone a treat today.
Thanks, Dong Ryong.
Jung Bong, I have a good idea.
"Kampo Noodles House, second branch"
How many people are coming?
I think it will be about 20 people.
Deok Sun will be here for sure
and Jung Pal will be coming, too.
It has been a long while since I've met everyone.
Oh, yes. Dong Ryong.
Mum is coming too.
Really? She's done now?
She's coming straight here.
This is all because of you, Dae Ryong.
What did I do, kid?
Hello there!
Is this Yoo Dong Ryong's restaurant?
We came for the free rib soup.
-Are you here?-Hi, Dae Ryong.
Hi. You're the first family here.
Is this Dong Ryong's store?
-We'll take one of these here.-Yes.
-Where is it?-Over there.
-We came for the rib soup.-Hello.
-Dong Ryong!-You're here.
-Hello.-Hi, Dong Ryong.
Hello.
Mister, two rib soups please.
Sung Deok Sun. You've become prettier.
Your parents are here. Go on in.
Okay.
-You came alone?-I came with my senior.
Is that the only person you're friendly with?
I told you to bring everyone.
Hello...
I did bring people.
Man Ok, Ja Hyun, say hello.
This is my friend, Dong Ryong.
Hello.
It's you, right? Ssangmun High's Park Nam Jung?
Ssang Girls' High Wang Jo Hyun?
It's been a while.
What is this? Did I hook you guys up?
Shut up. I likely have a girlfriend.
I think the broth is ready now. I have to go inside.
I'm fine, so worry about your own love life.
Let's go.
It must be tasty.
Who's missing?
That punk. He thinks he's a star so he's always late.
-I'm here.-Hello...
-Hello.-We heard there was free rib soup.
Why are you just getting here?
All the rib soup's been taken.
I drove here.
Then I guess I understand.
Come in and have some soup.
Mum.
Give us some food, too.
Mum, I've grilled some rib.
We'll go if you don't have it.
You did a good thing, so come in and eat.
The school dean is here.
Hello...
Who isn't here? Hands up.
Jung Pal and his mum.
His dad is not here either.
That's true. That punk asked me to get all things ready.
Hello?
Is this Dong Ryong's place
where they make the best rib soup?
And you are that Mrs. Cheetah of Sssangmundong
that I've only heard about.
Please come in.
Hi...
What are you doing over there?
Hey, the waitress.
I was feeling down because it was my birthday.
I feel better because we're all having dinner together.
Why would you feel down on your birthday?
You should be happy today.
Mum, congratulations for your 52nd birthday.
We can go home later
and have another party with our family.
Son.
I don't want to make a big deal out of my 52nd birthday.
Oh, no! What should I do?
I'm so sorry. What can I do?
I'm so sorry.
It's okay. I'm fine.
You'd better change your clothes.
It will start to smell.
I don't have clothes here.
Well, we do have some clothes here.
Do you want to get changed into them?
I'm so sorry.
Be careful now.
Over this way.
-Come over here.-Okay.
It's all done. What about the music?
You don't have to worry about it.
-What about the cake?-It's ready.
Jung Pal, someone is here.
Jung Bong, you be the flower boy.
Me?
But my girlfriend is here.
Then should I do it?
It has always been my dream to be the flower boy.
You didn't know, did you?
No.
Okay.
Who will give her the bouquet?
-There's one person doing nothing.-Who?
You.
You can give it to her directly.
When I turn on the music, you give it to your mum.
I'm not good at this kind of stuff.
You crazy punk. This was all your idea.
Ma'am, can you escort Jung Hwan's mum?
Why? Is the dress so weird
that she's too embarrassed to come out?
Really?
I'm eating rib soup wearing this now?
It fits you perfectly.
I do have a glamorous body.
Will I be able to digest in this thing?
Should I just take it off and eat? I am feeling warm.
Gosh, you look so pretty.
When else will you get to wear something like this?
Ma'am. The prime beef is ready.
Okay, I got it.
Mi Ran, let's come out.
This is really...
Oh, my goodness.
-What is this?-You're so pretty.
What is this now?
I don't know. She got me this kind of dress.
-You look good.-I'm so embarrassed.
What a handsome man.
Why are you crying?
Bride and groom, please enter.
Kiss her...
Dong Ryong...
Blow out the candle.
One, two, three!
Whose idea was it?
Your "daughter."
What?
Jung Hwan.
How did you know that picture was a fake?
I thought we would never get caught.
It was obvious you had combined two photos.
Thank you, Jung Hwan.
My menopause is gone now. Thank you.
I didn't do it for this.
It's nothing to cry over. Why are you doing this?
Be quiet, you!
Why are you crying over that? It's a good thing.
How embarrassing.
Dad.
We have something for you too.
A present.
What's with all of you?
Have you all suddenly grown up or what?
What is this?
We decided to have our own retirement day with our family.
Open it, dad.
What's this?
Isn't this a "Thank You" plaque?
-I'll read it for everyone.-Don't read it.
-You can't.-Don't read it.
Why? It's a present from the children to their father.
We should read it while we're all together.
-No, please don't read it.-Yes, don't read it!
If you read that now, everyone will cry.
Sir, you should still just read it.
You can take the insults later.
Is that right?
I became a groom in my fifties.
I'll just take some insults today. Why not?
Read it...
A Thank You Plaque.
You worked at Hanil Bank
for 26 years, Manager Sung Dong Il...
Gosh, I don't think I can read this.
A Thank You Plaque.
You worked at Hanil Bank for 26 years.
Manager Sung Dong Il, we would like to thank you.
We may no longer be able
to call you Manager Sung Dong Il.
What has not changed is that...
Sung Dong Il is Lee Il Hwa's husband.
And the proud father of three siblings -
Sung Bo Ra, Sung Deok Sun, and Sung No Eul...
My dad's favourite words are "crap" and "hell".
The words my father hates the most are...
Forever Assistant Manager and loan guarantee.
The thing my father did best...
was buying useless items.
And giving us kisses.
His favourite food is seasoned cockle shells and So Ju.
And the thing my father loved the most...
was our family.
As our father's daughters and son...
because we could not give him a warm word
and we couldn't have a drink with him
or hold him in our arms first...
Or tell him we love him first...
And we could not consider
the weight of the title 'Dad...'
We are sorry and we apologise.
Even then,
he was like a tree that never stopped giving.
A dad that Bo Ra respected.
A dad who was like a friend to Deok Sun.
And a dad that provided stability to No Eul.
With that thankful heart...
we give you this plaque.
November 5, 1994. From, your children.
Goodness' sake.
Why did you bother reading that?
Deok Sun is such a great daughter.
You guys liven up the mood, wouldn't you? What the...
Liven up the mood.
You sure had good kids.
-I'm envious of you.-Turn it on.
Turn what on?
Ra Mi Ran...
Il Hwa.
Have you heard of "Every flood has its ebb"?
Yes, I have.
The chrysanthemum only has one season.
The red flowers won't last ten days.
I have pulled myself together and do something about it.
So I guess that statement is wrong too.
My life has almost passed now.
Time doesn't pass by just for us.
It passes by for everyone.
There's no place where you can complain about it.
Just leave it at that.
I realised something really big today.
What's that?
I thought it was all over once the petals bloomed.
But once those petals open,
there is another fruit that blooms.
I forgot about that.
I only got sad that my flower petals
weren't going to bloom again.
I couldn't see that.
I know I got let go from work.
But the way I raised my children...
I did such a good job, right?
Yes, but who knows?
They might cause us grief later on.
Is it?
Maybe, I spoke too soon, didn't I?
But you never know.
This heart we have for our children,
someday they will...
answer us.
"Thank you."
Let's go.
So, are you going to work the counter at the supermarket?
So, are you going to be a cashier?
You're really something, you know?
I got trained yesterday and today.
I'm starting tomorrow.
Since you've always worked,
you'll get sick if you stay home.
Dong Ryong's mum, did you go somewhere?
I haven't seen you around for a while.
I...
left home.
Why?
Why? Where?
It was two or three weeks ago.
I left and came back yesterday to eat rib soup.
But why did you leave home suddenly?
As for me...
In my life, just being called
Dong Ryong's mum or Dae Ryong's mum...
made me unhappy.
My name is Jo Soo Hyang.
I was taking care of my grandchildren.
My heart suddenly felt so suffocated.
I wondered what I was even doing there.
I thought I'd go insane like that.
When my grandchildren were asleep,
I just went to my sister's in Daejeon.
That's why Teacher Yoo was home.
He was taking care of the house.
He's a deep person.
He didn't even call because he thought I'd worry.
Yes, everyone is okay.
Don't wake her. No.
Brother-in-law, do you want to pick up my sister now?
No, I'm going to let Soo Hyang rest.
When your sister is better, give me a call.
Then I'll go pick her up.
How are the kids?
What about your food and school?
I'll take care of it.
Just take care of your sister.
Bye now.
He is a real man. He really is.
But he didn't even let us know anything at all.
We would have helped him out if we had known, right?
Mum, I'm home.
My oldest is here.
Bo Ra, come in.
I'm talking with my friends.
Hello.
Please have some persimmons.
My mum likes these.
Have fun then.
Bo Ra's looking prettier.
Isn't it time for her to get married?
Isn't she dating?
I think she is dating.
Mum!
He was on his way home,
so I told him to buy some red bean bread.
You should just sell those things.
How many do you eat in a year?
-Are you here?-Hello.
I bought a lot of them.
Please enjoy.
I'll be going now.
Bye.
He should stay for a bit.
What is this now? We see each other all the time.
I'm sure. There's something fishy about the two of them.
Stop blabbering nonsense.
Do you want to see your mum faint?
Shut your mouth now.
Sun Woo must have so much to stress about.
He can take care of himself.
Are you confident about it?
Mum, can you let it go this once?
I'm confident I won't change. Aren't you?
That's can't ever happen.
Are you deliberately doing this to make me angry?
You just never know with people.
The bride will now enter.
Bride, please enter.