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Oh, and please take this souvenir, this is called Hodori,
the official Olympics mascot.
The gold medal isn't really gold, but this sure is!
I apprised the President of your request for the hotel casino,
so don't worry.
We'll now commence the historic opening ceremony.
With cutting of the tape, a new era of Daedong Hotel and Casino will begin!
One, two, three!
Mr. Choi, you really overdid it!
You must've finally hit it big!
Pretty?
Big time my ass.
You can't get rich off just two casinos.
Gotta have 20 or so in Seoul to be a big shot.
There's no end to a man's greed.
Whatever you start,
you gotta see it through no matter what.
Can't stop until you reach the top.
Do you know why?
When I was a kid, my family was the richest in town.
Tons of land too...
That was real fresh...
But in the era of the Liberals,
my father ran for a seat in the parliament independently,
and lost the election and our fortune, then died of stress.
He placed second in the election.
Being second is worthless.
You don't get shit for placing second.
We lived in poverty afterwards,
and I grew up rough all because he placed second.
Then what place are you in now?
Me? Obviously I'm #1 in Busan.
Dunno nationally.
What about Hyung-bae? Isn't he #1?
What are you talking about! Hyung-bae's under me.
His only job is to manage his boys
He can't do shit without my permission.
Is that right? So you're above him?
It's... not set in stone, of course,
but I guess you could look at it that way.
Is it really Firetruck?
I don't think so...
Can't you tell? They're fakes.
Don't even look alike.
Get off the stage!
Bastard...
Hey you, do you know who I am?
Carry on.
Hey, supervisor Park!
Come over here. Need to talk to you.
Talk about what?! Do it later.
I need to fucking talk now.
Go on.
Come here.
Ma'am, leave us for a moment.
Is that Firetruck? Huh?
Is that the fucking Firetruck?!
They didn't want to come, what can I do?
They're the same, acrobatic and shit.
Fucking moron, didn't you say you could get 'em?
Buddies and shit!
Fuck, they didn't want to come, what am I suppose to do?
Then what happened to $15,000?
I gave them the whole lot.
Fucking liar, stop shitting in my ears.
Asshole, I've been hearing shit.
What? Heard what?
Heard you gave them 2 grand. Then where's remaining 13?
Give me half.
What the fuck.
Be ethical about this.
Any business with money involved should be done cleanly.
Ah, shit. This mosquito is annoying as fuck.
Fucking prick, you think I'm joking around?
Get me the money!
There is none, motherfucker!
You think I'm just playing with you?!
I'll roundhouse kick your fucking face.
Get me the money if you don't want the beat.
Got that? Son of a bitch...
You know, I'm a taekwondo master!
Worthless dumb fuck...
What did you just say? Say that to my face again.
I'll shove your dick up your fucking asshole.
Where's your manner? Don't you greet any more?
Afternoon, boss.
Piece of shit, are you nuts?!
What a fucking day!
Fucking day?! Fucking day!
That's enough, boss.
What do you think you're doing, let go!
You're fucking done, you hear?!
Wanna die? Keep at it, asshole!
Boss, please.
- Let go! - Boss, what's with you?!
Let my hand go!
- Boss! - Let go!
What's going on!
Boss, you're here.
Oh, Hyung-bae, this fucker!
Do you know what he did today?
You're finished, asshole!
Daebu,
if there's a problem with the boys, don't act out on your own and tell me.
Welcome, boss.
- What's this? - Oh, boss.
Why is everyone swarmed in here?
Haven't heard? Pan-ho and his men
are eying you and the boss,
so we're on full alert.
That doesn't make any sense!
Why would Pan-ho order a hit on us at this time?
It's probably because of the hotel casino,
since we're running the hotel in their turf.
Idiot. That's not for us to decide.
The government tells us what to do.
Anyway, before we get sucker punched,
we assembled so that we could be proactive about this.
Alright, I hear you.
But withdraw for now.
You get snatched up even in a small group nowadays.
What are you waiting for! Disperse!
I'll consult big boss and proceed.
Son of a
What the fuck do you think you are?!
You take orders from Hyung-bae but not from me?
I'll fucking...
Is he upstairs?
Look here.
We're just now in business, why'd you stir things up?
Who's gonna clean up the mess?
Daebu, a student is a student when he studies,
and we're gangsters when we fight.
Can't get anything done by being chatty.
Is that for me to hear?
Hyung-bae, let's settle this amicably, huh?
I'll go talk to Pan-ho and hear him out.
Whether we go to war or not, I'll take care of it.
So step out for this one.
How could you say that?
Aren't we on the same boat?
What did I work for till now then?
What am I?
What do you think you're doing?
Do you see yourself as a real gangster? Huh?!
Daebu, what do you think of yourself?
Let me ask you that.
Don't you know what this country is like today?
It's not the time to fight over the turf.
I'll organize a truce talk soon.
No, don't bother.
Don't worry about wrinkles on my ass and worry about yours.
I can overlook it since I know what's going on in the world,
but what about my boys who're out of work because of you?
They're not smart enough to know what's going on.
This is what I'm trying to solve.
Is this the only gig in the world?
If another hotel pops up,
I'll make sure to hook you up with the government.
Will this be the only tourist hotel?
The restriction's lifted now, eh?
In a few years, there'll be plenty of casinos for everyone.
Then there will be a shortage of people to manage them.
What a wonderful era we're living in.
Mr. Choi, why don't we use this opportunity to team up?
Your connections and my muscle.
That's fresh!
Look at you...
Are we still kids? Taking sides?
Honestly, if you hand over hotel or casino management,
would Hyung-bae let it slide?
That fuck.
Then what? What could he do over me?
Who's making a killing because of me?
Don't worry about Hyung-bae, alright?
He has no choice but to follow my lead.
Then Mr. Choi,
it's not easy for us to get together like this,
why don't we go have a drink or two?
Another time, I'm a little busy today.
Sure, you look busy.
Democratic Party presidential candidate Roh Tae-woo
stated in his candidacy acceptance speech that he wishes bright future in...
- I'm back, boss. - Yeah. Where's the room?
It's Crown Hotel just across the street, room #706.
Alright, take the boys back.
I'll be see myself back.
Will you be okay, boss?
I'm fine.
Can't even drive outside anyway.
- Yes, boss. I'll be on my way then. - Okay.
- Have a good night, boss. - Go on.
Yeah? Yeah. Sure.
That's right. So, Hyung-bae's there?
Impeach President Jeon!
Abolish the constitution! Overthrow dictatorship!
Impeach President Jeon! Impeach President Jeon!
Abolish the constitution! Overthrow dictatorship!
Impeach President Jeon!
Sir, come over here.
What's going on?
Here?
Yes, boss.
What, what happened?
It's nothing.
Doesn't look like nothing! Is it bad?
What did the doctor say?
Daebu,
could you leave us for a moment?
Uh, sure. I'll be back later.
- Let's go. - Yes, sir.
We can't let either of them slide.
I'll take care of it since you're not well.
Find Kim Pan-ho first!
Son of a bitch!
Where's Pan-ho?
Where's your boss?
Suck my dick.
Quite heavy.
Look at you now.
He's rather cute like this.
Where's that grin when you were crawling up Pan-ho's back?
Getting scared over a little beating?
Prick.
In you go.
So long.
- Killing me... - Don't get up, it's hot up here.
My back's killing me.
My back...
Please let me live...
Fuck, I'm too old for this shit.
What the fuck am I doing this for? Huh?
It pains me so much.
- How is it? - Feels nice?
Drink up, it's good for you.
Tastes good?
Have plenty, boss.
That felt good.
I'm starved. Let's eat and finish this.
- Sure, boss. - What should we eat?
Should we get something for him too?
We could finish up and go...
Must be salty...
- Boss, you're still fresh. - I sure am.
Go ahead.
Hyung-bae,
I don't know what you heard about Pan-ho and I,
but everything you heard is not the truth.
It's not just that,
I don't know what I did made you unhappy,
but I'm really sorry.
Then could you... call off the boys for me?
I still got kids, I don't want them to grow up fatherless.
I made sure that won't happen, you're not on the hit list.
Thank you.
You got plans tonight?
How about a drink with me?
Alright, take care of yourself.
I'm off now.
Daebu,
listen to me carefully.
Don't ever step into this world again.
Don't go around saying shit either.
Understand?
This is your share of the hotel casino and the night club.
100 grand in cash, and 200 in bank notes.
Is this all?
And this is...
expensive ginseng the boss prepared for you.
Since you're not all that well,
rest at home and get well with this.
Don't worry, my lips are sealed.
What, you got something else to say?
Sir, since it's Thanksgiving and all,
couldn't you give me some pocket money to buy some ginseng for my folks?
That fucking piece of...
He was no better than a street pimp,
I got him to where he is...
How could he do this to me?
That fucking son of a bitch!
Sir, please, put the gun away!
Can't you get me some bullets?
I'll look into it, sir. Please put that away.
It's been a long time, Mr. Choi!
Good to see you.
Mr. Kim.
Why are you late...
What's with him?
Alright, alright, he drank quite a bit.
Be careful.
- Let's sit down. - So drunk...
I can tell you that it can't be done without an order from the top.
Right? That's what I think too.
Hyung-bae was always like that,
ignorant fuck.
Asshole.
We've known each other for many years,
but it's still awkward between us.
Let's change that from today.
Let me treat you like a big brother.
Okay, let's do that.
Drink up.
Pan-ho.
Thank you.
No one's enemy forever in this business.
Yesterday's enemy is today's partner.
October 20, 1990 Busan Prosecutor's Office
Now that they became partners, Choi managed to hand over
casinos for Samhwa Hotel and Giant Hotel with ease.
To Kim Pan-ho.
This is getting better and better.
Since the government unofficially permits casino
regardless of hotel management,
Choi had full control over it.
Powerless hotel owners like Mr. Hur and I are just pawns,
so what are we to do?
Give 'em what they ask,
and sell when they demand.
Okay, okay.
Then where's Kim Pan-ho now?
You two were cozy for a few years,
you should know his hideouts.
Come on, speak up.
As you know, with President's war against organized crime declaration,
Busan Prosecutor's Office will execute its operation to sweep 34 active gangs
with 550 members in Busan area starting midnight Friday.
As is written in the enforcement order,
you'll be allowed to arrest gang members without warrant
and if met with resistance, use of fire arms is allowed.
Mr. Choi, you gotta lay low quick.
I got it.
Stop, you shit!
Stop right there!
Commenced crackdown on organized crime...
2 weeks since the announcement of the operation.
Heads of 10 syndicates were arrested within a day of search.
The police intends to execute 20 more operations to incarcerate more suspects.
From what I've been hearing,
they'll continue to investigate further.
You better lay low for a while.
He's supposedly the most vile prosecutor in recent memory.
The Jeollado boys are all locked up because of him.
I've never ever met someone who refused money.
Sir, we might get all locked up this way.
Know what this is?
This contact list is worth a million dollars!
They'll never lock me in.
You just watch.
Dear Lord, please console them and always be with them.
Come to me, all you who are wear and burdened,
I will give you rest, said the Lord.
Please comfort these poor souls.
Please help us, Lord.
Take this.
Sir, so good to see you!
Ik-hyun, my wife dragged me out of bed.
Your necktie is really beautiful.
Oh, is it?
Madame's wardrobe is stunning too!
When we used to live together...
Ah, prosecutor Jo.
It's been a while, sir.
Say hello, you're well acquainted, right?
Sir, nice to see you again.
Uh, nice to see you too.
I don't think I should be here,
I'll see you later.
What's with you?
This isn't right!
He's the primary suspect in my case!
Haven't you seen the news?
I know all about it.
I think you're gravely mistaken, I wanted to make things right.
Sure, let's drink another time. Just the two of us.
How could you do this to me?
Who helped you out of all the problems
This is not Bum-suk that I know.
Don't you remember?
Is this all there is to you?
How'd you become the Attorney General this way?
Go, if you want!
You'll never get anywhere.
Alright, alright. I'll have just one drink.
Happy?
Bastard... How have you been? How's your wife?
Dead, what's it to you?
I felt terrible, there were some things that I couldn't tell you,
who knew we would meet like this?
Sure, who knew, right?
I wanted to let it all out since you already know this,
Kim Pan-ho or whatever his name is,
that's his name, right?
I've never met the man.
From what I hear, he's really tall.
We already know about that!
Mr. Choi, his glass' empty,
can't you see?
Ah, look how slow I am.
Here to pass the water too, sir?
Look how tense your muscles are.
I hear it's all due to the liver. Been stressed out lately?
You think we're friends now?
How dare you put your hands on a prosecutor!
Hey, Choi lk-hyun.
You are seriously barking up the wrong tree,
I could careless if you're a gangster, asshole!
When I say you're a gangster, you are one.
Keep a straight face,
don't you dare muddy the mood.
Did it really?
You must be having a hard time.
It won't look good of me to get involved at this point in time.
But I'll look into it.
This will blow over, I'm sure.
Your kind words are enough to comfort me.
Yes, sir. Take care.
Tougher than I thought...
What happened to the boys?
Those fuckers...
Alright, I'll call back later.
Call me if something comes up.
Kim Pan-ho! Get him!
Let go!
Kim Pan-ho in custody. He's in custody.
Dad!
It's okay, get inside.
' Dad! . Honey!
- Dad... - Honey.
Sit over there.
Know each other, right?
- Fucking asshole! - Cool it!
This is all because of you! Shithead!
- Sit down! - Am I your pawn?! You fuck!
- Detective Kim, take him out. - Yes, sir.
- Out, out, out! - Will you hold still?!
I'm really tired... Really tired.
Hey, gangster. Wait, you're not one, right?
I hear your kind is called 'half bad-ass',
not a gangster but not a civ as well.
Just what are you?
I'm nothing, just an ordinary man.
Because of your petty nature, it's hard to treat you with any respect.
Am I here to mince words?! Huh?!
I'm sorry.
You're smart enough to understand.
How's 15 years for being head of gang?
Or 3 years for contract assault?
Choi lk-hyun, just admit it.
I'll make sure you serve no more than 3 years.
Good?
What? Want 15 years instead?
No, no, it's great.
Very good, okay!
Okay.
But prosecutor Jo, if it's not trouble...
may I suggest something more beneficial for both of us?
Go on.
When you go to the States, you really have to study hard.
Got that? Remember what I told you?
English is power.
That's right. When you grow up English will help you become #1.
- And eat a lot of fish. - Sir!
Big boss wants a word with you.
Can't you see I'm with my family? Tell him another time.
Don't make me fuck you up in front of them.
Where do you think you are, you fuck!
Alright, alright, calm down!
Let go!
Sit back down. Let's go talk outside.
Have you been busy lately?
I know everything.
Conspiring with the prosecutor to put me inside?
What are you saying?
I was interrogated and came out yesterday.
Sucking everything for what it's worth, should I make you a cripple?
Hyung-bae, you got it wrong!
As you know, this investigation was initiated by the President.
Why would I want you locked up?
Shut your fucking trap!
If I instigated this, why is Pan-ho locked up then?
You gotta think logically here.
Let's get through this together.
We have to help each other.
Fuck, I'm being fooled again...
It's true I pretended to be on his side to ease his mind.
Gotta buy some time, ain't it?
I really don't know what to do...
Prosecutors are kings now.
So, what's your plan?
I'm prepping to go to the States.
Got the house on the market.
Why don't you hide out in Kobe for a bit.
It might be difficult because of APB,
but I could try to find you a boat.
If you're fucking with me,
your son'll grow up without a father.
Make necessary preparations, I'll contact you.
How much longer?
Almost done.
Hello?
- Daebu, it's me. - Yeah Hyung-bae.
Is everything ready?
Um, yes, it's all ready.
I'll send you a car, I want you here.
Let's talk face to face.
Uh, yeah, okay. But I...
What should I do? He wants me to come over.
Show me what you got.
Sure, it's right here.
Let's go.
Daebu...
do you think you've benefited because of me?
I do think so.
Then how could you conduct yourself this way?
I firmly told you to walk away from this life.
Yes, you did.
Then let me ask you this.
I like to think that I tried my best to help you,
did any of it make a difference?
You've been helpful.
Then how could you do this to me?
You sided with Pan-ho in the first place!
I clearly told you that's not what happened.
What do you take me for?
Why would I order a hit on family?
That's not what I meant,
you didn't side with me and went to him,
and made me look like a fucking pussy,
isn't that it?
In any case, this is the end for us.
I know you'll look out for yourself, but be careful.
Move!
- Back up for him. - Sure, boss.
What the hell?
We're blocked from both sides, eh?
What do we do?
Everyone standby.
Move!
What's with them from both sides?
Wait!
It's you...
Go! Go!
Son of a bitch!
Come out, asshole!
Stop the car, asshole!
You fucking rat!
You're done, piece of shit...
You're finished...
Die, you fuck!
Who you think I am?!
Fucking asshole!
I won...
I fucking won...
He's a tremendous prosecutor.
It'd be a huge shame for Busan,
but he shouldn't be confined to a pond.
He should be serving the country, isn't that right?
He'll be a big help by your side, Minister.
Ah, you're here!
Prosecutor Jo, come inside.
February 2011, Gwachun Administration Office
Appointing Choi Joo-han as Seoul Prosecutor's Office prosecutor.
Congratulations.
Director, he's the top graduate this year.
From Seoul University.
- Is that right? - Yes, sir.
Isn't he a better off at a law firm or the courthouse?
Prosecution's no fun these days.
- Interesting fellow, none the less. - He sure is.
Look at this, look here, what's wrong?
Ah, prosecutor Choi!
- Uncle, welcome! - Good to see you.
I was at your restaurant last week.
- You did? - Sure.
- Why didn't you call? - I know you're busy.
Let me introduce you, this is prosector Choi, my nephew.
Where's your father?
- He's out in the balcony. - Alright, let's go say hello.
Sir, you're out here.
Welcome.
This is chairman Park, I mentioned earlier.
Ah, I heard so much about you. I'm so pleased to finally meet you.
The pleasure really is mine.
We will now begin Joon-sik's birthday bash!
Today is Joon-sik's first birthday.
Is Joon-sik well rested?
Did he get plenty of sleep?
- Yes. - Ah, he did?
You put him to sleep early and what did you do?
We went to bed early.
- Huh? - Went to bed early.
But both of you look tired, what did you do last night?
Their faces are turning red.
Looks like I hit the spot!
Let's move on.
Smoke one.
No, I'm fine.
It's fine.
The more I think about it, Joon-sik must be your lucky charm.
All the setbacks suddenly washed away.
It was the same thing for me too, once we had you.
Let me see you.
Great job
Father, thank you, for being patient with us.
Father...
Daebu...
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