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High Kick! Episode 70

Did the hospital close down? Why is the name different?

I don't know. This used to be Lee Sunjae's Eastern Medicine Hospital.

Then what happened? Did he have to close down?

No, look there's his name. They must have just changed the name.

Shinji.

Yes?

Hey.

You're good.

When did you get here? Did you just see the show?

Yeah.

What did you think?

You were on stage for such a short time I can't give a proper critique.

What do you mean short? I was on for a good amount. You slept, didn't you?

Hey. I was tense the entire time because I was afraid you'd mess up.

So are you saying I did well, or not?

The show itself was fun.

Man... You just can't say anything nice, can you?

How come you're empty-handed?

I've never seen anyone come without flowers before.

She went to buy flowers, but I guess it's taking awhile.

Oh. You came with Minjung?

Yeah. She must be getting a huge bouquet. Just wait and see.

Let's have coffee before you go. I'll be done soon.

Okay.

Where's Minjung?

She went to the bathroom.

You know, I owe you dinner.

Pick a date.

Dinner? What for?

What for? You saved me after I was fired. I know when I should be thankful.

You owe Haemi, not me. She's the one who pulled strings for you.

Buy Haemi dinner?

You want me to do it? It's on you.

I know. I know I have to, but...

- You don't want to meet her, do you? - You know how it is.

Tell me about it. Still, you can't do nothing.

I know. I have to do something, but...

Okay.

What's that?

You can't do this in front of a hospital.

Look here!

Father!

Why, you little... What are you doing there?

Father, this is really fun! Try it!

He's lost his mind.

How old do you think you are? Get down here!

You can't be doing this in front of the hospital!

The doctor said it's okay as long as it's not office hours.

The doctor? Who's the doctor? I am. You little...

Father, office hours are over, aren't they?

Father, look!

You're just having a grand old time. Don't you have any self-respect?

That pathetic fool.

Hello?

Sunjae.

Oh. How have you been?

Hey, I got chills when you first stepped out onto the stage.

The first day, I couldn't see anything,

but after about three days, I started seeing parts of the audience.

I bet it's a lot of fun. It's so cool seeing it in person.

It may look shiny and nice, but they pay in pennies.

I feel like I'm suffocating when I think about making ends meet.

Where should I take Haemi? Is something like steak okay?

Yeah.

Do you want to come, too? I don't want to be alone with her.

What would I talk about with you two?

What's the occasion? You never call me.

Have you been well?

Yes. I hear the musical's doing well. Congratulations.

Yes, well... It's all thanks to you.

What?

Shinji, you've changed. You're actually thanking people now.

What? I...

Is there something else you wanted to say?

Well, since you helped me last time, I wanted to take you to dinner...

Dinner? There's no need.

But, still.

I mean, if you're too busy, I understand.

- Okay. - What?

I'm not one to refuse an offer of free food.

When's good for you? Where?

If you pick the date, I'll pick the place...

Okay. I'll think about the time and place and give you a call.

Lunch is better since you have your show at night, right?

What? Yes.

Okay. I'll call you.

Okay. Bye.

What did she say?

Man, why does she want to pick the place? That worries me.

Hey. What if she picks somewhere really expensive?

She wouldn't, not when she's the one getting treated...

No. She's going to pick a really expensive place. I have a feeling about this.

Minyong. Shinji offered to buy me dinner.

- And? - Where should we go?

If I suggest an expensive place, will it be a burden to her?

How expensive of a place do you want to go to?

It doesn't seem like I'll ever get another chance like this,

so for some reason I want to go to a really expensive place.

I bet you're curious what it is, aren't you?

Yes, I am.

You don't need to know.

She got me again. Man.

I'm sorry to call you out of the blue at such a late time.

It's okay. What's going on?

Well, I wanted to say goodbye.

Say goodbye?

Well, I... I'm immigrating to America.

What?

I'm going to move in with my son in L.A.

I've been lonely living here alone.

Oh... I see.

When?

I'm leaving this Sunday.

That soon?

Well. You should have said something sooner.

I could have helped.

Oh, no. You've helped me so much already.

Taxi.

I wonder if we'll ever see each other again.

You're not coming back to Korea?

Well, I suppose I could if I really wanted, but I don't know what's going to happen...

We're at an age when we can't make promises too far into the future.

True...

Take care. Stay healthy.

I will.

Gyeonghwa!

Sunjae!

Take care of yourself, okay? Promise me. We have to meet again, okay?

Sunjae!

Gyeonghwa!

Goodbye.

- Are you getting in? - Yes.

- Bye. - Bye.

Scallion pancakes at this hour?

It's raining and he wanted some. Have some, too.

It's delicious, honey.

You'll gain weight.

Just have one, honey. No more. Okay?

Okay.

Mother. Honey. Wouldn't you like some grilled beef?

- Grilled beef? - Grilled beef?

How would you like to eat until you burst?

- Yes! - Yes!

Yes, Haemi. Yes. Did you pick a date?

Yes, but there's something I wanted to ask you.

Is it okay if Mother and Junha come, too?

What?

Mother's been working so hard taking care of Jun all this time.

If you're going to buy someone dinner, it should be Mother.

Yes. Oh, that's true.

And Junha wants to congratulate you, too.

He says you two have a history? I don't know what he's talking about.

Yes, I have to congratulate her, too. Shinji, congratulations!

Can you hear that?

Yes. Yes.

So the three of us will be there.

Then, where did you decide on?

Let's have grilled Korean beef.

G-grilled Korean beef?

You know Samcheong Garden in Cheongdamdong, right?

We all went there together before. You remember, right?

Samcheong Garden... In Cheongdamdong?

It's so good there. Just the thought is making my mouth water.

The sirloin and short rib soup are really good there.

Yes.

Could you hold on a second?

- Shoot me, shoot me now. - What's wrong?

Samcheong Garden is so expensive. It's more than $60 a person.

Hey. Do you know how much Junha and my mother-in-law eat?

They can easily eat 5-10 people's worth. Each.

Even if the pain-in-the-neck and I eat one portion each...

It comes out to $1,200!

They can't really eat that much, can they?

I should add portions, if anything.

No, no, I can't do this. I'll have nothing left after this one meal!

What is she doing?

Hello?

Oh, and as to the date...

Yes.

All three of us are free any day except Monday and Wednesday.

So, how does the 20th sound?

The 20th?

Oh, no. I have to go to my cousin's wedding that day.

Tuesday afternoon?

Yes, these days they have weddings during the week in the daytime.

Then, how about Thursday the 22nd?

Thursday...

Oh, I have to go to my friend's baby's first birthday party that day.

Okay, hold on.

Oh, please, please. Let those two be busy.

Those days aren't good for Shinji. How about Friday?

- Friday? Okay! - Friday? Okay!

Everybody's free Friday.

What? Oh... I'm recording that day.

Then, how about Saturday? What about Saturday?

- Saturday? Okay! - Saturday? Okay!

Saturday's good for everyone.

Saturday... Oh... I... I have an elementary school reunion!

Then, what about Sunday? What about Sunday?

- Sunday? Okay. - Sunday? Okay.

Sunday's good for everyone.

Sunday I have rehearsal all day.

I think this week is going to be tough. We can set it up next...

Let's make a decision and set a date now. What about next week Monday?

How's next week Monday?

- Next week Monday? Okay. - Next week Monday? Okay.

My aunt's birthday is then!

- Tuesday? - Tuesday's good.

My uncle's 60th birthday!

- Wednesday? - Wednesday's good.

My grandmother's 80th birthday!

- Okay, Thursday? - Thursday's good.

Thursday...

- What? What do I have that day? - W-what?

You're free Thursday, right? Let's say next week Thursday, then.

- Sounds good! - Sounds good!

Next Thursday at noon at Samcheong Garden in Cheongdamdong. Bye!

What happened? Did you decide on a date?

I'm finished.

Lee Sunjae, you stupid fool.

You couldn't even take her hand. So what if people see?

I may die without ever seeing her again.

Hello?

Hey, I heard you're treating Haemi, Mother, and Junha to Samcheong Garden.

Yeah...

Are you determined to go bankrupt? You know how much Junha eats.

There was nothing I could do.

Listen, just change the date to tomorrow.

What?

I poked around and found out Junha has to go to his friend's sister's wedding.

So say that tomorrow is the only day you're free.

Then Junha won't be able to make it.

Just take Mother and Haemi out.

That helps some, doesn't it?

If Junha doesn't come... Even if they eat a lot...

I'll tell them your schedule changed and you only have time tomorrow.

Thanks.

I'm saved.

- Mother. - Hi.

- You're here early. - Yes.

Hey, you didn't have to take me out, too.

Why not? Maybe not others, but definitely you, Mother. Make sure you eat a lot.

Well. Congratulations. I wish you success.

Thank you.

What should we order?

The sirloin's good here, right Mother?

I like everything. Everything.

Then, sirloin. How many orders can we get?

What? As much as you'd like.

Well, we know Mother can eat, so let's start with five orders.

- How's that, Mother? - Okay. We can always order more later.

Okay. Excuse me.

Let's drink.

There you are, Dr. Lee.

Why are you so late?

Sorry I'm late. I was seeing a patient.

Yeah, right Sunjae. Your daughter-in-law sees all the patients.

There's no way you're late because of a patient.

Are you sure you weren't off with another woman somewhere?

Hey. You have to be able to get a woman to be with one. I can't do that at this age.

True. I guess you couldn't even if you wanted to. You're too famous now.

That's true.

What?

You were humiliated on national television that time you went on live.

If you had an affair, everyone would recognize you right away.

That's right.

Go ahead, keep on laughing. Keep on laughing.

You've got it good now, though. Much better than we do.

Because of that daughter-in-law you got to be on TV...

If it wasn't for her, there's no way you would step close to a TV station.

My son, he has the worst taste in women.

In any case, a man needs to be skilled,

and if he's not, find a skilled woman like Sunjae's son.

You have to have one or the other.

Yes, that's right.

- That's cold. - Why you...

Who do you think you are? You could get killed flapping your mouth off like that.

What's wrong? Calm down, calm down!

Hey, relax.

Why are you just holding that? Bottoms up! Cheers!

Drink.

This is good, this is good. The quality makes such a difference.

Have some, Shinji. Feed Jun later.

Yes, I will.

It's not enough, is it, Mother? Should we order some more?

No, well... I did eat, but...

I think Mother's still hungry. Is it okay if we order more?

Oh. Of course. Yes. Order more. More.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Oh, my goodness. She's already ordered seven portions.

That's $420... Man... Isn't this a bit much?

Two orders of boneless short ribs.

Sure.

Boneless short ribs? That's $40 an order.

That's $80 more, which is $500!

Hello?

Okay... Well, they won't eat anymore, will they?

Okay, if it's $500... I might as well go all out this time.

Okay, it's okay. I can deal with this much.

We're in Cheongdamdong. Shinji's treating us to grilled beef.

Where are you, honey?

Oh, you're so close.

Really? Okay, then.

Mother, Junha's coming here now.

What?

Why? Why? Why...

What? The wedding must have been nearby.

It just ended, so he said he'd come here.

That's good. We can go home together.

Oh, no, oh, no, oh, no... Oh, no, oh, no, oh, no...

That was good.

Let's go to my place. My wife said to invite you all.

- Sounds good. - Okay, let's go.

You guys go ahead. I have to go home.

Why? We haven't been together like this in awhile.

I feel a cold coming on. I'll see you later.

What's wrong with him today?

Oh, I'm full. I can't eat anymore.

Mother's stopping now...

If Junha comes, he'll want to eat at least a little, won't he?

But he probably ate a lot at the wedding...

No, I don't want to be taken by surprise. I should prepare myself.

Even if he's full, he'll eat at least three orders.

That's another $120...

Okay. Okay, it's okay.

Hey, Junha. Over here.

Hello. Congratulations on your opening. Really.

Thank you.

Hey, have some of this. I'm full. I can't eat anymore.

Oh, is that sirloin?

Aren't you full? Didn't you have lunch there?

I didn't get to. We went to eat after taking pictures and the food was all gone.

What? The guests must have been mad.

I don't know. I'm dying of hunger.

Oh! That's good!

It's good, isn't it?

This is delicious!

What do we do?

Yes... M-more... Order more...

Excuse me!

Man, I'm hungry.

Grandma. Grandma.

Grandma. Oh. Grandpa.

No one's home.

Really? I'm hungry.

Why are you drinking and not eating anything?

I'm going to make instant noodles. Do you want some?

- Hey. - Yes?

Is there someone you've never once liked that you hang out with as friends?

Who you've never said one mean word to and just smile and part ways when you meet?

Do you have a friend like that?

No. I don't keep friends like that.

Really?

Why would I see someone I don't like? I'd rather be alone. Why?

Oh...

You're better off than me.

What?

You're better than your 70-year-old grandfather.

Wow, that was really good. I ate really, really well today.

Are you done? You were really hungry, weren't you?

How could I not stuff myself when the food's this good?

They close at 3:00 P.M. We should get going.

Thank you for lunch. Shinji.

Isn't this going to come out to a lot?

I ate well, thanks to you. I really stuffed myself.

Sure...

That'll be $140.

What?

$140. Will you be paying by credit card?

What? That can't be right. We ate a lot.

Yes, the total was $1,040, but that lady already paid $900.

What?

Junha went to get the car. Ride with us.

It's okay. I have to go to the theater.

Really?

You... Why...

You wanted to take me out, right?

Just pay for my share, then.

I'll take responsibility for my henchmen.

You've just started. Save your money.

When you're really famous, then you can go all out. Okay?

We're going to go now. Oh, Jun's sleeping.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

Hello?

What happened? Did you spend a lot?

- She's absolutely unbelievable. - What?

I can't stand that woman, but...

She really makes me want to succeed.

What?

I'm going to be like that one day.

Does she think she's the only one who can act all cool? I'll show her.

Lee & Park Eastern Medicine Hospital for Women

Lee Sunjae.

Is this all you have to show for 70 years of worrying what others thought of you?

Just one measly sign that doesn't even have your full name on it...

You couldn't even hold a woman's hand once because you were too afraid...

And you keep a guy you hate as your friend and just smile and take whatever he does...

What are you so afraid of?

How many more years do I have left? You fool...

- Look here. - Yes?

- Let me try this. - What?

Be careful! Try not to fall.

I feel free.

I feel free.

Yes, this freedom. No more worries. Freedom from everything.

I'm free. I'm free!

Grandpa?

If you jump too much, your blood pressure is going to go up. Take it easy, okay?

Oh, my!

What? What is that?

You psycho old man! Where do you think you're looking?

February 15th, in the afternoon.

These days, Grandpa has thrown away his pride to the point where it's strange.

That day, he threw it away for good, and ran away around the corner.

Oh, Grandpa.