Prince Hours
I liked those happy times.
When we were naive children who didn’t know anything,
Spending our days at that mountain cottage.
Not knowing anything, just playing happily.
Back then…
No matter what you’re thinking, you will be my son until you die!
You are my son, who is going to be this country’s King!
Even if I forgot about Young Sung Gong,
I cannot accept your heart.
I no longer want to see you, who has made it so difficult for me.
Young master!
Master!
Episode 20
Right now is not the time to discuss the issue of Hwang Taeja.
It is hard to keep the fate of the Imperial Court.
In order to pass by this danger, we can no longer delay the crowning of the Hwang Taeja.
This is the stance of the elder Councilmen.
Right now, of the members of Parliament who advocate the Queen's abdication,
Is the majority from Hyo-jang Dae-gong’s faction?
But regarding this case, the citizen’s opinions of the Royal Court are negative, Your Majesty.
Please inform the Executive Councilmen,
I will make the announcement regarding the matter of crowning Hwang Taeja as soon as possible.
I understand, Pye-ha.
Was it because of me that Shi Yeon died?
The announceent date for the crowning of the Hwang Taeja has been decided.
If we give the Queen just one more blow, you will become King.
So in each and every moment, you must mind your actions, understand?
With Shi Yeon’s death, aren’t you the slightest bit sad?
She was the child who always followed you and was loyal to you.
Get well soon.
As the Hwang Taeja, you must appear in front of the citizens.
You cannot display any expression of weakness.
Your name is Yang Soon-yi?
Yes, Your Majesty Dae-Gong.
If Moon Sung Gong becomes Hwang Taeja, what happens to me?
Will I have to move out of the Palace?
After the formal crowning, you’ll probably have to move out.
After losing the competition, I’m truly indebted to the Queen, Hwang Tae-hu, and Uncle’s generous care.
Actually, I'm very disappointed as well.
I tried my best, and I did want to succeed.
Yet I also feel light and carefree.
After I move out of the Palace,
I’d like to marry her.
This is my father.
He looks a lot like my uncle, doesn’t he?
It’s because they’re twins.
It feels very marvelous.
I'd thought you'd always live in your quarters at Jib Young Palace.
It’s still hard for me to adapt.
I have to go back to the place where my parents lived.
But it’s really great that I can be with you.
For the sake of my parents, we have to be happy.
I think I’d die, having to clean such a huge place.
I’ll help you, and I’ll fix up the places that are broken.
Isn't this when you should say, "I won’t let you dirty your hands"?
Yang Soon, I don't want to be greedy for much.
Although we’re Royalty, let’s live like commoners,
who know how to be content with our current situation.
Is it true that you took her to see Hyo-sung Dae-gong today?
I said that if you continued to be stubborn, it would be disrespect toward me.
Could you be getting revenge on me for your mother’s incident?
Although Yang Soon and I are still young, we just want to be together.
We have no other intentions.
And now that I won't become Hwang Taeja, and be average Royalty,
Can’t you think of it with a more generous heart?
I truly don't wish to oppose you.
Why has Han Sang Gung come here?
Risking the authority of my position, I wanted to boldly report something to you, so I have been waiting here.
Please revoke Yang Soon-yi’s punishment, Hwang Tae-hu Mama
Why would Han Sang Gung bring up such a request?
I understand well what it is Your Majesty worries about, and hopes for.
Young Sung Gong and Yang Soon-yi’s fate together,
is very much like that of the former Hyo-In Dae-Gong and his wife.
Han Sang Gung, you will be fine if you just continue to observe your principles.
After Hyo-in Dae Bu-In was forced out of the Palace,
On the surface, the Royal Court seemed to have found peace.
But that was a tragedy for the Court.
That’s why I don’t want to make the same mistake.
Hwang Tae-hu, you supported the marriage of Hyo-in Dae-gong and his wife more than anyone else.
I still remember what you said at the time in order to persuade the resistant Council.
Let me repeat what you said at the time.
People’s feelings cannot be divided by human force.
If force is exerted wrongly, much harm will be brought to everyone.
Hey!
Will your worries go away just by holding onto the worry bear?
You’re like this because of Young Sung Gong, right?
He can’t be Hwang Taeja anyway.
He’s going to be moving out of the Palace soon. What’s there to worry about?
Even if that’s the case, it won’t be easy for the Royal Court to accept you.
They even expelled you from the Royal Academy.
Don’t you feel like the Palace maid attitudes have become even more respectful?
It feels like it was just yesterday you came to live here.
Once you’re formally crowned Hwang Taeja, you’ll be moving to the Crown Prince's Palace, right?
Are you really that happy?
Do I even need to answer?
Your father and I lived up to now because we were hoping for such a day!
Do you think I have the qualifications to be Hwang Taeja?
What do you mean by that?
You will become the most outstanding King.
I’ve always been sure of that.
how can I become King?
What do you mean by that?
Not being from the Royal bloodline?
What does this mean?
Mother, you should know.
Have you met with that person Jo Sang-ki?
No, he’s the one who has it wrong.
You are definitely part of the Royal bloodline.
Believe your mom.
No matter what, you are your father’s son.
Jo Sang-ki wasn’t the one who told me.
It was Father.
He told me himself.
What?
What did you say just now?
Father told me himself.
He already knew.
What’s wrong?
Why is your expression like that?
Go ahead and tell me.
How could he think such a thing?
I heard from Joon. He thinks he isn't your son.
The moment I heard those words,
I felt as if my chest had caved in.
What do you want to say?
Could it be that you're insisting now Joon is my real son?
Joon is unquestionably your son!
Do you think that I would trust you?
A woman who spent so many years behind my back, running into the arms of another man,
Suddenly says she’s pregnant with a son.
Do you think that I would believe he was my son?
You don’t have to be surprised.
You’d wanted to use such coarse tactics to hide it from me?
Did you think I wouldn’t know?
That’s right.
Once, when I was fed up with your coldness,
I relied on another man for support.
But Joon is without a doubt your son.
Do you know what I’m most unable to forgive myself for?
I am a man who cannot father a child.
When I went to the hospital to have a complete evaluation,
I found out that I am a man incapable of having children.
But, you say Joon is my blood son?
You have it wrong.
Joon is your son.
No matter what, he is definitely your son!
Did you intend to deceive me forever?
Then how about we do this?
Right now, let’s do the DNA testing immediately.
Please preserve the last of my parents' honor.
Have a seat.
What is it today?
I will give you time to confess.
To confess?
You’re really crude.
How could you make such a disrespectful comment?
For the sake of my agreement with a certain person and the peace of the Court,
I will not publicly announce your malicious actions.
But on behalf of my parents whose lives ended in injustice,
Please whole-heartedly ask for their forgiveness.
You kid.
You have the nerve to play games in my presence?
Do you have any evidence to confirm your words?
If you have evidence,
Then you should first bring it out and show us.
I came here specifically to create this opportunity to forgive you.
I don’t know what you believe to play around like this, but you’re wrong.
We have nothing to do with your mother’s case.
I understand.
For the sake of truth and righteousness, you two must pay the price for trampling over my parents' lives.
Will it really be like that?
Truth and righteousness changes depending on who holds power.
No.
Truth and righteousness may be temporarily buried,
But power cannot bury it forever.
He must have some sort of evidence.
The look in his eyes is different.
But the more I think of it, the stranger it is.
If he really had evidence,
Couldn’t he just go directly to the Queen?
It’s just as you said before.
It’s only an empty threat.
At a time like this, if only we had Shi Yeon.
I never once thought to rebel against my fate.
As royalty, as a prince.
I always lived life under Father’s directions.
After I met you, I slowly began to change.
The wall that was once so strong...
I was too preoccupied with my own feelings,
that I made things difficult for others.
Because I was hurting,
I didn’t consider your feelings.
There were so many things I wanted to do for you.
But I guess I couldn't do anything.
I will stop here.
I won’t go further.
This time, it’s for my own sake.
I won’t forget the many things you've taught me.
I sincerely hoped that you would become the Hwang Taeja.
I know.
I have always been thankful to you,
And I’ve felt indebted to you.
We’re too different, aren't we?
If you'd lived as royalty from the beginning,
or if I’d been your elementary school classmate like Soon-yi,
Would I have had a chance?
This...
I wanted to give you something.
It’s a plane ticket to New York.
I might’ve been a bit hasty.
But I thought, if there was one place you'd most want to go, it would be there.
I’ve felt that you’ve always longed for your mother.
Don’t hide it anymore. Tell her in person.
Tell her that you missed her.
We can be good friends, can't we?
Of course.
Since I called you so suddenly, perhaps I surprised you.
It’s fine, Dae-gong.
The more I look at you, the more you resemble my sister-in-law, Hyo-in Dae Bu-In.
Today we will announce the results of the competition we've held,
And in doing so crown the Hwang Taeja.
The councilmen know about the competition according to the standards of the Royal Academy
In literature, martial arts, art, wisdom, and courage.
Two victories, one tie, and two losses was initially an overall tie.
But in the last competition in virtue, Moon Sung Gong won the victory.
The results are three wins, one tie, and two losses.
In the end, the final champion is Moon Sung Gong.
Please wait, Pye-ha.
I do not have the right to be Hwang Taeja.
During the competition, in order to win, I committed unfair and dishonest actions.
Moon Sung Gong, is that the truth?
You know that this gathering does not tolerate frivolous claims.
I know.
Pye-ha, I was not able to avoid the temptation because of my greed for the position of Hwang Taeja,
Please give me the punishment I deserve.
Young Sung Gong continued to compete fairly and never struck back despite my obstruction.
I deeply express my respect.
I now confess my past wrongdoings,
because I have been touched by Young Sung Gong’s fairness and courage.
The position of Hwang Taeja should be entrusted to Young Sung Gong.
I ask Moon Sung Gong again.
Can you take responsibility for the words you have spoken?
Ah, Pye-ha. Please wait.
Dae-gong, do not interrupt.
As Queen, am I not asking Moon Sung Gong a question right now?
Of course.
With no regard for the result of the competition, I renounce the position as Hwang Taeja.
I recommend Young Sung Gong to take the position.
Isn’t it all over? Why ask for me again?
Do you remember the illegal finances case from 20 years ago that Dae-gong took personal charge of?
The blame cannot be pushed over to Hyo-In Dae Bu-In.
Then you mean to say that we should just sit here and wait for our death?
General Affairs Director, you still have a family that you must raise.
But...
Coincidentally, the Hyo-In Dae Bu-In assumes the office of representative.
As long as the issue is publicized the Court will definitely force,
the commoner Dae Bu-In out of the court.
You just see to it, if you don’t want to sit and meet your end like this.
As we agreed, to the public, we will preserve the reputation of the two.
Their report will not be revealed to the press circles.
It will only touch upon the restoration of my mother’s reputation.
Thank you, Moon Sung Gong.
Although it’s very strange of me to ask this,
But why did you give it up?
From the start, it wasn’t a path I could have taken.
But Young Sung Gong, you’re different.
Perhaps you don’t know it yourself,
But your destiny has always been with the Palace.
Do you really want this throne that badly? To the extent that you would take such a malicious step, Uncle?
Pye-ha, you wouldn’t understand.
The feeling of never being able to reach power so close at hand just because your blood is different.
In the future, you can never forget.
The position that a person cannot have even after a lifetime of dedication
Can easily be yours, just because of your blood.
But because of lowly love, you put the Royal Court in danger.
You don’t know how hateful, how detestable that is.
I think it was your place to begin with.
Without being greedy, it came all the way around, back to you.
We went all the way around and met again, too.
Even if I become Hwang Taeja, it won’t make a difference.
As long as we have one heart.
I will do my best.
No matter what, just trust me,
and follow me, understand?
With such a handsome guy telling me so, how could I not believe it?
I really am kind of handsome.
You must've fallen for it somehow.
Prince syndrome.
It’s starting again.
You know I don’t like that phrase, and yet you said it.
I’m going to the restroom.
You won’t get lost, will you?
Hurry back.
Incheon Airport.
My first love, my classmate, The Hwang Taeja of Korea, Your Highness
Do you know? I’ve liked you for a really long time.
The first day we met,
we ran into each other and I fell down, and my skirt flipped over.
You were surprised,
but I thought to myself,
"When I grow up, I’m definitely going to marry you."
Maybe that’s why,
but whatever you did, I liked you.
I wanted to make you pretty things,
or share my lunch with you.
When we had homework, I wanted to do it all for you. It was like that.
I thought those were just my young feelings back then…
but those feelings have come this far.
Kang Hoo?
But, they say first loves don’t come true.
So, I think I’ll stop here.
I don’t want to be more selfish.
Because… I was really happy.
Palace maid Ma.
Gong-ja mama.
Do you know where Yang Soon-yi is now?
Where else could she be? It's that day.
She applied for the Palace overseas scholarship...
Overseas?
She said she discussed this with you.
She was with me earlier tonight. So now?
She boarded the plane. She called half an hour ago.
Thanks for becoming someone I can see, wherever you are.
I'll always be cheering you on.
Thanks to Prime Minister Shin, the call to de-throne has finally ceased.
Thank you.
I am honored, Mama.
We were really fortunate.
But now we must worry about the future.
Even if he becomes Hwang Taeja, the future of Young Sung Gong is worrying.
Please do not worry.
I will always support the Palace.
Then what's left now is to discuss the marriage of Young Sung Gong and Sae-ryung.
I... may sound a little presumptuous, but may I say something about the engagement, Pye-ha?
I hope we can treat the engagement matter as if nothing happened.
What are you saying?
During this time, I've been treated well by Pye-ha and Hwang Tae-hu mama.
But I had to tell you this, please forgive me.
I was greedy for a while, but to become Young Sung Gong's partner, I am still very lacking,
I've come to understand this.
What on earth were you thinking?
Just one more step and your dream would have come true.
That Palace maid that Young Sung Gong likes, it's not a problem at all.
So you sacrificed mother too?
I've always resented Mother, but I can finally understand her now.
In order to hold onto power and status, you've sacrificed the family, and she grew tired of it.
I finally understand that we've been wrong all this while, father.
If I ever come to love someone else, I will surely not make the same mistake.
[Paternity Test Report]
Father...
I will leave you now.
Although I leave now, I will never forget the fact that you raised me.
I have a final request.
Please forgive mother.
I will take my leave now.
You stand right there, Joon.
Joon! Joon!
How... how could this be?
Father!
I didn't know, Joon!
Father!
Not even knowing his own blood son,
Spending his entire life suspicious of his wife and son,
Is there a man more pitiful and cruel in this world?
His blood son?
Mother, what are you saying?
If you still don't understand, take a look at that report.
The report that is right in front of your blood father.
Then,
Why did Jo Sang-ki tell me...?
I told him a lie,
In order to get the evidence out of his hands.
It was to protect you.
If my son is in danger, I can do anything to save him.
For my past sins, I must spend the rest of my life paying them back.
But, to not know his very own son,
To treat his son as a tool for fulfilling his own selfish desires,
That will become your lifelong regret.
I wanted to watch over you to the end, but because I was deceived by the lies of one woman, I did you wrong.
Because I'm too ashamed, I cannot see you in the Palace and I kept wandering outside.
An incidental opportunity came along and I'm now living abroad.
I will live on with a grateful heart.
Taeja Jeonha (Royal Prince), it's time to set out.
I understand.
[3 years later]
Your pizza is here, please enjoy.
- Your pizza is here. [One-day Celebrity Waiter - The People's Hwang Taeja, Young Sung Gong]
- What about ours? - Just a moment.
Please give me your autograph.
Me too.
Wait a minute. What's your name?
Ye-Jin.
Two seafood, one sweet potato.
Ok. What's this?
Chicken pizza.
Yes, thank you. This is the pizza shop, Palace.
Yes, yes. Dae-Won apartment, number 815.
One fusion pizza, regular. Yes, thank you.
Hey, delivery.
Are you going already?
Boss, your business is just too good.
Of course, it's a big success. When I said I'll do it, I'll do it well.
Oh yes, what's Sang-ki ajusshi up to lately?
Which country was the one the Palace Chief Officer suggested?
Dubai, Dubai! He's a security officer in Dubai's Palace.
He said he's doing fine.
That's great.
I've got something to do, I've got to go.
So soon? It's saddening, are you coming back?
Of course. I'll come often.
Hey! You guys help out before you leave.
This development, located in the central belt of the Philippines,
Is an integrated one well equipped with lifestyle and cultural facilities.
All the residents here will be able to enjoy and make use of all the surrounding facilities conveniently.
Having seen it with your own eyes, what do you think?
You must have spent so much effort in this, it is really impressive.
Are you going to accept the Philippines project?
Yes. I heard it is a country successful in constructing world-class buildings,
So I think I should go and learn in order to gain more experience.
That's right. To the elderly, having a hospital nearby is the best.
I heard there's a gift.
Yes. Attendant Kwang.
Yes, Jeonha.
I heard that amongst the elderly, some don't hear too well. So I prepared hearing aids.
Is this how I put it into my ears?
Hwang Tae-hu Mama, it's not to be put into the ear, but hung onto it.
You've even taken care of such details.
No wonder you're so popular.
Attendant Ji is leaving the Palace, I'm really going to miss you.
Having spent my entire life in the Palace, I've received your magnificent grace.
To be leaving at a time when the Palace is stable, I'm truly very glad.
Since you insisted so stubbornly, I cannot keep you.
As he has proposed, I have decided to let the current Shi Jong Gwan take over.
Is that so?
You have worked very hard.
Please don't mention it, Hwang Tae-hu Mama.
But with Shi Jong Gwan taking over, her workload will increase.
The work is very important, but when will she marry?
Speaking of the devil...
Pye-ha, you had arranged a one-on-one meeting with the Prime Minister,
But he has requested a postponement.
How many times has it been?
There hasn't been any Prime Minister who would postpone or refuse to see the Pye-ha.
Isn't he treating the Queen too lightly?
And according to intelligence, the Prime Minister is organizing a new power to overthrow the Palace.
Prime Minister Shin's power is on the rise,
After failing to marry his daughter with the prince, the Prime Minister is openly rebelling against the Palace.
As an elder in the Palace, please protect the throne.
You know full well about my actions in the past,
Yet you are asking me for help?
Uncle, you have no desire to see the Royalty destroyed, either.
Hello, Assemblyman Kim. It's me, Hyo-jang.
Long time no see.
It's nothing much, but if you're available tonight, please have dinner with me.
Having the Queen attend the funeral ceremony in person, we are very grateful.
Welcome to Korea.
Thank you, Pye-ha.
You're very beautiful, Pye-ha.
Here is tomorrow's schedule for Jeju Island, Jeonha.
Out of the foreign ambassadorial team, it seems Yang Soon-yi also acts as interpreter.
I heard about that too.
Time has passed, but why do my memories become even clearer?
There are things that will not be forgotten even with the passage of time.
At those times, follow your heart, Jeonha.
What? That's so unexpected.
You have always been telling me: "You'll be the future leader of the country,
It's a luxury to focus on affairs of your heart." Haven't you?
You are a person before you are a prince.
Even if Hwang Tae-hu Mama will not give permission easily,
To be able to change the minds of the Palace elders, there's no better plan than this...
Please come over here and listen up.
What?
What did you say?
I'll be going now.
Han Sang Gung!
Welcome, Jeonha. We thought you wouldn't come until tomorrow.
I'm just here for a quick look, don't worry too much.
Is this the right way to go?
Are you here to prepare for tomorrow's events?
Yes.
I'm sorry.
It's broken.
No, it's not broken. See!
Min Suk, what are you doing?
Teacher!
I didn't think you'd get into teaching.
To be King Julius' own secretary, Soon-yi, you're the bigger surprise.
I'm happy to see you.
Me too. I mean it.
You should've told me you're coming, I almost didn't get to see you.
Joon hyung didn't tell you?
Hearing you say Joon hyung, you guys sound so close.
The two of you too seem so familiar, speaking so casually...
Well, something like that.
Why? Are you jealous?
No.
How long will you be here?
Should I speak formally? According to the rules of foreign affairs.
After the international meetings finish tomorrow, I'll head back, Jeonha.
I see.
I'd better go now.
Yang Soon.
Are you alright?
I'm fine.
Hey, is this the first time you’re seeing the ocean?
What's there to be so happy about?
It’s my first time here. It’s so pretty, huh?
When I’m older, gotta come here for my honeymoon, right?
Who says I’ll marry you?
Who says I’LL marry you??
And I’m already claimed anyway.
What? By who?
I have my worry bear, Manito. I’m going to marry Manito.
- The performance will take place tonight and tomorrow. [Indie Band "Freedom" Concert]
You know who that is?
Moon Sung Gong?
Oppa is leading a double life. A day-time prince and a night-time composer.
Everything's great about him, except he's too naggy towards Hoo.
Even Han Sang Gung can't beat him at that.
Can you find it?
I only recently found out that your mother sponsored my studies.
Maybe she felt she did you wrong in many areas.
When she found out that Hyo-sung and Alexander were sponsoring you,
She said she wanted a part in it too, and asked how she could do it.
It must have been hard and lonely for you, but you've held up well.
Hoo has been very lonely too.
I keep wondering, why you had to go to such lengths to leave me.
If I didn’t, you wouldn’t have let me go.
All right, fine. "You're a commoner and I'm royalty, so we don’t suit, and there would be a lot of problems"
Let’s not say those things.
In the past three years, I tried really hard to forget you.
I thought I’d forgotten,
but the moment I saw you, I knew.
That hating you, forgetting you... For me, that’s impossible.
Yang Soon. Let’s start again.
It’s not that easy. You know it too.
And also...
Also what?
My work.
It wasn’t always easy, but I’m doing a good job now.
There are people depending on me,
and I want to do well for this work I like.
These are accounts from Shi Jung Gwan.
Honorable Attendant, what's the matter?
Jeonha, I've brought you your new Shi Jung Gwan.
Yes?
Please come in.
Attendant Yang Soon-yi studied in Europe, served as an administrator in the Palace of Helvetia.
She is especially recommended into the Palace by Pye-ha, she is a rare gem.
I worried a lot, but you look good.
You look like you belong in this place.
I worried a lot about whether this was the right decision.
But then I received Pye-ha’s recommendation.
But I still have a lot of concerns…
I worry that I might hinder you.
Follow me. I have something I want to show to the girl with lots of worries.
There may be times you feel the world is full of worries.
Maybe you're anxious about whether you'd lose your job or your health.
When you're crossing the road, you'll wonder if you get knocked down.
When you wear new shoes, you'll wonder if it'll rain?
Will there be wars erupting? Will the earth be destroyed?
With so many little bears protecting you, you shouldn't have many worries.
You’re right. Except for one thing.
My worry over lost love.
But now, I have a feeling that’ll work out well, too.
Because, I got a secret tip from Han Sang Gung.
Men are all about 19+ restriction! (mature, adult situations)