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Episode 3

Every man needs to experience some hardship.

By overcoming difficulties,

he'll learn to believe in and value himself.

I haven't lived through hardships, but I value myself.

Egoism and self-respect are not the same.

Are you saying I'm an egoist?

I didn't say that.

I mean, when one values himself, he won't lead a reckless life.

The homeless neglect their health.

Do they do that because they don't know hardships?

There's a saying that a man must try everything except murder and theft.

But life environment is important.

What if he got into a bad habit?

He's not a kid.

If he goes wrong, it means he is a man of that caliber.

I'm not saying he'll be sent out bare-handed.

I'll give him $10,000, which he can either waste or multiply in a year.

As a father, my concern is not how you manage the money,

but rather, how you go through the world outside and learn more of life.

Don't think of relying on friends or family.

Face it all by yourself.

Yes.

Don't say "Yes."

Honey, he's at an age where he should get married soon.

I was old when I married you.

Had I married young, I wouldn't have met a beautiful wife like you.

Marriage is providential.

Don't worry, mother.

I can't believe this.

Honey, I think I'm gonna have a heart attack.

I'll do my best to make a daily net profit of $300.

I understand your point.

But one year is too long. One month will be enough.

How come?

Well, working in a factory for a month...

Oh, it'd be better to travel across the nation.

Would $10,000 be enough?

He can meet people in Kyungsangdo, in Chollado...

And those living in Gangwondo, too.

Doesn't this sound better than your plan?

That's a travel, not a hardship experience.

Why not? Living away home itself is a hardship.

Imagine he wanders around here and there.

He must get extremely lonely.

You are like a naive little girl.

How about 3 months instead of 1 year, please?

Have you ever starved?

I won't eat from tomorrow.

That's fasting not starving.

You starve to death but there's nothing you can eat.

Unless you have this experience, you'll never know how it feels.

Starve to death? Is that a severe pain?

What are you making?

Bibimbap.

For me?

You can have it.

Thank you. I'm hungry in fact.

There's nothing like homemade food.

Looks yummy.

Did you tell your mom you'd run the business?

Yeah.

Coral, Amber!

Coral!

Yeah?

Taste some bibimbap. You too, Coral.

Can you three share one?

They can just have some taste.

Didn't Mom ask for money?

She did.

Don't do as she says.

If you have money, then give it to Ruby or me.

Did you say yes?

I did.

Why?

Otherwise, the hospital wouldn't let her leave.

You and Mom are expert money borrowers.

Borrow some and pay back as usual.

She has no means. And you took over the store from her.

She can try anything.

Why do you think she has no means?

Other moms do all kinds of hard works to support their children.

You know her. The moment she earns some, it'll be soon gone.

Whatever. Give us the money if you have any.

Jade, just once.

Don't you feel pity for her?

Feel pity?

Yes, I feel pity, pity for Ruby.

She has a man who loves her but she doesn't have money to prepare a wedding.

Although I'd help her, she got only $20,000, which is far short!

What is he?

A 2nd year resident.

A co-worker?

Yes.

Awesome! Don't worry. I'll make $30,000...

no, $20,000 for her.

Ruby, congratulations!

I knew you'd make it.

What's his background? Is he from a humble family?

Far from it. He's a real prince charming.

Awesome. When will you show him? Did he propose?

He wants to meet you soon, but you know.

Look, when a man's gone crazy about a woman...

Has he gone crazy about you? Is it sure?

Yeah.

Then nothing matters.

If he's crazy enough about you to get married,

he wouldn't care your family background.

People say "better a castle of bones than of stones", but...

By the way, what is his father?

He was a doctor. He passed away.

They live in Palace Loft.

Great! You are amazing, pretty and smart.

Does Dad have a business meeting from the morning again?

Yes.

Why not have some bread and butter?

No thanks.

I had enough of it.

Younggook.

What?

Don't get married too soon.

Why?

I don't want a woman to take you away.

It's not a matter of taking away.

It is. You'll probably love her more than me.

Also, live with us. Don't leave this house.

As a sister-in-law, I'll supervise her until I got married.

Stop babbling and just eat. You'll be late for school

I mean it. I will supervise her.

Don't bother. He cannot marry soon.

Why not?

Keep your wits about you and your word with your father.

Otherwise, you too will be pushed out to the cruel world.

What is she talking about?

He's leaving home to know more of life. For one year.

You go abroad?

Isn't she something?

Holy cow. She's a warrior.

Did you take it?

No, my brother.

You know, watching a fight is exciting.

So he took pictures. And I found it's her.

I see why she was kicked out from her previous school.

Strictly speaking, she's not kicked out.

But advised to transfer. That's the same shit.

There she came.

What?

What?

Hey, someone must have crush on her, not knowing real her.

Gender: Female; Age: 70; Name: Jang Sa

Miss.

Gee, did she plug her ears up?

Nurses don't like to be called a "miss."

Then what should I call them?

Nurse or assistant doctor.

Gee... what's the big deal?

Ignorant wretch.

Can't you just stop swearing at me?

I'm a senior.

I'm a senior too. I'm 70.

You don't look that age.

Fool to boast about her old age.

Yes.

The nurse ignored my call.

Maybe she didn't hear you.

Oh come on, I called her to the ears.

I see. I'll remind her.

It's Ms. Jang Sa. She complained you ignored her.

She always calls me "miss" as if she doesn't know a proper word,

Bugging me all day long.

Seems she has no family.

Don't forget to come on Wednesday.

Ok.

Give me that.

Is Mom home?

Yes. What is all this?

We are a big family, you know.

That's true.

Also I need to invent some dishes.

To change the menu?

Yep.

Don't take a bath even if you feel filthy.

Give me some massage.

Did you do heavy labor?

I've gone through a surgery, for God's sake.

Be careful. Around the neck and the shoulders.

Gently!

You're my eldest daughter. How could you not show up on my discharge?

You should honor the parents to be prosperous.

Didn't you have a problem at work? Isn't that why you quit the job?

You guessed it right.

If you don't change your personality...

How about you?

Am I that callous and mean like you?

How can you say that I'm mean?

I begged you desperately, but you didn't give me even $1.

Had it been something like appendectomy, I would have paid for it.

Ruby and I were unwilling to afford your luxury.

You have nothing to be proud of.

Should I feel deeply sorry then?

Should you not?

People enjoy gray romance. I'm only in my mid 50's.

What's wrong to celebrate my life as a woman for the rest of my life?

You are really something.

I'm your mom, who took pains to give you a birth.

How ungrateful.

Other daughters voluntarily take their mothers to hospital for plastic surgery.

Who? Whose daughter?

One I met in the hospital.

They may do so if they can afford, but you...

Are you gonna run for a beauty contest at your age?

You can wear a push-up bra.

It's unnatural, obviously.

Is breast implant natural then?

Whatever.

Imagine you had flat breasts, and

how miserable you would feel.

You're miserable for all the wrong reasons.

Ruby was so shocked and was unable to sleep.

Gee... Maybe insomnia.

I guess you two backbited me all night.

Being buxom, you will never understand me.

I'm not buxom.

All my life, I couldn't wear what I liked to wear, and

whether watching TV shows or on the streets,

all that had caught my eyes were women's bust.

Even an A-cup bra was too big.

In spite of my perfect body line, except the bust area,

I had to put on a loose blouse because of it.

If I were you, I would encourage and comfort my mother.

You shouldn't rub salt in the painful wound, if can't soothe me.

How come my daughters are so rebellious to me?

You should have a daughter just like you, so that you can know how I've felt.

We asked you several times not to let the room to a man.

But now you've drawn in a tall American guy.

That's not right.

I didn't draw him in. I rented the room to him.

So, why a man?

Because of Amber.

I can't afford to send him a language school,

and I thought he'd learn English from him.

I know you don't like whatever I do.

Learn English from him?

He speaks perfect Korean. He doesn't say a word in English.

Then you initiate talks in English.

Also, you didn't check whether he's an illegal resident,

just because he's a native English speaker.

I know people. He's not a bad guy.

Because of him, we're so bothered,

even to share the kitchen and the restroom!

What a weird family.

No. 3951 please.

Valet parking?

Mister, aren't you supposed to open the door first?

Oh, I'm sorry. We had cars in line...

There's few. I came first, but not served.

I'm talking. Are you giving me an attitude?

What attitude?

You should let me finish.

Excuse me.

Isn't this discrimination?

It's not.

It was just a bad timing.

Being a doorman, you just discriminated a deluxe car and a regular one.

Is this what you call a service?

I'll be more careful next time.

I have a membership here.

Ok.

Treat me like this again, and I'll report you to the assistant manager.

Ok.

He should begin with the ABC of service.

What was his name?

I'll see it again later.

You're gonna upset your stomach.

My mom asked about your birthday.

Why? To predict marital harmony?

No, to give you a present.

Ms. Goong.

I'm coming.

Teacher...

Yes?

I have a stomachache.

Would it be hard for you to complete the class?

Yes. I'm afraid I can't stay.

Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?

Go ahead.

I usually go to bed at 10, but a noise wakes me up.

Have I made a noise?

Last night, you called your brothers, ike Coral! Amber!

Oh, I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry since you were unaware of it.

You go to bed quite early, though.

I'm a morning person, and that's good for my health.

Do you know the body secretes good hormones from 9pm?

I didn't know.

Is that Ruby?

No. It's Gangji.

Hi.

Hi.

Coral stepped out for a change.

Around this area?

Yes.

Can I wait for him?

Yes.

Let me sit there while waiting.

Ok.

Want some cold water?

Or some hot tea?

I had. Thanks.

I like to pay my respect to his mother, if she's in.

Yes but she's not in good condition.

Oh, is she sick?

She'll be okay in one or two days.

I see.

This is apple-mango. It'll taste good.

You didn't have to bring this. Thanks.

Just fruits.

Is your mother very sick?

Just fatigue.

Did she take a medicine?

Yeah.

Take my call.

If it bothers you, then I'll text you two or three times a day.

What if I fail the exams?

You will not fail. From your health condition to stress level...

I'll take care of them all.

Concentrate yourself on your study, and leave other matters to me.

I can take care of my business.

You know my heart, and so do I.

Can't we just let our feeling go?

What about my study?

I don't expect much from you, but

I like to stop by to see you once in a while.

I feel uneasy, though.

And I don't want to show anybody how I live.

Same here. My Mom sells rice cakes.

What really counts is our feelings, faithful and true feelings,

not the family background.

You are really patient with people.

Do I have an option?

Didn't she sound like she knew the assistant manager?

Maybe.

It's disgusting the rich put on airs just because they're rich.

By the way, why don't you have any children?

My wife and me? We can't have any children.

I have some issues.

Are you sure?

Yes.

How unfair.

Some people want a child but have none.

Some people like me just have too many.

They're all grown up, though.

What is it?

Huh? Nothing.

Her mom sells rice cakes?

Yeah.

How dare her! Don't let her come again.

Nonsense!

Coral is not superior to her.

You were selling ramen, too.

She can't distract him from studying!

Because she's not rich, huh?

I didn't say that.

My son is superior to anybody. Once he passes the exam, he'll be on his way up.

Don't cut a swath before it even happens.

What?

Watch your mouth.

What do you think? Any plan?

Say something.

She's kinda strong, not passive, in nature.

So? Just deal harshly with her.

Yes.

Hi.

Oh, hi.

I brought some kimchi for you.

Oh, thank you so much.

You don't have many belongings.

I've got no possessions.

Why?

Hi!

What's that?

She gave me kimchi.

What kind?

Just kimchi.

Let me see.

Gee. Look at the color, probably from low quality red pepper.

Come on in.

You are kidding. I bought a high quality.

Look at the color. It's blackish.

Hey, look at mine.

If you have eyes, just take a look, ok?

Just compare them if you have eyes.

You see the color? It's red.

That's the way kimchi should look.

It's seasoned with 'Sun-Dried' pepper.

This will taste good as it is, and this too.

Taste it.

The kimchi is graded by taste.

According to whom? .

How is it? Isn't it good?

See, this is what we can call kimchi.

Make a broth with that one.

Gee, you can't downgrade my kimchi.

I go crazy with kimchi. Of all sorts!

I'll definitely enjoy this, and this.

Didn't you hear the news on the effects of low-quality kimchi?

There're iron powders mixed in it.

Iron powders?

Yeah.

Oh, come on...

What's wrong with your lips? Became a vampire?

Just shut the mouth.

Why? You don't wanna listen? Wanna fight?

Well, let's go out. I'll buy you some tea.

Oh, it's alright. Hey, look.

This is seasoned sesame leaf, and this is pickled radish.

Slice and put them in water. They'll stimulate your appetite.

Awesome, these are my favorites.

Really?

Let me know when you need more.

Ok. Thank you so much.

When did you come?

Just now.

Oh. Did you have dinner?

You know my dinner time at 6.

So you did it, huh?

Yes.

But they still look flat.

They're in bandages.

I can't understand you at all.

It cost you, it hurt you,

and you were nearly dead. So why?

As a woman, I wanted to have an attractive figure.

What do you think you will get with that figure?

There's nothing in return.

You're not that old to have gotten senile dementia.

Do you think $6,000 is so small that you can just get yourself melons with?

I've already had a brawl with Jade. So please, leave me alone.

Then take it as the second round with your mother-in-law.

Please don't be like that since Jade and Ruby is acting just like you to me.

Behave well if you want to be treated well.

You should give them a good example, but frankly, is there anything you're good at?

As a mother, you shouldn't have gotten melons ahead of Jade or Ruby.

Oh, Mother. Please stop saying "melons."

Why, you like grapefruits better?

You think $6,000 is small?

With that amount of money,

you could have helped poor people.

How could you waste that big money for your own sake?

Can't you just stop it?

It's only a beginning.

I feel like...

Feel like what? To take it out from her breast?

There's an old saying.

As you get old, shut the mouth and open the purse.

Open your purse first before you preach.

Know that your mouth pours out all the evils in you.

You are not different in being stingy.

Forgive me, Your Highness.

Does your husband always come home this late?

I can understand why he doesn't come home early.

Come on.

He has a lovely wife and cute children who feed and give him comforts.

Nothing wrong with a man staying out late.

Better than being at home all day.

Let's just leave her alone.

They say "Do not withhold discipline from a child."

Stop leaving her to herself.

You should punish her when she's wrong, and praise when good.

But I guess there's nothing to praise though.

I'm sick of you.

Sick of me? At last?

Mother, I know I have nothing to be proud of. I'll do well.

We have worst-fated relationship.

I know.

Let's see who's gonna outlive.

Long life to you.

May I curse you?

I can curse you too.

Have you ever blessed anybody?

Oh, you think you've blessed people?

Mom! Mother, take care.

You are a complete senile freak.

What?

Mom...

Hey! Who is what?

Look into a mirror, and you'll know.

Ahh, my stomache aches.

Why's Ruby late? Wasn't she on the day shift?

She's coming.

If I'm an old freak, then are you a haggish mental?

What's that noise? A dog barking?

You better watch your back.

Your grandma sounds like hitting me.

Isn't that what she meant?

I'm gonna have a heart attack.

What is it this time?

Jade...

Jade, bear a son when you're married.

Having a daughter will make you miserable like me.

Isn't there a program like British Got Talent?

What do you think she enters that show?

With the specialty of acting.

Her acting of crying is awesome.

Are you crazy?

Hey, Hey!

Grandma.

That hag!

Stop there!

Grandma!

So?

They're so strong, so I managed to pull them apart.

Though she's thinner, Goong grandma is more tenacious than Pi grandma.

Anyway, our family's got a lot of problems.

People might call us a boor family.

Kyle saw it.

Really?

He must have despised us in his heart.

The two grannys should be set apart, as far as possible.

One in the west coast, the other in the east coast.

Remember I told you I saw them tearing each other's hair out when I was little?

Had it not been me, they would have gone worse.

Can I have an iced tea?

Who is it?

It's me.

What is it? Because of Heja?

No.

Then what?

Mom. What if I have another baby?

Are you kidding?

Is that Heja's idea?

No.

You already have four, and that's enough.

Who is it at this time?

It's Heja.

Hello.

Where are you?

I stopped by Mom's.

Are you coming soon?

Yes.

Just go. Your hooter wife's waiting for you.

How's the surgery?

It's was okay.

Wretch!

Give my money back. Wretch!

Give me back! Give me back. My money...

Wretch... my money...

What is it?

She suddenly pulled my hair, swearing at me...

I was scared.

Wretch!

It's a symptom of dementia, a temporary side effect after the surgery.

Really?

My money! Wretch! You wretch! My money!

My goodness!

Are you okay? My goodness.

Are you sure you're okay?

I'm okay.

I'm sorry.

Don't you go out today?

No, he told me not to come.

Who?

My priest teacher.

Your priest teacher?

Yes.

Are you a priest?

I want to be, but he rejected me.

Did you come to Korea to be a Buddhist monk?

Yes.

On that purpose only?

I came here in 2006 and practiced asceticism. But now he says "No."

Why?

He said I was not fated to become a monk.

Then what's your fate?

To live a normal life, having a family and making money.

Is that why you shaved your head?

Yes.

What did you do in the States?

I worked for a firm after graduation.

Then I had a chance to listen to a Buddhist's lecture.

After the seminar, I felt the life I was living was not it.

Take this.

Oh no, it's alright.

Please. You can't live with $10,000.

I promised Father.

You need to be a bit flexible.

Being straight is not always good.

I know what you mean, but don't worry.

I'll return in safety and success.

How? Is there a friend to help you?

That's not it.

I won't be able to sleep well while you're out in the wilderness.

And winter is coming soon.

Do you think I can live in comfort without you?

I'll ask my friends for help, if I'm desperate.

Please just think like I didn't come back from abroad.

Are you sure you'll be okay?

Yes, I have many good friends.

Ok then.

The world is a jungle.

News reports are all about crimes.

And be careful of those man hunters, too.

Don't sleep around with girls.

Running a business is not easy, huh?

Even an old hand like me in house chores got sick in a month.

You always precede in mind.

One of my friends lost her mom at 12th grade.

She ran a snack bar while attending school.

All by herself?

There was a helper.

Then that's a different story. I think you can bear 15 days at most.

The cobbler should stick to his last. You're a writer in a wrong place.

I'll write too.

Why yes, miss Duracell.

Did you come to put a crimp?

You know, Kyle is an intellectual.

How do you know?

He is a Harvard graduate.

Isn't that a top university?

Did you see his graduate certificate?

I don't think he lied.

How come a Harvard graduate lives like that in foreign soil?

He came to be a priest

Don't scoff.

As I spoke with him, I found he's so well-educated.

He's already there though he's not a priest.

Whatever. He looks like a hobo.

For you, no one is better than you, right?

Mom, listen carefully.

What?

We'll have a guest, my guest, this Sunday.

A man?

Yes.

A doctor in your hospital?

Did Dad tell you?

You went to the medical field to catch a doctor bachelor.

How old is he? Don't tell me he's a sugar daddy.

He can't be an old man no matter what.

Look at us. Your dad and I are of the same age, and it's so good.

Then why do you fight so often?

It's because...

But I'll not fight with him again. Don't worry.

I've come to look at him differently now.

So tell me.

He is a doctor, and what else?

My my, what a catch!

Jade, Ruby's gonna show us her boyfriend this Sunday.

A doctor bachelor, from a wealthy family.

Are you happy?

Of course.

Just happy and no worry?

If things go well, how will you prepare dowry?

Wait...

Haven't you saved money? There must be some.

She's got her paychecks for only a few years.

Moreover, she put some amount in the snack shop for you.

You are not penniless though, are you?

How can you say that so indifferently?

Then what can I do? Should I rob the bank?

Gosh...

I drew a blank in a lottery worth of $100.

And you took over the business, the only income source of mine.

As a brilliant sister, you prepare her wedding.

Fine.

Observe closely how I'm getting her married.

You've never honored me as your mother.

There's no daughter worse than you.

I'm regretful that I was happy when you were born.

Have I ever brought disgrace on you?

Who knows?

Tell me what troubles I've made, if any.

Being a good daughter has nothing to do with financial support. It's heart that counts.

As a first daughter, you're responsible for setting a good example.

Then what about you? Have you ever brought us any comforts?

Or set an example?

I was not able to spare...

Hey, I didn't ask you to be born to me.

Maybe, you're paying the wage of sin from your previous life.

I'd rather stop talking.

Go away.

I don't want to see your face.

The pathetic always try to lord it over their family,

while they never have gut to say anything outside.

You look down on your dad, but he's far better than you.

You should respect him for his consistent work at the hotel.

Show your respect to him first so that we can learn.

I will, from now on.

Well, the surgery was timely.

I'll be clothed fit to my body shape,

and be ready for the encounter with your fiance. Don't worry.

With proper clothes on, people take me as a millionaire's wife.

Look at me now, 36-24-36, perfect.

I could have been a first lady,

had I not been blind with love...

Younggook, I'll give you a tip for making money.

How?

When you leave, put on several designer clothes in layer.

And?

Sell them one by one.

You'll have $10,000 by selling only a few shirts and jackets.

Some of your friends will buy them.

That's a good idea.

When you run out of money, text me.

I can give you some money in secret from Dad.

How much?

All I have, since you're my one and only brother.

Thank you for saying that.

It's not an empty word.

Like Dad, I always keep my word.

Then why did you make trouble the other day?

Just for fun.

Know that I trust you. Fill in my place.

And be a good girl to Mom and Dad.

Don't worry.

You better keep your word.

You should watch out for tempting women.

I warned him about it, too.

I wonder if Dad made a good decision.

My brother is all naive.

I'm afraid he might be tempted by a foxy girl.

Do you think I am naive?

What's today's special?

Sandwich.

I hope you make a big money.

Who's this baby?

The youngest.

What do you mean?

Your youngest grandchild.

Youngest child, my youngest....

What? Is he your son?

Yes.

Oh my...

He exactly takes after me, doesn't he?

Who's his mother? What happened?

It's a long story.

Does Heja know?

I'll tell her.

God save him.

Take care of him just for a while.

No! I can't. You do it.

Come on, Mom.

I can't! I just can't.

Hey, do you want me to die in your mother-in-law's hand?

Don't get me involved.

You'll surely die.

Where do you think I'd go with this little kid at this hour?

You go home after taking him back to his mother.

She passed away.

Died? Who killed her?

It's not who. She was killed by a car.