01x01 - Episode 1

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QUEEN OF TEARS

EPISODE 1

Everyone said

it was the wedding of the century.

The heiress to Korea's

most powerful conglomerate

married a new recruit.

It's been three years already,

but it seems like only yesterday.

People ask me how it feels

to become a part

of a conglomerate

and live with a queen.

I'm not sure.

Would you believe me if I said this?

I'm just

a lucky man

who married

the love of my life.

I know that people gossiped about

how Baek Hyun-woo married me

solely because of my family

and our wealth.

Those rumors only began

because I chose not to reveal my face

for various reasons.

I guess this will put an end

to those rumors

since I'm finally revealing my face.

Our married life

is nothing out of the ordinary.

I wake up next to her.

We have breakfast together.

We go to work together as well.

How does it feel

to be together all day and night?

It makes me happy.

I'm sure some of you already know.

After returning from my studies abroad

five years ago,

I joined Queens Department Store,

which my father owned at the time,

as an intern.

You could say I was working undercover.

Women know these things.

"I see."

"This guy likes me."

"That's why he's flirting with me."

No.

That wasn't the case.

She kept kicking the photocopier.

-So I was worried.

-What's wrong?

About the photocopier.

What's wrong?

But after helping her a few times,

I started worrying about her.

When sending a fax…

At the time, people were gossiping

about how obnoxious

the new intern was.

So I was sure she'd get fired soon.

You need to stop, Ms. Hong.

I've done my fair share of part-time jobs.

You're going to get yourself fired.

I don't care.

Right. You'll just find another job.

But…

you'll get fired there too.

Do you want to bet on it?

You know what?

My heart jumps every time

your superior scolds you.

You get scolded every single day.

Why does it jump?

-What?

-Why does your heart jump

when I'm the one who's getting scolded?

Why?

Take your time

and think about that.

You can come right now.

Don't you have an umbrella?

No, I don't but…

Take mine.

You always need help, and…

it bothers me.

What is this?

I made your heart jump,

and now I bother you?

Ms. Hong.

Listen carefully.

I didn't tell you this

in case it'd make you feel uncomfortable.

But you know,

I went to Seoul National University.

And law school at that.

My parents live down south,

but the community respects our family.

For example, we own over 30 cows.

Another calf was born

a couple of days ago,

so we have almost 35 now.

As for my studio apartment,

I signed a two-year lease

instead of paying monthly rent.

It just means

I have a good chunk of money on the side.

What are you getting at?

Even if

you get fired and can't find a new job,

I can take care of you.

That's what I mean.

I'll be honest.

I've always wanted my future wife to work.

But if it's you,

I can try being the sole breadwinner.

I mean, don't feel pressured.

It's just that

I like you.

So…

what do you say?

You don't have to answer me today.

Don't get wet.

-I--

-I'm okay.

Take it.

-Mr. Baek--

-I'm really okay.

But I--

I have…

a driver.

Hilarious, right?

It really is.

Anyway,

he's been a romantic ever since.

That's how our love story began.

But he was shocked

after finding out who my family was.

He handed in his resignation letter

and ghosted me.

So…

Baek Hyun-woo, come out.

Are you going to leave me standing here?

She looked like an angel sent from heaven.

-That's how she looked back then.

-But not anymore?

Of course, she's still an angel.

I told you many times

that…

I'm happy.

Well…

She and I

have a happy married life.

We're still very much in love.

Baek Hyun-woo is getting a divorce.

Seriously?

-It's a secret.

-Of course. We're colleagues after all.

Anyway, he'd like one of us

to represent him.

Yes, of course.

You're the number-one divorce attorney

in this country.

You should do it, Yang-gi.

I'd…

love to help him. Really.

But I'm already juggling so many cases.

All right then.

Attorney Choi Cheol-seung

boasts a 90% win rate.

Can you help him?

I'll secretly help you out.

Why secretly? Do it openly.

Afraid of getting on Queens' bad side

and losing your job, you sly scumbag?

That's right.

You're right. That's why.

I'd be crazy to take that job.

Hyun-woo's aunt-in-law

got divorced three times.

You all know the fates

of her ex-husbands' attorneys.

They were all fired.

Hyun-woo made a mistake.

Why would he put us in a pickle like this?

-Exactly.

-Let's be honest.

He was the smartest one out of us.

Always the top of our classes.

So why can't he just be

-his own divorce attorney?

-Right.

-That'd be better.

-I bet he'll excel.

By the way, why does he want a divorce?

Exactly. He's living the dream life

of all Korean men.

His wife is Hong Hae-in,

the heiress of Queens Group.

So why?

She's a lunatic.

A lunatic?

Right. About that

One Trillion Club group chat…

Yes. Why haven't they invited me?

Our sales are only at 880 billion won so--

That's not a big gap.

-We're only about 100 billion won short.

-I know.

I asked them to just round it up

and be more flexible.

But it was still a hard no.

Why are they so fussy?

By the way, I heard

that Royal Department Store

is bragging about how their CEO

will join the One Trillion Club

by the end of the year.

They're also boasting

that they're going to set up Hercyna

on the first floor next to the fountain.

They must be insane.

Tell me about it.

Department stores in Korea

are divided into those that have Hercyna

and those that don't.

And Hercyna only wants to work

with those who are in that club.

It's about time

we cut off all the brands

that hinder our sales.

This is our periodical evaluation chart.

At the bottom,

we have a list of brands

in the bottom 20% of sales.

How many of them can we shut down?

Those underlined in red

were in the bottom 20%

at least twice.

In principle, they should be shut down.

However…

"However"?

Why is there a "however"?

We should shut them down if we can.

We did ask our Legal Team for advice.

And they said no.

Who said that?

Director Baek Hyun-woo.

Mr. Yu, please wrap up

the contract after confirming

the commission fee.

Yes, sir. Also…

The second-floor manager

submitted a report.

One of our customers fell

and injured herself

while walking in 12 cm heels.

Sir, the CEO would like to see you.

I'm in the middle of a meeting.

Well…

She wants to see you immediately.

She's very upset.

Mr. Baek.

Why can't we shut down brands

that aren't profitable?

Many of the brands

invested 500 million in equipment.

We can't just kick them out.

File an eviction suit then.

It's impossible to win.

The law has been revised many times

to prevent large distributors

from abusing their power.

Are you saying

that I'm on a power trip?

Is that it?

-That's not what I--

-Is this a nonprofit organization?

Are we volunteers?

Is it right to let them be

when we're not getting

our money's worth

for those expensive spots?

The sales division

has deliberately excluded

brands with low performance scores

from customer-invitation events

and discounts to hinder additional sales.

Those brands could complain

to the media or sue us.

Then we'd really be in trouble.

I believe a more favorable solution

would be to help

improve their sales.

Mr. Baek.

Did I ask for your advice?

I am telling you to shut them down.

If they don't listen,

file a lawsuit and win.

I believe that's your team's job.

Yes, ma'am.

This meeting's over.

Are you eager to let others know

that we don't get along?

Our relationship

has nothing to do with this.

I see.

Is that why you warned the store manager

that I wanted to fire

about the violations beforehand

to help him stay afloat?

That manager has been with us

since the beginning.

And he's still just as hardworking.

Fine. You're awfully kind

and caring to others.

Do you want to be a hero or something?

Quit playing the martyr

and treat those close to you better.

Those close to me?

As in you?

What?

Do you really think

we're close?

I need to talk to you.

Come to the lounge in an hour.

Fine.

DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMEN

ARE YOU ON YOUR WAY?

I'M HERE.

WHERE ARE YOU?

FORGET IT. I'M LEAVING.

Come to the family room.

DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMEN

What took you so long?

I texted him late.

You don't need to remind him.

He knows we have a family meeting.

I'm sorry.

What kind of interview was it?

It was the culture section

of Hanyang Economic Daily.

It's a heartwarming interview

where CEOs and politicians

show their houses and families.

They were both interviewed.

Why show the house?

They're not celebrities.

We had to do something about the tabloids.

I agree. People gossiped about

how they were separated last year.

It's all because

they see you arguing at work.

-You argued?

-Yes, today.

It wasn't a simple argument.

It was quite uncomfortable

for those in the meeting room.

Right, Hyun-woo.

About the Fair Trade Commission…

They keep calling us in

for trivial matters.

Could you take care of that?

You should ask

the Legal Team of Queens Mart.

They're just too dense.

But you're quick-thinking and smart.

And the higher-ups

at the Fair Trade Commission love you.

We have our own jurisdictions--

Why can't you just say you'll do it?

And you two.

I want you to have a baby.

People need to stop gossiping.

Have you contacted Dr. Joo?

Yes, I booked an appointment.

She'll get the prenatal checkup,

then begin the procedure right away.

As for Hyun-woo, after the baby is born,

you'll go to Boston

within the next two years to get an MBA.

I told you this already.

I'm not interested in getting a degree.

And I also said

that it wasn't up to you.

They don't owe us a grandkid,

so stop pressuring him.

Drink your tea, Hyun-woo.

But you see,

I'd prefer to meet Su-bin in May.

Who is Su-bin?

Who do you think?

It's my future granddaughter.

Her name means "remarkably shining."

Not bad, right? Hong Su-bin.

I see.

Will she be Hong Su-bin

instead of Baek Su-bin?

What's wrong?

Do you not want her

to have her mom's surname?

We don't need

to follow the patriarchal system.

I think it's quite old-fashioned

to use the father's surname.

But when I asked you about giving

Geon-u his mom's surname,

you said it was nonsense.

This is different.

Isn't it the same? No?

We need to talk.

We're having a baby

despite everything that's going on?

And I'll be going abroad alone?

What's the matter?

Isn't that a good thing?

Don't tell me you want me to come.

Of course not.

Exactly.

Then do your part and go abroad.

We'll have others raise our baby anyway.

It's convenient and nice.

What's the issue?

"Nice"?

Are you happy about this?

Seriously?

Do you really want a baby?

If it's needed.

Yes?

Did you tell them I'd like to sign off

before they publish the article?

Of course.

Also…

Tell them to introduce

Director Baek properly.

Don't forget to mention

that he studied law at SNU.

What?

Stop doing these interviews.

I'm done with them.

Do them alone if you must.

How can I

when they're about married couples?

You can tell them all about me.

Tell them how we're so in love

and happily married.

Tell them everything.

It's all a lie anyway.

Hey.

I want the photos first.

I'll pick the one they'll use.

Why do they publish useless articles?

Why didn't they mention

how I anonymously donated 200 million won?

Look.

I know I did it anonymously

because I didn't want anyone to know,

but everyone should know.

Isn't that what the PR Team is for?

I'm so frustrated.

What was that for?

What?

What do you want?

What is it?

Tell me from there.

Use your words.

Gosh.

Gosh.

-Soo-cheol.

-What?

Don't avoid me.

Or you'll get

a black eye and start bawling again.

Wait--

Are you crazy?

Why are you hitting me?

Is Hyun-woo your friend

or someone younger than you?

"Quick-thinking"?

How dare you?

Disrespect my husband again,

and I'll k*ll you.

-Answer me.

-Fine. I get it.

That crazy witch.

Why get mad at me

when she bullies Hyun-woo all the time?

She's seriously a psychopath!

I wasn't talking about you.

Everyone wants you

to reconsider this divorce

and just live with her.

They wanted me to tell you that.

Are you crying?

What? Are you already drunk?

What is this?

You're making my heart flutter.

Am I?

Apparently, I'm cute when I'm drunk.

-She said that was my special move.

-Who said?

Hae-in said that.

She said

I was cute.

Are you bragging?

Why was I like that?

Why was I cute?

Why did I use my special move

and look cute?

Why did I make her heart flutter?

And as a result,

I ruined

my own life.

We wouldn't have gotten married

had I not been so cute.

This lunatic is totally wasted.

Hey, get up.

My wife has been calling me,

asking me to buy diapers for our baby.

No, I'm not going home.

Why would I?

Why won't you go home?

I'm drunk!

I'm too cute when I'm drunk!

I've always been known as the cute son

of the pear tree house in Yongdu-ri.

It's in my nature.

I was born like this.

What could I have done?

So you're not going home?

Just leave me here.

I'll be taken home safe and sound.

By whom?

They'll prevent all scandals.

No way.

Want to see?

No way.

Every time…

I tear leaves off a branch

to see if I should get a divorce or not…

You did that?

I always end up with a "no."

Every single damn time.

So it's your fate.

There's no one.

No one in this world

is on my side.

There's not a single leaf

that's on my side.

I don't need anyone on my side.

I just want to own a building.

That building will be on my side forever.

My wife's mood is like a roller coaster.

She'd be smiling in the morning

then raging at night.

Is it my fault we're out of diapers?

Why'd she get mad at me?

I just need a building.

Concrete buildings don't change.

They don't nag or get mad.

Go.

Go get your diapers.

Just leave.

Who said

Love

Was beautiful?

Just leave already.

You can go home now.

You're gonna keep watching me cry?

I'm just crying on my way home!

Why are you going that way?

Put me to sleep

With your fair hands

LAWYER IDENTIFICATION CARD

BAEK HYUN-WOO

Hey, isn't he the son-in-law of Queens?

Son-in-law, my foot.

He's pretty much a butler.

I heard he cleans up his in-laws' messes.

Where's his self-respect?

He wouldn't have married

into that family if he had any.

He's an embarrassment to all attorneys.

Goodness.

Oh, my.

Hallelujah, Hyun-woo.

So what if I have 25 billion won

in my account?

I can't even use it

to buy dental floss in here.

By the way,

how did you come up with this idea?

Ma'am.

This is actually ill*gal, you see.

Hyun-woo.

How long must I be locked up?

I didn't commit that big of a sin.

I thought Seul-hee

was the whistleblower who reported me

for embezzlement, so I grabbed her hair.

Is that a crime?

She had to receive treatment

for four weeks.

Damn it.

I should've hospitalized her instead.

She's the reason why my mom passed away.

Just wait and see.

I'll take my revenge on her.

Hyun-woo.

Taking revenge

is my specialty.

I'm fully aware of that, ma'am.

All three of my ex-husbands

have left this country.

I brought hell to all of them

and their relatives.

Ma'am.

Married couples can eventually separate.

So why did you have to go that far?

Hyun-woo.

Divorce is brutal and messy.

There's no "good" bye in divorce.

The best solution

is for one of them to die.

If I marry and divorce again

in the future,

I'll ask you to take my case.

Why are you

already thinking

about getting another divorce?

Whatever.

For some reason,

I think marriage and divorce

go hand in hand

instead of marriage and happiness.

I agree.

What did you say?

Nothing.

Hey. Look here.

I lost a lot of hair, right?

I really need to get out of here.

This place is teeming with b*tches.

I'm going to become like them

if I stay here any longer.

My mom's memorial service is coming up.

My dad will settle this before then

for her sake, right?

I'm currently in front of Queens Town

in Hanil-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

where the memorial service

of Yang Mi-suk,

the Queens' chairman's late wife,

is taking place.

The family members

are arriving one by one.

This year, Hong Beom-seok,

the chairman's eldest son

and former CEO of Queens Distribution,

flew in from Hawaii.

There is a keen interest

in whether or not

the chairman and his son will reconcile

after their long-time feud.

Sir, can you take a look at my pancakes?

Do you think the insides are cooked?

Why would you ask me that?

You studied chemistry in Harvard,

so I thought you'd know.

Yes. Judging by the color,

I'm sure they're well-cooked. Flip them.

Yes, sir. I'll do the plating.

Was it you who graduated

from Parsons School of Design?

No, that's me.

His family

have been architects for generations.

His family made the big sculpture

-in front of the Louvre.

-I'll be honest.

I'm pretty confident

about stacking up food.

What a waste of talent.

My dear brothers-in-law.

This is Mr. Choi.

He married Min-hee, our relative.

My brothers-in-law.

Hello.

Hello.

In the past,

powerful families such as royalty

made the male members prepare

everything for memorial services.

The chairman has great interest

in royal traditions,

so we've been doing this

for a few years now.

I see.

Right.

This must be why traditions

and the future go well together.

This isn't old-fashioned.

It's quite progressive and nice.

It fits the current trend.

If it's so progressive, nice, and trendy,

why don't you join us?

You know me.

I've been going to church since last year,

so this is against my religion.

I was born a Christian.

Ever since I was young,

I've had a condition

where I can't smell oil. It's a shame.

Thank you for your hard work.

Good luck.

-Gosh.

-Seriously?

This is the Hong family's

memorial service.

But no one here has that surname.

They should prepare

their own memorial services.

-Jeez.

-I'm the fifth only son

of the Yu family

in Paechon County, 39th generation.

What would my mother say if she saw me

complete this skewer in ten seconds?

Let's not talk about how precious we are

to our families.

Welcome to Queens.

-Welcome.

-Welcome.

But if I were you,

I'd run away right now.

It's not too late

since it's his first memorial service.

How's the color? Does it look too dull?

Jade green isn't an easy color.

I've only seen two people

who looked good in that color.

You

and Yuna Kim at the London Fashion Show.

Oh, her? Yes, she looked really nice.

And so do you, ma'am.

You know how to please others.

Ms. Moh.

Why aren't you wearing

the hanbok that was sent to you?

I shouldn't be at this memorial service.

The family can do it without me.

You've been with us for over 20 years,

so you're family too.

That's what a family is.

That's very kind of you.

But I'll just stay in my room.

People will talk

about how I shove you around

and mistreat you.

"Shove you around"? Who shoves whom?

Do you shove her around?

Me? Shove her?

No, Father. Never.

Then why would you say that?

You only said that

because that's how you think of her.

That's not why.

She didn't want to wear a hanbok.

-Why not?

-I don't know.

Are you not going to?

Of course, I will.

You heard her.

Let's go.

What a crazy…

Gosh, I'm so stressed.

She's a sly one.

She's going to brazenly attend

Ms. Yang's memorial service

because the chairman insisted.

That's her plan.

Who knew a girlfriend-in-law

could be worse than a mother-in-law?

Beom-ja is here!

Hyun-woo.

Why did she get discharged today?

You said she'd get sick

if she stayed locked up in this cold.

Right.

I did say that.

Still, you should've waited to let her out

after the memorial service.

What? Look at that good-for-nothing.

Just look at her.

I was thoughtless, sir.

Mom.

I was locked up.

Dad put

his one and only daughter behind bars

just because I grabbed

his girlfriend by the hair and kicked her.

Hey.

It's the truth.

You're head over heels for her.

Not only are you in love with the woman

who k*lled your wife,

but you sent your daughter to jail.

You're absolutely heartless.

Beom-ja, this is Mom's memorial service.

Let's talk later. Okay?

You're no different.

Have you forgotten who she is?

Mom died because of her!

Mom died of a heart attack--

Exactly! Why do you think she had it?

Her heart stopped

because she was enraged at Moh Seul-hee!

So how can you stand

looking at her every day and night?

Are you not upset?

-Beom-ja, I--

-Gosh, Mom.

What's the point of having a son?

You didn't even prepare skate,

her favorite food,

so who are you to talk?

Aunt Beom-ja, we have skate.

The house reeks of it.

Get lost, you b*stard!

How could you never visit me

when I raised you myself?

You didn't raise him.

Don't be ridiculous.

Aunt Beom-ja.

We were just serving the alcohol.

Really?

We should continue then. Go on.

What's wrong with you?

Come on.

Hey, turn the glass slowly.

She was a lightweight.

You're going to get her drunk!

Beom-ja.

Mom drank like a fish.

That's a fact we both know to be true.

Why do you think she drank so much?

Because that woman stressed her out!

Uncle.

Doesn't it break your heart to know

that your sister passed away

because she was outraged by that woman?

Say something!

Beom-ja, that's not why she died.

She died of a heart attack.

It runs in the family.

-You should be careful too.

-Goodness.

Goodness.

Goodness.

Mom.

This family is a total disaster.

Don't bother visiting.

I'll drink the alcohol.

You should make a U-turn.

Mr. Hong, you finally came back

after 19 years. Will you rejoin Queens--

Will you be attending

your mother's memorial service?

Will you be meeting Chairman Hong?

Have you two reconciled?

Please sit. He'll leave eventually.

That's why I despise him more.

That b*stard didn't come to see me.

He came to get his photo taken.

Look at him.

He's purposely standing in the rain

for the cameras.

What a b*stard.

We're the ones

who cooked all those pancakes.

Do you see my hands trembling?

But they don't even allow us

to attend the service.

These days, I spend a lot of time

on internet forums about mothers.

I can relate to many of their posts.

I don't remember the last time

I visited my parents on the holidays.

They said they'd let us go

once we cleaned up.

-"Wait for your aunt-in-law."

-Right.

"Wait for your uncle-in-law."

"Chop some apples."

"Serve the pancakes."

I mean, what about our families?

Today is Hyun-woo's father's birthday.

It's his 60th birthday.

But he could visit him

because of this memorial service.

Anyway, I pity him the most.

-Me too.

-Me too.

Our wives are their cousins,

but he married the direct line. Gosh.

His in-laws

are all terrifying.

-They are.

-They are.

Director Jo.

You've been attending

the memorial service for 20 years now.

She always treated me well.

Of course I should come.

I know you submitted

your resignation letter,

but I really don't want to accept it.

I thought long and hard

before making that decision.

Soon, I'll be too old

to have a fresh start.

Okay. It can't be helped then.

I'll always be rooting for you.

Thank you so much, sir.

Look into him.

It's odd for him to quit so suddenly.

I'm sure something's up.

I'll look into him discreetly.

No, everyone should know about this.

Find out what he did

and let the media see him going to court.

My purpose isn't to punish him.

It's to humiliate him.

Why do you wish to do that?

I never allow those

who turn their backs on me

to leave in one piece.

They need to suffer on their way out

so they won't cause further troubles.

What's with the face?

Do you have something to say?

But he devoted many years to you.

Is it right to cut him off

so brutally?

That's probably what he'll think.

But that's his opinion.

I believe an organization

must follow its rules.

That's exactly right.

It's not just him. I'm after anyone else

who has the same idea.

It's a warning to those

who want to backstab me.

-Yes, sir.

-Keep that in mind.

-Sorry?

-You should never bid farewell

to those who abandon you.

You must stab them in the back.

Yes, sir.

Well done.

Go rest up.

Yes, sir.

Goodbye then.

I don't have an appetite.

It feels like my appetite

is completely gone.

It's suffocating to be around many people.

Your stress levels

seem to be extremely high.

Based on your sentence completion test,

you wrote

that your biggest desire right now

is getting a divorce.

-Correct.

-I see. And why is that?

I live with my parents-in-law.

And my grandfather-in-law.

And him.

As well as

my recently-discharged aunt-in-law

and my brother-in-law's family.

We all live

under the same roof.

I see.

It's rare to see extended families

nowadays. You're blessed.

We're so blessed

that we have dinner together every night.

Then we get together at 9:00 p.m. to talk.

An end-of-day meeting.

The weekends, holidays,

birthdays, and Christmas.

We spend them together all year round.

It's safe to say

that I have no time for myself.

We have 15 memorial services per year.

They say noble families in the past

made their male members

prepare for the services.

So the sons-in-law prepare

for the entire service.

But their sons never help.

It feels like

you need a place

where you can be away from them.

Do you have a job?

-Yes.

-Good.

How's your work life?

My wife is my boss.

And my father-in-law is her boss.

Then my grandfather-in-law

is his boss.

My heart races, and my hands tremble

whenever my in-laws call.

I'm anxious

about what they'll ask me to do.

Why don't you distance yourself

from this stressful environment?

Then divorce is the only option.

You could move out with your wife.

It's true that I dislike my in-laws.

However…

I despise my wife even more.

Why is that?

She doesn't care

at all about me

or how her family treats me.

She only cares about herself.

Isn't she selfish?

I only married

into the family because of her

and endured three years of this treatment.

But she doesn't care.

Before we got married,

she said I could trust her.

I'm the only one you need.

Just trust me.

I will never

make you cry.

I was an idiot for believing her.

Are you hurt and upset with her?

No.

I no longer feel that way.

I just despise her.

I hate her

with a passion.

And that's why you want a divorce.

That's the only way I'll live.

Then why haven't you?

Because I could die.

What?

My father-in-law

despises it the most when his people

turn their backs on him.

The moment I divorce her,

he'll stab me in the back.

Stab you?

Of course, that was a figure of speech.

But getting stabbed

might actually be better.

I'll prescribe you something strong,

so take it.

Hang in there.

Goodbye.

WIFE

I love you, honey.

I genuinely think I'm happy.

I didn't do anything.

I'm just really grateful--

Hello?

I'm so happy.

Wait, Grace.

Why aren't you saying anything?

You should take responsibility for saying

that Jinseong Group's third heir

was the real deal.

Why should I do that?

I heard you chose their eldest son.

Go on that blind date then.

But the chairman doesn't like him.

So how can I set my daughter up with him

when I heard that his third son

will inherit everything?

You should've come to me first.

You already set up a blind date

with the eldest son, a rogue.

So what can I do?

You should just go to that matchmaker.

I was in a dilemma.

What choice did I have when I heard

that you were no longer competent?

What did you say?

So what if you serve

the ladies of Queens?

You may oversee their household matters,

but your daughter is still single.

That's exactly why

Hong Hae-in regrets not listening to me

and marrying her now-husband.

Seriously?

Are they getting a divorce?

You can't be with someone

who's out of your league.

Three years is enough.

Just wait and see.

Even the great Hong Hae-in

will listen to me

when she wants to remarry.

Ms. Hong!

Your mother stopped by

our spa this morning.

I told you to come by. Why won't you?

Are you stressed out these days?

Your skin looks dull.

We have some great serums and machines.

I'll empty out our schedule,

so do stop by.

You must be busy,

so you don't need to do that.

We're not busy.

You worry so much about me!

No, I don't.

What?

I'm just saying

that I will never visit your spa.

You're so cold.

You're making me feel distant.

You should feel that way.

You must be treating me

like a friend

because you think we're close.

I hope you'll be more careful.

It's uncomfortable.

But--

She has a nasty temper.

She's so obnoxious. Don't you agree?

The third heir of Jinseong Group

is into vegan food these days.

A vegan forum will be held

at their hotel next Friday.

Bring your daughter there.

-I'll try to set them up.

-Really?

You can go now.

I have something to do.

I knew it.

I trust you, Grace.

You see,

I've been in the beauty industry

and matchmaking wealthy families

all my life.

So I don't know much about legal matters.

I see. What is this about?

I'm sure you heard

that Daegyeong's youngest son

passed away due to a car accident.

I did.

It seems like

his wife won't inherit

any of his fortunes.

Turns out, her husband had written a will

before they got married.

He said his children, nieces, or nephews

should inherit

his fortunes instead if he died.

But that couple never had a child.

I see.

In that case, the wife could claim

a legal reserve of inheritance

and file a lawsuit.

I can introduce you

to an attorney if you want.

What for? I have you.

You're in the same boat.

Sorry?

Ms. Hong also wrote a will

before she got married.

Didn't you know?

You must've thought

the prenuptial agreement was it.

I can't believe she didn't tell you.

She's a heartless one.

The will said that Queens

would inherit

all her cash, stocks, and real estates

if something happened to her.

She said you wouldn't get anything.

She wrote it in such detail.

We use that as a template

for all future wills.

What's with that face?

Did you really think it was

the marriage of the century

that transcended all backgrounds

like the media claimed it was?

Don't be so naive.

Ms. Hong didn't want a husband.

She wanted a sl*ve

she could add to the family register.

And that's when you appeared.

You're handsome and intelligent.

It was the best PR she could have.

You're obedient just to her liking.

The only problem was the wealth dispute,

but that's solved, thanks to the will.

That's enough.

Okay.

Hello, Professor.

Can you e-mail it to me?

I don't have time to go there.

Why weren't you picking up?

We need to go somewhere.

I know you're free today. I checked.

The car is waiting downstairs.

I'm not going.

I didn't even tell you

where we were going.

It doesn't matter.

I refuse to go anywhere with you.

YONGDU-RI'S PRODIGY BAEK HYUN-WOO

"A prodigy"? That was from ages ago.

So…

here's what Yongdu-ri thinks.

They don't mind you serving

consecutive terms.

That's the general opinion.

Stop by my shop later for a snack.

The new makgeolli tastes good.

Again?

-You're always so generous.

-Gosh.

I wish I could give you something better,

but there's

the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act.

The village head is also a state job,

so I can't be too generous.

Gosh, I'm always grateful.

You've done enough already.

-You understand, right?

-Of course.

Goodness, Ms. Jeon.

Hello.

-Jeez.

-Hey.

Did it get stuck again?

You idiots.

How can you call yourselves farmers?

How do you manage to get the cultivator

stuck every time?

What took you so long?

I--

I'm not 911.

I can't always come right away.

My wife used to drive a cultivator

and catch small octopuses

in Beolgyo, Jeolla Province

before marrying me.

She's really something.

It's working!

Gosh, what lovely weather.

What? Hey.

Yeong-cheol! How are your mother's knees?

They're the same!

That's why she needs to take glucosamine!

-Sit down!

-Okay.

Isn't your son taking his midterms soon?

What's it to me? It's his work.

What are you saying?

Even still, you should help him memorize!

When Hyun-woo went to SNU,

I helped him day and night--

Why did you suddenly speed up?

I told you to sit, didn't I?

They may just look like normal farmers,

but they're more than that.

They're all voters.

The reelection is around the corner.

You know nothing.

Reelection, my foot.

We need to take care

of our grove and our shop.

We're already juggling so much.

Didn't I tell you countless times

to give up your position?

Honey.

I'm only doing this for balance's sake.

-What balance?

-Hear me out.

Hyun-woo's in-laws may be

the pillars of this country's economy,

but they don't have much political power.

Our families can only have balance

since I'm maintaining

my important post as the village head.

Why are you stopping now?

-Hyun-woo!

-What?

You didn't even call.

I just thought I'd visit.

Where's Hae-in?

Are you here alone again?

Have you eaten yet?

Not yet.

Okay.

This looks ripe.

Move aside.

Let's see.

Move. My youngest son is here.

Gosh, you must've been hungry.

Take your time.

Is it good?

Yes, I'm busy. Why?

Hyun-woo is here?

One minute.

QUEEN'S HAIR SALON

That little scumbag.

He didn't even come

for Dad's 60th birthday.

Don't let him leave.

I've been meaning to ask you something.

I'm disappointed in both you and Hae-in.

I get that you can't come regularly

or even on the holidays.

But shouldn't you have attended

Dad's 60th birthday?

-That's so heartless.

-Yes, you're right.

I was heartless.

At least he knows that he was wrong.

That's why I'm getting a divorce.

-What?

-Dad. Mom.

I'm going to divorce Hae-in.

-I'm sorry.

-Wait.

Hey, don't tell me

you're getting a divorce

just because of what I said.

What's with you?

60th birthdays are nothing.

Birthdays come every year.

Indeed. Who celebrates

60th birthdays these days?

Forget 70th too.

We're expected to live longer lives.

It's not because of that.

Then?

What is it? I'm sure you have a reason.

Don't tell me you're seeing another--

Come on.

No.

Then does Hae-in have--

Can you please stop?

That's not true either.

It's just too much for me.

I'm not happy.

That's an absurd reason.

Do you think I'm always happy?

He's right.

Your dad isn't always happy

in this marriage either.

If anything, I'm miserable.

But I'm only able to endure it

because of the smallest happiness

that I feel once in a blue moon.

-That's marriage. That's life.

-You know what you're talking about.

I'll be honest.

Do you think I'm with your mom

because I love her?

What did you say?

I'm not done.

Of course, I love you.

But if love is the only thing you feel,

then that'll be the death of you.

Sure. I hope you live a long life.

Look at this.

We still fail to see eye to eye

despite being married for 40 years.

Not at all.

Unbelievable.

I understand.

But…

I thought long and hard

before making this decision.

I'm going to do it.

I'm sorry.

Stop!

Stop! Get out, you scumbag!

You're so selfish.

Don't you know

I had to make sacrifices for you?

What sacrifices?

I couldn't even go to university

because our parents sold

all of our cows to send you to Seoul.

How could you forget that?

How are you so shameless?

You couldn't go to university

because you failed at attendance.

This boy is so naive.

Why do you think

Grand Prince Yang-nyeong acted out?

What are you on about?

It was a sacrifice.

He sacrificed himself and acted out

for his brother Se-jong's sake.

Do you think I enjoyed acting out?

I gave up

our parents' expectations, hopes, and cows

just for you.

You did?

Yes, me.

I had to make sacrifices as the eldest.

I see, Ms. Baek Mi-seon.

Thumbelina of Yongdu Carriage g*ng.

Hey!

That was ages ago.

I'm leaving.

I don't want to pressure you.

You already are.

-I'm only worried about Dad.

-What about him?

Do you know how happy he was

to marry you off to Queens?

He says he has no appetite

but finishes a bowl of rice soup

every time Queens' stock prices go up.

He always enjoyed rice soup.

Yes, that's true.

Right. But…

A son from this tiny town gets a divorce?

He'll be humiliated! Wake up, you idiot!

This isn't Seoul or Hollywood.

This is Yongdu-ri.

Your friend Chang-sik

got divorced two years ago,

and they're still talking about it.

He's right.

All the ladies at my hair salon

still wonder why he got divorced.

That's right. However…

no one will talk about him

if you get divorced too.

Is this because of your gym's rent?

And because of Gyeong-jun

who's studying abroad?

Since you need to send him money?

Are you using me to live comfortable lives

just like how Sim-cheong

was sold for 300 sacks of rice?

Gosh. No, I…

I wouldn't use you if it was that much.

-But it's not.

-Damn it.

Hey, Hyun-woo.

Hyun--

Hyun-woo!

-Baek Hyun-woo!

-Hyun-woo!

Stay the night!

DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMEN

I have

something to say.

I'll go first.

What?

I do too, so let me go first.

Okay. Go on.

I'm…

dying.

I have three months left.

What did you say?

I said we had to go somewhere today.

I went to the hospital.

And the doctor said I was dying

and that I had three months.

What…

are you saying?

It's exactly what I said.

The doctor said

I only have three months to live.

That's all.

-What did you want to say?

-What?

You had something to say. What is it?

I don't think

that's important right now.

Just say it.

I know you have something to say.

Well, I…

-So what…

-Yes?

I wanted to say was…

I…

Yes?

"I'm sorry."

"About today

and everything that I did until now."

"It won't happen ever again.

I'll treat you better from now on."

That's what I wanted

to say.

But you only have three months to live?

How's that possible?

How can I live without you?

How is that possible?

I'm so dumbfounded

that I don't know what to say.

Are you serious?

Yes, you fool.

I love you, Hong Hae-in.

I love you.

Please give them a round of applause

as they begin their new journey.

Please clap and cheer even louder

to wish them the very best.

Everyone, please look at the camera!

Please laugh on the count of three.

One, two, three.

Mr. Baek, congratulations on the wedding.

Please say something

to yourself in ten years.

How are you doing,

Hyun-woo from the future?

Don't tell me you got a divorce.

Do you have kids?

One? Two?

It doesn't matter though.

Because all I need is Hae-in.

I hope you still remember

how much you love her

even to this day.

Don't make her cry.

Make her happy.

Why must I answer that?

It'll be something nice to watch

in the future.

I'll be too busy with life

to watch this in ten years.

Do I have to do this?

Dear Hae-in from the future.

I doubt you're watching this.

But if you are, why are you?

Turn this off and get to work.

I won't ask how you're doing

since I know you'll be doing fine.

You'll be just as pretty, healthy,

and the most successful.

With Hyun-woo by your side, of course.

QUEEN OF TEARS

But you only have three months to live?

How's that possible?

If you can't live without me…

Do you want to die together?

I'm just happy

that I can escape from them

safe and sound.

Put your heart and soul into loving her.

I'm that materialistic?

I'll be sitting here.

-Are you okay?

-They should just argue instead.

How can we change

after years of living as strangers?

Watch out!

I thought of Hae-in now and then.

So it feels odd to meet her husband.

I don't even like Hong Hae-in.

Why would I feel jealous?