Taekyung’s mom, Ms. Jeonghee, is a caring and resilient woman who has endured deep loss. Once known by names like "Ajumma," "Hayeon's mom," and "Taekyung's mom," she rarely hears anyone call her by her real name anymore. The only person who did her beloved husband died unexpectedly during a gate incident 11 years ago. that tore their family apart.
She met her husband at the age of twenty-two during turbulent times in a shelter, and their love blossomed quickly. Despite the passing years, he affectionately called her by her name, valuing her as Jeonghee over any other title. His warmth and playfulness were a source of joy, even as their children teased them about their affection.
Since his death, she carries the weight of raising her children alone while holding onto the precious memories of the man who loved her for who she was not just as a mother or wife.
Plot[]
Hayeon notices that Taekyung is feeling conflicted about passing up the money and reminds him of what their mother always says: "Take care of yourself." Mother Jin then holds Taekyung's hand across the table, reminding him that she believes that no parent could bring themselves to use the money their children earned by using their own blood. Taekyung relents, but cheerfully encourages them to use the money he earns and that he will be earning a lot now at Peace Guild. She asks him to buy her a massage chair, since that was all, she could think about if he ever asked her what she wanted once he was successful. He suggests they go do it tomorrow, and to look for new furniture too, since what they currently have is getting old even though it's still usable, still not aware that the furniture will be going to the new house he bought; The house they lived in when their father was still around.[3]
