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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.)

You have no idea how alarmed I was.

The entire family was taken aback.

Chairman Ko must've been upset.

He lived his whole life saving up his money...

not even buying decent clothes for himself.

The family not acknowledging that must've upset him.

"You should be the one to spend what you earned."

- That's what he wanted to hear. - I see.

Ms. Na has all the fun she wants with Geum Ah,

but Chairman Ko is all alone.

That's why he keeps claiming to be lonely.

But someone that lonely couldn't possibly leave the city...

to live alone in the wild.

He says that because he has no one to lean on.

This is solely my idea,

but what if you liberated him from kitchen duties?

It can't be easy now that he's older.

It's something I want as well,

but he hates hiring help.

"People will point fingers at your son..."

"if you have housewife's eczema when he's a dermatologist."

He still wouldn't bat an eye.

Offer to pay instead, then.

Household chores are taking a toll on him.

It gets worse every year.

Why don't we stop at a rest area?

- You must be hungry. - A little.

Gimbap would do the trick.

Funnily enough, I always crave gimbap when I'm on the road.

But it's hard to find a rest area that offers any.

- Ta-da. - No way.

It's the kimchi gimbap from my neighborhood...

you once enjoyed.

Wasn't it back when I studied to be a specialist?

You bought it for me a few times, and I loved it.

I'd sometimes think of this.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Let the passenger do the assisting.

Right.

Delicious, isn't it?

I'm overwhelmed.

Is the shop still open?

The daughter took over the shop from her mom,

but the gimbap tastes exactly the same.

Wait.

I heard you've been having trouble sleeping.

I keep seeing your dad in my dreams.

I'd fall asleep only to have nightmares.

When will your brother get here?

I'd call, but he won't pick up.

He's busy.

He'll come to Korea once his schedule clears.

He wouldn't want to come...

since his wife's family live in the States too.

With me gone, you'll be as good as an orphan.

Mom. After my exhibition is over, come and live with us.

If I moved in you right now,

you'll spend most of your time alone.

It won't be long.

I'm not going to live with you.

Your mother-in-law would hate you for it.

She won't.

Mother can't take up anything with me.

I should've followed your father when he passed away.

Not that again.

When you weren't even on the best of terms?

"You could follow someone down a path..."

"except for the one that leads to the afterlife."

That's how my father-in-law talks.

I know I'm a huge burden to you.

On the contrary. You give me strength.

Do you want me to be an orphan?

Live longer for your daughter's sake.

Once I'm done paying Dad's debt, we'll have fun together.

So be patient with me.

Mission complete. They were happy with everything...

including the size.

Thank you, Eun Kang.

Ba Da's a lucky one, isn't she?

She has a friend like me and a devoted husband like you.

Everyone knows that except for her.

It's already dark outside.

I bet you need to rush home.

Should we grab a bite to eat?

The gimbap we ate was enough,

but Sokcho reminds me of the sea.

I'd like to see the winter sea.

Let's go see it, then. The winter sea.

Even out here, we're talking about Ba Da in a way.

- Aren't you cold? - Not at all.

It feels as though all the stress is gone.

I just love the winter sea.

I'm happy to see you enjoy yourself.

If we had the time, we would've gotten some raw fish.

You'll catch a cold at this rate.

You'll be the one cold, then.

Gosh, it's not cold at all.

Heave-ho.

I'm not cold at all thanks to all the layers I'm wearing.

Do you remember the last time we were here?

Us two?

No, we came with your family.

Before you got married.

Did we?

You're right. It was when Chun's kindergarten was on break.

We came here for a family trip.

You're so right.

- What is it? - Well...

Someone saw us having fun in the waves...

and assumed that we were newlyweds.

You're really smart.

How did you remember all of that?

It's not because I'm smart or anything.

It left me with meaningful memories.

My gosh.

The blind date must've upset you.

Ba Da made a mistake.

The sea breeze took away any bitterness I had left.

I heard that Tae Ki came by to give Ba Da a wedding invitation.

I know.

He asked her to sell the rings...

but tried to have her hand them over for free at first,

saying that they were useless anyway.

The rings...

were ordered by a client who then canceled them.

A lot of thought went into the design,

so she gifted them to you rather than destroying them.

Maybe the rings are jinxed.

She sold them to Tae Ki in hopes of getting back...

the production cost.

Is this news to you?

Ba Da must not have told you since you could be concerned.

Me and my big mouth.

That's all right. It's all in the past anyway.

Exactly.

It's better to quickly let bygones be bygones.

(Han Ba Da)

Hey. We're almost at the last rest area.

There's a lot of traffic since it's a Sunday.

Sure. I'll be there before you know it.

What is it? Are you not feeling well?

Tell me your symptoms.

I feel queasy,

and I'm dizzy. I must be carsick.

I think you have indigestion.

Maybe it was the gimbap.

I'll tough it out.

Ba Da's waiting,

and we shouldn't waste time.

(Soyang Rest Area)

The blind date was a mistake on her end.

The rings she gave you...

was originally designed for someone else.

Here you go.

Give me your hand.

It's cold. You must have indigestion.

At times like this, press down on the habgok pressure point.

Endure the pain. It's the fastest solution.

Give me your other hand.

The divine hands strike again. I'm already feeling better.

You must be well enough to crack jokes again.

It was alarming though. Can you turn around?

How's Eun Kang feeling?

She's better.

- Indigestion of all things. - Tell me about it.

It was a long day for her.

Where's Mi Poong?

She wanted a sleepover with Chun today.

Can we talk after you shower?

- Immediately? - I'm afraid so.

All right.

Just give me some time to persuade my mom.

Why do you need to persuade her?

Unless your mom approves,

you're not going to let my mom move in?

Don't be sensitive about this.

Not after what we went through three years ago.

I just don't get it.

My mom...

was forced by her father to marry a man she didn't love.

It's why she depends on me a lot.

She's had it rough if you think about it.

There isn't anyone who doesn't have a sob story.

This is highly upsetting.

How could you respond like this...

when it was hard for me to bring this up?

I'm sorry. Let's talk again when I get back from my seminar tomorrow.

I'm home.

You're home late.

Did you go somewhere?

There was a class reunion.

A class reunion?

I thought you went to your friend's father's funeral.

Sorry?

The class got together afterward since we were all there.

We thought it was a good opportunity.

You must be exhausted.

- Get some rest, then. - Sure.

Good night, Father.

You'll be mine for just a month.

After the month ends,

we'll let everything shift back to how it was.

We'll think of it as a chapter in our lives...

that left us with fond memories.

We won't even acknowledge each other if we meet on the street.

That's...

what we'll do.

It's even better than...

having my mom come back from the dead.

Go to sleep already.

Even though you hate growing old,

you wouldn't mind being an old hag...

as long as it brought in money.

It's not just that.

I could be a ghost and still love it.

I can't wait for the sun to rise.

I need it to be morning so that I can head into the office.

We're having Korean beef for dinner, okay?

Get us the premium cuts.

Dae Bong, unbuckle your belt, take off your underwear,

and stuff yourself with all that you can eat.

That reminds me. You bought new underwear...

even though you have enough.

The old ones are worn out with stretched-out elastic.

At the bathhouse,

I take them off with my pants so that no one sees them.

Now that you're getting a pension, I can afford new underwear.

Right. I'm now going to have fun...

and eat food that has been cooked for me.

I'm sick and tired of the food I make.

Is this how it feels to win the lottery?

By the way, I quit the restaurant, so don't come by the place anymore.

What are you barking about?

You can't quit your job.

I'm not barking nonsense.

It's about time I got to rest.

You can't quit your job now that you're receiving a pension.

We should both earn money while we are young.

But I'm not young anymore.

Receiving a pension is proof of that.

(Apply for your basic pension.)

Hello.

I got the text, and I'm now here to apply for my senior pension.

Please fill out this form.

(Senior Pension Application)

When will I receive the national pension?

That's what you're applying for.

That's the pension I've been paying monthly.

This is what I'm getting for just being old.

They're the same thing.

What?

- Three. - Three?

What about that? The aluminum.

- This? - The space has to be cleared.

Over here. Hurry and unload.

Got it, boss.

Let's unload that first.

Morning, Mr. Ji.

Sure.

You came in late today.

The small load tells me...

that you stopped by the junkyard owned by the old man.

- Is he doing well? - Yes.

Did you pay him extra?

I did.

He must've been thrilled.

Right.

I bet he said this to you.

"Luck will find you!"

How did you know that?

I'm 200 years old. That's how.

This needs your signature.

Yesterday's camping trip was the best yet.

Are you shopping for your husband today?

No, it's for his father.

How about this?

It's nice.

I'm terrible at these things, but you do it with such ease.

Aren't there a lot of brands participating in the upcoming event?

How will you decide on the allocation of booths?

It's why the association president called for a meeting.

It'll be the fairest to draw lots.

- We'll talk some more later. - Sure.

Thanks to you, I bought clothes for my father for the first time.

I'm grateful.

I'd like to grab some coffee, but I have a plane to catch.

I'll treat you to a meal some other time.

Meat that has been grilled, not boiled.

I'll look forward to it.

By the way, Ba Da shouldn't know about this.

Of course not.

Guys, it's me.

Can you believe it?

Your father's in there grilling meat for himself.

He hasn't even offered me a bite.

Ever since that day, he has been sulking.

How tacky of him.

What brings you by at this hour?

I dropped by before flying off to Jeju for a seminar.

Maybe I should tag along.

Hold your horses, Princess Na.

Dad.

What is it? Did you come by to see if I had died?

The faster I die, the sooner you'll get your inheritance.

Dad, come on.

- Why don't I grill it for you? - Forget it.

There's really no point in having children.

I managed to save up my money by pinching pennies,

but my children only care about stealing it away from me.

"Why do you bother to be frugal?"

I'm now going to take care of myself...

and enjoy all the delicious food the world has to offer.

Don't you stop me.

I won't. It's actually something I want for you.

What?

My gosh.

Hey! That's mine. Spit it out.

Why you...

Gosh, I'm lonely!

Dad, I bet you were upset.

There's no need...

to give us what you earned.

Spend it all yourself.

- Don't say that! - Do you mean that?

Of course.

This is for you.

I got you a cardigan.

Make this a habit from now on.

You know,

I should be compensated for putting you through med school.

I'm not asking for your devotion.

But at least be a decent human being.

You're right.

I love the color.

Dad, why don't you try it on?

It's not like I can't.

It fits you perfectly,

and you look 20 years younger.

Did you pick it out?

What? I did.

Do you like it?

It's wearable.

Just say that you like it. That's all you ever say.

"It's edible." "It's wearable."

And why don't you hire a housekeeper?

I'd be criticized if you got housewife's eczema...

when I'm a dermatologist.

- Did your mom put you up to this? - No.

I just think you should stop cooking for the family.

But I have no choice.

What your mom makes isn't edible.

That's why I started cooking to survive.

Once my grandchildren are older,

I want to leave the city and live deep in the woods.

Someone who's lonely all the time...

couldn't possibly manage to be alone in the woods.

I'll pay for the housekeeper.

Will you?

Then, who am I to refuse?

(Handong Girls' High School)

Do not come here again.

Darling Number Seven. Wealthy shareholder. Stingy.

Darling, it's Dae Geun.

I'm sorry for not being in contact.

My phone got busted.

I'm sure you've been busy lately.

You want to make an investment? Do you even have the money?

You're an expert when it comes to the stock market,

so I thought you could share some information with me.

I should be asking you for some instead.

Darling,

I'll be straight with you.

Can you lend me some money? I'll pay you back in three months.

As if I have any money to spare.

I'm bleeding money thanks to the stock market crashing.

Anyway, I should get going.

Thanks for the samgyetang. I'll see you around, Dae Geun.

At least pay for your samgyetang!

I should've followed your father...

when he passed away.

Eun Kang, are you busy?

We need to go to my mom.

Why not?

I'm terrified of your mother-in-law.

Don't worry about that.

- She'll have another thing coming. - Don't be rude.

It will reflect poorly on your father.

Just for a few days. I want to stay with you.

The hospital director recommended it too.

Come on, Mom. Please?

I'm sorry your company went bankrupt.

You must've had mixed feelings...

since this was your last day at work.

Sir, you're still young. Don't be so discouraged.

When one door closes, another one opens.

Are you interested in becoming a taxi driver?

It's easy to get a job once you get a license.

They announce the test dates by region.

You can prepare yourself accordingly.

Sir?

Hey!

Hello? I'm a taxi driver,

and my customer had a cardiac arrest.

I'm at Ganseok Junction.

I'm about 200m past the Changsan Building.

I'll keep on the emergency light. Please hurry.

What do we do?

Gosh. How could this suddenly happen?

- This way. - Over here!

- Over here. - Hurry.

This way.

He has a pulse. Hurry.

Please save him.

Please. I beg you.

Dae Geun.

Why were you late?

You don't have to know.

It's that hair salon woman, isn't it?

You better not get caught by me.

Do you all know how to perform CPR?

- Yes. - Yes.

You must start right away when someone isn't breathing.

Schools should teach it properly.

Why are you worried about that?

If you were born into this world,

you should live out your lifespan.

It wouldn't be good manners...

to die unexpectedly.

You should have your last words.

Who cares about manners when you're dying?

You should if you're a human.

You can go ahead.

Dae Geun, you didn't pay for food this month.

Don't take money from him. He's struggling these days.

Of course, I have to. He eats the most.

Give me 500 dollars a month from now on.

What are you talking about?

Stop being frugal and spend what you saved up.

I don't have money to spend like that.

The Han River might dry up,

but never your pockets.

You get money for food from the kids,

and you've been pocketing some. Not to mention the pension.

You're filthy rich.

Why don't you lend some money to Dae Geun?

- Did something happen? - What?

No.

No way.

"An ex-girlfriend's sweet revenge." Is this you?

This video is super popular.

Wait, did Uncle Dae Geun go with you? Is that him?

Just act like you don't know.

Eun Kang! You've still got it!

Gosh.

- What? - Stop working at restaurants...

and wait for a while.

Are you going to pay me if I do?

Just do it.

It's sweet.

- Is Cha Won home already? - No, it's Eun Kang.

Good morning.

How can you just barge in here instead of ringing the bell?

I told her the passcode because I'm too lazy to open it.

You shouldn't tell strangers your passcode.

- She's not a stranger. - She is a stranger.

It's so nice and clean.

It looks pretty. The room looks more spacious.

Are you going to live with your mom?

I was going to bring her after paying off Dad's debt,

but I couldn't wait.

Hey, you should quit the part-time job at the restaurant.

Can you cook for my mom instead?

I'm just too busy with the exhibition.

I was thinking of hiring someone, but Mom's not comfortable with it.

I can't make her cook.

All right. But your mother-in-law might throw a fit.

I told Cha Won,

and he asked for some time to persuade his mom.

Why are all men the same?

He pities his mom the most.

What's there to pity about her?

If anything, I feel sorry for her husband.

You're right.

You must be so troubled.

You should stay confident.

You're taking care of your mom. Who can say anything to that?

It's ridiculous that you have to get your mother-in-law's permission.

Also, you're a competent person.

You should stand your ground. There's no need to feel small.

I won't take it anymore. I'll do as I please.

- Hello. - There you are.

- We're lining up today. - Be careful next time.

I almost got hurt earlier.

- I didn't see you. - Have your fill.

Okay. You too.

I'll eat from here starting today.

Hey, they have seaweed too.

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

Here's warm water.

Thank you.

It was great.

I think you got a text, Mr. Ji.

Don't laugh. You're making it obvious.

Let's go camping today.

Not today...

(Not today...)

I'm sorry. Today...

Yes, I'm almost at my office.

I'll email it to you right away.

I thought you were going to stay at home with your mom today.

I have something I need to send.

What are you doing?

Well...

I had time to kill before work, so I came to work on this.

Your annual patent fees.

I know you lost some of them because you forgot.

There are a couple that expires this month too.

I look after the important ones,

but it's so hard to keep up every month.

There are so many of them, so the fees are expensive too.

Did you come by yourself because I might feel bad?

I don't think I could live without you.

I wrote down the ones expiring this month and next month.

I can keep on taking care of this.

I'll get going.

Thank you, Eun Kang.

- Play ball! - Play ball!

That's a strike!

Safe.

- Watch out! - Watch out!

- Gosh. - Gosh.

- Amazing... - That was crazy.

Let's go camping today.

I'll be waiting for you.

(My Woon)

Father, aren't you coming home?

I'm on my way.

I'll be right there.

The budae-jigae is boiling.

I'm excited about today's camping too.

I'm here.

I was in so much pain all day.

I was dying to hug you.

Your heartbeat...

I can hear it.

Open your eyes.

Look at me.

Hurry up.

I missed you.

This face...

These eyes...

These lips...

Let's eat.

I just need to heat up the soup.

Mr. Ji, take your jacket off and get comfortable.

Take off your sweater too. It's uncomfortable.

That's okay, I'm used to it.

Did you say you're home out of habit too?

It must be so tiring to live with your in-laws.

You can relax when we're camping.

Hurry up.

Okay.

Come here.

Ta-da.

I stocked up on your favorites.

You can eat them whenever you want.

I know you're always hungry.

Thank you.

Just looking at them makes me full.

How boring.

- Let's talk casually from now on. - What?

Talking formally makes us distant. It's no fun at all.

I heard this somewhere.

They say we're all the same age after the sun sets.

Let's talk casually when we're alone.

I'm older anyway.

You're 150, and I'm 200.

I'm 50 years older than you.

Nam Chul.

I'm home.

You're home.

Mother.

You're here. Did you buy mandarins?

Let's eat some, Mom.

You must be tired. Did you eat?

Yes, I did.

- What happened? - I told you.

I thought we would talk about it after the seminar.

What's the point?

Who can say anything when I want to care for my mom?

I don't owe anything to you.

I'm competent enough on my own.

Let's not discuss...

this matter again.

(Mom)

Mom. Wait.

What are you going to do?

I'll break them all.

But what will that do?

We can't just barge in without a plan.

Gosh.

(Hair No. 7)

How dare you!

Didn't you lock the door?

Hey!

Hey.

How could you come here?

Why didn't you stop her?

Hurry up and take Mom away.

If you let Mom beat her, it'll only cost us hospital bills.

Gosh!

- Hey! - Wait!

What are you doing?

Stop it, Mom!

It's only your loss.

Don't you have anything better to do than steal someone's husband?

Do you want your business to close down?

You acted like I was a friend.

Did you take me for a fool?

Let go of me. I'm going to kill her today...

and go to prison.

- Mom. - Stop it!

I can't believe it!

Why do I have to put up with such a thing?

Tell me, you jerk!

Tell me!

That's enough.

Do you know how tough it is for us whenever you do this?

How is this tough for you?

You won't even bat an eye when I'm crying in pain.

All you do is stay in your room.

How can you all be so cold?

Then get a divorce.

What? We stayed together because of you two.

Do you think I don't want to?

No one told you to stay together.

How can you say that to me?

You're a woman too.

You went through the same thing, so how can you say that to me?

You must understand since he cheated on you too!

Are you crazy?

How could a mom say that to her daughter?

You must be happy your mom's crazy!

You have no sympathy.

How can you be so mean to your mom...

when she just saw her husband cheat on her?

You're the one being mean.

- What are you talking about? - You know what I mean.

Please, just give up on him.

It's so painful to watch you.

You're over 60 now. Who cares about him?

Just ignore him and live your life or get a divorce.

Do you think being old means I'm not a woman anymore?

I thought my life as a woman would be over after 60.

But I was wrong.

What's wrong with my age?

I only got more confidence.

Shouldn't my kids step in and teach their dad a lesson?

You should yell at him, not me!

We're sick of this.

It happened too many times.

You never think about how we feel, do you?

All you care about is money...

and Dad's affairs.

When we ask for money, you tell us to sell you off.

Of course, I care about money when we're poor.

That's my fate. What can I do?

Consider it your fate for meeting poor parents.

If we're poor, at least live in harmony.

What kind of example are you setting?

I guess it's better now than before.

As a child,

seeing you two fight and throw things...

made me wonder if it was my fault.

Was it because of me?

What if they desert me?

Every time you took out the trash,

I was so scared you wouldn't return.

All I remember is running away in the snow barefoot.

I'm so sick of it. Please stop.

If you can't do anything for us because we're poor,

then give us some love. It doesn't cost anything.

Do you know why I never talk at home?

I won't ever get married.

I'm afraid I'll live like you.

Fine! Good for you!

I hope you have kids just like you...

and live the same life!

I'm sick of hearing that too!

Stop yelling at us and please look back on yourself.

We're acting this way for a reason.

Do you know how much we envy our friends and their moms?

Please...

If it's an issue between you two,

take care of it amongst yourselves.

No.

Don't drag us into it.

Guess how she must feel to witness Dad cheating on you.

You're our parent,

but so is Dad.

You never think about that, do you?

Even my kids are useless.

Who can I blame?

It's my fault for having bad luck with my parents and husband.

Hey.

End it.

I didn't start anything.

They were trying to shoot an eating show.

So he fed her with his mouth while she sat on his lap?

Dae Bong, that's not right.

Eun San, come sit here.

Forget it. She's standing there because she doesn't want to see me.

Why did you bring Mom there?

You're almost 40. You should know better.

- How embarrassing. - Don't bring up age.

Are you even ashamed?

Of course, I am.

That stupid woman.

It makes me look bad in front of my kids.

I'd already be dead...

from suffocation if I hadn't been doing this.

I don't want to see this anymore.

Eun San and I are fed up.

Go beg Mom for forgiveness and end it.

Why should I apologize when I didn't do anything...

and end what when I didn't start anything?

Just say you will.

Will you look at that?

You're siding with her. Now you're on my case.

It's terrifying.

If it's terrifying, please stop. Aren't you sick of it too?

It's human nature.

If you restrain someone, they'll seek freedom.

If one acts like your mom, anybody would struggle to get away.

She's lucky I've put up with her until now.

I stayed with her so that you'd grow up with a mom.

Stop making us your excuse.

We're not your hostages.

Be honest with me.

If you were me, would you want to live with Mom?

All she does is swear and kick.

She looks down at me.

Of course, I don't want to live with her.

Is this a normal conversation between a father and his daughter?

It's 100 times better than a family who doesn't talk.

We're all getting old. What's wrong with this topic?

- Do you want a drink? - Between a parent and a child,

there are words and sights you should avoid.

Let's go.

Hey.

Don't be so upset, Eun Kang!

You too, Eun San!

I'll go in after a drink with your dad.

Kids are useless.

They don't care about their parents' lives.

The golden era of my life...

was on its way before everything went down the drain.

It's painful to live my plan B. They have no idea.

In the end,

your children become nobodies to you.

But there's nothing like a parent-child relationship.

At times like this, I wish I was wealthy.

You said being rich would be a headache.

My kids would be more careful with me.

If I had money, they wouldn't act like that.

That's not true.

They're just upset right now.

Do you go to the baseball park often these days?

Yes.

I watch mindlessly for hours on end.

I used to change the channel whenever baseball was on.

I heard from your mom.

If it wasn't for that accident,

you'd be living in success.

It's all in the past now.

I'm going to move out.

I don't want to be at home.

Forget it.

You should go in first.

Where are you going?

(Hair No. 7)

It's Eun Kang.

Ma'am, please open the door.

You must be in shock.

I want to see if you're badly hurt.

I have something to say too.

Eun Kang? Did you come alone?

Yes.

How can she beat me so much?

You should look after her.

No wonder your dad is always looking elsewhere.

I'll sue her in the morning once I get a medical certificate.

I can't even look at my face.

It'll take at least five weeks to heal.

How can you say that...

after having an affair with a married man?

Sue?

Go ahead.

Should I call the rice store guy, the chicken restaurant guy,

and the rice cake guy?

What's wrong with you?

You must know that their wives are violent, don't you?

Do what you want if you want to lose all your hair.

I have the evidence.

Eun Kang, you're acting like a different person now.

Why?

Do I look like a pushover who'd never complain about anything?

Make your choice.

You can either leave this neighborhood quietly...

or let those vicious ladies...

pull all your hair out.

- My gosh. - The choice is yours.

You'll live with your mother-in-law?

- She's not well. - I'm against this.

What about your brother-in-law?

The one studying abroad. Isn't he coming back soon?

He decided to settle down in the US.

He can't give up everything and return to Korea.

Keep your in-laws and toilets far from where you eat and sleep.

You see, such old sayings are never wrong.

You live with your son-in-law too.

Our situation is different. Don't compare us to you.

Nam Chul is freeloading off us.

In your case, your mother-in-law is mooching off you.

Nam Chul isn't exactly freeloading off you.

- He takes care of everything. - You're siding with your husband?

Don't push her.

She couldn't grow tall because you always pushed her like that.

Look. She should be much taller if she takes after us.

She's short because she takes after your mother.

Your child takes after the person you hate the most during pregnancy.

Father, you look really young.

This is warm and nice.

Everyone said it looked very nice.

It's just a cardigan. Don't fall for it.

Tell him that he absolutely should not live with his mother-in-law.

I'll leave it to you. The decision is yours.

Okay, Father.

- Have you found a housekeeper yet? - I'm still looking.

You absolutely shouldn't do it.

What's the passcode for your door?

I should go stand guard.

Mom.

Eun Kang, you're here.

Hush. She's asleep.

I came to fix her lunch.

I should've bought more.

My mother-in-law likes sushi from the hotel.

Fifty dollars a piece, right?

The cardigan really did the trick.

They're looking for a housekeeper too.

Thanks to you, I managed to win some points with my father...

- and be a good son for a change. - I'm glad.

I did exactly as you said, and it worked.

I was amazed.

Why hadn't I thought of that?

Not everyone can think of these things.

Thanks, Eun Kang. I'll take you out for a nice meal.

Oh, why don't you come to the clinic?

The thing we couldn't do last time.

You don't need anything major, but...

What are you two doing?

Cha Won, what are you doing here at this hour?

I came to drop off the sushi you like, Mother.

Thanks. You must be busy. You should get back to work.

Yes. I'll see you later, Mother.

Bye, Eun Kang.

What are you doing?

You shouldn't be so comfortable around your friend's husband.

How could you stand so close and whisper in his ears?

My heart is racing right now.

I only whispered because you were asleep.

I don't want to hear it. You should leave.

I'll wait until you finish your lunch.

I told you to leave!

I fixed her lunch, and I'm leaving now.

But she was...

When Cha Won and I were talking about the sushi he bought,

she woke up and asked me what I was doing with your husband.

What is the matter with my mom?

I'm sorry.

Okay, all right.

I really can't wrap my head around it.

When I woke up and came out...

I know.

You saw Eun Kang and Cha Won chatting.

They were whispering to each other.

From this close.

I asked them what they were doing.

Then they pulled away from each other.

He invited Eun Kang to the clinic for laser treatment...

to thank her.

Mom, such negative thoughts can ruin your health.

I'm getting a bad feeling.

Can Eun Kang not come here?

Who else can I trust? You know that too.

You'd be anxious if someone else was here too.

I don't like that she always calls me "Mom."

I bet you'd prefer that than hearing her call you "ma'am."

She practically lived at our place even when you two were young.

She always acts so coy.

She's very hard to read.

Why do you want to read her?

She always helps me out.

She even taught Mi Poong the alphabet and math.

I can live without my husband, but not without Eun Kang.

Don't say stuff like that. Words have power.

Okay. So let's drop this, Mom.

What shall we have for dinner? What do you feel like?

Mr. Ji, we should go buy some snacks. There's none left.

Okay, you can go.

By myself?

I don't have a car. Can you give me a ride?

Well, just go to the convenience store...

I'll get yelled at if the chairman finds out.

You know that.

Someone could see us.

A CEO and his bookkeeper are out buying groceries.

What's wrong with that?

You always have something to say.

I've never come to a grocery store with someone before.

Really? This is my first time buying groceries with a man.

All our first-time experiences must be shared.

Let's go.

Oh, wait.

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

(CEO, Ji Nam Chul)

Stop staring at me like that.

No, I'll keep staring at you.

Stop.

- Stop what? - Gosh...

Ouch!

Hey, please.

(Mul Sang Resources)

- You coward. - I am not a coward.

Father, you're here.

Hello, sir.

Where were you? No one was in the office.

You told us...

to never buy snacks at the convenience store,

so we went to a big grocery store to save money.

I don't have a car, so Mr. Ji gave me a ride.

Yes.

Give me the keys.

Are you going camping?

I'm thinking about it.

Sir!

You haven't tried using the mini brazier, right?

- I'll get to try it this time. - Here.

I can even teach you how to wash dishes without water in winter.

- Without water? How? - I can't tell you for free.

Do you go camping often?

Not that often.

Do you go alone?

I used to. But these days, I go with someone.

Someone nice.

It must be your boyfriend. Good for you.

It's nice to go camping with someone.

Everyone who likes camping is nice.

Just like you.

That's true.

See that ginkgo leaf on the desk? I found it on my camping trip.

- Isn't it pretty? - Yes.

Mr. Ji's desk looked so empty that I bought a plant for him too.

With my own money.

Reimburse her. Never owe anyone money.

Okay.

I'll go take a look at the car and let you get back to work.

Okay.

Hey.

It's beef porridge. Beg her to forgive you.

- Do I really have to do this? - Go on in.

- Hurry. Come on. - Hey.

- Hey! - What?

Just do it.

Here.

Do you want to hear a funny story?

The other day, I had a customer who was an elderly lady.

Her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few years ago.

She said her husband was such a philanderer back in the day.

Even now, he thinks he's cheating on his wife.

So he holds her hand and says stuff like this.

"Darling, my wife would beat you to death if she saw you."

"Hide, quick!"

Funny, right?

But that lady cried while telling me this story.

She said she felt so bad for her husband.

You see, that's what marriage is like.

Nothing happened. I swear!

I'm old enough to be a grandpa. What is this?

- A lovers' quarrel? - Why, you...

Dae Geun!

Me?

Hey.

Does this look like a lovers' quarrel to you?

I must've been out of my mind.

Why did I even fall for you?

All your life, you've done nothing but hurt me.

My life was ruined because I met you!

That is complete nonsense.

You're the one who chased me.

You started having a crush on me back in elementary school.

Don't twist the facts now.

You're the eldest son of a dirt-poor family.

I put up with that on top of dealing with your mean mother.

I did all of that for you!

I know that.

So just trust me.

Stop being suspicious and quit snooping on me.

If you're that bored, go dig up sweet potatoes or something.

Cut the nonsense!

Even the girls are on your side.

I'm so angry, and I can't take this anymore!

No, they're not on my side.

My dream is to marry them off soon...

so the two of us can travel and go to nice places together,

but they won't get married.

Ban Sook, I never had a serious affair.

Unlike my father, I never lived with another woman...

or had a love child...

- You crazy jerk. - Hey, Dae Geun!

- Hey. - Ouch.

You made that porridge for nothing.

This house must be cursed or something.

I'd move right away if it weren't for the demolition project.

Go beg her on your knees.

Hey, why don't you go in and beg her?

No, she scares me.

- Just once. - No!

I said, no. Don't push me...

If my mother-in-law shows up, don't let her in.

Hey, it's me.

I'm in front of your door now. Tell me the passcode at once.

Why are you there?

Just go home.

Ba Da?

Your mother-in-law is here.

She keeps pressing random numbers on the keypad.

What should I do?

You know that my mom has a heart condition.

Why won't your mother leave?

I didn't know she was coming.

She's mad because I won't tell her the passcode.

I'm on my way too.

Tell your mom to leave at once.

If anything bad happens to my mom, it's all on you!

"Your mom?" Seriously?

Ba Da.

Hello?

Not this either?

Hold on.

Mom!

The management office keeps calling me.

Why can't you just give up?

I'm so angry.

You think I can't get in if you don't tell me the passcode?

Come on. You need to leave.

- Come on. - Hey, I came all the way here.

Let me in.

- Come on. - What's the matter with you?

- Let go of me. - Mom.

My goodness. Let go!

What's with you? Let me see what's going on.

Just go home, okay?

Bye.

When did you get here? How's Mother?

How could you let this happen if you were worried about her?

She must've been terrified.

With the vicious beast trying to get in,

the powerless hare just stood there trembling in fear.

This is just like what happened three years ago.

Will you take responsibility if something bad happens to my mom?

"Beast," seriously?

It was just an example.

Actually, to my mom, your mother is like a vicious beast.

- What? - This is not about persuading her.

Why are you so worried about upsetting her?

Just tell her that you now live with your mother-in-law.

So just notify her?

Who cares?

Why do I need my mother-in-law's permission to live with my mom?

Let's calm down and talk.

This is wrong. We're just saying mean things to each other.

Let's have a cup of tea.

Forget it.

Call your parents now.

Tell them your mother-in-law is at our place...

and will live with us from now on.

Tell them to stay out of it and not to visit us again.

Do you want me to call them?

Don't. I'll do it.

You can't. I'll do it.

What are you doing?

Sorry.

I wasn't going to push you. It was a mistake.

That was a mistake too.

I put up with it for seven years.

I can't put up with it any longer.

What do you mean?

You want a divorce?

Interpret it any way you like.

Mom. You're okay, right?

I'll park the car and come right up.

It's driving me nuts.

I have no one to consult or talk to.

Who could I talk to?

It must be very stressful for you.

She wants a divorce.

- Can I get more cold water? - Sure.

I understand that my mother was out of line.

She was coddled all her life and never worked.

Ba Da never wanted to talk to me whenever my family was brought up.

Now, she even says mean things about them.

People in our parents' generation are all like that.

Ba Da should just brush it off,

but she's a proud person and has many things that she wants to do.

All her life, she's been allowed to do whatever she wanted.

Even now, she must be upset because things aren't going her way.

Mom's one thing,

but having to pay off her dad's debt has been stressing her out.

That's why she's been putting off another baby.

Her dad's debt?

Oh, never mind. That was a slip of the tongue.

No, it wasn't. Tell me the truth.

She's paying off his debt?

Is that why she's been putting off another baby?

Eun Kang.

Hello?

Oh, hello.

How have you been?

I see.

Nam Chul visited you the other day, right?

He didn't?

I'm sorry. He's been busy.

I'll tell him to visit you soon.

All right. Take care.

He said he'd stand guard at the office...

because some of the scrap metal kept going missing.

It's good.

Open wide.

Here.

You thought I'd feed you?

What?

Come here.

Hey.

Hey!

You really are like a magnet.

At first, I didn't know that your name meant "magnet."

You keep pulling me toward you like a magnet.

I don't feel like myself these days.

I keep wondering, "Can I really do this?"

I'm anxious and worried.

Don't worry. You have me.

I live with my in-laws,

so I've always made sure to go home before 10pm.

Be it a team dinner or a school reunion.

I always went home right after dinner.

I've never even gone to a karaoke bar.

I just pay for it so my employees can enjoy it.

We'll go together.

Let's share all our first-time experiences.

Naturally, my friends and I drifted apart.

Work, home, then back to work. On repeat.

When I get home, I automatically bow and say, "I'm home."

On some days, I say that only to realize...

that no one's home.

You see, I've become a good liar.

I say, "I have to attend a school reunion."

"I have to meet a friend."

"I visited my parents."

That day...

You never looked at me once.

You kept avoiding eye contact with me.

Why did you do that?

The day we went camping together for the first time,

I couldn't sleep a wink.

I couldn't fall asleep.

I stayed up all night...

and went to see that old man first thing in the morning.

Then on my way back,

I saw you walking out of the office from afar.

The moment I saw you, my heart sank into my stomach,

and my hands started to shake. I couldn't drive.

I had decided to act like nothing happened the night before,

but it was all useless.

I felt like I'd fall apart if our eyes met,

so I could not look at you.

I was afraid...

I'd just grab your hand and elope to a place where no one knew us.

Eun San.

If I told you that...

I had never done any of this before,

would you believe me?

Goodness.

You're...

my first.

But I'm scared.

Of what?

That I might lose you.

That such a situation might occur.

Don't ever lose me.

Promise me.

That you won't lose me.

I will not lose you.

(Red Balloon)

We're married, right?

I hope you can tell me everything.

It's all my fault.

She did nothing wrong.

What?

How could she call the police?

Let go. I did nothing wrong.

I'm really stressed out.

Don't tell your in-laws. Just rest and recharge for a few days.

Ba Da!

I was jealous of Ba Da for everything she had.

And...

especially...