Are you aware that your mom's life is tough?
Yes. That's why I help at her store.
I help her close the store at night
and open on weekend mornings.
I open the store for ther
if there is no part-timer.
- Do you still grumble? / - Yes.
- You shouldn't. / - I get it.
I know what that is.
He doesn't mean it. It's not how he really feels.
It's habitual and
mom just put up with it.
My mom raised me alone, too.
I didn't like being at home
and I hated everything at home.
When my mom told me to do something, I said,
"No. I won't do it."
I didn't want to see mom work too hard or struggle.
I wanted to refuse everything.
Because I can't help or solve her problems,
I wanted to avoid them.
- I understood him in a way. / - I do too.
That's why I want to ask him
- if he feels this way. / - Ask him.
Mom sent me to lessons when I was in middle school.
She worked hard to earn the money,
so I wanted her to spend it on clothes for herself
instead of my private lessons.
That's what I wanted her to do.
- Instead of on my lessons. / - He does care.
We all know that feeling
we have of our moms.
It's a mix of love and hate.
That's what moms mean to us.
My sons had asthma when they were young.
- Which one? / - Both of them.
They were sickly kids.
We had a nebulizer.
It's a device that helps people breathe.
I got rid of all the curtains in the house
and made leather covers for all the beds.
- To eliminate dust? / - Yes.
That's when I started cooking all their foods.
- That's why everything's organic. / - Yes.
Are they asthma-free now?
- Yes. They're cured. / - That's good.
- Asthma... / - Well done.
Your mom's efforts
are what cured your asthma.
- Yes. / - Aren't you grateful?
Do you see why she is so particular
about you showering?
- Yes. / - But is it too uncomfortable?
Yes, it's a bit too much.
When moms put in so much effort,
there's something they say over and over.
"Do you know how I raised you?"
Yes, that. She says that.
That can be stressful.
There was a time when I didn't eat much.
When we fought about why I wouldn't eat,
she'd bring up how hard it is to cook breakfast.
"You can't do this to me after all I did for you."
She didn't have to do all that for me.
She raised me
and then threatens me with it.
- She fixed your asthma. / - You owe it to her.
Seeing you suffer from asthma
- was stressful to her. / - Exactly.
That's why those times meant more to her.
It took extra effort.
She went through more
than what an average mom would.
She's sad to know the fact that no one appreciates her.
Is there something mom does that burdens you too much?
- What is it? / - The most stressful thing.
When I was in middle school, she told me
that if I didn't study I'd suffer a lot in high school.
She said that with a serious face
and made me take ten hours of extra lessons a day.
- ten hours? That's a lot. / - Yes.
In middle school?
Tell us what lessons they were.
To improve his public speaking skills,
I sent him to a class in Seoul.
- From Gwangju? / - Yes.
It's an acting class.
I even rented him a studio apartment.
- You were hardcore. / - He learned storytelling.
He had a private math tutor and joined a study group.
I feel sorry I pushed him and I regret it.
Was that a lot of hard work for you?
- He didn't want to do it. / - Yes.
Why didn't you say it was too much?
I did but she didn't listen.
One day I skipped lessons and went to play video games.
When I got home, she'd packed my bags
and told me to leave.
- After that one day? / - She sent me to a dorm.
- What then? / - Did she?
It wasn't just that one incident.
The tutor came and he wasn't home.
- I went to look for him many times. / - You got angry.
I sent him away after I'd had enough.
- Do you think I sleep in peace? / - Of course, not.
When I argue with my son,
(When there's conflict...)
- I can't sleep and I can't eat. / - I bet you can't.
I can't even breathe. I feel suffocated.
- You have a panic disorder. / - Because of him.
I think as a mom, you did your best.
It's very tough.
You poured all your time and money into him.
The first time your son cursed at you,
- you must've been so shocked. / - I was.
You must've gotten used to it by now.
No. It cuts me deep every time I hear it.
My husband couldn't take care of his sons.
That's why I thought
that I had to do well enough for the both of us.
When I'm belittled by the son I gave my everything for,
I secretly cry alone.
You didn't come down the slide.
Do you have back problems?
Yes. When you're my age, everything breaks down.
- Everything hurts. / - Two days ago
I found a blister and the doctor told me to rest.
- You were overworked. / - Yes.
I couldn't yawn properly for two months.
- My jaw... / - Was your jaw stiff?
- Yes. / - That's dangerous.
I have no time to tell my sons about this.
- All I say is, "Wash your face." / - That's it.
When you're home, the only conversation you have
- if you can call it that... / - "Wash your face."
- "Shower." / - "Wash your face."
- It's a negotiation. / - Do you squabble over that?
Aren't you here because you want something to change
or you want to do something?
I wanted to try to understand how mom felt
and she wanted to come on the show.
You just have to shower. I'm sure you wanted to.
- Yes. / - It's the new year.
Our ancestors welcomed the new year by bathing.
- Can't you do the same? / - Sure.
Come on down and wash your face.
On TV?
I just don't believe this.
This is life-changing.
- He's good-looking. / - He's fit too.
It's a clean towel.
- Sit down. / - Sit on the chair.
We'll put a tub of water in front of you.
Help him with the foam cleanser.
That's lotion. The other one is soap.
- That's soap. / - It's a foam cleanser.
- The other one. / - That's a foam cleanser.
Most people know right away what that is.
(He doesn't because he never used it.)
(The son saw a foam cleanser for the first time.)
(This is a historic event.)
(He welcomes the new year by washing his face.)
Watch your mic.
- I feel so good now. / - Stand up.
- Good for you. / - Good for you.
Is this worth applauding?
- Here's the foam cleanser. / - He'll do it.
(His mom can't believe it.)
Mom, please don't.
- He can do it. / - Let him do it.
(Moms are forbidden.)
Don't get your hair wet.
(Let's do this properly.)
- I like that. / - Now, Mom can watch.
You'll need a lot more.
It's been a week.
Don't hold the towel up. Let him do it himself.
- He is doing it himself. / - A bit more.
Scrub some more.
That's it. Your eyes too.
- He's getting clean. / - He is.
The foam's turning gray.
Do you feel better?
- This day could change your life. / - My gosh.
You're becoming a new person.
Rub the sides of your nose and clean your nostrils.
- Inside your nose. / - I feel so much better.
- Well done. / - It looks refreshing.
- Wipe the side of your face. / - The water's gray.
Look at the water.
(Mom is pleased.)
- Clean your ears. / - It's cleansing.
It feels like a solemn ceremony.
Mom, is this good enough?
Yes, it is.
(It's his first wash this year.)
The audience can't help but clap.
- Let me see. / - You look different.
(He looks better.)
- He's fairer. / - Feel it.
The grease has gone.
- His face is whiter. / - He's a bit whiter.
His face looks clear.
(One wash makes such a difference.)
- My goodness. / - His face is whiter.
- He looks younger. / - Let's wash your feet.
(Chanwoo takes his shoes off.)
It's okay to use that water.
You washed your own face in that.
- Use this soap. / - Go on.
Here's another towel.
(This is so moving.)
- In just a few seconds / - Seriously.
- the water changed color. / - This is rare.
(It's a week's worth of grime.)
You can't tell from the screen
but the water's gray.
You're amazing.
You're the first to wash in the history of our show.
(We've been around for six years.)
How do you feel, mom?
- She's so pleased. / - Tell us.
- I'm so pleased. / - Do you feel refreshed?
It's better than him going to college.
He must feel good too.
You say that because he didn't get in.
(She's so happy.)
- There you go. / - How do you feel?
- Good. / - This is the feeling.
You must feel good.
A round of applause for his first wash in a week.
(Try to wash more often in 2017.)
Don't you feel so much better now?
Leave that there.
He looks so much nicer.
- He looks different. / - His face is whiter.
His face is whtier.
He's so good-looking.
Was the blackness from before all grime?
- Yes. / - Did I rub my nose in that?
Mom, you saw your son wash his face and feet.
Your wish came true. What else do you want to say?
In February,
he'll move to Gyeonggi Province to go to college.
He'll be away from me for the first time.
I must get used to being away from him.
I don't expect you to wash twice a day.
Please just wash your face before you go to bed.
I hope you eat as well as
the food I prepared for you so far.
- What? / - Eat well.
- That's impossible. / - Ribs for breakfast?
That's too much to ask.
Soyul, was this a worry or not?
I thought it was a worry at first.
Him not washing isn't the issue here.
- That's right. / - You don't communicate.
Do you see how handsome you are after one wash?
Your mom never got to see that at home.
I don't think this is a worry.
Now that you're in college,
you can make it up to your mom.
I think you can fix your problems on your own,
so I think things will improve from now on.
If you think this son caused his mom worry,
press your buttons now.
(What does the audience think?)
- In five, four, / - In five, four,
- three, two, one. / - three, two, one.
- Stop! / - Thank you.
Is there something you want to say to your mom?
- Call her first. / - Mom.
You can look at her now.
Once I go to college,
I'll wash and shower properly.
I won't skip my meals, either, so don't worry.
Now you can focus the effort you put into me
on yourself and buy some clothes and stuff.
I love you more than anyone in the world.
- That comment... / - It healed you.
You look happy.
Let's see how many votes we got.
(A Gross Concern)
- Is it over 100? / - Is it?
We heard a lot of beeps.
(How many votes?)
89 votes.
It's not serious.
(89 votes)
"Toilet Prince" is this week's winner.
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