01x14 - Episode 14

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EPISODE 14

It's interesting you don't drink coffee.

Apart from my daughter,
everyone drinks it.

I have my dad to thank for that.

Your father too?
Does that go for your whole family?

Yes.

It's nothing good, I guess.

The biggest issue it has
is caffeine addiction.

How serene.

You'll be sacrificing a lot.
Actually, you'll have to

be tolerant of many things.

We won't be able to spend time together
when we want to,

and that'll leave you dissatisfied.

That I'm ready for.

I won't ever sleep out.

I can't be with you when you're sick

or talk on the phone when you want,

especially after 6 p.m.

Are you okay with all that?

Think it through.

It's not an easy decision.

We'll still be able to see each other
at least once a week, right?

I'm good, then.

Promise me one thing, though.

Promise me that you'll never ask me
to choose you over my family.

-I won't.
-Doing so

won't benefit you in any way.

-I'll have you though.
-You'll be sharing.

How you feel about me
means more than our time spent together.

Tell me if you don't love me.

Emotions from the heart can be felt.

I'm sure you know how I feel

and I can also feel how you feel about me.

I won't text or call after 6 p.m.

And we can meet every few weeks
when you're busy.

Just let me always hold
a small place in your heart.

Am I asking too much?

My feelings for you
aren't to be taken lightly.

They run deep.

That's more than enough for me.

-U-ram.
-Yes?

You like Ji-a, don't you?

What makes you say that?

You look at her with love in your eyes.

-With love in my eyes?
-Yes.

I'm still a kid, you know.
And what you said is inappropriate.

Your eyes were on her the whole time.

I looked at the ice, the ceiling,

and even the people around me.

Besides, can't we talk to each other?

It's been a while,
so we talked about our old teacher.

You know what I mean.

What exactly is that?

If I'm being honest, Ji-a's a sweet kid.

So I hope you two remain close friends
as you grow up.

I want you to have a decent guy friend
too, you know. But you don't.

-Smart girls won't like you.
-Why not?

Girls don't like men who answer a question
with two and get all chatty.

I hope you didn't fall down a lot.

I should've been there to hold you up.

Hyang-gi and U-ram did instead.

Excuse me.

Let me. You don't want to hurt yourself.

Sure.

U-ram is always formal with his parents.

-I'm choosing not to.
-Why?

To feel closer to you guys. Want to see?

Father, please let the pieces be small.

Mother, could you please pass me a napkin?

-Is that better for you?
-Yes, young lady.

Not for me. My tongue's rejecting it.

Here.

You must be hungry too.

Watching you two eat appeases my hunger.

It's true.

Ji-a, you'll understand
once you become a mom too.

Anyway, your mom is also my baby.

Here you go.

Why does U-ram's mom
have a bandage on her wrist?

It's a medicated patch for her sore wrist.

Her job requires her
to type all the time, you see.

-Thank you.
-How sad.

Does your job affect you too?

Not really. Not physically.

Dad, what about you?

I bet he can't help but analyze
other people's minds.

He never says it, but I bet he always
tries to figure out others' personalities.

She's right.

Here. Please enjoy, my princess.

Let's order a pizza too.
You love gorgonzola pizza.

-Won't it be too much?
-We'll take home the leftovers.

I'm glad you weren't there today.

Si-eun and her family
would've been embarrassed if you were.

-Why's that?
-Professor Park

doesn't slice anyone's meat for them.

Did you have steak for lunch?

Yes. You know, the kids love it.

Come to think of it, I've never seen
any other husband as sweet as you are.

It's because I love you.

Does that mean U-ram's dad
doesn't love his family?

Are you hungry?

No, not yet. It must be
because of the big lunch I had.

I'm finally done.

Ms. Sa's father-in-law was beaming
all the time thanks to his pretty wife.

It's why the dead are always pitied.

Didn't his wife pass away a long time ago?

He remarried before the two-year mark
with a nurse 19 years his junior.

It's true that love transcends borders.

-Jealous much?
-What are you implying?

I guess the jealousy is understandable.

A woman 19 years your junior is 31.

Seriously. Stop that.

Don't jump to conclusions.
When did this get to be about me?

-Maybe it's what you secretly want.
-Oh, please.

Women like young men too, you know.

A junior colleague of mine
goes hiking on the weekends.

The older ladies there

would pull him toward them
offering him snacks and all that.

That's how it is these days
regardless of gender.

We're the normal ones, right?

Of course.

You see a lot of court-related scenes
in TV dramas.

-Right.
-Don't you get nervous speaking

in front of all the audience?

I took public speaking classes as a kid,
so not really.

I hear people take calming pills
on their first court day though.

When I was in law school,
I went to see a trial,

and it must've been
that lawyer's first day in court.

You know how you don't know what you're
talking about when you're too nervous.

It turned out that one of the documents

was printed with a number
that was miscalculated.

And the judge told the lawyer
to correct it.

-Oh, dear.
-Normally,

you can just tell the judge
that you'll correct it in your seat,

take your time calculating the number,
and then hand in the document again.

However, the judge that day

told the lawyer to do it on the spot
instead of handing in another document.

He was like,
"Calculate the number right away."

So the lawyer had to calculate the number,

but he was too nervous
to get it done properly.

He couldn't get the right number,
which flustered him greatly.

I still remember what the lawyer said.

"Your Honor, I had
jjolmyeon for lunch, you see.

I'm so nervous
since this is my first day in court,

so I have indigestion!"

The judge scoffed gently at him

and told him to calculate it in his seat.

I nearly died trying to stop myself
from bursting into laughter.

The situation was hilarious
and the word jjolmyeon made it worse.

His company is always enjoyable.

Hi, I'm at the bookstore

and was wondering if you could
recommend anything that you translated.

Xiexian.

-Which bookstore are you at?
-Jesam Bookstore.

What? Gosh, you startled me.

-Where's your wife?
-She went golfing.

Oh, and I had a wedding to attend to.

You look completely different today.

In a good way?

You've always been a catch,

but you look as good in a suit
as in casual wear.

-Who does?
-You, Xiexian.

I came by to buy a book you translated
since I didn't want to go home

to an empty house.

It's over there,

but I'll give you
an extra copy I have at home.

I didn't think it'd suit your taste.

That is never the case with books.

Just like food,
it's best to never be picky.

There's something to learn
from every book.

I'll buy one today. Where is it?

I really want to give you the copy I have,
with my gratitude.

Gosh. Your gratitude?

I shouldn't reject that, right?

Do you have anything to buy today?

I looked around,
but nothing's speaking out to me.

Besides, I'd rather keep my hands light.

-You should grab my arm.
-Gosh, no.

You said
you wanted to keep your hands light.

I hear locking arms eases the weight.

Says your wife?

No, my first girlfriend.

She was probably your first love too.

Come to think of it,
I don't believe it was love.

I liked her a lot, that's all.

Is your wife your first love, then?

Well, it's true that
I practically begged her to marry me.

But as soon as the honeymoon phase ended,

my feelings for her
kind of thinned down in a way.

-Please take my arm--
-It'll seem misleading.

Who cares if people misunderstand us?

It's only a misunderstanding anyway.

And misunderstandings
aren't even a great deal.

But in some cases,
it could mean everything.

What do you think is a great deal then?

Well…

Life or death.

The harmony and good health
of your family.

Financial issues too.

Have you ever lacked money before?

Not yet. What about you?

I've been lucky.

My parents passed away
when I was still young,

but they left me a building.

That's a relief.

You must've driven here.

I'm having the car washed.

-I'll get going then.
-And leave me here alone?

-Should we get some coffee?
-But you don't drink it.

Let's just keep walking.
I quite like it, you know.

I take a walk almost every day.

I see. Where, exactly?

I walk around the apartment complex
if I'm too busy,

or go to a nearby park.

Walking helps me come up
with decent expressions.

In translation, the target language
is most important, you see.

I translate from Chinese into Korean.

So I often read Korean literature.

The Korean phrases and words
should match those of the source language.

Yes, of course.

Hold on.

Goodness. Thank you so much.

-It's a boy, right?
-Yes.

How old is he?

He's in his 15th month.

Wait.

-Aren't you Pan Sa-hyeon?
-Who…

I'm Pan Mi-ju from sixth grade.

We have the same surname, remember?

Oh, right.

Gosh, you've gotten
handsome over the years.

-We were classmates.
-I see.

You're a lucky man to have ended up
with such a beautiful woman.

-No…
-No, we're just friends.

You aren't married yet?

You just share a bed for now?

That's not it. We're only gym buddies.

We bumped into each other
at the bookstore.

We'll go after lunch then.

-Sure.
-Cool.

U-ram, are you in this class too?

You're a freshman now, so you'll take
orders from the sophomore heads.

Heads?

Juniors and seniors
appoint them for their projects

who are then put in charge
of the outfits and props.

So the errands will be run by freshmen.

The Theater Department is strict.
You may be often called out before dawn.

Your nightmare begins.

Why do they do that?
This isn't the military.

-Mom!
-Yes?

I've outgrown all my clothes now.

It's not like you to care.

You know how they say

that beggars who are dressed well
get more to eat.

Fine, I'll buy you some.

Rather than what I usually wear,

I'm hoping for some nicer clothes.
I'm in fifth grade now.

-To impress Ji-a?
-What are you talking about?

I know I'm right.
I see right through you, you know.

-Seriously?
-You can't deny it, can you?

Look at you already caring about girls.

-Ji-a's not one.
-So she's a boy?

She's a friend. Just a friend.

Mom, don't get him any.
He has enough clothes.

Stay out of this.

Would you like it if I spend time
dolling myself up for guys?

-It wouldn't be bad.
-I won't find success then.

And we need to in order to
repay Mom and Dad for what they've done.

Keep that in mind.

Hearing you say that is more than enough.

-I'm sure you won't let us down, right?
-Of course.

-Now, do you need new clothes?
-No.

Let's just get him one.

Out of everyone I know,
you look the youngest for your age.

Who'd believe you're 42?

So you're telling everyone here
how old I am?

They're done at the carwash.

I'll still be going home
to an empty house though.

Let's go somewhere.

The office, my home,
the gym, and the court.

I need some fresh air.

-The air feels different, doesn't it?
-Yes.

Shall we decide on a destination
or just go somewhere random?

Random is better, right?

Are we water gazing?

It's better than fire gazing, you know.

Fire gazing can damage your eyes.

Isn't it nice?

It's therapeutic.

Aren't you hungry?

I don't mind that feeling either.

I like it, but you probably don't.

When I studied for the bar,

I stuck to small portions
since a full stomach makes you sleepy.

The feeling of an empty stomach
is relaxing.

And your mind becomes clearer.

Exactly. Feeling brings you joy,

but so does the feeling
of an empty stomach.

You're not like most men.

I'm not?

-How so?
-You're more evolved, I guess.

In other words, more civilized.

You're not like most women either.

You're calm, sensible, witty,

delicate, feminine,

and considerate to those around you.

Let me buy you dinner.
Where could a restaurant be?

Your hunger is making you say things.

I really mean it, you know.

-How many?
-Four.

I bet you can see my wings.

Of course. They're right there.

You know,

my divorce brought me
a great deal of pain.

Because it was like I lost my family.

I lived with my in-laws.

They only got to raise sons
all their lives,

so they doted on me
as if I were their own.

They filled the absence

of my own parents.

The love I had for them

was more of the reason
I agreed to the marriage.

I remember how my mom

used to say that children are the glue
that keeps a marriage together.

Even if your spouse disappoints you
or your love withers,

you stay together for your children.

But I wasn't able to have a child,

so we had no other choice.

My mother-in-law used to tell others

I was as good as her own daughter.

But she started talking
less and less to me.

And she stopped smiling at me.

Soon, she suggested a divorce.

That's when

I felt like my whole world crumbled down.

Just like when my parents passed away.

I left without even shedding a tear.

I don't think about my ex-husband much,

but I think about them once in a while.

Are they well and healthy?

I saw them at the department store

and could tell
they doted on their granddaughter.

It seems like everyone's destined
to be with a certain person.

And he wasn't the one for me.

My life isn't so bad though.

Sometimes, I even feel happy.

But,

whenever I see babies
like we did at the bookstore,

my heart still aches.

I'll be there for you.

I can't fill the absence

of your parents, but still.

Thank you.
I appreciate it even if you don't mean it.

You'll see it's not just words.

I mean it.

You seem much more mature than me
at times.

My height isn’t the only thing
that’s bigger.

So is my heart, when it’s for you.

-How many?
-Three.

You'll soon get to realize
that I truly mean…

what I said.

"The nickname Boom.
I love its meaning and the way it sounds.

I wonder who came up with it."

It was our engineer, Mr. Seo.

Username 9155 says, "Really?"
Yes, it's true.

"Is it Mr. Seo Ban
that you mention at the end?"

Yes, that's right.

No gift will be given
since the winner is one of the staff.

First floor.

When are you free?

Nothing should be for free
which is also the case this time.

But we all like freebies.

You're joking, right?

Whether you take it as a joke
is up to you.

Shouldn't the meal be on me?
I absolutely love my nickname.

Go ahead then.

It's fine. I'll see you all tomorrow.

Mr. Seo.

Shouldn't you treat us to a meal
since you won the contest?

I'd rather not be full.

-How about drinks then?
-Yes, at a fancy place.

-One that suits Hye-ryung.
-Sounds good.

I have plans today.

-A date?
-A date?

Yes.

The doors are closing.

-Do you really think it's a date?
-Might be.

He's too good to stay a bachelor.

I can never read him, you know.
He's a mystery.

Where can I take you all
to make him feel small?

Do you know Lakas? It's members-only.

-Do you have a membership?
-My husband does.

Is it too flashy?

You look great.

It's not bad to seem like a celebrity
since you're still active.

I personally like the word "stylish."

It seems special in a way.

I'm hardly fashionable.

If that was unfashionable,
I'd be called a fashion t*rror1st.

-Professor Park, you--
-Please just call me Hae-ryun.

I can't, not in front
of the other professors.

You should know that we're required
to follow strict guidelines.

Don't make eye-contact with one student
for too long

and don't tell a student
that he or she is pretty.

I guess all communications are banned
to prevent misunderstandings.

Wait. Isn't that a gas heater?

It is. The central heating goes off
at 5 p.m.

And we're told not to use electrical ones
due to the bill.

But you're the department head.

The job rotates every two years anyway.

So I just bought it with my own money.

Quite inadequate, isn't it?

I guess that's enough
for my introduction. Any questions?

Anything you wish to know?

No?

Being an actor is all about waiting.

And you chose this major
aspiring to careers in acting.

Yes?

-Can I ask a personal question?
-Sure.

I went to see a musical of yours
in middle school.

You had a lot of fans.

Does that include you?

I'll be one starting today.

Are there any memorable fans?

Fans who send handwritten letters
are always memorable.

And there was…

someone who sent me 100 roses.

-Was it a man?
-Yes.

Did it end with just the 100 roses though?

Did you come into contact with him?

Since I want you guys to be honest,

I should be honest with you first.

The fan contacted me in person,

and we ended up dating.

Is it still ongoing?

-Do you want to know?
-Yes.

-Why's that?
-Because it's a love story.

Do love stories
usually have happy endings?

I wouldn't know.

Mine ended in tears.

That's right. Mine too.

It had a sad ending.

U-ram and Ji-a are classmates again.

Is Ji-a thrilled? Or isn't she?

They're good friends
since Si-eun and I are too.

U-ram's nice to Ji-a.

Is he the cheeky type?

Of course not.
His parents taught him well.

Having a professor for a father
sure helps.

Professor Park is a true gentleman.
A noble one too.

What about me?

No one can hold a candle to you.

That sounds like flattery to me.

What would be the truth?

Ji-a wishes to marry
a man like you someday.

That's the best compliment.

Well, that's from Ji-a. What about you?

Would you still marry me
if you were ever born again?

Will a headlock be coming my way
if I don't give a satisfying answer?

Of course. I'll be tying you up too.

You first, then.

If I could ever be born again,
I'd want to get married three times.

The first one would be to Sa Pi-young.

The second one would be
to my current wife.

And the third one would be to Ji-a's mom.

DONG-MA

DONG-MA

-Hello?
-Where are you?

-The salon.
-When will you be done?

In about an hour or so. Why?

Which salon?

-Let's go.
-Go where?

-A palace.
-Gyeongbokgung Palace?

-Changdeokgung Palace.
-Liar.

I had Secretary Yoo buy us tickets.
You haven't been to the Alhambra, right?

No way.

This is a joke, right?

Maybe you'll believe me on the plane.

-Hold on. Seriously?
-Yes.

-You're free this week.
-When's the flight?

-We have 30 minutes to get your passport.
-But I haven't packed.

We can buy everything there.

OH JIN-A

-Hey, Jin-a.
-Join us over here at Mama.

-Who's with you?
-Ga-bin,

when a senior summons you,
you should just come,

-no questions asked.
-Sure thing.

You'll recognize someone,
so hurry over here.

Got it. Let me just get changed.

You can be in a tracksuit for all I care.
Just hurry up.

Right. A fine bottle of wine
would be nice.

Is Ms. Oh Jin-a, here?

-Yes, it's this way.
-Right.

-We should meet more often.
-Of course.

My gosh.

Here. Have a seat.

Do you two know each other?

We're best friends!

Wait. That was rude of me, wasn't it?

We're all getting old anyway.

Out of everyone here,
the one aging backwards is me!

He's well acquainted with my husband too.

This is No Pil-jae,
a reporter from Taeseong Daily.

Hello, I'm a fan.

Nice to meet you.

What kind of fan?

An avid one.

I thought you'd come by before leaving.

I did, but you were already
in a meeting with the professors.

I see.

Why didn't you tell me
about the guest lecture gig?

I didn't know if I'd do a good job.

Besides, you're super busy all the time.

She had her first class today.

Anyway, you should've told me.

If you had, I would've ruined it.

Why's that?

Because the stage is where Ga-bin belongs.
She should never leave the stage!

How was it today?

Are you asking how I managed?

That's right.

-Is this from Spain?
-Yes.

I think I did better than expected.

The students seemed intrigued.

Wait. Is this too much self-praise?

One needs that, you know.

Ms. Nam's fame and passion from the stage

will shine even brighter in class.

I'd appreciate it if you all
gave me some energy.

Consider it done.

You'll be drained.

I'd gladly be an empty shell.

Thank you.

Anyway, congratulations!

I emptied mine.

Let's drink the night away!

-How's it coming?
-Good.

You can leave those.

I love you with all my heart

So why is it that you don't trust me?

Until the day I die

You'll be the only one for me

No, even though I die

You'll be my only one, so please trust me

Trust me and love me

Sexy man, you are mine

Handsome man, you are mine

Even if the world comes to an end

TO ME WHO'S NOT FAR AWAY

-This one.
-Oh, sure.

-Is it a gift?
-Yes.

-Dr. Shin!
-Hey.

Did you buy a gift?

Yes. You too, I see.

That's right.

If you're done shopping,
why don't we have some coffee?

There's a decent cafe
at the basement level.

Is that so?

-What did you get?
-A perfume.

You truly are good to your wife.

Isn't it a trend with husbands these days?

Not really.

Half of my friends got divorced
for being inconsiderate jerks.

They got dumped.

A second wife is better for some, though.

You don't see that often.

Don't lose the people from your past.

Better the devil you know, right?

The first wife's always the best,
except for extremely rare cases.

That's right.

I remember your wife having a job.

Yes, she's a producer
at a broadcasting station.

But she keeps the house
better than housewives.

That's not easy.

Tell me about it. So I'm always grateful.

You should be.

My body runs hot, you see.

As do most men.

My wife irons my underwear

along with a cotton t-shirt

and places them in a box
that's put in the fridge.

-To keep them cool?
-Yes.

Imagine how fresh I'd feel
when I put them on after a shower.

-My gosh.
-She hasn't skipped a day

ever since our wedding day
except when I go abroad.

That alone explains what she's like.

She's one incredible wife.

You must be the luckiest man on earth.

How did you marry someone like that?
Were you set up on a blind date?

No, we met in college.
She was a different major.

-Is she your age?
-Four years my junior.

My wife's four years younger too.

They say that a four-year age gap
brings the best harmony.

It's not something to take lightly, is it?

You seem to be
having a happy marriage too.

-We should go on a double date sometime.
-Sure.

I was going to ask
what kind of perfume you use.

Then it wouldn't be a surprise.

See if you like the fragrance.

I'm not one to wear perfume.

-No?
-But this I will.

Gosh, I love the subtle scent.

Watching them eat pizza
made me crave some.

They'll be closed at this hour.

Can we order some in for the first time?

Well, I had a big dinner.

The smell's drawing me to it.

Well, it's not like we have it every day.

What a sweet combination.

Pizza and coke. Fried chicken and beer.

Let's have the latter for dinner tomorrow.

Sure thing.

Do you remember the pizza
we ate in Naples?

Of course.
The award-winning margherita pizza.

It was absolutely divine.

The same goes for
the gorgonzola pizza in Myeong-dong.

Eat before it gets cold.

Sure.

And the one in Milan baked
in the wood-burning oven was to die for.

You and your good memory.

I need to be sharp
to take care of you, you know.

To do it perfectly.

You're more than perfect.
There's no one quite like you.

You're the best husband out there too.

Oh, please.

You appreciate everything.

And your words of gratitude
and your compliments

make me want to do even better.

It's only relative.

You're right. It's relative.

Dig in already.

You're the one who was craving this.

Rather than eating what I crave,

chatting with you like this
brings me more joy.

I bet

that we rank high
in terms of the happiest couple in Korea.

Please have another.

But it's quite late.

You don't know
how healthy you look lately.

Just eat as I tell you to,

and you won't need any detox
or Botox shots.

You're right. Everyone's been saying
I look good these days.

Exactly.

Are you asleep?

What the…

What? What is it?
Are you not feeling well?

Why no arm pillow?

Don't you love me anymore?

Don't be ridiculous.
My arm goes numb, that's all.

What about before then?

You used to offer your arm all the time,
but now it goes numb?

Your head… It's heavy, you know.

But it has always weighed the same.

You think it's heavy now?

Whatever. Just go back to sleep.

-High blood pressure.
-Hyperlipidemia.

-Diabetes.
-And obesity.

These are the multi lifestyle diseases
the middle-aged and elderly are prone to.

And the primary cause of these diseases
is insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance
brings about lifestyle diseases?

Deliver it safe and sound.
Don't let it break.

Yes, sir.

And find a new kindergarten for Dongmi.

Yes, sir.

It must not only have a good facility
but also a good sitter.

Dongmi has never been abused
or treated badly before.

The sitter from last time

looked as if she could

scare off the dogs by glaring.

I got it, sir.

And don't skip your meals.

Never work on an empty stomach.
You shouldn't at that age.

Yes, sir.

Why not have a face reader go with him?

Here comes the sarcasm again.

Dongmi's not some neighbor's dog.

-Even if she were--
-When we raised our children,

you weren't at all interested

in them going to school
or even graduating for that matter.

That's because I knew
you'd take good care of everything.

It's something to be laughed at.
A kindergarten for dogs?

I don't care if it's laughed at or not.
Zip it unless you're paying for it.

You'd probably have
a funeral for her in the end.

Of course, I should.

That's the least we can do
for the joy she's brought us.

Wagging her tail a few times
counts as bringing joy?

Whether it's the middle of the night

or raining or snowing,

Dongmi's the only one who greets me
with the same amount of love.

How often are you up
when I come home late?

You don't get up to greet me.

How should I greet you then?

I don't have a tail,
so maybe I'll shake my butt.

Go ahead.

Why only me though? You should do it too.

What, no answer?

Dogs don't try to
argue with you all the time

and they never talk back.

They never exhaust you.

-Who sent this?
-There's a card.

-Right, thank you.
-Have a good day.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, THEATER AND FILM
PARK HAE-RYUN

Never did I expect to enjoy or be proud
of being able to teach aspiring students

the knowledge I was able to pick up first
as their senior

as well as the techniques
required for any good actor.

I head to class with a spring in my step.

Although I lacked experience,
you still gave me a chance,

and for that
I show you my gratitude with this gift.

Despite my lacking the skill,

I made the bouquet myself for your wife.

I hope you accept my gift
that comes from the heart.

Yours truly, Nam Ga-bin.

You have arrived at your destination.
Navigation ended.

I'm at the apartment complex

you wrote down as your address
on your resume.

If you're not at home,

I'll leave the gift you gave me
with the building security guard.

The letter and bouquet
are more than enough.

It's our honor to have a lecturer
that is as talented and successful as you,

and the students have been learning a lot.

Deep down,
I'm truly ashamed for not being able

to pay you enough
when you most obviously deserve more.

Keeping the gift
until your class next week

might ruin your chance of returning it,

so I stopped by your residence
knowing it was a rude gesture.

Could I leave it with the guard?

NAM GA-BIN

Yes, Ms. Nam.

-Are you at my apartment complex?
-Yes.

Mr. Park, could you perhaps
take me to the hospital?

Yes, of course. Did you injure yourself?

Yes, a little. I'll be right out.

Okay.

-Are you hurt?
-Yes. Can you take me to the ER?

-I'm sorry about this.
-My car's this way.

Gosh, what happened?

I banged my head on the chair's armrest.

Oh, dear.

Seojong Hospital, please.

I opened the window
to let some fresh air in,

but turned off the lights
to stay hidden from my neighbors.

The sweater that was hanging
from the armrest slid off,

and when I bent down to pick it up…

Goodness.

I can't stop the bleeding.

You'll need stitches.

Right.

You texted me as soon as it happened.

I couldn't drive in this state,

so I was about to call an ambulance.

It's a good thing I came by.

Exactly.

Or maybe you have yourself to thank

for sending me the right gift.

It's nothing really.

My coming here says otherwise.

What if it leaves a scar?

You'll have to tell the doctor
to do a good job with the stitches.

If I were a doctor,
I most certainly would.

-Your arm must be aching.
-It's all right.

I've never gotten stitches before.

You'll be given a numbing cream,
though I haven't gotten any myself.

Are you at the gym?

Yes, are you here?

No, I was just wondering
if you were there.

I see. Well, I just got here
and am by the lockers.

Got it.

-It doesn't seem like you need stitches.
-Really?

The wound is only superficial.

But it bled a lot.

This part has a lot of capillaries.

-I see.
-Anyway, it'll heal in a few days.

How will you wash your face?

I'll just have to use a wet towel.

I must look ridiculous.

You're lucky it wasn't anything serious.

What if you injured your eye instead?

Tell me about it.
The thought's scary enough.

-You probably didn't have dinner.
-I'll grab some at home.

I keep causing you inconvenience.

It's over 8 p.m. You must be so hungry.

I enjoy being on an empty stomach.

I can't go anywhere
looking like this though.

You had quite the shock today,
so you should go home and rest.

The wound will heal faster that way.

I didn't get any bad signs in my dreams.

Does that happen often?

If it did, I would've had a premonition.

Will you not accept my gift
even though it's nothing grand?

I'm keeping the letter and flowers,
of course.

My wife will be so excited when she hears
you made the bouquet yourself.

May I take this call?
It's from a friend in Hong Kong.

Sure.

Will a long conversation be okay?

Of course.

Hey, Chichi.

I'm in a car.

Did you argue with your fiance again?

RIVER PARK FITNESS

-Hi, there.
-Goodness.

I got into it with my wife

but had nowhere to go.

I wasn't in the mood to work out either.

Why don't you wait for me elsewhere?

I'll change into something
more appropriate than these leggings.

Yes?

Would it be okay for me to drink?

Sure.

Do you know Deokdam House? It's nearby.

Yes, I know the place.

I'll have a glass.

No, not after the workout you did.

It's all right.

My wife…

Instead of TMI, she's TMM.

Too much makeup.

She's gotten older now,
so to see her up close…

Well, it makes me uncomfortable.

Her lashes look like they can stab.

So I suggested that
she wear a more natural look.

-You're home.
-Hey. What are you up to?

I'm reheating the rice.

Let's eat out.

Let's eat at home at least once a day.

But I had rice for lunch.

-Shall we grill some meat?
-But it's frozen.

It'll defrost faster
than going out for a meal.

-Let's go to Happy Dinner.
-At this hour?

We'll be stuck in traffic.

Then someplace else nearby.
I'm craving a katsu sandwich.

Okay?

-Got it.
-Be ready in ten minutes.

I'm starving.

-A katsu sandwich, please.
-Curry udon for me.

-It doesn't have to be served together.
-Sure.

-Curry elevates your blood sugar level.
-Practically everything does.

You seem to be in a bad mood.

Of course not.

-Have a piece.
-I don't like pork cutlets.

This isn't the same.
Besides, you love sandwiches.

Honey,

why don't you wear lighter makeup now?

-A soda, please.
-Sure.

What do you think?

Don't bother to change me.
I'll never change.

-But people stare at you.
-I enjoy it.

Just when we eat out then.

To see people glancing at you
makes me uncomfortable.

Koreans sure take
a lot of interest in others.

I won't let it faze me.

Aren't you aware that
people call you a raccoon online?

Someone whispered it while we were in line
at a restaurant the other day.

Unbelievable.
What's gotten into you these days?

You upset me every chance you get.

The kid that just left whispered something
to her mom while looking at you.

Then don't be around me.

And?

I took two bites and left.

Was I wrong?

Well, I guess you're allowed to say it
since you're family.

But I do believe that we should

only talk about positive things
during meals.

You weren't wrong to say it.

You have a right not to like
the look your beloved wife gets

from other people.

But in Buddhism,
we're told not to judge or discriminate.

Right or wrong.

Logical or illogical.

Rather than being the judge of that,
you should just accept everything.

I wanted to stay home
and eat a simple meal,

-but I let her have her way.
-Keep at it.

Must it always be me?

You're being judgmental again.

"I let you have your way with one thing,
so why can't you appreciate that?"

I'm aware that
it's upsetting to never be appreciated,

but you can't change a person
to your liking.

Demanding something impossible
and arguing about it

will only ruin your marriage.

You can voice your opinion now and then

when in a good mood,

but it's better to give up
when the other person

has no intention of changing.

Everything depends on how you think.

So changing your views and thoughts
is easier

than changing those of another person.

Imagine your wife having a huge accident.

If she ends up in a coma,

you won't care
if she'll wear heavier makeup

if she can wake up and walk again.

That's what I told myself
over and over again

during the five years of my marriage.

Every time, I find you amazing

in many ways.

It all depends on how you think.

Women aren't thoughtless beings, you know.

Let us have our way once,
and we'll repay you in double.

That depends on the person.

My wife is the type of person
who gets her way five times

and wishes for ten more.

Rather than being grateful,
she takes me for granted.

What can you do, though?

You'll have to either divorce her
or let her win.

Is it spiritual energy I lack?
Is that the case?

The one with the bigger heart
always yields.

You, Xiexian,
don't lack any energy at all.

You're just too generous and considerate.

Listening to what you have to say
always makes me feel calm and at peace.

Go home and extend an olive branch.

Don't go empty-handed, though.
Buy some flowers on the way.

How happy would I be
to live with a woman like her?

Stop judging and just accept everything.

It's not even that hard.

I bet you never judge me.

How about I give it a shot?

Judge my pros and cons
as well as my personality.

Accept me for who I am too.

Wow. Mom.

Mom.

It's been a while
since Dad bought you flowers.

I know.

Thanks.

-Where did you get them at this hour?
-You can search online.

-Actually--
-These are for me, right?

Of course. Who else would I give them?

Our daughter.

She can get some from her own boyfriend.

If only I had one.

-Where's U-ram?
-The bathroom.

I should get these in some water
before they wilt.

Dad.

You should buy Mom flowers often.
She loves it.

Right.

Lilacs will be in full bloom
soon in Korea.

It's kind of embarrassing
to take these back.

It was enough of an honor to have received
your handwritten letter.

I only wanted to thank you.

Well, you know how I feel.

Once again, I put you out.
Thank you so much.

Don't be ridiculous.

Anyway…

-Yes?
-You see,

I've become a fan of yours.

I'll see you next week.

Why don't you have some tea

at my house?

-You're so funny.
-May I ask how old you are?

About graduating?

-You'd rather get a divorce?
-Yes.

There are twice as many
at my house in Yangpyeong.

You have a house in Yangpyeong?

He's handsome and well-educated.

Let's make him drink a lot the day
after tomorrow and find out about him.

-You three can share them.
-What are they?

-You know…
-Are we saying goodbye today?

Hye-ryung sure is generous.

-Why are you so quiet?
-I just don't want to agree with you.

Are you saying you don't like
me or Hye-ryung?

I'm bad at grilling meat. What do I do?

I'll do it.

You want to hit me, don't you?
Get a divorce!

Fine, let's do it!

Mr. Park. Could you hold me for a moment?