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Episode 9
It's so nice to meet you, your highness.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
Yes, the pleasure is all mine.
I didn't know we would meet again.
Meet again?
You don't remember?
Yes, it's been 20 somewhat years. It's natural you don't remember.
How could this happen?
Why so suddenly?
Were you close to him?
He used to love my magic.
I'm sorry for the food. I didn't get to eat yet.
No, it's the greatest honor that I get to eat with you.
But, this doesn't seem like traditional food.
Our family likes to eat this in soup instead of flavoring it.
There's nothing to tradition. If the royal family enjoys it, it's tradition.
Oh, of course. You're so right.
The queen-to-be made it. She learned it from my mother.
Oh, the North Korean...
Do you like her?
-That North Korean girl you will be engaged to. -You should watch what you say.
She's not your equal. What do you mean the girl that I'll be engaged to?
She is going to be the queen of this nation.
But, there's an old saying.
If you want to fully trust, you should first start with suspicions.
I'm telling you out of concern.
Princess, can I see you for a moment?
What are you doing?
Get out.
Get out. What're you looking at? I said get out.
I brought...
I brought a pet.
I saw this in a pet shop. He had hurt his leg.
But when I saw later, his legs were cured. I found out it was because he exercised.
What the heck?
Are you telling me I should exercise?
-Who do you think you are? -It's the truth. It was like a miracle.
I mean... You should also start rehab...
You crazy idiot...
You thought I would get impressed and stand up on my feet?
He can sing, too.
"Run, Honey." Go ahead, sing.
-Who the heck does he think he is? -He really sang before.
Come on, you can do it.
Cripple. Cripple. Crippled leg.
-Oh, this... -Crippled leg.
Cripple. Cripple. Crippled leg. Crippled leg.
Hey, you're better than this man.
It's honest.
Give it to me.
Did your owner say that? Did he call you a cripple?
Why did you memorize that?
So what? What do you want me to do?
I'm sorry, but I don't have time...
No, it's okay, your highness.
Would it be okay to give you a present?
You remember, right?
When we were kids, I foolishly... Through your clothes...
Please take this as a sign of my apology.
What did you do?
I stabbed you.
What? Who did what?
I stabbed you.
How would a corporate owner dare to stab the king?
-I was a child and foolish... -You're mistaken.
No matter how young I was, I would never have let that happen to me.
Never.
It's here. Right here.
I wrote it here. "I am King."
It took me a while to figure out what to write. He had nothing...
He was a prideful idiotic prince. I had to think of a way to stomp him.
A way to get him to remember me.
I wrote that with much thought.
I made a vow as I was writing it. I would become king.
I will be king.
That's why I went under my father. I took every one of his orders to get to where I am now.
How could he? Who's the real king?!
3 billion.
No, 5 billion. Give the royal family 5 billion won.
Excuse me?
With his memory and IQ, he will never fall into our trap.
He will never find it. He's too dumb.
We were playing over his head. We have to match his level.
Be obvious. Do as planned.
Who is that guy?
He was like a crazy lunatic.
All those corporations you were talking about... Are you sure they're not just internet shopping malls?
You would recognize each one if I named them.
He is crazy indeed.
How would a sane person manage all that? He must have no conscience.
He will donate 5 billion won to the royal family.
To us? Why?
He wants to show his sorrow for the late king.
If we promise to build a memorial park at the site of his death, he will donate that amount.
He's different from his looks.
Good for us.
You will allow it?
Why not? He's willing to give us money.
-Hello. -What do you really want?
Please don't take this the wrong way.
We are just mourning the death of the late king. Nothing more, nothing less.
Even though you pay, it is us who is going to make the memorial park.
So, don't get involved.
Don't worry. We won't.
We're not going to ask a question like, "Where is the king going on his vacation?"
What did he say?
He said they'll do it.
See, he really is dumb. We have to help him.
Sir.
What is that?
This was found at the site of the memorial park.
Two were already sent to the research center. And I brought this one with their permission.
Are you talking about the place where the late King passed away?
It's charcoal powder and a specially programmed cell phone.
It's made in North Korea, isn't it?
Where's Eun Shi Kyung these days?
He's no good.
-He said he had to see Ms. Kim Hang Ah urgently. -To Hang Ah's palace?
Why would he go there?
Go through the back. I want to go to Hang Ah's palace.
And if there's a reason to go there, you should be the one to go.
Yes.
From today, there will be two guards standing at your door.
Please understand.
What are you two doing?
What?
What's that?
Did you two share a choco-pie?
It's charcoal powder and a cell phone.
It was found at the site of the late king's death.
On the outside, it does look like a phone from the North.
So...
We should first... We should first investigate.
You know, right?
A North Korean product was found at the site of the late King's death.
The charcoal powder and cell phone seem to be directly linked to the late king's death.
The cell phone, especially, is a famous North Korean brand.
It uses EP070 chip, which the North had publicly announced,
they had found a way to manufacture.
The EP070 chip is one that allows access to both Internet and phone connection.
However, because of its relatively difficult usability, it isn't a well known item.
A select committee has been set up to investigate the information.
Jae Shin. Hey, Jae Shin.
Communist.
You couldn't be satisfied with being the prince's wife?
Did you want to be queen even if it meant killing my brother?
And you bathed me, and turned my mother's heart around.
I bet you were laughing inside as you were buttering us up.
You drove there yourself in your own car.
You mentioned seeing military personnel. You don't remember what happened after?
Did you meet the King?
Or... Let me know if you saw the North Korean army.
If it really was the North's doing, I will be punished for it.
However, if it's not the North, we're all getting fooled.
We'll all get eaten by this evil man that we don't even know the identity of.
I hope you were not acting.
Sincerely.
Government Investigation on the Death of the King
Please go yourself as our representative.
Just find out the facts. Find out the truth.
-Change the phone number. -Yes, sir.
Not answering.
I guess he's not worried about himself.
Although he knows the truth. People like him should die.
-Did you take care of the princess well? -Yes.
I did as you told me.
I didn't touch one hair on her head.
-But her jumping was totally unexpected. -That's fine.
That's why we got insurance.
She won't ever be able to say it with her own mouth.
Poor girl. How hard it must've been that she doesn't even remember.
I've been thinking about it.
Even if it's the North's doing, I don't think Hang Ah is involved.
-I hope not. -She could never...
What? Why?
Are you feeling sick?
Turn off the music.
I asked the King if I could bring you with me.
You should see for yourself what the reality is.
There's no need to investigate. Pyung Yang, it says it here.
What's the title of this?
Special Investigation on the Death of the Deceased King.
The least we can do is investigate...
This is EP 070. The North Koreans even got a patent to make this.
Other than North Korea, there is only one other company who makes this.
You're saying the company made it?
Our nation puts the citizens' interest before anything else.
Shouldn't we at least investigate...
Hey, hey, hey... Stop acting so grand.
This is not open to public. There's no cameras here.
Just do as you always do.
-What? What did you say? -I said "hey" to you. "Hey, hey."
How can you call yourself a politician that represents the citizens?
Worry about yourself.
So I'm telling you we need to get rid of that North Korean girl immediately.
What do you mean the North Korean girl? You mean Ms. Kim Hang Ah?
Even at first glance, that girl looks so detestable.
I bet you...After her brother-in law, she's going to go for her husband.
You're speaking about the royal family. Please have some manners.
But, it's true that the citizens are curious.
They already believe that it's the North's doing without a doubt.
And now, they're curious as to how Ms. Kim Hang Ah is involved.
-They want to put Hang Ah on public trial? -That is the only agreement they were able to come to.
They just want to deny their responsibility. They know people will blame them for lack of security.
-It's obvious they want to redirect the fingers at us. -You're right. And we're partially responsible.
There was a mistake in bringing in Ms. Kim Hang Ah.
She was on the special force, but there was no plan on bringing her in. And...
So, it's my fault?
Who made our engagement public? Who's the one that couldn't even stop it?
I was against it from the beginning.
From the beginning when the late king started making North-South marriage arrangements.
The investigation has already been turned over to the government. We need a sacrificial lamb.
So you want Hang Ah to be that sacrifice?
We didn't get engaged yet, but she'll be my wife! She's my family!
She's a North Korean.
She's on the same side as those who killed the late King.
It's too early to assume it's the North. It's too obvious.
-Who would be that obvious? -Are you hoping that it's not the North?
Aren't you hoping it's not the North because you care for Ms. Kim Hang Ah?
The committee has asked for Ms. Kim Hang Ah to appear at the investigation,
but the royal family has not yet made a decision.
The North, meanwhile, is increasingly showing their anger.
We can't stifle our anger at finding out about the South's summon of Ms. Kim Hang Ah,
to appear at their investigation...
Is it my father's call again? I'm not picking it up.
-Ms. Kim Hang Ah. -I've already told you. I don't want to...
Should we have a drink?
I can still smell the alcohol we had the other day.
Sit.
Do you remember? When you father walked in?
I really thought I was dead.
I was so embarrassed I wanted to dig a hole and hide.
You should have. How can a woman...
You're the one who looked at me with those eyes. You even asked for a love shot...
How did you know that was a love shot?
I worked with the intelligence department. You don't think I would know that?
And you pretended to be so innocent... You really are something.
You were trying so hard, I just gave in.
You should be thankful.
But... why did you hide it from me?
Hide what?
When I came in, you hid that evidence behind your back.
-It wasn't intentional. -Why?
Because the outside shell is from the North.
Just the outside shell?
They will investigate?
Yes.
I will go.
I will clear up any suspicions.
I trust in you.
To the point that I'd want to kill you if you are involved with it at all.
I trust you.
Your highness, between the two of us, can I call you by your name?
Jae Ha, nothing like that will happen.
You think I will make a good impression to the committee?
I'm ready.
-We can go. -The high queen wants to meet with you.
I think that it's possible that the North did this.
Because they hate us.
But still, I won't abandon you.
Your hair doesn't look good. This is your first time meeting them.
Don't cry. A member of the royal family should be bold.
Ms. Kim Hang Ah's Appearance at the Investigation
I hear you're a trainer for the Special Unit Force.
What training did you receive before entering the WOC?
I can't fully disclose that information because it's confidential,
but if you refer to my interview for the WOC, you can see what else I trained in.
What sort of assassination training did you receive?
According to this, it says you received training on carbon-monoxide killing.
No nation would train their soldiers using such out-dated methods.
Look, "Receiving Training for Carbon Monoxide Killing..." That's what it says.
There's often news reports in the North,
saying South Korea has prostitutes walking all over the streets.
That's not true, right? It's the same thing.
Whether it's about the North or the South, you can't believe everything in a newspaper.
Before the news of the engagement, your father often visited here,
sometimes without an appointment.
There were many phone calls as well.
What did you talk about?
No matter what, follow the ways of the South. From now, you're a South Korean.
This is the last text message from my father.
And that's why I'm here.
As a South Korean, I want to follow the South Korean laws.
Kim Nam Il has asked for an urgent phone conference. What should we do?
I will get to the point. It's not us.
If you plan to repeat the North's public airing, forget it.
We have evidence.
We can't disclose it now though.
Turn it off.
However, we did find out about the bombing.
Do you remember? During the WOC training?
Club M is responsible for installing the bomb in the treadmill.
We had 4-5 investigations, and they all point to Club M's doing.
-Club M, the one that gave the donation? -Yes, they gave the money to build the park,
so you would dig up the fake evidence.
They gave us 5 billion just so we would dig that up?
The late king didn't tell you anything?
You didn't hear anything about Club M?
Didn't the late king keep a log? Look in there.
He had a lot of concerns about Club M. I'm sure he wrote something about it in his log.
Did you go and curse us out?
I wanted to, but they didn't give me a chance?
Where's the king?
He said he's tired. He locked the door.
You know he sleeps a lot. Even when he was young, he always slept late.
Yes, he's a sleepy head.
I know.
Il Sung Rok. This is top secret.
Please say the password.
The password is chosen by the King, himself. Usually, a top wish is used as the password.
South-North unification.
Baby.
Shim Eun Ha.
This is hard.
You should be grateful.
It's only possible that we're meeting because the king has granted it.
He's very generous.
Turn that off, and make everyone leave the room.
-You're the one who wanted to meet. -Don't you want to know the truth?
You recognize him? He's the High Chief of Committee.
Your key evidence against us is the EP070?
Yes, you even put out a commercial stating,
you are the second in the world to develop the technology.
We were planning it, but we never got to fulfill our plan.
So, you are saying... All that was a bluff?
It was our hope.
We knew we would soon develop it. What's wrong with announcing it a little early?
You even said yourself. The North could never have developed this. This is a lie!
You made a public humiliation of us. And now...
In any case, we don't have EP070 or even the skills to make one.
It wasn't us who assassinated the king. It can't be us.
What?
You mean they were bluffing?
Yes, its pride led it to tell lies.
I shouldn't have relied on the North's public claim.
These fools... Both the North and South are so clueless.
What should we do?
EP070 was the defining evidence which the Koreans were unable to produce.
Let it be. It's just a conflict between the North and South.
Things will turn out the way we planned.
What do you mean don't make this public? Everyone knows that we met.
What will you tell the citizens? The North and South officials played games together?
The North feels urgent, too. They went to the site to investigate themselves.
That's their problem. We have to make this public.
The North never even developed the technology. Look, they're always lying.
They're completely against it.
As soon as the world finds out, they fear a war.
They want us to announce their innocence using other means.
So presumptuous.
You see? This is what the North is all about. I can't believe we're of the same origin.
There's no cameras here. Stop acting so patriotic.
What did you say? Are you on their side?
The most important thing is finding out who killed the late king.
We should first let the public know of North's innocence, and find out who's responsible.
-Stop butting in. -You've got no experience.
Stop butting into our conversation.
How can you say that? I represent 300,000 voters. I have every right to talk.
I'm glad to hear it's not the North's doing. The king will be relieved.
Did you find out anything?
No, nothing.
You shouldn't expect too much.
Even looking at past government investigations, there were only 2 cases brought to full conclusions.
Father.
-This was just a formal gesture. -It wasn't the North's doing.
The North never developed the EP070.
-Shi Kyung! -Therefore, we know it's not the North.
Eun Shi Kyung, get out.
Really?
-Then, it's not the North? -That's right.
That's a relief.
Then, Hang Ah... But, why weren't you going to tell me?
We can't make this public.
What do you mean?
The North refuses to reveal their failure to develop EP070.
They fear war as soon as the news goes public.
They want us to use other means to clear their blame.
They've always been selfish. We should just let it be known.
The North didn�t' develop the weapon or kill the king. Then who did?
Facts can change depending on the situation.
Even if the fear of war is exaggerated, it will cause worry to the public.
We can't clear up the false charges against North without disclosing their failure to develop EP070.
Then...
You want to continue blaming this on the North?
-As of now, this is... -What about Hang Ah?
We did come to one agreement. A way for both us and the executive board to save face.
We should have Ms. Kim Hang Ah go to public trial.
The royal family is facing a crisis.
People are blaming this on the North Korean woman.
The executive board is trying to put the blame on us.
We need to be aggressive, and have Ms. Kim Hang Ah...
No, we can't.
Ms. Kim Hang Ah is clever.
She was very good at the investigation.
-I'm sure she'll be just as good at the public trial. -I said no! She can't go through that twice!
I thought I would go crazy doing that to her the first time.
But again? Especially to be made a fool in public?
Never.
Get out.
He's the King. I thought he should know the truth.
You think the present king is a rightful king?
I told you to learn the reality, not the truth.
You think reality is the same as truth?
-That's ok. I don't have to get my father's call. -The high queen has allowed it.
She thought it would strengthen you.
How's your health?
Are you sick?
I'm fine.
How can you be fine? What is all this about a public trial?
You didn't hear? It was on the news. They want you to go on public trial.
Even after the High Chief of Committee cleared up their accusations...
How can they do this to you and the North?!
Return home immediately!
The King is busy, so I came instead. Please talk to me.
Do I need to go again?
You mean to the public trial?
Yes.
I don't think I can do it. Even last time, my legs were shaking.
And this is in front of the citizens. I'm still scared of the South Koreans.
-How can a queen-to-be fear the citizens? -They all hate me.
You don't think I know? I saw the internet.
"Die, you communist!"
"You think you'll be safe after killing the king?"
"Leave the palace..."
Does the king know? What does he say?
He didn't say anything, but he did read them.
He is curious as to your sincerity.
Sincerity? What about everything I have shown so far?
I will show him.
Until he's satisfied.
I will go to the trial.
Hang Ah said she will go herself?
Yes, she'd already made up her mind when I saw her.
Treat her with the utmost respect.
I am sorry, your highness. But, I did my best.
Ms. Kim Hang Ah enters the Public Trial.
I'm so nervous, I can't watch this. Let's watch something else.
We have to watch. You said you wouldn't abandon her, she's family.
The least we can do is watch and support her. Watch it.
Thank you for coming.
Please introduce yourself.
I'm Kim Hang Ah.
Can you say more as the fiancee of the King?
We did announce the engagement, but it hasn't occurred yet.
Commissioners, please begin.
We'll start with a light question.
What are your personal feelings about South Korea?
First, they're known for girl bands.
Even when we were training for the WOC, they were quite a hit.
And...
South Korea is hot.
As people say, there's a lot of passion here.
Although they're hot-tempered and hide their emotions at times,
they have a deep-rooted compassion.
I can relate well because my fellow North Koreans are the same.
Did you say "my fellow North Koreans"?
I haven't been able to officially change my nationality yet.
Still, you'll one day be the queen of this nation...
What the heck! What are they doing?
Who the heck is he? What party is he from?
How do you feel about the North Koreans' late actions?
Is she responsible for that? Does he think she's the terminator?
As a constitutional monarchy, South Korea's now had 4 Kings.
-Please tell us the birthdays of all the four kings.
That kind of question doesn't even appear on tests.
I can't even remember my own father's birthday.
You are a North Korean soldier. If there was a war, you would have to participate.
Which side would you fight for? North or South?
You didn't even go to the army. Tell the Prime Minister to come immediately!
Your highness, you called me?
Make the announcement now. It wasn't the North's doing.
The North doesn't...
You're scared because they said it may lead to war?
Don't you know they say that all the time?
They even lied about the EP070 to the whole world.
-Still, just in case... -You're going to continue to be this way?
What're you trying to accomplish through the royal family and Kim Hang Ah?
War? North Korea? That's what worries you?
No, it's your own greed.
With all the public attention diverted, what is the government doing?
I hear your salary was secretly raised by 8%.
Make an immediate announcement that,
the North never developed EP070, and they're not responsible for the late King's death.
If not, I will never agree to your salary raise.
According to the laws, the King doesn't have the right to...
No, I'm going to take care of it myself.
Your raise? That comes from the public taxes.
Bring it to me and see. A raise? You better believe I'm going to cut your salary.
You've done well.
Is the king inside?
He's out.
He said he had something to do.
Oh, yes.
Oh, chief!
I did well.
The Prime Minister said he'll think about it.
I think he'll make the announcement that it wasn't the North.
I heard.
How is Hang Ah? She's back, right?
She's talking to her father.
You know she's been through a lot today. You should see her tomorrow.
I'm sure it was hard for her. Please take care of her.
I'm so mad after hearing them talk at the public trial.
-From their perspective, it's right... -But you're a North Korean.
And the King's fiancee-to-be. This was an official agreement made between the two nations.
I guess you still believe in King Lee Jae Ha, but to me...
He's no good.
-Father, watch what you say... -I hear he didn't even watch TV.
How can he go out to tend business when his wife-to-be is going through so much?
Lee Jae Ha doesn't have the skills or the heart to protect you.
You like him on your own. You cry on your own.
Stop!
I won't talk to you if you keep on belittling the king.
Hang up the phone!
What's the conclusion? You're not a woman.
-We can be happy. -I don't want to! Am I crazy?
Yes it was all an act.
Why did you hide it?
When I entered the room, you hid the evidence behind your back.
Sorry, I was just kidding.
You didn't eat yet, right? Let's go.
Ms. Kim Hang Ah?
What is this? You want to play hide and seek?
Hang Ah...
Oh, there you are.
I brought you breakfast.
Now that I see you sitting here, your legs are longer than I thought.
Where did you go yesterday?
It's a secret.
I'll tell you later.
What's wrong?
Was it really bad yesterday?
I guess it's true you didn't watch my trial.
-No, it's... -You look really well.
Did you drink with other girls last night?
-Why are you doing this? -What can I expect?
You've been living 30 years of your life as a bum, and just became King.
Oh, I'm sorry. You weren't a bum, you were,
trash.
I guess I made a mistake. I forgot that you are sensitive to the word "trash."
Instead of hiding it, why not make it be known?
You should tell all the citizens. The king of South Korea is...
trash.
Don't you think your heart would be at ease then?
Although it will stink.
Tell me one thing.
Do you like me or not?
I do like you.
Because you're easy. You're nothing but a North Korean.
Trash? I said that word to you because I trusted you.
I believed in you, and that's why I showed you my weakness.
And how could you?
How could you use that against me?
You're nothing but a North Korean.
Go back.
Right now.
To the North.
Comrade Lee Jae Ha.
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I have a man deep inside my heart...
I have my pride.
Yes, come back to me.
Jae Kang, am I that worthless?
I'll take care of you.
You're a King, the one with the most power in this world.
Father.
Is it a big illness?
If you're still concerned about the truth, you're fooling yourself.
Princess!
An idiotic fool is leaving right now. Get a hold of him.
Immediately.