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I like her.

I have feelings for Ms. Gong.

You must be crazy.

What?

Mom, it's not what you think it is.

Aunt, Nam-su, it really isn't.

Please pretend you didn't hear that.

- Look... - Hush.

We need to talk.

What were you doing in there?

- Confessing? - Why?

Why else?

- Obviously... - Obviously, you wanted to help me.

I know that.

But you basically

- made a fool of me there. - Wait, Ms. Gong.

Do you know what it means to confess in front of my mom?

She's going to roast me about dating and whatnot

my grandma's going to call her ninth-degree relative.

Then my grandfather will automatically find out.

What were you thinking?

Of all excuses, why would you say that?

- Let me talk. - Talk.

I agree it wasn't the best timing.

It's true I was trying to help you.

But calling it an excuse is quite disappointing.

Do you think I wanted to do that?

Mr. Dokgo, you know what?

What I want to do is date.

A relationship without any pressure or interference from my family.

A relationship about the two of us.

I wanted to know how far my feelings could go

when we started out physically.

Yeon-su.

Father!

- Oh, my gosh. - What do we do?

What are we going to do?

- Grandfather. - What's all the fuss?

- Grandfather, I can explain... - It's late.

Get inside.

This is why you have to watch your mouth in the house.

They found out about my divorce

while I was fighting with his lawyer in the backyard.

I wonder how much he heard.

I bet he didn't hear everything. Right, Aunt Mi-young?

Yeon-su, haven't you heard of the three things he was born with?

Strong teeth, great sight, and...

- Thick hair? - Amazing hearing.

What do I do now?

Should I beg him for forgiveness?

- I wouldn't if I were you. - Why not?

What did you do wrong?

Sleeping with the guy you like?

Or dating someone on your own terms?

You might as well fight instead of making yourself pitiful.

The moment you beg him, you're at fault.

I feel bad saying this to my father

but the one who strikes first takes control.

Let's be honest. I didn't have anyone on my side

but you do.

You have him.

The radish is finally getting delicious.

It was too dry last time.

By the way, why couldn't you sleep last night?

Yeon-su.

About that guy last night.

Grandfather.

I won't make any excuses.

It's just as you saw. I...

like Mr. Dokgo Dal.

Mr. Dokgo Dal?

Bring him home.

But it's too early for us to think about marriage.

I don't want to bring him home.

And we're not even at that point yet.

We are

only going to date... No.

We'll start by dating.

I knew he'd do that.

What? After...

After all that ruckus

did he run off alone?

- What? - He'll obviously

take advantage of your innocent heart and dump you.

Yet, you want to do what with him? Dating?

Don't be stupid!

- He's not like that, Grandfather... - If he's not, bring him home!

Forget it.

Quit your job.

Go on a blind date and get married by this year.

Answer me!

No, Grandfather.

What did you just say?

I want to stop complying with your orders

against my will.

- Gong Yeon-su. - Are you disobeying me?

I'm not disobeying you.

I want to be in control

of my own life.

Is that so?

Then get out.

If you're going to do whatever you want and disgrace this family

get out.

I said, out!

MAKE ME TINGLE

EPISODE 9

Why did you do that, Dal?

- What do you mean? - You're a genius strategist.

When we first started this business

remember how talks and classes were a huge hit?

You always think several moves ahead.

Yet that's how you ask her out?

You do realize how things are going, right?

I do.

Ms. Gong is in trouble because of me

and now that her family knows about us

they'll start interfering.

It's not just anyone. It's her grandfather.

It won't just stop at interfering.

Hey, do you think you can marry her?

Do you realize it now?

What your impulsive confession has put Yeon-su through?

I know her grandfather from playing Go with him.

He plays every move aggressively.

What if he locks her up or something and leaves her without any water?

I'm thirsty.

- Lock her up? - One latte, please.

Anything else you need?

I'm sorry

but I work at Loand on the fifth floor.

If you don't mind

can you watch this until I get off work?

I'm sorry. We can take small bags

- but a suitcase is too big. - Oh, it's okay then.

Sorry about that.

I'm sorry. Your coffee will be ready shortly.

Yes, thank you.

- Did things go well last night? - Yes, nothing happened.

Did your grandfather...

He didn't say anything either.

I drank too much last night. I'm not feeling good.

I'll head upstairs first. Can you bring me my coffee?

Sure.

- I'm sorry I got you in trouble. - Oh, no. Don't be.

- Did I put you in a spot? - No, I'm fine. Don't worry.

- I'll meet your grandfather... - No.

It's between me and my family.

So you don't need to feel responsible.

- Here's your latte. - Thank you.

I'll see you upstairs.

Okay.

- What? - What?

Nothing.

Baek-hee, until I allow it

don't let Yeon-su in.

She should've known better.

Nam-su, you need to get a grip too.

A woman leaves this family after getting married

but the honor and dignity of this family are up to you.

If you cross the line like your sister

I won't forgive you.

Come here.

What about cram school?

I switched to night classes.

- What do you do during the day? - I work during the day

and I need to take care of Si-eun too.

Why? Did selling the soy sauce not get you enough money?

I looked after those jars for 30 years.

Did you think I wouldn't notice?

I need to meet her myself.

- Any news from JC? - Yes. They offered us

a short-term flagship location at Hyunseong Department Store.

If it meets the sales target, they'll consider a long-term contract.

They left the store design and the brand guideline up to us.

That leaves us with the labor costs and the initial setup cost.

Unlike pop-ups, there will be fixed costs.

From what I remember, they can offer budget support.

I'll check on that.

Everyone, may I have your attention, please?

Guess what this is.

- What's that? A doll? - No.

After six months of deliberation and countless questions

Munch finally made his first purchase.

A round of applause, please.

I can't believe it. What's gotten into him?

What did he buy?

He bought the Dreaming. In fact, the pro version.

- Oh, wow. He got the good one. - It was worth giving him points.

Inform him about the repurchase promotion

- and give him plenty of samples. - Okay.

By the way, why did you put it in there?

- What about our own package? - I told you last time.

He made a special request so his family would never catch him.

It's a disguise.

The rabbit looks pretty determined.

He can now just enjoy it.

I bet things will get better between that couple.

Did you say your name is Si-eun?

- Yes. - Thank you for coming.

I know it wasn't an easy decision.

The reason I asked to see you today is...

May I...

speak first?

I...

can't marry him.

I heard you have a 200-year-old soy sauce.

You have 22 rituals a year

and Nam-su is the eldest son.

I'm not confident about focusing on raising a child...

in a family like that.

Nam-su means a lot to me

but I care more about my life.

Take this.

Get yourself something delicious

and spend the rest on what you need.

I can't interfere between you two.

This is all I can do for you.

I want you

to make a decision that you can handle.

Whatever decision you make

no one's going to blame you.

Not even Nam-su.

That's how I raised him.

This is green plum syrup. It's better than the one Nam-su took.

Nam-su

took after you.

I guess that's why he's so warmhearted.

You need to feed her well.

- She's so skinny. - Mom.

I'm sorry.

Gong Nam-su.

I know you're shocked and flustered

but you're not the one having the hardest time right now.

So pull yourself together and stay by her side.

Okay?

Okay.

I'll get going now.

Bye.

Look at our Gen Z staff.

- Oh, wow. - What's going on?

Why are you so dressed up today?

- Graduation. - "Graduation"?

I'm clocking out.

Mr. Dokgo, bye.

I should get going too.

Ms. Gong, aren't you going home?

- What is that? - Oh, well...

I still have some work left. Go ahead.

Okay then. See you.

- Bye. - Bye.

- Good work today. - You too.

- Bye. - Yeah. Bye.

Yeah.

It's my last class with my baby wolf.

I'll get him dolled up and ready for graduation.

- Graduation? - Anyway, why did you call?

I wanted to ask you if you happened

to get a call from my mom.

No, why would she?

Actually

- I left... - Wait.

Hold on.

I got a call from my baby wolf. Hang on.

Talk to you later.

Do you have to do this?

If you both like each other, at least tell your grandpa

it's serious to put him at ease.

Do you have to rebel like this?

But I don't want to.

I don't want them to use my marriage as a means to feel reassured.

I've been in relationships behind your back

and even thought about marriage.

But not because I was in love or my feelings had grown over time.

It was just because people said there was a right time for marriage.

I was swept along.

But...

I don't want to do that anymore.

At least when it comes to my marriage

I want to marry someone I truly like, know well, and love deeply

until those feelings build up

to the point where I realize it has to be him.

I understand how you feel

but it's also your duty as a child not to upset your parents.

And you'll never be able to persuade your grandfather like this.

What do you expect me to do then?

Should I go on my knees and beg?

Just live as a girl in this family

who's old enough to get married instead of being myself?

Is that how you want me to live?

Just like you

who lived as the Gongs' daughter-in-law for 30 years?

Mom.

I'm sorry

but I'm not going to live like you.

MOM

MOM

The minimum period is a week?

It's more expensive than I thought.

That's a dangerous neighborhood.

You startled me.

It's pretty dark there.

Did you get kicked out of your house, by any chance?

No, that's not it.

It's like an act of independence.

Get out!

I was encouraged to live on my own

but I still walked out on my own.

So you can say I moved out.

I have your suitcase with me.

What? Really?

I drank too much last night. I'm not feeling good.

I'll head upstairs first. Can you bring me my coffee?

You looked like you needed some help.

So I snuck it out and put it in my trunk.

- Thank you so much. - Wait here.

Mr. Yun.

Can you keep it a secret

from Mr. Dokgo?

- I'll go get it. - Thank you.

Oh, my gosh. That's such a relief.

- What are you doing? - Thinking.

About what?

I appreciate your help, but I don't think this is right.

Where are you going?

That's up to me...

What kind of guy is crazy enough to let his girl out at this hour?

It wasn't an excuse

when I said I liked you.

I don't have any expectations.

Whether it's work or people

the moment I get my hopes up I put my heart at risk.

But the way I protected myself all my life...

keeps falling apart before you.

I want to get to know you, and I keep getting my hopes up.

And I get disappointed at times.

If this is what being in love means...

If you're an exception...

I think it's worth taking a risk.

So what I'm saying is...

I like you.

You can stay upstairs. I'll stay downstairs.

There are towels in the bathroom.

I'll get you a new toothbrush.

The bed...

I don't mind sharing it with you.

We're not just friends anymore.

I'm a girlfriend with benefits.

There is...

something I forgot to tell you.

You snore.

Do you have any hair conditioner at home?

My hair tends to get tangled easily.

POULTRY

- Do you have eggs at home? - No.

- Laver? - No.

Do you have rice at least?

What about a rice cooker?

- Is it a little too much? - Way too much.

You need rice in the morning.

At least for rice with soy sauce and eggs.

Only then will your brain function.

This isn't a survival camp.

It looks a lot

but it'll be gone after just a few meals.

We didn't get anything for dinner.

There's nothing for dinner here?

Do you want dumplings?

What time do you usually go to bed?

- Around 1 or 2 a.m. - What?

Something wrong?

I usually go to bed at 11 o'clock.

And midnight at the latest.

Two o'clock is too late.

I have insomnia.

Because I sleep with the lights on.

Why don't you give them a call at least?

I'm sure they're all worried about you.

I know you are too.

Who? Me?

I couldn't feel more free and comfortable right now.

"Keep women and dishes inside the house."

That's what I heard growing up.

And I was told to get married since I got into university.

The truth is

I was always afraid

that I might end up living like a dish.

I began marketing to protect myself.

I thought if I looked at the world differently

I'd get courage to break out of it.

The bottom line is

this is the most unconventional thing I've ever done in my life

but I don't regret it.

I won't stay here for too long.

I'll stay at Se-ra's and find a place of my own.

Says who?

- What? - Who will finish all the groceries?

You can't leave until you finish all that food.

Don't worry.

It'll be gone even before you know it.

It's good.

Steamed rice, scallions, eggs, and soy sauce?

That's all?

Sounds easy.

The fried egg's the trick.

Why am I studying it so hard?

Is the butter a must?

I came down for some water.

I see.

So this day has finally arrived.

It wasn't anything special, but we had fun, right?

It wasn't the time that was special.

It was you.

You really know how to play the younger guy.

I've enjoyed our time.

You're officially graduated.

Thanks.

Thanks to you

I'm done blaming people.

Who were you blaming?

Well, I hated my ex and blamed the girls I casually dated.

I was pretty pathetic.

Min-hyung.

You think

sex is about performing flawlessly, don't you?

But as you read your partner's signals

communicate, and share that intimacy

you discover as much about yourself as you do about the other person.

You find out what you like

and how you connect.

You lacked confidence only because

you didn't know yourself.

I did nothing.

You figured it out.

The call cannot be connected...

The call cannot...

Si-eun, you're not home, and you won't answer your phone.

Where on earth are you?

Please pick up.

We promised to discuss everything together.

Hello?

Is Grandpa furious?

What about Mom?

Your mom? She hasn't batted an eye.

She's as rigid as ever.

So stop worrying about things on this end.

- Focus on your getaway for now. - Okay.

I'll call you back, Aunt.

Bye.

CONTACTS MOM

CONTACTS MOM

Something came up, and I'm heading out first.

Make sure you eat.

Seriously? How cute.

Looks good.

Salty!

My fortune foretold

a disaster in my later years.

I believe you're that very disaster.

Perhaps, it referred to wealth rather than disaster.

My fortune is rich in metal, so wealth naturally follows.

Wealth is meaningless without virtue.

A man must take care of himself and his family.

And a gentleman must uphold loyalty.

If you don't know your basic duties, how can you call yourself a man?

If a man stays true to his roots and remains consistent

water can eventually pierce the stone and sincerity will move the heavens.

Surely, the heavens will recognize my true intentions.

Enough of that. Why are you really here?

I'm here to put Ms. Gong's mind at ease.

Why would you do that here?

She left the house.

Because her heart remains in this house.

What?

Honestly, your permission isn't an absolute requirement for me.

My own feelings matter more to me even if you don't like me.

But Ms. Gong is different.

She can truly be happy with me

only if she has her family's blessing.

Please give us your permission to date.

So you're digging into my patience just to put her mind at ease?

With all due respect

you sometimes have to stir the pot to see what's inside.

Such as

how much you love your granddaughter.

I don't like you.

Since my permission means so little to you anyway

you don't mind me saying this, right?

Could I ask what it is that you hate about me?

First, your cowardly attitude

in masking irresponsibility as prudence.

Second, you're way too tall.

And crucially, third.

You shoot blanks.

Wait, blanks?

I'm azoospermic.

So I probably won't ever have children of my own.

- Oh, that... - Now, leave.

- Sir. - Mi-young.

See the guest out.

No hard feelings.

You know that, right?

Sprinkle a lot!

Sorry.

This is certainly not easy.

Wait.

Can we talk for a second?

Yeon-su left the house.

You know that, right?

Do you have any idea where she is?

She said she was crashing at a close friend's place.

It's my fault.

I was so caught up being a daughter-in-law of this family

that I failed to look into my own child's feelings.

She kept everything bottled up

without a single complaint her entire life.

And now, it's finally blown up.

It shows how strong she is to have endured all that time.

She's wise.

She knows how to make

the right choices for herself.

So you didn't

fail her.

You were simply protecting your family.

Tell me. Can I place my trust in you?

Please put your faith in your daughter's decision.

He went to that house again? At that hour of the morning?

It's clearly not casual between them.

But the vibe is just off.

What do you mean?

Word is, the elder of the household is quite displeased with your son.

- What's wrong with my boy? - Beats me.

You really should ask him directly now.

He'd have to actually answer my calls for...

Anyway, I understand. I'll be in touch.

Let's head to his office.

No, wait. Take me to his house.

Yes, sir.

- The scallions are a bit... - They'll cook in the leftover heat.

Lots of sesame seeds.

DOKGO DAL

Where have you been all this...

- Are you two living together? - No, absolutely not.

I mean, I admit

this situation leaves plenty of room for misunderstanding.

But it's nothing of the sort.

I'm just crashing here temporarily for personal reasons.

So you're living together.

Have you eaten yet?

If you like cheonggukjang...

Look here.

Do I look like I have the time to come here just to eat?

It tastes like what my grandma used to make.

Is it to your liking?

It's so good.

Is your family aware that you're staying here?

No, they have no idea.

Are you going to marry Dal?

We haven't reached that stage yet.

What need is there for stages? You just proceed with it.

Marriage is one of life's greatest milestones.

It's hardly something one can easily repeat twice or thrice.

Not that it is

strictly forbidden, of course.

But personally, I think one time is enough.

I apologize.

- Let me ask you a favor. - Please go ahead.

Make him shut down

his current business.

- Pardon? - You two seem pretty serious.

If marriage is eventually on the table

shutting that business is the right course.

He's capable and intelligent.

Don't you also think

what he's doing is a waste of his intellect?

Sir, you trust your son's capabilities

yet you don't trust his judgment?

You openly acknowledge his talent.

Shouldn't you trust the decisions he makes with that very talent?

The one lounging at home should be doing this.

Why must I be out doing this at this hour?

Regardless of who comes or goes

all he does is lie around and sleep all day.

Jeez.

Why is this...

After six months of deliberation and countless questions

Munch finally made his first purchase.

He made a special request so his family would never catch him.

It's a disguise.

I'M IN A SEXLESS MARRIAGE WILL THIS HELP US?

PLEASE MAKE SURE WITH THE DECOY PACKAGING

He's Munch?

You're back.

Where have you been all day?

You didn't call.

I had to meet someone. I swung by the factory too.

Who?

I mean, you could've told me

when you were coming back or if you were dining out.

It'd be considerate to inform the person waiting at home.

- You waited a lot for me. - I made enough stew for two

but the other person wasn't here.

Actually, I went to see Grandfather today.

Oh, you have a grandfather too?

Wait. No way.

Why on earth?

I left that house so you wouldn't have to deal with my family.

Why did you go there without telling me?

I'm getting scolded all day today.

Did you get told off a lot?

I finally get why you could never stand up

to your grandfather.

Why else would I have gone so far as to leave the house?

- What? - I'm just proud of you.

Should we have dinner?

You said you made cheonggukjang.

Oh, that's all gone.

You ate two servings alone?

- No, with your father. - What?

Are you serious?

- He dropped by out of nowhere. - And you didn't even tell me?

What was I supposed to do? He barged right in.

He said he hadn't eaten, and the cheonggukjang was ready.

What did he say this time?

Why did he come?

Out of concern?

Out of love for his son?

Don't be so hard on your father.

He may be clumsy at expressing himself

but no parent is clumsy in their love for their child.

Then, you should go back and make up with your grandfather.

Since he is merely clumsy in his expression too.

My grandpa isn't clumsy.

His ways are set in stone.

There's a huge 30-year gap

between being in your 50s and your 80s.

Time and age don't matter when it comes to how a parent feels

about their child.

Isn't that right?

I'm heading up.

Stay a bit longer.

I'm bored.

MOM

Answer it.

- I don't want to. - She'll be worried. Pick up already.

- I'll head upstairs. - Okay.

Are you asleep?

Not yet.

Is the lighting keeping you up?

I'm sorry. I can't stand this.

Jeez, you scared me.

Let's stay together.

I'll stay with you.

DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS

IF I GET LOST, SO DOES THE BRAND!

JUST BE YOU

Let's sleep upstairs together starting tomorrow.

The couch is fine

but it's a bit cramped.

Sounds good.

Who could be visiting at this hour?

- Could it be Mr. Yun? - No, that's highly unlikely.

Se-ra?

Wait. Why is she here?

- How... - You mean, SR's CEO?

I seriously have no idea.

Why would she be here?

Se-ra, what brings you here?

Mom...

MAKE ME TINGLE

Subtitles by Songmi You and Eunjin Erica Kim