Hong Gil-Dong
Episode 16
You don't feel anything even if I do this?
Your eyes are shaking.
That's not the way you should look at the chief you respect.
- What? - Look at that!
You're not even breathing properly!
Breathe!
I wonder if you need CPR.
If you close your eyes, I'll try it.
I just breathed. You don't need to!
Your self-control is incredible.
Since you are so determined, I must be the same way.
You have patience and self-control. Those are wonderful traits.
Keep up the good work.
- Work hard! - Work hard.
Stupid girl.
I won't be a ditzy warrior. Work hard!
I wonder if you need CPR.
Why did I just think of that?
You immoral girl!
Work hard!
Episode 16
Have you decided to take Yi Nok in?
Yes. We're going to stay together.
It's going to be hard.
But distancing her forcefully is difficult on her and on me too.
We're going to stay together and keep each other safe.
Yes, I suppose you will have to.
Why don't you meet with Yi Nok and give her some counseling?
She's stupidly decided to have patience and self-control all of a sudden!
But what choice do I have? I have to follow her stead.
I have to walk slowly at her pace.
Laugh now while you can when you're with her.
Avalokitesvara. (sanskrit of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy)
As you wanted, I think it is best to postpone the wedding.
Marrying into the Interior Minister's household now that everyone knows Gil Dong is with the prince...
... is a dangerous thing right now.
Then please call off the wedding instead.
Eun Hye!
Look into my eyes directly.
And give me your answer. I hope it will not break my heart.
Do you really...
... have that Hong Gil Dong in your heart?
Forgive me, Father.
Forget him. I beg you.
Do it for me, please.
Alright then.
Young Miss, don't think about it so much.
It's impossible for you to be with him.
I know that too.
But it makes me so angry.
The girl who really shouldn't be with him is at his side right now.
Are you referring to that girl, Heo Yi Nok?
Her name is Ryu Yi Nok! She's the daughter of the man his father killed!
Then I hope she never finds out.
Yes, she shouldn't. She shouldn't find out.
But I keep thinking of doing something terrible.
I want to go and tell him even though it means hurting him.
Yongmun will be helping us in our training.
But first, we should relearn our basics so we're not embarrassed.
Training starts tomorrow. Drink to your fill tonight!
- Gil Dong looks really happy. - That's because Doe Eyes is here.
Now that Hong Gil Dong has taken this sword,
the king now believes that he and I are on the same side.
He will most certainly start searching for them first, as their identities are more obvious.
Hong Gil Dong and Hwal Bin Dang will become our shield.
Madam Noh, I would like to become king, not because of this sword, but because of them.
If I join forces with him, perhaps I can become a king the people love.
You must use Hong Gil Dong to capture the hearts of the people,
and the Sa Yin sword to gather the nobles. But...
Think about this carefully. Hong Gil Dong fights against the nobles.
Right now, I hold two swords in my hand. Hong Gil Dong and the Sa Yin sword.
I plan on using both of them.
Have you completed preparations to send the men and the weapons to the hideout?
We are heading to Hwal Bin Dang's mountain hideout today. Do you wish to come?
No. You may go, Chi Su.
Do you have a message for Miss Heo?
A message for her...?
It's been a long time! How is the Young Master?
Tell her I am doing well.
Although I haven't found anyone else as clueless as her,
tell her I laugh occasionally and am doing well.
I'm glad he's laughing and doing well.
Even though there isn't anyone now
who worries me because she's so dumb,
I am more at ease now.
Tell her that.
Is he referring to me?
Well, tell him I'm a little sad that he's at ease because I'm not around.
Miss Heo!
Actually, he...
It's nothing.
I was just kidding! Were you really going to tell him?
Tell him I'm doing well, so he should do better!
We are ready to begin training. Are you ready yet?
We're still having lunch. Just wait a while, alright?
Come and join us!
We don't have enough for ourselves! You ate everything, you stupid girl.
Don't call me stupid girl!
I'm just calling a stupid girl "stupid girl". What else should I call you?
- You guys are both the same. - These people lack the basic foundations.
Why does His Highness want to support them?
They have fought and defeated the government. We cannot look down on them.
Anyone want more rice?
Give me that!
- You little...! - Let go!
I will now demonstrate sword fighting.
I'm sorry for saying this. But don't you have any pretty female warriors?
Your chief is a woman, so I reckoned you would have female warriors too!
You know, my explosives of love!
We are not here for foolish jokes.
Training is not a joke. Watch and learn.
Even though you may not be able to follow.
If there were females here, I can jump higher, further and with more energy!
These are weapons we have invented.
They're really well-made!
These are made from iron from Yongmaseo!
And pine from Mt. Uta! And what's this?
It's decorated by the mane of a five-year old mare!
I'm in love!
Welcome to our abode.
Be our weapons!
- Move the weapons! - No, leave them.
- How many knife wounds do you have? - Why do you want to know?
You want to bet on who has more?
But to see the knife wounds, we have to get naked.
No need for that. I have five.
I have six. I win, so this is mine.
A warrior loses his sword? Catch me if you can!
And then the explosives go...! That's when you have to make your move!
You have to move in!
- How long is your longest knife wound? - I said it's none of your business.
So how long is it?
I'm going to sleep with you tonight. I'm going to hold you tight!
It will not be easy to get along with them.
The more you spend with them, the easier it will be.
In any case, they are more skillful than I expected.
Really? That's good.
You cannot hold on to Hong Gil Dong for too long, Your Highness.
He must be broken before he cuts your hand.
Hong Gil Dong escaped the palace ages ago! Have you not found him yet?
Hwal Bin Dang has been quiet these few days. There is no movement from them.
If they are quiet, then does that mean we cannot catch them?
Your Majesty, ambassadors from China will be here to discuss trade relations shortly.
Perhaps it is not appropriate to pursue this matter at this time.
I don't care about the ambassadors.
It is your duty to listen to them and do what they want us to do.
I just want to catch those men!
But Your Highness...!
- Our nation's economy rests on these negotiations... - Enough!
Do not add to my headache!
I can only focus on one thing at a time!
Go and capture that traitor Hong Gil Dong!
- Really? - The king has ordered the capture of Hong Gil Dong!
They'll never catch him! Haven't you heard?
He's a master of disguises!
He uses magic to clone himself and can appear in a dozen places at once!
You're crazy!
How do you think he escaped from the palace and vanished into thin air!
That's true. Do you think he used magic then?
Yes, he must have used Taoist magic!
I made that story up about Hong Gil Dong and now everyone thinks it's true!
People want a hero. They will make him a magical one.
No matter how great he is, he can never be together with my Yi Nok!
Have you found out anything about Yi Nok's parents?
Not yet.
I have to find out more while I'm selling my medicine.
In any case, making up stories about Hong Gil Dong looks like it'll help business!
You're quite an strange man.
You sell medicine, do business, and make up stories.
You certainly wear several hats!
Your surname is Heo, but what is your name?
I do not go by one name.
When I make medicine, I am Joon.
When I do business, I am Saeng.
When I tell stories, I am Gyoon.
When you make medicine, you are *Heo Joon. (*Famous Korean doctor)
When you do business, you are *Heo Saeng. (*Famous merchant in Joseon Dynasty)
And when you tell stories, you are *Heo Gyoon? (*Writer of the legend of Hong Gil Dong)
And when I exercise, I am known as *Heo Jae. (*Heo Jae - Famous 20th century basketball player)
Oh yeah!
My word!
I'm so cold...!
You will have to distribute some goods to the village that burnt down.
How did the fire start?
An opium addict went crazy and set fire to his own house.
That fire spread and consumed over twenty other houses.
An opium addict?
How crazy do you have to be to set fire to your own house?
Many people are doing opium in the capital these days.
There are rumors of opium dens in the capital.
Opium is highly addictive and once you try it, it can ruin your entire life.
But it appears that it is spreading amongst the people.
If it's spread suddenly, then that means someone is making it available cheap.
Addicts must have opium no matter how expensive the price is later.
Who brings in this opium?
This is a gift from the great ambassador to you, Your Majesty.
Isn't this used to smoke opium?
It is used to give you a taste of ecstasy.
Poor people may not be able to have it, but you have the riches to sustain it.
Please accept it. It will make you forget all your troubles and pains.
Make sure that the ambassadors are made comfortable, Councilor.
We will make sure the Chinese ambassadors are well-treated, Your Majesty!
My store doesn't just sell items from China.
My store was frequented by Hong Gil Dong!
What's this little thing? Hong Gil Dong carried this with him for a week!
Gil Dong wanted this item badly.
And how do you use this? Like this and like this.
This fantastic invention allows you to see Gil Dong even though he's far away.
Why does that guy look like Gil Dong?
Merchant Wang!
Merchant Wang, I heard business is good.
I must bring you good fortune.
What are you doing here? Yes, I use you to sell my things!
But that's legal, isn't it!
And if you keep coming here, you put me in a bad spot!
Is this it? This is to smoke hashish, right?
- Can you smoke opium with this too? - Of course.
- But why? - Do you sell a lot of these?
They are flying off the shelves!
So there are more people smoking opium now?
Anyway, good to see you again.
I heard you help the poor. Why don't you leave that behind?
I'm taking it to help the poor. You better stop selling these!
In any case, good to see you! I'll come again, Merchant Wang!
He's taking things from me again now that he's back from the dead!
I hope you smoke opium till you die!
I will need Yongmun's help in entertaining the ambassadors from China.
We will assist in every possible way in the matters of the nation.
The trade negotiations with China
will also be of benefit with merchant guilds like Yongmun.
Let's just say that I also hold the source of all economic power as well.
We will leave it all in your hands, Councilor.
Truth be told, the power is really held in the hands of the ambassador.
As we are a tributary state, our power is limited.
It will be difficult for you to reject their demands.
Yes, it's very difficult.
The troops dispatch last year was a problem, but we still had to acquiesce.
I felt so sorry for the citizens.
But still, we pleased China.
You are always aggressive in your approach with China, aren't you?
If Joseon is to be a great nation, we have to become more like China.
But the people don't even want to learn Chinese!
- It's not easy to learn a foreign language. - That's what I mean!
I don't really know it well either.
So I was thinking, what if we teach Chinese in our schools?
And use Chinese in the government!
What do you think?
- We live in Joseon. - Yes, you're right.
That's why I'm not really pushing this issue.
I think teaching Chinese in schools is not a bad idea.
Oh, my head!
I have a headache!
This is the guest residence where you will be staying, Ambassador.
We have decorated in the style of China so that you will be comfortable.
- Opium is rampant in the capital. - It must be smuggled in from China.
Opium is expensive. How did it spread so fast?
They must have sold it for cheap. Once the people are addicted,
they'll increase the prices.
More and more girls are smoking opium in the brothels too.
That's the easiest point of entry. I will go to the brothel and find out.
Who wants to go with me?
I've got training!
Gomi, let's go look at the weapons.
I should do some research on opium.
Are you that happy?
I feel like I've become Sir Moonlight Black Hat!
Pay attention!
You'll be found out if you open your mouth, so keep eating.
- What a good-looking man! - Over here!
Oh! You're jealous!
- Pour me some wine. - Alright.
I am looking for something.
What did you have in mind?
You know what I want. I need it... badly.
I don't know what that is!
Then tell me who I can get it from.
Tonight?
Of course.
That's why I didn't want you to come.
We're going home tonight, right?
Maybe.
What? You don't respect me anymore?
Respect, my butt.
- I'll see you next time then. - There won't be a next time. This is my last!
You said you needed something?
That's right. How much do you sell it for?
For first-time customers, it's free. Don't worry about the price.
- We're looking to buy a lot. - What?
We want to take it to Gaesong and sell it there.
We may not be able to help you with that...
I'll give you a good price.
Hurry! The police are doing a raid!
Damn!
- It's the police! - They're the culprits! Seize them!
Let's go!
He kicked me so hard! Totally cramped my style.
What happened?
Who just hit a member of our police?
He just ran into me, that's all.
What really happened?
- What about you? - We're here for a team event.
Us too!
Which division are you from?
- What division are you from then? - We're the Left Division.
Well, we're the Right Division.
Let's go in. Right division to the right, left division to the left.
We go to the right.
I hope Gil Dong has that guy hooked.
Thanks. We got away because of you.
We businessmen should take care of each other.
Let's go to my den.
Den?
My opium den.
Please take a seat over there.
You want to try some?
- That's alright. - Suppliers must be addicts too.
That way they can sell it and take care of the den. That's my boss' rule.
- Really? - Try it.
I'm an addict already. And besides, I only use my own pipe.
Is that so? I thought you might be one already.
But shouldn't you have a taste of what you're buying?
I'll try it.
Are you alright?
- What's wrong with her? - She's a bad addict.
You shouldn't have interfered. You want to die?
This is good.
I'll prepare the goods by tomorrow. Bring money.
Alright.
Are you alright?
Why did you do it?
One of us had to try it, and it was better than you were alright.
That must be bad stuff if it can affect me like this.
We have to get rid of it all!
I respect you, Sir Moonlight Black Hat.
I'm dizzy.
Don't vomit on me.
Tell me if you don't feel good. I'll let you down.
I'm alright.
I just have to go back to before.
I was fine before I met her.
I can be fine again.
We found one den. There will be more.
We'll start from here and find out the source of the supply.
That's the Chinese ambassador!
They all went in there?
The number of people wanting it has increased.
We should start increasing the prices slowly.
It must have been great for them when we gave them the opium for cheap.
But now they will have to buy it even if we raise prices.
They'll die if we don't sell it to them, so they have no choice!
What should we do if there are people who try to stop us from selling?
I have brought an effective weapon against people like that.
Puta is here. Puta will take good care of us.
There is no one that can defeat my giant from China.
- The source of the opium is the Chinese ambassador. - Have you sure about this?
There are over ten opium dens in Hanyang.
All of the suppliers to these dens went to see the ambassador.
- We have to strike there. - You mean attack the Chinese ambassadors?
That's right. They must really have a low opinion of us to have ambassadors do this!
Yongmun is responsible for entertaining them. We will look for opium when we're there.
Find out their numbers and when it would be best to strike them.
Alright.
You have something else to say?
I'm hungry. Give me some cookies.
The cookies here were good.
You're a strange fellow.
Make preparations so that we can get rid of him
once the prince has finished using him.
If the ambassador is attacked, it will affect the king negatively.
It was good that you are involved in this.
Is that why you think I'm involved in this?
If I tell you I did it to strike back at those who looked down on Joseon,
perhaps you would think it's unlike me.
The intent is good, but we cannot ignore reality.
I know that I must always calculate my moves before I make it.
We have been given the honor to present you with a feast, Your Excellency.
We will try our best to meet your satisfaction!
Madam Noh, you must want more trade rights through peaceful negotiations.
If goods from China can be brought in cheap, the people of Joseon will be happy!
Are you so insecure that you fear competition from China?
Joseon is undeniably a lesser power!
The place with unexplained high security will be where the goods are.
Go and take a look.
Who goes there!
I am from the guild in charge of the banquet. I am looking for my colleague.
He's not here. You cannot pass through here. Go look for him somewhere else.
Let's go.
This is the map of the ambassador's residence. The opium is being stored here.
We're robbing it tonight.
Su Keon, Gomi and Mal Nyeo will watch outside. The rest of you will come with me.
- We're finally robbing the government. - But the first is the ambassador's residence?
Who cares who we rob first? But what if the police come?
They'll show the minute we turn up.
We shouldn't disappoint them since they're waiting so eagerly for us.
Let's get them busy.
What's this?
Hwal Bin Dang goes tonight!
It's a notice from Hwal Bin Dang!
Hong Gil Dong! You've finally shown up!
Where is that? There were many locations on that map!
They're trying to confuse us.
We'll strike them all at once.
- We go to seize Hwal Bin Dang! - Yes, sir!
Young Master and Yongmun is helping us? Then they'll rob the ambassadors with us?
We're going alone.
Don't be so nervous. The ambassador will be at the brothel for a banquet.
Yongmun will be there.
Move quickly.
There must be no mistakes made as this banquet is for the Chinese ambassadors.
There will be ministers present as well. You must take special care.
Yes, Madam.
Hwal Bin Dang has started their move.
Let's start preparing then.
You look unwell. Why don't you stay home and rest?
I have to go and show my face at the ambassador's banquet.
If you see the Councilor today, can you talk to him about the wedding?
He wanted us to rush the wedding, but since Gil Dong reappeared, he has stopped coming.
You were the one that handled the wedding.
Excellency, if the wedding is called off, our In Hyung will die!
He is your only son.
I should ask the Interior Minister today to postpone the wedding.
Silk robes from China, and a paper fan from China...
Even a hat from China! It's perfect.
Perfect!
If only I spoke Chinese, it would have been better.
I only know how to say "very good".
How upsetting.
It's ready.
Close all the exits except the main gate.
We will wait quietly until Hong Gil Dong shows up.
- Are we ready? - Yes, Madam.
- Follow my orders. - Yes, Madam.
Please drink up.
Your Highness, there is something we didn't know.
When the ambassador came to this country, someone came in secretly with him.
He is said to be guarding the residence.
Why are you so nervous?
It's opium. Take it outside.
What's that?
Our great nation and Joseon cannot be adversaries in strength.
We should be brothers. And as older brother,
we will take care of Joseon, our younger brother.
He's right!
Joseon needs to repay us as much as we have given Joseon!
You shouldn't try to fight us!
In other words, he's telling us to do as we're told.
Who dares to challenge our great nation of China?
I'll fight him. You take out the boxes while he's distracted.
I'll stay with you, Gil Dong.
The opium is more important.
Pooh! Pooh!
If you try to fight us, you will only be pummeled.
In order to ensure peace, you must listen to our requests.
We will give way on a few things.
Because that is what negotiating is about? Am I right?
There is someone who wants to fight.
Don't act so proud. You're just a big oaf.
What's this? It's an opium den!
- Arrest all of them! - Yes, sir!
Let's go!
We are a great nation, and Joseon is our tributary state.
We will always protect our little brother.
- Your Excellency! - What a ruckus!
Shut up!
It's Hong Gil Dong! Seize him!
Halt!
Nobody move.
Who's that?
He must be part of Hong Gil Dong's gang.
Do your duty properly!
Everybody go outside!
Go and see for yourselves what that Ambassador brought!
Please leave quietly, Your Highness.
Hong Gil Dong lives up to his reputation.
He is too dangerous.
- Are you going to do it now? - Yes, everything is ready.
- What... what is that? - That's opium!
- Opium? - What?
How could this be?
Before you go, we should destroy this.