Birth of a Beauty
Ahjumma.
How can you wait until now like an idiot?
You'll die trying to celebrate your birthday.
I'll just live as I have.
What birthday?
No.
I'll help you celebrate from now on.
Happy birthday.
Sa Geum Ran.
We should sleep.
We should.
We have a lot of work tomorrow.
You have to meet your grandma and get a lawyer.
I have to do Birth of a Chef filming and go to the restaurant.
And visit Mom at the hospital.
Why do we have to be so busy?
I guess we can't go on dates.
Let's each change into our sleep mode.
Okay.
Goodnight.
Okay.
Let's.
You said let's go to sleep separately.
Why are you holding my hand so tightly?
It's not me.
It's you who's holding me.
But I...
I have alien hand syndrome.
It's not me.
I... I think it's my hand.
Really?
Then...
I'm going to let go.
No...
Wow...
I'm the man.
Han Tae Hee.
You're the man.
Wow.
Ahjumma.
Goodnight.
I'll wear this on our date tomorrow.
Whoa.
Sa Geum Ran.
Whoa, Sara.
You went through so much hardship.
The accident...
falling into water and getting surgery.
It really sucked.
It sucked but it's okay now.
See? You're smiling.
You met a good man
and happiness is before your eyes.
Being loved is good.
But loving is scary. Am I wrong?
Will I be able to love again?
It won't be easy.
Your married life was painful.
You're fearful.
I'm really fearful.
I failed once before.
So, what?
You got surgery. What can't you do?
Don't be scared. Go for it.
Just go.
Han Tae Hee...
is different from Lee Kang Joon.
Right?
Of course.
It's not love that scares you.
You're worried you'll get hurt.
What I went through was...
because I was powerless.
I was an ahjumma who only depended on her husband.
After everything was taken,
I couldn't protect myself...
...or Mom either.
Then...
not my land or husband...
But I myself should be powerful.
Right.
Power comes from ability.
Working women are cool.
If you have power,
you can protect love and Mom.
Totally great idea.
Birth of a Chief...
Compete to become a chef.
If you become the best chef,
the prize for winning is $100K.
Not a taster,
but try to become a chef.
This shitty world...
Honey, why are you so late?
Ugh, you smell like alcohol.
What's going on?
I feel guilty.
Because of dead Geum Ran.
When Geum Ran married Kang Joon,
we lived in a rental house.
We had nothing.
Geum Ran...
looked after...
my mother who had dementia.
She always smiled and never said anything negative.
That child...
I know she died because her husband had an affair.
The fact that we live well like this makes me...
It bothers my conscience.
The building on Geum Ran's land...
I think we should return it to her mother.
What?
Honey!
We can live without the building!
Greed...
In the end,
it becomes a disease that eats away the heart, okay?
Give back the building?
I won't return it to Geum Ran's mother either.
Are you crazy?
But...
if your father-in-law comes on that strong, it'll be tiresome.
Let's pretend to give it back and sell it later.
You gave me that building as an apology for the second marriage.
What if Kang Joon had a building as a broadcasting station CEO?
There would be gossip.
So, we just put it in your name.
Is that why the title is provisional?
So, if necessary,
you could take it back?
Look at her.
How dare you glare at your mother-in-law?
How frightening.
When I see you, I can't help but think of Geum Ran.
Please take after her at least halfway.
My goodness.
So venemous.
Ugh!
Unbelievable.
Where's Lee Kang Joon?
Sara is home...
with a man right now?
Yes, the kitchen light is still on.
How long they've been dating...
Find out the man's name and occupation.
Follow Sara again tomorrow.
Are you stalking Sara?
None of your business.
If it's not,
you'll regret it more.
You're being...
played by Sara.
Jealous?
It's true I loved you.
That's why I despised you.
But now I just feel pity.
Not jealousy.
I'm only waiting three weeks.
After that, leave as promised.
You're already up?
I was going to make breakfast today.
I'm going to compete in Birth of a Chef.
Now?
We don't even have time to date.
I have an important reason for competing.
Sleep more, Doctor.
No, let's do it together.
No.
I have to do it alone.
Alone.
Don't worry.
I'll do what I need to do.
Of course...
that includes dating.
In Round 1,
we have Lee Jung Shin with 30 years of experience cooking at home
and chef Kim Joon Young, the judge.
While the judge gives scores,
let's join the taster as she tries out the food.
How is Lee Jung Shin's cooking, Sara?
It's much better than the pork galbi roast from last week.
It's unique that she used bean paste for seasoning.
In my opinion,
I wonder how it would taste
adding mushroom powder.
It goes perfectly together.
- Sara, good work. - Good work.
- Thanks. - Good work.
Sara.
Yes, Chef?
How did you know about using mushroom powder?
You're a young lady.
Have you cooked before?
Yes, Chef.
I always loved cooking.
Will you...
taste my food?
Goodness.
Korean, Japanese, Chinese...
and Italian food to give you options.
I want to compete to become a chef.
So, I made them.
Chef, please try it.
Please come taste.
Try it.
What's all this?
Please come.
It's so good!
Eat.
- It's good. - Sara.
You're such a good cook.
Please eat a lot.
You're amazing.
So good.
I'm Lawyer Park.
Please take good care of our case.
We don't have much time since my grandmother is old.
Within the week,
I'm sure I can get the case dropped.
Thank you for the food.
Really, Chef?
Could I become a chef?
And then some.
With this skill, you're more than qualified.
Wow, it'll be amazing if you compete and win, Sara.
A transformation from a taster to chef.
Sara.
I guess you a lot of experience in cooking.
It's fascinating.
You're not even married.
When did you learn?
Eight years ago,
I did all my family's cooking.
I did it as a hobby.
But it turned into a skill.
Ah, a hobby.
Your resume said you're an ideal daughter from Gangnam.
But your hands are rough.
You have corn on your fingers.
Seems like you did lots of housework.
Did you live a rough life?
Why do I feel like...
Sara is hiding something?
We're not even close.
You have so much interest in me.
When did you see my resume?
Since you're so unique, if you become more famous,
you'll have lots to talk about as a guest on a talk show.
You'll do great.
You're impressive.
Thank you.
I'll do my best.
Good-bye, Chef.
Bye.
Be careful.
Sara...
Why are you working so hard?
I want to protect
the person I love.
To do that,
I need strength.
A man?
I don't know who he is, but he's one lucky guy.
See you again.
Sara.
I looked for you at the dressing room and heard.
You're competing to be a chef?
Yes, you heard?
Everyone's expecting a lot.
Me, too.
I'm going to do my best.
That's great then.
I was going to give this to you.
It's an invitation to a famous Italian chef's cooking class.
[Chef Cannavaro Cooking Class]
Thank you.
What's this?
Ahjumma hasn't called.
It's the first day.
Ugh, that dense ahjumma.
What are you doing?
Is the shoot over?
Did you eat?
Why no answer?
How annoying.
Is your phone off?
You're really not gonna reply?
Are ahjumma's fingers broken or what?
Doctor.
Ahjumma!
Do you have a cell phone just for show?
How come no texts or calls all day?
If we act like this, what's the point of dating?
You have to respond!
Tell me.
I texted you tons of times. Why didn't you?
Why are you all worked up?
I was busy working.
Oh, I see.
Is work more important than me?
Ugh.
Why ask such a thing?
Doctor.
I have a set time to go visit Mom at the hospital.
I'll call you later.
He...
Ahjumma.
Ahjumma! Ah...
Ugh, jeez!
CEO.
The detective on Lee Kang Joon's case called.
Lee Kang Joon...
...was released!
What?
Lee Kang Joon...
He'll start suspecting who reported him.
Ahjumma.
It's really cold out.
Mother, I'll bring you a blanket.
Hold on.
Doctor.
I'm at the hospital but I think a man is following me.
He's wearing a black coat.
Th...
That man is...
the one who kidnapped me.
It's okay, Mother.
He won't get you again.
I came on Lee Kang Joon's orders.
Tell Lee Kang Joon.
I'm going to stick with Sara 24/7 now.
If I catch you again,
it won't end like this.
Got it?
You're the one who saved me.
Thank you.
Ah...
The man who rescued you from the hospital?
It's him?
How do you keep saving her like this?
But...
what's your relationship?
Oh, well...
I'm...
Sara's manager.
Don't worry about bad guys. I'll rescue you again.
The man knows I sent you?
Yes.
At the hospital Sara visited,
Shim Yeo Ok was hospitalized.
What did you say?
I won't let the jerk who kidnapped you go.
If I catch him,
I'll scratch him.
Mother.
Don't be scared.
It's not that.
It's about Sara.
What about her?
When she held me,
how should I say it...
it felt familiar.
I recognized her touch.
I can't forget how it felt.
I keep thinking of that young lady.
Thank you...
...for today.
What'd you do all morning?
Why didn't you answer my calls?
I told you.
Birth of a Chef...
That damned show.
Why are you so mad?
It's not fair.
I called you all day.
It's not fair that I didn't get a response all day.
That's why you're mad right now?
This is a good sight to see. It's our first day going out.
That's a relief.
A good sight's better than a bad one.
Hey.
It's Sara.
Can we get a picture?
Of course.
One more?
She doesn't even know she was in danger.
Can we take a selfie?
Cheese.
A guy sent by Lee Kang Joon might be outside, ahjumma.
Thank you.
Hello.
I'm Director Kim from J Talent Agency.
J Talent Agency?
I'm in advertising.
I want to meet with you.
I'm her manager.
Really?
You're going to be my manager?
I think being your manager is good.
An evil manager.
Earn money as a manager.
And stick with you 24/7...
to watch every move...
...you make.
I'm your manager now.
Evil manager!
I want to register the Canvas building title in my name.
This is Lee Kang Joon's seal.
This is the provisional registration and other documents.
I'm gonna sell the building as soon as it's in my name.
I have to sell quietly.
So, look into it, Manager Jung.
Okay.
Min Hyuk.
The lawyer we gave the old lady was fired.
Han Tae Hee is trying...
to get the old lady out.
The one standing by the old lady will seem like the real grandson.
The directors...
will obviously take their side.
What if Han Tae Hee moves first, Min Hyuk?
We'll stab him in the back then.
Tell HBS CEO Lee Kang Joon to come.
Han Tae Hee...
is successor of Winner Group?
What have you been doing?
Your wife knew him well.
We need Grandmother.
What you need to do...
is get Grandmother out.
I'm going to act like a good grandson escorting Grandmother out of jail.
During that time,
you tell the media that I'm the one to elevate Winner Group.
Chae Yun!
Hey! Where's Chae Yun?
Why her?
Did she mess up?
What's going on now?
I'm afraid to even hear her name.
Chae Yun requested permanent registration of title on the
Canvas Building so she could take it for herself.
What?
Chae Yun is trying to take the building?
Yes, honey.
I got a text from the registrar.
They wanted to confirm documents for the title transfer.
Chae Yun has lost her senses over the building.
That damned...
Chae Yun?
Okay, Father.
Come home immediately.
Self defense?
We're going to learn self defense so you can protect yourself.
You're gonna earn lots of money.
You can't get hurt.
Now...
First position.
Listen up.
If a man...
does this...
walking suspiciously...
toward you...
and he sees you,
"Wow..."
"You're pretty."
He says that and grabs your wrist like this.
What do you do?
He grabbed your wrist like this. What will you do?
Does it hurt?
So, why try to teach me self defense?
I was in the nationals for judo.
Jeez, ahjumma.
Jeez, ahjumma, really.
You still need it though.
Should I do more?
Of course.
I'll give you another example.
This time a man...
comes in front of you
and grabs you directly.
Like this.
Grabs you like this.
If he does this...
Just head butt him.
Ahjumma, you have something against me?
I went easy on you.
So, stop.
No, learn more.
Attack from behind.
The bad guy this time...
Like this...
attacks from behind.
What will you do?
If he holds on tight from behind,
what will you do?
Do you know?
Do something if you do.
No.
This one...
I don't know.
Ah, really?
But the bad guy...
he might choke you really hard like this.
Really?
Then...
what do I do?
I know.
This would...
...be bad.
I know.
You stole my seal?
Once I file the correction, it's over.
You can't take the building without my permission.
You got hit?
By brother-in-law?
Where are you going?
To the hospital.
To get the Canvas Building,
I'll do whatever it takes.
I'm open to negotiation.
If you turn the building over, I'll give you information.
You like Sara but you're suspicious.
Going crazy, huh?
I'll solve the mystery behind Sara.
Negotiate with me.
For mere information,
exchange it for the building?
It's worth that much.
The Canvas Building...
I got it by marrying Sa Geum Ran.
It was after eight years of effort.
You think I'll give it to you?
Then it's war.
You're gonna be my evil manager today, too?
I'm going to invest in you first.
I'm not reaping what I sow.
I'm going to receive tenfold.
Great.
Next.
Looks good.
Ahjumma, you look pretty.
That one's good.
So pretty.
Beautiful.
Go in.
Go ahead.
Go on.
It's Sara.
Look. She's so pretty.
Who's the guy?
What will I do with all these clothes?
It's your first show as a chef tomorrow.
You have to look your best.
I want all the women to envy you.
There's more.
How much is this?
I don't need a car.
A celebrity needs a car.
Is there something better?
This one.
- Sign here. - Okay.
What is this?
When she goes to the restroom,
let me get a loan.
I'll take it.
Yeah.
Is this okay?
Aren't you investing too much?
So, make a lot of money.
Okay?
Okay, okay.
It stopped.
I didn't brake.
I picked a car that automatically brakes.
Ahjumma...
You have car accident trauma.
You have to get double benefits.
This is me.
Doctor.
I want to go somewhere.
Will you come with me?
Where?
Tell me.
I'll support you fully as your manager.
But...
why did we come here?
When I was Sa Geum Ran,
I was known as a pitiful ahjumma here.
I was always alone.
I want to show them my newly confident self.
Can I?
Sure.
Of course.
Shall we shop?
Huh?
Oh, sure.
Let's go.
Oh, my. He's so handsome.
He's my man.
So lucky!
Hello.
Goodness.
He's so handsome.
Must be nice.
I'm not alone today.
- Hello. - So handsome.
Thank you.
Goodness, the peanuts are good today.
Eat some peanuts.
I'm allergic.
Sorry.
Sell a lot.
-Bye. - Over there.
Hello, ahjumma.
Welcome.
How nice.
The spoon worms are really good today.
Buy some.
Spoon worms.
They're really good.
Can I have some cockle?
And some mackerel. I want some cod, but the organ separately please.
Okay, great. How much?
$10 worth.
Welcome.
The pig head is great today.
Ahjumma.
This...
Wow, this is...
Look...
...at this.
Pretty, huh?
How much is it?
I'll buy it.
Stop it.
Long time no see.
Are you that happy?
Yes.
I'm happy.
So very happy.
When they asked where my husband was and why I was always alone,
I wanted to run into a mouse hole.
I feel like I'll fly.
A day like this actually came. It's so thrilling!
Give me that.
Smells like fish.
I wanted to support her.
Seeing her happy...
makes me happier.
Ahjumma.
Yes?
It's nice seeing you smile.
Hi, Ji Hoon.
Okay.
I'll go.
What is it?
Something happened to Chae Yun.
I was really scared.
Lee Kang Joon, that jerk.
I'll meet him.
Don't.
When your father died, I vowed at his deathbed.
You and Ji Hoon...
I'd protect you.
I can't let it go when you've been hit.
Kang Joon and I have to handle it.
But right now...
I don't want to go home.
Let's go to Ji Hoon's for now.
I want to go somewhere Kang Joon doesn't know.
The place we went in our childhood...
Let's go there.
If I go there,
I think I'll feel safe.
Chae Yun wants to go there?
Okay, Tae Hee hyung.
I'll go, too.
Ji Hoon oppa.
I want to be with Tae Hee oppa today.
Don't worry.
I want to sleep leaning on you.
Something happened to Chae Yun.
Chae Yun.
It's nice to see you in a few years.
But you don't look good.
It's good seeing you, too, Tae Hee.
Even if you're busy,
come more often.
Thank you, ahjumma.
Sure.
Ji Hoon is running late.
I got a text.
He's busy at the hospital.
Usually when I'm alone
it never bothered me.
After I started liking Doctor...
when I'm alone,
I'm lonely.
Why isn't he coming?
I sent someone else to take these pictures.
She was with another man all day.
The two...
seemed close.
I got pictures of the man, too.
Han Tae Hee?
Where's Sara now?
Home alone.
Ugh, why isn't he coming?
He said he'd stick with me 24/7.
He's finally here.
Why is he playing around when he has the key?
Should you leave your position as my manager?
It's Lee Kang Joon.
Won't you open the door?
[Open the door]
What happened?
When did he get out of the holding cell?
Long time no see.
Didn't you miss me?
Ahjumma.
I have to go.
I'll call Ji Hoon.
Or Team Leader Choi.
Don't go, oppa.
I regret it.
Not listening to you and marrying.
If you go now,
I'll regret again.
So, stay with me.
Sorry for...
knowing your heart too late.
I want you to protect me.
Accept me, oppa.
You never thought of me as more than an oppa.
Marriage was a stupid decision.
In exchange,
I found out what real love is.
I want to be with you.
I...
...have someone.
Because I wasn't there.
- That's not it. - Oppa.
You have broken heart syndrome.
I'm the only one who can stop it.
We...
need each other.
Not anymore.
Then...
Is it Sara?
Deny it.
Sara was just taking my place.
I'll call Ji Hoon.
Tae Hee oppa!
Drink, Kang Joon.
I want to ask something.
I only thought of you for the past few days.
Saying you love me...
Is it true?
Of course...
...it's true.
Why?
Just...
I just wanted to ask.
Someone's here.
Who is it?
Move the furniture in front of your house.
People can't pass.
That's strange.
I didn't leave furniture out.
Kang Joon.
I'll be right back.
[Doctor]
- Your call cannot be completed. - Why isn't ahjumma answering?
Yes.
Are you Sara's manager?
We got a call requesting Sara on our show.
I'll send you the details by text.
Sara saying she has to get strong to protect the man she loves.
It touched me.
The man she loves...
To protect?
No.
I have to do it alone.
Alone.
I have an important reason to become a chef.
Ahjumma!
What's all this?
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
What have you done to me?
What's all this?
Ahjumma.
Ahjumma!
Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
I'm okay.
Han Tae Hee.
Sara.
What?
I want to talk.
About Sara.
I want to talk to you.
In the end, Lee Kang Joon...
...saw us.
What will he do this time?
I can't even guess.
Don't worry.
You're not alone anymore.
I'll be with you.
Yeah, Team Leader Choi?
It's big trouble, CEO.
Director Han Min Hyuk is behind it.
She got your grandmother released for medical reasons.
And will take her home.
There are reporters here.
What?
Okay.
Why?
What is it?
That jerk is taking Grandmother.
What?
He's the one who put her in prison.
We gotta do something.
We should go.
Madam.
How is your health?
How do you feel?
How do you feel now that you're out?
Say a word!
You bastard.
I'll take you home.
The reporters we called are here.
I won't go.
If you don't be quiet,
not just illegal slush funds
but I'll get you charged for faking medical release.
Nothing good will come of it.
You bastard.
Where's Grandmother?
She was pretty much dragged to Sewondong.
If we go now,
we can run into them.
We must go.
I can't let Grandmother go with him.
I'll go with you.
I'll go, too.
No.
It might be dangerous. Don't.
I'll be right back.
See you at home.
Take care of Sara.
Go inside.
Mother.
I have no reason to be with you two.
Do you like jail better?
Evil jerks.
Escort the elder inside.
Yes, ma'am.
Let go, jerks!
Grandmother!
Han Min Hyuk.
There's nothing you can do.
Don't cause trouble and go.
What about Grandmother?
I was too late.
We can bring her back.
We'll find a way.
I'll...
stay with you.
It was a long day.
Being my manager...
going to the provinces...
the problem with Lee Kang Joon...
and now Grandmother.
It was a lot.
Starting tomorrow,
I think we'll both go through a lot.
Shouldn't you take care of yourself?
Running and bumping into things...
Don't do that.
But...
if I feel like you're in danger,
I'll come running.
Okay.
I'll run, too.
But...
why didn't you tell me
Lee Kang Joon was released?
I didn't want you to shake with fear.
I wanted to protect you.
So...
you taught me self-defense
and bought me a car?
Since I can't always be there.
I got a call from the PD earlier.
You started working...
to protect the man you love.
I want to hear something from you.
I don't want to hear from the PD.
What is it?
It starts with "I..."
What starts...
...with "I?"
President?
Hurry up and tell me.
Sa Geum Ran?
No.
You know.
What I want to hear...
Tomorrow...
I can't even imagine...
what might happen.
Loving someone again...
is...
scary to me.
But...
if it's you...
I love you.
[Birth of a Beauty]
Hello, I'm chef hopeful Sara.
It's ridiculous that you're trying to be a chef.
If you like Han Tae Hee, get a divorce before you call him.
It can't be a coincidence.
Surveillance equipment?
Hello, Grandmother.
I'm Tae Hee's little sister.
Did you propose?
Propose?
Marriage is no joke for someone who failed at it like me.