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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.)

We'll be starting soon.

(Episode 3)

(Calling: Honey)

(Han Ba Da)

- Eun Kang. - Hello.

The person you are trying to reach is unavailable.

Please leave a message...

(Cho Eun Kang)

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?

The person you are trying to reach is unavailable.

Here, take a look.

You told me I should pay a visit when we went to the vacation house.

Sorry, I came without an appointment.

Of course, I should make time for you.

Take a look in the mirror.

Let's check you out.

I'm going to have to quote you really high.

I'm just kidding.

I'll take a closer look.

You don't need any major work done.

Can you squint like this?

Look up.

Try lifting up your forehead.

Okay.

I'll give you some shots...

in these two areas and the forehead...

and give you a laser treatment to brighten up your skin tone.

Do the shots hurt?

Extremely.

Sometimes people walk out angry after doing just one side.

Really?

Only the men, though.

Every woman endured it to date.

That's how different we are when it comes to beauty.

It'll only sting with the numbing cream.

- Is this your first time? - Yes.

I came in a rush, so I couldn't tell Ba Da.

Don't tell her. You're not supposed to tell anyone.

Hey, what's up?

Of course, I'm busy. I'm with a patient.

What?

Okay, I'll make my way over there.

I think something happened to my mother-in-law.

I better go since Ba Da can't leave due to her live show.

Should I recommend you to a different doctor?

That's okay.

I missed your call. Did something happen?

Can you make your way over to the nursing home?

Cha Won is going there now, so call him and get a ride.

Please take care of Mom for me.

Ba Da asked me to join you.

Hello. Did something happen?

She got a little worked up and fainted...

while talking to another patient.

It happens from time to time.

Mom, it's me.

Gosh, you startled me. I was wondering who you were.

I hardly recognize you.

- Where's Ba Da? - She's busy. I came with Cha Won.

He went to speak to the doctor.

Are you okay?

No.

They have no idea how much I used to spend in a day.

I can't carry on a conversation with such uneducated people.

What's it to them if I put on makeup or not?

I bet they don't even know how to wear matching underwear.

They probably wear the same underwear for days.

You're in another league from them.

Right?

Did you buy that outfit?

- Yes. - No wonder.

It doesn't look like something Ba Da would have given you.

You should buy something nicer.

People can tell when something is cheap.

It's strange,

but Ba Da's clothes never look good on you.

Even back in the day.

You're right. I can't compare to her.

But you look nicer in this.

They say people who look old at a young age...

tend to look younger when they get old.

But you always looked old since you were in high school.

I guess I do.

You look the same as you did then.

Mother.

- You're here. - Don't get up.

I heard what happened.

Please don't get upset by what anyone says.

It's not good for you.

I'm sorry I made you come when you were busy.

By the way, why did you two come instead of Ba Da?

She has a live show happening.

Don't walk around side by side next time.

People will misunderstand.

You'll go your separate ways now, right?

Eun Kang, you can take the bus.

I couldn't do that to her.

We'll make sure people don't get the wrong idea.

We just left.

I talked to the head doctor.

We should come back soon for a consultation.

- She became really sensitive. - I'm working late today.

A civil servant can't get off work right at 6pm.

Okay. I got it.

Do you want to have dinner together if you don't have a date?

What? Okay.

What do you want to eat?

You had to come here instead of getting your treatment.

So let's get something delicious to compensate.

Ba Da will treat you.

Is she joining us?

Yes.

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

I thought you wanted meat, but meat in soup?

Meat is good even when it's in a soup.

- Thank you for today. - It's what I always do.

But Mother seems more sensitive these days.

I noticed. She said things she normally wouldn't.

She can't seem to get along with the other patients,

saying they're below her.

We need to think of a solution.

- Please go ahead and eat. - Okay.

Please visit our clinic whenever you have the time.

I'll make you look ten years younger.

Ba Da doesn't get any work done, does she?

Of course, she does.

She gets Botox and goes crazy over new laser treatments.

She said I would be tarnishing my title as a dermatologist...

if her skin didn't look perfect.

Yet she has the nerve to call me a quack.

Meanwhile, you tell me that I have divine hands.

I mean it.

That gets my spirits up.

Fine, I'll make you look 20 years younger.

You were in high school 20 years ago.

That'll make you too young.

I'll do it. I'm good with scissors and needles.

All that makes a good wife.

Should I try it out?

I tried being a husband, so maybe I should try being a wife.

You should get regular treatments.

You need to take care of your skin to maintain it.

But you have great skin, considering you don't do anything.

A natural skin beauty.

Ba Da.

Thank you, Eun Kang. I only have you to rely on.

You must be hungry. Eat this.

- Another galbitang, please. - Oh, my.

Were you going to go on a date with Tae Ki?

Gosh, I'm sorry you couldn't go.

- I told him we should reschedule. - I'm sorry.

You should always dress like this.

You look so pretty. Right, Honey?

Yes. I was surprised when I saw her at the clinic.

The clinic?

Yes. We met at the clinic before heading over to your mom.

Go ahead and eat.

Of course, I should give you a ride.

I wanted to fly away with you after seeing the airport.

Have a safe flight and keep me on your mind.

Me too.

Let's talk tomorrow.

- What? - Did you just get off work?

Can't you tell? I'm exhausted.

I get paid close to nothing, but they make me work like a dog.

You should stay positive.

You really wanted this job.

Don't nag.

I have to go to work early tomorrow.

How do I look?

- It doesn't suit you. - Everyone told me I looked nice.

Everyone who?

Are you copying someone?

Can I try sitting in your car? I wish we could go for a ride.

Do you have to when I'm so tired?

It's so nice.

I'm glad you got the car.

Of course.

I'll get a convertible sportscar next time.

Who cares if it ruins my hairdo?

Did you switch colognes?

No, it's my new air freshener.

Give me a ride around the block. Hop in.

I said I was exhausted.

Besides, I don't want to lose my parking space.

You can get out now.

This...

She's such a klutz.

It belongs to a co-worker.

She must've dropped it when I gave her a ride home.

Get out already.

Hello, Mother.

Is she the new bookkeeper?

Yes.

Please say hello.

She's the chairman's wife.

You should've hired someone with some discernment,

not just anyone off the street.

I need money.

- Sorry? - Don't act like you didn't hear me.

Why else would I visit here?

It's certainly not to see you.

I can't, Mother.

Father ordered me not to.

- I apologize. - You went from being annoying...

to being utterly dense.

Where do you think our fortune came from?

My parents built this place from the ground up.

You've served us for enough years...

to know who holds the power in the family.

No wonder Geum Ah is frustrated with you.

Your degree from SNU is an absolute waste.

Excuse me.

- Here you go. - What...

You can't.

I see you're a fast learner.

Just 200 dollars?

Is this your way of mocking me?

You expect me to take this and leave?

What do you take me for?

My bad, ma'am. Here you go.

Just 100 dollars more?

Are you two teaming up to make a mockery out of me?

I can't offer you more.

I was only authorized to give you 200 dollars,

so I'm already over the limit.

As the bookkeeper, I'm in charge of the money transactions.

Mr. Ji has no authority.

Please take this and leave.

Otherwise,

I'll inform the chairman.

She's one of his people, isn't she?

I'll have my eyes on you.

Have a good day, Mother.

You shouldn't have given her the money.

The chairman will throw a fit.

Don't give out money to people like that...

and keep your nose out of my business.

She was being loud.

Chairman Ko,

it's the new bookkeeper. Hello.

Your wife was here a minute ago and grabbed Mr. Ji by the collar,

demanding that he sides with the right person.

I felt threatened to the point of reporting her to the state,

so I let her have 300 dollars from the company fund.

I'm calling you to give you a heads-up.

Hand it over.

Hand what over?

I have already been informed. Hand over the 300 dollars.

Hey! Get back here, Na Gong Ju!

Stop right there.

You.

Why you...

Gosh, darn it.

What has that woman been eating?

Look at her run.

I'm so lonely.

It's not like I have nowhere to go.

Unbelievable.

Eight, two, five, three.

What on earth?

Five, three.

They must be a wedding gift for your future daughter-in-law.

I wonder what will have people gossiping.

I heard you gave Soongdoong up for adoption.

He's not only good-looking but also exceptionally smart.

It had me wondering which family was caring for his mother.

You must know what to look for in dogs.

Soongdoong's mother is under my care.

I'll take a demi-parure of a diamond necklace and earrings...

as well as the ones in emeralds and rubies.

Pearls as well.

Those are excellent choices, ma'am.

Soondoong's family didn't bother with emeralds.

Of course, I have better taste than them.

It's me.

You're here.

Could you wait a few minutes?

There is only one set...

of these pink diamonds in Korea.

Not adding melee diamonds will have them stand out even more.

How about this for the design?

Your mother's at my office. Get her out of here.

Gosh, that startled me.

I apologize, ma'am.

Hey. I'm at my daughter-in-law's jewelry shop.

Where would you be?

- At a dry sauna? - Is she your mother-in-law?

- Yes. - What?

I'm terribly sorry about this.

Would you like to look at the emeralds?

I value my peace and quiet, so I'll come back some other time.

Ma'am, I apologize for wasting your time.

Get her out of there.

How many times have I told her it's not a jewelry shop?

He gave me a measly 300 dollars...

and told your father all about it.

Nam Chul is such a tattletale.

It was the bookkeeper who called Dad.

That little minx.

Where did he even find her?

Your father needs a checkup at the hospital.

Language, Mom.

Mi Poong, go and play if you're done.

Have fun.

It's nice to have dinner with just my son.

We used to watch movies together and go out for delicious food.

You used to take me out on dates,

but your marriage put an end to it.

Your wife has you wrapped around her little finger.

It's lame.

Your mother-in-law came by, didn't she?

No.

Didn't you go to Jeju Island?

Don't speculate, Mom. We were too busy to go on a trip.

Why were you at Ba Da's office? And it's not a jewelry shop.

She sells jewelry which makes it a jewelry shop.

She lost a potential client because of you.

That lady didn't seem interested in buying.

All she cared about was showing off her wealth.

How much does Ba Da actually make?

How should I know?

Doesn't she tell you?

That sneaky little thing.

What does she do with all she earns?

She reinvests it in her business by buying gems when they are cheaper.

- I don't care much for it. - You should care!

Could she be pocketing it all for herself?

Mom!

Mi Poong, did you have fun today?

I'm home.

Mom and I ordered jokbal for dinner.

- Why is she here? - She and Dad are fighting.

She's staying the night.

I'm home, Mother.

Would it kill you to come home early and cook for the family?

Should they be having this for dinner?

Why would you say that?

You should wash up.

(Tae Ki)

I'm working overtime again.

- A blind date? - That's right.

My cousin's been begging me to meet you.

His nagging is driving me crazy.

It's not like I'm exceptionally pretty.

- Why is he so interested? - He saw your photo.

Apparently, you're his type.

Set him up with me if Eun San declines.

He's tall and handsome. He's a total catch.

Stay out of it, will you?

Eun San, please. Agree to it just this once.

I'll be getting a tablet out of this.

So you're essentially selling me out.

I'm not interested in men who pick out dates based on photos.

Set him up with her instead.

- Darn it. - Let's drink.

- Set me up with him. - I can't.

- Come on. - Give me a break.

Why that little...

Hey!

You jerk!

Hey!

Darn it.

What nonsense are you spewing?

Gosh.

Can you unlock this for me?

- Are you going to divorce him? - What?

If not, don't bother. It'll only torture you.

What's wrong with her?

Why are you out here? Are they fighting again?

You should end it with him.

I saw him holding and laughing with another woman.

He couldn't stop smiling.

He even got a car.

They were more than an item.

They looked like they dated for a while.

I'm not mistaken.

You know I have good eyes, don't you?

How does he always get caught by me whenever he cheats?

Get your evidence to confront him, then forget about getting married.

I could keep going, but I won't.

Come here.

- Where is it? - Here.

Who...

You should say hello. She's my older sister.

Hello.

She doesn't look so cheerful today. It happens.

I'll introduce you to her next time. You should go now. I'll call you.

Okay.

Is she scary?

See you next time.

What happened is...

Right. My night shift suddenly got canceled.

She suddenly called me,

so we decided to drink beer at home to save money.

It happened suddenly.

Don't look at me so suddenly like that.

You're suddenly creeping me out.

I'm serious.

Don't misunderstand. There's nothing going on between us.

Why did you bother coming here?

I was going to send her away after a can of beer.

Who is she?

She's my colleague.

Didn't you see her at my office?

Don't look at me like that.

You're scary as "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

Is this "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre"?

She's my colleague.

Your biggest strength is that you're bad at lying.

Give me your phone.

We promised not to be nosy four years ago.

You just made me break it. Give it to me.

Now you're acting like your true self.

Are you going to take it that far?

Hand it over if you have nothing to hide.

Who said I had anything to hide?

You can look at it, but it'll be over after this.

It'll be over between us.

It's going to be really over.

Even if we dated for four years, this is my privacy.

Did I ever ask to see your phone?

Hand it over.

I told you it'll be over after you look at it.

Unlock it.

- Are you not going to regret it? - No.

Fine.

Look at it all you want.

Go through it all. Here!

Gosh.

Are you happy?

What's wrong with you?

Do you have to go this far?

You're not my wife.

- If you keep this up... - Then what?

I'll forget you said that.

Don't do something you'll regret.

Hey!

Gosh.

- I'm home. - Father's asleep.

Welcome home.

Thanks.

This is cheating.

Your father and brother got into an accident.

What?

The helicopter crashed!

- Do we have any rice? - Not if the rice cooker is empty.

I'm so hungry.

- Right hand. - Left hand!

It's hot.

What are you doing? Where's Ba Da?

There.

Why are you cooking?

He does it every day.

He does?

Brush your teeth if you're done and pick out your outfit.

Ba Da worked late last night.

I like cooking just like Father.

He cooks because he's old and has nothing better to do.

You're a doctor! What are you doing?

I didn't raise you to be a doctor to cook.

How dare she?

Mom! Please don't.

- Hey! - If you send me the contract,

- I'll review it in detail. - Are you...

We can negotiate after that.

I'll personally pay a visit to the head office in Italy.

I'd appreciate it if you could send some samples before then.

It could be a win-win situation.

Did you see that?

She told her mother-in-law to be quiet.

She was talking in jibberish.

Is she doing that on purpose to make me feel small?

She studied in Italy, remember?

I can't trust a swindler!

Mom!

You're a doctor,

but you can't even get your wife to cook for you.

Have you been eating bread? Prepared with your own hands?

She has to work.

And you don't?

You spoil her too much so she has nothing to fear.

You told me you loved your son.

Just let him do whatever he wants.

It's not like she's earning that much money.

How can she fail to cook for you?

I know she's sending all her money to her parents.

I heard her mom was on Jeju Island playing golf...

and living a luxurious life.

She's got it made.

I'm going to stop you there.

Your skin will stretch and sag if you get angry.

I'll let it go for my face.

You. Come and sit down.

You have an important meeting. You should hurry to work.

You have to go to the factory and Italy too. You're so busy.

Hurry.

Mi Poong, let's go to kindergarten.

Mom, you should go too.

I'm not going. I need to talk to Ba Da.

She has to go to work. What are you going to do all day?

You should go. I'll drive you.

Dad, the food waste.

Right.

Dad, do it properly. Mom will scold you if you drip any!

What are you doing?

I'm on my way anyway. Let's go.

Hey! Come out here!

Who cares who does it?

It's Dad's job.

"Dad's job?"

Let go.

- Don't, it'll rip. - You're in charge of garbage?

I can't watch you go to work with this in your hand.

- Let go. I said, let go! - Mom.

Hey. Who are you to tell my son to do such a thing?

He grew up like a prince. Don't you know that?

How could you make him take out...

the dirty garbage on his way to work?

Mom!

Don't clean it up. She should do it.

Stop cherishing those cheap nails and do it yourself.

My son isn't your slave.

Did you forget all the trouble you put him through...

because your mom got surgery right after you got married?

How shameless could you be?

I told you to stop!

I don't understand why you're so upset.

Anyone in the family can take out the food waste.

It's not like I'm a homemaker.

Also, this is our home, and you're our guest.

It's unfair for you to meddle and get angry...

over the way we live.

Also, please watch how you speak to me.

I grew up as a precious daughter too.

What?

What is she saying?

Did you hear that?

Hey. Keep living that way if you want.

I can't watch my son live like this, so get a divorce!

I hate you, Grandma!

Are you busy?

Ta-da.

I brought your favorites. Roses and chocolates.

I was clueless today, wasn't I?

I shouldn't have cooked breakfast.

I could've waited a day to take out the food waste as well.

I'm an idiot.

If only Mi Poong weren't like me and had more discernment.

I didn't know my mom would go off the rails like that.

Honey, I'm sorry.

Please be understanding.

To what extent?

"Just tolerate her."

"She's too old to change her ways now."

"Please be understanding of my poor mom."

For seven years, I did as you asked.

All because my family went broke.

But it landed me in the ER three times.

The first time, it was after she called me a fraud,

saying that I tricked you into this marriage.

She then threw a fit while I was pregnant with our second child,

calling me out for not cooking on the holidays.

Because of that, I had a miscarriage.

Three years ago, when I suggested that we lived with my mom,

she turned the house upside down,

saying she wouldn't let her son live with his mother-in-law.

My mom and I both had to be rushed to the ER.

Isn't three trips to the ER enough?

Because of your mom, I can't take care of mine.

That's not because of my mom.

She needs constant care which we can't provide.

You said I didn't have to bother with her.

Didn't you say I was all that you needed?

You promised me while I lay in the ER.

But since last year, I've been slowly pulled back...

to holidays and birthday parties with your family.

Things were finally getting better when...

I'm sorry.

Your tears burn my heart.

Gosh.

This is from the home shopping channel.

I should come back.

No, don't leave.

It's nothing you don't know about.

Make sure your mother understands.

I don't like her going through my things...

and making a mess of them.

I wouldn't be angry...

if she cleaned up the house once in a while.

One time, I got home to find her sitting in our living room.

My legs gave in on the spot and not even a sound came out.

I'm scared to open the front door to my own house.

I'm probably the only one who started her marriage...

in a house that had a room for her mother-in-law.

Don't you agree?

What?

Right, of course.

And think of how she addresses my family and my mom.

She never addresses them with respect.

It's only because she thinks we're beneath her.

Does that make sense to you?

Of course, it doesn't.

See? Even Eun Kang agrees.

She doesn't think little of you. It's just the way she talks.

Eun Kang, you know that, don't you?

Right.

But Ba Da is right to be upset.

You heard her. It's the same with divorce.

That's for us to decide.

It's not something for your mother to force upon us.

All the time, she criticizes me for only buying clothes for myself...

and getting my nails done.

"Why won't you give me any jewelry?"

"Are you not getting pregnant because it'll ruin your figure?"

As if having children is easy!

Must she say it in a way that drives an arrow through my heart?

That's the way she usually talks.

I grew up on the receiving end too.

Eun Kang,

this is my life.

I'm to be bullied since you were too?

I'm a daughter-in-law.

For me,

earning money and raising our child...

is far easier than being a daughter-in-law.

It's like I can't do anything right, and it'll never end.

How am I supposed to still be understanding?

Flowers...

should convey love and celebration,

not apologies.

I don't want...

these kinds of flowers anymore.

You should go after her.

Ba Da!

Gosh.

Ba Da, wait!

I know it's upsetting.

I deliberately took her side, hoping it would calm her down.

I'm sorry.

I'm glad you did.

This is so embarrassing.

Nonsense.

I know how you feel.

It's hard to be stuck in the middle.

My attempts to placate her totally backfired.

It's best to leave her be when she gets like this.

I'll try talking to her.

You should give her some space.

Thanks, Eun Kang.

My gosh!

Hey.

Goodness.

Are you all right?

I'm sorry about that. Let me take a look.

It's all right. I'm not hurt.

Come on. I'll take you to a doctor.

You didn't even bump into me.

I'm late, and I have to go.

Hold on a second. Are you sure you're all right?

- Do you have a phone? - I don't.

Guys, wait for me!

Hey! Hold on a second.

Here.

It's my number.

Call me if there's any trouble.

Sure.

No way. I'm lost for words.

Is this yours?

It's the chairman's.

Does he go camping?

Camping in his RV is the only kind of fun that he has.

Nice.

Camping in this thing would be a blast.

Wait! You can't go in.

He cherishes his camper as if it were his life.

How much does something like this cost?

Beats me.

I think he got one that was pre-owned.

I bet it was still expensive though.

Do you have other plans today?

Why are you asking? Are you offering me a ride?

No, I need you to work overtime.

There are papers that are due tomorrow.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you in advance.

I'll get paid, right?

Of course.

Did you have a lot?

No, I had just enough.

I wouldn't have to cope with this if it had been us living together.

If she finds out that I'm paying off my family's debt...

and that my mom's in a nursing home,

she'll be screaming divorce at us.

I wanted to work hard, pay off the debt this year,

and then have our second child.

Does Cha Won not know about the debt?

As your husband, he should know.

What for? It'll only pressure him.

It's my burden to bear anyway.

I want to live with my mom,

but my situation won't let me.

Is your brother refusing to come back?

He's not even taking my calls.

He stuck our mom with me and erased us from his life.

I thought Cha Won would've run interference well.

He did.

This is him doing his best.

Men are all the same.

They never take your side.

Ba Da isn't home yet. Are you with her?

(Han Ba Da)

It's best to leave her be when she gets like this.

All done.

Good job.

It just needs to be faxed tomorrow.

Why are you scraping that across the floor?

To look for bits of steel.

They count as money here.

One would think you're the chairman's son.

Good night, Mr. Ji.

Let me drive you.

If you're okay riding in the truck, I mean.

It's hard to catch a bus out here.

Please take a right up there.

You like noodles, right?

Two bowls of noodles, please. Make one a double.

- We'll also have a bottle of soju. - Sure.

But...

- I have to drive. - I'll get you a driver.

It's no fun to drink alone. Cheers.

You were lying about graduating from SNU, right?

No, it's not.

Why? What?

I'm just fascinated.

I've never met a person who graduated from SNU before.

I thought an SNU graduate would be different.

Sorry, I'm not different.

You apologize too much.

Why does an SNU law school graduate...

work at a place like this?

You also let the chairman just push you around.

I don't understand.

For us, it's fascinating just to look at you,

but in that house, they don't care that you went to SNU.

They just boss you around without much thought.

Both the chairman and his wife.

They call you their servant.

Don't they know how prestigious SNU law school is?

- Here. - Enjoy.

When I was a high school freshman, my father-in-law came to visit.

They picked five kids...

from underprivileged backgrounds and lined up as candidates.

My father-in-law looked at each of us.

Then he picked me.

After that, he came by the school each quarter and gave scholarships.

He also brought me school supplies and jackets.

He told me to just study, instead of getting a part-time job.

He even gave me money to cover my living expenses.

That cheap old man?

Thanks to him, I went to the SNU School of Law.

My father-in-law's dream...

was to have a son-in-law who was the public prosecutor general.

That's crazy.

In the end, I tried four times...

That's a shame.

If you passed, you could've become the public prosecutor general.

You were unlucky.

Not everyone can become a public prosecutor general.

It sounds like an excuse,

but I couldn't focus on studying because of my home situation.

I had to work a part-time job.

- I have four younger siblings. - Goodness.

After I failed four times, my father-in-law told me...

that this wasn't the path for me.

He told me to give up and come work under him.

Since then, I've been working for his company.

He's strict and scary, but he means so much to me.

I still have my habit from when I was 17, so I bow deeply to him,

but he's less like a father-in-law...

and more like a savior to me.

What about your marriage?

Your wife is older than you, right?

By two years.

But how did you know?

It just seemed like it.

The daughter of your savior.

I can feel the romance already.

You must've had a very passionate relationship. Right?

It wasn't like that. My father-in-law just told us to.

You got married because your father-in-law told you to do so?

Didn't you have a girlfriend in SNU law school?

I couldn't even dream of dating in my situation then.

So you never even dated...

and got married to the chairman's daughter because he told you to?

Well, yes.

Gosh. I feel sad for you.

You have a sad face,

and your life is sad too.

You feel sad for me?

Of course.

Your life was sold to the chairman when you were 17 years old.

He basically snatched a smart kid and raised him to his taste.

That's what gaslighting is.

- It's not like that. - What do you mean it's not?

You can't do anything or talk back.

You always say you're sorry.

Gosh. I'm so mad.

Stop saying you're sorry from now. Stop cowering, either.

You went to SNU law school. Just butt heads with him.

Gosh. What's the use?

It will feel nice.

Well, that's true.

I'm sure it'd feel nice.

Gosh.

Tell the chairman to get you a new car.

You work the most.

What kind of CEO drives an old truck like that?

You already look sad. You look even sadder with that car.

I don't really drive much anyway.

I'm used to the truck.

You seemed quite jealous of the camper.

- One more bottle, please. - Okay.

It's my dream.

Visiting places all over the world in a camper.

That's why I had been saving up,

but I invested it all in cryptocurrency and lost it.

I even got credit card debt.

Gosh. "Facepalm."

My son uses that word a lot too.

Right. You invest in stocks too, right?

I saw you looking at the stock market.

I do whatever makes money.

I want to save up and escape as soon as possible.

As soon as I get the amount I want, I'm going to escape.

I want to hit the road with that camper...

Gosh. Just thinking about it feels great.

You're cool.

How old are you, Mr. Ji?

Did you not see the paperwork?

I'm 49 on paper,

but I feel about 150 years old.

You're younger than me.

I'm 200 years old.

Your smile is cute.

Hold on.

Hey, Nam Soon.

Nam Chul.

Do you have the money I asked you about last time?

- Do you still need more time? - Right.

I'll look into it and send it to you in a few days, Nam Soon.

I can't wait anymore.

I asked the dentist to let me pay on credit,

but they said no.

What dentist lets people pay on credit?

How much was it in total?

Ten thousand dollars?

You said it was eight thousand something last time.

We were going to go with dentures,

but Father's gums are on the strong side,

so implants are an option. Father's really fixed on that idea.

Okay.

We should do what he wants.

Of course.

He can't eat without teeth.

I'll get it ready soon somehow.

Okay. Let's talk later.

I'm sorry, Nam Soon.

- Look. - Gosh.

- Over there. - Look.

- Oh, my. - Nice.

- Oh, nice. Let's go. - Hey, stop it.

- Yes! - Nice.

- Gosh. - Hey, come on.

- Oh, no. - Come here.

- Gosh. - Stop it.

Ba Da. Get it together. Cha Won's here.

- How much did she drink? - Oh, a bit.

How did you come here?

I got a call.

Ba Da.

Ba Da. Wake up.

What? Ko Cha Won?

Your mom wants us to get a divorce.

You can never say no to your mom.

You're not Ko Cha Won. You're Ko Cha "Lost."

- Okay. Whatever you say. - Go home.

You told me to come.

I said, go.

Go!

Okay. Let's go home.

No. Let go. I don't like you.

You might not like me, but I like you.

Let's talk at home.

- Pretty please? - No.

Get on my back.

I was so worried because I couldn't contact you two.

We had no time to look at our phones.

I had to mind the male customers.

Ba Da kept getting drinks from other customers.

From other men?

Yes.

Should I come with you? It'd be hard on your own.

No. It's okay.

Please head home, Eun Kang.

You're almost 40 years old but act as your friend's maid...

and can't even get married. What good are you?

(The Opening of a New Age, Advanced Reservation)

I shouldn't have looked at your phone.

I trust that there's nothing between you and that woman.

I'll trust you.

It could've looked that way. You can't trust...

Oh, my. This is amazing.

I wanted to buy this so much. Gosh. This is awesome.

How did you get this?

I stood in line from early in the morning.

- Are you that happy? - You're the best. This is awesome.

I'll go meet them this weekend.

Chairman Ko.

What did you say you brought?

A fresh, new product.

How do you like it? It's only been used once.

You need it for car camping.

It's bad to sleep in the cold.

Also, if you use a bad product and you have a gas leak,

you won't ever come back from camping.

Gosh. I think this every time I see it,

but your house is so huge.

You're the only rich person I know...

that has camping as a hobby instead of golf.

Are you sure this was only used once?

Of course.

I came all the way here just to give you this.

I'll offer you a good price.

How good?

One, two, three, four, five, six bills.

- Sixty dollars? - We're splitting exactly in half.

I feel like I'm getting scammed.

What do you take me for?

I'm a taxi driver who would guard every penny with his life,

but I wouldn't swindle my little brother.

Give me the list of your customers so I can deal with them directly.

You're so cold-blooded.

We're such a fantastic duo.

You buy used goods, and I sell them.

I'm the purchaser and you're the seller.

But calling us a duo makes us sound like we're robbers.

Who cares?

Be quiet.

Hurry up and put it away.

Once she sniffs the money,

- her eyes will go wild. - You sounded exactly like her.

- No, I can't do it. - You sound more like her.

Don't be so timid during meals.

There's no need to. You're at your brother's house.

If it sounds like a meal is ready,

rush over and have your fill.

It pains me to know...

you never ate a meal in comfort ever since you were a kid.

But your wife told me to pay for the food...

Just ignore her.

You should save up all you can while you're living under me...

so you can find your other half to get married to.

Driving a taxi can be fun too.

You can chat with your customers.

I think I'm a genius.

I was told I was born with itchy feet.

I get to go everywhere with the taxi to keep it under control.

You should keep avoiding accidents and get yourself a license later.

It's not so bad after that.

You can be your own boss.

You can control your schedule and take your car on vacation too.

No one will nag at you. It's the best.

I envy you.

But I don't think driving is for me.

I wish I could marry a rich woman and just be loved.

I went through so much. I want an easy life now.

You might meet another gold digger. Didn't you learn a lesson?

She wasn't a gold digger. She was a grass digger.

What is a grass digger?

The golf course.

Hey.

There are mountain diggers all over the mountain too.

There's nothing to rip off of there, though.

- My gosh. - Be honest.

Are you even close to becoming a gigolo?

You're too nice to make your move.

How many ladies are on your radar right now?

A bit under ten.

Don't waste your time with the ladies who aren't useful.

I don't know which hand has the ace.

You don't need to get a taste to know.

There's probably nothing to gain when they're already over 60.

You should take care of yourself.

Stop volunteering for all these ladies.

You'll be aching all over when you get old.

It's not that bad. I have my boundaries too.

You grew up without the love of your mother.

That's why you feel this attraction towards older women.

You started off on the wrong foot.

I don't regret it.

Has she contacted you lately?

No.

Hey.

Eun San, come here.

Come on.

He sold the heater.

He split the money with me.

Now, I'll split it with you. Here.

- Thank you. - Please keep on helping me out.

Don't tell your dad.

I won't.

Here.

Let's share

Good luck.

Go.

Dae Geun.

You're always on about Dae Geun.

Some might think he's your son.

He's coming to visit today.

It sounds like Eun Kang's boyfriend is coming to visit.

Today? All of a sudden?

How can I cook and prepare so last minute?

There's nothing to prepare. Just show him what it's like.

No, that wouldn't be right.

He'll speak ill of it forever.

Here, Mom. It's for the food.

Seeing money makes me so happy.

I was aching all over just a minute ago,

but I'm all better after seeing this.

Money treatment works best.

She's not giving you pocket money. It's for the food.

She's already excited thinking about pocketing some of it.

Look at that smile.

- Mind your own business. - Goodness.

What should I cook?

Whatever you're good at.

Make some galbijim.

Use Korean beef.

Make some japchae and jeon with some basic side dishes.

I'll buy the fruits and the alcohol.

We finally have our first marriage.

Of course, it is. She didn't get divorced.

He means the first marriage in the family.

Stop showing off.

Don't kick me.

Can't I eat in peace?

This is why people tell you not to marry your childhood friend.

She thinks I'm a friend.

It's true we're friends.

I got scolded so much after getting married...

for calling him by his name.

His parents got mad at me...

because one should treat her husband with respect.

But I've always called him Dae Bong since elementary school.

I couldn't call him my brother or dear.

The things your in-laws can scold you with, right?

The thought of my mother-in-law still makes me gnash my teeth.

Can you stop grinding your teeth when you sleep?

It's because of your mom.

Stop talking nonsense.

Right.

Congratulations, Eun Kang.

He must be your first love.

She's too old for that. I doubt he's her first love.

It's her first time mentioning getting married.

My daughters don't get obsessed over men.

They take after me.

I tried to raise them modestly so they're not like Dae Bong.

Man or woman, you should never be so giving.

There's even a song.

"It's Not Love If You Give Too Much."

What?

That's amazing.

You're so cool.

You're right. It's not love if you give too much.

I totally agree. I was ruined after doing that.

I never say the wrong thing.

Darn it.

You hold it for other people but never for me.

I saw you pick the leaf off and place it on the rice for her.

Who was she?

What's with all the "Darling?"

We're all from the country. We never call anyone by that.

"Darling, I could see from behind that it was you."

What a load of garbage.

Who was it?

How many times must I tell you? She's an old friend.

Our moms were friends.

What are you talking about? We're from the same hometown.

I moved to town when I was in middle school, remember?

Let's hurry up and eat...

so we can take a good look at our son-in-law.

Let's see what kind of guy made my daughter nervous.

Dae Geun, you should clean up anything that looks messy.

Eun San, you should clean the bathroom.

I have work today.

You're pretty persistent with this job.

What kind of company is it?

It's just a company.

Are you going to marry him?

Don't blame anyone later.

Didn't it go bad? I was going to throw it out.

It's still edible. Why throw it out?

I'll take the leftovers with me from now on.

It's a hassle throwing out food waste anyway.

(Butcher)

Welcome.

I'm going to make galbijim. How much is Korean beef?

It's 70 dollars for 600g.

What about imported beef?

It's 20 dollars.

Please give me 1.8kg of imported beef.

No one will be able to tell once it's braised.

Yes. It's Cho Dae Bong.

Take the opportunity to throw out anything messy.

Where did you find all that junk?

No way, they're worth a lot.

- They're worth something? - Hey.

Nothing. I said they were worthless.

My son-in-law is a civil servant.

- Take them to your room. - I'll mail the wedding invitation.

His room is too small.

I think I called everyone.

What should I wear at the wedding?

Should I get a white suit?

Maybe a black silk tailcoat?

No balloons today? I was going to blow some for you.

There's nowhere to put them up.

Hey, Dae Geun.

You know we have a good physique...

- thanks to Dad, right? - That's right.

I wish you'd earn more money...

rather than being fit.

Money isn't everything.

What should I wear today?

Just something neat.

You too, Mom.

You should give me some money to buy a new outfit.

She gave you 300 dollars to make the food.

It's okay for me to look ordinary, right?

Like I said earlier,

don't say anything weird. Okay?

- We know. We won't. - We know. We won't.

We won't.

It's driving me crazy.

I should've ended it with her before I passed.

I missed my chance.

I'll be stuck with her for good after this. What do I do?

She's taking me somewhere strange.

It's here.

You have to be gentle with this.

I'll take care of it. Go inside.

Welcome, Mr. Kwon.

Your last name is Kwon, right?

Yes...

What are you wearing?

What's wrong with it?

Welcome.

My daughter is scolding me for dressing like this.

It's an old piece I used to wear, so it's a bit tight.

I thought it would stretch.

Say hello.

Hello, I'm Kwon Tae Ki.

Don't tell me you're having the seven-year itch.

Here.

I'm Cho Dae Bong. Eun Kang's dad.

I'm her mom. Yang Ban Sook.

I heard you were four years younger than Eun Kang.

You definitely look younger.

Hey.

I'm Cho Dae Geun.

I'm her brother-like uncle. I'm not that much older either.

Give it to me.

Please sit down.

It looks like it might collapse, but it won't fall.

He needs to bow to us.

Forget it. Come on.

Please come.

Our floors are old.

You can still sit on it.

Okay.

- Do you drink? - Yes.

That spot seems to creak especially a lot.

Do you want to change places?

Sure. Change places.

But I placed the galbijim and all the good food on his side.

Then turn the table around. Let's pick it up.

Okay. Let's do that.

Okay. Be careful.

Be careful.

Gosh, I'm sorry.

Take it slow. Okay. We're good.

Okay. Sit down.

- Here. - Okay.

Is this side better? Try moving.

See?

Let's get started. The food will get cold.

Why are you talking formally? Just talk like you always do.

Will my future son-in-law pour a drink for me?

Son.

Right. Thank you. That's kind of you.

When will the wedding take place?

We need to discuss it first.

She's almost 40.

Is it because you're still young?

It's hard for women after 40.

It's not good to talk about age.

Do you have a house?

He just started his job.

Don't worry about the house.

Let's eat first.

- Yes. Please go ahead and eat. - Okay.

Your mother-in-law might not look like it,

but she's a great cook.

Every restaurant begs her to work for them.

What are you implying I look like?

How much pocket money will you give us?

At least 1,000 dollars a month, right?

What are you talking about? Why are you mentioning money?

What? I need to make it clear.

I didn't have kids because I was bored.

They can't ignore us after getting married.

Don't worry about us. Just hurry up and take her.

I don't know when we'll get kicked out of this house.

It's about to get demolished.

Who knows when it'll collapse?

I dreamed about it falling down last night.

What? I did too.

It's not that bad.

What do your parents do? Do you have any siblings?

His parents are in Cheonan.

His father works for a company.

He's the eldest of three siblings.

He has a little brother and a little sister.

Why are you doing all the talking?

You probably have to live with your parents then.

No one lives with the man's parents these days.

The trend is to live with the woman's parents.

Is it because this is Korean beef? The meat is so tender.

Is it really Korean beef?

Gosh.

Here, have a gnaw at it.

It's upsetting to send her off.

Eun Kang is our eldest, so she acts as our son.

You know you have to be responsible for us later, don't you?

Enough of that. Let's talk about something fun.

Should I tell you about gold diggers?

No, I'll show you pictures of Eun Kang as a child instead.

She didn't get any work done.

She got her nose done.

No. Wait.

I'm leaving.

What?

(Ms. Na)

Hello, Ms. Na.

Do you need me to run an errand?

No, but I need to speak to you.

Let's meet later.

Okay, then.

- Please cut the long ones. - Okay.

Hey, Nam Soon.

About the money...

Thank you, Nam Chul.

Dad and I went to the dentist yesterday...

as soon as we got the money.

- What? - He got his implants.

He was so happy.

He told me to make sure to call you and thank you.

What?

Did you send home money?

Yes.

You can't send such a big amount so recklessly without telling me!

I wasn't reckless. I was considerate.

Your old father could die from not being able to eat.

This is embezzlement! Embezzlement of public funds!

I thought his teeth were more important.

Eun San. You must not realize it,

but you can't do this.

Then who will pay for your father's teeth?

You're the only one who can support your family.

If you can't get your father some teeth,

why do all this work?

Well...

If the chairman finds out,

I'll get fired and so will you.

Are you scared of getting fired?

That's not the issue.

All of my hard work will amount to nothing!

I'd hate to be treated like I stole money!

I lived so hard.

I don't want to get fired this way!

You won't get fired. I'll be the one to get fired.

Darn it.

Can you prick my finger?

I'll put the money back in before the end of the month...

when we check the ledger.

Act like you didn't know about it.

Hello, sir.

I have indigestion.

It's very clean.

Are you going to go camping?

I'm planning to go soon.

I have to check if it works well.

I wish I could go on a whim.

There's no one I can talk to at home.

No one understands me. I'm so lonely.

Is the bookkeeper good?

Yes. She's good.

I better check the ledger while I'm here...

to see if she's doing a good job.

- What? - You heard me.

Can you bring the ledger?

There's a separate one we prepare for the chairman,

right?

Bring me the bankbook too.

(General Bank Account)

What? What is this?

Hey.

I caught you!

(Red Balloon)

I liked you.

Call the police!

I never thought of anyone else other than you.

I don't think Eun Kang is ready to break up.

You look like a proper guy, but are you giving everyone signals?

Ba Da had another guy, didn't she?

Yes, but...

She's my mom.

I thought you loved me.

This is embezzlement!

What about Eun Kang? Tell me.

Do not snoop around those people.

Tell me. What did he say?