Dynamite Kiss (2025) s01e09 Episode Script
Don't Go. I Don't Want You to Go
1
[pop music playing]
DYNAMITE KISS
EPISODE 9
Ma'am, you look so beautiful today.
You must be delighted
about your son's engagement.
[tense music playing]
[chuckles] Excuse me for a second.
[Chang-ho] It's what he wanted.
In exchange for marrying
into Chairman Yu's family, I divorce you.
[Myeong-sun] When a parent falls apart,
the child's whole world crumbles.
We have to become braver
and happier
for our children's sake.
[breathes deeply]
AFFAIR EVIDENCE PICTURES
ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY VIDEO
[music ends]
[classical music playing]
[sighs] Let's see.
GONG JI-HYEOK & YU HA-YEONG
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMEN
Dad, what are you doing?
We should hurry up.
Right. Let's go.
[sighs] Where is she?
She'll be arriving shortly.
She's just unbelievable. [scoffs]
Hey, I'm almost there.
Oh, you're there? Okay.
See you.
[melancholy music playing]
We'll be starting in five minutes.
You can make your way to the hall now.
[sighs]
[Jun] Auntie! Auntie Da-rim!
-Jun, there you are!
-Auntie!
-Hey!
-There you are.
[intriguing music playing]
Auntie!
"Auntie"?
-Be quiet. You scared me!
-[grunts]
-Should we check out that place later?
-[Jun] Yes.
[Tae-yeong] Go Da-rim, Kim Seon-u!
-[Da-rim] Oh, hey.
-Hey.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Geez, you guys are still attached
at the hip.
-Are you still living in the same place?
-Yeah.
You might as well get married
and receive the government housing benefit
for newlyweds.
Hey, we're like brother and sister.
[Tae-yeong] Right, and you're the brother.
-Why you little…
-[chuckles]
-Let's go.
-Okay.
-My goodness.
-Jun, let's go.
[Da-rim] Jun, did you say hi to him?
[Tae-yeong] Have you been well, Jun?
-Or you'll get scolded.
-You're a big boy now.
Technically, I don't have a boyfriend.
I have a husband.
You'd know better than me
what moms would like.
Right, of course, I do know.
I do, but…
It sounds like
you've never raised a child.
Da-rim.
You've never raised a kid, have you?
[Ji-hyeok's mother] Ji-hyeok.
Mom. [sighs]
[grunts, breathes heavily]
Sorry, I'm a bit late.
Were you waiting for me?
Very much so.
You're the most special person in my life.
[chuckles]
Let's go inside.
[applause]
[announcer] Let's welcome the stars
of today's event.
Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok, the groom-to-be,
and Ms. Yu Ha-yeong, the bride-to-be.
Friends and family, please welcome them
with a warm round of applause.
Smile.
We'll now proceed with exchanging rings
to signify the couple's vow
for their future together,
followed by a photo montage
that tells the story
of how this couple came to be.
Please send them a warm round of applause.
[shutters clicking]
[laptop chimes]
ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY VIDEO
[romantic music playing]
Mr. Gong.
Mr. Gong? [chuckles]
It seems our groom-to-be is quite nervous.
Why don't we cheer him on
with another warm round of applause?
[whimsical music playing]
[Ha-yeong] Just wait and see.
I'm going to turn this place
upside down today.
Everyone, I have something to say.
[guests murmuring]
The truth is, I…
[gasps]
Oh dear.
[guests clamoring]
Ma'am!
Mom!
Mom!
-Gyeong-min, bring the car around. Hurry.
-Right, okay.
Mom.
Mom!
Please wake up. Mom!
Mom.
Mom… [sobbing]
Mom.
Please wake up.
Please.
Gyeong-min, step on it.
Okay.
[breathes shakily]
You can slow down.
You should drive safely.
[breathing shakily]
-[sighs, chuckles]
-Mom.
Are you okay?
I'm totally fine.
What are you talking about?
You just collapsed.
[chuckles]
That was all an act
to stop the engagement ceremony.
[sighs]
Gosh, it seems like I got you good.
[chuckling]
She's been nothing but trouble
my whole life.
Why today, of all days?
Are you sure
you don't want to head to the hospital?
This is nothing new.
She'll recover if it's nothing serious.
We can reschedule the engagement ceremony
based on her recovery.
No need.
-Let's just proceed with the wedding.
-What?
[stammers]
Wouldn't that be rushing it too much?
It'll be tight if we want it to coincide
with our new product launch
and overseas expansion.
Save time where you can.
[door opens]
[sighs]
Welcome.
[upbeat rock music playing]
[music ends]
Mom.
If you challenge that man,
he won't stop until he wins.
If I just get married--
This isn't just for your sake.
It's also for mine.
-It's a little late…
-[sighs]
…but I want to start living my life now.
[inhales sharply] For that to happen,
shouldn't I reclaim
what's mine on my own first?
That's why I hired them.
They're quite renowned in their field.
CHEON JI-HUN LAW OFFICE
ATTORNEY CHEON JI-HUN
RETAINER FEE: 500 WON
Normally, my retainer fee is 1,000 won,
but as you know,
this case is on a slightly grander scale,
so I decided to work with Ma-ri this time.
Hence, we're splitting
the retainer fee exactly in half.
Exactly 500 won each.
Not a single won more.
Half?
-Yes.
-Yes.
Due to Ms. Kim In-ae's recurrent
depressive and anxiety disorders,
Mr. Gong Chang-ho has been managing
all of Ms. Kim's assets,
including her company shares.
That's correct.
We intend to ensure
that she regains control of her assets
and facilitate her return
to the company's management.
Natural BeBe is a company Ms. Kim
had a hand in building from the ground up.
She deserves to reclaim
what's rightfully hers, doesn't she?
Right, Trainee Baek?
I'm an attorney. [chuckles]
-Attorney Cheon.
-Yeah?
Why do you keep calling me that
when I've been done training ages ago?
I'm sorry, Trainee--
I mean, Ms. Baek.
It's just that "Trainee Baek"
rolls off the tongue.
Is there anything I can do to help?
Gathering evidence of the things
Ms. Kim has been subjected to thus far,
as well as the evidence required
to claim her management rights,
will take some time.
Until then, you should act
as if nothing is happening
and maintain the current state of affairs.
That way, we can access
the company records without interference.
At the very least,
we can't let anyone suspect a thing
until we can prove
that I'm of sound mind.
If he catches on before then,
he'll throw me into a psych ward
just to stop me.
[Ji-hun] Yes, I also believe
Mr. Gong is more than capable
of doing such a thing.
However, such a thing will never happen.
Why?
Because… [snickers]
…I'm the attorney on the case.
[stammers, chuckles]
No matter what happens,
we'll be sure to protect our clients.
[chuckles]
[upbeat rock music plays]
[neck cracks]
Trainee Baek, shall we go strategize now?
Shall we?
Let's go.
Let's go do this thing.
[music ends]
Pottery?
You think so?
It's a bit too light to be pottery.
-Glass!
-Glass?
Could it be glass?
GONG JI-HYEOK & YU HA-YEONG
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMEN
[melancholy music playing]
[Jun] Auntie!
Hurry up.
Yeah, I'm coming.
I'm coming. [chuckles]
Let's go, Jun.
Come on. Give me your hand.
Let's go.
[music ends]
[Ji-hyeok] Are you sure about this?
[sighs]
I'm just really afraid you'll get hurt
and go through a hard time again.
[In-ae] Don't worry.
I'm going to
make it happen.
[inhales sharply]
So don't worry about anything else.
Just focus on yourself
and follow your heart.
Got it?
-[sighs]
-[sighs, chuckles]
[sighs]
[In-ae] Don't worry about anything else.
Just focus on yourself
and follow your heart.
Got it?
Follow my heart…
I've already found my luck.
You, Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok.
Auntie! Auntie Da-rim!
-My goodness.
-Jun, there you are!
Auntie!
[funky music playing]
Damn it.
[groans]
[music ends]
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
[sighs]
[whispers indistinctly]
The morning meeting
will start in ten minutes.
We'll officially start preparing
for the photography exhibition now.
-Ms. Jang.
-Yes?
-Ms. Bae.
-Yes?
You'll handle promoting the event on
online mom communities and social media.
I'll finalize the pamphlets
and send them to the printer.
Then I'll work on the invitations.
We'll deliver the posters to supermarkets
and department store
culture centers tomorrow.
-All right.
-Got it.
It's been a while
since I've been to a culture center.
The one escape you have
when you're solo parenting.
It feels like you're on an outing
when you're there.
Bedtime became so much easier
after playing there all day,
-so that's what I liked about it.
-Right.
-I know, right? They really love it.
-Yeah.
Hmm.
Your kid liked it?
What did he like, exactly?
Well, you know…
He liked all the different classes--
Right, so what classes, exactly?
[tense music playing]
Well…
[exclaims] I guess you're finding interest
in these things
now that you're getting married.
There are all sorts of classes.
Flour dough classes,
sensory play, tactile play,
and stuff like that.
-There are loads.
-Right, stuff like that.
[chuckling]
[Ji-hyeok] Right.
I see.
-Yes.
-[chuckles]
Let's end the meeting here.
[music ends]
He must be having a hard time
because his engagement has been postponed.
He's quite irritable.
Postponed?
His mother collapsed
in the middle of the ceremony.
We should lie low today.
Yeah.
[knocks on door]
This is the draft
of the invitation wording.
May I ask
if your mother is doing all right?
I heard that your engagement ceremony
has been postponed.
We're all concerned for you.
Useless concern leads to such results.
Pardon? Is it not good?
[comical music plays]
That's putting it mildly.
There isn't an ounce of sincerity
in these words.
Redo it.
[sighs]
I thought it was fine.
[scoffs]
Darn it.
[spaghetti western music playing]
Is this better?
Redo it.
[whimsical music playing]
[spaghetti western music playing]
-Redo it.
-[sighs]
THE DAY WE PLANTED TREES,
OUR EYES WERE ON OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE
[whimsical music playing]
Thank you.
Come on.
Redo it.
[sighs] Let's redo it.
GROWING WITH NATURE…
It's so cliché. Redo it!
[spaghetti western music playing]
[sighs]
[exhales heavily]
[music ends]
[footsteps approach]
Hello, Ms. Yu. How are you?
Not good.
Ji-hyeok is inside, right?
There he is. Excuse me.
Sure.
[door opens]
[gentle music playing]
They look good together.
Before your mother collapsed yesterday,
-I was trying to say--
-"I love someone else."
-[typing]
-"I can't marry him"?
Don't get mad. I can explain.
Yu Ha-yeong.
How long have you known…
that Kim Seon-u and Go Da-rim
aren't married?
[gasps] You know?
When? How?
Don't tell me Ms. Go told--
[melancholy music playing]
[sighs]
Be quiet.
Ms. Go doesn't know that I know yet.
What? Then how did you find out?
You don't need to know.
Why have you kept this from me?
Because Mr. Kim asked me
to keep it a secret.
Do you know how frustrating it was for me?
I was treated like some mistress
for no reason.
All right.
We'll call off the wedding.
You mean it? You can't take it back.
I need to record this.
But do me a favor.
I need us to stay engaged
for the time being.
What?
[panting] Ms. Gong, we have an emergency.
What now?
Ms. Yu headed to the TF team office
looking super upset.
What if she and Mr. Gong
barge into the chairman's office
and set a date for their wedding?
Damn it.
I didn't know your mother
was going through that.
I did think it was weird
that you suddenly joined the company
and wanted to marry me.
I'm sorry.
It's fine.
It must've been tough for you as well.
So I just need to stay quiet
for the time being, right?
Yeah.
Thanks.
In exchange, you can't stop me
from pursuing Mr. Kim, okay?
Do you like him that much?
Why?
He's kind, sweet, thoughtful, and warm.
He's just perfect.
Well, except for the fact
that he likes Ms. Go and not me.
But you still like him?
Even when he likes someone else?
What a silly thing to say.
It's such a blessing to be able to
love someone wholeheartedly.
That doesn't happen often in life,
you know.
So when it happens,
you can't let your pride stand in the way.
Then what?
You should enjoy it.
Enjoy yourself drowning in your feelings
for that person.
[chuckles]
You know what?
Talking about him
is making me miss him so much.
I'm off to see Mr. Kim. Bye.
[gentle music playing]
[Ha-yeong] Ms. Go!
Uh…
Did your conversation go well?
Yes, very well.
Speaking of which,
I know everything.
Sorry?
I know that you're single.
[tense music playing]
[footsteps approach]
[Ji-hye] Single?
Why would Ms. Go be single?
Ji-hye.
Ms. Gong.
[door opens]
[Ji-hyeok] Single for me too.
Ha-yeong offered to treat us
to some ice cream.
Ms. Go
asked for a single scoop as well, right?
What?
[Ha-yeong exclaims]
All right, then two single-scoop cones.
Would you like one as well?
No, I'm fine.
Are you here to see Ji-hyeok?
Yes. I thought I'd stop by,
considering what happened yesterday.
[Ji-hye] I see.
[gentle music playing]
Father wants to see us right now.
Oh, then I guess
we can't have ice cream together.
Ms. Go, we can have some next time.
Bye!
What are you waiting for? Let's go.
[Ji-hyeok] Engagement or wedding ceremony,
it doesn't matter to me.
I'd just like Mom there.
Please just wait
until she recovers.
-Who knows what trouble she'll cause?
-Father.
I'm just worried Chairman Yu
will change his mind.
Families are lining up
to claim Ha-yeong's hand.
You don't need to worry about that.
I'll be sure to accomplish enough
in the company
to gain Chairman Yu's approval.
Working here isn't so bad after all, huh?
No, it isn't.
I'm surprisingly enjoying myself.
I even started thinking
about future plans.
[laughs]
It looks like
he's finally come to his senses.
I'll find you a proper position soon,
so work hard.
[peaceful music playing]
I know everything.
I know that you're single.
[sighs]
Ms. Go.
Do you have anything to tell me?
Pardon?
I thought I told you it lacked sincerity.
I see no improvement.
Well, I'm not much of a wordsmith,
but I believe there was sincerity
in what I wrote.
If you could specify
which part you find unsatisfactory--
Do you not know what sincere means?
A truthful and righteous heart.
Then again,
words only reflect the writer.
Are you sure this is because
you don't like what I wrote?
I feel like you may be upset with me
and not my words.
May I ask you why you're upset with me?
[sad music playing]
You're right.
I am upset with you.
What is it?
Pardon?
What could it be?
Why would I be upset?
I'm not sure.
I believe you know.
No, you must know.
How could you not know
about a lie you made up?
Who are you…
really?
Are you really…
Kim Seon-u's wife?
Are you really…
Kim Jun's mom?
[doorbell chimes]
Welcome.
Surprise! [chuckles]
Did you miss me?
Ta-da.
What's this?
I'm flirting.
Surely you've heard
about my engagement being postponed.
And it turns out Ji-hyeok already knew
that you two aren't married.
He knows?
Mr. Gong?
Yes.
So we don't need to worry
about anything anymore.
Don't try to stop me.
What about Da-rim?
Does she know he knows? Is she okay?
It's always about that darn Go Da-rim.
Why should I care?
Where's the vase?
[sighs]
How could you do that?
How could you pretend to be a mom
when you don't have a child?
This is just unbelievable.
Give me back the hand cream I gave you.
Give it!
Come on, just move it along.
Pack your stuff
and get out of here already,
you damn con artist!
[Go-eun] I'm disappointed.
I trusted and relied on you.
How could you trust her?
She's serious trouble.
She's an expert at using people.
She even tried to make something happen
with Mr. Gong.
She was trying to score big.
[knocks on table]
Da-rim, it's time to go home.
Right.
-Hurry up.
-Finally!
-I'm heading out.
-It's time to go home.
Let's go. Hurry up!
[exclaiming]
I'm so tired.
[mournful music playing]
Who are you…
really?
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
[sniffles]
Was it fun?
Toying with me?
No, not at all. I just--
You'll be fired immediately.
You may leave.
[Da-rim breathing shakily]
Mr. Gong, I'm really sorry.
The truth is--
You just missed your chance
to tell me the truth. Please leave.
[music continues]
[music ends]
[chuckles]
[stammers]
Mom, I have something to tell--
I have good news.
What is it?
The doctor said I can be discharged soon.
We're going to set a date for next week.
-[gasps] Really?
-Yeah.
[exclaims]
I'll be able to sleep in my own bed soon.
I can't wait.
This is all thanks to you.
[sighs] I didn't do anything.
All thanks to you landing a job
at that big company,
we can afford the hospital bills
and at least cover the interest
on the loan Da-jeong took out
with the house as collateral.
That's the only reason why
I'm able to go back home.
If it weren't for you,
we'd be out in the streets.
Who knows if I'd still be alive right now?
Why would you even say that?
[sighs] I'm just thankful for everything.
[inhales deeply] Thank you.
[sighs]
[melancholy music playing]
TEAM MEMBER GO DA-RIM
[phone buzzing]
[line ringing]
MISSED CALL
TEAM MEMBER GO DA-RIM
[phone buzzes]
TEAM MEMBER GO DA-RIM
[Da-rim] Mr. Gong,
I'm in front of your place.
Could you hear me out for a second?
I just need a moment of your time.
MESSAGE UNREAD
[sniffling]
Thank you for making the time.
Go on. Make your excuses.
I'll at least hear you out.
I spent my twenties
repeatedly failing to find a job.
Then I ended up
going on my first trip to Jeju Island,
when I got a call
that my mom had collapsed.
Jeju?
You mean that day?
Yes.
That's why I left
without even saying goodbye to you.
I didn't know what to do.
My younger sister left us with a huge debt
and disappeared.
My mom's hospital bills
were piling up fast.
We were on the verge
of losing our house… [inhales sharply]
…and I needed a full-time job
to even qualify for a loan
for office workers. [breathing shakily]
But who would hire someone over 30
with no experience?
That's when I saw
the job posting from Natural BeBe.
I knew it was wrong.
[sighs]
But to me…
it felt like a lifeline from heaven.
That's why I sucked it up
and came up…
[sniffles]
…with such a lie.
[inhales deeply] I get
that you're in a tough situation,
but not everyone
resorts to fraudulent employment.
[Da-rim] Yes, I know.
I've also been losing sleep every night
because of the guilt. [inhales deeply]
I'm really sorry. [sighs]
[sniffles]
I know this is incredibly shameless…
but could you give me a little more time?
At least just until I find another job.
Just…
a little bit more.
Just a bit more time.
That's all I ask. [breathes shakily]
[sighs]
Let me think about it.
I'll consider my options.
[thunder rumbling]
Da-rim.
Seon-u.
It's all over for me now.
I heard.
Mr. Gong knows everything.
I must be getting punished.
You can find another job.
You're not the same person anymore.
You've changed a lot since this job.
You've grown stronger and more courageous.
Do you think he's disappointed in me?
[Seon-u sighs]
Don't worry too much.
Just think of this
as a blessing in disguise.
You've suffered enough.
Keeping secrets and lying… [sighs]
…is really stressful.
[sniffles] I'm sorry. I've only been
causing you trouble recently.
No.
Not that.
I was keeping something from you
and lying about it.
From me?
About what?
My feelings. [sighs]
I kept my feelings from you.
[Da-rim] What?
I like you.
Not as a friend or family
but as a woman.
[bittersweet music playing]
[grunts] What?
We've been friends and more
or less family for over 20 years… [sighs]
…and I feel bad that I have a child.
I thought about it a lot because
I was worried things would get awkward.
But…
I don't think I can hide it anymore.
I think I'll really regret it
if I lose you.
[Da-rim grunts]
Well…
I…
-You see, I--
-Da-rim.
Yeah?
Don't give me an answer now.
You can tell me later.
I want you to take
as much time as you need…
and think about it seriously.
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
I got a call that my mom had collapsed.
That's why I left
without even saying goodbye to you.
My mom's hospital bills
were piling up fast.
I knew it was wrong.
But to me,
it felt like a lifeline from heaven.
That's why I sucked it up
and came up…
[sniffles]
…with such a lie.
It's such a blessing to be able to
love someone wholeheartedly.
That doesn't happen often in life,
you know.
Don't worry about anything else.
Just focus on yourself
and follow your heart.
[panting]
[sighs]
MOTHER TF TEAM
GO DA-RIM
[calm music playing]
[scanners beeping]
[gasps]
-Are you okay?
-I can do it.
Let me help you. [sighs]
-[cleaner] Thank you.
-No problem.
[Da-rim] Are you okay?
You should wait over there.
-Thank you.
-Sure.
Sorry. It'll just be a second.
Grab that.
[child] Mischievous tangerines.
-Yes, they are.
-Thank you so much.
-No worries.
-Thank you.
-[gasps] Oh no.
-[scanners beeping]
[grunts]
Thank you.
Good morning.
Oh, you're up early.
I'll prepare breakfast for you.
-Is that mail?
-Yes, it's addressed to Mr. Yu,
but there's no sender information.
Really?
You can give it to me.
I'll bring it to him.
Okay.
RECIPIENT: YU JIN-TAE
You must be quite desperate,
resorting to such methods.
What are you talking about?
That wasn't me.
Who else wants to stop this wedding?
You can be honest with me.
I'm the only one on your side right now.
Actually, you have one more.
Mr. Ma Jong-gu, was it?
Did he tell you that?
[Tae-yeong] I tried feeling him out
earlier, and he couldn't stop rambling.
He basically confessed to it.
Even your subordinate is just like you.
-I could see right through him.
-[sighs]
You should be thankful that I intercepted.
Just imagine if my father saw this.
He would've pushed up the wedding
to stop this from spreading.
Push it up?
With so much at stake,
you think he'd call it off over this?
You're still so naive.
That's why
-you need me.
-[scoffs]
Got it, baby?
You're so adorable.
I'm off.
[inhales deeply] Ms. Lee
and I will cover the Gangbuk area.
Can you cover the Gangnam area, Ms. Go?
-Sure thing.
-With Mr. Gong.
I can go alone.
Come on now, it's too much for one person.
No, it's not too much at all.
Not even in the slightest.
I'm coming along to prevent you
from causing me any possible trouble.
Who knows what kind of trouble
you'll get into wandering around?
Cleaning up after you
would be more of a hassle.
[playful music playing]
That damn mouth of his.
[elevator bell dings]
Let's go.
POSTERS
[car beeps]
[gasps]
You know how to drive, right?
You want me to drive?
I'm a bit tired. Do you not want to?
No, it's just that I've barely driven
since getting my license. [gasps]
Yes, sir.
Fine, whatever.
[engine starts]
Go Da-rim?
[tense music playing]
[clicks tongue]
[playful music playing]
A bicycle just passed us.
[sighs]
Step on it a little, will you?
More?
Aren't we going fast enough?
-It's fine. Step on it.
-What?
Step on it.
Okay. [inhales deeply]
-[exclaims] Stop, stop, stop!
-[exclaims]
[both panting]
[sighs]
[sighs]
Have you lost your mind?
You call that driving?
It's been a while since I've driven,
and with you next to me,
I got so nervous.
I'm not chewing you up right now, am I?
Who knows when you'll tell me to quit?
I'm just anxious.
You can relax. I won't let anyone
in the company know for the time being.
Do you mean that?
We have the campaign and the exhibition.
Do you know how much work you've started?
You need to see them through
before you leave.
We're short-staffed as it is.
[sniffles] Thank you, Mr. Gong.
So get your act together already!
One slip, and you're fired.
Okay, I'll get my act together.
Go already. [sighs]
Okay.
Slow down!
[inhales deeply]
-The right side is higher.
-[Da-rim] Oh, is it?
Then…
Come on. The left side is higher now.
It's not leveled at all. Geez.
Oh gosh.
How is it so hard to get this right?
Excuse me.
Press down slowly.
-And slowly press down here.
-[Da-rim] Right.
Just stay here for a bit.
[romantic music playing]
-Mr. Gong, I don't think we should be--
-[Ji-hyeok inhales deeply]
Stay still.
I know I'm single,
and we did have
something along the lines of a fling,
but we shouldn't hold hands like this
with you behind me…
-Just a second.
-Sure.
[music stops]
Press down on this.
And here as well.
[playful music playing]
Is it still a bit crooked?
That should do.
What did you just say?
Oh, nothing.
It was nothing.
You have an excellent sense of balance.
As expected of you, sir.
[Myeong-sun] A lawsuit?
My word.
You made a big decision.
It's all thanks to you.
I've reflected a lot.
I didn't do anything. [chuckles]
You told me when a mom falls apart,
the child's whole world crumbles.
That's why I decided
I should become stronger now.
I'm glad to see you with some spark.
[chuckles]
How am I ever going to
leave this frail lady behind
and go home by myself?
You're being discharged?
Yes, in a few days.
Your cast should be coming off
any day now, no?
Yes. [chuckles]
It should be.
[sighs]
I'm not sure where I should go
after being discharged.
I have a lot to handle
without my husband knowing.
If I go back to the psychiatric hospital,
I'll be surrounded by my husband's people.
If I stay at a hotel,
I'm bound to draw attention
with the attorneys coming in and out.
What about my place?
-[positive music playing]
-Pardon?
My younger daughter's room is free.
Just tell your husband
you're going on a trip far away.
[gasps]
I appreciate it, but…
Are you sure?
I don't want to inconvenience you.
I'd be home alone all day
after my daughter goes to work anyway.
It'd be nice to have a friend to talk to.
Don't worry about a thing,
and just think of it as your home.
[sighs]
It's going to be fun.
[Myeong-sun chuckles]
Hello.
I thought they were only interviewing
the photographer,
but here you are, Mr. Gong.
I know, right?
They asked for the team leader
who organized the exhibition
or a representative
from the hosting organization.
And that happens to be me.
I see.
You're really studying that script.
You're a great actor already.
Oh, it's a compliment.
You really have a knack for it.
I was totally fooled
and believed you were her husband.
I'm sorry.
I've actually been meaning
to apologize to you.
Da-rim was in such a tough situation,
and I made the wrong choice
because I wanted to help in any way.
I've been made aware
of her family situation,
but the company won't care about that.
She'll be fired soon.
Right. [sighs]
Of course, she would be, but it's okay.
I'll be taking care of Da-rim…
from now on.
[curious music playing]
[scoffs]
And who are you to do that?
The person who knows her the best…
and worries about her the most.
We're ready for you now.
-Please follow me.
-Okay.
[sighs]
The theme for this exhibition is "growth."
Is there a special meaning behind that?
Yes, there is.
Growth doesn't just mean
to grow physically,
but also to change and transform
for the better.
So through this exhibition,
I wanted to relay the message
of making a better world
for the family I love.
[interviewer] Oh my, that's lovely.
[chuckles] Thank you.
-[interviewer inhales sharply] Great.
-Oh gosh!
Oh no, what a mess.
My hand just slipped.
-[sighs]
-Sorry.
Right.
I'm fine. Please continue.
Then shall we move on
to a question for Mr. Gong?
You took on this major campaign
with a team of entry-level employees
as soon as you joined the company.
Did you feel any pressure?
[Ji-hyeok] I'm not sure.
Compared to the scale
of corporate M&As I used to handle,
this is a very small-scale event,
so I didn't feel any pressure.
I'm also very much enjoying
working with my team members.
-[exclaims]
-[grunts] That woman over there
is the one who came up with the idea
for this campaign.
We work great together,
and she's someone
who faithfully follows my lead.
Ms. Go Da-rim.
-[gasps]
-[Seon-u gasps]
I'm sorry,
I was reaching for the rice cakes.
-Wow. [laughing]
-[all laughing]
Something's in the air today.
I'm sorry.
It's fine.
It was an accident.
[interviewer] Right, so…
Then how about we have
Ms. Go Da-rim join us for a chat?
[sighs]
Me?
[interviewer] Why do you believe
this campaign has garnered
such a positive public response?
[grunts]
Environmental issues are something
everyone experiences firsthand.
And I believe
Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok's
long-standing principle
of upholding
corporate social responsibility
may have resonated well
with the consumers.
[Ji-hyeok] My goodness.
I wasn't trying to make
my principles so obvious,
but I guess I failed. [chuckles]
Oh dear.
[sighs]
[grunts] I also believe Mr. Kim Seon-u's
artistic and heartfelt photos
really resonated with a lot of people.
[inhales deeply] Even with principles,
how you present them is what matters.
Simply talking about them
won't get the message across.
[interviewer] Yes, of course. [chuckling]
Thank you for your insight.
I think we can end the interview here.
We'll just take a few more shots
of you two to use as the main photo.
Sure.
[competitive music playing]
You're too far apart.
Can you come to the center?
That's great.
Why don't we try a handshake?
[interviewer] Yes, that's great.
Please look this way.
Now, give us a smile.
Smile.
[Da-rim] Great job today.
You must be tired. [chuckles]
It was nothing. You're done, right?
Let's have dinner together.
[Da-rim] I actually have
some work to catch up on.
I saw the others go home earlier.
You're working by yourself?
Yeah, well, the thing is… [inhales deeply]
You also need to pick up Jun.
He's away at camp.
[sighs] Hang on.
Are you acting like this
because I said I liked you?
[melancholy music playing]
[Seon-u sighs]
Come on.
This is how you're reacting to it?
Are you sure you're the Go Da-rim I know?
[Da-rim] Hey, you're the weird one.
How could you be perfectly fine
after saying all that?
I wouldn't say I'm perfectly fine.
I'm just used to the butterflies.
[Da-rim] What?
[elevator bell dings]
I'll wait for you downstairs.
Come down when you're ready.
Okay, I'll be there soon.
Ms. Go.
Can I see you in my office?
Sure.
[Ji-hyeok sighs]
Did we send out all the invitations
for the exhibition?
We finished that earlier in the afternoon.
Then what about the social media event?
We compiled a list of the winners'
IDs and addresses
and handed it over to the marketing team.
-You did?
-[Da-rim] Yes.
I see.
Are the pamphlets printed?
They need to be checked thoroughly.
They should arrive tomorrow,
so I'll be sure to check them thoroughly
when they do.
Okay.
What else is there?
Is that everything?
Let's see here. Hold on.
[phone buzzing]
SEON-U
[impactful music playing]
[Seon-u] I'll be taking care of Da-rim…
from now on.
[sighs] I'll get going then.
Let's have a meal.
You and me.
I already have plans.
Cancel them.
And stay with me.
Don't go.
I don't want you to go.
[romantic music playing]
DYNAMITE KISS
[Da-rim] You can't do this.
What about Ms. Yu?
Our families
are just pushing us to be together.
I saw him being all lovey-dovey
with his fiancée.
Why would he lie about that?
Was I mistaken?
You care deeply for other people.
That's why I like you.
-You take action. That's why I like you.
-Is this a new form of bullying?
You said I had no reason to like you.
That's why I'm stating them.
[Da-rim] Is there a way to tell
whether they're being genuine or not?
You just come to realize it.
"He likes me."
Subtitle translation by: Justin S. Kim
[pop music playing]
DYNAMITE KISS
EPISODE 9
Ma'am, you look so beautiful today.
You must be delighted
about your son's engagement.
[tense music playing]
[chuckles] Excuse me for a second.
[Chang-ho] It's what he wanted.
In exchange for marrying
into Chairman Yu's family, I divorce you.
[Myeong-sun] When a parent falls apart,
the child's whole world crumbles.
We have to become braver
and happier
for our children's sake.
[breathes deeply]
AFFAIR EVIDENCE PICTURES
ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY VIDEO
[music ends]
[classical music playing]
[sighs] Let's see.
GONG JI-HYEOK & YU HA-YEONG
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMEN
Dad, what are you doing?
We should hurry up.
Right. Let's go.
[sighs] Where is she?
She'll be arriving shortly.
She's just unbelievable. [scoffs]
Hey, I'm almost there.
Oh, you're there? Okay.
See you.
[melancholy music playing]
We'll be starting in five minutes.
You can make your way to the hall now.
[sighs]
[Jun] Auntie! Auntie Da-rim!
-Jun, there you are!
-Auntie!
-Hey!
-There you are.
[intriguing music playing]
Auntie!
"Auntie"?
-Be quiet. You scared me!
-[grunts]
-Should we check out that place later?
-[Jun] Yes.
[Tae-yeong] Go Da-rim, Kim Seon-u!
-[Da-rim] Oh, hey.
-Hey.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Geez, you guys are still attached
at the hip.
-Are you still living in the same place?
-Yeah.
You might as well get married
and receive the government housing benefit
for newlyweds.
Hey, we're like brother and sister.
[Tae-yeong] Right, and you're the brother.
-Why you little…
-[chuckles]
-Let's go.
-Okay.
-My goodness.
-Jun, let's go.
[Da-rim] Jun, did you say hi to him?
[Tae-yeong] Have you been well, Jun?
-Or you'll get scolded.
-You're a big boy now.
Technically, I don't have a boyfriend.
I have a husband.
You'd know better than me
what moms would like.
Right, of course, I do know.
I do, but…
It sounds like
you've never raised a child.
Da-rim.
You've never raised a kid, have you?
[Ji-hyeok's mother] Ji-hyeok.
Mom. [sighs]
[grunts, breathes heavily]
Sorry, I'm a bit late.
Were you waiting for me?
Very much so.
You're the most special person in my life.
[chuckles]
Let's go inside.
[applause]
[announcer] Let's welcome the stars
of today's event.
Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok, the groom-to-be,
and Ms. Yu Ha-yeong, the bride-to-be.
Friends and family, please welcome them
with a warm round of applause.
Smile.
We'll now proceed with exchanging rings
to signify the couple's vow
for their future together,
followed by a photo montage
that tells the story
of how this couple came to be.
Please send them a warm round of applause.
[shutters clicking]
[laptop chimes]
ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY VIDEO
[romantic music playing]
Mr. Gong.
Mr. Gong? [chuckles]
It seems our groom-to-be is quite nervous.
Why don't we cheer him on
with another warm round of applause?
[whimsical music playing]
[Ha-yeong] Just wait and see.
I'm going to turn this place
upside down today.
Everyone, I have something to say.
[guests murmuring]
The truth is, I…
[gasps]
Oh dear.
[guests clamoring]
Ma'am!
Mom!
Mom!
-Gyeong-min, bring the car around. Hurry.
-Right, okay.
Mom.
Mom!
Please wake up. Mom!
Mom.
Mom… [sobbing]
Mom.
Please wake up.
Please.
Gyeong-min, step on it.
Okay.
[breathes shakily]
You can slow down.
You should drive safely.
[breathing shakily]
-[sighs, chuckles]
-Mom.
Are you okay?
I'm totally fine.
What are you talking about?
You just collapsed.
[chuckles]
That was all an act
to stop the engagement ceremony.
[sighs]
Gosh, it seems like I got you good.
[chuckling]
She's been nothing but trouble
my whole life.
Why today, of all days?
Are you sure
you don't want to head to the hospital?
This is nothing new.
She'll recover if it's nothing serious.
We can reschedule the engagement ceremony
based on her recovery.
No need.
-Let's just proceed with the wedding.
-What?
[stammers]
Wouldn't that be rushing it too much?
It'll be tight if we want it to coincide
with our new product launch
and overseas expansion.
Save time where you can.
[door opens]
[sighs]
Welcome.
[upbeat rock music playing]
[music ends]
Mom.
If you challenge that man,
he won't stop until he wins.
If I just get married--
This isn't just for your sake.
It's also for mine.
-It's a little late…
-[sighs]
…but I want to start living my life now.
[inhales sharply] For that to happen,
shouldn't I reclaim
what's mine on my own first?
That's why I hired them.
They're quite renowned in their field.
CHEON JI-HUN LAW OFFICE
ATTORNEY CHEON JI-HUN
RETAINER FEE: 500 WON
Normally, my retainer fee is 1,000 won,
but as you know,
this case is on a slightly grander scale,
so I decided to work with Ma-ri this time.
Hence, we're splitting
the retainer fee exactly in half.
Exactly 500 won each.
Not a single won more.
Half?
-Yes.
-Yes.
Due to Ms. Kim In-ae's recurrent
depressive and anxiety disorders,
Mr. Gong Chang-ho has been managing
all of Ms. Kim's assets,
including her company shares.
That's correct.
We intend to ensure
that she regains control of her assets
and facilitate her return
to the company's management.
Natural BeBe is a company Ms. Kim
had a hand in building from the ground up.
She deserves to reclaim
what's rightfully hers, doesn't she?
Right, Trainee Baek?
I'm an attorney. [chuckles]
-Attorney Cheon.
-Yeah?
Why do you keep calling me that
when I've been done training ages ago?
I'm sorry, Trainee--
I mean, Ms. Baek.
It's just that "Trainee Baek"
rolls off the tongue.
Is there anything I can do to help?
Gathering evidence of the things
Ms. Kim has been subjected to thus far,
as well as the evidence required
to claim her management rights,
will take some time.
Until then, you should act
as if nothing is happening
and maintain the current state of affairs.
That way, we can access
the company records without interference.
At the very least,
we can't let anyone suspect a thing
until we can prove
that I'm of sound mind.
If he catches on before then,
he'll throw me into a psych ward
just to stop me.
[Ji-hun] Yes, I also believe
Mr. Gong is more than capable
of doing such a thing.
However, such a thing will never happen.
Why?
Because… [snickers]
…I'm the attorney on the case.
[stammers, chuckles]
No matter what happens,
we'll be sure to protect our clients.
[chuckles]
[upbeat rock music plays]
[neck cracks]
Trainee Baek, shall we go strategize now?
Shall we?
Let's go.
Let's go do this thing.
[music ends]
Pottery?
You think so?
It's a bit too light to be pottery.
-Glass!
-Glass?
Could it be glass?
GONG JI-HYEOK & YU HA-YEONG
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMEN
[melancholy music playing]
[Jun] Auntie!
Hurry up.
Yeah, I'm coming.
I'm coming. [chuckles]
Let's go, Jun.
Come on. Give me your hand.
Let's go.
[music ends]
[Ji-hyeok] Are you sure about this?
[sighs]
I'm just really afraid you'll get hurt
and go through a hard time again.
[In-ae] Don't worry.
I'm going to
make it happen.
[inhales sharply]
So don't worry about anything else.
Just focus on yourself
and follow your heart.
Got it?
-[sighs]
-[sighs, chuckles]
[sighs]
[In-ae] Don't worry about anything else.
Just focus on yourself
and follow your heart.
Got it?
Follow my heart…
I've already found my luck.
You, Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok.
Auntie! Auntie Da-rim!
-My goodness.
-Jun, there you are!
Auntie!
[funky music playing]
Damn it.
[groans]
[music ends]
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
[sighs]
[whispers indistinctly]
The morning meeting
will start in ten minutes.
We'll officially start preparing
for the photography exhibition now.
-Ms. Jang.
-Yes?
-Ms. Bae.
-Yes?
You'll handle promoting the event on
online mom communities and social media.
I'll finalize the pamphlets
and send them to the printer.
Then I'll work on the invitations.
We'll deliver the posters to supermarkets
and department store
culture centers tomorrow.
-All right.
-Got it.
It's been a while
since I've been to a culture center.
The one escape you have
when you're solo parenting.
It feels like you're on an outing
when you're there.
Bedtime became so much easier
after playing there all day,
-so that's what I liked about it.
-Right.
-I know, right? They really love it.
-Yeah.
Hmm.
Your kid liked it?
What did he like, exactly?
Well, you know…
He liked all the different classes--
Right, so what classes, exactly?
[tense music playing]
Well…
[exclaims] I guess you're finding interest
in these things
now that you're getting married.
There are all sorts of classes.
Flour dough classes,
sensory play, tactile play,
and stuff like that.
-There are loads.
-Right, stuff like that.
[chuckling]
[Ji-hyeok] Right.
I see.
-Yes.
-[chuckles]
Let's end the meeting here.
[music ends]
He must be having a hard time
because his engagement has been postponed.
He's quite irritable.
Postponed?
His mother collapsed
in the middle of the ceremony.
We should lie low today.
Yeah.
[knocks on door]
This is the draft
of the invitation wording.
May I ask
if your mother is doing all right?
I heard that your engagement ceremony
has been postponed.
We're all concerned for you.
Useless concern leads to such results.
Pardon? Is it not good?
[comical music plays]
That's putting it mildly.
There isn't an ounce of sincerity
in these words.
Redo it.
[sighs]
I thought it was fine.
[scoffs]
Darn it.
[spaghetti western music playing]
Is this better?
Redo it.
[whimsical music playing]
[spaghetti western music playing]
-Redo it.
-[sighs]
THE DAY WE PLANTED TREES,
OUR EYES WERE ON OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE
[whimsical music playing]
Thank you.
Come on.
Redo it.
[sighs] Let's redo it.
GROWING WITH NATURE…
It's so cliché. Redo it!
[spaghetti western music playing]
[sighs]
[exhales heavily]
[music ends]
[footsteps approach]
Hello, Ms. Yu. How are you?
Not good.
Ji-hyeok is inside, right?
There he is. Excuse me.
Sure.
[door opens]
[gentle music playing]
They look good together.
Before your mother collapsed yesterday,
-I was trying to say--
-"I love someone else."
-[typing]
-"I can't marry him"?
Don't get mad. I can explain.
Yu Ha-yeong.
How long have you known…
that Kim Seon-u and Go Da-rim
aren't married?
[gasps] You know?
When? How?
Don't tell me Ms. Go told--
[melancholy music playing]
[sighs]
Be quiet.
Ms. Go doesn't know that I know yet.
What? Then how did you find out?
You don't need to know.
Why have you kept this from me?
Because Mr. Kim asked me
to keep it a secret.
Do you know how frustrating it was for me?
I was treated like some mistress
for no reason.
All right.
We'll call off the wedding.
You mean it? You can't take it back.
I need to record this.
But do me a favor.
I need us to stay engaged
for the time being.
What?
[panting] Ms. Gong, we have an emergency.
What now?
Ms. Yu headed to the TF team office
looking super upset.
What if she and Mr. Gong
barge into the chairman's office
and set a date for their wedding?
Damn it.
I didn't know your mother
was going through that.
I did think it was weird
that you suddenly joined the company
and wanted to marry me.
I'm sorry.
It's fine.
It must've been tough for you as well.
So I just need to stay quiet
for the time being, right?
Yeah.
Thanks.
In exchange, you can't stop me
from pursuing Mr. Kim, okay?
Do you like him that much?
Why?
He's kind, sweet, thoughtful, and warm.
He's just perfect.
Well, except for the fact
that he likes Ms. Go and not me.
But you still like him?
Even when he likes someone else?
What a silly thing to say.
It's such a blessing to be able to
love someone wholeheartedly.
That doesn't happen often in life,
you know.
So when it happens,
you can't let your pride stand in the way.
Then what?
You should enjoy it.
Enjoy yourself drowning in your feelings
for that person.
[chuckles]
You know what?
Talking about him
is making me miss him so much.
I'm off to see Mr. Kim. Bye.
[gentle music playing]
[Ha-yeong] Ms. Go!
Uh…
Did your conversation go well?
Yes, very well.
Speaking of which,
I know everything.
Sorry?
I know that you're single.
[tense music playing]
[footsteps approach]
[Ji-hye] Single?
Why would Ms. Go be single?
Ji-hye.
Ms. Gong.
[door opens]
[Ji-hyeok] Single for me too.
Ha-yeong offered to treat us
to some ice cream.
Ms. Go
asked for a single scoop as well, right?
What?
[Ha-yeong exclaims]
All right, then two single-scoop cones.
Would you like one as well?
No, I'm fine.
Are you here to see Ji-hyeok?
Yes. I thought I'd stop by,
considering what happened yesterday.
[Ji-hye] I see.
[gentle music playing]
Father wants to see us right now.
Oh, then I guess
we can't have ice cream together.
Ms. Go, we can have some next time.
Bye!
What are you waiting for? Let's go.
[Ji-hyeok] Engagement or wedding ceremony,
it doesn't matter to me.
I'd just like Mom there.
Please just wait
until she recovers.
-Who knows what trouble she'll cause?
-Father.
I'm just worried Chairman Yu
will change his mind.
Families are lining up
to claim Ha-yeong's hand.
You don't need to worry about that.
I'll be sure to accomplish enough
in the company
to gain Chairman Yu's approval.
Working here isn't so bad after all, huh?
No, it isn't.
I'm surprisingly enjoying myself.
I even started thinking
about future plans.
[laughs]
It looks like
he's finally come to his senses.
I'll find you a proper position soon,
so work hard.
[peaceful music playing]
I know everything.
I know that you're single.
[sighs]
Ms. Go.
Do you have anything to tell me?
Pardon?
I thought I told you it lacked sincerity.
I see no improvement.
Well, I'm not much of a wordsmith,
but I believe there was sincerity
in what I wrote.
If you could specify
which part you find unsatisfactory--
Do you not know what sincere means?
A truthful and righteous heart.
Then again,
words only reflect the writer.
Are you sure this is because
you don't like what I wrote?
I feel like you may be upset with me
and not my words.
May I ask you why you're upset with me?
[sad music playing]
You're right.
I am upset with you.
What is it?
Pardon?
What could it be?
Why would I be upset?
I'm not sure.
I believe you know.
No, you must know.
How could you not know
about a lie you made up?
Who are you…
really?
Are you really…
Kim Seon-u's wife?
Are you really…
Kim Jun's mom?
[doorbell chimes]
Welcome.
Surprise! [chuckles]
Did you miss me?
Ta-da.
What's this?
I'm flirting.
Surely you've heard
about my engagement being postponed.
And it turns out Ji-hyeok already knew
that you two aren't married.
He knows?
Mr. Gong?
Yes.
So we don't need to worry
about anything anymore.
Don't try to stop me.
What about Da-rim?
Does she know he knows? Is she okay?
It's always about that darn Go Da-rim.
Why should I care?
Where's the vase?
[sighs]
How could you do that?
How could you pretend to be a mom
when you don't have a child?
This is just unbelievable.
Give me back the hand cream I gave you.
Give it!
Come on, just move it along.
Pack your stuff
and get out of here already,
you damn con artist!
[Go-eun] I'm disappointed.
I trusted and relied on you.
How could you trust her?
She's serious trouble.
She's an expert at using people.
She even tried to make something happen
with Mr. Gong.
She was trying to score big.
[knocks on table]
Da-rim, it's time to go home.
Right.
-Hurry up.
-Finally!
-I'm heading out.
-It's time to go home.
Let's go. Hurry up!
[exclaiming]
I'm so tired.
[mournful music playing]
Who are you…
really?
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
[sniffles]
Was it fun?
Toying with me?
No, not at all. I just--
You'll be fired immediately.
You may leave.
[Da-rim breathing shakily]
Mr. Gong, I'm really sorry.
The truth is--
You just missed your chance
to tell me the truth. Please leave.
[music continues]
[music ends]
[chuckles]
[stammers]
Mom, I have something to tell--
I have good news.
What is it?
The doctor said I can be discharged soon.
We're going to set a date for next week.
-[gasps] Really?
-Yeah.
[exclaims]
I'll be able to sleep in my own bed soon.
I can't wait.
This is all thanks to you.
[sighs] I didn't do anything.
All thanks to you landing a job
at that big company,
we can afford the hospital bills
and at least cover the interest
on the loan Da-jeong took out
with the house as collateral.
That's the only reason why
I'm able to go back home.
If it weren't for you,
we'd be out in the streets.
Who knows if I'd still be alive right now?
Why would you even say that?
[sighs] I'm just thankful for everything.
[inhales deeply] Thank you.
[sighs]
[melancholy music playing]
TEAM MEMBER GO DA-RIM
[phone buzzing]
[line ringing]
MISSED CALL
TEAM MEMBER GO DA-RIM
[phone buzzes]
TEAM MEMBER GO DA-RIM
[Da-rim] Mr. Gong,
I'm in front of your place.
Could you hear me out for a second?
I just need a moment of your time.
MESSAGE UNREAD
[sniffling]
Thank you for making the time.
Go on. Make your excuses.
I'll at least hear you out.
I spent my twenties
repeatedly failing to find a job.
Then I ended up
going on my first trip to Jeju Island,
when I got a call
that my mom had collapsed.
Jeju?
You mean that day?
Yes.
That's why I left
without even saying goodbye to you.
I didn't know what to do.
My younger sister left us with a huge debt
and disappeared.
My mom's hospital bills
were piling up fast.
We were on the verge
of losing our house… [inhales sharply]
…and I needed a full-time job
to even qualify for a loan
for office workers. [breathing shakily]
But who would hire someone over 30
with no experience?
That's when I saw
the job posting from Natural BeBe.
I knew it was wrong.
[sighs]
But to me…
it felt like a lifeline from heaven.
That's why I sucked it up
and came up…
[sniffles]
…with such a lie.
[inhales deeply] I get
that you're in a tough situation,
but not everyone
resorts to fraudulent employment.
[Da-rim] Yes, I know.
I've also been losing sleep every night
because of the guilt. [inhales deeply]
I'm really sorry. [sighs]
[sniffles]
I know this is incredibly shameless…
but could you give me a little more time?
At least just until I find another job.
Just…
a little bit more.
Just a bit more time.
That's all I ask. [breathes shakily]
[sighs]
Let me think about it.
I'll consider my options.
[thunder rumbling]
Da-rim.
Seon-u.
It's all over for me now.
I heard.
Mr. Gong knows everything.
I must be getting punished.
You can find another job.
You're not the same person anymore.
You've changed a lot since this job.
You've grown stronger and more courageous.
Do you think he's disappointed in me?
[Seon-u sighs]
Don't worry too much.
Just think of this
as a blessing in disguise.
You've suffered enough.
Keeping secrets and lying… [sighs]
…is really stressful.
[sniffles] I'm sorry. I've only been
causing you trouble recently.
No.
Not that.
I was keeping something from you
and lying about it.
From me?
About what?
My feelings. [sighs]
I kept my feelings from you.
[Da-rim] What?
I like you.
Not as a friend or family
but as a woman.
[bittersweet music playing]
[grunts] What?
We've been friends and more
or less family for over 20 years… [sighs]
…and I feel bad that I have a child.
I thought about it a lot because
I was worried things would get awkward.
But…
I don't think I can hide it anymore.
I think I'll really regret it
if I lose you.
[Da-rim grunts]
Well…
I…
-You see, I--
-Da-rim.
Yeah?
Don't give me an answer now.
You can tell me later.
I want you to take
as much time as you need…
and think about it seriously.
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
I got a call that my mom had collapsed.
That's why I left
without even saying goodbye to you.
My mom's hospital bills
were piling up fast.
I knew it was wrong.
But to me,
it felt like a lifeline from heaven.
That's why I sucked it up
and came up…
[sniffles]
…with such a lie.
It's such a blessing to be able to
love someone wholeheartedly.
That doesn't happen often in life,
you know.
Don't worry about anything else.
Just focus on yourself
and follow your heart.
[panting]
[sighs]
MOTHER TF TEAM
GO DA-RIM
[calm music playing]
[scanners beeping]
[gasps]
-Are you okay?
-I can do it.
Let me help you. [sighs]
-[cleaner] Thank you.
-No problem.
[Da-rim] Are you okay?
You should wait over there.
-Thank you.
-Sure.
Sorry. It'll just be a second.
Grab that.
[child] Mischievous tangerines.
-Yes, they are.
-Thank you so much.
-No worries.
-Thank you.
-[gasps] Oh no.
-[scanners beeping]
[grunts]
Thank you.
Good morning.
Oh, you're up early.
I'll prepare breakfast for you.
-Is that mail?
-Yes, it's addressed to Mr. Yu,
but there's no sender information.
Really?
You can give it to me.
I'll bring it to him.
Okay.
RECIPIENT: YU JIN-TAE
You must be quite desperate,
resorting to such methods.
What are you talking about?
That wasn't me.
Who else wants to stop this wedding?
You can be honest with me.
I'm the only one on your side right now.
Actually, you have one more.
Mr. Ma Jong-gu, was it?
Did he tell you that?
[Tae-yeong] I tried feeling him out
earlier, and he couldn't stop rambling.
He basically confessed to it.
Even your subordinate is just like you.
-I could see right through him.
-[sighs]
You should be thankful that I intercepted.
Just imagine if my father saw this.
He would've pushed up the wedding
to stop this from spreading.
Push it up?
With so much at stake,
you think he'd call it off over this?
You're still so naive.
That's why
-you need me.
-[scoffs]
Got it, baby?
You're so adorable.
I'm off.
[inhales deeply] Ms. Lee
and I will cover the Gangbuk area.
Can you cover the Gangnam area, Ms. Go?
-Sure thing.
-With Mr. Gong.
I can go alone.
Come on now, it's too much for one person.
No, it's not too much at all.
Not even in the slightest.
I'm coming along to prevent you
from causing me any possible trouble.
Who knows what kind of trouble
you'll get into wandering around?
Cleaning up after you
would be more of a hassle.
[playful music playing]
That damn mouth of his.
[elevator bell dings]
Let's go.
POSTERS
[car beeps]
[gasps]
You know how to drive, right?
You want me to drive?
I'm a bit tired. Do you not want to?
No, it's just that I've barely driven
since getting my license. [gasps]
Yes, sir.
Fine, whatever.
[engine starts]
Go Da-rim?
[tense music playing]
[clicks tongue]
[playful music playing]
A bicycle just passed us.
[sighs]
Step on it a little, will you?
More?
Aren't we going fast enough?
-It's fine. Step on it.
-What?
Step on it.
Okay. [inhales deeply]
-[exclaims] Stop, stop, stop!
-[exclaims]
[both panting]
[sighs]
[sighs]
Have you lost your mind?
You call that driving?
It's been a while since I've driven,
and with you next to me,
I got so nervous.
I'm not chewing you up right now, am I?
Who knows when you'll tell me to quit?
I'm just anxious.
You can relax. I won't let anyone
in the company know for the time being.
Do you mean that?
We have the campaign and the exhibition.
Do you know how much work you've started?
You need to see them through
before you leave.
We're short-staffed as it is.
[sniffles] Thank you, Mr. Gong.
So get your act together already!
One slip, and you're fired.
Okay, I'll get my act together.
Go already. [sighs]
Okay.
Slow down!
[inhales deeply]
-The right side is higher.
-[Da-rim] Oh, is it?
Then…
Come on. The left side is higher now.
It's not leveled at all. Geez.
Oh gosh.
How is it so hard to get this right?
Excuse me.
Press down slowly.
-And slowly press down here.
-[Da-rim] Right.
Just stay here for a bit.
[romantic music playing]
-Mr. Gong, I don't think we should be--
-[Ji-hyeok inhales deeply]
Stay still.
I know I'm single,
and we did have
something along the lines of a fling,
but we shouldn't hold hands like this
with you behind me…
-Just a second.
-Sure.
[music stops]
Press down on this.
And here as well.
[playful music playing]
Is it still a bit crooked?
That should do.
What did you just say?
Oh, nothing.
It was nothing.
You have an excellent sense of balance.
As expected of you, sir.
[Myeong-sun] A lawsuit?
My word.
You made a big decision.
It's all thanks to you.
I've reflected a lot.
I didn't do anything. [chuckles]
You told me when a mom falls apart,
the child's whole world crumbles.
That's why I decided
I should become stronger now.
I'm glad to see you with some spark.
[chuckles]
How am I ever going to
leave this frail lady behind
and go home by myself?
You're being discharged?
Yes, in a few days.
Your cast should be coming off
any day now, no?
Yes. [chuckles]
It should be.
[sighs]
I'm not sure where I should go
after being discharged.
I have a lot to handle
without my husband knowing.
If I go back to the psychiatric hospital,
I'll be surrounded by my husband's people.
If I stay at a hotel,
I'm bound to draw attention
with the attorneys coming in and out.
What about my place?
-[positive music playing]
-Pardon?
My younger daughter's room is free.
Just tell your husband
you're going on a trip far away.
[gasps]
I appreciate it, but…
Are you sure?
I don't want to inconvenience you.
I'd be home alone all day
after my daughter goes to work anyway.
It'd be nice to have a friend to talk to.
Don't worry about a thing,
and just think of it as your home.
[sighs]
It's going to be fun.
[Myeong-sun chuckles]
Hello.
I thought they were only interviewing
the photographer,
but here you are, Mr. Gong.
I know, right?
They asked for the team leader
who organized the exhibition
or a representative
from the hosting organization.
And that happens to be me.
I see.
You're really studying that script.
You're a great actor already.
Oh, it's a compliment.
You really have a knack for it.
I was totally fooled
and believed you were her husband.
I'm sorry.
I've actually been meaning
to apologize to you.
Da-rim was in such a tough situation,
and I made the wrong choice
because I wanted to help in any way.
I've been made aware
of her family situation,
but the company won't care about that.
She'll be fired soon.
Right. [sighs]
Of course, she would be, but it's okay.
I'll be taking care of Da-rim…
from now on.
[curious music playing]
[scoffs]
And who are you to do that?
The person who knows her the best…
and worries about her the most.
We're ready for you now.
-Please follow me.
-Okay.
[sighs]
The theme for this exhibition is "growth."
Is there a special meaning behind that?
Yes, there is.
Growth doesn't just mean
to grow physically,
but also to change and transform
for the better.
So through this exhibition,
I wanted to relay the message
of making a better world
for the family I love.
[interviewer] Oh my, that's lovely.
[chuckles] Thank you.
-[interviewer inhales sharply] Great.
-Oh gosh!
Oh no, what a mess.
My hand just slipped.
-[sighs]
-Sorry.
Right.
I'm fine. Please continue.
Then shall we move on
to a question for Mr. Gong?
You took on this major campaign
with a team of entry-level employees
as soon as you joined the company.
Did you feel any pressure?
[Ji-hyeok] I'm not sure.
Compared to the scale
of corporate M&As I used to handle,
this is a very small-scale event,
so I didn't feel any pressure.
I'm also very much enjoying
working with my team members.
-[exclaims]
-[grunts] That woman over there
is the one who came up with the idea
for this campaign.
We work great together,
and she's someone
who faithfully follows my lead.
Ms. Go Da-rim.
-[gasps]
-[Seon-u gasps]
I'm sorry,
I was reaching for the rice cakes.
-Wow. [laughing]
-[all laughing]
Something's in the air today.
I'm sorry.
It's fine.
It was an accident.
[interviewer] Right, so…
Then how about we have
Ms. Go Da-rim join us for a chat?
[sighs]
Me?
[interviewer] Why do you believe
this campaign has garnered
such a positive public response?
[grunts]
Environmental issues are something
everyone experiences firsthand.
And I believe
Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok's
long-standing principle
of upholding
corporate social responsibility
may have resonated well
with the consumers.
[Ji-hyeok] My goodness.
I wasn't trying to make
my principles so obvious,
but I guess I failed. [chuckles]
Oh dear.
[sighs]
[grunts] I also believe Mr. Kim Seon-u's
artistic and heartfelt photos
really resonated with a lot of people.
[inhales deeply] Even with principles,
how you present them is what matters.
Simply talking about them
won't get the message across.
[interviewer] Yes, of course. [chuckling]
Thank you for your insight.
I think we can end the interview here.
We'll just take a few more shots
of you two to use as the main photo.
Sure.
[competitive music playing]
You're too far apart.
Can you come to the center?
That's great.
Why don't we try a handshake?
[interviewer] Yes, that's great.
Please look this way.
Now, give us a smile.
Smile.
[Da-rim] Great job today.
You must be tired. [chuckles]
It was nothing. You're done, right?
Let's have dinner together.
[Da-rim] I actually have
some work to catch up on.
I saw the others go home earlier.
You're working by yourself?
Yeah, well, the thing is… [inhales deeply]
You also need to pick up Jun.
He's away at camp.
[sighs] Hang on.
Are you acting like this
because I said I liked you?
[melancholy music playing]
[Seon-u sighs]
Come on.
This is how you're reacting to it?
Are you sure you're the Go Da-rim I know?
[Da-rim] Hey, you're the weird one.
How could you be perfectly fine
after saying all that?
I wouldn't say I'm perfectly fine.
I'm just used to the butterflies.
[Da-rim] What?
[elevator bell dings]
I'll wait for you downstairs.
Come down when you're ready.
Okay, I'll be there soon.
Ms. Go.
Can I see you in my office?
Sure.
[Ji-hyeok sighs]
Did we send out all the invitations
for the exhibition?
We finished that earlier in the afternoon.
Then what about the social media event?
We compiled a list of the winners'
IDs and addresses
and handed it over to the marketing team.
-You did?
-[Da-rim] Yes.
I see.
Are the pamphlets printed?
They need to be checked thoroughly.
They should arrive tomorrow,
so I'll be sure to check them thoroughly
when they do.
Okay.
What else is there?
Is that everything?
Let's see here. Hold on.
[phone buzzing]
SEON-U
[impactful music playing]
[Seon-u] I'll be taking care of Da-rim…
from now on.
[sighs] I'll get going then.
Let's have a meal.
You and me.
I already have plans.
Cancel them.
And stay with me.
Don't go.
I don't want you to go.
[romantic music playing]
DYNAMITE KISS
[Da-rim] You can't do this.
What about Ms. Yu?
Our families
are just pushing us to be together.
I saw him being all lovey-dovey
with his fiancée.
Why would he lie about that?
Was I mistaken?
You care deeply for other people.
That's why I like you.
-You take action. That's why I like you.
-Is this a new form of bullying?
You said I had no reason to like you.
That's why I'm stating them.
[Da-rim] Is there a way to tell
whether they're being genuine or not?
You just come to realize it.
"He likes me."
Subtitle translation by: Justin S. Kim