Family by Choice (2024) s01e16 Episode Script
Someone For Everyone
(Hwang In Youp)
(Jung Chae Yeon)
(Bae Hyeon Seong)
(Choi Won Young, Choi Moo Sung)
(Seo Ji Hye, Kim Hye Eun, Baek Eun Hye)
(Family By Choice)
(All characters, locations,
organizations, and incidents)
(depicted in this drama
are entirely fictitious.)
Why didn't you tell me
that my mom came by to see you?
I had some stuff to think about.
Think about what?
Like whether or not
you should break up with me
if my mom asked you to do that?
No.
I should have watched more dramas.
If she gave me money, splashed water on me,
or was awful to me,
I thought I would be able to handle that
like I saw in dramas.
But when she was talking to me,
I couldn't say anything back to her.
Was she harsh on you?
Yes.
She said what we had wasn't love.
What?
You don't know how much
I regretted it all night.
Should I go back to Seoul and tell her?
That I love you so much.
So let me get this straight.
That's not what you told her?
What?
What? That's why I told you
I had a big realization.
(Exit)
I love you.
I love you. Okay? I really do.
I love you.
I love you, San Ha. Come on.
Welcome.
Sit down.
Okay.
I told you I would wait
until you gave us your permission.
But I couldn't. So I'm here.
Okay. Go ahead.
I want to make her happy,
so she continues to smile
and eat well
just like she has been.
When I left Haedong ten years ago,
I promised myself to only come back
once I had dealt with my pain
and become strong enough
not to rely on Ju Won.
I missed her every day.
But I wasn't confident enough
to hide my pain from her,
so I couldn't come back.
I wanted to come back once I became
a real adult.
So you held back and never visited us
even once for ten years?
Right.
In the end, I couldn't hold back anymore.
I just came back.
When I met Ju Won again
and came back home where my family was,
everything became fine.
I'll make sure you never have
to worry about Ju Won.
Ju Won and I
will have a normal life like everyone.
Life is all the same for everyone.
Your lives aren't so different
from other people's.
Everyone is bound to go through
a difficult time in life.
Whenever things get tough,
I'll be on her side no matter what.
From now on,
I won't take your side.
Okay.
You know that I'm scary
when I get angry. Right?
- I do.
- That's all then.
Did you eat?
No.
- Have noodles before you go.
- Okay.
There's a small basketball academy
next to Haedong High School.
I'll take it over and run it.
A basketball academy?
I played basketball in the US, after all.
What did your dad say?
Well, if you ask me,
I want you to do whatever makes you happy.
That's what he would say.
He supports me in everything I want to do.
Is that so?
Calling him Dad in front of you
makes me feel like
you two are married.
By the way, the old lady
at his restaurant told me
you were at his restaurant yesterday.
Yes.
You said you were looking
for a house in that neighbourhood.
I had a few things to ask him too.
Is that so?
He said that was a good neighbourhood,
right?
Yes.
Well, he said that
you would feel at home there.
Okay.
Then I'll take care of it.
The old lady's intel is spot on.
I could sense it too.
You know nothing will happen
if we don't get involved, right?
Do you know what my lifelong regret is?
What is it?
I said I didn't want her to be my mom
and I was against their marriage.
I don't need a mom! I just need a brother.
I was too young back then.
It felt like I did
something so terrible
to you, your mom, and Dad.
I always felt so guilty.
You were only seven back then.
That kind of reaction
from a kid was expected.
Were you still holding onto that?
I was just saying.
My gosh.
You sound like a real grown-up now.
So which one? Your mom or Dad?
It'd be better to push Dad, right?
Can you think of a natural way
to make this happen?
A natural way
Let's tell her that we'll set her up
with Mr. Kim.
Come on. Are you crazy?
Why are you trying to complicate this more
than it has to be?
Is that so?
Do you think that's a silly idea?
I thought it was a good idea.
You know what? Making him jealous
That's not a bad idea.
Oh, right.
Jae Eun said she would fix Dal up
with a guy.
That was today.
- As in a blind date?
- Yes.
Dal's mother kept pushing her
to go on blind dates.
Jae Eun said we should help Dal instead.
We went through
all of our high school friends,
picked a guy her mom would approve,
and arranged a blind date.
Did Dal agree to this?
It seemed she hated going on blind dates.
She did.
It would be crazy for Dal
to turn this down. You know?
Everyone in Haedong knows that
she got dumped by someone.
I didn't dump her.
Thank you.
He looks great.
What would you like to order?
What do you like to drink here?
- Give us the tastiest drink here.
- The tastiest drink?
Hey. Why are you outside?
Hey. I had a visitor.
I see. You had a visitor.
- You don't know who it was.
- There's no need to be shy now.
We're all family. I totally understand.
You know?
I know everything.
Fine.
People say parents have no power
over their children.
So I caved in.
When I told you I didn't approve of San Ha,
you should have comforted our children
and paid more attention to the family.
Instead of that, you just stayed away.
Now that San Ha came by
and got my blessing,
you look so happy and excited.
I see. You already gave him your blessing.
"Already?" Did you really say that?
My gosh, Mr. Yoon.
He wanted you to consider
giving your permission to San Ha,
so he bought fruit on his way home.
He tried to be helpful.
He should tell me then.
It's not like I can read minds.
How would I have known that?
Well
Ta-da!
You were doing this with her here.
How could I have said anything to you then?
You're light.
What? What are you talking about?
Besides, I didn't grab her by the waist
like that.
She was about to fall, so I caught her
to prevent her from falling. That's all.
Is that so? My gosh.
Come to think of it, I had a lot of bread.
I don't think I want noodles.
Sir, I'll get going first.
Okay.
Well, all right. I'll get going too.
What?
I cooked for San Ha. Come inside and eat.
What? Really? What did you cook for him?
What did you cook?
Daldal, 81, Haengrang-ro, Haedong)
Ju Won.
What?
So did she make everything here?
Yes. Ju Won made everything from scratch.
Hello.
How's your elbow?
- Doctor.
- Hey, Dal.
He came to the hospital a while ago
to get his elbow treated.
- I see.
- You remembered me right away.
I remembered how diligent you were
with the treatment
because you wanted to play basketball.
How's your elbow these days?
Are you still good at basketball?
Of course.
My club can't function without me.
You see him over there?
He played basketball in the US.
He used to play for Haedong High School.
Really? In the US?
Hello.
Playing a game sounds great
if you have some time.
I'd love to play anytime.
I can even play right now.
Then how about a game?
Honey, hurry!
Come right now.
The most important game of Hae Jun's life
is about to start.
Hurry! Yes!
Hey. Here you go.
- Thank you.
- Sure.
- What's your plan?
- "The Last Match."
Here's the thing with guys.
Once you lose the game, it's over.
What? What are you doing here?
What? Am I not allowed
to come and watch Hae Jun play?
I didn't get dumped yet.
Good luck.
Think again. You're too good for him.
She's a good judge of character.
- Come here!
- I'll be back.
Be careful.
That's fine.
The losing team
will buy pork belly and soju.
Sounds good.
What's your plan? Why did you suggest this?
Just trust me.
I even got the approval
of my girlfriend's father.
What are you talking about?
Just think about it
while doing your favourite thing to do.
So you have no regrets.
I got this.
- Good luck.
- I got this.
You know that I always win first place,
right?
- Just tighten your shoelaces.
- Let's play.
- Good luck, guys!
- Good luck, honey!
- Good luck, Hae Jun.
- Hey.
Let's go.
Come on, pass it.
Go for it.
- Come on.
- Gosh.
Hey, take him out of the game.
Let me try again.
- My gosh.
- Hey.
- Right here.
- Hey!
- Hae Jun, let's go with this.
- The blue crab.
- Hey, come here. Hurry.
- Go without me.
- Come on.
- Hey, you can't do that.
- What?
- Like this? Is this allowed?
- Come to my side.
- Okay.
You can pass through them.
- Go!
- Come on!
- What?
- Yes!
Kang Hae Jun!
Great. I got this.
Come on.
Hey!
- Nice.
- My gosh.
Great! Let's go!
Nice.
Yes!
- Honey, you can do this!
- Hey!
- Hey.
- Nice.
Okay!
I'm right here!
- Here!
- Hold on.
- Get that.
- Come on, shoot!
All right. Let's go.
I lost today.
I'll buy everyone pork belly.
You don't have to buy us pork belly.
But let me ask you for a favour.
Anything. Just name it.
Let me take Dal
with me today.
Sorry?
- Well
- You don't need to say anything.
- What?
- Whatever you say,
it doesn't matter to me.
Well, I just
I'll go first.
I like you, Hae Jun.
I may be a total fool,
but I know that for sure.
I studied because I was told to.
I went to law school because I was told to,
and I became a lawyer
because I was told to.
There was only one choice
I made on my own.
Deciding to move to Haedong.
But that too.
I didn't make the choice
because I loved Haedong.
I did it because
I really had a hard time in Seoul.
You know, in my life
"I like it,"
"so I will go for it. I want it."
I was rarely like that.
Until I met you
in high school, that is.
That was my first time
falling for someone.
And today, I've realized
that I still liked you, a lot.
So
I like you.
I like you, so what?
That will be my attitude from now on.
It was my very first time confessing
my feelings to someone.
So if I hide just because I'm embarrassed,
then I will really feel
so pathetic.
Now, can I talk?
I wake up in the middle of the night
and worry about you.
Even when I'm walking on the street,
I'd worry and think about you.
I guess I don't think of you as a sister.
Not like Ju Won.
Going forward, I think it'll be hard
for me to call you my sister.
But my feelings for you aren't that deep.
I mean, not yet.
What?
Would you date me?
Sorry?
Just say yes.
You're good at it.
Yes.
My boyfriend didn't always get good grades
for no reason.
I did it on purpose, to help Kang Hae Jun.
So, it was all acting?
Then you should've become an actor.
Did you like guys
who were good at basketball?
It's nice to be good at everything.
What about soccer?
I'm really good at soccer.
What can I show Yoon Ju Won
to make her totally fall for me?
Now that Mr. Yoon has given us permission,
how about camping?
Should we really go camping?
To a nice beach somewhere
or a mountain where we can see the stars?
What?
What are you really like?
I wonder what the person, Kim San Ha,
was really like
when he didn't have to act like
he was okay all the time.
If you'd been allowed
to say everything on your mind
without ever having to hide anything,
what would you have been like?
I'm just curious.
No matter what I'm like,
my feelings for Yoon Ju Won
would still be the same.
No. Actually, let's not think about it.
You would've been thick-skinned
and too chatty.
You would've been a big player,
a cheesy one.
- A player?
- Yes.
- A cheesy one?
- That's right.
- Am I cheesy?
- A little.
A little?
Shouldn't you fix up the house?
The house? Why, all of a sudden?
Is something broken?
Isn't Hae Jun's mom moving in with you?
What are you talking about?
That's what the lady said earlier.
That she'd move here soon.
Not this house.
Hae Jun asked to find a place
in the area for her.
Hae Jun said that. Not me. It was Hae Jun!
Oh, is that so?
And don't do that.
It'd make her uncomfortable.
Why? Did she say she was uncomfortable?
Hae Jun suggested
I move to this neighbourhood.
That'd be good.
That way, it'll be convenient for the kids,
and I can check in on you too.
You? Why?
Why would you check in on me?
I mean, you're Hae Jun's mother and
I left my son
with the man I met on a blind date
and didn't show up for 20 years.
I guess I'll see you from time to time
because of Hae Jun,
but I'd be uncomfortable
if people thought something
was going on between us.
I mean, she looks like
she'd do whatever she wants
and never worry
about what others might think,
but when it comes to Hae Jun,
she doesn't want
there to be a single flaw
and will never put herself first.
Why is she like that?
Will she be like this forever,
acting like a repentant sinner?
It frustrates me so much.
Yes, I hear you.
I'm going upstairs.
Already? Why?
We still have all this booze left.
You're still so young.
Young and youthful.
Dad's youth
He's the one who bought the booze.
What's with him?
- Are you going to the gym?
- Yes.
Why aren't you heading out?
I will. I'm heading out.
All right.
What should I wear?
Hi, Dal.
Are you going to work?
Hey.
Dal is here.
Oh, hi.
Dal, are you going to work?
- How are you getting to work?
- I'll take the bus.
Can I give you a ride?
- Sure.
- Hurry up, guys.
- Coming.
- Hurry.
Did I say I wouldn't buy it for you?
I said, "Do you have to buy it?"
I was just asking.
It's the same thing!
So, I told you to buy it if you wanted it!
How could I, when you were standing there
looking so upset?
Forget it. I won't get it.
If you're going to whine all day
about how I didn't buy it for you,
just go ahead and get it. It's fine.
What? "Whine all day?"
You'll yell at me even if I buy it for you.
What do you want me to do?
You should've happily bought it for me
when I first asked you!
Babe.
Listen. Why do I have to pay 500 dollars
for that tiny thing?
- Should we go out and step in?
- I can't even ask?
- "That tiny thing?"
- If we step in now,
- Why can't you get it?
- things could get worse.
- It was for you!
- Everyone should live alone.
- Don't you know that?
- For your peace of mind.
You'll get in trouble
if my wife hears that.
- Honey, I'm so upset.
- Sir.
Do you really not want to remarry?
My goodness. You want me to do that again?
I don't even have the energy for it.
I'm really sorry. Forgive me, babe.
Why don't we go and buy you a gift?
I'm sorry, babe.
Every couple lives like that.
That's what my mom said.
What's up?
Hey.
Well, San Ha is seeing someone.
You could've told me sooner.
You knew?
So? Are you calling to tell me
not to be against it?
To tell me to just leave him be?
Well, that would be nice.
It is his life, you know.
If San Ha decides to get married,
I'll consult you.
Well, I know they say
divorced couples are worse than strangers,
but you are San Ha's mom.
So Hee wants to study in the UK.
What?
I want to pay more attention
to So Hee from now on.
I'll move to the UK with her.
Jung Hee.
I still have some time before I leave,
so I'll see San Ha before I go.
Yes, you should.
Do you need my help with anything?
Are you happy that I'm leaving?
You see, I
I wished you all the best when you told me
you were remarrying.
Let it all go now.
Try to be yourself and live your life.
Try to find peace of mind.
I'm busy. I have to go.
Dr. Do Hee Ju.
Thank you.
Why did you just leave that day?
When the game ended, you were already gone.
I saw something I shouldn't have seen.
I guess we're getting older after all.
You can read the room now.
Forget it. Just buy me a drink.
- Shall we go for a drink?
- For real?
Yes, I'll bring Ju Won along.
You're so annoying. I'm off.
Hey, wait.
What did you think of the guy Dal met
on the blind date?
- I can set you up with him.
- Shut it.
Should I just throw a fit
and tell Mom and Dad to get married?
No, don't.
Look, Yoon is like beef bone soup.
He has to let it simmer for a long time
to start showing it.
He's just not there yet.
Then should I just wait?
No.
You have to keep an eye on the stove
so you can turn it up and down
like this if need be.
- Gosh, what do you want me to do?
- Ma'am.
What is it? Are you scolding Hae Jun again?
No, she's not.
So, there isn't a suitable house
in the area?
That's right.
The home prices have gone up so much
in this area.
I have some money left
after taking over the basketball academy
I mean, I have nothing left.
That's right. I have no money left.
Shoot. I'm broke.
Why? Do you need money?
I have some money saved up.
I wanted to use the money
to help you open a store or something,
but you seemed to be doing fine
on your own,
so I was going to use it to help you
with your wedding expenses later on.
Then you shouldn't touch that money.
You should never touch that money
until he gets married.
She's right. I should get married.
Hey, are you seeing someone?
You must be seeing someone.
My goodness.
He's doing all this,
hoping you and his mom
would get back together.
Oh, boy. This is so frustrating.
I can't do this.
Oh, dear.
What are you reading?
The rice cake shop owner
told me about this.
The company where Hae Jun's aunt works
is running this program to support
small business owners in the area.
This is so helpful
for small business owners like me.
I want to apply, so I'm looking into it.
Yoon Ju Won.
You really are a business owner now.
You may not know this,
but I paid off my loan five years
after I opened my business.
I had promised myself
I'd pay off the loan in five years.
So, I didn't hire a single part-timer
and baked all the cakes by myself.
And exactly five years
after I opened my business,
I paid off the loan in full.
I cried a lot that day.
In the first few years,
there were many days
when I wondered what I'd do
if the bakery went out of business.
How come you never told me any of this?
Never mind.
I should've still known.
It's fine. I'm debt-free now.
And I have many regular customers now.
I'll start raking in profits.
My life is going to be great.
So, I should hurry up and apply for this.
Ju Won said she wouldn't go to college
when she graduated.
So her friends tried really hard
to persuade her.
They did?
She said she wanted to make cakes
and took a baking class
during the winter vacation.
"She does what she sets her mind to."
I was amazed.
It's not easy to run a business alone.
- Dal.
- Yes?
- Why don't you talk about yourself?
- Sorry?
Is there anything difficult for you?
No.
Are lawyers
engaged in dangerous business too?
It's not that I'm telling you
not to do something.
But if you have to deal with bad guys
like gangsters, loan sharks,
or serial killers
Hae Jun, you've watched too many dramas.
Did I offend you?
I asked because I was genuinely worried.
I'm sorry.
No. You don't have to be sorry.
By the way,
I didn't know you could laugh so loudly
like that.
I really like it.
Would you like to come out for a moment?
It's hot. Let's take a walk.
Sure.
Ju Won.
Yes.
Ju Won.
Yes.
I'm sorry.
When things were tough,
you couldn't even complain to your dads.
While growing up to be a great person
on your own,
how much effort did you put in
and how much did you worry?
I
was having a hard time coming back.
So I couldn't think about you
who were having a hard time here.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
You worked hard.
What are you talking about?
You said you would wake me up
in ten minutes.
Where did you go last night?
I took a walk.
I walked around the neighbourhood
because it was hot.
Why would you walk around when it's hot?
You should stay still.
Can I also take a walk
with Ju Won late at night?
Can I?
No, you can't.
Why can't we take a walk?
What do you do when you take a walk?
That's enough.
Dal looked so tired in the morning.
I guess you walked 5km or something.
Stop it.
You should just think about your parents.
You're going home today, right?
You should talk it out with your dad.
It's their business.
Don't meddle in for no reason.
It's because it's their business.
They can't do anything because of us.
Look. Young people do it on their own.
- I told you to stop.
- Save me.
- Hey, be gentle.
- What are you doing?
- Hey!
- Ouch!
Why did you not save me?
- You freed yourself from it.
- Still, you should've saved me.
I'm sorry.
You should've saved me.
- Okay. I'll save you next time.
- When will they become mature?
- I surrender.
- You should save me.
- Wait for me.
- No!
Oh, my.
Is there still something here
for you to take?
There was a book I read before.
It came to my mind.
I see.
Well
You heard your mom
would go to the UK, right?
Yes.
She always came and left as she wanted.
But it doesn't seem like it this time.
Yes. I know.
Whenever she left or came,
I should've told you the reason like this.
My goodness.
For you, I
You've been staying here.
You've been staying here
without going anywhere.
Even when I left, even when I came,
you were always here.
So I was fine.
It's late. You should get going now.
By the way, Dad,
don't you want to see anyone?
Oh, my gosh. I'm all right.
Once is enough for me.
I'm not telling you to get married.
You could have a girlfriend.
Oh, my gosh.
Like going on a date,
watching a movie, or drinking coffee?
- My gosh.
- Yes.
I hope you can do what you want.
Something that isn't related
to the police station,
the house, or your family.
I want you to think about
what you want to do.
There's nothing like that.
I don't have time for it.
It's late. Hurry up. Go.
- I'll get going. I'll come again.
- Yes.
Oh, my.
My gosh, this is nice.
Oh, my goodness.
This is great.
Why do you want me to stay still?
- Does Mr. Yoon like her or not?
- He does.
Do you think she doesn't know
when all of us do?
I'm sure she does. It's very obvious.
But there's been no progress yet.
It means she doesn't feel the same way yet.
So, if we all rush him,
what would he feel like?
Awkward?
Embarrassed?
I know because I've been there.
It's not us who are frustrated the most.
It's him.
My poor dad.
I was poor too.
When you rejected me.
When did I reject you?
You said you wouldn't give me a chance.
Don't you remember?
I didn't know you held a grudge.
Are you in there?
Yes. I'm here too.
Oh, gosh. Hi.
Why are you here?
We were talking about Dad.
Why don't you talk in the living room?
I'll get going. I was going to leave. Bye.
What?
My goodness. Should I move out?
Hello.
Did you come because of your dad?
Yes.
You don't have to misunderstand.
We met a few times
as we were worried about Hae Jun.
We don't have any feelings for each other.
At that time,
I said I didn't need a mother.
I think I said it
because you were too pretty.
I don't have memories of my mom.
I only saw her in the pictures.
My mom looked beautiful in those pictures.
When you showed up that day,
you were absolutely beautiful.
I don't remember clearly
because I was little,
but I remember I was mad
because you were too pretty
and
because my dad
was looking at you.
Now that I've grown up and think about it,
I don't think my dad
has ever looked at anyone like that.
I don't think I'd have another mother
for the rest of my life
if it weren't for you.
Can you become my mother?
I'll listen to you well.
You might hurt your shoulders
if you keep doing that.
You can overwork yourself
to forget about worries
only when you're young.
You should now start taking care
of your body.
My gosh.
Maybe we should make noodles
with young radish kimchi this summer.
Quite a lot of people
were looking for it last year.
I can't do that.
Hire someone
or get married and do it with your wife.
I can't do that.
My goodness.
Are you saying I need to get married
because I need someone
to make young radish kimchi?
Is that what you're trying to say?
Oh, my gosh.
Ma'am, so please go to the market
and check the young radishes quickly.
Sure. Oh, my gosh.
I'm not going to the market.
I'm going home.
Noodles with young radish kimchi?
Why don't you make it?
- Take a seat.
- Yes.
What brought you here?
Did Hae Jun say something again?
I can't make young radish kimchi.
Sorry?
But
I'll try to learn.
What do you mean by that?
How to manage a household,
make noodles,
and raise a daughter.
I'll try to learn all that.
After telling you
not to make me feel uncomfortable,
I was too shameless to say this.
I always acted selfishly toward you.
I shouldn't have done that.
I'm sorry.
I
I
I've had feelings for you
since the day you first came here.
Having feelings
doesn't matter to a widower.
That's what I thought,
so I tried to get about it.
But I had feelings again
when I met you again.
I didn't think my heart would flutter
like young people at this age,
but it does.
Well
You don't have to learn how to make kimchi
or manage a household.
Let's just
laugh and cry together.
Let's live like that.
Let's move it over there. Lift it.
In 1, 2, 3.
Why don't you just put the sofa
in its original place?
But
they got a new sofa and a bed only.
Wouldn't a different layout
make it look more like a newlywed's house?
Get some new wallpaper
and nicer furniture.
Guys.
I'll take care of that.
Can you stop coming by?
- Dad. Will a new couch
- Goodness.
change the feel of the place?
That.
And that. They're older
than San Ha and Hae Jun.
I like how it reminds me of the past.
Where's Mr. Kim? Isn't it his day off?
I love you
I love none but you
I will
Love you
I got the chills.
Mr. Kim.
- You sing so emotionally.
- Gosh, no.
Don't call him Mr. Kim. It's Officer Kim.
He's a senior inspector
at the substation nearby.
- I am.
- My gosh.
How come you're such a great singer?
I'm not, really. I have to go now.
Wait. We're off to get a nice cold coffee.
You should join us.
The kids are waiting for me at home.
I'm sorry. Maybe next time.
So he'll stop going to singing class too?
I find the idea of him singing in front
of others weird.
The hiking group last time.
You stopped going after the second outing.
I'd joined because people said
makgeolli tasted even better
after a long hike.
The mountain
was too high.
Goodness.
Mountains have to be high.
It's not a mountain if it's not.
Do you have everything ready
for the wedding?
What wedding?
We'll just get together for a meal.
He's embarrassed is all.
Dad.
What kind of hobby will you do now?
Pick something for good right now.
How about aerobics? They gather nearby.
That sounds like fun.
- I thought about it.
- Okay.
How about I learn to cook?
- No way.
- You'll cook?
- You can't.
- Please, no.
- I'll cook instead.
- Don't do it.
- I won't.
- Why not?
- You just bake.
- Hey.
- I'm a good cook.
- Only with cakes.
I won't cook.
The cake shop over there's gone.
Yes. I told you last time.
When?
Over ice cream when you'd
just come back to Haedong.
You don't remember that?
That shows how little you focus on me.
I was bewitched by something then.
Whatever.
- Let's go.
- Where to?
I'd wanted to do this.
- Do you know what to do?
- It's my first time.
You don't even know what to do.
- Look.
- Okay.
- Concentrate.
- At what?
Don't look at that. Look at that.
- Oh, I look up there?
- One, two, three.
(Lifetime Photos)
- Look.
- This is a nice one.
- It looks nice.
- Yes.
The crown suits you.
You look too relaxed in these shots.
Because I was with you.
How nice.
(So Hee)
- San Ha.
- Hey.
Did you think about it?
Is it a no?
Sorry. I'll visit in the fall.
The school and apartment are ready.
Don't worry.
Okay. See you at the airport.
When does she leave?
- Next week.
- Will you be okay?
What do you mean?
Are you sure
you don't have to fly with her?
So Hee's still young,
and your mother still limps.
We have a wedding to prepare.
I'm not okay with it.
It shows how worried you are.
Go with them.
If you really feel bad, bring me a present.
A present?
What will you get me?
- A toy.
- A toy?
- Am I a child?
- Then a doll?
- A doll?
- Yes.
(Daldal, 81, Haengrang-ro, Haedong)
We arrived safely.
So Hee's so happy.
(D-30 to wedding)
Try to get it.
Your coffee.
Gross.
I can't stand this anymore. Come back soon.
Goodness.
Hang in there just 48 hours.
Why couldn't I reach him all day long?
His flight's a few hours off.
Do you think something happened?
He must be busy.
He said he'd make it to the wedding,
so I'm sure he will.
He's not a kid. Stop worrying.
When will you come over?
I have a few more things to do here.
There's a blue shopping bag in my room.
Bring it with you. I forgot about it.
- What's inside?
- The wedding rings.
What?
Where is it?
The idiot.
- What are you doing?
- San Ha.
Why are you here?
Shouldn't you be at the bakery?
Why are you here?
Shouldn't you be on a plane?
Surprise! Or whatever. That was the plan.
A sur A surprise?
I couldn't reach you.
Had something happened?
What if you miss the wedding?
All sorts of ideas
were whizzing through my head.
It would be nice to meet sooner
than planned.
I was really worried.
Sorry.
I missed you.
Forget it.
Don't think I'll let you off if you
Don't think I'll forgive you if
I missed you so much.
Me too.
You didn't really buy me a doll, did you?
I think I bought you gummies.
Am I still seven years old?
- It was my wish.
- Your wish?
I wanted you
- to always smile like that day.
- One, two.
To be able to be close by
so I could see you smile.
That was my wish.
Dad, you look so handsome like this.
Where's San Ha?
Is he sleeping in because
he was busy at the store?
The phone is turned off.
Transferring to voicemail.
Hey. Is Ju Won still in bed?
She didn't come home last night.
- What?
- She's not at the store.
Isn't she with you?
What?
What's the matter?
Ju Won's not at home or at the store.
What?
When did you last talk to her?
I sent her to my place to get the rings.
The rings?
I asked her to get the wedding rings.
- Hey.
- You
- Long time no see.
- You
What are you doing here?
Ju Won's missing and
What is it?
What's what?
It's nothing.
What's going on?
Big brother.
Will you let me off?
You
You crazy fool!
We met
And it was not
(Jung Jae and Seo Hyun)
A coincidence
It was
Our wish
To forget
Thanks.
Get the story straight.
You just arrived in Haedong,
and you napped in my room and overslept.
- Do you get that?
- Yes, sir.
You're the best, Big brother.
You
We'll talk after the wedding.
- Help me out.
- My life is my priority.
Forever it will last
I love you
I love none but you
I will love you
Well done.
Let's do this!
It's a lovely day.
Bride and groom, a big smile on three.
Show me your teeth.
Here we go. Two, three!
Join us for a photo.
Ju Won, guys.
- Can you take one of us?
- Sure.
Stand as close as you can.
Okay. Two, three!
One, two, three.
I got it!
It's mine!
(Family By Choice)
(Thank you for watching
"Family By Choice.")
(Jung Chae Yeon)
(Bae Hyeon Seong)
(Choi Won Young, Choi Moo Sung)
(Seo Ji Hye, Kim Hye Eun, Baek Eun Hye)
(Family By Choice)
(All characters, locations,
organizations, and incidents)
(depicted in this drama
are entirely fictitious.)
Why didn't you tell me
that my mom came by to see you?
I had some stuff to think about.
Think about what?
Like whether or not
you should break up with me
if my mom asked you to do that?
No.
I should have watched more dramas.
If she gave me money, splashed water on me,
or was awful to me,
I thought I would be able to handle that
like I saw in dramas.
But when she was talking to me,
I couldn't say anything back to her.
Was she harsh on you?
Yes.
She said what we had wasn't love.
What?
You don't know how much
I regretted it all night.
Should I go back to Seoul and tell her?
That I love you so much.
So let me get this straight.
That's not what you told her?
What?
What? That's why I told you
I had a big realization.
(Exit)
I love you.
I love you. Okay? I really do.
I love you.
I love you, San Ha. Come on.
Welcome.
Sit down.
Okay.
I told you I would wait
until you gave us your permission.
But I couldn't. So I'm here.
Okay. Go ahead.
I want to make her happy,
so she continues to smile
and eat well
just like she has been.
When I left Haedong ten years ago,
I promised myself to only come back
once I had dealt with my pain
and become strong enough
not to rely on Ju Won.
I missed her every day.
But I wasn't confident enough
to hide my pain from her,
so I couldn't come back.
I wanted to come back once I became
a real adult.
So you held back and never visited us
even once for ten years?
Right.
In the end, I couldn't hold back anymore.
I just came back.
When I met Ju Won again
and came back home where my family was,
everything became fine.
I'll make sure you never have
to worry about Ju Won.
Ju Won and I
will have a normal life like everyone.
Life is all the same for everyone.
Your lives aren't so different
from other people's.
Everyone is bound to go through
a difficult time in life.
Whenever things get tough,
I'll be on her side no matter what.
From now on,
I won't take your side.
Okay.
You know that I'm scary
when I get angry. Right?
- I do.
- That's all then.
Did you eat?
No.
- Have noodles before you go.
- Okay.
There's a small basketball academy
next to Haedong High School.
I'll take it over and run it.
A basketball academy?
I played basketball in the US, after all.
What did your dad say?
Well, if you ask me,
I want you to do whatever makes you happy.
That's what he would say.
He supports me in everything I want to do.
Is that so?
Calling him Dad in front of you
makes me feel like
you two are married.
By the way, the old lady
at his restaurant told me
you were at his restaurant yesterday.
Yes.
You said you were looking
for a house in that neighbourhood.
I had a few things to ask him too.
Is that so?
He said that was a good neighbourhood,
right?
Yes.
Well, he said that
you would feel at home there.
Okay.
Then I'll take care of it.
The old lady's intel is spot on.
I could sense it too.
You know nothing will happen
if we don't get involved, right?
Do you know what my lifelong regret is?
What is it?
I said I didn't want her to be my mom
and I was against their marriage.
I don't need a mom! I just need a brother.
I was too young back then.
It felt like I did
something so terrible
to you, your mom, and Dad.
I always felt so guilty.
You were only seven back then.
That kind of reaction
from a kid was expected.
Were you still holding onto that?
I was just saying.
My gosh.
You sound like a real grown-up now.
So which one? Your mom or Dad?
It'd be better to push Dad, right?
Can you think of a natural way
to make this happen?
A natural way
Let's tell her that we'll set her up
with Mr. Kim.
Come on. Are you crazy?
Why are you trying to complicate this more
than it has to be?
Is that so?
Do you think that's a silly idea?
I thought it was a good idea.
You know what? Making him jealous
That's not a bad idea.
Oh, right.
Jae Eun said she would fix Dal up
with a guy.
That was today.
- As in a blind date?
- Yes.
Dal's mother kept pushing her
to go on blind dates.
Jae Eun said we should help Dal instead.
We went through
all of our high school friends,
picked a guy her mom would approve,
and arranged a blind date.
Did Dal agree to this?
It seemed she hated going on blind dates.
She did.
It would be crazy for Dal
to turn this down. You know?
Everyone in Haedong knows that
she got dumped by someone.
I didn't dump her.
Thank you.
He looks great.
What would you like to order?
What do you like to drink here?
- Give us the tastiest drink here.
- The tastiest drink?
Hey. Why are you outside?
Hey. I had a visitor.
I see. You had a visitor.
- You don't know who it was.
- There's no need to be shy now.
We're all family. I totally understand.
You know?
I know everything.
Fine.
People say parents have no power
over their children.
So I caved in.
When I told you I didn't approve of San Ha,
you should have comforted our children
and paid more attention to the family.
Instead of that, you just stayed away.
Now that San Ha came by
and got my blessing,
you look so happy and excited.
I see. You already gave him your blessing.
"Already?" Did you really say that?
My gosh, Mr. Yoon.
He wanted you to consider
giving your permission to San Ha,
so he bought fruit on his way home.
He tried to be helpful.
He should tell me then.
It's not like I can read minds.
How would I have known that?
Well
Ta-da!
You were doing this with her here.
How could I have said anything to you then?
You're light.
What? What are you talking about?
Besides, I didn't grab her by the waist
like that.
She was about to fall, so I caught her
to prevent her from falling. That's all.
Is that so? My gosh.
Come to think of it, I had a lot of bread.
I don't think I want noodles.
Sir, I'll get going first.
Okay.
Well, all right. I'll get going too.
What?
I cooked for San Ha. Come inside and eat.
What? Really? What did you cook for him?
What did you cook?
Daldal, 81, Haengrang-ro, Haedong)
Ju Won.
What?
So did she make everything here?
Yes. Ju Won made everything from scratch.
Hello.
How's your elbow?
- Doctor.
- Hey, Dal.
He came to the hospital a while ago
to get his elbow treated.
- I see.
- You remembered me right away.
I remembered how diligent you were
with the treatment
because you wanted to play basketball.
How's your elbow these days?
Are you still good at basketball?
Of course.
My club can't function without me.
You see him over there?
He played basketball in the US.
He used to play for Haedong High School.
Really? In the US?
Hello.
Playing a game sounds great
if you have some time.
I'd love to play anytime.
I can even play right now.
Then how about a game?
Honey, hurry!
Come right now.
The most important game of Hae Jun's life
is about to start.
Hurry! Yes!
Hey. Here you go.
- Thank you.
- Sure.
- What's your plan?
- "The Last Match."
Here's the thing with guys.
Once you lose the game, it's over.
What? What are you doing here?
What? Am I not allowed
to come and watch Hae Jun play?
I didn't get dumped yet.
Good luck.
Think again. You're too good for him.
She's a good judge of character.
- Come here!
- I'll be back.
Be careful.
That's fine.
The losing team
will buy pork belly and soju.
Sounds good.
What's your plan? Why did you suggest this?
Just trust me.
I even got the approval
of my girlfriend's father.
What are you talking about?
Just think about it
while doing your favourite thing to do.
So you have no regrets.
I got this.
- Good luck.
- I got this.
You know that I always win first place,
right?
- Just tighten your shoelaces.
- Let's play.
- Good luck, guys!
- Good luck, honey!
- Good luck, Hae Jun.
- Hey.
Let's go.
Come on, pass it.
Go for it.
- Come on.
- Gosh.
Hey, take him out of the game.
Let me try again.
- My gosh.
- Hey.
- Right here.
- Hey!
- Hae Jun, let's go with this.
- The blue crab.
- Hey, come here. Hurry.
- Go without me.
- Come on.
- Hey, you can't do that.
- What?
- Like this? Is this allowed?
- Come to my side.
- Okay.
You can pass through them.
- Go!
- Come on!
- What?
- Yes!
Kang Hae Jun!
Great. I got this.
Come on.
Hey!
- Nice.
- My gosh.
Great! Let's go!
Nice.
Yes!
- Honey, you can do this!
- Hey!
- Hey.
- Nice.
Okay!
I'm right here!
- Here!
- Hold on.
- Get that.
- Come on, shoot!
All right. Let's go.
I lost today.
I'll buy everyone pork belly.
You don't have to buy us pork belly.
But let me ask you for a favour.
Anything. Just name it.
Let me take Dal
with me today.
Sorry?
- Well
- You don't need to say anything.
- What?
- Whatever you say,
it doesn't matter to me.
Well, I just
I'll go first.
I like you, Hae Jun.
I may be a total fool,
but I know that for sure.
I studied because I was told to.
I went to law school because I was told to,
and I became a lawyer
because I was told to.
There was only one choice
I made on my own.
Deciding to move to Haedong.
But that too.
I didn't make the choice
because I loved Haedong.
I did it because
I really had a hard time in Seoul.
You know, in my life
"I like it,"
"so I will go for it. I want it."
I was rarely like that.
Until I met you
in high school, that is.
That was my first time
falling for someone.
And today, I've realized
that I still liked you, a lot.
So
I like you.
I like you, so what?
That will be my attitude from now on.
It was my very first time confessing
my feelings to someone.
So if I hide just because I'm embarrassed,
then I will really feel
so pathetic.
Now, can I talk?
I wake up in the middle of the night
and worry about you.
Even when I'm walking on the street,
I'd worry and think about you.
I guess I don't think of you as a sister.
Not like Ju Won.
Going forward, I think it'll be hard
for me to call you my sister.
But my feelings for you aren't that deep.
I mean, not yet.
What?
Would you date me?
Sorry?
Just say yes.
You're good at it.
Yes.
My boyfriend didn't always get good grades
for no reason.
I did it on purpose, to help Kang Hae Jun.
So, it was all acting?
Then you should've become an actor.
Did you like guys
who were good at basketball?
It's nice to be good at everything.
What about soccer?
I'm really good at soccer.
What can I show Yoon Ju Won
to make her totally fall for me?
Now that Mr. Yoon has given us permission,
how about camping?
Should we really go camping?
To a nice beach somewhere
or a mountain where we can see the stars?
What?
What are you really like?
I wonder what the person, Kim San Ha,
was really like
when he didn't have to act like
he was okay all the time.
If you'd been allowed
to say everything on your mind
without ever having to hide anything,
what would you have been like?
I'm just curious.
No matter what I'm like,
my feelings for Yoon Ju Won
would still be the same.
No. Actually, let's not think about it.
You would've been thick-skinned
and too chatty.
You would've been a big player,
a cheesy one.
- A player?
- Yes.
- A cheesy one?
- That's right.
- Am I cheesy?
- A little.
A little?
Shouldn't you fix up the house?
The house? Why, all of a sudden?
Is something broken?
Isn't Hae Jun's mom moving in with you?
What are you talking about?
That's what the lady said earlier.
That she'd move here soon.
Not this house.
Hae Jun asked to find a place
in the area for her.
Hae Jun said that. Not me. It was Hae Jun!
Oh, is that so?
And don't do that.
It'd make her uncomfortable.
Why? Did she say she was uncomfortable?
Hae Jun suggested
I move to this neighbourhood.
That'd be good.
That way, it'll be convenient for the kids,
and I can check in on you too.
You? Why?
Why would you check in on me?
I mean, you're Hae Jun's mother and
I left my son
with the man I met on a blind date
and didn't show up for 20 years.
I guess I'll see you from time to time
because of Hae Jun,
but I'd be uncomfortable
if people thought something
was going on between us.
I mean, she looks like
she'd do whatever she wants
and never worry
about what others might think,
but when it comes to Hae Jun,
she doesn't want
there to be a single flaw
and will never put herself first.
Why is she like that?
Will she be like this forever,
acting like a repentant sinner?
It frustrates me so much.
Yes, I hear you.
I'm going upstairs.
Already? Why?
We still have all this booze left.
You're still so young.
Young and youthful.
Dad's youth
He's the one who bought the booze.
What's with him?
- Are you going to the gym?
- Yes.
Why aren't you heading out?
I will. I'm heading out.
All right.
What should I wear?
Hi, Dal.
Are you going to work?
Hey.
Dal is here.
Oh, hi.
Dal, are you going to work?
- How are you getting to work?
- I'll take the bus.
Can I give you a ride?
- Sure.
- Hurry up, guys.
- Coming.
- Hurry.
Did I say I wouldn't buy it for you?
I said, "Do you have to buy it?"
I was just asking.
It's the same thing!
So, I told you to buy it if you wanted it!
How could I, when you were standing there
looking so upset?
Forget it. I won't get it.
If you're going to whine all day
about how I didn't buy it for you,
just go ahead and get it. It's fine.
What? "Whine all day?"
You'll yell at me even if I buy it for you.
What do you want me to do?
You should've happily bought it for me
when I first asked you!
Babe.
Listen. Why do I have to pay 500 dollars
for that tiny thing?
- Should we go out and step in?
- I can't even ask?
- "That tiny thing?"
- If we step in now,
- Why can't you get it?
- things could get worse.
- It was for you!
- Everyone should live alone.
- Don't you know that?
- For your peace of mind.
You'll get in trouble
if my wife hears that.
- Honey, I'm so upset.
- Sir.
Do you really not want to remarry?
My goodness. You want me to do that again?
I don't even have the energy for it.
I'm really sorry. Forgive me, babe.
Why don't we go and buy you a gift?
I'm sorry, babe.
Every couple lives like that.
That's what my mom said.
What's up?
Hey.
Well, San Ha is seeing someone.
You could've told me sooner.
You knew?
So? Are you calling to tell me
not to be against it?
To tell me to just leave him be?
Well, that would be nice.
It is his life, you know.
If San Ha decides to get married,
I'll consult you.
Well, I know they say
divorced couples are worse than strangers,
but you are San Ha's mom.
So Hee wants to study in the UK.
What?
I want to pay more attention
to So Hee from now on.
I'll move to the UK with her.
Jung Hee.
I still have some time before I leave,
so I'll see San Ha before I go.
Yes, you should.
Do you need my help with anything?
Are you happy that I'm leaving?
You see, I
I wished you all the best when you told me
you were remarrying.
Let it all go now.
Try to be yourself and live your life.
Try to find peace of mind.
I'm busy. I have to go.
Dr. Do Hee Ju.
Thank you.
Why did you just leave that day?
When the game ended, you were already gone.
I saw something I shouldn't have seen.
I guess we're getting older after all.
You can read the room now.
Forget it. Just buy me a drink.
- Shall we go for a drink?
- For real?
Yes, I'll bring Ju Won along.
You're so annoying. I'm off.
Hey, wait.
What did you think of the guy Dal met
on the blind date?
- I can set you up with him.
- Shut it.
Should I just throw a fit
and tell Mom and Dad to get married?
No, don't.
Look, Yoon is like beef bone soup.
He has to let it simmer for a long time
to start showing it.
He's just not there yet.
Then should I just wait?
No.
You have to keep an eye on the stove
so you can turn it up and down
like this if need be.
- Gosh, what do you want me to do?
- Ma'am.
What is it? Are you scolding Hae Jun again?
No, she's not.
So, there isn't a suitable house
in the area?
That's right.
The home prices have gone up so much
in this area.
I have some money left
after taking over the basketball academy
I mean, I have nothing left.
That's right. I have no money left.
Shoot. I'm broke.
Why? Do you need money?
I have some money saved up.
I wanted to use the money
to help you open a store or something,
but you seemed to be doing fine
on your own,
so I was going to use it to help you
with your wedding expenses later on.
Then you shouldn't touch that money.
You should never touch that money
until he gets married.
She's right. I should get married.
Hey, are you seeing someone?
You must be seeing someone.
My goodness.
He's doing all this,
hoping you and his mom
would get back together.
Oh, boy. This is so frustrating.
I can't do this.
Oh, dear.
What are you reading?
The rice cake shop owner
told me about this.
The company where Hae Jun's aunt works
is running this program to support
small business owners in the area.
This is so helpful
for small business owners like me.
I want to apply, so I'm looking into it.
Yoon Ju Won.
You really are a business owner now.
You may not know this,
but I paid off my loan five years
after I opened my business.
I had promised myself
I'd pay off the loan in five years.
So, I didn't hire a single part-timer
and baked all the cakes by myself.
And exactly five years
after I opened my business,
I paid off the loan in full.
I cried a lot that day.
In the first few years,
there were many days
when I wondered what I'd do
if the bakery went out of business.
How come you never told me any of this?
Never mind.
I should've still known.
It's fine. I'm debt-free now.
And I have many regular customers now.
I'll start raking in profits.
My life is going to be great.
So, I should hurry up and apply for this.
Ju Won said she wouldn't go to college
when she graduated.
So her friends tried really hard
to persuade her.
They did?
She said she wanted to make cakes
and took a baking class
during the winter vacation.
"She does what she sets her mind to."
I was amazed.
It's not easy to run a business alone.
- Dal.
- Yes?
- Why don't you talk about yourself?
- Sorry?
Is there anything difficult for you?
No.
Are lawyers
engaged in dangerous business too?
It's not that I'm telling you
not to do something.
But if you have to deal with bad guys
like gangsters, loan sharks,
or serial killers
Hae Jun, you've watched too many dramas.
Did I offend you?
I asked because I was genuinely worried.
I'm sorry.
No. You don't have to be sorry.
By the way,
I didn't know you could laugh so loudly
like that.
I really like it.
Would you like to come out for a moment?
It's hot. Let's take a walk.
Sure.
Ju Won.
Yes.
Ju Won.
Yes.
I'm sorry.
When things were tough,
you couldn't even complain to your dads.
While growing up to be a great person
on your own,
how much effort did you put in
and how much did you worry?
I
was having a hard time coming back.
So I couldn't think about you
who were having a hard time here.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
You worked hard.
What are you talking about?
You said you would wake me up
in ten minutes.
Where did you go last night?
I took a walk.
I walked around the neighbourhood
because it was hot.
Why would you walk around when it's hot?
You should stay still.
Can I also take a walk
with Ju Won late at night?
Can I?
No, you can't.
Why can't we take a walk?
What do you do when you take a walk?
That's enough.
Dal looked so tired in the morning.
I guess you walked 5km or something.
Stop it.
You should just think about your parents.
You're going home today, right?
You should talk it out with your dad.
It's their business.
Don't meddle in for no reason.
It's because it's their business.
They can't do anything because of us.
Look. Young people do it on their own.
- I told you to stop.
- Save me.
- Hey, be gentle.
- What are you doing?
- Hey!
- Ouch!
Why did you not save me?
- You freed yourself from it.
- Still, you should've saved me.
I'm sorry.
You should've saved me.
- Okay. I'll save you next time.
- When will they become mature?
- I surrender.
- You should save me.
- Wait for me.
- No!
Oh, my.
Is there still something here
for you to take?
There was a book I read before.
It came to my mind.
I see.
Well
You heard your mom
would go to the UK, right?
Yes.
She always came and left as she wanted.
But it doesn't seem like it this time.
Yes. I know.
Whenever she left or came,
I should've told you the reason like this.
My goodness.
For you, I
You've been staying here.
You've been staying here
without going anywhere.
Even when I left, even when I came,
you were always here.
So I was fine.
It's late. You should get going now.
By the way, Dad,
don't you want to see anyone?
Oh, my gosh. I'm all right.
Once is enough for me.
I'm not telling you to get married.
You could have a girlfriend.
Oh, my gosh.
Like going on a date,
watching a movie, or drinking coffee?
- My gosh.
- Yes.
I hope you can do what you want.
Something that isn't related
to the police station,
the house, or your family.
I want you to think about
what you want to do.
There's nothing like that.
I don't have time for it.
It's late. Hurry up. Go.
- I'll get going. I'll come again.
- Yes.
Oh, my.
My gosh, this is nice.
Oh, my goodness.
This is great.
Why do you want me to stay still?
- Does Mr. Yoon like her or not?
- He does.
Do you think she doesn't know
when all of us do?
I'm sure she does. It's very obvious.
But there's been no progress yet.
It means she doesn't feel the same way yet.
So, if we all rush him,
what would he feel like?
Awkward?
Embarrassed?
I know because I've been there.
It's not us who are frustrated the most.
It's him.
My poor dad.
I was poor too.
When you rejected me.
When did I reject you?
You said you wouldn't give me a chance.
Don't you remember?
I didn't know you held a grudge.
Are you in there?
Yes. I'm here too.
Oh, gosh. Hi.
Why are you here?
We were talking about Dad.
Why don't you talk in the living room?
I'll get going. I was going to leave. Bye.
What?
My goodness. Should I move out?
Hello.
Did you come because of your dad?
Yes.
You don't have to misunderstand.
We met a few times
as we were worried about Hae Jun.
We don't have any feelings for each other.
At that time,
I said I didn't need a mother.
I think I said it
because you were too pretty.
I don't have memories of my mom.
I only saw her in the pictures.
My mom looked beautiful in those pictures.
When you showed up that day,
you were absolutely beautiful.
I don't remember clearly
because I was little,
but I remember I was mad
because you were too pretty
and
because my dad
was looking at you.
Now that I've grown up and think about it,
I don't think my dad
has ever looked at anyone like that.
I don't think I'd have another mother
for the rest of my life
if it weren't for you.
Can you become my mother?
I'll listen to you well.
You might hurt your shoulders
if you keep doing that.
You can overwork yourself
to forget about worries
only when you're young.
You should now start taking care
of your body.
My gosh.
Maybe we should make noodles
with young radish kimchi this summer.
Quite a lot of people
were looking for it last year.
I can't do that.
Hire someone
or get married and do it with your wife.
I can't do that.
My goodness.
Are you saying I need to get married
because I need someone
to make young radish kimchi?
Is that what you're trying to say?
Oh, my gosh.
Ma'am, so please go to the market
and check the young radishes quickly.
Sure. Oh, my gosh.
I'm not going to the market.
I'm going home.
Noodles with young radish kimchi?
Why don't you make it?
- Take a seat.
- Yes.
What brought you here?
Did Hae Jun say something again?
I can't make young radish kimchi.
Sorry?
But
I'll try to learn.
What do you mean by that?
How to manage a household,
make noodles,
and raise a daughter.
I'll try to learn all that.
After telling you
not to make me feel uncomfortable,
I was too shameless to say this.
I always acted selfishly toward you.
I shouldn't have done that.
I'm sorry.
I
I
I've had feelings for you
since the day you first came here.
Having feelings
doesn't matter to a widower.
That's what I thought,
so I tried to get about it.
But I had feelings again
when I met you again.
I didn't think my heart would flutter
like young people at this age,
but it does.
Well
You don't have to learn how to make kimchi
or manage a household.
Let's just
laugh and cry together.
Let's live like that.
Let's move it over there. Lift it.
In 1, 2, 3.
Why don't you just put the sofa
in its original place?
But
they got a new sofa and a bed only.
Wouldn't a different layout
make it look more like a newlywed's house?
Get some new wallpaper
and nicer furniture.
Guys.
I'll take care of that.
Can you stop coming by?
- Dad. Will a new couch
- Goodness.
change the feel of the place?
That.
And that. They're older
than San Ha and Hae Jun.
I like how it reminds me of the past.
Where's Mr. Kim? Isn't it his day off?
I love you
I love none but you
I will
Love you
I got the chills.
Mr. Kim.
- You sing so emotionally.
- Gosh, no.
Don't call him Mr. Kim. It's Officer Kim.
He's a senior inspector
at the substation nearby.
- I am.
- My gosh.
How come you're such a great singer?
I'm not, really. I have to go now.
Wait. We're off to get a nice cold coffee.
You should join us.
The kids are waiting for me at home.
I'm sorry. Maybe next time.
So he'll stop going to singing class too?
I find the idea of him singing in front
of others weird.
The hiking group last time.
You stopped going after the second outing.
I'd joined because people said
makgeolli tasted even better
after a long hike.
The mountain
was too high.
Goodness.
Mountains have to be high.
It's not a mountain if it's not.
Do you have everything ready
for the wedding?
What wedding?
We'll just get together for a meal.
He's embarrassed is all.
Dad.
What kind of hobby will you do now?
Pick something for good right now.
How about aerobics? They gather nearby.
That sounds like fun.
- I thought about it.
- Okay.
How about I learn to cook?
- No way.
- You'll cook?
- You can't.
- Please, no.
- I'll cook instead.
- Don't do it.
- I won't.
- Why not?
- You just bake.
- Hey.
- I'm a good cook.
- Only with cakes.
I won't cook.
The cake shop over there's gone.
Yes. I told you last time.
When?
Over ice cream when you'd
just come back to Haedong.
You don't remember that?
That shows how little you focus on me.
I was bewitched by something then.
Whatever.
- Let's go.
- Where to?
I'd wanted to do this.
- Do you know what to do?
- It's my first time.
You don't even know what to do.
- Look.
- Okay.
- Concentrate.
- At what?
Don't look at that. Look at that.
- Oh, I look up there?
- One, two, three.
(Lifetime Photos)
- Look.
- This is a nice one.
- It looks nice.
- Yes.
The crown suits you.
You look too relaxed in these shots.
Because I was with you.
How nice.
(So Hee)
- San Ha.
- Hey.
Did you think about it?
Is it a no?
Sorry. I'll visit in the fall.
The school and apartment are ready.
Don't worry.
Okay. See you at the airport.
When does she leave?
- Next week.
- Will you be okay?
What do you mean?
Are you sure
you don't have to fly with her?
So Hee's still young,
and your mother still limps.
We have a wedding to prepare.
I'm not okay with it.
It shows how worried you are.
Go with them.
If you really feel bad, bring me a present.
A present?
What will you get me?
- A toy.
- A toy?
- Am I a child?
- Then a doll?
- A doll?
- Yes.
(Daldal, 81, Haengrang-ro, Haedong)
We arrived safely.
So Hee's so happy.
(D-30 to wedding)
Try to get it.
Your coffee.
Gross.
I can't stand this anymore. Come back soon.
Goodness.
Hang in there just 48 hours.
Why couldn't I reach him all day long?
His flight's a few hours off.
Do you think something happened?
He must be busy.
He said he'd make it to the wedding,
so I'm sure he will.
He's not a kid. Stop worrying.
When will you come over?
I have a few more things to do here.
There's a blue shopping bag in my room.
Bring it with you. I forgot about it.
- What's inside?
- The wedding rings.
What?
Where is it?
The idiot.
- What are you doing?
- San Ha.
Why are you here?
Shouldn't you be at the bakery?
Why are you here?
Shouldn't you be on a plane?
Surprise! Or whatever. That was the plan.
A sur A surprise?
I couldn't reach you.
Had something happened?
What if you miss the wedding?
All sorts of ideas
were whizzing through my head.
It would be nice to meet sooner
than planned.
I was really worried.
Sorry.
I missed you.
Forget it.
Don't think I'll let you off if you
Don't think I'll forgive you if
I missed you so much.
Me too.
You didn't really buy me a doll, did you?
I think I bought you gummies.
Am I still seven years old?
- It was my wish.
- Your wish?
I wanted you
- to always smile like that day.
- One, two.
To be able to be close by
so I could see you smile.
That was my wish.
Dad, you look so handsome like this.
Where's San Ha?
Is he sleeping in because
he was busy at the store?
The phone is turned off.
Transferring to voicemail.
Hey. Is Ju Won still in bed?
She didn't come home last night.
- What?
- She's not at the store.
Isn't she with you?
What?
What's the matter?
Ju Won's not at home or at the store.
What?
When did you last talk to her?
I sent her to my place to get the rings.
The rings?
I asked her to get the wedding rings.
- Hey.
- You
- Long time no see.
- You
What are you doing here?
Ju Won's missing and
What is it?
What's what?
It's nothing.
What's going on?
Big brother.
Will you let me off?
You
You crazy fool!
We met
And it was not
(Jung Jae and Seo Hyun)
A coincidence
It was
Our wish
To forget
Thanks.
Get the story straight.
You just arrived in Haedong,
and you napped in my room and overslept.
- Do you get that?
- Yes, sir.
You're the best, Big brother.
You
We'll talk after the wedding.
- Help me out.
- My life is my priority.
Forever it will last
I love you
I love none but you
I will love you
Well done.
Let's do this!
It's a lovely day.
Bride and groom, a big smile on three.
Show me your teeth.
Here we go. Two, three!
Join us for a photo.
Ju Won, guys.
- Can you take one of us?
- Sure.
Stand as close as you can.
Okay. Two, three!
One, two, three.
I got it!
It's mine!
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