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(Yoo Ji Tae)
(Lee Bo Young)
(Park Jin Young, Jeon So Nee)
(When My Love Blooms)
It started with my father.
I got a call when I was in the army...
that my father had taken his own life.
He was framed for betraying his colleagues...
who were like family to him,
and a corrupt informant who led the way in breaking up the union.
He was tormented because that's what everyone believed.
He reported the company for illegal labor practices...
to the Prosecutors Office.
We stopped it back then.
Yes. The prosecutors manipulated the case...
and framed him to be the reason...
for the union's dissolution and layoffs.
Therefore, the members of the dissolved union...
and all the laid-off employees...
ended up pressing charges against him.
Therefore, the members of the dissolved union...
and all the laid-off employees ended up...
pressing charges against him.
Not long thereafter, he committed suicide.
We just found out that the man was Han Jae Hyun's...
father.
It was the loneliest wake and funeral in the world.
No one came.
(1996)
I felt like...
my father was abandoned.
My mom and I had no idea...
why my father...
did something so drastic.
Not until I saw...
all those complaints in his work bag.
The people who didn't come to the funeral...
were gathered in those numerous complaints.
That the union was dissolved because of him.
That they trusted him and were fired.
That my father was definitely bribed by the company,
and that they requested a thorough investigation.
I was disillusioned by the path...
that my father had taken his entire life,
and the path I had followed.
I decided then how I should live...
and for what I should live.
How could you only find that out now?
We didn't want the company name associated with his death,
so we processed his termination immediately,
and deleted all records of him working for us.
So when looked into Mr. Han,
it didn't come up.
I'm sorry, sir.
How long did Jae Hyun...
know about this?
Did he know from the start? Is that why he targeted Seo Kyung?
I don't think so.
According to Data Systems,
he first accessed...
the confidential labor files five years ago.
But five years ago,
a labor union member named Kwon Hyuk Soo committed suicide.
You mean, that elderly man's son?
His death reminded me of my dad.
What started out of conviction...
turned into foolish naivety,
resulting in resentment and contempt from his colleagues,
and ended in his death.
It was the same.
That's when I started seeking the truth,
and I found out that the person behind both their deaths...
was Chairman Jang.
I felt unbearably ashamed for having lived...
as his loyal, abject hunting dog.
That's why...
I didn't refuse to go to jail for four years.
You must have been hurting...
for such a long time all alone.
While in jail,
I thought about my dad a lot.
The resentment and anger I had...
caused by the death of my dad...
were actually guilt and longing toward my dad.
As time passed by,
I became more apologetic to him...
and missed him more.
Dad.
This is nothing.
Why can't you drink it?
It tastes good to me.
Jae Hyun.
I'm sure...
that your father misses you very much too.
His son...
who is warm and kind-hearted like him,
who'd take a loss...
but always took the side of the underdogs.
Also, I bet he must wonder a lot...
about how you will...
live your life from now on...
and what you will live for.
(Night Snack Bar)
We got entangled in many things with each other.
(Fall 1995)
Excuse me.
Did this family move out?
I haven't seen them coming out of the house in a while,
but I'm not sure if they moved out.
Today's last song on "FM Music City"...
is by Salt and Light.
"Don't Leave My Side".
Jae Hyun.
Hey.
Are you on leave?
By any chance, did Ji Su come by?
She wouldn't have.
You said she left intentionally.
I wanted to check just in case.
I couldn't find her at school or her house.
Hello, this is Han Jae Hyun, Yoon Ji Su's boyfriend's beeper.
Boys can press 1 or 2.
Girls, please hang up. He's taken.
His girlfriend has a nasty temper...
What are you doing? Do you want a scolding?
Hello, this is Han Jae Hyun, Yoon Ji Su's boyfriend's beeper.
Boys can press 1 or 2.
Girls, please hang up. He's taken.
His girlfriend has a nasty temper...
What are you doing?
Hello, this is Han Jae Hyun, Yoon Ji Su's boyfriend's beeper.
Boys can press 1 or 2.
Girls, please hang up. He's taken.
His girlfriend has a nasty temper...
Why did you have to be discharged on such a hot day like this?
Why did you have to come when I told you not to?
Because I feel sorry for you, you brat.
You don't have a father or a girlfriend.
Did you look for Ji Su?
Thanks to you, I made friends with the music students.
Maybe it's because they come from wealthy families,
but they're all so cheery.
I bet you got their beeper numbers...
but didn't look for Ji Su.
Beepers, my foot.
Hey, I'm going to get my own phone tomorrow.
- A home phone? - No, a cell phone.
You can hold it like this.
"Best reception all across the nation."
- "Any..." - Stop being silly. Let's get going.
You should get one too since you've been discharged.
I have to save money.
You need to have money to save it.
- I'll make money. - How?
Anything I can do.
Won't you take the bar exam?
I don't have time for that.
I'll graduate as soon as possible and start making money.
My mom is too weak to work as much as she used to.
Besides, none of my dad's friends and colleagues...
will help us out.
What will you do with the money you make?
I have to repay a debt.
Are you in debt too? To whom?
- To my dad. - To your father?
Did your father lend you money for your tuition?
I never realized your father was so American-minded.
He gave me his entire daily pay.
Did you hold onto it all this time?
I couldn't spend it.
So I'm going to pay him back...
a million times in interest.
Do you miss your father a lot?
I don't know.
What do you mean by that?
I can't remember clearly.
The last time I saw him...
was in front of the house when I was on leave.
Maybe it was too dark because it was nighttime.
I can't remember his face clearly.
This is so unfair.
You worked harder than anyone else for everything.
Dear Ji Su, wherever you are,
I've decided to become a different person.
If we meet again someday,
I hope you will recognize me...
even if I've changed a lot.
Will that be enough?
He's coming at us recklessly now.
Based on Legal's review,
we shouldn't have any problems.
Rather, the prosecutors will likely hound him more.
Did he really not know that?
What on earth is his plan?
We're still looking into it since nothing has surfaced yet.
- However... - What?
As expected, the prosecutors took the ledgers...
that we had prepared in advance in case of a search warrant.
But they also took the electronic payment records and the minutes...
of the shareholders' meetings for 10 years, which worries me.
The same goes for our subsidiaries.
You should've manipulated all the data beforehand.
There was too much data to deal with...
if we were to match the numbers with our subsidiaries'...
You've been making so many excuses lately.
I know there's an excuse for everything,
but you do it every time.
Mr. Han, Chairman Jang wants to see you in his office.
I heard you were very busy yesterday, but you came in early.
Yes. You came in early too.
I can't wait for the sun to rise every morning.
Work is what I live for, you know.
Why? Do you want me to just cut to the chase?
True.
We're not exactly in a situation where we would exchange...
morning pleasantries.
So, how far do you want to go?
Since we both know the answer, is it pointless to ask that?
Do you want to be the chairman of Hyungsung Group?
You must be used to remaining silent...
from all those visits to the Prosecutors' Office.
Fine. I'll start with the most recent event.
The prosecutor whom you got so close to recently...
searched Seo Kyung's and my offices...
because of the slush fund...
and dividends of Hyungsung Group. Am I right?
Not Hyungsung Group's,
but your slush fund and dividends.
Now, you're showing your true colors.
I like the words you use and this kind of conversation.
Your words are fresh and fishy at the same time.
However...
Do you know about the special consideration...
on crimes among a family?
The dividends and slush fund...
earned from your shares with borrowed names.
Even if Seo Kyung or I had taken that money,
we wouldn't be held legally responsible.
Theft among family is not considered theft.
It only applies to family members who share a blood relation,
which means family members who share the same blood.
But unfortunately, I am not your lineal descendent.
Just as you always emphasized,
you and I don't share the same blood.
It looks like you plan to target me and leave Seo Kyung out of this,
but I didn't receive a single penny in my name.
It was all received in Seo Kyung's name.
No matter how hard you try to convince the police it's my money,
I will say it's Seo Kyung's.
You know...
how much I hate going to jail.
I'll throw my daughter under the bus if I must,
but I will not go to jail.
Sure.
I know very well that you would never.
You're the same.
She's your wife and your kid's mom.
You can't send her to jail.
Plus, the money that Seo Kyung has...
is your kid Joon Seo's money.
You know that.
I'll take care of it.
While we're on the topic of Joon Seo...
I hear Yoon Ji Su's son assaulted him.
I was asked...
how it should be handled.
What are you trying to say?
Don't ask questions...
you already know the answer to.
Jae Hyun,
make some time for me today.
There's something I need to say as well.
Let's meet there tonight.
Where things started between us.
So whom did you lose?
I told you everything.
Why won't you tell me? That's not fair.
I know for sure what you've lost.
Do you remember?
Your mind.
Is that funny?
I like you a lot.
Let's go out.
What? Of all the...
This is the only thing I can't ride.
I can ride the scariest roller coaster here...
with my eyes wide open and my hands in the air,
but I can't ride this.
Why is that?
My mom...
left me here.
I was only a seven-year-old girl.
I'm as cold as I am because I take after my mom.
You need to face it to overcome it.
What?
Your trauma.
Do you think I stay away because it scares me?
It's because it's lame.
I'm not a child.
I'll make sure that the last person you see...
while riding this is no longer your mom.
If you were going to do this,
you should've left me then.
What is this?
Am I...
being abandoned again?
Let's go back to that day.
I'll give up Se Hwi and I'll control my temper.
I'll live only for you.
It's not that I couldn't do it.
I just didn't.
I got a little bored,
and I wanted to stir up some emotions from you.
That's why I looked for things that were fun and new.
But I don't like them anymore. They're not fun.
I'm sorry,
but it's like gluing back a broken window.
I'm the one who's sorry.
I will never end it.
Why can't you glue back a broken window?
I broke it, so I'll glue it back together.
I know I can make sure...
it doesn't show.
What are you doing, Ms. Yoon?
Ma'am.
I'll find a way,
so will you wait a little?
I didn't want to waste your talent,
so I was careless.
What does that mean?
It's like your desires get ahead of you,
so you run without thinking and fall?
Should your desires move slowly?
Right.
Your desires should move slowly,
but once it gets going, it's hard to stop.
I think I did that too.
Being careless.
I bragged to Yoo Bin that you were...
going to teach me piano.
That wasn't your fault. That was my fault too.
It's only natural that you wanted to brag.
The problem was, I tried to do it in secret.
What do we do now?
I'll have to start my own piano school soon.
(For rent)
Stay hidden. Don't let anyone else find you.
I'll bring money.
Hello.
Hello, ma'am...
Yoo Bin's mother...
found out you didn't finish college.
You know Yoo Bin and Byul are in the same class, don't you?
Your giving Byul free lessons...
ended up hurting you.
(Jae Hyun)
Does that mean you're out of work now?
No, I have several private lessons.
Is that enough?
For what?
Enough for expenses.
I'll have to make it work.
It's enough. I don't have many expenses.
That's why I'm fine even without this music school.
This isn't a company card. It's my own personal card.
The company can't trace it, and there's no limit.
Are you testing me?
"Even now? You still won't take it?"
I want to do something for you. Anything.
I can't think of anything but money to make up...
for the past 25 years. That kills me.
I had no idea I was this unimaginative.
Then develop your imagination.
Use that money for lessons or classes.
She hasn't changed.
Hye Jung?
I didn't order anything.
Aren't you Yoon Ji Su?
I am.
What is all this?
Is a war breaking out tomorrow?
I can't tell if this is a home or a grocery store.
Do you want some?
Seriously, what is all this?
There's no way you bought this.
You're a cheapskate.
Hey. Were you added to some list of underprivileged people?
Was this from some charity to help the poor?
It's from Jae Hyun.
Did you...
Sit. I'll make you something yummy.
Forget it.
How could I eat here? It's too disturbing.
Let's go out.
Okay.
I thought you quit drinking since you haven't been coming.
Life has been too tough. That's why.
I won't charge you. Just come.
Do you make alcohol from tap water?
You have to buy alcohol and ingredients.
I can't drink for free.
Credit card bills are my biggest fear.
I wish the 25th of the month didn't exist.
I wish it went 23rd, 24th, then 26th.
Doesn't that mean you don't get paid either?
Then I should change the date when my credit card bills are due.
Why aren't you drinking?
Just because.
Look at this awkwardness. Did you two fight?
We didn't fight.
Do you fight with your own finger?
- Finger? - An integral part of you.
Still, be careful. It may be the middle finger.
Then...
Don't do things like that.
Stop smiling, you brat. You're so darn pretty.
That's why that jerk can't let you go.
Thank you for everything, Young Woo.
And I'm sorry.
- Hello? - Hello,
this is the nursing home.
Yes, hello.
I was wondering if you had time to stop by today.
What is it?
Mr. Yoon is asking for you.
Is something wrong?
Not at all. It's a good thing.
He's alert today.
Okay.
Sir.
You wanted to see me?
Would you...
like to take a walk?
Don't...
forgive me.
You can...
push me...
right here. That's fine.
What do you mean?
Ji Su did nothing wrong.
So...
do take it out on me.
Because my child...
shouldn't hurt anymore.
I'm the one...
who indicted your father for illegal labor dissolution.
It was me.
(May 1995)
That summer...
That summer when my life stopped.
While you and Ji Su had run away together,
your father reported Hyungsung's management...
for the labor dissolution matter...
to the Central District Prosecutor's Office.
As soon as I heard the report,
I knew he was your father.
I was uncontrollably enraged at the time about you and Ji Su.
And your father showed up before me.
So did Chairman Jang San.
He asked me...
to ignore your father's report on Hyungsung.
But I didn't stop there.
Rather, I got your father indicted.
I turned all the evidence your father submitted...
to prove Hyungsung's guilt against him...
and charged him for the crimes he asserted against Hyungsung.
Your father fell into despair,
and Chairman Jang was happy.
And I was satisfied.
Chairman Jang...
agreed to actively support my entry into politics.
The deeper my rage was about you and Ji Su,
I felt like my compensation grew.
I spoke of rage with my tongue,
but I was smiling with my mouth.
And then, the end of it all came that summer.
I...
lost my home and family to return to.
I lost my job and my career.
I didn't appreciate the meaning...
of the scale the Lady Justice held in front of the courthouse.
I had forgotten the warning...
of the sword she held in her hand.
That summer,
in an instant...
everything disappeared.
From then until now,
my clock had stopped.
Now,
the clock of my body is about to stop as well.
I'm truly sorry.
The sins I've committed against you...
are too great and deep.
Please,
accept my apology.
Did something happen at the nursing home?
You seem disturbed.
Joon Seo.
Should we go on a trip?
We can go camping like last time,
we can go night fishing,
we can go hiking...
If we go to Gangneung, there's an ocean there...
and lots of fun things to do.
There are many more exciting and fun things...
than the tiny world in your hands,
so think it over.
Father.
You're late.
A lot of friends want to grab drinks since it's your first leave, right?
Why are you out here?
Why are you smoking again?
Just because. I couldn't sleep.
Let's go in.
He told me to give it to you to eat something good before you go back.
That must be why he works.
What is Father doing?
He doesn't say,
but his hands are always dirty,
so it can't be anything easy.
I think he gave me...
his entire pay.
How have you been?
Just so-so.
I had a few parts, but no offer for leads.
Why are you seeing me?
Obviously,
because I like you.
Me or my money?
What's wrong?
Did something happen at home again?
You don't want me to get divorced, do you?
That way, you can pretend to play with me and play elsewhere.
You're right.
I don't want you to get divorced.
Because I think it'll be hard for you.
You still love your husband...
a lot.
Sorry. I've been practicing that a lot lately.
I have to go to a lesson. If Grandpa wakes up,
get the lunch and fruit from there and eat with him.
What if he gets angry?
He doesn't even recognize me.
That's better.
He doesn't get mad at people he doesn't know.
See you later.
Okay.
Hello.
Hi.
You need to gain weight.
You're stick-skinny like your mom.
What grade are you in now?
I'm in the eighth grade.
I see.
Do middle school students not like toys like these?
I was going to give them to you thinking you were in grade school.
I have nothing else to give you.
I do like them.
You do?
Then take this.
Here, this too.
Here. Take this too.
Here. I'll give you this too.
But these aren't for free.
Excuse me?
You have to do whatever your mom says,
and always take her side.
I will.
Your mom has had a tough life,
so you should cheer her on...
and take her side...
so she'll be happy.
You and your mom have to live...
happily together...
for a very long time, okay?
Are you sure you won't regret...
leaving the school?
Yes.
You won't tell me why you fought with him?
I'm sorry.
Young Min.
Your situation right now...
makes it the absolute worst for custody purposes.
If I sue for custody,
I have a 99 percent probability of winning.
So you should tell me...
why you got into that fight and why you left the school.
If it's for financial reasons,
I'll have to take you.
That's not it.
Then what is it?
But I think it would be nice to live with you too.
(Caretaker)
- Hello? - So...
your father suddenly had difficulty breathing,
so he was taken to the ER.
The pneumonia worsened,
so he can't breathe on his own.
(Intensive Care Unit)
Ji Su.
Hye Jung called. She said to come first.
Hey.
What happened?
He caught pneumonia, and it got worse.
You must have been surprised that I called.
Yes, a little.
I don't know how long your mom will be at the hospital,
so she said you should stay with me tonight...
and go to the hospital tomorrow.
Okay.
Also, my husband may look a little like a bandit,
but he isn't a bad guy, so eat with him, okay?
Then you can watch TV...
and study if you feel like it.
Is my grandpa okay?
Hey.
Your grandpa's strong.
You must not know this,
but your grandpa was one of the top three...
strongest people in all of Korea.
He used to be thin.
Not physically strong like a wrestler.
He had the power to lock up bad guys.
Power.
Okay.
(Dong Jin)
What is it?
Want to go to Young Woo's bar tonight?
I got some free money.
Listen, father.
This isn't the time to brag about free money.
- Hi, Dong Jin. - Aren't you going to the hospital?
- Hospital? - I knew it.
I'm sure Ji Su didn't tell you.
What do you mean?
Ji Su's father is in the ICU right now.
(Intensive Care Unit)
Yoon Hyung Goo's guardian?
Are any other family members coming?
There's no one else.
He has a young grandson though.
I think you should say your goodbyes.
Doesn't he need to keep that on?
He signed a do-not-resuscitate.
I'm sorry, Ji Su.
If you really are sorry, you should get up, Dad.
I never...
gave you a proper hug.
No. No. I'm okay.
All...
the bad things I've done...
All of your heavy burdens...
I'll take them all with me.
So...
you'll have only good things remaining.
So...
please be happy, Ji Su.
I'm so sorry, Dad.
Dad.
Please tell Mom and Ji Young...
that I'm really sorry.
Okay?
Dad.
Dad!
I wish...
no one else would leave me anymore.
(When My Love Blooms)
I'm the person your father hated the most.
I couldn't bear telling you in person,
so I'm leaving it in writing.
Who's the chief prosecutor?
Because even if people die, facts remain.
I wish no one else would leave me anymore.
It's okay.
Everything is okay now.