Original subtitles

Il Joo.

To be honest...

Even if my life is at stake,

I don't want to lose you.

Hyeong Woo?

Sang Hee?

(Year 1999)

(Episode 2)

Wait.

Be careful on your way back home. Hey, Eun Soo!

Hey, Goose!

Goose.

Goosey goose.

I told you not to call me that.

What? Oh, "Goose"?

But you look like one.

Why are you following me?

This is the way to my house.

Why did you take the bus instead of the car?

Who cares? It's not like you own the buses.

Why didn't you take my dad's car?

Oh.

Do you think I took the bus instead of the car because of you?

Did I say that?

I didn't think so.

You wouldn't think that, would you?

Your dad didn't show up.

He went to the train station to pick up my dad.

- What's wrong? - Your mother's car just passed.

- So what? - Don't you know?

- Let me have some. - Hello everyone.

Hello, Sir. Welcome back.

Oh, you came with your wife.

- What are you making? - Oh.

Summer's almost over so we made some radish kimchi.

The radishes are sweet.

- That looks delicious. - Just a moment.

Here.

Try some.

- Please try some. - Okay.

- Is it tasty? - Is it delicious?

How is it? It's delicious, isn't it?

Yes, it tastes very good.

Mr Shin, why don't you and your family join us for dinner?

No, Sir.

We'd love to.

Food tastes better when you eat it with a group of people.

- Honey! - What was that all about?

We should let the kids sit together.

The adults can sit on this side.

Honey, sit next to the Congressman.

Go sit down.

There's quite a lot to eat today.

Let's eat.

Where's Beom Soo?

He was busy playing outside during the day and now he's sleeping.

Wow, this is really delicious.

- Did you make this? - Of course.

I'm glad that you like it.

How come you're not eating, Eun Soo?

You like meat dishes, don't you?

- No, Sir. - Hurry up and eat.

It's not like you to refuse food.

You should be going to college next year.

How are your grades?

What's the use of being a smart woman?

A woman's job is to keep her house clean and support her husband.

My daughter would make the perfect housewife.

Come to think of it,

Hyeong Woo and Eun Soo make the perfect couple.

They used to play together often when they were young.

Hyeong Woo would be a subservient husband...

to the wife.

Come on, Dad.

Eun Soo, carry this for me.

It's so heavy.

What's wrong with her?

Why are you sulking after having a lovely meal?

We're not beggars.

Why are you taking the leftover food?

What's gotten into you?

Should I waste the leftovers then?

It's not just the leftovers.

You even took the meat from their fridge.

I took it because Mr Jin said he didn't like meat.

Eating too much meat fat isn't good for people like him.

Goodness, this is heavier than I thought.

You're so embarrassing.

What's up with her? Did she have too much to eat?

Did something happen while you were in Seoul?

Nothing happened.

I just attended a meeting.

Did you meet your party's leader?

Yes, just for a few minutes.

Did he say something that upset you?

You don't look too well.

Let's not talk about that. I'm tired.

Honey, about Mr Shin's family.

Don't you think it's about time that we remove them?

What do you mean? Why?

I know you treat everyone with decency,

but I don't like eating with people who aren't part of the family.

Mr Shin has worked for me for over ten years.

That makes him a part of the family.

And our house is too quiet.

You need someone to accompany you while I'm away.

Hyeong Woo's...

I have to go to Gangwon-do tomorrow.

A relative is sick.

You have a relative in Gangwon-do?

Yes. Someone you don't know well.

Mum, get up. You need to see a doctor.

What's wrong, Mum?

I'll go and call an ambulance.

No. You can't.

Why not?

Why won't you go to the hospital when you're in pain?

What did you do wrong?

Jeong Min!

What's wrong? What happened?

You don't look too good.

Do you recognise me?

Yeong Ae...

Yeong Ae...

Yes, it's me. I'm so sorry.

I should have checked on you sooner.

Are you the lady who answered the phone?

Yes. You must be Sang Hee.

I don't know how you know my mum,

but please take her to the hospital.

She's coughing up blood but she won't go to the hospital.

Jeong Min, come with me.

Sang Hee.

I want you to wait outside.

- Why? - I need to talk to my friend.

Please.

Then will you see a doctor?

Yeong Ae.

I don't think I'll live much longer.

I won't...

get any better.

Don't say that. You're still young.

Let me take you to the hospital.

Do me a favour.

Can you...

look after...

Sang Hee for me?

Don't say that.

You need to get better for her sake.

Promise me.

Or else...

I won't be able to rest in peace...

even after I die.

Okay, I promise. Don't worry.

And...

no matter what happens,

don't tell her...

who her father is.

Okay. I won't.

All those years,

life was...

so hard for me.

I should have...

died a long time ago...

Jeong Min. Jeong Min!

Mum.

Mum! What's wrong?

Wake up.

It's not funny, Mum. Wake up!

You can't leave me all alone. I'll be nice to you.

Mum...

I'm so sorry, Mum.

I'm sorry, Mum...

Why are you following me again?

Why are you walking in front of me?

It's not because I want to.

I'm not following you because I want to.

Then why did you come downtown? You have no reason.

And you do?

I'm on my way to give my dad his lunch.

Well, I'm on my way to see my dad.

(Congressman Jin Jeong Gi)

Wherever I go, you're always there. Why is that?

That's what you think.

I know. I like being around you.

Mum.

Watch out!

Hyeong Woo!

Eun Soo! Are you all right?

Hyeong Woo. Hyeong Woo!

- Hyeong Woo! - Hyeong Woo.

Hyeong Woo, are you okay?

Hyeong Woo. Hyeong Woo!

Are you all right? We need some help!

Hyeong Woo! Someone, call for help!

Hyeong Woo. Hyeong Woo.

- Thank you very much. - Sure.

My thighs are made out of steel. I'll be fine.

I can even run a marathon.

It's a relief that your bones didn't get fractured.

My muscles are fine as well.

The doctor said I can go home.

Honey, we need to talk.

Mum's very upset right now. Please talk to her for me.

I was worried because you didn't come home for two days.

Is your relative in Gangwon-do feeling better?

Hyeong Woo will be fine.

I guess you're still in shock.

I told you that we should remove Mr Shin's family.

- Honey. - Our son almost died.

Because of Eun Soo.

Do you really think...

This wasn't the first time.

He got hurt helping Eun Soo many times.

I was always concerned.

Who knows what might happen next?

They grew up together and are childhood friends.

Don't be too concerned.

I'm not exaggerating it.

I know my own son.

He takes after you.

He takes pity on the less fortunate and it overwhelms him.

Weeds should be kept away from the flowers.

I warned her.

But she didn't listen.

- Hold this. - I'll climb up.

It's a boy's job to climb the ladder.

There's nothing up here.

The nest isn't here.

This flower is a chrysanthemum.

- Isn't the colour pretty? - Yes.

It smells nice and it's pretty.

We can also make tea from it.

But like this,

if weeds get in the way,

the flowers can't grow properly.

Removing the weeds won't do any good.

You need to remove the roots for the flowers to blossom.

I'm sure you understand what I mean.

Eun Soo.

I heard what happened. Are you okay?

Dad.

You must've been scared.

Maybe you should go see a doctor.

Dad.

Do we have to live here?

Can't you become a chauffeur for someone else?

What are you talking about?

Can't you just drive a bus or a taxi?

Or a delivery truck.

Eun Soo.

Can't you have a normal job like everyone else?

There are so many jobs in the world.

Why did you become a chauffeur for a congressman?

I'm really sorry, Sir.

We should've secured the sign first,

but we wanted to avoid the lunch crowd.

Did you not tie the ropes properly?

We did, Sir. We checked many times.

We've done this for years...

and we pulled the rope tight in case the wind picked up.

That's what we don't understand.

Someone must've untied the ropes intentionally.

It makes no sense that both knots...

got loose and let the sign fall like that.

She will be living with us from now on.

She's my cousin's daughter.

Hello. I am Baek Sang Hee.

Take a seat.

- Your cousin's daughter? - Yes.

My cousin had been sick for years.

She passed away recently.

I felt so bad...

for not visiting her more often.

I want to raise her daughter for her.

Do you mind, Honey?

Did you have a cousin?

You won't know her.

We didn't keep in touch after I got married.

Isn't it nice to have another girl in a house full of guys?

She's the same age as Hyeong Woo.

Really?

I was born in July. What about you?

October.

I'm three months older than you.

Call me as your older brother.

- What are you doing? - What?

There are a lot of bugs here at night.

What did you just say?

What do you think about moving out of this house?

Did you upset Mr Jin?

Say something.

Did he tell you to quit?

No, it's not like that.

Then why do you want to move out of here?

What will you do if you move?

I can find another driving job.

I can become a taxi driver.

Stop speaking nonsense and just eat your food.

You have a great job at this place. It won't get better than this.

We get free housing and the pay is good.

On top of that, we get gifts on holidays.

You won't find a better job than this.

We should be grateful for what we have.

Stop whining and finish your food.

Don't talk like that, Mum.

My goodness.

Why are you yelling?

You shouldn't treat him like that.

You're not the one who is bringing the food on the table.

Don't you have any pride?

Do you know what people say about us?

They say we're beggars leeching off a congressman.

Doesn't that bother you?

Who do you think you are to raise your voice at me?

How dare you?

Stop it. That's enough!

Is this how I raised you? You know better.

You just might slap me next time.

I wish that your dad would make more money.

I hate living like this too.

How is the congressman's wife any better than me?

Why must I live like this?

You think I want to live like this?

I live like this because I need to eat and survive.

Stop it. I'm sorry.

It's my fault, so stop.

Get off of me.

Both of you are full of yourselves!

I've had enough of this.

I hate my life!

Don't cry. Boys shouldn't cry.

I'll set the table again.

Why are you cleaning that, Dad?

Dad.

Hey.

What are you doing out here?

I'm just getting some fresh air.

You're waiting for Mum, aren't you?

Let her be. You know that she'll come back after drinking.

I know.

She'll come back.

Dad.

You suggested that we move out because of me, right?

I'm sorry.

You and mum fought because of me.

No, it wasn't because of you.

I just have a lot of things on my mind.

I'm sorry.

That I'm not some rich guy.

I know it bothers you...

that we live here.

Dad...

Being poor doesn't really bother me.

What bothers me is that only flowers are valued.

Can't flowers and weeds mix together...

and still be beautiful?

What do you mean?

It's nothing. I was just rambling.

Let's go inside.

No. I have to wait for your mum.

She nags even more when she's drunk.

I'll listen to her nag then.

Men are good at that.

How come Mum isn't satisfied with a man like you?

See you at the goose tree tomorrow morning.

Are you crazy?

You bribed a doctor...

and created a death certificate?

For someone who died 18 years ago?

I had to give her a funeral.

I couldn't just bury her.

Then...

you knew all along?

That she wasn't dead?

Yes.

She came to me for help.

She was pregnant and couldn't see a doctor.

Since a dead person can't have a child.

You've put yourself in a dangerous position right now.

Do you not know what happened to her?

I do know. That's why I was extra careful.

The child was registered under a false family name.

Why did you bring her here?

If word gets out,

this could be the end of us both.

No. This could be an opportunity.

That girl is our insurance policy.

A policy to ensure you more power than before.

Honey,

you're not in your right mind.

You need to take risks in order to achieve something bigger.

Think about it. The reason you made it this far...

is because you took the risks that I told you to take.

That is why...

I plan to stop doing it now.

What?

Do you think...

Hyeong Woo's accident was a coincidence?

- What... - When I was in Seoul...

I told them that I was done with that ordeal.

This was just a warning.

They threatened to hurt my son if I quit.

What have you done?

How could you let go of such a great opportunity?

Why would you refuse their offer?

It's a crime.

Do you know...

how much this pains me?

Hyeong Woo almost died but you're still scheming even now.

Why are you in here?

Are you hungry?

What type of person was my mum?

What did she do?

What about my dad?

Your mother wasn't a spy...

or a criminal.

She was a good person and a smart person.

How else do you think she managed...

to raise you so well in these circumstances?

That isn't the answer I want.

Don't rush.

If the answer were that easy to get,

would your mother have kept it from you?

Remember this.

As of this moment,

I will protect you.

Hold back your thoughts.

Until the time is right,

do as I say.

If you don't want to,

then you can leave.

You bribed a doctor...

and created a death certificate?

For someone who died 18 years ago?

That girl is our insurance policy.

A policy to ensure you more power than before.

Does your leg hurt a lot?

Thank you so much.

You saved my daughter's life.

There's no need to mention it.

It just happened, that's all.

I'd rather walk to school today.

What do you mean? With that leg?

Your father walked to work on purpose,

so I could take you to school.

I have other plans. That's why.

See you later.

- Hyeong Woo. - Have a nice day.

Hyeong Woo.

(Goosey goose)

With these engravings, we're a family now.

You can be the mum and I'll be the dad.

And this can be our son.

Why did you carve that onto this tree?

Because this tree...

has its own legend.

- A legend? - My granny told me.

If you make a vow and keep it for ten years,

then you'll live happily forever.

- Really? - Yes.

So make a vow.

Me too.

(Goosey goose)

Wasn't that boy from last night really handsome?

He's mine.

- He doesn't like you. - I need to quit.

It's impossible to quit smoking especially in the morning.

I never considered quitting.

You're crazy.

What?

Let's go.

Let's just bully Eun Soo.

The young lamb

Who do we have here?

Bad luck seems to follow me around.

Why are you in our hideout?

Where do you think you're going?

My hubby's thigh got injured because of you.

"Hubby"?

Oh.

Why do you care about him?

I should just...

You just don't get it, do you?

Don't you know how important the thighs are for a guy?

Just thinking about it...

makes me want to cry.

Look at her. She's smirking.

You think you're all that just because you live with him?

Get your fat hand off of me.

What? My fat hand?

Are you crazy?

Know your place in life.

Your dad's just a driver...

and your mum's a cook.

Let go.

I said, let go! Why you little...

You're crazy!

You're dead!

Come here!

What the...

I should just...

- What do you think you're doing? - Who are you?

What do you think you're doing at school?

What are you doing at someone else's school?

Get lost.

- I said stop. - Are you insane?

Do you know that...

you're breaking the Law on Punishment of Violent Acts?

- What's she saying? - Are you a law student?

Hello, Law Student.

Get out of the way.

Hey!

Have you lost your mind?

Stop it!

Get off of me!

Let go!

Your nose is bleeding.

This is too much.

"Baek Sang Hee"?

Are you Mr Jin's...

wife's relative who moved in?

Yes. You're Eun Soo, right?

- You know me? - Yes.

I saw Hyeong Woo rescue you.

Did you get involved just then to help me?

Yes. I saw you as I was coming to transfer schools.

I can't ignore a housemate.

Nice to meet you.

I feel bad that you're dressed like this on your first day.

I needed to get a new uniform anyway.

And I wouldn't mind...

living as Shin Eun Soo for a day.

You saw those girls.

It'll only put you in trouble.

I was really shocked to see them bite your hair.

I don't want to get bitten.

Come to think of it, I didn't wash my hair for two days.

They'll probably feel sick.

I wouldn't be surprised.

I know you tried to hurt my son.

If you're angry with me, take it out on me.

No. Hear me out first.

If anything happens to my son,

I won't just stand idle.

I will retaliate.

Do not forget what I have under my sleeve.

Have a nice day.

Stop the car.

What is Hyeong Woo doing over there?

Go on without me.

Father.

Hyeong Woo.

Yes?

Do you like having a congressman for a father?

Of course.

Because everyone respects you.

Same for me.

Those fields over there...

used to belong to our family.

People were starving after our independence,

so your great-grandfather...

handed out the land he got back from the Japanese to the farmers.

For the country to survive, he said that peoples' lives were important.

I got into politics with the same mindset.

But...

it didn't work out.

What do you mean?

I want you to live a bright and cheerful life.

I disagree with your mother.

I like Eun Soo. She's bright and cheerful.

That's all in the past.

It's all right.

Skipping school for a girl you like is normal.

You can't do that when you grow up.

Father...

If you waited that long, wait a little longer.

Good luck.

Father.

I respect you.

Thank you.

Hey!

- Did you see that? - He's so cool.

What should I do?

My mum told me to hurry home.

See you later, Sang Hee.

Hey, Eun Soo!

(Goosey goose)

What are you doing?

Hello.

What are you doing?

I was just looking at the bird.

Did you think I wouldn't notice?

She does have my looks.

Yes. Play hard to get.

It's best to make the man work.

She transferred schools?

Yes.

I know how you feel...

Let's do it this way.

I feel sorry for her mother...

and the girl needs a home.

We will raise her.

- Honey. - However...

she will forever be your niece.

Do not use her for any political gain.

Don't worry. I won't.

So...

Will you really not work with Mr Kang?

Let's not talk about that.

I will deal with it.

Hey... What are you doing in my room?

What is it?

I brought you your backpack.

Thanks.

What's this?

Are these stocks? Do you invest in stocks?

Don't tell my mother about this.

Why do you do it and keep it a secret?

To save up and get married.

I need to find my own place.

Hey, Eun Soo.

Sang Hee.

Why did you turn off the music?

Do you have any secrets?

- Secrets? - Yes. We're friends.

Good friends share secrets.

I'm bad at keeping secrets.

Do you have any secrets?

Promise me that you won't tell anyone.

So you do have one. What is it?

Is it serious?

You don't have to tell me.

I'm actually...

not Hyeong Woo's relative.

My mum...

just...

happened to know Hyeong Woo's mum.

She passed away suddenly.

I'm no different from an orphan.

I see.

Actually...

my mum kept moving around so...

I don't have any friends.

Other than my own mum,

the person I talked to the most...

is you.

I'm so glad that I met you.

I was really lonely.

There's no need to cry.

You have me now.

I'm really distressed.

My heart aches.

Why?

It's Hyeong Woo.

I like him.

People think we're related.

Even Hyeong Woo thinks so.

But I can't stop myself.

I must be crazy to have feelings for him.

It suffocates me.

What should I do?

I want to die.

Don't say that.

And don't cry.

What's wrong with liking someone you're not related with?

It's not a crime...

to like someone.

What is it?

It's nothing. Let's go.

Watch out.

Ma'am.

Sir.

It's been a while.

What brings you here, Sir?

Am I not allowed to come here?

This place is the same.

Honey, come outside.

I came all the way here to clear up any misunderstanding.

- A misunderstanding? - Come on.

Have you decided to leave?

Regardless of what you said to me,

do you really think I would try to harm your son?

We're family.

What happened...

was no accident.

The day after I told you that I wanted to be out of your plan,

my son almost died.

Do you honestly think it was a coincidence?

I don't think it was.

After your call,

I had people search my office.

They found this.

A wireless listening device.

Someone...

overheard what you said to me.

Then that someone tried to harm your son.

That person wanted you to think that it was me.

Who would do that?

Who do you think might want us to turn against each other?

Is it...

Chairman Kwon?

It could be.

Or it could be someone else.

I have many enemies.

I'm back.

Okay.

Do you have a guest?

Sang Hee.

Could you serve the tea for me?

Even if what you say is true,

nothing will change.

I will not help you this time.

I will return...

the ledgers I kept.

You're so heartless.

Did I wrong you in any way?

No, Sir.

Rather, you gave me too much.

I will return everything.

What do you mean?

I'm talking about my position.

I will resign.

Must you go that far?

If I don't,

I will never...

be truly free from you.

If you have made up your mind, then so be it.

But...

clean up the mess that you made before you resign.

What do you mean? What mess?

Isn't it obvious?

You talked about the slush fund when someone was listening.

You said you wouldn't manage it anymore.

Whoever that was eavesdropping, I'm sure they heard it.

What if the prosecutors learn the truth about it?

If they get a lead, that will put you in trouble.

We will have to transfer everything to a new account.

If you want to leave with clean hands,

then clean up this mess.

Have some tea.

I've never seen her. Who is she?

Oh. She's a distant relative.

Thank you.

You're a pretty girl. What's your name?

Baek Sang Hee.

Baek... Sang Hee?

She's a relative from my wife's side.

A cousin's daughter.

Wait.

You look familiar.

Have we met before?

I've seen you before.

What are you talking about?

You can't have met him.

I saw him on TV.

He's the leader of the Minjin Party.

I see. That's how you know me.

Why did you get angry at her?

That's not like you.

- Come with me. - What is it? Let go.

Follow me.

Stop it. Let go.

How long will you put up with it?

Why do you keep avoiding me when I come near you?

Will we ever get any closer?

I don't get what you mean.

Why are you avoiding me?

I'm not avoiding you.

Then prove it.

Why are you doing this?

Why did you bring me here?

You didn't keep your promise.

There was no promise.

A promise is something two people make.

That was an order, not a promise.

My parents work for you so maybe...

you think I'm your servant, too.

Do I have to do as you say?

I never thought of you that way.

But you act like it.

You're angry because I don't do what you want.

Don't you know how I feel?

I don't even know how I feel.

How would I know how you feel?

Don't tell me to show up like that ever again.

Why are you acting like this?

Why are you hurting my feelings when you don't mean it?

Don't say stupid things about being a servant.

Tell me why you didn't show up.

You were afraid I'd say what you didn't want to hear.

You ran away because you were scared!

I'm not scared.

Nor am I concerned.

Is that so? Then shall I tell you?

Don't say a word.

I can't hear you.

I like you.

You already know that.

You...

like me, too.

(Glamorous Temptation)

I saw the new girl, your niece.

Do you mean Sang Hee?

I feel for her.

I don't know why.

It's not a crime to like someone?

Why did you even say that?

Because I like him too.

I've...

liked him for a long time.

Why do you have this?

I really don't know.

Where's the original copy?

What have you done?

Are you trying to ruin our family?

Dad, some strange men took me.

They kidnapped me. I'm scared, Dad.

Tell me, you fool! Where is Eun Soo?

I'll be brief.

Bring me the original copy and the missing papers.

Or you will never see your daughter again.