How could this happen? How could you be Ga-eun's friend?
And if I wasn't, does that change anything?
You probably won't believe me, but I really loved you.
I still love you!
Where the hell did they go?
Huh?
Did he take her to where he used to work?
But he said his pride wouldn't allow him to go back there.
That Mi-ran's mom?
- Baby, say 'ah.' - Ah.
It's so good.
Hey, Cho Yong-gab!
How dare..!
Why you little..!
You dare empty my pockets to treat another woman?
I'm gonna...!
Hey, stop right there.
I said, stop!
Stop!
You better stop now!
Cho Yong-gab, stop right now!
Stop!
Is something wrong?
It's nothing.
Um, Jung-woo? About Ran.
Yeah?
Never mind.
I gotta run. Excuse me.
Ow... It really hurts, it does.
Ran.
Ah! You're gonna pull off my ear.
Let's go. Come on.
Ugh.
Sir, really.
You keep challenging me when you know you'll lose.
You've really lost face this time, Chairman Maeng.
You're a great guy and all, but your laugh is really grating.
Gee, sorry about that.
One more time tomorrow.
I made some snacks you like. Would you like some?
You told me late-night snacks will make me fat.
Give the boys a call.
They having so much fun they can't bother coming home?
Hello, Father.
Put Jae-bum on.
He's taking a bathroom break during work.
Kid, if you're gonna lie, at least make it sound good.
You can't fool me.
I can hear the music from here, you brat.
You two conspiring to pull the wool over my eyes?
Of course not, Father. There's no conspiring here.
Both of you come home now!
Go in.
Thanks for today. It was a bit awkward, right?
But I'm sure Ran will give her approval.
Approval?
She says I can't marry if she doesn't give her permission.
Is she such a special friend to you?
We've been together so long we're more like family.
She's been through a lot. I hold her dear.
I see.
Honestly speaking, she seems...
Never mind.
Why? What is it?
It's nothing. Go in, you must be tired.
Alright then.
I'll tell you later what score Ran gave you.
Probably a double perfect score.
Bye.
Goodness, it even massages the feet.
Oh, that feels good.
- I'm home. - There's my boy.
Jung-woo, check this out. No need for people anymore, I swear.
Jung-woo?
Did something happen to him?
You can't get married. I could tell her the truth tonight.
'No, I can't let that happen.'
What right do you have to interfere with my life?
You think I lead the good life?
You trying to follow in my footsteps?
- Who's following in your footsteps? - Then what the hell was that earlier?
Why were you cozying up with Ga-eun's future husband?
Mister Cho saw you two swapping spit. How far have you gone?
Clean up your life before you criticize mine.
Have you no shame?
A daughter doesn't have to be a slut like her mother.
I just want you to have a good life.
What mother in the world would want her daughter ruined?
Oh, is that so?
If you don't stop immediately, I'll tell Ga-eun.
You will?
After all that family did for you, how can you betray them?
They practically raised you and let you study abroad.
They raised me?
Who could raise me after my mother ditched me?
Is paying for everything the same as raising?
They pitied me, like giving alms to a beggar.
Pity or not, without them you wouldn't have made it so far.
So I have to give up my man to repay them?
Your man?
That's right. Park Jung-woo is mine. I'll make him mine.
Snap out of it!
Talk about biting the hand that fed you, how can you steal Ga-eun's man?
You think you'll be happy like that?
I lost all happiness the moment you abandoned me.
There's no happiness for me. You did this to me.
I'm gonna find my happiness, even if it means stealing someone else's.
So don't interfere.
Mi-ran.
Mi-ran!
The number you have called cannot be reached at this time.
Ran!
I was worried when you didn't pick up.
You coming from your mother's?
It's cold. Let's go in.
Oh-oh-oh. Oh no.
Why'd you put your piece there? You blocked me.
Surrender. Staring at the board won't give you a solution, you know.
No. Ah, whatever.
You lost, right? Come here.
You're mean, I swear.
Dearest, not too hard, please.
Gently, please.
If it hurts, I'm gonna go on strike.
Alright.
- Welcome home, girls. - Hello.
Now for the strike.
Hey, Ga-eun. Help your mom out.
Hold on.
Dad, go lightly on Mom if you don't want me avenging her.
Fine, fine.
Here we go. I'm hitting.
Ah, it hurts!
It totally does! It hurts!
Look, I got a bump.
I gotta help Ga-eun at her photo shoot tomorrow with this red forehead.
Wanna give it another go?
No! It really hurts.
Uncle caught on?
Whatever, Jae-bum. Don't drag me into this.
Who dragged you into what? You were excited about hanging out.
I gotta admit, you looked cool. Major charisma.
How do you give off such an aura?
It happens naturally when you do something you love.
Then again, I was born cool.
Is that so, Your Majesty?
Jae-bum, you're wasting your talent.
Why not go pro?
You really rubbing it in, aren't you?
Jerk, you know I'm working at a company for my father.
Whatever, let's go in.
Ga-eun, you saw my mom earlier, didn't you?
Don't worry about it. I'm sure she had a reason.
A reason? For embarrassing me in front of my friend?
Ran.
What did your fianc� say? Did he say anything about me?
He didn't really comment on it. Forget about it.
If the man I love saw that, what would he think?
Would he want to marry a woman from such a messed up family?
People shouldn't be judged by their family or background.
You're Kim Mi-ran, and you're beautiful and smart.
Don't torture yourself about your mother.
Between you from a rich family and me with a mother like mine...
who would a guy choose?
You, for sure, right?
You can't ignore background. Don't you agree?
I think anything can be overcome through love.
Ran, cheer up, okay?
Cheer up?
Yeah, I will.
'Yoo Ga-eun, this is too unfair.'
'I want Park Jung-woo, too.'
'I want him as mine. You give him up.'
'I won't let you have him. I won't give him up.'
Where do you think you're going?
Good morning, Uncle.
It's not a very good morning, you brat.
Have a seat.
What time did you come home last night?
You see, I went drinking with some friends.
Give up music and the band while I'm being nice about it.
Answer me.
I won't let it affect my work.
What? How are you gonna prove that?
I'm not neglecting my work, Uncle.
I need to breathe, is all. Can't you understand me?
Someone strangling you?
Your father and I don't expect something grand from you.
We want you to work hard and marry a nice girl.
Is that too much to expect?
Speaking of which, didn't I tell you to bring home that woman?
What? Who?
What do you mean who? The woman at the airport.
You must be really into her to reject the person your father picked for you.
I want to know who this woman is.
If I approve of her, your father will consent to you marrying.
When are you going to bring her?
Um, about that... I'll bring her soon.
Really?
Of course. Real soon.
Trust me, Uncle.
Soon.
Dear.
We have to go check your blood pressure today.
Dr. Jang wants to do a full exam while we're there.
He keeps telling me to come when I'm perfectly fine.
Please go, Dad.
Angina requires regular check-ups, not just medication.
She's right, dear.
Your body isn't just your own. We're all dependant on you.
Fine. I'll go.
Goodbye, dear.
Bye.
I'll see you off.
You have something to say.
You knew?
I know you too well. Where this time?
An orphanage? A nursing home?
An orphanage.
They're in trouble after losing a lot of sponsors.
Volunteer work is important but so is donations.
Daddy, please?
Seriously...
You only turn on the charm when you want to spend money on others.
Fine, how much do you need?
Two big ones to make a study room for the kids and fix the boiler.
I'll tell my secretary. Stop by the office.
Thank you, Daddy.
It's too pricey.
Fine, put it on hold for now.
Mom, we have to start the shoot.
Okay.
Hey, did Ran go out for a morning workout again?
Yeah. She's gonna meet us later at the Ruby Hotel coffee shop.
We're gonna do our hair at that hotel's salon.
If you're in so much pain, give him up.
He's not meant to be yours.
Says who? Who says Park Jung-woo won't be mine?
Kim Mi-ran, are you a fool or just cruel?
Anyone can see it's a foolhardy choice.
Not you, too.
It's so hard on me I'm about to go crazy.
I'm about to suffocate, even without your nagging.
- You leaving? - Yeah, I'll be back later.
Did something happen yesterday?
You don't look too well.
What's going on?
Nothing's going on.
That's a relief. Go on then.
I washed your car. Oh, and Jung-woo?
Yes?
While I was washing your car, I could barely contain my anger.
Is this the best that her family can treat you?
What are you talking about?
Your car. Is Ga-eun blind or something?
She must've seen your clunker yet she doesn't do a thing about it.
Isn't she rich? Isn't her family?
Too cheap to even buy their son-in-law a new car.
They're just all talk.
Mother, now's not the time. Don't say anything, please.
But Jung-woo.
Goodness.
He has a long to go before he understands the world.
This sort of thing is nothing to be ashamed about.
Being warm and full is what pride is all about.
Yes, it's fine. I'm sure.
Mom, they want to postpone the shoot for an hour.
It's taking them time to beautify the location.
That's fine, right?
Can't complain since they're making it beautiful.
Since we have some time, let's stop by Dad's office first.
I thought Jung-woo was coming.
Oh, I better call him.
I'm almost at your house.
Huh? You want to stop by your father's office first?
Um, something came up at work. How about I meet up with you later?
Get in.
Ga-eun, we can always go to your father's office later.
I have to receive an extensive hair treatment at the salon.
Fine. Then we'll go to Dad's office tomorrow.
Good morning. Director!
Director, sir, I saw you at a Hongdae club.
I can't believe you're a member of KJ.
- Shh! - Huh?
Come with me.
You saw me perform?
I sure did.
I know most of the bands that perform at Hongdae.
I'm quite the enthusiast.
I thought it was someone else at first. You looked so different.
But you looked so cool, sir.
Young-eun, no one in the office knows I'm an artist.
So shh!
Shh!
Got it. My lips are sealed.
In return, buy me dinner.
And can you give me an autograph, please?
I'll keep your secret, I promise.
An autograph?
With this. Here, please. Right there.
Write it well. I don't it to last forever.
Um, let's do this later.
No, I want it now.
Stop hesitating and just do it.
Hurry. Come on.
Now's not the time or place...
Come on, just do it.
Don't hesitate.
Hurry.
What are you doing, Young-eun? And in that pose, nonetheless.
Boy am I glad to see you.
Director! Director, sir!
Of all the times to interrupt...
Director.
I'm sorry.
You're sorry?
I'm sorry for hurting you like I did.
Do you even have a sincere side to you?
You said you love me?
Fine. If you mean it, then prove it.
Break off the engagement with Ga-eun.
Then I'll believe you.
I'll accept your sincerity if you break up with Ga-eun.
Coffee, please.
Same here.
This might sound like an excuse, but when I first saw you...
I was so captivated that I momentarily forgot I was engaged.
I wanted you so badly I didn't want to tell you.
So you thought you could hide it forever?
You'd fly back home and cut off contact, like it never happened?
I don't expect you to believe me.
But you're the first woman to make my heart beat faster.
I still remember so vividly.
I felt an electric shock when I first saw you at the dance festival.
The kind of shock I'd never felt before.
You offering empty words as comfort?
- Mi-ran. - You chose Ga-eun.
- What more needs to be said? - That's because...
Fine, I'll be honest.
I'm tempted by Ga-eun's background.
She's an elevator that can take a poor guy like me to the penthouse.
That's the most honest thing you've said so far.
But how do you explain seducing me when you had that elevator?
- Did I seem that easy a woman? - No.
- Not at all. - No?
I saw my alter ego in you. Like a reflection.
That's why we recognized each other at once.
Because we're so alike.
So you don't love Ga-eun but you're marrying her for money?
Is that it?
Are you nervous?
Yes.
So you're marrying her just for her money?
You're unbelievable.
Money is the sweetest, most fatal attraction to people like us.
What are you going to do if I tell Ga-eun everything?
You're not such a cruel woman. You won't hurt your friend.
You said I was your alter ego. Yet you don't know me.
I want you.
If I'm your alter ego, you should be able to predict my next move.
In the worst case scenario, you'll tell Ga-eun about us.
Then our engagement will be off.
It's like we share one mind.
But there's something you don't understand.
Even if I break up with Ga-eun, I won't go to you.
I can't, not right now.
I have to give up too much to choose you.
You messing with me? Think I'm easy prey?
Don't be such a child.
You know love isn't everything in a marriage.
- Marriage is reality. - This situation right now is your reality.
I'll tell Ga-eun what kind of man you really are!
I saw your mother.
The moment I saw her at the restaurant, I understood why we're so alike.
The love-hate relationship with her.
You can't abandon her, just like I can't abandon mine.
You can take my hand.
Believe my promise and trust my sincerity.
What happens if I take that hand?
Either way, I'll be the one tossed aside, won't I?
No! After I've achieve my goal, I'll go back to you.
It will take time. I won't achieve my goal so easily.
But I promise you.
If you trust me and wait, I will definitely go to you.
That's your plan. Mine's a bit different.
I'm going to tell Ga-eun everything about you.
She deserves to know about your ambition and duplicity.
She's my dear friend.
If you choose friendship and tell her out of loyalty...
you'll lose both me and her.
Wrong. I'll marry you.
I'll make it so that you'll want to marry me.
Mi-ran.
I'll give you some time to come up with an explanation for her.
Kim Mi-ran!
Hey, Ga-eun.
Jung-woo, where are you?
Still at work.
I'm done with my hair.
If you have some time, stop by here real quick.
Where are you?
The coffee shop in Ruby Hotel. Next door to the photo studio.
Where?
The coffee shop in Ruby Hotel.
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