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I really don't want you...

to worry about me anymore.

We're nothing to each other now.

Please let me go.

You foolish girl.

Mi-yeong?

Mi-yeong!

Doggypoo...

Doggypoo...

Why are you still not okay?

You should stop being sick.

So I could stop having to worry about you.

DANIEL

I hope nothing happened at the arboretum.

Excuse me.

Lee Geon.

Geon...

I'll be heading back first.

Thank you for yesterday.

Mi-yeong.

What happened last night? I was worried about you all night!

They closed off the roads because of the heavy rain

so I had to spend the night at the arboretum.

I wasn't feeling so well so I fell asleep early

-and didn't know you called. -You're not feeling well?

Where? Are you okay now?

Yes, I'm okay.

Well, I'm relieved to see that you're fine.

I should escort you everywhere from now on.

I'll make sure you can work in peace.

I can tell that you're tired.

Wait right here.

I'll make you warm coffee and some sandwiches.

-You haven't eaten yet, have you? -No.

No more.

I mustn't take it any further.

President? Pres...

What now? What is it now?

What?

What now? President...

Why are you crying? Did something happen?

-Please don't fall ill, Mr. President. -This is your fault! All your fault!

-What did I do? -Are you even trying to work?

-Did I make some kind of mistake? -We've been in business many years

but we don't have an artist management system!

Artist...

Is this about the artist, Ellie Kim and her collaboration with our company?

Not just artist Ellie Kim, but all of the artists we've worked with!

And all those we have yet to work with!

Our current system is obsolete! Worthless! Pathetic!

-Alright-- -Stop!

-I understand. -Hey!

I understand.

So your point is to take care of artist Ellie Kim?

Goodness. Understood.

Wait, did you meet her at the arboretum...

Right? What happened between you two?

Regardless, our company must squeeze everything we can from Ms. Ellie Kim!

-But I can't trust you. -Please give me a chance.

Alright, this won't be easy but I'll trust you with this.

-Okay. -Come here.

Okay.

Find out the address of her art studio.

I understand, okay!

Yes, sir! Sergeant Tak at your service, sir!

-Who's Sergeant Tak? -I was confused. That'd be my brother.

Go!

It's not exactly mine

Good!

Darn it...

Did she eat nothing but baguettes in Paris?

Why is she so fragile?

Stamina is key to working long hours.

Let's each buy a pair of shoes and start working out together.

For you, I think...

I think this would look good on you.

You wear size 240, right?

Yes, I do.

-How did you know? -I'm a designer.

Don't you think I should have an eye for things like that?

Which one are you going with, Daniel?

Me?

I think...

I like this one.

How do you like it?

Let me.

-I can do it. -Hold still.

I'll tie it nice and snug for you.

And this one.

-Done. -Thank you.

So this is my snail's sanctuary.

Geez, I forgot the Omega-3.

I guess I'll give it to her later.

Why's the snail with that gigolo again?

If I break his legs into pieces,

she'd probably come to his help.

They're going inside together? Together?

Darn it.

We're here!

How do you do, Mother?

Isn't this Mi-yeong's friend from the dating agency, right?

That's right. I work for a dating agency.

-And my family... -Who are you going to introduce us to?

She's not.

-The girl I'm introducing you to-- -So when is that girl coming?

Mother.

I don't think we've met enough times for you to call me that.

-Mother-- -Why are you trying to sound sympathetic?

You see, the girl I'm introducing is already here.

Oh my, she's here?

Where?

-Mom, I'm seeing this girl! -What? What girl...

You're not talking about her, right?

Mother.

Do you see my blood pressure rising?

I won't allow it! Over my dead body!

Mom, why do I need a rich and pretty wife?

They consider us illegitimate, so what's the use?

All we need to do is pump out kids better than brother!

She certainly wouldn't be lacking in that aspect.

But not as long as I'm alive!

I won't allow this marriage!

Yes. I lost track of time.

Although general lighting is important for this Biennale Festival,

I want there to be a more detailed color theme.

I want it to have a visual appeal.

Yes.

Let's give it some more thought.

Okay.

As long as you make up your mind, I can do anything for you!

Forget being a teacher and get back into ballet.

I told you that I'm doing well.

I like teaching kids, and I feel happy and content.

Do you think you can hide your emotions forever?

You're rotting inside.

If you won't continue your ballet, at least marry President Lee Geon.

Don't go looking for him ever again. I'm warning you.

I'll kill myself!

You'll do what? Is that how you talk to your mother?

Excuse me.

Please leave me alone.

-That's not it... -Please, I beg you. Leave me alone.

You have to move in order for me to get through.

Authentication complete.

Bad day?

Want to join me for an ice cream?

I'm exhausted. That was far.

Which flavor do you like?

I want this one.

That's the one I wanted.

It looks like you don't have a good relationship with your mother.

She was absolutely enraged today

and last time, she slapped you.

It's because I disappoint her.

Her only goal in life was to raise a prima donna.

But I shattered her dreams.

But you're a much better daughter than you seem.

It's difficult to understand such a strict mother.

She's not wrong.

If I did as she told me,

I probably would have a better life.

Do you still meet with President Lee Geon?

We still meet, yes.

But that's all between us.

He's not coming back to me

and I can no longer approach him either.

Why can't you approach him?

As long as you're both alive, anything's possible.

I...

I haven't been good to them.

Them?

Who are you referring to?

I didn't know you were so concerned with other people's personal lives.

Thanks for the ice cream.

It concerns me as well now.

I proposed to Kim Mi-yeong.

So don't I have the right to know?

-She won't have to come here anymore. -We have to do our part.

For our Madam Ellie Kim.

AWARDED FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS FOR BEING KOREA'S BEST BRAND

President?

What are you two carrying?

These are the documents that the artist requested.

She's a very thorough individual.

She requested to see all of the documents.

We're taking them to her studio now.

Let's go.

Wait right there.

Can't you see that we're busy?

-The artist will call in five minutes-- -Stop!

Why are you taking our trade secrets outside of this building?

If she wants to review them, then she should come here!

If you remove these documents from the building,

I'll put you both in jail for corporate theft!

Carry on.

So these are all confidential?

They may seem like normal documents

but within these pages are our trade secrets.

I had no choice but to bring you here in order to protect our company.

Don't worry about anything and carry on with your work.

Since I have no other choice, I'll sit here quietly and watch you.

Wait here.

If while you work,

you start feeling fatigue or loss of energy

or if you start seeing stars around you,

you can use these. I want to protect our company assets.

This is level one,

level two,

and this is level three.

Please begin.

Okay.

Let's see.

Excuse me.

Yes, what is it?

I won't steal any trade secrets so can you please leave the room?

You're disturbing my work.

I'll sign a confidentiality agreement if you want.

I guess I'll have to leave since I'm a distraction.

My leg has a cramp!

But since I'm disturbing you, I guess I'll have to leave.

Okay.

Should I start on this first?

Jangin?

Chemicals?

Why is she working with them of all people?

Who cares what the reason is as long as she does a good job.

What if Mi-yeong and President Lee fall for each other again?

I'm against it.

I prefer the handsome Daniel.

I disagree.

I prefer Director Tak's boss, Lee Geon.

-Daniel's better. -Lee Geon!

-Daniel! -Lee Geon!

-Daniel! -Lee Geon!

Be quiet! Mi-yeong can make her own decisions!

Mr. Choi and President Park, start cleaning before our customers arrive!

Sure.

Mother, I'm feeling a bit left out.

What is it this time?

Why do you call me Mr. Choi instead of calling me by my name?

I heard you were calling your other son-in-law by his name

and treating him like your own.

You're supposed to be a man. Why are you so sensitive?

Alright.

Go-bong. Choi Go-bong.

Go-bong, can you go and start cleaning?

Yes, Mother.

Mother!

Since we're on the topic of names, why don't you call me by my name?

I am calling you by your name already!

Sure.

President Park or Park President.

I guess it's all similar.

Hey, Go-bong!

Wait for President Park!

Mother!

-Go-bong! -President!

-I found my name! -Why is he still here by the way?

Wait, is he interested in me?

Is someone there?

This is amazing!

Make sure that her route isn't interrupted.

And don't forget to turn on the lights on the first floor lobby.

Yes, sir.

Elevator number 2, passing through all floors.

Please standby in the lobby.

She's arriving momentarily. Lights, standby.

Standby.

Three, two, one, go.

Ms. Kim.

The cab is waiting for you.

-I should be fine. -It's late.

Please take the cab that we provided.

-Okay then. -Okay.

Thank you. It's okay. I'll do that.

-I'll... -Thank you.

Good work, artist Kim Mi-yeong.

Have a good evening.

So Geon has been spotted out late with Mi-yeong these last couple of nights?

Yes, our president and his ex-wife are spending time together.

It's like they're dating again!

Have they fallen in love with each other again?

It would be great if that is so, Grandmother.

But it's not like that at all.

The collaboration will end soon and there will be nothing between them.

-What should we do? -But they're definitely...

interested in each other, right?

As far as President is concerned, it's 100 percent! No, 200 percent correct!

But I can't get a read on Madam.

You're finished with all of this already?

Yes.

Can't you tell?

The heck, are you working on this half-heartedly?

Our company does not allow for this!

I wouldn't do anything half-heartedly.

After I leave here tonight, I'll send a sample

after I'm done in the next couple of days.

So you're done with the documents as of today?

I'll do my best to the very end,

so please don't worry.

It's past the time he usually arrives.

He's never been so late before.

I guess something came up.

-Ta-da! -Goodness!

Oh my goodness! You surprised me!

La la la la

Lady Anchovy Wraps

You were waiting for me Am I right?

Lady Anchovy Wraps missed me so much!

Right?

No, I was not!

Be quiet. Sit down right there.

See, I'm right!

All women, regardless of age, are alike!

-Pull and push! Push and pull! -Hey,

if you're not here to eat, get out of here.

I'm not in the mood to joke around with you.

Alright.

Make it take out tonight.

Make what?

Make it to go! To go!

Why do you want it to go?

-Who are you going to eat it with? -Someone.

There's someone just like you, who pulls me in and pushes me off.

What are you talking about?

I remember she said something about a cola or soda or whatever.

Is he dating my Mi-yeong again?

Stay composed.

Stay composed!

Stay composed!

I must stay composed.

I must stay composed!

Mi-yeong, what are you doing?

Wake up.

What is this, you ask?

What are we having tonight?

We have to eat!

-Let me open it. -Okay.

There you go.

Isn't this from my mom's restaurant?

Where else would I buy anchovy wraps from?

Don't you take me seriously?

I told you not to meet with my mom.

Is there a law that says I have to listen to you?

The problem is that you don't take anything seriously.

You never care about others and just do whatever you feel like doing.

Shouldn't you try to respect my wishes?

Did you witness that?

Did you witness me not trying?

Then how could you set a table of anchovy wraps

after I'd specifically told you not to?

Listen here, Ms. Ellie Kim.

The first anchovy wraps I tried was your mom's!

Now I'm strangely hooked to the odd taste!

So what are you asking me to do? Why do I have to give it up?

Your mom, who is precious to you, has now become my mom as well!

If you take that away from me, what else do I have left then?

What do you want me to do?

Mother! Please give us some wraps!

From now on, I'm your mother.

My mother?

Come here! Mom's leaving now!

Eat it all yourself.

I'm not hungry.

You fickle woman.

You accuse me of being insensitive

and then you brush off my good intentions!

You're a selfish person!

Fine, I'll eat it on my own until my stomach bursts! Satisfied?

Darn it.

What's wrong with this? It's always the same!

Always the same! Exactly the same!

Why are you taking it out on the anchovy wraps?

You never complained about them before!

These wraps...

I bet there's something in this.

It's been drugged! I'm sure it's drugged!

It's too quiet.

It's too quiet in here!

Darn, it's quiet!

I need music.

Why this...

Hi, Yeong-ja. What are you doing?

I'm texting about the painting.

When should we reschedule?

MI-YEONG

MI-YEONG

Hello?

Yeong-ja?

Ellie?

-I'm not feeling too well right now. -Oh, I see.

But you're the one who called me here.

Oh, Mr. President?

Hello?

Hello, Yeong-ja?

I'll call you later, okay?

President, how did things end up like this?

Wake up now.

Forget about all this.

I can't believe you've stooped to impersonating a female's voice now.

Yes, Daniel.

I'm leaving soon.

Right.

Tonight's my final night here.

I would be thankful if you came to pick me up.

Yes.

Who was that?

Daniel? That D. Pitt Daniel, is it?

Wow, quite impressive.

Simply incredible.

You're bringing your man to a place of business!

Why would you say that?

And he's not just any man

you can simply brush off.

He's a good man, and I'm thankful to him.

I envy you.

Must be nice to have someone next to you.

Go on and eat. We shouldn't waste food.

BALLERINA KIM MI-NA PERFORMS IN NEW YORK

ARTIST ELLIE KIM FROM FRANCE COLLABORATES WITH JANGIN CHEMICALS

ARTIST ELLIE KIM FROM FRANCE COLLABORATES WITH JANGIN CHEMICALS

Ms. Artist, I'm here.

Welcome.

-Yes. -What's that?

I asked for one of your paintings to be sent here from France.

I thought it would bring you some inspiration. But it's late.

A wise observation from my astute teacher.

Thank you.

Let's see.

-Open it. -Yes.

It looks like this could end up being something big.

You must be feeling inspired lately, Ms. Ellie Kim.

Are you having trouble?

This was one of your first. Do you remember?

This painting actually livens up the place.

Feels like we're going back to the basics.

-Hang it wherever you like. -Should I?

Doggypoo.

I'm ready to let your mother go completely.

What are you doing, Ellie?

Oh, Yeong-ja.

I'm taking a break from work.

Are you having trouble?

Yes, a bit.

It's difficult to go back to the basics, it seems.

Why are you worrying?

You'll do well.

I wanted to do really well for this project...

but it's not going my way.

-I think I might be in a slump. -Slump?

Excuse me, Ellie.

Do you mind if I give you some advice?

Of course not.

You're my number one fan, after all.

Although we've never actually met before,

but you give me the impression of a young girl.

Yeah, you do.

I've often heard that I look young but I've never heard that one before.

-Don't you know how old I am? -Why don't we

forget about our ages today?

How?

When I'm talking to you like this, it reminds me of my childhood...

when I used to run around freely and play with my friends.

It's like I have become a young girl again.

There's a young girl in every woman?

-Is that what you mean? -That's a good expression.

I think I'm coming up with something.

There was an awkward young girl that I used to know.

She wore these awkward glasses...

and thought of herself as an ugly duckling.

I'm sorry.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry.

Excuse me.

-Ms. Kim Mi-yeong. -Yes?

-Copies, please. -A cup of coffee, please.

You're just like your nickname, Post-it girl.

You're easy to use and easy to dispose.

Wear your shoes.

But in my eyes, she was really beautiful.

It's Kim Mi-yeong.

She held the entire ocean...

and countless bright stars in her heart.

Women strive to change their outward appearances to become more attractive.

But the truth is that they're never more beautiful...

than when they were young girls with dreams.

Thank you, Yeong-ja.

-You've inspired me. -Really?

Ellie, keep at it.

Fighting!

JANGIN CHEMICALS

President! Mr. President!

President!

President.

-What is it this time? -Finally,

Ms. Ellie Kim's advertisement concept is complete.

It's finally complete. Oh my!

Alright.

And so,

I asked her to come here to meet with you personally!

Yes, I did. Did I do a good job?

Yes!

For once, you've done it!

Good work, Tak, Tak!

When's she coming?

-Right now! -Now?

-Is it okay? -Hurry!

I'll send her in now.

Hurry.

Yes. I need to see her.

-Oh, how are you? -She's already here?

Come.

Were you waiting for someone?

I have a business meeting to attend to.

I took some time off to have lunch with you.

I see.

Oh no...

I can't make it today.

I don't have the time. I'm sorry, I'll have to take a rain check.

Thanks for your time.

Not at all.

I'm a bit early for my meeting anyhow.

Are you talking about your meeting with Geon?

Yes.

I heard you were collaborating with Jangin Chemicals.

I'll be honest.

It bothered me when I found out that you were working with Geon.

I would probably feel the same if I were you.

Our business is coming to an end,

so you won't have to worry any longer.

Really?

We only met again because of business. There's absolutely no emotion involved.

Thank you for understanding.

Something funny happened earlier.

It's not bad at all.

I think we can proceed with the ad campaign.

That's a relief. I'm glad you like it.

I guess this brings our collaboration to an end.

All that's left now...

-is the campaign presentation. -Yes.

It's the end.

Thank you for your support.

Well...

Thank you for your hard work,

Ms. Ellie Kim.

The things that excite a woman...

A butterfly that flies into the room.

Newly discovered nice pair shoes.

Sudden storms.

-Beautiful... -President, do you like it?

A young girl lives inside every woman.

Jangin Chemicals.

There's a young girl in every woman?

Is that what you mean?

That's a good expression.

JANGIN CHEMICALS

Artist Ellie Kim's first collaboration with Jangin Chemicals!

Please give her a round of applause!

It's the perfect marketing point to target the female demographic.

Finally, our President would like to say some words.

Please welcome President Lee Geon.

We at Jangin Chemicals plan to continue

working with various artists in the future.

I'm glad that Ms. Ellie Kim was able to

successfully complete this project.

Good work, everyone.

Isn't she amazing?

She's simply amazing.

-That was extremely well-made! -It's a masterpiece!

I really liked it.

I loved it.

How did you come up with the idea?

Good work.

Ms. Ellie Kim.

I guess it's all over now.

I was wondering if I could treat you to dinner.

Everyone's meeting at my mom's restaurant.

It's Mi-ja's birthday.

Oh, Sister-in-law...

It's your sister's birthday?

Is her baby growing up well? Is it healthy?

-Dae-cheol? -Yes, Dae-cheol.

He's growing up well. Healthy and big.

You don't suppose he recognizes me, do you?

Anyway, that's good news. Real good.

The collaboration ended successfully

and Dae-cheol is healthy.

It's great that good things are happening to you.

I'll be on my way now.

Artist Kim Mi-yeong.

I'm satisfied with your work.

Thank you very much.

This is really the end.

Goodbye, Geon.

Doggypoo, I invited your mother for dinner today

but I got rejected.

But your mother was really great today.

She was the best! The best!

If you look here,

France is...

France is really far away.

It's right here.

You're going.

I can't send your mother away alone.

I want you...

to go with her.

In my place.

I must have left it behind.

Mister, I'm sorry but do you think we can go back?

Sure.

I think, on my birthday today,

something good will happen to Mi-yeong!

-That's why you're good luck! -Right?

-I'm lucky, aren't I? -Not you, our Dae-cheol here.

After Dae-cheol was born, everything's been going our way!

Sure.

Dae-cheol is our lucky charm, and Go-bong here...

-is the lucky father! -You're right!

People will think you two are a couple!

Right.

Come to think of it, they are kind of like a couple.

What are you saying?

Knock on wood!

How can that ever happen? I can't believe you're jealous.

Sure.

We share a strong friendship.

Now that you mention it, the two of you look alike.

Do we look good together?

-Really? -No, come over here!

Yes, Mi-yeong?

We're all here. Where are you?

I'm sorry, but I think I'm going to be a bit late.

I left the gifts behind.

Please wait for me.

Of course. Take your time.

Yes.

-What is it? -Mi-yeong's going to be a bit late.

Dae-cheol, you must be hungry.

This candy brings you true love.

I believe it when people say that this brought them love.

No, I want to believe it.

You once told me that people who like sweets...

are people who want to be happy.

If I have any happiness left in me, I'll give it all to you.

I wish you all the happiness, Mi-yeong.

What are you doing here?

Lee Geon, what are you doing here?

Then...

You were Lee Yeong-ja all along?

Lee Geon, why are you doing this to me?

Who are you really?

If I have any happiness left in me,

I'll give it all to you.

I wish you all the happiness,

Mi-yeong.

That's right,

Kim Mi-yeong.

I was tormenting you as Lee Yeong-ja all long.

Subtitle Translation by Andrew Yongwoo Lim