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Do you recognize the woman in the photo?

It's your biological mother.

That makes me your older brother.

How is it? Do you like it here?

Yes.

This is all for your use until the animation team is formed.

It's a sofa bed. You can use it if you get tired working overnight.

- Yes. - We're creating the team now.

We're trying to recruit the best.

It will take around 2 to 3 weeks.

Until then, you and I will work on developing the characters and synopsis.

We'll go through the pre-production.

- Yes. - Let me introduce myself officially.

Welcome. I've waited a long time for someone to occupy this space.

I'll do my best.

Did you give the $20,000 to my parents?

I asked you a question. Did you?

- Yes... - To dad?

- Please answer me. - Yes.

Father didn't want to accept it.

He refused, but I practically forced him to take it.

Why? Did I ask for your help?

- I'm sorry. - You should be. Why'd you do it?

I didn't ask you to help. Why did you take charge?

You gave away the money, you got rebuked by mother,

and you made me feel so petty.

Oh, there's one more thing.

In mother's eyes, I've become a man that uses his wife and

my family have become people without a conscience...

- Who take advantage of their in-laws. - Stop being sarcastic.

You can get mad if you like, but there's no need to be like that.

I'm sorry. I just wanted to share the burden with you.

You won't let me take part in your family issues...

I'm sorry.

No, I'm the one who's sorry...

For being a poor fool who doesn't even have $20,000.

Just get mad at me. This isn't like you at all.

Why should I get mad?

You tried to help your parents-in-law secretly and got caught.

You're a great, considerate wife and daughter-in-law.

How can I get mad?

If I get mad, people will say I don't know how lucky I am.

They will rebuke me for that so how can I get angry?

Even if a hungry child has his face against the window display...

You shouldn't thoughtlessly give him a piece of bread for free.

If he shakes his head to say no, you shouldn't just give it to him.

It's not about his hungry stomach but the pain you'll cause from

ruining his pride. Don't you know that?

I said no. I told you to wait. Why did you just do as you please?

I said it was alright. Did you have to crush what pride I had left?

Rotten girl. How dare she lie to me?

She must've had her reasons. She's not one to act thoughtlessly.

What reasons? I know she gave it to Taebeom.

Taebeom made her do it because he couldn't ask for it himself.

Don't start. You got embarrassed at the in-laws today.

Don't get ahead of yourself and start writing a drama.

Don't talk about that. I told you not to.

Why did you take out the medicine?

If you hadn't made them take it, it would've been less embarrassing.

It wasn't just me.

You told them to take it too.

Why didn't they stop us and tell us they knew?

Why did you talk about life having ups and downs?

I said stop it!

Gosh...

Why didn't he show how lonely he was?

How are we supposed to know if he keeps quiet?

What are you going to do?

Taepil, I need some time to think. You go inside first.

Okay, think hard about it.

But if you think too long, you'll just get caught up.

I know that. Go inside.

9x8 is 72. 9x9 is 81.

Wow. Hana, you're amazing!

I'll cook something delicious for you tomorrow.

Really? I want pork cutlets!

Okay!

It's Mister Taesik!

- Hello. - Hi.

- Did you go somewhere with your mom? - Yes, to the bookstore.

By the way, how is Guksu?

He's good.

- Let's go, Hana. - Wait, Misuk.

Can I talk to you briefly?

Hana, you go in first. I'll come in after I talk with Mister Taesik.

Okay.

Do you want to sit down?

Just tell me what you have to say.

I'm not in the mood to sit by your side.

Should I just go inside if you've got nothing to say?

I'm curious. How did you feel when you had to raise Hana?

You said that you know better than anyone else how I feel.

Was it this hard for you too?

Of course it was.

I couldn't believe I had to be a mom all of a sudden.

"Why did the world do this to me?"

Why were the heavens so cruel?

"What did I do that's so wrong?"

All day long, I'd get mad and want to die.

You really did feel the same.

That's exactly how I feel now, Misuk.

I'm telling you from experience. It's useless trying to fight it.

I bet you think you'll find a way if you fight it off.

Maybe his mother will come back.

You think there's no way the heavens could be this cruel.

But that won't happen and there won't be a way.

Do you still think you can control your life?

I said I'm running alone.

I know I won't be promoted if I don't pass the physical exam.

So I want to run alone.

My heart feels like it will burst trying to match your pace.

- Don't you feel out of breath? - Stop talking then.

That's why you're out of breath.

Man...

Taehui, let's take a rest. Just a short rest!

Taehui... Let's rest.

Taehui...

I told you not to look for me.

I told you to ignore me even if we bump into each other!

Is something wrong?

Hey...

That's the matter with you. You have to talk so we know.

Tell me what's wrong.

Hey... Just tell me.

You said you hated pretending things were okay for 20 years.

Fine then! Keep your mouth sealed for the rest of your life then!

Why do I bother? Let's just live the way we always have!

What's with him? Why'd he gulp down soju like it was water?

Were you pleased?

Taehui was here briefly.

He's grown up well, hasn't he?

He's grown up so well that I feel inferior.

I think I will live being jealous of him for the next 30 years.

Do I have to tell him?

I don't really want to.

Please come and have breakfast.

Okay.

What is it? Do you have something to tell me?

Please send me to school.

Mom told me to attend school.

When? Did your mom call you?

Please send me to school.

Did your mom call you?

Why don't you answer me when I ask you a question?

Please send me to school.

What's with you? Are you trying to make me mad on purpose?

Where are you going? Daddy is...

No... Just forget it.

Hurry up. Don't you want to eat?

I said hurry up.

- Let's all eat. - Thank you for the meal.

Guksu, you're starting to talk more. Eat up.

- Yes, eat up. - Yes, ma'am.

Taesik, what did you decide to do?

Don't even bother asking. He just talks nonsense.

Don't keep getting so mad. We need to set a plan.

What's there to plan?

He just has to tell Yejin the truth.

Dad's right about that.

In any case, Yejin must know.

Yes, Taesik. She has to know.

Of course she does.

- Why don't you answer? - I know that.

You're all just stating the obvious.

- Meet her today and tell her. - Yes.

You agreed.

But she's gone on a business trip today.

What?

She's coming back tomorrow. So I'll tell her the day after.

Yes. Make sure you do.

I think it will take him a few years to tell Yejin.

I know you're the most amazed to be sprung with a grandson...

But how did I end up with an unexpected, dark great-grandson?

I still get shocked when I see his face at the table.

- Don't you? - It's common these days, mother.

I think we will just have to accept him.

He must be part of our destiny. That's why he's here.

You're right. That's what I meant.

My shock is nothing compared to yours.

I might just agree to raise Guksu.

I don't know if Yejin will accept Taesik even if I do.

We need to reach a conclusion, so he won't blame me later on.

He's the eldest, but we've never done much for him. If I do this...

He says he can't live without Yejin.

If you say that and Yejin says she will marry him...

You have no choice but to raise another child.

You're turning 60 soon.

I'll just think of it as having a late son.

We're going to move. I'll just think of it as a fresh start.

You live just like your name too.

That's why names are important.

What kind of name is Park Bokja?

It's just as bad as naming someone Im Sinjung.

I have something to tell you.

Hi, Taehui. Would you like some coffee?

Hello, Producer Kim.

I said I have something to tell you.

It's about mom.

What's wrong? What is it?

I warned you.

Dongmin, get rid of this thing.

Producer Kim, are you alright?

I don't look alright, do I?

I think I'm bleeding.

Yes, it's torn. You're bleeding.

Far out. See you again.

Yes...

Do you want some water?

Yes.

I'm really sorry.

Do me a favor. Don't apologize.

That just makes things worse.

It's alright. Let's stop it.

I'll pay you back.

You have to repay it quickly to be free from your mom.

I'll feel more comfortable too. But...

But I can't ask dad for it. It will take some time.

Don't do that because of mom.

I only borrowed it from mom because I didn't want to break my fixed deposit.

It matured 2 days ago. I'll give it to her today.

Don't worry about mom.

Then I'll pay you back. Wait around 2 weeks.

- Must you do that? - Yes, I must.

I can understand you acting that way about mom's money.

But you can accept my money. I want to do it for you.

I don't want to accept it.

Do you know that you're really good at stepping all over my feelings?

I may have stepped on your pride.

But right now, you're stepping all over my feelings for you.

I wore a singlet with holes to school one day.

But of all days, it was on the day of the physical exam.

Do you know what that anxiousness and desperation to hide, feels like?

- No, I don't know. - Then please do as I ask you.

I don't know that, but I know this.

The Hwang Taebeom I know is mean, selfish and thinks he's so good.

But he doesn't have an inferiority complex because he's poor.

The first day you came to meet my parents...

What did you say about the suit and wine I bought?

You said they were poor but you were proud of your parents.

You said you didn't want to deny or be ashamed of your background.

Then you bought the same wine and came back on time.

Do you know how charismatic you were?

The Hwang Taebeom I know is that confident man.

A man overflowing with confidence and ability...

Full of vigor, overly imposing and seemingly able to command the world.

That's the reason I was able to beg you to marry me.

You're almost unreasonably confident but no one can deny how good you are.

On top of that, you're the father of my baby.

So I couldn't give you up to another woman.

I'll head out first.

Can we go by car? Where was it again?

Give me your keys. I'll drive.

I don't mind driving...

- Be careful. - Thank you.

Get in.

I'm sorry.

If you really are... Buy me a coffee next time.

What are you doing? Aren't you getting in?

- Excuse me, Taepil. - Yes?

- Don't do this for me from now on. - Don't do what?

Don't support me when I fall or open the door for me.

- Then should I just let you fall? - Yes, just let me fall.

Don't help me in any circumstance. Don't hold out your hand.

I'm demanding this of you, as your boss.

- Give me the keys. I'll drive. - Excuse me?

Who is it?

Goodness, who is this? It's Baek Jaeun.

You said you didn't know where Jeong Yunsuk was. Why are you here?

Where's Jeong Yunsuk?

- She went out. - When will she be back?

When will she be here?

- I don't know. - Do you think we'll believe you?

- I don't think so. - Call her right now.

No, just give me your phone. Give it to me.

- No! - Hey, people are trying to study.

Give me back my phone!

- Give it to me. - Hand it over.

Give me my phone.

Hello?

What's the number for the criminal intelligence unit at the eastern office?

Talk to me. You have to talk.

This is the eastern office.

Lieutenant Hwang Taehui? Who's speaking?

Yes, just a minute.

It's Baek Jaeun's mother. She says it's urgent.

Who?

- Hello? - I'm Jaeun's stepmom.

The debt collectors have Jaeun.

Where are you? Tell me!

What's wrong? What is it?

Jaeun... Jaeun...

Okay. I don't know what's wrong, but let me drive.

You can't drive right now.

Come on.

How much are her debts?

$80,000. And that's only if she pays it back today. Why?

Okay, I'll pay it back. Please just leave today.

She's quite funny.

We don't care who, as long as someone pays it back.

So? When? How will you pay us?

I don't have money right now, but I'll pay you when I do.

I think she's run off. It's been over an hour.

She won't even answer the phone.

- Sambong. - Yes?

Grab her.

Let's go now.

What are you doing? I told you I'll pay.

- I said let's go. - What's wrong? Let go!

Quiet. You'll bother the neighbors.

Hey, can't you speed up?

Go to the left lane. What are you doing?

We'll move right away.

Excuse me, move your car!

Let go! This is a crime!

I'm going to scream! Let go of me!

Save me! Help!

- I'll pay you back. - I said be quiet.

Let go of me!

- Hey! - Who's he?

Are you alright?

Are you alright? You're not hurt?

Mister!

Stop. That's enough.

Stop it.

Taehui, go to Jaeun.

Why are you with her?

Are you stupid? Leave here right away.

Leave right now! If you have nowhere to go...

I'm sorry.

I said I wouldn't care.

Mister, your hand...

Does it hurt a lot? It's bleeding.

I'm alright. Don't care about me anymore.

I'm sorry. I said I wouldn't care.

I'm alright. Don't care about me anymore.

The main characters are the Mother Duck and Ojak.

But I like the brothers more.

The first, second, third and fourth ducks.

They're all so real.

So let's not decide if it's a comedy or a tragedy.

Let's let the characters come to life like living organisms.

Let's allow them to decide their own fates.

Okay.

- Do you want to go out with me? - Yes...

- What? - So you heard that?

I'm sorry. I was thinking about something else.

Is something wrong?

You look like you were hit a couple of times.

No... I'm sorry.

I see. I guess I'm the one who got hit.

Excuse me?

Even if you did get beaten up...

People who don't focus when they work with me...

I hate them as much as women who cheat on me.

Stay focused and concentrate when we're working.

I won't turn to other writers or weigh you up with them.

Once chosen, you are the best in my eyes and my best partner.

But only if you focus as well as I do.

Yes. I'm sorry. I'll focus.

Come sit over here.

It's your penalty. Don't move and watch this until the end.

Watch this and we'll start over with the discussions tomorrow.

Yes.

I know that doing nothing is the best thing right now.

Can you at least look at me as we say our final goodbye?

Take care.

Yes, mom. I transferred the money.

I said it wasn't Taebeom. It's someone from work.

Mom, does he seem like the type to do that?

He would never ask me for money. He'd say no even if I offered.

Yes, so stop it. I'm hanging up.

Who's gotten you so upset?

Oh, Jihwan... I mean, sir.

You don't need to address me that way when we're alone.

- Is something wrong? - Nothing's wrong.

- Let's go to the meeting. - Yes.

- Should I move to the side? - Wait a minute.

This is Hwang Taebeom for IBC News.

I'm the best reporter at IBC. I'm Hwang Taebeom.

- Let's go. - Okay, action!

This verdict may affect the tyranny of major distributors.

This is Hwang Taebeom for IBC News.

The Hwang Taebeom I know is that confident man.

A man overflowing with confidence and ability...

Full of vigor, overly imposing and seemingly able to command the world.

Come up to the roof for a minute.

What is it?

Can you lend me $20,000?

I can't pay you right away. I want to pay it back within a year.

But it could take longer.

I'm your security.

The best reporter at IBC, Hwang Taebeom.

It's a pretty safe bet, isn't it?

Will you trust me and lend it to me?

I like the security.

Then Hwang Taebeom is mine until it's all paid off?

I guess so.

Okay. Transaction complete.

Do you have to cover a report tonight? Want to go home together?

Are you okay? Why didn't you dress a little warmer?

It's okay. I'm warm.

Put this on.

It's okay. You'll catch a cold.

Wear it. I'm fine.

Thanks.

I haven't been on a walk like this in ages.

I ran around here and there to cover the news.

But I haven't been on a pleasant walk for a long time.

How cute!

You're so cute! How old are you?

- Four years old. - Four? What's your name?

Where's your mom? Did you come out with mom?

How cute. You're so cute.

Who tied your hair up?

You're so adorable.

Are you taking a picture?

Don't do that.

Take a picture with me if you want to.

I don't like taking photos alone.

Let's take one together then.

1, 2...

Frog's legs!

Let's take one more.

1, 2...

Yes, Jihwan.

No, I've already left the office.

I'm taking a walk. Is something wrong?

Yes.

I thought something was up.

What? Don't joke around.

Yes, I'll see you tomorrow. Goodbye.

What's with that look?

It's nothing.

You must be cold. Why didn't you say so?

I'm not. I'm not cold.

Why act so friendly?

Are you really okay?

It's cold!

I'm not cold! I'm not!

Taehui, Hong Manshik's coming back to Korea today.

Let's go. What time is his flight?

Hey, get in the car!

3, 4...

3, 4, B.

2, 2, 4, 6...

34B 2246. I'll trace the owner.

It's me. Trace this car for me. 34B 2246.

Yes...

- What? - Lee Kichol.

Am I right?

Yes, it's the chief's car.

I don't need to go into detail, right?

Nothing happened at the restaurant in Hong Kong that day.

I didn't receive a watch, not even a pen from Baek Inho.

You just have to keep your lips sealed.

Inho's already dead.

Do you want your family to know your past because of a dead man?

I have to meet Jaeun. Please let me out.

Yes, Yejin.

Excuse me? Our house?

Hello, father, mother.

I came to say hello while I was passing.

You invited me over last time.

I thought it'd be rude to keep postponing it.

Are you shocked because I came without notice?

We're not really shocked...

Yejin!

- Why didn't you call first? - I'm sorry.

I was going to but I didn't want mother to make preparations.

Women find it burdensome when people come over.

Isn't that right, mother?

Yes, you're right...

But you still should've called.

- Sit down. - No, dad. We'll go out.

Yejin, let's talk outside.

She came all the way here. She should at least have a cup of tea.

- Please sit. - Yes, father. Thank you.

You're the little boy I saw last time.

Don't you remember me? We met with Hana's mom last time.

Hello.

Goodness. You're good at Korean.

Who is this little boy?

Who is he, Taesik?

Well...

Hana... He's Hana's friend.

When did you get here?

So you're Hana's friend.

He's Taesik's son!

- Excuse me? - He's Taesik's son.

What did you just say?

He's Taesik's son?

I'm Lieutenant Hwang Taehui of criminal intelligence.

Did you have a pleasant meeting with Chief Lee Kichol?

Please reveal the truth.

In January, 2007, at a restaurant in Hong Kong...

Baek Inho handed a luxury watch to Chief Lee Kichol.

Isn't that right?

Only you can clear the charges of illicit admission against Baek Jaeun.

The charges against her were dropped.

But she is still condemned all over the internet for bribing her way in.

Unless we reveal who handed the watch to Professor Seo in 2007...

That label will follow Baek Jaeun for the rest of her life.

Please do it.

Please reveal Baek Jaeun's innocence.

I'm sorry I'm late Mr. Hong.

I'm almost there. Yes...

I'm sorry. I'll be quick.

I'm alright.

I didn't mean to lie to you.

Do I look that stupid to you?

Dad, why did you do that? I told you I'd tell her!

Can you guys understand dad?

Are you going somewhere?

What's with you? Are you crazy?

- What? - Nothing happened, right?

Taebeom, want to have lunch?

- Taebeom! - Team Leader Cha!

Don't turn around. Just go.

Can I join?

Do you want to go and see the beach on the weekend?

Excuse me?

- Where are you going? - To see Jaeun.

I made abalone porridge and some side dishes that you like.

Is that all you have to say?

Someone wants to buy the farm.

Sell it to them tomorrow.

They're from the film company that bought our farm.

They bought the farm?