Midas
Episode 4
The following story is fictional and does not depict any actual person, company or event.
In other words, he'll decide who the next successor...
Ah, man. Stop the unnecessary speech.
We all know who the successor is.
Sung Jun will be heading Injin Group soon.
So here, let's not fight each other like other chaebol children.
Are you suggesting that we pledge our loyalty?
If that's why we're all here...
- I don't agree, either. - You keep your trap shut, bastard!
Why does he have to keep quiet?
What's this? Children of concubines ganging up together?
- Sung Jun! - Damn it!
You all listen and listen carefully.
Once Father writes up his will...
you will all be out of my life.
The world calls me you bastards' brother. I'm sick and tired of it. All right?
Hey.
Hey, Sung Jun!
Don't cry.
Attorney Kim.
Yes.
About the project you're on...
You said I have two outcomes to choose from.
Let's go for the second one.
Episode 4
Go ahead first.
I'll have a word with Attorney Kim.
Mi Ran, for the time being go live in our house in Seongbuk-Dong.
I don't like it there...
You'll have to anyway.
Myung Jun, as for you...
Go beg your father for forgiveness.
What would I do that for?
Or try to patch things up, at least. Call it forgiveness or whatever...
And why should I do that, all of a sudden?
Unless you want to face this kind of humiliation again, do what I say.
But let's talk about that later.
I really hate that place in Seongbuk-Dong.
Think I don't?
But know this.
That if we cross her and end up falling out of favor,
we'll have no one else to turn to anymore.
After airing my family's dirty laundry in that manner,
facing each other like this does feel a bit awkward.
What you saw today was merely the tip of the iceberg.
And you'll start witnessing things you can't even begin to imagine.
That's the kind of relationship our family has.
I've heard from Attorney Choi that dealing with such matters is my role.
Right.
That's exactly your role.
Regarding Sung Jun Oppa...
ending behind bars.
Would that pose any risk for you, by any chance?
No, not at all.
I just wonder whether you might feel burdened by it all...
No.
I was too hasteful in my judgment.
We started this fight, and we must go all the way once and for all.
It's all right. Take it.
Then, excuse me just a moment.
It's me.
Where are you? When will you be back?
I thought you wanted to cheer me up... Sure it's not the opposite?
I'm still working, so let me call you again when I'm done.
Just to make things clear...
If you really want to cheer me up, it better be something special.
Don't even bother with half-hearted cliches.
All right.
Sorry about that.
Must be Jung Yeon.
Yes.
I feel a little down so I thought we could have a drink together,
but I guess you had other plans.
And if I postponed those other plans...
Your face tells me it might not be the best of ideas.
What if postponing that gets you into trouble?
Actually, she's been a little sensitive as of late, so I've been watching my steps.
If my wedding had been cancelled that way, I would feel the same.
I felt sorry for her myself, can I give her a present?
- Ohh... Done? - Yeah.
Where do you want me to go?
Come outside the gate right now.
Let's go.
Is this supposed to be special?
I didn't even get started.
What do you keep looking around for? It's corny.
'Guess I finally realized how much money you make.
But we're the only ones here?!
You didn't reserve the whole place, did you?
I get you, but I'm afraid you're jumping the gun a little.
It's true that your hubby makes good money,
but I'm not there quite yet.
Why are you laughing?
I suddenly feel like a snob.
Seeing how I kept whining and yet I let all this cheer me up,
money is nice, all right.
Jung Yeon.
You just wait, and I'll make something special like this happen every day.
Let me show you something fun.
Neither Mi Ran nor I have any intention to grovel at anyone's feet to gain anything.
It's for my own sake, not yours.
What are you trying to say?
That I'm waging war against Sung Jun Oppa.
So I can change the assumption that Injin Group's successor...
is Sung Jun, and take that spot away from him.
And is that even possible?
Why not?!
Sung Jun Oppa can't even imagine what kind of cards I'm holding.
So you patching up things with Dad is a weapon I can't do without.
I better have a drink, too.
What did you talk about with Attorney Kim?
You mentioned two outcomes or something.
It's no big deal. Nothing you should worry about.
How is this Attorney Kim?
Meaning?
What kind of man is he?
I'm still trying to figure that out,
but he seems like quite the catch.
Why are you asking?
Was just curious, that's all.
How was tonight? Did it cheer you up a little?
Well... Not too bad?!
Let's go in. I'll come say Hi to your father.
Nah... You must be tired, so just go get some rest.
All right.
Thanks for today.
That looks nice?!
What are you doing out here in the cold, when you could be inside?
Dad... You're really something.
- Let's go in. - Right.
Kim Do Hyun [ Thank you for helping me make such great memories ]
Detention?!
Then we'd have to get FSS and prosecutors involved, wouldn't that be too risky for us?
So our scenario will have to be much tighter.
Min Chan.
How many shares did they accumulate yesterday?
1.2 million.
The grand total so far should be around the 4.5 million shares.
Here... Moving onto stage two. Let's jack up those shares.
Dad... I don't think this is a good idea.
Why not?
You know how Pil Do settles things.
Just like Jeong Ja Nuna said, if we end up facing any problems with that money...
What problems could we possibly face?
Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Hey... There it is.
Let's go.
- Come on in. - Yes... Hello.
What?
Is Pil Do in?
Ahh... What the f...
Is "Pil Do" some puppy down the street?
How dare you call him by name, you...
Ahh... You insolent little twats...
Do you even know who I am?
Aigoo... I'm so scared... Why don't you tell us? Uh?
You little twat, are you out of your mind?
What's all this damned noise?
Pil Do.
What's with these insolent twats?
Who did it?
We've never seen him before, and he was just calling you by name, so...
You little prick, will you wake up?
I ought to just...
How many times must I tell you that the customer is king, you ignorant pig?
Pil Do.
That's enough.
Ahh... I'll be damned.
Hyungnim, allow me to apologize.
No need to go that far.
LOAN CONTRACT [ Kim Tae Sung ]
Thanks.
You're helping my business, I should be the one to thank you.
I'm sure I don't need to remind you,
but I'll say a word just in case.
Dealing with money... You can still call it a cinch.
But sometimes you run into little accidents where you don't even make the principal back.
Yet it never happened to me even once.
There were a few who did commit suicide after fooling around with my money...
But in the end, I got my money back one way or another.
I'm sure I made myself clear?! Uh?
Sure...
No mistakes will be tolerated, naturally.
Now we're talking.
You should at least give Do Hyun Hyung a call...
Are you out of your mind?
If Do Hyun learns of this, it'll only mean we failed,
and that's not going to happen.
Here...
Take this, open a securities account and start buying Sejin Bio shares.
Let's go.
[ Sejin Bio ]
- Sung Jun. - Aigoo... What brings you here?
- This is starting to smell?! - What?
Take a look at the trend, for starters.
It's climbing much faster than we expected.
Wow... Look at all these flies swarming around it?
What if things go wrong?
Nah... We're not at that point,
but the real issue is that we'll need more capital to buy all the shares we need.
Hitting the ten million shares at this rate...
It'll take at least another thirty billion?!
What now? Neither I nor Sang Min can afford that much.
Don't worry.
I'll handle it.
I need to use some funds for a couple of months,
so handle it for me quietly.
How much would you need?
About... thirty billion?
What?!
What's with that surprised look?
I said it's thirty billion.
I mean... that's...
For every amount larger than five billion,
I'm supposed to report it to the chairman via Attorney Choi, so...
You smart ass. Think I don't know that?
It's because I do that I'm asking you to handle this quietly.
I could understand 300 million... but how can you handle that amount quietly?
If things go wrong, we'd be looking at malpractice and embezzlement.
You can't even deal with that? Uh?
Director Jang.
Don't you know my standing within Injin Group?
So the chairman scares you, but I'm just... what, nothing to be afraid of?
Of course not, Sir.
Aigoo... Director Jang. It's been a while.
How can I help you?
Yes.
Yes...
How much?
Well... I'm really in no position to tell you that.
I'll have to leave that decision to you.
Yes.
The chairman will soon announce his successor.
Yes... Of course, President Yu Sung Jun is the leading candidate.
Yes.
I'll give you a call. Yes...
Eonni, it's you?
- You're early today? - Yes I am.
It's so pretty!
Is this your wedding gift?
No, just a present.
He's no joke. This is "just a present"?!
How do you know this?
It's really famous, why wouldn't I?
This is famous?
It's something they don't just sell to anyone.
Only Hollywood stars or European princesses get to wear those.
You really don't know?
Ahh... Unless it's a fake, this is really it?!
Want me to check on the Internet?
It's really pretty.
She's in a meeting right now.
- Please wait a moment. - Yes.
[ Jung Yeon ]
It's me.
Can you talk now?
Yeah... Go ahead.
Where did you get that necklace you gave me?
Why are you suddenly asking me?
Why would it matter where I got it? What counts is that you like it.
Why are you asking me?
You could just tell me, why do you keep talking in circles?
It's not that, I'm just wondering why you're suddenly asking all those questions.
And I can't be on the phone for long, so let's talk later.
Are you really not going to tell me?
What's wrong with you, really?
I need to get back to work, so let me call you later.
Sorry about that. The meeting went on a little longer.
No, it's all right.
I guess your event didn't make much of a mark?
Did you have a fight with Jung Yeon?
No... It was just...
President Yu Sung Jun is not going to give up no matter what.
And what leads you to think that, even though you don't really know him?
There are quite a few things about him I can't figure out yet.
For instance, the fact that he'd risk so much for a few dozen billions,
when he could easily sit back and wait to become Injin Group's successor,
which in itself would put him in control of an astronomical sum of money.
That kind of reckless ambition just betrays common sense.
So someone with that kind of disposition is not likely to give up, no matter what's at stake.
Also, the additional funds he used probably come from Injin Capital,
in which case he'd be looking at stock manipulation and embezzlement,
which would inevitably lead to an arrest.
I see you're grasping the full picture.
I get the feeling that as long as you're my partner,
this fight can only end with me on top.
Let's meet. When I'm off work, I'll come home.
Have a seat.
No matter how hard I try,
I can't really figure this out.
Why that would be so important.
I'll ask you again.
Did you buy that necklace?
And if you did, where and at what price?
Why can't you tell me?
It's not that I can't tell you,
I just don't understand what's so important about that.
Turns out that this was handcrafted by some famous Swiss designer.
Not only it's not something everyone can buy,
but it's also exclusive enough that it takes months for it to be made.
And you know how much that sells for?
Over a hundred million!
There is no way you could buy something like this.
You're right...
It's a gift from Yu In Hye.
And you still don't understand what I'm saying?
How could you just accept this and give it to me?
No matter how important she might be to you,
does our relationship really have to depend on her?
Give it back right now.
Jung Yeon...
How can I return a gift?
And to be really honest, I had no idea it was worth this much.
But if that's really the case, shouldn't it make you even happier?
I said I don't like it!
I don't like her coming between us this way.
Now I think I'm starting to understand why you changed so much.
Why you keep feeling like a stranger.
It's all because of that Yu In Hye.
But you don't even realize how much all this has changed you,
and is still changing you.
Please, give it a rest.
Will you please stop?
Fine, I've changed.
I finally found someone acknowledging my talent and giving me the chance of a lifetime,
how could I not change? Isn't it natural?
Jung Yeon...
I'll become rich.
Not just your ordinary rich man,
but a hundred, a thousand... so many times richer, you can't even begin to imagine!
And then I'll finally find out.
I'll find out what my mother was so crazy about and tell her once and for all!
Ever since I met Yu In Hye, I started walking along that path, running.
Throwing myself into it as if I was crazy, like a madman!
All you need to do is hold my hand tight and follow me!
You know what I'm saying, don't you?
If you keep acting like this,
this very hand you're holding...
might even let go of you.
And if that happens, then what?
Will you just move on and keep going?
The way I see it,
you didn't just sell your talent to Yu In Hye,
but your soul along with it.
And that scares me.
I'll be counting on you, then.
We're pretty much on the same boat now,
so I'll have to make sure it's a smooth sailing.
Min Chan.
- You know this fella, don't you? - Sure do.
- He's a third-rate thug. - I guess things are about to get started.
Next up is Sejin Bio.
Here they go... Aigoo...
Sejin Bio has developed an environmentally-friendly R&D system.
How much do you think he got paid for this?
It's likely that when their patent hearing is dealt with,
their shares will experience an impressive upward trend.
- It turned up in one of the insider sheets. - What does it say?
"Hanil Group's 3rd Gen. Executive Rumored to be Major Sejin Bio Shareholder."
It just got started.
They're pushing it on TV as a hit in the making,
and the sheets even talk of a possible acquisition by Hanil Group.
All right.
Call me if there's any development.
[ Jung Yeon ]
[ Honey ]
Aren't you answering it?
The number you've dialled...
- Sejin Bio - 23,500 won +14.91 percent (New High)
How did it go?
Again... Daily upper limit!
Upper!
So how much is it now?
As of today... 23,500 won.
And since we first bought when it was at 7,200 won per share,
if you leave out the principal, we made 600 million in ten days!
Jackpot! Jackpot!!
Man Soo...
It's way too early to celebrate.
So how much longer will it take? Let's just sell now.
Sell?!
Don't even bother with that nonsense.
Unless we make five times that, it's no use!
And then Kim Tae Sung's life will be turned upside down!
Here... Let's go.
Where?
I'll treat you for real today.
Get some designer brands on you for a change!
Oppa!
We still don't have a penny in our hands.
You twat...
We can just spend a little in advance, what's the big deal?
And you call yourself a gangster...
Let's go!
- Let's go! - Let's go for it.
- What are you waiting for? - If you insist...
- Looks nice? - Yes.
Oppa.
[ Kim Tae Sung ]
Now this is more like it.
Here... Time to wrap things up.
We'll start off our exit strategy via short selling,
and then hit them with all the unfavorable factors we set up before.
Then share prices will begin free-falling in no time.
The success of our entire counter plan depends on whether...
we can follow our scenario down to the finest detail in the time we have left.
Have a seat.
Yes.
You used to work at that trading firm over there, didn't you?
Yes.
Why did you quit?
The way I see it, that suited you a lot more than being an attorney.
I've heard that question many times, while preparing for my bar exam.
But I lied about it every single time.
Because I had my reasons, but I couldn't talk about it.
I'm really curious now?!
I'm afraid I still... I apologize.
Let's make a bet.
I'll bet everything we make out of this plan...
that you'll end up telling me without even asking you.
And should I resist to the very end, would all that money be mine?
Of course.
Our last stage will begin tomorrow.
So I guess we're racing towards the finish line.
Yes.
The next three days will decide the fate of our entire plan.
Then, I'll leave you to it.
President.
If I had known how much this was really worth,
I would have not accepted it.
It seems it was too much of a burden for her.
I apologize.
No...
From Jung Yeon's standpoint, it's perfectly understandable.
I should have thought about it.
I'll have to go for another present, next time.
- Sejin Bio - 31,050 won (-1.90 percent)
Sell.
It's me.
What?!
Hey... What are you saying?
Take a look.
[ Sejin Bio Plunges to Daily Lower Limit ]
Someone must be behind this.
Looks like quite the plan...
- Any idea who it might be? - No idea.
- Have you seen the news? - What now?
[ The Truth Behind Sejin Bio's Stem Cell Research Hoax ]
How did it go?
It's a mess.
President Yu is about to have a nervous breakdown.
I bet...
Here... Let's have a drink.
Here... Cheers.
All that's left is our last counter-punch, and waiting for our hand to be raised.
- Sejin Bio - 8,700 won -14.71 percent (Daily Lower Limit)
Hey... It hit the lower limit again?
I told you to get rid of them, what the hell were you waiting for?
They don't even sell, what's the point?
They hit the daily lower limit right after the opening bell,
and even then nobody is interested.
So, what, are you just going to sit back and wait until you drown?
Then, what about my money?
What did I tell you?
We should have dropped out while we still could.
Wait a moment...
Why do I feel so dizzy?
Move, you twat.
Did you find out who was behind it?
What?!
You prick!
How much money did I pay you to find that out?
The hell is that supposed to mean, you prick?
- President, this is serious. - What is it, now?
The prosecutors are here.
Uh?!
What are you people doing here?
Here's our warrant.
We ask you to cooperate with the investigation.
The president is looking for you.
Yes.
What is the matter?
Yu Sung Jun made a mess.
The prosecutors are investigating on him?! What are you talking about?
Seems like he used 30 billion in company assets for other means.
What other means?
Tell me!
For a stock manipulation scheme.
What?
And how much profit did he do something so foolish for?
Aigoo...
Yes.
Very well.
Time to show what you've got.
What is it?
Need to sort out the mess. From A to Z.
We need to make sure Yu Sung Jun is not detained by the prosecutors.
And keep the press in check.
But considering the situation, I can't put you in charge of everything.
So find out whatever you can handle, and take care of it. Come.
Aren't you going home?
We better.
Lee Seonsaeng.
Is anything wrong?
No...
Doesn't look like it?!
You don't look all too well as of late, either.
Doesn't she?
I don't really know.
You stick together all day! And you don't know that?
Is it written all over my face?
A little.
So you can't help but notice it.
Sorry.
Don't just say it... If you really are, buy me a drink.
Let's have some fun and cheer up.
I'm not really in the mood?
So you need something that will change that.
Let's go.
Did your husband cheat on you or something?
Might actually be the case.
Who did he have an affair with?
Money.
Uh?!
It might be someone with plenty of it.
That's great!
So you can answer him by having an affair with a rich man.
Know any rich man?
Actually...
I came here with you to do someone a favor.
Who?
There...
You...
His father is the head of the entire group, how could I say no?
Did he blackmail you?
Not just that, I also got...
a little present.
- Did I make you angry? - No... Not for so little.
Ehh... Then let's stay a bit longer.
You stay and go see if he's got more presents for you.
Wait a moment.
I better go.
Let's have a word.
I thought you were just arrogant and immature,
but you seem to have no pride as well?!
What were you trying to accomplish with this childish little ploy?
I'm not exactly in the mood for this, so I suggest you just go before I get nastier.
I've already been branded as a childish fool with no pride,
what's there to be afraid of?
If you have anything to say, just do it.
Right here?
Or just forget it.
Wait.
I might be arrogant and immature to you,
but I am good at something.
Thanks to my vast experience in dealing with women,
I know a thing or two about lovers' state of mind.
And as for you, there seems to be a little bit of a crisis in the air.
Should you feel down or lonely,
you can always count on me.
Since I will always be the same childish fool with no pride for you.
Thanks to President Yu In Hye's connections at the FSS and prosecutor's office,
we thankfully were able to avert detention.
Also, Attorney Kim handled the press admirably.
You don't need to worry, Sir.
Is this something you can "handle"?
Who will handle me?
I experienced all sorts of disgraces because of my children,
but I've never felt so embarrassed before.
Forgive me, Father.
If because of a business deal gone wrong you had lost ten times that amount,
I would have happily forgiven you.
But my son... Yu Pil Sang's son...
does something so stupid to make some pocket money on the side?
Get out of my face!
Father.
I apologize.
Please, give me another chance.
If I gave you another chance,
you'd render the efforts of a lifetime vain in a matter of seconds!
Get the hell out!
Ahh... I ought to...
Will you help me figure out what on earth you just did?
I mean... You could have just waited and all the inheritance would be yours.
Were you really crazy enough to embezzle company funds to manipulate stocks?
Unless completely insane, how could anyone do something like that?
Ahh... I really...
What are you, pouring salt in my wounds?
Are you in any position to call anyone crazy, after all you did?
Who are you trying to lecture?
You fool.
I'm your brother!
And honestly, I was only acting like that because you were set to inherit it all.
Now that's all done and dealt with, can't I even lecture you?
It's time you wake up, you little fool!
I've heard of your efforts to sort out the mess Sung Jun created.
Me?
I merely helped out Attorney Choi and Attorney Kim a little.
You.
From now on, you'll have to take care of our family assets.
Discuss the matter with Attorney Choi, and prepare to take over.
No... I have no intention of doing so.
Pr... President Yu.
If you want me to inherit Injin Group and run it as you did,
then I'm afraid I can't.
But if you leave everything to my discretion and allow me to run things my way,
then I will give it some thought.
What's "your way"?
For starters, I'll halt all your investment projects dealing with real estate.
And also, although it's not really a management issue per se,
I'd like you to let me decide on how the inheritance will be distributed.
If you agree to my terms, I will accept.
Have you seen?
I didn't tell you she gave me the chills for nothing.
I didn't expect that myself.
How can you push an old man into a corner like that?
What did he say?
You won.
Congratulations.
You're the one who became Don Corleone,
what should I be congratulated for?
I believe half of my victory belongs to you.
Since your life will change just as you dreamed and aspired for,
I was congratulating you.
Want a drink?
No.
Don't tell me... You refuse to drink?
I've had enough these last few days.
You're at odds with Do Hyun, aren't you?
Whenever you've had quarrels, who would usually ask for a truce?
It was Do Hyun, right?
And how do you know that?
It's obvious... Little fool, always letting you win...
This time, you make the first step.
Why should I?
It's just that you didn't get a wedding, but you're as good as married now.
He's not just your boyfriend anymore, so close an eye for once.
I don't know when you're dating,
but when you're married, even losing out can mean a win.
You understand what I mean?
[ Honey ]
The number you have dialled is not in service, leave a message after...
Dae Jung Law Firm.
I'd like to speak with Attorney Kim Do Hyun, please.
Attorney Kim is in Busan.
Busan?
Here's our team leader at Lone Asia, Mister Cha.
Nice to meet you.
Allan Milken, back in his Trust Bank days he made over 1 billion dollars in arbitrage alone.
He went solo last year and is now running a hedge fund,
and in two years, the fund passed the 300 percent mark in returns on investment.
What's on your mind?
I was wondering whether everything that's happened to me since I've met you...
was a dream or reality.
One of Warren Buffett's mottoes is...
"I never look back."
Particularly when you're so eager to make your dreams come true.
Should anything from your past become an obstacle,
would you be able to abandon it?
I'll have to.
Even if it was Jung Yeon?
- Let Do Hyun go. - I don't really see what the problem is.
- Getting our 300 million back will be a piece of cake. - Please, leave Do Hyun alone.
Can you find out who screwed us?
- Some attorney named Kim Do Hyun. - Uh?!
Hey... Do Hyun... Kim Do Hyun!!
- It's time to take a break now. - I thought I could still be of help to you...
Attorney Kim will be more than enough.
You spent the night with her. Go back to your old self.
I...
never look back.