Original subtitles

Let's not do this.

What we had is already over.

Actually, we didn't even get to start.

You told me to consider Tae Ju and Sang Jun,

so I walked away.

Her boyfriend...

was Gun Woo?

That's amazing.

Tae Ju or the photos?

Both.

I see the love you have for her.

She looks good in every photo.

Of course. I went the extra mile so that she'd look good in them.

You always look better in photos taken by the people you're close to.

I don't know if Tae Ju and I are close.

It's more like I can relate to her.

What are you talking about?

It's not easy to join a family while being an outsider.

Was it hard for you to live with our family growing up?

Let's be honest.

She bought you new clothes when I didn't get any.

There were many times when I thought that...

my mom favored you over her own son.

I wonder why she did that.

Isn't it obvious?

She didn't want you to feel left out.

Of course. I'm grateful for everything she has done for me.

Anyway, what was Tae Ju's lecture about?

That even the smallest wounds could lead to trouble...

when left untreated.

That we should be careful...

since small cuts and scratches could be house viruses.

That sounds educational.

Tae Ju knows what she's talking about.

Could you send me the photos?

I'd like to show them to Tae Ju.

Okay. I will once I'm done retouching the photos.

Are you heading home?

After picking up some strawberries.

Should I get some for you too?

It's fine. We have enough strawberries to eat.

Just buy some for yourself.

Leave Sang Jun alone.

Show yourself again,

and I'll make you pay.

Have you lost your mind?

Lee Sang Jun is mine, darn it!

You!

Let go of me!

What are you doing here?

Wait.

What are you doing here? Why did you come?

Let go of me!

What are you up to now?

Aren't you supposed to thank me?

What?

Thanks to me, you are taking your revenge.

Revenge? On what?

Darn it. I know you know better.

I have no idea what you're talking about,

but since you're doing me a favor,

I'll take your portrait for your funeral. Come to my studio tomorrow.

- Darn it. - Don't you want to talk to me?

Don't you dare mess with my family.

Just come to my studio tomorrow.

Darn it.

- What are you doing? - What?

- Why did she call? - Who?

Tae Ju.

I had a missed call, so I called her back. But she doesn't answer.

When did she call you?

About 40 minutes ago.

She should've texted me instead. What's going on?

I guess she will call you back later.

By the way, where did you go? You weren't in your room.

Well... I went out for a walk.

This is strange. She didn't even check my text message.

No. She's not here.

About an hour ago.

She asked if I wanted some dessert,

so I just told her to have dessert with you.

Just a moment ago, she said she was almost home, but she's not coming.

We were going to meet at the parking lot and go to the market together.

Okay.

(Elevator Out of Service)

Tae Ju.

Tae Ju!

Tae Ju! What are you doing here?

Tae Ju. Wake up.

Sang Jun.

What's going on?

She was lying on the stairs in the parking lot.

What?

- Tae Ju, are you all right? - Tae Ju.

Wake up.

Over here.

Please hurry.

(Emergency Medical Services)

What happened?

She's not conscious.

She was lying on the cold ground for over 30 minutes.

We will take her to the hospital.

Ma'am.

Do you hear me, ma'am?

Ma'am?

One, two, three.

Please get on.

- I'll call you, Young Sik. - Okay.

(Emergency Medical Services, Ambulance)

Excuse me.

How may I help you?

Here. I got you some beer.

You didn't have to do this.

I'm sorry,

but I'd like to check the CCTV footage...

from the underground parking.

What are you talking about? Tae Ju collapsed?

What... Hey.

Tae Ju was found collapsed on the stairs.

My goodness. Why?

I don't know.

Sang Jun found her collapsed on the stairs,

so he called an ambulance and took her to the hospital.

My goodness. Is Tae Ju all right?

He hasn't called yet.

I hope she wasn't seriously hurt.

It's not like she was bleeding or something.

It's more serious if she has some internal bleeding.

I hope that's not the case.

My gosh. She's just become our family.

Why is this happening?

I believe it's not serious, Grandma.

Auntie, let's go to the hospital as soon as Sang Jun calls.

I should get ready.

It won't be serious. It's cold, so you should stay home.

I mean, she talked to me on the phone just an hour ago.

What on earth happened?

I think Lee Jang Mi did it.

What?

I checked the CCTV footage.

She followed Tae Ju to the elevator.

So Tae Ju avoided her and went to the emergency stairs.

And in less than five minutes,

only Lee Jang Mi was caught on CCTV as she ran away.

My goodness. No way.

She probably said something to Tae Ju.

Tae Ju probably got shocked and fell down the stairs...

during a squabble.

How did you handle things back then?

You said you took care of it, so I could count on you.

Why are you blaming me?

It was Sang Jun who caused the whole thing.

You know I just did what you told me to do.

She said...

you didn't give her the money that she was promised.

So you're just like Sang Min.

Whose word do you believe?

So is this what I mean to you?

Let's stop talking about it. That's enough.

Are you more worried about Ji Woo finding out,

or Sang Jun finding out?

You only...

worry about Sang Jun.

Why would you say that?

No one should know about this.

What if Tae Ju finds out?

You're making a film...

where you deceive all your family with your own scenario.

Do you...

find this situation interesting?

Do I find it interesting?

I'm terrified.

You only gave an order, and I'm the one who carried it out.

I'm really scared now.

We can wrap things up quietly.

Our family shouldn't be swayed.

Young Sik.

For now, Tae Ju should be fine.

If she's seriously hurt, there will be a police investigation.

Then things will get out of hand.

Anyway, once Sang Jun calls, we should go to the hospital first.

Sang Jun is at Jinsung University Hospital. He just called.

I see.

All right.

What are you doing?

If something had happened here between Lee Jang Mi and Tae Ju,

one of them could've dropped something.

I checked it earlier, but there was nothing.

- Let's just go. - Okay.

Honey, look.

Isn't this a gambling chip?

Why would something like this be in our neighborhood?

I guess she took up gambling again.

She also had some gambling issues back then.

Does she need money to cover her gambling debt?

She'd also have felt jealous to read of Sang Jun's marriage.

She liked him a lot.

Should we tell your aunt?

Later. Let's go to the hospital first.

Okay.

(Jinsung University Hospital)

Her blood pressure and pulse are all fine,

and there are no fractures.

I didn't see anything abnormal on the CT either.

Thank you.

Don't try to wake her. Give her some time.

Okay. I'll do that, doctor.

Thank you.

How's Tae Ju?

She's fine. Her CT is clear,

and her blood pressure and pulse are all fine.

What a relief.

She's still unconscious?

Yes.

The doctor said we should wait quietly.

That it might take some time.

She was lucky.

It's such a relief, Auntie.

It is.

She seemed just fine today.

I don't get why she passed out on the stairs.

There are no cameras in that stairwell.

- Oh? - What is it?

Doesn't this look like someone scratched her?

Couldn't she have gotten it when she fell?

You can go home, Young Sik.

Sang Jun and I will stay with her.

No. You should go and rest too, Mom.

If she wakes up during the night, I'll call right away.

But...

Let's do that, Auntie.

What if you end up getting sick yourself?

When should we tell her family?

I'll call them now.

Okay.

Do that.

What? Tae Ju?

You don't know how it happened?

I'll come right away. Which hospital is she at?

What is it? Was Tae Ju hurt?

Okay, sure. I'll see you there.

What happened?

Tae Ju passed out on the apartment stairs.

- What? - What?

She was taken to a hospital, but nothing was wrong with her.

Gun Woo!

- Oh, dear. - Yes?

Come with me to the hospital.

I'll take Gun Woo. Wait at home and don't worry.

Okay. Oh, my goodness...

Why the hospital? Do you feel sick?

Tae Ju fainted on the apartment stairs.

- What? - What?

She's fine.

She got a brain CT, and it's clear.

Did she call you?

No, Sang Jun did.

If Tae Ju didn't call herself, could she still be unconscious?

Let's hurry. Get your coat.

Okay.

Oh, dear.

What should I do?

My goodness.

Tae Ju.

I'll be right by your side.

Don't worry.

Okay?

Sang Jun.

You made it.

What happened to her?

She was on the ground next to the emergency exit.

Why?

I don't know. There are no cameras in that area.

Are her vitals normal?

Temperature, pulse, BP, breathing.

Yes, they're all normal. Her brain CT's clear too.

That's good to know.

Then it should be fine.

Tae Ju. Wake up.

Tae Ju.

Does your family know as well?

Yes. My mom and cousin just left.

Tae Ju.

You poor thing. Tae Ju.

Why are you crying?

What if she doesn't wake up?

Mom, don't be silly.

She'll wake up as if she were just asleep.

Don't worry.

Believe your doctor son.

Don't cry over nothing.

Tae Ju. Wake up.

Tae Ju.

Mom, don't do this.

You suffered for years because of me and now...

Tae Ju.

I told you not to cry.

She'll be fine.

Tae Ju.

I'm sorry.

Mom, you're making me feel weird now.

Tae Ju.

Mother. Tae Ju will be fine.

Shouldn't you have taken better care of her? Look at her.

This wouldn't have happened if she hadn't married you.

Will you stop it?

You can't say that when he must be more anxious than anyone.

Oh, Tae Ju.

- Mom, will you calm down? - Tae Ju.

Tae Ju will wake up in the morning.

I guarantee that.

You poor thing.

Dad, you should take Mom home.

Okay.

Honey, let's go home.

- What should we do? - Get up.

What will happen?

Mom, calm down and stop crying.

Let's go.

Oh, my poor Tae Ju.

I saw many such cases as an intern.

They usually wake up just fine if their vitals are normal.

Don't worry too much.

I'm sorry.

Did she look like she was under a lot of stress?

I don't think so.

But I could've missed the signs.

Did she say if she felt dizzy or anemic?

No.

Could she be pregnant?

- Sang Jun. - Auntie.

What happened? Is she okay?

Did Mom tell you?

Yes. I'd come home from the cafe...

and she said she'd been to the hospital.

So I rushed right over.

She'll be fine. Don't worry too much.

You must be in shock.

Yes.

Gun Woo, can you stay for a bit?

I'll see your father off.

Okay.

Tae Ju.

I don't think we have to worry.

When you came by the cafe earlier,

Tae Ju stood outside for a while before walking off.

My nephew saw her from a bus as it went by.

- She was there? - Yes.

Do you think she overheard us...

and passed out from the shock?

It can't be that.

She was just fine yesterday.

I'm wondering if she got stressed out because of me.

Did something happen at the hospital?

No.

Aunt Hyun Jung, you're pregnant.

Did you not realize it at all?

I think you should tell your future husband.

Tae Ju.

Yes, Auntie.

Let's...

keep this between us.

Sure.

You wouldn't have fought her.

Oh... I just...

I had indigestion and didn't feel well.

I guess she was very worried.

My sister's strong.

That much worrying wouldn't faze her,

so don't worry.

I'll stay with Tae Ju, so head home for the night.

I'll call as soon as she comes to even if it's at a late hour.

I'll keep you company.

Me too.

I'll stay with her, so please head home.

You shouldn't be too concerned.

Her test results came back clean,

so she'll wake up after sleeping it off.

As her brother and doctor, I'm sure of it.

I also believe that.

Even if Tae Ju did overhear us tonight,

I know she'll be understanding.

Actually, it could help us tackle this head-on.

What are you talking about?

We must play dumb no matter what she says.

- I'll take care of it. - As if.

She can't know.

What is up with you?

Is there something I don't know about?

Why would there be such a thing?

Anyway, it will never work out between us.

Can I have something to drink?

Have whatever you want.

Here you go.

What's wrong?

Must you ask? It's old age.

Indigestion has been haunting me lately.

Give me your hand. I'll massage it for you.

It's fine.

Let's go.

If Tae Ju asks, say that she heard wrong.

That's what I'm going to do.

And I'll do my best...

to keep my sister and mom out of her hospital room.

They can't run into you.

Let's get going.

(I love you. I miss you.)

Excuse me.

Could you tell me what this was written with?

I'd like to buy them.

I see.

These are the colors.

Right. Thank you.

Whoever wrote this has the nicest handwriting.

That?

It was me, actually.

I appreciate the compliment.

I see.

You have neat handwriting.

Would you be buying those?

Actually, I'll take ten of them.

Right.

By the way, if you're looking...

to buy something for that lady...

I'd like a copy of this.

I'm afraid it's out of stock for the moment.

When will it be in stock?

It's in high demand,

so it's impossible for me to give you an exact date.

I see.

She seemed bummed out about it,

but it's now in stock and on sale.

Could I perhaps place a bulk order?

This reminds me...

of the time you were in the nurse's office...

after getting into it with the boar in class three.

I heard you fought the boar.

He started it!

What did he even say to you?

That I smell like curry.

That everyone knows he's not my real dad.

- I'm sorry, Kim Tae Ju. - Louder!

I'm sorry, Kim Tae Ju. I won't say it again.

Happy now?

Hey.

That's who I still am.

I'm ready to take on...

whatever animal comes your way.

I hope you know that, Tae Ju.

Wait. I think I just saw a smile.

Sweet dreams.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Good night.

(I love you. I miss you.)

I'm not the one who wrote this.

I bought a few of these pens since I liked the colors...

and would like to share them with you.

She isn't responding.

(Ms. So Rim)

Could you perhaps be ill?

The thought just struck me.

You're not feeling well, are you?

My sister's in pain,

and it saddens me.

(Today's Curry)

Gosh, I should have the tree replaced.

I visit in the hope of you getting better.

I wish both you and your sister good health.

- Yong Sil. - Hey.

I'm half asleep.

What kind of investor wants to meet at 7am?

Those busy often have breakfast meetings.

I only agreed to it because a lot of money was offered.

This isn't right though.

We should give in to their demands since they're reasonable people.

Sure.

I don't think we'll be able to invest in your project this time.

Could there be a specific reason?

I believe that we have had...

a good partnership with AT Investment.

We did.

We were happy to fund your projects.

Could you tell us...

why you're pulling out this time around?

Your new project, "Masters of Korea."

We love the lineup of masters and the message behind the show.

But it'll be hosted by Lee Sang Jun.

That's right.

His recent medical drama "Black and White" was a huge hit,

and we believe it'll help sell the show overseas.

We won't fund the project unless someone else hosts it.

Is there someone else you have in mind?

Not really. We're just saying that it can't be Lee Sang Jun.

Why though?

Is it because he recently got married?

There's a rumor that...

he'll soon be caught in a damaging scandal.

Haven't you heard of it?

No, it's news to us.

He's not someone who could ever be caught...

in a damaging scandal.

Rumor has it that he had a son out of wedlock.

He had a son...

with another woman who isn't his current wife.

What the...

Sorry about that.

Are you sure it's Lee Sang Jun?

(Lee Sang Jun has a son, and I'm the mother.)

"Lee Sang Jun has a son,"

"and I'm the mother."

Sir, what you heard is a ridiculous rumor.

Tabloid rumors are true from time to time,

but not in this case.

We want nothing more than to keep working with you.

All we ask for is a different host.

There won't be an issue as long as the rumor is false.

I've heard the details though.

The mother of his child...

is a staff member he worked with during his rookie days.

After reaching stardom, he dumped her.

In exchange for her silence, she accepted money from him,

left her kid, and went overseas.

Whoever started this rumor must be dangerously spiteful.

Please look for someone else to host the show instead.

There are many masters in Korea and other countries...

we'd love to introduce as well.

What do you say to targeting a global audience this time?

We'll discuss this internally.

I didn't get here at 7am to be struck by lightning.

Could there be another actor they want as the show's host?

The rumor is absolutely absurd.

Mr. Cha, hold up.

What's with that face?

Don't tell me that you actually believe them.

I'll discuss this with Seung Gu first.

I don't think...

they'll back this project...

if we stick with Sang Jun.

We'll look for another investor.

Please don't tell Tae Ju about this.

Of course I won't.

Breakfast is ready.

Thank you.

Can I join you for coffee?

Shouldn't you get ready for work?

Don't think about asking me for a ride.

I took the morning off today.

Isn't Ms. So Rim coming in today?

You have a meeting.

She called yesterday to say she couldn't make it.

Why not?

Her sister's in the hospital.

She probably has to keep her sister company.

Do you happen to know which hospital it is?

What if I did?

It'd be nice to send some flowers.

When you're the CEO? That'd be excessive.

Isn't it nice for one to be excessive from time to time?

Ms. Kim might find it uncomfortable, so please don't.

That reminds me.

I bought diaries for the employees...

which will arrive this afternoon.

I thought you were going to pass on it this year.

Let this year be the last, then.

Can I accompany Nam Soo when he goes to Busan?

Why are you asking me about business trips?

Take it up with your team leader.

He'd approve in a heartbeat...

since it means more manpower.

By the way, have you met Nam Soo's family?

No, I haven't.

Since he wishes to marry you,

shouldn't he have introduced you to his family?

Already?

I'm set on marrying you off first,

so I'm in no hurry.

Whoever it may be, know better about who you're with.

Why would you say that?

Are you not fond of him?

It's not like that.

You grew up lonely, so I'm worried that...

you'd easily fall for anyone who's kind to you.

That's ridiculous.

Besides, I don't fall for just anyone.

You don't have to worry.

Right. I'm glad to hear that.

Dad.

Aren't you curious about how Mom has been doing?

Not really.

If she's single too,

maybe you two could give it another shot.

That will never happen.

I'm sorry if it was something you wanted.

(Jinsung University Hospital)

Sang Jun.

Did you sleep like this all night?

You'll get the shivers at this rate.

Get some rest. I'll stay by Tae Ju's side.

Shouldn't you be at work?

It's my day off today.

Didn't she wake up during the night?

She didn't.

I'm slowly getting worried.

I thought she'd wake up during the night.

I just talked to her nurse, and her vitals are stable.

Let's just be a little more patient.

Right. Sure.

Did you check the security footage?

There might not be cameras covering the stairs,

but you can still check who came and went.

I'll be checking that.

I'll stay by her side,

so take a shower and get some fresh clothes.

I will once she comes to.

I said I'd be here for her, so get going.

Oh, right. You can tell your mom and grandmother...

that they don't need to be here.

Got it?

She bumped against you and left just like that?

Yes. She just ran away without apologizing.

So I followed her and tussled with her a little.

What did you say?

"Why did you leave without a word of apology?"

"You don't live here, do you?"

She seemed drunk.

She just left without listening to me.

This woman is strange. I should call the police.

Sang Jun.

There's no evidence that she pushed or hit Tae Ju.

This is called circumstantial evidence.

Do you not find this suspicious?

We have to call the police.

Call the police and what?

For now, we should just wait until Tae Ju wakes up.

What if she doesn't wake up?

Don't say that.

Whether she's a stalker or a lunatic, I should report her.

I told you to wait.

Why are you making a big deal out of it?

Mom. You're being strange.

Don't you think so?

I agree with Auntie.

Mom.

This woman came to your office, right?

The day Tae Ju and I bought the dumplings.

Yes. She just asked me to get her a job.

Something's not quite right.

There's something you're not telling me.

It's not like that.

We just want you to be cautious because you're a well-known figure.

Seung Gu might have her number. I'll ask Seung Gu.

Once you call her, things will get all messed up.

She believes you are in love with her.

You have to be careful. Don't call her.

Mom, that's all the more reason for me to call the police.

I told you not to.

She's right, Sang Jun.

Let's just wait until Tae Ju wakes up.

Go take a shower and pull yourself together.

What is it...

that you're not telling me?

There isn't anything like that.

Don't forget that you're a celebrity.

Don't stir this up into a big thing.

As his manager who has worked with Sang Jun for 20 years,

I'm telling you it's a groundless rumor.

I'll find out the source...

and file a criminal complaint.

Don't you think the person who sent the note...

has something to do with the rumor?

Tae Ju got the note, so I will look into it again.

Mr. Wang, are you sure the rumor about Mr. Lee is not true?

What are you saying?

He paid off his father's debt...

and supported even his cousin's family.

He's lived as the breadwinner the whole time.

This is just a tremendous slap in the face.

He dumped a woman who had his baby and abandoned his child?

That's preposterous.

To be honest, you don't know everything about his privacy.

I even know all about his privacy.

Sang Jun isn't the type of person who'd do such a thing.

I'll look into it more.

So you do as I say. I told you to come.

- What happened? - What do you mean?

Kim Tae Ju.

She died of a concussion.

Did you not watch the news?

A murder suspect is roaming freely.

I admire your guts.

That's a lie.

Did she really die?

You seem worried.

You're good at lying.

I'm nowhere near as good as you.

Your wife almost killed me the same way.

You should amend your way of living after a near-death experience.

I told Kim Tae Ju...

that one of your sons isn't your biological child.

So this is worth 100 dollars.

You can't spill things like this.

Give me that.

What are you doing?

Quit gambling and live as a dutiful citizen.

You.

You looked pretty in the CCTV footage.

What happened to Kim Tae Ju?

She's in a coma.

She hasn't regained consciousness yet.

And Sang Jun wants to call the police.

- Tell him to call the police. - Really?

You'd want to pounce on us and drag us down with you,

but you already have previous convictions for fraud and gambling.

And you pushed a person down the stairs, which is assault.

Who would believe your words?

Is it that you miss the food from the prison?

- You... - No one would believe what you say.

If you want to eat some ramyeon whenever you feel like it,

just keep a low profile.

This time, I can completely destroy your life.

You wait and see.

I will make you pay for threatening me.

Look at you. With this terrified look on your face?

Darn it!

What?

You...

A rude customer is making a scene, so you should go out.

Are you Ji Woo?

Get out of here!

You should ask your parents who I am.

I'm Ji Woo. Who are you?

What?

Get out before I report you to the police.

One of you is my son.

- Darn it. - You're my son!

Dad, did you have an affair?

She's mentally ill.

But how does she know my name?

I guess she heard that from somewhere.

She came to the curry restaurant.

She took me saying Mom was sick.

Ji Woo.

Ji Woo and Soo Bin.

The woman is Sang Jun's stalker.

She has a mental illness.

She's dangerous, so stay away from her.

But why would she make a scene at your studio?

I used to deal with her.

I reported her to the police.

I played the villain instead of Aunt Se Ran.

She was here to ask me for money because of her gambling debt.

If you run into her again, just ignore her.

Okay?

All right.

Ji Woo, why aren't you answering me?

Okay.

Tae Ju.

I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

There's nothing I want from you.

I just want you to be healthy.

Tae Ju, please wake up.

Is Tae Ju conscious yet?

You're here.

Tae Ju.

Do you hear my voice?

Tae Ju, we're here.

Gosh. It looks like she's just sound asleep.

My goodness.

Gosh, Tae Ju.

Mom is here.

Why aren't you opening your eyes?

Tae Ju.

I wish I was lying down here instead of you.

Mom.

Don't do this.

Tae Ju. Will you wake up?

Tae Ju.

Tae Ju.

Tae Ju!

Tae Ju.

Tae Ju.

It's Dad. Do you recognize me?

Are you all right?

Tae... Tae Ju.

- Mom. - Yes.

Why are you crying?

Do you feel okay?

Do you have a headache or feel like puking?

No.

What are you all doing here?

We're here because you passed out.

I did?

Tae Ju. Are you okay? Are you in pain?

Lee Sang Jun?

Yes, I'm Lee Sang Jun.

I guess she's okay.

What are you doing here?

Oh, gosh. I can relax now.

Honey, you can stop crying. Don't cry anymore.

I'm sleepy.

My goodness.

- Oh, hello. - Hello.

Young Sik. Tae Ju's awake.

- Is she? - Yes.

I think she's a bit confused.

Tae Ju. Are you all right?

Who are you?

I'm Sang Jun's cousin.

Soo Bin and Ji Woo's dad.

His cousin?

I'm so glad you're okay.

You'll feel fine after some sleep.

The photographer?

Yes, that's right.

Why would you visit me?

What?

Tae Ju.

Gun Woo, I'm so sleepy.

Okay. Go to sleep, then.

Don't you worry. Go on home now.

I'll stay with her and take her home when she's up for it.

Tae Ju.

Do you recognize us two?

- Dad, Mom, Grandma. - Yes.

Gun Woo, So Rim.

Good.

I want to sleep a bit more.

I'm so relieved.

Don't worry too much, Sang Jun.

She'll be fine after some sleep.

Yes.

I'll watch her.

I'm so glad that Tae Ju's fine.

I was so worried I'd have another problem...

at my ripe old age.

- Now I can relax and let it go. - Yes.

I feel much better myself too.

So you're getting ready to go to work?

Yes.

You don't know how hard I prayed last night.

I pleaded that losing a son was enough for me.

That our family doesn't need another disaster of that magnitude.

Mom.

What was Young Sik like as a child?

What do you think?

He was just like your brother. Hard-working,

thoughtful, and smart.

He was a great painter too.

He'd have become a famous artist with the right support.

It's such a pity.

There are times...

when I don't get what he's thinking.

Do you know everything about your own child?

Why do you think people say we shouldn't let strangers in?

He scares me sometimes.

Don't say that.

What did he do?

His mother was on bad terms with both you and me.

I get the impression she could've told him a strange lie.

Even if she did, do you think Young Sik would've believed it?

Between a mom who just watched as her new husband beat her son...

and an aunt who found him when he'd run away from home...

and fed and clothed him? Who would he believe?

It would've been better for everyone...

if my brother were still alive.

There's no misfortune in the world that we can understand.

That's why families must stick together.

Don't resent Young Sik.

I don't resent him.

I just think...

he has this sadness he keeps well hidden.

Hello.

Hello.

Your employee Lee Sang Min's here.

Why are you here today?

I didn't want to be at home.

Why not sit in a bus or a subway train?

I'm not kidding.

What's your brother doing today?

He's at the hospital.

Is he sick?

Kim Tae Ju...

My sister-in-law passed out and is in the hospital.

- Tae Ju? - She's fine now.

Mr. Cha. Buy me lunch.

Let's visit Tae Ju first.

Can't we eat first? Please?

The doors are opening.

The doors are closing.

Ms. Kim.

Let's talk.

Go ahead.

Why are you here today? The meeting was canceled.

I have business with HR.

They want me to sign a contract that's not a part-time one.

They'll make me a regular employee after two years.

Are you dreaming of being Cinderella?

I feel bad your Cinderella dream fell through.

You're doing this to get back at me.

Will you be my mother-in-law?

I don't want a son-in-law like you.

Quit before Ji Hye and Mr. Sin find out.

Turn around and go right back home.

You can quit. And quit acknowledging me.

Unless you want people to find out you're my dirtbag loser ex.

Do you know what'll happen if I say one word?

Say it.

"Say it?" Do you think I can't?

Yes. Say it.

You crazy...

You're here.

Yes.

What were you talking about that looked so serious?

We were just discussing some PR stuff.

Shouldn't you be on your way? You might miss your train.

Oh, well, yes, I should go now.

Is your sister okay?

Yes. I was just at the hospital. She's fine.

That's good to hear.

The head of HR is ready to see you.

Once you're done, I'll take you to the CEO's office.

He wants to see you.

Why would the CEO meet with a lowly employee?

Because he's a great guy who respects everyone.

HR's on the eighth floor. I'll walk you.

Okay.

- You should hurry. - Yes.

- I'll call. - Okay.

Mr. Sin, Ms. So Rim is here.

Welcome.

We're coming from HR where she signed the contract.

Welcome to the Gipeun family, Ms. So Rim.

I hope we get along.

Thank you.

Oh, would you take a seat?

Shall I get you something to drink?

Not for me. I just had something.

I'm fine too.

How is your sister doing?

Ms. Sin told me.

She was admitted?

Yes. She's fine.

Oh, right. I should get you a 2023 diary.

I already have hers here.

Here you go.

I'm afraid it's out of stock for the moment.

When will it be in stock?

It's in high demand,

so it's impossible for me to give you an exact date.

Mr. Sin, Ms. So Rim also happens to be...

a devoted fan of writing supplies.

I see. It's nice to hear that.

And I know that one isn't enough for you people,

so I'll get you another one in a different color.

Excuse me for a second.

Do you like the diary?

I do.

I'm glad.

You should see what's inside.

(I wish for only happy entries in the New Year.)

Diaries these days have handwritten notes inside.

It's like a kid in middle school wrote it.

The diaries were bought in bulk for all the employees,

but only yours has a handwritten message inside it.

You should have it, then.

That's all right. I'm not too fond of childish handwriting.

Neither am I.

Maybe you could keep it to be polite.

Sure thing.

Are you free after work today?

I'm not.

I'd like to hand you some pens.

I bought some colored ones, but I left them at home.

It's all right. I'll buy some for myself.

The message on the paper...

was written by an employee who works there.

I never asked.

Oh, I see.

I'll get going, then.

Ms. So Rim.

Please don't address me as your instructor anymore.

I'm now your subordinate.

Ms. Kim,

do you still enjoy baked sweet potatoes?

I don't.

What about me?

I've been enjoying fish-shaped buns.

I see.

I'll get going, then.

Ms. Sin said she'd be back with another diary for you.

It's all right.

Is this how it's going to be?

What do you mean?

Are you going to keep giving me the cold shoulder?

I'm not comfortable around you, that's all. I'll now get going.

Ms. So Rim.

The employees will see us. Please don't do this.

This way, then.

The old you...

I wish to see the person who I knew not so long ago.

I can't go back to how I was before I knew you were the CEO.

You're the one who didn't believe me when I informed you numerous times.

I also told you that I had a daughter.

Things might not have changed for you,

but they have for me. Please understand that.

Wait. Where did she go?

What would people think...

if I agreed to date you?

They'll see me as a gold digger.

You didn't know that I was the CEO.

I don't want any kind of misunderstanding.

Ms. So Rim, I thought of you as someone brave.

I'm sorry.

I'd like to stick to doing a good job here.

Please make sure that people don't get wind of this.

I wish to have something special with you,

whether it's at the stationery store or the curry restaurant.

I'm afraid that can't be.

Why the sudden change of heart?

I don't like the fact that Ms. Sin is your daughter.

The last thing I want is to hurt her.

I'll do my best here at the office...

regardless of our history.

(Three Bold Siblings)

(I wish for only happy entries in the New Year.)

- Sleep under this. - I must've been on your mind.

That's love, you know.

I'm curious too, actually.

Has your husband...

- never deceived you? - What?

Ji Woo wouldn't even bat an eye even if he finds out...

that you're his birth mother.

You don't look well.

Please don't address me at the office.

Ms. So Rim?

So Rim!