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Bomi!

Are you crazy?

What do you think you're doing?

Throw up!

Come on, throw up!

Get away from me!

Watch me die.

I want you to realize exactly what you did to me.

I don't care if I die as long as I get revenge.

How can you be so cruel?

You can't do this!

You can't die!

How could you do this to me?

Drink this and throw up!

Don't do this, Bomi!

Drink this!

Bomi, don't do this!

Throw up!

Shin Yoo-ra!

Yoo-ra!

Yoo-ra!

We are looking for a child.

If anyone has Shin Yoo-ra,

please come to the information desk.

Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

It's my fault.

I should never have taken my eyes off her.

She can't get hurt.

She's already been hurt so much.

I can't let her go through this again.

I can't... I can't...

Kid, are you alone?

Where are your parents?

I'm going to my dad's house.

It's dangerous to ride the bus alone.

Then can you call my dad?

I know his number.

HANKOOK UNIVERSITY SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Study abroad program for translation...

Shin-yong's going to study abroad?

Was she going to take Yoo-ra without telling me?

Hello?

I'm sorry, who is this?

What?

Shin Yoo-ra?

Yoo-ra!

Yoo-ra!

Shin-yong, are you okay?

SHIN MO-ROO

It's me...

What did you say?

What?

Did he find Yoo-ra?

Maybe we should go to the hospital.

Did you throw up everything?

What did my dad do?

He was a handsome college student.

It was love at first sight for me.

I loved him...

So I ended up pregnant.

I struggled for a whole month...

I just went to his house.

But he had lied to me.

He wasn't a college student. He was a swindler.

He had a pregnant wife.

What?

He was a married man and a swindler?

I couldn't tell my family.

I hid my pregnancy with a maternity belt for 9 months.

I gave birth to you in our kitchen.

My parents nearly died

when they saw an infant crying in their kitchen.

All I had were tears to console me.

I was 20 years old.

I didn't know anything.

Stop.

I'll never meet my dad anyway.

You didn't have to tell me the truth.

Couldn't you just tell me he was a good man?

You can't choose your parents.

Whether a swindler or your enemy, the heavens decide.

You can't avoid it.

I was happier when I was an orphan.

I could at least dream about who my parents were.

I don't need any parents anymore.

Get out of my house right now.

I won't ask for you even when I'm on my deathbed.

I told you to leave!

I'll stop by the store and move in tonight.

I don't care what you say, I'm your mother.

You think you have rights because you got me this place?

Fine!

I'll leave this miserable place right now!

I'll just go to Mo-roo's house!

That's right.

He said Mother's sick.

Grandpa!

Hi, Yoo-ra!

I missed you!

I missed Dad too. So I came by myself.

She came by herself?

Is that true?

She got lost while she was with Bae Yeon-woo.

What the heck was he doing when he lost her?

What?

It's too dangerous for Yoo-ra to go out on her own.

I can't take this.

Yoo-ra, don't do that again.

Ask your mom to bring you when you miss Dad.

Hi, Yoo-ra!

Aunt Dallae!

That's my new uncle.

Are your legs all better now?

You don't need a wheelchair anymore?

Huh?

I'm okay now.

Yoo-ra, come visit us often

and play with Uncle Hyun-sae, okay?

Uncle Hyun-sae, give me a horsy ride.

Horsy ride?

There are no horses here.

I thought you were a nice guy.

You can't even give your niece a horsy ride?

Are you going to make your only niece sad?

It's Mom!

It's your mom?

Is Yoo-ra okay?

Is she hurt?

Where's Yoo-ra?

Is she very scared?

Yeon-woo!

What do you think you're doing?

What do you think you're doing?

Did you lose Yoo-ra because of Bomi again?

You're not taking care of Yoo-ra because of a man?

What if I couldn't be reached?

I have no excuse.

It's all my fault.

Shin-yong did nothing wrong.

Then you must know how much Yoo-ra dislikes you.

You can't have my child.

I won't take it anymore.

What would be good?

It won't ever happen again.

Please get Yoo-ra.

You accused me of having no right to be a father.

Don't ever say that again

if you can't raise her without any accidents.

I'm sorry. I put you in a tough spot.

It's not your fault.

You were just trying to get close to her.

Don't worry. Go home first.

I'm going to get Yoo-ra.

Why did you do that?

How could you leave without saying anything?

Do you know how much you scared me?

You're a naughty girl.

You need a spanking!

Shin-yong, calm down.

You're scaring her.

Why are you hitting her?

Think about why she did that.

I was so scared something had happened to her like last time.

I'll raise Yoo-ra if you choose Bae Yeon-woo.

I won't remarry. I'll just raise her.

There's no way.

I won't let you take her either.

I'll file another suit if I have to.

Yoo-ra, let's go.

Everyone , leave us.

Shin-yong, let's talk.

I think Mo-roo was scared too.

He's never been a good father.

He was probably angrier because he felt bad.

I know you're not well.

I'm sorry I scared you.

They say that mothers and daughters-in-law were

wives and mistresses in previous lives.

Why was I so rash to judge you?

None of this sadness would've happened

if I'd thought of you as my child.

I'm sorry. I really regret it.

I hated and resented you for a while.

But not anymore.

You have to be healthy for a long time

so you can watch Yoo-ra grow up.

You comforted me many times while I was married to Mo-roo.

Are you really going to marry Yeon-woo?

You may say I'm being selfish, but I want to marry him.

He was there for me during my hardest times.

I don't want revenge on Mo-roo.

All I have left is love for Yeon-woo.

Can't you let Mo-roo raise Yoo-ra

if she doesn't accept Yeon-woo?

I can't let that happen.

She's my life.

I never considered being apart from her.

Help me get Mo-roo to let Yoo-ra go.

Please.

Then let me ask you for a favor too.

If something happens to me,

get your father-in-law some oxtail soup on his birthday.

He doted on you the most.

It'll make him happy if you do that.

Will you do that for me?

Yes, I'll do it.

Thanks.

They say you finally grow up when you're about to die.

You feel like a real daughter to me for the first time.

Can you stay for dinner?

Yoo-ra's here.

I really want to cook you a meal.

Then please make me dinner.

Can I help?

No, no.

Don't do anything.

Just sit here and enjoy dinner.

Let me think... What was your favorite food?

My sister's leaving tomorrow.

She asked me to tell you she's truly sorry.

I'll probably leave around next week too.

Good.

As you should.

Look at me when you talk to me.

Even if we have to end it,

don't want to do it by hurting each other.

Long goodbyes only make things more difficult.

It's better to do it swiftly as if you were stabbed

than to slowly walk away from each other crying.

It might be hard now, but...

Let's do it like that.

We were going to get married.

But we're ending it because of my sister?

I still can't understand.

I went back and forth between reality and dream,

but I had totally forgotten about your sister.

Isn't that weird?

It's true that the mind forgets

the most painful memories in order to survive.

Then you won't forget your happiest moments.

Tell me that the time we spent together wasn't for nothing.

I'm afraid that your memories of me

will be gone like a dream someday.

Silly... don't cry.

Kang-so...

Can I...

...hold you one last time?

I won't be born before you in the next life.

I won't love anyone until I meet you.

I'll wait for you.

Is that okay?

Are you leaving already?

Take good care of her.

I won't be able to take care of her

till the end like I promised.

I'm sorry.

Then you're never coming back?

I'll stop by before I leave.

Please give this to her.

Bye.

Kang-so...

Kang-so... left?

He left this for you.

I'm returning the vest you knitted for me.

I don't think I can wear it anymore.

I wish youth would pass me by quickly

so I could be your age.

Professor, I truly loved you.

You like this.

It feels like old times again with Shin-yong at our table.

I'm happy.

We didn't have money, but we were happy then.

It's not like we're strangers.

Why do you look so uncomfortable?

Everything tastes good.

If we could all be together like this,

I'd be happy to cook until I died.

Mother, it's me.

The gate was open.

Kang Shin-yong, what are you doing here?

Have you been coming to my house behind my back?

This isn't your house.

We're eating. Get out.

I stopped by to pick up Yoo-ra.

Don't get the wrong idea.

Why are you so persistent?

How long are you going to use Yoo-ra

as an excuse to hang around Mo-roo?

We're not divorced yet. We're still legally married.

This is my house.

Stop that right now.

Shin-yong's my guest.

I won't allow anyone to abuse my granddaughter's mother.

Mother... I heard you were sick,

so I made some side dishes.

I'll take care of you now.

I've never been able to take care of my parents.

So I'd like to take care of you.

Please give me a chance.

Let me be your daughter-in-law for 7 years, no,

for 7 months, like Shin-yong.

Mo-roo doesn't want to be married to you.

How can you be my daughter-in-law?

Please try some of the food I made.

I made pan-fried zucchini and cucumber kimchi you like.

Will you try just one...

She's sick.

She doesn't have the energy to argue with you.

Leave unless you want to make a sick woman worse

and be our enemy forever.

Twisted love is still love.

Why won't you give me a chance?

I'm sorry I interrupted your dinner.

Goodbye.

Why did she have to come today?

Shin-yong, finish dinner.

I think I should go too.

Please send Yoo-ra home in the morning.

Thank you for dinner.

Just wait until Yoo-ra gets home.

She's really going to get it.

She's still sick. Don't say anything to her.

At least she went to her dad's.

I... need your permission for something.

I was thinking about moving in with Bomi today.

Is that okay with you?

You want to live with Hwang Bomi?

Did she agree to it?

She's completely against it.

But I can't leave her like that.

I took some pills with me to scare her.

But she took them instead.

It was quite a scene.

Why does she keep on giving her mother a hard time?

If she has the courage to die, she should use it to live.

So what's she doing?

She probably went to work.

What kind of work is she doing?

A dance contest?

That's right.

Let's go.

You killed it last year.

Forget it.

The money isn't worth it.

It's double the last year's.

The winner gets $10,000.

What?

$10,000?

Let me think about it. I'll call you back.

If I win, I can send Mom money

without taking out anything from our account.

Wait a minute.

It's been a while.

I might be a bit rusty.

Why are you hitting my dad?

I thought you were a good person.

Are you a bad person?

Hold Mom's hand so she gets better.

Yeon-woo's mom really wants to meet you.

Why does she want to meet me?

I don't want to go.

Mom, what are you doing?

Snap out of it.

Mom!

Mom, don't do this.

Let's take these off.

I'm cold.

Can I borrow more clothes?

I feel like I'll freeze to death.

Mom, calm down.

I'll get you a blanket.

You want to drag me to a hospital, don't you?

Who are you?

Where are you going to take me to?

Who's that woman?

I've seen her before.

I think we used to be close.

I'm going to her.

Mom, don't do this!

We just need to get over this.

You're stronger than this!

Mom...

I want to go...

Mom, you'll end up collapsing.

You need to get some sleep!

Hot...

I'm so hot.

I'm hot.

I'm so hot.

Who turned on the heater so high?

Are you trying to burn me to death?

I'm just so hot!

I'm hot!

I'm so hot!

I'm hot!

So hot...

I'm so hot.

Mother, what is it?

Don't you feel well?

It's you...

You're burning me to death!

Did you steal my food?

I'm hungry...

Give me food...

Please give me food.

Give me food.

I'm hungry.

I'm hungry...

Give me food!

I'm hungry...

POEMS BY LEE KANG-SO

Recommendation by Yoon Min-joo.

Lee Kang-so is cheerfully healthy.

No matter how desperate,

his characters sing of hope in his poems.

That's due to his innocence and optimism.

Even if I'm not there, I hope that he fills his book

with poems untainted by loneliness.

No...

Professor, no...

I can't live without you.

Professor...

Shin-yong, you should go home.

I'll take care of the rest.

I want to make sure she's sleeping well.

I'll go after I clean up the kitchen and the house.

You can go about your business.

You're not a maid.

I told you to leave.

You had a hard day looking for Yoo-ra.

I don't want you to get sick.

Are you worried about me?

Someone has to do it.

Mother's having a hard time.

Can't I take care of her?

Acting this way is really making me feel like a bad guy.

What's wrong?

If you feel guilty about Yoo-ra, don't.

She went looking for her dad.

I'm the one who feels bad.

Why do you feel bad?

You had it the worst.

Why are you worried about other people?

I don't like it anymore that you're so nice.

I wouldn't in this much pain if you complained.

Where are you going in the middle of the night?

I told you my best friend's moving abroad.

Which friend?

Do you know all my friends?

It's a farewell party. I'm just going to say hi.

I'll be right back. Just go to sleep first.

I'm coming with you.

I can't let a pregnant woman go out alone.

What... what are you talking about?

They already give me a hard time for being married.

Don't make it worse.

People still think I'm single.

Fine.

Hurry back.

Okay, take good care of the house.

Bye.

My book came out.

Sorry, I should've given it to you first.

We know you were crazy looking for Yoo-ra all day.

So my Shin-yong wrote this book?

Goodness...

Is it okay to just accept it for free?

I wrote it thanks to you.

And now people can't point fingers at me.

You weren't embarrassed by a divorced daughter.

You took me in even though it hurt you.

I'm sorry.

I spent my life thinking about my reputation.

So I couldn't stand that my daughter got divorced.

And I gave away Seo-poong's daughter.

But I got back on my feet thanks to you, Dad.

And I got this far because you were always my sanctuary, Mom.

This is only the beginning.

I'm going to write more books and work hard on my column.

I want people to recognize my talent.

When are you going to get married

if you're working so hard?

Yeon-woo will be an old man before he gets married.

Just set the date if you're going to do it anyway.

Actually, his mother's gotten worse.

We can't invite people to our wedding when she's not well.

We can play it by ear when it comes to formalities.

It'd be okay if our families had a nice dinner

instead of a ceremony.

His family won't agree.

It's his first marriage.

I'll discuss it with Yeon-woo.

We don't need to do anything for the wedding,

so you can relax, Mom.

Okay?

You're still up?

I'm doing some research for my column.

My book will go into a second printing tomorrow.

It's doing better than I'd expected.

I'm glad.

Shin-yong...

If...

If Yoo-ra doesn't accept me, what's going to happen to us?

What?

It pained me that something could've happened to her

because of me.

Never mind.

It's late. Get some sleep.

Madam Hwang...

I know that you're great and all.

But I was bored up there by myself.

Why don't you sing a song to liven things up?

Chairman, my throat hurts today.

Will you give me a break?

Should we have a drink?

Stop trying to run up the bill.

I want some service too.

Chairman, please don't.

Why are you playing hard to get?

Are you going to act like a nun at a bar?

What the heck?

Don't touch her, you jerk.

Or I'll call your wife so she can break your arms.

Who the heck are you?

Get the boss right now.

I'm the boss.

Watch out!

If you don't like it, I can call your wife and kids.

Who do you think you are?

You come with me.

Let go of me.

What are you doing?

How did you get in here?

Are you trying to get me fired?

Who do you think you are?

Do you think you're my guardian?

You act so smart in front of me.

But you don't know anything.

You can't even deal with a man like that.

It took everything I had not to head-butt him in the teeth.

Do you know who that man is?

Are you trying to go to jail?

I don't care if they drag you out of here.

I don't care who he is. I'm not scared.

Who's going to say anything about a mother

trying to defend her child?

I don't care if 300 gangsters come at me.

Stay out of my life.

Kang Shin-yong's driving me crazy as it is.

Are you trying to torture me to death too?

I never breastfed you after I had you.

I never stayed up nights taking care of you.

And I never had to go through your teenage years.

So I'm going to pay back everything at once now.

So you be ready too.

You can't do that!

You're not well.

Go home and rest.

I'll talk to your boss.

The night air's cold. Wear this.

Stop telling me what to do!

You're the only one who'll suffer if you catch a cold.

You should know how to take care of yourself

if you grew up without parents.

Go ahead.

You don't want to walk with me anyway.

More energy!

Make it sexy!

Sorry, but you're out!

There's only one dancing queen.

Who will it be?

And you're out too.

There are only two left.

Let's see what you've got!

These are the final moments!

A big round of applause for our ladies!

Come on, Kimbap, we can do it.

If we win, we can send Grandma money.

My stomach hurts.

Kimbap, you're okay, right?

A round of applause!

Mee-so!

Mee-so!

Mee-so!

Mee-so!

Kim Mee-so!

Kim Mee-so, where are you?

She's over there.

Hey!

Kim Mee-so!

I'm sorry.

You scared me to death.

What if something happened to you or Kimbap?

I'd die!

I was scared too.

My stomach started to hurt all of a sudden.

I was so scared.

Do-yong, I'm sorry.

Kimbap, I'm sorry!

I heard Shin-yong turned down the chance to study abroad.

It's because of you, isn't it?

She can't leave because of your mother.

You know that she's talented and has a lot of potential.

She gave up studying abroad once because of her father

before she got married.

Now she has to give up again because of you?

This isn't right.

I don't think you're in any position to speak for her.

You're right.

I lived off of her talents for 7 years.

I have no excuse. I'm a jerk.

That's why I'm more worried about her.

I truly want her to succeed.

I'm asking you as one man to another.

Don't get in her way.

More than anyone else, I want her to be happy.

I don't her want her to make sacrifices for me.

Then there's only one answer.

Don't hold her back. Let her go.

She'll keep making sacrifices as long as you love her.

You're a coward if you hold her back.

If you really love her, let her go.

Dad's going to the spring to get water.

You should go with him.

Spring water?

I only drink filtered water.

Tell the person who wants it to get it.

Dad's going to get some exercise.

It'd be nice for you to carry the bottles and talk to him.

Did you already forget why we're living here?

Send Mr. Oh when he gets here.

I hate carrying stuff.

I know Father's going to use his sweet smile

to make me carry everything.

I won't fall for it anymore.

Besides...

What do I need exercise for?

I have nowhere to release all that energy.

Fine.

Then you stay here with your golf clubs.

I'll go with Dad.

You're going too?

Then I'll come too.

I'll be right down after I change.

I want to live with my dad.

It's my wish.

I'm begging you.

Please don't take my mom away.

She'll keep making sacrifices as long as you love her.

You're a coward if you hold her back.

I'm starving.

Who are all these people?

Are they here to steal my food?

I thought Shin-yong had her reasons for turning it down.

Please.

She turned it down because of what's going on around her.

Please give her another chance.

I'll make sure she goes.

Please help her reach her potential as a translator.

We thought it was a shame too.

I'll decide after hearing what she wants.

I know you have no common sense,

but you went out to win money in a dance contest?

How can a pregnant woman go on a dance contest?

If your mother needs money, just give it to her.

What were you so worried about?

We went through a lot to save that money.

How could I just send it to her?

The doctor said you absolutely need rest.

Don't you dare get up.

And give me your mother's number.

Are you going to say something to her?

I know I used to hate her,

but she's really down right now.

She'll want to die if you say something to her too.

You're really clueless.

There'd be no Kimbap if she hadn't had you.

We can always make more money.

What does she think of her rich son-in-law?

Right, Dad?

Of course.

There are no stingy men in the Kang family.

You're better than your dad.

Honey!

I married so well!

Hey, rest!

You need rest.

Okay.

Breathe.

Honey!

Honey!

You got the part!

You got the leading role!

What did you just say?

The director just called.

You blew everyone out of the water.

He said you were perfect in every way.

Mom, congratulations!

I knew you could do it.

But I didn't think you'd get it on your first try!

I really got it?

So many people tried out.

How did I get it?

There were a lot of famous actresses too.

I'm sure they recognized a star when they saw one.

Be confident.

You retired a long time ago,

but you were always reading Dallae's scripts.

You still haven't lost your touch.

Do you think I can do it?

I'm scared now.

Do you think I'll be able to finish shooting?

Of course.

You look so much better.

You haven't had dizzy spells and your color's good too.

Good things cure diseases too.

You've been taking your medication, right?

Of course.

I've been eating and sleeping well too.

I'm afraid I'll live to 200.

Mom, let's go practice the tango.

Let's go.

Okay.

Yoo-ra...

I'm really sorry about so many things,

so I have a last gift for you.

A gift?

If you wind this, a pretty song will play.

I thought it might make you smile when you're sad.

And... this is a cell phone.

Mom gets really scared when she can't find you.

Keep it around your neck so she won't worry.

Okay?

Listen to your mom and get healthy.

I hope you don't make your mom sad because of me anymore.

I wanted to do so many things for you.

That's why I rushed you.

I'm sorry if I gave you a hard time.

Bye.

Go inside.

Thank you.

Hello.

What's your name?

Kim Mee-hyun.

Thank you.

Hello. What's your name?

Bae Yeon-woo...

Yeon-woo!

When did you get here?

You've been so down lately.

I'm worried.

Is it because of your mother?

Shin-yong, I have a favor to ask.

I hope you can do it for me.

What is it?

If it's for you, I'll do it no matter what it is.

It's not too late for you to go study abroad.

Yeon-woo...

It's too hard for me.

I can't handle taking care of both you and my mother.

Think of it as helping me.

Don't look back. Just go.

Be straight with me.

Why do you want me to leave?

Are you telling me to leave without getting married?

I'm sorry.

It's hard enough with my mom.

I haven't had any peace having to

take care of you too.

Sorry, but I think it'll be better to wait a few years.

Why are you doing this?

Did I do something wrong?

It doesn't make any sense for us to end it

because of Mother.

It's better for you to have me with you.

No, I don't want your help.

Don't you know how I feel?

My success means nothing without you.

It was very hard for me to come to this decision.

But this is the right answer for both of us.

Yeon-woo, you're not like this.

How could you decide that by yourself?

Is it because of Yoo-ra?

Are you breaking up with me right now?

But we swore never to end it.

Have you already forgotten that?

I'm breaking that promise.

I have to go.

I took a few days off from work.

Tell me when you're leaving.

Yeon-woo!

Yeon-woo!

What are you doing, Yeon-woo?

I'm scared.

Tell me it's not the end.

Come back...

And tell me you were just joking.

Kang-so, please come see Mom just once.

She's gotten worse.

Kang-so!

Mom, look over there.

Someone you've been waiting for is here.

Professor...

Who are you?

Professor!

Mom, what is it?

It's Kang-so.

Take a look.

You don't know him?

I don't.

Take a look at the flowers.

Why are you acting like you don't know me?

You know me.

It's Kang-so. Lee Kang-so.

You haven't forgotten our love, have you?

We promised we wouldn't forget even if we broke up.

Take a good look.

My eyes, my lips...

You said your hands would remember.

Think about it!

Try to remember!

Do you know me?

I'm sleepy. I want to sleep.

Mom...

How could she have forgotten you?

How?

Yeon-woo!

Open the door!

Let's talk!

We can't end it like this.

I'll go study abroad.

Just don't break up with me.

Yeon-woo!

Yeon-woo!

Open the door!

Yeon-woo!

Can you hear me?

Yeon-woo, open the door!

Please!

Please do as I say.

I need to leave you so you can be happy.

I love you too much to hold you back.

Mom, are you sick because I was bad?

Yoo-ra...

I thought I could handle anything

as long as you were happy.

But there's one thing I can't do.

I guess I love Yeon-woo a lot.

Even though I know you don't like him,

I miss him too much.

Is that why you're sick?

Because you miss him?

Yoo-ra...

Yeon-woo loves you a lot, just like your dad does.

Can't you try to accept him a little bit?

For me.

Yeon-woo's a liar.

He said I wouldn't be sad if listened to this music.

But I can't stop crying.

Mom... don't cry.

I hate it when you cry.

Mom...

Shin-yong's going to study abroad?

Yes, I think she is.

Is she taking Yoo-ra with her?

It'll be hard for her to raise a child and

study at the same time.

That's what I wanted to talk to you about.

I know I'm being a jerk doing this when you're sick.

But if this is my only chance to get my family back,

I'd like to go with her.

What?

You want to go with her?

I keep changing my mind when I think about you.

If you promise to stay healthy for 3 years,

I want to give my family a shot.

If I keep trying, Shin-yong will come around some day.

I don't want breakfast.

Stop making so much noise!

Do you know how many days it's been?

I just want to get some sleep!

You don't hear me?

Go back to your house!

I've been thinking about it for days.

It's the only way.

Dad, Mom, please let me do this.

Shin-yong!

Mother gave us her blessing.

And if she considers me her daughter-in-law,

I'm going to live here as your wife from now on.