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(Red Balloon)

(Seo Ji Hye)

(Lee Sung Jae)

(Hong Soo Hyun)

(Lee Sang Woo)

(Jung Yu Min)

(Yoon Mi Ra, Yoon Joo Sang, Lee Bo Hee, Jung Bo Seog)

(Kim Hye Seon, Choi Dae Chul, Lee Sang Suk, Seol Jung Hwan)

(Red Balloon)

(All characters, organizations, and events...)

(in this drama are fictitious.)

(Episode 2)

Ta-da.

No need to take it off. I can draw without looking.

Should I draw one for you?

Come on. You shouldn't work tonight. It's not fair.

Honey.

I'm busy with the exhibition.

I'm submitting it to the international jewelry fair.

So I need this to be good.

Can you skip a year? Your health will suffer from it.

I chair the association. How can I?

Go to sleep without me.

I haven't felt like this in a while.

I'll turn 40 soon.

I want to have another child when my sperm is still fresh.

I told you we couldn't have a child for another year.

Come on. The soon-to-be newlyweds must be having fun now.

We can't lose to them.

Mr. Ko, they have new toys to play with whereas ours are old and used.

Ms. Han, used toys are the best.

When it comes to luxury items, the longer you have them...

Stop it.

But how can they have sex only once every 3 to 4 months?

Right?

Today was nice, wasn't it?

Was it?

I thought I was the star today.

They took the nicer room. And look at us.

This room is great too. It comes with a private bathroom.

Did he think I would hit on his wife?

He told me not to cross the line.

Cha Won said that? When?

When we were dancing together, I asked her to dance to be polite.

What did he take me for?

Right. Cha Won crossed the line.

Just let that go.

You told me to look forward to it.

How could I? Look at you.

I bet you're wearing thermal underwear, right?

What was I thinking?

You know that I get cold easily.

Places like this are colder.

You see, for men, appearance arouses all five senses.

We must find women attractive first.

Did you see your friend's heels?

You always wear ugly and flat shoes.

When I see women in high heels, they get me going.

You can't wear heels, do you?

I get nauseous when I wear heels.

Look at your friend's outfit too.

It looked so silky and smooth.

It showed just enough skin.

You should dress better when we're meeting other couples.

When you dress down, it hurts my pride.

You must have been telling them all kinds of things.

Did you boast about supporting me for four years?

You made me look like an idiot. Are you happy?

They already knew everything. Why did you take it negatively?

Let's be honest. Are they that special?

They were just born into rich families.

- They might hear you. - Let them!

You can be their errand girl.

Don't let them treat me like dirt just because I'm with you.

Are you two really friends?

You're still acting like her maid when we're here to party.

- It's not what you think. - You don't like getting rained on.

You hate getting your clothes wet.

But you didn't say anything when your friend wanted to.

That's what minions do.

You go out of your way to please your friend.

Why didn't you answer my last question?

In case I found out that you liked someone else?

What are you talking about? I stopped because it wasn't fun.

Who's your first love?

- What? - Your first love is here.

It can't be me.

Is it that quack?

You're being mean.

He's my friend's husband. Don't call him like that.

I don't think he liked you over his fancy wife.

It was one-sided, wasn't it?

Are you drunk?

You're so mean.

Use your brain to figure out who's really mean.

Don't toy with people.

I like it more when you use pencils.

I can hear the pencils on the paper.

Same here.

Is Eun Kang's first love Tae Ki?

Probably.

He's the first one she wants to marry.

Is he in a bad mood?

He used to be friendly and got along well.

Today, he seemed a bit...

A bit arrogant?

Right. You felt it too, right?

He's just showing off since he passed the exam.

He's young. Cut him some slack for being young.

If I do, will you make love to me?

Honey. I can't wait 3 or 4 months like them.

Even 3 to 4 hours is long.

Seriously. What a show-off. Goodness.

Wait.

What?

Can you give me some money?

You're asking me that now?

Gosh. You're so sly.

Just spit it out. How much do you need?

I'll get it for you.

I want to give some money to Eun Kang when she gets married.

I'm short on cash these days.

Just 10,000 dollars.

You got it! Come here.

I'm tired.

Come on. Don't be like that. We came all the way here.

Stop it!

Seriously.

You didn't bring it?

I forgot.

Get out.

Gosh.

You're being too unreasonable.

You're the one who's unreasonable.

I told you we couldn't get pregnant.

So you just push me off the bed?

Men can get their feelings hurt too.

It's humiliating when we get rejected.

All right.

(Mul Sang Resources)

- Give me those. - Gosh.

All right.

One, two...

- I'll give you ten more dollars. - Okay.

- Thank you. - Please call us again next time.

I will.

- I'll get going then. - Gosh.

I hope only good things happen to you.

Get in.

Getting to the office can be difficult,

so I offered to give you a ride.

Is this the only car you have?

Yes. I know riding trucks can get uncomfortable.

It's an old truck, so it's not smooth.

How much will you pay me?

You're new to this job. So it won't be that high.

Once you get more experience, I can give you a raise.

You'll be paying me on time, right?

I have never delayed paying my workers.

Do you pay for lunch separately?

No. There's no benefit for that.

But we do get lunch delivered every day from a restaurant.

You have to pay me overtime. Every dollar of it.

Of course.

Hold on.

Did I load it unevenly?

Wait.

(Mul Sang Resources)

I had to pick up some stuff this morning.

This old man has been my customer for a long time.

He never sells his stuff to anyone else.

He saves it up and sells it only to me.

I can send someone else, but he won't sell it to other people.

He's really happy when I pay him a bit extra.

I hate making small talk.

And I hate doing things that aren't my job.

I'll quit right away.

Things that aren't your job?

Making coffee, throwing out the trash,

cleaning the toilet, buying snacks, and so on.

I'll only do tasks relating to my job.

And I'll get off work on the dot.

If you physically, verbally, or sexually assault me,

make personal attacks,

infringe on my privacy by asking personal questions,

mistreat me, and so on...

To put it simply, if you go on a power trip,

I'll report you to the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

That won't happen.

- Gosh. - What was that?

I'm sorry. I was afraid you would crash forward.

Gosh.

The office is here?

We work with scrap metal.

We're almost there.

That's the closest bus stop from the office.

It's a bit of a walk from the office.

- So that can be a hassle. - Why were you in such a hurry?

You didn't look like the type to skip out on paying the gas money.

- Pardon? - The gas station.

Twenty dollars.

Stop!

I'm sorry.

How dare you try to skip out on paying?

I'm sorry about that.

I didn't know we had met.

That hardly counts as an encounter.

Yes. Sure.

(Father-in-law)

- Hello, Father. - You should've cleaned up...

after the meal.

Who's going to clean up this mess? Why did you leave without cleaning?

Unbelievable.

What do you have to say about that?

I was rushing out.

I'll make sure to clean up before I leave next time.

I'm sorry, Father.

This way.

This is your office?

Yes.

We're temporarily using a storage container.

This is your desk.

You can use the computer here.

It's old, but it still works well.

Our former bookkeeper will come to show you the ropes.

We have water here.

We can replace the water bottles.

If you want coffee, you can help yourself here.

You can make it here.

I don't drink instant coffee.

I see.

When we get our lunch delivered from the restaurant,

we serve ourselves.

It's like a buffet.

It's not a fancy one, though.

It's just regular Korean food.

Everyone who has had the food said it was delicious.

You can have your meal on the table here.

If you're uncomfortable doing that, you can eat it at your desk.

Can't you just give me money instead?

That's...

I've never done that before.

I'll consider it.

Here's the copier.

(You're important too. Please work safely today.)

It sometimes breaks down.

I'll handle it.

Okay.

Yes. The design is ready.

We can meet in person and have a meeting.

Okay.

Tae Ki must be tired.

He must have used up all of his energy last night.

I think you might be talking about yourselves.

Us? We didn't even hold hands.

Gosh.

I would love the four of us to go on trips like this.

Right, Eun Kang?

Yes.

Can you pull over there?

Okay.

Don't get out.

You should go.

Thanks.

Tae Ki,

let me know when you guys decide on a date for the wedding.

See you around.

We'll get going. Tae Ki, see you again.

- Drive safely. - Bye.

Let's go. I'll make some kimchi fried rice at home.

I have plans.

- You don't. - Something came up.

I thought about it on my way here.

I could see why you would be upset.

Ba Da and I have been friends for 20 years. So nothing bothers us.

But I did think I should be a bit different when you were with me.

I'll change that.

- Let's go. - Guys.

- Let's get on the bus. - Grandpa!

- Gosh. - Let's go.

- Get on the bus. - You're here.

My goodness, my princess.

- All right. - Let's go.

- Did you have a good day? - Yes.

Let's go.

Let's go home.

- Remove it gently. - Okay.

Mom, the lift worked like magic.

- Really? - Yes.

Gosh.

Goodness.

Money is indeed magical.

If we laugh, we'll get wrinkles.

I'll make sure my face never gets any wrinkles.

I'm back!

You're home, Mi Poong.

Dad. Doesn't Mom look much younger?

Who is this?

A stranger is sitting in my house.

- Gosh. I'm so lonely. - I'm lonely.

That's a disorder. He should go see a doctor.

- Gosh. - Mi Poong.

You'd be the perfect husband if you were a bit nicer to her.

How can I be nicer to her than now?

How could she come back after a procedure...

on the day of your grandma's ancestral rites?

- What do you think? - She just forgot.

Is she a goldfish? She always forgets everything.

Whenever I go out,

people always ask me if my family is suffering.

How could I not suffer when I have two crazy women at home?

I have to cook, clean, and give snacks to the kids...

all by myself.

My back and joints ache.

I even have housewives' eczema on my hands.

So we should hire a housekeeper.

And who will pay for that?

We have two women, just lounging around at home.

Your mother still has a long way to go.

Does she think she'll look young with the facelifts?

She needs to have a kind heart to regain her youth.

She can try all she wants,

but she's still the daughter of a taffy seller.

Dad.

Gosh. I'm going to die.

- You know Mom hates that the most. - I'm going to die.

- Mom. - I'm going to die.

"I'm going to die."

- You see, people are... - "You see, people are..."

"Gosh. I'm lonely."

- Gosh. - He's killing me.

Are you lonely?

I'm starting work tomorrow.

I met my colleagues at the borough office today.

It won't be a cushy job.

You try it. Do you think it's easy?

You're back.

- What's this? - Wash your hands and sit.

Congratulations on your first day at work.

Let's celebrate.

I'm tired of celebrating.

This is so tacky. Are you a kid?

Balloons put me in a good mood.

How's the atmosphere in the office?

Do you like your colleagues?

A civil servant can't be picky with the atmosphere.

I should just do whatever the higher-ups tell me to do.

I cooked shrimp in olive oil and pasta.

How is it?

I'm eating it because I'm hungry.

Women have fantasies like this.

Cooking tasty meals while waiting for their husbands to come back.

And talking about their days over a drink.

And then...

their eyes meet and push the table away...

As if.

Is playing house your fantasy?

You've never had a real job. Of course, you don't know a thing.

The thought of having to answer to people starting tomorrow...

suffocates me.

I was just saying. Couldn't you just play along?

"Do a better job. You get paid with the taxes I pay."

I hear that countless times a day.

They told me to toss my pride before coming to work.

So forgive me for not wanting to play along at home.

Don't you have a part-time job at night?

Don't tell me you quit your job because I became a civil servant.

People like us must work hard to survive...

since our parents aren't rich.

We're on a different path than your friend.

You'll be in trouble if you try to do what she does.

I'll study to be a schoolteacher once we get married.

You should have done that a long time ago.

When can you visit my family?

Are you free this weekend?

What's the rush?

Is getting married the only thing you want?

No. My family keeps...

That's enough.

What do you have on him?

What do you mean?

You forced him to hire me.

He said he needed a bookkeeper, so I told him about you.

No way.

The former bookkeeper got dismissed out of the blue.

She made a lot of mistakes at work.

And she wanted a break, so she did quit in the end.

She still seemed to want to work there.

Don't mind her. You should just focus on your work.

Don't invest in cryptocurrency now.

You have credit card debt too.

That's the same as gambling.

That's enough.

I'll leave this country as soon as I save enough for a plane ticket.

That's your decision to make.

But don't do anything stupid.

If you're sorry, at least apologize.

Don't just stay there, looking annoyed without saying a word.

Why would I apologize? I didn't do anything wrong.

What's with the kids these days?

What? Then are you an elder?

I was born in the 80s. And you were born in the 90s.

I don't get people like you.

You really are a boomer.

Why are we having this conversation?

Tell me how you feel.

Do you want to know how I feel?

When you don't tell me how you feel?

There are some things I know about you,

but not because you told me these things.

It's because I'm quick at figuring things out.

I'll move out once I get married.

I'll be worried about you being here without me.

Will you really marry him?

I get that you're doing everything you can to move out of here.

But he's not the one.

He'll make your life more miserable.

But if you still insist on marrying him,

I'll move out too.

You know our family doesn't let you move out unless you get married.

A lot of people don't keep their parents in their lives.

But we're not like those people.

How do you know if we're not like them?

I have a lot more to say, but I'll stop here.

Just...

remember that our parents had been through a lot too.

That makes it easier.

I'm home.

She just fell asleep.

Why didn't Cha Won come to pick her up?

He has plans.

I need to talk to you.

I need to talk to you first.

Me first!

Don't think it's odd that this is coming from me.

I'm in my 70s now.

I'm dying here of loneliness.

I started off as a junk dealer.

People treated me like a thug.

Back then, junk dealers were considered thugs.

I was the youngest thug there too.

I was about this big.

The mesh bag I put on my back used to drag on the ground.

And at the age of 13,

I met my father-in-law, the taffy seller.

I worked hard for all the assets I saved up so far.

The assets you're seeing now.

My father-in-law did nothing. This was all me.

My fortune can't fall into the hands of just anyone.

It must go to my grandchild that shares my surname.

It's why I must ask that you have a son.

You know what my ultimate dream is.

You wish to live in nature...

and be on the show "Into the Wildness."

Whether I get to leave my money behind...

is up to you.

You always claim to be lonely.

Living in nature alone will only make it worse.

The world is even lonelier.

- Don't you know that? - What are you doing here?

- It's nothing. - Don't you?

What is it?

I'm sorry my surname is Ji.

What are you saying?

Mother.

It's been hard to catch you these days.

I know. Things have been hectic with all my recent projects.

I don't care how hectic things are.

You should still be alert at all times.

Living the luxury, are you?

You only do as you please.

How could you be late...

to your grandmother-in-law's ancestral rite...

and then only leave after having dinner?

I washed the dishes, you know.

You should've not only done that...

but also cooked the food that was to be served.

I told Father in advance,

although I got caught up a bit.

Are you that dense or just pretending to be that way?

I grew up not caring about what others thought.

It's not too late to make it a habit!

So brazen, aren't you?

The marriage was based on a lie,

and you should atone for that by behaving.

What have you done for this family during your seven years of marriage?

You have us babysit your child.

And those nails aren't appropriate...

for someone who does household chores.

Mother, I do chores at home, but I also run a business.

Having polished nails...

is as important as the makeup I put on.

Since I run a jewelry business,

I believe it is a matter of courtesy.

It's why I go to the salon even when I can't be bothered.

You just have to have the last word, don't you?

How dare you patronize your mother-in-law?

Others think I have heaps of jewelry thanks to you.

But you haven't even given me a copper ring before.

Don't be ridiculous. Copper rings are lame.

Why would I bother giving you one?

In the future, I'll get you something nice.

Also, you keep saying...

that I conned my way into this marriage.

I'll forget I heard that today.

There's a lot that I wish to say, but I'll keep it to myself.

How could you have a lot to say? Go ahead, then.

Wasn't it my son...

who made all the arrangements for your mother's heart surgery?

There aren't sons-in-law...

who care for their mothers-in-law like that.

The ordeal you put him through had him age rapidly.

Mom, getting angry over it will only add wrinkles to your face.

Your face lift would've been for nothing.

Ba Da, you should get going.

Sure thing.

The face lift was done well this time.

Right?

Yours too, Mother.

People will mistake us for sisters.

I'll get going, then.

If only I could smack her mouth shut.

Watch the wrinkles.

Gosh, had it not been for the face lift...

No one treats their daughter-in-law like that anymore.

Younger women loathe that.

As if I said anything. She's the one getting on my nerves.

Do you know what she said to me?

"There's a lot that I wish to say, but I'll keep it to myself."

How dare she?

For some reason, she never grew on me.

Could the jewelry she sells be fake?

Mom, please.

She's the one your son loves, so that's that.

He has horrible taste without enough pride.

You're lucky not to have a mother-in-law.

I'm a lucky girl, I guess.

By the way, we should get thermal wear for the family...

since it's getting cold.

Mi Poong can't sleep without Ddolbak.

It's worn and tattered, so we should get a new one.

It's been her favorite toy since she was a baby.

It was upsetting, wasn't it?

I always carry calming pills in my purse.

At meetings with VIP clients...

and while reviewing sales reports, I don't take any of them.

But I do when I visit your family.

I'm aware of it.

Then do better at interfering.

Your parents are yours to manage.

If this carries on, I'll speak whatever is on my mind.

- Go ahead. - Are you sure?

Of course not.

I don't keep quiet because I'm scared of talking.

It's to prevent arguments.

Because I don't want to ruin what we have.

Your mother keeps saying I conned my way into this marriage,

and your father pushes me to have a son.

Who are they to dictate how we live our lives?

I tried hard to understand them.

I blamed old age and was aware of how hard your father worked.

I was grateful that he wanted our child to inherit his fortune.

But I told them I was busy until the end of next year...

and asked them to wait a year for my business to stabilize.

From now on, you'll pick Mi Poong up.

I can't believe those two.

They should know that shooting arrows at her...

results in her launching missiles at me.

My fortune can't fall into the hands of just anyone.

It will go to someone with the surname Ko.

I hope I don't age anymore.

Please stop going under the knife.

Woon has forgotten what you originally looked like.

It's an addiction, you know.

Only after a few times?

It's still a long way to becoming an addiction.

Do you even know what last Friday was?

Last Friday?

The day after your grandmother's death anniversary...

is my father's birthday.

You're right.

Give Nam Soon a call tomorrow if you can...

and apologize for not making it.

We never made it there because you were always busy.

Would it have killed you to visit her on my behalf...

with the kids?

But we don't have a car.

You can always take the bus.

I get motion sickness on buses.

Roads are packed on holidays,

and there's nowhere to sleep in that place.

Darn it.

Are you going to snack again? You shouldn't before you go to bed.

I'm not going to. I'm not!

There's no need to yell.

You have indigestion all the time.

An SNU law school graduate...

should know how to control his eating.

What does my degree have to do with eating?

What's with you today?

I work hard, but it's never for my sake.

Even spending a few thousand dollars requires someone's approval.

What do I have to live for?

I can work hard like a dog, but your father...

will hang me to dry in the end.

Darn it.

What has gotten into him?

- Dae Geun. - Dae Geun.

You all know what today is, right?

Dae Geun.

Gosh.

I was wondering why you called out for me.

Look at your mother grinning ear to ear.

Money always puts a smile on her face.

This is medicine.

Monetary medicine.

All the doctors from various fields couldn't help me get better,

but the sight of money got me to fully recover.

- Dae Geun, what about you? - Give me a few days.

How many days?

That I'm not sure about.

Then you have until tomorrow.

It's been days since I asked you to fix the front gate.

I did, but it keeps...

Where's your payment, Dae Bong?

What are you barking about?

Who are you trying to scam?

Have you forgotten that I paid for this house?

You and your chirping.

You got 40 years' worth of cooking for that.

We'll be evicted when they redevelop this area.

Worrying about getting kicked out keeps me up at night.

I'm probably the only one in Korea...

who doesn't have a house at this age.

I don't have one either.

Neither does any one of us.

By the way, how's your job? What kind of business is it?

- It's run-of-the-mill. - Will you get paid properly?

Ask that in advance so that you don't get duped.

It's not that kind of company.

Hearing that you got a job...

has my mouth watering about the possibility of a barbecue.

Get the salt ready.

Don't get us meat for a barbecue and save up as much as you can.

We're good now that Eun San has a job.

All that's left is you.

What do you expect to do when you're already so old?

Stop that!

- He passed. - Would it kill you to help?

Always so selfish.

Get it yourself. Why must I always help you?

- Here. There you go. - Darn it.

It isn't just about the perilla leaves.

I'm talking about you in general.

He passed.

Eun Kang's boyfriend must've passed the exam.

- Did he? - When?

Last week. He works at the borough office.

- No way! - Why didn't you lead with that?

I'll now be the mother-in-law of a civil servant!

Invite him over so that we can meet him.

I want to see who has been driving you crazy.

Invite him over right away.

I'll talk to him about it.

Don't waste time and get married before the year ends.

We'll meet him this week, and you'll marry the next week.

Have the soup while it's hot.

Here. Let's heat up the soup.

Everything's better when it's hot.

Gosh. Unbelievable.

I think we need a new front gate.

Don't mention anything that costs money.

You can't. Someone booked a ride.

Give me a lift to work.

I have to go in the opposite direction.

Drop me off on the way. My knees hurt, that's all.

Then call yourself a cab.

Why would I when my husband drives one?

Many eat at other diners even though their wives work at one.

Hop in already.

- That hurts. - Go ahead.

Lock the door.

Open this door. Cho Dae Bong!

Open up!

You...

Open up. Cho Dae Bong!

What... Open this door!

How is that a woman with sore knees?

- Wait! - Just give her a lift.

I'd have to be insane.

Don't you ever marry a woman you went to elementary school with.

I won't. Ban Sook and you taught me to be wiser.

Hey!

I'll get going.

- Dae Bong, be safe on the road. - You be safe as well.

Go, Dae Bong!

- Go, Dae Geun! - Go, me!

Good luck.

Turn signals are good.

Gosh.

(Signature)

- Excuse me for a second. - Sure.

Hey. I'm out during my lunch break.

I'm here to purchase a car.

Joining an automobile club has been a dream of mine.

I'm in big trouble.

Someone set me up on a blind date, but my girlfriend found out.

- You're not available, are you? - Is she pretty?

Of course, she is.

Her family is well-off, and she's a flight attendant.

- I'll take your place. - What if Eun Kang finds out?

Let's not be newbies, my friend.

When's the date?

See what I mean? Our dog can tell who's nice.

It wagged its tail at the sight of you, Ms. Han.

Of course.

Did you like the jewelry I sent over?

Yes.

My daughter-in-law was highly impressed.

Your jewelry is glamorous but in an elegant way.

Thank you, ma'am.

This is the pearl necklace you had fixed.

The string will stay intact.

It looks brand new.

Weren't there any scratches?

Of course not. I check every pearl myself.

I owe it to the fine grass you have as your lawn.

These...

I don't know why, but the rings are murky.

It just needs some cleaning. Allow me.

I'll take care of it.

Only clean the back side, not the front.

I know.

Make sure you don't scratch them.

Of course.

Your employee is a ditzy one.

I'm terribly sorry about that day.

It must've alarmed you.

A shiver went down my spine!

She dropped the jewelry I bought as a wedding gift.

On top of that, she dropped my pearls.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

By the way,

I heard your employee addressing you casually.

Don't be so nice to the people beneath you.

They will become dogs who bite their owners...

and act like they own you.

How's the wedding planning coming along?

As if there's anything to prepare.

We'll meet each other's parents and look for a photo studio.

The lady we just went to...

bought 300,000 dollars worth of wedding gifts.

I'm happy to have her as a client,

but that must get to you a little.

Only a little?

I guess they live in a different world.

You probably don't have a lot of money saved up.

What a shame.

I'll have to manage.

Your father hasn't been working a proper job...

ever since he got conned in transportation, right?

Right.

What about your mother's restaurant?

It had to be closed during the pandemic.

She'll soon open another one.

I see.

What about your younger sister? Does she still work at the law firm?

Yes.

Maybe she has some money saved up.

She's busy managing her own life.

Of course. But don't worry too much.

Your future will be bright despite the humble beginning.

Your wedding rings will be my treat.

Really?

Are you sure this is from Italy?

Right here.

It says, "Made in Italy."

The model you're looking at just got in on a plane.

You're the first one to try them on.

Do you also have shoe lifts?

I'm afraid we don't.

(Have a good day at work. Enjoy your lunch.)

(When will you get home?)

- I'm home. - Look at this.

(Credit card statement: 2,363.10 dollars)

Stop snooping around.

How is this snooping around?

A credit card bill over 2,000 dollars?

- No way. - That's bold.

It's not like you're going to pay it off for me.

Why wasn't this emailed to me instead?

I'm home.

- Hey. - Come on in.

Give her an earful, will you?

She spent over 2,000 dollars last month.

I have spent my whole life working at someone else's diner.

But rather than thinking about helping your mom out,

you only choose to care about yourselves.

Won't he come to meet the family?

He just started his job and needs time to adjust.

I doubt it'll be easy.

There's a huge gap between passing the exam and flopping.

If you think about it,

the answer's quite obvious.

- What are you barking about? - What are you chirping about?

The second he meets the family,

he'll practically be forced down the aisle.

He's also relatively young,

so why would he want to meet the family?

- Dae Geun, are you all right? - I'm good.

Let's drink.

(Trending brands)

(Ruby Package Deal: 1,530 dollars)

(Wedding on a Budget)

(Ruby Package Deal: 1,530 dollars)

(Are you home from work?)

The only thing that jerk can be proud of...

is the fact that he's a civil servant.

He's your future brother-in-law.

You buy him meals, clothes, and give him money to spend...

in the hopes of him loving you more.

Never does that happen.

The second a woman opens her wallet,

the guy identifies her as a mother figure.

That's enough.

You're a girlfriend that served a purpose.

Eun San!

Don't show your teeth at me...

and show it his way instead.

You can't though...

because he might break up with you.

What a mess.

My goodness.

What do you kids even eat?

All the money she earns goes into buying her clothes.

I could wear this if I shed a few pounds.

Where did your mother go?

I couldn't ask since I was out getting snacks for the kids.

Ms. Kim, it's me.

If my wife happens to show up, don't give her any money.

Wait. You quit?

When?

Got it.

Did you know that Nam Chul fired the bookkeeper?

He fired the bookkeeper?

Why that little...

Hello.

Can you get the door?

Here's your lunch.

I said I'd pass.

Oh, right.

Goodness.

Just look at this.

Are you kidding me?

Ji Nam Chul!

Ji Nam Chul, get out here.

Ji Nam Chul!

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

Oh, no. Pass me the stick.

(Mul Sang Resources)

Father, you're here.

Just look at this.

Look at it collecting pennies.

Any thoughts?

I was going to do it after the shift.

I can't believe you.

You have it easy and don't know how to be frugal.

Look at all these parts.

They all have value.

Why is this a difficult task for someone who graduated SNU?

I'm sorry, Father.

Do better!

Go back to your meals.

Why did you replace Ms. Kim without telling me?

She kept making mistakes.

What? Mistakes?

When she's been at it for ten years?

Well, maybe it's due to that, but I saw her slacking off.

Besides, she wanted to take time off work.

I apologize for not notifying you in advance.

Please greet the chairman.

Hello.

If your mother-in-law comes here, don't give her any money. Okay?

- Okay, Father. - Tell her not to either.

If my mother-in-law comes and asks for money,

don't give it to her.

Okay.

Even if I put her in charge, I don't feel at ease.

The world is full of people who try to rip me off,

use me up, and bleed me dry.

Gosh, I'm so lonely.

Oh, why did she skip this month's call?

She should've gotten the money a few days ago.

I'm sorry. I'll tell her to call right away.

You shouldn't forget such things. Goodness.

Bye.

Get home safe, Father.

Nam Soon, it's me. Didn't you call the chairman?

Be sure to call him when you get the money each month.

You know he likes that.

I'm sorry.

Okay.

You never get lazy, do you? You're always wearing makeup.

If I put on my makeup like this before your dad gets up,

he'd tell me I was so pretty.

I couldn't be like you even if I tried. I'm too lazy.

How could you get up before Dad every day and put on makeup?

I never let your dad see my bare face.

You are so impressive, Lady Yeo Jeon Hee.

Things are okay with Cha Won, right?

Don't fight and be good to him.

We don't fight.

Nothing good comes out of making a man get tired of you.

You should just pacify him and stay married.

Is he a baby? Why would I pacify him?

All men are babies.

I miss Mi Poong too.

Watching the videos you send me is the joy of my life.

I'll come with her next time.

The fall scenery used to be so nice in New York this time of year.

I'd go see musicals and eat steaks as big as platters.

New York is always so great.

It's nice in winter and summer too.

Let's go next year, Mom.

Does this not taste good?

I'm used to sushi from a hotel that costs 50 dollars a piece.

- This is... - I didn't have time...

so I just picked some up from a place in town.

This place is high-end as well.

Is your brother very busy?

I haven't seen him since your dad's funeral.

Is he not planning on seeing me at all?

Just wait a little, Mom.

He'll come.

I don't know why,

but I keep seeing your dad in my dreams.

Maybe he's trying to take me with him.

It's me. When are you coming?

Are you just going to live in America?

What about Mom? It's hard for me too.

I'm running around all over the place, paying off Dad's debts.

You used to come so often when Dad was a big shot.

Are you cutting ties now that he's gone?

Hey. Hello?

Why are you so startled? How tacky.

You could've called ahead to let me know.

Is this some stranger's home? Why would I call ahead?

Put yourself in my shoes.

How would you feel if I suddenly showed up at your place?

Why would I put myself in your shoes?

Would you have treated me this way if I had been your mother?

Yes, I'd have been startled just the same,

and I would have told her the same thing.

You don't ever back down, do you?

How are you running your household?

The house is a total mess.

There's nothing to eat in the fridge.

What does my son even eat?

He feeds himself just fine on his own.

Why did you change the passcode for the front door?

It's good to change it often.

- Did you change it because of me? - Yes.

Are you really so tactless?

Or are you just pretending?

If you're tactless, you should at least pretend to be sensible.

Your friend isn't like this, so why are you?

She must've been taught great manners at home.

She knows how to respect her elders and is sensible in every way.

Are you sure you two are friends?

I'll pretend like I didn't hear that.

I'll head inside and get some rest.

Oh, my. Look at her.

She'll pretend she didn't hear it when she did?

Cha Won.

Hurry home and teach your wife a lesson.

She treats her mother-in-law like dirt.

I can't go on living like this.

Even when I'm here, she just goes into her room.

She's not just a bad egg. She's a rotten egg.

Do you have indigestion again?

I think so.

Take it easy, guys.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Mr. Ji! I'll head to the stationery store!

What?

The stationery store!

Bring that down a little!

Yes, sir.

Hey, I was waiting for you to call. When are we getting together?

Eun San!

Get out of the way!

Pick on someone your own size.

Eun San! Get out of the way!

- Oh, no! - Okay, fine.

I got a job, so it's on me.

Get out of the way!

Yes, sir.

Here. Enjoy.

- Let's go inside. - My goodness.

I can't believe we met in the taxi.

You haven't changed one bit.

I recognized you by the back of your head.

- I've changed a lot, though. - Oh, gosh.

Gosh, I can't believe you recognized me.

How could you tell it was me by the back of my head?

You haven't changed a bit either.

- Really? - Yes.

You still look like a middle schooler.

Oh, my.

I know you don't mean that, but it still makes me feel awesome.

- Do you have kids? - Yes, two daughters.

My eldest is a schoolteacher. The youngest is a civil servant.

You raised your kids well.

- Do you have grandkids too? - Not yet.

They have boyfriends, but they won't get married.

Young people these days don't seem to want to marry.

I guess they were put off by the idea...

from watching their parents.

- Gosh. - Oh, my. That startled me.

What?

Two Korean meals. Please.

Fine.

Hey. Can you be more gentle, please?

We were in the same class all throughout middle school.

Our moms said they wanted to become in-laws.

We almost married each other, you know.

- Oh, gosh! - Gosh!

Can you take it easy, please?

I thought you were a regular here.

Why is that lady acting like that?

How could she be so rude to a customer?

She was speaking down to you.

That lady is just peculiar in many ways.

I can tell.

- She must be like that at home too. - I'm sure she is.

Who would live with a woman like her?

I feel bad for whoever her husband is.

I know, right?

All right. Let's eat.

Okay.

My goodness.

Let's keep in touch from now on.

Now that I've gotten older, friends are all I have.

As the kids say it, you'd be my guy friend.

And you'd be my gal pal.

Here.

Should I separate the perilla leaves and spread them out for you?

You don't have to do that.

It's better to separate them one by one as you eat.

My goodness, lady. Why are you being like this?

You should leave now if you've eaten enough.

Why are you getting all friendly with another woman's husband?

"Oh, my."

You're acting like kids when you're all old and shriveled.

Why didn't you go to a more fancy place to hang out than a diner?

- Oh, my goodness! - What's the matter now?

Get out! You're getting on my nerves!

Oh, gosh!

You should be careful, sir. Back injuries are quite the ordeal.

That's cold.

You could've been badly hurt if it hadn't been for Mr. Ji.

Don't use your earphones when you leave the office.

This doesn't happen often. It was just a mistake.

It's fine since you weren't hurt.

I'm home.

Dad isn't home.

Can you get me a hot pack?

- Why? - I hurt myself at work.

A hot pack isn't enough.

Go to the hospital tomorrow. Don't make it any worse.

I'll get it for you after my drama.

Oh, that's hot.

Okay. Put that on here.

Gosh, that's hot.

Shouldn't your wife be doing this for you?

Should I call Mom?

Mom doesn't know how to do this stuff.

She's watching a drama, right?

Yes.

Can't you stop working? You're the owner.

The owner should work more.

Let your employees do the work and get some rest.

Son, are you worried about me?

Gosh, that's good.

My son's hands are so soothing.

- Darling. - Hey.

Darling.

- Did something happen? - Why?

You look so cheerful today that you're absolutely beautiful.

I do?

Goodness.

I used to get that a lot back in the day.

I don't mean back in the day. I mean in the present.

Go and ask people outside. I'm absolutely right.

Gosh, you silly guy.

You're such a joker.

I'm not joking.

Gosh.

I forgot my wallet.

Pay me later.

Be sure to write it down.

My darling,

you're so cool.

Gosh.

They fell out again.

My goodness. Where on earth is he?

Gosh. Seriously.

Why, I ought to...

The receiver cannot be reached. You will be directed to voicemail.

Call your dad.

- He's ignoring my calls. - What for?

Hey, call your dad.

He'll come home on his own.

How could you not care about your own dad? Dae Geun...

(Darling Number 3, Owns lots of land, 231 days)

- Hey, Dae Geun. - Darling.

When will you give it to me?

It's past the date.

- I couldn't even reach you. - What's wrong with my phone?

- I can't hear you, darling. - I said, when will you pay me back?

Hello?

Hello?

- I can't... - Dae Geun.

- Hear you. - I can hear you fine.

Dae Geun. Can't you hear me?

Where's your brother?

He left with that fatty and won't even pick up.

I'm not sure.

What do you know?

Why aren't you in bed? Why do you keep walking around?

You said you hurt your back.

Do we have any digestive medicine?

I looked everywhere but couldn't find any.

You should've bought some.

Do you have indigestion again?

You keep getting indigestion because you keep eating.

You're just sick all over.

Woon gave me a massage. It feels a lot better.

Why did you fire the bookkeeper?

Something happened.

Can you prick my finger?

I don't know how to do that stuff.

Do it yourself.

How can I do it myself?

I don't know. I'm too scared to do that.

I told you to go to the hospital. Why won't you listen?

Go tomorrow.

(Yam Pharmacy)

They're pain relief patches for your back.

And this is a digestive drink.

Thanks.

Do you want me to help?

I can do it myself.

Not that.

Do you know how to prick fingers?

I used to do it for my friends in school.

Give me your arm.

How is your back?

It's fine. It's all better.

I had a massage at home.

It got better.

Wait.

I think it's better now.

I just have to take this.

- It won't hurt. - But really.

Hey, there.

I'm here to look into a newlyweds' home rental loan.

- Read this. Let me take a look. - Okay.

(Newlyweds' Home Rental Loan Application Instructions)

(Home Purchase and Rental Loans for Newlyweds)

(Newlyweds' home rental loans, up to 4.3 percent)

My gosh.

(My Sister)

Hey, I'm going to be late today. Don't wait for me and eat dinner.

Do you have a big sister?

Yes, we had a family meeting this evening.

(600-dollar discount, change dress color, add mini dress)

- What are you doing? - Oh, gosh!

Did you not leave?

Yes, I bought a car. So what?

A car is a necessity for an office worker.

You wouldn't know since you've never had a job.

Why are you looking at that?

Let's talk.

Fine.

I wore Italian shoes. So what?

That doctor guy can wear them,

but a 9th-grade civil servant can't? Is that a rule?

There's no rule, but...

You bought luxury shoes and a car as soon as you started working?

I won't drive it.

I won't drive it, then.

And I'll throw these out. Satisfied?

I won't become rich from a civil servant's salary.

Even if I save 1,000 bucks a month,

it'll take 10 years to save 120,000 in total.

Do you think it's easy to save 1,000 dollars each month?

It's all the same.

I don't want to live in squalor anymore.

Let's be honest. Your friend is well off because of her parents.

Did you have fun at the vacation house?

All I felt there was feel my life was lacking in comparison.

They weren't like us.

Everything they ate, wore, and used was on a different level.

I wish I never see them again.

You always go on about money when you see me.

And you always nag me about getting married.

I'm sick of it now.

I know how you feel. I do, but...

And yet you still act like this?

I gave myself a present for the first time in my 33 years of life.

When my friends went out to have fun and traveled abroad,

all I did was work part-time jobs.

I spent four years toiling away in this tiny little rooftop room.

I felt bad for my youth, so I bought myself a present.

Can't I do that much?

You're right. You are,

but there is a line that you shouldn't cross.

How will you pay for that car on a civil servant's salary?

Will you only need one pair of Italian shoes?

Will you not need another pair?

And you will need a suit to go with the shoes, right?

You won't be able to contain yourself.

Enough already!

Are you my mother?

Neither of us will be successful in our current lives.

Let's...

not see each other, at least for a few days.

- What? - I feel suffocated.

I feel like I'm going crazy from being suffocated.

I want you to leave me be.

You're here.

Neither of us will be successful in our current lives.

Let's...

not see each other, at least for a few days.

I feel suffocated.

I feel like I'm going crazy from being suffocated.

I changed the passcode to my birthday.

I'll only tell you once, so be sure to remember.

What's the big deal about my mom visiting our house?

I wouldn't even be saying this if all she did was visit.

She goes through the whole house and touches my stuff.

Can't you understand that much?

How much longer would my mom be with us?

I don't like Grandma.

You shouldn't say that.

Kids know everything, you know.

It's obvious she plays favorites with your sister's kids.

Mi Poong is listening.

She's learning to behave this way from you.

Mom, Dad.

Don't fight.

We won't. We're not fighting. Let's go.

Don't be like that. We're family.

It is pretty,

but it's a bit too high.

(Han Ba Da)

Eun Kang.

Hello.

What brings you to the hospital?

I thought you were someone else.

Do you have a date?

(Han Ba Da)

Well...

Do you have some time?

Time? For what?

(Red Balloon)

(Next story)

You didn't say that, did you?

Tae Ki came by.

Hey.

Eun Kang...

Are you kidding me?

Just butt heads.

Father!

I'm so lonely!

How much more do I have to understand you?

Can't you just lose to me once?

You take drinks and dance around with other guys.

I know how that feels.

You jerk!

Get divorced right now!

I'm asking you, please!