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You must be hungry. Just a moment.

You sure Donghui will look after your father?

What else could he do? He's his father.

Put the pain relieving patches on us.

Oh, I'm in pain.

My arms and shoulders hurt all over.

Dongju, are you okay?

No. Of course I'm not okay.

I'm dying.

Did you two really take

grandpa to the bathroom?

You said no, so who else could've done it?

What about Aunt Dongok?

She went to work early.

What about Grandpa Ssangho?

He took Grandma Myeongnan to the doctor's.

They left you in charge of your sick grandpa?

I don't think you have the right to say that.

I know. I agree.

Put these patches on us!

Donghui... I mean...

Your grandfather got hurt?

Yes, Uncle Dongseok brought him last night.

But the problem is my dad.

Why?

He hates grandpa, and it's hard on us.

- Soshim. - Yes, what is it?

Well, it's Mr. Kang Taeseop.

Yes, what about him?

Ms. Jang.

Mr. Principal, what are you doing here?

I went to shop for

my late wife's memorial ceremony,

and I heard you were studying here.

I can't really call this studying.

I didn't want to be home alone,

so I came with her.

Have a seat. I'll bring something to drink.

Yes! Have a seat.

Thank you.

So, what about Mr. Kang Taeseop?

It's nothing, Soshim.

He said good luck with your studies.

I bought you some peaches

because you seemed to like them.

You didn't have to do this.

How did you know I like peaches?

I had forgotten I liked them.

This is so amazing.

Dongwon, how's grandpa? And your dad?

Is he taking good care of grandpa?

What? Really!

I knew Kang Donghui would do that.

Dongwon, I'm coming home right now, so...

Dongseok!

Dongwon, tell your dad

to take care of grandfather.

Tell him Uncle Dongseok trusts he'll do his part.

Okay.

What are you doing!

Go home? Says who?

Dongseok!

Forget about the family!

I'll tell you if a bomb drops on my house,

so just be here with me today.

And I'm keeping your phone.

Give it back! Huh?

Give it back to me!

Final Episode

Did you tell everyone?

Yes, except for grandma.

Your father really believed

Mr. Han was a good man.

I can attest to that.

He really wanted me to be happy.

Why are you just sitting there?

Take me back to my place!

Unbelievable.

You're unbelievable!

You fell in the bathroom on purpose

so you can come back here, didn't you?

What?

Are you taking classes

on how to torment your family?

You always manage to shock us all!

That's why I told you

to take me to my place!

If I die, I'll die at my place!

So take me to my place.

You have no right to make such demands.

How can you, after hurting your children?

I wasn't! It just seems like that

because I was born with a loud voice!

I've never done anything to feel ashamed of,

but because of you, I am ashamed.

I've never done anything wrong to Myeongnan,

but because you're my brother,

I can't even face her these days!

Ouch, ouch...

How could you do this?

Do you even have a conscience?

If I were Donghui, you'd be...

Fine. You're right! I have no conscience.

So what will you do?

What will you do to me!

Ssangho, get up. Help Taeseop up.

Let's take him to a hospital or to his place.

We need to get him out of this house.

Okay. After what he did,

how could he ask his children to care for him?

That's just wrong.

How dare you!

Donghui.

I think you're the ones who should leave.

- What? - Donghui!

I'll look after this man,

so if you don't want to see him, leave.

He didn't have to, but he did.

He could've kept his mouth shut,

and nobody would've found out,

but he told us what he did.

If you hadn't said anything,

you knew I wouldn't hate you so much,

but you told me anyway.

If you'd said nothing, you could've lived here.

This wouldn't have happened to you.

Knowing all that, you still told everyone.

You told everyone when nobody asked!

- Grandpa Ssangshik! - Grandpa Ssangho!

What is it? Did dad yell at grandpa again?

Yes.

Was he mean to grandpa again?

Doesn't he know Confucius

said to respect his elders?

No, it's not like that.

Then?

He's such a good son.

When did he become so

kind and understanding?

What?

I envy you.

Your dad is such a great man.

Donghui, thank you for saying that.

He could've continued to hate and blame him.

We really, really feel ashamed.

And thank you, Kang Donghui.

Thank you for forgiving me.

I haven't said I've forgiven you.

Still.

Still, I haven't forgiven you yet.

But what you said, wasn't that forgiveness?

No.

Then what was it?

I'm cutting you some slack

for mom and Yeongchun's sake.

You're so harsh.

He always gets the last word.

Donghui.

I...

Want to use the bathroom.

Oh, Ms. Jang!

Oh!

Oh! Look who it is!

Oh, my! How long has it been?

Wait, has it been like a month?

Have you been well?

Of course!

I should go and tell Haeju and Dongtak.

They've been dying to see you.

Hold on.

Soshim!

Have you been well, Ssangho and Ssangshik?

Wow!

Why are you limping?

It's nothing. I twisted it, and it's healing.

Let me carry those.

Misuk! Soshim's here! Come out!

Myeongnan, Soshim's here! Come out!

Is everything okay?

No, it's not.

The whole house seems empty without you.

Ouch!

We're good, of course!

Soshim!

Oh, Myeongnan, have you been well?

I missed you so much, Soshim.

Oh, but you don't have to cry!

You've turned into a child while I was gone.

She's a bit emotional because she's pregnant.

Huh? Oh, you're pregnant?

Yes.

My mom's not here,

so I was happy and scared at the same time.

So I'm really happy you're here!

Can't you stay with me until I give birth?

Of course she can't!

Shik!

She's doing so well right now,

so don't burden her! Don't you dare!

Soshim!

Misuk, how have you been?

Soshim, you look so good!

It's like you got younger after you left.

Really? But why do you look so tired?

You don't look as good as you did before.

So many people are stressing me out.

Can I come and live with you?

Of course not!

She's finally enjoying her freedom,

so you're not going to follow her!

That can never happen!

Mom!

Mom!

Stop!

Dongtak, if you're going to grab her

and bother her by asking her to move back in,

you should stop right there.

If you're going to make her feel bad by saying

how the house feels empty and lonely, go back.

What do you take me for?

Mom, I found this really great man.

Would you like to meet him?

Are you crazy?

Your grandma's here?

Yes, she's making beef bone broth for you.

I called her and said you broke your leg

and that you were staying with us.

Dongwon, come sit next to me.

Your father gives me such happiness by having

blessed me with you as my grandson.

I didn't get to do anything to deserve this, but...

You helped bring him into this world.

My father brought me into this world,

my mother raised me.

Oh, what's one thing you want most?

I have so many so let me think.

Grandpa, look at me.

Why?

You should look nice for grandma.

Grandpa, when did you wash your hair?

Why? Does it smell?

A bit.

Should I go get Aunt Dongok's perfume?

Oh, what's one thing you want most?

Wow, you know how to make broth?

You can find it online. It's no big deal.

I don't get why Haewon can't figure it out.

So you can help her out, then.

I don't have to worry about you.

Oh, my bad.

I shouldn't make you relax.

You won't come here anymore.

The soup's boiling,

so you can have it tomorrow.

Thank you, Soshim, for coming to visit me.

You haven't forgotten about me.

Oh, I would've done the same

for any neighbor in need.

So you don't need to be so grateful.

Can't you have lunch with me?

Okay. I'll go get a spoon.

Soshim, thank you.

Oh, I don't mind having lunch

with a sick person.

Don't be so grateful.

Oh...

Hello?

Oh, hi, Mr. Principal.

Yes, I had to come home.

You don't have to go out of your way like that.

Yes, thank you.

I'll see you at school tomorrow.

You got a mobile phone?

Yes, Dongseok bought me one.

How can you use it when you can't read?

I'm learning right now.

Number 1 is Dongtak, 2 is Ssangho,

3 is Ssangshik,

and 4 is Haeju.

Donghui set it up in the order of age.

I memorized them. I'm really smart like that.

Then what number am I?

I don't have your number.

Who was the person who just called you?

I don't even have your number.

So how does he have it?

That was Mr. Principal who teaches me Korean.

Is his number stored in your phone, too?

Yes. He's number 11.

What's your phone number?

Why? You want my number?

No way.

You're mean, Kang Dongseok.

You said you'd spend time with me,

but all you do is sleep.

Thank you

for driving all night to bring me here.

What? You weren't sleeping?

I can't, with you by my side.

Are you still worried about home?

Yes.

This is really bad.

I'm afraid of you turning into my mother.

What if you get exhausted and

want to divorce me?

I don't even come close to your mother.

Haewon.

Yes?

We have to go to Seoul next week.

It's okay.

We don't have to go to Seoul after this.

You'll get fired from work, Dongseok.

I'm being transferred to Seoul. Special forces.

I just heard the news an hour ago.

What are you talking about?

I'm getting transferred to Seoul.

What?

Say it.

Say what?

How many times must I tell you?

Say goodbye to Uncle Dongseok

and Aunt Haewon!

Forget it. I have nothing to say to them.

"Take care. Come visit often."

You could say that.

No thanks. I'm busy. Bye.

Dad!

What's wrong with dad?

Who knows?

Please look after the family, Haeju.

You don't have to say that.

They're not just your family.

They're my family, too.

You're right.

I'm sorry for acting like a know-it-all.

As long as you know.

Hey, Haeju.

We're in in-law mode right now!

Haeju, please look after mom and the in-laws.

Haeju!

Goodbye, you little brat.

Haeju.

I'm grateful, really.

For supporting mom and me,

for letting Dongtak and me marry first,

and for taking care of the in-laws.

It wasn't so bad.

I did it all because I wanted to.

Had I known you'd leave me like this,

I'd have been nicer to you.

I wouldn't have acted so jealous or mean.

I should've been better.

What's wrong with me?

When I'm the older one!

That's hardly necessary.

You've always been mean to me.

What?

Thank you, Haeju.

Because you're here,

I don't have to worry about anyone.

Haewon...

Come in.

This will be the last coffee I make for you.

Thank you.

And...

Here.

I'm very grateful for everything

you've done for me.

But I didn't get you anything.

I'll leave a note for the next person

not to make you work so hard.

That looks pretty on you!

Try this one. Like this.

Welcome.

This one's very cool and pretty.

When did you get here?

What about your back? Is it okay?

I'm going home soon.

Isn't Dongok amazing?

She certainly is!

She planned this bazaar herself.

If it were me, I'd keep all the money I made.

But she's trying to share it with others.

Mother told me this when I was

having a hard time,

feeling guilty about Dongok.

She told me not to feel guilty,

saying Dongok might be a gift from heaven,

to teach us how stupid it is for us to

get greedy about trivial things,

and that we should stop it.

She might be the angel who came to show us.

She said the happiest and the smartest

person on earth might just be Dongok.

When did you get here?

Just now. Have you eaten?

Oh! Father!

Ok!

Dongseok!

You seem to come home often.

She came to cook dinner for

Dongseok and Haewon before they leave.

She would do anything for her kids.

Stop eating!

Dongseok and Haewon aren't even here yet!

I didn't eat that much.

I'm just eating a piece of squid.

I saw everything!

1 pancake, 11 fried shrimps, 7 fried peppers,

noodles, and 3 short ribs!

You've been keeping count?

Because I couldn't believe

how much you were eating!

What should I do? Regurgitate them?

What?

Oh, stop that. It's just food.

Keep eating!

It's your baby that's eating

so don't stop. Keep eating.

I'm not a pig, Soshim.

Why did you say that to her?

I mean, we haven't set the table up yet,

and that wasn't polite.

She was eating so much.

I've never seen such bad manners.

Right. That's never happened before.

Grandma!

Yes?

Ouch!

Stop eating!

That's Grade A pig trotter

I was saving this just for Dongseok!

Don't you know how I hate people

who eat with their hands in my kitchen!

I only had two pieces.

It's just food. And I don't eat much.

You could eat a whole cow by yourself!

Ho, listen to me.

Listen to what?

Let's say you're Dongseok.

Dongseok.

Why did you keep everything to yourself,

make me punch you and make me lose sleep!

What am I supposed to do, if you go to Seoul?

I feel so guilty! Look what you did!

Since you're leaving, good luck in Seoul.

How was that?

You think Dongseok will get how I feel?

No.

Why not?

That was my first apology ever.

I couldn't understand a word you said.

Really?

Oh...

Why is he leaving and doing this to me?

Grandpas!

- What is it? - Yes?

Uncle, why can't you say anything?

I think he's too sad.

Would you like to do this later?

No, I'm fine.

I'm not a kid. I can let him go.

Roll the camera again.

Ready, action!

Dongseok! You...

You're going to Seoul?

Here you go.

Thank you.

Your mother and everyone else waited for you,

but it got too late, so they left.

I'm sorry.

I finished early at the office,

but my coworkers wanted to

throw me a farewell party.

Oh! You stink!

How much did you drink?

I know...

It's hard to leave, isn't it?

You came home late on purpose because

it's hard to say goodbye to them, right?

You love them so much.

Why didn't you express it?

I know.

Hello, Aunt Haewon and Uncle Dongseok!

The video you're about to see

is a goodbye gift the family made for you.

Just to let you know, two people are missing.

One is Uncle Dongtak and the other's my dad.

Uncle Dongtak cried so hard,

I can't bring myself to show it to you.

And my dad had nothing to say.

We'll begin now.

Dongwon, did you get that?

Ah, ah! Can I start?

Mike test, mike test.

You can start.

Dongseok.

And my dear Haewon.

I really don't know what to say to you.

I wanted to repay you

for all you've done for me before I died,

but you're leaving,

so I don't know how to repay you.

Thank you.

Thank you so much, Haewon, Dongseok.

Dongwon, I have a lot to say,

so can you give me an hour?

No! Everyone gets 1 minute!

No more than that.

I wasn't talking to you, Dongju.

Dongseok,

your uncle wants to apologize to you.

I didn't say that!

Yes, you did.

Don't fight, grandpas.

Haewon,

I'm sorry for objecting to your marriage.

Dongseok, I'm going to be sorry until

the day I die for punching you.

And Haewon,

I'll have your favorite, pig trotter ready,

so come and visit anytime you want.

That's all you have to say?

Tie a yellow ribbon around an oak tree.

Huh?

Cut! I said you only get 1 minute!

But we're twins!

Thank you, Haewon.

I became a designer thanks to you.

You told me to make people clothes, too.

You made me who I am today, you know that?

Grandma, you can talk.

When you came home, you came alone,

but now you're going back with Haewon.

I'm very happy and relieved.

The end.

Grandma, that's it?

Yes, that's it.

Oh, that's weird.

It's not weird. You do it, then.

Grandma's busy! Turn that off!

I have to cook.

Donghui.

What are you doing out here?

I'm looking at the stars. Why?

You can see the stars?

I can't see any.

Dongju says

only kind-hearted people can see stars

and evil ones can't.

Hey, kind-hearted man,

how many stars are up in the sky?

How would I know? I can't see any.

Oh, you stink!

Have you been drinking?

Yes, I did. So?

You're really drunk, aren't you?

Mister, your accent doesn't sound right.

Why didn't you do it?

What?

Everyone said goodbye to me,

so why didn't you?

I wanted to hear yours the most.

You're drunk, so you should go to your room.

Call me "big brother."

Just how much did you drink?

Call me "big brother" before I leave!

No.

Donghui!

No.

Say "big brother," Donghui!

Hey!

I'm not going to Seoul until I hear that.

Let's go. Go to your room, Mr. Kang Dongseok.

What are you doing? Let me go.

I'll come back.

I will come back, Donghui.

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You got here early.

I told you I'd pick you up.

But it's so close.

My husband is being overprotective.

But it's hard. You're getting bigger.

I need to exercise.

If I don't, it'll be hard during birth.

Okay. I'm glad you're so upbeat.

Is that from mother?

Not for free!

What do you want?

I'll think about it.

Dongseok, Haewon, are you well?

I gave you more because you're from Seoul.

Oh, it looks delicious!

Enjoy.

It's good for your skin because

it's filled with collagen.

Please enjoy.

I was writing this letter to you,

and your Uncle Ssangho called.

I'm done!

Your father got a good job.

You said you'd hire me if I peeled them in time.

I peeled all 100 of them.

Did you really peel them all?

Should I count them?

One, two, three, four, five...

Yes, yes.

I watched him doing it.

He peeled them all, Ho.

It smells like 63 onions.

Shik, did you help him?

I didn't!

I just sat here watching him.

Okay. You can start tomorrow.

Really?

You promise?

Yes.

I'll do my best, sir!

I know you've been worried about him,

but you don't need to anymore.

I'm writing this letter to you

because of this.

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Dongseok would love to hear this.

Stop hitting me on the head.

You're killing brain cells.

You didn't have many to begin with.

Mom, did you forget? I got my GED.

Oh, yeah. I forgot.

Yes, yes, I'm so proud of you.

I'm proud of you. You're amazing.

Anyway, you've made up your mind to

become a policeman, so how can you do it

if you sit there, nodding off all day?

Why is this so hard?

This isn't to be understood by humans.

It's alien language.

I don't get how my brother studied the law.

He must be crazy.

What did you just say?

What? He must be crazy?

Did you just say "my brother"?

No! I didn't!

Oh, I should call Dongseok!

You heard wrong.

I never said that!

I might be old, but I'm not deaf. Give it.

Give it!

No!

If you admit you heard wrong, I will.

Fine. I heard wrong. I heard wrong.

Give it.

Give it.

If you call him, you'll have 300 years of bad luck.

How can you say that to your own mom?

Fine! I won't!

Donghui said if I called you to tell you

that he called you "my brother,"

I'd have 300 years of bad luck.

How could a son say that to his mom?

But I know I have less than 30 years left.

You're relentless...

If Donghui finds out and gets mad at me,

you have to tell him I wrote to you.

Since I didn't call you,

I didn't break my promise with Donghui.

He called you his brother.

Of course he should say that!

You're happy, aren't you?

Oh, my! Speak of the devil!

I'll be back.

Why? Answer it here.

Let me hear him call you "my brother."

Why? You're going to cry?

I'm going to the restroom.

Where are you?

I'm in Seoul.

Why are you still there? You're not coming?

Haewon had to see her doctor.

Why? Is something wrong?

No, not really...

Were you waiting for me?

Am I crazy? Why would I wait for you!

Why did you call me then?

Wasn't it to find out when I'd be arriving

because you're dying to see me?

Don't drive here. Take the train.

You don't seem straight enough to drive.

When did he turn so sly?

Why did you hang up so quickly?

Didn't you call him to discuss something?

What would I have to discuss with him?

Your wedding.

Your parents and Miss Kim's parents

are meeting to set the wedding date.

How did you find out about that?

Did Mari tell you?

Well, fine.

You haven't much to offer,

but if you brought your prosecutor brother,

they'll think differently about your family.

That will change everything

and make you look great!

Dongseok had nothing to do with this!

I know.

I know you went to Miss Kim's house

every weekend and hung out with her father,

went drinking and worked out with him.

Don't forget.

My future father-in-law said yes

to Kang Donghui because I'm a great guy.

Are you a stalker or something?

Why have you been following me around?

I'm not stalking you!

The daughter of your future

father-in-law's here to see you.

Who is that?

Kim Mari?

Kim Mari!

What?

Are you crying?

No, I'm not.

My eyes hurt a bit.

Why?

Are you scared now that it's really happening?

No.

Then what is it?

I just feel sad.

Is it so weird to have Yeongchun there?

I went to see her on the way here.

I asked her to meet my parents.

I told her she should because she's your mom,

but she said it was nonsense.

She said she wouldn't dare do that,

saying she was happy for you,

and that was enough. She scolded me.

So I left, and I just kept feeling so sad.

It hurts me, and I can't stop crying.

Thank you, Kim Mari.

For what?

For inviting her to meet your parents.

This is nice because it's so proper.

But this one's more vibrant.

I don't know which is better.

Oh, you scared me.

Don't you know how to knock?

Knock? Between us?

What do you mean by "between us"?

What were you doing?

Can't you see?

I was ironing hanbok.

To meet my future parents-in-law?

Oh! I'm glad you're here.

In your opinion,

does this look better or does this one?

Which one would look better on your mom?

Your mom has no fashion sense.

Unless I pick it out for her,

she'll wear something so weird

that nobody would think of wearing.

You're right.

Oh!

She should coordinate her outfit with yours.

What are you wearing?

Yeongchun.

Yes?

Even if the world turned upside down,

in this life, you can't be my mom.

You can't meet my future in-laws, and

you won't be sitting as the groom's mother.

I know that!

Soshim has to sit there, of course.

And I'll never call you mom.

Even if my mom passed away,

you'll just be Yeongchun.

In this life, my only mom is Ms. Jang Soshim.

I wouldn't think otherwise. I know that.

But if it's all right with you,

in the next life, can you come back as my mom?

I'll be really good to you then.

I'll call you mom and be a good son to you.

So can you meet a man like

other people do and get married,

have a child, and never abandon him,

and come back as my mom?

Yes.

I will do that.

In the next life,

I'll be a good mom, a mom you'll be proud of.

I will come back as your mom.

Can I have your autograph?

Get in line!

- Get in line! Don't push! - I love you!

- Okay, one at a time. - Smile for me.

Get in line! Get in line, please!

I said no pictures! Wait!

Yes, it's okay.

Get in line!

Haewon! Dongseok, over here!

Excuse me, please make a line!

That's it! Stop! I'm sorry.

Dongtak, I'll go and sort this out.

I'm sorry.

- Whoa! - Wow.

Dongtak, you're a big star now!

If you're uncomfortable, should we move?

No, it's okay.

You probably don't know this,

but I'm used to being a big star.

The fans have good manners.

I heard you auditioned for a movie?

Right! What happened?

I have a good feeling about it,

but we'll have to wait and see.

I hope it works out, Haeju.

Now that Dongtak's helping you,

I hope you realize your dream.

You're going straight to Gyeongju?

Yes, I'm leaving soon. You?

I have something this evening, so I don't know.

I'll come right after I'm done.

Wow, mom's already 70...

Time does fly, right?

Yeah.

Have you heard about Aunt Myeongnan?

Her dream was to have a baby and move out,

but she changed her mind,

and she's acting like the captain of the house.

I heard Aunt Misuk is pregnant?

Uncle Ssangshik changed completely.

He's now the most loving husband ever.

Things worked out for everyone.

For us and for you.

Right.

Yes.

I asked Dongseok last night.

Years later, when we look back,

how would we describe this moment in time?

Shall we go?

Yes! I can't wait to see everyone.

Me neither.

Let's go.

I'm giving Haewon the answer

in the car headed home.

It was so difficult that we wanted to cry.

It was so painful that we wanted to give up.

But we had the love and the people

who helped us get through that time.

So we were splendid and beautiful then.

We wouldn't exchange those days

for anything else in the world.

Those were wonderful days.

Days I longed for

Are quietly fading away

Stars filled with memories

Appear at night within my heart

Our story used to

Flow like the stars

But those promises

All disappeared as though they were dreams

Where did your

Bright eyes go?

And your scent and warm voice

That filled the world

Those wonderful days

I cannot get back

Thank you for watching "Wonderful Days"

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