Romance in the House (2024) s01e04 Episode Script

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ROMANCE IN THE HOUSE
Strike!
-Strike!
-Yes!
Here.
Mi-rae, do you want to become an athlete?
No, it's hard to make a living
unless you're extremely talented.
-Did your mom tell you that?
-Yes.
And she said she'd shave my head
if I dated an athlete
in the future.
She'll have to shave her own head first.
By the way, Dad, aren't you going to work?
Me?
I'm on a break starting today.
Isn't it nice?
Why do you get more breaks than me?
Well
Mi-rae, it's your birthday tomorrow.
I bought you a birthday present.
A present?
Yay! You'll receive a present.
Two, three. Ta-da!
-Wow! Dad, you're the best!
-The best!
What? Where are the training wheels?
Oh, that? This is a bicycle.
I'll teach you.
Since you have my athletic abilities,
you'll ride it in no time.
Okay. Then teach me right away.
I want to ride this to school
starting tomorrow.
Okay! Let's go!
Get on.
There you go.
EPISODE 4
THE WAR OF THE BYEONS
Let's go!
Is it for your mom?
I won't need to buy one then.
-How much is it?
-It's 7,000 won.
-Please pay with this.
-Thank you.
My goodness, Magistrate Byeon.
Mi-rae, it has been a while.
The father and daughter
must be going somewhere together.
-How nice.
-Bye.
All right. You must be busy.
-I'll get going.
-Okay. Bye.
Byeon Mi-rae, that nuisance.
Why is she acting like a little kid?
When did they become so distant?
After your family went bankrupt?
No. I think it happened long before that.
Come to think of it, I'm not sure.
I guess he wasn't such a good father.
Jin-hee.
Ae-yeon.
FIANCÉ SALON
I was way over the line the other day,
wasn't I?
I've been feeling really guilty,
so I'm here to blow off some steam.
That's what happens
when you have a grandchild.
When Mi-rae and Hyeon-jae have children,
you'll understand how I feel.
Don't be angry.
Please?
My goodness.
I'm not angry. It's not a big deal.
Right? That's what I'm saying.
It's not even a big deal, right?
This isn't the first time
you guys have treated me like a doormat.
The neighbors butt in on my business
and tell me what to do
all the time.
I can't get mad every single time now,
can I?
I have no choice but to ignore it.
Bye, then.
I can't believe her!
She could never talk back to me before.
Who does she think she is?
Well, she is something now.
She's the villa owner's wife.
Do you really have a carp tattoo?
Do you want to see it?
Weren't you
living at your sister's place last year?
Finally, you have some questions for me.
Why doesn't your sister know
that you struck it rich?
Did you meet my sister?
This is Master Byeon.
The deliveryman left.
He'll be there in five minutes.
Hello?
Are you Byeon Moo-jin's older sister?
Did he cause trouble again?
No.
It isn't like that.
Mr. Byeon Moo-jin recently bought
a building.
For three billion won.
He bought a building for three billion?
Byeon Moo-jin?
Oh, you didn't know?
Voice phishing scams are strange
these days.
I'm hanging up. I'm busy, okay?
Gosh, she's still as feisty as ever.
I just talked to her briefly on the phone
with an altered voice.
If she knew it was me,
she would've cussed me out.
What did you say?
She didn't know you bought the villa.
Why didn't you tell her?
Why did you not tell her?
Had she known,
she wouldn't have sat still.
She would've run over
to grab us both by the hair.
Is that all?
Why did you call her?
Do you suspect me too?
-No.
-Then what is it?
I just remembered what you said last time.
You don't know what I've done
to come this far.
What did you mean by that?
What have you been up to?
Geez.
-What are you doing here?
-What were you going to do?
-How did you know the password?
-I guessed!
Do you want some coffee?
I have an arrhythmia.
-Juice?
-Don't you know I have diabetes too?
I didn't know.
I'll give you some water.
Have a seat. The ceiling won't collapse.
I wouldn't be surprised if it did.
Why on earth do you live
in a place like this?
Because I'm on my own.
Why would you want to be on your own?
How many times are you going to say that?
When will you quit the security job?
When will you stop drifting through life?
It's a three-month contract.
And you're the one who gave me that job.
I've let you waste ten years of your life
messing around with taekwondo.
Do as I say and join the company.
What would I do there?
Thanks to running wild with sports,
my brain has turned into muscle ages ago.
Right, I guess I could be the gatekeeper,
since that job is purely physical.
You punk! Do you think this is a joke?
I didn't know that you'd actually make me
the gatekeeper.
I didn't know
that you'd actually take the job.
I took it because I missed you.
Then move back in
and learn the business by my side.
You'll get sick of me
if you see me everyday.
Why would I?
You're my son.
I need to get ready and head out.
For goodness' sake. That punk.
Mi-rae.
Why do you work on the weekend
when your father is rich?
You should get married soon.
Your mom is at the age
to have a grandchild. Right, Eun-woo?
I hope it's a boy.
-I'll get going.
-Okay, bye.
Let's go.
An arsonist, my foot!
His good character made him rich.
Isn't that right, Mi-rae?
A child should pay back
for a parent's kindness.
As you grow older,
you must take good care of your parents
to receive bigger blessings.
Understood?
Did President Byeon buy
a building in Banpo as well?
Bye.
Mi-rae.
You know, right?
GANGNAM HOF
I'm the manly Nam of the Jinju Kang Clan.
When my parents saw the signboard,
they were so proud.
That's what blood ties are all about.
I can't deny the fact
that my last name is Kang.
Just like that
I plan to change my last name.
I'll be Geum Mi-rae.
I'll get going.
-Hey, Auntie.
-Mi-rae, are you done with work?
Your mom and I are going to order snacks.
Sorry, I'll pass.
I've got to blow off some steam.
POP POP COIN KARAOKE
TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION
Do you break boards too?
Do you want to try it?
SWEAT NEVER LIES
MASTER NAM TAE-PYEONG,
FORMER NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER
What?
Wow.
The head instructor put it up.
He said I needed to brag
to attract more students.
This is the thinnest one.
Make a fist
and break the board with this part.
Give it a go.
It hurts more if you fail,
so don't be scared
Wow, you're good.
Do I have a talent?
Want to learn some kicks too?
Maybe next time.
Thank you. I feel much better now.
When we get hounded by parents,
we also relieve our stress this way.
It's a legal and ethical way
to blow off steam.
People in this neighborhood
are especially chatty.
A piece of wood.
This dish is on the house. Please enjoy.
Thanks.
Please enjoy.
The easiest way to change someone's mind
is with money.
Who is it?
I tend to make big batches of food.
I made yours while I was at it.
Eun-woo.
Kind-hearted landlord, I love you.
I love you.
Yes?
I brought in your laundry
from the rooftop.
I see. Thank you.
But why do I see creases on my boxers?
I ironed them too.
Yes?
When I got married,
my father-in-law made this himself.
It's infused liquor made of wild ginseng.
Why are you giving me
such a precious gift?
I got you terribly wrong.
I'm truly sorry.
Please forgive this old man
and his senile behavior.
Look.
After I treated them to some drinks,
they've started to treat me
completely differently.
Does that mean
no one suspects you now?
What have you been up to?
No one.
As for the old landlord,
I'll ask for his forgiveness
in the afterlife.
Byeon Moo-jin.
You cannot fool me.
For the time being,
I'll be working undercover.
Come to the gym
if you want to learn some kicks.
I'll think about it.
Isn't it too far to bike to work?
It's faster during the morning traffic.
You should try it once.
I don't know how to ride it.
Didn't you learn it as a kid?
Usually, dads
I guess dads usually teach such things.
-Oh, no. Be careful.
-I'm fine.
Let go of me. All right.
What is it?
What?
What?
What are the two of you doing?
Are you two dating?
No.
Oh, is she your daughter?
She's the spitting image of her father.
Nonsense.
She is nothing like me.
Did the family get back together?
No, not yet.
But it'll probably happen soon.
Gosh, come on.
Please help. We need to catch a taxi.
-Let go of me.
-My goodness.
-I'm fine.
-Grab a taxi.
Hey, let go.
-Hurry up.
-All right. My goodness.
-Gosh.
-Here.
Come here. Hurry up.
-Hurry up.
-Watch your head.
All right.
-Get in here.
-Thank you.
Hey, you punk.
Remember this?
You need to make up for this.
Buy me a drink.
Okay, I will.
Get home safely.
Please drive him home safely.
When you were an athlete,
did you have a rival?
A rival you never wanted to lose to.
Yes, I did.
There was a guy
I competed against in every competition.
I always lost by one point.
Did you ever beat him?
I did.
During our last match,
I knocked him out and won.
How did you win against him?
Medal, see you later.
-Good morning.
-See you later.
Bye.
I've caused you distress,
so as a small gesture of apology,
I will waive your maintenance fees
for three months.
-My goodness.
-Oh, my, President Byeon!
-I can't believe it.
-Thank you.
President Byeon, my goodness.
-You're the best.
-You don't need to do that. My goodness.
You heard me.
Our maintenance fees.
If you try too hard to win, you'll lose.
What do you mean?
Just do as you always have,
at your own pace.
Don't be conscious of your opponent.
Then you'll find
that you've won.
For goodness' sake.
Going somewhere?
Mom has the morning shift this week,
so we're leaving together.
I'm going to school.
I'm going to the shopping center
to buy some supplies.
Father.
I'll get going.
President Byeon.
We love you.
Women of that household are very stubborn.
It won't be easy.
Sandwiches.
-Sandwiches.
-My goodness.
-Gosh.
-Here you go.
-Thank you for the food.
-Take it.
Here.
I don't need to try too hard to win.
-Did you put cucumbers in this?
-I just need to live my life
-Why did you add so much sauce?
-as I always have.
I'm on a diet.
Is that so? Give it here.
Don't eat, then.
Come on.
Mom, make sandwiches
only for the two of us from now on.
I should do that.
-My daughter, open wide.
-Okay.
How could she take away
the food I was eating?
Gosh, there's no winning
if I defy the women in this household.
I forgot about that rule.
You shouldn't be a picky eater.
PLEDGE
All right.
Bring it on.
-Thank you for your hard work.
-Sure.
You're done with work, right?
I'll buy you Korean beef.
I have other plans.
-With whom?
-Mi-rae.
It's our dining-out day.
What?
-What's today?
-It's hiking day.
Miss Ae-yeon, come on.
Okay.
We only got a few grilled chickens today.
And the last one is reserved?
By whom?
Mr. Kang.
Is today chicken day?
-Thank you.
-Sure. Bye.
You're sick.
You have a fever.
Let's go to the hospital. Now.
Where did you come from?
I booked a medical checkup.
What? Is that really necessary?
Let's go.
Wait. Hang up the blanket for me.
Do you have statice flowers?
Do you have roses?
I'll pay with this.
Darn it.
Darn it.
Are you okay?
Oh, hey. I'm sorry.
Hey, let me borrow your bike.
I'll bring it back later.
What?
I don't think she understood what I said.
All right.
Where do I return this?
I bought them for you, so just take them.
Hey.
Can't you have a meal with me at least?
Mi-rae, are you less busy
at work these days?
-I'm busy.
-Then why are you doing this?
What do you mean?
I'm all for Father and Mom reconciling.
Even a stray cat knows that.
Father's putting in so much effort.
Can't you just forgive him?
You won't find another man
as devoted as he is.
He became successful and returned to Mom
like a salmon returns to spawn.
It's so heartwarming.
If it were so easy,
why did they get a divorce?
Exactly.
No one asked for my opinion
when they got a divorce.
I didn't want that.
I never agreed to it.
Then how sincere are you?
What do you mean?
Don't get any silly ideas
and get a job after graduation.
No one in our family
is suited for entrepreneurship.
-What?
-Especially not you.
So don't even think about it.
I'm getting off. Pull over.
I'm almost at the bus stop.
Has it ever occurred to you?
That you might be standing in their way.
That little
Gosh, I can't believe Byeon Mi-rae.
How did she know?
Yes, Ju-yong.
I'll be there in 30 minutes.
Okay.
Taxi.
Hyeon-jae, you're here.
Ju-yong.
Your café has so many customers.
Isn't the rent really expensive here?
Oh, here?
It's my father's building.
That's incredible.
I heard your parents funded
the business too.
Don't even get me started.
They asked for a proper business plan,
so I even made a presentation.
A presentation?
Shinyoung Department Store called
about a franchise deal.
I see. Give them my private number.
Yes, sir.
Ju-yong, are you opening
at a department store?
Well, I think it's too early for that,
but I've been getting some offers.
Hyeon-jae,
are you really going to drop out?
Do you have a plan?
Yes, I do.
I just got one.
Okay.
Then I'll get a membership
after a trial session today.
Okay.
Pilates?
Yes, I've been putting on some weight
these days.
I also should do something about
my uneven hips. Shall I sign up too?
Then I'll tell you how it is
after today's trial session.
Okay.
Ms. Byeon.
Do you want to join too?
You need to fix your posture.
Do I?
Aren't Pilates sessions expensive?
No, it's really cheap
since the studio just opened.
Just 550,000 won
for 10 sessions in a month.
You call that cheap?
Group sessions are much cheaper.
Gosh, I'm not interested.
I'm busy these days.
Hey, office workers don't exercise
because they have enough money and time.
They do it to survive.
I'd rather use that money for rent.
I'll just do some stretching at home.
I should've brought them in last year.
There are so many.
Byeon Moo-jin?
Punks who strike it rich overnight
are all like that.
Hey, cleaning up his mess
is giving me a headache.
Still, I have to do it
if I want to score big.
Easy money is
money easily lost.
Yes.
Why did you swing the door
with so much force?
I'm sorry.
You know who I am, right?
Yes.
What's your relationship with Moo-jin?
What do you do?
Oh.
I'm a tax accountant.
And my office is here.
I help Moo-jin with taxes
and some other things.
"Moo-jin"?
Moo-jin and I are high school friends.
Then why haven't I met you before?
Well, it's understandable.
Moo-jin has many friends.
That's impossible.
I've met every single one of his friends.
And he's never mentioned
the name, Oh Jae-geol.
We fell out of touch for a while.
Then we began seeing each other often
due to work.
I see.
Then how are you going to score big?
What did you mean
by "Easy money is money easily lost"?
You won't tell me, right?
I'll ask him then.
Wait.
LATE KIM MYEONG-KYU
Compared to the other products,
its sales are exceptional, as you can see.
This month, the frozen food product
with the highest sales
is Bravo Tteokbokki.
Do you see these numbers?
Mr. Nam.
You must be having a meeting.
Yes, we're discussing this month's sales.
Is Bravo Tteokbokki number one?
Yes, Ms. Byeon Mi-rae is in charge.
-Byeon Mi-rae?
-She's Byeon Mi-rae.
I see.
-You lunatic!
-Father!
The day after three celebrities ate
twenty servings of Bravo Tteokbokki
on Guys Who Are Crazy About Tastes,
the online and offline sales skyrocketed.
Oh, right.
I read the article about it too.
By the way, how did you know
that it'd appear on TV
and secure enough stock in advance?
Was it product placement?
No, sir. The show's producer is
my university alumna, so I got some help.
Wow. Ms. Byeon Mi-rae is
so good at her job!
Give her a round of applause.
Let's keep on clapping.
Let's clap until the end of the meeting.
All right.
I'll stop interrupting the meeting
and take my leave.
-Keep it up.
-Yes, sir.
Good.
Let's go home.
Go on in.
I'm in trouble.
I think Ms. Byeon will get promoted first.
I hear the number of promotions
will be cut in half.
Mr. Yoo, you're doing well too.
Can't you just let me have this one?
I have two children.
The weight on my shoulders is
just as heavy.
Second floor.
Doors closing.
By the way, Ms. Byeon,
who on earth is the CEO's son?
Why do you ask?
Must you ask?
I'll seduce him.
Na-ra, you must've watched
a fun TV show yesterday.
Reborn Rich? King the Land?
I'm curious about his identity too.
I'm compiling a list of male employees
whose last name is Nam.
The one with the key is keeping silent.
Could it be that you struck a deal
with the CEO for a promotion?
-I'll get going now.
-Good night.
Good night.
Is she upset?
I'm sorry.
You're suffering because of me.
Don't worry.
I'll earn a promotion
due to my competence.
The person you have reached
is unavailable
Why hasn't he picked up his phone all day?
BYEON MOO-JIN
BYEON MOO-JIN
JPLUS' SUPERVISOR BYEON MI-RAE
The person you have reached
is unavailable.
Please leave a message
This is a new product that just came out.
It's available in a variety of colors.
Although it's on the expensive side
I'll take it.
Okay.
-Will it be a monthly installment plan?
-Over four seasons.
Are you sure Ae-yeon likes this stuff?
Come on, Father.
Mom is a woman too.
Sling a designer bag
over her shoulder and say,
"It's nothing special."
Then it'll be game over.
But didn't you say
that you've never had a girlfriend?
Let's just go give her the present.
Let's go.
NUMBER ONE IN THE NATION,
YUHWA ELECTRONICS
I guess it's a delivery.
You got here quickly. It's Unit 102.
-What's that, Mi-rae?
-I bought something.
We bought something too.
Is anyone home?
I think so. I'll open the door.
I have missed calls from Ae-yeon.
Five of them.
Gosh, what's going on?
-Hey, Ae-yeon.
-President Byeon.
-Chun-sik?
-I found a phone on the street.
The wallpaper was a selfie
of your wife and her dog.
Why was it on the street?
-Where's Ae-yeon?
-Isn't she home?
Excuse me.
It looks like there is no one inside.
I found this phone in a remote place.
You know, the narrow alley
next to Yongdong Pharmacy.
Many incidents occurred there
especially involving women
walking around alone.
Her groceries were scattered
on the ground too.
It's as if someone dragged her away.
Chun-sik, please send the photo
of Ae-yeon to all the neighbors.
Tell them to call me right away
if they see her.
What is it? What happened to Mom?
Your mom disappeared.
-What?
-We'll find her soon.
She might come back, so stay home. Okay?
Here.
Mi-rae, what should we do?
I'll call her.
What are you talking about?
Another man has her phone right now.
Gosh.
Mom!
Mom!
It has only been a few hours, but
She's never done
anything like this before.
Her phone was on the ground!
Hey, have you seen Ae-yeon?
No.
-President Byeon, you're sweating buckets.
-Hello?
I'm looking for a person, not a dog!
Damn it.
Hello?
This is Seodaemun Police Station.
Are you Ms. Geum Ae-yeon's guardian?
SEOUL SEODAEMUN POLICE STATION
Mi-rae!
Where's Geum Ae-yeon? Geum Ae-yeon!
What are you doing back here?
-Where's Geum Ae-yeon?
-Come on!
She's right there!
What's going on?
What are you all doing here?
Mom!
-Where were you?
-Something came up.
-What did?
-By the way,
why did you report
Ms. Geum Ae-yeon missing?
Because she was missing.
Wasn't that why you found her?
No. She was getting investigated
for an assault case.
Who the hell was it? Where's that bastard?
No, that bastard is the one
who was assaulted.
And these three women here
were writing a police report.
I'm at the police station.
No, I'm just talking to them.
You don't need to come. Stay at home.
-Honey!
-You're here.
My goodness.
What What happened?
Tell me! What's this about?
The three of them beat up that man.
You
-What?
-Did you three put him in that state?
-But why?
-Mom.
I heard you taught him a lesson
the other day.
If I see you again
around this neighborhood,
I'll kill you.
-You bastard! I'll end you!
-No!
-Hey!
-Please calm down.
That's enough.
I've already given him what he deserved.
He's Geum Ae-yeon's ex-husband.
What was that sound?
I'm glad I ran into you.
I'm going to teach you a lesson today.
Hold on! Ouch!
-Hey!
-Ae-yeon!
-Ae-yeon!
-Stop it!
Gosh, are you okay?
Stop that bastard!
-Come here!
-Stop right there!
Stop right there!
You're dead meat.
I see.
I'm going to kill you today
-and go to prison! Let go!
-Let go of him!
-Let go! You bastard!
-Father!
-Let go!
-Please make him stop.
You reported me missing?
Why did you spread my photo around?
You didn't know what had happened.
Hey, you also assumed I was dead
when you saw the news.
Father thought
something bad had happened to you,
so he ran around everywhere in tears.
Are you hurt? Are you really okay?
Gosh, I bet rumors spread
in the neighborhood.
Rumors, my foot.
You guys never listen to me.
In any case, I'm glad that you're okay.
Thank you.
Jin-hee and Se-ri, thank you.
Buy us a drink.
This was a surprise.
-That's why
-I agree.
-How reckless of you.
-Gosh.
You guys should head home.
I have somewhere to be.
Father, where are you going?
I should buy the neighbors a drink
for all the trouble.
Let's go, Mi-rae.
You guys go first.
Why?
Take Mom home safely.
Mom!
Mom!
Just pour me a drink.
I need women to pour me a drink
so that I don't get drunk, okay?
Sir, you're already quite drunk.
I need to clean up.
You're a divorcée.
Why are you playing hard to get?
She has a pretty face,
but she isn't obedient.
-Gosh.
-What? You like feisty women.
You think they're fun.
Anyway, do you think you have a chance?
I don't think she'll be so easy.
What choice does she have?
She rents a place from me,
and I even got her a job at my restaurant.
She must do as I say. Right?
Yes, she must.
You're right.
-Let's go to karaoke.
-Karaoke? Okay.
I wanted to show him
that we were fine
and better off without you.
That I was
doing a better job than you.
But
Byeon Mi-rae.
You
You're doing well.
You've done so well over the years.
It must've been hard.
You took care of Ae-yeon and Hyeon-jae
as the head of the household.
I made you grow up too soon
when you were still just a kid
Even now,
I'm adding weight on your shoulders.
It's all my fault.
I'm sorry, Mi-rae.
Now,
give yourself a break.
And whose fault is that?
I didn't want to be like you.
I didn't want to lead my family
the way you did.
-How long will you live that way?
-What kind of question is that?
Right.
Also
Don't worry.
You're
nothing like me.
Medal.
What's this?
Oh, Mi-rae bought it.
And that one's from Father.
Good grief, Byeon Mi-rae.
JPLUS' SUPERVISOR BYEON MI-RAE
The person you have reached is
unavailable
We can't go on like this.
Ms. Byeon?
Ms. Byeon.
Go away.
Just go.
So I ran after him.
And when he fell to the ground,
-I grabbed his leg and
-Well done.
-Are they kissing?
-My goodness.
-Gosh.
-Kids these days kiss anywhere.
-Boy, it's good to be young.
-Right. It sure is.
-Shall we kiss too?
-Be quiet.
What are you doing?
I don't know.
But wouldn't you rather
have me see you like this
than give your neighbors
something else to gossip about?
You crazy bitch
Of course, I'm crazy.
That's what happens
when you get involved with the wrong guy!
ROMANCE IN THE HOUSE
Geum Ae-yeon is the only woman in my life.
When will you eat with me?
-We're a plate that shattered years ago.
-You cruel wench.
You have absolutely no intention
of getting back together with him?
Khun Mooy!
Just what happened?
You gave me your entire fortune.
What's this?
I'm sorry that I showed up.
I keep getting angry when I see Father.
Didn't you catch a cold?
Don't do that from now on.
You keep being nice to me,
and it bothers me.
Subtitle translation by: Park Dong-joo