Sat, Sep 5, 2009
A new tenant shows up at the boarding house to the surprise of Jade, Ruby, Coral and Amber. Each of them already has enough to deal with just starting life out on their own. The siblings' parents, meanwhile, begin undergoing some trials themselves as they contend with mid-life crises.
Sat, Sep 19, 2009
Kyle tried helping the siblings address the issues they have with their parents by preaching about karma. It was useless, however, following a shocking introduction to their new baby brother. More disappointed than ever, they must gather with their unruly parents to discuss who will look after baby Tae-Ja.
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
Ruby's parents manage to spoil the long-awaited meeting with her prospective fiancé and his mother. The relationship comes to an abrupt end, leaving Ruby sick to her stomach. Jade learns of the news and berates her mother. Later, she has her third encounter with the same handsome stranger.
Sun, Sep 27, 2009
Heja Pi visits Jade's restaurant to confront her helper about the time she spends distracting Coral from his exam studies. There is to be no more texting, calling or anything. Jade becomes enraged until Jedoug, the providential stranger who has recently become a housemate, arrives to sample her cooking.
Sun, Oct 11, 2009
Jade and Jedoug have a heart-to-heart discussion after a few drinks. She tells him that most women would gladly stay single than marry someone poor. Jedoug knows she is afraid of marriage because of her parents' poor example, but what, exactly, is that strange and comfortable feeling growing between them?
Sat, Oct 17, 2009
Ruby tests Kyle's ambitions to become a monk when he offers more mumbo-jumbo at her. She challenges him to think what it is like to be in other people's shoes rather than pontificate about things he has never experienced. Dr. Yoo's mother tries convincing him to marry instead of travel.
Sun, Nov 1, 2009
Sang-sik and Heja Pi, always purportedly looking out for their children's welfare, receive shocking news while at a formal dinner with Gangji and her parents. Her parents announce that they have given their wealth back to society. This means there is nothing left for Coral if he marries Gangji?
Sun, Nov 15, 2009
Byonghoon rushes to cover his tracks with Jade and Jedoug's help. They agree not to let his new girlfriend, whom he plans to marry, know about his relationship with Ruby. This only happens after Byunghoon spends hundreds of dollars on dinner. The excitement surrounding Coral's wedding, meanwhile, grows.
Sun, Dec 6, 2009
Gangji gets the silent treatment from Coral after they have their first domestic dispute over her decision to work outside of the home. The grandmas rejoice over their success at Smiley House by spitting milk at one another while a nervous Ruby gets ready to attend Dr. Yoo's wedding.
Sun, Dec 20, 2009
Jade has, yet again, a chance encounter with Jedoug. This time it is during a professional meeting. She later insults him by returning the security deposit he left when he moved out. His mother's dementia, meanwhile, worsens despite the medication and her intermittent relapses into complete normalcy.
Sun, Dec 27, 2009
Sang-sik's dream of the lotus pond proves valid, but Heja Pi is much less excited about the family addition than he is. Even the Grandmas experience doubts about the situation. When April presents Myongja with a bracelet, however, she gets to feel excited about something in her own life.
Sat, Jan 2, 2010
After kicking out their parents, the four siblings are forced to manage everything and try to find happiness on their own. The older siblings, Jade and Ruby, attempt to support the younger siblings, Coral and Amber, as they complete school. To help with the expenses, they take in two boarders.
Sat, Jan 9, 2010
Jade and Young gook depart on a ski trip with Young gook's mother, Terry. There, Jade and Terry bond even further. While they are gone, Woobin, a famous actor, invites Jade's parents to dinner, expressing his interest in Jade. Unbeknownst to them, Young gook proposes to Jade on the slopes.
Sun, Jan 10, 2010
Kyle and Ruby take Sa Jang on a ski trip. Meanwhile, both Young gook's parents as well as Jade's parents are overjoyed to hear the news of their engagement. However, trouble is near when everyone finds out Young gook's sister, Gootsoon and Jade's brother, Ho Bak, are also romantically involved.
Sat, Jan 16, 2010
A boarding house is the location where four siblings each named after a precious gemstone reside. Each of their names shows a bit of their personality. Jade is the oldest and a perfectionist to Amber the youngest and an actor. Hilarity ensues as all four try to live peacefully together.
Sat, Jan 23, 2010
To win back Ruby's heart, Dr. Yoo rents a room in Ruby's house. Kyle and Dr. Yoo fight for Ruby's favor. Younggook's mother's health regresses as she receives surgery for her appendix. Her Alzheimer's worsens as she no longer recognizes her husband, Roma. Roma urges Jade and Younggook to marry.
Sun, Jan 31, 2010
Jade and Young-guk prepare for their upcoming wedding. Kyle gets a new roommate. Goodsoon and Amber have a fight. Young-guk and Goodsoon have some trouble adjusting to their mother's dementia. While Young-guk takes it in stide, Goodsoon becomes distraught when her mother calls her "Blacky".