Are you okay?
No.
I'm not okay.
I don't want this May...
to pass by without you.
(Congratulations on Your Engagement, Hwang Hee Tae and Lee Soo Ryeon)
Excuse me. May I ask why you're here?
It's nothing.
Wait.
Thank you for coming such a long way.
- No problem. - Congratulations.
When your children get married,
- remember to invite me. - Yes, of course.
I promise to be there.
- Sure. - Thank you.
Thank you so much.
- Congratulations once again. - Thank you.
Whenever you hold a family event, don't forget to invite me.
I'll be the first to congratulate you.
Once again, thank you so much for coming.
Soo Ryeon.
Our guests are about to leave. Where is Hee Tae?
It's been a while since I last saw him.
Did he get sick or what?
I sent him home.
What do you mean, you sent him home?
Well, he wasn't feeling well since this morning,
so I told him to go home and get some rest.
My goodness. But still,
how could he really leave?
Can you believe this?
(Episode 6, A Cough, Love, And...)
What's wrong with Hee Tae?
I think he came down with a cold.
I see.
Myeong Hee was coughing all day long too.
I guess it's because the seasons are changing.
Things were so hectic...
that I didn't even notice her leaving.
Did you say goodbye to her?
Both of us were so busy,
so I guess she just left quietly.
You know how Myeong Hee doesn't like to bother others.
- Soo Ryeon. - What?
You did great today.
Thanks.
It would've been nice if Mother were here too.
Why can't I walk you all the way home?
It's right over there. We're almost here anyway.
And I don't want...
You don't want Jin A to see us and cause a fuss?
Okay.
What are you doing tomorrow?
I need to work after going to church.
Then I'll schedule my lesson for tomorrow evening.
So I can bump into you when you get off work.
Oh, why don't you just hand me your work schedule?
So I can schedule our dates accordingly.
Sure thing.
Gosh, I guess this is why people write song lyrics.
Since we can't talk on the phone...
or look at a picture when we miss each other.
The nights feel too long.
Can I take this with me?
So I can think of you.
What about me? Shouldn't you give me something too?
I don't have anything to give you.
Shall I rip off a button?
I'll take this.
Hey, over there.
It's almost time for the curfew siren.
What are you two doing so late at night?
I'm sorry.
If you're not going to get a room, go home already.
- Okay, I'm sorry. - That's how the law is.
- Yes, I know. - Okay.
Well, I'd better go home now.
Okay then. See you tomorrow, Myeong Hee.
Get home safe.
Good morning, Father...
I heard you weren't feeling well yesterday.
Do you feel better now?
Yes.
Do you think you can beat me now that you're all grown up?
Don't be mistaken.
All you can do is block my hand.
No matter what you do, I'm always one step ahead of you.
Also...
If you ever disappoint me as my son...
in front of people like that again,
it won't end with a slap.
Do you understand?
Sir, you have a guest.
Gosh, you must've been tired after the engagement ceremony.
You didn't have to.
I didn't get to pay my respects before the ceremony,
and my father earnestly told me...
to bring these gifts to you myself.
What a precious gift.
- Please thank your father for me. - Okay.
- Is the food ready? - Yes.
Where's Jung Tae?
Jung Tae went to a church retreat and will be back tomorrow evening.
Let's go eat then.
- You... - Wait.
If you're going to slap me, slap me on this side.
What did you expect me to do after disappearing like that?
Do you know how hard it was to come up with an excuse?
Sorry. Something came up suddenly.
I saw you last night...
leaving with Myeong Hee.
What are you two thinking?
Whatever it is, isn't it none of your business now?
We got engaged like you wanted,
and we'll maintain this until the factory is completed.
That's as far as we go.
Why is it none of my business?
Like you just said, we have to maintain this situation.
If people find out about your relationship,
the engagement and everything else will be ruined.
Got it. We'll be careful from now on.
Why do you sound so carefree?
To be honest, you guys are lucky...
that I was the only one who saw you.
What if our family or one of our guests saw you?
How would I explain it?
Why are you so angry?
Who says I'm angry?
Come inside for some snacks.
- Okay. - Okay.
Oh, dear.
Show me your photo albums.
I'd love to see how ugly you were as a kid.
I don't have any photo albums.
Is there anything you do have?
Who's this?
It's my mother.
What?
Oh, not the one you saw downstairs,
but my birth mother.
That's the only photo of her from before she got sick.
Goodness.
Why did you shove a photo of your mother in the corner?
Frame it or something.
Gosh.
What about you?
I didn't see a single photo of your mother at your place either.
That's because I hid all of them because seeing them makes me...
miss her more.
I know the feeling.
How old were you when she passed away?
I was 12.
Goodness. You were too young.
It must've been hard to deal with all the events.
What events?
I mean, you must've missed her on every sports day,
school entrance ceremony, graduation, and such.
The only event that I had to deal with...
without my mother was my high school graduation,
and it was hard enough.
I was only forced to attend it...
because I was the valedictorian.
Into my heart
A sheep wandering
In the dark
Here you go.
- Thank you so much. - Enjoy.
- Enjoy your meal. - Thank you.
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
- Dig in. - Thanks.
- This is so good. - Enjoy.
They all need to be washed, right? Give them to me.
Hye Gun.
Is something wrong?
Why are you ignoring me?
What's the matter? Tell me.
- I saw everything. - What do you mean?
At Soo Ryeon's engagement ceremony,
I saw you with...
Hee Tae.
How do you know each other?
No. More importantly,
what's going on between you two?
Hee Tae is Soo Ryeon's fiance.
And you're her friend.
- Hye Gun. - Does Soo Ryeon know...
what's going on...
between you two?
Hello?
Master Hee Tae, this is for you.
Me?
Hello?
Hee Tae, are you feeling any better?
I feel like we haven't spent enough time together.
How about we meet up this evening, just us guys?
Well...
I'm sorry, but I already have plans.
Come on, don't be like that. Please free up some time.
I promise it won't take long.
Well...
(Resume, Hong Yong Gil)
It's my cousin that I once talked about.
About Changhwa Pharmaceuticals,
the president seems inexperienced.
Wouldn't joint management be helpful?
I appreciate your thoughtful opinion,
but his father, Mr. Lee Chang Geun,
is already participating in the management.
I don't think they'll be interested in joint management.
This isn't like you.
Are you already trying...
to protect your in-laws?
It's not like that, sir.
Thank you.
You know the president left for the Middle East yesterday, right?
Emergency martial law will be expanded soon.
The boat is about to set sail.
To get into the same boat, this is your only chance.
Mr. Hwang.
Do you think the new government...
will only last for five years?
You need to look far ahead.
You're too good to be stuck where you are now.
You're absolutely right. I'd like to pour you one as well.
Good.
Let me pour you one.
One more?
- Another bottle, please. - Coming up.
Cheers.
(Mokpo Skate and Rice Wine)
This is nice.
You can slow down if you want.
You don't have to drink as fast as I do.
Goodness, you don't have to worry about me.
Have two, okay?
So what's your plan now?
The wedding and everything.
Where will you live?
I guess we will go with what our parents want.
Is that also why you had an engagement ceremony?
Your parents made you do it?
What about Soo Ryeon?
From going on that blind date to the engagement,
did she want all of it?
Listen, Hee Tae.
Just because you don't want this marriage,
it doesn't mean you don't have...
any responsibilities and duties to fulfill.
I believe I'm fulfilling all my duties.
You can't say that...
when you ran away from your engagement ceremony.
Also, you didn't run away alone...
that day.
(Congratulations on Your Engagement, Hwang Hee Tae and Lee Soo Ryeon)
Excuse me. May I ask why you're here?
It's nothing.
Wait.
Why did you want to see me today?
Whatever you're up to, you should stop right now.
Don't do anything you can't take responsibility for.
I don't think I'm doing anything I can't take responsibility for.
Do you even know what it means to take responsibility?
It means to make sure no one gets hurt by your action.
Even if everyone around you becomes devastated,
do you think it's no problem as long as you're okay?
How can you be so reckless?
Let me ask you something.
Are you sure you're angry because of Soo Ryeon?
What?
You can be responsible and do your duty.
What's more important to me is not having any regrets later on.
The last one.
Oh, it's just you.
I thought it was Hee Tae.
Is he not here yet?
I thought you had a tutoring session this evening.
I have no idea what's going on. Did he forget about it?
Hold on. How did you know I had a session this evening?
Well...
I'm here!
You're late. I was getting worried about you.
The thing is...
I did all the homework, but...
I couldn't finish writing down all the questions I got wrong.
My gosh, you finished all the homework?
I gave you a lot of homework.
Good girl, Jin A.
Hee Tae, did you drink?
Music is what?
- Math! - That's right.
Go put on a song.
Show me your fine taste in music, Director Jin A.
Okay.
Do you want a Korean song or a pop song?
Hee Tae.
Hee Tae, wake up.
Hee Tae.
Wake up, Hee Tae.
Myeong Hee, this is the first time I'm seeing you in my dream.
Gosh, I guess you haven't sobered up yet.
Mr. Hwang.
Wake up and have some hangover soup.
Why am I here?
I told you to make soybean sprout soup.
Who'd want to eat this spicy soup first thing in the morning?
I didn't make it for you.
Just eat your breakfast and go to school!
This is totally making my hangover go away.
I knew he'd have a discerning palate!
These Jeolla Province natives don't know how good this is.
I'm also from Jeolla Province.
Born and raised in Gwangju.
Jeolla Province is famous for good food indeed!
That's right.
You talk like a Seoul native. I had no idea you were from Gwangju.
I guess you rarely use the dialect.
I do use it,
but my father is adamant about me speaking with a Seoul accent.
Of course!
No wonder such a wise man did a great job raising his son.
When my son was enlisting in the army,
I also emphasized to him...
that he must be mindful of his dialect.
Fortunately, my son is half Gyeongsang and half Jeolla,
so he can use both dialects freely.
He's like those people in border towns!
- Border towns? - That's right.
I'm originally from Jinju.
It's too hot!
Hey, do you have a girlfriend?
Do you have a girlfriend?
I'm asking you if you have a girlfriend.
Hey, I heard the girls who protest sleep around a lot.
Come on. Tell me some stories.
Especially girls who work in factories.
I heard...
they'd sleep with any college guys.
Have you hit on any factory girls?
No, I have not.
You look like you want to punch me.
If you don't have any stories to tell,
then make some up or something.
How dare you glare at me?
Am I eating seaweed soup with clams or sand?
They should've removed the sand properly!
Darn it.
- Halt! - 1, 2!
Hey.
Take a break.
This is exhausting.
Earlier...
Why did you do that?
I was going to take it up with him anyway.
He always speaks ill of Jeolla Province...
in front of this Gwangju native.
Elite colleges and Jeolla Province are his trigger points, you know.
But because of me...
It's okay.
That jerk will be discharged in a month anyway.
It's so nice to talk comfortably like this.
My goodness.
My best friend is also from Gwangju.
You little...
Gwangju isn't a small town where everyone knows everyone.
- Quick. - Okay.
(Resume, Hong Yong Gil)
What is this?
Joint management?
Don't think too much of it.
It's so the investors can put their worries to rest.
Mr. Hwang, I'm a businessman.
I've overcome all sorts of hardships in this industry.
Bribing people in high places...
Sure, I was prepared for it and will deal with it.
But this is different.
You're asking me to hand over the business to this person.
This is practically robbery without a gun.
With a gun, I'd say.
(Resume, Hong Yong Gil)
I suggest you make a choice that will result in less damage.
Like a true businessman.
Myeong Hee.
I hope your hangover is gone.
Who did you drink with last night?
Just someone who makes me uncomfortable.
Oh, your work schedule.
- Were you being serious? - Yes.
- I'm off today and tomorrow. - Really?
Then let's hang out the whole time.
I mean, not including the night.
We can meet up two days in a row.
Can we spend the night together too?
Myeong Hee! A call for you!
- Just a moment. - Okay.
Hey, Myeong Hee.
What time does your shift start today?
Oh, that's great.
Then...
can Myeong Soo sleep over at your place tonight?
Your dad was going to pick him up on his way home from the market,
but he's not feeling well.
What time should I pick him up?
Okay.
All right.
Let's head out now.
No? Why not?
What a coincidence.
I can't believe Hee Tae's brother...
is your roommate, Myeong Soo.
Is this uncomfortable for you? I'm sorry I dragged you here.
Don't worry. He has nowhere else to go anyway.
He's supposed to be at a church retreat by this evening. Right?
When he glares at you like that, he's your spitting image.
- That's not true. - That's not true.
Be polite to her.
That's so interesting.
They even say the same thing at the same time.
Myeong Soo, dig in.
But don't eat too fast, okay?
Okay.
This boy is obviously growing a lot faster and needs more food.
Come on. He's done growing.
I was just as tall as Myeong Soo when I was 12.
Kids who grow later end up taller.
It's all nonsense, so don't listen to him.
Eat up now.
Here. Try it.
Hurry up and eat.
By the way, what is your relationship?
That reminds me.
Your brother recently got engaged, right?
Wait, are you his fiancee?
What are you talking about?
We're just...
We're just friends. Eat up.
If you're just friends, why are you so inseparable?
Gosh, what about you and Myeong Soo?
You two are just as inseparable even though you're not engaged.
Hold on a second.
This is the last day you can take it easy...
before the race, right?
Is there any place you want to go?
There is a place I want to go with all of you.
We can do that.
Where is the place?
(Ticket Office)
I can't believe the first of our precious two days together...
is passing by like this.
It's not like we were going to spend the entire time together.
And I had a lot of fun.
Didn't you have fun?
Do you know this feeling?
The feeling when you're eating sweet candy...
and one of your molars is aching.
You can't really enjoy the candy...
because you're distracted...
by the pain in your tooth.
Why do you hate your brother so much?
You have no idea how mean he usually is to me.
To me, it looks like you're the one being mean to him.
What?
Jung Tae may be tall,
but he's still only 12.
Do you want to fight with a kid?
Are you 12 too?
Forget it. You don't understand.
He may be young, but he can really be...
Come on. He pretends to be mature, but he's still a little kid.
See? Does he look like a grown-up to you?
There are things you can't hide no matter how hard you try.
I think Jung Tae wants to become close to you.
That kid? To me?
Gosh. No way.
That makes no sense.
Reach out to him first.
You're a grown-up, not a 12-year-old boy.
Soo Ryeon.
(Jaeyoung Confectionery Assorted Gift Set)
(Declaration for Democracy)
It's not okay to print the first draft as it is.
I made some revisions to the draft you gave me.
Do you mean you printed all these...
by yourself?
I thought you'd need more flyers...
for the upcoming street protests and rallies.
I got so much arm exercise...
from running the mimeograph.
Do you see this?
I can beat anything now.
After putting in so much work,
you must be disappointed.
Not at all.
I just feel bad that I can't fight next to you.
Anyway,
I'll be printing flyers in my room.
Let me know if I can help you with anything.
Thank you so much.
By the way,
are you okay?
What?
I mean...
Hee Tae and Myeong Hee.
She...
told you too?
What do you mean? A woman problem?
I don't mean to badmouth your future brother-in-law,
so this is a little awkward,
but you know his family is quite complicated.
It wouldn't hurt to look into it before Soo Ryeon marries him.
Who knows?
He might have another woman in Seoul like his father did.
You're going too far.
You can never be sure.
He's used to it.
Even after he gets married,
what if he seduces an innocent lady...
and has a child with her or something?
Enough of that.
Just bring me last year's financial statements.
There are things you can't hide no matter how hard you try.
I think Jung Tae wants to become close to you.
What are you looking at?
Aren't you tired of hating me yet?
What about you?
Aren't you tired of living with us yet?
Not at all. I love it.
I'm going to live with you for the rest of my life.
Leech.
Let me ask you something.
Why do you hate me so much?
You give me no choice.
When someone hates me,
I can't help but fight back.
So don't show it.
Just ignore me.
Think of me as a gardener who eats with you.
You keep pretending you're the real son.
People call my mom a mistress since you moved in.
They say I'm the son of a mistress.
My parents and I are the real family.
I'm the legitimate son!
Is that what made you so anxious?
Gosh, you...
You are still a kid indeed.
(The 61st Preliminaries of the National Sports Festival)
You're right.
No matter how hard I try to hide it,
I can't change the fact that I was born out of wedlock,
and you're the legitimate son.
So you don't need to be anxious.
Okay?
Don't tell anyone about Myeong Hee. I'll do the same about the retreat.
I wasn't going to tell anyone anyway.
Really?
Myeong Hee, would other people think that we look alike too?
Like Jung Tae and his brother?
What? Me and this little bear?
We don't look alike at all.
Soo Chan?
That must be your baby brother you told me about last time.
He looks just like you when he smiles.
You think so?
By the way, why were you waiting for me?
Myeong Hee.
What's going on between you and Hwang Hee Tae?
It's okay.
Mistakes can be rectified.
You're being fooled by him right now.
It's...
not a mistake.
And I'm not being fooled.
Myeong Hee, Hwang Hee Tae is...
not a good person.
You should not get involved with him.
But it is the choice I made.
All my life,
I put others first and gave up on what I wanted.
I didn't have the courage to do otherwise.
And for the first time in my life,
I mustered up my courage and chose Hee Tae.
Even if people bash me for it and hurl stones at me,
I will put up with it...
since I made the choice.
But why...
Why must you put up with people...
pointing their fingers at you because of a jerk like him?
I'm sorry.
Just try them on.
Come on.
How pretty.
Myeong Hee, you made it.
Well, go on in.
Okay.
Hey, mister. Take this off at least.
Soo Ryeon.
Do you like Hwang Hee Tae?
Gosh, you're drunk.
What's with this random question?
Answer my question.
Do you like Hwang Hee Tae?
Why would I get engaged to someone I don't even like?
Then what about him?
Does he like you?
I don't know. Just sleep.
Goodness.
You and Myeong Hee both. Why...
Why fall for such a jerk?
I said I can take you there.
Come on. I'm not a baby.
I told you, if I had a map,
I could walk all the way to our home in Naju.
You stubborn rascal.
Watch out for cars.
You made sure to pack everything, right?
Yes, don't worry. Just bring some fried chicken next time.
You don't need to walk me out.
Bye!
I knew it! Did you forget something again?
I'm sorry about last time.
I know it was an important event.
You two...
Do you really have to do this?
I understand you like each other.
But did you have to make it obvious to Hye Gun and my brother too?
Must you make me look like an idiot and cause all this fuss?
Soo Ryeon, I'm not trying to make a fuss.
About Hye Gun and Soo Chan...
You're leaving anyway!
What?
You're leaving in less than a month.
You're only here for a few more weeks.
But to my family and me, this is...
This all sounds too familiar.
So if I leave,
all will be good again, like that time?
What?
Myeong Hee.
Is the priest at your church...
one of the priests who got arrested?
I've got a good idea.
Do you want to do it with me?
What is it?
(End the Oppression of Religious Leaders!)
Hey, Hyun Ju. Read this.
Take a look.
- Read this. - You're here.
You're early. Read this.
Kim Myeong Hee.
Come with us.
- Why... - Come on.
Myeong Hee.
- Hey. - What?
I heard Myeong Hee submitted a letter of withdrawal today.
You know, because of the protest.
- But why just her? - I don't know.
Is that...
what you thought this whole time?
It must've been awful to have to hide it...
while acting like a friend to my face all these years.
My gosh! You scared me.
I nearly jumped out of my skin!
You speak with the Jeolla dialect whenever you're startled.
I wouldn't be startled with the Seoul dialect, would I?
Goodness.
Hold on.
I came early, but you got here earlier than I did.
I guess you missed me a lot.
No!
It's not that.
Today's our first official date.
Is there anything you want to do?
They're all just ordinary things.
What do you want to do?
Well...
If I tell you, are you willing to do anything?
Gosh.
What?
"Love and Peace?"
(Love and Peace)
- Don't come so close. - What?
Myeong Hee's favorite butter bread.
Goodness, Hee Tae.
What? Stop taking them.
What are you doing?
Look at you. You look so stupid.
Here. Eat all of this.
("Like the Last Wildflower")
(Resume, Hong Yong Gil)
A joint management with someone I don't even know?
What is this...
I know.
I understand giving out bribes is an old custom,
but getting involved like this is an abuse of authority.
I can never allow this, Father.
Do you think I don't know that?
I had no choice this time.
No matter how filthy it is, what can we do?
We're about to become a family, so we must oblige.
We shouldn't let this drag on.
Let's call off Soo Ryeon's engagement.
What are you talking about?
That punk Hwang Hee Tae...
is seeing someone else.
"Completing the lyrics for my song."
Wait. I requested this song.
Okay then. What else do you want to do?
What else?
Oh, I need to go to Naju.
It's been a while since I went home. All I did was call.
I'm planning on visiting when I'm off next time.
Okay.
"Visit home in Naju."
Open parenthesis, "With Hee Tae."
What? Why would you go there?
How will you introduce yourself?
What do you think? I'll say I'm your boyfriend.
Once I put my mind to it, I can make adults love me.
It's just that I don't actually do that very often.
Promise me we'll go to Naju together.
Let's see. What else is there?
We have so many things to do.
The song you requested sounds so nice.
What's the title?
I'll tell you if you tell me first.
Mine is Nogoziri's "A Cup of Tea..."
Not the song you requested.
I mean what you've been thinking of all day...
to wear those sad looking eyes.
I'm making so many people suffer...
just for my own happiness.
That's why whenever I feel happy,
it feels as if I've become a bad person.
You should've told me. Why are you hiding your pain?
You're hiding your pain too.
In case you'll seem regretful if I see you in pain.
I have no regrets.
But it's not like there's no pain just because we don't regret things.
Even if we don't seem strong or happy,
I hope we can show each other everything.
Gosh, you're in trouble now.
I'm actually a real sissy.
I'm going to whine all day from now on.
Sure, I'll hear you out.
Anyway, what is the title of this song?
(Declaration for Democracy)
Let's become one
Let's gather together and become one
(End the emergency martial law!)
- Let's take a step forward - Let's take a step forward
- We will continue to stay strong - We will continue to stay strong
- And fight for democracy - And fight for democracy
- Let's keep marching forward - Let's keep marching forward
What is going on?
I hope you don't get shocked.
I heard your fiance is seeing someone else.
Since this is your son's fault,
let's not make matters worse and end it here.
Does your daughter know nothing about this?
If she knew that...
Would she have gotten engaged?
So, you had no idea Hee Tae was seeing someone else...
or who that woman was?
You had no idea whatsoever?
I have no excuse.
It's all my fault for failing to raise my son properly.
However, our families have finally managed to be united.
How can we end everything because of one setback?
If you give me a chance,
I'll take responsibility and sort everything out.
I never had a chance to take two days off like this.
I guess everyone is like this,
but I didn't have enough vacation days to begin with.
There's this junior nurse named In Young.
She's a newbie and clumsy with her work...
so everyone keeps making me work with her...
I'm boring you, aren't I?
What? No. I was enjoying listening to you.
Keep going.
Just let me know if I'm boring you.
You didn't say anything, so I kept blabbering.
It wasn't boring.
I'm really okay.
If you're okay, what are those sleepy eyes?
Come on. Didn't we promise to tell each other everything?
Hey, Sissy. How could you?
It's just that I'm anxious.
I'm so happy right now.
This type of happiness...
was never something I could have all my life.
It's like I'm flying really high in the air...
until I suddenly crash.
It makes me anxious.
I know it's silly and absurd.
I can't walk you all the way home today either, can I?
See you tomorrow.
(City bus)
(Youth of May)
I'd like to report a missing person.
Has it ever occurred to you that she might be avoiding you?
I'm sorry you came all the way here...
but couldn't meet Myeong Hee.
Are your parents aware that you're seeing Myeong Hee?
Why are you asking that?
The Defense Security blocked her passport and visa applications.
I have something to tell you.
I lied.
- Lee Soo Ryeon, you little... - Father.
Her only fault is that she got involved with me.
It's too early to get scared. I haven't even begun yet.
Please just let her live her life.