East of Eden
Episode 19
Until I officially impose my sentence on you…
Please live till that day, Shin Tae Hwan.
You passing sentence on me?
Me? Shin Tae Hwan?
You boast as much as your father did.
Your father made such a statement once, it landed him in a pitiful state.
Life won't go as you wish.
Didn't you learn that when you were so close to your death?
SHIN TAE HWAN!
What is going on?
We shall stop here for today.
I'll say it once again, Shin Tae Hwan.
The reason I live is to use the law to destroy your life.
Even if you go on your knees to seek forgiveness, I will not forgive you.
I want to make your life as pitiful as it can be.
In that case, my son has a reason to live too.
Isn't that so?
That's right.
Keeping quiet to an unreasonable question is the way to win.
Lee Dong Wook, you...
Watch out.
Remember these words that you speak so vehemently...
they soon may cost you your life.
Winning in life won't be as simple as you put it.
Let's go, Myung Hun.
Did the cat get your tongue? Why didn't you speak up?
Did you choke on American water?
Episode 19
Father, Myung Hun is here.
How do you feel?
I'm sorry for not visiting you often, Grandfather.
I had to oversee work at the factory.
I know.
- Myung Hun. - Yes.
You said this before you went to the US, right?
You never wanted to just inherit the business or to be given the job.
You wanted to use your own abilities to earn everything.
You wanted to show me that you can do it.
And that you were only willing to work your way up.
Yes, Grandfather.
Do you still feel this way?
Yes.
But, I'm still learning right now.
Director Shin.
Yes, Father?
Let Myung Hun do things according to what he wants.
What does that mean?
I've told Father already. Myung Hun seems hesitant.
Myung Hun didn't say it himself.
The uncle from the factory called.
You're always doing the opposite of what Myung Hun decides to do.
Father.
Myung Hun wants to use what he has learned in the US.
He doesn't understand the way business is ran in Korea.
Stop speaking nonsense and let him do things the way he wants.
Since he has already studied, let him unleash his potential.
He just returned and you expect him adapt to Korean practices.
It's enough both of us followed old business practices.
Father.
In such dark times, how are we to survive if we don't do business this way.
I thought you didn't bother about my assets?
Myung Hun, you...
You think you'll survive one day without Tae Sung Group?
Stop making the child confused!
I don't wish for Myung Hun to use unethical methods in our business.
Don't interfere with what Myung Hun is doing.
Grandfather.
Let him do as he wants.
I understand.
We shall see.
Hello?
Don't let them realize it, slowly bring it up.
Yes.
You have already ordered 3 portions of pork cutlet.
Be careful that you don't turn into a pig.
Hey, hey. I love you, Ok Hee.
We're really worlds apart.
No matter how much you try to impress me, it will never work.
Then, will this work?
You're really doing whatever you can.
The value is worth more than 100 pig heads.
Even humans can be fakes. Could THAT even be real?
Bite it! See if it's real or not.
This is a payment for your appearance.
Payment?
Actually, I'm a movie producer.
Do you want to participate in a movie?
A movie called, "Madam Strawberry"
I'm the producer.
I've heard of many stories that uses movie as an excuse to...
That... anyways.
I'm really interested in movies.
You should have said you acknowledged my beauty.
Then I wouldn't have made things difficult for you.
Try biting the necklace.
- Hello. - Oh, yes.
The bridge at Pusan is ready.
I've spoken to your boss.
- Go on up and see him. - Yes, I understand.
Let's go.
You're here?
I've went around getting information.
It's just as you predicted.
Tae Sung Group is purchasing the land around the factory.
Fine.
Go to Pusan immediately. It's a sign the hotel owner is coming around.
And...
Get something similar to this.
There's people at Pusan to show you what you need.
Act fast, there's no time.
If things are successful this round, will you be able to be independent?
This determines life and death.
Give it your all.
I'll make note of that.
Hello?
It's Janice.
Oh, yes.
I'm at the International Hotel lounge now.
I have something to discuss with you. Do you have time?
Yes. Of course.
- You were looking for me? - You're here?
Have a seat.
You should be busy...
I will be helping you more in the future, Dong Chul.
You're about to set up an office.
There are a lot of things to discuss with you.
But...
There is something I'd like to ask you.
Why did you do it?
Grace...
Why did you give up on her so easily?
You love her...
Don't you?
This is not like you.
No matter how much you sacrifice, you should fight for your love.
I don't have that capability now.
Capability?
Does Grace wants your 'capability'?
- I'm not suitable for that either. - Are there any requirements for love?
I don't wish to destroy someone else's life.
Most importantly...
Mike will be able to give Grace a happy life.
Having the ability to let the person you love, lead a happy life...
You do understand, right?
That happiness... will only happen when you are together with the person you love.
It still isn't too late.
How about getting back together?
It's Grace.
Look at her face.
She has already lost her spirit.
Look. In the past, she would have come and interrogated me...
Saying she was jealous.
Go over and talk.
You're alive.
You promised me.
I'm sorry.
I can't give you anything.
Without my consent, you can't die.
And...
Don't trust my father.
He is a scary person.
Lee Dong Chul speaking.
What?
I asked if Young Ran went to look for you.
I am alone.
Let me repeat again.
Pusan deal won't be easy to handle.
I've heard that things aren't that simple.
Frankly speaking, I feel that I'm sending you to your grave.
How is it?
You may abandon this now if you wish to.
To go or not to go? What do you intend?
I've taken care of it already.
Don't forget your opponent will be the Minister and Shin Tae Hwan.
That's right.
You will be able to do it.
Alright. Good luck.
I've got it.
Mr. Baek didn't come along with you?
No, he didn't.
She must be weary from her long hours.
Once she regains strength, she'll go in for her weekly check-ups.
That will do. Goodbye.
You've worked hard.
I won't be sending you off.
You...
Why did you come back on your own?
Didn't I say that you should be returning back with Mr. Baek?
He wanted to come by himself.
What?
Because of you... our family is destroyed.
I won't give up. Don't think it's over.
Apologize to Hye Ryung!
Hye Rin, you're here?
It's you, right?
I detected your scent.
That smells a little like acacia.
A little like lilacs, your scent.
Unni.
I believe you.
Sung Hyun's matter...
It wasn't you who started it. I know.
Unni.
Don't feel sad. Don't cry.
I will work hard for him to return by your side.
Don't you love him?
If you do, grab hold of him.
Even if you intend to give up on music.
I want to meet Sung Hyun.
I've come this far to be near him.
Why do I have to be the only one longing for him?
Let me meet him, Hye Rin.
I...
I feel like I'm dying.
Unni...
We have received the report.
Because of the development,
there hasn't been a positive reaction towards the Minister's decision.
No one is willing to step forward.
So I have to risk letting you know about this matter.
What is it again this round?
Is it regarding the partnership?
Your plan to give lobbyists access to the President's front porch, it's a little ...
Is that the main problem?
Do you have other lobbyists you're trying to promote?
How could that be?
A building with enormous estimated kickbacks.
And you want me to sit back and do nothing?
Please re-consider.
Cheon Duk Bo, you're making a huge miscalculation.
If my information is correct,
You're painting quite a carefully laid out picture of political power.
You wouldn't be painting me out of that picture, would you?
How about acting after fully reading how the president feels about it?
I hope you understand where I'm coming from.
That front porch is absolutely necessary.
Get that in your head.
Why are you here without calling me first?
What's wrong?
Tae Ho's dad.
I want to go back to the US.
Did anything happen?
It could be because of your influence.
During our time in the US, I've gone through many changes.
I'm a completely different person.
How should one live?
Since I was born to continue the business, how should I go about doing it?
I used to think my future was full of hope.
I feel that I should re-learn how to live my life.
You... were disappointed?
The trading of the land wasn't carried out well?
That isn't trading but a set-up, a crime.
My father has already dirtied my hands.
Don't be so serious.
The most important aspect of doing business is profits, isn't it?
Just as long as you bring in profits for the company, that will do.
Even if it means committing crimes or going against the law?
So you looked for the Minister at the hotel, to suck up to him?
What's the difference between Father and you?
Showing respect and giving him what he wants is also a business strategy.
Don't directly oppose him, go around him.
You expect me to manipulate others.
Even if it's authority or assets, legal or illegal...
I'm trying to tell you don't waste time trying to bring down your opponent!
Do you know who I met in the morning?
Lee Dong Chul.
He stated that he wouldn't give up getting exclusive hotel rights for the Olympics.
Doesn't this mean he wants to battle it out with Tae Sung Group?
Of course.
I don't wish to lose in a battle.
Even if it's the Minister or whoever the opponent is...
I will show them respect and make use of them.
Now...
You are becoming more and more like Father.
I'm alright with you backing out.
But...
Before that, you have to prove to me you can finish your job cleanly.
Show Father your capabilities.
Bring tears to Father!
The Minister will be arriving here soon.
Is that so?
- Will my father-in-law be here too? - Yes.
Tae Ho's dad, please wait for me.
I'm sorry.
Oh wow, look at this.
How is it? Are you satisfied?
Who will be able to enter this room? Will our discussion be important?
I'm satisfied, how could I not be?
You've worked hard.
Have a seat, have a seat.
But, how can I repay you?
Thank you very much for letting our hotel be part of the Olympics.
Was that a big deal?
I merely made a phone call to the Swiss Embassy.
Of course, Minister.
That will definitely affect the choice of the official hotel for the Olympics.
If that's the case, I will help you through.
This child's dream was for the hotel to be part of the Olympics.
It seems like President Guk is also involved this matter.
Is that so?
Such a renowned person would fight over such a small matter?
I thought President Guk was a renowned figure.
It seems like he isn't.
In that the case, he won't sit back and watch Pusan's slot machine.
That could be the case.
I told you to bring the contract back, not account books!
How much longer will you keep delaying this?
When the president returns from Japan, he'll sign the factory contract.
The problem doesn't lie with the factory!
While the rights to the slot machines are delayed, who knows who will get the rights!
It's going to be a war!
Did something happen, President?
I heard President Guk has started to act.
What?
I knew he wouldn't sit back watching an egg being laid into someone else's hands...
I'd never expected him to steal the cooked egg from that mouth.
Of course, Lee Dong Chul is working under President Guk.
Wang Gun, you listen up.
President Guk, who drove your father to his grave...
...will be passing the sword to Lee Dong Chul.
From now on, you will be the one in charge of those slot machines.
That belongs to you. You must act fast.
And Kyung Tae, what have you been doing?!
Do you still need my instructions as to what to do?
What have you done under me before?!
President.
I won't disappoint you this time!
Now, Pusan's four-largest mafia bosses are under our control.
Even if it requires thousands of reinforcement, go all the way.
Even if it means kidnapping and chopping that president's finger to sign the contract...
If anything fails, be prepared to sacrifice your own life!
Lee Dong Chul speaking.
It took me quite awhile to get to meet Yang San Bak.
But it seems like he wasn't who he used to be.
He totally hurt my pride.
And so?
Shin Tae Hwan used money to bribe him until his mouth shut tight.
And so? You know we're out of time.
And so, this is just my instinct, but...
Is President Guk trying to chase you to your grave?
Why do I have such negative feeling?
My instincts have never been wrong.
- That's alright. - It isn't.
You'll die, you'll die.
It's regarding life and death.
I said I'm prepared for that!
Lee Dong Chul.
You've become rash.
If you're rash, you will die.
This round, I really don't feel good about it.
Take it as I'm begging you.
Give up on it this time.
There isn't much time left.
I have no time to bother about whatever instinct it is!
Yang San Bak is the King of Pusan's mafia.
Do you intend to sacrifice your life to meet him?
Yes, of course.
You...
How many lives do you have?
Mother...
Father was the one who saved me.
Before I'd pass out during an interrogation...
I'm reminded of Father.
Keun Oppa said the same thing once too.
Before he intended to do what he wanted to, he kept holding onto Father's belief.
And in the future, he'll continue to live this way too.
Dong Wook, go in and rest.
Ki Sun, don't you have to go to the factory?
Ki Sun's mother, you should start opening the store too.
Every minute means money.
Yes.
Excuse me
You are?
I bought a bit of seafood.
Seafood?
Are you Dong Chul's mother?
Nice to meet you.
I'm Chaeng. When Dong Chul was younger...
You're the person who helped Oppa in Incheon?
Mother, didn't you say he came to look for you before?
Who is he? Do you know him?
How would I know?
At one time, Dong Chul asked him to bring things to us.
Why did you buy seafood for nothing?
Dong Chul asked me to go to Pusan for some business.
I bought back some seafood on the way.
I went to the stall and I didn't see anyone.
So I came directly to the house.
Thank you, Ahjussi.
Wow, so much.
He bought it to expedite Jageun Oppa's recovery.
Thank you.
Ah, I am Ki Sun, Dong Chul oppa's younger sister.
This is my second brother.
How do you do...
Hello, Dong Chul always speaks of you.
Great to meet you.
Dong Chul always speaks of you and says you're the most beloved younger brother.
Thank you.
Our apologies for letting you carry such a heavy gift back.
Then, see you another time.
Then, I'll be going.
Sorry to disturb.
I'll leave with you, Ahjussi.
Mom, I'm going off to work.
What's with that person?
I don't know either.
Anyway since he bought it, I'll make soup for you, Dong Wook.
What? That person went to the stall to look for you?
Not just one or two come to the stall. How can I remember?
Since he's with Dong Chul, he can't be a good guy.
Don't bring that sort of person home.
Dong Chul, go in and rest.
Yes.
But I love this place more.
I'll get a little sunshine before going in.
Keun oppa's mother is against Dong Chul oppa working in the casino.
So the clothes and the watches that Dong Chul oppa gives, we can't wear it.
Dong Chul is a friend I love the most.
Although he is much younger than me, but I'm willing to walk through fire and water with him.
He is a very competent Oppa.
Of course.
He is definitely not like what your mother said, one that lets the family down.
Keun oppa used to be the scholar of Kangwondo.
At one time, Keun's oppa's mother's dream was for him to be an outstanding person.
But now...
Don't worry.
Your keun oppa will be a distinguish person one day.
Ahjussi believes in him too?
Of course, of course I do.
Does Ahjussi work in the casino too?
No.
I was a sailor last time.
Sailor?
Hye Rin unni!
I went to the hospital just now and found out he was discharged.
Hurry to our home then.
Oppa is waiting for you.
Don't you smell the scent of acacia?
Oh, you're here?
I'm so near, you didn't detect my scent?
I went to the hospital and found out you were discharged.
Felt very empty inside.
How was the exam?
I want to give the scholar position to Lee Dong Wook.
So I let it go.
You didn't study hard, did you?
Sister.
Hye Rin is here.
She can't take it so she came over to look for Dong Wook.
Now all the girls are so thick-skinned.
They actually come knocking on the door to look for a guy.
At the hospital, I noticed Dong Wook was waiting for her.
He looked so hurt when he realized she didn't come.
She came at the right time.
What are you happy about?
I'm not one bit happy.
Quiet down. What if they hear it?
What's with you again.
I see that she's a very sensible girl.
Even if she's sensible, I don't like her.
Daughter-in-law, who will please Sister, does not exist even if we search the whole world.
Nevertheless, her family background is not like ours.
And looking at her, she looks like a cat.
You mean you can to tell a person's character by their looks?
Don't be too picky.
Could it be you only want the president's daughter?
Of course.
*Weaver refers to the folklore the Cowherd and the Girl Weaver*
Our Dong Wook's wife, at least should be a weaver standard.
My goodness.
Did something happened?
You don't look well.
It's not because you didn't do well on your exams.
I have too much to tell.
What is it?
What's wrong?
Dong Wook, don't you wish to understand me better?
Like, my family history, what I went through, etc.
And why did I live such a lonely life.
And what a hateful ugly duckling I am.
What ugly duckling?
You are a beautiful swan.
That's right, I planned to be a swan.
Everyday, every night.
Even in my dream, I'm thinking of it.
OK.
It's more than enough.
Cheers.
Let's drink to our hearts' content. We can't be careless when making our move.
Got it.
OK.
No way.
We have to go together.
No, I've said, I'll go alone.
Hyungnim!
You definitely can't go to the meeting alone.
This is Yang San Bak's territory.
He will check to see if I'm alone.
So do not act recklessly.
Got it?
Dok Sa.
Don't worry.
Come everyone, cheers.
It's me.
OK.
That's great.
Well done.
So he is President Guk's sacrificial lamb after all.
Yang San Bak!
You are Pusan's King of the Underground, aren't you?
If you're really the King of the Underground...
You shouldn't ignore a friend from afar, coming to look for you.
To achieve the same benefits...
The friendship should be based on mutual assistance.
Why not know the person better?
A real king should be able to tell the difference, Yang San Bak!
Come on out!
Enough.
Lee Dong Chul.
Now you do understand.
The forbidden area that I, Yang San Bak, defined.
It is a heavenly forbidden territory.
Not anyone can come in, to just any area.
Enough.
You've got a lot of guts.
You dare to step into Yang San Bak's territory alone.
I can say, this is the first.
Of course.
The meeting style is indeed unique.
Look.
Without permission and you want to meet me? Yang San Bak?
Only you would dare.
With this type of meeting, it should be one of friendship, right?
Friendship?
A term I've not heard in a long time, Yang San Bak.
Lee Dong Chul.
Not only are you daring, you also have the gift of the gab.
Not bad looking as well.
Body and bones, with a sturdy build.
I do admire you slightly.
There's not a lot of time.
To the Yang San Bak group, what is the mutual benefit?
Let's hear it.
OK.
Shipping of goods to you is unfavorable.
Although slot machines are the first step of Pusan's casino.
Letting Yang San Bak legally have it all is the goal.
How is it?
What idea do you have?
What are you going to do about it?
First, I'll give you the exclusive rights to the entire nation's slot machines.
Second, the golf course that is given to you.
It will have development rights.
OK.
It looks like a good deal.
I heard today is your birthday.
Is it enough to make it a birthday present?
Tokyo's Kimura called personally to say...
Rights to bring in slot machines is with President Guk.
That, in fact, without a doubt, they were in the hands of Lee Dong Chul.
And I still had to bleed like this?
Don't you know?
Not believing others is power.
Now do you believe it?
After I take over the slot machine rights.
What is the payoff?
OK.
I'll give you the management rights.
You make my heart beats very fast.
The proposals are good.
You better hurry back, don't be too late.
Shortly, Hwang Gun plans to kidnap the hotel owner, on his way back from Japan.
You sent Lee Dong Chul to the lion's den again?
A lion's den you can't come out alive.
Didn't you?
If anything happens to Lee Dong Chul, I will not forgive you, Dad.
Is that what a soon to be bride should be saying? Goodness.
Me...
Even if you give me the whole world, I will not change for you.
Even if Dong Chul dies, I will not take it to heart.
Right, that is President Guk.
Even when Mom died, you didn't take it to heart either.
Enough, go back to bed.
If he dies, I definitely won't forgive you, Dad.
Dong Chul, he is like your father.
He'll not die.
So don't worry.
Hurry up, go and rest. So you will look pretty tomorrow.
Hurry up.
Hello, I'm Soup.
*Soup and Guk - same pronunciation in Hangul*
I finally reached you.
The political exchanges, maybe your hypothesis isn't accurate.
It's not?
The No. 1 is wavering in the middle of 3 people.
I conclude that Aide Jung is acting too quickly.
It is dangerous.
Cabinet minister is too sensitive.
What?
So you already knew about it?
Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Hey, hey, sir.
Don't view and analyze from a single angle.
Different perspective.
You have to think from other angles.
Hyungnim, not just anyone can swallow my money.
That is my intention.
Listen to my warning!
Even if your intuition is accurate, you've to think about it.
The people at Ya Dong, I don't even take them to heart.
You've so much confidence?
Yes, how can a broken mirror be mended?
Old man.
You know what type of person Director Shin Tae Hwan is? You'd dare fight him?
There is a limit to everyone's patience.
I'll take you to where your signature stamp is.
Tonight, even if I have to break all your fingers...
You will have to sign.
So, Director Shin is not someone to be trusted.
An old man is dying soon, what does he want to do?
First, let's break the rules.
Aren't you the old one?
You agreed to hand it over, you should have done it much earlier.
And you made excuses to raise the price.
An old man, whose life is hanging by a thread.
How can you be so greedy?
What's this? I'm busy.
Scheduled check.
Sorry to take up your time.
Hit it.
Let's go.
Bring him down.
Move him over to the ambulance.
All of you leave first, I've something to say in private.
OK.
Chairman, you don't have to worry. Relax.
From my investigation, your business is not legitimate either.
The hotel you managed, the factory at Bong Chun...
With so much debts, you really lived a carefree life.
You manage your hotel poorly.
You have no management skills. You sold the factory and left the country, didn't you?
You should recognize this document.
I will not ask why your business venture failed.
Let's run the hotel together and save your factory.
That is, you'll have all the factories and warehouses.
In 1 to 2 years, the government will open up and push for development on that land.
What did you say?
Not just the factory at Bong Chun will be saved, I can also save your hotel.
What are your terms?
Good.
The hotel, we must manage together.
After signing over the slot machine right's agreement.
If what you're saying is true, saving the factory is not a problem.
But Shin Tae Hwan will not just take it lying down.
No, compared to Shin Tae Hwan, his backer will take some action too.
Do you know who his backer is?
Isn't it, Yang San Bak?
He has already joined forces with me.
Really?
Yes.
Who are you exactly?
I forgot to introduce myself.
I'm Lee Dong Chul.
What happened?
You're hurt?
Mmh.
Where? Where did you get hurt?
You don't need to know.
He's hurt.
He has been injured!
Right.
Even if he died, you don't care.
That is President Guk's style.
The night is dark.
Let's talk tomorrow.
President Guk.
It's signed.
Letter for change of rights?
Yes.
Oh my...
This...
It's much faster than I thought.
You sent people on a death mission just for this?
Already signed?
Child.
You've to treat Lee Dong Chul next time.
Look, he got the slot machine change of rights document.
First, you ask where and how badly he's hurt - that's the sequence!
Your makeup's not going to set right for your engagement with your face like that. Go rest!
Has Steve Packer arrived?
Tomorrow.
He'll arrive in the afternoon.
Wait.
How badly did you get hurt?
It's alright.
I'm not seriously injured.
Go to the hospital for a checkup, I'll go visit you.
Thank you for your work.
Hey, hey, hey. Where are you going?
Your room is over there. Hurry on up.
Now, the end of the streets is not a place for my feet to rest
Once the birds fly off, they do not come back again
I can't pour out to anyone, the lonely feelings I have
The tired me, needs you
In the mirror I can't see myself anymore
Even if Father is not around anymore,
Lee Dong Chul is Lee Dong Wook's father.
The tears that moist my eyes flow no more
Got it?
I can't pour out to anyone, the pain I have
The tired me, needs you
The tears that flow down, splash on both feet
Your pain steeps into my body
The time that passed can't save me
The overflowing scent fills my entire soul
Your pain steeps into my body
The time that passed can't save me
The overflowing scent fills my entire soul
BongChun-dong, number 456.
Even if I die, please save my mother.
The one who snatched the President's goose that lays golden eggs.
That damned person.
Fate will determine if he will die first or us!
Loosing you, I don't have the confidence to live on.
What should I do?
The person I love is not him, doesn't Unni know?
It's the date to introduce our families.
I am Min Suk Che.
Hansae Daily...
The huge Hansae Daily daughter actually hides her identity.
Was it fun?
This afternoon, Steve Packer would reach Grace's engagement party, won't he?
I hope you'd go somewhere that Young Ran can't see and stay there.
A person that can only walk in one direction.
It would enclose you in the dark.
Do not pass your priest's way of thinking to me.
As long as I do not revenge my father, I will not be able to sleep.
Lee Dong Chul!
I've come to get back the rights to the slot machines.