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Sang-Eun, you're talking in English again?
Other people get angry when I don't use English.
Not again!
To live in Australia, you have to be better in English.
This isn't Korea, is it?
She's stubborn. Just like her mom.
Father.
Put your hands up straight!
Koreans need to speak Korean. Not just English, got it?
Teachers ask me in English.
That's because the teacher is from here. You're Korean!
You're too young to know, but the Korean language is beautifully the best.
If you keep this up, I'm going to send you back to Korea.
Do you wanna live in Korea?
Go alone, Dad. I don't want to go to Korea.
- Chris, let's go. - Sang-Eun, come back here!
Hey!
- 20 Years Later -
Episode 1
Smile.
Okay, one, two...
Nice shot!
Smile a little more. One, two, three!
Nice!
Don't you think Dr. Yeojun Kim can be a real model?
He may be a bit rigid, but he's hot.
Just a bit?
Man, I'm good-looking too.
He has the luxury of having a photo shot while I have to work my butt off.
Man.
Sir.
Get closer. One, two, three!
Yes, closer. A little bit more.
One, two, three!
Okay, that's a wrap!
Great job, Yeojun.
You're very photogenic today. Wanna model full time?
- Whatever. I'm not interested. - You're so rigid.
No wonder people call you Sandpaper.
Stop it. Your coat is shiny. You and your OCD.
You iron your boxers, huh?
Don't move.
Gyuhan, is this the guy?
You choose. Me or him?
Sorry, forgive me.
Yeojun, you're the only one for me.
I can't believe this. My rival is a man?
Fine, you win. You can have him.
Jerk!
Sorry. I love you.
Hey, Gyuhan!
- Hello. - You're here.
- Yeojun's not here, right? - He's busy!
Surgery is more important to a surgeon than having fun.
I get to come to places like this thanks to my son.
Hello.
- Why is she here? - Hi, Geumja.
Oh, you're here, too, Mr. Kim. How are you?
Good. We're all doing well.
You look better every time I see you. You must've turned back the clock.
Oh, it's nothing. Well, I get that a lot.
I see.
You've both aged.
Why are you here?
My son takes all the photos for this hospital.
Our daughter is the model for this hospital.
Herim said she's too busy but the hospital insisted on using her.
But she's not a doctor.
Hey.
He may be a doctor, but he's on payroll.
Honey, why don't you check if there are enough rice cakes?
Yeojun works at a very nice place.
I bought a building recently.
- I see. That's great. - I think so, too.
Honestly, I haven't said anything, but it was tough getting to where I am.
I didn't eat or sleep. I saved every penny I could.
That's why I'm not strong.
Why in the world would he spiel about that? Everyone knows he's stingy.
Check his hemovac very hour.
If there's a lot of blood, he'll need a blood transfusion.
I know.
I noticed the second year residents put on the splints incorrectly.
Redo the splint and ask the patient if he can feel his toes.
We're not even human-beings.
Doesn't our hospital have a party today?
Everybody's probably there. Are we not part of this hospital?
So you don't care about the patient, and you want to go there?
No, it's not that.
The director wants you to come to his office.
I'll be back soon. You better do it right.
We're really not considered as human-beings.
You realized that now?
Gosh, Sandpaper doesn't even run.
He's afraid of his clothes getting creased!
Gosh, you're old-fashioned. Is this a grand opening?
They have everything. Don't you know what a buffet is?
Of course, I know, but it's not the same.
Didn't you say it was tacky? Stop eating.
If you're hungry, have something else.
I can't believe you're making such a big deal out of some tasteless rice cakes!
I'll never eat your rice cakes!
What's wrong now?
Didn't you hear? Look at this.
Argh...
I don't know whose son he is, but he's handsome. Right, honey?
I already know he's your son.
- Yeojun. - Hi.
Your parents are waiting over there. Escort me.
I'm the main act today.
You're such a cute couple.
Go by yourself. There are a lot of people here.
- Excuse me. - Sure.
Nice to meet you.
Hi, Dad.
Isn't Dr. Yeojun Kim a nice catch?
He's talented and good-looking. He's perfect like his nickname.
He can be stiff. What's the use if he's perfect?
Great catches are either taken, or they're gay.
That's why I'm still single.
- Is it true Dr. Yeojun Kim is gay? - I'm telling you I was there.
That day...
Nothing.
That day the photographer and...
Oh, my God. So that was it.
Geumja, what are you going to do?
What are you going to do, Geumja?
Geumja!
You scared me! Why are you blocking the way?
- Geumja. - What now?
I get anxious when you call me like that. Leave if you've relieved yourself.
What? Oh, that's right. Hang on. Don't go.
Geumja, stay right there.
You're getting old, too.
Wait! You better not leave!
You need to put an effort for rice cakes or cookies to look and taste good.
Ingredients are important, but you need to put your heart into it.
I'll walk since it's nearby.
Wel...
Didn't you say you're not going to have our rice cakes again?
Hello. What's wrong with you?
Rice cakes aren't the issue.
What are you going to do, Geumja? You...
What now?
Are you in trouble again? Did you have a fight with your husband?
You haven't caused trouble in awhile.
I didn't do anything.
Worry for yourself. Now's not the time to be idling away.
I feel like it's my own issue.
Yeojun is the only son for five generations. What are you going to do?
Yeojun?
I can't believe you! Get out!
Oh my, how can you treat a customer like this?!
Geumja, calm down. Jinhee, calm down.
What's going on now?
Oh, hello. We meet again.
Oh, seriously. It must be fate.
I guess so since we keep bumping into each other.
Yeah, right. She's a plague!
- Aren't you gonna leave? - Geumja!
What's with the noise?
Are you here to buy rice cakes?
Yes, and I'm here to discuss an important matter with a friend.
Mother, what are you going to do with Yeojun?
Your days are numbered, and I'm sad you won't have a great-grandson.
Stop talking nonsense and go!
Calling him this instant! Tell him to come now!
Mother, I can't get a hold of him because he's treating an emergency patient.
Who cares about a patient at a time like this?
It's still important.
It's not true, Mother. There's no way.
Gosh, it's the strangest thing I've heard in my life.
My precious grandson is a what?
Gay.
- What? - That's what they call men who like men.
Bokman!
Where did these rumors start? Why didn't you take better care of him?
I'm...
- Did something happen? - There's a huge problem.
- Yoonhee, it's your fault! - Pardon? About...
I didn't do anything.
Mother, why are you blaming Yoonhee?
What do you mean you didn't do anything?
Go find a guy and move out! You need to set a good example for your brother!
Yeojun can't get married because of you!
How's that Yoonhee's fault? Yeojun's not interested in girls.
Does it make sense a guy isn't interested in girls? You don't like women?
Yes, I do.
Do you want to end our family lineage? Do you want to see me die?
Find a solution!
Well...
He's so stubborn. We can't force him...
Are you going to just let him be till you die?
If you don't marry Yeojun by the end of this year, I'm going to die.
- I'm going to hang myself! - Mother...
Mother, it's not that...
What in the world just happened?
Something came up. Something serious.
She didn't scare you? She has such a loud voice.
I'm used to it.
Grandmother must be really angry this time.
Worry about yourself. Why do you put up with her nagging?
You need to go on dates!
Dating's nice, but I can't date myself.
If I start dating, what about Pearl?
- Mom! Nana! - My cutie pie's home.
I hate you because of what you say.
- Why are you so unobservant? - Why are you blaming me?
I should answer when an elder is asking.
Right, Pearl?
Let's go, Pearl.
Hey, so...
This is all because of her. She caused strife by saying such nonsense.
If it weren't for her, we would've been clueless.
What?
You alarmed me. Why are you yelling?
Honey, how could you take her side in this situation?
Who's taking sides?
Why are you so mean? Aren't you friends?
Yeah, right. Do you know what she was like in school?
Forget it.
Yeojun can't be, right?
Ridiculous. Of course not!
I'm dead tired. No, I don't even have time to die.
Dr. Min, did you hear the rumor?
Did something go wrong? Did we get sued?
Fine, tell them to!
- No, it's not that... - Then what?
Did the first year intern run away? Who is it? We're busy as hell.
No, not that.
It's about Sandpaper, Dr. Yeojin Kim.
Sandpaper? What about him?
- Heard he's... - He's what?
He's gay, no?
Gay?
Is that why you're close to him? By any chance...
By any chance what? I'm not. Never ever! I like girls!
Man...
What can you never be? Did someone say you liked guys?
Me neither!
Let me make myself clear. I have no interest in guys.
- What about girls? - Nurse Lee!
If Mr. Perfect is gay, then isn't your reputation totally over?
Just cuz I'm not interested in girls doesn't make me gay!
What did you say? Did you say I was?
Well, I'm not. There are so many beautiful girls in this world.
Not that!
What did you say when Nurse Lee was talking about me?
What do you mean? I told her the truth.
I said you're not interested in girls! And she believed me.
Believe it or not!
Dr. Yeojun Kim.
Yeojun!
What?
You're not, right? Aren't you the only son for five generations?
If you are, your mother and father will have a cow.
Ow...
- You really have a death wish. - Ow, it hurts.
Why isn't Gyuhan answering?
Why?
He's the one who started it. He'll have to take responsibility.
- That ***. - Responsibility?
Suspicious. So suspicious.
Doc... Ow!
Ow, that hurts...
I don't think it'll just be okay with a strong heart.
It's not like he's gonna kill me.
This is Korean rice juice soup.
What? Who are you marrying?
Alex, so please approve.
I worked hard to give you an education, and this is how you repay me?
What do you mean? Dad, I'll be a lawyer soon.
Alex doesn't understand, so please talk in English.
Why should I?
I told you numerous times, but you're Korean, and so am I.
Koreans should speak in Korean. Why should I speak in English?
Calm down. Why are you so worked up?
What am I going to do if you faint before me?
Sang-Eun, be nice.
Why should I speak in English?
- You need to be considerate. - Absurd.
If he thinks it's unfair, tell him to learn Korean.
Sang-Eun's right.
He needs to know what you're saying even if you're cursing at him.
Chris.
Why are you calling her Chris instead of her pretty Korean name?
True. I'm Hyo-Eun, and you're Sang-Eun. Right, Dad?
Absolutely. That's my daughter.
Alex is a great guy from a good family, and he has a bright future as a lawyer.
Great guy? Ha!
How can he be a great guy when he's not even Korean?
There are many lawyers in Korea.
Dad, can you even consider? You need to give him a chance!
Will that change my mind? He's not Korean!
Stop it.
I think he's pretty good-looking and has a great job.
And Sang-Eun has better taste in men than her mom.
Don't you agree? Right?
Father...
You have an eye for people, Grandpa.
He's wonderful. He looks like an actor. His eyes and hair...
Actor my butt.
What good is it to have a good-looking face?
Did you go to America to do a stupid thing like this?
Why is it stupid?
I don't care if you come out like this. I'm an adult now.
I'm going to marry him even if you don't approve.
What? Marry?
Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.
I'd rather you stay single than marry a ***.
I'm going to marry Alex.
Alex wants me to marri him and work with him in Boston.
Do you want your hair buzzed?
- Dad, I'm not twelve anymore. - How unfortunate.
It's not like I can beat up a grown daughter.
Tell him to leave. I really don't like him.
- Where did Hwayeon Jung go? - She was just here.
Misun, Gitae, did you look for Hwayeon?
- She's not here. - Man...
- Get Herim Shim. - Pardon?
Who else is there to replace Hwayeon?
- Herim, get ready. - Sure.
- Hurry up! - Okay.
Help! Anybody there?
Gitae! Minhee! Anybody? Open the door!
It's something I have to eventually overcome.
- Where are you, Sang-Eun? - At the hotel.
Hotel?
You better come home now!
It's late, I can't.
What?!
Come home because it's late!
By any chance, are you... Where is that guy?
His name isn't "that guy".
That Al... Albert guy!
- It's Alex! - Whatever!
Sang-Eun!
I'll come in the morning. Don't worry and go to bed.
Sweet dreams. Good night, Daddy.
Sang-Eun!
Sang-Eun Han!
Victoria! Tori!
Hey, Sang-Eun! Hey...
Kyungtae...
Oh my...
Why do you faint all the time? Why can't you stand upright?
How can I be normal? What should we do, Father?
What happened?
She said sweet dreams and good night.
Oh, she wished us sweet dreams. That's great. Good night.
Father...
Father, what if she spends the night?
We should throw a party for Sang-Eun for bringing a hotty like him.
He's a prince charming lawyer from Boston.
What?
Honestly, Sang-Eun's only good at studying.
She's not pretty. She's not sweet. She takes all your bad qualities.
It would've been better if she took after Mom like me.
Right, you're absolutely right. She's nothing like her mom.
Kyungtae, are you all right?
No, I'm not.
I'm going to die if she doesn't marry a Korean man.
Die? Why would you say such a horrible thing?
You want me to bury you, too?
Look. Most importantly, Sang-Eun likes him.
And he's from a very good family background.
She's going to be partner if she becomes a lawyer.
What's the matter? No problem!
- I still don't like it! - Look here.
If Sang-Eun's stubborn like her mom, you can't stop her.
It's like when you got married. I opposed your marriage!
But you married my daughter anyway!
I told my daughter to give birth to a girl just like her.
Father, my wife would be very disappointed to hear that.
I'm just saying. I'm on your side.
What are you going to do? Do you have a plan?
I told you that I've never been able to change my daughter's mind.
Not me. I'll do whatever it takes.
What?
Oh, my daughter. Drink slowly. It's hot.
Are you okay? Did you have a tough day?
It was tough. The lightings messed up my skin.
- I was the show's main model. - Of course, you deserve it.
I hate her! I told her because I'm a friend.
You're home early.
What's the matter?
It's because of Yeojun's family. I'm so upset.
Why? Did Grandma say something?
Boy, she's really something. She's still so feisty at that age.
Not for long.
Is she sick? She was healthy.
That family has turned upside down. Their family lineage is about to end.
Her precious grandson is infertile, so she'll do something about it.
- What are you talking about? - You didn't hear the rumor?
Are there rumors for hot real estate?
It's not that. Yeojun is...
Really?
- It's not true. - What?
Where did you hear such nonsense, Step-Mom?
Nonsense? Definitely not!
Where there's smoke, there's fire. Right, Honey?
True. Just like a *** can't get pregnant.
Dad, it's not true!
Don't spread ugly rumors. It doesn't look good.
- I'm positive of it. - Step-Mom!
She always calls me that. Aren't Step-Moms moms, too?
What time is it? What time?
Where is he? Where?
He's probably sleeping. So go in and sleep.
Sang-Eun.
Yes?
Nothing.
Go and sleep tight.
Father. Father!
- Father! - You surprised me.
You almost gave me a heart attack! Do you want me to croak?
- Father. - What is it?
Sang-Eun's back.
- Sang-Eun's home? - Yes.
I told you she was going to come home. Good night.
Father, Father!
- What is it? - Please help me.
For what? You want me to help you get rid of Alex?
No.
It'll be hard to get rid of someone else's son. I want to kick my daughter out.
Father!
No, I'm against it.
Father, you need to help me.
You want me to get a son-in-law I can't even communicate with?
That's your problem. I'm okay with whatever Sang-Eun chooses to do.
Is that why you opposed your daughter's marriage?
How's that the same?
Father, do you still hate me?
Not for me, but for your daughter's sake.
Why do you always bring her up like a coward?
I hate that old woman.
I'd rather Sang-Eun marry a Caucasian than that old lady's grandson.
She may not be flexible, but she says the right things.
That means she's a very terrible person.
Why do you hate her? Don't you like all women?
Yes, she is a woman, too, but I just don't like her.
- Help me, please? - No.
Besides, who goes by an archaic custom of an arranged marriage?
They won't marry if they don't like each other.
- But I'm against Albert. - It's Alex.
I don't think Sang-Eun will change her mind, so give it up.
Did you just come home?
- I was at the library. - Right.
Dad, give her permission.
Hey, do you want your sister to emotionally suffer?
Why would she if she marries the person she loves?
Would it be good to marry someone you can't communicate with?
Sang-Eun's fluent in English. Don't worry about that.
Father, that's not what I'm referring to.
She's Korean, so how can they culturally communicate?
A son-in-law is also my child. I need to communicate with him as well.
Must I use body language to communicate with him in my age?
You have a point.
But why can't we communicate when we both speak Korean?
Sang-Eun likes him. I don't care if Sang-Eun's husband is black or white.
- Love is what matters. - Hey...
She didn't say she loved him.
She wants to marry him because she loves him.
Hyo-Eun, I thought of pushing back your curfew.
- Really? - Say it in Korean. You're...
Korean.
I can't attend parties with your strict curfew.
Yeah, I know.
With your cooperation, I'll push back your curfew.
Or I'm going to move our whole family back to Korea.
No, never!
Let me set you up on a date.
It's okay. I can take care of myself.
Why not?
You know the pharmacist's daughter? She's a doctor like you.
I've seen her, and she's pretty.
I'm busy with work. I'm not interested in women yet.
Serious?
Pardon?
Nothing.
What now?
He's not interested in women or marriage.
What?
- Honey, it can't be true, right? - Are you kidding me?
I should've known when he's never had a girlfriend over the age of thirty.
I just thought it was because Mother was picky.
What should we do? He's the only son for the past 5 generations.
Don't be ridiculous!
Stop it. Turn off the light. Let's sleep!
Ow!
What's wrong? Why did you step on my foot?
- Where are you going? - Nowhere. How can you sleep?
What time is it?
Forget it. Go back to sleep.
Where is he going?
She's so optimistic.
She just says he's the only son for 5 generations.
Hey, Yeojun. Wake up. Hey, hey!
What the heck!
Father?
- Why are you up so early? - I'm going to the sauna.
- Pardon? - Sauna.
Now?
They're open 24/7. Let's go.
Kid, wake up!
I'm done. Hurry up.
I don't think there's anything wrong with you.
Is something wrong?
You don't completely hate girls, right?
About the date? I haven't thought about marriage yet.
I'll get married when the time has come.
Okay.
- Are you healthy? - Pardon?
Well, do you like guys, or do you wish you were a girl?
- Father! - For real?
- I said no! - Why are you yelling at me?
Let's go.
Where did Yeojun go? Isn't it his day off?
It is, but he left as soon as he received an emergency call.
Really?
He has work on Sundays? Did he weasel his way out?
There are patients even on Sundays.
Mother, why don't you eat more?
How can I eat when our family lineage is about to end?
Oh, my ancestors.
If he doesn't marry and have a kid by next year, you can't live with me.
- Mother. - You won't have a mother.
Even in death, I won't be able to rest in peace.
Dear, I won't be able to face you.
Great-Nana is talking about ancestors again.
Ancestors are Nana's Nana's Nana's...
You're right. So breathe and have breakfast.
Why does she mention her ancestors all the time?
She must be mad.
Mad? I bet she is.
Pearl, you know what? Your uncle...
What are you going to tell her?
True. Pearl's a child.
Your daughter is so mature I always get confused.
Stop eating. Aren't you going to the shop?
Let me finish eating!
I don't care what you do. I'm gonna go sell rice cakes.
What are you gonna do? You're not gonna get married?
I am if he accepts Pearl.
Men disown their own kids. Why would they raise someone else's?
- I'll raise Pearl. - Mom!
I wouldn't have had her if that's the case.
Why did you get pregnant then?
That ***.
Tell me about it. Why did I get pregnant?
I'm against it.
No, you're for it.
Hello?
Huh? Who?
How long has it been?
Yeah, it's so good to hear from you.
- Did he leave? - Yes.
Sang-Eun, have a seat.
No matter what, you can't have it your way.
Let's compromise.
Compromise? You?
- I'm home. - Hi.
Come here for a sec.
Do what, Father?
Are you already deaf? I said, get married.
Get married?
Translated by Susan Somyung Lee Subtitles Edited by Soo Yun Kim Subtitles Provided by MBC America