Episode 9
Jeong In
What should I do?
Pick it up.
Shall I?
No. I'll do it.
Yes, Mr. Jeong.
Where are you?
What? In front of Mugyeol's place?
Your fiancée is Wi Mary?
I was going to tell you after the engagement.
You're just the same.
Why didn't you tell me?
There was a reason why I couldn't tell you.
Why do people have so many secrets around me?
What are you two doing?
Are those handcuffs?
I'm sorry, Mugyeol. I was running late.
What are you two doing?
- Unlock these. - Okay.
Mr. Jeong.
We're late.
No. I can't go.
- Mr. Jeong. - She says she can't go!
I won't go to the engagement reception.
I can't get engaged to you.
I'm sorry, Mr. Jeong.
But I want to be true to my feelings.
I can't go to the reception feeling the way I'm feeling.
You have to say no right before the reception?
I know it's all very sudden.
But I want to trust my feelings.
If you really don't want to go,
I'll cancel the engagement.
But let me ask you one thing...
What are you two going to do now?
That's none of your business.
It's all three of our business.
Legally, Ms. Wi is my wife.
We only have one option.
Our fathers need not know,
but the three of us can maintain the deal.
Just as much as Ms. Wi cares for her father,
I care for my business.
In a month's time, the drama will go into production.
I can't terminate the deal until then.
Mr. Jeong.
Ms. Wi.
Which did you say is the most important
out of faith, hope, and love?
This is when you need to be loyal to me.
The person you're trying to reach...
She's not picking up.
What's going on?
You don't think they got into an accident, do you?
Let's just wait a while longer.
Hey, In!
Why are you alone? Where's Mary?
We decided not to have the engagement reception.
What?
An engagement is not a joke!
Who says you're allowed to cancel this reception?
Please calm down. You're not well as it is.
Is there something you don't like about Mary?
I'll get her to shape up before the wedding.
You just tell me what it is.
It's nothing like that.
Mary went to see her mother
and then collapsed from crying too much.
I was the one who suggested that we cancel this reception.
I don't believe this. Why did she cry on a happy day like this?
Dang it!
You're worthless.
- Father. - Let go of me.
Wi Mary. Are you out of your mind?
An engagement is not a joke.
I'm sorry, dad.
But I'm not going to marry someone I don't love.
You tell me the truth.
You bailed out because of that lowlife, right?
I will never allow you to be with that kid.
You don't know him.
Mugyeol's nothing like what you think.
What makes you a better judge of character
than me?
Dad.
Look, Mary. Your mother had a tough life
because she met someone like me.
Why don't you get it?
I'm still grief-stricken because I couldn't
give your mom the life she deserved.
That's why it's my dream
to get you to marry a good and competent man.
Why won't you just do as I tell you?
- It's the lowlife, right? - No.
- Give that to me. - Dad! Dad!
Hello?
Look. I don't know how you seduced my dear innocent Mary,
but don't even think about seeing her again!
I'm confiscating your phone, and you're grounded.
Dad! Dad! Dad!
He must rest.
Stop wasting time. Pull out now.
I've seen enough.
There's no need to waste another month.
Call it quits right now.
No, father.
In the beginning, I said yes to the marriage for your sake.
But now, I want to do this for my own sake.
What do you mean?
I want Ms. Wi to be my wife.
I really want to marry her now.
Hey, Mugyeol. If I wear this and walk around Montmartre,
don't you think people might mistake me for an artist?
Wait...
I'm leaving in ten days.
Why are you being so cold?
A paper airplane?
You used to fly paper planes
at my window when you wanted to see me.
Are you that excited about going to Paris?
Of course.
I'm so happy!
Who's this?
What took you so long?
I was dying to hear from you.
What is it?
What's up, hon?
What the hell are these?
- I'll clean everything up. Go in. - What the hell?
Mugyeol. Mugyeol.
Aren't you cold?
Go on, okay?
Go.
Mugyeol.
My dad took my phone.
He's sleeping in the living room.
Aren't you cold?
I missed you.
Missed you, too.
I'm sorry, dad.
I'll be right back.
I'm screwed!
Why is that?
I've fallen for you.
I'm screwed, too!
Why the Han River Bridge in this frigid weather?
I've always wanted to come here when I got myself a boyfriend.
The view of the moon is amazing from here.
It is.
There'll be a full moon soon.
What if our love keeps changing like the moon?
Don't worry. I'll be good this time.
You promise?
We've hurt my dad, Mr. Jeong, his dad, and Ms. Seo.
We have to make up for all the pain we've caused
by doing our best to make this relationship work.
I want to see the ocean.
Should we go?
Right now?
Yup. Right now.
- Shall we go? - Let's go!
Go!
Everyone has GPS navigation these days.
I hate anything that tells me where I need to go.
You're a real character.
Now. What is the closest beach?
Go straight!
I know. I don't need the map.
Fine.
I'm so excited.
It's been ages since I've seen the sunrise on a beach.
Your dad will worry,
so we'll return right after sunrise, okay?
All right.
Who is it?
It's me, father.
Come in.
What brings you here so early in the morning?
You look tired.
You must not have gotten a wink of sleep.
I want to take Ms. Wi to an arboretum.
That sounds like a good idea. It'll make her feel better.
And you can have a good talk.
Yes, father.
Wake up, Mary. In's here.
Where is she?
Mary's missing.
Hey! The sun's up already.
We must've started out too late.
And we are so close. What a shame.
But something's not right.
We're headed to the ocean, but where's the sun?
Yeah...
Wait.
What?
Huh?
The West Sea?
The sunrise?
We can't see it here.
Oh, yeah.
I was too caught up on getting to the closest beach.
Are you stupid?
You had the map. You said we should keep going straight.
Well...
But I have no sense of direction.
Plus, you were driving.
If I'm wrong, do you have to be wrong, too?
We have to make up for each other's flaws.
We missed the sunrise,
and I'm also going to get hell from my dad.
Let's go back.
What? But we came all the way here.
I don't want my dad to worry.
Okay, daddy's little girl.
Fine. We'll go back.
The van's broken down again?
I don't think she's fit for long-distance trips anymore.
Where can she be?
No. It can't be. With that lowlife?
I'm going to put an end to this.
Good grief.
Man.
Hey, Sora. We were on our way to the beach to see the sunrise,
but the van broke down. Can you tell my dad?
Okay. Thanks.
When will you learn to be your own person?
What do you mean?
This is about you and me.
It shouldn't matter whether or not your dad approves.
How can you say that?
You should know my dad by now.
But he'll never approve of me.
So you won't ever see my dad?
But your dad's so extreme.
Your mom's worse.
She comes and asks for money out of the blue.
What?
Never mind. Let's just stop right here.
You were the one who started the whole thing.
Who is it?
Jeong In
Where are you right now?
I'd like to see you.
I have nothing to say to you, Mr. Jeong.
If you're with Mr. Kang,
the three of us could meet.
Don't ever call again.
Seo Jun
Did you get some sleep?
No. Not a wink.
Where are you?
I need some fresh air.
I'd like to see you.
We're at a bookstore for fresh air?
In a sense, it's an arboretum.
Right. An arboretum of dead trees.
Do you like that book?
I got to like it because of Mugyeol.
What are you thinking about?
Nothing.
Let's go.
Already?
It's all dead trees anyway.
Sir, your van is ready to go!
Are you okay?
Yeah. Are you?
I'm fine.
I'm sorry.
About what?
I was a bit too sensitive earlier.
I was the same.
I'm sorry.
I think it's because we're overtired from the lack of sleep.
Yeah. I do feel a bit better after getting some shut-eye.
I won't be able to see you once we return to Seoul.
You're grounded, right?
Yeah...
I don't know what we should do.
Let's think a bit and then talk with your dad.
Really?
Should we get some fresh air and think about our next step?
Yeah!
Where should we go?
Where are we?
This is near the West Sea, not the East Sea, so...
Hey, Yohan. I have a question.
Where was that place we went to for that rock festival last year?
They went to the ocean to see the sunrise?
Yes, sir.
But there are so many beaches on the East Sea.
How will you ever find Mary?
My daughter has run off with a boy.
How can I just stay put at home?
You two took part in that fake wedding.
You're responsible for this.
You have to find my Mary.
Dang it!
The person you're trying to reach...
His phone is turned off.
What a slime bag.
I'll find them no matter what.
I'll find them even if I have to go to the end of the earth.
- Okay? - Yes, sir.
We have no other choice.
We'll try to locate them.
Yes. Hurry up.
What are you hiding?
Hi, Yohan. It's Jihye.
Hey, Jihye. Where are you?
I missed you!
Never mind that.
I'm calling about Mugyeol. Yes.
Do you know where he is?
Wow! We found it.
Yeah. We made it.
We are so lucky.
We got here without a GPS system.
And we didn't get lost once.
I'm beat.
I could just conk out right now.
Yup. We wouldn't even know if someone carried us away.
Come.
Why are you looking at me like that?
I feel strange.
We've never lain side by side like this.
Wait.
It's too bright. I feel shy.
The weather's great.
Let's go out.
It's windy and cold.
We'll freeze. Let's just stay here.
The sun's out.
Let's soak up some sun.
Come on!
I'm surprised.
I would've never imagined this being your kind of place.
When I feel down,
coming to the market makes me feel better.
I hate places that are crowded.
Watch out.
This is my first time at a traditional open-air market.
My first visit was not too long ago.
Should we have a little snack?
Mr Jeong...
Look at how pretty you are.
You could be a TV star.
Should I try?
Yes. With your looks, you'll become a big star.
Is he your boyfriend?
You two look good together.
Auntie, hi!
- Who's this? - I'm back.
Enjoy the food.
Korea is a funny place.
Strangers call each another auntie and sister.
They ask you really private questions. How old are you? Are you married?
I didn't like it at first,
but it feels warm and friendly now.
Everyone so interested in other people's affairs.
No wonder the Internet's always abuzz with gossip.
I actually feel really comfortable here.
No one recognizes me.
That's why I brought you here.
It's nice, isn't it?
Look. A mom, dad, and two kids.
They look really happy.
It's the perfect family.
That kid can go to the men's bath with his dad.
You're silly.
Haven't you ever thought of having a family like that?
Well... To be honest, I'm not that envious.
It seems unrealistic.
It looks like a scene from an ad.
It's not a scene I've ever envisioned for my life.
I see.
To me, that was the only scene that came to mind when I thought of family.
When I was young, my dream was becoming a perfect wife and mother.
My dad and I were so lonely without my mom,
so I always thought to myself that I would become
a good wife and mother.
We were raised under similar circumstances,
but I always thought the opposite.
I had no dad,
and my mom was never around.
I don't know if I could ever raise a family.
I'm not sure whether I can be a good husband or father.
Is that why you've only dated and never fell in love?
Yup. No strings attach.
We see each other when we want to,
and we can always part ways.
But then you only see the person when things are good.
Yeah. But all girls seem to be the same.
They say I'm cool at first,
but then they start nagging.
Don't worry. I don't nag.
Really?
A girlfriend who doesn't nag is what every musician dreams of.
Teach me guitar.
You want to learn?
Yeah. I'm a rocker's girlfriend.
At the very least, I should be able to play the guitar.
Okay.
- I'll teach you some chords. - Okay.
The first is the G chord. This is the very basic.
- You block the entire row... - Uh-huh.
My family wanted me
to marry someone like you.
But it's slave mentality.
I see.
I just wanted to live my life.
So you wanted to stay single
and only date your whole life?
Mugyeol was on the same page.
He said marriage was an institution created to put a shackle on love.
We thought we could be like a married couple without marriage.
In retrospect,
we were too idealistic.
They look happy.
Yeah.
That looks more real.
I'm envious.
To spend more than half of your lives together,
how many times does the moon have to wane and wax?
Yeah...
Love alone is probably not enough.
Then, loyalty?
Yeah. I think with loyalty, it is a possibility.
They do look like a loyal couple.
I hope we can stay loyal to each other for a long time.
With you, I can see it happening.
Are you tired? Should we go in?
No. This is good.
It's like a dream that we're together like this.
Now I want to see the sunset.
Since we missed the sunrise,
should we stay and see the sunset at least?
How about my dad?
The only thing we can do is be honest.
We'll talk to him when we return.
We should get some shut-eye.
Mary! Mary!
You can cry out all you want, but there will be no answer.
Where's Mary?
Where she belongs.
Heaven knows what you two were up to all night.
You didn't even stir when I came in.
I had her taken home.
Pardon?
I went to the East Sea upon hearing that you had gone to see the sunrise.
But you were here.
It was a smokescreen to throw me off, wasn't it?
Don't you ever even think of seeing my Mary again.
You ruined my family by spoiling the engagement.
And now you elope with my daughter?
We didn't elope.
I was going to come see you when we returned to Seoul.
Grandpa didn't approve of you,
so you eloped with mom.
That's a family secret.
The two of us will talk as men.
You go on and wait in your room, please.
Why are you suddenly using the honorific with me?
I can't talk down to people I don't feel comfortable with.
No! I don't talk down to people I'm not comfortable with.
See! He's mocking me.
I will never let you date my girl!
I'm sorry.
Please allow Mary and me to see one another, father.
See one another?
And why am I your father?
Get out of my house right now!
I'll be back.
There's no way in hell you're coming back1
Mugyeol.
You're bad. I don't believe this.
- Mugyeol. - Where do you think you're going?
- Let go, dad. - You're not going anywhere.
- Let go of me! - No can do.
Mugyeol! Mugyeol!
You're back safe and sound.
What are you doing here?
I'd like you to come with me.
I don't want to.
My father's very ill.
Okay, Mary.
You left your father for a boy?
I'll make sure you and that lowlife never get together.
Oh, my!
What beastly, barbaric person
would bump into a fragile and delicate creature like me?
Who are you calling beastly and barbaric?
Hey, you're Kang Mugyeol's mother.
And you're Merry Christmas's papa?
My daughter's here, isn't she?
No, she's not.
I can see through your lies.
Before your good-for-nothing son
does something terrible to my girl,
I must rescue her. Get out of the way.
What has my Mugyeol done?
He eloped with my daughter.
My Mugyeol's a real man, isn't he?
A real man, my foot.
A real lowlife is more like it.
What are you calling my precious son?
Precious?
Is that why you left him to be raised by relatives?
No wonder he has no manners.
Wow! So you did such a great job raising your daughter
that she eloped with a boy.
What?
Don't insult the 20 years of pain and hardship I endured for her.
Those 20 years are nothing
compared to the ten months I carried my son
in my womb.
Excuse me, madam.
Are you saying I'm not a good father?
And what do you know about motherhood?
I had my Mugyeol at age 17.
A caesarean, too. It hurt so bad...
I was all bandaged up.
I was wrapped up so tight, I could barely breathe.
It was so hard.
You coudn't breathe?
I got terrible eczema from cooking, cleaning, and doing other chores
that I no longer have fingerprints.
Eczema is just awful.
I'm so sorry you had to deal with that.
Hey! Isn't that Kam Soyeong crying?
Please give Mugyeol a chance.
The poor thing was raised practically like an orphan.
Let's not even go there. My poor dear Mary.
Please talk your son into leaving her
so that she can marry a rich man
and live happily every after.
Why are you crying?
Don't cry. You're embarrassing me.
Mugyeol, Mary's dad seems like a good man.
I think you might be wrong about him.
What do you mean?
I'll be a bit lenient with you
considering how nice your mother is.
Please call me by my name Kam Soyeong.
Mary's here right?
No, she isn't.
Really?
She really isn't here.
Since your mother says so,
I'll trust her and leave.
Please call me by my name, Papa Christmas.
Your father just fell asleep.
Please sit down and wait a while.
What I want hasn't changed.
Have you thought about my proposal...
to see the 100-day deal through?
You want to reject it.
But I would still like you to treat my father the way you used to.
Stress can be deadly for him right now.
If he learns that you chose Mr. Kang,
he'll take it hard.
I know.
But I don't want to lie anymore.
He adores you.
Please do it for my father, not for me.
Come in.
I'm sorry. This is my fault.
I want to see you smile.
It'll make my pain go away.
Smile for me.
That's better. You look the most like your mother when you smile.
I hope I'm not taking too much time out of your busy schedule.
No. I'll come by more often from now on.
Thank you.
We'll be able to see more of each other once you become a part of the family.
Please don't forget to take your medication.
Please get better soon, Mr. Jeong.
I will.
I've been putting my all into music for ten years,
but I don't know if I can support my woman.
It's really sad.
I get so insecure when people start talking about marriage.
That's why you should get together with a rich woman
or a fan.
Even if you marry a fan, you have one year, max.
When you run out of food and the power gets cut,
there's fighting that leads to divorce.
Yeah. And if you get married, when and where you can perform...
- Get's constrained. - Yup.
It's hard on the wife because our days and nights are reversed.
As they say, marrying rock is the happiest option.
What a waste of our youth.
Have a glass.
I miss you, mom...
Do you have everything in order?
You have less than a month left now.
The cafe hasn't sold yet, though.
What's going on? You never call and ask me over.
Aren't you going to get married?
What's this out of the blue?
Just curious.
You know me.
I don't want to get tied down.
I'm also unsure
and scared.
Just like I thought.
But I am getting old, though.
I feel a bit a lonely these days.
I'm scared I might not have anyone by my side when I grow old.
That's why I'm going to Paris with him,
but I'm not sure whether I'll be with him into my twilight years.
You have me.
I know.
But what about you?
I hope we can stay loyal to each other for a long time.
With you, I can see it happening.
Where in the world have you been?
To see Mr. Jeong.
What? What got into you that you went to see him?
Have you decided to be with In?
He came to pick me up.
My feelings for Mugyeol will never change,
so don't get your hopes up.
What?
Mary.
Hey, Mary.
I beg you. Please break up with that lowlife.
Be honest with me.
What is it about Mugyeol that you hate so much?
What do I hate about him?
The fact that he has two eyes, one nose, and one mouth.
Dad.
I hate everything about him.
He's my first love.
Can't you be a little bit more understanding?
Are you going to marry him or something?
We just started dating. What's this talk about marriage?
You're not little kids. Why date if you're not thinking about marriage?
So if were thinking of marriage, would you let us date?
No. Never.
He's a womanizer.
He'll fool around with you and then dump you.
You'll get hurt.
We were in a fake marriage,
and we're not in love then.
But everything has changed now.
Mugyeol's going to do his best with all his heart.
No. I don't trust him.
Mary, the thing is, only people who have received love
know how to give love.
That lowlife is no good. He's too embittered.
That's because you don't know him.
He's so sweet and lovable.
That's because you're blinded by love.
You're going to lose In, you fool.
I don't care.
I don't want to lose my first love over specs.
Your first love should never lead to marriage.
You and mom got married.
That's why your mom's life turned out the way it did.
She married someone like me because I was her first love.
There's nothing wrong with you.
You cannot live together for 50 years on love alone.
All I want is for you to be happy.
I'm so happy when I'm with Mugyeol.
I've never ever felt like this.
You know how hard I've had it all these years.
I haven't had time to dream or love.
I want to dream and love from now on. Please, dad.
- The set is great. - Thank you.
Mr. Jeong.
Did you manage to get Lee An to adjust his schedule?
He's still overseas touring, right?
He said he'd call me as soon as he returned to Korea today,
but he hasn't called yet.
He had been planning to take the signing fee and bail,
so he must be in a state of panic right now.
He'll find whatever excuse he can to pull out.
Be careful.
Hello.
Hey, An. When did you get back?
I'm coming straight from the airport.
It's been a while, Mr. Jeong.
Did you manage to wrap up your overseas tour schedule?
More or less.
You've come unannounced.
I wanted to inspect the set it was completed.
But Mr. Jeong, it seems cheaply made.
It's going to be freezing during the winter.
You're going to keep the heat on high, right?
I can't shoot on a frigid set.
All sets are cold. Stop whining.
Where's my house? Is that it?
Ms. Seo.
I want to keep the same music producer.
Would that be too much for you?
For me? Why?
I'm not going to do anything but focus on my work for the time being.
I'll have a look around the set.
You're awfully close to Ms. Seo these days.
I saw the two of you together in Hongdae.
You must still be interested in Hongdae indie bands.
Are you signing a lot of deals?
Oh, please!
I only work for my darling An.
In any case, you'd better be careful.
Ms. Seo's scandals have only just died down.
You don't want anything else blowing over.
I don't think you need to worry.
I'm just concerned that it may hamper the production of this drama.
I wonder how good the soundproofing is.
It's awful when the pitter patter of rain ruins a shoot.
All done.
- Bye, Mr. Kang. - I'm coming straight home.
What have you been up to?
I was researching some of the things Ms. Lee asked me for.
Have you had dinner?
Not yet.
I'd love some soybean stew.
Okay.
I'll wrap up quickly and cook you some stew.
See you soon.
Okay.
My Mary has to get married,
so you can't ask me to give you permission just to date her.
Mr. Kang.
- Teacher! - Buy us something yummy!
- What are you doing today? - Let's go on a date!
What are you teaching us tomorrow?
You want to talk business?
Go ahead.
I do want to talk business.
But let's talk first about Ms. Wi.
Are you ready to get married?
Who says we're getting married?
I'm ready to get married.
A marriage prepared with money?
Let me tell you one more time.
I'm Ms. Wi's legal husband.
The contract is valid until I say otherwise.
I hope we can stay loyal to each other for a long time.
Let me tell you one more time.
I'm Ms. Wi's legal husband.
The contract is valid until I say otherwise.
Kang Mugyeol!
What're you doing here?
I came to return this.
Toss it.
Okay.
I don't want to be friends with you anymore.
And I won't think about you or come see you anymore.
Yeah. Please stop coming by unannounced.
Fine. But let me bid you farewell.