East of Eden
Episode 18
You must be disappointed.
Our Dong Chul is just too handsome,
so you'd never imagine he's from such a poor family, right?
Aunt, What's wrong with being poor?
Keun oppa, Jageun oppa and I, not one of us have died of being poor.
No matter what, his dongseng still has to work at a factory, that's too much.
What's wrong with the factory?
That's my calling, you know.
You make it sound nice but it's a blue collar job after all.
And it's also true that others look down on you.
Go on.
- Episode 18-
But you didn't get to see Dong Chul, how?
It's alright, Aunt.
Nice to have met you.
Me too.
See you again.
Goodbye.
Aigoo, you're so dead stubborn.
Help me get a job please, Miss. Why can't you say that?
Dong Chul-oppa... she likes him a lot, Aunt.
You look naive but you have good perception.
The President is fuming mad, agasshi.
The missiles are all coming at me and Lee Dong Chul.
He wants you back immediately.
It seems that the lady liked Dong Chul since Hong Kong days.
She's the only daughter of a rich tycoon, famous throughout Korea.
If Dong Chul gets to be their son-in-law,
Not just Dong Chul, but all of us will have our lives totally changed.
We'll get to be society elites straight away.
Who allows such a change? On what basis?
Who do you choose to rely on? A gambler?
And no matter how rich she is, we're poor.
Will I choose gamblers to be my in-laws?
Stop talking about impossible things.
Just how rich they are, you have no idea at all.
People's hard earned money gotten through gambling and fraud,
so what if they have a lot?
Dong Chul was mesmerized by that ill gotten money that's why he's destroying his life.
That's why I'm not seeing him.
You're just so high and mighty.
- Ok Hee, you... - What?
Don't you dare get close to them.
Even if we die at the hands of money, their family and ours just aren't compatible.
Aigoo, of course not.
It seems my sister earned some money from building houses recently.
She's talking big now.
Aigoo, stop irritating me. I made mistakes again.
Please understand Young Ran.
That girl is just like a wild horse, so she can't be restrained.
Moreover, she was forced to join the party today.
And even had to sing Arirang, and danced with me,
She must have gotten upset and ran off somewhere.
Yes.
She left after letting me know.
Is that so?
It's alright.
That is... Young Ran's charm.
Those are such warm words.
You called for me?
I did.
Young Ran will be back soon.
I'll have a few words with Dong Chul, please wait here.
Follow me.
If Young Ran is not with you...
Where would she have gone all by herself?
Sit.
You might already know this, no...
A man who's even crueler than you'd imagine,
That's me.
Once I think the guy is not suitable, I'll abandon him.
I can turn hostile whenever I want. That's me.
A small crack can cause a mountain to crumble.
Once I see the crack, I'll get rid of it before it becomes a bigger problem.
I'm talking about Young Ran.
You are someone working under me,
to become blood relatives?
Ultimately, we cannot have any entanglement.
Do you understand?
What is it?
Why aren't you answering me?
I understand.
You said you understand?
Don't you know how arrogant you sound?
So, as long as I'm working under you,
I will not do anything against you. That is my duty and my mission.
I know that full well.
Why do you keep going on and on?
What are you saying?
After you leave me, you can do just what you want.
Is that what you mean?
I have no thoughts about leaving yet.
No thoughts about leaving yet?
I will not leave.
Fine.
Then make a deal with me.
The permit to open Pusan hotel slot machines is already out.
I'll fund it, you just have to run it,
and I'll give you a share in it.
As big a share as you want.
Pusan hotel slot machines, isn't that in Tae Sung's Shin Tae Hwan's hands already?
That's why I'm telling you, you can get whatever share in it as you wish.
Is it fun to get something easily?
I want you to snatch it beautifully right out of Shin Tae Hwan's pocket.
Show me what you're made of.
Yes, if I think you're reliable and useful to me...
I will join effort with you and treat you well all the way.
Together all the way, that's me.
What I mean is, no matter what my daughter says,
You and I, as partners, we have a different path to take.
The path that a girl should take and the path that a man should take.
Don't slip up in front of my daughter.
As long as you remember that, we can remain together forever.
This is a pledge between men.
I will remember that.
In addition, I'm curious about something.
You will be really rich in the time to come. What are your plans?
Those who are talented in making money...
will always plan out their future for sure.
Some time ago, I returned to my hometown.
- Hometown? - Yes.
The remains of the coal mine has become a vacant plot.
The aged miners, who are all sick, are living like there's no hope for tomorrow.
Medical facilities are indeed very poor there.
It is really appalling to see that.
Your father... used to be a coal miner?
Yes.
He died in the coal mine?
That's correct.
You must have suffered a lot.
An appalling sight, is that right?
Fine. This is indeed Lee Dong Chul's idea.
But since you don't have the money now, I'll take it on.
Don't be surprised.
There's tax relief so I won't lose out, it'll turn out well.
The investment we made in the shares recently, how is it now?
Up to now, we've made about 15% profit above our initial invested amount.
I think it'll still go up.
Fine.
When it gets to 20%, sell it.
Meet with the Inland Revenue office,
donate the money to that coal mine hospital in your name.
I understand.
And tomorrow, we'll meet the Hong Kong Investment rep., Rebecca
to listen out on the funding matter entrusted by Chun Teuk Bo.
Go find out the scale of Chun Teuk Bo's request.
Determine what wouldn't work then report back to me.
I understand.
Good. You may go.
I heard everything, and it's just as I expected.
Giving a portion of the slot machine shares to Lee Dong Chul.
Then using him temporarily as your right-hand man, right?
Your methods, I could see it coming far ahead, further and clearer.
Is that so?
As my successor, you're the perfect daughter.
That's why I keep my eyes open and watching you always.
Giving him shares is just your bait,
but Lee Dong Chul may have to pay with his life for it. Isn't it?
Grace.
Anyhow, since you can accept this man Lee Dong Chul,
then why can't your daughter? Why must it be Mike?
More important that lineage, it's money and background, right?
The son of a coal mining family, that's Lee Dong Chul.
Moreover, ultimately he chose money over you.
Yes, I know that.
The one I'm questioning is you.
Dad...
How much more money do you want?
How much more is enough?
Do you know, what money is?
Punk, don't you dare judge money so casually.
Money is not created by just anyone nor earned by just anybody.
Money is not saved by anyone. That's what money is.
Yes, Those who fail in life,
They'll all talk big and look down on money.
To make money is my life.
The focal point of my life is to make money.
But as my daughter...
You're question me whether money is the most important thing in life?
How much more do I want to make?
A long way to go. It's not even nearly half of half of what I want.
And so?
When you get enough money, Will your live happy?
Oh, well...
The one who doesn't knows what happiness means, that's my dad.
Because when you said goodbye to mom, you lost all that already.
How dare you... Mention your mom in front of me!
Yes, since a long time ago, I've been dying to ask about this.
Even to your only daughter...
If I don't obey you, you'll abandon me just like you did to mom, right?
To give up on Lee Dong Chul, is it that so hard for you?
Is that so?
Then shall I help you...
Erase him from your head?
How?
You think I won't do that?
Your father has the capability to do that, you should know.
Like you said...
I can even abandon your mom, Then you should be very clear!
Yes.
Your words... Are sincere and true.
In order to achieve your own goals, you will certainly do that.
The life of your daughter is not even in your consideration. That I know.
I won't dwell on this for too long.
It is not for my own life, it is for your life.
Get engaged to Mike quickly.
I understand.
Then, let's talk conditions.
To Mike, I'll get engaged and married but...
Don't you touch Lee Dong Chul.
Mike... send him back to the hotel.
I'm really...
It's the first time you see my tears, right?
You wench.
Yes, but...
I see mom...
Finally lying in a coffin hardly six feet long.
That is life.
I won't hope that my life will bring you any good fortune.
You are someone working under me,
To become blood relatives?
Ultimately, we cannot have any entanglement.
Do you understand?
You're going to abandon Guk Ja, and choose the slot machines?
But this...
Requires you to place your life on the line, you know that?
Lee Dong Chul will be thrown into the tiger's den.
If you win, you'll get the money, If you lose and die.
He won't have to worry about his daughter, killing two birds with one stone.
You know?
I know.
Then, that's great.
Coincidentally, today I went to your house.
Am I not the impulsive kid?
In the midst of the party, suddenly, I was crazy for Lee Dong Chul,
So I ran away.
I searched the hotel and the office,
and finally found myself at your house.
There...
Other than the lack of money, everything else was there.
Wouldn't it be great if I get to live there too?
Such idea arose within me, it made me love that house.
I now understand what it is that Lee Dong Chul would risk his life to protect.
Why he must work under my father...
I finally know why he must be a hunting dog.
That's why from now on...
I must shake it all off...
And I'll walk down the path for me.
The path my dad wants.
And don't think I did it for Lee Dong Chul,
But...
But what?
You mustn't die.
You must stay alive working for my dad.
You mustn't die.
You must stay alive.
Understand?
I'm sorry.
There is nothing I can do for you.
That's why I told you,
Just stay alive working for my dad.
Stay alive.
You must stay alive.
Yes, I'll stay alive.
You promise?
Yes, I promise.
Then that's enough for me.
Without my permission, you are not to die.
And... don't trust my dad.
He's a scary man.
Looks like you haven't wasted your studies.
You could tell right away that the accounts are all forged.
Hidden expenses, false sales, you spotted them so easily.
Father, false sales is no different from selling empty boxes to customers.
I heard that even if the Prosecution Office discovers it,
it will take some years for them to investigate the fabrication.
Father, what I learnt was that enterprises should've integrity just like humans do.
In finance... numbers are not everything.
You can't just trust in numbers alone, you have to understand that too.
Accounts and finance is a science.
It's not just about science, but technique and magic too.
Shall I tell you, what's the national number of enterprises who forge their accounts?
No, even if all the enterprises in our country do that, I won't do it.
Improper accounting will ultimately lead to the destruction of an enterprise.
I can tell your studies are not wasted.
Your financial IQ is much higher than I imagined, you're very talented.
Those who are good with numbers, are good with finance too.
To Tae Sung, that is a big inspiration.
Myung Hun...
Many enterprises out there are forging numbers and you'll see them develop quickly.
You must be tired. Let's stop here and rest.
Ah!
There is no need to tell this to your wife.
Myung Hun is smarter than I imagined.
Studying overseas wasn't a waste on him. He has changed.
He'll be able to accomplish a lot.
- You look like you're in a good mood. - Yes, 'cause everything is going so well.
Funding for the Macau construction should be solved soon.
If the Olympic permit goes well too,
I think we can achieve getting to the top ten in the country.
Who is that woman from Macau?
That woman called Janice.
Woman?
Woman.
We can't treat a business partner purely as a woman, you know.
That woman, did you invite her here?
What do you mean?
That woman in an international lobbyist.
I'm not at the level to extend an invitation.
So she is that excellent of a woman, is that what you mean?
Why are you behaving so naive? It's so unlike you.
What's wrong with you?
A woman's intuition.
That woman...
She's also the representative for the Macau construction tender?
That's right.
Then, you've known her for some time.
I want to meet that woman.
Can't I?
You...
What is it you're so dissatisfied with?
As the Director's wife of Tae Sung Group, I have that qualification, don't I?
So just for this matter, you left father alone at the hospital and rushed home?
Yes, report on the Pusan matter first.
Japan?
Why would the man who's supposed to sign go to Japan?
Is he up to some tricks?
Once he returns, make sure he signs it.
Of course.
Let them know for the factory acquisition, we'll give them whatever they ask for.
Pusan's Big Four?
Is there any other partner organization more influential than us?
You bunch of fools,
If that organization won't do, whether it's Big Four or Big Five, let's maneuver them!
Hey, Kyung Tae, you fool...
Must you make me use such cheap words to order you?!
Arrange the schedule.
I want to see that woman.
I'm already cracking my head over this and that, must you still nag at me like this?
Are you gonna let me live or not?
This is the boss of the Pusan hotel.
He was originally the civil engineering leader in construction.
Now he's paralyzed from waist down.
Added to his troubles, due to poor health, he has to go to Japan for an operation.
He's handicapped and his opponents aren't kind either.
So, he gave up the position.
Shin Tae Hwan offered money as the terms,
for acquiring the factory under that boss' name. He offered a huge sum.
We have to find out why such a huge sum was offered.
And contact Japan to find out when he will be returning.
Dong Chul...
A big danger is involved in overturning this matter.
It could turn into an all-out war, where the Pusan Big Four will join in.
To go against the General is not so easy.
Do think about it carefully.
This is the first chance I'm getting in my life.
I don't want to miss out on it.
Please make a trip to Pusan.
Is it because the opponent is Shin Tae Hwan?
It's too big a price to pay.
If the information is not accurate, I will fall into deep waters.
Shin Tae Hwan is not Tae Sung's successor,
Because if so, why is he'll still supervised by the Tae Sung board of directors.
I understand.
Yes.
Yes, of course.
What did father say, when did you finished?
Are you upset?
Just pretend you don't know.
Father...
Maybe he wants to safeguard the direct way you speak.
No matter how difficult, let's live as we were taught, honey.
It's easier said than done.
Put Tae Ho to bed.
Just let him sleep here.
Tae Ho, from now on, let him sleep in his own bed like in America.
Why get upset over this?
When he's asleep, we'll move him to his own bed then.
My Tae Ho, wow!
Dong Wook?
Did you have good dreams last night?
Yes.
During the exam, Dong Wook was beside me giving the answers, that was my dream.
I'll cheer you on.
When I'm done, I'll go to the hospital.
Fighting.
I'm so touched, I think this feeling will last a thousand years.
It's not like you're pretending to be rich...
But you really are the richest prince of our country, right?
You have your bodyguards in town, aren't your parents worried?
What I'm thinking of they know all about it.
The wife which the prince should raise high up just like how he raises a golden trophy.
That should be someone else, don't you know?
Then I'll be your golden trophy, that's all.
That doesn't sound the least bit funny.
Before I get off, I have to tell you the biggest secret.
I am not the precious flesh and blood of the Min family...
I'm a daughter brought back from a dog's den.
You don't understand that, do you?
President Min...
I'm the lowly daughter conceived out there by my father.
Please go back and tell this to your parents too.
Aigoo, my head. Oh, my head.
Any sober up soup?
I'm dead.
Who did you drink with again?
I don't know. An awful man who looks like a crocodile keeps pestering me.
Welcome...
Why? What's this?
This elegant lady, did you fall from the heaven or appear from the ground?
Is this the right place?
Oh! And what's this?
And Big Nose is here too.
Welcome.
You don't look like you're here for a meal. Can I help you?
Hello.
Hello?
It's me...
Can't you recognize me?
Oh, dear heavens. People say you can't tell about fate.
I could only recognize you only when you said you were Yoo Mi Ae, the nurse.
I totally couldn't tell.
Honestly speaking,
Nurse Yoo, when you were a nurse back at Hwang Ji hospital,
I, Yang Ok Hee, was the most attractive one, right?
I really couldn't recognize you, Long time no see.
But, Why did you suddenly vanish like the wind from Hwang Ji?
The day Dong Wook was born, You were the midwife too.
We never saw you after that day.
Yes, that's right.
The baby born back then, was that Dong Wook?
Yes, that's right.
And I don't know what sin that child has but on the day he was born,
my brother-in-law died grievously in the coal mine.
Whenever I think of it, my heart bleeds.
Oh, yes. Nurse Yoo, you didn't know, right?
That my brother-in-law died at the hands of Shin Tae Hwan.
Priest Han told me he passed away.
Yes.
He was afraid his crime will be made known,
so by hook or by crook, he's been attacking our Dong Chul and Dong Wook.
Until now, he hasn't been punished and he's still living so well.
Is Dong Wook doing well?
What do you mean by 'well'? He's lying in the hospital now.
What?
All this is because of that jerk, Shin Tae Hwan.
Saying we obstruct his business. He not only had Dong Wook hauled up for interrogation.
He was also forced to join the army.
This time round, he was given electric shocks and water torture.
Aigoo! No different from a living dead.
His own flesh and blood but he doesn't know it.
Pursuing him to death.
Is that how it is?
So where will his evil deeds take him to?
When our Dong Wook becomes a judge,
We'll use legal means to make our revenge.
Now, we're just gritting our teeth.
Please accept this.
It's not much.
Although I left Hwang Ji a long time ago,
I have never forgotten about it.
Fortunately, I'm quite well off now.
What are you saying? This won't do.
No matter how tough things are, we can't accept this. Please take it back quickly.
Just take it as scholarship for students from the hometown.
Even so, we can't. Please take it back.
No matter how tough, we can't.
Aigoo, she said it's a scholarship, didn't she?
Obedience is better than politeness.
If I had become the rich lady, I would have donated a hundred times more.
I'll return to Korea frequently from now on.
So, I'll be back.
We can't take this.
We didn't get to offer you some tea...
It's alright.
I'm off.
Use the money without any burden. Goodbye.
Yes, come again.
Bye, bye!
Aigoo, when will I get to become like that?
Give me the money, I think it's not money we can spend.
You don't have to bother.
Not knowing he's his own flesh and blood,
the father is pursuing his own son down the path of death.
The son takes the father as an enemy, with his heart set on revenge.
They can't recognize their own flesh and blood.
Father and son became enemies.
Is there a greater curse than this?
Shin Tae Hwan... this is only the beginning.
Now I will... torture you to death.
This money, what money is it that you have accepted so casually?
Ki Sun's mom, you were right there. Why didn't you stop her?
She said she'll be back, we'll return it then.
Aigoo, she has nothing yet she still is so fussy.
Nurse Yoo and us, how are we related for her to give us such a big sum?
Are we beggars relying on others for a living?
But she's not just any common rich lady.
She even came with her American bodyguards.
This sum is not even enough to buy those guys chewing gum.
You're so sick.
As long as it's money, you go crazy without any thinking.
If this money is a crime and obstructs Dong Wook's future, what will you do?
Aigoo, Dong Wook, Dong Wook, Dong Wook,
Aigoo, has Dong Wook become a judge yet?
You're acting like he's already a judge accepting a bribe.
Aigoo, we don't even have money for his medical fees yet you're so fussy.
Just act high and mighty on your own!
- Ki Sun's mom. - Yes?
I just think it's strange.
How did Nurse Yoo find out we were here?
- I think she went to see Priest Han. - Priest Han?
Hyung-nim, see it from a positive point.
She came to us because she missed the past.
Then she saw our current state...
No, no. I think something's up.
I will go and see Priest Han.
Hello?
Ki Sun?
Mom, Dong Wook oppa has to be discharged today.
Orders from the top.
What? He was operated on just days ago.
If he stays at the hospital too long, others will say he's been tortured.
It's orders from the top, so we just have to obey.
Mom, I don't have much time to make calls.
Yes, I know.
We'll get the money and come in the afternoon.
Bye.
Hyung-nim,
Dong Wook was ordered by the top to be discharged this afternoon.
They deserve to die.
They just do what they like.
They don't care if anyone dies.
The medical fees will be quite a lot too. What shall we do?
I'll sell the unfinished houses to come up with the money. What else can we do?
Damn those people.
I wonder what they're up to. It's so frustrating.
Ki Sun,
Keun oppa,
How are you feeling?
They want you discharged this afternoon, right?
Hyung, how did you know?
I have my ways.
Ki Sun, hang onto this. It's for the medical fees.
Hyung, you knew beforehand that I'll be chased out today.
Hyung, what exactly do you do?
Every time I run into something, you'll solve it for me.
I'll say it again, as long as it's for you, I'll do anything.
And you'll be on parole so you have to continue your treatments.
You and Ki Sun, mustn't participate too much in the union matters.
The ending is very clear.
Is that in exchange for my release?
Dong Wook, do you intend to get into mass politics through the labor movement?
Mass politics?
Are you planning to change the flag of labor movement into the flag of mass politics?
I'm not interested in politics, Hyung.
Is that so? Then stop your activities.
Keun oppa, you don't understand the labor movement.
What I mean is don't get use by those who want to turn to movement to mass politics.
For how long must the labor activists put up with being ignored,
and be taken as factory by-products and live like insects?
Keun oppa, do you know what conditions these activists are working under?
Working through the night with nosebleeds is a daily affair.
Working overtime everyday but earning only $80 a month.
$80 minus the rent,
Public payments*, and then send some money back home.
*property tax, transport tax, electricity, phone bills etc
My friends can't be sure they have enough left for meals.
If this goes on, we'll all die.
We all want to survive that's why we unite for strikes.
Folks like me who receive pay, we don't even make up 0.00%!
Don't you know there's not to be more than one person in this room?
Yes, we do. I'll leave soon.
Hyung.
What Ki Sun just told you,
and what father said to the coal miners, isn't it the same?
Dong Wook...
I think of father too.
Even more so that all of you.
There's not a day that I don't think of him.
Remember what I said. I'm off.
I might not get to see you for a while, just to let you know.
What's up, oppa?
Everything will be fine.
Get better, I'm off.
It seems like something's wrong, doesn't it Jageun oppa?
Dong Chul oppa...
I called your office, do you know?
Is that so?
I've been busy.
You didn't avoid me on purpose?
On purpose?
Why would I?
I heard this from a member of the Olympic Committee,
International Hotel wants to compete to host the Olympic.
Isn't that as expected?
As expected?
Given our hotel's location and our wide connections,
Isn't it sufficient as a representative of our country?
Our hotel?
Ah! I did hear that you're now the right hand man of the casino representative.
But, you only manage the casino.
Strictly speaking, you don't own the hotel, right?
We have the hotel management rights in our hands, it seems you didn't know that?
Then oppa... I'll ask you for a favor directly.
The dream to be the Olympic host hotel is not Tae Sung's dream,
But the dream of Ji Hyun, who just returned from her hotel management studies.
It's my very first personal dream.
Please do not obstruct me.
These words of mine...
Am I making you feel unhappy?
It's not a problem with my feelings...
It's a very difficult matter.
I can understand your stand, so I'm sorry.
But let's each try our best.
This is because you hate Director Shin Tae Hwan, right?
Do I have to run through an explanation with you?
I don't wish to fight with you.
Yes, that's why I'm asking you, Oppa.
This is my personal dream.
Sorry.
I have to go.
So your plan is to lobby the Olympic Committee Chairman...
by inviting him to that hotel?
The lobbying started at your end, you even contacted the Swiss ambassador.
- Oppa, - Let's go by fair play.
Fine.
I thought you're the same old Dong Chul oppa as in the past.
I won't apologize a second time.
I was hoping to compete against the Oppa who was the Kangwon-do scholar,
But now I think I have to watch my back.
What do you mean? I'm not educated but you studied abroad in America.
I'm busy, so goodbye.
You're here.
- Did you sleep well? - Yes.
Where's Myung Hun?
After making inspection rounds, he should be back later.
He's working very hard.
Did he complain of being tired?
He said there's a big difference between theory and reality, so he's still adjusting.
Just tell him to do according to what he learnt in school, like a young man.
I heard the Olympic Committee Chairman will stay at our hotel.
It's not an easy competition.
The feedback of the Committee Chairman on the Olympic host hotel
has direct implications.
I heard International Hotel is fighting us at every corner.
How can President Guk not make a move?
You don't have to worry about this.
That's right, General.
President Guk is backed by Chun Teuk Bo.
Chun Teuk Bo is secretly planning something big, that is the silent word around.
Of course.
Who is President Guk?
Isn't he good at picking the right political path?
Look at the monopoly of his casino, isn't it clear for all to see?
Chun Teuk Bo.
He's not in the same line as you, General, you better know that upfront.
Of course.
President Guk,
Ever since the Macau construction, he's been obstructing me at every corner.
But I'm not saying this out of a personal grudge.
Yes, I understand.
Why are you doing useless things?
Regional factories, subsidiary enterprises and agents are all complaining.
You're not tasked to dig out the imperial history,
You should let your subordinates breathe a little, right?
If you keep insisting on your own way, you'll destroy everything.
Father.
As I travelled with the claims department to the agents all over the country,
I found shocking facts.
As the losses get more serious day by day,
The sales volume has not changed, that's very suspicious.
So what is the problem?
The problem is with the salesperson.
Their pay increases only with sales results,
So they carve out a double contract with the agents.
- Double contract? - Yes.
Unsold products are reported as sold, then the products are returned as agreed
to get the tax accounts.
This can't be allowed to go on, Father. I think we need a major reformation.
Reformation?
Is that the name of some kid in some family?
Reformation is not done by anyone, you know.
In the short term, just maintain the current state.
Father!
After we acquired the electronics business, employees are joining up
and they're demanding a higher pay.
If we do a reformation and we're edged out by any mistake at all,
What do you think they will do?
We will become the internal whistle-blower.
So?
The owner has to let the frauds go on?
You're not the owner still, so don't act rashly.
Big enterprises supply products in exchange for tax accounts. That's how it is.
Father, that's a fraud. That's a crime.
Do you want me to ignore a crime?
Because that's the way things are,
Those hardworking factories are fighting back by going on strikes.
Since when are you on the side of the laborers?
Just let them go on strike.
Those kinds of factories, once we sack all of them,
we'll use that plot as real estate instead.
We'll be better off a thousand times over.
What about the laborers?
Since when did you start worrying about the laborers?
Most of the chaebols*, (*conglomerates)
Are cleverly exploiting whether legally or illegally.
Until when will you be referring to your university lecture notes?
You should dry the ink and get your hands dirty.
The dirtier you get, the more battles you'll win.
Look at your wife.
See how tactful she handles things, she's so good at it.
Cool off your head. Take a break.
- Mike, first time at a place like this? - Yes.
What do you think?
Really beautiful, Father.
Mike, you have great taste.
Mike...
In Korea, if you praise your own kid others will think you're tactless.
But I think she's beautiful too, what can I do?
She's my daughter that's why she looks good. Otherwise that will not be the case.
I'm just joking.
Young Ran...
If there's another man doing this, tell him to come see me.
A father who tags along as you try out your engagement dresses,
I think I must be the only one in Korea.
What are you so worried about that's making you follow me around like a new father?
It seems you're aware this daughter might just break ties and run away.
Are you some gangster or hoodlum? All this about breaking ties!
Stop that.
This is even more beautiful.
Let's try one more.
Why are you crying, Miss? This is such a happy day.
Do I look like I'm happy?
This is Lee Dong Chul.
It's me.
I went through Pusan's loan shark market. It's like what you said.
The factories under the name of the Pusan hotel boss,
he knew the share price would go up.
It lost 15% at the start, but now it's risen to 50%.
Oh, is that so? Then what about the hotel?
That is also what you expected.
Because the short-term profits shot up, the bank is in trouble now.
How did you know all this?
Which organization has joined hands with Shin Tae Hwan?
A fisheries company with deep sea vessels,
Run by Na Mang bigwig Yang San Bak, who has taken control over the entire harbor.
I think Kang Gi Man might have connections with them.
Got it.
Thanks.
Please come in.
You wanted me in your office.
It must be something very important.
Committee Chairman,
By any chance do you know Yang San Bak of the Pusan Na Mang clan?
I know him.
He's the famous gangster leader. He was once a prominent character.
But what about him?
I need to negotiate something with him.
It's about the slot machines.
Dong Chul, don't tell me you're in charge of the slot machines?
Nothing's certain yet.
Lee Dong Chul,
You've finally...
Gone through the lion's den and started your own counterattack.
How can I help you?
Look at this.
Please find out first about how this factory is running here in Puchon.
Puchon?
This is my territory.
Hong Chon hyung is here too.
Yes.
Find out the number of trucks that have been going in and out recently,
And the level of investment in source material.
Also, please get feedback from the customers around the factory. There's no time.
Yes, I understand.
And please help to find those employees fired from the factory recently.
I heard the long-term contract workers who worked there were all fired.
Lee Dong Chul, I think Polaris is shining brighter and brighter.
Lee Dong Chul's era is coming nearer and nearer.
No, it's still early.
Anyhow, I will never forget your kindness to me.
Between us, why be so polite?
I...
Your aunt, madam Yang Ok Hee,
I fell in love with her.
What?
But that's not going to be easy.
Help me out.
As long as you're willing to help, there's nothing you can't do.
You may not be able to tell but I'm very shy.
I belong to the innocent type.
My face is red now, right?
Hye Rin!
What brings you here?
You're really here for Baek Sung Hyun?
You're in a good mood after your exams?
There's a place I have to bring you to so I came.
Of course I'll go. I'll follow you anywhere.
My sister is back.
My mother ordered me to bring you home.
You will go with me, right?
No.
You must make a trip with me.
It seems I was too... impatient.
Please.
I can not go.
She was so sick she couldn't disembark from the plane.
She came home in an ambulance from the airport.
Even then...
No, all the more so,
I can not see her now.
Please come with me.
I'm sorry.
Now is not the time. Moreover...
If it's together with you,
all the more, I can not go.
You're so cruel, Baek Sung Hyun.
Until now, you still can't feel my true love?
The sound of this beating heart, can't you hear it?
A rich man's time is money.
You won't get more money just by looking around the company.
Did you mention the forged accounts to your grandfather?
No.
As he enters his old age, worry becomes his only job.
When there's no need to, don't report to him.
Whether it's documents or accounts, enterprises must go on.
All this about transparent management, if something goes wrong,
we could disappear forever from this cruel, competitive society.
Aigoo, it must hurt so much.
Dong Wook.
The pains you bore, You must never ever forget.
Just like your mother told you, be successful.
Those who persecute the innocent,
you must prosecute them with legal justice.
We told you to hurry, what are you doing?
Did you get those reporters again?
He has to change into his clothes before he leaves.
If my son went out without his clothes,
Would it be okay for the news to see that an innocent youth
was tortured in interrogation?
Sit here first. I'll go get the medicine.
- I'm getting the medicine. - Yes.
Shin Tae Hwan!
Foolish fella...
If you dare to engage in union strikes and give me trouble again,
You won't get to keep your other eye.
You'd better humbly kneel and live like you're no longer on this earth.
Do you understand me?
Until the very day when I shall judge you with my own hands,
You must hang onto your life, Shin Tae Hwan.
And don't make any changes, just go on with your unrepentant life.
Wait till then, Shin Tae Hwan.
Your life tainted by murder, lawlessness and evil deeds.
You can't make up for it even if you wanted to.
Wait for the moment when you'll keep falling into the deep abyss of destruction.
I'll be judged by your hands?
I, Shin Tae Hwan?
Speaking so arrogantly just like your father.
Your father spoke arrogantly just like you're doing now.
Then came the day when he fell into the deep abyss of destruction by himself.
Life will not happen as you wish.
You were on the judgment stand, but you still didn't get it?
Shin Tae Hwan!