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[enchanting song playing]

[squealing]

[all cheering]

QUEEN OF TEARS

EPISODE 4

[gripping music playing]

Have you already left yet? Where are you right now?

[Hae-in] Hmm?

Here it is. [chuckles]

[suspenseful music playing]

It was inside this jacket.

[chuckles] Huh?

-[cell phone vibrating] -Hae-in, wait a minute.

Don't.

Just wait a minute. Wait! Hold on!

[enthralling music playing]

[panting]

What are you doing?

Right.

What... am...

I doing right now?

What a relief

that your phone

is right here.

It would have

been real a hassle.

-[suspenseful music builds] -[breathing shakily]

[music fades]

Why was I...

[breathing nervously]

...unconfident?

Huh?

What's that?

Oh.

[music fades]

I told you, didn't I?

Going forward,

I'll live my life how I want to.

["Tell Me It's Not a Dream" by 10CM playing]

[song ends]

[suspenseful whimsical music playing]

[Hae-in sighs]

[Hae-in clears throat]

Good night.

Yeah. Good night.

[grunts softly]

Will you be up for a while?

I don't know.

Possibly.

[Hyun-woo sighs]

-[inhales sharply] -[music fades]

Won't be long until it's charged.

Come on.

If he wanted to come in, he could have just told me.

[chuckles]

Why is he like that?

[water running]

Hae-in?

[playfully tense music playing]

-[softly] Oh, shit! -[soft thud]

[sighs]

Let's try her birthday.

[vibrates]

The day the Queens went public.

[vibrates]

My birthday?

[vibrates]

It can't be. Our wedding anniversary?

[vibrates]

The One Trillion Won Club?

TRY AGAIN IN 30 SECONDS

[whispers] Damn it.

[grunts softly]

[sighs in exasperation]

[ticking]

-[faucet squeaks] -[water stops]

-[gasps] -[cell phone clatters]

[water running]

PHONE RESTARTED ENTER PASSCODE

[breathes deeply]

[tense music continues]

It couldn't be.

Did she really make that her PIN?

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Okay, okay.

-[door opens] -[Hae-in] Oh, my God.

[music fades]

You startled me.

What do you want?

Why are you here?

Oh, um, because...

because I can't sleep.

[lilting music playing]

You can't sleep,

so you came to my room?

'Cause you thought I could help you.

[chuckling softly]

Oh, my God.

[sighs] It's because of me.

I'm the reason you're having trouble sleeping.

[chuckles softly]

[hesitates] That's not why I, um...

That's not really why.

I just, uh... I just couldn't fall asleep.

No reason at all.

I just came to see if maybe

you were having similar trouble, that's all.

So,

I thought we could talk.

I know. You must be tired.

Well, I'm a bit tired, but... [sighs]

...sure, why not? Let's talk.

All right.

Should we sit over there?

So, you are tired. Silly me.

-I... only thought about myself. -Hmm?

I mean, you've been drinking, it's already so late.

Sure, it's late.

-But, I... -I understand.

-I'll let you get to bed. -I feel like I've sobered up.

We can sit and talk. It's fine.

Hang on, hang on. Don't sit down. Don't sit down.

Uh, you know what? I didn't...

[whimsical music playing]

I didn't think this through.

I'm sorry.

Tomorrow, you have a long day.

You should rest, yeah.

So, go on. Go to sleep.

Uh, lay down. Yeah.

[door closes]

[sighs]

This man...

[lilting music playing]

He cares so much.

[chuckles softly]

[music fades]

[sighs heavily] What a close one.

[exhales]

[sighs deeply]

[mellow song playing]

No way...

[water running]

[clicks]

Did she really make that her PIN?

[doctor] Congratulations. You're four weeks pregnant.

[Hyun-woo gasps softly]

[chuckles softly]

[Hyun-woo] Uh...

If... if it's been four weeks, then,

when is it? Uh, when is the baby due?

Well, let's see here.

October 31st. That's your due date.

Oh, of course. October 31st.

That's a good day.

October 31st.

[chuckles softly]

I want the best quality materials inside the nursery.

And make sure they are environmentally friendly.

[song continues]

[light switch clicks]

[chuckles]

[song ends]

-[knock at door] -[rooster cawing]

You little brats.

How did you think that was a good idea?

I mean, we've barely seen the two of them since the wedding.

-I thought we could convince her... -I tried stopping her, Mom, really.

Oh, yeah? Then why did you follow her there?

[whispers] Come on.

-When you got there, what did she say? -Hae-in wasn't aware that anything was up.

-Yeah. -It was Hyun-woo's idea to get divorced.

Are you serious?

She also said that she'll come visit us soon.

-Look, Dad. -[Du-gwan] Huh?

I'm friends with her on KakaoTalk! Look at that!

[squealing]

But wait a minute. What about your brother?

He told us not to worry. He's doing great.

Forget the divorce. It's all good.

-Oh, that's good. -[Bong-ae] "Doing great"?

He comes out here talking about a divorce

while she's back home without a clue?

How is that great?

Neither one has any idea of how the other feels.

[Du-gwan gasps]

Hey, invite me to the chatroom.

Uh, come on.

I'm just gonna post pictures and a few drawings.

[Du-gwan chuckles]

-[solemn music playing] -[hens clucking]

[Bong-ae grunts softly]

[emcee] And now, a few shots of the bride and groom with their families.

[Hae-in's mother sighs]

[Bong-ae] Ms. Kim.

[music fades]

Yes?

I'm sure this is hard.

I know you don't really think my Hyun-woo is a good enough match

for your daughter.

-Now you may find this hard to believe... -[sighs]

...but I recall when Hyun-woo was first telling us about his feelings for Hae-in.

He said it was very likely

that she would soon be let go from her internship,

so if they got married, he'd have to make all the money.

Everyone in our family said the same thing.

-"This woman isn't good enough for you." -[scoffs]

"Can't you hold out for a better match?"

So even a household like ours could be materialistic over our son's marriage.

I imagine it's worse in your family.

Yours isn't any family.

You must have felt your daughter deserved better.

Perhaps everyone feels that way, no matter who they are.

In any case, I understand how you feel.

Well, I'm glad you understand at the very least.

So even if my son is just an average person,

I hope you still welcome him into your family.

[scoffs] If that's what you believe, you don't know him very well, do you?

If he were average,

he wouldn't have been able to secure this marriage for himself.

-What? -It's a compliment.

He's as an attorney should be.

He looks after his position, he's calculating and realistic.

[solemn music playing]

You're saying...

I'm saying that Hyun-woo is very smart not to let go of a marriage like this.

[sighs] And what kind of marriage is this exactly?

I'm sure you're aware.

Ah, well,

whatever kind of marriage you think it is,

it's a marriage between our children.

Did you think I forgot that?

Well, that's why, as their parents,

I think it would be nice

if we could work together to help make their marriage a success.

You and I can give them what they need to live a happy life together.

Well, they got married on their own.

They can certainly find happiness on their own too.

I don't see why I play any part in that.

[Ms. Kim scoffs]

Who are you to tell me what I should do?

[clicks tongue]

[Bong-ae] I'd worry if they wanted to split up.

I'd worry if they wanted to stay together.

Oh, boy. Take care of yourself, son.

[hens clucking]

[clicking tongue] Come on.

[music fades]

[Eun-sung] Remember, drink orange juice in the morning.

It'll help you with your hangover.

Are you sure that's not too cold?

You want me to make some tea for you?

For hangovers,

-something warm is usually... -I'm all right.

Wait, hold on.

[gentle music playing]

[heartbeats thumping]

[music swells, fades]

You had this piece of lint stuck to you. [chuckles]

[whimsical music playing]

[chuckles softly]

[Hae-in chuckles]

[sighs, chuckles]

Ah. [inhales sharply]

[exhales]

So that's why my heart was beating.

I was terrified. Yeah.

Nothing more than a fear-induced heart attack.

[chuckles]

[footsteps approaching]

[upbeat enchanting song playing]

How do I look?

I'm wearing it tonight to meet Chairman Hermann.

Oh.

It's a 1982 vintage Hercyna.

-I see. -Only two of these in the whole world.

One is owned by Chairman Hermann's wife,

and the other is this one.

You don't like it?

I don't not like it.

Um...

It looks nice.

Wait, what?

She's pretty.

[sighs]

And I noticed?

[Hae-in] Are you ready?

[song continues]

Let's go.

[Hae-in] I like your suit today.

My suit?

Hmm. Looks good.

[Hyun-woo humming]

[song ends]

Seems like you're in a good mood today.

No, not really.

You were humming to yourself.

-Me? -Yeah.

-Really? -Yep.

[chuckles incredulously]

Oh, you're happy.

Because she said you look good? Is that why you were humming?

Oh, my God, I'm losing it.

I must be more deprived of compliments than I thought.

[intriguing music playing]

Look at that frown. She's clearly upset.

She's gonna lose it any second.

Five, four, three, two...

-[music fades] -...one.

You were supposed to design the personal shopping room

-like an art gallery. -There.

That means multiple artists, not whoever this is.

Besides, the color palette is completely wrong for the space.

Just look at those glaring eyes. She's so mean. It's scary.

No wonder my heart pounds out of my chest every time I look at her.

[gasps softly]

Now, this... this is great.

Hold on. She's smiling?

Excellent work.

[enchanting music playing]

[chuckles softly]

[chuckles]

-[music stops] -[gasps]

Whoa. What the...

[clearing throat] So am I.

Get it together, man.

[Yang-gi] Dangerous territory.

It's like how actors fall in love for real

after playing opposite each other in a movie.

How'd Brangelina turn out?

It's not like that at all.

It's not, huh? Explain the sneakers.

[line ringing]

-[sighs heavily] -[line disconnects]

Escalators were invented so you could stand still.

Is she trying to break a record or something?

[clicks tongue] What's wrong with her?

Be careful!

[whimsical music playing]

[softly] Shit.

Did I hear someone yelling just now?

I heard it.

What kind of lunatic yells at a department store?

[exhales sharply]

[employee] Sir?

May I help you?

Oh.

Do you have these in a 240?

[music fades]

[Yang-gi] And that's why you bought her sneakers?

Like you said, I can't let her die of a concussion.

-She hasn't changed the will. -Ah.

-That's really smart. -Of course.

I even surprised myself with how cool-headed and calculating I can be.

What did she say when you gave them to her?

[romantic music playing]

-[tings] -[whimsical music playing]

Uh, you bought these for me why?

Today was the last day of the sale.

Plus, they were in your size, which is the most popular,

so they're are sold out all over the country.

These were the last pair they had.

I couldn't not buy them.

I guess not.

But you know, I have a closet full of shoes,

all of which I was more than capable of paying full price for.

Why would I ever need a pair of sneakers... at half price?

I know you have a closet full of expensive shoes.

And they're all very nice.

But they're also uncomfortable.

-They're pretty. -Well, you're pretty,

no matter what shoes you wear.

It's just, all those heels are thinner than a pencil,

and practically this high.

And I get worried that you might fall.

So I thought I'd suggest

maybe wearing more comfortable shoes.

Leave them here, then.

[music fades]

So she didn't say anything nice.

Honestly, I couldn't believe Hae-in's response.

-You know what's more unbelievable? -What?

[chuckles]

She actually put them on.

-[man] Wow, Ms. Hong looks so... -[Hyun-woo] I know.

Doesn't she look pretty?

"Combative" is what I was going to say.

Like she's gonna crush someone with her feet.

[chuckles sheepishly] Of course.

I've noticed that the two of them have been hanging out a lot recently.

-[Hae-in] This is Secretary Na. -[Eun-sung] Ah, yes, hello.

Ah. The Hercyna store is launching soon. They have a lot to discuss.

Mr. Yoon has been coming by the department store every day.

They've been having meals together,

having coffee together, going on walks together.

[chuckles nervously]

Look, maybe you don't know this, Mr. Kim,

usually workaholics combine

mealtimes and coffee with work conversations to save time.

-Ah. -That's why.

Oh.

[playfully tense music playing]

[Hyun-woo] Well, Mr. Yoon might say he's Hae-in's friend,

but he doesn't seem to know much about her.

If there's anything that Hong Hae-in hates in this world,

it's having somebody touch her hair.

She's laughing though.

I guess she doesn't really hate having her hair touched.

[music intensifies, fades]

So that's what's bothering you right now? You jealous or what?

Have you been listening to me at all? You're missing my entire point here.

Sounds like that is your entire point. You're actually jealous.

Do you know what jealousy even is?

It's a feeling you get when there's somebody you like

and you start to lose their attention to the competition. You got it all wrong.

I don't even like Hong Hae-in. What would I feel jealous for?

-You don't feel that way at all. -No, not at all.

It doesn't matter to me.

Whether they're close,

whether they go somewhere together or...

Okay, sure. But why have you been grilling your salad

-for the past five minutes. -[sizzling]

You're wearing those?

They're a gift from my husband. He insisted I wear them.

So what can I do?

Even so, Hercyna shoes would've been better.

You are meeting with their chairman. I can find some for you to wear.

Hercyna vintage should be enough.

He said their heels are uncomfortable.

And it's true.

He's worried I might fall.

Who's that?

Baek Hyun-woo, of course.

It's honestly too much.

[pensive music playing]

[Eun-sung] Uh...

What?

Whatever Hermann says, just listen.

Just hear him out, and say one thing.

[music fades]

Among several conditions,

our primary one is that our store must be split-level.

Although there may be other items to discuss,

we cannot proceed negotiations

unless this key condition is met.

You probably know

Sara Lopez, right?

Sara Lopez?

She's a popular designer in Europe.

She's opening a store at Queens. What about her?

Hermann is seeing her.

Ah.

His wife doesn't know then?

Hermann's wife is a skilled attorney with a very bad temper.

If she ever found out...

Let's just say he wouldn't be seeing his youngest daughter do her next flip.

[intriguing music playing]

[Hae-in] Well...

I'm assuming that you know her better than I do.

What are you trying to say?

Sara is opening her store in our mall.

Right above Hercyna's.

[Hermann sighs]

But if we were to go through all the construction for the duplex,

I don't think her store can fit in there.

So,

would you like to talk to her about this?

[music fades]

The chairman was glaring at you a lot.

[chuckles]

I could see that. I am the only one who knows about them.

Won't things be awkward for you then?

It's all right.

Hermann knows I still have a few more cards up my sleeve.

Ye-na was right about you.

You're not the same person I used to know.

What happened to you since college?

I guess I worked pretty hard

to hear you say that.

Well, when someone does me a favor, I repay it. I owe you one.

[pensive music playing]

I see. All right.

[chuckles]

WALNUT AND PEANUT SNACKS

[music fades]

Excuse me. One bag of peanut cakes.

[vendor] Coming right up.

Can you double-bag it, so they stay warm?

Yes, no problem.

-You're taking them home? -Uh-huh.

[whimsical music plays]

[laughing]

This is why I'm suspicious of you.

When a man starts buying all sorts of pastries and cakes or whatever treat

'cause he thought of a woman who'd like them, you know what I call that?

-[chuckles] -Love, man! I call that being in love!

What are you saying? They're just peanut cakes, okay?

-[vendor] Here you go. -You want some too?

-Thank you, sir. -All right.

That's it.

[cell phone vibrates]

Don't overthink it.

[Hae-in] Where are you? Come home quickly. I have something to tell you.

You'll be happy to hear this, so don't worry.

What? Something to tell me?

What's something you'll be happy to hear?

Ha! No way.

-What? -She rewrote the will.

"Baek Hyun-woo, my loving husband, is my sole inheritor."

[chuckles warily] No way.

Hey, ladies! Rich guy here!

[laughing]

-Congratulations, man! -[both laughing]

-Don't forget about me, okay? -Come on, it's nothing like that.

-Let go. Oh, hey! -[laughing maniacally]

[whimsical music playing]

There you are.

[Hyun-woo] Mm-hmm.

[inhales sharply]

Here you go. They're peanut cakes. Want some?

[Hyun-woo clears throat]

[mellow music playing]

I ran all the way home so I could get them to you

before they got cold.

[Hyun-woo chuckles]

Well?

It's good. And warm.

Aren't they?

[music fades]

Well, then,

you said there was something I'd want to hear, so... what?

[Hae-in] Mmm. Hmm.

Open the envelope.

This one?

Open it?

Don't be too surprised.

[clears throat] Well, I'll try.

I won't be surprised.

[Hae-in] I just received it.

It's an email from the most prestigious cancer center in Europe.

If you turn the page,

there's a research paper about the study they're conducting.

That's right. Surprised?

They think they might be able to treat me.

-Huh? -You know my odds?

-[rapid ticking] -[dramatic music builds]

Over 50%.

-[sputters] Over? -[chuckles]

I knew you'd be this happy for me, honey.

[whimsical music playing]

If you look here,

it's about a 51% chance.

And they wanna do a clinical trial.

-You're right. -What did I tell you?

I said I wasn't going to die that easily.

The universe is on my side.

I have you, my husband,

and the universe.

Ah, it's true. [chuckles]

Everything's on my side.

[Hae-in chuckles]

[laughing]

[yelling]

[dramatic operatic music playing]

[continues yelling]

[music fades]

[intriguing music playing]

[music fades]

[breathes deeply]

What happens

if the treatment succeeds?

Then...

[Beom-jun] The law department's after-work dinner ended at 9:30.

[Ms. Kim] Did you interrupt your mother-in-law?

-[multiple voices overlapping] -[Ms. Kim] And another thing...

[Beom-jun] Dragging your feet?

I don't think you realize the responsibility...

-[Ms. Kim] Explain yourself. Spit it out! -[Soo-cheol] Hyun-woo! Hyun-woo!

[tense music playing]

Hurry up. We're running on a tight schedule.

This is why we're always late.

I'm sorry.

[Hae-in] I just can't with you today. Ugh.

[sizzling]

-[dramatic music playing] -[wincing]

[groaning]

-[bones cracking] -[groaning]

[sighs wearily]

[frightful music plays]

[gasping]

[pensive music playing]

-[frightful music plays] -[gasps]

[pensive music continues]

[Hyun-woo wailing]

[dramatic music playing]

I have to live this way

for nearly 50 more years?

No way.

I'll get the divorce.

I'll just stick to my original plan.

-[pensive music playing] -[chuckles]

DIVORCE AGREEMENT

[Hae-in chuckles] I see.

I finally get to live my life again,

and now you're betraying me?

Like you said, you can live your life.

I want to start living mine now too.

[tense music playing]

All right.

I guess these things can happen

to anyone.

But then again...

[suspenseful music builds]

[hammer clicks]

[wind whooshes]

I'm not just anyone, am I?

[gasping]

-[gun fires] -[dramatic music plays]

Which is worse?

My imagination or reality?

[music fades]

[laughing]

-[Man-dae grunting] -[Seul-hee laughing]

[Man-dae chuckles]

[sighs wearily] I'm tired.

-Are you all right? -[Man-dae] Goodness. Yeah, I'm fine.

-Quite a workout, huh? -It was great.

-Take this. -Thanks.

-[Seul-hee laughs] -My goodness. [grunts]

-Ah, it's been so hard. -Yeah.

Why, Dad, you look parched. Drink this.

[whimsical music playing]

Oh, okay.

Should I really drink this? You didn't spike this, did you?

Oh, Dad, please. Go on. Just drink.

[chuckles] You're something else. What are you up to now?

I have always been a good daughter.

Don't you remember?

Once upon a time, we got along.

Until a certain bitch showed up,

you and I were as thick as thieves.

No dysfunction to speak of.

You know, I think I'm gonna head upstairs.

[laughing] Oh, Dad.

-I know you remember. -Uh... [grunts]

I was always your special, little princess.

You called me "Fortune Cookie" and whenever you went on business trips,

I was the first one you got a present for.

Oh, you know, that was a long time ago.

You'd talk about how you never wanted me to get married.

"Forget these men. Stay with Papa."

I listened to you, didn't I? I'm right here by your side.

I told you not to get married.

I never said, "Get married and come back."

Oh, Dad.

That's just how love works. It always comes back.

Why else do you think my marriage ended after three years?

It's because I'm still your Fortune Cookie.

-And this cookie loves her daddy. Hmm? -[sighs]

Enough. You're making me lose my appetite.

-Please, just stop. Okay. -Oh, poor thing.

-Okay, okay. -You can't lose your appetite, Dad.

At your age, losing your appetite is more dangerous than losing your money.

What is it? Just tell me already. What is it? What do you want?

Since you asked, my birthday is in two days.

I don't need anything fancy.

The only thing this Fortune Cookie wants this year

is to have a nice dinner with her father.

-Well, how about it? -[sighs]

-Oh, Daddy, please. -[grunting]

-I want a nice dinner with you. -Beom-ja, just stop.

-Please. -Okay, that's enough.

-You'll do that for me, won't you? -Hey, hey, get off. You're being gross!

-[laughing] -Oh! Go away!

[suspenseful music playing]

[Hae-in] Well, let's see.

[Eun-sung] I'm curious.

[Hae-in] My favorite would have to be... Haven't thought about it.

[both laughing]

[Hae-in] You're ridiculous.

[music fades]

[Eun-sung sighs]

Oh.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

What brings you here so early

on a weekend?

Oh, he's here to review Hercyna's proposal.

Ah! Perhaps I should join.

You'll have to share it with the Law Department anyway.

-To coordinate the details. -That'll be the next step.

For now, we're underlining anything that might be a deal-breaker.

Just the CEOs. I'm sure you understand.

[chuckles] Uh-huh.

Are we bothering you? We can go someplace else.

-We can go to my hotel. -Um...

No, you can stay here. It'll be more comfortable.

Appreciate it.

Well, I should be thanking you. You're helping my wife and all.

Want some coffee?

-Yeah, thanks. -Sounds good.

You want some coffee now? You never drink it without food.

[whimsical music playing]

True. I don't.

What about you, Eun-sung?

-Espresso, right? -Mm-hmm.

[chuckles] Can you believe her?

-She's so considerate. -What?

She knows coffee is poison to me on an empty stomach.

It makes me sick.

So she keeps me from having any.

She knows I'm a grown man, right? [laughs]

But that's just how her mind works.

She's always looking out for me.

You're a lucky man to get that kind of attention from her.

I'm jealous.

[laughs] Well, that's the way she is, I guess.

She's not like that towards me.

Whenever things got tough for her, she'd call, asking for my help.

[whimsical music playing]

Ever since college.

She was always like,

"I need help. You're the only one who can do this for me. You're my only hope."

How do you say no to that?

Today, it's the same.

These talks, normally, they'd go on for more than a year.

But she says, "Make it happen in two weeks." [chuckles]

You know, I won't be able to focus on anything else.

If she really wants this,

I'll have to be with her, almost constantly.

[chuckles nervously]

[hesitates] Yep.

Seems like it.

[whimsical music continues]

[Hyun-woo clears throat]

Oh, wait.

-This is for him? -Yeah.

[music fades]

[Hyun-woo sighs]

I wanted to ask you about something.

-[cup thuds] -About what?

About people touching your hair?

I thought you hated it.

-Huh? -You know,

I touched it one time, and you got mad at me for ruining how it was styled.

You asked me if I wanted to die.

What's this about?

Come on, spit it out.

[whimsical music playing]

You got so angry at me, so,

why weren't you angry with him the other day?

What?

Uh, that was...

I want you to be consistent.

Not only with Mr. Yoon,

but with every man that touches your hair.

You should get mad at them all.

Except your hairdresser, of course.

She didn't answer.

She just left.

[music fades]

Would it have killed her to respond?

[scoffs] Jeez.

[sighs] This guy.

-[Hae-in] As if... -[chuckles]

[imperceptible]

God.

It's amazing.

Normally it's really hard to hate someone when they laugh.

Not him though.

Man, he's really laying it on thick.

[Eun-sung] Uh-huh.

[gasps softly]

-[Hae-in] Over 10%. -[clears throat]

He might get upset over this.

What's he laughing about? What?

This contract period...

He's lowering the blinds? Why is this jerk lowering the blinds?

-[both laughing] -[whimsical music playing]

Are you serious? Hey.

[Hae-in] I think we can...

You think you're so smart, huh?

You think some blinds are gonna keep me away?

I'm watching. I'm always watching you.

[whimsical music continues]

[sniffs]

[chuckles]

I'm just...

just walking around.

I'm not hovering.

Yeah, that's it.

Not spying.

[chuckles]

[clears throat]

-[Hae-in] Hold on. -[dramatic music swells]

-[Hyun-woo] Huh? -[music fades]

[sputters] What?

[Hae-in] Hmm?

"Honey." Isn't that what you said?

[Hae-in] Um, no.

Ah.

I... I thought...

All right. Yeah.

Um... Good.

Just call if you need me.

I won't be calling you for anything.

Relax. It's Sunday.

[chuckles nervously]

Oh, I'm relaxed.

[grunts]

-[Soo-cheol] Hyung. -Yeah, what?

No, not you.

Eun-sung!

I heard Hae-in had you working here on a Sunday, so I thought I'd come by.

Hey, buzz off.

Can't you see we're working.

Actually, I tried to get in touch with you several times,

but that secretary of yours must not know how close we are

because he kept hanging up on me,

saying things like, "He's not here, I'll pass on the message."

I was kind of hurt by that.

I'll correct him.

Sorry, Mr. Hong.

Don't you "Mr. Hong" me.

I'm Hae-in's brother. We're practically family.

I've known Hyun-woo for over three years,

but to be honest, you feel way more like my hyung. [laughs]

Oh. Hyun-woo, you're still here?

I'm going now.

-You don't have to walk me out. -I know. I'm not.

So, hyung, have you eaten yet?

[Yang-gi] What are you beating yourself up for?

The way I see it, this Yoon Eun-sung guy is your best hope for escape now.

-What do you mean? -Hong Hae-in has a 51% chance of surviving

and, of course, that's a good thing.

It's great for her.

Not so much for you, though,

especially if you want to leave her safely

with your pockets full.

Okay, so?

Let's say Yoon Eun-sung and your wife get together in the future.

You won't get any inheritance, but there's still alimony.

No, it can't be Yoon Eun-sung.

-Why? -'Cause...

he pisses me off.

[whimsical music playing]

[laughing] He pisses you off, huh?

Look, man, I'm telling you, this guy is your savior.

You can't be picky when it comes to saviors.

-You should be thankful for being saved. -It's just...

There's something off about him.

I can feel it.

Oh, my gosh! [sighs]

You're throwing away salvation because this guy rubs you the wrong way?

If you were drowning, you wouldn't care if the lifeguard had bad vibes.

You'd grab the rope.

I'm telling you, it can't be Yoon Eun-sung. It just can't.

He's too big a jerk.

-[sighs] -[Yang-gi] You all right?

[Soo-cheol] You see this, hyung?

This here is one million pyeong.

Everland Theme Park is about half a million pyeong, Souland's a quarter.

-This is bigger than the two combined. -I'm impressed.

[clears throat] Now, the resort game is all about two things.

Buying the land and securing the permit.

As you can see, we've bought the land. As for the permit...

[whispers] ...we've got the deputy minister in our pocket.

[gasps] Uh-huh.

He used to be a Queens scholarship student.

He tutored me when I was little.

-Uh-huh. -Yeah.

K-pop, K-drama, everyone's crazy about Korea, aren't they?

Hyung, you and I could build the new Disney World!

[pensive music playing]

I'll look over the plans.

[sighs]

[intriguing music playing]

[gasps]

[Ms. Kim gasps louder]

[gasps loudly] Oh!

And he's been talking with all these people?

Robert Bailey trained him. The American hedge fund legend?

Apparently he was the best student in the whole school.

Robert Bailey even entrusted Mr. Yoon with the management of his assets

after he retired.

Really?

Your son would be hard-pressed to find a better business partner.

-[sighs contentedly] -Assuming Mr. Yoon agrees.

He can be choosy.

Hold on. Isn't he helping Hae-in launch the Hercyna store?

Oh, sure, the two of them are close.

Which might be why

Mr. Yoon has been keeping his distance from Soo-cheol over the resort so far.

-What do you mean? -[Grace] Think about it.

From Hong Hae-in's perspective,

when the store launches,

she'll definitely reach one trillion won in sales.

Then she can bend the succession structure in her favor,

exactly the way the chairman promised.

Then, are you saying it's possible Hae-in is threatened

that Soo-cheol is trying to fund his resort?

Oh, but of course. That could turn the tables in an instant.

[intriguing music playing]

-[gasps] -[Grace] I mean,

I don't know what Hae-in said to him.

But whatever it was,

I think Mr. Yoon has written off Soo-cheol as a business partner.

So instead, now he's having dinner with Chairman Yeom's grandson.

[gasps]

-[sighs] -This is why I say astrology is a science.

Didn't I tell you?

It's Hae-in's destiny.

It's her fate to swallow up her sibling's birthright.

When it comes to handling that woman, there's nothing else you need to do.

The stars are like a Bible to her.

I just lead her where I want based on whatever I read online,

and she believes everything I say.

Thanks to that, you've made a good life.

[smacks lips] Indeed. Thanks to that gullible family,

I've lived well for 15 years.

[all laugh]

[music fades]

[Hae-in sighs weakly]

[exhales]

[Hae-in sighs]

What brings you here?

I should have known you'd do this. I could still file my lawsuit.

Your Gwanggyo branch would be shuttered before the first billboard went up.

-Is that what you want? -[sighs]

No need to beat around the bush.

What's this about?

What did you say to Mr. Yoon about your brother?

Why would you drive a wedge between them

before the resort had a chance to get off the ground?

-Why would I do that? -Isn't it obvious?

You told him you would be pushed aside if Soo-cheol

got the investment for his resort, so he took his money elsewhere.

Your grandfather will be furious when he finds out.

Do you really... [exhales weakly]

Do you really believe all that?

Mmm. I believe you're capable of more than that.

You're a rotten bitch who only ever thinks about herself.

Someone could be dying next to you, but you can't be bothered.

Your survival always comes first.

[echoing] That's the reason why your older brother...

[somber music playing]

Hae-in hasn't been feeling well since this morning.

I should get her to bed now.

-You'll have to excuse us. -[sighs]

What, you... want me to leave? Is that it?

I'm trying to speak to my daughter.

I'm sorry.

[scoffs]

[sighs]

[sighs weakly]

[music fades]

[Hae-in exhales]

[breathes deeply]

We should tell your family.

I told you we can't.

What happened just now could happen again at any time.

-They can find out no matter what you do. -I'm going to get treatment.

Why are you acting like I'm gonna die?

It's selfish.

Not to mention irresponsible. Listen...

The One Trillion Won Club, stocks, money... I get that.

I get why you're scared that when they find out,

the rest of the family will come after your piece of the pie.

Even so,

is it right to keep something this important a secret

just because you don't want to lose anything?

Is that the right thing?

I'm afraid of shocking them.

[poignant music playing]

My mom and dad...

[breath trembling]

They've lost one child already.

There's no reason to scare them.

I'll never be a good daughter to them anyway.

I just

don't wanna be an even bigger monster than I already am.

Besides, it doesn't really matter.

I know I'll survive this.

So can you stop treating me like a patient?

Get out, please.

I want to rest.

[sighs]

[music fades]

Where are we on the stock?

I've acquired a 14.7% interest using three aliases, 4.9 each.

And the director is friendly to Chairman Hong?

[intriguing music playing]

[trilling]

[Director Jo] The profit rate from our last blind fund was close to 90%.

Everyone and their mother wants in on the next one. [chuckles]

This only works if we get them to use their Queens stock as collateral.

The minimum investment is so large that no one will be able to move

that much cash around in a few days.

I just have to rush them a bit

and they'll offer up their stock in no time.

Next we have to deal with the chairman.

A criminal investigation might do the trick.

[sighs] Poor Chairman Hong.

The idea of prison terrifies him.

Mmm.

Well, what's next, huh?

[Director Jo] We've identified the man who runs the chairman's vault,

Team Leader Song Jeong-beom of Accounting.

Not only has he been siphoning money for the chairman's slush fund,

he pockets some of the cash for himself.

We'll be turning over all the evidence we've gathered to the prosecutor.

If they keep digging up the chain of command,

it's only a matter of time until they reach the chairman. I guarantee it.

Cheers.

-[glasses clink] -[Grace] Mmm.

[pensive music playing]

You can see the Queens Tower clearly from here.

That's just perfect.

It's like a meal waiting for me on a silver platter.

[dramatic music playing]

[exhales] Ah.

[music fades]

[pensive music playing]

Ah, Christ!

I thought I asked for these in a bigger font.

[Man-dae sighs]

Fix these and schedule another meeting.

Why can't you people do anything right?

Get out!

Get out!

-[sighs] Um, yes, sir. -[cell phone vibrates]

[Director Jo] You have a chance to join that blind fund you were asking about.

The minimum amount you can invest is 20 billion won.

If you don't have enough cash,

you can also use your Queens Group stocks as collateral.

They're expecting an even higher return than last time.

It's first come first serve. So make your decision quick.

-Be discreet. -[man 1] Thanks. I'm in.

[man 2] Sign me up.

[man 3] I'm available.

[dramatic music swells, fades]

Your daughter is waiting, sir.

I really don't know what's gotten into Beom-ja.

How come she's insisting on having dinner with me all of a sudden?

[clears throat]

[scoffs]

The chairman is here, ma'am.

[door closes]

No, Father. Just wait. You have to stay.

Stand back.

[Beom-seok breathing heavily]

Father, please just hear me out. I'm not here for some secret agenda.

-Please give me a chance... -Listen, you piece of shit.

I already gave you a chance!

I gave you a chance and you sold me out to the prosecution to save yourself.

-Remember that?! -[sighs]

Or how you conspired with the directors to steal my position out from under me

while I was in the detention center. You think I don't know?

I don't know what I was thinking back then.

When they told me you were trying to frame me

for all the embezzlement charges, I lost my mind.

I'm sorry, Father.

[somber music playing]

[sighs] It's been over 20 years.

That's long enough for people to forgive total strangers.

How on earth could you be so heartless?

If he were a total stranger, I could forgive him.

How could I ever forgive my child's betrayal?

I will do no such thing.

Don't try a trick like this on me again.

Father!

I've missed you.

I only came because I wanted to see you.

Well, you saw me, didn't you?

As for you,

I never want to see you again.

-I mean it, kid. -[gasps]

Even for my funeral, don't come back.

-Oh! -[door slams]

[groans in frustration]

[somber music continues]

[music fades]

What's upset you, honey?

I suppose you haven't eaten anything.

Whenever you're feeling blue, you don't need anything too fancy.

Just a bowl of this.

I remember my mom made this for me every time I was sick.

Later, when I was selling newspapers and shining shoes

in the back alleys of Myeong-dong, whenever I got hungry...

[inhales deeply]

...I could only think of this.

Is that so?

I went from a guy sleeping in the street on a bed of leftover newspapers,

to the owner of a grocery store chain,

and one of the top ten department stores in Korea.

It took exactly 60 years.

Why do I still feel like I'm standing

alone in the middle of an empty field?

Poor thing. It must have been so upsetting.

I'm the only one who truly knows your heart,

how soft it really is.

[suspenseful music playing]

[silverware clinking]

Hmm.

It tastes like my mother came back from the dead

and made it just for me.

[music fades]

[man] Why can't you give me a refund?

You see what happened to my baby's skin after using this?

You should be compensating us for the hospital bills.

Sir, it's been nearly eight months since she purchased the product,

and she's already used most of it.

What do you think I came back here for?

Yeah, I used most of it.

That's probably why my face looks like this now.

If I'd used just a little, this wouldn't have happened.

Babe, don't get too riled up.

-You'll break out again, huh? -[sighs]

It's cool. Just give us a refund.

I'm afraid I can't do that, sir.

Oh, my God, just do it already.

-Jesus! -[people scream]

[employee] Sir, please calm down.

Are you telling me what to do? Huh?

-[crowd murmuring] -[cell phone cameras clicking]

You want to treat me like a problem customer, huh?

-I'll show you a problem customer. -[employee gasps]

-[woman] Take pictures! -[people gasp]

[woman] What's wrong with him?

Sir, please, you really can't do this.

We should've taken out our deposit for the house for her surgery,

but my mom says no. [sobbing]

Sir, if you continue to make these unreasonable demands,

-there's nothing we can do to help. -Oh, is that right?

Well, in that case, I've had enough.

-Who do you think you're talking to? -[people gasp]

[man scoffs] Who the hell are you?

Let go.

Are you deaf?

That's not how we behave here.

Yeah. I'm done talking to useless little shop girls like you.

I want the manager.

Bring the CEO here now!

-She's already here. -What?

I am the CEO.

You're the CEO? Okay. Is this how you train your employees?

You're right. Our employees haven't received adequate training.

Ms. Kim Min-ji,

you only need to provide service to customers.

When you're dealing with a violent criminal like this, just call security.

[man] What? Criminals?

Wow. So your customers are criminals now?

-Hey, baby, Are you getting all this? -Yeah, oppa.

I got the CEO of this department store abusing us.

We'll show her.

-Let's sue her, oppa. -Yeah.

[purposeful music playing]

Sue? Bring it on.

I'll be suing back.

My husband just happens to be a very good attorney.

I think we have a case for business interference,

aggravated assault, as well as property damage.

I could also file a separate claim over the damage

caused by the interruption in shopping.

-Did you film what happened? -Yes!

-I did! -I got everything on camera! Here!

[guard] Excuse me. Out of the way, please! Excuse me.

Escort them to the police station.

-[man] Wait. Just... -[sighs]

-[woman 2] Take those jerks outta here! -Hey! You can't do this to us!

-[people cheering] -[heavy metal music playing]

Are you okay, Min-ji?

I'm sorry, ma'am.

[music fades]

You know Park Seok-hun, the president of the Youth Association?

Mm-hmm. What? What about him?

Apparently, he's been going around saying things like,

"Our current village foreman Baek Du-gwan has been pushing the Yongdu Pear,

a useless fruit with a bleak future."

"The Yongdu Apple is the K-food the world is truly asking for."

-At least, that's what he says. -Apple? Come on.

That doesn't even make sense.

Everyone knows apples are no match for pears.

Of course not... Although...

Which fruit do you put on a memorial service table?

That's right, pears. You never use apples.

The song goes "A partridge in a pear tree."

-Not a partridge in an apple tree, right? -Oh!

How dare he badmouth the fruit that carries on the traditions of our people?

Even so... [clicks tongue] I gotta say,

this guy's been handling his election campaign real smart.

You know his mom runs that pork gukbap place?

They started a half-priced lunch sale all of a sudden,

so everyone in town is over there.

-What?! -[pen clatters]

-And you're just telling me now?! -Huh?

Has this guy ever heard of fair play and free elections?

[Du-gwan huffs]

Uh, hyung, are you headed there now?

HALF-PRICE LUNCH

-[upbeat music playing over speakers] -[people chattering]

Come in, come in. Plenty more inside. Hey, good to see you.

[man] Gosh, Mr. Park,

-the gukbap is extra delicious today. -Drinks?

What do you mean "today"? It's always been delicious.

-[man 2] Look at them all, hyung. -[Seok-hun laughs]

Looks like they're having a real party in there.

That jerk should be winning people over with proposals and plans.

Instead, he's bribing them with pork and pop songs.

If he ends up winning this thing,

is it even his victory or the music of Song Dae-kwan's?

[man 2] You ask me, it's clear as day.

This is a blatant violation of the early voting law.

Take pictures. I'm filing a complaint.

Against everyone who wined and dined and everyone who's been wined and dined.

-[camera clicks] -That's it. Go on.

-[camera clicking] -[sighs] Yeah, I'll expose you all.

-[camera clicks] -[metal clanging]

Oh. But that's...

-Mr. Baek? -Yeah, what?

-[metal clanging] -[imperceptible]

Hyung, I'll have another plate of boiled pork!

-[Seok-hun] Coming right up! -[Hyeon-tae] Soju too.

-Boiled pork! Boiled pork! -[laughter]

That ungrateful prick!

You fucking shit-head. Yeesh!

-How was it in there? Be honest. -Everybody has been a fly caught in a web.

Corrupt relatives.

That's something not even most of our recent presidents have been able to avoid.

Imagine, the son of the current foreman eating gukbap in an opponent's camp.

How can he protect the dignity of the village

when he can't even control his own son?

At least, that's how the public will see it.

-You're such a moron! [exclaims] -[groans]

[huffs]

[Hyeon-tae and Mi-seon sigh]

Look, Dad, I'll handle public opinion from now on.

How will you do that?

You know, 90% of Yongdu-ri's rumors get started in my hair salon.

All it takes is someone to go,

"I heard that too!" and everyone knows about it.

-So it's a personal attack strategy? -Exactly.

Park Seok-hun stole jjondeugi from our store way back in the day.

We expose that first. "What will he steal next?"

"Once a thief, always a thief." We'll go with that.

-You like it? -Ah.

Got any smokes?

I quit, hyung, you know that.

[bluesy whimsical music playing]

[music stops]

[huffs]

[music resumes]

[woman] Hey, Mi-seon, you coming?

This afternoon, your father and Seok-hun will be having their debate.

Yeah, you guys go ahead.

You can't not come. You guys need all the people you can get.

At this rate, you'll have to bring the cow out of the barn.

-Why? -What do you mean why?

Because Mr. Baek's supporters are completely outnumbered.

Go on! Out!

-Oh, just come on! -Go!

-Go ahead! -Come here, Pinky.

Good girl. You go back home now, okay, girl? You stay home.

[Seok-hun] I'm standing before you today

because I believe our village needs young energy.

You know what I stand for.

I want to make Yongdu Apple into a K-food for people all across the world.

I, Park Seok-hun, will reclaim two years Yongdu-ri has lost.

-That is my promise to you. -[all cheering]

-That's some response he's getting, hyung. -It's fine.

-[people chanting] Park Seok-hun! -It's fine. It's fine.

[both grunt]

Everyone, our beloved Yongdu-ri

is the heart of pear cultivation in Korea.

"The heart of pear cultivation"? Compared to Naju or Seongju?

[man] That's right. We're not the heart!

We're more like the small intestine or perhaps the gallbladder.

[chuckling] Somewhere in that part of the body, wouldn't you agree?

[people laugh]

Exactly! If we were really the heart, then how come they aren't

selling the Yongdu Pear at your daughter-in-law Hae-in's store?

[man] That's true! [laughs]

-[people chattering] -[Du-gwan] Excuse me?

What the hell does that have to do with anything?

My daughter-in-law is a CEO who separates her business from her personal life.

Yes, well, we're all familiar with her business.

But what about her?

To be honest,

since she married your son, we haven't seen so much as a glimpse of her.

I've seen her.

-Didn't she visit in a helicopter once? -Oh, right.

I thought World War III was starting.

That was before the wedding. She hasn't been here since. That's a fact.

[woman] Oh, that was before they got married.

-[rumbling] -[people clamoring]

-[man 2] What the... -[woman 2] Is that an earthquake?

[dramatic music playing]

YONGDU-RI COMMUNITY HALL

-[woman 4] What is that sound? -[woman 5] Hey, who's that?

-[people chattering] -[woman 6] Take pictures! Take pictures!

[woman 7] She's brought a whole lot of stuff with her.

[people exclaiming and chattering excitedly]

Hi, family.

-[captivating music playing] -[people gasp]

-[woman 8] Oh, my goodness! -[people exclaiming]

[woman 6] She's here! Take pictures!

[people chattering]

-Oh, my! -[woman 7] That's their daughter-in-law?

-Take pictures. Take pictures. -She's really here.

-[tings] -[music fades]

[sputtering] Did you... Uh, how did...

Good. Everyone's here.

I wasn't able to visit you on your birthday,

so I thought I'd come and treat all your neighborhood friends to a meal.

[people gasping]

[man 3] Wow!

Hello, everyone.

I'm your foreman's daughter-in-law,

Hong Hae-in.

[all cheering]

How did she know?

I messaged her.

"Remember how you said you'd come and visit us?"

"I was wondering if that visit could happen today, right now?"

"My father's reelection campaign has run into a few difficulties."

"A big endorsement from you could really turn things around for him."

[intriguing whimsical music playing]

[breathes deeply]

[rattling]

[music fades]

Oh! She read it.

The one is gone. [chuckles]

BAEK HYUN-WOO'S OLDER SISTER BAEK MI-SEON

[people cheering]

[Hyeon-tae] She came here because of that message?

I can't believe it either.

[pleasant music playing]

Oh, my gosh! You're amazing! You did great!

-Oh! You're the best! -[all cheering]

It's nothing much.

Just a few gifts and nutritional supplements.

Some makeup, silk scarves, cashmere scarves,

Italian leather gloves... Little stuff like that.

I was only planning on buying gifts for you.

But I got carried away.

Please, share them with your friends.

Oh, my goodness. Hae-in, I...

Thank you, Hong Hae-in. You're too kind.

[all chanting] Baek Du-gwan! Baek Du-gwan!

-[Hyeon-tae] Hae-in! Hae-in! -[all] Baek Du-gwan!

-Baek Du-gwan! Baek Du-gwan! -[Hyeon-tae] Hae-in!

Everyone! Yongdu-ri's fruit is apples or pears?

[all] Pears!

Pears! Pears!

-[all] Baek Du-gwan! Baek Du-gwan! -[Hyeon-tae] Hae-in!

-[all] Baek Du-gwan! -[Hyeon-tae] Hae-in!

BAEK DU-GWAN A HARD WORKER WHO PROTECTS YONGDU-RI

[upbeat music playing over speakers]

[woman] Here you go. Enjoy.

Of course, sir. It's right inside.

[imperceptible]

[line ringing]

[Bong-ae] "Hyun-woo, Hae-in's here."

INCOMING CALL SON

Oh, my.

-Hi. -Hi, Mom. Sorry I missed your call.

[chuckles] Oh, that's all right.

I heard your siblings went to Seoul the other day.

Were you angry?

Uh-uh. It was fine, really. I handled it. Don't worry.

-Um, and, Hae-in, so she's... -Yeah. Hae-in's doing well.

Are you okay? Did you two fight?

[chuckles] Why would you ask that?

Then how come you don't know where she is right now?

-Hae-in is in Yongdu-ri. -Huh?

What's she doing there?

Come ask her yourself.

The whole village is celebrating thanks to her.

What is she talking about?

Where is Hae-in right now?

BAEK HYUN-WOO

[mellow music playing]

[chuckles softly]

[music fades]

[device beeps]

["Waiting" by Younha playing over earphones]

-[gate opens] -[footsteps approaching]

Excuse me, ma'am. Who are you?

-[device beeps] -[music stops]

[Hae-in] Me?

I'm the daughter-in-law.

-Who are you? -I know everybody in this family.

I've never seen you before.

I don't come here that often.

Don't look at me like that. I'm a part of this family, really.

Then what's the name of their dog?

-Goldie? -[dog barks]

-Spotty? -[dog growls]

They don't have a dog.

You're suspicious.

Aren't you a little young to be talking like this?

I'm the daughter-in-law. I'm married to their son, Baek Hyun-woo. Okay? Go.

Oh, you're the landlord. Wow, that's crazy.

-What? -You're Uncle Hyun-woo's wife.

You should've told me sooner. My dad told me all about you.

[whimsical music playing]

So this is how we meet, Auntie.

I'm Baek Ho-yeol.

I see.

You're the nephew I've only ever heard about.

Guilty as charged.

There's a car outside the house I haven't seen.

Auntie, is that your car?

Of course.

That's awesome.

A V8 twin-turbo engine, incredible horsepower and tuning.

That's like driving a unicorn. And my own auntie has one?

-[chuckles] -Please, can I go for a ride?

If I let you, will you leave me alone?

I promise, Auntie.

[music fades]

Mr. Oh, can you drive this kid around the neighborhood?

Actually, take him around several times.

Of course, Ms. Hong.

[car door opens, closes]

[car engine starts, revs]

[slide whistle plays]

[Hae-in chuckles softly]

[chuckles]

-[unsettling music playing] -[clatters]

[exhales sharply]

[gasping]

[breathing shakily]

[sobbing]

[music fades]

[upbeat song playing over speakers]

[people chattering excitedly]

[man] Oh, my God, look who it is!

Oh!

[excited chatter]

He's here. My youngest son.

Oh, my God! Hyun-woo, there you are.

Oh, look over there at the massage chair you gave us last time.

It's so comfortable.

-Thank you so much. [laughs] -[Du-gwan] Hmm.

Hey, my friends asked me to take a picture with you when you got here.

-Is now okay? -[Hyun-woo chuckles] Sure.

-Okay, two, one. -[camera clicks]

-Sorry, can you move back a little? -[Hyeon-tae] Ah, fine.

-Can you move your arm? Just us two. -Not even my arm?

Everyone, because of this man, the senior center has air-conditioning.

And he fixed the furnace. Let's have a round of applause

for the pride of Yongdu-ri, Baek Hyun-woo!

-[all cheering] -That's my bro!

-He's my brother. -Dig in, everyone.

[all chattering]

I'm watching you.

Listen, your siblings told me about what happened.

-Don't worry about me spilling the beans. -[sighs]

I haven't said so much as the "D" in divorce to Hae-in...

Yeah, but you're saying it now, Father.

Don't worry, son.

Hae-in isn't here right now. She's at the house.

-No, she isn't. -Huh?

I went over to the house to get Ho-yeol, but she wasn't there.

-[Du-gwan] What are you talking about? -[Hyeon-tae] She's not at the house.

-[cell phone beeps] -[line ringing]

[Mr. Oh] Mr. Baek, you're here.

-Where's Hae-in? -Isn't she at the village hall?

When I came back after giving your nephew a ride, she was gone.

-[cell phone beeps] -[line ringing]

[pensive music playing]

[line disconnects]

[Hyun-woo] Hong Hae-in!

Hong Hae-in! Hae-in!

Hae-in!

[pensive music continues]

Hong Hae-in!

[echoing] Hae-in!

[tires screech]

Hong Hae-in!

[music fades]

[insects trilling]

[somber music playing]

[tires screech]

[Hyun-woo panting]

What happened?

[music fades]

-Why are you out here?! -Why are you yelling?

I got a call out of the blue that you were here.

But then you weren't at the house. You weren't at the village hall.

No one knew where you were. You wouldn't answer the phone.

Tell me...

-What are you... -I just...

[breath trembling]

...came out for a walk.

You went for a walk in a neighborhood you didn't know?

That's right.

-I was worried. -Why would you be worried?

I said not to treat me like a patient.

Ah.

That's right. You did.

I'm sorry I raised my voice.

[lights tinkling]

["Hold Me Back" by Heize playing]

The truth is...

I don't remember.

I don't remember what I was doing out here.

I was standing in front of the gate.

Next thing I know, I'm somewhere I don't recognize.

I don't know when I got there.

I don't even know how...

how I got there.

I was just...

I was so scared.

[song continues]

HANIL FOREIGN LANGUAGE HIGH SCHOOL NAMED OUTSTANDING SCHOOL OF 2006

-[Du-gwan] Here we are. Good. -Okay.

-[Hyun-woo] See you later. -Yeah.

[Hyun-woo grunts]

Hey, hey, hey, hey, Hyun-woo.

These Seoul kids aren't all that.

Don't let them get you down.

Keep your feet firmly on the ground.

-Got it. -And suck in your stomach.

Make your eyes like this. Give a fierce expression.

-Okay? Okay. Go on. -Uh-huh. Right.

-All right, Dad. Bye. -Yeah, all right.

Listen to your teachers.

See you later.

Hae-in will be going to the United States to study abroad.

Everyone, say your goodbyes. Got it?

[students] Yes, sir.

[girl] What's that look on her face?

It's her last day and she's still stuck up.

[girl 2] I heard she's not actually going to the States.

She's being sent to a mental hospital.

I heard she went crazy ever since her older brother died.

[girl 2 clears throat]

[students chattering]

[sighs]

[exhales, sniffles]

[footsteps approaching]

[boy] Wait.

[gentle music playing]

Here, take this.

Forget it. [sniffles]

[blows air]

Make sure to wash that when you get home.

You're crying.

No, I'm not.

[Hyun-woo sighs]

[music fades]

[car door opens, closes]

That poor kid.

["Tell Me It's Not a Dream" by 10CM playing]

QUEEN OF TEARS

[Bong-ae] Best not to bring up the divorce right now. Agreed?

[Mi-seon] Yes, of course, Ma.

[old woman] Divorce... isn't that big of a deal.

I wanted to get divorced too.

-[Hyun-woo] What's going on? -[Hae-in] None of your business.

[Mi-seon] How could their love change like that?

They were in true love not long ago.

[Hyun-woo] The person I love right now is you, Hae-in.

[Jin-kook] Your white blood cell count is too low.

[Hae-in] I'll find a way to get rid of this.

No matter what I have to do, I will survive.

[Hyun-woo] And at times like this, I should be at your side.

[Hae-in] Hyun-woo, I... I wanted you by my side.