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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 4)

What? What is this?

Hey.

I caught you!

I'm sorry, Father.

So you're sorry?

You shouldn't have done it in the first place!

I had no choice.

You had no choice?

How many times must I tell you?

I told you they were cheaper in bulk at big supermarkets.

You spent 17.40 dollars more on snacks compared to last month!

We didn't have a choice. We ran out of snacks.

So we bought them at a convenience store.

Let's say it's winter,

and it's a freezing day.

I have my hands in my pockets like this.

Then I see...

money on the street. Should I pick it up or not?

You should.

If it's freezing, your hands might be too cold.

So you should only pick up 50-cent coins...

and ignore 10-cent coins.

Ignore?

This is why you're not rich!

What do you think?

I'll buy snacks in bulk at big supermarkets in advance.

Save every cent.

If you have 99,999.99 dollars,

you won't have 100,000 dollars without that cent.

Yes, sir.

Other than that, everything looks good.

- Bye, sir. - Bye, sir.

Gosh. I'm so lonely.

Why are you so scared?

What happened?

I didn't update the bankbook yet.

If you don't update the bankbook right away, you'll get in trouble.

He didn't notice because he was fixated on the convenience store.

Don't ever do that again.

If we get caught, both of us...

Ask your wife to get you some herbal tonics.

Your hands were shaking.

How can you do anything if you get scared that easily?

You're an SNU graduate.

I just wanted...

to ask you about Ba Da.

Is her mother really living on Jeju Island?

I heard she lived in a big mansion...

and played golf to kill time.

What?

Yes.

I thought her father's business went bankrupt.

How can she afford to live such an extravagant lifestyle?

Does her family really have deep pockets?

Yes. That's my understanding.

Something doesn't add up.

If they had been that wealthy, they should still be wealthy.

Why did they go bankrupt right before the wedding?

To put it simply, her family was extremely unlucky.

How much money does Ba Da make?

- I don't know that. - My goodness. She always says...

she's going to expand her business and buy more jewelry.

But she's sending all the money to her family, right?

I mean, her father's business went bankrupt.

How could her mother afford to play golf for fun on Jeju Island?

I know that I'm just a daughter of a taffy seller...

My goodness.

On my way here,

I saw a father and a daughter get into a fight.

I must have slipped because of that.

Well, I first met you...

when you began as Chun's teacher for the Korean alphabet.

So I've known you for ten years, right?

Geum Ah and I talk about this all the time.

It would have been so nice if a kind and quick-witted girl...

like you had been my daughter-in-law.

You're being too kind, ma'am.

Well, about Ba Da...

She was seeing another man before dating my son, right?

Just tell me the truth.

Well, she had always been popular at school.

My son, Cha Won, is so naive. I bet he had no idea.

I heard she even studied abroad.

My friend sent her daughter to study abroad.

Then she moved in with a guy and got pregnant.

So she had to quit studying.

Ba Da might have done the same.

I'm sure she didn't.

But you can't give me a clear answer, can you?

You didn't see her in Italy, right?

Why Italy? Did she go there to drink wine?

Well, you do have a point.

You two aren't close, right?

From the way I see it,

you genuinely consider Ba Da as your friend.

But I don't think Ba Da does the same.

Well, I got the gist.

Don't tell her about our meeting.

Okay, ma'am.

Gosh.

This is killing me.

Hey.

I got a serious case of diarrhea.

Our relationship is ill-fated.

This is a sign from my ancestors.

A sign I shouldn't get mixed up with her family.

That's another sign.

(Emergency Center)

All done.

Did you fix it?

It's so sturdy now.

Do you want to come up and dance on the table?

We should just throw it out and buy a new one.

We bought that when we got married.

It's been 40 years.

This table is sturdier than us.

Should we give this to Eun Kang when she gets married?

Just buy her a new one.

Why put your hands on the table when getting up?

Dae Geun!

"Dae Geun." You always call him whenever the food is ready.

People might think he's your son or something.

He's had a tough life.

He grew up without a mother and got a divorce too. Look at him.

Don't scold him. You should be nice to him.

Give him a lot of rice too.

I didn't have to. He helps himself to more.

Dae Geun eats up all of our rice when he doesn't pay for his food.

Did you like your future son-in-law?

He seemed nice. He was handsome too.

- Uncle Dae Geun. - Yes?

- How did it go? - Gosh.

It couldn't have gone better.

As soon as he came in, the gate fell apart,

the floor creaked, the table leg broke,

and stuff fell on top of him.

It was quite eventful, but that's life.

I saw families who had it worse than us on TV.

Right.

Is he always quiet like that?

Eun Kang isn't the chatty type either.

You had always been an average girl since you were a kid.

You're average-looking and got average grades.

But she got an award for perfect attendance.

Getting a merit award is more important.

Seriously. She was average in every aspect.

Don't you know how hard that is?

I realized having an average life was the happiest thing.

Right.

Why would you want to be average? It's better off to be special.

She stopped studying to be a schoolteacher.

She stopped studying to be a civil servant.

You're just getting older. What will you do now?

Get a driver's license and learn how to be a taxi driver.

Not anyone can be a taxi driver. It's a tough job, and she's a girl.

Her father and uncle are taxi drivers.

She must have some of your DNA.

What's so hard about sitting all day and turning the wheel a bit?

You work for two days and then rest for one.

If I had been a bit younger,

I would've been a taxi driver already.

He can do that because he's not on a contract.

My wife thinks...

you don't need any skills to be a taxi driver.

Imagine how worried I must be to say all these things.

Eun San is clever. So I know she can take care of herself.

She's the one I'm worried about!

Mom, you think you know everything about us?

Dad. What about you?

What are you chirping about now?

Why wouldn't I? You're my daughter.

I carried you to this world.

Be nice to Mr. Kwon.

He could do better than you.

Or at least be cute.

Women need to know how to act cute.

What?

Don't you know I can be so adorable?

I lost all my charm because I'm living with a tool like you.

Give me your secret fund.

What are you talking about? Give me the money you pocketed.

What are you chirping about?

Did you give me enough money to pocket anything?

- Check the bank account. - No need. I know it's empty.

Completely empty.

Mine is empty too.

Good for you. What a fantastic duo.

You have some money saved up, right?

Use the money you have.

Or you'll break our backs trying to pay for the wedding.

Don't exchange any gifts. Just have a simple wedding.

I'll take care of it.

(Did you have dinner?)

- Did he end it with that girl? - Yes.

I guess he does want to marry you. He even came to meet our parents.

I'll acknowledge him when you guys get married.

Mi Poong, tell your mother to have breakfast.

Dad, you should do it at times like this.

Goodness. How are you so smart?

Grandma said I was just like "that mother of yours."

Dad, why is your mom so mean? My mom isn't mean.

I know, right?

I made breakfast.

Do you want to have dinner with me?

I'll go to your office.

When are you going to stop ignoring me?

You couldn't just let her win? She's in her 70s.

She's my mother. You said you loved me.

Can't you just let her have her way instead of talking back to her?

You accepted drinks from other men and danced with them.

What kind of husband would forgive you for that?

I babied you and brought you home.

You should be thanking me, not acting distant.

Han Ba Da.

Please do this for me!

Gosh.

This way. My goodness.

- Gosh. - Are you okay?

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

(Mul Sang Resources)

Gosh. Thank you.

I'll tell the bookkeeper to take care of it right away.

- Thank you. - Bye. Okay.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

Unbelievable.

Mr. Lee, please unload them quickly.

Okay. Come here.

Gosh. I'm hungry.

(Ramyeon)

I put aside food for you,

but the restaurant owner took your food too.

Have ramyeon instead.

I missed lunchtime,

so I thought I would have to eat some snacks instead.

Snacks wouldn't be enough for you.

Two, right? Two bags of ramyeon and two eggs.

How did you know that?

Some people don't like to muddy the soup with eggs.

But you need to have some protein when this is your lunch.

An egg for a bag of ramyeon.

Two eggs for two bags of ramyeon.

I guarantee this will be tasty. I'm a professional ramyeon cooker.

Thanks.

That looks good.

Read from this line, finish the paragraph, and summarize it.

Let's end it.

Woon, something urgent came up.

Can we have a makeup class next week?

Sounds good to me.

I'd be happier if we could skip the makeup class too.

Mr. Kwon took the day off today.

(Seonam-go, United as One)

The phone is turned off.

You changed the passcode.

Let's meet. I want to talk to you in person.

Don't run away like a coward.

Do you want me to die?

(Don't run away...)

I can't break up with you like this.

Hello, this is Cho Eun Kang.

Yes.

Do you know where Tae Ki is?

Is that so?

Hello, this is Cho Eun Kang.

Do you know where Tae Ki is?

Is that you, Tae Ki?

What did you feed me?

Did you know I was sick all night?

It felt like my anus was burning.

I kept going to the bathroom and then slipped. Happy now?

Did you get sick after eating my mom's food?

Everyone was fine, so I didn't know.

Your family is probably okay because you're used to eating that.

It wasn't Korean beef, but she lied that it was.

My uncle works at the Majang Meat Market.

Do you honestly think we can get married?

But how could you break up with me in a text?

It doesn't matter how I do it. The result won't change.

I also thought people who broke up in text messages were the worst.

But I can understand them now.

They must not have had a choice.

I get that you're upset.

Let's not do this here. Let's talk somewhere quiet.

There is nothing to talk about!

What are your parents' intentions?

"What are you barking about?" "What are you chirping about?"

How could they talk like that when I was there?

Your dad wants me to take you soon because the house might collapse?

My house collapsed in my dream for two nights in a row.

I had diarrhea all night long, sprained my tendon,

and my house collapsed in my dream.

This is the worst trifecta. My ancestors must be hinting at me.

Fine. I'll overlook everything.

I thought your dad drove a taxi...

because his transportation business went bankrupt.

You said your mother ran a small restaurant...

after running a big one.

What did they do with their money?

Why must I be responsible for their retirement?

Hold on.

Those were lies too, right?

Your father's business and your mother's restaurant.

I was embarrassed.

Forget it.

My family...

You know what my family is like, right?

Forget about being on the bottom of the ladder. We're not even on it.

If you had a proper job, I would have married you.

To be honest, you can curse me all you want.

But you're a 37-year-old part-timer.

I can't provide for you. I don't think I can.

Don't worry about what my parents say.

They didn't mean it.

We can just focus on our future.

You're the only one who would take care of them.

Your bratty sister won't.

I heard she got fired...

from her bookkeeper job because she lost her temper.

- She got a new job. - Forget it.

And is your uncle a gigolo?

Why did he bring up gold diggers at our meal?

- No. He was just joking. - Eun Kang.

This is what people call a royal mess.

I can't see any light. I only see dark holes.

I just got a job.

I don't want to pinch pennies anymore.

I'm so sick of it.

Call me a money-grubber, but I can't marry you.

I'll study to be a schoolteacher again.

I already studied for a few years. I'm sure I can pass soon.

You think you can suddenly pass the exam you failed several times?

Even you took years to pass the exam.

I can't break up with you.

We dated for four years.

I'm sorry.

We shouldn't get married for both of our sakes.

That day,

the moment I sat down...

in the kitchen that could collapse any minute,

I got a reality check.

That was the living room, not the kitchen.

So I decided to break up with you even if you cursed me.

I'm sorry. But can you let me go?

Gosh. Hey.

Goodness.

Darn that threshold. Why was it popping up there?

Gosh. What are you doing?

This went bad, didn't it?

Gosh.

This won't kill you.

Why are you rummaging through the fridge?

Where's the galbijim?

We already finished that.

We ate every drop of the sauce.

We even stir-fried rice in it.

It wasn't Korean beef, right?

What's the point of talking about it?

It's already water under the bridge.

I bet it made it all the way to Incheon.

You took the leftover food from the restaurant, right?

No. I cooked it myself.

Is it the container? Why did it go bad already?

You brought that from the restaurant!

Hey!

- What's gotten into you? - Gosh.

Fine. I brought it from the restaurant. So what?

It's perfectly fine. Why did you do that? It's a waste of food.

I think her boyfriend must have gotten sick from it.

- Did he? - He had diarrhea all night long...

and his anus was on fire.

Then he slipped in the bathroom and sprained his tendon.

So he's wearing a cast!

Gosh. That's an unlucky guy.

He got sick from eating this? But he's younger than you.

He should have walked better. Why did he slip?

- Is something wrong with him? - Wait. Actually,

- my stomach... - Hey.

You're unbelievable, Mom.

I brought a man I wanted to marry for the first time. How could you...

Did you think he came over to eat food waste?

Please think twice before you do anything!

- Hey, Eun Kang. - What?

He's not going to die from it!

Does she think I have no brains?

Gosh.

It would have been fine if it had been just us.

But how could you let your future son-in-law eat the leftover food?

This is why your daughters are frustrated with you!

What are you chirping about?

If you're so high and mighty, pay for your food.

As if! You brought home leftover food from the restaurant.

- That little... - Gosh.

- Gosh. - Eun Kang!

Darn it.

Goodness.

Why did you want to see me?

- I just wanted to. - Gosh.

I doubt that you called me because you missed me.

Things are rough with Ba Da, right?

When you came to pick up Mi Poong, you stayed until pretty late.

I knew something was up.

Can you talk to Mom?

To be honest, Mom crosses the line. And she's harsh on top of that.

No one does that anymore.

Ba Da won't even talk to me.

You must be miserable, caught in the middle.

When my husband and Dad aren't on good terms,

it drives me crazy to walk on eggshells around them.

What's up with our marriages?

We're always caught in the middle.

My marriage is nothing like yours.

You don't even walk on eggshells around them.

I do.

Do you think I don't have feelings?

My friends say my husband has it easy...

because he's with my parents.

But no one knows how that feels unless they've been in my shoes.

Moving out of your parents' house is the best for married couples.

For everyone.

Ba Da.

I was in the neighborhood, so I stopped by.

I know you rarely come to this neighborhood.

I know you made the trip to see me. Please sit down.

You're quick at reading things too.

That's why you can run a business like this.

You don't have to give me anything to drink. I just had one.

Ba Da, you must be upset.

Can you be more understanding of my mother?

She can be a bit immature,

but she doesn't hold grudges and is innocent.

She had everything she wanted and was coddled...

ever since she was a kid.

People carried her on their backs until she was 12.

Just look at her name. It means "princess."

You are the first one to say she doesn't hold grudges.

Three years ago, she came to my house...

and created a whole scene.

After I was transported to the ER,

Cha Won said he didn't need his mom in his life.

So I didn't see her for 2 or 3 years.

You might think I'm selfish to say this but to be honest,

that was when I was the happiest.

No, you're not. I can understand that.

Whenever I see your mother,

I feel suffocated, and my heart starts beating fast.

You know that having a weak heart runs in my family, right?

I don't want to see her for the sake of my health.

I'm sorry for not giving you the answer you want.

I'm not feeling well either, so I need to go home early today.

I think it's serious this time.

She was so cold toward me.

I can't take anyone's side now.

If this was your wife's fault, I wouldn't be so lenient.

I knew she had been doing her best, so I couldn't say anything to her.

It's because Mom and your wife have high self-esteem.

When Mom walks all over me, I just let her be and move on.

Why don't you try comforting her?

Having a husband who's good to you is better than...

having a kind mother-in-law or sister-in-law.

Okay.

Tae Ki!

Did you wait outside? It's cold.

- I missed you. - Gosh.

What do you want to eat?

- Pasta? - Let's go and have pasta.

What?

You caught him cheating on you with other women...

and caused a scene three times already.

I could keep going, but I won't.

I went to see him, so I could apologize...

just in case he would be my brother-in-law.

But he had that girl on his arm and walked away, giggling.

He didn't end it.

You knew?

Despite that, you're going to marry him?

Why are you doing this?

You sometimes frustrate me!

Why would you want to marry a cheating jerk like him?

Will he even marry you?

Eun Kang!

You know,

I haven't achieved anything in life.

Like Mom said, I stopped studying to be a schoolteacher...

or a civil servant.

If I quit this relationship too,

I'll be a loser.

Is marriage some kind of exam?

Haven't you learned anything from watching our parents?

They met in elementary school and got married...

because they were madly in love.

But look at them.

A broken engagement is better than a divorce.

A breakup is better than a broken engagement.

I'm not scared of getting a divorce.

What could be worse than what I have now?

I might end up driving a taxi.

I would rather end up as a divorced woman...

Divorce isn't some kind of medal!

Eun Kang.

Don't sell yourself short!

Short or long, there's nothing to sell!

Eun San.

I'm 37 years old.

- And I'm jobless. - What's wrong with being 37?

You can find a job.

It takes two to get married.

You can't push forward on your own.

The jerk has already moved on.

That jerk never had genuine feelings for you.

Who cheats on his girlfriend three months into a relationship?

You probably forced him to meet our parents.

Don't be hung up on him. You don't deserve trash.

He's immature, that's all.

He came back to me, didn't he?

He will once again and marriage will set him straight.

Set him straight?

Did someone hex you into being forgiving?

Why do you keep being nice...

when I know you're not?

Even you know it isn't true, right?

You just want to marry him because you can at least say...

that you made it as a civil servant's wife...

at the age of 37.

I bet you haven't even met his parents.

As if he'd introduce you to them.

He doesn't see you as his final stop.

You were a good enough girlfriend that he picked up along the way,

nothing more.

He always came back to you because you were his best option,

but not anymore.

You know this.

You're not some average, run-of-the-mill girl.

You're smart!

End this, Eun Kang.

Marriage isn't homework.

It's the money you mentioned.

A new laser device came in, so visit when you can.

I'll give you something extra.

I'm sorry, Ba Da. I don't want you to hurt.

From your lame husband, Cha Won.

(10,000 dollars)

Eun Kang, can you stop by my place for a moment?

I'm taking the day off.

Sure.

You're here.

Here.

It's not much, but spend it on your wedding.

Don't. This isn't necessary.

I'd love to offer you more, but money's been tight lately.

Take it.

Thanks. I'm always in your debt.

I'll pay you back.

You don't need to. I'm rich, remember?

For annoying me, you'll get interest and then some.

Are you not well? You never take a day off.

I have a headache and my body aches.

Have a seat.

Look how tight your shoulders are. You shouldn't get stressed out.

I try not to, but others get on my nerves.

I'm over everything that relates to in-laws.

Maybe I should get rid of my husband too.

Gosh, that feels good. Your hands have medicinal power.

Your massages always take the stiffness away.

Did you settle on a wedding date?

Not yet. I just introduced him to my parents.

I bet your parents were thrilled.

Tae Ki is the type of guy parents would approve.

It must cost a lot to decorate the house this way.

Actually, one's taste matters more.

Bragging, are we?

When I studied in Italy,

I took photos of the homes that I got invited to.

I'll help you once you find a place for you and Tae Ki.

What's there to help with...

when it'll be a tiny studio apartment?

There's only one thing you must consider before marrying.

Your mother-in-law.

You must've met Tae Ki's mother. What is she like?

Well, she seemed nice.

You won't know until after the wedding.

Don't try to be too nice from the get-go.

Come with me.

This is your wedding gift.

My gosh.

They're real diamonds. Do you like them?

When it's from you?

They're one-of-a-kind.

Thanks, Ba Da.

I wish you a happy marriage, Eun Kang.

(10,000 dollars)

(Sweetie, did you sleep well? What did you dream about?)

What!

Really?

You're the best.

We'll set the date right away.

A friend of mine also got married right away...

after the girl he met at a club got pregnant.

They're doing so well.

Thanks, sweetie.

They're from Ba Da. Pretty, aren't they?

Let's try them on.

Eun Kang.

Tae Ki, I know you're having doubts,

but I'll wait.

Do you expect us to get married when we don't even sleep together?

All the studying took a toll on you.

No, it's because I feel nothing when I'm with you now.

- I'll do better. - There's nothing...

I wish to do with you anymore.

Don't you get what I'm saying?

- Tae Ki. - Eun Kang.

Face the facts.

You should meet someone before you get any older.

You'll soon turn 40, and your parents are worried.

There are many others who are better than I am.

Those who can embrace you.

Don't waste your breath on me.

No.

I can't let the past four years of my life go to waste.

It was an investment on my part.

My youth, my time, my money, my effort, and my mind and body.

They weren't for free.

I'll pay you back, then. How much do you want?

Pay me back as my husband.

Enough already!

Do you know how suffocating these past four years have been?

From the second I woke up, you constantly nagged me to study,

not to hang out with my friends, and not to play video games.

How many times did I take mock exams you drew up for me?

You're not my mom.

For four years, I was your prisoner.

I regret that day the most.

The day I first met you at the restaurant in Noryangjin.

I shouldn't have let you pay for my meal.

You just wanted a young buck you could raise.

Please don't say it like that.

I liked you,

and I never dreamed of being with anyone else.

Be honest with yourself.

What do you mean?

I didn't want to say this since it's humiliating,

but your heart beats for another man.

- What? - That's why you backed out...

from using the lie detector.

Did you think I wouldn't notice?

What's wrong with you?

I'm the next best thing, right?

Others may not notice, but I do.

The way you look at him.

His better half doesn't see it though.

That's why she preaches that you're her best friend.

Is he aware of it though?

Could he be feigning ignorance?

Let's not talk about this.

Does this embarrass you?

- It's not like that. - It is.

- It's not. - He's your friend's husband!

My beautiful wife.

I'll do better.

That got old a long time ago.

It's my new and improved version which was just approved by the FDA.

I handed the money and rings to Eun Kang.

Thanks, Cha Won.

All it took was a gift for your friend.

Otherwise, you would've been like an ice princess for three months.

Stop calling me a princess since we both know that's not me.

I also found it hilarious that my mom's name...

literally meant "princess."

The friendship you have is unbreakable.

I have a lot to thank Eun Kang for.

If I could, I'd gladly give her more.

Of course.

It's reassuring to know that you have a friend like her.

You can live together once I pass away.

What about Eun Kang's husband?

She can throw him out. He'll be old and useless by then.

The four of us should grab a meal soon.

Sure.

- My mom... - Stop.

Okay.

- Let's link arms. - Forget it, my bitter half.

But what's bitter draws you in.

- I'll get going, then. - But it's a Sunday.

I'm making sujebi, your favorite.

He has a wedding to attend.

Whose is it?

Director Choi Hee Seok at Chorong Company.

I thought I should attend his sibling's wedding.

I see, and that you should.

Right. I'll get going, then.

- Have a good one. - Bye, Dad.

- Have a good day. - Sure.

Mom, let's order jjajangmyeon.

I already said we couldn't.

- Why not? - We can't order jjajangmyeon.

Woon, get over here and tear the dough.

But I don't like sujebi.

Over the course of two months,

the stocks yielded a profit of 5.4 percent.

If that's what you can earn in two months, a year later...

Mr. Ji, this is a surprise.

Right now?

Sure.

Eun San.

Shut the front door. What's the occasion?

Please hop in.

What? My gosh.

This is insane.

No way.

Seriously.

Are you that excited?

You have no idea!

Did you get it out just to let me ride it?

Where do you want to go?

I have four hours to spare.

To the ends of the Earth.

You'll need a full tank of gas, though.

I have enough gas.

Can you drive?

I have a Class One driver's license with five years of experience.

But I sold my car last year.

- Take it for a spin. - Really?

No way!

Gosh, I'm nervous.

- How do you operate this? - It's the same as any truck.

Be careful.

Watch out.

This is the best!

Where should I take us?

I can't believe it.

This is so much fun.

Gosh.

How did you know about this place?

I've been here before.

It's still just as pretty.

What is it?

I bet you're the only one who goes camping in a suit.

I couldn't recognize you earlier.

I told my family I was attending a wedding.

- Weird, isn't it? - Hardly.

You actually look great in a suit.

Let's make ourselves some coffee.

Sure.

My gosh.

Let me.

You were lying about graduating from SNU law school, right?

I'll show you my diploma sometime.

You're good at this.

I do it all the time when I go camping.

I can even light a fire without matches.

Really?

Yes, by using a lighter.

My gosh.

Goodness me.

Gosh, that was delicious.

Who eats homemade sujebi these days?

How lame.

Your father and I just don't have similar tastes.

We're nothing alike.

I doubt he'll change the ways he is accustomed to.

He should if he wishes to live with me.

Mom, what should we have for dessert?

Something that is sweet.

Let's go to that cake shop.

She's right, Mom. Come on. There will already be a line.

Hold on.

Why make our knees suffer over dessert?

Hail a cab.

Taxi!

I'm almost there. Just three more minutes.

It's nice.

I should make this a habit.

So what does your boyfriend do?

- I don't have one. - You don't?

Don't I seem like I have 3 or 4 though?

Boyfriends aren't for me. I can't be bothered with them.

What?

It's inspiring.

What?

Everything about you is inspiring.

You're a 28-year-old woman...

with a 200-year-old soul.

Is that a compliment?

No way. "LFW."

It means I'm lost for words.

My son uses a lot of abbreviations too.

I know "HBS," happy but sad.

That's you, I guess.

Do I seem that pitiful to you?

- At the bar... - Yes.

You didn't even wait a single beat.

Gosh.

You must make your family laugh.

I rarely talk at home.

That day...

I'm sorry I lost my temper with you.

And thank you...

for embezzling that money.

Your father.

I bet he's thrilled.

He's been...

bragging to his neighbors...

that his son got him implants.

- Take that! - That's cold.

What? Seriously?

I'll go and talk to the hospital director.

Don't let him go to places with Eun Kang.

Why? Are you worried they'll fall in love?

You never know.

They shouldn't be driving around without you in the car.

They aren't the type to cheat.

People who cheat aren't born that way.

The situation can lead anyone down that path.

Cha Won knew Eun Kang first.

That has never sat right with me.

It's not like she set you two up either.

You went to see Eun Kang,

and Cha Won fell for you on the spot.

And that says everything.

Ms. Yeo Jeon Hee, please don't worry.

I'd never let a friend steal my husband away.

Listen to your mother.

Any woman would covet a man like Cha Won.

I can't say for sure,

but Eun Kang probably had a crush on him too.

There we go.

- Bye. - Let's go.

Jeju Island?

Why don't the three of you enter a singing contest?

Gosh, I'm lonely.

As if I wouldn't be up for the challenge.

What do you say?

- And embarrass myself? - So you fooled your mother-in-law?

- I'm home. - Sure.

Dad's washing up.

Dad.

- Mom's killing me. - Why?

- What now? - Give him an earful.

I'm done arguing with him.

Handling menopause is tiring enough.

Why do you keep arguing with him?

The little brat thinks he knows everything.

He never answers me nicely when I call him.

"What? What do you want with me?"

That's not how he should respond to his mom.

I'm not his friend, you know.

He never listens, only talks back,

and teases his sister any chance he gets.

He's been rude to me and should be scolded for that.

Woon, follow me.

What's the problem? You can be honest with me.

So that you can scold me?

But you'll feel terrible once you do that.

I won't scold you.

Here. Have a seat.

I have homework to do.

You can get to it later.

Chun is your older sister. Respect that.

But she's more childish than I am.

And politely answer your mom when she calls for you.

Why would you be grumpy?

I wouldn't be if it was about anything nice.

She calls me for errands and to nag.

So what reason do I have...

to answer her with a smile on my face?

Would you if you were me?

Still, answering adults in a polite way...

is the right thing to do.

Understand?

Dad, are you fond of Mom's ways?

- What? - She should keep her promise...

after giving me an hour to play games.

But 30 minutes in, she barges into my room.

"You're still playing video games? When are you going to study?"

She has zero respect for her child.

Also, why can't it just end with video games?

She goes on to nag about my messy room, my friends,

and my homework.

Do you know how it always ends?

"Get out if you're not going to listen to me!"

What started with video games...

ends with her telling me to move out.

As if I have anywhere to go.

I'm only in fifth grade.

- You have a point. - Right?

I feel way better knowing that you understand.

Please tell her not to barge into my room unannounced.

Got it.

Come to me whenever you're frustrated by her.

But...

you should also be understanding.

The menopause seems to be getting to her.

We have it fairly easy...

thanks to your mom not being hysterical.

I hear it's a pain for other families.

No wonder they say that menopause even beats adolescence.

Got it.

I will cut her some slack since you ask.

You're the best.

By the way, Woon,

can you tell me...

a few fun abbreviations you guys use?

Didn't you once give me an earful for using such language?

It seems as though knowing a few...

would help me connect with the younger employees.

"IGIW."

"I could keep going, but I won't."

"LFW."

"Aggy."

"Who cares?"

"Whatever."

"JMT."

(That tastes awesome.)

"What the fork?"

"LFW."

"It's so aggy."

"Who cares?"

"Whatever."

I rarely talk at home.

- When will we get to meet again - When will we get to meet again.

- When will we meet someone as great - When will we meet someone as great.

- And feel a connection between us - And feel a connection between us.

- Gosh, this is great. - Goodness.

Thank you, president! You're the best!

Okay, let's meet again next week.

- Get some good rest. - Goodnight.

- Bye. See you again. - Bye, everyone.

- Goodnight. - Bye.

- Goodnight. - Bye.

Why did you ask me to stay behind, president?

Why are you calling me president?

Just call me by my name.

Okay, Dae Bong.

Thanks for today.

By the way, you should sit next to me next time.

It's uncomfortable to sit in the back with everyone else.

I should get all of you into shape by taking you on hikes.

Out of everyone, the rice store owner is the biggest.

Let the big girls sit in the back whether it's cramped or not.

Pretend like you don't know anything and just sit next to me.

Okay, Dae Bong.

Wait.

Could I ask you for a cup of coffee at your salon?

Sure, Dae Bong. Come with me.

It's just a cup of coffee, okay?

Okay.

Oh, my. Ban Sook!

You need to get a perm soon, right?

Come to the salon sometime, okay?

I'll see you later, Dae Bong.

- What were you doing with her? - The hiking club.

- Just you two? - The rice store, dry cleaner's,

and vegetable store owners too.

I knew it. Something smelled fishy.

You've been giving rides to all the women in the neighborhood.

This is a taxi.

It's a relief you don't drive a bus.

You used to leave the taxi when you went hiking.

Why? Who are you trying to impress?

- Is it the hair salon owner? - That's nonsense.

Dae Bong, this. Dae Bong, that. Dae Bong, my foot.

You were both squirming around like a pair of idiots.

Didn't you know?

All the women in this neighborhood call me by name.

I'm the president, you know.

It's just a dumb hiking club.

You just want to slack off. Hiking is just an excuse.

Hiking is a must for someone who drives for a living.

Leave me alone, unless you want to become a widow.

Don't you dare get caught.

Oh, darling.

Darling, what is going on today?

Why did you get so pretty?

Gosh, you and your sweet words.

They're not just sweet words. Look in the mirror.

I kept thinking of you as I was working today.

Goodness.

- I'll take this. - Gosh.

Oh, right. I owe you, don't I?

Just pay me back before I die, okay?

Here.

If it weren't for your husband,

I would've proposed to you already.

Here. This just came out.

The kids said it tasted great.

- Here's a freebie. - A freebie?

Yes.

Darling, you're so cool.

Oh, gosh.

What?

(Darling Number 2, Owns lots of land, Land won't sell)

Darling, it's been a while.

I've been waiting for you to call.

Really? Then why is it so hard to talk to you?

My phone is broken, and I have to get a new one.

Hello?

Darling? Hello?

Dae Geun. Hello?

Hello?

- Can you... - I can hear you just fine.

- Hello... - Should we do a video call?

Gosh.

You should use that brain of yours for something else.

How many darlings do you have?

Unlock this.

Ban Sook, if you look through this without permission,

you'd be violating the communications act,

secret protection act,

personal information protection act, and so on. You'll be arrested.

I was going to give you a discount on your food bill.

My food bill?

Nice!

It was such an eyesore.

"President." With a bunch of hearts.

"Which mountain are we going to this week?"

"Dae Bong. I can't forget the makgeolli and pajeon I had with you."

Crazy wenches.

What are they doing with another woman's husband?

They should at least stop being so nasally when they talk to you.

Why do they keep talking like little snot-nosed babies?

Are those women all widows?

What nonsense are you spewing? They all have husbands.

What married woman acts that way with another woman's husband?

How brazen.

Buy me some of that makgeolli and pajeon too.

You should behave in a way that makes me want to treat you.

- Dae Bong! - Gosh, that's creepy!

There's no use in spending money on random women.

Who do you think will change your diapers in your old age?

Why are you talking about that when we're eating?

Did you tell her?

I don't know about that.

Was it you guys?

- It wasn't me. - Me either.

Did you think I wouldn't be able to figure that out?

"President. Dae Bong."

Don't bet your life on a little perilla leaf.

Are you testing me every time we eat?

There are plenty of married couples who split up over a perilla leaf.

My friend, Sa Yeon, almost got a divorce over a perilla leaf too.

And you know my friend Mi Ryeong, right?

She got divorced over some cold noodles.

That can't be the actual reason.

It must've been the last straw.

Do you have a date for the wedding? When are we meeting his parents?

I'll tell you once it's decided.

By the way, which of you two was a better student?

- It was me. - It was me.

- What is that nonsense? - Why are you lying?

I was the better student.

I was even the class president. You don't even know.

If neither of you got an excellence award, you're tied.

(Empty)

(Handong Girls High School)

Taxi.

Oh, sorry. I'm not working now.

- Sorry. - Is that so?

Yes, I'm sorry.

(Jungsung Studio Apartments)

Who is it?

It's Dad.

Eun Byeol.

Open up. I saw you go in.

Do you live alone? What about your mom?

Why didn't you take my calls?

Why are you living somewhere like this?

Go. My ramyeon is getting soggy.

Why are you living in this tiny studio apartment?

What's wrong with that?

Do you suddenly care about me?

You abandoned me too.

I never abandoned you.

Why did you even give birth to me if you were going to do this?

Did I ask to be born?

Did you even ask me when you got divorced?

You did whatever you wanted. Don't act like you're heartbroken.

It's more comfortable to live on my own.

(Golden Chicken)

We're not open yet. Come back at night.

It's me. Open up.

Open up while I'm asking nicely.

If you don't open up on the count of three, I'll break down the door.

One, two, three!

What do you want?

- Why, you little... - Use your words.

Well, of course. I don't want to compensate you after hitting you.

Why did you kick out our daughter? Are you crazy about guys?

She's only 16! How could you let her live in a studio apartment?

I gave you all I had when we got divorced.

What did you do with all of that money?

I used it for stuff I needed.

What are you getting angry about? It wasn't even that much.

A taxi?

How could you dress like this when you're a child's mom?

Your lips are blue from the cold.

Do you really want to live like this?

What do you care? Did you forget we got divorced?

Do you still think I'm your wife?

- Why, you little... - What's the ruckus?

I'm so hungry, sweetie. Give me some food...

Hey, Dae Geun.

Don't you dare call me by my name. I ought to...

No! Don't hit him. Do you still have that habit?

That was the only time I ever hit a woman in my life.

When I caught you two in the act!

Dae Geun. Let's talk inside...

Get rid of him. I can't stand the sight.

Go inside and get under the blankets...

- before you get beaten up. - Okay.

- Come inside for a minute. - Forget it.

Why did you kick Eun Byeol out? Just tell me that.

The two of them kept fighting.

- With him? - Yes.

It was hard for me too.

She wanted to move out, so I let her.

You should've made sure she had a good place!

Do you call a studio apartment a place of her own?

Do you think I gave you all my money for you to spend?

You were at fault when we divorced, but I even took out loans for you.

Then you should've looked out for Eun Byeol!

I gave you that money so Eun Byeol wouldn't go hungry...

and so she could have a warm place to stay.

I didn't give you that money so you could live with that punk...

and stuff your own bellies with warm food. Got it?

Do you call yourself human? Do you call yourself a mom?

Why, I ought to...

- Gosh! Run away! Go, now! - Come here, punk!

Let go! Hey!

Hey, punk. Stop right there!

Why is he getting mad at me?

Hey, come here! Stop right there, punk!

Come here! Hey!

Stop right there!

Hey!

Tae Ki, what brings you here? Where's Eun Kang?

I came alone.

I had something to say to you.

To me?

What is this all of a sudden?

Did Eun Kang make some kind of mistake?

No. I've been thinking for a while that we weren't a good match.

But she was so nice to me that I couldn't break up with her.

I tried talking to her, but she was adamant.

It's driving me crazy.

Please talk to Eun Kang for me.

Tell her to accept the reality.

You've been dating for four years.

How can you break up just like that?

Please think it over.

You might be going through a phase.

If you go on a trip and spend time with one another,

- you could go back to... - No.

We can't go back.

And I don't want to go back.

We're over.

It wasn't easy for me to come and ask you for this favor.

Tae Ki.

Please reconsider.

I'll be going.

Hey.

I wasn't sure if I should say this or not.

What is it?

Eun Kang is...

Never mind.

It's better if you don't know.

What about Eun Kang?

Tell me.

- Ba Da. - Where are you?

Home.

You got home early. What are you up to?

I was looking into wedding expos.

Why?

Did you need something?

No, just because.

Let's talk tomorrow. Goodnight.

I put Mi Poong to bed.

Do you want to have a light drink?

Is something wrong?

Tae Ki came to see me earlier.

Why?

(Mul Sang Resources)

Goodness. There's money all over the place.

- Hey, you punk! - Gosh.

You're here, Father.

There's money all over the ground.

I was going to clean up after work.

Bring me the car keys.

Are you going camping?

It's cold these days.

That's the best time for camping.

Right.

Goodness. This is all money.

I checked the tires last time.

What's this?

I think it's a ginkgo leaf.

You shouldn't have to think. It's obviously a ginkgo leaf.

But there aren't any ginkgo trees around here.

What?

Oh, that's...

The wind was...

so strong yesterday.

It was blowing so hard.

All of our employees were...

getting swept around like this.

Gosh! We almost got blown away.

Where did that come from?

I'll get rid of it.

Get in, Father.

Have a good trip.

Gosh.

I heard from Ba Da.

I wanted to talk honestly with you, man to man.

What should I be honest about?

Whatever.

If you want to help,

just help Eun Kang get over her feelings for me.

The four of us used to hang out, and you'd call me by name too.

I know we haven't been hanging out lately...

I met you through Eun Kang.

I wouldn't have any reason to see you once I break up with her.

If that's how it is...

I don't think Eun Kang is ready to say goodbye.

Even breakups need to be cordial...

You're so concerned.

It'll only be a hassle to tell you all the details.

What would you know when you live with a perfect woman like Ba Da?

Besides,

breaking up after dating isn't some huge crime.

Why would a friend's husband come and make such a fuss?

I'll get back to work now.

Should I be honest about one thing?

Do you only look clean-cut and don't act that way?

You should clean up around you.

What do you mean by that?

I'm sure you know.

What does that mean?

I don't know.

He told me to clean up around me out of the blue.

He told me something weird too.

He wouldn't tell me even when I asked.

He said it was better if I didn't know.

Is there something about Eun Kang that we don't know?

If there was, I would already know about it.

Anyway, a man can tell what another man is thinking.

He seems to have no feelings left.

What do we do?

Let's talk Eun Kang out of getting married.

There's no use in marrying someone who has no interest left.

Eun Kang was too kind and supported him for four years.

That jerk doesn't even know to be thankful.

Eun Kang is the type to see things to the end once she starts.

She'd be the same way with her marriage.

Then it would be better to tell her soon, right?

I was looking into wedding expos to go to.

(With my other half)

(Simple daily life)

Don't touch me!

You shouldn't have posted pictures, at least.

You've practically been live streaming them.

I would've beaten you to a pulp if you hadn't been pregnant.

Did you not know he had a girlfriend for the past four years?

You can stay here.

You, come with me.

- Come on. - Hey...

Police. Call the police!

- Okay. Let me go. - As if, you punk.

What?

Help!

- Help! Just don't hit my face. - Why, you little...

- I have to get married. - Shut it.

Darn it.

Blood!

Call the cops if you're so upset.

Why, you...

Hey, you!

Darn it!

Oh, that hurts.

We're over.

Darn it. Sweetie.

Sweetie, just listen to me.

Sweetie!

I'm here.

Why didn't you tell me?

How hard has it been?

Don't you even open up to your friend?

What...

I heard you broke up.

What?

Tae Ki came to see me.

I heard everything.

It was hard, wasn't it?

I'm only saying this now, but I never liked him.

It's better this way.

Cha Won met with him too,

and he thinks Tae Ki has lost all interest.

It would be better if you got over him too.

Cha Won knows about this too?

I told him.

And he met with Tae Ki to try and change his mind.

What did Tae Ki say?

I don't know. He only said weird things.

Like what?

Like he couldn't clean up around him or something.

He was acting as if he had a lot to say to me too.

Don't give it any thought.

Let's grab dinner and forget about everything.

Cha Won is on his way now.

No, I want to be alone tonight.

I'll be going.

Eun Kang.

Hey.

Eun Kang.

Eun Kang.

Let her go.

Cho Eun Kang!

Is your sister a gangster?

See this? I have a nosebleed.

It was your friend's husband earlier and now your sister.

I'm so sick and tired of this.

Is this how you break up with people?

I heard you were the obsessive type.

Even back in high school, you saw things out to the end.

- What? - Just to get a piece of chicken,

you went all over the mountain on a school picnic.

And you even kissed a teacher to get out of evening study hall.

You must've been quite something for your friend to talk badly about you.

- Did Ba Da tell you that? - How else would I know?

What did you say when you met Ba Da?

And what did you say to Cha Won?

Why?

Does that bother you?

Should I tell him instead?

About your hidden feelings that you can't even bring up.

Don't mess with me.

You're ashamed now that I've found out your true colors, right?

Let's call it even since your sister hit me.

We're broken up now. Got it?

No.

We've built up so much affection over the years.

I should end things nicely.

Don't go peeping at those people.

Even if you run around naked,

you wouldn't be able to catch up to your friend.

You're nothing but her minion.

(Red Balloon)

It's only right I give this back.

I feel bad for Mr. Ji.

Shouldn't you take his side, at least?

Did you really have to drag me down to the bottom like this?

Do you call yourself human?

Did you not have anything better to do than get in between a couple?

You were stabbed in the back?

How hard must it have been? I felt sad for her.

I feel as if it's a dream I can never achieve.

As if it's someone I can never reach.