Are you okay? Don't be nervous!
Honey, you're going to be fine!
Honey, fighting!
Excuse me... but did you just come out from the delivery room?
Why are you crying?
Did something bad happen?
Over there... over there...
What happened over there?
The baby... the baby!
What about the baby?
The baby is born!
The baby was born with a weird cord hanging on its body.
How could that happen?
[Shouldn't you be spending Christmas with your family?]
[A new member of your family should be born right about now.]
[Haeryong-myun, 615 Sangmeori, Yeosoo.]
Are you awake? You need to sleep some more.
I'm hungry.
You're hungry? You want to eat something?
Bungeoppang. (Fish-shaped bread with red bean)
Bungeoppang? (Fish-shaped bread with red bean)
Yeah.
I want to eat bungeoppang.
- I'm going to walk. - It's going to take you awhile.
It'll take you more than 30 minutes.
Then how much does it cost to get to Mangwondo?
About ten thousand won.
I don't have the cab fare.
My baby sister.
My one and only... my adorable...
My adorable sister.
And my mom and dad.
Did I...
Did I come out from here, Mom?
Was it that hard on Mom, Dad?
Honey, why do you keep touching my stomach? It tickles, stop it.
I said stop touching it!
Who is this? Why are you touching my stomach!
It's a thief! It's a thief!
It's me!
It's a thief! We have a thief in the house!
Thief!
- Kang Ho Goo. - Ho Goo!
Ho Goo.
Mom!
My name is Ho Goo.
It was hard, wasn't it?
Kang Ho Goo.
[Let's use condoms.]
Here, eat this. You're not good at picking out the bones.
Thank you, Honey.
[By any chance... did Ho Goo get fired from his job?]
[I don't know.]
[Ah... do you think it's because of that 'Some' girl?]
[What? 'Some' girl? What 'Some' girl?]
[Ah!]
[That squid fiasco?]
[Dad, hush! Mom doesn't know!]
[What is it that I don't know?]
[Did Ho Goo get dumped by a girl?]
[No, no, no.]
[The webtoon project just isn't working out.]
[Yeah, it seems like he's having a really tough time.]
[Tell me. What is it?]
[It's obviously about a girl.]
[He got dumped, right?]
That's not it.
[You... understood everything?]
I didn't get fired from the publishing company.
And I didn't get dumped by a girl.
I was just... thankful.
The fact that I was born from your stomach...
I thought it was neat and I'm so grateful.
The fact that you're my dad...
and that you're my sister, Ho Kyung.
I was just thankful that we're a family.
That's why I cried.
Ho Goo.
Why are you looking at the calendar all of a sudden?
I was just wondering if 'Parent's day' switched to the winter season.
Mom, I just called...
No matter how many times I see you, I'm still not used to you with makeup on.
So, what did Tae Hee say?
It's true, they almost got fired.
They barely persuaded the manager
and if the viewer's and subscriber's response is good
he'll extend their contract.
- Really? - He's been having a tough time lately.
Look at how he clung to you in the middle of the night.
You know he's kind of mentally challenged like that.
- I don't think so. - About what?
A man doesn't cry like that for nothing.
You only cry like that if something big happened.
Something big? Like what for example?
For example...
Like when a baby is born.
Your dad cried exactly like that when you guys were born.
You should've seen him, he had his arms around my stomach
and was sobbing with joy.
I was cramping so bad, I thought I was going to die.
So, are you saying Ho Goo went out and made a baby somewhere?
Mom, you're usually sharp as a knife
but when it comes to your son you tend to overestimate him, you know that?
Right? Our Ho Goo doesn't have the ability to do that, right?
- But he could be a virgin wizard. - Exactly!
No one can defeat him in that department!
So, that's definitely impossible.
But, Mom.
You're not going to work like that, right?
Of course not! What are you talking about?
I have to wear this too.
[Ok Ryung's House.]
Why does this keep falling down?
Dad... why isn't you're name on it too?
I mean, the door sign is one thing.
But even when you answer the phone, you always say 'Kim Ok Ryung's residence.'
And when we go out to eat, you always make reservations under mom's name.
It seems like our family always uses mom's name.
Because your mom is the boss.
Honestly, I wasn't going to tell you this secret until you got married.
But women are far superior than men.
- Seriously? - Absolutely.
Women are prettier than men. Look at your mom.
No matter how much she drinks, she's still beautiful the next day.
Look at Ho Kyung.
She may not be pretty, but transformation is possible.
And above all, they can have babies.
Once you see a woman give birth...
You're going to think just like me. 'I better listen to my woman.'
That... that's really... an amazing moment.
Right. It truly is amazing.
The moment you cut the umbilical cord...
Seriously, that feeling...
You can't describe it. As soon as you cut the umbilical cord...
The baby starts to cry and... what do you call that?
- It's as if a baby angel is... - Crying out like a chiming bell.
And it's as if it's tiny hands are fluttering like wings.
Right. That's exactly right, but how do you know that?
Huh?
About what?
How do you know what it's like to cut an umbilical cord?
I saw it in a comic book.
It shows it in 'Elize's Flame.' She gives birth to a baby, remember?
I'm going to go.
Ho Goo.
- Here. - What is this?
I have money, you use it.
Come on, I saw you only had ten thousand won in your wallet a little while ago.
You saw it?
Don't you use all of that on cab fare.
I want you to buy whatever you want to eat.
And drink whatever you want to drink, okay?
- Okay, Dad. See you later. - Spend it wisely.
I'll spend it wisely!
Hello.
I'd like 20 thousand won worth of bungeoppang please.
Sure.
- No, make it 30 thousand won. - Okay.
It's been several months since the public has seen national athlete, Do Do Hee.
Hello. Please eat some of this.
It's rumored that she has disappeared.
- Thank you so much. - You're welcome.
Hello?
Where have you been?
I noticed you weren't here, so I thought you went somewhere.
Where would I go? I just went home for a moment.
Eat some of this. It's bungeoppang.
You shouldn't have! Dig in, it's bungeoppang!
Hello.
- Thank you. - Not at all.
- Hello. - Hello.
-Thank you. - You're welcome.
Hello.
Do Do Hee, why aren't you answering your phone? Do you want to die?
Do Hee, let's talk about this. What did I do wrong?
Do Do Hee, I'm asking as a fellow athlete. Where are you?
I'm not giving you any more living expenses!
If you don't want to starve to death, then come to Seocho this instant!
You're awake. Are you feeling better? How do you feel?
Yeah, it's not bad.
What is all that?
Ah this? Bungeoppang!
You said you wanted to eat this yesterday.
But why did you buy so much?
I bought some for the nurses, doctors, and the security guard.
And I thought it would be nice if you say hello
and shared it with the other ladies in this room.
- Say hello and share it? - Yeah.
This is the hottest of the bunch. Eat it while it's still hot.
- I'll be right back. - Where are you going?
Huh? Ah, I want to pass this out to the nurses on the maternity floor.
And our baby...
Whoa...
I meant... your baby, Do Hee.
Anyway, I want to see the baby.
I hear there's a set time for visiting hours. I'll be back.
Kang Ho Goo.
Why would you see the baby?
Huh?
Why would you go see that baby?
That's because... so....
- I just want to see him. - You can't.
You can't just go and see him.
Did you forget already?
You said you'll only be with me until the baby is born.
In case of an emergency, a guardian might be necessary.
And as a friend, you said that's all you would do.
That's what you said, right?
Yeah, I did.
So...
I should probably go now, right?
Okay.
I'm really going to leave now.
Thanks for everything, Ho Goo.
I truly thank you.
I'm indebted to you.
I promise to pay you back.
You won't regret it.
I'll pay you back no matter what.
[Haeryong-myun, 615 Sangmeori, Yeosoo.]
You're really not going to come with me?
When do you plan on coming back?
Honestly...
I have to get surgery.
It's a tiny cyst, and I have to get rid of it.
Why... why are you back?
I wanted to ask you a question.
Why... why are you back?
I wanted to ask you a question.
By any chance...
The reason you asked me to go to Yeosoo with you...
Was it because of that?
That's a maternity clinic.
Why did you go there?
Why did you...
Why did you go all the way to Yeosoo?
So I could abort the baby.
I couldn't get it done in Seoul.
Why?
Because this baby was never meant to be born.
Why?
Because I don't want it.
Why?
Because I didn't plan to have this baby and I needed to hide it.
It can't be born.
Because the moment it's revealed...
My whole life will fall apart.
Because it was a mistake.
Was the father a mistake too?
It was just...
Both of them were just a mistake.
Is your curiosity satisfied now?
This... isn't something you can just throw away on a whim.
- I didn't throw it away... - I bought these pastries...
with the money my parents worked really hard for.
Just because you don't want to eat it...
Just because you don't want to see it...
It's not something you can just throw away or get rid of.
You had no right to do that.
Someone like you probably wouldn't understand what that means.
Also...
Don't pay me back.
Because I never want to see you again.
Is it illegal to have a baby as a single woman?
Is it a crime?
The plaintiff has been nothing but a loyal employee.
And just for the reason of only having a baby, her company fired her.
According to clause one of article twenty-three...
The defendant cannot fire an employee without a legitimate reason.
Therefore, the plaintiff was fired for the sole reason of being a single mother.
And it was one-sided at that.
A barbaric method like this is blatant discrimination between a man and woman.
According to clause one of article two
this is absolutely unacceptable.
Therefore, we request that the plaintiff's termination be revoked.
Defendant, please make your statement.
I'd like to confirm several facts from the plaintiff before I start.
Plaintiff.
This is your own personal information. Is that correct?
Yes.
Compared to other employees, you clearly marked that you have no children.
Do you know that this is false information?
- Your Honor, I object. - Sustained.
Most companies do not allow you to input parent-child relationship
if you check off the single box.
It's the system's fault for not being specific on the existence of children.
I'm not so sure about that.
It could've been rectified if the HR was notified right away.
The problem is not the system, but the plaintiff's absurd morals.
Absurd? Then do you think what you're saying right now makes sense?
Calm down please.
Plaintiff.
There was a time when you were treated unfairly
because you were single mother, yes?
Yes.
He was my manager at the time and he verbally abused me.
I was very upset.
There were ill feelings between us... so the deal didn't go through.
What exactly did he say to you?
'You can't even take care of yourself.'
'What makes you think you can handle this kind of job?'
'Who would want to do business with a slutty woman like you?'
The plaintiff has inflicted immense damages
to the company due to a personal issue.
This reason alone is more than enough to fire her.
What do you mean personal reason?
He's the one who verbally attacked me first!
Even so, it doesn't change the fact that the company was harmed due to your actions.
Like the fact that your resume would've been discarded
if you had filled it out correctly.
You should be held accountable for what you've done.
What do you mean?
Then are you saying that my client is not only absurd, but also wrong?
Logically, having a baby out of wedlock... is not normal.
Your Honor.
The counselor is attacking the plaintiff's character by using logic as an excuse.
How is that logical?
As a lawyer, how can you use logic as evidence to incriminate someone?
That's not the law!
Law? Did you just say the word 'law' right now?
The law is about maintaining order in the absence of justice!
That is the basic foundation of Korea!
Dating, marriage, and children! That... is the system of this country.
And she disregarded that system by having a baby out of wedlock.
If you adhere to the laws strictly
then the plaintiff must not be shown any mercy.
People who disrupt the system have to be weeded out.
In that way...
order is maintained, logic is understood...
and society prospers, do you understand?
Crazy bastard.
Then are you saying...
I should've followed the rules of society... and aborted my baby?
Why...
are you asking me that?
Good job on the hearing.
How did you... you're quite amazing.
I know.
That is that.
Secretary In Gong Mi, you need to lose some weight.
Excuse me?
I clearly remember your resume stated that you were 45 kilograms.
But now...
you're about 50... to 51 kilograms.
You know that this is sexual harassment, right?
Just because you know the law doesn't give you the right to harass me like this!
It's not sexual harassment when a designer is asking the model to lose some weight.
Excuse me? What is that supposed to mean?
Can you explain it in a way that I can understand you?
Do you know why I hired you?
How am I supposed to know? You would know that better since you picked me.
- Probably because I'm a pushover. - I picked you because you're pretty.
Pardon?
So out of nowhere...
Oh my gosh, Sir.
I don't need a competent and hard-working secretary
because I do all the work.
In exchange...
I needed a face that was easy on the eyes
and someone who could control the atmosphere.
A young and somewhat beautiful woman.
Pretty, but not a Gangnam beauty.
That's the reason why I hired you.
You won't be somewhat beautiful if you gain more weight.
So, please go on a diet.
As your boss, this is an order.
Please... try to maintain this mediocrity. Please.
Byun Kang Chul, you bastard...
I'm going to tear you apart!
I'm going to dry you, grind you, and guzzle you down!
Hate the person, not the heels, okay?
And you always pick the expensive ones.
Ho Kyung, what do I have to study if I want to take the bar exam?
- Should I just study everything? - Why the bar exam all of a sudden?
I'm going to become a lawyer! No, a prosecutor! No, a judge!
I'm going to become that and destroy that psycho for good.
No. Absolutely not.
Revenge is mine. No one can do it.
I'm going to give that bastard what he deserves. I have to be the one to do it!
Hey, where are you going?
So I could crush my enemy...
I've been waiting for this day ever since high school!
I, Kang Ho Kyung, have been waiting for that bastard for a thousand years.
And I'm going to take my revenge out on that bastard for a thousand years!
Ma'am.
I'm sorry, but you can't do that here.
Good. The preparations are perfect.
Don't worry. I will relieve all that anger for you today.
Okay, thanks.
But what happened between you and crazy Byun during high school?
- Wait, how do you know him? - Ho Kyung went to Mansae High.
It would be strange not to know about that cocky jerk.
He was the school president.
Then, does crazy Byun know you too?
Of course... he doesn't know me.
I've endured all that pain of grinding my teeth just for this day.
- I went up ten spots! - My ranking went up!
Did you go down a lot?
I took three private classes.
My dad told me to go to the army if I can't get admitted to Seoul University.
I don't want to go to the army right away.
Just do better next time.
What about you?
I... went up slightly.
Seriously? By a lot? Where? Where are you?
Here.
You consider that improvement, huh?
I focused on language this time and went straight up.
Even with our scores combined, we can't beat him.
Even if he is the school president
don't you think it's a bit much having a chauffeur?
No, I think it's fine.
- He's Byun Kang Chul. - So what?
Since you're a transfer student, I'll explain it to you.
A helicopter could come and pick him up and no one would say word.
Even the principal.
- Aren't you going? - Huh?
I have to wait for my sister.
She forgot the house key, so I have to wait for her.
There she is.
That's... your sister?
I guess you're not happy about your scores.
Yes.
Well, it's not like you can do well on every exam.
What's was your ranking?
Tenth place.
Tenth place out of your whole class? You're practically a genius!
I wouldn't wish for anything else if my son placed 100th place.
Not tenth in class, but tenth out of the whole country.
Really?
Watch where you're going, punk!
You almost lost your balls there! Watch where you're going!
Hey! Ho Kyung, are you okay? Are you hurt?
Balls? Balls?
- Hey, Kang Ho Kyung? - I don't have balls, you imported junk!
- Kang Ho Kyung... - Whose car was that, huh?
Which bastard is it? Tell me! Tell me!
Balls! Balls! Balls!
Saturday at six o'clock, in front of the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon. Is that okay?
I'm hungry, feed me.
- You came home early. - The surgery got finished early.
- I'm hungry. - You said you were going to be late today.
- So I didn't prepare anything. - Then hurry it up.
Okay, wash up then.
What is this?
- Why do you have this? - I need it for my thesis.
The subject is about the human perception of using condoms.
We found there was a slight difference in behavior when condoms...
Whatever, I'm starving.
If you need it... go ahead and take some.
What would I use it for?
What do you think? Condoms are used during intercourse.
Exactly, why would I need it?
- Where are you going? - To cook!
When is Kang Chul going on his date?
I think it's this weekend.
Why do you ask? You never cared about his love life.
Director Oh is celebrating his granchild's first birthday this week.
This is their second grandchild. I want grandchildren of my own.
Honey, you don't like kids.
I hate the feeling.
Do you know how much my colleagues brag about their grandkids?
I feel like I'm the only one lagging behind, it's annoying.
Wait just a little longer.
We'll catch up to them soon.
Just what on earth in Kang Chul doing at that age?
He's young and in his prime.
He should go out and impregnate some woman during those long nights at work.
Honey!
That's such a despicable and vile thing to say!
I was joking.
Bring me some fruit to eat.
Miss In, I want a record of all the ID's registered as 'X' in my mobile messenger.
Excuse me? Why?
It's for evidence. This is urgent, so have everything ready by to tomorrow.
Yes, Sir.
Also... the friend that came looking for me...
- I need her number. - Your friend?
What friend?
She came looking for me last time... my ex-girlfriend.
Also...
Don't pay me back.
Because I never want to see you again.
You dropped your phone way over there.
It really got deleted. It's gone.
No, it's fine. I was going to erase it, anyway.
Good. I'm glad.
- Mister, what is that? - Huh?
This is bungeoppang. Is it your first time seeing it?
I saw that in a story book. People used to eat that a long time ago.
A long time ago?
Mister, can I try some of that?
Sure.
Here.
- It's bungeoppang! - Can I have one too?
Sure.
- Can I have one too? - Me too.
- I want one too. - Me too.
Yes? Hello?
Hello?
Yes, yes. I'm Kang Ho Goo.
Excuse me?
Yes, I'm Elize Do's guardian.
I'm the nurse in charge right now and Elize is not feeling so well.
I was wondering if you will be coming tonight?
I don't think I'll be able to make it.
Oh really? But you're coming tomorrow, right?
No. The thing is...
I don't think I can go to the hospital anymore.
I see, I understand. Goodbye then.
Is she in a really bad condition? Is it an emergency?
It's nothing like that.
She's just feeling the after effects of delivery, so she's cramping a bit.
She would feel much better if you massaged her stomach for her.
I see.
Goodbye then.
I'm all done!
It's so good.
Honey.
It's still early, you want to play a round of Go-Stop?
Shall we?
- Let's do it. 100 won per point. - You're on.
- No, 300 won. - Okay.
- 300 won per point. - Okay.
Hey, aren't you going to join us?
I'm tired. I'm going to turn in early.
Just play one round with us. Two against two, okay?
Are you okay?
So clumsy.
There's one underneath your foot.
Hey, what is this?
A condom.
Are you seeing it for the first time?
Do you think I'm asking you because I don't know?
Why are these in your purse?
They're leftover condoms from my experiment.
It would be a waste to just throw it away.
That's why I kept them.
You... I'm confiscating these.
Confiscate what? It's my stuff.
And it's most likely I'll be using it more than you.
Kang Ho Kyung.
Why would you need this?
A woman should value her own body.
Men are going think that you're easy if they see you carrying this around!
- You have no fear! - Ho Goo.
Just where do you... get off nagging at me!
Kang Ho Kyung!
What, easy? I have no fear?
People that have no fear say those words, not me.
You should be proud that I'm responsible and prepared.
What? I should be proud?
And it seems you're still ignorant as ever.
This was made so you could use it.
When men are too selfish and bothered to care, I use it so I can protect my body!
A barrier! Protection! Shield!
- Mom. Dad. - Huh?
What the heck is she saying right now?
Can you believe the words that are coming out of her mouth?
Yeah, why are you carrying that kind of stuff in your bag?
Of course, I should be carrying them around.
Anything can happen at any given time.
- Dad, you want me to be weak and foolish? - No, absolutely not.
You should always be prepared.
Or should I just treasure these condoms until the day I die?
Wait, what's the matter with you?
It's not like you're wasting electricity or water. What for?
- Life is too short. - Mom!
You just take care of yourself, okay? Don't become a selfish punk later on.
Take one.
Yeah, take it. You might have to use it someday.
Why? You don't like that one?
Want to switch? This one's strawberry-flavored.
It's fine!
I don't like the taste of strawberry.
Oh please, you know you wanted one.
Excuse me.
- I need more pain killers. - Sure, just a moment.
Bungeoppang!
You said you wanted to eat it yesterday.
We're friends.
You said we're friends.
Then as your friend, I'm allowed to be with you.
A friend could pay for the cab fare.
And buying socks isn't a big deal.
I can just be right next to you.
My friend is having a baby.
I'll just be right next you.
What if something dangerous happens?
It's scary being alone.
Ho Goo is that...
- You came. - Yes.
How is she doing? Is she feeling a little better? Is she in a lot of pain?
I just came back from giving her some pain killers.
She should be fine for several hours.
I see. Thank you.
You should wait a bit before you go in. She has a visitor.
- A visitor? Who? - I don't know.
But the atmosphere wasn't all that great. Anyway, wait before you go in.
Are you out of your mind?
If I wasn't, what should I have done?
If you were in your right frame of mind...
If you were in your right frame of mind, you should've listened to me.
So, you're saying...
- that I should've aborted the baby? - That's right.
You should've aborted that baby.
He's my baby.
You have no reason to tell me what to do anymore.
You're right, there isn't.
Because none of this is my responsibility.
Right.
You're not responsible any of it.
You came to me that night.
That day, I asked...
I asked you to use a condom, but you refused.
So... are you saying all of this is my fault?
I don't use condoms, I never have, and I never will.
Sure.
Because you never do things that's a hassle to you.
I did the best I could.
Go.
This doesn't concern you anymore.
Right. Naturally. It has nothing to do with me.
My dad said a man should never be reckless.
Don't get worked up and be calm. Just think about the pact!
Only the pact.
This baby should've never have been born.
You should've aborted that baby.
It was just... they were both just a mistake.
Because none of this is my responsibility.
When I put all these situations together...
That punk... that bastard...
is the father for sure.
If so, then the baby... then the baby...
You came to me that night.
That night!
Hi, Grandma!
That day, I asked you...
I asked you to use a condom...
but you refused.
I don't use condoms. I never have and I never will.
Because you never do things that's a hassle to you.
I did the best I could.
No!
No, no, no. No, Kang Ho Goo. This is only your imagination.
- Hello? - Calm down. Calm down.
Don't be reckless. You have to be calm and composed.
First, figure out this guy's identity quietly.
Afterwards, secretly...
Why would I use condoms? It's bothersome and annoying.
I despise condoms.
- I said I don't use condoms! - You bastard!
What is this? Who are you?
Why don't you use condoms? Why?
What are you talking about?
Use the damn condoms, you piece of trash!
My name is Ho Goo. Kang Ho Goo.
The suspect always comes back to the scene of the crime.
Who was that punk? He seems familiar.
And the criminal is one of your high school friends.
I knew it was Byun Kang Chul.
- Why are you... - You startled me!
- Who is the father? - Well...
Why did you do it? And of all people, it had to be that bastard, Byun Kang Chul?
- Do I look like a fool to you? Huh? - Could it be?
It's yours. Don't throw it away.
- Disgusting... - Cocky...
Bastard!