Sea of the Woman (그 여자의 바다)

I told you that you can't go through with this.

Why are you like this?

You and Grandma keep saying I can't marry Soo In.

Her mother's the only person I can lean on.

I need you to understand.

Mr. Kim.

Come in.

Mother.

How are you?

Mr. Jang.

Do you know each other?

What? Yes, we do.

How do you know each other?

We're from the same hometown.

Are you from Haeju as well?

Yes.

So am I.

You too?

Yes.

Mr. Jang, this is Soo In's mother.

I see that now.

It's so fascinating that you know each other.

Did I interrupt an important conversation?

No, you didn't.

You can go and see the clients.

Yes, sir.

I was just about to head to Incheon to see you.

Were you?

Why are you here?

Did Soo In tell you something?

Yes.

Are you very upset?

I'm so sorry to cause you concern over a matter like this.

Don't be.

Actually, I just met Soo In.

I came here...

hoping to ask you not to give up on Soo In.

I was going to plead.

I won't give up on her. Don't worry, Mother.

But then, now that I saw you face to face,

I think that maybe I was selfish and put Soo In first.

You must be in such a tight spot.

I feel guilty and worried now.

Did you hear something within the company?

Don't worry about that. I'm fine.

Tae Soo told me that your husband was framed.

Your whole family must have suffered because of that.

I don't want to put both you or Soo In in a more difficult place.

I will persuade my grandmother. Trust me and wait a little longer.

Why were you going to come to see me?

Soo In seems to be very stressed.

I was going to ask you to help her stay strong.

Thank you so much for coming to see me first.

You're such a great help.

Help Soo In to stay strong and not give in.

Don't worry. Everything will be fine.

Mr. Jang.

Madam Lee.

So...

If you're free, do you think we could talk?

When we met before,

I wondered if you were possibly working at Chungil Flour.

I didn't think you worked so closely with Mr. Kim.

I do. I'm his assistant.

Are you?

Is Mr. Kim really also from Haeju?

Yes, that's what I heard.

Hearing that Mr. Kim from Haeju...

made me think of my son.

The baby I lost during the war.

If he were still alive,

he'd be Mr. Kim's age.

I had no idea that you are Soo In's mother,

Madam Lee.

I'm sure you didn't.

Did you come to see Mr. Kim to discuss their relationship?

Yes.

May I ask what you talked about?

To be honest,

I came as the mother of the bride, concerned that...

their relationship would falter.

But seeing how determined and resolute Mr. Kim is...

made me feel both guilty and grateful.

Madam Lee.

I'm not sure how this will sound,

but do you think you could give up?

What?

I know this will sound hurtful,

but I work at Chungil Flour and I must put...

the company and Mr. Kim's interests first.

To be honest, the rumor of his marriage to your daughter...

is already hurting our reputation as well as his.

Madam Lee, are you aware that Mr. Kim's...

only family is Chungil's chairperson?

Yes, that's what I heard.

You're a mother yourself, so you must understand...

how our chairperson must feel.

She has no other heirs.

Mr. Kim is all she has left.

She is very concerned and strongly against this marriage.

I'm sure she is.

Do you think you could talk to Soo In?

I'm afraid pushing ahead will only cause more pain for them both.

I don't think they will ever get...

the chairperson's blessing.

I heard there will be a seminar for the congressmen.

Spend that on the funds.

You didn't have to contribute.

I should do anything I can for our party.

I will mention your great deed to the others.

You have such a great reputation that I don't even need to.

You flatter me.

Reputations are so easy to lose.

I got this far relatively unscathed thanks to your help and guidance.

I might as well mention that...

many politicians fell from grace because of money or morals.

Congressman Choi was convicted of bribery...

and lost his seat.

I heard.

Once the campaigning starts, your opponent will do all he can...

to find something to use against you.

You must keep your wits about you.

I will, sir.

Did you have a chat?

Yes. Congressman Park pleaded me not to do anything...

my opponents could use against me.

Once a politician loses his reputation, there's no recovery.

You're right. We can't risk letting everything...

you worked for going down the drain now.

That's why I'm not sure if it's safe for us to use...

the foundation's money.

I can't say there's no risk,

but it's the only way to procure your campaign funds.

That's true. Make sure the orphanage directors keep quiet.

We can't let a word of this get out. Do you understand?

Yes. I'll be extra careful so nothing goes wrong.

How do you know Soo In's mother?

She called you "Mr. Jang".

Were you close?

No. It's just that's what everyone in Haeju called me back then.

I see.

Did Soo In's mother know my grandma?

No, she didn't.

I see. It's still an interesting coincidence.

Soo In's mother's also from Haeju.

I never thought we'd all be from the same town.

Mr. Kim.

Donghwa Baking's entering for a UNICEF bid.

Flour from most of the milling companies are cheaper.

I don't think we will win the bid.

Do you still think I should have gone lower?

To tell you the truth, I do.

This deal could be a great opportunity for us.

I know. I want to win the bid and prove that I can do well...

and that my private life doesn't affect my work.

But I can't turn against my father's principles for that.

I know how concerned you and Grandma are for me.

But I'd like you to wait and believe in me like you did until now.

Yes, sir.

I told Soo In's mother that...

I will protect the people I love, Soo In and my grandma,

as well as Chungil, my company.

But I will do it my way. The way I see fit.

I won't break the rules.

It's very late. You should go home.

Yes, sir.

You feel warm.

Do you have a headache?

- No. - You don't?

Let's not kick off your blanket tonight, just to be safe.

Okay, Mom.

Soo In, there's a call for you.

I'm so sorry.

It's fine, take it.

Hello?

It's me.

Mr. Kim.

What were you doing? Did you eat dinner?

Yes.

How is Ji Hoon?

I'd love to see you both, but I'm swamped with work.

I'll visit tomorrow when I can.

No, I'd rather you not.

Don't say that. I'll still come over.

I called because I wanted to hear your voice.

Don't worry about anything and sleep well.

See you tomorrow. Bye.

I just don't understand you.

I married the Ko family's eldest son...

and gave birth to three sons.

It's not that hard to have a kid. What is your problem?

I'm sorry.

My son Dae Bong is a great man.

He rose to factory manager on his own.

I let you marry my precious son...

for one reason only.

I chose you because you looked like...

you'd pop kids out one after the other.

I can't believe you stabbed me in the back.

I'm sorry, Mother. I'm not good enough.