Episode 13
[So Jung Woo]
I wonder why So Jung Woo is calling me?
Yes?
If there's nothing particular going on at the office...
I would like to take some time off.
Sure. Do whatever you want.
[Father]
Go Cheok Hee?
Hello?
Is it because I'm out of network? The signal isn't very good.
What did So Jung Woo say?
Huh? I told the other employees to take some time off.
- He said he's going on vacation. - He didn't say anything else?
Like what?
Ms. Yoon, do you know what Director Bong's schedule is like today?
I'm not sure. He said he was going to use the company condo
so I made reservations for him.
- But he tends to do the unexpected. - Where is that place?
The 'Healing Condo.'
- Cheok Hee. - Yes?
Doesn't the left side of your chest hurt?
It's fine.
Then what about the ride side?
It doesn't hurt. Why?
There's an illness that I know of.
I was wondering if it was that illness.
By any chance...
Have you and So Jung Woo...
Go Cheok Hee.
So Jung Woo.
You're here.
How did you know...
Let's go.
I said let's go.
So Jung Woo.
Why haven't you picked up your phone? I was worried about you.
- How did you get here? - And what about you?
Why are you here? And why are you with Director Bong?
Ms. Yoon made reservations for me
and I just happened to meet him.
And you?
- I took some vacation time too. - Really?
Then enjoy your stay.
Let's go together.
I told you yesterday.
- Let's end it. - And I told you I can't do that.
Don't do this. Just go back to Seoul.
I'm not going alone. You're coming with me.
I'm not going.
Okay, fine.
Let's stay overnight since we're already here.
Let's go back together.
In exchange... give it some thought again.
About what?
Your heart.
I can't for the life of me do what you said.
There's no choice but for you to change your heart.
So Jung Woo!
- I'll see you tomorrow morning. - Don't wait for me.
I'm going.
Lawyer So.
Director!
You haven't gone back yet?
I plan on going back tomorrow.
I'd like another glass here.
Do you drink?
Well, I don't enjoy it...
but I do know how to drink.
Here.
Do you drink a bit?
I know how to drink...
and I also know how to enjoy it.
The liquor is quite strong. Will you be okay?
Well, you know...
I'm still young enough to not let the alcohol beat me.
What about you, sir? Will you be able to keep up?
Stamina is not about age.
It's about maintenance.
Wow.
About Manager Go.
It seems you two got into a fight.
Or you guys broke up.
Not at all. That will never happen.
Then how is it that a couple had no idea about each other's whereabouts?
We just lost contact for a brief moment. Don't worry.
Wait a minute. It's my turn to pour.
- You're very precise. - Of course. I'm young.
Don't come between Jung Woo and I any longer.
I can't for the life of me do what you said.
There's no choice but for you to change your mind.
Who...
Oh my gosh!
What... what is going on here, Lawyer So?
I... I don't remember, sir.
You said you're still young enough to not let the alcohol beat you!
You said stamina was all about maintenance.
Oh my goodness.
Is it safe to say that nothing happened?
I hope so.
Unbelievable. Un...
There's no way.
Seriously!
Don't come in!
Why is it so hot in here?
It's a little hot, isn't it? It's kind of hot in here.
Yes, it's hot.
[Madam Ma]
Lee Ha Jung went crying to her aunt already.
Hello?
Where are you? We need to talk.
I understand.
Goodness.
The office feels empty.
How could the three of them go on vacation at the same time?
No kidding.
I didn't know Lawyer So would use his vacation time.
But it seems like he went to the 'Healing' condo as well.
What?
The Director and Cheok Hee also went there.
You're right.
- Ah! I see what's going on now. - What's going on?
The two men both liked Cheok Hee at the same time.
They found out she went to that condo.
That's why they both took time off so they could find Cheok Hee...
Just write a drama, why don't you?
Why would men like the Director and Lawyer So
cling to a woman like Go Cheok Hee at the same time?
Seriously, you make it sound like it's a weekend drama.
I'm serious.
So Jung Woo.
How did you know I was here?
I didn't know!
I'm serious. I just came out here for a walk.
- Really? - Of course!
Don't be concerned about me, and just be on your way.
- Have you thought over it a bit? - Huh?
I have.
I thought about it all night.
My heart... hasn't changed.
So... stop.
Fine.
If you thought about it all night and your decision...
is to break up with me, then go ahead.
There's just one thing.
Even if you break up with me... I won't break up with you.
What is that supposed to mean?
From now on...
it's going to be a one-sided love.
Wow, it is so hot today. It must be summer.
Manager Go.
I bought your favorite. An iced americano without ice. Ta-da.
What the heck, Jung Woo? Why did you only buy coffee for Manager Go?
What about us?
Ah, the thing is... I asked him to buy it for me. It was me.
Thanks for the coffee.
Ta-da! You haven't eaten breakfast, right?
Eat this and be strong!
Oh right! I ordered this too! Thank you!
What in the world are they doing right now?
What are you doing? I didn't ask you to buy all that for me.
I told you this was going to be a one-sided love.
So Jung Woo!
[Jo Yoo Sang]
Tell her I'm sorry that this is all I can give her.
- Sure. - Please excuse me then.
Ms. Cha Yoo Ran?
I received the donation contract for the Yangpyung house from your husband.
That's good.
If you send it to me, I'll send you the recording that I promised to give you.
How do I know I can trust you?
I don't know even know what the contents are
or if you really do have possession of that recording.
Then let's do this.
I'll send you the first part of the recording.
If you're curious about the rest of it, then send me the contract first.
Okay, let's do that.
The house behind me is our new home. The Yangpyung house. Ta-da!
Where is my Woo Nam? Where did you take him?
This recording... Where did you get it?
It's interesting, isn't it?
I personally recorded it.
What would you like to do?
The second part is even more interesting.
- I'll send you the contract right away. - Then...
I'll give you the rest of the recording in person.
Yes. I'll meet you at the same place. The Seocho coffee shop at five o'clock.
[Donation Contract]
- It's been a long time. - Han Mi Ree?
How did you know...
You agreed to meet Go Cheok Hee, yes?
Hand over the recording to me.
Manager Kim.
In any case, your goal was to leave the country
with a substantial amount of money.
You should be able to buy a house in America with this money.
[Cha Yoo Ran]
The phone is turned off. Please leave a message after the beep.
The phone is turned off. Please leave a message after the beep
[A reason to break up, and a reason not to break up]
- You came to get a divorce, correct? - Yes.
- My husband hits me. - Excuse me?
He's been abusing me for 10 years.
'I'm sure he won't do it again.' 'It'll get better tomorrow.'
And now I'm here.
There's sure enough reason to leave him now.
As my child grows up, I'm afraid she's going to realize what's going on.
With domestic abuse...
there needs to be distinct scars on the body or pictures of it.
There also needs to be medical documentation to support it.
Do you have some sort of evidence between the two?
No, I don't.
My husband is an orthopedic doctor.
He hits me with such calculating precision.
It's time to reflect, right?
With all that beating... I don't have a single bruise on my body.
Have you reported it to the police?
Yes.
But they keep telling me to return home because there's no evidence.
- What about witnesses? - I don't think there is one.
I was afraid my child would see...
so I held back my screams on purpose.
He only hits me inside our bedroom.
We will try to find a witness for you.
In the meantime...
it would be best if you avoid your husband and stay somewhere else.
Okay.
Oh... and please make sure my daughter doesn't know about this.
Yes, I understand.
Divorce?
Why would I do that?
If you go to trial for domestic abuse, it's one thing as man and wife
but it could deeply hurt your daughter.
What do you mean domestic abuse?
Do you have evidence that I abused her?
I only nagged a bit because I love her. How could you call that abuse?
There isn't anyone in the world who loves my wife more than me.
Mr. Han Dae Man.
I will not divorce my wife. No, I refuse to.
Of course, there won't be any negotiation, either.
It looks like negotiation is out of the question.
If it was to the point that their child couldn't hear her scream...
We need to find a person who actually saw the abuse happening.
Lawyer So, over there.
This is my daughter's room.
It's been a month since she went backpacking overseas.
- When will she return? - She comes home sometime next week.
Is it urgent?
She did take her cell phone with her. I'm not sure if she'll answer it or not.
The caller cannot answer the phone...
She's not answering.
She'll be returning home next week, so let's just wait for now.
Then... I'm just going to go home from here.
- I'll take you home. - No, I can go by myself. See you.
Human beings are rational creatures.
You said you wanted to break up with him.
Because of you... the mother of the man you love... is hurting.
So Jung Woo!
Why are you here?
I was curious to know if you got home safely.
You got home safely.
I'd better go.
I'm good now. See you.
So Jung Woo.
You don't have to worry about me.
I'm only Manager Go to you now.
Nothing more, nothing less. Just Manager Go.
Say what? 'Manager Go?'
What are you talking about?
- Fa... Father! - Father!
What? Lawyer Go is an office manager?
The thing is... so what happened was...
Yes, tell me. What happened?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Dad.
I... got my license suspended.
What did you say? Your license is suspended?
You should've looked out for yourself instead of worrying about other people.
You brat! You got your license suspended?
Today... you and I are going to die, you brat!
- Father! Father! - Father!
- Let's just die right here! Say what? - Give me a break.
- What did you say? - Father!
Mr. So, move out of the way.
Move! Today this brat dies or I die.
But one of us is going to die today!
Just kill me instead! I'm sorry! I'm sorry, Father!
I should've sought you out ahead of time and explained everything to you!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Wait... Wait a minute.
Why is this pinned on your suit?
Then... you're a lawyer?
And you're the...
I see.
If you want to die, I'll kill you. All three of us can just die!
- Father! - Father!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Dad!
I'm sorry for deceiving you.
I more than deserve to be hit with a baseball bat or a dried pollack.
I just couldn't bring myself to tell you. That's why I did that.
Why are you on your knees?
I don't know. I'm just sorry too.
How touching.
I'm going inside.
Don't you feel sorry towards your mother?
You became a lawyer by using her surgery money for law school.
Even if you're not the best lawyer in the country...
at the very least, you shouldn't have gotten your license suspended.
When I die... how am I supposed to see your mother's face?
Let's get up. He went inside.
I'll see you later.
I'm sorry, Dad.
But, you know...
I've learned a lot of things as an office manager
and I also met a lot of great people.
I can become a lawyer again once the suspension period ends.
Don't worry too much.
There's eel soup on the stove. Eat it if you're hungry.
Why is it me again?
You've went through a lot of hardships, right?
Out of 365 days, I go through 363 days of hardships.
Why leave out the two days?
There's the Buddha on his birthday, and Jesus loves me on Christmas Day.
Why do you ask?
What do you have to do in order to forget someone?
Did the Director dump you?
No! I'm not talking about me!
Yoo Mi! Yoo Mi got dumped by her boyfriend.
Yoo Mi? Really? Is that the honest truth?
- What are you supposed to do? - There is no solution.
None?
There isn't a real method of healing a broken heart.
You have to let it bleed, clot, and scab over.
Still, it might heal faster if you put some sort of ointment on it.
Ointment, you say?
I like to write down a wise saying when that happens.
A wise saying?
'Women are nothing but extravagant creatures.'
Give them up and you'll be in peace.'
'Tears are water.' 'Tears are water.'
Love is an act of madness.
There is an end to all things.
Men are all thieves!
What are you doing?
You mentioned you were hot earlier.
[Men are all thieves!]
- I don't need it. Take it with you. - Just use it. Okay?
Why are you eating stuff like that while you're working?
Should I buy you something delicious for dinner?
[Love is an act of madness.]
Why should we eat together? We broke up.
Okay then.
I guess we can eat some other time.
Use it.
Seasoned chicken. Number one student. Leader.
[The most delicious chicken in the world!]
[My Man: Come out to the elevator.]
The elevator?
What's this? Who sent it?
You should eat it too. It's your favorite.
I can't eat it.
Don't take your fall clothes with you.
You have to return before then.
I think I'll do that. I'll have an excuse to come back one more time.
I'll come again, Ms. Mi Hwa.
I'm home.
Oh... hey, Jung Woo.
Soo Ah.
Have you been well?
Yes.
What is that?
Seasoned chicken. It's for you.
Perfect! Soo Ah, eat some before you go!
Yeah, join us.
Eat it.
Thanks for the chicken.
By the way, Soo Ah.
The mint candy woman's family we talked about last time.
I can find them on my own. Don't worry about it. I just need their number.
Mint candy? The person who saved you in the subway?
- I'll find it and give it to you. - Soo Ah.
Were you helping Jung Woo with that as well?
You heartless punk. She's even trying to find the person who saved you.
Don't do that, Ms. Mi Hwa. It's not a big deal.
What are you talking about?
If it wasn't for that woman, Jung Woo would be a ghost right now.
If you find them, I want to be the first to know.
I could worship that woman like a god, and it still wouldn't be enough.
- I better get going. - Why? Eat some more!
I'll come again, Ms. Mi Hwa.
Hey. Soo Ah.
She can't even sit in peace for ten minutes.
She must've been so uncomfortable. She even left that behind.
Oh my gosh!
'Men are all thieves.'
'There is an end to all things.'
'Love... is a sin?'
You broke up with So Jung Woo, didn't you?
You don't need to know, Min Kyu.
What are you doing?
It's nothing. I just feel amazingly good today.
I'm going to call it a day.
So... you're calling it off?
You've got some nerve.
Never in my life has anybody insulted me like this before.
I've experienced that not too long ago.
The feeling isn't as bad as I thought.
You do feel a bit sad, but it also feels like you've exfoliated your whole body.
It's quite refreshing.
- You call that solace right now? - No.
I call it encouragement.
To live our lives the way we want...
without anyone controlling us.
What should I do, Aunt?
When he acts like that, I don't want to let him go.
How strange, I feel the same way.
Let's say we're the least of your problems.
What are you going to do about your father?
The way I see it, that mountain is like the Himalayas to you.
If I have to go over it, then I will.
I will talk to my father tomorrow.
Thank you for everything. I'm truly sorry.
Excuse me.
Aunt, don't you have a solution? He's so confident...
- that it's making me go nuts! - Of course there's a way.
As long as you have the money and connections... anything is possible.
Hello, Reporter Kim. We need to talk.
[Korea's 'royal wedding.' Couple of the century, Bong Min Kyu and Lee Ha Jung.]
Lawyer Bong.
Have you already set a date?
Ah, Madam Ma. It seems she already took countermeasures.
Lawyer Jo. Are there volcanic eruptions in the Himalayas?
Why do you ask about volcanoes?
If this happens, the mountain I have to go over...
is like the volcanic eruptions in the Himalayas.
What are you talking about?
I'm going to break off the engagement.
You're breaking it off?
It's all over the news. Why?
Go Cheok Hee broke up with So Jung Woo.
What?
- Is my father in? - Yes.
If you hear sounds of beating from his office... call 911.
Goodness, thank you.
They can't wait to get married. You couldn't stop them if you wanted to.
Thank you. I'll see you at the wedding.
I've been getting congratulatory calls all morning.
Those calls... I think I can stop it.
- What are you talking about? - I'm going to break off the engagement.
Do you want me to buy you another villa building?
There's a nice piece of property that just came out in Yangjae Dong.
I'm breaking it off.
You told me to go to law school so I did.
You wanted me to become a lawyer, so I became a lawyer.
You told me to get married... and I was going to say 'yes' again.
But... I've come to love someone.
Love?
- It's completely useless. - Still, you've done it before.
For 10 years... you've lived with mother.
Min Kyu... do you know how much money is riding on this marriage?
I'm still going to call it off.
I'm sorry.
'Mr. Bong Min Kyu and Miss Lee Ha Jung'
'are the couple of the century.'
Oh no! The Director totally dumped Go Cheok Hee!
I would've made the same choice if I was the Director
but this public announcement is utter humiliation.
Their relationship was wrong from the start.
What could Go Cheok Hee possibly do for him?
When it comes to status and money, the daughter of DK Group is a better choice.
Good morning.
- Cheok Hee. - What?
What are you doing tonight? Should we go out and grab some drinks?
If not, how about the karaoke bar?
What are you talking about? What's wrong with everyone?
Look how rough your skin got.
What are we going to do? I feel so bad for our Cheok Hee.
What are you guys talking about?
We know you got dumped. It's all over the news.
The Director and the daughter of DK Group are getting married.
Ah, that? I'm fine.
Cheok Hee. When you feel sad, just be sad and let it all out.
- That's not it... - Let's all have dinner together.
We can comfort Cheok Hee too.
Ah, I don't need comfort.
At times like this, you need to be with people.
I swear...
Oh goodness.
Come quickly.
Sit here.
It's nice over there too.
Why? Do you want to sit next to Manager Go?
What are you saying?
Oh, no wonder. There was some sort of sauce on here.
What the heck? Sit down.
- Hurry and have a seat. - Okay.
Stop drinking. Why are you drinking so much?
Why?
Are you worried about me?
Here you go.
I love this dish!
Here you go.
For our Manager Go.
- Eat it. - Come on, let's eat it together.
Seriously, what's the matter with you?
Why are you giving it to Manager Go? Do you like her or something?
Yes.
So... So Jung Woo.
My body is weak, so I eat red ginseng in the summer.
But lately I've been drinking onion juice because I don't have money.
Now I'm hearing things.
I think I just heard Jung Woo say that he likes Manager Go.
- Yeah, me too. - Me too.
You heard right.
I like Manager Go.
What?
Granted, it's a one-sided love.
What is he saying?
There's no way! This is so wrong!
Jung Woo, just say that you like men, then I'll accept it.
Over my dead body! This cannot happen!
Why not? Lawyer So seems much more suitable than the Director.
Just what on earth are your charms?
Master, please teach me!
Shall we proceed to the second round? How does the karaoke bar sound?
Oh come on! A karaoke bar?
Our office really loves the karaoke bar. I don't want to.
[Be Mine]
Jung Woo! Not this one! No! Don't sing this song!
Jung Woo, you're scaring me. Please don't do this! No!
What are you doing? Oh my gosh!
I've watched over you, my love. This long farewell.
It's better than always getting hurt.
Look me straight in the eyes, it's because I don't like you crying.
I'm tired of being hurt.
Every time I see you.
Be mine. I love you, okay?
I worry about you, okay?
I'll take care of you until the very end.
Be mine. I love you, okay?
I worry about you, okay?
I'll take care of you until the very end.
Jung Woo, I'm done with you! I don't ever want to see you again!
Lawyer So, fighting!
Master, I will always be your faithful servant!
Get in, get in! Goodbye!
- Bye. - Get going! Quickly!
So Jung Woo.
From now on, listen carefully to what I say.
My suspension... will be lifted next month.
My contract with the firm expires at the end of the month.
What are you trying to say?
When I become a lawyer, I'm going to leave here and set up my own office.
Then there won't be any reason for me to see or run into you again.
- Go Cheok Hee... - So...
let me go and move on.
Don't expect or hope that I'll have a change of heart.
I'm not going back to you.
I'm not going to date you. I won't see you.
I keep having to say these hurtful words to you. I hate it. It's hard.
Please don't pull this kind of stunt again.
I'm going to go.
You remember it too. Mom loved mint candy.
Seriously. I told you not to talk about Mom in front of me.
Give me one.
You feeling sorry right now. You're not supposed to pay it back to me.
You have to pay it back to someone else.
These were mom's final words to me.
I tried to live according to her will.
But all I did was hurt someone again today.
Have you ever kept that promise?
Exactly one time.
It was the day of the subway accident.
I saw someone who was just like me.
His eyes were telling me he wanted to live
and he was clutching a law book in his arms.
As punishment for letting mom die...
If I had to save someone during my lifetime...
It felt like it had to be that person.
So, instead of eating it for myself, I put the mint candy inside his mouth.
So... did you save him?
I'm sure he's alive.
I'm sure Mom saved him.
Someone once said
that memories from sad days were sweet.
I had the same memory today.
It's sad, but it's quite sweet.
Eat it.
Eat that and make the sad days and happy days that you remember all sweet.
Then that day you want to forget
will become a common memory just passing by one day.
It's not working so well.
Today is sad too.
It's quite sweet.
Jung Woo.
What brings you here?
You left this behind.
Ms. Mi Hwa told you to bring this to me.
Wow, your office is really nice.
[Jo Eun House 101]
Hold on.
Hello? Ah yes.
You've come to Korea? I'll see you soon then. Yes.
Goodness, I have to go.
Sure.
Did you two break up?
Did you break up with Go Cheok Hee?
You said you'll never have a change of heart.
I wonder whose heart changed?
Well, everyone goes through a tough time.
Right now... we're just going through that tough time.
- Jung Woo. - Yeah?
You know it took me three times to pass the bar, right?
The things I want to fulfill and the things I want...
I hope you know it's not easy for me to give it up.
Drive safely.
You said you have something important to say. Why did we come here?
- I broke off the engagement. - What?
It's all over the news that you're getting married!
Were any of those articles ever correct?
Why did you break it off all of a sudden?
If you break off that wedding...
you'll have a lot of complications to deal with afterwards.
That old man is so quiet...
that my body hair is on the verge of trembling.
Why did you do it?
I saw a jewel without an owner.
I couldn't pass it by.
- What? - Cheok Hee.
Look carefully around you.
Why?
See... if there's a jewel without an owner.
A man without a woman.
It's that house.
Have you ever seen a man hit a woman in that house?
I'm not sure. I'm not really interested in other people's business.
Where have you been this whole time? I missed you so much.
My daughter! Come to daddy.
Honey, you said you would sign the divorce papers.
Do you hate me that much?
Fine.
Where did I put the divorce document? Did I put it in the drawer?
Let's go inside.
Cho Reung, go inside your room.
Don't come out until I say so, okay?
Go inside.
- Honey. - Yes?
- There are no documents. - What?
[Pi Hae Young]
Ms. Pi Hae Young.
- Please save me! - What's going on?
I came home and my husband...
[My Woman]
Is this the police?
Why did you run away without giving me an answer?
I felt stupid.
I'm... sick and tired of getting abused by you.
I... I want to stop now.
Stop?
Says who?
I love you so much!
Stop?
Ms. Pi Hae Young.
If you've seen something, all you have to do is testify once. Just once!
As a woman yourself, please help us.
Lawyer So, look.
Run away! Ms. Pi Hae Young, run!
Stop right there!
- Stop! - Let go!
- Run! Run! - Get out of my way!
Stop!
Pi Hae Young! Pi Hae Young!
Pi Hae Young!
No! No! No!
Pi Hae Young!
Mr. Han Dae Man! Mr. Han Dae Man!
Go Cheok Hee!
Sir!
What happened?
That lady did it.
You have been caught in the act. You're under arrest.
You may obtain a lawyer, and you have the right to refuse testimony.
Cuff her.
Have you seen the patient Han Dae Man?
Make sure he is conscious. No matter what.
I think Cheok Hee left.
She could've said goodbye. I can't believe she just left.
When you like someone
I thought you were supposed to express everything you felt.
I guess I was wrong.
I realized it could make that person feel more uncomfortable.
I heard someone was going to propose to her.
Cheok Hee, I know this ring isn't worthy enough to put on your finger
but I still hope you put it on.