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[opening theme music playing]

[pleasant music playing]

So, be honest, have you ever rented out an entire amusement park?

If I wanted to, I could probably afford it. Yeah.

[laughs]

I'm messing with you. [chuckles]

-It was a great night. -[chuckles softly]

-Now figure out how to top that. -All right, all right.

[chuckles softly]

You have a long ride home. You must be tired.

The roads have cleared up by now.

I think I'm gonna order some food.

Do you want any?

Oh, yeah.

I knew something was missing.

-Yeah, the park didn't have any snacks. -Ah, you're right.

That's what I thought too.

And delivery places don't do single servings, huh?

Afraid not. And the best ones require a minimum amount to order.

-Oh, yeah. -Yeah.

So, you in?

-All right. -[lively music playing]

EPISODE 6

[indistinct conversation]

-Who is it? -Who's who?

Who's who what?

It's just something for work.

Let me snoop, come on!

You're so pushy right now.

-Fine. Jerk. -Just watch this episode.

[Ji-woo chuckles softly]

[sleepy voice] Hi...

[both exclaiming]

Don't you have work?

[groans]

Good morning to you too.

Yeah, good morning. Now go and make some money, okay?

[groans]

[sighs]

[grunts]

[sighs]

Use the bathroom in the master.

-That one's broken. -Mmm.

Huh?

[quirky music playing]

Have you seen my clothes?

-Maybe I have. -I'm late for work.

-[sighs softly] -[chuckles softly]

Oh, why look so shy all of a sudden? I've seen it already.

Leave me alone, I can't multi-task.

[chuckles]

[comical music plays]

[indistinct chatter]

[Kyeong-do] Good morning.

[Han-Kyeong] Well...

You're wearing the same outfit as yesterday?

One of the perks of having parents who do dry cleaning.

Someone ironed it for you?

[phone ringing]

-Why are you at work? It's early... -Come with me.

[exclaims]

[Doo-Jin] Good morning! Good morning!

-Good morning, Assistant Manager. -I'll see... [sighs]

[whispers] What's his deal?

[indistinct chatter]

You have a brain, don't you?

Yep, I'm pretty sure.

With the general manager?

Oh, my God.

[loudly] Have you lost it?

[general manager] You're backing out of the overseas training? Why?

There's, um...

just something here I have to do.

Don't...

Don't you know how many others wanted Chicago?

We pay for tuition and housing, we cover it all.

I just don't get it.

Most people don't get an opportunity like this.

Especially not an assistant manager.

That's true. And I'm pretty sure I'll regret it for a long time, but...

But what?

There's some... This other thing that I have to do.

I have to do it now.

I've thought so much about how...

I'm aware I'll regret it later

that I'm missing this opportunity.

If I, um... If I don't handle this problem once and for all,

then I believe I'd regret it way more.

-You said no 'cause of Ji-woo. -Come on, I had other reasons not to go.

Like diarrhea when I travel. It's a real problem.

She held you back when you wanted to be in current affairs.

After she left you, you nearly drank away your future.

And now you're turning down Chicago, so she's stopping you yet again.

-[angrily] Are you an idiot? -That's not what's going on here.

-'Cause I have a plan, you'll see. -[scoffs]

Why do you let this chick destroy every important moment of your life?

You say you want this woman, then you alter your life for her,

but you can't put a ring on it either.

Doesn't sound like love to me.

[gentle music playing]

[sighs]

-[door opens] -[sighs]

[door closes]

Hey, buddy. What's up?

-Look who it is. -[scoffs]

[slurps] Mmm.

-I'm gonna lay low for a bit. -Hmm.

-And start working for my father. -Mmm.

Are you still... You know.

Still a drug user? [scoffs, slurps]

Nah. That's the old me.

But it is all over now.

So I'm trying to make my father proud. Exercise has been healing.

Then I heard you workout here, so I'm paying you a visit.

[exhales]

This place is nice and quiet.

Did you hear Ji-woo is trying to replace me?

With some random asshole. That dickhead from the photo. [scoffs]

They said it's nothing. But they're living together like roommates.

He lives with her?

He's flirting with her, at least that's what he told me.

Come on, who is this moron?

-[tense music playing] -So she's living with a new guy.

If that's what really happening, then I feel like the asshole.

I fell for their trap. [groans]

But you and her are divorced, aren't you? So don't worry about her.

Or we could get back together is what I'm thinking.

-What? -I'll handle all that myself.

By the way, Min-woo.

An Da-hye just keeps on calling.

Then stop answering the phone.

[chuckles] She has a message for you.

She told me to tell you to either pick up when she rings,

or go pay her a visit.

-Why me? -That's what I wanna know too.

-Why is she asking me about you? -Ah...

I wonder if it's about that money.

She needed cash a while back, so I lent her some.

It wasn't even enough to worry about.

I will probably call her. She's real keen.

[clicks tongue]

[sighs]

FAMOUS COMEDIAN KIM U-JAE FINED FOR FRAUD

[music fades]

[Han-kyeong] Why do you let this chick destroy

every important moment of your life?

You say you want this woman, then you alter your life for her,

but you can't put a ring on it either.

Doesn't sound like love to me.

[sighs]

[cell phone vibrates]

[Ji-yeon] How's your schedule tomorrow? Can we meet?

[cutlery clanging]

[slurping]

-[slurps] -[cell phone vibrating]

INCOMING CALL LEE KYEONG-DO

[cell phone continues vibrating]

[breathing heavily]

Who is it?

Yes, hi, Ms. Seo. It's Lee Kyeong-do. We had made plans today.

[breathing heavily]

Lee Kyong who?

Wait. Am I speaking to Seo Ji-yeon?

Seo Ji-yeon?

I don't know that person.

And where are you? Where are you right now?

In cafeteria.

I'm eating food right now.

[intriguing music playing]

[cutlery clanging]

[Ji-yeon slurps]

Hi, Ms. Seo.

Wow, we were supposed to have lunch together,

but you're eating all by yourself.

The food must be great, huh?

Oh, my...

I'm gonna have to cut you off, Ms. Seo.

How does some coffee sound? Hmm?

[cutlery clanging]

All right.

Well...

Let's get out of here.

Freezing my butt off in this place.

I'm gonna put this on, huh? It's okay. It's cold.

Remember, we have a meeting upstairs. We gotta go. Get up.

Be careful. Okay.

We have a meeting to get to.

Do we go this way or do we go that way?

This way. [inhales sharply]

[Secretary Cha] Ms. Seo.

Is something the matter?

[breathes heavily]

Get me some new clothes. Please?

[Secretary Cha] Yes, ma'am. I'll get those right away.

Okay.

Would you please go get something warm for her?

Sure.

[music fades]

[chuckles nervously] Well, I guess...

I won't be able to hide it anymore.

-[door closes] -[swallows]

[sighs softly]

Embarrassing. I can't keep it together.

I think you just need to get some rest.

[inhales] Ji-woo, how is she doing?

If you ask her, I think she's opening up more and more to the idea of working here.

That's so good to hear.

Really, that's great. I feel better now.

Thank you.

[inhales deeply]

I think it might be time to have the conversation.

Yeah, I should.

I can't do it right now, though.

She's almost made the right decision.

And if she finds out that I'm sick, then she might change her mind.

But, trust me, it won't take long.

And my husband has his way.

He'll send me over to a nursing home in Canada soon.

[melancholy music playing]

-So your husband knows? -[sighs softly]

-Then why would... -Because as I told you,

my husband is rotten to the core.

[inhales]

It's really not that surprising.

I'll do all I can to convince Ji-woo.

[scoffs softly]

Oh, this is ironic.

'Cause I...

Well, I was the one responsible for her leaving you then.

Ji-woo... [sobbing]

You can't be here, don't you get it?

No, you don't get it.

[voice shaking] Because Kyeong-do is all I have, I can't abandon him.

[Ji-yeon] That's all the more reason you should go.

I can't stop thinking about the amusement park. It was insane.

I don't think I've had that much fun since I was a kid. [chuckles softly]

Dinner's my treat tonight.

[smacks lips]

Fine dining sure is something.

It's delicious. I over ate.

[chuckles]

What's so funny? I said it's good.

[clicks tongue] I was afraid you'd yell at me after seeing the prices.

I still have shirt trauma.

-[Ji-woo chuckles] -[clears throat]

I'm just happier letting yourself enjoy it.

[inhales]

I'm glad to have a good friend who takes me out to dinners like this.

Oh, yeah. Sure. We're good friends.

[laughs sarcastically]

Glad such a good friend could take me to an amusement park...

in his old age.

Did I say something to upset you?

Is girlfriend so hard? A friend who is female?

I just meant like we're super close, don't take it literally.

So you wanted to ask me something, oh, buddy old pal.

Okay then. Drop it, be that way.

[spoon clatters]

Take it away!

Ask your question from earlier. Always here to help my bro out. Hmm.

[scoffs, chuckles]

[both chuckling]

Mmm...

Well, back in the day...

I hope this doesn't ruin the mood.

It's just something I wondered and wanted to know about.

[chuckles] About what? You're being weird.

Why did you...

Why did you go away?

Why'd you leave me behind?

Oh...

[inhales]

Let's go for a walk.

And get some fresh air outside.

Remember when you showed up to my house?

And Jin-eon was there?

Before you got there he told me...

He said I was Cinderella.

[inhales]

But after midnight,

her dress ripped and only rats surround her.

That goddam prick.

Honestly,

when I abandoned you back then,

it's because I saw that version of myself.

So this Saturday,

SUMMER, 2015

-I'm taking you somewhere swanky. -Really? What? Where?

I found a really good Korean barbecue.

[giggles]

Why? Is it like a special day?

It's eat yummy food day.

Huh, eat yummy food...

-Hmm... -[cell phone vibrating]

Hey, Ma.

What happened?

[stutters] How bad?

Which hospital are you two at?

Uh-huh. Hey, all right. I'll see you there.

She said, um, something happened to my old man, and it's very serious.

Uh, wait for me at home.

-I'll try to... -Go to the hospital, be with her.

I'm sorry. I'll see you later.

[somber music playing]

MISSED CALLS JI-YEON - MOM - DAD

OPERATING

He just needs to come home with us.

It's all that matters.

He needs to come back home.

That's my one prayer.

He'll make it, Ma.

Don't worry about him.

[cell phone vibrating]

JI-WOO

[cell phone continues vibrating]

Hey, Ji-woo. [clears throat]

Yeah, he's in surgery.

Don't worry too much.

And make sure you eat enough food.

I think that I'm gonna be here a while.

I'm doing just fine here.

I'll be here on standby. Don't hesitate to call, okay?

Hmm. Okay.

And sleep with the lights on, if you get scared.

See you.

[melancholic music playing]

[breath trembling]

[shudders]

[birds chirping, insects trilling]

[cell phone vibrating]

MOM

[cell phone continues vibrating]

[digital beeps]

[Kyeong-do] Hey...

How is your old man?

The surgery went well.

But his fever is not going down.

They need to stabilize his condition.

Oh.

Well, I'm glad at least the surgery went well.

I should head back to the hospital.

For sure. Yeah, okay.

Are you gonna be okay? Do you wanna maybe stay with Se-yeong?

Uh, I wanna stay right here.

I'm okay by myself.

Don't worry. I'll be just fine.

[inhales] I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

Make sure your mother gets enough to eat.

And you better do the same, okay?

You look completely exhausted.

Gotta go.

[melancholic music continues playing]

[sighs]

[footsteps approaching]

[Ji-yeon] Ji-woo.

Hey.

[music fades]

I see now.

My birth was our mother's personal hell.

[exhales]

How could I have known?

I wanted to see if I was hers, so I got my DNA tested.

[scoffs]

[chuckles]

It's a little ironic.

'Cause she made the choice to cheat. Yet her child's the one she blames it on.

[somber music playing]

[clicks tongue]

Are we cool?

Now that you know?

Are we still sisters?

[breathes heavily]

So when I found out...

you were maybe seven or eight.

Mom and Dad were talking and I overheard.

[sobbing] So I...

I rolled up a tissue and put it in your ears while you were asleep,

hoping you wouldn't find out.

[sobbing]

I wanted you to feel like a normal kid, you know.

I never thought I'd be the one to tell you.

[sobbing] Ji-woo.

You can't be here anymore, don't you get it?

[breathing heavily]

No, you don't get it.

[voice shaking] Because Kyeong-do is all I have, I can't abandon him.

[Ji-yeon] That's all the more reason you should go.

The contempt of the treatment you got from that woman,

the looks, I know you remember.

Kyeong-do would just get the brunt of it, too.

[sighs wearily]

[groans softly]

[breathes heavily]

[Ji-yeon crying] That kind of treatment can destroy a person.

[sobs]

You know that. [breath trembling]

You need to go live your best possible life.

Go out there and be the daughter of JARIM Apparel and not... [inhales]

[both sobbing]

...of some actor who's barely scraping by.

Apparently, his father...

from what I hear, isn't doing well.

It's serious.

Kyeong-do

can't be taking care of both you and him.

[sighs]

[sobbing]

[heart monitor beeping rapidly]

-[door opens] -[footsteps approaching]

[nurse] What's going on?

Doctor, his BP is dropping.

-[doctor] Check again. -[nurse] Okay.

[alarm ringing]

[slow gentle music playing]

[Ji-yeon] That's all the more reason you should go.

The contempt of the treatment you got from that woman,

the looks, I know you remember.

Kyeong-do would just get the brunt of it, too.

[Hyun-kyeong] Will you change the server in charge?

It'll be uncomfortable.

We were planning to enjoy dinner.

A mere part-timer in a VIP room?

It doesn't sound right, does it?

[music continues playing]

[sobs, exhales]

[breathes heavily]

[crying]

Ji-woo?

Why isn't your phone turned on?

Ji-woo.

[music ends]

-[phone ringing] -[breathing heavily]

[automated voice] The person you're trying to reach is unavailable. Please leave...

Come on.

[footsteps echoing]

[Ji-woo inhales deeply]

I was blessed with a loving sister and a stepdad

who ensured I never wanted for anything.

As it turns out, I... [scoffs]

I'm still Cinderella in the end...

after midnight.

[insects trilling]

At that time, I was just, too...

[sighs] Well, you know, it wasn't my intention to abandon you.

If I'm honest with you, I really left to go die.

But, apparently, dying is scarier than it looks, as it turns out.

[gentle music playing]

Well, good job.

Good job, Ji-woo.

I'm grateful to be here with you.

I mean it. I'm happy you made it.

What?

Why is that good?

All I've ever done is made your life more stressful,

and I just keep coming back in and ruining it.

[crying] So why?

How are you still this naive and stupid, and so kind and so wonderful?

[sobbing]

-I'm sorry. -That's what I mean. [crying]

Why are you apologizing, huh?

When you were going through it...

I wasn't by your side.

I let you down.

At the time...

Well, my dad was in pretty serious condition.

[gasping softly]

You're not to blame.

I did that.

I was the one who...

who abandoned you when you were struggling.

Was it difficult?

That must have been hard.

You goddamn empathetic psycho.

[chuckles]

I, uh...

I was so insecure

'cause I thought...

my apartment was too small for you.

[chuckles]

Thought my bed was too cheap and worn out.

And my bathroom always smelled kind of weird.

And the sink slime that was not from the sewer.

[both sobbing]

I thought...

-you left 'cause of all of that. -[sobs]

[crying]

[voice breaking] When I was on a bender... [sniffles]

that's what went through my mind each time.

The type of thought spiral that will drive you insane.

I drank because I thought I wasn't good enough for you.

[whimpering]

I drank again after calling you the worse names you can imagine.

Names I shouldn't repeat to you.

I drank again.

Almost like...

Like most of the time I got drunk.

'Cause I missed you.

[sobbing]

[both crying]

[sniffles]

[music fades]

[Ji-woo] Kyeong-do...

I hate the word "shame."

Even just the way it sounds.

I hate how it waits for me around every corner.

And when you're so close to me,

and you smile at me...

God!

It makes it that much harder to say goodbye to you.

And that's why

I hate the word "shame" so much.

[Kyeong-do] Ji-woo...

I was so clumsy and awkward when I was 20.

Well, I still am, let's be honest.

I never know the right things to say or do

to comfort you.

[slow instrumental music playing]

Your sister is really sick.

But don't worry.

I may not be the best at anything,

but for you, I'll give it all I've got.

I really appreciate the ride.

Aren't you exhausted?

I'm driving a nice car, who needs sleep?

[chuckles softly]

Should you call taxi?

Yeah.

I have something to say though.

[music stops]

I should've told you earlier, but I missed my window.

What is it?

Can I have some tea?

[water dripping stops]

[sighs deeply]

Give it to her straight.

Spread the news like you're reporting, you know?

[groans] Shit.

[sighs wearily]

[grunts]

[exhales]

[sighing impatiently]

[cell phone vibrating]

That's my sister's number.

[cell phone vibrates]

[Ji-yeon] It's best for me to tell Ji-woo.

-[door opens] -[Kyeong-do sighs]

[footsteps approaching]

[sighs wearily]

-You got an important call. -Really?

[dramatic music playing]

Don't keep her waiting.

-I'll get to it. It's not important. -Kyeong-do.

Why you getting covert phone calls from my sister?

Keeping secrets and what not?

[inhales deeply]

Listen...

Spill it.

[cell phone vibrating]

INCOMING CALL JI-YEON

[music fades]

What's going on?

Uh-huh.

With him.

No, I'll head out and meet you there.

Mmm-hmm.

You got a lot of explaining to do.

I'll explain it all.

It'll have to wait.

Okay.

[sighs]

[pleasant music plays]

[music fades]

[laughs]

Are you angry?

I picked the wrong day for this conversation. [laughs]

Kyeong-do's at my home.

So I can confront you both at once.

[exhales sharply]

What's with the secrets?

Why are you talking to each other?

Well, I guess you're allowed to talk to him, but let me know.

[laughs heartily]

Well, looks like I'm busted.

-What's going on with you? -[giggles]

I'm glad it's so funny to you, but I'm still in the dark.

Lee Kyeong-do is such a reliable and loyal man.

I swear, when it comes to you, that man will do anything.

Huh?

I was the one who made him stop you over at the airport.

Made sure he knew exactly which flight you were on.

Calling him was my last resort.

There was no other option left, you know. He zoomed to your side.

[exhales sharply] Why is he...

You're kidding me.

[chuckles]

Wait. So then, did you have him coax me into working for the company?

[quirky music plays]

-Hmm? -[chuckles]

No wonder he was so annoying about it.

Oh, that's why he told me to quit drinking before I start working.

[giggling] Oh, my God.

[gasps] Did I tell you yet? He moved into my house with all his stuff.

-Did he, really? -He's a one-man rehabilitation center.

[laughs hysterically]

Oh, God. That's too much pressure for me.

[both chuckle]

-[sighs wearily] -[music fades]

-[tuts] -[Ji-woo] Get out, you son of a bitch.

You're a lying traitor.

How could you lie to me and still look me in the eye? Just...

I don't wanna see you again. [yells] Take your shit and leave!

[whispers] Oh, my God.

[breathing heavily]

Was it funny to watch me hop around completely clueless?

"Look, the world's dumbest person Ji-woo."

-I get it, stopping me was just a game. -[gasps]

Go already! If I drink or not, it's my choice.

-I want you gone. -[whimpers] No.

No.

No, no. Stop saying that.

[cries] No! [whimpers]

-[both chuckle] -This company...

Well, you know it meant the world to our father.

And I wanna do right by it.

But I've hit my wall.

I guess I learned my smarts were only school smarts.

[chuckles] You were the smartest person there.

[chuckles]

Of the two of us, you were the fashionista.

Mmm.

I'm getting tired.

I wanna be resting at home, looking after Ro-a.

Take over for me, will you?

I could use a break.

[chuckles]

-Hey, is something up, huh? -Wrong?

Oh...

No, I'm good.

Work's stressful, you know how it is. My head hurts.

Ah.

I'm sorry.

Why are you sorry?

Ji-yeon...

-I'm not his daughter. -Ji-woo, listen...

No, you listen to me. At least let me get this out.

'Cause of how I entered this world,

I believed I had no place in the business or anywhere near it.

Growing up, Dad gave me so much love and support,

and treated me like his kid.

He made sure I was happy.

What more could I hope for?

I knew I was struggling, but didn't know how much.

You were, and I'm sorry that...

I was selfish.

[inhales deeply]

Yeah, so, I was about to tell you that, um...

I'll be your newest hire. [chuckles]

[breathing heavily]

-Are you crying? -[laughs]

A little emotional?

I know.

I'm getting emotional just thinking about working with you.

[both laughing]

[sniffles]

Well, I realized there was no reason to chicken out.

-I have my sister. -[laughs]

Obviously, I can't do it alone.

But with you, I figured it wouldn't be the worst.

[laughs] The opposite of worst.

You'll bring a new set of wings to JARIM Apparel.

[both laugh]

[Kyeong-do breathing deeply]

-According to Ji-yeon... -I'm so sorry.

-I don't know why I didn't... -"It was Kyeong-do's first love

that drove him to the airport to stop Ji-woo."

Huh?

I'm your first love?

-Really? -Uh...

-Mmm-hmm. -No one from high school or middle school?

Probably not.

So you... You wouldn't stop me just because my sister asked you?

I wouldn't be as flattered.

You're, um, not wrong.

[quirky music playing]

[Kyeong-do] Uh...

-I've talked to my sister. -Mmm-hmm.

When I said I'll start working there,

she said it'd be like giving the company wings.

-[Ji-woo giggles] -Oh, yeah?

[Ji-woo clears throat]

You were about to bring up something else. So hurry up. Spit out.

[sighs softly]

Was it that you

only showed up at the airport 'cause Ji-yeon asked you to do it?

-Come on. -Huh?

-Yeah... -What?

Sparing me the disappointment?

Well, I'd say it was more like, her asking gave me the right, um...

The right opportunity.

-Hmm... -It wasn't the only reason I stopped you.

-That's all I was saying. -Mmm.

So, um...

You and Ji-yeon...

are psychic!

-And sync with each other. [chuckles] -Yeah.

-[awkward laugh] -Aww, that's so adorable.

So, you and Ji-yeon,

thought about little me at the same time?

Wow, that's actually really touching.

-[Ji-woo giggles] -Uh, yeah. [awkward laugh]

[slow instrumental music playing]

[cell phone vibrating]

INCOMING CALL KIM DOO-JIN

Hey, Kyeong-do.

[sighs in relief] Ms. Jin's wasted.

-Drop her off at her place, dude. -Yeah, good luck.

Unless it's a drink, she's not budging, man.

-Great. [smacks lips] -Did you...

upset the department manager?

-Why? -She refused to eat while drinking.

She kept murmuring and grinding her teeth while cursing your name.

[sighs]

Anyway. [sighs wearily]

We need to switch places. My back's...

-[groans] -Sure. All right.

-I'll get her a car. Get out of here. -Thanks.

Oh! I meant to ask. You really turned Chicago down?

I'm afraid it's true.

[sighs wearily]

Wait. Who told you that?

It might have been someone who said you deserve to die horribly.

[exclaims] Nice knowing.

[panting]

Oh, hey! What's going on with An Da-hye and you?

Ah! Come on, you gotta stop asking, bro!

I'm telling the truth. I'm not even with her!

I've never even met the woman before! Okay? [crying]

He should do something about that anger.

-Manager Jin. -[Han-kyeong] Huh?

Reporter Lee is here.

Go home already.

-Goddamn it! Who summoned this bastard? -[scoffs]

Why do you Dongwoon guys bring your drama here, huh?

There's a big shoot happening. What if I can't get sober?

She didn't pour all of that down your throat.

-You're responsible for you. -[scoffs]

You know how it is. One shot turns into ten. And it's yummy.

-[scoffs] -[woman] I'm sick of drinking.

Ah, yep. I'm done. [sighs wearily] I'm leaving.

Hey...

Eat chicken.

Drink lots of water!

Kim Doo-jin, that narc.

Why are you here?

Oh, my head... Let's go.

-[smacks lips] I'll call a cab for you. -Fucking whoopie.

-Listen up. -[sighs]

Ji-woo is a bit like a photo album.

It's always open and heavy with memories.

I can't add any picture, but...

at the same time, I can't remove the ones from it.

[sighs] Damn it.

You're gonna miss out on Chicago, though.

I know, I'm aware.

A photo album? God! Get with the times, you boomer.

Write a poem while you're at it. You and your damn analog sentiment.

What's wrong with poetry?

You must be dumb, why are you asking me that?

-Then pay for your own damn cab ride. -You are so rude. Always so damn rude.

-Oh, really? Why are you following me? -There's only one exit.

[Han-kyeong] Ah, just jump off.

Shouldn't we summon the board of directors?

It was stated in the former chairman's will.

I don't see any issue with it.

Shouldn't we hear the other's opinions?

They won't be thrilled.

-I don't really care how they feel though. -[scoffs]

And Ji-woo?

Is she confident?

Not sure yet.

[exclaims] You know what?

When I joined this company, I wasn't sure of myself either.

I assume most people aren't confident before trying something.

I'm sure Ji-woo will do better than I ever did.

If there's something she doesn't know, I'll show her.

And, of course, you'll help her too.

Of course, happy to help. Not a problem.

I had to ask Ji-woo many times, this was a hard decision to make.

I barely convinced her of the idea, but...

When she became aware I was ill,

she made the overall decision to join.

People don't have passion

for something they're forced to do.

Things could go very wrong here.

-[chuckles softly] -[dramatic music playing]

Aren't you gonna ask me about my illness?

So are you unwell?

Why don't you visit the doctor?

[giggles]

I'm being dramatic.

I just made all that stuff up. So I can make you feel guilty. [chuckles]

[smacks lips, inhales] I'm glad to hear you're all right.

But you look like you could use a checkup.

Take it easy.

Your health is what matters.

Not JARIM, but you.

[chuckles softly]

Mmm.

That warms my heart.

[chuckles softly]

[sighs wearily]

[tuts]

[drawer opens, closes]

Mmm.

[inhales sharply]

[thuds] Intern.

Yeah?

What's the difference between a friend and a female one?

-What? -It's the same category, isn't it?

Look, let's say I hung out with a good friend, all right?

And this friend is a woman, and I would like to thank this woman.

So I say something to her about being a good friend,

would the implication be "thank you"?

I think so.

Instead she goes, "Why not just call me a friend who is female?"

And was acting hurt. Did I mess up?

All right. Here we go.

So, for this person, "friend" doesn't work,

and "female friend" isn't accurate.

But turns out, she's really interested in you, than, well,

being called either...

[clicks tongue] I would be absolutely gutted.

[inhales] Right, right.

But I'm sure you already knew, so why were you asking?

Are you awake now?

[chuckles awkwardly] Did it show?

-[chuckles] -[rustling]

Here. Wake up.

Wait. Isn't this Doo-jin's favorite candy bar, sir?

I showed it to him first. It helps with drowsiness.

[Bo-ra] Oh! Well, thank you.

Mmm!

I feel like a new woman.

-I told you. -[cell phone vibrating]

INCOMING CALL SE-YEONG

Hello?

A new job party?

Come on, Se-yeong, you didn't throw me one,

but you'd throw one for Ji-woo?

[Se-yeong] Really? I took care of you when you were sick, need me to elaborate?

Nope. What place, what time?

Mmm.

Mmm-hmm.

Ji-woo will be there.

"Oh, no. Guess I might have to see her."

I guess there's no other option, but for me to see her again.

[Se-yeong chuckles] If you become a director,

can I go to JARIM and get all the clothes I want?

[exclaims]

I'll ask my sister about that.

No. A director should make all her own decisions.

She does... not? Or does she?

-Ma? -Hmm?

When are we all gonna eat the yummy cake?

Aww, you want some?

Well, while we wait for Jeong-min, let's put the candles in.

-Sure, hurry up. -Good idea.

Don't you dare touch those candles, jerks, the birthday boy isn't here yet.

You're never on time, you're always fashionably late.

-'Cause he's a spoilt brat. -Ji-woo, hi. How are you?

Your beauty still shines like the sun.

You're so bright, I'll have to add eye drops to each eye. [laughs heartily]

[continues laughing]

Aww, buddy, your lame pickup lines still aren't gonna get you laid.

-[Ji-woo laughs] -My son has pure ears.

You gotta raise him to be strong or he'll end up like him.

-[Jeong-min exclaims] -That was a little below the belt.

Hey, guys, I appreciate that you're throwing me this surprise birthday party,

but I could do without the mocking, all right?

[inhales] This for me?

But for real, I get to spend it with my friends, you know?

No one really celebrates my birthday anymore. Not even my mom.

This morning, I choked the tears back down.

You guys are all I have.

You're part of me.

Those aren't yours.

-Hmm? -They are not your flowers.

It's for my job. I'm why they're throwing the party.

[exclaims]

[stuttering] Wha...

[splutters, laughs awkwardly]

We can kill two birds with one stone.

Wow! Double the happiness. Right?

Yeah, we're getting two times the celebration, am I right? [laughs]

-Double! -[all laughing]

Abort! Abort mission.

I'll let you blow the candles out. Here you go.

I'd love to blow them out. I haven't done it for many years now.

Oh, we understand that your life is sad.

I hear match makers are good. They could help you find someone.

Ji-woo, I was having a good day and then you just couldn't help yourself,

-could you? -[giggles] You're right.

I should be way nice with you after you saved me that Korean beef.

Sorry.

Huh?

[quirky music playing]

-Wait, what? -Was it something I said?

Oh, really? Huh.

-You brought it. -Wow.

Dong-won, you're getting pretty old, old guy.

[all singing] ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday, Uncle Jeong-min ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

One more time, one more time!

[singing faster] ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday, Uncle Jeong-min ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

-[all cheering] -[all] One, two, three!

[Dong-won laughs]

We did it! Time for the birthday beating!

-Do I get to eat that now? -Take your punishment!

[all cheering, laughing]

[pleasant music playing]

How are the executives taking it?

They're not rolling the welcome wagon out.

They're not thrilled, no.

But also, nobody's courageous enough to say they don't like it.

They all worked for the former chairman.

And it would seem they still respect him.

[inhales, sighs]

That's something about this organization...

It's always been extremely cliquey.

They'd rather worship my father in-law than actually make money.

I find that very unfortunate.

It's something you need to acknowledge, director.

They've worked with Chairman Seo since back when they were brand-new.

And he looked after them like they were his own family.

The mountain's high. Think you can conquer it?

Now that Ji-woo is in the picture?

[scoffs]

[sighs]

I'm grateful she's here.

She's walking herself into the lion's den.

There's no way she'll make it through.

She'll destroy the company. She's in way over her head.

And that there provides us an even better excuse.

Sell JARIM, make an absolute boatload.

Then disassemble it.

They'll all be siding with us, Jin-sook.

[sighs]

Director, I have something to ask. What year were you born in?

[munching] That's random.

[sucks teeth] I am probably ten years your senior.

So talk to me like your elder.

[munching]

[clears throat, exclaims]

Don't mean to be rude.

I was getting too comfortable with you.

I just trusted you, so I was casual.

Sorry for that.

[smacks lips] Trust must first be sown.

From little seeds, you have to plant them.

The former chairman always referred to us in a respectful and proper way.

It might seem small, however, things like that make a big difference.

[tense music playing]

I still have a lot to learn.

Let me fill your glass for you.

[sighs]

Thank you for dinner.

Good night, ma'am.

[music fades]

Jesus, what an old fossil she is.

[scoffs] Seriously.

[line ringing]

[sighs]

Yeah, Dan-bi.

Increase the dosage.

I'll get us more drugs.

Yeah.

Thanks for your hard work.

Let's end this.

Let's put this behind us, okay?

No mistakes now.

[dog barking in distance]

We're at a school and you're gonna light up?

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

I was actually, um, gonna stop by work and visit you.

I was a bit hard on you about... about Ji-woo.

And I got so mad.

I just get worried about you.

So, like, don't take it personal.

Yeah, yeah. [tuts] God!

What's been happening with you guys?

Are you friends? A rebound? Or are you back together?

I want more...

more than friendship.

Then get back together.

-Except I can't ask her that. -Why not?

[inhales]

If you get back together, then break up, you might lose her?

No way. That was ages ago.

Now I know why Ji-woo had to go and leave me the way she did it.

[tuts]

No matter what comes up,

I swore that I would never lose her.

Then why are you being a chicken?

'Cause I'm scared.

I'm scared of her opinion about me.

What if she thinks I'm only talking to her 'cause she's divorced?

That might mess with her self-esteem or she'll think I'm a creep, or...

[exclaiming]

You're scared of maggots, so you won't make soy sauce?

Is that it? Come on, man.

-How come you never change, huh? -[clears throat]

Wait. You gossiping about me?

Yeah, I gave him shit.

-It was so much swearing. -Whatever. Time to go home now.

Dong-won needs to go to bed. Bye.

[breathing deeply]

Let's go.

Oh, that's right.

Here.

What's this?

For when you start work.

-What's with the wrapping? -Open it, will you?

[chuckles]

Wow.

You like walking without shoes on.

And these shoes have something to do with acupressure.

My general manager wears them.

You wear them. Yeah, no thanks.

They're good for your circulation.

Am I supposed to wear those as a fashion company director?

Keep them under your desk when you work.

When you're alone, put them on and they'll get rid of your problems.

-They're really good. -Do they pay you to say that?

I was just excited.

Is this really the best present you could think of

for the director of the JARIM Apparel? Are you for real?

Is the design what sucks?

Should I draw something on it, then?

[scoffs]

[gentle music playing]

Well, there shouldn't be any bridge traffic.

Oh...

The traffic is long gone.

-Hmm. -Yeah.

Still, so thoughtful. I'll give 'em a try.

Uh, well...

It'll be painful when you first put them on,

but if you keep wearing them,

headaches will go...

-And back pain too? -Yeah, that's gone. Yeah.

Mmm-hmm.

-Okay, bye. -Uh-huh, yeah.

-Hmm. -Mmm.

-Did you call your ride yet? -I'm going to.

Probably should.

Or should I drop you off at the metro?

Uh...

Sure.

-Hmm. -[car engine starts]

Okay.

-[brake screeches] -Please don't cross that bridge.

[upbeat music plays]

Stay in Gangbuk tonight.

[music swells, ends]

"APRIL BRIDE"

JARIM APPAREL SEO JI-WOO GETS MARRIED

[slow gentle music playing]

"If only...

[music fades]

...one could entreat Elder Wolha...

that in the next life...

we'd be born into different fates...

where a thousand miles away I'll be dead and gone."

"And you'll still live on."

[swallows]

"Then..." [sniffles]

"Then you might comprehend... [whimpering]

...the depths... [sniffles]

[sobs]

[voice shaking] ...of my pain."

[music continues]

[sobbing]

[breathing heavily, sniffling]

"Consider this my second proposal." [yells] What the... What?

What kind of bullshit is a second proposal?

-Hey! -What does he take Ji-woo for?

Shit.

Sell the company?

[sighs]

[Ji-yeon] I'm worried as to whether Ji-woo will be able to put up with all this.

I'm happy you're not leaving for Chicago. Don't go away.

[chuckles]

[Doo-jin] Don't take it personal 'cause it's about your ex.

Current one.

[Han-kyeong] There's something you need to know, Ji-woo.

Kyeong-do has always had the highest priority.

[Kyeong-do] Ji-woo, I'll try to build you a world you'll love living in.