A Virtuous Business (2024) s01e05 Episode Script

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A VIRTUOUS BUSINESS
I'll do it.
Thank you.
All right. Thank you.
Thanks to you,
I traveled back comfortably.
It was on my way.
Thank you.
I'll put it here, sir.
Okay.
Make sure to come here
for a get-together as you promised.
Of course.
Thank you. Bye.
-Okay. Take care.
-Okay.
JINHYANG HOF
Gosh, you startled me.
Seriously, I almost fell down.
-Let's go.
-Where were you hiding?
I was in the alley.
You startled me.
-You startled me.
-Come on.
Despite everything,
there's no place like home.
That goes without saying.
I forgot the key.
-What?
-What should I do?
I knew you'd forget it.
-So I brought it.
-What?
You're silly. Hurry up and open the door.
Jeong-suk.
Jeong-suk, this is--
What's going on?
Go inside.
Okay.
I came back because In-tae told me
that there will be a job opening.
I'll live here until I get hired.
You don't know when that'll happen.
You and Mi-hwa under the same roof…
How does it make sense?
It wasn't an easy choice for me either.
But what choice did I have?
I had no money for a motel,
and In-tae kept telling me to move in.
In-tae told you that
because he doesn't know anything.
Exactly.
He doesn't know anything,
so it would be strange to say no.
Besides,
it didn't look like
you'd take me back anytime soon.
That's your excuse?
I think I'll be able to get
a proper job this time, Jeong-suk.
Soon, I'll come back
to you and Min-ho with my chin up.
"Come back"?
"With your chin up"?
Then what?
Do you really want to end things?
I know we're going through a rough patch…
but let's get through this.
I'll be in touch.
It looks tasty.
Mom.
What is it?
My goodness.
I'm sorry.
Go ahead and eat.
Mom, is your work not going well?
I was wondering if your
adult product business wasn't going well.
It's going well.
That's why we're eating
this delicious yellow corvina.
-Did you pack everything?
-I almost forgot.
-I need to buy something.
-Okay.
I need to buy some clay.
Please give me 500 won.
500 won?
It's 400 won for two,
but I need 100 won for Apollo snacks.
All right.
Let's see.
What? Where's my wallet?
What's that? It looks quite old.
It's nothing.
Captain told us to gather around.
Didn't you hear him?
Me too?
"Me too?"
Aren't you a member of the team?
I need to talk to everyone
about a serious problem,
so come on out.
Why is he so angry?
Man, Captain is no joke when he's angry.
I think we'll get a hot taste of it today.
"A hot taste"?
Gosh, it's hot.
I thought there was something
you wanted to say.
Hurry up and eat.
You said there's a serious problem.
Oh, right.
That?
There is a problem indeed.
We need better teamwork
so that we can be more productive.
You joined the team a while ago,
but you're still not close to the others.
We should eat together from time to time
and foster teamwork.
I agree with you.
I'm sorry to interrupt,
but may I order more meat?
Why would you ask me that?
Ask the person who's paying.
That's right.
May we order more meat,
Detective Kim?
Suit yourselves.
-Ma'am!
-Please give us four servings of meat.
I'm so stuffed.
It must have been expensive.
Still, we earned something valuable
thanks to the captain.
Friendship and rapport.
You can't buy them with money.
That's right. It finally feels like
we've become a family.
Since you paid for the meal,
I'll pay for dessert.
The vending machine
at the convenience store over there
has incredible coffee.
I'm good, thanks.
I need to leave for questioning.
Is that so? Still…
What? Isn't that Seong-su?
That's him.
I thought he had left town.
Did he come back?
Hey…
I know we're going through a rough patch…
but let's get through this.
I'll be in touch.
Have you had lunch?
-Yes.
-Yes.
Seong-su, I thought you left to find work.
Did you come back?
Yes, I was offered an opportunity here.
This time, keep your temper in check
and hold out.
You should stop coming to the station.
Don't worry.
I don't think I've seen him before.
He joined recently.
He's the ace of the division,
Detective Kim.
I see. Hello.
Trash.
Excuse me? Trash?
Yes.
Trash.
I just saw you litter the street.
How could you say that
about a tiny gum wrapper?
Pick it up and put it in the trash can.
I mean…
Why would you glare at me
for such a trivial matter?
It's as if you have
ill feelings toward me.
Pick it up.
What's wrong with you two?
I picked it up too.
It's nothing.
Don't be like that.
Pick it up.
All right.
Here.
Look ahead, Seong-su.
Come and have
a cup of vending machine coffee.
FANTASY LINGERIE SURVEY
PRODUCTS CUSTOMERS WANT TO BUY
The number one product
customers wanted to buy was
a sexy slip dress.
Number two was a vibrator.
Now, the reason why
they have no interest in buying.
Number one, "I'm worried
people might judge."
Number two, "The price is too high."
That's right.
Most of them are regular housewives,
so they probably can't afford it.
Among those who have bought the products,
many had no interest in purchasing again.
That's right.
It's not like vibrators break.
You don't need a new one for each season.
It's understandable.
In conclusion,
we need to target people
who haven't purchased any items.
In that case, where can we find women
with a fat wallet
and no purchase history?
I know such women.
-Who?
-The Royal Club members' wives.
I see.
You're right.
Those women are big spenders.
Ms. Oh, you know
the Royal Club members, right?
I know them,
but I need to solve a problem
in order to approach those women.
What's that?
The Royal Club chairman's wife.
-I see.
-The owner of the real estate agency?
Yes.
That club is like the military.
The head is the wife of Chairman Eom.
Gosh, that woman…
She threw a fit
during Jeong-suk's first in-home sale,
so it'd be hard to win her over.
I ran into her
while handing out the survey.
Upon learning about the business,
she asked me to cut ties with her.
-Isn't that a bit extreme?
-My goodness.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Hello.
You didn't tell me you'd be home.
Why do I need to tell you
about coming to my own house?
I came to eat lunch.
I brought steamed buns.
Would you like one?
No, thank you. You can have them.
How frigid. He's so cold.
We'll get going now.
-Okay.
-Let's think of ways to persuade Ms. Heo.
-Okay. Let's do that.
-Okay.
-I'll take these two.
-Okay.
-I'll help.
-Okay.
What are you scheming this time?
We didn't scheme. We had a meeting.
Using the survey results,
we made some business plans.
Plans to make an enemy of
Chairman Eom's wife?
Plans to destroy my long-cherished wish
of moving the pharmacy?
Why are you so pessimistic?
You never know.
She might become my customer someday.
Customer?
Give me a break.
She despises your products.
What makes you think that she'll buy them?
You're being delusional
without a realistic solution.
Are you serious?
What will you do if she buys my products?
If that happens, I'll do anything.
I'll buy all of these products.
No, that won't be enough.
What products are there?
-What's this?
-Gosh.
I'll wear this and dance
in the middle of the town.
Goodness.
Stop having such ridiculous thoughts
and come to your senses.
And hurry up and make lunch! I'm hungry.
Geez.
I can't believe that man!
How can I teach him a lesson?
DHALSIM VS CHUN LI
Round one. Fight!
Jeong-suk!
-Hello.
-My goodness.
Come and have a seat for a second.
I have something to say.
Have a seat.
Okay.
All right. Here.
GEUNIL PHOTO STUDIO
My younger sibling opened a photo studio,
so you should visit.
If you drop my name,
you'll get a big discount.
I plan to get a family portrait.
How about your family?
Excuse me?
Gosh, don't ask her that.
Her husband left the house
a long time ago.
What? Why?
I believed her when she said
that her husband was away to make money,
but I saw him looking for work in Geumje.
But he didn't visit his family.
I thought they'd get a divorce soon.
Don't run your mouth
when you don't know the full story.
That's right. Min-ho's family
always gets the worst rumors.
Don't add to them.
I think I heard them arguing
some time ago,
and Seong-su was nowhere to be seen.
Am I really mistaken?
Well,
the thing is…
-Yes, it's a misunderstanding.
-A misunderstanding?
Yes. Well,
my husband is helping out a friend
who's a truck driver.
He's staying at the place
until he gets hired officially.
-I see.
-I see.
Do you guys meet up then?
Of course. We met up yesterday too.
They don't have a problem, okay?
You should worry about your own marriage.
Why did I give such an excuse?
What? Detective!
-Are you coming back from somewhere?
-Yes, I had a meeting.
What brings you here?
I'm here to see you.
Me?
-What?
-You left this in the car.
I see. That's where it was.
I was upset, thinking I lost it.
I couldn't figure out
when it had disappeared.
Things were so hectic yesterday.
Did the meeting go well?
Yes.
The surveys helped a lot.
There's a clear goal now,
so I need to get into action.
That's good to hear.
When you have a lot on your mind,
it's a good idea to focus on work
and keep yourself busy.
Right.
Why…
It just seemed like
you had gone through a lot.
I see.
Okay.
You're right.
Keeping myself busy might be the answer.
Thank you so much for this.
Okay.
Take care.
Okay. Thank you.
RESIDENT REGISTRATION CARD
All right.
Let's focus.
I understand the situation,
but I think it'll be hard.
As you know,
my mom absolutely hates your work.
Still, I'd like to face it head-on.
I think it'll be a good idea
to get to know her.
Do you think a gift will help?
The only thing my mom couldn't have
was a handsome husband.
-What?
-There's nothing she doesn't have.
I see.
Then what are her interests?
-Interests?
-Yes.
I want to know
what she's most interested in.
Well,
I guess there's one thing.
-Okay.
-I'm not sure if it's the right term.
Someone else's misfortune.
Someone else's misfortune.
"Someone else's"…
What?
I'm the epitome of misfortune.
The moment I say I'm a single mom,
nine out of ten people look at me
with pitying eyes.
Why don't I tell her the story
of how I became a single mom?
Come on. Still,
you're a young woman with a profession.
I live in a tiny studio with a husband
who can't earn 50,000 won a month,
I birthed a gaggle of children.
Only someone like me
is entitled to talk about misfortune.
Don't you think
I'm the most unfortunate one?
My husband cheated on me
with my best friend
without a hint of remorse.
Buy cucumbers, pumpkins,
and perilla leaves.
Pumpkins, rice, and more!
Here's the thing.
While it's true that we need to work hard
for the success of the business,
I don't think you should reveal
such a painful memory.
That's right, Jeong-suk.
A memory that's too painful
should stay buried.
I agree.
I think the misfortune of a single mom
would be adequate.
No, my misfortune is perfect.
Ms. Oh, go ahead and tell us.
Whose misfortune would be adequate?
I don't know
whose story she'll be more drawn to.
Geum-hui.
You're making a big mistake.
I think I know.
The misfortune she'd be interested in.
-Come closer.
-What?
You look so elegant.
Your skills are improving.
Ms. Lee.
My goodness.
I didn't know you were here.
Are you here to get your hair done?
Please sit down for a moment.
No.
I wanted to talk to you
since something upsetting happened.
I'll visit next time.
My goodness, could it be
that you fought with your husband again?
I'll come back another time.
I don't want to make her uncomfortable.
Me?
-I'm fine.
-Pardon?
It's not like
only I can use this hair salon.
It's not like we're strangers.
I wouldn't be uncomfortable.
Gosh, my neck hurts.
Come and take a seat.
What is it? Why did you fight?
He's very unsatisfied with my work.
He said many hurtful things to me.
Hurtful things?
Like what?
Exactly what hurtful things did he say?
I don't know.
They were quite vulgar.
What? My goodness.
Hold on.
"You're a graceless woman!"
Something like that?
"I've never seen a Jezebel like you!"
Was that what he said?
Did he use swear words?
Well, what he said was worse.
Worse?
Unbelievable!
My goodness.
This is so much fun…
You must have been upset.
To be honest,
he shouldn't judge me for my work.
He had his fun thanks to it.
"His fun"? What do you mean?
Do you remember
the first in-home sale you came to?
I bought a few pieces of lingerie.
Yes.
One day, I wore them out of curiosity,
and he ended up seeing them.
And?
From that moment,
he didn't seem like a person.
He was like a beast.
A beast?
What did he do?
-That night…
-Go on.
-Ju-ri.
-We're here.
Hey. Did you have a good trip
to the office?
Yes.
We just got some pieces
of lingerie to sell.
There are only a few pieces
since it's limited edition.
I think it'll be a good idea to sell them
to the existing customers only.
All right.
Isn't it pretty?
Okay. Thank you.
Ms. Heo.
I'll get going now.
But you haven't finished your story!
You didn't get to the important bit.
Let's finish the conversation
at my real estate agency.
-Right now?
-Yes, I have time.
My goodness.
Good luck.
Three times?
Three times? My goodness.
How is that possible in a single night?
That's what I'm saying.
But now he's throwing a fit,
saying he doesn't want me to do it.
They say your mind isn't the same
when you go in and out.
My goodness, in and out?
What a risqué proverb.
In any case, we fought
since I was disappointed in his attitude.
I'm sorry, but I have to get going.
I need to prepare for the in-home sales.
Gosh, it suits you so well.
Wait a second.
Listen.
Why don't I buy all of these?
What?
You don't have to do--
It's okay.
As you know, I'm someone
who has no interest whatsoever
in these things.
But you're going through so much.
I can't sit and watch
as you struggle once more.
I'm quite softhearted.
You know that, right?
So tell me.
How much is the total?
How much should I give you?
You really don't have to do that.
No. Go ahead and tell me.
One, two…
What?
What's wrong with this?
Detective Kim, come here for a second.
I need to save
the material for the meeting,
but I can't insert the floppy disk.
Once you insert it here…
I did that.
…you need to pull down the lever.
Now, you can save it.
Gosh, I do that…
What? Detective Kim,
you have a scar on your arm.
It looks like a burn scar.
It's nothing.
It's quite big.
Did you get injured while investigating?
Something like that.
It's nothing.
As for me,
I took on a group of delinquents
all alone a few years ago
and bled profusely from my side.
I haven't shown it in a while.
Do you see it?
Do you? I got over eight stitches.
You took on a group of delinquents alone?
They were sixth graders.
He got scared and was backing away,
and that's when he crashed
into a wall all on his own.
It was the end of the school year,
so they were basically middle schoolers.
Of course.
That's something to brag about.
-I'll get going.
-Okay.
PROTECTING GEUMJE LIVES
AND SAFETY
A fire?
Did she really say that?
Yes.
I asked because I was curious
about a burn scar on a baby's body.
She told me that there was a big fire
in the nearby neighborhood.
She picked up the baby that was all alone.
Didn't she look for the parents?
They could've been looking for him.
She said there was no one.
She asked us
to find him a nice family
despite the scar.
You said the woman was in her 20s or 30s.
Could it be that she was
my biological mother?
She left quickly before we had a chance
to make a record.
And it happened so many years ago.
I'm sorry.
I just know that she was Catholic.
She was wearing a rosary ring.
A wooden one.
Is there anything else you remember?
I don't know.
That woman had
a ticket to Geumje.
She used the regional dialect,
so I assumed that she was from Geumje.
Geumje?
BIOLOGICAL MOTHER: UNKNOWN
BABY'S LAST NAME
IS DECIDED TO BE KIM
A BURN SCAR ON THE RIGHT ARM
PROTECTING GEUMJE LIVES
AND SAFETY
Did you sell everything?
I can't believe it.
-Ms. Oh.
-Ms. Oh, thank you for your hard work.
-Seriously.
-Cheers.
Everyone, thank you for working hard.
You did too, Jeong-suk.
I thought Ms. Oh's life was
quite far from unfortunate,
so such a strategy never occurred to me.
I thought the focus would be
on the subject,
not the severity of the misfortune.
A conversation with Seo-yeon let me know
-that she had a lot of interest in you.
-My goodness.
Listen to me.
If you think about it, the story you told
was about fortune, not misfortune.
You may have sounded a bit dejected,
but you were actually bragging.
I didn't think that she'd fall for it.
Seriously.
-There's something I want to know.
-What is it?
Your story was quite realistic.
Did you make it up
or is it based on your experience?
I don't know.
I can't say that I made up everything.
-I knew it. Which part?
-Which part?
JINHYANG HOF
I'm so full.
Thank you for the food.
Thank you.
What? They're so sensual.
I hope Ms. Heo from the real estate agency
is having a sensual night as well.
I don't want to imagine it, but I hope so.
The slip dress really was hot.
Gosh, his hands are moving so busily.
Come on. That's how it is.
-No one will care.
-They should get a room.
My goodness. They're getting a room.
-They're entering a motel.
-Really?
Let's go.
That man!
What?
He's Chairman Eom, right?
-He's Ms. Heo's husband.
-Gosh.
-Really?
-Really?
Why is he touching
another woman on the street?
Didn't Ms. Heo wear that slip dress?
She wore it.
Mom definitely wore it.
What's that nonsense?
Are you losing shame as you grow older?
I can't believe what I'm seeing.
You're crazy… For goodness' sake.
-For goodness' sake.
-Why are you complaining? I bought it.
Would you at least have a look?
How is he so heartless?
So you're saying
that your father left the house
even after seeing her in the slip dress.
Yes.
I guess he went to that woman afterward--
Mom knows
that he's seeing someone these days.
It's happened before.
In any case, I thought
that you should be aware of the situation.
Thank you, Seo-yeon.
Thank you.
I'll get going now.
-I'll keep in touch.
-Okay.
She'll return it since it didn't have
the desired effect, right?
I think so.
Her husband made her angry,
so I hope she doesn't take it out on us.
Seriously.
That's the real estate agency.
-Let's take a detour.
-Okay.
Geum-hui!
What should we do? Should we run?
I think it's too late for that.
Goodness.
Come on. Why did you just walk past?
How could you make me run alone?
I'm sorry, Ms. Heo.
I'll cut to the chase.
It's about the product from yesterday.
Ms. Heo--
The effectiveness of that product was…
unbelievable.
Seriously.
You know, my husband
pestered me so much last night.
I couldn't sleep a wink.
I was scared
that my children would wake up.
How embarrassing!
In any case, I experienced
the effect of the product firsthand.
I see.
Right.
I'm so glad that it was effective.
Yes. Right now,
I was chatting with the female members
of the Royal Club.
When I explained it briefly
over the phone,
they insisted on hearing it in person
and came to the real estate agency.
I see.
The Royal Club?
Yes.
If I want to talk about
the long and passionate night,
I won't be able to eat dinner
this evening.
Anyway, I'll get going now.
See you later.
Bye.
What was that?
We know for certain
that Chairman Eom rejected Ms. Heo
and spent time with another woman.
Afterward, did he--
That's impossible.
She obviously came up with a lie.
She didn't need to do that.
Seriously.
How pitiful.
We won't need to take a detour. Let's go.
I feel bad for her.
JACKPOT REAL ESTATE
-Chairman Eom is a jerk.
-He'll get in trouble if he gets caught.
But she has an inkling.
I'm feeling bad for her
for the first time.
There are two pieces of clothing.
You know how
a slip dress with straps looks, right?
It came with a soft gown.
The set was quite nice and classy.
-My goodness.
-That was why I couldn't sleep last night.
Look at the nighttime makeup
that wench is wearing!
Hey.
Don't attack me.
-That vixen!
-How's this nighttime makeup?
How could she run her mouth
after wrecking a family?
Look at that cake face of yours!
Mom.
Yes?
Why didn't you get a divorce?
What?
You didn't finalize the divorce on paper
even though Dad did
so many terrible things.
He did.
When I left the house,
I wanted to cut off all dirty ties
and live as if those scumbags
didn't exist in the world.
However,
I became scared of getting labeled
as a divorced woman.
Because we lived separately,
all sorts of terrible rumors
followed me, not your father.
I wondered what would happen
if I actually ended the marriage.
I figured
that it wouldn't help you guys at all.
By the way, why do you ask?
Well, just because.
You get mad at the drama,
so I wondered
how you endured it in real life.
Min-ho's in the room, right?
What? I'm done with this sketchbook.
I need to draw something
for homework this week.
A drawing?
Yes, I need to draw my family.
I'll buy you a new one.
Dong-u said he doesn't
want to draw his family.
When he draws himself and his mom,
other kids ask him where his dad is.
He finds it bothersome.
I think I'd feel the same.
Don't you agree?
Here. Put the pencil case
in your backpack.
-Mom.
-Yes?
I need 10,000 won
for The Art of Mathematics and a notebook.
10,000 won?
See you later.
Have a good day!
Mom, I need 2,000 won
for a compass and a protractor.
2,000 won?
-See you later!
-Bye!
Mom, I need 500 won for clay.
You too? Here.
Thank you.
Okay. Hold your sister's hand on your way.
Okay.
Goodness!
You startled me.
Honey, please give me
200 won for an ice pop.
Say, "Ma'am, please give me 200 won."
What? I can't do that.
Why not?
To me,
you'll never be a "ma'am."
You're a woman.
What's the point of a romantic line?
Your face belongs in a comical movie.
What?
If you keep provoking me,
it'll turn into an erotic movie.
Give me a break.
Honey, aren't you going to work today?
Stop it.
An in-home sale with the Royal Club
has been scheduled,
so I need to go and get the products.
But Jeong-suk agreed
to get my share in the afternoon
so I can look after the kids.
What a nice friend.
Seriously.
You should also find a friend
who helps you in life.
Honestly speaking,
your only flaw is
that you aren't successful.
You have a nice character.
But how is it that you don't have
any decent friends--
Why did you do that so suddenly?
Your lips looked so plump.
Seriously!
Plump, my foot!
I know you did that to avoid a scolding!
That was my intention at first.
But I don't want to stop anymore.
It's too early for this.
This is nothing new.
The older girls left,
and Eun-ji is asleep.
Our mornings in this studio
are hotter than other people's nights.
-Come here.
-You must be insane.
-You're out of your mind.
-Come here.
-I can't believe you.
-Come on.
-Hurry up. Come here.
-Are you an animal?
-That's it.
-Come on.
-Come on.
-My goodness.
You must be insane. Seriously.
I think you look like a celebrity.
-A celebrity?
-Yes.
Don't leave with regrets…
Don't go
There's so much time left
-Even if everything disappears
-Everything disappears
-This feeling and we will be forever
-This feeling and we will be forever
It isn't the only song.
Why do you listen to it on repeat?
It was annoying all the same,
but you used to sing different songs.
Well,
someone told me a few days ago
that I looked like Shim Shin.
I think the song suits me as well.
What? You look like whom?
-Shim Shin?
-Yes.
Perhaps you misheard that person.
You don't think I look like him?
If someone told you
that you looked like Shim Shin,
it must be one of the two.
Number one.
This person may have bad eyesight
to the point of blindness.
What's the other one?
This person likes you.
They say that love is blind.
Me?
No way.
This is Wonbong Pharmacy.
Hey, Geum-hui.
Come home for lunch?
Okay. Shall I take Dae-geun with me?
No.
I want you to come alone.
There's something
I need to tell you in private.
In private? What could it be?
Make sure you come alone, honey.
Honey!
Honey, I'm home!
Where are you? I'm home! Where…
-You're home.
-Yes.
What?
Did you call me over in broad daylight
to show me that?
I couldn't wait.
Hurry up and put it on.
I'll go and wash up.
No.
It's for you.
What do you mean?
You promised.
Did you forget?
What did I promise…
No way! Ms. Heo?
Yes. That's right.
Ms. Heo bought my products.
She also introduced my business
to the Royal Club.
No way!
Did she get struck by lightning?
How did she change so suddenly?
If you don't believe me, I can call her.
You don't need to do that. Hold on.
Do you really want me to…
I can't.
Hurry up and put it on.
You'll dance in this alone.
It'll be cold once the sun sets.
Honey, please.
I don't have much time.
How are you feeling right now?
Ashamed.
And?
Regretful.
Don't forget that feeling.
If you take back your word again,
I'll make you wear it for real!
Does that mean I don't need to wear it?
I don't need to dance, do I?
Button up your shirt
before I change my mind.
We'll eat out for lunch.
I made good money.
Lunch is on me today.
Honey, wait.
I'm still buttoning up… Honey, wait.
Next up.
A fire that's believed to be arson
broke out at a house
in Oksan, North Jeolla-do,
to the locals' shock.
Because of this fire, Mr. Oh's family,
who were in the house,
sustained serious injuries
and are in a critical condition…
It's an arson case.
Detectives in charge
will get quite a headache.
They won't be able to sleep.
Have you ever taken an arson case?
Yes.
No.
There hasn't been an arson case.
Geumje is famous
for not having any incidents.
That's right.
Captain, wasn't there one
when you were a rookie?
A serial arson case. Right?
If you were a rookie,
then it must be at least 30 years ago.
That's right. There was such a case.
The fire wasn't what was important.
Quit yapping!
Clean this up.
He didn't finish the food.
He seems very sensitive.
He must've struggled a lot
because of that case.
It's still unsolved.
The arsonist never got caught?
I don't know if I should call it
an arsonist or a kidnapper.
-Kidnapper?
-Yes.
Someone set fire in the town
and kidnapped children amidst the chaos.
Only the newborns.
INVESTIGATION REPOR
A 70-DAY-OLD NEWBORN
WENT MISSING AMIDST THE FIRE
ARSON IS STRONGLY SUSPECTED
COLD CASE
LUCKY STATIONERY
A drawing of the family?
-Be careful on the step, my lady.
-Silly you.
Jeong-suk.
Hey, Jeong-suk.
I'll finally become a dad.
-What?
-She received a checkup today.
It's been six weeks.
We bought a few baby supplies.
After eight years of struggle
since the wedding,
a baby finally came to us.
My checkup results weren't very good,
so I had no expectations.
The doctor said that it was a miracle.
Honey.
Why are you sharing all the details?
What?
It isn't anyone else but Jeong-suk.
I'll go and bring the car.
What? Okay.
Congratulations.
After eight years of trying and failing,
you got pregnant miraculously.
I know what you're thinking,
but it's In-tae's baby. I'm certain.
So don't say anything.
Stirring up trouble won't be good
for either one of us.
"Either one of us"?
Honey!
Hold on.
That's right.
In-tae and I waited eagerly for this baby.
You need to protect your family,
and I need to protect my family.
Isn't that right?
-Yes.
-Good. This time,
they'll combine to protect the Earth!
Defender of the Universe, Voltron!
Combine!
The legs are complete.
Oh, hey.
Mom, Dad came to school to pick me up.
Let's go.
Mom.
I was waiting for Min-ho with some snacks,
and Seong-su got back,
holding Min-ho's hand.
He picked up Min-ho from school.
I wanted to slap him across the face,
but Min-ho was there.
Don't let it show in front of Min-ho.
I'll take care of it.
Seong-su.
Let's talk.
Now?
Yes. Now.
I'll be right back.
Why did you come without a word?
Mom seemed quite flustered.
On my way back after an interview,
I picked Min-ho up since I missed him.
Why? Can't I come here?
I came to see my child in my house.
Why on earth are you so unashamed?
Unashamed, my foot.
Had I been unashamed,
I wouldn't have struggled
outside the house.
You have no idea
how sad and miserable I felt
to leave the house.
-What?
-People get shocked when I tell them.
They say there's not a single man
who doesn't cheat in his life.
Do you actually mean that?
What I'm saying is this.
It wasn't a passionate relationship.
It happened only once.
It ended as a mistake.
When will you stop talking about it?
What if it didn't end?
What are you saying?
Mi-hwa…
is pregnant.
How does that make you feel?
Why do my feelings matter?
The baby must be In-tae's.
Even if it isn't, I don't care.
-You don't care?
-No.
Min-ho is my only child.
You're my only woman.
Am I supposed to be moved?
Jeong-suk.
Let's stop.
You should know how to cover up
a mistake and move on.
Aggravating me in a fit of temper
isn't a wise move.
If our marriage really ends,
what about Min-ho's life?
What?
Remember how my mom said
that you were strangely depressive
because you were raised
under a single mom?
What will you do if you pass down
the same fate to Min-ho?
What are you…
Hey, Han Jeong-suk!
I'll leave for today.
Think this through.
Do you think it's okay to hurt Min-ho
when he's the happiest by his dad's side?
Mom, where's Dad?
Min-ho.
Dad had to leave in a hurry
because something came up.
Without saying goodbye to me?
He'll come back soon to see you.
He said he'd leave
after putting me to bed.
He promised.
Min-ho, don't cry.
Did you finish preparing
for school tomorrow?
No.
I need to finish coloring the drawing.
Get to it.
By the way, Mom,
we can live with Dad from now on, right?
What?
Dad told me
that he can find work in Geumje.
We can live with Dad
once he finds work in Geumje, right?
You should go inside
and do your homework, young man.
The night will end at this rate.
Okay.
Mom.
Can I go outside and get some air?
Okay.
Take a stroll around the town.
You must feel terrible.
I'll be right back.
My goodness.
-I'm sorry.
-No, it's okay.
Sorry.
Are you okay?
I told you to look where you were going.
Are you okay?
You seem very drunk.
I've been looking for something
for many years.
That was why I came to this town.
For over ten years, I've chased after it
thinking that it was the answer.
But I learned an entirely different truth.
Now, my investigation
will need to take a new direction.
I don't know if it's right.
I'm lost.
I feel the same.
I've lived my entire life,
only caring about my family.
But something I'd never imagined happened.
Now, it's time to make up my mind.
But I don't know…
which path
will make my child happy.
Did you ask him?
The path that'll make him happy.
Instead of taking a guess…
you should ask your child.
Even if it's painful,
you'll have fewer regrets.
At least you can ask.
Min-ho.
It's when we went on a picnic
to Lake Soyang.
Yes.
MY FAMILY
Min-ho.
When are you the happiest?
Is it when our family
is together like this?
Yes.
We're happy when we're together.
When Dad smiled, you smiled.
When you smiled, I smiled.
I read it in a children's book.
"A happy person
makes another happy person."
Try it.
Watch.
Hold it like you're holding a hook.
Make it parallel to the water
and throw it like this. Understood?
Mom, did you see it?
If you practice a bit more,
you'll make it skip three times.
I'll make it happen today.
-Here. Keep practicing.
-Okay.
Thank you.
I know that it wasn't easy.
It wasn't easy,
but I think this is the right choice.
We had so much fun
when we came here last time.
Remember?
Min-ho told me
that your smile made me smile,
and my smile made him smile.
He read in a children's book
that a happy person
makes another happy person.
However,
I think unhappiness seeps in faster.
Since the day
I saw you and Mi-hwa together…
I haven't smiled from my heart.
We can smile from now on.
Now…
I find your smile disgusting.
What?
If I'm unhappy, Min-ho will feel it.
I can't let that happen.
What are you doing?
I thought you'd changed your mind.
Did you plan this to say this shit?
Are you insane?
I want you to feel pain.
What?
I want you to remember
the things you've lost
and feel pain for years to come.
Hey, Han Jeong-suk.
Now…
get lost from my life.
Let's get a divorce.
A VIRTUOUS BUSINESS
Is there anything we can do for her?
Shall we introduce her to a man?
They say you heal
the wounds of past love with new love.
Would you come to my place tomorrow?
What?
Isn't that police officer a bit scary?
He's a bit scary since he doesn't say much
and is expressionless.
I have an in-home sale scheduled
for tomorrow, but something came up.
I wondered if you could go instead.
Let's work and get some fresh air
as if we're on a trip.
We'll be able to refresh ourselves.
We're from Fantasy Lingerie.
-Hey!
-Let go of me!
No!
Oh, no!
Would it be okay to ask
who you're looking for in this town?
She might be able to help.
Subtitle translation by: Park Dong-joo