(Episode 8)
Do you still live here?
I'll take care of my father from now on.
It's time for you to move out.
This is my home.
A home without Jin.
- Hwan. - We can't live under the same roof.
I'm going to live here now that I've returned.
That means someone has to move out.
Do you have to do this to me?
You shouldn't have returned to begin with.
I survived without you. I held out!
Just go back. Why did you come?
Because I missed you.
I couldn't...
hold myself back anymore.
Have you gone insane?
You knew this already. You knew everything.
That's why I ran away.
Did you forget what happened three years ago?
I can let you off once for making a mistake.
But if you do it repeatedly, it becomes a sin.
I am...
already living a tormented life.
Can't you return to who you were...
long ago?
You abandoned...
that kid three years ago.
You're the one who abandoned me...
when you crossed over the line.
You ruined our relationship first.
It was just once.
Just once.
You could've let it go as a mistake.
You could've just let me off.
How can you cut me off after one mistake...
and never reply to my texts or answer my calls?
Do you know how torturing it was?
Do you know how much I regretted that?
Do you think it was easy for me?
Did you suffer as much as I did?
One of the reasons why I decided to marry him was...
because I was anticipating becoming a family with you.
It felt reassuring to have you and Father...
in my life.
But Jin isn't with us anymore.
We are...
no longer a family.
(Seo Hwan)
Your brother was here.
And he told me to leave.
What should I do?
(Daehan Bank: 1,000 dollars deposited by Kim Go Woon)
(Daehan Bank: 15,000 dollars deposited by Oh Ji Young)
I'm sending you this because I can't believe how cheap you are.
But don't you dare covet after my brother's inheritance.
If you try to get your hands on that, I won't just sit around.
What I said to you before wasn't something I just said.
(Delete message)
Make sure you tell Ye Ji that this is the end.
That I can't let her have more.
If you have something to tell her, you can tell her yourself.
It's embarrassing to face her.
You little brat.
I'm closer to you as your parent compared to your cousin.
Don't forget that you are on this side. Text her now.
Hey, everything is over. You don't have to make sure again.
Stop saying that and eat this. Open your mouth.
- My gosh! - What's wrong?
Was this caught at sea? Why is this so chewy?
Honey, this was farmed.
My gosh, but how does it taste so great? Goodness.
Try this one.
Ye Ji, you should just take her to court.
My mom ended up giving your mom some money.
(CEO Kim Yeon Ja)
Come in.
Who is this?
Is it really you, Hwan?
You should dye your hair.
They call me the White-haired Witch.
Back then, they just called me the Witch.
How rude of them.
This is sort of my trademark, so I do benefit from it.
I'm glad you're back.
Sit down. Let me take a look at you closely.
Have you been well?
Right. I haven't been getting the reports from New York.
I put a halt to it.
Are you going to ask a different company?
Did you find a more competent one?
I think...
it's time we let go.
What gives you the right to decide that?
For the past seven years,
I spent the most time searching for him...
instead of studying.
I frequented hospitals and penitentiaries...
more than my school.
I visited mortuaries thousands of times.
I updated the Missing Persons information online...
several times a day.
I met countless witnesses and scammers.
All right.
I'll tell my people to take care of it.
You all think...
that I don't have motherly love.
We came this far only because you refused to give up.
You don't need to do this anymore.
Good work up until now.
Then what?
Are you going to go to the US every time they find...
an unidentified Asian male?
You need to check every time they find...
a homeless Asian's body...
or a newly admitted mentally ill patient.
I can send my people.
With a photo of Jin?
How will a stranger identify...
- his rotting face? - Hwan.
I feel hopeful every time...
then agonize because it's not him.
I've repeated that process countless times,
but that pain is still raw.
Will you be able to do that forever?
We will find him.
This is Attorney Ryu, our company's attorney.
He's my nephew.
I've heard a lot about you. You must feel reassured.
I definitely do.
What do you say? Can I retire now?
You're still young. You shouldn't retire already.
Anyway, why did you want to see him?
What is it? Have you caused trouble as soon as you got back?
There's something I want to look into.
Feel free to ask him.
He comes here on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
(Jinhwan A and C)
I think he'd like to talk in private.
Right. I forgot I had a meeting to attend.
All right, then.
You may talk.
He's just like his brother.
He made me feel like an outcast as soon as he arrived.
Darn these nephews.
James!
What a surprise! You're calling from abroad.
The insurance company said if one's been missing for over five years,
it's highly likely that they're dead.
If you want to solve this legally,
you need to submit the missing persons request...
and receive a ruling.
Normally, the heritor should request it,
but Ye Ji is the only one who has the right.
Do you know Ms. Oh Ye Ji?
We used to live in the same neighborhood.
We crossed paths again after I started working here.
I don't remember seeing you at the wedding.
We had lost touch before that.
All right. What did you want to tell us?
(Examination of Missing Persons)
(Applicant: Oh Ye Ji)
(Missing: Seo Jin)
What is that?
As his wife, you need to submit it.
What are you doing these days?
We're not in the slightest bit ready.
It's very uncomfortable how you're forcing us to do this...
without discussing it beforehand.
Then we can discuss it now.
Excuse me. I have to wash some dishes.
Sit down.
Don't avoid it.
How long will you keep delaying it?
Excuse me.
Can't his parents submit it?
The attorney said that the heritor has to.
She's the only one who can submit it.
It'll be painful for her.
Living like this isn't that great either.
You're completely right,
but you shouldn't go about it like this.
Don't push her. Give her some time.
It's been seven years.
Do you still have more to say?
I'm sorry.
But...
I won't give up.
Even if I become a villain,
I don't want my family...
to live in pain.
You were in too much pain, weren't you?
You agonized over this the most.
No one tried harder than you did. That's why...
you decided to do this.
But the rest of the family haven't even talked about it.
I'm considering...
moving out.
I understand that staying here may seem a bit strange...
even though we're family.
We should first revive the empty areas.
A square, a food court,
a workshop street where one-day classes are offered,
will attract more people.
Will this be effective, though?
We'll have to hold various events and deliver food.
The government funded 350 million dollars a year...
in order to revive traditional markets,
but it didn't really help.
Sentiments, retro, and cost-effectiveness.
We need to emphasize what a traditional market...
is known for.
This project isn't just about creating an area...
that can attract more people.
If we can also create a community of manufacturers...
Aren't we straying away...
from the architectural point of view?
Architecture isn't only about stacking bricks...
and constructing buildings.
Architecture is about changing people's lives...
through new spaces.
First, we need to allow young artists...
to take over these empty stores.
We need to create an environment for change.
I didn't think there would be these many closed down stores.
Me neither. What should we do?
One minute.
(Closure rate 80 percent)
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(Design Team)
Hey, lady. Didn't I tell you that this was goose down?
I told you to put in some goose down.
Those are goose feathers.
They weren't easy to find.
Then why is it so heavy?
Are you sure you're not lying after using low-quality feathers...
and charging me for more?
Sir.
That's why we told you to go to a professional store.
This isn't our store's specialty.
Why would I bother to do that when there's this tailor shop...
- in my own building? - We already told you that time...
that your jacket could get heavier since we lack skill.
Forget it. Do you think...
this is the only winter jacket I have?
Look at this. How is this goose down?
Cut it open. I said, cut it!
I need to check whether you've added cotton or feathers.
Gosh, why did he have to bother us during lunchtime?
What's her deal?
My jacket is reeking.
How could you be eating here?
It's so unsanitary.
- Goodness! - Oh, my!
- Gosh! - Have you gone insane?
Do you even know how expensive this was?
You wanted to check.
Look.
See if you can find a single piece of cotton. Go on!
Are you trying to pick a fight with me?
Let me go. Is that what you're doing?
Darn it.
On this side...
Come here.
Gosh.
Do you want to die?
- Ma'am! - Goodness.
- Why are you doing this? - Goodness.
We'll compensate you.
Hey.
Do you even know how expensive it is?
Why would you compensate him?
We refused to do it. We said we couldn't.
But you kept insisting.
I finally managed to find some goose feathers.
You told me to cut it open.
Why do we need to compensate you...
when you told us to do so?
Do you do everything I tell you to do?
If I told you to die, would you?
Fine. Then close down your store. I said, close it down!
Sir.
- Please calm down. - Shut it.
You're working in my building.
How dare you provoke me?
Darn it.
- What is it? - That's enough.
Do you want the cops to come?
Hwan. I thought you were abroad.
Seeing how you're acting, it finally feels like I'm in Korea.
Don't mind me and just leave.
Do you want to pay for my hospital bills again?
Don't you know those who are well-off...
should be more cautious?
If you get arrested for going on power trips like this,
it's only going to make your life tough.
Darn it.
Hey, get me a new one.
It cost 3,000 dollars, so you guys should all chip in.
Not only did you break their window,
but you'll have to compensate for their emotional injury as well.
That's about the same amount.
Is Oh Ye Ji doing well?
You haven't changed.
You must still get angry whenever someone mentions her.
You should come to our class gatherings.
Bring her with you.
- Goodness. - Gosh.
- My gosh. - Goodness.
- Are you okay? - Are you hurt?
- Are you all right? - Goodness.
- Are you hurt anywhere? - My gosh.
What is all this?
- Gosh. - I can't believe it.
Goodness, I'm truly grateful for your help.
We need to get to know those who work here.
Are you going to open a store or something?
Are you guys going to open a mall?
It's something similar.
Goodness. You're VIP members.
- Are you okay? - Yes.
Have this first.
Once it gets too spicy, you can have this.
People line up to eat here during lunchtime.
They were on TV several times as well.
I heard you got your money back.
I couldn't stand her, so I even told her that I'd carry out...
Father's memorial service as soon as I got married.
But now, you've brought me back to her.
Do you even know...
how difficult it was to escape from her?
When you have no one,
you can't even let go of people who hurt you.
I had no one and nothing.
Since she was still my aunt,
I had lived with her.
Only after getting married did I see hope.
But you're all alone once again.
My in-laws are good people.
My neighbors are warmhearted.
I have a job and things to do.
I may not have a husband,
but that's still my home.
Your food's getting soggy. Eat first. We'll talk later.
I don't want to keep seeing you.
Don't provoke Aunt anymore.
Just the thought of her tormenting my in-laws...
sends chills down my spine.
She had been threatening me all along.
She said she was going to destroy my in-laws' lives...
by bringing you into the picture.
That won't ever happen. I'll make sure of it.
I know her better than you do.
She'll never let go of what's hers.
She won't hesitate to protect what's hers...
even if she'll suffer as well.
I'll make sure she doesn't cause you harm.
I'll stop her.
Was there ever a time when you protected me?
Growing up, I often thought that an orphanage would've been better.
I would've been a courageous woman had there been no one by my side.
Since you were in prison, she took her revenge on me instead.
Do you know how many times...
I stopped in front of an orphanage?
The house in Yangpyeong is my very first home...
after Father had died.
But it won't be my home forever.
But please don't make me become an inconvenience to them.
Please.
I beg you.
Okay.
What do you want to know?
Why did you go there? How do you know that woman?
Was this a coincidence? Or do you know everything?
I didn't you know had a mom.
Do you know what my childhood dream was?
To become an orphan.
Do you know where I wanted to go the most?
An orphanage.
It has been my life's dream to live at an orphanage.
Therefore, I am...
an orphan.
I don't have...
a mother.
I'll drive.
It's okay. I'm driving.
You shouldn't drive in this condition.
Listen to me.
It probably wasn't easy to drive Jin's car.
How did you keep driving this?
I left it in the garage,
then I decided to drive it out when I thought of our drive.
I kept driving it ever since that time.
I think...
I understand why...
he suddenly wanted to be with you and marry you...
in such a hurry.
I've always been suspicious of his feelings.
I didn't know why he kept pushing it forward.
Back then, I couldn't understand.
He wanted to protect you.
I wouldn't exactly say he loved me.
It seemed like he decided to love me.
Give up.
She's not someone you can handle at your age.
She doesn't deserve a selfish jerk like you.
Ye Ji...
needs a man who can protect her.
Not a little kid like you.
He said I couldn't do it.
He stopped me and said a kid like I can't handle this.
I'm sure he has no choice but to do that in his shoes,
but come to think about it now, it feels a little unfair.
I had to fall back without knowing...
your situation or your painful history.
Nothing would have changed even if you knew.
You will...
always be a teenager to me.
That's not what I'm saying right now.
I'm not trying to do anything.
That's just how I felt. That's how I felt in my heart.
Instead of pushing me away trying to protect yourself or put up a guard,
- can you take me for who I am? - Hwan.
I know I can't want anything from you...
and that I shouldn't. But please...
don't completely ignore how painful it was for me to be brokenhearted.
It's immature of me...
to act on my emotions...
impulsively, right?
Do you want to prove that you're a grown-up now?
No.
I didn't want to let you go alone on a day like this.
I forgot...
what's really important for a second.
And what's more precious.
Your brother is...
all grown up now.
He wants to protect me in your place.
I'm the most unfortunate woman in this world,
but fate...
sometimes drops a lifeline I can't hold onto.
You know what?
Even if I can't hold onto it,
it's reassuring to have the lifeline there.
My wretched heart...
doesn't hurt as much.
But I shouldn't feel guilty about it, right?
Right?
Take a look at this.
Do you remember my friend, James, in the States?
- Yes. - He went...
to his vacation house in Monterey,
took this photo there, and sent it to me.
Monterey?
You know, it's a vacation spot in California.
The joint venture project isn't going forward...
because she won't sign off.
She knows that once the company is divided, we might have more control.
She's been delaying it by giving me excuses.
Now, it's time to proceed with plan B.
We'll have to go full force for 3 to 4 months,
but you know my situation.
Since you're here, why don't you think about staying here for good?
I don't want to stay in Korea.
I still have to manage the business in the States.
Once I'm over my jet-lag, I'll start working on it.
(Ms. Oh, you're coming, right? We're all going to gather.)
Seriously.
- Let's eat all we want tonight. - Sure.
I'm going to...
What's he doing here?
Let's eat all the free food we can.
In Ho is buying today.
We hang out once every month.
They heard that you came back.
Do you still not want to see him?
Hey, he has a lot of friends because he's generous.
Besides, you should get over what happened in the past.
Let's go. Let's go inside. Come on.
Let's go.
- Hey. - What are you talking about?
- Hello, guys. - Hi, welcome.
- You're here! - What's up?
- Hey, you made it! - He's finally here!
- Come here. - Come sit down here.
- Sit down here. - Hey, that's nice.
Gosh.
- Let's get a drink. - It's so good.
Here.
You're still nosy as ever.
And you haven't changed either.
I heard that you were going to stay in the States for good.
Korea is much better to live in.
There's a lot to do for fun and a lot of good food too.
Hey, it looks like everyone is here.
Let's toast!
Hold on. I called Ms. Oh too.
- When? - You know,
I told her that everyone would be here today.
So I invited her.
Hello.
- Hi. - Ms. Oh!
- Hello. - Hi.
Right here!
- Right here. - Everyone is here.
We should have come together.
- Sit right here. - Hello.
I got the text message rather late.
I just got here.
- Get her a spoon and chopsticks. - What?
It's so nice to see you.
Ms. Oh,
I thought Hwan liked you.
I thought you liked me.
Wasn't it you that liked me?
You even saved my photos on your phone.
So many boys from school had a crush on Ms. Oh.
I had a crush on her too.
Really?
Hey, come on.
But no one's crush was as big as Hwan's.
He went berserk when it was about Ms. Oh.
Right?
But you married Jin.
Do you know how surprised we were?
Then, let's get this straight.
Jin is gone.
So Ms. Oh is alone.
And you are...
living with Hwan.
Hey.
Gosh, are you out of your mind?
I let your awful personality slide because we were in the same class.
But you're just crossing the line.
Do you think you can just blurt out everything you want to say?
This is why I always beat you up.
This is why I shouldn't hang out with people of low status.
I called you poor people and am feeding expensive meat.
Hey, don't treat us like we're begging for food.
You were the one who got us together when we're busy.
If you want to pick a fight with me,
you spent too much money.
You could have just called.
Hey. The meat was good, though.
Well, I was going to treat you to the second round.
But I don't think this is the right occasion.
Let's pick another date soon.
Don't be upset if we don't invite you, In Ho.
- Bye. - Bye.
In Ho doesn't seem to be getting mature at all.
He didn't change at all.
What are you talking about? He's gotten worse.
He inherited the building early,
got some money, and goes on power trips.
I should meet my friends separately...
and steer clear of reunions or get-togethers.
He always attends those meetings.
I hope that lawyer guy marries Ye Ji.
The one who took Ye Ji to the hospital?
He was her first love.
They met when they were young.
I see.
Hold on.
Ye Ji, you should go without us.
The guys are meeting up at a fried chicken joint.
You're coming, right? We'll stop by there.
What are you talking about? I want to go with her.
Are you mad? Fried chicken is the best dessert.
- Let's go. Bye. - Gosh.
- Gosh. Let go of me. - Bye.
Why did you come?
To pay for the drinks.
Some of my old students come to the workshop from time to time.
And we have gatherings too.
When they call me at gatherings, it means they want me to treat them.
So I came here to pay for the meal.
But In Ho invited you.
It was him out of all people.
Dong Hyun sent me the text message.
I didn't know In Ho was there.
Don't you know he's as bad as In Ho?
Who knows what In Ho will do to you? You must be careful.
Don't go to those meetings even if they call you.
They will just talk about you.
It was the brightest phase of my life.
Perhaps, spending a month with my students at school...
touches my heart more than the time I spent with Jin.
The students liked me.
And some of them still call me. I'm grateful to and cherish them.
Do you consider my attempt to do something nice for them...
that petty?
In Ho has problems.
I didn't like him even at school.
But right now, he's the biggest jerk in our town.
But my desire to see my other students is...
way stronger than my desire to avoid him.
Don't you get it?
Hold on. In Ho.
Isn't that Oh Ye Ji and Seo Hwan?
- What are they doing? - See?
I told you something was up.
I was just...
worried that In Ho might make you feel uncomfortable.
In Ho is weak.
I can handle him myself.
I could do it back then, and I still can.
He's not weak. He's vicious.
You still have to be careful.
Okay.
I'll stay away from him.
Here.
- Straighten your bottom. - Okay.
Put more weight on your left foot.
Okay.
(Comfortable Rehabilitation Hospital)
Dad, starting now, I'll drive you to the hospital.
- I'm not a patient. - Yes, you're a patient...
undergoing physical therapy.
I'm working out.
I'm just going through physical therapy...
just like regular people go to the gym.
But working out alone isn't fun.
Just go and work.
We spent a lot of money on your education.
Now, it's time for you to earn some.
Let's go.
Is there something on my face?
No.
I don't think they were admiring our good looks.
(Is this normal for a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law?)
What's this?
Why did he write such a ridiculous post like this?
- What is it? What? What? - No.
- What is it? - No.
- Wait. - There are no secrets here.
What's this?
My gosh. This is...
What? Hey, what is this about?
(Is this normal for a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law?)
Don't sue him.
If we confront him, this will snowball.
He's doing this because of his personal feelings toward me.
I'll handle it myself.
Find out what his weakness is. Confronting him is useless.
There's no way we'll beg or ask for his mercy.
I want this problem gone while I'm away on my business trip.
Yes, ma'am.
Are you going far?
I'm going on a tour of properties abroad.
I'll check on my existing properties and see if I could buy some more.
That's what the locals hate the most.
Foreigners come into their cities and hike up the prices.
How do you think we paid...
millions of dollars to search your brother every year?
Don't just stare at me. Get back to work.
- Hello. - Hello.
I'd like to look at some houses.
Sure. Please sit over there.
A deposit-based house? Or a house with a monthly rent?
A house with a monthly rent just for myself.
Then, when is your moving date?
As soon as possible, please.
What are you doing?
Your wish came true. I got a studio apartment.
But you don't have to leave so soon.
You wanted me to leave.
I don't want to add fuel to the vicious rumor.
I'm moving out.
Where are you going? How did you find a house?
You should stay with Da Woon's family just like before.
Don't go to a strange place where you don't know anyone.
Do you think this is a joke?
You should have come to the States long ago.
There's no point talking about it.
Don't leave.
Why don't we all move to Seoul?
Why did you change your mind?
You were the one who pressured me to leave as soon as you returned.
But you're having the hardest time now.
I've had worse things happen to me. I'm not scared.
You're hanging by a thread.
So much as a breeze...
or a gentle push will be enough for you to crumble down.
I won't die from it.
I'm going to try to survive. It was so hard coming this far.
I'm not trying to be a man for you.
I'm not asking you to be mine either.
Do you have to cut off my concern...
and my sincere wish for your happiness?
We can just be two people living our lives under the same sky.
We can do that, can't we?
It will be more painful later.
Don't live like that.
You should...
forget about me.
Meet a nice woman and get married.
Have children and live a happy life.
I don't want you to ruin your life while trying to take care of me.
Don't.
That's what I want to do.
I want to ruin my life.
Yes, Mother.
Come to the airport.
Let Ms. Yoon drive you.
She will tell you the time and the date of the return flight.
I won't go back to Korea.
Are you saying I should stay here?
You can leave.
How can I trust you?
You let us believe you were dead. You lied to us and didn't talk to us
How will I find you next time if you hide again?
I don't want to see my family.
I don't want to see anyone.
Fine.
You don't have to see anyone for the time being.
I'll let you stay by yourself, so you should come back.
It will be just like now. No one will know.
Okay?
It's light.
- Hey, help me out. - Okay.
No. Don't do that. Move.
Are you okay?
Give me that.
I don't need to pack this.
I'll leave it here.
I'll be able to...
fall asleep without the light now.
Gosh, you're messing it up.
Look. Let me just handle it.
Ye Ji.
You should come with Hwan.
You're here already?
You told me to come to the airport,
so I've been waiting for Ms. Yoon's call.
What's going on?
She's moving out.
I couldn't tell you ahead while you were on a business trip.
Many people are gossiping,
so I thought it'd be better if I moved out.
You don't need to do that now.
Go back to Seoul.
Someone is waiting for you.
Are you saying Jin is alive?
And he's in Korea?
He had been in Monterey.
I brought him back.
If he was alive and well, why hasn't he shown up until now?
He never even called.
Why did he live in hiding as if he's already dead?
Did he suffer from amnesia or something?
Did he forget all about his family and didn't know who he was?
Why didn't he come back?
Do you need anything else?
I'm fine.
I'll be in the living room.
Let me know if you need anything.
You don't have to stay. Go.
But Ms. Kim said...
I want to be alone.
I can manage myself.
So let me be alone.
All right.
I'm glad you came back.
Everyone desperately waited for you.
I'll leave the door open.
Hello?
Is anybody here?
Is... Is that you, Jin?
Are you in there?
It's me, Ye Ji.
Your wife is here.
You're in there, aren't you?
You're listening to me, right?
Please open this door.
What's wrong?
Why are you doing this?
Jin!
I'm here! Oh Ye Ji is here!
I'm here! Open this door.
Open this door!
Jin, I'm here. Jin!
Please open this door.
I'm here. Oh Ye Ji is here.
Will you please open the door?
Wait.
Stay there.
I'll come out.
So...
So this...
This was it?
This is why...
you couldn't return?
(When I was the Most Beautiful)
He can't walk at all.
He's in a wheelchair.
Even if you can't walk, you're still my husband.
I'll make sure I behave so you won't have to mind me,
so please forget everything I ever said.
There was someone who helped him forge his identity.
I'll stay alone for a while.
Keep it as a secret from Ye Ji.
What did someone tell you?
Don't you know? While you were gone,
Hwan and Ye Ji got involved in a love scandal.
Do you still like Ye Ji?