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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 17)

Eun San's...

I'm Cho Eun San's dad.

I'm sorry.

Please forgive me.

How did you know I was Eun San's mom?

She mentioned how much you loved money...

and mimicked your laugh.

I heard your laugh the other day...

and put two and two together since Eun Kang introduced you.

I'm so sorry.

My Eun San's only 28...

while you have a wife and two children.

How could a man at your age...

seduce a younger woman into having an affair?

I'm so sorry.

I won't waste my breath.

You ruined my daughter's life,

so she must be compensated for her troubles.

How much can you give us?

Those are yours. Get lost.

Two t-shirts and two crop pants.

I'm probably the only one...

who wears them all year round.

Others should be as humble as I am.

It was good, wasn't it?

Was it good for you? Get your act together.

You're young, but all you do is mooch off women.

I saw Dae Geun at a motel recently.

A motel? With whom?

A woman, of course. Must you even ask?

He seemed head over heels for her.

Dae Geun and I are so alike.

We always get hooked by older women.

I can't show it to you for free.

Hand me some cash,

and I'll let you see it.

(Duri One-shot Loan)

(Duri Club Credit Loan)

Can I help you?

Well...

I was right. I recognize you.

You're Ko Geum Ah's husband, right?

Yes, I am.

- May I ask who you are? - Don't you remember me?

We met a long time ago.

Before you married Ms. Ko,

your wife was with a man.

He's the father of my child. You get the story.

What brings you by?

What are you going to do about it?

She's way older than him,

but she seduced him since he was a bachelor.

She must've done a number on him...

considering how he couldn't get over her after marrying me.

It's why we got divorced.

We've been talking about getting back together,

but they've been hooking up again.

I'll handle it if you can't.

Both your children are in school too,

so I'm sure you understand me.

Let's leave the children out of the adults' mess.

I get what you mean, so please head home.

Manage your wife, darn it.

I've never seen a husband...

who doesn't get worked up after seeing this.

Who is it?

It's me, Mother. It's Cha Won.

You piece of trash.

How dare you come here?

As if you have anything to say!

I bet you're already living with her.

- I'm not. - As if.

I saw you with my own two eyes!

You two playing with fire...

ruined a woman's life.

Did you think you'd live happily...

after trampling all over my daughter?

I'll slowly drain your blood until the day you die.

Come on. Let's go talk to your parents.

- Mother. - Go!

We should talk.

- Follow me. - Mother.

Get out here!

My gosh. Ms. Yeo.

I came here because I couldn't contain my anger.

My daughter backing off nicely doesn't make her a pushover.

- Your son hurt her. - What?

As his parents, you should've begged for her forgiveness.

What do you think you're doing?

What happened to your collar? Did you do this to him?

That's right. It was me.

Unbelievable. I never raised a hand at your daughter,

but you had the audacity to grab him by his clothes.

You sure have a lot of strength for a sick woman.

Is that what bothers you?

- I almost did worse. - Unbelievable.

You might just hit me.

Both daughter and mother are just as primitive.

What? Did you call us primitive?

That's exactly how you are.

How dare you grab my son by his collar?

I did it because he deserved it.

Don't look down on Ba Da because she has no one to lean on.

I'm not dead yet.

But after I die, I'll come back as a ghost...

to get revenge for her.

Take that!

Take that?

All this time you pretended to be refined and classy.

Let's be honest here. Had your daughter been better,

my son wouldn't have stepped out on her.

Quiet!

Ms. Yeo, I'm sorry.

I have been waiting for the right moment...

since there wasn't a way to appease her right now.

What are you waiting for...

when he's already living with his mistress?

When the son is in the wrong,

the parents should teach him otherwise.

What is she talking about? Are you living with her?

- No. - I saw them myself.

Is it true?

How would I know?

I'm sure it's not true.

The divorce hasn't been finalized yet.

Eun Kang must've gone by the place to look after Mi Poong.

She has been doing that for a long time.

See? Ba Da has her friend caring for her own child,

but you had the audacity to yell at us.

What?

I blame you for all of this!

My son's mother-in-law just dragged him in by the collar.

She came all the way to our house...

to lay one on us.

We're in this mess just because of you.

I heard you were even at his house.

Did you waltz in there now that Ba Da is gone?

Of course not, Ms. Na. That isn't the case.

Don't you get any weird ideas.

How dare you?

You and Cha Won are in a different league.

You get what I mean, right?

Eun Kang, can we talk?

Sure.

Really?

Your mom went to him and demanded 100,000 dollars.

Eun San isn't some bargaining chip. I can't believe her.

Don't get mad at your mom though.

There's a reason people receive compensation.

Anyway, I thought you should know.

Don't tell Eun San, though.

You know she'll throw a fit.

It's the money you gave me.

Give it to my mom.

You probably realized it by now,

but she won't back off until you pay her.

Thank you, Eun Kang.

I didn't give it back to hear you thank me.

It was to help my sister be at ease.

- Then... - How's Eun San...

How is she doing?

Don't ask things like that.

Don't be curious in any way.

Just assume that she's doing fine.

It must be hard for you too.

Don't get your hopes up, though.

I don't know how Cha Won really feels,

but most men including myself...

are selfish cowards.

Not many men will break up their families for another woman.

Times may have changed,

and being divorced isn't a flaw anymore,

but that's how men are.

There are multiple reasons for that,

but mainly, it's for their kids.

Don't be upset with what I said, though.

That's just reality.

I've decided to take the path...

to see where it ends.

I don't want to crumble to those...

who belittles and dismisses me.

The pain makes it hard for me to get up in the morning.

But since I've come this far,

I'm going to go all the way.

Darn it.

What's with this knife? Gosh, I'm lonely.

Hey!

Why are you yelling for me?

My gosh. Why are you sharpening your knife?

It's scaring me.

Why is that? Are you guilty of something?

I've been scared of knives as a child...

which is why I don't work in the kitchen.

I should watch my words in front of someone with a knife.

You don't cook because you're scared of knives?

You have an excuse for everything.

I'm stepping out for a bit.

You went out yesterday as well. What has gotten into you lately?

My friends have been asking me out...

since I'd be busy once the school year begins.

That outfit looks new. When did you buy it?

You have no loyalty. How could you go shopping alone?

I didn't buy it.

I used to wear it when I was little in elementary school.

In elementary school?

Let's move on.

- Oh, my! - Oh, gosh.

You should do some cleaning with me today.

Dad is sharpening his knives.

Tomorrow, Mom. I'll be back soon.

Dad, I'll do it when I get back.

Leave this just as it is.

Hey. What's up with her?

What is she wearing? She's over 50 years old.

Leave her be.

She said she wore it back in elementary school.

In which grade?

Sixth grade? Fifth grade?

Fourth grade.

Let's just turn a blind eye.

You should ask your age before you decide to wear something.

Someone might think she's having an affair.

Women who are having an affair might not realize it themselves,

but others notice it first.

They say the apartment's security guard is the first to know.

We don't even have a security guard. Who'd even think such a thing?

Oh, right.

This isn't the time to be sharpening your knives.

If those guys end up pregnant, it'll be a huge problem.

Right now?

Well, I was going to go to Mount Seorak.

It's something urgent?

I can't.

I have to get going now to see the sunrise at Daecheongbong Peak.

I understand, Chairman Ko.

Why are you going to Daecheongbong Peak?

I hike up there now and then when my heart feels heavy.

The girl your son-in-law was involved with...

has all been sorted out, right?

She's a rude brat.

I told her to sign a memorandum, but she wouldn't.

I tried dragging her by the collar...

to go see her parents, but she wouldn't budge.

- She's not your average girl. - You grabbed her by the collar?

It's a figure of speech.

But what has that young lady done wrong?

It's your son-in-law who's rotten.

You once said I should teach the adulterers a lesson.

Some might think you were her father.

Besides,

it's the girl who's stuck to my son that's the problem.

I tried to go see her parents,

- but she said she didn't have any. - She said she was an orphan?

I thought I heard her parents were alive,

but she suddenly said she didn't have any parents.

She was asking for forgiveness,

but I don't think she'll let my son go.

She seems to come and go from his place too.

That's why...

(100,000 dollars)

She's here.

Say hello.

He's a friend of mine.

It's nice to meet you. My name is Cho Eun Kang.

It's good to meet you.

As if.

Sit down.

You know,

I can't sleep because I'm too frustrated.

That's why I'm saying this.

Wait. The two of you...

Your last name is Cho too, isn't it?

It's not Cho. My last name is Joo.

I've told you that my name was Joo Dae Bong.

Was your last name Joo?

I thought your last name was Cho all this time.

The two of you...

look oddly similar.

I doubt that's true.

Chairman Ko. These things are better...

if discussed in private.

I'll be sure to get the message across.

You should head home first, sir.

All right.

Listen and do as he says.

I hope we never meet again!

Let's go.

- Where have you been? - Later. Don't talk to me.

(Eoeum Realty, Mawon Realty)

My bag!

- Are you hurt? - My bag!

My bag!

No!

Gosh.

Oh, gosh.

We should've replaced this long ago.

If a thief broke in, he'd go through the drawers first.

What do I do with this?

Gosh, it's a problem even when I have money.

I finally feel assured now.

(Cho Dae Bong)

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

Where are you? Get home as soon as you hear this.

It's good news.

My goodness!

The women had an affair with married men...

because their parents didn't raise them properly.

All children are influenced by their parents.

I'm sorry, Eun Kang!

I'm sorry, Eun San!

I was a bad father!

My goodness!

One, two, three, four, five...

That's 100,000.

Wait. Let me count that again.

One, two, three, four, five zeros.

What's so great about this little piece of paper?

We live with our lives on the line for this thing.

Even a dog wouldn't take this money.

It's your fault we turned out this way.

You should've taken care of it on your own!

You should've at least kept it from your own kids!

You and Dad made her this way!

If you can't do anything for us because of money,

at least love us since it doesn't cost anything.

Why else do you think I don't talk about things at home?

Is...

Is that true?

We didn't know...

our own kids.

I thought I knew my kids best.

But I didn't know them at all.

How could both of them...

What is this rotten situation?

What will they do with their lives now?

Do you know what shocked me most?

People like us...

catch on quickly and can think on our feet.

Signs of poverty that our bodies remember.

People from wealthy families who were raised with love...

don't worry or think much about other people.

That's because they didn't have to.

When she saw me at the tea house,

others would have been so shocked,

but she pretended as if she didn't know me.

She's gotten so used to living that way.

It was like muscle memory.

I can see how Eun Kang lived until now.

I can see how our daughters survived.

It's because we were poor.

They needed to catch on quickly so they wouldn't starve.

I didn't have anything to say...

or anywhere to go.

So I walked over to the river.

She just followed me silently.

As I was looking at the river,

I realized I had shoved...

my kids into that cold river.

I told that old man...

that he had to teach the mistresses a lesson.

We went to catch Eun San together.

I told him to punish Eun Kang.

Thinking of Eun San in that apartment...

still scares me.

How can a father and daughter...

meet in that way?

I ended up...

meeting Eun Kang like that today.

I cried while looking at the river.

She didn't blame me for anything...

and quietly patted me on the back.

She must be having a hard time, but she was consoling me.

How can I pay for my sins?

What am I supposed to do?

I'm really going to lose it.

It's not your fault.

It's my fault.

I ran my mouth while working at that house.

I pushed them into that misery.

I ruined my own daughters.

I shouldn't even call myself a mom.

We didn't know things would turn out this way.

Let's not cry.

We need to cheer up for them to keep going.

Okay.

Eun Kang...

Eun San...

Right now?

You two aren't fighting, are you?

Okay, Mom. I'll come home with Eun San.

Welcome, our daughters.

You promised not to cry.

What is all of this?

Your mom wanted to have a bonding day with the family.

Without Uncle. Just us.

Your father and I blew so many balloons.

What are you talking about?

Do you even lie to your family?

We got tired of blowing them, so we bought a pump.

They're pretty. Eun Kang likes balloons.

Oh, no.

Eun Kang doesn't like it when I wear this.

Why do you keep wearing that?

She paid a lot of money for it. She wants to get her money's worth.

I thought it was spandex. That rotten woman.

The woman who owns the clothing store.

Sit down. It won't break.

It'll be fine for another ten years.

Sit.

Your mom made all of this.

She made your favorites.

I paid for it, okay?

Why did you make so much?

- You must've spent a lot of money. - A bit.

For our daughters.

I even bought champagne.

Oh, right. Champagne glasses.

- We can drink it in anything. - Okay.

Goodness.

Okay. Let's have a party with our precious daughters.

Eun Kang. Eun San.

I'm sorry.

Also, thank you.

Nothing happened.

Let's forget everything and start fresh.

Don't worry.

I'll block you from the stones people throw at you.

No matter what others say, you two are my precious daughters.

Sorry, Father,

for not being any better.

Don't say such a thing.

I trust you two.

I'm sorry.

I wasn't a good mom.

I didn't even act like an adult.

I didn't do you any favors.

It was my responsibility to raise you,

but I didn't understand that and hurt you.

It's because I'm stupid. Please forgive me.

(Cashier's Check, 100,000 dollars)

I've never seen 100,000 dollars...

in my whole life.

I've never touched that kind of money.

I was happy when I got it.

I thought this would solve everything.

I thought Eun San's life would turn around.

I used to get so excited...

whenever I saw...

any amount of money,

but I've never seen money that made me so sad.

Keep this and look into opening a store.

You need to take care of yourself.

Be tough.

People like us don't die over things like this.

I've never seen you give away money like that.

It's not good for people to change so quickly.

Take it slow.

What are you talking about? It's better to change in one go.

Like with smoking. You need to quit in one go.

Why would you quit gradually?

That's why you can't quit. Aren't I right?

You're right.

Okay. Why not!

Thanks for cooking today, Mom.

I'll buy you some new clothes too.

Why are you suddenly giving me money?

Look at your hand shoot forward.

You should quit money.

Let her enjoy some financial healing.

Do that thing, Mom.

"My goodness."

My goodness.

You're good.

You should do it too.

My goodness.

Gosh. You two really are Yang Ban Sook's daughters.

Of course. They're my daughters.

Don't you have anything?

I haven't gotten paid yet.

That's right. Mom, here.

You put it on your face like this.

I've used it all up.

- Here. - Give it to me.

I'm feeling great today.

Here, Cho Dae Bong. A tip.

I got this beauty product and a tip.

You two. Tell me your wish.

We only have one wish.

For you two to stop fighting.

We won't fight anymore. Do you want proof?

The kids are watching.

Geum Ah. Let's drive around one more time.

We've done that three times already.

How did we live without seeing each other until now?

Should we do what we used to do before?

- You didn't forget, right? - Of course not.

A nice big sweet potato

A watery sweet potato

A chestnut sweet potato

A pumpkin sweet potato

I'm going to eat until I get sick

Cho Dae Geun.

Since you're not here, the sweet potatoes are rotting.

Oh, my chin.

Oh, that hurts.

You should head home.

- Okay. - Okay. Head on in.

Let's talk.

Stop seeing him.

Why not? Am I not allowed to?

What?

I'm doing what you did. Am I not allowed to?

Geum Ah.

I didn't say anything when you were having an affair.

I just told myself that it was all my fault.

I was a mess when I found out about your affair,

but now it's your turn.

We're even now, so I'm not sorry at all.

So mind your own business and turn a blind eye to it.

The 18 years we've been together...

No, even since I met your father at the age of 17,

my emotions have been controlled and suppressed.

The bottled-up anger led me to being sick.

I have lost my pride as a man...

and the humiliation is too much to bear,

but I don't have the right to say anything.

Just like you said, we're even now.

So I'll consider this humiliation as my share.

- But... - Cut the nonsense.

Do you know how lonely I've been?

You made me this way.

You started all this.

Menopause had me stressing out,

but you had to go and trample...

all over your wife who is a mother of two.

She's 23 years my junior.

How could I be a match for her?

I now know why people say that age can be a weapon.

But here you are telling me to end it.

Take a look at yourself.

What do you mean? What about me?

Do I seem desperate to you?

Mind your own business no matter what it may seem to you.

I can date a man 20 years my junior too.

I just chose not to do it.

And you call yourself a mother?

Tell me.

Can you say you behaved like a good father?

I understand how you feel,

and I know why you're doing this.

I'm sorry, Geum Ah.

I was wrong.

Finally.

You never apologized for your actions,

but now you're sorry.

Mr. Ji,

why did you marry me...

when you didn't love me?

Was it to provide for your family?

Because you got greedy for my family's money?

I bet you want to punch me.

You won't be able to though...

because you're afraid of my father.

You're afraid of getting kicked out.

Taunt me all you want.

Be sarcastic all you want.

Do whatever you want until you feel better.

That's odd.

You weren't scared at all to fool around with that skank.

Did you not see this coming...

when you danced in front of her in your underpants?

You must be scared since a divorce would leave you broke.

That's right.

I'm afraid of being broke.

So I will take whatever you say to me.

Trample on me,

crush me,

rip my pride to pieces,

and spit at my face.

Just don't hurt Chun and Woon.

Our children are smart and quick to notice things.

They know we have issues.

That's good to know.

They'll find out when we get divorced anyway.

Don't put it like that.

I will repent forever,

so end it before the children find out.

The shock and heartache...

from finding out about their mother's affair?

You don't know how badly it hurts.

I speak from experience.

I can't allow that.

Also,

a divorce will never happen to me.

If that was what I wanted,

I wouldn't have made it this far.

I devoted my life to your father...

by being his dog and licking his feet.

I won't give up on that.

I have been a businessman for over 20 years now.

I don't strike deals that result in a loss.

(Dae Geun)

I'm home.

Are you home?

That was fast.

It's late, so I guess there wasn't any traffic.

Me too.

We'll talk tomorrow. Good night.

What did she say?

I was able to reason with her,

and she was polite.

She seemed like a nice young lady.

What's nice about seducing a friend's husband?

I'm sure she had her reasons.

It takes two to tango, you know.

I mean...

That's just how life is.

Don't go looking for her...

and stay put.

I'll hang up then, sir.

From now on,

let's not cry in front of our children.

I won't.

We must stay strong for them to follow suit.

Thanks, Eun Kang.

Thanks for giving Mr. Ji the money.

Anyway, I'll accept this money...

since accepting it will put him at ease.

I've never seen our dad cry like that before.

Getting caught by him...

was more humiliating than sneaking out of the cafe.

Same here.

Our family finding out scared me the most.

I'm not setting a good example as the older sister,

and it's embarrassing.

How pathetic of me.

What do you think will happen?

I don't know.

I'm letting the current drift me along.

Eun San,

let's not cry anymore.

I don't want to upset our parents again.

I promise.

I won't cry again.

I'm discarding what is filthy trash,

so wash it clean if you want to...

and keep it for yourself.

I'm sorry.

Couldn't you have cheated on someone more decent?

Not many men will break up their families for another woman.

You're not good enough for him!

(From Cho Eun Kang)

Hang in there, Eun Kang.

Don't let them belittle you.

You are good enough.

Wish you luck, Eun Kang.

Grandma Jeon Hee hit Aunt Eun Kang.

- When? - A few days ago.

She called her bad names,

pulled her around by the hair,

and hit her.

Aunt Eun Kang was crying.

I feel bad for her.

Mi Poong told me.

Ba Da's mom was cruel to you.

Let me apologize on her behalf.

Getting smacked around has put me more at ease.

I heard from your mother that she came by your house...

and threw a fit.

My mom yelled at you, didn't she?

Yes, a little.

I put you through what you shouldn't have gone through.

I'm sorry about that.

I feel terrible.

I missed you.

What is it, Director Shin?

The professor? I didn't know.

With our wives?

Of course, I'll be there. See you tomorrow.

Professor Han is ill.

Our five friends and their spouses...

gathered at his house every year.

I know.

He's the doctor who aided you in med school.

He might not make it,

which is why they want to visit him at the hospital tomorrow.

The spouses are invited too,

so you'll have to bring Ba Da.

I don't know if she'll agree to it.

The professor officiated our wedding,

so I'm at least going to ask.

She should be there.

All right.

(Recruiting for Africa Volunteer Program)

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

Hello?

Hello?

Is that you, Eun San?

Eun San.

Don't hang up.

You wouldn't answer my calls, so I called from a payphone.

Are you having a hard time at home because of me?

No.

It's not like that.

You're doing well, right?

Let's meet right now.

Just one last time.

I'll wait in front of our camping site.

I'll wait until you come.

I won't be coming. Don't wait for me.

Don't ever call again either.

- I'm hanging up. - Mr. Ji.

(Jazz Club Lovers)

(Jazz Club Lovers)

Could we meet again?

Once this night passes

Inside my heart

You left me with a farewell

You have gone away

How could you come all the way here?

I came out of frustration.

Let's see this to the end today.

See what to the end? How did you know where I lived?

You think I couldn't find that out?

Dad.

Hey. You're late.

This must be your son.

You should go now. I'll take care of things soon.

- What grade are you in? - I told you to leave.

Let's go inside.

- But... - Who's that?

It's nobody.

- Is she a debt collector? - No, she's not.

Go on inside.

That's your son, right? He is.

He totally is.

- Stop drinking! - It's too hard.

Your face is bright red.

Do you need to take a taxi?

No.

Hello. I'm Ji Nam Chul.

- What? - I'm Ko Geum Ah's husband.

Could we talk for a minute?

There isn't anywhere to talk around here.

- Get in. Let's go somewhere. - No.

I'll just make it short and tell you here.

My wife...

Don't see her anymore.

Please.

I'm sorry,

but I don't have the right to do that.

The choice to see me or not...

lies with Geum Ah alone.

If you want to beat me, I'll take it.

I've known about you all along.

I also knew you were forced to split up because of my father-in-law.

But...

she's now married with a family.

Most of all, she's the mother of two kids.

I came to see you for the sake of my kids.

I'm asking you, man to man.

And I will deal with...

my wife's decision.

Please.

(Empty)

(Geum Ah)

(Geum Ah)

- Geum Ah. - What time shall we meet today?

I think I'll be a bit busy today.

Is something the matter? We were supposed to go on a drive today.

Today won't work.

I want to see you soon.

Then when should we meet? Tomorrow?

Geum Ah, the thing is...

Hello?

- Hello? - What's wrong with the connection?

Dae Geun. The call keeps cutting out.

- Should I hang up and call again? - No, Geum Ah.

Let's talk later.

I can't hear you.

Dae Geun!

Dae Geun!

I'm here.

You're here.

Did she say she would come with you?

We've always gone to this meeting as a couple.

You bought a lot of groceries. Give me the receipt.

It's fine. They're just snacks for Mi Poong.

You spent money on this and that last time too.

How do I look? Does it suit me?

Yes, the hairstyle looks great too. You look like a whole new person.

We could've just grabbed some iced Americanos.

We didn't have to come to such a nice place.

This farewell party is too grand.

The coffee beans are a blend, right?

Give me a medium dark roasted blend.

The coffee beans are a blend, right?

Give me a medium dark roasted blend.

- Make the espresso a ristretto. - Make the espresso a ristretto.

- And instead of whipped cream, - And instead of whipped cream,

- add some solid froth on top. - Add some solid froth on top.

For the syrup, - For the syrup,

- add one pump of vanilla, - add one pump of vanilla,

- and three pumps of hazelnut. - And three pumps of hazelnut.

- And for the final topping, - And for the final topping,

- a sprinkle of chocolate powder. - A sprinkle of chocolate powder.

- Oh, how many calories is that? - Oh, how many calories is that?

No, it's fine. Let me look it up myself. Thank you.

- Should we order this one? - Yes, let's do that.

One second.

Eun Kang.

Did you come to meet someone?

What's with the wig?

I tried it on to see what it would look like if I cut it.

Does it look bad?

Yes. I saw the picture of your friend on your phone.

She looked just like this.

Why are you doing this?

What do you mean?

Is she the only one who can wear her hair like this?

I could wear something like this too.

Right. I have somewhere to be.

Isn't it inconvenient not having a car?

It must feel inconvenient since you used to have one.

(Fifty dollars)

(Seoul Chun Hospital)

Thanks for today.

- I'll be going, then. - Let me drive you.

You don't need to pretend.

Everyone's gone. No one will see.

- Let's go somewhere and talk... - I'm busy. I need to work.

I only came here today...

because he helped when my mom was sick.

I didn't come here to be your partner.

I'll come out after I get changed.

It's...

really tough.

I think I'm going crazy from imagining things.

You're using me, just as Ba Da did.

You must see me as a helper...

you can call anytime as long as you give me some money.

I didn't think it would upset you.

I was just grateful that you spent a lot of money.

You won't...

get divorced, right?

As if you're denying your relationship with me.

As if you regret spending a night with me.

When Ba Da found out and left, you chased after her.

You got divorce papers but went to a couple's meeting together.

You dressed up really nicely today.

You must've had someone you wanted to impress.

Even when I didn't say anything, you used to know how I felt.

I don't know how to react right now.

You seem like a different person.

Do you know everything about me?

Drinking here alone,

I felt so worthless.

I felt so insignificant and pitiful.

It's hard seeing you go back and forth like that.

You're still...

wearing the ring.

I know I may seem indecisive.

Please understand that it's hard for me to be decisive right now.

I just want to solve things that haven't been solved.

I realized there were steps needed for splitting up with someone.

We should've taken more time...

to talk about Mi Poong as well,

but she just left without any of those steps.

I feel dumbfounded and lost.

I should do at least that.

At least that.

I thought my life was going to be terrible forever,

but when I met you,

it felt like a million balloons were flying up into the sky.

It made me want to try again.

But what I want doesn't matter, right?

How I feel doesn't matter, right?

What was I to you?

An emotional trashcan?

A way to fulfill your desires?

Or a toy to play with while you were bored with marriage?

- Eun Kang. - It doesn't matter.

It doesn't matter what I was.

Fulfill your obligations...

to me too.

I told you what I was thinking.

It's your turn.

It hurts even more to see you forcing yourself to try.

Why are you doing this, Eun Kang?

Don't you think I imagined a future with you?

Ever since our night together,

no, I'll be honest.

Since before then.

Since way before then.

Maybe even way before you showed me how you felt,

I was struggling.

"How would it be to hug her?"

"What would it be like to live with a woman like that?"

Of course, I thought about that.

So what?

That's all.

I'm not good enough.

How could you say that?

People usually talk behind someone's back,

but people said things right in front of me for me to hear.

They're not even treating me like a person.

- You should stop drinking. - Do you think I'm drunk?

I've never gotten drunk before since I had to take care of others.

I've acted like I was drunk before.

I drank because I couldn't handle this sober.

I kept wondering what you two were doing...

on your couple's trip.

I couldn't stand imagining those things. That's why I drank.

Eun Kang. Please.

Do you know how it feels when a balloon pops as you're blowing it?

How it feels when it pops even before you get to fly it...

and gets stepped on by everyone after it falls to the ground.

I've gotten humiliated.

There's nothing I can do.

I'm just washing away in the river,

and I'm about to drown.

I feel like I'm going to die.

I feel like I'm going to suffocate to death.

Couldn't you...

grab my hand...

and lift my pride out of the water?

I don't care if you throw me away again.

I've made my decision.

It's your turn to make yours.

I asked Ki Han where your office was.

I'm leaving.

I have something to say.

Did you drink?

Enough to work up the courage.

Give me some water.

This is the first time...

for you to bring me water.

What's with this office?

And your nails?

I don't want your pity.

I turned off the heater. It's cold.

Let's go.

We're closed.

Well... Take a seat.

I'll leave a bit later.

Thank you.

You said you drank because you had something to say.

Go ahead.

No one's around today.

The reason I took it all without saying a word...

while everyone was watching that day, right at this spot,

was because I had wronged you.

So, you know what you did was wrong?

But it's partly your fault.

If I did something wrong,

it was that I trusted you.

- More like underestimated me. - What?

Trust wasn't the issue. You thought I was insignificant.

"Do you think I'll lose my husband to someone like her?"

"Nonsense."

You said that to your friend. Remember?

Was it fun laughing at me?

It was a joke anyone could've said,

even if it wasn't about you.

When she said I was clumsy...

and for you not to be good to me,

why didn't you say I was your friend at that time?

You never said I was your friend.

I never said you were my friend...

because it would only prolong the conversation.

An errand girl who you can conveniently call...

for a variety of tasks with a bit of payment.

That was the most I was ever for you.

Was that why you introduced such a guy to me?

A divorced man with two children?

To your friend with decent parents,

you introduced a doctor.

You never even apologized. Why?

Because you could.

I didn't know that.

You didn't meet him anyway.

You gave me engagement rings when I said I was getting married.

It was very kind of you.

Although, they weren't made for me...

but for someone else's marriage, which got called off.

I'm not even worth a ten-dollar promotional product on TV.

Are you drunk?

I made those rings with blood and sweat.

They're mine before I sell them.

I gave you my rings.

Why did you leave out the 10,000 dollars I gave you?

It was payment for being your errand girl for 20 years.

I was quite underpaid.

You started helping me in the first place.

I always paid you for every errand you ran.

That would amount to a full-time salary.

That's...

the price of protecting your arrogance.

Wasn't money what you needed?

I gave you what you needed.

Is this what I deserve for doing that?

I'll admit it.

I stayed by you because of the things I would gain from you.

And you exploited me after knowing that weakness of mine.

You called me whenever you wanted,

even to take care of your mother and your child.

You took me with you on your business trips too.

You flew business class, and I sat in economy.

You told me to think of it as a trip.

But I was the one who took care of the luggage.

I was the one who carried your stuff around,

so it was never a trip.

I was the alarm that woke you up every morning,

the masseuse taking care of your arms, legs, and feet,

and also the food taster.

I knelt under your feet and took your long boots off for you,

carried sanitary pads for you,

and picked up the chopsticks you dropped.

Whenever you said "kimchi," I would say,

"Excuse me. Can we get some more kimchi?"

"Could we get new chopsticks too?"

I always thanked you whenever you helped me.

Only with words.

But your eyes said,

"This is what you're here for." That's exactly what they said.

I was also your marriage counselor.

From problems with your in-laws to problems in bed.

Since when did I covet your place?

When I was trampled by you...

and treated less than a friend.

You walked on me, and I wriggled.

This conversation is going nowhere.

I'm not finished.

You asked how I endured being next to you...

and whether you were a stimulant.

No.

I was the stimulant.

When you went on family trips,

you took me along as a babysitter so that you could have a nice time.

I followed you all day, carrying Mi Poong on my back.

I would sleep...

with Mi Poong there.

And you...

- The sounds from your room... - You're crazy.

What's wrong? Do you feel guilty?

Didn't you feel anything when you saw me in the morning?

You're crazy.

You want to take this all the way?

I'm not blind or deaf.

You didn't even treat me like a person.

Normally, friends aren't comfortable in that situation.

A friend would've been concerned and would've slept with her,

leaving the child to sleep with the husband.

Are you a pervert? You're the one who said it was okay.

How many times did you send me and your husband alone on errands?

You never even got worried.

Your arrogance has brought you to this.

- Isn't that true? - Cho Eun Kang.

No matter what you say,

you're an adulterer who seduced the husband of your friend of 20 years.

I seduced him, but he acted on it.

That's what hurts your pride.

How dare you?

You knew there was something between Cha Won and me.

- I didn't know that. - You knew.

- Hey. - Cha Won is your type.

You got his number the first time you saw him, started dating him,

and married him too.

You were on a different speed compared to mine.

You should have asked at least once if you were my friend.

"Is he someone you like?"

I had to just stand there...

and watch the person I liked become yours.

You're the only one who had feelings.

Mi Poong's dad didn't even remember.

He's pretending not to know.

Do you still not know how men are?

Let me tell you the truth.

Even if he hadn't come to me,

he wouldn't have gone to you.

- You're probably right. - Also, what I did wasn't wrong.

But what you did was.

Point that finger at yourself.

I'm not here to blame anyone.

I wanted to say the things I could never say...

even if I had to be drunk.

We're friends,

but you can say anything sober when I need alcohol.

Ba Da.

When I visited your house when we were young,

you even had your own bowl and spoon.

Your mother would keep saying "my daughter."

I was never cared for like that.

So that was very fascinating.

You have everything.

Your shoes and bags are all luxury brands.

Your house is luxurious. Your parents are prestigious.

Your husband too.

I wanted to be you.

So I put on your perfume and wore your robe.

I didn't seduce your husband because I ran out of air...

after blowing all those balloons.

I think I wanted him not because he was Cha Won,

but because he was your husband.

You fueled my desire.

I was jealous of you throughout the 20 years.

I struggled to become like you.

I desperately wanted to be you.

So I wore high heels and mini-skirts like you.

I wore wigs and also ordered coffee like you.

So...

you wanted to climb up in status by seducing your friend's husband?

Wake up.

You can never become me no matter how you try.

Don't be arrogant.

You have nothing to be proud of.

You got it all from your parents.

You know how I've lived.

I tried my best to get to where I am now.

I know you tried.

But I know the difference between you and me.

I take the stairs...

while you take the escalator.

We start from different points.

Run up the stairs.

And blame your parents if you want someone to blame.

I'm not going to blame anyone.

It's just...

You and I were born into different families.

I never hated you.

I just envied you.

I don't blame my parents.

I feel bad for them now.

I got to experience bits of your world thanks to you.

It was really sweet.

I heard the most painful place to be...

wasn't where the fire was burning.

It's the place with the best view of paradise.

They call this relative deprivation.

I wish I had never met you.

If only...

I hadn't picked up the lipstick that rolled under my desk,

then I wouldn't have felt deprived since we wouldn't have met.

I learned how to give up soon after I was born.

I learned how to hold back my desires.

I don't want to hold them back anymore.

I'm tired.

Stop with the ranting.

I think I've listened to you enough.

You told me to keep the adulterer mark...

that wouldn't wash off no matter what detergent I used.

I don't have the power to even if I wanted to.

Cut me...

or chew me into pieces.

Do whatever you want.

But since it's come to this already,

can't I be you and live like you?

What do you mean?

You know what I mean.

(Red Balloon)

My sister is enduring everything your family is doing to her.

Let's end this. Let go of my sister.

We're different from you. Our love is genuine.

Is Cho Eun Kang doing well?

Think of it as your fault for having the wrong friend.

Are you pregnant?

Let's go together.

- Your school. - I can't leave my child...

with a homewrecker. Get out of here!

It kept struggling as it ran away,

It wouldn't die easily.