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Episode 37

Your age is...

I'm twenty-five years old.

I see. You're past twenty then.

She looks so young.

Then you're twelve years younger than Soo-young.

Nice catch.

Let me get the tea.

What are you doing out here?

Mother told me to stay outside.

Young-in.

At least have him stay in Dan-ah's room or something.

No, it's not like the marriage is set or anything yet.

Don't be so mean.

Brother.

Can Director Lee come in instead of staying alone?

Come in.

Yes, Grandfather.

Have a seat.

No, Mr. Chairman.

Sit down, Grandma.

They're going to be our family soon.

Have some tea.

May I get your names?

I'm Nah Mal-soon.

I'm Oh Jin-ah.

First, I'd like to express my gratitude to you

for accepting my grandsons' proposals.

Brother, have you already given them your permission?

Hush.

I'll be quiet.

My family is what people call old-fashioned.

For young people like you,

it won't be the most comfortable environment.

Especially...

You'll become the head housewife

since you're marrying our firstborn,

so you'll have a lot of responsibilities.

It'll be quite a challenge for a young person like you,

so I'd like to hear your thoughts on that.

Just relax and speak your mind.

Do you like your future daughter-in-law?

I...

I...

Drink some tea.

You two know each other?

Yes?

We live together.

What are the odds? You two live together?

Are you relatives?

No, it just happened that way.

I'm an orphan, and she's taken me in.

You don't have parents?

Hush.

I'll shut up, Brother.

I'm not very knowledgeable, Grandfather.

I wasn't raised by my parents, and I'm not well educated.

So I was intimidated about whether

I'd fit in with such a family.

But I have faith in Mister,

and that he'll keep me under his wing.

She calls Soo-young "Mister."

Leave the room.

Come on, Brother.

Help me save face in front everyone here.

I'll really shut up now.

Young lady.

Yes, Grandfather.

It's great that you'd let Soo-young lead you,

but women need the wisdom to lead men as well.

Age doesn't equate to a person's wisdom in life.

I think you're a kind-hearted person,

so I have faith that you'll responsibly carry out

the head housewife's duties.

Yes, Grandfather.

And...

Yes, Grandfather.

Tae-young's girl is energetic!

If you put saliva on your nose, you can stop hiccups.

Thank you, Dong-dong.

Please go ahead, Grandfather.

Have some more tea.

She's never had a boyfriend before,

so she's nervous about meeting the family for the first time.

Then why'd she marry a guy like Tae-young at the first shot?

That's not very nice, Grandmother.

I'm all right now, Grandfather.

As I said earlier, women need the wisdom to lead men.

That's all the more true with a boy like Tae-young.

I know exactly what you mean.

For a vulgar moron...

I'm sorry.

He's lived like a fool until now,

but he's not a bad person at heart.

So as long as you two can understand each other,

your relationship will prosper.

I understand, Grandfather.

So they both passed?

Again?

I know how that feels.

The first time I met the family, I was as nervous as I could be.

Let me introduce myself.

I'm her future husband Lee Gang-suk.

How do I address them?

Don't get ahead of yourself.

Mother didn't introduce you for a reason.

Don't be mean, Brother.

Big Brother.

Shouldn't we have a get-to-know party?

What are we, new employees or something?

Soo-young's girlfriend is still a baby.

Does he think she'd survive as the head housewife?

She's very mature for her age.

Please treat her properly, regardless of her age.

What's up with her?

She's mean to Dan-ah's boyfriend.

But I guess she likes the girl.

As the head housewife, she recognizes a kindred spirit.

Dong-dong.

Yes, Grandfather.

Do you like your new mother-to-be?

I'm not sure.

You tapped her back earlier,

so you must like the lady, right?

I don't dislike her,

but I don't know if I like her either.

If you miss your old mom, then you'll make us sad.

I'm just making some things clear.

I miss my old mom.

But I'll try not to think about her.

And Dad wants to marry that lady,

so I'll try to like her.

How nice of you, Dong-dong.

I don't see a problem then.

I have a good impression of them,

so set a date for the wedding.

What's your impression of the two girls?

I'm not completely sure, but I feel like my sons

have both found their missing pieces.

I liked Soo-young's girl from the start...

What?

You're not fond of Tae-young's girl?

I just have a hunch they'll be a rowdy pair.

Soo-young, I don't care about the Seven Wonders,

but I'm really curious about how you dated Miss Jin-ah.

Who made the first move?

Just so you know, I'm popular with the ladies.

Dan-ah, did he just say that?

I'm actually quite a humorous guy.

Right, Miss Jin-ah?

Yes.

Mal-soon.

Yes.

Tap my back. I need to puke.

Want more?

That's enough.

And you two.

Your relationship is the bigger mystery.

I can see how Gang-suk would fall for such

a beautiful girl like you.

But just what do you see in Gang-suk?

Brother, I'm popular with the girls.

Right, like that time at the hostess bar with the bar girls.

Brother.

I'm innocent.

We'll talk later.

You even kissed a girl there.

Ha Tae-young.

You party-pooper.

You started it.

What are we doing at a karaoke?

You wanted to know where we went on our dates, right?

You went to karaoke on your dates?

Dan-ah is an awful singer.

And I went head-over-heels for that.

Pervert.

You'll see a whole new side of your sister now.

They're making me sleepy.

Why do people sing ancient songs?

That's not such an old song.

Sure sounds like it.

It's a good song.

Mal-soon.

Let's show them a good time.

Your brother is a good singer.

But I sing with more soul.

Right.

You remember our practice?

What if my brothers pass out?

That song doesn't suit them.

What's Dan-ah doing?

I have no clue.

Is she trying to make us laugh?

Get out of here!

Tae-young.

You can't break our spirit.

I'll pay you to stop.

It's torture.

Thank you very much.

Lee Gang-suk.

Yes.

She was a normal girl before.

What have you done to her?

Do I seem crazy?

Don't marry him.

He'll spoil you even more.

Now I've seen everything.

I've never seen that side of Dan-ah.

But didn't she look cute?

Cute?

She gave me goose bumps.

He really ruined her.

Enough already.

You even refused to eat dinner with them.

What's wrong with your brother Tae-young?

He didn't even want to eat with us.

He said we grossed him out.

You shouldn't have made me sing.

It was enough that I won tequila from your friends.

He wanted to know how we dated.

I had to show him that we're perfect for each other.

You know what?

Let's never do that again.

We need to keep up a good image.

I actually wanted to do that for our wedding ceremony.

Marry someone else then.

Don't get me started.

There's something we need to talk about.

The hostess bar...

We should be doing that.

Relax, Sister.

You'll never get this kind of treatment

once you marry into our family.

Sit down, Jin-ah.

Mal-soon.

Yes?

You can't do that.

Do what?

She's your senior in terms of rank,

so you can't address her by name anymore.

Then what do I call her?

Call her "Big Sister."

Isn't that right, Soo-young?

Tae-young's right.

Big Sister.

That's hilarious!

I'm not laughing, Sister.

I need answers, including about the hotel incident.

I didn't do anything at the hostess bar.

It's not my fault there were girls standing next to me.

Then why did my brother bring it up?

Tell me the truth.

Are you the kind of guy that gets around?

Good!

I can feel your jealousy.

Let's put that behind us now.

You're not getting by that easily.

I want an answer about the hotel incident too.

Let's go.

Go where?

This kimchi stew is great.

I'm an amazing cook.

I cut the tofu, mind you.

I fried the kimchi, sir.

I made the bean sprout salad, Miss Jin-ah.

Soo-young.

It's only good because

I kept you from opening the lid too early.

Jin-ah.

Try Sister.

Sister.

Yes?

Let's sign up at a cooking school, all right?

Manners.

Please?

Given our level of cooking,

the family will soon suffer from malnutrition.

Your younger sister seemed like a very good cook.

Yes, she is.

I bet Gang-suk's getting it about the hostess bar.

Ha Tae-young.

Let's have a talk later.

About what?

About what you did at the hostess bar.

I'm full.

Let's go home now, Soo-young.

I'll cook you more food at home.

Hurry up.

Stand right here.

Where are you going?

I love you, Ha Dan-ah!

I love you very much, Ha Dan-ah!

Forgive me this once?

Please stop asking me about the hotel incident,

pretty please?

Come on, say something.

I don't know if I want to let that slide.

Then I'll just lie down here and cry.

Stand up.

How pathetic am I to get on my knee and beg on the street?

Should I scream?

I love you, Gang-suk!

I won't be here for a few days.

Sorry you have to work my shift.

Boss said he wouldn't get a replacement

since I'm not quitting.

Are you going somewhere?

I'm going to travel.

Don't get drunk.

You might fall asleep on the street.

I won't drink.

Bye.

If you can't get rid of it, then keep it with you.

It's not something you can easily forget.

It hurts me to see you in so much pain,

trying so hard to forget something you can't forget.

That's why I'm leaving.

I'm going to walk around until I exhaust myself.

When the body's tired, so is the mind.

Then maybe I'll lose it somewhere down the road.

Have a good trip.

Don't...

...be too long.

I'll try.

Aunt hasn't eaten anything.

What if she passes away?

Just one spoonful.

What's a hunger strike when you're dead?

Those politicians eat chocolate

when they're pretending to be on a hunger strike.

I don't want any.

Who is it?

You haven't eaten anything?

What's it to you?

Don't say that, Mother.

You only care about that girl.

Why do you care whether I die or not?

How lucky for you.

You can get married after I die.

Mother!

Don't be so harsh with your son.

But my son can be harsh with me?

Go to your room.

Let's eat now.

Stop bugging me!

I know why your master did that today.

She went out of her way to encourage me.

So I won't give up.

I understand that both of them aren't wealthy.

But we don't care for extravagant gifts anyway.

Tell them they needn't worry.

Yes, Grandfather.

Thank you, Grandfather.

We're still in mourning,

and it isn't the first wedding for you boys,

so we won't make a commotion about the wedding.

Grandfather.

Yes.

I'm sorry to say this.

Go on.

I know we have a custom of traditional wedding ceremony.

Keep going.

But Miss Jin-ah's a young lady,

and has the burden of becoming the head housewife.

So...

Go on.

Every woman dreams of wearing a wedding dress.

Soo-young.

You're suggesting a modern wedding ceremony?

Have you forgotten our family's tradition?

Is that what you want?

Yes, and I'm sorry for being so selfish.

Tradition is important, but what matters more

is the respect you have for your spouse.

If that's what you want, then you may proceed as you wish.

Then I want Mal-soon to wear a wedding dress.

Mal-soon, do you want to wear a wedding dress?

I was going to break the news to Miss Jin-ah!

I won't let you hog the credit!

What's credit got to do with a wedding dress?

Is that how it was?

We were supposed to have a traditional wedding ceremony?

Jin-ah.

Sister.

Sister, your future husband went out of his way

so you could wear a wedding dress.

What a caring guy.

A wedding dress?

Right.

Their family maintains the traditional wedding ceremony,

but he convinced Grandfather to allow you

to have a modern wedding.

Let me have the phone.

What's wrong?

This is Jin-ah.

Yes. He's right next to me.

She wants to talk to you.

Yes, Miss Jin-ah.

Why'd you ask Grandfather without asking me first?

Are you mad at me?

Yes, I am.

I may be young, but I'm going to become the head housewife.

So I shouldn't be breaking the family's tradition.

I want the traditional wedding ceremony,

so please tell Grandfather.

You're already in the spirit of the head housewife.

I was hasty.

She's upset about breaking the family's tradition.

She took what I told her earlier to heart.

My Mal-soon didn't want to wear a wedding dress either.

When will you address her properly?

Are you going to school?

No.

Why not?

I'll stay home so my family doesn't think badly of me.

Then I'll go to your house and have Mother give me the eyes.

Just come out.

Come on...

Now.

Stay home.

No.

My eyes will fall out if I don't see you.

You're acting more like a baby every day.

I should just call you a crybaby.

Whatever, but just come out.

I'm not answering my phone, so I'll see you at school.

Where are you?

Honey!

Housekeeper.

Yes.

Where's my wife?

She's not in her room?

Where'd she go?

She went out?

Maybe she went to see a shaman.

She always does that when she's troubled.

Maybe she went for a talisman to keep Professor Ha away.

You're going to school?

Yes.

Grandma, we have a guest.

Are your elders home?

Go bring us some tea, Dan-ah.

There's no need, Professor Ha.

Just sit down and listen to me.

I thought my discussion with Professor Ha's stepmother

clarified everything.

But now I'm not so sure since you served my son dinner.

You think we wanted to serve him food?

He walked in with his own feet.

Young-in. Be quiet.

She came here to say she's dead set against Dan-ah?

This is what I think.

Our Gang-suk is admirable son-in-law material for you,

but Professor Ha is an obstacle

in the way of my fine son.

Leave the room, Dan-ah.

No, stay and listen to what I have to say.

My son is a great boy with so many admirable qualities.

You wouldn't know how many noble families want him

as their son-in-law.

What about our Dan-ah?

Don't you know better than that?

What esteemed family would want someone like her

as a daughter-in-law?

You're too much.

As I told you the last time,

if you don't like my daughter, then restrain your son.

He comes in happily saying he has his father's permission.

Then his mother comes in with a complete disregard for manners.

You leave me speechless.

Perhaps your family led my son on?

My son doesn't even eat with strangers.

So when he comes here to eat...

You're ridiculous!

When he does things he normally wouldn't do,

don't you think it's because he wants to marry our Dan-ah?

I'm not here to argue, so you can stop.

Mr. Chairman.

As the authority figure in this house,

I'd like you to resolve this issue.

Adults shouldn't become playthings

in their children's relationship.

I'm sure you know that better since you're a noble heir.

Marriage isn't just about two individuals.

It's a binding relationship between two families,

and your family and mine have burned that bridge.

Isn't it enough my son was enticed by Professor Ha,

and your family got to keep the company?

Enticed?

Be quiet.

I understand what you're saying.

So please leave for today.

Can you honor your word?

I'll take care of my granddaughter.

Then I'll take my leave.

I hope this is the last time we have this discussion.

She must be stuck in traffic.

Yes.

Isn't it enough you meet her every day?

She has a trick of keeping men on their toes.

It's always the shy ones.

I hope I'm not keeping you from your dissertation.

You're not, but you've been making me feel depressed lately.

Sorry?

Before you showed up, she was my best buddy.

But now she won't even give me the time of day.

I'm sorry.

I'll get you some medication for depression.

Yes, Brother?

What the heck's your problem?

What's wrong, Brother?

Do you know what your mother put my grandfather through?

What do you mean?

Your mother insulted my grandfather.

Just tell him not to see Dan-ah anymore.

I can't believe I actually vouched for you.

I'll be right there.

Don't you dare!

I'll break your legs if you come here.

Did something bad happen?

I'm leaving.

Dan-ah.

Yes, Grandfather.

I suppose sincerity can't resolve everything.

I had hoped for the best because you remained steady

despite their adamant rejection.

But I don't think it's going to work.

I'm sorry, Grandfather,

for making you lose face because of me.

Can you change your heart?

It'll be difficult for someone like you who's so resolute.

But Dan-ah.

Yes.

You need to know when to turn back from a dead-end.

Can you try to turn back and have a change of mind?

Poor Dan-ah.

You've forgotten Jin-ha and finally met someone else.

Grandma.

I have to stop here?

Grandfather, Father, and Mother...

I've put them through so much.

So I should stop here for their sake, right?

Poor thing.

There's another wound in your heart now.

I told you the person she was.

That's why I've been so mean to Director Lee.

I wanted to prevent something like this from happening.

I did everything to help her be with her loved one.

I thought changing Chairman Lee's decision

put us over the hump...

There's just no way.

Even if they were to okay the marriage,

I wouldn't send Dan-ah into that woman's family.

Why the heck are you here?

How dare you come to our house!

Hey...

I'm here to apologize on my mother's behalf.

There's no need.

Father.

Don't call him "Father" in this situation.

I'm sorry.

Please let me apologize to Grandfather.

He wouldn't want to see you.

Please go home.

He's right.

Please stop bugging us and leave.

Please let me see her at least.

What for?

She's already in so much pain, so just leave.

Please let me see her.

Do you want to see our Dan-ah die?

I beg you. Please let me see her.

Young man.

Yes, Grandfather.

There are relationships that aren't meant to be.

I think that's as far as your relationship

with my granddaughter was meant to go.

Please stop hurting my family and leave.

I'm apologizing on my mother's behalf.

I'm sorry for not living up to my word

after you gave me your trust.

I'm sorry I couldn't prevent this from happening.

But Grandfather, it was very hard for us to get here.

Please have mercy on us, and give me another chance.

This is not about giving you chances.

If I were to give you another chance,

it'd just be a never-ending cycle.

I don't want my granddaughter to suffer anymore.

If you truly care for her, then please leave.

That's what you can do for her now.

Stand up, you punk.

Stand up.

Director Lee.

Yes.

Begging won't change anything.

You're only making matters worse.

Please go back.

Dan-ah...

...is asking you to leave.

How much did the talisman cost this time?

Will it really make Professor Ha break up with Gang-suk?

You know talismans are useless.

How many of them did we buy just for Hye-joo?

Mother!

How can you do this to me?

What's wrong with you?

You couldn't show any manners to the person I love?

Did you leave me with any other choice?

What's wrong with you?

How could you be so rude to them in their own house?

You went to their house?

What else could I do?

You're whipped because of a girl,

and you talked your father into taking your side,

so what other choice did I have?

I've never been so ashamed to be your son as I was today.

Gang-suk! Don't say such things.

I told you many times

that I loved her more than she loved me.

So you should've taken it out on me!

What has she and her family ever done to you?

You punk.

You're ashamed of your mother?

I see how you feel.

I have no education, I was a housekeeper,

and I'm trying so hard to fit into the noble class.

I'm sure you're ashamed of me.

That's not what he means.

Since you're so ashamed of me,

you want to marry someone with a noble background.

But your pathetic mother's getting in your way?

You're right!

Gang-suk.

It's my life, so let me do it my way.

I just wanted to marry the person I love.

Why would you go so far as to ruin my life?

Ask me to die!

Tell me you don't need a mother like me!

Stop talking nonsense!

I'll just die then!

I don't want to live as a pathetic mother

who gets in her son's way!

- Honey? - Mother!

Don't be too hard on her.

You know how much you mean to her.

She only tried to get into the noble clique for your sake.

She didn't have an education like those other women,

but she was proud of having a son like you.

So it must've been a big shock to her

when you wanted to marry someone she couldn't approve.

Gang-suk.

Yes.

I hope you can understand your mother's sadness.

Gang-suk.

I heard from Soon-jin.

Is Mother in bad condition?

Go in.

Gang-suk.

Don't tell me you're giving up.

You're here.

How's Mother?

She's unconscious.

I'm really worried about her.

You haven't eaten at all.

I'll eat later.

I guess it'd be selfish to have an appetite.

Don't take it so hard. That's selfish too.

Dan-ah.

Yes.

If it hurts so much, just stay flat on your back.

Or just cry out aloud, and forget everyone else.

Do you want to take a trip somewhere?

You'll feel much better afterward.

No.

If I were to leave, the elders would worry.

I'll stay right here, and cry here if I need to.

Are you feeling okay?

Why did you bicker with Gang-suk?

Mom.

I'll get Gang-suk.

Don't.

I'll just die and make his life easier.

What will I do without you then?

You'll have a daughter-in-law to take care of you.

You're too much.

I can't live under the same sky with a son

who's embarrassed of me.

She's come to, so take Hye-joo and go home.

I want to beg for her forgiveness.

Her blood pressure's too high,

so let's not push her.

You'll have your chance later.

Leave.

How's Aunt?

She's conscious.

I was so worried.

Gang-suk was too mean.

What's so wrong about her going to their house?

Mother went to Professor Ha's house?

And all hell broke loose.

Gang-suk, it didn't change anything, right?

What Mother did won't change Sister's heart, right?

Don't give up.

Mother is a kind-hearted person, so she'll give in.

We should push back our weddings.

We can't get married while Dan-ah's suffering.

Soo-young.

Yes.

What's this about?

It's about your weddings.

We were just talking about that.

We'll postpone them.

Don't.

If you push back your weddings for my sake,

that'll only worsen the family's mood.

I'm actually glad

you're lightening the mood by getting married.

But with your situation...

By helping my sisters with their preparations,

I can keep myself busy.

That's how you can help me, okay?

I'll take that as a yes. Good night.

She's driving me crazy.

It's not enough she's crying her heart out...

What are you doing at this late hour?

I'm embroidering the pillow cases for my sisters.

Why do that on a day like today?

All the more reason to do it.

I'm all right, so please get some rest.

Don't stay up too long.

Okay.

Please leave a message after the tone.

Please have it approved by Director Lee.

He didn't come to work today.

She hasn't come.

Please call her.

She's not answering my calls.

Did things take a turn for the worse?

Dan-ah, you have a call.

Thank you for coming.

Professor Ha.

Yes.

We should save her first.

Gang-suk would never give up on you,

so I'm asking you for a favor.

Can you just pretend you two are over?

Let's just do that for now and buy you two more time.

Get up, honey.

Come on.

She has something to say to you.

I don't want to hear it.

- I'm sorry. - I'm not having it.

I won't lie to you.

I could still meet him after pretending to have broken up.

But I won't do that.

I'll really break up with Gang-suk.

Let's call it quits.

Can you live without me?

I can try.

Let's run away.

You know I can't do that.

Are you with a guy?

You can't stay out all night with a guy.

It's a genetic disorder that causes infertility.

I can't marry you.

I'm sorry, Grandfather. I can't marry him.

Director Lee is leaving for the United States.

He means to leave for good.

Please take good care of Father and Mother.

What about Sister?

Shouldn't you take Professor Ha with you?

Please see me before you go.

Why are you leaving?

Because I have to.

Would you stay if I begged you to?

TO BE CONTINUED...