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The last words my brother said to me

the day I left to study abroad

were easy, short,

and honest.

Listen,

you don't need to study hard.

Don't learn English if you can't be bothered to.

Just have fun there.

Don't worry or think too much.

Illegitimate children from rich families are supposed to waste their lives

instead of having dreams.

And if possible,

don't ever come back.

That was when I realized

that I was being exiled to the US

rather than being sent to study abroad.

I learned that my brother was trying to claim

what I might take from him in the future.

Do you want more?

I'm too lazy

to resent anyone.

Hey, buddy. What are you going to do during vacation?

Gosh, we've been seeing each other every day at school.

I'm going to miss not having you around.

What's wrong?

Won't you miss me?

Don't you think you're being too cold?

Gosh, I'm sorry.

Did I hurt you?

Yeong-do, that was a bad pitch.

You should be careful.

Someone might think we're bullying him.

Really?

Then how about you stand there?

-What? -Stand by the wall.

Hey, what's wrong with you?

Do you want to take his place?

Fine, I'll go.

I'll stand by the wall.

Throw the ball.

I never said I'd throw the ball.

Friends need to keep things fair. Hey, buddy.

It's your turn now.

Here you go.

-Yeong-do. -Yes, I know.

You'll get beaten up whether you throw the ball or not.

It's just a matter of whether you'll get beaten up by the stronger one

or the weaker one.

But the bigger problem is

that your life will continue to be like this.

Do you know why?

That's because we'll end up becoming your bosses in the future.

Go ahead and choose.

Are you crazy?

Are you nuts?

So you're poor, but you still wish to protect your pride?

Just protect your body.

Get to your senses.

Hey, being healthy is the best thing.

My gosh, I'm going to run away because I'm scared.

I'll see you when school starts.

I hope you spend a great vacation.

See you.

Muffler, racing kit, seat,

handle, and headlight.

I installed everything the way you asked me to.

All the components were expensive and hard to get.

I had to get all of them from overseas.

I'm sure you've pocketed the commission.

Gosh, I would never do that with our regulars.

I also replaced the cam chain tensioner for you.

It's not like you did it for free, is it?

No, that's not what I meant.

-Your chicken's here. -You can put it over there.

Hey, pay her for the chicken.

Okay.

It's 16,100 won.

What's with the 100 won? Is that for your snack?

Here's your cash. Give me the bills.

Gosh, you're clever. Are you a high school student?

The receipt is on the box.

When do you finish your job? Should I take you for a ride?

No, just give me the money.

Gosh, don't be so cold.

I'll go pick you up.

Hello, I'm a high school student in second grade doing a part-time job.

Hey, who are you calling?

-The police. -What?

Yes, a couple of older guys keep asking me--

Gosh, we were just joking around.

Here's 17,000 won.

Enjoy your chicken.

Enjoy.

Welcome. What would you like to order?

-Two lemonades, please. -Two lemonades.

-I'll take over. -Okay.

What would you like to order?

When did you get here?

It's been about 30 minutes.

You were here for 30 minutes without ordering anything?

My boss needs to make money, you know.

I'll order when Bo-na comes. She's almost here.

My gosh.

This isn't the only café in Seoul.

Why do you always hang out--

-What? -It'll start raining

by the time you finish work.

Then what about your girlfriend?

Bo-na deserves to be treated like a lead role in a movie.

My gosh.

You should also start dating someone.

That's absurd.

I can't afford to spend my time doing something other than making money.

Don't you think you work way too much?

I have no other choice.

Working part-time jobs is the only way I can survive.

Chan-young, stop looking at her.

Hey, you're here.

I told you to stop hitting on my boyfriend.

Do you find me pretty?

I never said I do.

I know, right? But you're really pretty.

So stop wasting a part-timer's time.

You should either order something or leave.

Shouldn't you be nicer to your customers? What lousy customer service!

Oh, gosh. I'm sorry.

Let's go. We can't waste our time here especially when you're leaving tomorrow.

Are you going somewhere?

-I'm just-- -Stop.

Don't tell her anything. I want to be the only one who knows.

Let's go.

Didn't I tell you to wear something red along with your white shirt?

I told you that today's theme is "Christmas in summer."

I'm wearing red shoes.

That's not red. That's dark red. My goodness.

Let's go.

-Sorry for wasting your time. -There aren't any customers.

-I'll text you later. -You'd better not.

They have so much time on their hands.

I don't like Eun-sang. I really don't. I hate her. I detest her.

-Stop it. -You're making me hate her even more.

She's poor, but she looks down on me. And she's not intimidated by me.

She knows all about your childhood while I don't.

She's so annoying.

-Don't get angry or you'll get wrinkles. -I can't help it today.

My gosh.

This is so unfair.

Eun-sang and I are just friends.

We've been friends for half of my life. Do you really not trust me?

What a joke. Boys and girls can't be friends.

Of course, they can be friends.

Girls like her are the ones who end up in a complicated marriage.

She's so obsessed with her boyfriend. I hate girls like her.

I hate how she wears different clothes every day.

I hate how she gets off her huge car that's driven by a driver.

And what I hate the most is that she gets angry all the time.

Eun-seok, do you even check my voice messages?

You should call sometimes.

How are things at school?

I'm so jealous that you get to go to school in the US.

Anyway, give me a call. I miss you.

EUN-SEOK

Gosh, it's really raining.

Why isn't this working?

It's a dream catcher.

I thought you were with Bo-na. Why didn't you eat with her?

I came to eat with you.

I didn't want you to eat all by yourself. Plus, it's raining.

Don't you think you might've turned

my possibly-exciting Friday night into a very bland one?

Do you have a girlfriend, Dad?

Don't you think I could've gotten one today?

Dad, the carrots need to be smaller than the potatoes.

-On what basis? -Potatoes have more water in them

and get cooked faster than carrots.

When cooked together, carrots need to be smaller

so that they'll cook as fast as the potatoes.

Then how about we just cook them separately?

That will extend the cooking time, but it'll still taste the same.

So cooking them separately would be very inefficient.

Why don't you try saying that in English?

Okay, fine. I lost. I can never beat you.

I'll do the dishes.

Do the laundry as well. I spent a fortune today because of you.

-Did you book my flight ticket? -Yes.

Did you tell Bo-na about going abroad?

Of course. She insists on coming with me.

Does she want to start a family with you there?

Care to pitch in some money?

I don't make risky investments.

What about Eun-sang? Did you tell her?

No, I couldn't.

She was busy working.

So I couldn't tell her that I'll be studying abroad.

How's Eun-sang's mother doing?

She's practically the core member of Jeguk Group.

She has Mrs. Han under control.

Really?

Mrs. Han wants to eat.

She's not in a good mood today, so be careful.

Apparently, her son in the US isn't answering her calls.

Why isn't he picking up?

The person you have reached--

What's with the soup?

You can't talk, and you can't even season food properly.

Your mouth is of no use.

I'll cook it again.

And how long is that going to take?

Get rid of this.

President Kim is home.

Already?

What should I do with this?

He went upstairs right--

Why do you always tell me the important things at the end?

Do you do that on purpose so that I'll get caught?

Am I not even allowed to enjoy my dinner with a glass of Château Latour?

Wait, are you crazy--

You're home. Did you eat?

I had a late lunch.

-That will ruin your health. From now on-- -Who cleaned my room today?

-I did. -Clean it again.

I'd like a glass of water sent to my study.

Go to the basement, and bring me the same wine

in a new glass to my room.

You should eat a bit more.

Mrs. Park.

If I eat anything even after being ridiculed like this,

I'd be admitting that I'm a concubine.

A true wife of a rich man can't eat in situations like this.

Please throw everything away.

You're still a concubine regardless of whether you eat or not.

A concubine who eats well is better than a concubine who drinks a lot.

What? What's wrong?

Mrs. Han gave it to us. Just eat it without complaining.

Do I need to eat everything we get from Mrs. Han?

I'm not a garbage can for food waste.

What's the big deal?

Eating is the most important thing in life.

We should be grateful that we're able to eat something like this.

It's not my fault that we're poor.

You can eat by yourself.

Selfish brat.

She's having a blast all by herself.

I'm not going to eat.

Okay, I won't bring food from that house again.

What time does your part-time job start tomorrow?

I need to go to the bank.

How many times did I tell you to use online banking?

Tell me, and I'll do it.

It's better to take care of it at the bank.

How is a computer going to send money all the way to the US?

The US? Are you going to send it to Eun-seok?

Send her what's in the bank account.

You're going to send the entire thing to her?

Why? Is there a problem?

Tell her to buy herself a closet or something.

Eun-seok's getting married.

What? She's getting married?

I'm getting remarried.

What?

You just divorced Dad. Isn't it too soon for you to get remarried?

I've been single long enough.

-Does Dad know? -Do you want him to congratulate me?

There will be articles about it, so your dad will know.

Bring me the dress we recently reordered for the third time. I'd like it in small.

We're going to have lunch, so get changed.

Your skin looks rough.

With whom?

-With Dad? -With your stepdad.

Mom.

And wear new shoes.

No high heels though. Wear something with low heels.

He's not that tall.

Who is it?

Who's this short guy who's famous enough for the press to write articles about him?

Is he rich? How old is he?

Is he Korean or American?

Did you ask what his job is?

Can you please answer me? When's the wedding?

Did she invite us? Is she going to buy us tickets?

We can't go all the way there.

I told you to text me when we're outside.

She is studying in the US. I'm sure she chose the right guy.

We'll only embarrass her if we go there.

Why would she be embarrassed by us? There's nothing wrong with us.

She said he's nice and diligent.

And she doesn't want to let him go.

That's enough. Let's not ask for more.

Why not? Do you know how much I suffered after she left...

I'm going to go to her wedding. I'm not going to wire this money.

How is the bank going to send all this money to the US?

I'm going to give it to her myself.

I'm late for my part-time job. Bye.

It's delicious.

I guess it was worth replacing your head chef.

Yes, our sales have increased a lot.

Our last chef was also pretty competent,

but as soon as he got scouted by another hotel,

he left without hesitation.

In the end, it was all for the best.

That's how life is.

That only happened so that things will turn out like this.

Yes, if you judge everything by results.

All the hard work eventually paid off with the good result.

All the pain and suffering was for a joyous day like this.

I think the same about our families' union.

Yes, you're right.

We all faced some challenges,

but I'm sure they've helped us

become stronger and prepared us for today.

The connection between siblings is as important as the connection

between a husband and wife.

I'm glad you two aren't complete strangers.

I noticed that Yeong-do was born earlier than Rachel.

Say hello to her.

She's your sister now.

Hello, sister.

I hope you guys get along.

I'm hoping you'll take good care of her as her older brother.

Of course.

My sister's just my ideal type.

Bye, then.

Sit down.

I have a previous engagement.

Sit down.

Now, I really can't sit down.

I'm too embarrassed to face my sister.

I hope you enjoy your meal...

as a family.

I'm sorry for that. Let me apologize on his behalf.

No, I'll let him apologize to me himself.

Rachel's personality takes after yours.

Yeong-do takes after your ex-wife.

Don't ever talk about her--

Was she pretty?

This is why I like you.

Do you know that?

Yes.

It was as if you were begging to get beaten up.

I surprised you with a rare event.

Why did you follow me outside?

-If you're here to take me back-- -I'm here to do just the opposite.

That's the only way I won't need to go back.

Then I'll see you.

You know Tan and I are engaged, right?

Once we become siblings, that means you and Tan

will become brothers-in-law.

-What's your point? -I also hate this marriage.

But I think it's more terrible for you than it is for me.

I just wanted to remind you.

I'll be off now.

I never said I didn't like this marriage.

What do you mean?

Don't you know what marriage means for people like us?

You're even engaged.

That's why I'm asking what you mean. You'd better be specific.

It may seem like a marriage, but it's a merger and an acquisition.

In other words, we're taking over your company.

Who do you think will end up taking your mom's shares

of Jeguk Group?

Go ahead and stop this marriage if you can.

You don't want your last name to become "Choi," do you?

Pass me the rice.

Hey, you need to take care of that first.

Good work.

You work so hard even during vacation. Aren't you going to go anywhere?

I'm planning to.

Where? Don't forget to tell me your days off before you leave.

I'm going to the US because my sister's getting married there.

Oh, really? Congratulations.

When are you going to return?

I'm not going to.

You're not coming back?

The fact that my sister's getting married

means that she doesn't plan to come back to Korea.

And the fact that she won't return

means that I'll have to work and live with my mom forever.

It feels as if I was destined to be poor all my life.

I feel so upset.

You're only 18. Why do you think so negatively?

That's why

I'm going to the US.

I've been thinking about it ever since I was eight.

BANKBOOK

Are you here to exchange money?

Yes.

Please give me your bankbook and ID card.

I exchanged the money today.

Don't worry. I'll make sure I give it to her.

At least one person from her family should be there to congratulate her.

I also got myself a passport.

It'll take three days to get issued.

Mrs. Jeong came by in the morning.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Han.

What would you like for dinner, Mrs. Han?

Don't be angry, Mrs. Han.

I don't know English.

I'll memorize the words as quickly as I can, Mrs. Han.

In English,

it's "Dry cleaning only."

What are you doing? Are you making bean powder?

I'm sorry, Mom.

I promise I'll become successful and come back for you.

Please wait for me.

Are you moving abroad?

The left one.

I might just live there.

Must you go all the way there? Can't he just come here?

Of course, he can.

Why don't you send him a wedding invitation tomorrow?

He'll never miss his future mother-in-law's wedding.

I know you don't like the fact that I'm getting remarried,

but I don't intend on convincing you.

You're probably not confident enough.

And it's not like you can be rational about it.

You are welcome to cut ties with me if you want.

Are you threatening me using the inheritance money?

It's the most effective way, and it works every time.

What do you even like about Yeong-do's dad?

You know the rumors. Look at how easily he hit Yeong-do.

Could it be...

-that you are actually in love with him? -Rachel Yu.

Don't you feel sorry to Dad every time you call my name?

I might become Rachel Choi because of you.

At least you have a fiancé you can run off to.

You have quite a nice life.

Send my future son-in-law my regards.

She's so annoying.

When I arrived in California after getting kicked out of Korea,

this was the first thing that came to my mind.

"At least I'll get to eat a lot of almonds."

And for a short while, befitting the way they treat me,

I thought maybe I should act out and rebel.

But I just decided to have fun like my brother told me to do.

And as a result, I got myself a cop who always keeps his eyes on me,

and I was always the center of attention at school.

On top of that, I managed to make my mom cry every single day.

RACHEL

Let's not get intimidated. I even came out 14th once in school.

No, this isn't the right question.

DIRECTIONS FROM LAX TO MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

Hey, it's me. I just arrived.

Of course, Tan came. Did you think I'd be alone?

He's loading the luggage in the car.

He's become more handsome.

He's grown taller, and he's become more tanned.

You know how strong the sun can be in California.

Tan says I've also become prettier.

I'll call you again as soon as I get to the hotel.

Hey, you.

You smirked at me, didn't you?

Why?

I'm sorry? I'm Japanese.

If you wanted to pretend that you're Japanese,

you shouldn't have turned around when I said, "Hey, you."

Don't you agree?

I'm sorry.

Hey.

I asked you why you smirked.

I didn't smirk.

I just looked because you weren't being honest about your situation.

Do you think I want to have a debate with you?

I really wasn't smirking at you.

It's just that I could relate to you.

I felt like I wasn't the only one who wasn't being welcomed...

being here.

-What? -Sorry for acting like I was Japanese.

Bye, then.

Now it really feels like I'm abroad.

Is it because we eat different food?

There are so many people with great lives.

Let's get going.

Is this the place?

Eun-seok? It's me, Eun-sang.

Isn't this Cha Eun-seok's place?

How can I say that in English?

You're living together? I thought you were getting married.

She even lied about school?

I'm asking you

where that crazy brat is!

What are you always writing?

It's an essay homework for school.

You seem like the type who'd never do their homework.

That's why I'm doing it.

It's a way of acting up.

Who are you acting up to?

Your teacher?

Thanks for the coffee.

Tell me if you need more.

When I am writing an essay,

it feels like I'm actually thinking.

The one thing that my brother

told me not to do.

The first half of 2013 has gone by, and the sales of our premium shopping mall

that was targeted for the upper class hasn't been doing as well as we expected.

I can see that. Keep going.

The residential area near the mall is still quite empty.

So in order to increase our sales, we'll need to continue promoting the mall.

Then what exactly do you call the promotion we've been doing until now?

Basically, you're saying we should spend more money.

Well, it's really not easy to come into direct contact

with our target customers who are of the upper class.

-They mostly spend money abroad-- -Does that mean our company

won't be able to earn money?

How about we change our target customers from those of the upper class

-to middle-class families-- -Then we should've built a theme park

not a premium shopping mall.

When did you get the sales report?

I got the final report last week.

Then I should've fired you a week ago.

Who else received the report before today's meeting?

The chairman also received the report beforehand.

So that means the chairman found out how incompetent I am a week ago.

But I had to find that out today.

Can't I keep my incompetence to myself

or at least keep it inside the company, Mr. Yoon?

If I was the one who reported it to him,

then he'd be here with us.

Well, it seems like he's here already.

How many people here are secretly reporting things to the chairman?

"If you wish to continue farming, be nicer to the farmer than to the landlord."

That's the message the chairman wanted me to relay.

Executive director, managing director, chief director,

director, deputy department head, deputy head,

team manager, and general manager...

Among them, whom do you consider to be the farmers?

What does the landlord think?

Do you want more coffee?

Eun-sang.

What's going on? What are you doing here?

What about Mom? Did you leave her all alone?

Mom?

You're curious about Mom?

You don't even deserve to ask about her.

When did you get here?

-You should've called. -And what if I did?

Would you have shown me something different?

Is this what you call a university?

Who told you that I work here?

Who do you think? Your boyfriend told me.

-You went to my house? -Yes.

Have you been living here paying for that jerk's alcohol?

What else did you lie to us about?

You lied to us about marriage, your boyfriend, and your school.

You should've met a guy who's actually nice, not who you think is nice,

you crazy brat!

Did you bring the money?

You've really hit rock-bottom, haven't you?

I abandoned Mom just so I could live with you.

But I guess I'm getting punished for that.

Where's the money?

Stop it.

I told you to stop!

Life is so full of bullshit.

You were my dream.

You were my one and only last hope.

Our lives were destined from the moment we were born,

so I was going to give up on my dreams and just go to a community college.

And I was ready to be satisfied with getting paid two million won a month.

Do you want to know why?

Because I had to manage to make a living with Mom until you come back.

I'm sorry.

Turn a blind eye for me...

just this once.

-Don't touch that. -Go back to Korea.

I'll call Mom.

Don't go! Don't take it!

Mom worked so hard for that money!

You should leave.

Eun-seok!

Eun-seok!

Eun-seok, don't go.

Eun-seok!

Eun-seok!

Eun-seok!

My gosh.

Eun-seok!

Take me with you.

Eun-seok.

Eun-seok.

Eun-seok.

My gosh, that crazy punk.

What? Did he just steal from me?

Hey, stop right there!

Stop!

Hey!

-That's not a drug! -Stop right there!

Hey!

Give it back, you thief. My mom worked so hard to make that.

Give it back! It's for my sister!

Give it back!

Hey, you lunatic!

You have a cell phone, right? Call 911.

I don't have a cell phone.

-Are you Korean? -That's not important right now.

You're right. It was bean powder.

I know.

Is your friend going to be okay?

Why did you even have that with you?

Are you angry at me right now?

Your friend is the one who stole from me. Plus, he was--

He was just drunk.

If he was a druggie, he would've known it wasn't drug.

So are you blaming this on me?

I'm the one who's most flustered about this.

And I'm the one who's most annoyed.

How should I explain this?

Oh, my address?

Oh, my passport.

What's he saying? This is driving me crazy.

Damn it.

What did he say? Is it something bad?

Wait.

What's going on?

Why did he take my passport? When is he going to give it back?

-At the right time. -And when is that?

When he feels like it's the right time.

When's the right time? Why did he take my passport?

By the way, you keep dropping formalities with me.

Well, isn't that how people talk in the US?

That only counts with English.

Well, think of it as English then.

And I already saw your friend's age on his medical chart,

and I noticed that we're of the same age.

Doesn't that mean you're also my age as well?

Are we going to stay out here forever?

Where are you staying?

I need to know so that I can tell the cops when they call.

You don't even have a phone.

Well, can I...

Can I borrow your cell phone? I'll pay for the call.

My sister lives nearby.

She won't pick up your call

after that huge fight you guys had.

-You saw everything? -Don't tell me

you're calling her to ask if you can sleep over.

That's none of your business.

Let me get this straight. This isn't entirely my fault.

So can you give me a ride home?

I'll pay for the ride.

You keep trying to solve things with money.

Are you rich?

I'm scared that you might just leave.

Please help me out.

I'll call you three times a day

at 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m.

You can pick up if you got my passport and don't pick up if you didn't.

Please do me a favor.

What a bother.

Thanks for the ride.

Eun-seok.

It seems like no one's home.

-She'll be home. -You're just going to wait?

She might be nearby.

It's really dangerous to be outside late

-in the US. -You're scaring me.

Your sister ran away with money. Do you really think she'll be home?

She'll come.

Fine, then.

Wait here if you want to.

Do you want to go to my house?

Subtitle translation by Ja-won Lee