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(Red Balloon)

(Seo Ji Hye)

(Lee Sung Jae)

(Hong Soo Hyun)

(Lee Sang Woo)

(Jung Yu Min)

(Yoon Mi Ra, Yoon Joo Sang, Lee Bo Hee, Jung Bo Seog)

(Kim Hye Seon, Choi Dae Chul, Lee Sang Suk, Seol Jung Hwan)

(Red Balloon)

(All characters, organizations, and events...)

(in this drama are fictitious.)

But I have a condition.

A condition?

What condition?

All I ask...

is that you respect me.

I am a man in my 50s now.

(Episode 6)

You're still 49.

How should I respect you, then?

Don't belittle me in front of the employees...

and respect me as the company president.

So that I can be a proud father to my children,

please don't berate me...

in front of them.

Whenever I get an earful from you,

I want to find a hole to crawl into.

I can't properly face my children.

- This isn't a circus! - My goodness.

Get out!

As the company head and as a father,

you want me to respect you.

There's one more thing.

I'd like access...

to my own bank accounts. I want to be paid...

for my work.

You want access to your bank accounts?

I'm a husband and a father of two.

I wish to utilize my money in the way I see fit.

I want to give Geum Ah money for expenses...

and hand out pocket money to my children.

I worked like a dog for 20 years,

but I have nothing to show for that.

I think it's time to see what I've been bringing in.

If you don't grant me access...

Then what?

Move.

Let me hear.

I'll move out.

And quit my job.

What the... Are you threatening me?

Why you little...

There. Take them.

Take them with you!

You accused me of taking away your money.

How dare you think so lowly of me?

Unbelievable.

All these years, I took care of your father...

and your younger siblings,

but now you want access to the bank accounts!

Take them all with you!

Gosh, I'm lonely.

Then,

goodnight.

Are you out of your mind?

Dad, here you go.

Come on. This isn't for you to decide alone.

You and I will talk. Come on!

Those darn brats. How dare they cause a commotion...

in my face?

Darn them.

Is that the best an SNU law school graduate can do?

Are you that stupid?

My dad will multiply our money for us,

so why ask for access to the bank accounts?

Moving out will only hurt us.

Woon won't succeed in academics.

If you teach him the family business after high school,

he'll be able to inherit the company.

You only have to wait it out a few years,

so why would you ruin it for us?

Get real, Geum Ah.

Your father won't give Woon the company.

Why not?

He constantly pushes your brother to have a son.

Don't you know why?

Decades of hard work went into this company.

I'm done doing anything in vain.

From now on, I will claim what is rightfully mine.

If that doesn't work,

I'll take action.

("A Guide to Passing the Teacher Certification Exam")

("A Guide to Passing the Teacher Certification Exam")

Hey, Ba Da.

I'm at my part-time job.

When are you free? I'd like to talk.

Tomorrow?

Sure, I'll see you then.

(Unreserved seats)

("A Guide to Passing the Teacher Certification Exam")

Where are you?

I'm at my part-time job.

Where's Nam Chul?

He's having trouble waking up.

He was shivering all night.

I can't believe he asked for access to the bank accounts...

after the commotion he caused.

Don't speak ill of my dad.

I never did such a thing.

Am I not even allowed to voice my opinion?

Don't speak ill of him in front of the children.

Don't curse at him either.

Mom, can you make Dad some porridge?

Wives should do that for their sick husbands.

It's the point of being married.

- You're too young to know anything. - I still know enough.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

Mr. Ji won't be in today. I think he's under the weather.

Is it serious?

I'm not sure. He didn't sound too good.

This is a first, though.

Medication hasn't helped.

Could you prescribe something stronger?

Are your symptoms the same?

I can barely sleep,

I have constant indigestion,

and I feel like I can't breathe.

Once in a while,

I feel like I'm ready to erupt.

While driving on the road,

I get the urge to run my truck into something.

You see, depression...

can be different from panic attacks.

Meanwhile, pent-up anger is like psychological cancer.

Do you still live with your father-in-law?

Yes, and...

I keep getting these cravings.

I eat,

but I'm still hungry.

I advised you to move out...

and find employment at another company.

I'm afraid I don't have that luxury.

Your father-in-law...

is a decent man who you thank,

but you still resent him and dislike him in some ways.

But then you also hate yourself for feeling that way about him.

What you're experiencing is an endless cycle...

of ambivalence.

You have been keeping everything bottled up inside,

so of course it is hurting you.

I advise that you take your medicine...

and distance yourself from him for the time being.

You as well? Are you both ganging up on me?

Be honest with me.

You had Nam Chul work like a dog for you,

but you want Cha Won to inherit the company.

What about Nam Chul who worked nonstop for years...

- and our son? - It's my money and company.

Who gets any of it is up to me to decide.

How dare you demand a saying in it?

- Darn, I'm lonely. - Dad,

I haven't crossed you once in my life.

I even married the man you chose for me.

Do you resent me for it?

If I hadn't dragged you home,

you would've married that scum,

and he would've driven our family into the ground.

Chun and Woon are only somewhat smart...

thanks to their highly educated father.

If that brainless piece of trash had fathered your children,

we could've ended up with a bunch of morons.

It's why one's origin matters.

Do you know why I chose Nam Chul as the one...

at the age of 17?

How dare you date a middle school dropout...

who was delivering jjajangmyeon for a living?

It's why I haven't had jjajangmyeon since then!

Actually, he's a high school dropout.

He retired as a freshman due to family issues.

Retired from school?

Do people even say that? Never mind.

How can you compare that with Seoul University Law School?

Are you feeling resentful about that now?

You were the one who founded this company,

but Nam Chul is the one who grew it into such a strong one.

As Nam Chul said, pass down the bank accounts...

and the company.

Do you know why I'm still holding on...

to my wealth and bank accounts?

This is all for you.

This is how I can control Nam Chul.

I need power to protect you as your father.

Nam Chul may seem naive and innocent,

but he went to Seoul University Law School.

I have a hard time keeping up with him.

You quit when you were young. You can't hold a candle to him.

All men are the same.

He didn't even marry you because he loved you.

Don't you think he'll change if I were to give him money?

What do you think about that?

You're not sweet...

or wise.

You're just like your mom.

Back in my day, I just accepted it...

because everyone lived like this, but times have changed.

If I give Nam Chul wings, he'll fly away immediately.

If he flies away, what will you do?

Can you live on your own with the kids?

What about the company?

That work isn't for everyone, you know.

You have to deal with those tough scrap-metal dealers,

demolition teams, steel companies,

and even the police!

I'm old now.

Don't question anything and just listen to me.

I haven't lived a whole life yet,

but I know the way of the world...

more than anyone because I've lived a tough life.

I have to hold on to the money...

for Nam Chul to stay with you.

That's why I'm doing this, you fool.

I didn't realize that.

I'm sorry, Father.

If you split up with Nam Chul, you two become strangers,

but we're connected by blood.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

Let's go, Ba Da.

I heard you met my mother-in-law.

What?

She asked me to meet.

Outside of the office? What did she say?

She asked me a lot of questions,

and I just said I didn't know anything.

I was going to tell you but didn't because I thought it'd upset you.

A lot of questions about what?

About how much you make...

and whether it's true that your mother is in Jeju.

Didn't she ask you...

about whether I was popular...

or whether I've lived with a guy before?

She did, as expected.

I told her clearly that you hadn't done such a thing.

What did she say?

You know her.

She always lies and blows things out of proportion.

Next time when Mother says something, tell me first.

I was taken by surprise.

Okay. I'll tell you right away next time.

Eun Kang.

Yes?

You didn't...

talk about that, right?

No, I didn't. Why would I do that?

Okay. Let's go.

Let's celebrate Eun Kang getting rid of that jerk.

The jerk is gone. A great guy will come next.

I don't even want a great guy.

I don't want to date a man for a while.

It's nonsense not to date anyone.

You have to find someone impressive.

Honey. Teach us how to attract a man.

What attracted you to me?

- You were the one attracted to me. - Hey.

Your confidence.

Wasn't it because I was pretty?

That's a given.

I was very popular.

Women normally can't do anything in front of me,

but you were a little different.

That's my tactic.

That tactic worked on me. I still can't leave your side.

Gosh. Just my luck. The greatest mistake of my life.

You're going to get in trouble.

The reason I'm confident is because my parents...

raised me to be.

That's why family environment is important.

I'm going to raise Mi Poong to be confident as well.

I got a call from Kang earlier.

They said their dog had puppies and that I could adopt one.

Should we bring one home?

Who's going to take care of it? Nobody's home.

Eun Kang. Do your parents like dogs?

Would you like to take one?

That won't work. Eun Kang's afraid of dogs.

You're afraid of dogs?

We used to have a small poodle at home back in the day.

We always kept it in a room when Eun Kang came for lessons.

Oh, my. You must've been very afraid of Soondoong the other day.

I didn't know.

Is that dog male or female?

- Male. - Male? Then no.

I won't raise males.

People or dogs.

Gosh.

Cheers.

- Oh, my. - Oh, my.

The chauffeur service will be here soon.

I'm glad Eun Kang seemed happy today.

I was worried that she'd get drunk and cry.

She doesn't cry easily.

What are you talking about? I've seen her cry before.

- When? - It was a while ago.

Maybe it was before I met you.

It was when...

Oh, my.

Eun Kang. Wake up.

Let's get her up.

It's okay. She just drank too fast.

- Please bring us some water. - Yes. One moment.

- Here. - Thank you.

Eun Kang. Wake up.

Drink some water.

Here.

Eun Kang. Let's go

- Okay. Get her up. - Okay.

Let's get you up.

Oh, no. This won't work. Carry her on your back.

Okay.

There.

- You called for a chauffeur, right? - Yes. Here.

Thank you.

Eun Kang. Let me know if you need to vomit.

She can't talk. She's out of it.

Did you say you wanted to go to Sangdo-dong, then Bangbae-dong?

- Yes. - Where in Sangdo-dong, exactly?

You know where she lives, right?

- No. I haven't been there. - Not even once?

No. Now that I think about it, I've never been there even once.

I only know which neighborhood. What should we do?

I don't think we can wake her up.

Let's go home. Please head to Bangbae-dong.

Yes, ma'am.

- Oh, gosh. - Oh, my.

Thank you.

I've never seen Eun Kang so drunk before.

She was smiling on the outside, but she must've been upset.

I should set her up on a blind date or something soon.

Already?

I don't think she's the type to meet someone else so soon.

You know more about Eun Kang than I do.

Someone might think you're her older brother.

(Friday, November 18)

Mother.

Cha Won. Are you here alone?

Yes.

What did you want to talk to me about?

I had a strange dream.

What kind of dream?

Never mind. I don't think...

I can live for that long.

Don't say that.

Do you want to stay at our place?

It's easier for everyone that I stay here.

You know that Ba Da...

seems strong on the outside,

but she's a softie.

When I'm gone, she's practically an orphan.

Even when I'm gone, please don't change...

and keep caring for her. I beg you.

Don't do anything to hurt her.

I asked you to come over...

to tell you this.

Don't worry, Mother.

That won't happen.

I got you some dumplings.

It's your favorite.

Fried dumplings from a Chinese place.

Father wants you downstairs.

Okay.

This is...

the bankbook for the monthly pay.

This one is for apartment application.

These are installment savings. One-year savings,

three-year savings, and ten-year savings.

I wrote them on the front.

And which one is this?

Install... It's so long.

"Installment Pension for Tax Credits."

Yes, that's the one.

I got this for tax credits.

And this is a savings plan for retirement.

This is an accumulative fund.

And this is a savings plan under Geum Ah's name.

This is the college tuition for Chun.

This one is for Woon.

And the accounts for apartment applications for the kids.

And some installment savings under the kids' names.

Also,

these are our insurances.

Indemnity insurances...

for you and Geum Ah. And this one is...

a whole life insurance with death compensation.

And an annuity insurance for your later years.

(Insurance Certificate)

I never took a penny...

from your salary.

I started handling them because I was worried...

you might not do a good job of managing your money...

as you were too young.

But that became a habit of mine, and it's come to this.

I wasn't holding on to them to take away your money.

A man that crossed a mountain knows his mountains.

I wanted to teach you...

about the mountains that I've crossed.

Nam Chul,

you still...

look like a 17-year-old to my eyes.

I still remember you...

wearing school uniform and short hair.

You're already 49 years old,

and I still constantly worry about you.

I worry that you won't know much of the world...

and that you will waste your money.

That's why I wanted...

to handle your funds and increase them.

I thought it was ungrateful of you to glare at me...

and talk back to me.

But in hindsight,

it was only fair...

that you took care of your paycheck.

Please don't get me wrong.

Every single dollar is still there.

Take them.

(Ji Woon, Insurance Certificate)

Thank you, Father.

Why would you give him all of them?

Soon, he'll ask you...

to hand over the company.

I have my plans.

I gave him small things for a bigger one.

He's really something.

It seems like he never graduated from Seoul University,

but he definitely did, judging from this one.

He managed to take the bank accounts.

Don't treat him rudely from now.

As long as he's married to my girl, he's a member of my family.

How fickle.

He should see a doctor.

(Daehan Bank)

Hey, Nam Soon.

I sent some money to help you...

with Father's hospital bills and Nam Sik's mortgage.

Yes. I'll come to see you soon.

Thanks for the hard work.

I'm sorry. Thank you, Nam Soon.

We have to work Nam Chul until we can.

If you split up with Nam Chul, you two become strangers,

but we're connected by blood.

We've known each other for four years.

I reckoned you'd be disappointed to get one text message.

Did you come here to give me this?

And more.

I have a favor to ask you.

Wait.

You seemed like you wanted to tell me something last time.

What was it?

Do you want to know?

Yes.

Should I tell you...

or not?

Are you kidding me?

Of course not.

I'm fond of you, Ba Da.

Don't trust people too easily.

What do you mean by that?

Literally. Beware of others.

- Like who? - Someone close.

Which one?

Not one in particular.

Just saying that's how the world is.

The one who stabs you in the back is always one of your closest friends.

I'll tell you if you come to the wedding.

I hope you come with Cha Won and congratulate me.

I'm afraid not.

We can't congratulate you.

Goodbye now.

Why did he come by?

- Did you see him? - On my way in.

He was carrying a shopping bag.

Don't mind him.

He left me his wedding invitation.

He either wants my congratulatory money...

or is just immature.

He wanted me to congratulate him.

I ought to cause a huge scene.

Take a seat.

I found a nice guy. Do you want me to set you up?

No, thanks. I don't even want a male puppy.

- Take a look. - No.

He's good-looking, isn't he? He's tall and in shape.

He's 41. He's only 4 years older than you.

He owns a factory that I'm in business with.

He has about 30 employees...

and has a premium apartment that's about 100m².

He's diligent, financially stable,

and kind-hearted.

Why is he still single if he's so nice?

He was too busy working.

Is he too old for you?

I'm sick of younger guys.

Now I'd like to date mature men.

You're right. I want you to date a guy...

who you can rely on and embrace you.

So, it's a yes?

You shopped a lot of groceries today.

Isn't it good to be rich, sir?

There's nothing good about it.

My children and son-in-law...

are all coming after me to squeeze every penny out of me.

They couldn't wait for me to die.

You're right.

They're not even thankful when you leave them any.

You'd be lucky to get a memorial service every year.

Whether you're rich...

or poor,

the parents are always the sinners.

We're all hanging by a thread when we have kids.

A customer that I know...

also has a small building.

His child wasn't patient enough to wait until he was dead,

so he was almost threatened into giving it before his death.

When he did, that kid stopped calling.

Now he cries in front of me, talking about how infuriating it is.

And he's got a big build.

When you don't give them,

they nag at you for that.

When you give them,

they start treating you horribly.

I've lived my life, and wealth meant nothing.

I have a BFF.

A what?

Best friend, I mean.

We grew up together since we were little kids.

He used to drive a taxi too.

He never bought clothes and didn't eat that much...

to save money.

And ten years ago,

he died in a car accident.

His wife took all his death benefit...

and started living with another man.

So I vowed to myself never to save any money.

When they clean my dead body,

what's the point of having all that real estate...

and wealth?

"Spend all the money that I've earned."

"Enjoy my life while I'm still alive."

Those are my mottos.

I envy you.

But things don't look good every time.

The circumstances have to be right.

The guy who was supposed to marry my oldest daughter...

broke off the marriage the moment he passed the public official exam.

She's gotten old,

and she's jobless.

Didn't you say your oldest daughter was a schoolteacher?

Yes. She is.

She took a leave of absence for the wedding.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

I'll tell you why I asked all of you to come.

I'm over 70 now.

I wanted to talk to you about my assets.

What would you like me to do?

Are you leaving us your property?

You refused when I asked you before.

Why the sudden change of heart?

I'd be thankful if you gave us.

Would you be thankful too?

Of course.

So, you guys want it right now.

Sure.

It'd be nice to spend some early on.

Should I find a lawyer?

A friend of mine specializes...

What about you, Ba Da?

It wouldn't hurt if you gave us now.

- Nam Chul? - No need to ask.

Who would refuse money?

Yes.

My friend also got some stocks from her grandpa.

You'll give us too, right?

Please don't discriminate your daughter's kids.

Mi Poong, ask him too.

I want money too, Grandpa!

Those little things already like money too much.

We didn't even know what money meant back in the day.

Kids nowadays are born with the thought of money.

- But you'll get the most. - No doubt!

It was originally my father's.

I don't need any of you. Get out of here!

Goodness. You asked us to come to give us your property.

Why are you angry?

How tacky.

When did I say that I'd give them?

I only asked for your opinion.

I'm disappointed in all of you.

You, you, and Ba Da.

You too, Nam Chul.

You're the same!

Let's be frank. What if I was poor?

Would you have come right away if I had asked?

No one gets a say in what I do with my money.

Give you before my death?

You'll have to wait 20 years before you see that happening!

Gosh, I'm so lonely.

"Gosh, I'm so lonely."

He'll grow old and die in 20 years.

And you won't? He needs to see a doctor.

Why invite all of us in the first place?

Hello.

Ms. Han gave me your number. I'm Sa In Bun.

I heard you were a teacher.

That's admirable.

I can already tell that you're a great person.

I know you're busy, but may we meet right away?

Sure.

Thanks. See you this weekend.

What food do you like?

Pick one from Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Western.

- Western... - Let's call it Western.

I'll book a nice Western restaurant.

Okay.

Do you want to meet there? Or should I pick you up?

Let's meet at the restaurant.

I'm a bit impatient, I know.

It's just that I can't wait to meet you.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

- Hello. - Welcome back.

The company was a total mess without you.

It's been a while since you took a break, right?

You never took a day off, except for that holiday.

I'm sorry I was gone.

Everyone, thank you for working hard while I was gone.

You look gaunt now.

I'm all good now.

Let's get back to work, guys.

- All right. - All right.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

How have you been, Eun San?

I have a lot to say, but I won't.

It was a mild cold.

Wait.

This is cheating.

You said you'd report me...

to the Labor Ministry if I told you to do this.

No, you were cheating.

You were absent without a call.

I'm going to report you.

Please look past it this once.

Eun San.

Thank you.

I got access to the bank accounts, thanks to you.

Now it's back to normal.

Mr. Ji.

What are you doing on Sunday?

Nothing much.

Let's go camping.

My father-in-law may use...

We don't need the van.

Come as you are.

I'll get everything ready.

Okay.

Did you agree to meet?

Tonight.

It'll be just dinner.

So, what do you think about him?

He's a bit too enthusiastic.

A man has to be enthusiastic.

The ones that only feel you out are not attractive.

He texts me before I have the time to reply.

He just likes you too much.

Do you think there will be a wedding?

We haven't even met yet.

Cha Won is worried that I rushed it.

He is?

Yes. He really wishes that you meet the right guy.

He's extremely worried about you.

One might think that he's your older brother.

Ms. Han, can you call me?

Hi, Mr. Sa.

I heard you were going to meet my friend tonight.

Yes?

What? Are you sure?

Ms. Cho, I thought that I should inform you before we meet.

Actually, I've been married once ten years ago.

I have 13-year-old twin daughters.

My ex-wife is raising them.

I'm waiting at the restaurant.

I can tell you the details when we meet up.

Does Ba Da know?

Yes.

Why haven't you looked into it?

Had I known, I wouldn't have introduced him to her.

I had no idea that he was divorced and had two kids.

Eun Kang must be upset.

None of his acquaintances knew.

I merely thought he was a good guy.

What if Eun Kang mistook me?

But you said that he told her.

She won't.

There's no way that she'll think that you knew.

Right. They'll be talking by now, right?

They're both adults.

(5 years ago)

Forget about that jerk.

I'll introduce you to my husband's friend from college.

Seriously?

My mom's dream is to have a son-in-law who's a doctor.

What do you think? He's handsome, right?

You two will make a cute couple.

Do I have to open the hospital for him?

Probably.

My dad would go for it right away.

Hello, this is Cha Won's wife.

Are you coming to Mi Poong's first-birthday party next week?

I'd be grateful.

One other thing. Would you like to meet my friend?

No, not Eun Kang.

The one who got the bouquet toss at my wedding.

Do you remember?

I was going to set you up with her in the first place.

That's right.

Do this as homework by next week.

Yes, Ms. Cho.

Well, then. I'll see you next time.

Thank you, Ms. Cho.

Goodbye.

Where are you going?

If you're not busy,

would you like to eat some gimbap and fishcakes with me?

- Excuse me? - I don't mean anything by it.

I just wanted to thank you...

- for teaching my nephew well. - Eun Kang.

What brings you here?

I do some work at a house around here.

I see.

I'm headed to Tae Ki's wedding right now.

You basically raised him into a human.

If only he wasn't my friend...

I'm really sorry, Eun Kang.

For what?

Tae Ki kept asking me,

so I told that woman that you were a stalker.

Just consider it bad luck.

I'm sure you'll meet someone good.

I'll be going, then.

You basically raised him.

What a bad guy.

You must feel very unlucky.

I understand how you feel.

I'm also sad because I got dumped by my girlfriend.

What do you think about me?

Do you want to try dating me?

Please don't act so hard to get.

Let our poor souls console each other.

Poor souls?

Well, yes. We both got dumped.

I'm saying we should help each other out.

Hey.

Do you think I'm the same as you?

Look at yourself.

You're not handsome or tall.

You don't have a job.

Do you have some money saved up?

You always smell bad because you never wash your hair.

How dare you hit on a teacher?

You're just a loser that lives with his sister.

Do you want me to tell your sister and get you kicked out?

Didn't you come with your wife?

She should be here by now.

Wait.

She actually came.

What are you doing?

Congratulations.

Hey.

The groom could stand in his place. Here, Eun Kang.

Who are you?

It's me. Congratulations on your wedding.

Hello.

Who are you?

What is this?

Open it.

I'm the woman who dated...

your son-in-law-to-be for four years.

I dated him until very recently. Actually, until a few days ago.

He was dating both me and your daughter at the same time.

I also almost had a baby...

just like your daughter.

You won't let your pure and pretty daughter...

marry that piece-of-trash con artist, will you?

- What is this? - What is this?

Oh, my goodness, Hyun Young!

- What should we do? - What happened?

This is the time.

Why that jerk...

You scum!

- You jerk! - How dare you, you jerk?

- You con artist! - Come here.

Stop this!

Good job, Cho Eun Kang!

I'll go get the car.

Please stop.

- Please calm down. - Hey, Cho Eun Kang!

Did you really have to play dirty and cause a scene like this?

You were the one who caused a scene first.

You really...

"Even if you run around naked,"

"you wouldn't be able to catch up to your friend."

"You're nothing but her minion."

Those words...

insulted...

my 37 years of life...

and ripped what pride I had left...

to shreds so I couldn't even stand.

This is my payback for those words.

I know it's a bit weak.

You really know how to hold a grudge.

Your friend's generosity is as great as the sea.

That must be why her name is Ba Da.

Look.

Your friend even gifted me couple's rings.

What about you?

Your name means "good river?"

You're a bad river. A small creek.

Rotten sewage water.

Say whatever you want.

You should head to the bride's waiting room.

I messaged her everything.

Even our videos.

- You horrible... - Hey, Kwon Tae Ki!

Wait...

You!

- Gosh. - Hey!

Hey, pretty.

What perfume do you use?

Why? Are you going to buy me one?

That's nothing. I'll buy you one.

Dae Bong.

Just seeing you...

makes me go crazy.

I couldn't sleep at all last night.

Dae Bong. If you can't sleep, watch YouTube.

I started uploading eating videos.

A hairstylist woman's eating show.

It sounds like it'll be a hit.

Oh, boy.

Oh, I'm hungry. Serve me two set meals. Hurry.

Did you get a haircut?

Who is she this time?

Not she. He.

Hey, Dae Geun. Park over here.

What are you doing? Go in and get food ready.

Your emergency lights are on.

It keeps turning on for some reason.

Gosh. Emergency lights are no use.

You can't press it when it's actually an emergency.

Last time, a mugger got in my taxi.

Once he had a knife to my throat, I couldn't do anything.

You can't turn on the emergency light.

You met a mugger?

Yes, I did.

He kept asking me to drive into a dark alley.

He sat in the seat right behind me, which was really strange.

Then he put a knife to my throat.

Oh, my. What did you do?

Everything went white.

I just did as he said.

He took everything and told me to get off, so I did.

- He drove away in the taxi. - Okay.

Later, I found that he left the taxi by a big road and ran off.

- Didn't you get hurt? - Of course I did.

I got cuts on my throat and hand.

After that, I couldn't drive again.

I was wondering how to make a living,

then I thought I could open a restaurant.

Ban Sook is good at cooking.

So I went to a famous hangover soup restaurant...

and asked them to teach me.

The restaurant owner said to me,

"There are knives here too."

It took me three months...

to start driving again.

Dae Bong. Let's eat.

These days, there aren't many muggers because people use cards.

But sometimes, people leave without paying.

That happened to me last week. They were middle schoolers.

I tried to catch them, but I couldn't run fast enough.

You can't beat middle schoolers.

If it weren't for those things, it's a great job.

Don't just eat cup noodles for your meal.

If you keep eating like that during work, you'll die soon.

We're doing all of this to live.

Do you want to eat more?

I'm full.

What? It's fun.

Is it fun?

Please smile that much while watching me eat.

Did she make your babies or take care of your house?

I was just watching. It doesn't mean anything.

It doesn't mean anything, my foot.

Wait. I've seen her before.

Isn't she the hair salon lady?

What hair salon? She's just someone who does eating shows.

That's right. It's not the hair salon lady.

- Let me see. - See what?

- Ms. Yang. - I'll talk to you at home.

My gosh, seriously...

Hey.

I'm seeing how things go with the hair salon lady.

Ban Sook is going to catch you.

I won't let that happen.

It's been so long, so I've lost my touch.

What should I do?

If you tell them they're pretty, you'll most likely succeed.

That's my pet name for her.

What did you say before?

You said that if you keep telling women they're pretty and good,

they'll become prettier and better.

- Exactly. - The pig something.

- The Pygmalion effect? - Yes. That.

Forcing myself to say she's pretty...

when she isn't pretty at all...

is so distressing, seriously.

How do you know such things? You're so smart.

You really are an expert at relationships.

Do you study on the side?

Of course. You need to put in effort.

Don't just talk.

Dress well and use cologne.

Also, wear nice underwear. It's embarrassing to have bad ones.

You're right. Even when going to the public bath,

it's embarrassing to have bad underwear on,

so I grab my pants and underwear at the same time...

and take them off at once.

You do that too?

- Honey. - What?

I'm going to start receiving senior citizen pension payments.

You're right.

You must get something too, then.

I won't yet. I'm still very young.

What are you talking about? We're only three months apart.

I hate getting older, but this is nice.

The government is giving me money because I'm old. Oh, my.

Good for you, Ban Sook.

This must make you very happy.

Of course.

Ban Sook. You're supposed to be washing dishes. What are you doing?

- Hurry on back. You'll get fired. - Yes, ma'am.

(Giving up is nice. Lottery is the only way.)

Nice.

I knocked.

- It hasn't been an hour yet. - You've got ten minutes.

I told you to put your laundry in the washing machine.

Don't let them pile up in the corner. Put them in the washer.

I only nagged you about not letting your laundry pile up,

and I knocked before I came in.

Take that thing down, will you?

A fifth grader shouldn't think that way.

Life becomes easier once you give up. So give up on me already.

Who do you take after?

You and Dad, obviously.

Oh, dear.

(Handong Girls' High School)

So you live alone in a tiny studio apartment?

Step aside.

Her mother kicked her out because of her stepfather.

- Oh, really? - For real?

So she puts her man before her own daughter?

- I said, step aside. - Look at you.

Even your mother has abandoned you,

so why don't you join our family, Eun Byeol?

We'll save you.

Ask someone else.

- Those little... - Nice!

Don't come to my school. You embarrass me.

Hey!

- You little... - Hey! Let go!

- Hey! - Let go. I said, let go!

- Let go! - You brats!

- I told you to let go! - Hey! Break it up!

Hey! Must I yell at you?

- Who are you? - I'm Eun Byeol's dad.

- Oh, the one before her stepdad? - You little...

You can't help Eun Byeol with that.

Girls, let's go.

How dare you...

Darn it.

If you mess with Eun Byeol once again, I won't let you off!

Why did you provoke them?

They clearly outnumber you.

I told you to never come to my school!

Eun Byeol, take these.

I bought you some bread and stationery supplies.

You buy me stuff like this, and that's it?

You're letting me live at a studio apartment!

You saw those girls making fun of me.

Do not come here again.

How could I not visit you again?

You may want to see me...

and buy me useless stuff like this to lessen your guilt,

but I get so angry when I see you.

Just don't care about me. Mind your own business.

Eun Byeol, I'll find you a nice apartment.

Just give me some time!

Ouch. Gosh...

I'm off. I'll see you tomorrow.

- Wait. - Yes?

Open your bag.

My bag? Why?

Just open it and show me.

Why are you asking me to open my bag?

Are you accusing me of stealing?

Will you open it here?

Or should I take you to the police station?

What? What did you say?

Here, look.

I'm only taking the leftover side dishes!

You told me that I could take them.

I'm only taking them because I'd hate to throw them out.

I can't believe you're treating me like a thief.

Gosh, I'm sweating on this cold day.

Look, I clearly told you...

that you could only take the leftovers.

That is what I'm doing!

You make more food than necessary so you can take it home!

The business is struggling because the costs have gone up!

How could you make more food on purpose so you can take it home?

That is outright stealing.

What? How dare you accuse me of stealing?

I've let you off a bunch of times.

Quit if you want to keep this up.

Did you just fire me?

Yes!

You're younger than me. I've been nice to you because you're my boss.

How dare you fire me?

I don't need this job to put food on the table!

I get handsome pension payments.

You look down on me because I work here.

I'm done putting up with this. I quit.

I did not get fired.

You can eat this garbage. What do you take me for?

What is wrong with her?

It's all useless.

I'll just grill some pork belly and eat it all by myself.

Gosh, I'm so lonely.

I'll see you later, Father.

Where are you going? It's Sunday.

My friend's father passed away, so I have to attend his funeral.

I see.

- See you later. - All right.

You've arrived at your destination.

Navigation is now complete.

Oh...

Make a right at the corner.

You said we were going camping, but this is...

You wear a suit every time you go camping.

- Anyway, let's go inside. - Okay.

Whose place is this?

Let's sit down first.

Okay.

Well, ta-da!

We're on a camping trip now.

These are the dishes I normally make when I go camping.

Grilled back ribs and sausage skewers.

Everything tastes good when it's grilled.

Yes, even shoes.

That's right.

This is gochujang stew. I put in a bunch of things.

It's a must-eat on a camping trip.

It looks delicious.

And our drink of the day. I'll make you a soju-beer cocktail.

There. Now, it just needs a slice of lemon.

I feel like I'm actually on a campground now.

All right.

Here's to our fun camping trip. Cheers!

Cheers!

Hi, Ba Da.

I was supposed to deliver a wedding gift set to a regular client,

but they're at their vacation home in Sokcho.

They're asking me to deliver it to Sokcho in person, but I can't.

Something urgent has come up at the factory.

I'll go.

You can't use public transport or hail a taxi.

- I know. - You have your go-to taxi driver.

Tell him he'll be paid well for the job.

Okay.

(Father)

What should I do?

He's busy with something else today.

Okay. I'll call you later.

Just today.

I promised my friends a month ago that I'd be there.

You're going to an indoor driving range, not an actual golf course.

Help me just this once.

Eun Kang will explain everything to the client.

Just drive her there safe and sound.

It's a very expensive gift. I can't send it with just about anyone.

I told you. I can't do it.

Sir!

Oh, Mr. Choi! It's been a while.

How have you been?

Good. Otherwise, you would've heard from me.

By the way, I heard your sibling got married.

- I'm sorry I couldn't make it. - My sibling got married?

No. I don't have any siblings.

No? You don't have a sibling?

Director Choi Hee Seok at Chorong Company.

I thought I should attend his sibling's wedding.

My friend's father passed away, so I have to attend his funeral.

I'm telling you. For real!

Come on. No way.

So many interesting things happen when you go camping.

Thanks to you, I enjoyed this camping experience...

and this drink too.

If this was outside in winter, it'd be too cold to sleep in it.

It would be in the middle of winter.

But there's a way to make it work.

Why don't you go inside?

It's more spacious than I thought. And it's cozy.

Right?

Some people set this up in their rooms.

In winter, it helps you keep warm.

You seem to really enjoy your life, Eun San.

You should have some fun and enjoy your life too.

Just decide to live your life like that, and you'll do it.

And lay down the burdens you're carrying on your shoulders.

My gosh! The burdens have fallen off.

Because of my father and siblings,

I couldn't afford to have fun.

I feel guilty even when I eat something nice.

Even that day, I really didn't want to go home,

but I heard my father was hospitalized,

and my brother's rent went up,

so I surrendered and gave up.

I don't know when it began, but my siblings...

just stare at my hands when they see me.

"What did he bring for us today?"

"Will he give us something today?"

When I'm leaving, they wonder if I'd give them money again.

They can't take their eyes off my hands.

Of course, it is my duty to help them.

But on my way home after seeing them,

I always feel empty...

and lonely.

I think, "I'm just their cash cow."

So I just send them money and try not to see them.

I don't want to see them.

But I feel bad at the same time.

Why am I even telling you these things?

I've never opened up like this...

to anyone else but you.

Don't you feel a bit better now that you've talked about it?

Are you and your sister not close?

Well...

I wouldn't say we aren't close.

But as you know,

our personalities are very different.

There's a big age gap too.

Nine years.

I met you through Eun Kang,

so I'm grateful to her.

If your wife kicks you out again,

don't sleep uncomfortably in your office.

You can sleep here.

Or you'll hurt your back.

Whose apartment is this?

I'm renting it for a month.

Let's come here just twice a week.

Where did you get the money?

The chairman has already checked the ledger for the month.

So we're safe for a month.

We'll use the money for just a month...

and put it back into the account.

No way.

This is considered embezzlement.

- No one will find out. - Someone will.

There's no such thing as a secret.

We're already accomplices.

Move out and cancel the lease at once.

Coward.

You're the first man who has ever made me worry...

and made my heart ache.

I've never felt this way before.

I can't...

reciprocate your feelings.

Let's get out of here.

Let's talk outside.

Eun San.

Let go of me.

Don't do this.

Why not? Why can't we do this?

Let's live together just for a month.

No one will find out.

Eun San.

You're only 28.

So what?

I don't want anything else.

I won't ask you to take responsibility.

I take responsibility for my own life.

This...

This absolutely...

cannot happen.

But...

we've kissed.

Shall I kiss you first?

Open your eyes.

Look at me.

Come on.

Stop.

Get off of me.

Don't do something you'll regret later.

No.

I won't regret this.

You know what?

You can't resist me.

(Han Ba Da)

(Han Ba Da)

- Hey. - Eun Kang.

Cha Won will come and pick you up.

Explain everything to the client...

and make sure the size is good.

Don't worry. I've done this before, you know.

Eun Kang.

I'm sorry you always have to run errands for Ba Da.

It's fine. I've done this before, so it'll be easy.

Make sure she pays you well.

Okay, I will. Then I'll buy you a nice meal.

Where's the product?

It's in the trunk, safe and sound.

The two errand runners...

shall have fun.

I saw you blew up a balloon earlier.

You really love balloons.

Like a kid.

Seeing a balloon instantly puts me in a good mood.

It's exciting.

You feel as though you can fly with it.

I've always liked balloons since I was little.

Whenever I was stressed out, I blew up a balloon,

made a wish, and let it fly away.

Blowing up a balloon when I was upset...

made me feel better.

What were you stressed out about as a kid?

Did you make a wish today too?

What was your wish?

I won't tell you.

Balloons...

make me sad too.

I feel like they're mine, but they aren't.

Once you let them go, they fly away...

and burst eventually.

They make me sad in the way that impossible dreams do.

Like someone who will always be out of your reach.

Perhaps,

they're like my secret desires...

that have been growing in my heart.

Balloons, I mean.

We have to go all the way to Sokcho,

so we won't be back until late at night.

We may not...

be able to come back tonight.

If the traffic is bad.

(Red Balloon)

You remember coming here with me, right?

I'm happy to see you happy.

The day when we went camping for the first time,

I felt like I'd collapse...

if our eyes met. I'm scared.

That I might lose you.

- Let go. - Mom.

Call your family now.

What are you doing?

I can't do this anymore.

What do you mean?

You want a divorce?