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Episode 19

My loved one is in a cold place,

so I don't want to be warm alone.

You're sick too.

You need an antidote for your addiction to love.

How about using me as an antidote?

You thought you had me every time?

You caught me off-guard at the funeral,

but those other times, I just let you.

I'd never been slapped by a woman before that.

Why do you think I let you slap me?

Let go.

I don't know why.

I'm not sure why it doesn't bother me when you slap me.

You want to quit, don't you?

I use this show as an excuse to do whatever I want.

I do.

Want to quit now?

If you do,

I'll take it as proof that you think of me as a man.

It'll mean that I've gotten to you.

Don't you want to keep the promise

you made to your beloved?

To prove your love,

you shouldn't be shaken by anything that I do.

Why do you want to test my love?

You always have a comeback.

I wonder.

Maybe it's my competitive spirit.

My love is nothing more than a game to you.

I wonder if it even exists.

How strong is the love of a woman in such

a thin outfit for her lover in a cold place.

Miss Ha Dan-ah.

It's a good opportunity for you to prove your love.

As you said,

I just want to play games with your so-called love.

If you hold steady as you are now,

then I'll admit defeat.

Any urge to deliver me a bitter defeat?

No, and I don't know why l have to prove my love to you.

But...

But?

I agreed to this show for the sake of two kids,

but I wish you weren't my partner.

So you could focus on your acting?

What is it about me that bothers you?

Have you ever slapped anyone before?

Probably not. You don't seem the type.

But you slapped me three times.

So you don't feel easy around me.

Don't you think our show is getting more interesting?

Be on your guard.

I'll try to test you even more,

and make this an epic battle.

Goodbye.

Have you ever slapped anyone before?

Why do you want to test my love?

I can't go home yet because I have an emergency.

Why'd you come here again?

Whatever.

I'm tired, but there's nothing I can do about it.

Keep the door locked. Goodbye.

You live with someone?

Whatever. Why are you here?

Is this your meal?

You should eat oxtail soup for a fracture.

Then why don't you buy me some?

I'm not your boyfriend!

Person who commits adultery...

What's that? A dull tree?

Thanks, friend.

I'm not your friend.

Yes.

I'm here to empty your trash bins.

Come in.

Mister.

Today's my last day.

I don't have the courage to face you at work anymore.

Have you found another job?

Not yet.

Then stay.

No, I don't want to feel burdened.

Thank you for everything.

Miss Jin-ah.

We can't see each other anymore again?

No.

Just relax.

I can't just sit still and do nothing.

I'll feel better if I move around.

Whatever works, weirdo.

Go home, blabbermouth.

I will, you ungrateful fiend.

Like you brought me a gift?

You only waste what others brought me.

Don't be stingy about a drink, cheapskate.

Show me some manners.

Can't do.

Then I'll treat you the same.

Let me see your ID.

Why?

I think I'm older than you,

so you ought to show me some respect.

I thought we were friends.

You said that we're not! Make up your mind.

I don't know what I'd get out of a friend like you.

You're so calculating.

I don't know about being friends with an adulterer...

Don't tell me you see me as a man.

What?

You're obsessed with my cheating.

Get real.

I only see you as an adulterer.

I've had enough of this.

Here.

What is this?

I'll let you borrow my used MP3.

Why not buy me a new one instead?

Forget it.

I'm just saying.

Bye.

I can't believe I thought of her as a friend...

I should've bought a cheaper one...

That cost over $200...

I should've chosen a payment plan.

It would've been interest-free for 3 months...

What the heck?

Thanks a lot.

If I don't see him again, I won't get hurt.

This is the only way, Jin-ah.

If you see him, you'll only get hurt.

I'll be okay in a few days.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Someone as pathetic as me can't be with someone as rich as you.

It'll seem like I have an ulterior motive.

Be on your guard.

I'll try to test you even more, and make this an epic battle.

You're overconfident, Gang-suk.

This game's dangerous even for you.

Hello?

Come outside.

What's wrong with you?

Should I knock?

Why are you doing this?

What else could I do? You always leave with him.

So give up.

I'm not stupid.

If you were really in love with him, I'd know.

I should be able to feel that you were really in love.

But I don't.

I just think you're putting on a show.

It's not a show.

Jeong Hyun-gyu.

I've waited for you for four years.

I'll wait another four years.

If you're still with him then...

Then...

I'll give up.

If you can't put up an act for four years, then give up.

I don't want to see you do this.

What's going on, Dan-ah?

It's nothing.

Who might you be?

Jin-ha!

My name is Jeong Hyun-gyu.

I'm a student at the university where she teaches.

Go in, Soo-young.

Let's go.

Dan-ah.

I thought he was Jin-ha.

The resemblance is uncanny.

What's he doing here at this hour?

Dan-ah.

Please forget it.

Does he have feelings for you?

He's too young.

If he weren't?

Soo-young.

It must hurt to see him.

It'll be over soon.

Is there something going on between you two?

No.

You said it would be over soon.

He has feelings for me.

How old is he?

Good night, Soo-young.

l...

...feel sorry for you.

I'm indifferent to other family members, but not to you.

Young-hee told me to change my ways.

I want to tell you the same thing.

Thank you, Soo-young.

But my heart belongs to only one person.

Good night.

Dong-dong, let's eat.

Okay.

What's going on?

Father, we'll follow the old custom.

Why?

I wanted to address the gender inequality issue.

I thought having everyone eat together would be better,

but that creates other problems, like wasted food.

Until I find a better solution, we'll follow the old custom.

Whatever you wish. Let's sit, Dong-dong.

You'll eat outside, Dong-dong.

Why?

I don't want you to get used to gender inequality.

Grandfather.

Listen to your grandmother.

What a shame.

I loved the new custom you introduced, Mother.

You'll eat in the living room from now on.

Sorry?

Father.

Yes.

I'd like Aunt Joo-jeong to eat in this room from now on.

I think that would be proper.

As you wish.

No way! I like eating here better.

Please help me.

This will teach Dong-dong about equality.

So I should eat in the room with my brother?

Please help Mother.

I sit here?

Sure.

The atmosphere's killing me.

I'd rather be chatting with the women.

Just abide by the head housewife's decision.

Stifling.

Why's Soo-young eating in the room?

This is unfair.

He's the firstborn.

Dan-ah, water.

Okay.

- Director Ha. - Yes?

You should get your own water.

Does that go for everyone in the room?

No, elders will be served with due respect.

So I won't be treated like a man or an elder?

Director Ha.

Yes?

Stop talking back.

Water.

You heard her.

I wasn't Hong Gil-dong. I was Kong-jwi!

What's so funny?

Treating Tae-young like a stepmother.

Don't be so mean to him. He's sensitive.

I vowed to take revenge on him as soon as I got married.

Am I too much?

I sure found the right girl.

Instead of feeling sorry for my son,

I just think you're cute.

Honey, let's go to work.

Is this enough for the construction workers?

Yes, they can share.

By the way, some oxtail would be great in this weather.

You want oxtail soup?

Soup can warm a soul wounded by a stepmother.

I can't do this anymore.

My legs are so sore.

Don't give up.

You'll get used to it.

I'll get arthritis.

Father, we should just come up with our own custom.

Right.

There's no use in copying an old trend.

Housekeeper! We'll eat at the table.

Yes.

You were still home?

I hardly see you even when you're home.

Let's eat together.

Hye-joo.

Let's eat together.

Make time this Saturday.

You'll have an arranged date.

An arranged date?

Mr. Choi set it up.

You said Gang-suk has to go first.

Gang-suk in the spring. Hye-joo will be next.

The guy's a medical school student.

A future doctor, that's great.

Mr. Choi said he needs some time,

but he's smart and diligent.

His major's plastic surgery,

so he'll make money like it's nobody's business.

We'll just have to support him until graduation,

and then open up a hospital for him.

Great, a future plastic surgeon.

You can get your shots from him.

Exactly!

Let's get a facial on Friday.

We haven't finished talking.

Hey!

You brat!

Make time on Saturday.

Don't force it on Hye-joo.

What's gotten into you?

A guy who wants us to support him?

Who else would take her?

Mother!

We don't mind at all.

At least he'll be a doctor.

We'll send her off with some money,

and then she'll be his problem.

Hye-joo won't be happy!

Then what else can we do?

It's not like she can date guys.

Just send her off.

I won't get married if you treat Hye-joo like that.

Gang-suk.

Not you too.

Just be satisfied with me being your ideal son.

Let Hye-joo live the way she wants.

One of the top ten companies.

Aren't I great?

You sure are.

I brought a copy of the acceptance letter as evidence.

I'd have believed you without it.

Even though I skipped my classes for yours.

Right.

So I'll sit in on your class again.

Jeong Hyun-gyu.

I manage my time well.

You'll be busy with work.

I got accepted, but that doesn't mean I got hired.

What?

I'll go to graduate school and watch you for four years.

A chance like this doesn't come by very often.

This is a position at the bottom of the chain.

I'll finish up at graduate school

and go to the research department.

Then I'll make a better salary,

and make my wife happy.

I got accepted at a company.

Congratulations.

But I've decided to go to graduate school instead.

Why?

Ask Professor Ha.

These are the shareholders, but...

Yoon Sam-wol is a strange one.

Yoon Sam-wol?

She's not related to Chairman Ha,

but she resides in the family house.

What's her share?

0.048

That's high.

Only 1% less than President Ha.

What's strange is that Director Tae-young

and Soo-young don't have a share.

I'm aware of that.

It's strange they weren't given a share.

But that's to be expected of Chairman Ha.

You may leave.

Yoon Sam-wol...

Dan-ah!

You must be the wife of the deceased.

I'm a mere housekeeper.

Lee Gang-suk sure has good connections.

He got the loan in one try.

He might be more powerful than we think.

He does have Chairman Lee's money.

I don't think he deserves any credit.

I'm not sure about that.

Why? Do you think he's a tiger too?

Speak of the devil.

Are you finished?

Yes.

I see, since you only do approvals.

It's better if I don't stay here too long.

My father's grateful about the loan.

We've been approved?

Yes, we were just notified.

That's great.

I worked hard to convince the director,

but I didn't think it'd be this fast.

I heard you're selling your business.

Yes, the deal's in its final stage.

When I'm done, I'll take root in Daeseong.

I'll make sure to put in my hours then.

Sure.

Goodbye.

Take care.

Are you finished?

Yes.

Let's have tea and talk.

Hello?

Come down.

Not today.

Dan-ah.

I don't know what's up, but he's no good.

Why do you bother with a guy like him?

I already told you.

He's very different from Jin-ha.

That alone is a good enough reason.

See you tomorrow.

There's no lesson today.

I said be on your guard.

But you don't have to look so stiff.

I heard people in love go crazy

if they don't see each other every day.

So we should follow suit.

I've never brought a woman coffee.

Is it good?

Yes.

Mine's bitter.

Maybe I'm in my twilight years.

You don't have a short life span.

Can you read fortunes?

No, but I'm mean to my students.

People who feed on grudges live a long life.

That's nice to hear.

We got lucky.

Let's make him watch you getting in my car.

Can we talk?

Talk.

I don't know what you're doing with her,

but I have just one favor to ask.

Drive safely.

She easily gets scared on the road.

It won't be easy to fool him.

May I take your order?

I'll order when my friends get here.

Okay.

What are you doing here?

I'm working.

Why are you working here?

To make money.

Welcome.

Is this a threat?

I don't need an arrogant employee!

Pack your things and go to the Gangneung station!

Director!

What about me?

You want to go with her?

Sorry, but there's only one spot.

If you want to act up too, the door's right there!

I didn't act up!

It ticks me off that you're her lap dog!

Just so you know, I can hold a grudge.

Okay, I'll go.

Gangneung's not that far!

Just apologize to him...

There's no need.

Let go.

If I could, I'd send you to Dokdo.

Good to see you home early and sober.

I like her better when she drinks.

Joo-jeong!

Thank you for bringing her home again.

Where is she?

In her room.

Come in and die!

You can't go to Gangneung.

Gangneung?

She refused the Director's request to make a documentary

about main families, so he's exiling her to Gangneung.

Why don't we take the next step?

We can't act without knowing the story.

Let's at least copy what others do.

What's your hobby?

That's the usual question.

Favorite color? Season?

Probably not winter.

Food you don't like? Favorite movie scene?

Am I bad at this?

This feels like an interrogation.

Just answer the questions!

That's an interrogation.

It's cold.

You should be grateful that I brought it.

It could've been warmer.

It was in my trunk.

You should've brought it sooner.

I'm busy with work already.

Is your friend not important?

You keep changing your mind.

I'm only your friend when you need me?

I got tired of arguing. I'll give you a chance.

Thanks a lot.

This is still warm.

It's not oxtail soup.

Are you complaining?

I'm just saying oxtail would've been better.

I'm not your personal chef.

Stop being so sarcastic!

And what's with the music on that MP3?

It's so childish...

Just eat already.

Hot!

Are you all right?

Let me see.

No public display of affection!

What are you doing?

Hot!

It hurts!

Hot...

This rice ball is expensive.

You went overboard.

When can I eat this?

You've never eaten cup noodles before?

Cup noodles and rice balls go together, right?

I'll eat them in three minutes.

Stop.

You two always make trouble.

We were enemies in a previous life.

She burnt me for trying to feed her.

You got too close to my face.

You fussed about being burned!

You two are so informal now.

I knew there was something between you two.

Whatever.

We just decided to bury the hatchet.

This is how a relationship usually develops...

We're just friends!

Brother Gab...

Mi-young, I have to go home soon.

Honey!

What?

Who the heck is Mi-young?

I don't know.

Who is she?

Is she that ''Cheongdam-dong?''

Gang-suk covered up for you last time!

Stop it.

Gang-suk!

Where is he?

Do you need him to bail you out again?

You're dead!

Who is she?

How did you know?

I saw an old picture of you at the funeral.

I asked the housekeeper, and she told me you grew up

in Cheonghak since you were seven.

Ignoring me again?

You always hesitate before answering?

My mother passed away when I was seven.

I got very sick after that.

My grandfather thought I'd be better off in

a different environment,

so I was sent to a relative's house in Cheonghak.

But 10 years?

I liked the place,

and I didn't want to miss my mother.

My aunt treated me as if I were her daughter.

And my grandfather suggested I study Korean history there.

What's wrong?

You didn't come home because you'd miss your mother?

Now I know why you felt so familiar to me.

Hye-joo often had nightmares growing up.

She'd wake up traumatized by fear.

Her eyes remind me of yours.

That's enough.

I don't have anything else to do.

Then sit down and read a book.

I thought you were trying...

...to forget me.

I'm trying.

So you decided to work here?

If I look at you often, I won't be scared of you...

And?

Maybe it's just a fantasy.

Fantasy?

The feelings I have for you.

I see a side of you I never imagined...

And then the fantasy's gone.

Yes.

That's a good plan. Good luck with that.

How can I help?

Sorry?

I have to show you my bad side, right?

I punch the wall when I get angry.

I might even hit a woman.

Does that help?

Yes.

Almost finished?

Let's go get a beer.

I still have an hour.

Let's just go.

I'm also irresponsible.

You can close the shop.

Okay.

Clean up everything.

Okay.

Why's she working here?

To rid herself of a fantasy.

What?

What if it's not a fantasy?

I really don't want to.

Don't you have to sing at a party?

But I don't sing.

No one likes a party pooper.

You have to get something out of this charade.

I need more than just practice.

At least you know.

I was forced to drink because I refused to sing at a party.

Can you hold your liquor?

I'm not sure. I've never had a lot to drink before.

What's the most you've had to drink?

Two bottles of soju.

Are you kidding me?

It was that or singing.

They made you drink two bottles?

Were you all right after that?

Yes.

Just what are you?

Fine, I'll go to Gangneung.

Joo-jeong.

Yes, Brother.

Please put the table here.

Is this liquor?

Let's have a drink.

What brought this on?

Let me pour you a drink.

Let me.

But there are manners...

It's okay.

You don't even allow drinking during a funeral...

Joo-jeong.

Yes?

This family...

...may be a burden to you.

But Joo-jeong.

Yes.

There are unavoidable things in life.

Like a love-hate relationship.

Maybe that's what this family is to you.

You see things for what they are.

That's where your talent lies.

You think that's a good song for you?

I like this song.

But you destroyed it.

I told you I didn't want to sing.

Let's try an easier song.

Sit down.

I want to stop.

But I already paid for the room.

Find an easy song.

There's no such song for me.

Have you tried?

I have.

After that party, I practiced alone for a few days.

I guess that didn't help.

I just gave up.

Where's the fighting spirit you had protecting that genealogy?

Find a song!

Hurry up!

Try another one.

Try this one.

That's no good.

My throat's sore.

No pain, no gain.

Not even one song.

I told you so.

You have no pride.

I just can't sing.

Let's set a goal during this show.

I'll win a stuffed animal. You find yourself a song.

Why should l?

You need a goal for motivation.

Isn't time passing by quickly?

You'll become a grandma soon, like you wished.

You seem like you're really tired of life sometimes.

You're late.

Yes.

You're drinking coffee?

It's decaf.

I have work to finish up,

so I needed something to drink.

Good night.

By the way... Here.

What's this?

It's a wedding gift for you.

It's a digital picture frame.

Thank you for being my mother, Dan-ah.

Am I really a mother now?

She put a lot of thought into this.

I can tell.

Honey.

Dan-ah doesn't have a boyfriend?

She's 30.

She has to get married soon.

Dan-ah was married before.

Isn't time passing by quickly?

It's just a way of passing the time.

Sometimes, time just doesn't go as fast I want it to.

Gang-suk! Why's your phone off?

Go to your room.

We have something to discuss.

Your mom deceived me.

She called me Brother Gab when I was sleeping, and...

Mother.

Don't. It's between us.

Should I bring her here?

What are you saying?

I met that girl.

She wasn't even worth dealing with.

But your father said in his sleep...

That he had to go home.

That means he thought of you to come back to.

Exactly!

I'm thinking about your mother even in my sleep.

Is my name Mi-young?

You can meet her for yourself.

But if you do decide to meet her,

that means you acknowledge that wench as a rival.

Is that what you want?

Why should I meet her?

Then just stop fighting.

Don't drag this out any longer.

Good night.

Good night, Son.

Can I change my shirt?

I really wonder who your master is.

Why didn't we think of that?

We could've gone to an amusement park, had some tea,

and found out more about each other.

Silly me.

You couldn't have taken me to those places

since I was in high school.

She might just stay like that all her life.

It's so tragic.

That's why young love can be scary.

It's not like they've met a lot.

When he visited our house,

they only looked at each other from a distance...

So I thought she'd get over it soon...

She still hasn't forgotten him?

But it's been 10 years already.

A truck crossed the centerline,

and he turned his steering wheel.

He turned the car to his side to save Dan-ah.

That's how she survived.

Don't you need clothes?

I can take them to your station.

It's all right. I have clothes here.

You don't need anything?

No, keep the door locked.

Okay, Mal-soon.

Don't do this, Soo-young.

Do you know how I got that money?

I never asked you for money!

Arrogant jerk!

Don't expect too much from me.

I don't.

I'll remind myself that this isn't love.

Do you get butterflies when you hold my hand?

My brother can't love anyone.

I like when he smiles,

but he can't smile because of you.

I like her too,

so I'm scared for the first time in my life.

A man should admit defeat.

If you're using her for your sister,

I'll kill you.

TO BE CONTINUED...