It's Ae Ri.
I'm at Incheon Airport.
Why do you sound so surprised?
Didn't you think I'd come back once I was done studying?
Aren't you happy that I'm back?
What's going on?
You didn't tell me you were coming back.
Are you trying to give me a heart attack?
How disappointing.
I thought you'd be longing for me to come back.
Stop talking nonsense.
It's not too late to go back now.
You're doing well in Paris. Why bother coming back here?
Just get back on that plane and go back. Right now.
What if I don't want to?
I've never skipped paying your allowance.
All right.
If you want, I'll double it from next month.
So don't cause trouble, and don't come anywhere near me.
You must be mistaken.
I'm not the same person I was five years ago.
I don't need your money.
I want you, not your money.
What? What did you say?
Why don't we meet up?
What is wrong with you? Are you insane?
Why would we meet?
Should I meet Eun Jae, then?
Eun Jae is at the airport, waiting for me.
Should I tell Eun Jae...
why I'm back in Seoul...
and what happened between us five years ago?
Would that be okay?
Where are you right now?
Where should I meet you?
Fine. Let's talk in person.
Just a moment.
Don't talk to a single soul before I get there.
Do you understand?
Kyo Bin, come and have some fruit.
My gosh.
You must have had such a hard day. You look so tired.
It's getting cold. Let's get you some medicinal herbs.
It's fine. I'm all right.
Where has Eun Jae been all day,
when her husband is gaunt from working so hard?
Is she keeping something from us?
Apparently, there's trouble at home.
It's not like she has loads of siblings.
Why is there so much drama with just three people?
Is it that gangster son of theirs again?
I'm not sure.
I'm going over to visit my wife's family.
They said there was an issue, so I should at least show my face.
Why would you go there?
You're tired from a hard day's work.
Go ahead.
You take care of business for random women on the street.
Why not for your own in-laws?
And on top of that,
your brother-in-law is also your friend.
Yes. I'll be off, then.
Don't call him a friend.
Why would that thug be his friend?
Don't you remember?
He barged in here late at night,
demanding we should take care of his sister...
and smashing our things with a baseball bat.
My gosh. When I so much as think of that night,
I still wet the bed in my sleep.
Do you still wet the bed?
What did you say?
I just can't let my guard down with you.
Ha Neul,
don't go spreading rumors around the local supermarket again.
So did you let your guard down and wet the bed?
I'm going to tell Eun Jae that you wear diapers.
Ha Neul!
When you're done, make sure you go over to your parent's place.
Don't ask questions. I'll pick you up later.
So just go there. Goodbye.
Who is it? Kyo Bin?
But seriously, what on earth has happened?
Are you sure it was 5:00 p.m. today?
That's what the email said.
Maybe something happened, and she missed the flight.
Darn. What a letdown.
I've gone from heaven to hell and from cold to hot, all within a day.
I can't keep up with myself.
Eun Jae, you married into a rich family. Why don't you even have a car?
That jerk Kyo Bin's not buying you one?
I told them I didn't want one because I'm not a confident driver.
There are loads of taxis, and I like taking the bus.
If that jerk Kyo Bin neglects or upsets you in any way,
tell me right away.
He used to fetch my water at lunch when we were in school.
How dare he act out, now that he's family?
- Kang Jae! - What?
The only thing more powerful than money is physical strength.
Don't lower yourself because your parents are poor.
Marriage isn't a game.
What's the point in winning against my husband?
I like him too now.
He's my home.
It's your favorite, rolled omelet.
I made it all by myself.
I even added cheese and fish roe.
You did?
I actually missed your rolled omelets while I was in the States.
This looks perfect.
Before I forget,
allow me to serve your side dishes.
Enjoy your meal.
Don't worry about me. Eat up.
Plane food is always bad.
You don't seem as energetic as before.
You're not unwell, are you?
It all comes with age. I'm not unwell at all.
I bought some health supplements.
Keep them close, and don't forget to take them.
What about me? What did you get for me?
You don't need anything, So Hee.
I really thought about it, but I couldn't think of anything for you.
What do you mean? I've been looking forward to it so much.
Didn't you think of me at all in the States?
I didn't have time for that.
I barely slept. I had my hands full with the six-month internship.
You always do this.
Why do you make me feel insignificant?
Am I asking you for the world?
Even something small as a hairpin would have made me exceedingly happy.
Why is that too much for you?
She seems really angry.
I was just joking.
She's just acting out because you're back.
Go after her, and calm her down.
She's upset because she missed you a lot.
It's been a while. Let's peruse your artwork.
You almost seem like a real artist now.
Darn it.
What is this? You're acting like a child.
How is Mom supposed to eat with you storming off like this?
Why do you only care about Mom?
It's me who's upset right now.
Are you saying that my feelings don't matter to you?
Of course, they matter. That's why I'm here.
Probably because Mom told you to come after me.
She forced you to come, didn't she?
Do we really have to console each other with words?
You already know exactly how I feel.
I clearly don't.
How would I know how you feel if you don't tell me?
Because you're my sister.
I thought you'd know me better than anyone else because you're my sister.
What is this?
It wasn't super expensive.
I got it because it caught my eye on the streets of New York.
Because I was sure you'd like it.
I thought of you as soon as I saw it.
Gun Woo.
Jeez. You could have just been patient.
I was excited to see how happy you'd be.
I'm sorry, Gun Woo.
You should have told me sooner.
Why would you make me apologetic?
Do you like it?
Yes.
I'll treasure it forever.
So Hee,
do you know what the happiest thing that happened to me was?
What was it?
The fact that you...
became my sister.
Then...
do you know what the saddest thing for me is?
I'm not sure.
The fact that you...
became my brother.
Why are you so surprised?
Did you think you were a good brother?
You always tease and play jokes on me.
I'm sorry. I'll do better.
I upset my beautiful sister.
Why am I such a lousy brother?
- Jeez. - You fool.
Be nice.
Kang Jae was so excited to hear that Ae Ri was back.
And now look at him.
She must have missed her flight.
Kang Jae is so upset, and I feel so bad.
My gosh, she could've been more mindful.
What could've been so hard about letting us know?
She could've just told Kang Jae the time and date of her arrival.
She must feel like she's too good for us now.
I guess we should be paying her to talk to us.
You liked Ae Ri too, Mom.
You took better care of her than me sometimes.
Are you just disappointed?
All right. I'm disappointed.
They say it's foolish to care for other people.
I raised her and washed her underwear for 20 years.
She's so ruthless.
My gosh. You'll get your hands dirty. Stop it.
Your hands are in dirty water all day.
Aren't you sick of working?
Prepping bean sprouts isn't work.
I like sitting here and talking to you.
Who could this be?
Hello? This is Gu Eun Jae.
Hello?
Oh, my. Is that Ae Ri?
What happened?
Are you in Seoul? Did you actually come?
Yes, I'm in Seoul.
I told you not to come to the airport.
I wanted to experience what it felt like to return to Seoul by myself.
Everything is the same as it was five years ago.
Kang Jae is waiting for you.
He was so upset that he didn't get to see you.
Hurry and call him.
No.
I want to spend the night alone,
admiring the city lights across the Hangang River.
So please don't disturb me.
I'm sure we'll meet soon enough.
I'll call you again.
That gaze you send my way
It's drenched in emotion
You and I were both unaware
Of how time passed by
What have you been doing, and where are you?
Hi, Eun Jae. It's me.
She hasn't called, has she?
- How have you been living? - What?
Ae Ri is here?
Are you sure?
Where is she right now?
A hotel?
All right. I'm on my way there now.
Call me straight away if she calls again.
All right, Eun Jae. Thank you.
Taxi!
Just a moment.
- I'm in a hurry. - What on earth?
- I'm sorry. - This is my taxi.
Sir, take me to Seoul Hotel. Quickly.
Ae Ri?
Good evening.
I have a question for you.
Is this the number for this hotel?
Yes, that's right.
In that case, please take a look at your guest list for me.
Her name is Shin Ae Ri, and she's 33 years old.
- Just a moment. - Sure.
I'm sorry, sir.
We don't have anyone named Shin Ae Ri on our guest list.
What are you talking about?
You said this was the number for your hotel.
But the person you are looking for isn't on our list of guests.
- I'm sorry. - If it's the right number,
then Shin Ae Ri should be here.
Fine, then.
If you can't find her, I'll find her myself.
That works, right?
Have you been well?
I was fine before I saw you again.
It's been a while,
should we at least shake hands?
I'm not in the mood.
Just tell me why you came back to Seoul.
I told you earlier. I missed you.
Stop with that nonsense.
Whose life are you trying to ruin?
No matter how many women I've fooled around with,
I'm not low enough to mess around with my brother-in-law's woman.
I don't want to get beaten up by Kang Jae either.
Are you afraid of Kang Jae?
Is that why you shipped me off to Paris?
What happened then was an accident.
I was drunk and down in the dumps.
I would have messed around with anyone, even if it hadn't been you.
It wasn't a big deal.
Think of it as you stepped in dog poop.
And forget about that day.
I'm not afraid of anything.
Are you seriously insane?
Eun Jae is like a sister to you.
And Kang Jae is my brother-in-law.
What would you and I do in those circumstances?
I want to date you.
And not get caught.
Darn. Don't be daft.
It's too dangerous. We'd get caught in no time.
Do I really need to get life insurance and put my life on the line to cheat?
Is Eun Jae that great?
You don't love her.
Do you think being with your wife has anything to do with love?
If I choose you for love,
that means I can leave you for love too.
The most foolish thing in the world is...
switching out your wife for love.
Did I say we should get married?
I said we should date.
Goodness. Are you deaf or something?
I'm saying that I don't want anything to do with you anymore.
Hold me.
Jeez.
Spending five years overseas...
must have really affected your understanding of Korean.
Or maybe the engine sounds on the plane damaged your hearing.
Let's talk again tomorrow.
I'm leaving.
Ae Ri!
Shin Ae Ri!
Put that back on. Quickly.
Why are you lying?
You're attracted to me too.
What happened five years ago was an accident?
Do you usually make the same mistake three times?
It was a lapse of judgment. You seduced me!
Love makes everyone crazy.
It's not about thinking rationally.
I'm crazy about you.
I felt like I'd die if I didn't see you.
I know it's wrong, but I can't help myself.
I guess that means I don't love you, then.
That's all there is, right?
I'm leaving now.
Oh, my.
It's past 11:00 p.m. already. What's taking Kyo Bin so long?
Don't just sit and wait.
Give him a call or something.
He doesn't like me calling when he's busy.
You're better off living with ten in-laws...
than a husband you put on a pedestal.
Mom, put this toward your living expenses.
I would have gotten more if I'd known I was coming.
Oh, my goodness. Put that away.
I know you're suffering while tending to your in-laws.
I don't want their money.
This is my money.
You don't need a wage to have money.
Use this to buy some new underwear for you and Dad.
Just look at your socks.
Who cares? I'm just at home.
No one is looking at my toes.
I don't like you and Dad wearing shabby clothes.
The fridge is completely bare too.
What on earth do you eat?
We don't go hungry, so don't worry about us.
You're hard-pressed to worry about yourself.
Who's worried about who now?
I'm doing just fine.
Living with in-laws isn't all bad.
My father-in-law gives me pocket money.
And Aunt treats me well.
My mother-in-law can be cute too.
Having a child would make things so much easier.
Have you been attending the clinic regularly?
Hey, Kyo Bin.
What are you doing here?
Kang Jae.
What brings you here?
I asked you first.
Right.
You told Eun Jae to come to our place.
What are you doing here?
Well, the thing is...
I was meeting someone.
I had an important land sale to deal with.
That's why I sent Eun Jae to be with her parents.
She doesn't have to worry about my mom...
if we say we're spending time together.
Hey.
Is it a crime for her to visit her parents?
She spends 365 days a year tending to your family.
Does she need permission to visit hers?
Don't they have daughters in your household?
Why are you glaring at me over something like that?
Did Eun Jae say she felt trapped?
Be good to Eun Jae.
If you so much as make her shed a tear,
your life will be over that day. Do you understand?
I get it.
I need to find someone, so I'll be off now.
Be good, all right?
That jerk.
Stop that.
Hey.
What's wrong with your brother?
Am I his underling?
Why is he so aggressive to me whenever he sees me?
You know how he is.
He's just a rough-talker. He's a good person on the inside.
I'm his brother-in-law.
How could he threaten to kill me so frequently?
My gosh.
It's like I'm married to a gangster's daughter.
I constantly feel on edge.
I'm sorry.
I'll tell Kang Jae to watch himself.
My in-laws are all so pathetic.
A clown for a father-in-law and a relentless mother-in-law.
And a gangster brother-in-law.
That's why I never want to visit them.
I know what you're saying.
But can't you make an effort for me?
Perhaps, call my father just to say hello?
Are you trying to educate me?
Some people get to live off their in-laws.
And I'm over here keeping them afloat.
I made some cinnamon punch.
Would you like some? It's your favorite.
Never mind.
Why would I want cinnamon punch at bedtime? Darn cinnamon punch.
How ridiculous.
What are you doing? Get the light.
I'm tired as hell from running around all day.
All right, then.
I'm going downstairs to prepare some bone broth.
Don't wait up for me.
Goodness.
That witch, Ae Ri.
Being overseas has made her more gorgeous.
No, this won't do.
What's wrong with you?
Keep your head straight.
Don't let the wrong woman in. No need to ruin your life because of her.
Let's sleep.
Oh, my!
- Did I scare you? - Ha Neul!
Why are you still playing tricks like this?
Jeez.
A fool has grown up to be a dimwit.
How could it just keep getting worse?
What does "dimwit" mean?
Dimwits are people like you...
who grow up but don't act their age.
- Do you understand? - I see.
You must be a dimwit too, then.
You're over 50 and still wet the bed. You must be.
Who said I wet the bed, Ha Neul?
You're driving me crazy.
Are you sure you wouldn't prefer rice?
You need to eat more than that to work.
I can't bring myself to eat rice after being on site all night.
It was dusty there too.
That's how it is in construction.
When did you get back, Su Bin?
Did you get back late last night too?
Yes. As always.
I'll be crazy busy until we finish the sample house.
Why are you eating cereal for breakfast? Don't we have rice?
Eun Jae, are you okay with giving your sister-in-law this before work?
At least make a warm soup for her.
I've already made soup, Mother.
Mom, this is what I asked for.
My tongue is too rough for hot soup right now.
I told you to just learn to cook and then get married.
Interior design isn't ladylike.
You're better off spending that time scoring a rich man.
Would you rather I was a rich man's 15th mistress?
- What did you say? - Snap out of it, Mom.
Why would a rich family want me as a daughter-in-law?
Money is nobility,
and your bank balance is power in today's day and age.
With enough money,
your face right now would take just five hours to become a beauty queen.
I'm not interested in beauty queens.
And I'm even less interested in changing my face to get married.
I'm off now.
How did that monster come out of me?
I only have one daughter,
and she walks around in workwear like a darn tomboy.
My goodness.
What are you doing there?
Go and blend some tomatoes for me.
Yes, Mother.
I'm Gu Young Soo, prince of the late-night scene.
This next song is "Cha Cha Cha."
Rid yourself of stress.
Let's all dance the night away together.
Let's go.
Why are you still singing "Cha Cha Cha?"
Aren't you practicing your new song?
My fans like the comfortable and familiar.
Learning something new is annoying and cumbersome.
My gosh. Just take some rice already.
I'm starting a new job today.
If we're going to pay off our debts,
the three of us need to do so much more than eat less and save.
Is your new job...
the reason you sat your husband down for breakfast...
after he got in at 5:00 a.m.?
Kang Jae and I need sleep more than we need food.
Don't you know that?
You can sleep again after you eat.
What are you doing, Kang Jae?
The bean paste stew is nice and spicy. Eat up.
All right.
I should wallpaper my room again today.
Wallpaper?
Ae Ri is back now.
She needs a place to sleep.
Eun Jae's room has been left unused for so long. It stinks of mold in there.
I need to buy a dressing table and things too.
You spineless fool.
She hasn't even shown her face around here.
Why are you so dedicated?
Who knows? Maybe she brought a foreign man back with her.
Mom!
Please, don't rain on my parade.
Don't you know how infuriated I get when you say things like that?
That jerk. How dare he speak like that to his mother?
I'm just worried for him.
You were in the wrong.
He left his post all day yesterday, looking for Ae Ri.
He's not in his right mind.
It's not like he can stake a claim on her.
How would you find someone who doesn't want to be found?
Hurry up and eat. I need to clean up and leave.
- Hello. - Hi.
What do you think of my company?
I think it's really taken shape while I was away.
You're an incredible person when it comes to beauty in Korea.
You're on par with the salons in Cheongdam-dong.
I still have a long way to go.
I'm considering getting properly into makeup too.
I want to make an environmentally-friendly high-end brand.
It's great to see you continuing to try new things.
It seems like a waste of your architecture degree,
but how would you like to work with me?
Maybe I'm getting old, but it's increasingly tiring these days.
Well,
I'm sorry, Mom.
I can agree with anything else you ask of me.
But I want my work to be my own choice.
Architecture is my life.
Have you found yourself a position already?
Yes. An older friend connected me to a construction firm...
that owns a large area of land.
They're seeking an architect, so I'm meeting with them today.
I see.
I know I can't force you into it.
Do as you wish.
I'll help you. Should I put it on the next level?
Oh, no. You don't have to do that.
- It's all right. - I appreciate it.
Oh, my goodness.
- Gosh, I'm so thankful. - It's nothing.
- Have a good day. - Okay.
My gosh.
I wonder who raised such a considerate son.
He's so good.
I was so worried you wouldn't come...
after all that drama yesterday.
You're sure your husband won't come home early today, right?
Of course, I'm sure.
Don't worry.
He has a work dinner tonight, so he'll be home late.
Let's make the most of it while we can.
- Sounds good! - Quick! Let's go.
All right.
Eun Jae, make flower arrangements for everyone here.
If Father barges in,
we need to make it seem like we were making them.
Yes, Mother.
Bring out some beer and snacks too.
Okay.
She's making you learn so many new skills,
all so she can spend time gambling.
Today, it's flower arrangements.
Will it be gayageum playing tomorrow?
I finally understand why the walls around rich houses are so high.
My gosh.
Ha Jo, it's me, Ha Neul.
Your wife is playing those flower cards with peonies and sakura.
Those women from yesterday are back today.
They have so much cash.
They're drinking alcohol too.
Aunt, who are you talking to?
- My brother. - Wait. Let me speak to him.
Hello? Father?
- The thing is, Father... - Eun Jae!
If it's Father, tell him I'm not home.
You can't tell him my friends are here. All right?
Eun Jae.
It's been five years.
Why am I so excited to see you again?
- Yes! - Oh, my gosh.
- That's five points for me. - Five!
- Oh, my gosh! - And again!
Darn it! I told you not to do this anymore!
- How dare you? - Goodness!
- What is this nonsense? - Gosh!
Darling. You don't understand. It's not what you think.
We originally met to make flower arrangements.
We just wanted to start...
by having some fun before arranging flowers. That's all.
Shut your mouth!
Darn it.
Pack your things and get out of my house!
Walk yourself out before I call the police!
Darling!
I was wrong. Please forgive me.
- I won't ever do it again. - Don't say another word!
I'm trying my best to restrain myself,
given the 30 years we've spent raising our family.
Shut your mouth, and end it here.
Let go of me!
Darling!
I'm going to kill her.
You nasty girl.
You're really coming after your mother-in-law.
Mother.
What? Her mother-in-law hit her?
I'm going right now to end it.
She's better off shaving her head and becoming a monk.
Are you afraid that people will throw stones at you?
Come over whenever you want to see me.
He's my only son.
I can't believe he chose someone like you.
I've been to hell and back today because of you, Mom.
Go and get a medical certificate right now.
Don't even dream of opening the gate.
Mother.
Mother!
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