(The hot place for designs)
(Korea's landmark DDP)
(Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Jung-gu, Seoul)
(108th class at the foreigner school)
This is My Neighbor, Charles
where we meet foreigners living in Korea.
- Hello. / - Hello.
- It's spring. / - Yay!
The spring breeze. It feels amazing.
Flowers will begin to bloom soon.
Let's go see the flowers together.
In France, when it's spring,
the terrace culture comes to life again.
People sit out on the streets in Paris.
That sounds great.
Let's invite our guest who has come
like a spring flower.
Give a round of applause.
- Wow. / - Yes.
(A new student at the foreigner school)
Hello.
- So cute. / - Hello.
- Hello. / - Hello.
How pretty.
Anur is so cute.
- Sparkly eyes. / - His expression is so adorable.
Hello.
I'm Hong Hana from Uzbekistan.
- She's Jimin. / - Jimin.
Hello, I'm in first grade, class 1
and my name is Hong Jimin.
(Amazed)
His name is Anur
and that's an Uzbek name.
He goes to kindergarten.
- She's smart. / - So cute.
I think she spoke the clearest
out of all the children who appeared on the show.
Jimin seems very mature
but she's only in first grade of elementary.
Your front teeth have fallen out.
(But she's still lovely)
You just started school.
What's the best thing about going to school?
I like playing with my friends.
I like getting close with my friends.
And I like studying with my friends.
(Proud)
- Are you good at studying. / - Yes.
- Are you? / - Yes.
How did you raise your daughter? She's so smart.
But your name is Hong Hana.
Are you Korean?
No, I'm from Uzbekistan.
I came to Korea 10 years ago.
I was naturalized three years ago.
Maybe it's because you lived her for 10 years
and was naturalized.
You seem like a very elegant Korean mother.
- I agree. / - I bet people say that you look Korean.
I hear that often.
They think I'm Korean when we talk on the phone.
So they get shocked when they see me saying,
"Oh, you're not Korean."
You are raising the kids alone, right?
Yes, I got a divorce.
You're divorced.
What do you do to make a living?
I'm an interpreter at an employment center.
I see. You speak Korean very well.
- And Uzbek. / - Korean, Uzbek...
Russian, and English. I speak four languages.
That many?
You are a talented woman who speaks 4 languages.
- And she's a single parent. / - Yes.
After listening to her experience of discrimination,
I feel like she has a lot of burden on herself.
Let's watch her life in Korea
with her two beautiful kids.
(My Neighbor, Charles)
Hana loves going out for a walk these days.
Her steps seem very light.
So refreshing.
The reason she came all the way up to the peak is...
Thank you.
I feel like I'll fly away.
It's to see this breathtaking view.
(I'm a mom, so it's okay)
Let's look into the cheerful mom,
Hana's day.
(Mokpo, Jeollanam-do)
It's Hana and her two cute children's house.
(Hana is preparing breakfast)
Morning is the busiest time for the mom.
No matter how tired she is
she puts a lot of love into making breakfast.
(The kids are still asleep)
Jimin is still sleeping.
Kids, wake up.
(Hong Jimin, 7 years old)
She's the reliable first child
but she's still a 7-year-old girl
who wants to stay by her mom.
The mom has to take care of
her 4-year-old son as well.
But she still succeeds in waking them up.
Anur, hurry up.
The siblings are brushing their teeth.
(Hurry up, bro)
(Don't hit me)
He's hitting her sister.
Oh, dear.
(I'm so angry)
Anur has begun to throw a fit.
He didn't want to wake up and brush his teeth
so he took this moment as his chance.
A man shouldn't cry since the morning.
They have breakfast after all the trouble.
Jimin behaves and has her breakfast.
4-year-old Anur picks up the chocolate first.
You should have breakfast. You can't have cookies.
He got caught.
Don't have chocolate.
Anur listens to her sister.
It's really hard to get children to have breakfast.
Hurry up and eat. The teacher will call soon.
Hurry up and eat, Anur.
Eat quickly like me.
- You have to go to the daycare. / - No...
Why not?
Why not? I have to go to work.
It's a busy morning, taking care of two kids.
He used to go to the daycare with her sister
but now he has to go alone so he's upset.
Mommy!
Have fun with your friends. Bye!
Take care, Anur.
This time, it's Jimin's turn.
Oh, the keys!
Make sure you stay here.
- Okay. / - Okay?
- I'll be right back. / - Sure.
Stop forgetting things!
She does that very often.
(Rushing)
- Let's go. / - Yes.
Sit down.
You can't help but forget things
when you are taking care of your children.
Jimin, you are 7 years old
but you go to school so you are not a baby anymore.
So listen to your teacher
and have fun with your friends.
Jimin answered confidently.
How is she at school?
It's a must at the beginning of a semester.
It's time to introduce yourself.
Let's listen to this cheerful first runner.
I'm 7 years old.
No, I'm 8 years old.
And I like...
I'm good at playing block puzzles.
Great job.
Next is Jimin.
Will she be able to do well without getting nervous?
I'm Hong Jimin.
I'm 7 years old.
My mom is from Uzbekistan
and I'm from Uzbekistan too.
My mom speaks Korean very well
and so do I.
My dad's name is Hong Seollae
and he's a CEO.
Let's be good friends.
She's very smart.
Hana, you must be proud.
Hana came to Seoul in order to learn Korean.
She married a Korean man and
settled in Mokpo.
But she got divorced 3 years ago
and is now raising two children alone.
I'm divorced but
it was a divorce by consent
so there is no bad feeling between us.
We just agreed to get a divorce
so we are not in a bad relationship.
(Living as a single parent)
- Hello. / - Hello.
- You look gorgeous today. / - Thank you.
She's the head of her family
so she can't stop working.
She's been working at an employment center
for foreigners since 2 years ago.
She's a interpreter for foreigners looking for jobs.
When I came back to Korea after my holiday
in Uzbekistan, my company was closed down.
They said I can't live in Korea
if I'm not able to find a job in a month.
So I came to look for a job.
Don't worry. I will do my best to help you.
I thought she was Korean because it's very
hard to see a person wearing a hijab in Mokpo.
But she was an Uzbek so I was very surprised.
I'm very happy to see someone from my home.
(I hear that a lot)
- Thank you. / - Good-bye.
Actually, I came here very recently
so I get a lot of help from Hana.
She's a great working mom
who is acknowledged even at work.
(That afternoon)
She came to a jewelry shop after work.
It looks like she ordered something already.
She must've liked this bracelet.
You can write your name in English here
and your telephone number will go on the back.
She loses consciousness once in a while
so she decided to get this bracelet.
Please put my name.
I will put your name.
- What about your phone number? / - My ex-husband's.
Your ex-husband's number? Okay.
I think it started about a year ago.
It got worse starting a year ago.
I keep forgetting things
and my heart keeps beating fast.
My body doesn't feel right.
I'm a mom who shouldn't be sick.
There's no one to take care of my kids
if I'm sick.
(That night)
Anur!
You should study.
Sit down. Sit down properly.
This 4-year-old doesn't want to study.
Hold your head up.
Hold your head up.
Don't do that.
Anur, you are supposed to study with that.
A circle.
You know, right?
What is this?
Mother.
How do you say that in Uzbek?
Jimin is confused. Right then...
Wow, Anur got it right.
What about in Russian?
- Mama. / - Good.
It's mommy in English.
That's okay. It'll be more confusing
if you also learn English now.
Let's learn Uzbek, Russian
and Korean first.
Okay.
We use Uzbek in Uzbekistan
but many people also speak Russian.
It'll be easier for them in Uzbekistan in the future
if they learn these languages.
That's why I'm teaching them both.
It's fun and it makes me happy.
What's father in Uzbek?
I miss dad.
- You miss daddy? / -Yes.
Let's call him and meet him when he has time.
For now, let's focus and study.
Focus, Anur.
What have you done? Look!
- What's this? / - He made a mess in an instant.
I never told you to color. I told you to write.
You need a scolding.
Anur starts acting
after noticing that his mommy is angry.
Are you upset?
Get up.
Put your hands up.
His acting is no use in front of mommy.
Stand up over here. Raise your hands.
Don't cry.
Put them up properly.
Hana strictly disciplines them
as she's worried that
the kids will become rude since she's a single parent.
Put your hands up.
But to 4-year-old Anur
everything about this situation is upsetting.
What a crybaby. Stop crying.
Stay like that.
Put your hand up. Where are you going?
I haven't told you to leave.
Stay just like that.
Don't cry.
Are you going to say sorry?
Say, "I'm sorry, mommy."
Anur kisses his mom as an apology.
His face is covered in snot, but he's still cute.
- Jimin. / - Yes.
It's time to pray.
Hana is a Muslim
and she prays 5 times a day.
Look. You look beautiful.
Mom, none of my friends wear hijabs.
I don't want to wear it. I think they'll tease me.
It's because they are curious.
It's because they've never seen
someone with a hijab.
You need to practice wearing it.
You'll start wearing it when you enter third grade.
Do you remember what I've taught you?
Say it.
Good job.
Jimin is still young so she needs time
in order to accept and take in all these things.
(An intruder)
I hate you.
Anur disturbs their holy prayer time.
(Jimin still manages to pray in silence)
Hana is leading a tough life
as a Muslim in an foreign land.
Will Jimin be able to understand her mom in future?
(Will Jimin be able to do well?)
I'm teaching her little by little
so that she gets used to this as she grows up.
By teaching her the prayer
and how to wear the hijab,
I'm making her get used to the religion.
That's why I make her practice.
If she learns everything at once without any practice,
it'd be mentally very difficult for her.
That's why I'm teaching her little by little.
Their chaotic day has come to an end.
Mom, I don't want to sleep.
No, you need to. Close your eyes.
(I don't want to sleep either)
- Yes. / - Okay? You'll get a scolding if you don't sleep.
Good night.
(Mom's secret)
Finally, Hana enjoys her free time.
She doesn't seem like the cheerful Hana
we saw at work with her colleagues
or when she was with her kids.
Her depression is very serious
that she needs medication.
It was very hard after
Jimin was born due to postpartum depression.
When I'm alone like this
it's really difficult for me.
I always feel lonely and difficult.
It's so hard.
Living in a foreign land
without having overcome postpartum depression
made her life even more difficult.
I was diagnosed with a headache,
migraine, nausea and even depression.
I think I have early or acute symptoms of dementia.
It's because...
Hana is worried that
even her memory is fading away
due to depression.
My sickness and depression is getting worse
so I asked for a divorce
to my husband first.
I didn't want him to suffer because of me.
I'm the only one who's sick so
I didn't want to cling onto him
She chose to get a divorce 3 years ago
because she didn't want to burden her husband.
(The next day)
Hana seems to have something to say to Jimin.
I have to go to the hospital because I'm sick.
Take care of your brother when he comes.
- You can do that, right? / - Yes.
- Really? / - Yes.
I can cook rice too.
I know you can, but it's dangerous.
It's dangerous as it's hot so please don't cook.
- Alright, bye. / - Bye.
It looks like Hana was worried for no reason.
("J" Hospital, Mokpo)
Why did she come to the hospital?
I came to do a dementia test.
I'm too nervous.
My heart is really heavy.
I want the results to come out well.
Oh, no...
She came because of her memory problem.
It all sounds like me.
She feels uneasy just in case she has a problem.
You can say you don't know if you are unsure.
What year is this year?
2017.
What season is it now?
Spring.
I will tell you 3 words now.
Repeat after me and try to memorize the order.
- Airplane. / - Airplane.
- Pencil. / - Pencil.
- Pine tree. / - Pine tree.
What are the things you just said?
Airplane, pencil, pine tree.
I was wondering what Jimin was doing.
She's very busy cleaning.
Is it time for my baby to come?
I have to pick up my baby.
It's time for her brother to come home.
Anur, did you have fun at the daycare?
- Did you study hard today? / - Yes.
What did you study?
(This and that)
She even put on her apron.
Anur, don't pull my apron!
(Come play with me)
I'm going to tell mom. Geez.
Jimin takes a special measure.
(I want that too)
(Bam)
Oh, dear.
(I hate you!)
(He lost his candy and got hit)
Anur, I'm sorry.
He begins wailing at his place.
Jimin has her candy.
(Give me my candy)
Her brother is not the type to sit still.
She gives the candy to comfort her brother.
Give me one.
Give me one.
Strawberry flavored candy...
He took his sister's candy and ran away.
Strawberry flavored candy.
Jimin is upset as well.
Strawberry flavored candy.
Maybe he feels sorry after seeing his sister cry.
(I can't lose)
I'm the mom today so if you give me
the strawberry candy, I will give you this.
It's a difficult choice for a 4-year-old.
Will you give me this?
I'll make you something delicious.
Finally, everything became peaceful again.
She doesn't forget to give his brother his snacks.
They seem very close as if nothing happened.
Mommy will try it first.
(It's chocolate bread)
- Do you like what mom does for you? / - Yes.
Eat up.
He listens to his sister very well this time.
Meanwhile, I wonder how the results of
Hana's dementia test came out.
Last time, you were hospitalized
because of a headache and nausea.
I heard you are worried a lot about dementia.
So we checked...
You take slightly long when you think
and a slight failure in memory.
In the detailed test,
your depression score was 46.
Usually, 20 is the standard.
If it is over 20, we consider it as
serious depression.
Therefore, you have a very severe case of depression.
If you interpret it correctly,
it's pseudodementia caused by depression.
So it's fake dementia.
It happens mainly in old age.
Yes.
You are living in a foreign country
and you get a lot of stress from many things.
Also, things might not be working out your way.
So it's possible to have depression at a young age.
And because of that, if you think that your thoughts
are not going your way, many people feel that
their cognitive abilities have declined.
I can't express myself in words.
It's so hard in my heart.
I understand. It must be mentally very difficult.
I know it's hard but
be active in your social life.
Also, it'll help a lot and
keep you in good mood
if you go hiking and exercise.
Thank you.
I'm really glad that she doesn't have dementia.
I'm so worried about my kids.
I kept thinking about what to do.
I should take medication and get better.
I must get better.
(Hang in there, Hana)
Hana feels so much better today than any other days.
Oh, it looks delicious.
She should fill up her stomach
in order to cheer up.
Hello.
Goodness, it's been a long time since you last came.
- I haven't been well lately. / - I see.
You shouldn't be so sick. You should stay healthy.
(It's the best to eat it alive)
They say even a collapsed cow
can get up if it eats this. Enjoy it.
Thank you.
- It looks good. / - It's delicious.
(She knows how to enjoy a live octopus)
It looks like she's enjoying it.
(Yum)
In Mokpo, the small octopus is the best!
I agree. I think the Mokpo octopus is really good.
When you chew,
the octopus is very chewy
so it relieves my stress inside my head.
Don't get sick again and come again.
- Thank you. / - Come back and have a meal.
She buys walnuts and peanuts
which help you with your memory.
It's delicious.
They say these help with your memory.
I should have some too
in order to protect my health.
That's why I bought these.
I wonder how the kids are doing.
Oh, Anur! You're home.
Did you miss your mom?
How have you been?
How was it being a mom?
It wasn't fun? Was it hard?
It was hard for Jimin.
Jimin, you did a great job. You're the best.
Both of you did great today.
(Hana is talking to someone)
Who are you calling, Hana?
Mom, how are you doing?
I'm good.
Jimin is a year younger than her friends
but she became the class president.
I'm so proud. That's nice to hear.
Don't be sick, mom.
Don't worry. I'm praying hard
so my health is getting better.
You take good care of your health
and your kids.
You too, mom. Take medication on time
and maintain your health. Don't worry about me.
As soon as she hangs up
she begins crying.
My mom has colorectal cancer.
My mom doesn't know that I'm sick.
It will be even harder for her.
It could make things even harder for my mom.
It's better not to tell her.
There are so many things for her to cope with.
(Mom's dream)
Hana is busily headed to somewhere.
What are you doing? The lights changed.
Oh, I missed it. Oh, no.
She's worried because this happens
quite often these days.
(Mokpo Police Station)
Hana came in a rush to the police station.
What is going on?
We waited for a long time
but there's no news of her.
She came out after an hour.
It's a tough situation because it's a sex crime.
He should be working hard and earning money
but he committed such a crime
so I'm very angry.
Hana is an interpreter for an Uzbek
who committed a crime in Korea.
This time, she has to attend the trial with him.
I translated the content into Uzbek.
I'm from the same country as him
but I'm so embarrassed of what he has done.
I'm depressed and very angry.
I'm so mad.
Working at the police station,
Hana got a new dream.
It's to become a police officer.
She failed the test last time
and this is her second attempt.
Find the wrong description of an emergency car.
It's hard. Oh, dear.
I want to be an interpreter
for a police station in the foreign affairs division.
I think I should study.
I took the test 2 years ago
but I failed.
I need to try. I should try.
A woman with a hijab can do something like this.
I want to show people that.
Hana, you're amazing.
Hana is on an outing with Jimin.
What color is that?
- Red. / - Red.
I have to put my hand up.
- That's right. / - Left and right.
I have to see if cars are coming.
Let's see if Jimin is good.
Good job.
They came here for grocery shopping.
Jimin, do you know what you need when you cook?
- Yes. / - What do you need?
Radish, potato and cucumber.
I'll give you $20.
Add that with $5 you have
and you go buy the ingredients.
Ask for fresh and delicious ones.
- Say that when you ask. / - Okay.
Go ahead.
I need 3 cucumbers.
Do you want one radish?
- Yes, I want one. / - Say please.
Please.
She's only 7 years old but she's very good.
Did you buy them? Pay for them now.
Tell her you want to pay.
Here you go.
I'll give you another cucumber because you're so cute.
- Yes. / - Thank you.
She got an extra cucumber.
She calculates and pays.
She's the best.
Make a lot money and be healthy.
And spend a lot of money.
- Thank you. You stay healthy too. / - Yes.
Go buy a mackerel.
Okay? Can you do it?
Excuse me.
- Do you need anything? / - Excuse me.
One grilled mackerel, please.
And cut it up please.
What are you going to do with it?
I'm going to eat.
Do you know how to eat?
I don't know.
Cut it up like this.
After doing this...
- Sprinkle some salt here. / - Yes.
It's delicious if you grill it and
it's also good even if you fry it.
Her mom is half-worried, half-excited.
She did very well this time too.
Make a lot of money and be healthy.
- Bless you. / - Yes.
Well done.
So pretty. Good job.
I'm sick so
I'm teaching her how to do things by herself.
And since she's a girl and an older child,
so I'm teaching her to lead a good life.
I'm sure Jimin can do anything.
Hana is busy preparing for dinner.
She seems busy talking on the phone and cooking.
Today's menu is Uzbek food.
My kids love this dish and it's really good.
She adds plenty of spices.
It has a distinct scent but it's very good.
The dough is rolled like pizza
and plenty of meat and vegetables are added.
Then it's rolled and steamed.
It looks like a big dumpling.
It's Uzbek dish called "hanum."
You know how to cook rice, right?
Should I bring rice?
Get the rice and wash it.
(Fidgeting)
She tries her best with her tiny hands.
Jimin.
You can't throw rice away.
Oh, no.
(Rice that was washed away)
Look. Like this...
The professional housewife teaches her
every little things.
When you cook rice, you have to put water in.
You have to try.
If the water comes up to here,
the rice will turn out nicely.
- Up to here. - / Right.
There's a reason why
she's teaching chores to Jimin who is still young.
She's still young and
I feel bad but she still needs to learn it.
There's no one to take care of her except me.
The Uzbek dumpling, hanum,
is now complete.
There's even kimchi stew.
There are two dishes from two different countries.
Anur, have some of this.
She says it's even more delicious
if you pour some yogurt on top.
Anur enjoys the dish.
Jimin, do you like Korean food
or Uzbek food?
- Korean food. / - Why?
It's good. I like kimchi stew.
Really? But Uzbek food is good too.
- No, it has onions in it so it's not good. / - Alright.
Jimin likes spicy kimchi stew.
She has a traditional palate for a 7-year-old.
Jimin takes after her dad so she like Korean food
and Anur takes after me
so he enjoys Uzbek food and snacks.
Moms are happy if their kids just eat well.
- Mom, your phone is ringing. / - Really?
- I mean it. / - I will find it.
Where is it?
- Anur, will you find it for me? / - Yes.
(Why aren't you looking for her phone?)
Maybe I threw it in the trash can?
- Trash can... / - Where is it?
What is this sound coming from the fridge?
The sound is coming from the fridge.
Here it is.
Oh, no.
Yes, hello.
Yes.
Really?
You'll be here after 3?
Okay. I'll get the kids ready.
Jimin, Anur, dad is coming today.
- Have fun with dad today. / - Okay.
Yes, I will listen to dad very well.
- Really? / - Yes.
- Are you happy? / - Yes.
I like mom and dad the most!
Okay.
Dad!
(My dad is the best)
You can't feed them pork.
I won't let you meet the kids next time. Okay?
Dad, I want to go to the beach.
- You want to go to the beach? / - Yes.
It's the ocean!
Jimin is happy to be with her dad.
Even after the divorce, he keeps in touch with Hana
and also meets regularly with his children.
- Jingi, are you happy to see me? / - Yes.
- Do you like daddy? / - Yes.
How much?
You like me very much?
- Hold me too. / - Sure.
Anur is upset that the dad is holding his sister.
Come here.
No, no, no.
He must've forgotten after seeing the car.
Dad!
I'm coming too.
It'd be nice if they could always be together.
It breaks dad's heart to see the kids look so happy.
I'm sorry I can't play with you often.
Okay?
Is it fun? Honk your horn.
It looks like Anur is having fun the most.
(It's a toy)
Jingi, which one do you want?
They can't miss out on the toys.
Dad, I'm hungry. I want meat!
Do you want meat?
They want to be with their dad
but we are divorced so it's not possible.
I'm sorry for my kids about this situation.
I lived without my dad too.
I lived without my dad when I was a kid.
That's why I get along with my husband.
I want my children to be loved
and I don't want them to be stressed.
So I try to get along with my husband.
(They came to a barbecue restaurant)
Just as Hana told him,
he came to a beef restaurant instead of pork.
I want to feed my children all types of meat
but my wife doesn't like it so
I try to feed them beef as much as possible.
Stop playing your feet.
The husband tries to respect
and understand Hana's religion and culture.
- Jimin, is it fun going to school? / - Yes.
- It's fun. / - Is it?
They are adorable. All the time.
He just feels sorry that
he can't take care of them all the time.
I'm a Korean man
so I work day and night.
I should've taken care of the kids on holidays
but sometimes I couldn't.
I think I was more negligent
compared to other husbands.
It's time to part with the kids.
My son doesn't like it when we go back home.
What? Is it my house?
Yes, it's your house.
No!
As they are near the house, Anur starts crying
knowing that he has to say good-bye to his dad.
(Anur is sad to part with dad)
No, no. Go home.
Dad also feels upset every time this happens.
No, no.
- Dad. / - Next time.
Let's go see him next time.
No, no.
Bye-bye.
I'll play with you next week.
It's hard for the dad to leave as well.
What I want the most is...
I think she should get her mind treated first.
If her mind gets fixed,
I think other things will get fixed too.
I feel sorry for him too.
I feel sorry but we got divorced
because of my problem
so I wish he lives a happy life.
The husband understands his wife very well
so they are enduring this hardship together.
(My Neighbor, Charles)
It seems like she's going
through a tough time
but she's hanging in there because of her kids.
It must've been very difficult.
It is very difficult.
What's worst?
It's tiring to take care of the kids alone
and if I'm sick or if something happens,
my kids will be left alone.
I'm from another country
so my mom or my family aren't here.
There's no one.
I saw the video and it looks like
Jimin takes a good care of her brother.
My mom taught me little by little
and if I behave, she said she'll get me
a huge doll from Japan.
I think she understands her mom's situation.
I feel that the responsibility Jimin has
is a bit of a burden for her.
Jimin does have a lot on her shoulders.
Sometimes when I forget things,
she gets them for me.
At times like those, I'm very proud of her
and she's so adorable.
You're amazing, Jimin.
Jimin, do you like taking care of your mom...
- And your little brother? / - Yes.
He's like a toy.
He's like a toy?
Sometimes your toy-like brother
doesn't listen to you.
When do you feel upset the most?
When he takes away my things,
I tell mom and he gets a scolding.
How do you feel when you see him get scolded?
I feel great.
(What an honest 7-year-old)
- So cute. / - She is.
- You can go out. / - Go take care of your brother.
Thank you.
Bye-bye.
She's so nice.
You started preparing as you thought
there was a problem with your health.
But it's a relief that
you don't have dementia.
Yes.
I was worried because I'm fine
but I was scared I might not be able to
recognize my kids.
And how they'll survive in this foreign land.
- I can't just leave them alone. / - That's right.
I'm glad that you came today.
We will listen and try to solve your worry.
(I feel uneasy)
"I feel uneasy."
This is the most difficult problem to solve.
You keep forgetting things because
you are not well mentally.
I forget things and I feel depressed.
I also feel out of breath when my heart beats fast.
It seems you don't really have the time to get treated.
You have to take care of the kids and work.
Sometimes I feel bad because I'm worried
that I'm making things difficult for my children.
Have you ever thought of going back to Uzbekistan
because things were so difficult?
That'd be good for me but
if Jimin goes to Uzbekistan,
she will also be a foreigner there.
She has to experience the same things there
that I experienced in Korea.
And I'm sure the lifestyle and culture
will be all unfamiliar to her.
How's your husband and children's relationship?
Do they meet and call each other often?
Yes, they meet often. I don't stop them from meeting.
They should meet him because he's the dad
and I say okay when they want to sleep at his house.
They get along like good friends.
So you and your husband are also friends...
Yes, we got a divorce by consent
so we call each other often and he meets the kids often.
We also meet once in a while.
Are you getting any help from your ex-husband?
Yes.
We're very curious about your ex-husband's thoughts.
So we've invited him here.
- Come in. / - Come in.
(The ex-husband has come in secret)
Hello.
I'm Jimin and Anur's dad, Hong Seollae.
Hello.
- Wow, flowers! / - It's beautiful.
Whose idea was it?
- Did you think of it on your own? / - Yes.
She likes flowers very much.
I see.
It must've been very hard for you to come here.
What made you decide to come here?
She has depression so
I came thinking that this would refresh her
and make her feel more at ease.
Actually, people from the Hong family
are soft-hearted.
And they are very friendly.
It's been a while since you met her.
How do you feel?
It's nice to see her smile.
Your ex-wife is going through a tough time
but you always want to be of help.
She came to Korea just because of me.
She doesn't know anyone in Korea
and there's no one to take care of her.
I can't betray someone who came for me.
And she's Jimin and Anur's mom.
Of course I should help her.
Also, I think that you need
someone to rely on to fix your wounded heart.
I think it's best that I stand by her side and watch her.
When things are tough,
you will listen to her worries
and share your heart like a friend, right?
- Yes, of course. / - Yes.
I think she'll be the best wife
after she gets her sickness fixed.
She does well in everything.
He's the closest person I know in Korea
and since he's my children's dad
I also think I should adjust to him.
I see.
He really is the closest person in Korea.
Don't hesitate and call him right away
when it's tough.
I hope he answers my calls.
Please answer her calls.
Kids must be so happy to see their dad.
How about you spend some time with the kids?
Yes, that'd be great.
We'll spend some more time talking with Hana.
Thank you for coming.
Thank you.
I'm actually very moved that he came all the way here.
He still cares about me.
Sometimes I feel very bad because
his life has changed because of me.
- No. / - You don't have to feel sorry.
Your husband kept saying that he feels very sorry
that he couldn't be nicer to you.
You both feel the same way.
Do you think Uzbek men will be nice like him?
I don't think so.
He's Korean that's why he prepared this surprise
to make you feel happy.
There's one last thing I want to ask.
What is your dream, Hana?
There's a university that I've been wanting her to go
since she was young so I want to send her there.
And I want to raise Jimin and Anur very well.
- What university is that? / - What is it?
Harvard University.
She can definitely go there.
She's not an ordinary child.
I think she'll do well and make your dream come true.
Do feel better after talking with us on the show?
I felt great as I could say
all the things that were pent up inside.
If I tell people around me,
everyone is also going through a tough time.
But I feel so much better now.
Right. That's a relief.
- Drop by anytime. / - We'll welcome you.
We'll listen to your stories.
You should take better care of yourself.
Yes, I'm going to get treated for depression
and I should look after myself for my kids.
I will try my best to live a happy life.
- Stay healthy. / - Thank you.
You should go and meet your kids. Let's wrap up.
My Neighbor, Charles. That's it for today.
- Good-bye. / - Good-bye.
1, 2, 3!
Let's take a photo together.
- Good-bye. / - Good-bye!
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