Original subtitles

We visited a nice restaurant in Mangwon-dong

and went to the bookstore together.

Next time, let's go to an ice skating rink before winter ends.

Or how about sledding?

It's too cold.

It won't be cold if we take hand warmers.

Please?

Okay, fine.

Good.

Jin-hyuk, I…

It's for you.

Open it.

This is…

It's a case for your camera.

I made it myself.

I used the little time I had after work,

and it turned out better than I expected.

How did you make all this?

It must have taken a lot of effort.

I knew you'd appreciate it.

Look at the letters engraved on it.

Do you like it?

Weren't you going to say something?

It's nothing.

I hope we at least look good in them.

When I saw our pictures,

I noticed I was all frozen because I was so self-conscious.

Let's go to a bookstore tomorrow.

Sure.

I've always wanted to go with you.

-It's the size of your face. -Really?

-It won't cover up my face. -No, it does.

Just the eyes.

JIN-MYUNG

What a nice boyfriend.

You're doing well.

Wow.

She does look much prettier today.

-Here he comes! -Excuse me.

Assemblyman Cha! Please, a word!

First of all,

I would like to offer my deepest apologies

for disappointing everyone.

During the re-elections,

I, Cha Jong-hyun,

received illegal funds from a conglomerate.

Today, I will confess all details to the Prosecution

and be duly punished.

I hope my decision will

right many wrongs.

CHA REPORTS WRONGDOING TO PROSECUTION

Do you confess to the allegations?

Do you mean Taegyeong?

It's too early to explain everything,

so I've been keeping quiet.

Don't be surprised by whatever step I take as a politician.

And don't even think of blaming yourself for it.

They're yet to state their position.

The political sphere has been quiet

after Assemblyman Cha confessed he received bribes

from a conglomerate for his campaign.

And many people have started speculating which conglomerate it was

that offered the bribe.

There's not one quiet day for President Cha.

What happens now?

I heard he got it from Taegyeong.

Wouldn't that complicate things?

Who says it was Taegyeong?

It's just speculation.

That's why Ms. Cha married into--

Take good care of her for me.

I'm asking you to be her strong defense.

I'm very glad that she has you now.

I knew something wasn't right.

This was why he came for my late brother's anniversary.

It seems like even his secretaries didn't know.

Without evidence, he could only end up getting hurt.

Taegyeong will find a loophole somehow,

so I don't know why he was so confident in drawing the sword.

I'm going to have a press conference,

but I need evidence.

For what?

I would like you to stand as a witness for me.

What are you saying?

You're going to do what?

About how I received illicit funds from Taegyeong for my campaign.

Don't you know what that means?

I'm going to say I was aware of those funds from the start.

Then it should end as probation for you.

So in the meantime,

why don't you go traveling?

You'll only get hounded at if you stay here.

No, I can't.

-I'm not doing it. -Honey.

This is something we must do.

Are you going to let Taegyeong control Soo-hyun like that forever?

I'll pretend I didn't hear this.

What you anticipated...

is no longer going to happen. Don't you get it?

In the end,

you chose to end it all.

CHA SOO-HYUN

Is President Cha inside?

President Cha gave instructions not to take appointments.

I'm sorry.

Has she...

been eating?

I'm taking good care of her.

I'll come back another time.

Then I guess your visions have correlated with ours until now.

The path we walked together so far is our promise.

We at Taegyeong have a lot of evidence

regarding our relationship, Assemblyman Cha.

PRESIDENT KIM

Your call cannot be connected. Please leave a message…

SOO-HYUN…

PR DEPARTMENT

-Here he comes. -Assemblyman Cha!

MR. NAM

What about Dad?

Here he comes now.

I'll escort him home, so you get some rest too.

Okay.

Please do that for me.

Do you admit everything?

-Assemblyman Cha! -Please, just one word!

-One word, sir. -Assemblyman!

Give me the key.

I'll wake you up when we're there.

Get some sleep.

Shall we go for some tea?

But it's too late.

I know you're tired.

Go get some rest.

I have something to say.

You've been working until late.

I've been waiting for you.

I figured you might be alone, so I waited.

You're...

worried about your father, right?

I'm not quite sure how I can help him.

I bet your father just wants you

to eat well and work hard.

That's probably what he wants you to do.

My words of comfort were pretty cliché, weren't they?

No.

Thanks for worrying about him with me.

Come on.

Of course I'm worried about him.

Have you had anything to eat?

Should I order a cake?

Jin-hyuk.

Let's...

break up.

I've been thinking about it for a while.

Let's break up.

It's not because you did anything wrong,

or because our love wasn't sufficient.

What are you talking about?

Some relationships...

are better to be left unfinished.

So please help me.

Help me live on the good memories we made together.

Help me.

Why live on memories?

We should be making them together.

I still have so much I want to do with you and do for you.

Because it's only us who's happy.

Soo-hyun.

Every single day I've spent with you has been a miracle.

This miracle,

and these precious memories...

I don't want to ruin them.

I know it's hard to watch what your father...

is going through.

I understand.

And I'm so frustrated I can't do anything to help.

But still,

I need to stay by your side and protect you.

Because I promised to.

So don't say that--

You said you care for me a lot, right?

Same with me. I care about you a lot.

That's why

I want to stop here.

As for Dad, all will be set straight.

I'm not scared or burdened by what's coming.

Then…

Why…

Why are you abandoning me?

How…

How could I ever abandon you?

I'm simply letting you go.

I'm sorry.

I'll get going, then.

JIN-HYUK

MISSED CALLS

MISSED CALLS

SOO-HYUN

-Where's Jin-hyuk? -He won't get up.

Do you think he's sick?

I don't know. He won't say.

Jin-hyuk!

-Yes? -You don't look too good.

Oh, I had too much work.

Mom, I have to get going right away.

I won't have time for breakfast.

Today, the Prosecution issued a search and seizure warrant

to investigate Taegyeong Group due to suspicions

of providing illegal donations to Assemblyman Cha,

based on his testimony.

It seems the court has decided there's a risk

of destruction of evidence.

Whether they will summon President Kim for questioning is still unclear.

DONGHWA HOTEL CEO

Yes, hello?

Dad.

Don't skip your meals.

Same goes for you.

And take your blood pressure pills.

I know.

How's Mom doing?

She's in her room.

But don't worry. How are things with you?

Don't worry about me.

It's you and Mom who have it hard.

I'm sorry.

Why should you be?

Thanks for taking up the courage.

I know very well

how you must've felt.

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

I'm worried that this will lead to you being summoned

-by the prosecution. -Even if they do search us,

they'll find nothing.

But what if Assemblyman Cha's spouse--

She even got down on her knees and begged.

She's not brave enough to stand as a witness.

There's nothing to worry about.

Because at Taegyeong, there's no evidence or any such documents.

How could I ever abandon you?

I'm simply letting you go.

Jin-hyuk.

Let's go. Everyone's waiting in the meeting room.

Okay.

As you all know, the atmosphere has been a bit unsettling.

So let's settle the uneasiness

by pulling off our company's anniversary event.

-Come on, let's cheer up. -Sure.

How about we call an idol group?

They're the best for brightening up the mood.

-Let's think a bit more. -Yes, ma'am.

Jin-hyuk.

Are you unwell?

No, I'm okay.

You look really pale.

You didn't seem well this morning,

and you're looking much worse.

I'm fine.

I think you should go home early and rest.

Go.

-Hey, Dad. -You're working, right?

It's okay. I finished early today.

Really? Then come to the store.

You're here.

Did you have lunch?

Of course. Look at the time.

This is from President Cha.

It's very rich, so it must be good.

You want one too?

It's okay. I took some medicine.

Judging by this morning, I figured you might come home early.

I'll close the store. Let's go to a sauna.

No, I want to go home and sleep.

Are you worried about President Cha?

She must be having a tough time right now.

You need to stay strong at times like this.

You can't go catch a cold now.

I took some meds, and I'm better now.

-Is everything okay? -Yes.

I just haven't had much sleep, that's all.

You got off early, so get some rest.

Okay.

JANG-SOO FRUITS

Is that you, Jin-myung?

Why are you home at this hour?

You must be sick.

I took some meds. Don't worry, Mom.

Why did you report to me in writing?

You always used to come directly.

I didn't want to trouble you.

At times like these, it's exhausting to meet people.

It's okay. Work is work.

Are we not having a concert for our anniversary event this year?

I was thinking of a classical concert.

-How does that sound? -As long as it's not too long.

Or some employees may get bored.

I'd like it to be worthwhile this year. Give out a lot of awards to our employees.

Okay, I'll make sure of that.

By the way, I told Mr. Kim to go home early today.

He said he was okay,

but he seemed sick. He really didn't look too well.

Hey, if you're going to treat me for saving your ass

after the trouble you caused,

shouldn't you at least buy me juicy meat?

There's plenty of meat. It's full of protein.

Why are you being so stingy?

-Why now? -I have to save up.

My brother reimbursed everything for the trouble I caused at the bar.

I'm saving to pay him back.

Gosh, I'm so touched by you Hongje-dong brothers.

Really? Then give me the rest.

Hey, you punk.

Can't you do for me at least half

of what you do for your brother?

I bet I love you

-way more than Ms. Jang. -My gosh.

Hey, Dad.

No, I'm at Dae-chan's.

What, Jin-hyuk?

Okay.

What about Jin-hyuk?

He came home early, so he wants me to check on him.

JIN-MYUNG

-Hey, Jin-myung. -Hey, are you sick?

No.

Then why are you sitting at home? Come on out.

-I'm going to rest. -Or should I go home?

I'll come over to Dae-chan's later. After I get some rest.

Every single day I've spent with you has been a miracle.

This miracle,

and these precious memories...

I don't want to ruin them.

Hello.

I'll take this and the chocolate cake.

Okay.

2019 Q1 DRAMA SPONSOR REPORT

Have some of this and cheer up.

Why did you come back?

How can I get off work when you're like this all day?

Sweets are the way to go after a breakup.

I purposely bought you a chocolate cake.

So eat this and cheer up.

It's good. Thanks.

How's your father?

He says he's fine.

To be honest, I'm glad he had the courage to expose everything.

I know you're worried because he's your father.

But Taegyeong won't try to sue you anymore.

He shut them up with one move.

This is only the start, all because of me.

There you go again. Why are you always blaming yourself?

Even with Jin-hyuk's mother.

-I am to blame. -How are you to blame

when it's him that fell for you?

She's too protective of him.

-Mi-jin. -I mean, that's what I think.

Why meddle with her son's love life?

My circumstances aren't so ordinary.

Hey, if that's a minus, then being ordinary is also a minus.

Besides, love is a two-person job.

Are you sure you're here to cheer me up?

Yes. I'll be quiet now. Go on and eat.

I'll really be quiet, so have some more.

I bought that for you.

Once everything is settled with Dad, I'm heading straight to Cuba.

I'll visit from time to time.

I'm still worried about my parents.

Why don't you also take a year off?

But you can't resign.

Fine.

I'll just file for a leave...

and have a blast doing nothing right next to you in Cuba.

Did you see a doctor?

Did you really come home early because you're sick?

It's not that serious.

I got better after I took meds and got some sleep.

How did the meeting go?

Fill me in.

Just rest. I'll let you know at work tomorrow.

I said I'm all better.

He's about to die of curiosity. Just tell him.

Eun-jin's idol star proposal was rejected.

President Cha wants to keep it quiet,

but still worthwhile this year.

But to keep things fun,

each hotel will be voting for an employee of the year.

That sounds like fun.

Where do I vote?

On our website.

I hear Mr. Kim Jin-hyuk is a strong candidate for the HQ.

Gosh, that's nonsense.

It's Mr. Park who's popular.

This is my first time seeing you so down.

Did something happen?

I guess I didn't dress warmly enough.

It's just the cold.

CHAN'S WHELKS

Jin-hyuk!

Ta-da. Take this before you sleep.

Drink that and tuck yourself in up to your chin, okay?

Okay.

I'm off, then.

Jin-myung.

Yes?

Thanks.

What?

-I said, thanks. -Gosh, you're giving me goose bumps.

I'm off. Go on home.

Gosh, it's cold.

You really went to see her

and asked her to break up with him?

I'm to blame for everything.

I just can't see him get hurt.

Do you not care at all about how he feels?

I did this because I know he won't give up.

Once he makes a decision, he never gives up.

If he decided on a path for himself,

you should support him.

If you can't do that, at least just let him be.

Why did you do that?

I don't regret what I did.

With time, things will quiet down.

But he can't go any further, honey.

Though it may be hard for Jin-hyuk now,

time will help him forget.

Once he gets married and has kids of his own,

he'll barely remember all of this.

Do you think

he's capable of that?

Do you really think he can do that?

Don't you know your own son?

Fine. Let's say they keep seeing each other.

But what if they break up?

Jin-hyuk will be the only one to get hurt.

Honey, I just…

I just want him to have an ordinary life.

Even if we weren't all that wealthy,

we were always happy.

That's what I want for us.

When our kids were young,

we didn't even have the money to open a store,

so we sold fruits out on the street.

I'd go to the market,

and you'd secure a spot where we could sell the fruits.

And Jin-hyuk, who was just seven at the time,

had to look after his little brother starting from so early in the morning.

Jin-hyuk did that much for us.

So can't we, as his parents?

I can, of course.

I'm his mother, so I'll do anything for him.

But with this,

it's obvious that Jin-hyuk will only end up getting hurt.

Anyone can see that.

Honey.

You made the wrong move this time.

Then I'll just get punished.

Do you think I don't feel guilty?

I know how heartbroken President Cha must have been.

I'll get punished

for breaking her heart.

But not Jin-hyuk.

I'll just get punished instead.

Because it's only us who's happy.

Same with me. I care about you a lot.

That's why

I want to stop here.

SOO-HYUN

Your call cannot be connected…

MS. JANG

Ms. Jang, where's President Cha?

Why didn't you tell me my mother came to see you?

That's not why

I broke up with you.

I've already made up my mind.

So let's…

Let's not hurt ourselves any more than this.

But how?

How can it not hurt

when I can't see you?

She just needs some time.

We needed some time too, didn't we?

And that only taught us

that we cared dearly for each other.

So let's just wait.

My mom--

Your mother made mandarin preserves for me.

It was so beautiful and touching.

It's something that can't be bought

with money.

How can I break something like that?

So I can't do this, Jin-hyuk.

Soo-hyun.

Our family makes headlines just by eating together.

I mean,

the whole world found out even when I just had ramyeon with you.

You remember, don't you?

That's how it is with my family.

Can you really...

picture me with that simple and beautiful jar

of mandarin preserves?

Do you think

I love you because you're the CEO of Donghwa Hotel?

Do you think

I took interest in you because your father was a politician?

No.

Your family

and our family being different…

That shouldn't be a reason.

Everyone is different.

Love is about two different people growing to become similar.

So please don't do this.

I can't let you go.

I don't think I can watch you...

or the people who are dear to you

grow tired because of me.

I think that'll be much more painful for me...

than not being able to see you anymore.

I'm sorry.

I don't think I can do this.

Can you really picture me with that simple and beautiful jar

of mandarin preserves?

I think that'll be much more painful for me...

than not being able to see you anymore.

I'm sorry.

I don't think I can do this.

I've already made up my mind.

So let's…

Let's not hurt ourselves any more than this.

You probably don't understand. I know.

But with time,

I hope you'll come to understand me.

Even if you don't, that's still okay.

It's okay even if you blame me for this.

Then I'll just get punished.

I know how heartbroken President Cha must've been.

I'll get punished

for breaking her heart.

But not Jin-hyuk.

Jin-hyuk, breakfast is ready.

Hey, it's pollack soup.

Dad, did you drink last night?

It's not for me.

We just had a lot of pollack left.

Thanks for the food.

Sure.

I don't have the energy for a long chat.

There's a small gallery that's up for sale in Samcheong-dong.

It's the perfect size to manage alone.

Why are you bringing this up with all that's going on

surrounding your father?

I was wondering if you'd like to manage it.

Just what is in your head?

Do you think now's the time for this?

You used to like art.

I don't have the energy to reminisce about the past.

When I was little, you'd take me to galleries

and stare at the paintings whenever you were down.

I don't remember.

You were amazing too, Mom.

I know you think

I majored in journalism because I wanted to be like Dad.

It was because I admired you as an anchorwoman.

I used to watch you every morning

hosting the news.

I want to see you live an amazing life again.

So please consider my offer.

It's too late to chase after romance

at this age.

You can start again from the beginning, Mom.

I'll help you.

Don't you

resent me?

Why are you doing this?

Because you're my mother,

and I'm your daughter.

I have to go, but do think about it.

You're my mother, and I'm your daughter.

Is that so important?

I care more about your worth.

So keep your worth as my daughter.

CHA JONG-HYUN ADMITS TO RECEIVING ILLICIT FUNDS FROM TAEGYEONG

JANG-SOO FRUITS

Let's eat.

Leave it. I'll eat it later.

It'll get cold. Have it while it's still warm.

I said I'll have it later.

You can blame me.

But I don't want Jin-hyuk seeing someone who's been through so much.

It's her life.

Eat your lunch.

Jin-hyuk, should we go out for lunch?

Mr. Kim Jin-hyuk.

Sorry?

Maybe you should take a leave instead of just taking a half day.

You don't look so good these days.

Let's have ox bone soup. I'll treat you.

Count me in.

Then shall we all go together? It's been a while.

Ms. Kim, will you join?

Sure.

I had too much breakfast this morning.

You can go without me.

Have you lost your appetite?

I really had a big breakfast.

I'm still digesting.

Cuba?

It's a big project, so I want to be there until it's finished.

But Mr. Lee is already there.

Must you stay there for so long?

I'll come back often.

And since you know the hotel best,

I'd like you to transfer to the GM team.

If I don't leave it to you, I won't feel relieved.

Please don't say that.

I'm not competent enough.

Besides, the Cuba project is already being well managed by experts.

You should come with us.

No, go on without me.

It must be hard for you.

No, it's my dad who's having a hard time.

I'm just…

You don’t have to tell me. I know.

What brings you here?

Well, it's about President Jung's share of Donghwa.

You know he bought all the shares from people at Taegyeong, right?

He wants to hand them over to you now.

So how about it?

Let's just leave it.

Soo-hyun, Woo-seok is doing this for you--

I know.

I found out why

you voted for Woo-seok being appointed as co-CEO at Donghwa.

I bet you were upset.

I understand why you couldn't tell me.

Then I'll just be straightforward since you know everything.

Take his offer.

With what's happening between Assemblyman Cha and Taegyeong,

a lawsuit over the hotel would be totally meaningless.

Use this chance to solidify your position--

No. Shares, rights, and assets…

They mean nothing to me.

What's meaningful to me is that I'm able to continue my work here at Donghwa.

It is true that Donghwa was born from Taegyeong,

so let President Jung keep his share.

I don’t think it's right to accept them.

Mr. Kim Jin-hyuk.

Let's eat this together.

You came back because of me?

I don’t like ox bone soup. Have a seat.

I have a personal question.

President Cha says she'll be...

going on a long business trip to Cuba.

I feel like something's up.

Did something happen between you two?

She says she'll be in Cuba until the project is finished.

But she's not someone to leave this hotel

for such a long time.

You know how much courage your father needed for this, right?

I know.

It's not something anybody can do.

Not many can make a decision like this

after coming all this way in their political career.

I know.

He took up so much courage,

so you can't waiver now.

I'm fine.

I'm just worried about my dad.

Then why did you break up?

I heard from Mi-jin.

Though I had already guessed before she even told me.

I didn't break up because of my dad.

Soo-hyun.

Yes?

Your Dad met with Jin-hyuk. You didn't know, did you?

I think it was to ask him to look after you before he started this.

So if you do this now,

how would he feel?

He took the courage to do this

so you could finally be free.

I need to stay by your side and protect you.

Because I promised to.

So don't say that--

Then…

Why are you abandoning me?

I think I'm just too selfish.

How are you selfish after all that you've put up with?

It's just that my very existence

can be a burden to some people.

It's all over the news.

Is she okay?

I'm sure she's having

the most difficult time right now.

But there's nothing I can do.

She wanted to break up.

She already...

broke up with me.

What about you?

I…

I'll have to let her go too.

Let's just wait.

I'm sure she just needs time.

I told myself that too.

But her feelings

convinced me.

You see,

I always thought I had...

rescued her from a high tower.

But after listening to what she said...

I realized that she'll only...

be locked up in another tower if she stays with me.

What kind of tower?

A tower by the name of guilt.

The guilt of thinking that she's the reason…

that everyone around her is suffering.

And if she's trapped by that kind of guilt...

once again,

our love would become meaningless.

So…

I'm going to let her go.

She says she'll be going on a long business trip to Cuba.

She says she'll be in Cuba until the project is finished.

But she's not someone to leave this hotel for such a long time.

Why do you look so unwell?

Don't feel hurt.

I'm sorry, Jin-hyuk.

RESIGNATION LETTER

DONGHWA HOTEL PR DEPARTMENT KIM JIN-HYUK

DONGHWA HOTEL IS ROOTING FOR YOUR FUTURE

CHEER UP KIM JIN-HYUK! FROM PR TEAM OF DONGHWA HOTEL

THE REASON I AM RESIGNING FROM DONGHWA IS…

The reason…

Why do you love me?

Because you're you.

Because you're Kim Jin-hyuk,

the one and only.

Mr. Kim, why exactly are you here?

You can be mad at me later.

So let's just do as I say for today.

I'm scared that you might get hurt.

Don’t be scared.

Do you really think we can do that?

Will you do that for me?

Whatever happens,

I'm here to protect you.

So you just need to be happy.

I will be.

Thank you.

For coming all the way here to see me because you missed me.

Don't thank me.

You've always done the same for me.

If we ever find ourselves in a difficult situation,

we should hang in there by recollecting

all the good memories from Cuba until now.

JIN-HYUK

I know you're frightened.

But don't cry too much.

It would have been nice if he could finish his breakfast.

You're an amazing person.

So I'm going to root for you.

I'm not here to make you feel uneasy.

All I want is to take you home safely.

Tell him he doesn't need to worry about President Cha.

Whatever he hears, tell him it's all just a process.

Subtitle translation by: Jeong-yon Kim