(The World of the Married)
(Episode 1)
It was perfect.
(Most Respected Doctor Award, Ji Sunwoo of Family Love Hospital)
(Seoul Independent Film Festival, Best Director Award)
(Gosan)
Everything in my life was perfect.
How was your day?
I missed you.
I'm so late.
Come here.
We have to send our kid to school.
Get up. I'll make some coffee.
I bought it in case it gets dry in the plane.
But still, cherry flavor is too much.
You know I can't speak Chinese.
I'll shower first.
Dad. Mom wants me to take math lessons.
English, piano and now math?
- Do you have the time? - It's so annoying.
Can you talk her out of it?
You have to master math before you start middle school.
It will only get harder for you later on.
- You heard her. - Dad!
Does he have to take lessons because everyone else does?
Math may not be his best subject,
but he's creative like his dad.
That's true.
He does have creativity.
But how will he express his creativity without basic knowledge?
The world still revolves around educational background.
Goodness.
Work on your math instead of trying to butter up your dad.
Joonyoung.
Sorry.
I'm off to work.
Do I look old?
It's photo-shopped so well.
Right.
You get prettier as you age.
Yeah right. Geez.
Hold on.
Put this on.
It's a little cold outside after the rain last night.
What about you?
I only care about your well-being.
How's the birthday party plan for your husband going?
I decided not to go with the banners because Taeoh didn't want them.
Just some floral decoration.
I prepared wine and craft beer for drinks.
Whom did you invite?
The same people who came to your husband's birthday,
plus the head of the association, Congressman Cha...
...and Taeoh's employees.
Nicely done. You are a perfectionist.
How was Jeju Island?
Was the weather nice?
Did you get some quality time with Jehyuk?
It was nice.
It felt like a honeymoon.
Hi.
-Hello. -Hello.
(Family Love Hospital)
(Director : Gong Jicheol) (Assistant Director : Ji Sunwoo)
-Hello. -Hi.
Hello.
-Hello. -Hello.
Why is there a police car in front of the building?
There's been an incident.
Incident?
Dr. Ma strangled someone at a bar.
- Hello, Dr. Ji. - Hello.
Dr. Ji, you're here.
Dr. Ji here is in charge of external affairs.
Can you tell me what happened?
A passed out at a bar last night and is currently unconscious.
According to the witnesses, Mr. Ma Kangseok...
...got into the ambulance and strangled him.
Was he providing first aid?
That's what he said.
But the patient's family is making accusations...
...that he was on a drunken rage.
If a mentally unfit person was hired as a doctor,
they will hold the hospital responsible as well.
That is absurd!
The hospital shouldn't be held accountable!
Can I see the paramedic's record?
He couldn't feel the pulse despite performing CPR.
So he tried tracheal intubation.
Is that why you applied pressure to the cricoid cartilage?
Cricoid what?
It's a technique used to...
...secure the airway before inserting the tracheal tube.
It could look like strangling to the untrained eyes.
I see.
He was applying pressure.
Please get another statement from the paramedics regarding the situation.
You can issue a summons if you still have problems afterwards.
The patient suffered a sudden cardiac arrest.
If you want to hold the doctor responsible...
...for providing the right medical aid,
we will back him up no matter what.
All right, back to your stations everyone.
It's time to work.
- Come on, let's go. - What are you doing?
This place falls apart unless I hold down the fort.
Dr. Ma.
How much did you drink?
You still reek of alcohol.
Why don't you take the day off?
Gosh, Director Gong...
Once again you saved his ass.
And he calls himself a director?
We need a plan for Dr. Ma.
Or he might get involved in a bigger trouble.
You look lively.
Is your husband home?
How did you know?
Judging from your high level of oxytocin...
You still have an active sex life.
Dr. Seol!
Give me a break. I haven't gotten laid in a while.
(Assistant Director Ji Sunwoo)
I feel like I'm going to lose it.
I want to sleep, but...
Are you listening to me?
When did you start having insomnia?
It's been about three months now.
Young women these days seem to look for alternatives...
...to anorexic drugs.
I don't care about losing weight.
I just need some sleeping pills.
Then more the reason for you to see a neuropsychiatrist.
Like I don't know that?
I came here because I didn't want to leave a record there.
I know a family physician can give prescription.
I've done my research.
I can, but...
I have a policy against carelessly providing tranquillizers.
Especially to a patient who refuses to see a neuropsychiatrist.
I can't allow that in good conscience.
You have to promise to come.
Well...
I appreciate the gesture,
but I'm not sure if I'll have time.
You said menopause must be overcome by restoring self-esteem...
...so I should look for something that I can be passionate about.
That's how I got into painting.
That's why you have to be there.
Your style...
...has changed a little.
Nothing like some love from a man if you want to stay young.
Thanks to my new looks,
I've been getting some action these days.
You have improved a lot.
You won't have to come for another check-up.
Okay.
Then...
I hope to see you at the exhibition.
Have a good day.
Mom.
Joonyeong.
Mom, we'll be sleeping outdoors on our field trip.
In a tent!
Are you sure Dad can go?
Of course he will. He said he cleared his schedule.
But last year, he canceled last minute because something came up.
What if he cancels again?
I don't trust Dad.
Dad will definitely go this year no matter what.
Don't worry.
Mrs. Ji.
How have you been?
Don't you remember me?
I'm Jang Miyeon.
I used to be Mr. Lee's assistant director.
Right.
We met at the opening ceremony of his company.
I remember you.
You had short hair back then.
I used hair extensions. Looks real, doesn't it?
What brings you to this neighborhood?
I guess Mr. Lee didn't tell you.
I've been working as his secretary for over a year.
Secretary?
Raising a child alone,
it's hard to keep my job in the film industry.
I got a divorce.
Mr. Lee saw me in a tough spot so he hired me his a secretary.
I am most grateful to him.
Since I finish work at 5:00 PM,
I can pick up my daughter on time.
5:00 PM?
He always leaves the office at 5:00 PM sharp.
Mom?
Yeah?
Oh...
Are you done drawing?
(Happy Birthday!)
Look.
Which one do you like the most?
You don't like them?
This one.
I knew it.
I like that one too.
(Happy Birthday! From Sunwoo and Joonyeong)
Your dad will be very happy to hear that you made them.
Dad's home.
Joonyeong.
I heard some good stuff came in, so I bought one on the way.
It's a limited edition.
You're late.
I wouldn't say it's that late.
I always come home around this time.
Right.
Did I do something wrong?
Joonyeong, can you go upstairs and do your homework?
Why? It's time for dinner.
I need to let the ribs rest.
I'll call you when it's done.
Wow, braised ribs.
I ran into Miyeon on the way home.
Who?
Why didn't you tell me?
I didn't tell you?
I thought I did... Ouch, that's hot.
Do you take her to business trips?
Of course.
She has experience as an assistant director and she's pretty good.
You have no idea how stiff the investors were.
It was nothing but briefing in a hotel room for days.
This is to die for.
I suppose you had a few drinks?
To lighten up the mood.
With Miyeon?
Yeah.
- Should I open this bottle of wine? - Will you please...
Go wash your hands first.
Okay.
Sorry.
Sunwoo.
It's braised ribs.
I figured you'd be tired to cook since you just came back from your trip.
You are the best.
Let's go inside.
It's perfectly seasoned.
Is there anything you're not good at?
Where's Jehyuk?
He has a lot of work to catch up on, so he'll be late.
Would you like some tea?
No. I should get going.
I guess that hair color is in style these days.
I see it everywhere.
You know Eom Hyojung, right?
She's famous in the neighborhood for being a former Miss Korea.
After she dyed her hair,
it became a trend among the women.
It looked pretty so I jumped on the bandwagon.
How fun would it be...
...to live like a celebrity for being a former Miss Korea?
A woman's beauty is a source of power.
Is everything okay...
...with Taeoh?
Okay?
What do you mean?
It seems like he has a lot on his mind lately.
With the business trip and the investors.
I was wondering if Jehyuk said something about it.
No.
He didn't.
I see.
Oh my.
You're home earlier than I expected.
- Yeah. - Sunwoo is here.
Hello, Sunwoo.
You're late. You must be tired.
I have to work my butt off.
My wife's not very capable unlike you-know-who.
She brought some braised ribs.
Wow, that's awesome.
Cooking on top of being a big-time assistant director?
Lee Taeoh, that lucky son of a gun.
He's a gentleman to the ladies.
Right, Sunwoo?
Oh, that's right.
Your wedding photos are ready, right?
I'll go to your house to check it out.
Aren't you sick of those photo-shoots?
Why would she be sick of it?
It's to celebrate their marriage.
She couldn't wear a wedding dress because she was carrying Joonyoung.
It's Taeoh's way to show that he cares.
Don't you think it's sweet?
I guess.
He's a certified ladies' man.
Get some reset. I'll get going.
You're leaving?
I'll show myself out.
- Bye Sunwoo. - Bye.
Dish washing is done.
Thanks for dinner.
Sure.
Was Jehyuk home?
Yes.
I'll shower first.
All right.
(Recent Calls)
(Messages)
(September 17th)
(September 25th)
(Nam-gu, Gosan)
(From Heewon : We hope you again some other night, Mr. Lee)
(Heewon)
So...
You went there at dawn?
You went through his clothes and phone because of a strand of hair?
He hired a secretary over a year ago, and didn't tell me about it.
Isn't that weird?
I don't think he's keeping secrets from you.
Maybe he didn't feel the need to tell you.
Or you weren't paying attention when he told you.
The fact that she's a divorcée bothers me.
Do all divorcées have affairs with married men?
All this time, he got off work at 5:00 PM.
But he told me it's 7:00 PM.
What on earth could he have been up to for two hours...
...that he had to lie about it?
Then it can't be the secretary.
You said she picks her kid up at 5:00 PM.
And I feel like Yerim is hiding something.
Geez...
You're even suspicious of Jehyuk's wife of all people?
It's also strange that he didn't set a lock screen on his phone.
And it was right there for me to look.
- Does he know that I'm suspicious? - Gosh.
You're not acting normal. You know that, right?
- Really? - Did you get some sleep?
I think you're being oversensitive.
I wish it was oversensitivity.
More sleep, less work.
I'm really worried about you.
Having a good-looking husband isn't so easy after all.
We're in our 40s now, but he looks as if he's in his 30s.
I lost one kilogram.
And I've been losing hair.
And my dry skin got worse.
Have you been taking the medicine that I prescribed for you?
How can I take medicine when I can't even eat well?
Why haven't you been eating well?
Goodness...
Who knows what lurks inside of the things we eat?
You need to eat properly and take your med.
You can come again if that doesn't work.
He always leaves the office at 5:00 PM sharp.
Hold on.
Are you refusing a patient?
No.
I'm not feeling well today.
Do you feel itchy?
Doctor.
Does your heart start pounding all of a sudden,
and you feel bloated inside?
You have the same symptoms that I have.
I need a little break.
But...
Any remaining patients?
No. But there are documents that need your approval.
I'll do it at home.
Please inform Director Gong...
...that I'm leaving early to take care of something urgent.
-Okay. -Bye.
Where are you going?
(Seol Myungsook, Gynecologist)
Sorry, Yerim.
I'm still at work.
Can you take care of Joonyeong after his piano lesson?
Sure, I can do that.
Don't worry about it.
Thank you. I'll see you later.
- I'm sure about this one! - I don't have any!
Just give me whatever you got on you.
I don't have any!
Keep your mouth shut.
- What's gotten into you? - Let me go!
- Let's go. - Let me go!
Okay.
Help me.
- Please help! - I'm sorry. She's drunk.
Why did you drink so much?
-I have to make a bet now! -I don't have any!
Give me whatever you got.
Come over here!
- I don't have any! - It'll be the last time!
Come on, help me out. Please!
One last time.
We don't have time for this!
-Forget it! -Come on.
(Family Love Nursing Home)
(Nurses), (Reception)
Hello.
Hello, Mother.
He didn't say you were coming.
What brings you here?
It's been a long time since my last visit.
It seems like you found some free time despite your hectic schedule.
How are you feeling now?
Same old, same old.
I could bite the dust tomorrow.
Gosh, don't say that.
Are these flowers from you?
Yes.
Why bring flowers?
It's a waste of money.
I'll get a vase for these.
Sunwoo.
Thank you.
Mom's so happy to see you.
I haven't been paying much attention to her.
You should've asked me to come with you.
I didn't want to burden you when you're so busy.
I've been visiting her alone for a while now.
Her condition is getting worse by the day.
What?
It seems like I misunderstood.
Miyeon said you get off work at 5:00 PM.
But you told me it's 7:00 PM.
Did you think I was up to something else for those two hours?
Wait... Is that why you came here?
I'm sorry.
I must've lost my head for a second.
- Sunwoo... - Please forget what I said.
It's so embarrassing.
Don't get all anxious over nothing.
I'm okay now.
It's all good.
Really?
You should go to your mom.
- Thank you for the vase. - You're welcome.
We should thank you for the cake.
Sure.
Is she sleeping okay?
She's been struggling to sleep, so we increased the painkiller dose.
She's been dying to see her son.
It's his first visit since Lunar New Year.
He only called occasionally to check on her.
I've been visiting her alone for a while now.
Her condition is getting worse by the day.
Is there something going on?
Between you two?
No. Everything's fine.
- Good night, son. - Mom.
Yoon Noeul told me...
...that her mom has a boyfriend.
Yoon Noeul?
Who's that?
You saw her the other day.
She's the daughter of Dad's secretary.
Her mom has a boyfriend?
What is he like?
I don't know about that.
All I know is that her mom got a boyfriend after the divorce.
But Noeul is cool with it.
I'd feel angry and betrayed if I was in her shoes.
I think she's trying to act tough.
Right, Mom?
Go to sleep.
Where's Joonyeong?
Is he sleeping?
Yes, he's asleep.
Going somewhere?
Yes.
I need to attend this event held by the alumni president.
He's a big shot around here.
Apparently, his wife...
...was a former Miss Korea.
She's holding an exhibition. so I'm going to swing by.
Is her name...
...Eom Hyojung?
You know her?
Yes.
I was invited too.
How?
She was a patient.
I see.
This is great.
Let's go together.
All I have to do is change clothes.
All right.
Please don't mess things up with the alumni president.
I mean...
He controls all the money in this town.
You know how important this project is for me.
I have to make it work.
I might need some help from him.
Why are you so stiff?
What?
Because I feel bad about everything.
Making you worry about my mother...
I got to start my own company thanks to your support.
And yet, I've never brought much money home...
...because the business is still unstable.
I feel bad about everything.
Really?
I'll make this project work...
...no matter what.
I want to pay you back for everything you've done.
- You're a busy man. - You're very passionate...
...about this exhibition.
Look at you all fired up.
I'm a passionate woman.
- It's a wonderful project. - Really?
"Passion" is the keyword!
Negative spaces? It's not a landscape painting.
- Honey! - They need to know.
- Shall we have a toast? - I should give it a shake first.
-Cheers! -Thank you for coming.
Hello, Mr. Yeo.
Mr. Yeo?
Hello.
I'm a graduate of Gosan High School. My name is Lee Taeoh.
Congratulations on your wife's exhibition.
Thank you.
-By the way, Mr. Choi. -Yes?
When will I get that dinner for beating you in golf?
Of course!
I know this sushi place in Wakayama.
The chef told me that a high-quality tuna came in.
What do you think?
Shall we go to Japan for a tuna party?
No. We only eat seafood from Gosan to support the local economy.
Come on, it's tuna!
Are you...?
Yes sir.
Are you Lee Sangdeuk's son?
Yes... I am.
Who?
You know, he used to run a tailor's shop.
It’s a living.
I've been having...
...some shoulder pain lately.
I can't move them around.
Hello!
When did you get here?
Thank you for coming all the way.
Congratulations.
Oh my. Honey, excuse me.
Hello Doctor!
This is Dr. Ji Sunwoo from Family Love Hospital.
I told you about her, remember? She's been a great help to me.
I've heard so much about you.
She says you're an excellent doctor.
This is my husband.
-Hello. -Oh my.
You are?
Yes.
He owns an event management company called "T.O Entertainment."
He makes movies too.
For the development of our community,
I hope you take interest in my husband's business.
Which batch were you in? The 20th?
The 28th batch, sir.
Wait, Councilor Cha was in 28th...
Yes, Docheol and I were in the same year.
I see.
- You make movies, right? - Yes sir.
Show Mr. Choi some of your projects. He'll make some investment.
-Come on! -Invest?
He's rich.
I want to be in the movie.
I've been getting a lot of support from my husband.
-He is dedicated. -She's giving me too much credit.
Come on!
Don't be so modest.
It's fine.
Congratulations, Mrs. Eom.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Dr. Ji.
Not only you have a successful career,
but also a handsome, younger husband.
You're a go-getter.
We are of the same age.
Is that so?
Your husband looks really young. I bet you hear that all the time.
Yes.
-Mom. -Hey! Did you bring your friends?
- Yes. - Oh, right.
Dr. Ji?
This is my daughter, Dakyung.
Hello.
- Congratulations. - Thank you!
I've always wanted to get to know you better.
How about...
...we keep continuing our relationship?
Would you like that?
If you and your husband are free tomorrow,
would you like to join us?
Tomorrow?
It's my husband's birthday.
It's just a casual gathering with our friends and colleagues.
If you two can come,
everyone would be delighted.
Of course we should go.
What does Mr. Lee like?
I'll get something nice for him.
Cheers.
Are you okay?
I'm sorry about the other day.
Something urgent happened.
It's not like you had another choice.
It was none of your business.
You wouldn't have been much of help anyway.
Who was he?
My boyfriend.
He ran out of money.
He's not always like that.
I watched what happened.
Do you really want to make excuses for him?
It must be nice being you.
All your problems go away just like that.
Everything must be so easy for you.
What do you mean?
Normally, people just sit on their problems.
-Because they don't have the courage. -That's a lame excuse.
You know that, right?
You can only take a step forward from where you broke down,
if you're rich enough.
Someone like you would never understand.
My situation's not that different.
Does your husband hit you?
Then what?
Does he take away your money?
I think he has another woman.
I'm scared it might be true.
What's so scary about that?
Find some evidence and kick him out.
I thought everything is easy...
...for successful women.
Marriage is not that simple.
It's not some game...
..that you can forfeit just because you lost money.
It's about my life.
And my son's life.
It could be devastating for all of us.
I'm disappointed.
Even a successful woman like you...
...is no different from me.
I'm disappointed.
Even a successful woman like you...
...is no different from me.
(Cheating husband)
(The psychology of a cheating husband)
(When you should be suspicious of your husband cheating)
(How to obtain evidence of affair)
(Location tracking)
(Hidden cameras)
(Suing the mistress for alimony)
What brings you here to my house...
...so early in the morning?
(Prescription)
First...
Tell me why you're collecting pills from different doctors.
It's not for weight loss or suicide.
You don't have to worry.
Actually...
I need you to do me a favor.
Get well soon.
Yes, ma'am. Thank you.
- See you in two weeks. - Okay.
(Your cake is ready! Congratulations on your happy day!)
I'm at Starlight Village Townhouse.
Haneul?
He just went inside the building.
He hasn't come out for three hours.
Bye Doctor.
Goodbye.
(Min Hyunseo)
Hello?
It's a woman.
Can you see her face?
What's she like?
Take a photo or a video.
Can you do that?
I can't get an angle from here.
Give me a minute.
(Ji Sunwoo)
Hello, Mrs. Ji.
(Messages)
(From Min Hyunseo)
(86-BI-4921)
I couldn't get a photo of them together.
Did you get a look at her face?
I caught a glimpse of her back.
She had long brown hair...
...and she was about your height.
Mrs. Ji, come have a look.
(Happy Birthday! From Sunwoo and Joonyeong)
Oh dear... I guess you don't like it.
No.
It came out great.
It's so pretty.
The drawing...
...was done by my son.
How cute.
I wish I had a son like him.
(Happy Birthday! From Sunwoo and Joonyeong)
He spent days to draw this...
...for his dad's birthday.
Joonyeong!
Why is your mom being all goofy?
How was school?
Get in.
Speed limit ahead. Please slow down.
Noeul said she's coming. Did you know?
Mom.
Mom?
You're driving too fast.
I thought we're going to see Dad.
Stay in the car.
What are you going to do?
I need more solid evidence.
You're husband's car...
Check the trunk.
He seems to have hid something in there.
Happy birthday, Taeoh!
- Happy birthday, Taeoh! - Hey, you're here!
- Happy birthday, Taeoh. - Happy birthday!
Happy birthday.
- Hello. - Oh, hello.
- Happy birthday. - Happy birthday!
Taeoh.
Your wife is running late.
Yes.
Yerim!
Yes?
Dad.
Hey. Where's your mom?
In the car.
(86-BI-4921)
Why are you so late?
I thought you were in an accident or something.
Can I have your car keys?
I can't find the camera.
I think it's in your car.
I'm sure it's left here somewhere.
Let's go inside first. People are waiting.
It's a special day.
I want to leave some good pictures.
Why not use your phone?
The quality is different.
Go on inside.
Oh, I see.
(Saturday, 18th of October)
- Mom. - Hey.
Did you bring your friends?
- Yes. - Oh, right.
Dr. Ji? This is my daughter, Dakyung.
(9th of October)
Cheers.
(Messages from : Seol Myungsook, Dakyung, Son Jehyuk)
Sunwoo left in a hurry while consulting a patient.
I think she's going to you.
Be careful.
You should be careful for the time being.
I think Sunwoo is onto you.
You need to be careful with your phone.
Don't let anyone see you.
It was all perfect.
Everyone around me...
They were all...
...deceiving me.
(The World of the Married)
You're the best thing that ever happened to me.
Sunwoo...
I love you.
Dakyung teaches at the Piltates class where I go to.
Join us if you have time.
Women need to maintain their shape as they age.
Are you seeing anyone?
Not everyday.
Maybe two or three times a week.
He's married.
Did I make a mistake last night?
Be honest.
Are you...
...having an affair?