End of show recap (for Fern)

[Soju]

Here are synopses of the last three eps. Only ep 118 for now; the rest will follow soon.

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ep 118

Hiro comes over to the Yu house unannounced, wearing a suit and tie, to ask Jisu's elders to give their permission for them to date. They say they're against it, but Hiro says how much Jisu means to him, and that he's called his parents, and told them that he will be emmigrating to Korea. Jisu's elders are impressed with his dedication, and give their permission.

Mr. Han invites Jisu and Hiro over for dinner. While he's doing so, he gets a call from
Hyeonsu, who's learned that the 'Single Moms' show has won an international documentary competition. Jisu calls her mom for permission to go over to the Han's, and Sunjeong says it's fine. Seonyeong buys a lot of groceries to cook a big dinner.

Minsu tells his friend he can't go out. He complains to Miryeong, and she points out that he doesn't really like to drink, doesn't eat the food, doesn't like spending all that money, and his head and stomach feel bad the next day. He complains about his friends deserting him; she says "Why don't I be your friend". She tells him he should be more of a family man.

He starts comparing Suin to her, saying Suin is an Alpha Girl to Hyeonsu's Superman. Miryeong says she's a good home maker too, but Minsu says Suin is a writer as well. Miryeong looks rather hurt by that. Suddenly, her mother rushes in, saying that the local spa is having a singing contest: first prize is an air conditioner. Minsu and Miryeong say it's not fitting for a doctor's MIL to enter a contest like that.

Suin has fallen asleep at the kitchen table while preparing food. Yongseon calls up to say that since no one wants her to come over, Suin should prepare dinner by herself. She adds that it must be nice to take a nap in the middle of the day. [We have seen in brief segments earlier in the episode that Suin has bee tired a lot lately, and that Yongseon has been feeling snubbed.] Miryeong enters the kitchen, and tells Suin that they should go over to Yongseon's place and cheer her up. Over at her place, Yongseon is reading an advertising flyer for air conditioners, lamenting that they can't afford one.

Miryeong, with her mom, and Suin come over, and take her to the spa. Miryeong's mom sings, and Miryeong and Yongseon are backup dancers (Suin is too tired to dance). They all wear real big sunglasses, so no one willl recognize that they are Dr. Minsu's family . They don't win the air conditioner, but they do win third prize: a rice cooker. They squabble over who gets to keep it. As they are going home, Suin takes note of a pharmacy.

Jisu and Hiro arrive at the Han house. The dinner goes well; even Sumi is nice, telling Jisu she should call Seonyeong "Mother" (she still uses a poor choice of words to express this though). After dinner, Jisu helps in the kitchen, as Mr. Han talks with Hiro, saying he's impressed, and hopes everything works out well.

Back at the Yu house, Suin is in the bathroom, nervously looking at a pregnancy tester . . .

See you next time!

[Soju]

ep 119


Suin looks at the pregnancy tester with mild shock. Hyeonsu comes home, carrying a lage bouquet of roses. He tells his parents and grandfather that the documentary won an award, and they congratulate him. He goes into the bedroom, where Suin hands him the pregnancy tester, and asks "What do you see?". He answers "Two lines," and she says "You do see two lines? I was afraid I was mistaken. I'm pregnent!" Hyeonsu wants to tell the elders right away, but Suin wants to get a doctor to confirm it, first.

At dinner everyone wonders why he is so happy; was the award that important? He continues to smile, and Suin gives him a "c'mon!" look.

Jisu and Hiro are leaving the Han house. Jaeho chides Sumi for not calling Jisu 'Older Sister'. Sumi says that they're In-laws, too, and Jisu says that's true; but it doesn't matter what label anyone puts on it, as long as they have that bond. As they get ready to drive away, Jisu reflects on how much Seonyeong must have missed her all these years. Back in the Han living room, Mr. Han tells Seonyeong how good it is to see her so happy.

But Yongseon is not happy. She says she should have gotten that rice cooker. Chilnam tells her she lost at 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' fair and square, but that doesn't soothe her.

Miryeong and her mother are wondering what to do with the rice cooker. Sell it? Miryeong says they should give it to Yongseon, but her mother won't hear of it. Minsu enters, and asks about the rice cooker. They're evasive, but he sees the "Third Place" label is still on the box. They start to explain, digging themselve in deeper as they go. "What? Auntie was there, too? And you were Dancing??"

Minsu calls Miryeong into the bedroom. He asks "Was Suin there", and when he hears that she did not dance, he tells Miryeong that she shouldn't have, either. Miryeong says she's annoyed how he is always comparing her unfavorably to Suin.

The next morning, Hyeonsu calls his Mother-in-law, and asks her to take Suin to the OB-Gyn, to find out if she's really pregnent. Seonyeong is delighted, and Suin is touched.

As Miryeong is preparing lunch with Yongseon, she says how she had always compared Minsu with Hyeonsu, and now Minsu is comparing her to Suin. Yongseon says Minsu was always being told to be more like his brother (he was getting into trouble, and Hyeonsu was well-behaved), so of course it bothers him. Miryeong says she understands, now that she's on the receiving end. Yongseon wonders, "How's that rice cooker", and Miryeong says, "Uh, we havn't used it yet."

At the hospital, Minsu is talking with his parents, saying they should have a party to celebrate Hyeonsu and Suin's award. A delivery man enters, with a big basket of flowes and a package for Sunjeong. It's from Hiro. Minsu says it must be a bribe. His parents tell him they've already given their consent, and he says "What? are you sure??"

At the OB-gyn, a nervous Seonyong is waiting, and Suin gives her the happy news: She is indeed pregnant. Suin says she has so many blessings now that she finds it hard to accept being this happy.

At the office, the camera man and director wonder why Hyeonsu is staring so intently at his phone. Jisu and Hiro enter, and the five of them discuss the show. Hyeonsu's phone rings, and he gets the good news from Suin. Everyone asks what the news is, and he announces that he's going to be a dad.

Suin arrives back home, and offers to help Miryeong and Yonseon, but thy're almost done, and tell her to just go change. Miryeong asks if Suin knows what an Alpha Girl is. Suin tells her Alpha Girls are women who out-compete men, and are good at every thing. Why do you ask? Yongseon says "Minsu considers you an Alpha Girl. You must really impress him, he doesn't give out compliments easily." A visibly embarassed Suin says she's flattered, and goes to change. Yongseon starts talking about how Suin really is an Alpha Girl, as Miryeong looks annoyed.

The Han family are all (even Sumi) happy about the news. Jaeho wants to call and congratulate them, but Seonyeong tells him to wait; they must be celebrating with his family now. At the Yu house, everyone is congratulating Hyeonsu and Suin for the award, and Hyeonsu says he has another announcement: Suin in pregnent!

See you next time!

[fern]

Soju

Thanks so much for doing this. I was in WI for a few days and the house we rented did not have cable.

Looks like a happy ending and I'm glad, really liked most of the characters in this drama.