(All places, characters, organizations, and incidents...)
(depicted in this drama are fictitious.)
- Go, team! - Go, team!
Are you headed home now?
Yes.
Wasn't Si Woo so cool today?
He's getting better by the day.
Right.
Oh, congratulations on winning the game today.
Hold on a second.
Your shoelaces got undone.
- It's okay. - It's all done.
I'll tie them twice...
so they won't get undone.
They say you meet the one you're meant to be with...
when your shoelaces get undone.
I'll tie them twice so they won't get undone.
It's done.
Get home safely.
Okay, thanks.
(Ko Woo Young)
(Episode 9: The Things You See Only After Losing Them)
Hey, Da Jung!
I'm glad you got to see Si Woo's last game in person.
What are you talking about?
Aren't you guys moving on to the finals?
Right, the team is.
But players like Si Woo aren't needed after the preliminaries.
The ones who have been doing their part...
should play in important games.
How could you...
Don't you feel terrible when you see the kids doing their best?
Goodness.
Anyway, I'll meet with the parents one more time...
before finalizing the lineup for the finals.
If you'll keep this up,
meeting with you won't be necessary.
If you change your mind,
give me a call.
Professor Yoon at University K...
will face sexual harassment charges, and the police plan to summon him.
Please send in any tips or information that you may have.
Gi Tae, can "Live 25" cover...
a college admissions corruption case?
Of course. If there's a witness statement or solid evidence,
we’ll get on it right away.
(Jung Da Jung)
Let's see.
- Boss! - Hey.
Didn't I tell you to stop calling me that?
I'm sorry.
How many times do I have to tell you?
For how many?
Oh, I'm here to see the owner.
Is he inside now?
Pardon?
How do you know my boss?
I'm a friend of Il Gwon's.
I see, but I don't think he's going to be here today.
Should I give him a call?
No, I'll call him.
All right.
I checked and I think it is Choi Il Gwon.
I'll look into it further.
Okay, thanks.
Hello.
Yes, I'll be right there.
Honey.
- I'll be right back. - Okay.
- You're here. - Hi.
When did you say the final match is?
Don't get your hopes up.
I might not be able to play if they change the starting members.
What? Why would the starting members change?
I don't know.
Congratulations on making it to the finals, Il Gwon.
It's just high school basketball, nothing to get excited about.
I'm going to switch to college basketball next year,
so I'm not that impressed.
Oh, right.
Someone else will be taking that spot.
Wait.
What?
We had no choice.
You aren't upset, are you?
Of course not.
When a coach position at Hanguk University opens up, it'll be yours.
Just hold out until then at that high school.
That's right.
Okay.
Mr. Bang is here.
Come this way.
These people are coaches at Hanguk University.
They'll be of great help when Ki Yong goes to college.
So I wanted you to get to know them from now.
Oh, hello.
Hello. I've heard a lot about Ki Yong.
Gosh, thank you.
- It's very nice to meet you. - Yes, but...
it's really late now.
I'm sorry to say this, but why don't we get a drink next time?
It was nice to meet you, Mr. Bang.
Mr. Bang.
Thanks for the drinks tonight and don't worry about Ki Yong.
Okay?
Thank you.
Wait.
Make sure you secure me a position next time, okay?
Of course. Next time for sure.
- Right. - Please.
- See you. - Bye.
Gosh.
What's this?
- Hello. - It's me, Dae Young.
What?
Hong Dae Young?
To what do I owe this honour?
Choi Il Gwon,
I heard everything.
Did you?
So?
You teach basketball, which you love, and have enough to get by.
Why are you trying to make money through kids?
Basketball I love?
Who?
Me?
Even when I was spending thousands of dollars...
in high school and college,
I was always on edge not knowing when I'd get kicked off the team.
You shouldn't be doing this if you know what it feels like.
Why are you becoming the same as them?
Shouldn't I collect as much as I sowed, you idiot?
I might be taking money to decide the lineup,
but don't you think I have a better life than you do?
Who do you think you are to patronize me? I'm hanging up!
Nothing is working out today.
Are you Ki Yong's father?
Do I know you?
I called you once. I'm Si Woo's mother.
I came to see you because you said you're busy.
We'll take care of our son, so mind your own business.
I plan to gather the parents of the basketball team on Saturday.
Can you make it?
Of course, but will everyone else come?
Don't worry.
I have something in mind.
What are you two doing on my phone?
Use "accomplice". You have to use that word.
Then "complaint".
"File a complaint".
I sent it.
This is Ko Deok Jin, father to Woo Young of the basketball team.
I'd like to call for an emergency parent meeting...
to discuss the corruption of Coach Choi Il Gwon.
If you aren't at the meeting,
I will consider you an accomplice of Coach Choi...
and file a complaint through my lawyer.
I'll see you at 8pm, Saturday at the gym.
- When I went there... - And?
- I'm not going! Not going! - What was that?
Why would I go to a parents' meeting?
Please, I'm begging you.
I'll clean, do the laundry,
cook and do the dishes instead.
Those were your chores anyway.
That's right. Of course I should.
What kind of dad is he?
His son isn't a maid.
Then I'll pay you more for rent.
Hey.
Were you making him pay for rent?
Of course.
Then would I let him stay here for free? I'm not a philanthropist.
Seriously?
He takes money from a high school student?
Anyway, I can't help you!
Hey!
Even she's helping me! Why won't you?
Honestly, she has no reason to help me.
However, you should.
Why would I?
You're my dad!
You only call me your dad when you're in need.
You think I'm a pushover, you jerk?
I'm just telling you to be my dad. Why are you swearing at me?
Why do I have to be your dad, you jerk?
When did you ever act like my dad?
I pay for your living expenses.
Then you pay for the water too.
- And take care of the property tax. - What?
Where will I get that kind of money?
Do you know when it's due?
- No. - It's right around this time.
Then put it under my name and I'll pay the tax.
They both aren't normal.
- That woman is weird too. - That's mine!
- Let's go. - Goodness.
I won't go for anything.
- Gosh. - What are we doing here?
- I'm too busy to be doing this. - Go ahead and say something.
- Seriously. - How dare he make us come!
- This is unbelievable. - It's annoying.
- Gosh. - This is tiring.
- What's this? - What are we doing?
- Why did you ask us to come? - Who are you to make us come?
Thank you so much for making time in your busy schedules.
I won't go for anything.
I'm going to ask Ms. Ok to come too.
- Ms. Ok? - Yes.
She's very considerate of her children.
Imagine you solved this issue as the representative of parents.
What do you think would happen?
She'll have to fall for you.
Really?
Thank you for coming.
Of course I should.
The reason I asked you to come today...
is to get rid of Coach Choi Il Gwon.
- That's enough. - What?
I was known as a pretty good basketball player...
18 years ago at Serim High School.
My son learned from me and is an outstanding athlete.
Is that true?
Yes.
18 years ago,
there was a coach that asked for money.
However, my parents didn't pay him.
Do you know why?
It's because they believed in me.
That's the reason I can stand here proudly...
in front of you at this moment.
Look.
What does that have to do with Coach Choi Il Gwon?
My alumnus Choi Il Gwon wasn't always a bad guy.
However,
do you know when he started going down the wrong path?
(Choi Il Gwon)
Do you have it?
Will he be chosen?
Of course.
Listen closely.
I'll beat you up if you tell anyone about what you saw today.
Okay, I won't tell anyone your dad paid the coach.
Shut up!
Ever since that day,
Choi Il Gwon started taking money from me...
and hit me.
I thought he'd pulled himself together when he became a teacher,
but he is still taking other people's money.
Just like how the coach took money from his dad...
18 years ago.
He's doing it to us.
Are we going to raise our children...
to become a bad adult like Choi Il Gwon?
- Is that true? - He's a horrible person.
- Did he really do that? - That's so shocking.
I'm against it.
If we testify,
we'll all be punished.
He's right.
And our kids will be stigmatized.
We shouldn't ruin our kids' future, should we?
- I agree. - We can't do that.
- He's right. - That's not okay.
- We can't let that happen. - That's a bad idea.
(Serim)
Can any of you be honest with your kids?
Has any of you...
told your kid that you're paying the coach...
to send him to college?
(Go, Serim High Basketball Team!)
It's okay...
if we can't make our kids proud.
But we at least shouldn't make them ashamed.
Look!
I'm embarrassed by you.
Basketball is our kids' dearest dream.
How would they feel when they learn that their parents broke the law...
to make their dream come true?
They'd be disappointed in their parents,
more than that, they'd blame themselves.
They'd ask themselves...
if their parents had to break the law...
because they were not good enough.
Still, there's an important game coming up.
We can't make an issue out of it now.
She's right. It'll take the Ministry of Education a while...
to investigate the matter.
Are we giving up on the game?
We can't do that!
- What do we do? - My goodness.
- I don't know. - This is bad.
Gosh, this is driving me crazy.
How about this?
It seems like...
Mr. Choi is running a bar.
- What? - A bar?
- Is he crazy? - Really?
I'll tip off a current affairs show about it.
If it attracts enough attention,
it might speed up the investigation.
I just received the materials. Thank you.
Mr. Nam, can you have a look at this?
(Financial Transaction Records)
(Recipients: Choi Il Gwon, Jung Dae Wook, Lim Sung Min)
Is this real?
Can this be used as evidence?
This will be enough for now.
He's here. Let's go.
I'm news anchor Nam Gi Tae from "Live 25".
Are you Coach Jung Dae Wook?
Yes, that's me. What's the matter?
We've been informed of...
Hanguk University Basketball Team's admissions bribery.
Can we do an interview?
That's never happened.
Sir, this is an important matter.
That's never happened. What do you want me to say?
Turn off the camera and leave.
Please calm down.
Gosh, I'll be there in a minute.
Why did the police come anyway?
I have no idea.
Hurry up and come here, Boss.
Okay. Hang up.
- Hi. - Hey!
What did you do?
What's wrong?
JBC is covering admissions bribery.
They came to my school.
What? JBC?
Da Jung, as you said, this bar belongs to Choi Il Gwon.
The part-timer confirmed it.
Gosh, Jung Da Jung.
Jung Da Jung, that little...
Meet me at the gym.
I'm giving you one last chance.
"One last chance"? Fine.
I'm giving you one last chance.
That little...
I'm not recording this.
Fine, talk to me.
What do you mean, you're giving me one last chance?
One of your part-timers...
confirmed it.
You're running a bar illegally.
The place will be seized and searched.
Then the police will find out you've been receiving money...
from the parents...
and paying the coaches.
Turn yourself in before it's too late.
You're trying so hard.
But you know what?
That bar is under my brother's name.
They can't punish me even if you report me.
Too bad.
They can...
if the parents testify.
Goodness.
Their untalented kids can only play in the games thanks to me.
How could they possibly report me?
How can a teacher receive money...
for letting kids play in the games and go to college?
Who says they can go to college?
- What? - They rely on me...
because they have no faith in their kids.
I receive money,
and I tell them their kids can go to college in return.
Believing their kids can go to college,
they feel happy at least for a moment.
I'd say it's a fair transaction.
And you call yourself a teacher?
Who gives you the right to lecture a teacher?
Mark my words.
I won't go down alone.
If something happens to me,
I'll testify that I received money from you too.
Let's see if you can keep your news anchor job.
You know...
I never paid you.
Really? Let me see.
Then should I say you gave me something else?
Choi Il Gwon.
You blew your last chance.
You're getting on my nerves.
Don't you see who is giving who a chance here?
What's going on?
Gosh, seriously.
What are you doing here, Ko Deok Jin?
I'm here to put a corrupt teacher behind bars.
I probably didn't beat you up enough last time.
After all these years, you're still the same.
Il Gwon, when will you grow up?
Oh, my.
What's the problem with you?
Hey.
Stop!
Come on. Seriously.
Hey.
Move your arm. You'll break it.
Do you think anyone will testify?
Do you, seriously?
Stop!
Oh...
Sir, how long have you been standing there?
I will...
testify.
Well...
Everything you heard...
is a misunderstanding.
These guys have been messing with the team's discipline,
so I had to made that up to scare them.
Anyway, I've talked to Hanguk University about Ja Sung.
I'll make sure they accept him.
You'll do what? You don't deserve to be a teacher.
What did you say?
Then I have no choice...
but to give the spot to Ki Yong instead.
I'll testify too!
Wait...
- Me too! - Me too!
- I'll testify! - I'll testify!
- Me too! - Me too!
Me too!
Why is everyone here?
I'll tip off a current affairs show about it.
If it attracts enough attention,
it might speed up the investigation.
But will sending a tip to a TV show...
solve the problem?
We can resolve this.
If everyone here...
is willing...
to give a statement.
To be honest, I'm still not sure...
whose side I should take.
Frankly, we can't blindly trust everything you're saying.
Then,
I'll show you what kind of person...
Choi Il Gwon really is.
Please hear me out. I can explain everything.
I'm keeping the receipts from all the dinners and outings I paid for.
You offered to pay!
Listen.
Ja Sung's spot at Hanguk University...
will be given to Ki Yong,
so you'd better think wisely.
Whatever!
I'm going to make sure you...
and those jerks at Hanguk University end up behind bars!
Darn it!
Do you think only you got something on me?
Listen.
I'm going to sue all of you for defamation.
Also,
your kids will be ostracized from the basketball industry for good.
Lunatic.
- My gosh. - I can't believe this.
What? "Lunatic"?
Hey.
I want to punch you, but I'm doing my best to hold myself back,
so please keep your mouth shut.
You know that it's all over now.
Come to your senses and admit to it already.
"Admit to it"?
How dare you treat a teacher like a criminal?
- Oh, no! - My gosh!
Let go, hey! Gosh...
Hey, that hurts.
Darn it.
We're responding to a report of an assault case.
Yes!
Who's the assailant?
Well, it's him.
Chu Ae Rin, you!
This... Don't you see this?
It's self-defence.
She's helping me because he did this to me.
Everyone here is a witness.
- I saw it. - We all saw it.
- Yes, we saw it too. - We saw it too.
- We did too. - We all saw it!
Gosh, darn it...
Hey, why...
It hurts! Why are you doing this?
What did I do wrong?
We'll talk at the station.
Look, officer. I didn't do anything wrong!
Let me go.
Let go! Goodness.
Darn it. Let go.
(Ko Deok Jin)
Be careful.
Sorry.
(Choi Il Gwon)
Choi Il Gwon.
(Serim High School)
Switch to dodgeball if that suits your aptitude better.
Don't hold on to that position...
just to rob other players who are better than you of the opportunity.
Mr. Hong, just 5,000 dollars would do.
I can't do that.
Is that Hong Dae Young's father?
So Hong Dae Young also bribed the coach to get the position.
How dare he say that to me?
Coach, please.
I cannot do that.
Mr. Hong, spending that kind of money is to be expected...
if your kid wants to be a professional basketball player.
This is a school.
How could you say that bribery is expected?
I'll make this clear.
I'll tell the school right away...
if my son is put at a disadvantage because of this.
Do you understand?
Goodness.
I'm inside the bar that Choi, the high school teacher,
illegally ran.
Choi violated the Civil Service Act...
and acted as a broker in this college admissions scandal.
He asked the parents to pay...
if they wanted their kids to be selected for the lineups...
and even demanded money for entertainment.
What's even more shocking...
is that he assaulted one of the parents.
That jerk...
Because the teacher was watching...
Gosh, if only he didn't lie...
As you can see, the victim of the assault...
still seems shocked and is speaking incoherently.
Who is that?
- What I mean is... - I'm not sure. Who is that?
Gosh, what is happening?
Choi, the coach of the high school team,
as well as Coach Jeong and Coach Im at Hanguk University,
will be convicted and imprisoned due to this admissions bribery case.
They will be arrested shortly.
The Basketball Association has announced...
that they will launch a nationwide inspection...
to catch additional college admissions bribery cases.
The 13 parents involved in this bribery scandal...
received a probation order because of their wrong choice.
However, we would like to sincerely thank them...
for mustering up the courage to uncover the truth.
Nam Gi Tae, "Live 25".
I knew...
you'd get yourself in trouble one day.
You always disappointed me.
You let me down once again.
Have you ever...
believed in me?
What?
Have you ever...
been on my side, even just once?
If you had made me proud at least once,
I would've believed in you!
I spent a fortune on your education!
Just a high school basketball coach?
Idiot.
Gosh, you're such an idiot.
Do you know how much money I spent on you?
You see,
- I only wanted you to succeed... - And I didn't.
Okay?
I'm a failure. Why did I turn out like this?
I...
Why did I end up in this mess?
You're a loser.
The recent incidents...
must've been very stressful and hurtful...
for the students and all the parents as well.
As the principal of the school, I sincerely apologize.
I promise that I will do my best...
to bring positive changes to the Serim High basketball team.
I'd like to introduce our new coach and the representative...
of the parents who will help me with this.
Here's the official statement written by the parents.
It's basically about how we'll refuse even if you demand bribes.
Of course. Don't worry.
- Great, take good care of the kids. - I'll do my best.
That'd be all.
Are you okay?
Because of the police interview, the company must be...
The company won't take a hit because of something like that.
Don't worry about it.
Now, you have to prove yourself on your own.
Yes.
Mom.
Thank you.
- Take good care of the kids. - Will do. I'll get going.
Okay.
I'm not his real parent. Why must I serve as the representative?
Darn it.
Mr. Ko.
Ms. Ok, when did you get here?
I've been here the whole time.
You were amazing today.
What? "Amazing"?
I know you worked very hard to resolve this.
It's a little late,
but I wanted to thank you.
And thank you for today as well.
I'll see you again.
She wants to see me again?
Ms. Ok.
Would you go for coffee with me?
Yes.
Hong Si Woo.
I'd like to apologize...
for everything I did to you.
The fact that you caught my dad hitting me...
hurt my pride.
It wasn't your fault,
but I...
took it out on you.
I'm truly sorry.
Oh.
Jin Cheol?
(Sungjong Electronics, Service Center)
How have you been?
What about Young Joon?
He's doing very well.
You always sent us gifts through Dae Young.
You gave us so much,
but I never got you anything.
Don't worry about it.
I wonder how Dae Young is doing.
He must've been quite upset after getting fired.
Excuse me?
He got fired from work?
Didn't you know?
Someone else got the promotion he was expecting...
and he got transferred to Busan.
He complained about it to the director.
I'm only letting this slide...
for my family's sake.
For your family's sake? My goodness.
To think that their lives depend...
on that moron.
Isn't it obvious? They're a bunch of losers.
- Here. - Hey!
You know what? I quit!
- My gosh. - Goodness.
What man would stand back...
when someone goes after his family?
He headbutted the director...
and got fired right away.
Here. Let's eat.
Since when did you like this kind of food?
You used to like toast.
You remember, but...
my taste changed...
as I got older.
Is that so?
What do you like now?
I still like toast,
but I also like sundaeguk.
Like you, Dad.
You've aged now.
Of course I have.
But I feel younger today.
Who knew I'd come to get this kind of food with you?
I often had it because Si Ah likes it.
Go on. Let's eat.
Okay.
Seriously? That shirt has to be dry cleaned.
I feel like I'm raising two children.
Come closer.
Your mom always used to say that to me.
She did?
Da Jung used to complain that she had three children.
Whenever I think about Da Jung,
I still feel sorry for her.
At such a young age,
she had to raise children and work.
She must have been overwhelmed.
In the past years,
Da Jung took very good care of me.
Does it taste all right, Father?
You shouldn't have cooked so many things.
I left plenty of side dishes in the refrigerator,
so make sure not to skip any meals.
Boil the beef broth in a pot...
and add some chopped green onions before you eat it.
All right, got it.
Father, don't forget to check your blood pressure every day.
- I won't. - Also,
I rewrote the instructions in bigger writing.
(How to check your blood pressure)
I've heated the pad.
You'll be able to sleep comfortably from now on.
You shouldn't have bought this.
Gosh.
Da Jung was very meticulous about taking care of me.
I caused her...
a lot of trouble.
Does work stress you out these days?
No.
Make sure you take care of your health.
Thank you for worrying about me.
Make sure you do the same when you play basketball.
I will.
Mom.
Si Ah.
Are you just coming home?
Yes. What about you, Woo Young?
I'm going to see Si Woo.
I don't want to go to school.
What is it this time?
It's festival season.
It's so noisy and formal.
It'll all become good memories in the future.
That's right, it'll all become good memories later.
Do you have any good memories about the festival?
Good memories?
What is it about?
What?
You know.
It was noisy and formal.
Come to think about it, festivals aren't that great.
I knew it.
- You know it's the festival soon. - Yes.
Read what's written on the board...
and raise your hand to let me know what you want to do.
First, who'd like to prepare the photo exhibition?
Three people?
The basketball team finished cleaning the gym.
Cleaning the gym would be the best option.
Leave me alone. I don't want to do that.
Me too!
All right, we'll also have Woo Young prepare the photo exhibition.
You can take the albums and move to the music hall.
- Okay. - Okay.
Wait.
Next. Who would like to put up the outdoor stage?
No one?
- Come on. - The rest of you are cleaning.
Is that it?
(Past Festival Data)
(Festival Grounds)
Are you okay?
Gosh, yes.
No, you aren't.
My goodness. That looks like it's going to bruise.
Let me take a look.
Don't touch her.
Why not? Can't I touch her?
No, you can't.
Why not?
Because...
you have dust on your hand.
What? Dust?
My hands are dusty. How did this happen?
How dare you touch me with that hand!
Seriously?
Come on.
Bo Bae, let's go get the albums.
Okay.
Are you okay?
It hurts.
Hey, Seo Ji Ho.
What?
By any chance,
do you have a crush on Si Ah?
That's none of your business.
Unbelievable.
I guess it's true.
Oh, my.
That little kid is now big enough to feel jealous?
Gosh, you're cute.
Still, you can't date Si Ah.
Boys are not trustworthy.
Never.
Gosh, no. No one can date her.
What are you doing here alone?
Why are you here?
This used to be my hideout.
Anyway,
do you like Hong Si Ah?
Of course.
As a girl?
Am I crazy?
How can you say such a terrible thing?
- No? - Never.
How could I?
- I do. - What?
I like her as a girl.
So don't you even...
think of getting between us.
Hong Si Ah is mine.
- What did you just say? - Are you deaf?
She's mine. Hong Si Ah.
She's yours? Yours?
Well...
I'm sorry.
But who are you, mister?
What? "Mister"?
What are you doing?
But the other kids can't know.
Keep quiet.
I must do something.
I must protect my daughter.
Bye.
Do you have something to tell me?
- Yes. - What is it?
Actually, I...
Welcome.
Hey.
- What are you doing here? - What do you think?
I heard that you have a new coach.
Is he better?
Yes. Are you asking that...
because you're worried about me?
Worried, my foot. I was just curious.
Here.
You can drink this.
Why are you giving me this?
It's "buy one, get one free".
But I want only one.
Hey, Seo Ji Ho.
What? You didn't want this.
What are you guys doing here?
Aren't you guys leaving?
You're not leaving either.
I'm going to walk Si Ah home.
Why?
What do you think?
The world is a dangerous place.
- See you. - Thank you for today. Bye.
Bye.
- Si Ah, let's go. - Okay.
Why are you guys still here?
Your dad asked me to do something.
What did he ask you to do?
I'll tell you on the way.
Get home safe, guys.
Let's go.
What are you doing? Come.
Okay.
See you.
- That punk. - That punk.
Gosh.
Let me ask you something.
What do you think of those guys?
Those guys?
Seo Ji Ho and Koo Ja Sung.
Not as friends, but as guys.
Are you crazy?
Seo Ji Ho and I have been friends for 10 years.
How could I possibly see him as a guy?
Also, just thinking about...
how Koo Ja Sung bullied Si Woo makes my blood boil.
Gosh, that jerk.
Hey.
It's too dark in there.
- But it's faster this way. - Come on.
There are not many people passing by, and it's dangerous.
There are no CCTV cameras either.
Stick to well-lit streets.
It's dangerous to be out so late to begin with.
Gosh, stop nagging me.
- Am I a kid? - Yes, you are.
And...
carry this with you.
It's a personal safety alarm.
Forget it. You use it.
Your dad asked me to give it to you. Take it.
Gosh.
Si Ah.
Mom.
You guys met on the way?
No. He's walking me home.
You're late.
Yes. I just got off work.
It's late. You should go home, Woo Young.
Okay.
- Get home safe. - Okay.
Let's go.
See you.
Did I interrupt something?
What are you talking about?
It's not like that between us.
You're overreacting. It's suspicious.
It's not like that!
Seriously. Stop it.
He met his family...
around 10:10pm.
He came home around 10:30pm...
and did not go out again.
The observation is finished.
The plan...
is to be executed tomorrow.
Da Jung, can we talk for a minute?
What is this about?
This might shock you.
Producer Park told me...
that only three of us can get permanent positions.
Then what about the other one?
The other one will leave.
This is your first time hearing about it, right?
I didn't know.
Me neither.
I didn't know either.
Are we going to let them do this?
Why don't we check with HR first?
If it's true, the four of us...
should let them know that it's not a fair decision.
The company has already made the decision.
Do you think we can change anything by stepping in?
Then what? Should we just stand around and do nothing?
What can we do? This is our reality.
We should do our best to survive.
Yoo Mi. It'll be meaningless if we don't do it together.
Looks like everyone here is emotional now except for me.
Try to be rational, please.
And if you want to take it up with HR, the three of you can do it.
I should get back to work.
Gosh, she's so cold.
She's basically saying the competition is on.
What do we all have right now? I have the current events show.
Ja Young, you have the radio program.
Yoo Mi has...
the variety show and the baseball program.
What about you, Da Jung?
I guess I'm the only one who doesn't have any programs at the moment.
I'm sure you'll get an offer for something soon.
Yes, Da Jung.
Don't worry.
Hello.
Ms. Jung Da Jung, right?
I'm Park Hee Sung, a variety show director.
This is Lee Bo Ra, our writer.
Hello.
- The director came here himself. - I see that.
It's a special pilot program.
We really want you to host the show.
If it does well, it might get a regular airtime slot.
They want her to host it?
This is huge!
Why do you want me to host the show?
("Marriage in Crisis")
It's a show about divorce.
We really want you to host it.
I see.
("Marriage in Crisis")
This was for our last year's event.
There are many overlaps between this and the upcoming event.
The one for this year's event is on its way here now.
I hope you're not doing this to buy time again.
To wait for your son who is a fan of mine.
He's no longer your fan.
He's your anti-fan now, if anything.
That's odd.
The scores have been better than ever.
I guess he's more jealous now that even your scores are better.
You're already better than him in so many ways.
Pardon? What do you mean?
Did you have to make me run this errand...
Hey.
You're Mr. Ko's son?
Hey, good to see you.
You need this, right?
Yes, that's it. Wait outside.
I guess he really hates me now.
Yes, I told you.
Anyway, we now have the one for this year,
so let's go through it and talk about work.
Sure.
This is crazy. They want you to host a show about divorce?
If I don't do this,
I might get fired.
What?
Why would you get fired?
I heard only three people will get permanent positions.
I'm the only one who doesn't have any shows at the moment.
Ae Rin, if I decide to do this,
I'll need your help.
I'm upset.
Let's just go eat something spicy. It'll make us feel better.
No, I don't have much of an appetite.
Come on. Let's go.
You always eat spicy foods when you're stressed out.
Let's go another time.
I can tell that you haven't eaten anything all day.
Da Jung.
Oh, Ji Hoon.
Maybe I get lucky whenever I'm in this area.
I see you every time I come here.
Well, are you here for work?
Right, I came here on purpose.
- What? - I came here...
to see you.
I'm serious.
Look.
- What? - I happened to see you...
as I was leaving after taking care of something.
Want to go for dinner if you haven't eaten yet?
Oh, I had a late lunch.
Then can you just sit in front of me?
I can't eat alone.
Gosh, I'm starving.
I have no energy left.
The lady here is an amazing cook.
The spicy stir-fried pork is to die for.
- Hello, ma'am! - Hey, Ji Hoon.
I haven't seen you in so long.
I'm sorry. The season has begun, so I've been busy.
My gosh.
Jung Da Jung, right?
Oh, you know about me?
Of course! I'm a huge fan.
Hold on. What's your relationship?
It's your first time bringing a lady here.
We just work together. That's all.
Don't get the wrong idea. We'll get spicy stir-fried pork.
Okay.
Wait! Put in lots of chilli powder.
Make it very spicy, please.
Lots of chilli powder?
He can't even eat spicy foods.
Okay, whatever.
Here, let's do this.
It's so good.
All my stress is melting away.
Here.
Try it.
Oh, it's okay.
It's really good. Just try it.
All right, then.
My gosh, it is really good.
Right? Let's eat this together.
We'll get another bowl of rice, please!
Da Jung!
Can I get your autograph?
My autograph?
You're a celebrity. I should display your autograph on the wall.
Excuse me!
I'm coming!
Please leave it on the counter.
You're much prettier in person.
This feels weird.
I've only signed contracts and stuff like that.
Oh, wait.
Hold on, okay?
I use this glove when I play games.
- And? - I want one first.
I'm your first fan.
- What? - Come on.
This is very important to me.
Okay.
Thank you.
Gosh, my stomach hurts. It's killing me.
I'll always be rooting for you. Jung Da Jung.
- She was removed from everything? - Yes.
But she got an offer for a show about divorce.
What does Da Jung want to do?
I think she feels that it's her last chance.
Then she should do it.
What?
It'll cause a commotion if she goes on the show.
We don't know what people will say.
It could cause Da Jung and her children pain.
She must know that.
But if she still thinks that it's her last chance...
and she has to take it,
I'm sure...
Da Jung isn't making that decision just for herself.
- Look. - It's amazing.
- It's so pretty. - Amazing.
It's really pretty.
It's so pretty.
Kids grow up so fast.
I wish they'd slow down.
You're right. I'm sad they're growing up so fast.
They won't watch fireworks with us when they grow up, right?
That's all right. We can watch it by ourselves.
Dae Young.
I actually...
got the result for the news anchor interview.
Really? What happened?
I didn't get it.
How could you smile while saying that?
I was happy.
When I went in for the interview,
I loved the fact...
that I was at a broadcasting station.
So I've decided to really give it a try.
I want to show our kids...
how I constantly challenge myself and make an effort.
I'll achieve my dreams...
and become a mother they are proud of.
All right. I'm sure you can do it.
- Look over there. - It's so pretty.
- Look at that one. - That's pretty too.
Is everyone running late today?
(Group chat)
Yes, I'm meeting a friend.
I'll go home after basketball practice.
I'm going to be late tonight.
I don't want to watch it alone.
Oh.
I have something for you.
They still had these photos?
I was surprised while preparing for the festival and brought them.
One question.
How did you know this was me?
I've changed a lot.
No, you haven't.
You're still pretty.
What?
Si Ah takes after you.
Would you like to see?
She's cute.
Is that Si Woo?
It's impressive, isn't it?
Si Woo gets this look in his eyes when he's playing basketball.
I should've gone to see more games.
I'm sad I didn't.
You were busy with work.
You raised your children while working.
That's impressive.
Stop it.
You sound like an old man.
I'm pretty old on the inside.
But I still get nervous about making mistakes...
before a basketball game.
However,
when I see you on TV,
I can't tell if you're nervous.
And you never make mistakes.
I always think you're amazing...
whenever I see you.
Stop flattering me.
It's true.
Si Ah and Si Woo always root for you too.
- Really? - Yes.
So make sure to keep being your amazing self.
Thank you.
It started.
Da Jung.
You...
are doing good enough.
So don't worry.
You'll do...
a good job as you always do.
This is so pretty.
There are things you realize after you lose something.
Thank you for today. Get home safely.
The smile of a loved one.
Fireworks!
The times you spent with people you care about.
I didn't value these...
until I lost them.
I had no idea...
how precious they were.
Yoo Joo.
Mom!
No, Yoo Joo!
Yoo Joo!
Carefully take him to the OR.
The patient Hong Dae Young, born in 1983, was in a car accident.
(8 years ago)
Dae Young, Hong Dae Young.
- Dae Young. - Wait a second.
Dae Young!
Your mom is looking for you.
Coming!
Let's let them play a bit longer.
They're having fun.
I love having a kid's café here.
Why did they have to wait until they're this big?
I know.
Do you want to play with me?
Okay.
Who is that and why is he holding my daughter's hand?
He must be a friend of Si Ah's.
Ja Sung.
Ja Sung? I don't think they're friends.
You're going to have a fit...
when Si Ah brings home the man she wants to marry.
- What? - Think about it.
Si Ah will one day have a boyfriend...
and eventually get married.
What will you do when she brings home a boyfriend?
First, I'll break one of his legs.
- What? - Then...
if he's nice, I'll fix it.
If he isn't nice, I'll break the other.
Come on.
Poor Si Ah won't be getting married.
Don't talk about things like that.
It's already bringing tears to my eyes.
I'm raising three kids. You know that?
Come here, my baby. It's okay.
Is that how you feel?
(You can listen to "Someday" by Clara C on streaming sites.)
(We thank Lee Ki Woo for his special appearance.)
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