01x07 - Episode 7

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[Don't Call Me Ma'am]

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[Child actors filmed under guardian
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[Episode 7]

The number you have dialed is unavailable.
Connecting to voicemail...

Why isn't she picking up?

Mi Sook, let's grab that drink next time.

Why?

I'm calling the nanny,
but she's not picking up at all.

Really? Okay, then go ahead.

Okay, sorry. I'll head out first.

Ma'am!

Min Woo!

Min Jun!

[Nanny]

The power is off. After the beep...

[NO Won Bin]

The power is off...

Noh Min Woo!

Noh Min Jun!

Min Woo!

Min Jun!

Mom!

Mom.

You guys.

What happened?

You scared me. I was so worried.

Ma'am, why weren't you
answering your phone?

I didn't realize the battery died.

But this isn't my fault.

We've been at the playground
for three hours now.

Really?

Well, at least nothing happened,
so that's a relief.

I think you can head home now.

Ms. Cho.

I'm sorry, but I'm going to quit.

All of a sudden? What do you mean?

I only ever raised girls,

and now I've learned how wild boys can be.

And the hours are way too unpredictable.

I can't do this anymore.

Wait.

You can't just quit like this
out of the blue.

You know I have to go to work.

That's your problem, not mine.

I'm sorry.

I really am.

Then I'll double your hourly pay.

Please think it over just once more.

Double or triple.

What's the point if I end up
laid up in bed from all this?

I'm quitting.

Ma'am, wait.

Ma'am.

Mom, push me on the swing.

No, me first.

I asked first.

No.

Mom, push my swing first.

You kids, be quiet!

Why is your phone dead every single day?

The battery died.

Where's your head these days?

I told you the nanny's been acting off,

and told you to come early if you can,
didn't I?

She quit.

Really?

I'm really sorry.
I've been so out of it lately.

Seriously.

Did you call the agency?

They said it's hard to find someone
on such short notice.

This is bad.

And we can't exactly ask your mom
to watch three kids.

What about asking your dad?

- My dad?
- Yeah.

How can my dad look after our kids?

Why not? You told me...

that your dad was more sensitive
than your mom.

Can we just ask him
until we find a new nanny?

Hey, son.

Why are you calling this late at night?

I just thought of you and wanted to call.

How are you doing?

I'm going crazy here, stuck at home.

- Stuck at home?
- Yeah.

Well,

I was coming home after drinking in town,

and I slipped in the field
and twisted my ankle.

Are you okay now?

I'm fine.

I didn't want you guys worrying,
so I didn't say anything.

Is everything good over there?

Yes, we're doing fine.

Damn.

Damn.

Why did I kiss him?

You don't need to like me right now.

Because I'm going to make you fall for me.

Lee Il Ri.

Are you out of your mind?

He's Byeon Sang Gyu.

The country boy from Busan,
Byeon Sang Gyu.

Today's story is simple.

She's grateful he likes her,

but she just doesn't feel the same.

Honestly, I relate to the sender.

When someone likes you,

pushing them away isn't
as easy as it sounds.

Honestly, I...

You don't have to like me right now.

Because I'm going to make you fall for me.

But what does that even mean?

Does that mean he likes me?

Or that he wants to win me over?

Or is he just saying anything
because he wants to sleep with me?

Yes, I get it.

Of course,
you want to believe he likes you.

Who wouldn't understand that feeling?

But there's a reason people say
you look different...

going into the bathroom and coming out.

If a guy can sleep with a woman,

he'll say he'll bring her
the moon and the stars.

That's men.

No.

If he just wanted to sleep with her,

he'd say, "You look so pretty today,"

or "I've had feelings for you for ages."

But this is an expression of will.

He's saying
he'll make her fall for him someday,

and that he won't rush it.

It's a romantic promise.

Then why go silent for several days?

If a guy sleeps with someone once
and then pushes hard the next day,

what woman would like that?

The more that happens,
the more careful he'll be.

He's just trying to approach her
without freaking her out.

Come on, don't read too much into it.

That just makes things messier.

No, it's a sign he likes her.

- I'm telling you it's not.
- No.

Ms. Lee.

You're not imagining...

walking down the aisle with him...

after one one-night stand, are you?

Come on.

[Blunt Sister's Sensible Advice]

Are you heading to work now?

You're leaving late today.

Yeah, you're heading out late, too.

It's an outdoor sh**t.

So I can go straight to the location.

Shall we go?

Yeah.

Did you sleep well that night?

That night?

What night?

Right, that night?

Sorry.

I really should quit drinking.

I don't remember how I got home.

I remember having baijiu
at the Chinese place, and that's it.

I didn't do anything stupid, right?

Is this the best you've got, Lee Il Ri?

Yeah, nothing like that happened.

Good.

I'll get going. Good luck today.

Yes, you too. Have a good day.

What the...

He's ignoring me
because I ignored him first?

Is there really no one
who can even do part-time?

I see.

Yes, okay. Thank you.

[Madam Ahn Soon Im]

Yes, Mom.

Where's the nanny?

She's normally here at this hour.

She quit.

What?

She quit? What do you mean?

With the hours all over the place...

and two boys, she said it was too much.

Then what about the kids?

Should I watch them for now?

Mom, you can't watch three kids.

Why not?

You're always mad, saying I only
watch your brother's kid anyway.

That's just because
Jae Jeong is so annoying.

Anyway, Won Bin said
he'll try adjusting his schedule.

We'll just have to look in the meantime.

Don't worry, Mom.

I brought soy-braised beef
and radish kimchi for the kids.

I'll put them in the fridge,
so make sure they eat.

Mom, you really didn't have to.

Get to work.

Okay.

Goodness.

No.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

The traffic was awful. I'm really sorry.

- Please don't be late next time, ma'am.
- Yes.

Tae Rin, bye.

Thank you, ma'am.

Thank you.

[Daughter-in-law]

Hey.

Did you go somewhere?

Her teacher called me.
She said you didn't show up.

Well,

I was buying stickers that Tae Rin likes,
so I got a bit delayed.

I picked her up now, so don't worry.

It must be tough, Mother.

But don't you think
a promise is more important than stickers?

If you're late,

the moms after us all get held up.

You didn't forget
the tutor is coming, right?

Tae Rin hasn't finished her homework,
so please help her do it.

And, Mother,

I'd prefer...

if you didn't keep giving
candy or caramels as rewards.

If I don't give her at least that,

she won't listen to me at all.
What am I supposed to do?

But if you start breaking rules like that,
it won't be good for her.

Homework is something
she's supposed to do.

I'm worried she'll pick up bad habits.

All right, fine.

Thank you, Mother.

Then, have a good day.

Tae Rin.

Why are you climbing up there?
That's dangerous.

Come down. Careful.

You...

What?

Hey.

Did you ask Mom to watch your kids?

No, I never said that.

You're overreacting.

Then why is Mom suddenly saying
she'll watch your kids this weekend?

Didn't you ask her?

No.

Anyway,

you must've whined about something
for her to say that.

- Seriously?
- If Mom gets sick,

are you going to take responsibility?

Even if she offers,
you should turn her down flat.

Stop whining...

and stressing her out.

And why are you so irresponsible?

You start work
without lining up a proper nanny first?

How could you do that?

She quit out of nowhere.
What do you expect me to do?

Being able to spot that in advance
is part of being capable, you know.

I can't even.

Yes, I'm on my way. Sorry.

Cho Jae Jeong, that jerk.

He's always so annoying.

What's with that cold look?

Was I the only one who liked it?

He didn't enjoy it at all?

This is k*lling my pride.

Did I not do a good job that day?

Deputy Editor!

You scared me!

Did you knock?

I knocked.

What were you thinking about so hard?

Have a sandwich.

Hey, that feature was good, Hye Jeong.

Which one?

"Ten little things...

that make a woman fall for a man."

But can this really be a charm?

You know how there are guys...

who have that uniquely nice smell?

It's not perfume,

and not soap.

It's weird.

That means
you're sexually attracted to the guy.

It's the pheromone scent.

What?

Sexually?

Deputy Editor,
your face is totally red right now.

Who is it?

Who is this guy who makes you blush
just by thinking about him?

What?

I'm saying that also counts as a charm,

so add it as the 11th one...

and update the article.

That's not true.

She said "It's weird" just now.

Right?

Yeah.

Don't make me sound weird.

Eat up and get back to work.

There is someone.

There is.

Write it down. Number 11, pheromone scent.

Pheromone scent.

Sexually attracted to that bumpkin?

No way.

Is that why I went crazy
and came on to him that day?

Dude, are you at the clinic?

Yeah, why?

I must've slept wrong.
My neck's all stiff.

If I go now, can I get treatment?

Yeah, come.

Okay.

All right.

When your memory's fuzzy, you go check,

and shatter the fantasy.

Go,

and cut your feelings off
for good, Lee Il Ri.

[Doctor Bone Gaon Orthopedics]

Hey.

Make your shoulder like this and...

[Manual Therapy Room]

Goodness.

Look at this.
Your neck is completely knotted up.

You still haven't adjusted
your monitor height, have you?

Didn't I tell you not to do that?

I did adjust it.

Sit on your hands like this.

Okay, relax.

Okay.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Okay, inhale.

If you don't want to keep coming here,

you need to exercise regularly.
Do pilates or yoga, or anything like that.

Got it?

Arms forward.

Bring your arms together.

Chin down.

Look up at a 45-degree angle.

Okay, inhale.

Exhale.

Again. Inhale.

Exhale.

One more.

[BPM 131]

Your heart is about to burst.

No.

It's because you're pressing too hard.

Go easy.

Okay.

One more time.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Your heart rate...

[Women's Changing Room]

I'm insane.

I'm definitely insane.

Damn it.

Why was my heart
pounding like crazy there?

So a drunk friend was taking a taxi home,

and when I asked, "Where are you going?"

- "I'm going home," he said.
- I see.

"But we're drinking at your house."

- That's hilarious.
- So then...

Doctor Byeon, you're so funny.

Am I jealous right now?

Wait.

Il Ri.

Il Ri.

Hey, Il Ri.

Why aren't you saying goodbye?

I'm almost done here.

Wait and have dinner with me.

No, thanks.

You seem really popular.
Eat with your coworkers.

Il Ri, you're going to have dinner anyway.

There's a great army stew place nearby.

Let's eat. It's on me.

I said no.

But...

Are you crazy?
Watch where you're going!

Il Ri, are you okay?

Are you hurt?

Man, that scared me.

I'm busy.

Il Ri.

Are you crazy?

Watch where you're going!

Are you okay?

Are you hurt?

[BPM 131]

I must be out of my mind.

[Foods Bad for Implantation]

[Avoid foods that cool the body]

[Foods Good for the Ovaries]

[Oh Sang, Min Gu, Joo Young]

Your delicious bulgogi
and seaweed soup are here.

- Bulgogi!
- Meat!

Eat up, Min Woo, Min Jun.
You must be starving.

Here.

Water.

Min Jun, have some water too.

Mom's here.

- Mom.
- Hey, my little princes.

Did you have fun at kindergarten?

- Yeah.
- Okay, eat up.

You haven't eaten yet, right?
Sit down.

Why are you being so sweet these days?

It's nothing.

I just feel bad leaving everything to you.

I'm touched, honey.

Since when did you get this soft-hearted?

Honey, did you make the bulgogi
and the seaweed soup?

No, they were already in the fridge.

I thought you made them.

I didn't.

Finish reading
so you can write your book report.

[Na Jeong]

Hey.

What?

Mom, did you make bulgogi
and seaweed soup?

Yeah.

I meant to text you, but I forgot.

Did the kids eat?

Why do you keep coming
when I told you not to?

What if you really make yourself sick?

And why did you clean the house?

You're going to wear yourself out.

You'll end up spending more
on hospital bills.

Good grief.

If you're grateful, just say thank you.

Why are you snapping at me?

What?

Mom, I'm sorry.

Your moods flip so fast.

I just feel so guilty toward you, Mom.

I jumped back into work without thinking,

and it feels like I'm just
making your life harder.

What are you talking about?

Don't you ever say that again.

You have no idea how proud I am...

- that you started working even...
- How many times did I tell you?

You can't eat this stuff
because you've got cavities.

- It's all junk.
- I'll call you later.

Okay.

Bye.

Throw all of that away.

Now!

And go to the time-out room.

What happened?

Did you give Tae Rin caramel, Mother?

Yeah.

We agreed she gets one...

only after her homework.

How many times have I asked you
not to give her that?

How am I supposed to calm a kid down
without at least something like that?

Then you should've disciplined her.

You keep giving her treats like that...

just to get a break,

and now she's got cavities.

Fine.

I won't give her candy or caramel again.

You've been going to Na Jeong's
during the day, right?

No.

I know already, Mother.

You thought I wouldn't notice
just because I didn't say anything?

That's why you're exhausted
when it's Tae Rin's bath time,

and why you're late for pickup.

This is too much.

Hey.

Do you pay me to work as a nanny?

Why are you butting into everything?

Mother.

And didn't Na Jeong quit her job...

because I was watching your kids?

You should feel bad,
not talking to me like that.

If you talk to me this way, Mother,

how can I say anything to you?

I'm home.

What's going on?

What happened?

Ask her.

Mother is blaming us...

for Na Jeong quitting her job.

Mom.

Why would you say that?

You know what?

I'm done.

Why should I put up with this...

and work like your servant?

Stop walking on eggshells
around your mother-in-law...

and hire someone you actually want,

and treat her however you'd like.

Mother.

Mom.

Mom.

I can't.

Mom.

You should've come home, not here.

How am I supposed to barge...

into my son-in-law's house at this hour?

It's your daughter's house too,
not just your son-in-law's.

Anyway, why did you rush all the way here?

Unbelievable.

I just told your sister-in-law
and your brother...

that I'm done babysitting.

Why? What happened?

I'm honestly stunned.

If you're paying someone, fine.
Treat them however you want.

But they buy golf clubs like nothing,

and for six years,
they've given me a measly 500 dollars.

And they say, "Make Tae Rin study."

"Don't give candy."

"Don't give the tablet."

Please.

But on holidays,

they hand Tae Rin a tablet all day long.

That Cho Jae Jeong.

He's been selfish since he was little,

and he's never changed.

You're not much different, Na Jeong.

I told you parenting isn't all
in the books.

"If you don't know, stay out of it."
This is what you said.

If the mom's uneducated,
nothing she does is ever right.

That's how you and your sister-in-law act.

Don't drink too fast.

You'll upset your stomach.

Damn it.

Can't I even have a drink
the way I want now?

Seriously.

In my later years,

I just wanted to live with a bit of grace.

Okay?

After your dad died,

did I ever take a single day off
running that restaurant?

I spent my whole youth
working myself raw...

just to keep us afloat, and now I'm sad.

I wanted to try things...

like flower arranging...

or taking a barista course.

But nope. Nothing.

I'm on my feet longer now
than when I worked at the restaurant.

At least the restaurant had days off.

How is it that they guard
their own holidays so fiercely...

but never think
of giving their mother one?

Honestly.

Honey, did something happen to Mother?

Why did she drink herself into this state?

She fought with my brother's family.
She must've been really upset.

I see.

You couldn't even say you were going
because of your daughter-in-law, right?

Are you really not going?

I told you.

The kids only want me.

Please.

Grandma watches them
until her back gives out,

and the second their parents walk in,
they pretend she doesn't exist.

This might be our last trip together
as our all-girls-high-school crew.

Just wait a few years.

One by one we'll get sick...

and won't be able to go.

Mom, why are you up so early?

Hey, you're up.

What's this amazing smell?

This is my favorite.

Please, you're an adult.
Don't be like that.

Good grief.

- Taste it.
- Okay.

It's hot.

Here, try this.

It's incredible.

Mom, can you stay with me here forever?

- Please?
- You're being silly.

I can't resist.

Can I get a bowl of rice?

I can never say no to bean sprout soup.

Trying to stay in shape for the show?

What do you think?

Do I look slimmer?

You were always pretty,
but you're even prettier now.

Right?

Start eating first.

Hey, slow down. It's hot.

I'll get the rice.

When you think of Koreans,
you think of rice, right?

This hotel is famous
for its amazing breakfast buffet.

They have a Korean chef,

so you can get proper Korean food too.

It's rated the best breakfast
in all of Bali.

Let's move on to the next slide.

Is the employee discount available too?

I'll check and let you know.

Yes, what you just saw...

was the paragliding experience.

Mother is at your place, right?

Jae Jeong and I will pick her up
together this evening.

Just looking at this
feels refreshing, doesn't it?

All right, let's move on
to the next section.

I misspoke, Mother.

Actually, at the dentist,

the doctor scolded me,

asking why I wasn't taking
better care of her teeth.

So I've been on edge,

and I think I ended up
being rude to you, Mother.

I'm sorry. Please forgive me.

That's enough.

I'm not doing this anymore.

Mom.

She's apologizing like this.

Let it go now, okay?

She knows she was wrong.

We've both been busy and exhausted,

and we know we haven't treated you right.

We really are sorry.

We'll do better,

so please come back, okay?

Mother,

don't you miss Tae Rin?

She keeps asking where Grandma went.

She keeps crying and fussing.

I said I'm done.

I watched your kid for six years.
That's plenty.

Why do you keep pushing me?

Come on, don't put it that way.

For six years,

you were practically Tae Rin's mother.

From her point of view,
this must be so shocking.

These past few days, Tae Rin's been
sleep-talking again, Mother.

You know what that means.

When her anxiety spikes,

the sleep-talking starts.

I feel like she's struggling...

all because of me, so I feel terrible.

I can't even sleep, either.

Well,

I'm not blaming you.

Exactly.

Kids get hurt the most
when adults are fighting.

You're perfect, Mom,

but sometimes you flare up.

Isn't that right?

The more I listen, the worse this gets.

Did Mom abandon
her own child or something?

Why do you keep treating her
like she committed a crime?

And who are you to butt in?

And why can't I butt in?

I'm Mom's daughter.

Mom, didn't you say Jae Jeong
gives you 500 dollars?

I'll give you 2,000 dollars,

- so please watch my kids.
- Hey.

Hey, Cho Na Jeong!

Why? You can't pay her 2,000?

If you can't,
don't even ask her to babysit.

And who babysits these days...

for less than 2,000 anyway?

You buy new golf bags all the time...

and dump the kids on Mom every weekend,

and still only give her 500 dollars?
How is that okay?

Cho Na Jeong! What's gotten into you?

Stop.

Why? I'm already talking,
so I might as well say everything.

And honestly, because you and your wife...

took Mom away, I had to quit my job.

You know that, right?

You had her help you
for six years, Jae Jeong.

Now it's my turn.

You have no manners at all.

What? No manners?

Look who's talking.

If we're talking selfish,
you're in first place, Jae Jeong.

Ever since we were kids,
you only cared about yourself...

and never thought about anyone else.

Do you have any idea...

how much I suffered because of that?

What?

You knew we were broke,

but you still demanded to study abroad.

I felt so guilty I chipped in
for the living expenses every month.

If that helped you get this far,

then maybe try being decent now.

Is Mom your maid who cleans up after you?

Is being a parent some kind of crime?

Mom doesn't belong to you.

So why do you order her around?

I should just shut
that smart mouth of yours.

- Go on, do it.
- Hey, you...

- Na Jeong.
- If you think you can, hit me.

Go on. You can't hit me
because you've got no money?

That's enough.

Go home, both of you.

Seriously.

Go.

- Na Jeong.
- Hit me! Why not?

- Go, both of you.
- Enough.

I'm sorry, Mom.

But...

don't watch Tae Rin anymore.

Use this chance
to step back from childcare.

I was the one who always had to give in.

You always said,

"You're the nice one, so let it go."

"You're the gentle one, so let it go."

I'm not that nice.

I can be mean too.

But...

I held back
because I didn't want you to struggle.

But...

you're hurting the one
who stayed quiet for you,

still putting up...

with Jae Jeong's demands.

You've had kids, so you know.

Even from the same womb,

one kid is difficult and one is easy.

What can I do?
That's how I gave birth to you two.

No one taught him,

but when I put one thing
in Jae Jeong's hand,

he'd cry if there wasn't
another in the other hand.

But when I gave you something,

you'd break it in half
and put some in my mouth and smile.

No one taught you that,

but you were like that as a baby.

What am I supposed to do?

He was demanding,
so he needed more care.

You were easy,
so you needed less.

Do you think...

it's because I loved you any less?

So what now?

Are you going back?

My goodness.

Fine, do whatever you want.

Spend your whole life
cleaning up after my picky brother,

serving him until you're bent over.

Okay?

[Mom]

Yes, Mom.

Why'd you pack up
all of Sang Min's clothes?

And what's with the herbal medicine
you tore open in the sink?

Did you fight with Sang Min?

I'll explain later.

Later when?

When exactly?

Mom.

I'm working right now.

I'll explain tonight, so please hang up.

Tell me.

How big was the fight...

that you packed up his things...

and slashed open
all that expensive herbal medicine?

What?

Did he blame you for not getting pregnant?

It's not that.

Then what is it?

Tell me already.
Don't make me suffocate here.

We're...

getting a divorce.

What?

Why?

What's the reason?

This...

What is this?

What is it?

It's the doll Sang Min adores so much.

What?

That's not all.

He's got a life-size doll...

hidden in a semi-basement
in Jeongneung-dong,

and he goes there all the time to see it.

What's even crazier, Mom,

is that he talks to those dolls.

He takes pictures with them...

and badmouths me.

It turns out he was a pervert.

So...

you want to divorce him...

over something like this?

He didn't cheat.

He's not gambling.

He doesn't hit you.

He just...

has a weird hobby.

You want to get divorced over this...

and have everyone pointing fingers at you?

Just live with it.

What?

Do you think divorce
is as easy as it sounds?

You're better off...

being a married woman on paper
than a divorcee.

Do what I say.

Mom, are you seriously
saying that right now?

If you get divorced too,

how am I supposed to face anyone?

Every time someone asked
where your father went,

do you know how embarrassed I was?

Is your image
more important than my happiness?

I have to endure all this
so you won't be embarrassed?

How can you, as my mom,
worry about your reputation now?

So you really want to drive a stake
straight into your mother's heart?

As if I wasn't unlucky enough with men,

now you want people saying
I'm unlucky with kids too?

How much more do you want
to stain my name before you're satisfied?

Yeah.

You've always been like this, Mom.

Your pride always comes
before your kids' feelings.

What people think
always comes before real happiness.

When I first introduced Sang Min to you,

I said he was a bit odd, remember?

But you said he went to a good university,
so I should marry him.

Then, when we couldn't have a baby,

you suddenly claimed you'd had
a bad feeling about him from the start.

And now that I'm telling you
he's a pervert,

you say divorce isn't an option?

How can you...

twist what I say for your sake...

into something like that?

And you call yourself a good daughter?

This is going to k*ll me.

This is going to be the death of me.

Why aren't you calling 911 already?

Stop putting on a show!

Every time you pull this,
I feel like I'm going crazy.

The second things don't go your way,
you play the victim.

You gaslight me over and over
just to make me obey.

That's exactly why Dad couldn't take it
and walked out.

You still don't get it?

Hey, Gu Joo Young!

Forget it.

Maybe it's just because I'm burned out.

Use that energy to work out instead.

Who is it?

It's me.

Gu Joo Young?

Gu Joo Young.

What brings you here at this hour?

What's wrong?

What happened?

Here.

Everyone

Be good to your parents

[Daughter-in-law]

Mother, please have some.

I said I'm fine. You didn't have to.

Please don't feel pressured, Mother.

All this time, I haven't even made sure
you were eating properly,

and I've only been thinking about Tae Rin.

I really feel bad about all that.

All right, then.

I'll just enjoy it with a grateful heart.

You were really upset last time,
weren't you?

I guess brothers and sisters
stay childish even when they're grown.

I thought Na Jeong was gentle,

but she's got quite a temper.

I was a bit taken aback.

But...

have you really...

made up your mind?

Mother.

Please think it over just once more.

Like Na Jeong said,
if it's because the money isn't enough,

we can raise it.

But as you know,

our loan interest has gone up a lot,

and we still have a long way to go
on Jae Jeong's car payments.

So how about we raise it
to 1,000 dollars for now?

Two thousand is still a bit much
for us right now.

To be honest, Mother,

we're actually really struggling.

Still, we're doing our best...

to look like we're living decently.

That's why Jae Jeong works day and night.

I'd love to quit my job,

but I know I shouldn't,
so I just keep going.

Honestly, if we're doing well,

that's what will
make you happy too, right?

Are you threatening me right now?

Sorry?

You've really got the wrong idea.

Who said...

I can only be happy if you two are happy?

That's not what I meant.

Let me be blunt.

You don't care one bit about my happiness,

so why should I be responsible for yours?

The more I think about it,
the more annoyed I get.

Mother, that's not what I'm saying.

Enough.

I've heard my whole life...

that sacrificing yourself
for your kids is pointless,

and I still lived like that. That's on me.

From now on, I'm not watching your kids,

and I'm not watching Na Jeong's, either.
Just so you know.

No complaints then, right?

Mother.

Mother.

Stop laughing, Lee Il Ri.

It's too funny.

So all those dolls
have names ending in "-ca?"

Jessica, Rebecca.

Then what about you?
How about Francesca?

Or Veronica?

Bianca?

Is this funny to you?

You think this is funny?

I've honestly never seen
a situation like this before.

Even as Blunt Sister,

I can't come up
with a clean solution for this one.

Are you sure Sang Min is abnormal?

I mean, he did seem
a bit socially awkward,

but he seemed fine otherwise.

I don't know.

I'm divorcing him.

But like your mother said,

this is a different kind of thing.

It's not exactly cheating.

It feels like there's a deeper story.

So?

Are you going to tell me
to just put up with it, like my mom did?

Keep that up, and I'm leaving.

Okay.

What I'm saying is,

don't split everything
into "normal" and "abnormal."

Just put everything on the table
and talk it out.

If you think about it,
who's really normal in this world?

You, too, can't stand it
when something's out of line, right?

Look at this.

Your buttons are done all the way up.

And your hair,

not a single strand out of place.

True. I am a bit uptight.

I don't even know
how I ended up like this.

Back in drama club,
I was pretty liberal, wasn't I?

You were.

Back then, we were all wild little colts.

Right.

Did I tell you?

It turns out Sang Gyu...

lives right in front of my place.

Seriously?

Not just in the same neighborhood,
but literally right in front?

Yeah.

No way!

Then why didn't you say anything?

It didn't feel like a big deal,
so I forgot.

And I didn't want you guys
trying to set me up with him.

How could you forget that?

Since we're on the topic,

should we call him out for a drink?

That's not what I was trying to tell you.

Hey, Gu Joo Young!

Hey, wait!

Hey!

If you just show up like this,
how shocked do you think he'll be?

You should at least send a text first.

It's fine.

Why act so formal between old classmates?

You told me to loosen up a little,
remember?

What the...

He's not home yet?

Come on, let's go.
I'm still awkward around him.

Joo Young?

Dude.

Hey, Joo Young.
What are you doing here?

Are you hanging out at Il Ri's place?

Dude, come on.

I honestly had no idea you lived here.

I'm sleeping over tonight,

so how about we grab a drink?

Right now?

What?

I'm telling you, it's true.

Back on stage that time,

you secretly farted.

What is this?

What is even going on right now?

Byeon Sang Gyu, what is this?

Is he sulking
because of what I said earlier?

Or is he really just not interested?

You know, back in school,
you were so prim and proper.

But tonight, you're all bubbly.

What changed you?

Really?

Am I fine tonight?

Gu Joo Young, what are you doing?

Are you drunk?

She had two bottles of wine at my place,

so I think her guard's a little down.

So what? She's adorable.

My gosh, am I adorable?

Yeah.

I've never been called adorable
in my entire life.

I didn't know
you could be this sweet, Sang Gyu.

He's kind of irresistible,
don't you think?

You think so?

I guess you must be
in a really good mood tonight, Joo Young.

You're handing out a lot of compliments.

Thanks.

No.

Back in school, I never noticed,

but you really have a way
of making people feel good.

But, hey.

Do you have a girlfriend?

You seem like you'd be really popular.

Well, what do you think?

Come on.

Don't tease. Just tell me already.

I don't have anyone.

Why not?

No way.

Then what's your type?

It's nothing specific.

Someone upbeat and confident is nice.

Who? Me?

But you know,
being too childish is a turnoff.

Then what about a divorcee?

There's nothing wrong with that
as long as she's a good person.

Gu Joo Young, you're way too drunk.

Stop drinking.

If I don't drink now, when will I?

It feels amazing to be drunk
for the first time in three years.

Hey, you know what?

How many fingers am I holding up?

One?

You're completely gone.

Totally hammered.

Hey, stop talking nonsense.

Have some water and sober up.

Why are you acting like this?

You're the one who told me...

to loosen up and break out of the mold.

Sang Gyu, what do you really think of me?

Because honestly,

I'm about to be a free woman soon.

Joo Young, I'm really grateful.

But I'm sorry.

Why?

Am I that unattractive?

No, it's not that.

It's just...

I already like someone.

Seriously?

Who?

[BPM 131]

Deputy Editor.

Hi, Deputy Editor!
What a surprise running into you here.

This is my usual spot.

Manager Eom must've brought you here.

Mom, I heard from my sister-in-law.

You did the right thing.

Stop worrying about us now.

Go travel and have fun.

And sign up for those barista classes...

or flower arranging lessons
you always wanted.

[Mi Ja]

Yeah.

They say mothers with sons
die at the kitchen sink,

and mothers with daughters
die on airplanes.

That sounds about right.

Thanks to you,
we're finally getting spoiled.

What is that supposed to mean?

Didn't you ask Na Jeong...

to look into travel packages?

What?

Hello? This is Na Jeong.

Aunt Mi Ja, it's nothing big, but...

She called me...

saying she heard we were going on a trip,

and that her home shopping channel
just launched a great travel package.

She wanted to connect us.

Excuse me, Manager.

This package is so good.

I'd really like to send my mother
and her friends on the trip.

Is early sign-up possible?

Yes, it is.

Great, then I'll contact you
through MD Choi.

And if you need a discount,
should I check?

That would be wonderful. Thank you.

So I just assumed you'd asked her.

Then did Na Jeong set this up
as a surprise behind your back?

Why did you do that?

Isn't it obvious?

I wanted to break you out
of your invisible prison,

so I thought of a way.

Once you free me,

what happens to your kids?

Who am I?

I'm your daughter, Cho Na Jeong.

I took care of everything.

I'm coming.

Father?

Here.

Won Bin called me.

He said once my leg heals,
he'll need my help for a while.

He said that you're really
having a hard time.

I see.

Thank you, Father.

And also...

Yes?

This singing class
the district office runs...

seems to be really famous.

So no matter what,
make sure I can go there...

during the day.

Of course, Father.

And one more thing.

I'm great at playing with the kids,

but not with studying.

I really can't teach that,
just so you know.

Absolutely, Father.

Good.

- All right, then.
- Please drink.

Don't worry and just have fun.

People say...

a working mom survives
on the knees of three women.

Her own mother, a nanny,

- and her mother-in-law.
- Soon Im.

I was no different.

Hey.

You're all dressed up today.

From behind, you look like a young lady.

Do I look okay?

Did anyone ask for your number?

It looks like she'd give it if they did.

Girl, you're going to get married
at this rate.

Come on, let's go.

Don't be ridiculous.

Let's go. We'll be late.

- Yeah, let's go.
- You lead.

Maybe the world...

is running on the backs...

of mothers like these.

But...

just because it can't be helped
doesn't mean it's right.

We must never forget.

Before they were our mothers,

they were women...

with their own desires...

and their own lives to live.

- Honey.
- Honey.

Are you heading out to prep
for the night broadcast?

Yeah. You finished your show, right?

You should hurry and go help Father.

Right. He loves fried chicken.

Pick some up on your way.

Okay.

- Good luck.
- You too.

I'm picking up fried chicken now,
so don't feed the kids dinner.

Yes, I'll be right there.

Okay.

Yes, that's me.

What?

[Operating Room]

Producer Noh.

Thank you for everything.

Please forgive me...

for only being able to go this far.

[From Seon Min]

[Don't Call Me Ma'am]

They say that woman
called Seon Min took pills...

because of your husband.

My husband?

Honestly, it's better this way.

If we'd had a kid,

divorce wouldn't be this easy.

I have something to tell you too.

Hey, guys.

I still love you, Il Ri.

I'll break up with So Young.

So you break up with that jerk too,

and marry me.

Don't you feel even a little sorry
for Na Jeong waiting at home?

What, are you mad?

You cheated with another woman,
got caught by everyone,

and you can't even explain yourself.

Let's end it.

I don't want to live with you, either.