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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 11)

She told me straight to my face.

That she's only waiting for you to get divorced.

What I couldn't stand...

wasn't your father's betrayal but hers.

She wasn't just his secretary.

To me, she was like a younger sister I never had.

Do you know how devastating it is to be betrayed by someone you know?

It made me want...

to kill myself.

No matter how successful a woman is,

a husband's infidelity is the most unbearable.

Life throws many obstacles at you and time does lessen the pain,

but the betrayal...

Ba Da, don't let yourself follow in my footsteps.

For the first time, I'm writing a letter to you.

When I met you ten years ago,

you became my first balloon.

That's when it probably all began.

From that moment on,

I began to remember everything about you.

My heart...

is filled with a million balloons.

As one of them,

I also drift into the sky.

But why is my heart aching...

and why am I in tears?

We've both obviously sinned,

but could we call it a beautiful mistake?

I won't forget this night until the day I die.

My dear first balloon.

My gosh.

Cha Won, do you have anything to dry-clean?

My two coats. The black one and the navy one.

What's this?

- What? - It looks like...

Eun Kang's handkerchief.

Why was this in your pocket?

I don't know. When did it get in there?

When we took Mi Poong to the amusement park,

she spilled some ice cream.

I forgot to give it back.

- You'll give it back yourself? - What?

Right. I guess not.

It didn't seem like my mom was lying.

Eun Kang glared at her...

and said that she wouldn't let herself be trampled on.

It's why she tried to record Eun Kang.

And that wasn't the worst of what she said.

What else did she say?

I can't bring myself to say it.

I don't know what she said, but do you believe your mom?

I've seen your mom look down on Eun Kang many times.

She isn't the same person anymore,

and her memories have been fading.

I bought her sushi a few days ago, but she doesn't remember it.

Really?

She should see a doctor.

Eun Kang only let it slide...

because that's the kind of person she is.

Don't hurt her based on what your mom said.

You're right, and I'll handle the issue.

By the way, you came in after midnight yesterday.

I met with a friend and got drinks.

Please give me three days.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

End the relationship, and I won't ask or nag you about it.

End it before Geum Ah finds out,

or I'll kick you out in your underpants.

Good morning, Mr. Ji.

You're here early.

Oh, right.

Mr. Ji?

Mom, please do that.

It's not because I don't believe you.

We just can't manage without Eun Kang right now.

I'm almost done paying off Dad's debt.

If my business goes well, I'll be clear of it in three months.

Can't you bear it until then?

All right.

In three months' time, I'll take care of you myself.

I'll even work less.

- Ba Da. - I'm in here.

Hello.

Eun Kang, my mom's sorry.

She could barely sleep last night.

I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me.

It must be old age.

It's all right, Mom.

I'll do better to put you at ease.

I bought strawberries which are your favorite.

Ba Da, I'll clean Mi Poong's room today.

I've been putting it off...

even though I knew it needed to be done.

You're busy as is.

- It's so sweet! - Right?

- Gosh. - Here.

- Goodness. - Gosh.

This is what you get for buying cheap clothes.

They shrink after one wash.

I wonder when we'll get to wear cashmere.

Just you wait, Dae Bong.

I'll have you strutting in cashmere underpants.

Have you been going to the field lately?

Yes, at least once a week.

The kids get excited even over a few buns.

The money I spent on the ladies was such a waste.

Spending money on women...

may provide physical joy,

but spending money on kids...

provide metaphysical joy.

You know a lot, don't you?

It's cold outside, so bundle up.

I told her to heat up your room a bit.

It's no big deal since all I do is sleep in here.

You shouldn't be cold when sleeping, though.

What about your meal?

I'll get myself some gimbap.

How can you function on gimbap...

when you're working a double shift?

Come on. I'll treat you to pork belly.

Save it.

I'm not in a position yet...

to follow my own schedule.

You didn't have any breakfast though.

Why don't you just join us at the table?

How can I eat when your wife won't serve me food?

She doesn't even set the table for me anymore.

You know what they say.

This is what it's like to be unwelcomed.

How is this your life story?

The food tastes better that way though.

You know how they say that...

your appetite is the greatest when there's no rice in the pot.

You're positive to a point that it's reckless.

You're wearing mismatched socks.

Who cares?

I bet it's hard being in the middle.

She's always on my case...

like I'm some troll.

She wants me to choose.

I've never been one to make decisions well...

and can't even choose between jjajangmyeon and jjamppong.

Why do women always want you to choose?

Back in the day, she made me choose between her and my mom.

Now, it's between you and her.

She asked who I'd save if you two were both drowning.

- What did you say? - I was about to pick you...

but went with a pig instead.

Gosh.

Try getting on her good side again.

- How though? - You know how.

"My goodness."

Sister... I mean, Ban Sook.

You didn't go to the borough office today.

I thought you were taking classes.

What have you been learning?

Why do you want to know?

You should hang these outside since it's sunny.

And let them freeze in this weather?

If only I had a dryer like everyone else.

I'll buy you one when I earn enough money.

Even I could speak empty words like that.

I'll buy you houses in all colors when I have the money.

Red, yellow, you name it.

Ban Sook,

you're the best!

When did this get here?

It looks just like you, Ban Sook.

I don't like flowers.

They're hard to throw out.

This is what you prefer.

Is this what I think it is?

Probably.

It's your turn now.

"My goodness."

My impression of it is nothing like the original.

My goodness!

You're so cool.

I'm sorry.

I had one too many drinks that day.

You know that I don't hold grudges like a petty woman.

I wouldn't be able to enjoy my life if I cared about trivial things.

Forget about it.

It was because you were comfortable around me.

You should have breakfast starting tomorrow.

What?

Thank you.

I'll go out and work.

Be careful on the road.

Okay.

These weren't 50-dollar bills.

I knew it. It was odd that the envelope felt thick.

He should have given me 100 more dollars.

That stingy man.

You must be here to pick up Mi Poong.

Mi Poong was playing with Chun.

I just finished tutoring Woon.

I see.

Bye.

What do you want me to do?

I don't know what to do.

You tell me...

what I should do.

Just follow...

your heart.

Mr. Ji. I need your approval for this.

Let's go camping today.

Shabu-shabu is the best pick-me-up.

Well,

I have work today.

You're not sick, right?

Mr. Ji, I compressed and loaded them.

I just have to wrap it up now.

Good work.

Eun San, you should finish up and go home too.

- Bye. - Bye.

Did you end it?

- Not yet. - Not yet?

End it before Geum Ah finds out!

You said you would give me three days.

So just let me have three days.

- What are you doing? - What is it?

I was just...

curious about what you were up to.

Do you need to talk to me?

No.

I'll leave you to it.

- Are you busy? - Why?

I was just wondering...

what you were doing.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

What's up with your dad?

Why did he press the piano key weakly?

I don't know.

- Are you sleeping here again? - Yes.

Your nose will get cold from the cold air.

You should sleep in the room.

It's stuffy in the room.

- I'm all right. - You'll catch a cold.

Is something wrong?

No.

I'm just tired.

(Antidepressant, antispasmodic, prokinetics)

Do I want Ba Da to get divorced?

What if I said yes?

What if I had desperately been waiting for it?

I must get rid of her no matter what.

I must.

You are my first balloon.

You bring me a sense of frustration like an unattainable dream.

Like a person I can never get close to.

Just follow...

your heart.

What are you doing? Don't you want to wash up?

I should.

What is it? Do you need to talk to me?

No.

What nonsense is that? I'm driving right now.

Go to sleep without me instead of calling me.

It's obvious that I'm working when I'm not home yet.

Why do you always make such ridiculous accusations?

Bye. I've got customers.

- No. - No. You're drunk.

- No. - Seriously.

Okay.

Get in.

- Get in. - Hurry.

- Bye. - Be careful.

- Hey. Bye. - Get home safely.

- Bye. - Okay.

- I got the door. Bye. - Call me when you get home.

- Gosh. Let's go. - We should get going too.

Turn right at the intersection in Bongcheon-dong.

Who do they think I am?

Do they think, I, Kwon Tae Ki, will keep living like this?

Hey, don't you know how to drive?

Seriously.

Sir.

Sir.

I've been waiting for this moment, you jerk.

I knew you would end up in my taxi at least once.

- Dae Geun. - Yes.

Come out with Eun Kang for a moment.

Don't ask me why.

I'll tell you where to meet me.

I told you, didn't I?

I knew he would end up in my taxi at least once.

Fascinating. He's really in your taxi.

What should we do?

Eun Kang, do whatever you want.

Wake him up and let him go. He lives right there.

But he got married. He still lives here?

I'll take responsibility for it.

Beat him to a pulp or torture him. Do whatever you want.

He's not worth it.

- Hey, get out. - Okay.

- You're home. - Gosh.

- Get out. - I am home?

You startled me.

Come here.

Spare me!

- Please spare me. - What are you barking about?

- Spare me. I'm sorry. - That's for later.

You should apologize to my daughter.

Eun Kang. I'm sorry.

I'm ruined too.

My wedding was called off. I got a warning at work too.

I got punished enough for my mistakes.

Eun Kang.

Can we start over?

You're my savior.

I can't live without you. And neither can you. Please?

- Send him home. - Gosh.

You make it worse for yourself.

I should teach you a lesson. I can't let you get off easy.

Do you know how much my daughter suffered...

Hey. Over here!

Darn it.

Hey, Cho Eun Kang! Darn you.

Dad, when will you pick me up at kindergarten today?

Kindergarten? Why?

Parents are supposed to come today for a class today.

I gave Mom the invitation.

There's an event at kindergarten today.

There is?

You sound like you had no idea.

Mi Poong gave you an invitation too.

Right. It was somewhere around here.

(To Mom)

Isn't this it? You didn't even open it.

I forgot. What should we do?

I have a live broadcast on the home-shopping network.

You should have told me earlier. I could have changed my schedule.

I know you're busy but pay more attention to Mi Poong.

I'll talk to Dad.

Wait.

If he finds out, he'll scold me for it.

Wait.

Eun Kang.

Mi Poong has an event at her kindergarten today.

You can attend it, right?

Thank you.

She can go.

She's better than me.

She's been there several times too.

They probably think she's Mi Poong's mom.

How could you say that?

It's not about who's better or not.

How could you ask her to fill in for you every time?

Is she Mi Poong's mother?

How could a mother be so uncaring?

Don't you feel sorry for our daughter?

I thought we had a guest.

Those heels seem new.

You rarely wear heels. What has gotten into you?

What if you twist your ankles?

Gosh. I can smell your perfume.

Everything is okay at their house, right?

I'll probably hear them weep pretty soon.

The old man found out about his son-in-law's affair.

So the old man is looking into the affair now.

Are you seeing someone?

No.

You'll be 40 soon.

You should start dating somebody at least.

Otherwise, what's the point of dressing up?

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are

Up above the world so high

Like a diamond in the sky

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are

I heard you had an important client today.

I pushed it back to this afternoon.

Like a diamond in the sky Twinkle, twinkle, little star

Some ham, too?

In goes the ham.

- What about the cheese? - The cheese?

Go, Dad!

How about a selfie?

One, two, three.

We're sold out.

I can't believe it!

Ms. Han, the chairman would like to see you today.

- The chairman? - That's right.

Now, we will see...

who can blow their balloon the fastest.

(Parent Observation Class)

- That's it. Go, team. - Go, team!

We're done!

Ko Mi Poong wins!

Mom and Dad, please join her.

(Parent Observation Class)

(1st place)

I bet it was fun.

Mi Poong had a great time.

Mi Poong called a minute ago...

and bragged about winning the balloon game.

She called you the best.

I could live without my husband, but not without you.

Why don't you divorce him and marry me instead?

Maybe after about another ten years.

It'd be a waste to let him go so soon.

Did the show go well?

It was another sold-out show. I'm glad I listened to you.

We agreed to go with sapphires next.

I'm going to stock up on gemstones...

to prepare for the early summer season.

That's great. I'm sure it'll all go well.

Eun Kang, I have more good news.

The CEO of the home-shopping channel...

wants me to join him for his overseas expansion.

No way.

It's not just home-shopping that he does though.

Exactly.

He even invited me to the foundation day event.

Eun Kang, I think I'm going to be a success.

I've been thinking about this for a while now.

If things go well, I'll show my appreciation to you.

You've already given me more than enough.

Let's have dinner together.

We'll eat out rather than go camping.

Got it. I'm so excited!

Wait for me at the bus stop.

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

Wait. No way!

Let's sit here.

I'm at a loss for words.

You swept me off my feet.

- Are you that happy? - Isn't it obvious?

How did you get a table? Have you been here before?

No, it's my first time here.

- What's the occasion. - There isn't one.

I wanted to bring you here.

Why don't you order?

What should we have?

Have whatever you want.

It's our first time dining at a place like this.

Right, it is.

I don't think I've ever dined at a place like this before.

Same here.

Here's to a lot of firsts together.

How did you come up with such a sweet idea?

You sweet man.

- People will see us. - As if.

There's zero chance of people you know coming here.

The staff will think my daughter has no manners.

That's ridiculous.

We will seem like a couple in anyone's eyes.

Something's up, right?

You seem troubled.

Your lips are smiling, but your eyes are sad.

Tell me. I'll solve whatever issue you have.

I'll be the one to protect my man.

Go ahead and order while I go to the restroom.

Please let me protect her...

no matter what happens.

Today's your last day.

It's delicious.

I don't want to swallow, but I can't help myself.

Let's come here once a month.

No, wait. Once every three months.

Actually, it's too pricey for that.

Let's come here on our anniversary.

It'll be my treat.

I should open a savings account.

Right. Western cuisine isn't your thing.

I'm not feeling that well.

- Why don't I prick your finger? - It's not that bad.

This is an acquired taste, right?

I was never exposed to this kind of food.

Maybe we should've had dumplings.

I know a place in the market that serves a mean dumpling soup.

We'll go there next time.

Eun San.

What did you wish for...

when we gazed at the moon while camping?

Let our love last forever.

What about you?

- That's a secret. - Come on.

I can tell you this, though.

I'll make sure it comes true.

I mean it.

It's something good, right?

Let's finish up here and go camping.

I'm ready to dance.

Nice.

- Are you ready? - Just a second.

How about now?

I'm ready.

No way!

You're the best.

The best!

- I can't breathe. - Just a second.

Let's stay like this for a moment.

Eun San, if we...

If...

Even if we break up,

I won't forget about you.

I'll never forget you.

Because you're my first.

What has gotten into you?

I'm home.

Did you end it?

Come with me.

Geum Ah, Chun, and your mother-in-law...

went to see a movie.

Did you not end it?

- Not yet. - Not yet?

I gave you time like you asked and have been patient.

Is this you testing the waters?

Lead the way. Where does this friend live?

Wait.

Please give me some more time.

- Another week. - That isn't right.

Call her right away.

- Father. - You won't?

How about I tell the kids, then?

I'll tell them you're cheating on their mom.

I'm a man of his word.

I can't believe you.

I haven't been able to sleep or eat,

and there are sores in my mouth.

What do you have to say for yourself?

Ending it right now...

is how you can save yourself, her, and your family.

I told you I wouldn't make a big deal out of it!

It was my way of defending your pride.

Woon might hear you.

Does that actually scare you?

- Woon! - Wait.

I'll do it.

Call her.

(Mr. Ji)

This is a surprise.

How did you call at this hour?

Aren't you home?

This is what you'll say.

(Let's end it. Let's end it right away.)

"Let's..."

"Let's..."

"Let's end it."

"Let's end it right away."

"I don't..."

"need..."

(I don't need a gold digger like you.)

I don't need someone gorgeous like you.

Don't ever call me again.

Mr. Ji?

(Mr. Ji)

What are you doing?

- Are you just getting back? - I said what were you doing?

- I was waiting for you. - Why?

Why didn't you call instead?

Let's go. I have something to say to your brother and sister-in-law.

What business could you have with my brother?

Don't tell me what I think this is.

Honey. - "Honey?"

I'm not your honey.

Go to your guy who's 12 years younger.

Honey, I'm sorry.

Can't you forgive me once?

Forgive you? What's wrong with you?

Should I forgive you when you ask...

and not bother when you don't?

Is this a joke to you?

Do you think forgiving someone is that easy?

Is that how it works?

No matter what you say, I'll understand.

I regretted it a lot.

Please forgive me.

Hey, Lee Ji Ok.

Should I remind you...

what you did to me?

My life was ruined because of you,

and so was Eun Byeol's.

I never want to run into someone like you.

Unless it's about Eun Byeol, I have no reason to see you.

You don't have to worry about her.

Here's the address.

She told me you promised her to find a better place soon.

Why would you make a promise you couldn't keep?

You'll hurt her.

You don't have the right to say that.

Anyway, leave before anyone sees you.

Honey, please forgive me.

I'm still Eun Byeol's mom.

We had good times.

Life's easy for you, isn't it?

Darn it.

Gosh.

- Hurry up and leave. - Does it still fall off?

Why don't you get a new gate?

What are you looking at? Just go.

Don't be embarrassed.

I've seen it many times.

Try coaxing it.

Forget it.

Didn't you hear me? Leave.

Hurry up and go!

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

Hello. You're early.

We received an email from Dangjin yesterday.

I printed it out.

They need you to sign it and send it back to them by fax.

I'll make the payment at the bank in the afternoon.

Mr. Lee,

could you pick up some paper clips on your way in?

Okay.

Hey...

Here's the paper you need to sign.

Please stay with me

Just for tonight

I won't ask for more

I didn't call for a taxi. What are you doing here?

Get in.

There's no need.

I got too curious.

What happened with your son-in-law?

He ended it.

He did?

That was easier than I expected.

It wasn't easy.

He was dragging it on,

so I made him call her in front of me...

and made him read what I wrote.

I heard it wasn't so good for them to meet face-to-face.

Of course not.

What did you tell him to say?

Gosh, I'm cold.

Come over here. The sun is warm.

Why doesn't he just get in?

What did you write?

"Let's end it right away."

"You're worse than a gold digger, so there's no need to see you."

"Don't ever call me again."

And? Did he read it?

Not word for word.

He called her gorgeous instead and said they should end it.

Who is she anyway?

They went to the same university. They have been dating for a month.

Just a month? They must be really at it right now.

It's not going to be easy.

I scolded him badly.

He has no choice but to break up.

I had a friend named No Cho Yi.

All of us called him "no choice"...

and made fun of him.

I'm just talking nonsense to make you laugh.

I'm totally serious right now.

Gosh, I'm so lonely.

You shouldn't rest easy because he says they broke up.

He didn't break up with her because he was over her.

He was forced to end it,

so it probably made him more desperate.

There's nothing we can do about it.

What should I do to make him less desperate?

You need to follow up with an after-service.

What after-service do you mean?

Standing still makes my feet cold.

Keep moving.

I'm usually in the car, but now I'm out in the cold.

My ears are cold too.

What kind of after-service?

Can we talk in the car?

I won't turn on the meter.

I can't talk because my tongue is frozen.

Fine, get in.

Gosh, that guy...

That's better.

It's chilly in the car too.

Turn on the heater.

My car's heater won't work...

if my car has been idle for more than five minutes.

- Then go ahead and drive. - What about the meter?

Turn it on. Gosh, I'm so lonely.

Everyone around me makes me lonely.

I'll just circle around the area so it only charges you the base fee.

Please put on the seatbelt.

You're a smart one.

I'd beat him if I could. What do you him an after-service?

Didn't you give him another chance because you needed him?

First of all, his children are your weapon.

He must be worried his kids might find out.

He might ask himself if he can live without seeing them...

and question what he did.

By using his kids, you can make him regret it.

But if he's crazy about her,

he might not care about his kids.

It's a different story if his kids are good to him,

but you can sometimes get sick of your kids.

I think children are the sweetest when they're asleep.

You're right.

- What else? - This is important.

Don't give him any chances.

He'll run over to her every chance he gets.

He probably can't control himself.

If he's having an affair despite having a wife and kids,

it means he's bewitched.

In other words, he's out of his mind.

If they get back together,

he will really lose it.

It won't matter even if his kids beg him.

How do you know so much? Do you have experience?

I'll just smile at a time like this.

I'm in my 60s.

I've had my share of experiences in my 40s and 50s.

Perfect. It's just the base fee.

Please get out.

No. Get moving.

Let's go camping after work.

What brought you here?

Keep on working.

Do you still go camping these days?

Time to time.

I'm planning to go again today.

At night?

- You go with your boyfriend, right? - Yes.

It must be fun to go together.

I heard you go by yourself.

It's more comfortable to be alone when you're old.

I really hate crowds.

The same goes for golf.

It's not like you're passing balls and playing as a team.

I don't understand why people go in fours.

You can just play by yourself.

What do you think?

I never played golf before, so I can't say.

Have you played golf before?

No.

Please continue.

Okay.

Gosh.

All right.

Make sure to go straight home right after work.

If you prefer, we can go home together every day.

Slow down.

We haven't had late-night snacks in a while, so they're excited.

We should have treats like this on long winter nights.

Isn't it nice?

You're happy too, aren't you?

- Yes. - You know,

I'm the happiest when I'm gnawing on a piece of jokbal.

Grandpa. Grandma. Do you still kiss?

You can't ask such a thing.

Why not? They're married too.

Don't married couples kiss?

I'll only tell you.

We haven't kissed for decades.

They say a couple gets along well the more they express love.

I'm in a good mood. Let's go for it.

Don't.

You're so clueless about life.

Are you happy?

I enjoy things like this the most.

Nothing can be better than enjoying good food...

with your wife and your kids. It makes you the happiest.

Nothing beats that.

You don't need anything else.

My wife and my kids are the best.

Did you hear him?

It looks like that one kiss blew his mind.

It was just a little peck.

Are you sleeping?

Yes.

Did you cry?

- No. - What happened?

Tell me.

You better not make any trouble.

Dae Geun!

There are a lot of gutsy men out there.

Who's gutsier than you?

- Eun Kang! Eun San! - I'm nothing compared to them.

There's a guy who rents a studio to go with his mistress.

He's on another level.

The son-in-law of the family I worked for seemed to be cheating.

It's a matter of time before they catch him.

Who? Are you working?

No, a family I worked for before.

People who cheat are crazy.

The husband of the restaurant owner I used to work for was the same.

He even moved out to live with that young woman.

How can he do that to his wife when she's working so hard?

It takes two to tango.

I heard the woman made the first move.

He was a big spender thanks to his wife.

He drove an expensive car, so she probably wanted money.

She was a young woman. Why would she want a married man?

Did her parents just sit still?

They should break her legs...

to stop her from going around.

That wouldn't be enough.

They should shave her head too.

The parents must know.

Anyway, all cheaters should be locked up...

on an island far away.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

(I'll wait at our camping spot.)

I'll wait at our camping spot.

Was it a last treat before getting rid of me?

Is that why you took me to such a nice restaurant?

I never heard anyone say such a thing to me before.

Did you think it would be the only way to get rid of me?

Do you know how I felt after hearing that?

Was your wife beside you?

Did she tell you to say that to me?

No.

My father-in-law did.

He knows everything.

He found out?

Yes.

I told him you're my friend from university...

and that it has been a month.

He knows about this studio too.

He followed me to the door before.

What do you want to do?

What are you doing?

Let's clean up.

- Don't. - Eun San.

- I can't! - We must.

Live with me.

The two of us can live together.

Listen carefully.

First of all,

I have no money.

None at all.

I'll be kicked out with empty pockets.

I don't mind.

Even if you're penniless, I'm okay with it.

I can earn money.

Secondly,

I have children.

Thirdly, I'm old.

- I don't care. - When you turn 40,

I'll be 61.

When I turn 70, you'll only be 49.

I'll lose teeth,

and my hair will be white.

I'll be covered in wrinkles with a hunch.

- On top of that, I'll be poor. - Enough!

I told you I didn't care.

I already knew you didn't have money.

I told you it doesn't matter to me.

And the fourth...

This is the most important.

Eun San.

I don't want you to get hurt.

You know how thorough my father-in-law is.

He's scarier than you think.

He won't let it pass when he finds out.

That pains me the most.

I'm not scared.

The worst that could happen is death.

- You're too young to know. - I'm not young.

Why are you bringing up age all of a sudden?

Why are you talking about money and your children now?

You said meeting me made you happy.

Then why are we breaking up?

I don't want our love to end in merely three months.

- I'm sorry. - Don't say that!

It's common sense...

not to apologize for love.

I'm begging you.

Let's end it here.

You can do things your way,

and I'll do things my way too.

I'm the one who set up the tent.

I'll be the one to take it down.

- Do you have indigestion? - Yes.

You haven't had trouble in a while.

Wait. I don't mean I don't want to.

Let me go for a quick check.

Mom, are you sleeping?

Everyone's sleeping. Gosh, our married life is so tough.

Honey, it has been a while.

You're my first balloon.

Just follow your heart.

I'm sorry.

So? Did you not do it?

We couldn't.

I went out to check if Mom and Mi Poong were asleep,

and it ruined the mood.

I think people who live with their parents are amazing.

I can't believe I'm telling you all this.

You told me everything since your first night anyway.

Did Cha Won say anything else?

He just apologized.

But I'm the one that's sorry.

Right. Eun Kang.

Here.

Isn't this yours?

It is.

It was in Cha Won's pocket.

I spilled coffee last time when we went to Sokcho.

Really? It was clean. I didn't see any coffee on it.

I washed it anyway.

Thank you.

When we took Mi Poong to the amusement park,

she spilled some ice cream.

The person you are trying to reach is unavailable.

Eun Kang, it's me.

Is Eun San sick today?

She didn't come to work.

She told me she took the day off. Is she supposed to be at work?

Right. I forgot.

You're right. She took the day off.

Okay.

(Cho Eun San)

The person you are trying to reach is unavailable.

Please leave a message after the beep.

Eun San, where are you?

You lied about taking the day off, didn't you?

Mr. Ji called.

Don't tell me you're trying to quit again.

You better wake up.

You know no employer is willing to take you in.

Call me as soon as you get this.

(Cha Won)

(Eun Kang, let's meet right now.)

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

What are you doing here?

Let's have dinner together before going home.

I'm busy. Go back home.

Even a slowpoke like me can see it.

Something happened, didn't it?

Something at work is bothering me.

It's getting resolved.

Don't worry and go home.

I'm probably not so helpful to someone smart like you,

but you should talk it out with me.

I can talk to my dad about it.

I told you it was fine. Go home.

Where's the bookkeeper?

She took the day off.

She does have a cunning face.

I guess she makes sure to get all her benefits.

Kids these days are really something.

They say all they want and they would never sacrifice.

She should help out when work is busy...

and make sure you eat lunch too.

I can tell she's a fox.

She's not like that. You don't know anything.

She's smart and good at heart.

I'm just saying that's how she is.

Just go home.

What's up with him?

He's getting mad just because I criticized one of his employees?

(Cho Eun Kang)

The night sea.

(Delete)

Yes, as soon as the designs are out, I'll send them to you.

We can talk again after you take a look.

Thank you.

I want to see the night sea and the night fog.

The food's ready.

- Let's go see the ocean. - The ocean?

- Right now? - Yes.

Eun Kang just texted me that she wants to see the night sea.

Aren't you tired?

We should still go.

She never tells me when she wants something,

so she'll be disappointed if I don't go now.

She must still be hurting from breaking up with Kwon Tae Ki.

You should come too.

- Me? - We're going to drink.

So it'd be good if you drove us and acted as our bodyguard.

Okay?

My goodness.

Gosh, you scared me.

What are you doing here so late at night?

I thought you were on vacation.

Are you here to see Mr. Ji?

What's the occasion?

It's the ocean!

This is so great.

The drinks are going down so smoothly today.

It tastes so sweet, maybe because we're seaside. Right?

Yes.

I feel bad that we're the only ones drinking.

- Let's call a driver. - It's fine.

I feel bad for you, so here's a love shot for you.

This is for your troubles today.

Just a minute.

I'm so popular.

Slow down.

I want to get drunk, but it's not working.

That's it. No more phone calls from now on.

Just let Eun Kang get drunk.

We have someone right here who can take care of her.

Sweetie, don't you think...

Eun Kang has gotten prettier?

I don't know.

It's been a while since we came here.

We haven't been here since we came with Tae Ki.

We came to this same restaurant.

You shouldn't bring up Kwon Tae Ki.

It's all right.

All I remember from that night...

is that the fog was strangely sad.

That's true.

We drank till dawn, and the fog was so thick...

we couldn't see five meters ahead of us.

Through the fog, you could see the street lights.

What a beautiful sight.

Were you the fog?

Did you leave on the wind?

- My heart... - Ba Da.

I...

have something to tell you.

Finally!

See. I told you there was something.

You're seeing someone these days, aren't you?

Was it through a blind date?

My first love...

wasn't Kwon Tae Ki.

Really?

I thought he was since you were going to marry him.

Who is it then?

You never dated someone I didn't know about.

Is it someone I know?

Maybe.

Interesting.

Who is it?

It was the son of the family that I worked as a tutor.

I knew as soon as I saw him...

that he was mine.

The moment in books or movies when you meet your first love.

That moment really exists.

As soon as I saw him,

I wasn't myself.

My heart was bursting,

and my whole body was trembling.

It was like a million balloons were rising to the sky.

You jerk.

You never mentioned this to me.

Who is it?

What does he do?

Why are you asking about so many details?

I'm curious.

Is he married?

Yes.

He has a child too.

A daughter.

How long did you date?

You didn't date?

You just had a fling?

That's such a shame.

You should've dated properly.

You never asked him out?

No.

I thought he'd know, even without me saying anything.

But now that I think about it,

I think I was having a one-sided fling.

Isn't it funny?

You fool, you should've said something.

Or you should've said something to me.

I would've set you up with him.

Someone like me, poor with nothing to show,

doesn't have the confidence to do something like that.

I just waited for him to know how I felt, silently.

Whenever I think of him, my heart hurts.

It drives me insane.

Just forget about him.

What's the point of thinking about another woman's man?

It's obvious what he's like.

He must be an idiot if he didn't see what a treasure you were.

I'm sure he must be married to a low-class witch,

living with regret his whole life.

Hearing about your first love makes me want to drink more.

Another bottle of soju, please!

When we went to our vacation house,

what happened with the lie detector?

You said your first love was there.

Right?

What?

You said it was true.

We thought you meant Tae Ki, so we cheered and laughed.

What happened with that?

I'm sure she just said that since Tae Ki was there.

The lie detector isn't accurate.

It's just a toy.

That's true.

Let's order some more food. Something spicy.

I'm running to the bathroom. Order it while I'm gone.

Why did you say that?

Why?

Shouldn't I?

You're only worried that Ba Da will catch on.

You don't even care about how I feel, do you?

I thought you felt the same way I did about this.

The same way, with the same weight.

You whispered to me that night that you loved me as you held me.

Is that a nighttime habit?

Or just a drunken act?

My heart is overflowing,

so I can't help it.

After that day, every moment and every day is making me insane.

I'm afraid that this taut string between us will snap.

Don't do this.

My heart hurts if you're like this, Eun Kang.

Does your heart even hurt?

I look at my phone all day,

waiting for a call from you.

You used to call and text me a lot when you needed me.

Now you don't contact me at all.

Couldn't you ask me just once about my feelings?

Isn't that...

just manners to someone you spent the night with?

How could you humiliate me like this?

I'm so embarrassed, I don't know what to do.

There's nothing I can do.

That's true.

There's nothing you can do.

Even if I drowned,

I'm sure you'd be staring at the bathroom door.

Eun Kang!

What are you doing?

Why are you doing this, Eun Kang?

What?

What's going on?

(Red Balloon)

She said it might be someone I knew, right?

Is it...

you?

Everyone else in the world can cheat except you.

How dare you?

Why did you come to my house?

What do you want me to do?

Get a divorce.

What's important to you?

I'm sure it's because of your parents' debt.

How could you lie to me for seven years?

Is that what Eun Kang said?

Are you in a relationship...

with your CEO?

What's this?