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1989, New Palace of the Republic of Korea
This is the secretary speaking.
Yes. Okay. Got it.
Has the war...started?
Please go inside, your Majesty.
I've just received a call from the prime minister.
Before announcing the government's position, he's going to prepare a safe hiding place.
Our special correspondent Kim Jung Ho is at the scene of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The tearful voices of the East Germans can be heard around the Brandenburg Gate.
Their cries have been suppressed for many years, but today--
- Darn, it broke! - Shhh!
I'm so upset!
- Who said you could play games so late? - Why do you care?
- Have you written in your journal? - Who said you could watch TV so late?
How dare you talk to your older brother like that? Now let's go to bed.
They said this was the most important moment of their lives and celebrated with champagne.
The Berlin Wall that was constructed post-WWII has collapsed,
marking a crucial turning point in the Cold War for all of Europe and the rest of the world.
Episode 1
You all didn't have to come out here. He's just here for class.
Please, it is our pleasure, your Majesty.
Oh...why, thank you.
What's your name?
Jae Ha!
How old are you?
You're kinda cute.
I'm 13 years old, your Majesty.
Come to the palace tomorrow. You know the address, right?
Jongno-gu, Shingong-ro... House #1.
Jae Ha...
The girls are going to go crazy when your son walks in--
Where's my brother?
Excuse me?
Isn't it you? My father donated $500,000 to your family.
You're able to eat and sleep thanks to my family's money.
You have to be nice to me.
Thanks. I'll use it well.
This bastard is getting on my nerves!
- Are you trying to act like you're above us?! - Then what do you want me to do?
Lower your eyes, dammit!
What you lookin' at?!
Lower your eyes, you bastard!
You OK?
How dare you treat my brother like that, you rich spoiled brat!
You wanna pick a fight?! Huh?! I'll show you!
Stop! That's enough!
Why you!
You bastard! Come here!
Are you OK, your Majesty?
This prince is hurt too.
Your Majesty, are you OK?
Give me your arm.
Be gentle. That hurts!
I called our secretary.
He told us he'll keep it a secret from Mom, so don't worry.
Did you catch that bastard who stabbed me with a pen?
He's in another class. It was my first time seeing him.
That terrible bastard! If he gets caught, he's dead!
So why did a little kid like you intervene?
Because my brother was getting hurt.
If you get hurt, what will happen? You'll be the next king...
Aww...were you that worried about me?
Stop it! You're grossing me out!
So what if I get hurt? Then you can become king.
Exactly. I don't want to be king.
I'd have to study a ton of subjects, listen to everyone around me,
I won't be able to play video games.
And be carried off to strange places.
Ugh! Why would I do a crazy thing like that?
- Then-- - If you get picked on again like today,
and get hurt and I end up having to become king, I'll kill you!
Time out for 10 minutes while you reflect on what you said!
What did I do?
Brother! Open the door!
Brother!
Dammit!
Hey! Stop right there!
Why isn't this opening? If I catch you, you're dead!
Hey!
23 years later...
1, 2, 3, 4!
I felt like I was gonna die!
- Hello! - Hello, sir!
Cigarettes! I need cigarettes! Where are they?
- What are you doing? Put him back inside. - Come with me.
I'm part of the royal family. You can't do this to me!
Isn't it enough if I've done some training? Do I seriously have to go through all this?
- Let me go! - Come with me.
Hey! Once I get out of here, you're dead!
Pine forest near the Yellow Sea, 5:37am
His Majesty is entering.
23 years ago...
when the Berlin Wall fell,
my father said this.
He wished that the day would come when North and South Koreans too could train together.
After 23 years, that dream is finally about to come true.
The World Officers Championship is an international competition for military officers.
Officers from 16 countries will gather and put their skills to the test.
The North and South Koreans will finally be participating as one team.
I am not asking for much.
All I want is for North and South Koreans to live their lives peacefully without the fear of war.
It is my hope that this year's WOC will mark the first step in that direction.
Please help yourselves to the food!
Have the North Korean officers been chosen for the WOC?
Yes...but there is one woman among them...
- A woman? - Yes.
Ah, so the one woman that has to be on our team is a North Korean?
Yes, she's very skilled.
Actually...she's my daughter.
She's the best one out of the North Koreans!
She's a drill instructor for our pregnant female soldiers.
She placed first in all the foot races,
and her internalization of the Juche ideology--
She's absolutely the best we got!
Oh really!...
What's her name?
Pyongyang training gym
Comrade Kim!
Does it hurt? Be patient, we're almost done.
She's here.
- Is he hurt badly? - His arm is broken.
He won't be able to participate in the competition.
We're in the semi-finals now. The worst we'll do is 4th place.
Why are you looking at me? I'm not participating.
Who trained you guys in everything you know?
- Wasn't it her? - Yes, it was Kim Hang Ah.
- See? - Attention!
See? You're the one who made these guys who they are.
So you go out there and show everyone who's boss--
I think I've showed everyone enough already.
And I have to leave soon. Aren't we supposed to be out by 12?
No one will be going out of here if you don't participate!
You can't arbitrarily set the rules like that! Are we in the Tang Dynasty or something?
Well then, I have no choice.
If you won't go, then I'll have to participate.
I'm going to meet my death out there. Ow, my back! Oh woe is me!
Take off your shirt. Take it off!
What are you doing? Take it off!
I have to wear this to represent our team!
Hail the North Korean People's Army!
Kim Hang Ah! Kim Hang Ah! Kim Hang Ah!
Long time no see, Comrade Kim.
Let's drop the manners, shall we?
North Korean People's Army 32nd Mixed Martial Arts Competition
Hey, I'm kinda busy and have to leave soon. So--
Oh, are you trying your best? Let's just take it easy and have fun.
That bastard!
I said let's take it easy!
You're no match for me. So why waste your energy?
Look at my lips...
Hey, I'm here!
Ki Bang!
What happened to your face?
Does it look really bad?
Your lips aren't the problem. It's your skin!
I told you to put on that ginseng cream!
I did, but I have too many blemishes.
If you don't succeed this time, it'll be hard for us to help you find another man.
You'll be a spinster. Understand?
OK. But right now I feel so excited!
He knows I'm in the army, but he's OK with that!
But he looks like a player to me.
You should ask your father!
He must know a lot of nice young gentlemen--
You think she's Hwang Jin Yi or something? (Korean gisaeng famed for her beauty)
You think guys would line up for her?
Be gentle, soft-spoken, and coy. Like this, OK?
Today, you should hold hands with the guy!
There aren't many women your age who haven't been kissed!
You mean we should kiss too?
That's too awkward for me!
There are girls who sleep with the guy by their third date! This is already your fifth!
If you act so clueless, you're never gonna get anywhere with a guy.
You'll never have a boyfriend at that rate! Guys will only be your comrades!
Fine! No more male comrades! I already have a truckload of them!
I'm going. I'll call you later!
- Good luck! - You'd better not be single when you return!
Thank you for walking me all the way here. I don't know how to thank you enough.
No worries. Let's go over there.
OK.
I'm sorry.
I couldn't push your face away, so I held it still...
- Next time-- - I'll call you.
So have you decided?
My answer hasn't changed.
We generals of the world, we like to invest in our promising soldiers--
Yes, I know.
Think about it. This is a historic chance for North and South Koreans to work together.
Think about the honor you'll bring to our country as a fierce female soldier!
That's exactly why!
I've been on TV just once, and now North Koreans think the world's full of scary women.
And you want me to give that impression to people around the world?
This girl can kill 12 men by herself, so don't mess with her!
Is that what you want to show to the world?
In my opinion, it's not your fighting skills that scare off guys.
It's your temper!
You yell at anyone. What guy would want--
Yes, I know, it's always my fault.
I've grown a bad temper training soldiers,
while other girls giggle with their boyfriends. It's my fault for deciding to serve our country.
Are you happy?
So what you're saying is, you won't participate in WOC lest guys won't date you?
Dating? Who said anything about dating? Besides, those are personal matters!
Alright, alright, calm down.
I'll take responsibility!
What are you talking about?
So all I have to do is find you a compatible soulmate, right?
Right.
This morning, North Korean officers visited South Korea.
The WOC will gather officers from around the world from 16 countries,
who will compete for the glory and honor of their country.
This year is particularly special since North and South Korea will be on one team.
The UN General Assembly has congratulated the Koreans on this historic feat.
That singer there is Jung Ji-Hoon (Rain), who has become internationally renowned.
He entered the Korean military recently as a private first class.
That actor Kang Dong Won is also in service.
It's Jo In Sung!
He's an air force ambassador!
Then they'd be stupid to let him go.
Of course!
If I'm lucky, I may be able to train with them.
If he gets promoted, the North Koreans can train with him.
But they did promotions last year.
It's Hyun Bin!
He's a soldier too!
He's also a new soldier. He just got enlisted.
Since he's famous, he might be able to work with us.
Sounds like all you're interested in are their bodies.
What do you mean?
I don't like them because they're good looking.
They're in the Marines. Don't you think they'd make the best husbands?
Is it wrong for me to expect the best?
You don't know what you're talking about. No one compares to my wife of ten years.
Who are they?
They're so scantily clad even though it's cold. How they move their bodies!
They say they're the most people among men these days.
Aren't they pretty?
I guess so.
I wonder what make-up they use. They sure are pretty.
Just place third.
If you can place third in the tournament,
I will take care of your marriage.
I have standards you know.
How can you just take care of it so simply?
I'll find someone who's a good match.
Just tell me who you want. Whoever it is, I'll get him.
He better keep his word. I hope it happens.
If only he looks half as good as them.
This a simple security procedure we have to take. Please be still.
Metal is not allowed. Please undress.
Same to you sir.
Oh that got stuck in my toe when I was young.
I'm telling the truth.
Please wait out here. You cannot go inside.
This is a place where you'll be meeting the nation's leaders.
We need to take precaution. Please cooperate.
We took our shoes off.
What more do you want?
We came here for to have the final discussion.
- But you're being too harsh. - Don't come closer!
Take it out.
- What? - She says she can't trust us.
Whether you have to claw or bite it out, take it out and show it to her.
Hold on.
I think my staff has become a bit too precautious as of late.
Please. Let's go.
Oh. Welcome.
It finally feels like it's happening see the North Korean soldiers here.
Hello. I am Joseon soldier Kwon Young Bae.
Hello. I am Joseon soldier Ri Kang Suk.
Hello. I am Joseon soldier Kim Hang Ah.
As I told you before, this is my daughter.
Nice to meet you. I am Lee Jae Kang, the nation's king.
Let's go. We'll have a nice, quiet talk over dinner.
Father. Then are we going to meet the other king?
No.
We'll meet him tomorrow.
Please help me bring him to his senses.
He's a really bothersome fellow.
Salute.
As of January 8, soldier Lee Jae Hae has been discharged from the military.
Nice work.
It's the first time a king has been enlisted.
Yes. There was a lot of talk about whether I had to go being a king and all...
It was my utmost duty.
I realize that. In your honor, we have prepared a gift.
- Oh this. - It expresses our army's gratitude.
- This is for you to sign agreeing to our doctrines. - Of course.
- Here. - Right here?
Here.
Here we go.
Right here.
Salute.
Here comes the king.
- Salute. - Salute.
As the country's pillar of strength, I pledge loyalty to the country.
I promise to preserve the honor this country and to protect its integrity.
Keep your word.
Jae Ha.
- You must have been awake the whole night. - Of course.
Well I fell asleep for a bit, but you know those girls I like so much?
Sexy glamour! You know what I mean!
They kept appearing my dream.
This won't do. I'm going to dream of them again.
Come on! Come on, come on!
Sir. We've arrived at our destination. Please wake up.
Why are we here? Is the car broken?
This is the place.
Turn it on.
What is this? This was playing all day yesterday.
To represent the essence of the WOC tournament, the king has announced
his younger brother Lee Jae Ha will take part in the North-South Korean team.
What?
This will show the world that the two Koreas...
What is he saying?
Who does he mean by the king?
Me?
So you're telling me to go back into training?
- Of course. - You mean train with North Koreans?
Since you're an officer, it shouldn't be too difficult. It's for the WOC.
But isn't an officer a soldier?
Why are you doing this? I was just discharged this morning.
I want to respect that, but you signed your consent.
This is just making me an officer.
How could you trick me like that? To your own brother?
I'm just a soldier. I can't compete with officers.
I can't do it.
You can lose. We're family.
Is this a stunt to promote North-South Korean relations?
I need to use you. Help me.
You can't do this to me.
You know how much I supported you, right?
All those jerks tried to keep you from becoming king.
But I was worried about you, so I played the bad guy and kept them under control.
You said you didn't want to be king. You said you'd rather die than be king.
Those were just words.
Do you really want me to do it?
Yeah, do it.
I'm going crazy doing it myself.
Why are you risking so much on the WOC?
Is it because of Father? You want to be a good son?
Don't you remember what I've always told you?
- No war. I want us to live in peace. - Do you think it's that easy?
Why do you think there are wars in this world?
We can show the world that North and South Korea have gotten closer.
They'll stop interfering...
Why is this something we -- no, you -- have to do?
Because you're king?
Sure, we're royalty.
Not Joseon kings, but kings of the 21st Century.
Do you know what that means? All we are...
are scarecrows.
I'm grateful to the people.
They pay their taxes so I want to do something for them.
I will do something for them. But it's not going to be by showing peace between North and South Korea.
The people don't care about reunification!
All they want from us is to smile and wave.
We just have to fulfill their fantasies. In the end, we...
We're mannequins.
The nation's official mannequins.
Scarecrows. Don't you know?
So why do this?
The team leader reports for review.
Comrade Kim Hang Ah.
As a team leader participating in the World Officer Championship,
do you realize of your responsibility and roles during this program?
I do. I think of this as an opportunity to repay my debts.
You're a drill instructor from a special forces unit, am I right?
That means your military background includes training others for death by explosives.
Do you think someone like that can lead the team?
That's all in the past. So tacky to bring it up.
You should have asked the others the same...
That's what this time is for.
Do you really need to ask that?
This man is seriously...
What did you just say?
- How old are you? - Can't you tell by looking?
It's truth I taught soldiers to kill by detonation.
But that's just a job.
You know what it's like being soldiers. You change.
I was like that too.
It's been a long time since I assassinated using explosives.
It's pretty fuzzy in my memory.
I know the South Korean team is thinking,
"This red commie is doing a good job given the situation."
Not necessarily.
It's not like you can get rid of me.
If you don't like me, feel free to fire me.
You can do that.
So have you met the South Korean team?
I only got to see a bit of them.
- But one of them... - Oh that guy?
He came in.
He came, but he's very powerful.
He's royalty. He's the younger brother of the nation's king.
What?
That's right. We're not like England where we have royal celebrities.
And it's not Japan where royalty is seen as heaven's mandate.
You live off of the people's taxes.
- That's why... - That's why...
Pay back your debt.
What have you done with all the people's taxes?
- I went to the army. - You were supposed to do that.
Don't you know I'm women's hope and dream?
That's when you were younger. Now you have a reputation for being a lazy, self-entitled king.
There are a lot of men who look up to me as a role model.
I'm always myself around women...
In a national survey, 52% of men said you should be kicked out of the palace.
They said they couldn't stand seeing you so cocky.
The nation should support me if I come back from the army.
You need to pay your dues.
You will do as much as you are given.
You remember how Mom would feed the needy.
Work for the taxes you were given.
That's why I'm doing the WOC after all.
But what have you done?
You've recieved all the people's taxes.
Let's stop. We can have a lot to argue over.
There are more reasons than I can count why this is a bad idea.
I can't do it.
Name one thing, and I'll take you out of the WOC.
- I said I can't. - Then get out of the palace.
You play around with the people's taxes.
I don't need someone like you, so get out.
Jae Kang. Jae Kang.
Let me read you the words from the palace.
From hereon, Lee Jae Ha is exempted from the palace.
His day to day expenses will no longer be supported.
Lee Jae Ha is at risk of losing his royal status.
If Lee Jae Ha agrees to the following conditions, he may resume the benefits of his royal status.
Will you take part in the WOC or be kicked out of the palace?
Training...for a month?
In six months, the WOC will be launched.
You'll have to take part in it for a month.
My son will train alongside you on the team.
Let me know if you have any questions. I hope you train hard.
Yes.h
Let us go. We'll take you to the dorms.
Do you have knife?
Attention.
Attention!
Step forward.
Hey...hey...Are you just going to stand there? Aren't you coming in?
Who are you?
Eun Shi Kyung
Eun Shi Kyung.
Is your father Eun Kyu Tae by any chance? Our Secretary Manager?
So you're a member of the South Korean team. Nice to meet you.
This is good. Do you have a knife?
- Just over here. - Not anyone can be an officer.
Why is a king an officer?
That's right. I'm not an officer.
Geez, if only I didn't sign that thing!
Yes, a gun.
Let's go.
You're an office, right? You know how to shoot a gun?
Shoot just so you graze...slightly graze... this part of my finger.
Make sure you don't shoot me. Don't just shoot recklessly.
Just make sure I bleed a little here.
I'll take care of the rest, so just make sure to do that.
No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait.
A gun would be too dangerous, right?
Where?
Here?
What are you doing right now?
Can you do it?
Are you sure you can do it? Or...
Can you own up to your actions?
Shoot me if you can.
That's not how you shoot a gun.
This is how you shoot.
Your Highness! You're Highness!
Are you all right in there?
Your Highness!
Is that were you trying to do? You were trying to kill me.
- Sir, what happened? - You crazy bastard!
I shot it.
- Report me. - He's joking.
He was joking because he was bored so go over there!
Does your father know about this?
Fine, I'll admit you got me this time.
But what to do? I hold pretty long grudges.
You're dead now.
You find me frustrating.
But you're different from the rumors.
Take him to the dorm.
Hey, hey! Hey, hey!
What is that punk doing?
That crazy punk.
What's up with the Eun's? What kind of son...
- I'll have that kid fired. - This is your room.
Ri Kang Suk Lee Jae Ha
You're here.
Come in.
Seriously what is this?
This isn't right. How can I share a room with a North Korean?
This is to encourage friendship between the North and Southern teams.
What about Shi Kyung? I hear he has a single.
That's because Eun Shi Kyung is the team leader.
That's discrimmination.
If we want to create a sense of teamwork, we need to get rid of status and rank.
So to be fair,
just give me a single. Please?
I'm sorry Your Highness.
We made these matches based on each nation's team's characteristics.
It took us a year to put this together.
It's a problem if you act like this from the beginning.
Both teams should be able to be split evenly.
Oh nevermind. She's a woman.
The North Korean team has a woman.
There...there's a woman?
Share a room with a man?
It's that South Korean king.
How could he be so brazen?
At times like this, in the spirit of North and South working together as one...
How could I share a room with a man?
If rumor gets out, then I...
If everything goes as planned, it won't be a problem.
If you share a room and things go well, you can get your two wishes to come true.
Our hands together in agreement.
You'll even get experience in relationships.
Please sir!
What kind of man is Lee Jae Ha?
How dare he...?
What?
I'm team leader Kim Hang Ah. You're from the South Korean team?
I'm Eun Shi Kyung, leader of the South Korean team. Apologies we are late.
Doesn't matter.
- You're Comrade Young Dong Hwa? - Yes.
I've seen your card so many times, I feel we are long time friends.
Is it just the two of you?
Where's the rest?
I'm Kim Hang Ah.
I had hopes hearing you're a woman, but I'm disappointed.
If you keep seeing me, you'll get used to me soon enough.
You have a mole on your butt.
- How do you know that? - There's always a way.
Please sit down Comrade Lee.
What do you mean comrade?
How are we comrades?
Oh I see.
I should have been more careful with my words. I apologize.
Mr. Lee Jae Ha.
I know you're the younger brother of the nation's king. But there's no special treatment.
The younger brother?
He's royalty?
Okay. Let's all eat first.
That...was my fault...
Let's resume.
Now that we've shared a meal and become one heart,
Why don't we start off with self-introductions?
I'm Ri Kang Suk representing the Joseon team.
I was chosen as the best bodyguard recently during my experience in the North.
He's trying too hard.
Who cares man?
I'm Eun Shi Kyung from the advance first division group.
Why is it advance?
He was the first to come in.
No, but that's us. We were first.
His division was the first to make it into Pyongyang.
That's not what I heard. I heard we were first.
No, no. You heard wrong.
No they were the first.
What are you two bickering about?
Sit down.
Now, now. The sun's going down.
I'm soldier Kwon Young Bae representing the North Korean team!
Really? Nice to meet you. I'm from army 45.
Our battalions faced off once.
But you know my team killed a bunch of people from your battalion.
- Your Highness. - Wow, what a coincidence.
That's hilarious. Nice to meet you.
Comrade Lee Jae Ha.
Since we've seen each other kill, shall we share a hug?
- Comrade Lee Jae Ha. - Stop saying 'comrade' woman.
Let's hug. It'll be cool.
- Comrade Lee Jae Ha! - I said I'm not a comrade.
Where is the bathroom here?
Can't even find the bathroom yourself.
You guys are in big trouble.
You can piss on your own right?
It'll just be me, right? No one's there, right?
Everything will be fine, so piss to your heart's content.
Let it pour.
Please check for me if there are any men inside.
They say there a lot of peeping toms here.
You're really exhausting.
Let's go.
Hey, look huh? Look.
Nothing. Nothing's there.
Even if there was something, why do you need me to...
Hey, why are you...
What are you doing right now, huh?
My arms hurt! My arms! My arms!
Allow me to introduce myself.
I'm Kim Hang Ah representing the North Korean team.
In the south, they say I worked for a special forces unit.
Who would've ever thought I'd end up here?
They spent a long time teaching us about your country.
Do you know what they told us?
Kill Lee Jae Ha as soon as you see him.
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Now you're in charge.
It all begins now.
This is the army.
You never know what will happen.
Do you know what I heard? They'll kill us.
That royal entitled prick.
What do you think of that?
I'll do that from now on.
Why did you join the WOC? Was it for this?
The Labor party?
So that's how you react to things.
Does it make sense that I've never been in a relationship at this age?
That's how I feel. Kim Hang Ah is a woman.