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[The City Hall]
Episode 7
And what's your goal?
To push Mayor Goh out and have a recall election.
Is that your goal too?
No?
Push the mayor out?
You don't think he deserves it?
After six years
you should know more about him than just his toupees.
Accepting bribes, stashing illegal funds, violating campaign and real estate laws.
In terms of fishing, agriculture, tourism, economic growth...
and per capita income, Inju is at the bottom.
It has the highest unemployment rate in the nation.
And to add to that record
two city hall employees got fired and one quit.
That's three more jobless people.
Someone has to be held accountable.
And I'm calling people out.
Then do it.
You're right.
Mayor Goh isn't a great mayor.
I do realize that.
But I just want my money.
Oh?
So Director Lee's reinstatement was just some Hollywood show?
Yes.
Well, that was what got me started.
But in the end, it's really about the money.
So why did you put on a demonstration?
It was bound to bright light to the corruption.
Didn't you think about that?
I did.
I just wanted to give him a scare.
But the mayor's not getting scared.
To be honest, I didn't think I'd get fired.
I figured they'd just pay me and tell me to shut up.
But I figured wrong.
I don't have any influence as the lowest-ranking employee.
I should've just listened to you.
What was I counting on?
My status as a bottom feeder?
Now I don't even have that job, so I need the money at least.
So you can play the agent of clean politics by yourself.
I'm not qualified.
Can I go now?
Go.
I thought you were a realistic person, but I was wrong.
Go.
No.
You were right.
But I saw some things recently, and I'm not about to be used.
Director Lee.
If you do this too, I have nowhere to go.
Do you have what it takes to be a witness?
What it takes to go all the way?
To not run away?
Then I can help you.
Director...
I just wanted one of the signs...
I was about to give you a nice one.
Here.
My latest creation...
[The Not-So-Good, The Bad, and The Inept]
[The Street Corrupter]
- These are great. - Aren't they?
Ms. Shin Mi Rae?
It must be tough protesting by yourself.
We're here to help.
I'm Wee Se Chuk and we're against corruption.
But...
You don't need to stand all alone against the storm.
We're here to...
You're a busy man.
Two months ago, you protested against benefits for seniors.
Three months ago, against unemployment benefits.
And now you're here.
So you know who I am?
Yes, we did...
Shut up.
Don't listen to this guy.
He gets paid to do this.
A dirt bag who says unemployment benefits are unethical.
By the way, they've been shooting this.
Hey! What are you doing?
This kind of thing needs to go on TV.
We have to get it out there.
Who are you?
We don't need your help!
Sir, stop!
We're from ABS.
Word is the pageant money has been misappropriated.
We're not giving any interviews!
Just one comment.
I'll explain.
The $20,000 prize money has been reduced to $1,000!
Who are you to speak for us?
Stop shooting!
As you can see, the pageant misappropriation scandal
has resulted in a chaotic protest.
But many more questions remain.
I did the stage work for that pageant.
They paid me in full.
The economy has been terrible.
But the mayor really saved our hides with this big project.
Come on, people.
We have to follow certain government procedures.
The prize money is being processed.
But she said she's in a terrible bind
so the mayor advanced the $1,000 as an act of kindness.
And she's crying corruption?
Talk about biting the hand that feeds you!
Oh my goodness.
Hey, it's her!
Shin Mi Rae was so strange during our days boarding together.
She's say she was the deputy mayor's lover and pet.
And the day of the pageant, she tried stealing my panties.
So that tiara might as well be mine.
Why watch comedy when the news is so hilarious?
Isn't it hilarious?
So she and I are lovers? What do you think?
Wait, you said she's cute.
What? We can't even joke anymore?
Should I stop laughing altogether?
You can't even laugh in front of me.
But you dared to stab me in the back.
You said you've learned a lot?
You arrogant punk...
You've got a lot more to learn.
- Did you just laugh? - I'm a fast learner.
Good job, everyone.
You are very lucky to be working with me.
This is just a token of my gratitude.
Let me just say that it's filled with goodies.
You shouldn't have...
This is it?
I don't need herbs. Where's the good stuff?
That's the best stuff there is.
The goodies are inside.
Okay?
I don't want herbs.
Can't I just get some money?
I mean it's inside...
Just leave.
You can all go now. Thank you.
And I spent all that money on makeup.
You can come in now.
I can always count on you, Councilwoman.
Let's just go in all the way.
What do you mean?
We can make a mountain out of a mole hill.
I'm suing Shin Mi Rae and Director Lee for defamation of character.
They'll be crying by the time I'm done.
How absurd.
It's not like they're peanut butter and jelly.
Jung Do hasn't done anything.
He hasn't?
And he's on the evening news?
Well...
I won't be the only one going down.
I don't know about Shin Mi Rae and Director Lee
but you and I are like peanut butter and jelly.
That's a surprise.
You really think you and I are alike?
Yes. How are we different?
We are different.
I have money. And I mean loads of it.
What's good about having money?
You can get out of any sticky situation.
So you can scare Jung Do, but I don't want him damaged.
Do you understand?
Boo Mi.
I've been waiting forever. You wouldn't pick up...
I was at an interview.
An interview?
Looking for turturing jobs, but it's not easy.
I'm sorry.
I'm tired.
I bought some mackerels.
And I brought some of my mom's...
Who cares! You're something else.
How can you ruin yourself and your friend?
And you go out of your way for others.
And look what's happened to us, you stupid girl!
Hey.
Hearing you call me that again...
It feels so nice.
I guess I haven't cursed you out enough.
I'm looking for a way, so just be patient.
I'll get this resolved.
You were on TV and people think you're nuts!
What could you possibly come up with?
Shut your trap!
My daughter hasn't done anything!
You don't even know what's up!
Hey! Ask anyone on the street!
No one blames Mayor Goh! How dare she blame him?
Well, he must have done something wrong!
Mom, stop it! Ladies, please!
Mom!
It's all your fault!
You and your stupid protest!
Have you lost your mind?
Guess who own this marketplace.
Mayor Goh's in-laws!
We might lose business, thanks to you!
They're asking us to move out!
What are you going to do about it?
Crazy girl...
How dare you go against the mayor!
You should be grateful that he's kept you for seven years.
Kill us both, why don't you?
Go away!
Kill us both, you brat!
What?
- A lawsuit? - Yes?
The mayor's suing us for defamation of character.
Don't worry.
It'll be long and tedious, but...
No.
I'll make it short.
The deputy mayor said he'll help.
He won't.
He's using you. He's a politician.
But we have no other option.
We do.
As you once said, we're witnesses to everything.
We'll hire a lawyer...
You said it'll be long and tedious. I can't afford to wait.
My mom and all her neighbors have lost their businesses.
The deputy mayor just wants the mayor out.
He wants a recall election so he can be the mayor.
Do you know what he does all day?
He attends various events and get-togethers.
He goes to school cafeterias and chorus rehearsals.
It's just politics.
I don't care.
You should care about the process.
That's how you reform politics.
Politics?
What you've been doing is political too.
I didn't realize that.
And even if I did, it changes nothing.
You asked if this was about vengeance or something else.
What's the correct answer?
Can't I get my vengeance?
Are the powerless just supposed to take it?
What happened to the tempest in the teapot?
Picking pear blossoms...
So don't stop me.
If you're joining hands with the deputy mayor...
Then let go of my hand.
I'm sorry.
It may be cowardly, but I'll take the easy way out.
I need your help.
My goal has become the same as yours.
Didn't you say I was using you?
I thought so...
But I was wrong.
See? I'm a good judge of people.
I'll go change and we'll go out to dinner.
By any chance...
Is anyone going to get hurt?
I reckon so.
Can you promise that it'll only be Mayor Goh?
No.
Why should I when it's in your hands now?
Don't you have to dish out as much as you've gotten?
Do you regret coming to me?
No...
I was just testing you.
But I see you're confident.
I've already hurt one person.
So it has to work out.
Who did you hurt?
You're not going to eat that?
Don't try so hard.
I think we're done.
That's not fair.
You're broke.
- This place is expensive. - So dessert must be included.
Sit down.
You need more time?
It's not that...
I just really want dessert.
How was dessert?
I didn't want it to go to waste.
I don't know if I should say this...
But I've never met a woman like you.
Well, what kind of woman am I?
You don't just eat, but you scarf it down.
How can you digest all that?
I wasn't going to say this
but my last boyfriend was a real looker.
He used to say I was tiny and precious like Thumbelina.
'How can you be so adorable?'
Come on, I look good in anything.
Somebody you know?
Yes.
Someone who dumped me for a younger girl after a promotion.
I'm still paying for that jerk's credit cards.
This might embarrass you a little bit.
I advise that you go to the other corner.
You told me to dish out as much as I got.
I'll do it.
Mi Rae...
Let's make this short and sweet.
Take off your shoes.
New watch, belt, and tie.
I got you a nice wardrobe.
Take off your jacket.
What are you doing?
What?
You wore everything she bought you to our date?
Not at all...
Don't deny it. Take them off!
I'm breaking my back paying off your debt!
Debt?
- You have debt too? - No!
I'm speechless...
Wait!
Out of my way.
I told you to go wait over there.
Take off your pendant and ring.
You can't just take his stuff.
You have to get interest too.
What the heck?
Who is this clown? You're dating this jerk?
Watch what you say.
Do you know who he is?
This man is a genius and a jack of all trades.
He's a man of the arts who lives in a humongous house.
You're a ninth-tier public servant?
He's the deputy mayor.
I'm letting you know in case you're still not over me.
But we're about to get married!
What about graduating at the head of my class?
And that I'm friends with Obama?
Don't leave anything out.
'Obama' as in the American Obama?
- You. - Yes?
Give me your cellphone.
But I've got a long contract...
I'm giving you the account number to wire the money.
Got that?
Shall we go? I reserved the room.
Yes, let's go.
What?
I can't wait anymore.
Honey, I can't wait either...
I can't wait.
You seem to like hotels.
I frequent them a lot.
Feeling better?
Yes.
Don't tell me you're still not over him.
Has anyone ever left you?
Yes.
They have?
Not a woman.
A man then?
Director Lee, perhaps?
The memorable night...
He told you that too?
- Am I right? - We must've spent a night together.
- But I have no memory of it. - That's not right!
Especially after sleeping together!
Is that what the jerk downstairs did?
Is that why you're not over him?
Stop changing the subject.
But we're about to get married.
That was just...
It's a gift from me.
Everything regarding the mayor's misconduct.
This was what I meant when I said I'd help.
What? Are you scared?
A bit...
So you did catch a large one.
Sure.
But can't you just use it yourself?
Korean society still doesn't look kindly upon whistle-blowers.
Especially in politics.
But you'd be justified because of what you lost.
It beat protesting with signs. And you're not in politics.
I guess you're staying in politics.
Do you want to run for mayor?
Will you vote for me?
Campaigning now is a violation.
I thought we were on the same team.
You like using your teammates?
I was just trying to help.
You want me to play dumb?
Fine. Say I'm using you.
Anyway, make good use of these documents.
Take it to the press or the DA's office.
You can even take it directly to the mayor.
I guess one of those options should do it.
I should go.
Wait.
It looks nice.
Where did you find this?
Is it supposed to be a herring?
Good luck. For our sake.
[Joh Guk is a mutt.]
A real looker?
Give me a break.
If you're joining hands with the deputy mayor...
Then let go of my hand.
Director Lee, it's me.
I know I've upset you, but I'd like to see you...
Why would he be upset?
What did you do?
Cat got your tongue?
I thought you two were on the same team.
Sorry to bug you. I'll call back.
Hello? Hello!
Man, this girl...
I'm busy too.
I followed the recipe too...
You're out already?
I made this. Doesn't it look good?
Who eats this stuff for breakfast?
Why not?
There's no law against it.
Sit down.
You said you didn't like the cafeteria food.
I'll make lunch, so come back to work.
You will?
You know I'm good at everything.
I even bought a cookbook.
So you'll go back?
I'm busy.
But you're unemployed.
I have to meet a lawyer regarding the lawsuit.
I'm sure you know about it.
Why did you have to get mixed up with Mi Rae?
She just called so I yelled at her.
You better not talk to her again.
You'd be nothing without me.
And don't play online poker with my ID.
We're using separate bedrooms.
Are you going to work or not?
Look at this mess.
But you're still so pretty.
Do I still look pretty?
This is why I don't wear makeup.
A little powder and they say I'm using my looks to get ahead.
Thanks to you, the next election will have a high turnout.
What do you mean?
They've had to deal with you.
So they'll turn up to show you the door.
Don't eat!
Don't ever eat my cooking!
Why are you hesitating?
You waited for this.
I did, but...
You said not going back to the old days
might in and of itself be a return to the old days.
I understand that now.
This was never my fight.
It was between the mayor and the deputy mayor.
That's why I tried to stop you.
Even if you won, you wouldn't be the winner.
I know that.
So I've been torn.
But now that I've seen these, I can't just sit still.
Wouldn't that be wrong?
I want to expose the whole thing.
So Boo Mi, my mom, and her fellow merchants
and you and I...
So we can all go back.
Say that we do go back.
Who will replace Mayor Goh?
The Joh Guk I know will be another Mayor Goh.
No. He'll be even worse.
At least Mayor Goh is stupid and naive.
But Joh Guk would never leave this kind of evidence.
Have you thought about that?
Well...
I'll fight again, and now I know how.
I'll make even nicer signs.
And if I falter again...
Won't you come pick me up?
So your tempest has left the teapot.
Thank you.
So what are you going to do?
Another press conference? I can help.
Just march into the DA's office.
In style!
No, go to the media.
Right to Seoul!
I can upload the files online.
Nothing like that.
I'm doing it my way.
Friday at two, at the city hall. You guys better be there too.
Is something going down?
Excuse me, but can you take a look?
Excuse me, but could I take a look?
[Corruption charges against Mayor Goh.]
What the heck is this?
Talk about getting blindsided!
How would Shin Mi Rae know these details?
Even I've forgotten about these things!
What's in here anyway?
Well, I'm...
I'm dumbfounded as well, sir...
Get to the bottom of this!
Yes, sir.
What do we do now? Everyone in the city knows.
So what if everyone knows?
I wouldn't be the first time we lied to them.
Stop wasting time and go see Assemblyman Boo.
Why didn't I think of that?
I should see him right away.
Get the car ready!
Why am I the only one using my brain?
And the loser girl has finally done it.
Save me, sir! Just this once!
For God's sake!
You can't come here with everyone watching us!
Everyone in the city knows what's up!
What are you going to do?
That's why I'm here.
You're the one I can count on, Assemblyman.
Save me, please.
Maybe you can stop the media...
What the heck?
Like I can stop the media with a phone call?
You know, all that money wasn't just for me.
It was all to support you, sir...
Why, you!
Who asked you to support me?
Who do you think you are?
You really disappoint me.
I have nothing to lose!
So?
So what are you going to do?
You can't come in here.
Come on...
You're here. I was worried about you.
Well...
It's been a while since I've seen the assemblyman.
I just dropped by.
What brings you here?
I was just concerned about you two.
Talk about messed up.
Maybe you got the report
but Mayor Goh's support fell by 14% last week.
That doesn't bode well for your re-election chances.
What do you mean?
Well, allow me to explain.
Mayor Goh will go down soon.
Everyone believes you and him are in cahoots.
You need to realize that, sir.
And?
So what are you saying?
Sir, you need to win.
And it's rather simple.
Just throw Mayor Goh to the wolves.
Tell them you had no idea he was so corrupt.
Give a nice speech and you'll gain more popularity.
Telling me to go on the offensive?
Got anything better?
30% of the redeveloped land belongs to you, sir.
Even though it's under a different name.
Must you risk your political career for a small-time mayor?
What are you doing?
You seem to know everything, so why are you on my side?
I'll tell you next time.
I'll be back, sir.
You have to see me again?
I should see you often, now that you've opened up.
So I'm asking you for a favor.
The final blow to Mayor Goh...
Maybe you'd like to deliver it, sir?
The final blow?
You know the Korean people's psyche.
Sex scandals get them worked up, not financials scandals.
I'll leave everything in your hands, Assemblyman.
Madam Jung, it's me.
You all realize the gravity of the situation.
What's done is done.
We just have to cut our losses short.
So forget Mayor Goh, you just need to...
Sir.
You must feel bloated after taking your share.
Herbal plants are good for that. They go for just $2 a bundle.
I was just saying...
All I did was help out the mayor a bit.
Madam Jung seems to be making her move.
Who would've made that happen?
Assemblyman Boo has taken his hands off this matter too.
Anyone else want to go down?
Very well.
Then the city council has arrived at its official position on this matter.
Mi Rae.
No, go on. Bye.
No, absolutely not.
These allegations are false.
The mayor's office.
No, the mayor is not in!
You guys always talk up a storm.
Cat got your tongue now?
Go around the room and give me ideas!
Director Byun, you start!
Yes, right...
We'll bar anyone from the media.
Then...
Perhaps we can burn the documents...
Maybe you can go into hiding, sir.
What? What am I, an escape artist?
Looks like you're in a meeting. This will only take five minutes.
I'm glad to see you.
You've got a good head on your shoulders.
You must've heard the news, so do you have any ideas?
I'm so sorry.
I really want to help, but I have no time.
Here you go, sir.
What is it?
A letter of resignation.
Resignation?
What the heck is this?
We have to stay united under such tough times!
I'll be sure to turn everything over.
Excuse me.
Fine, leave!
You and your sneaky ways will catch up to you one day!
I'll see to it!
Director Park! Hey, Park!
Call the provincial governor.
Resignation?
With the election coming up?
I have a plan, sir.
Who told you to think on your own? No one told you to.
Your plan is to resign?
The city of Inju is on thin ice. I had to get out of there.
What is that supposed to mean?
There will be a new mayor soon.
What?
And I'll wrap up the candidate search within the next few days.
What is it that you're doing?
You went to Inju so you could resign?
You're cooking up a scheme, right?
I wasn't when I first went there.
But I am now.
[I worked my butt off. My money is in there.]
[You better cough it up!]
I saw you passing these out.
I saw you protesting.
I want a better future for my children.
That's why I came.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
I guess it's just the three of us.
No.
The four of us.
And it was just me until a minute ago.
But now it's four.
Thank you so much.
It's not just four.
The Victory Part members of the Inju city council
express our regret over this scandal.
We will transcend partisan politics
and lead an investigation to get at the truth...
Who expressed regret?
Councilwoman Min?
Yes, a little while ago.
I'll be happy to explain if you'll hear me out.
How could you...
How...
Let's make this short and sweet.
Don't make a mess and resign.
You better just cut your losses short.
Says who? I won't!
Oh, you will.
[Inju Mayor Sex Scandal]
Let me explain...
She kept...
Councilwoman, I can't go to prison.
I hate those beans they serve.
Knowing when to leave is a thing of beauty.
'I'm solely responsible. No one else is at fault.'
I'm asking you for a nice farewell speech.
A few people from our party must stay and fight.
Just take the fall for everyone.
Well, it's the truth anyway.
Dear citizens of Inju.
I apologize for causing you such grief.
I take responsibility for having led such a career.
On the evening of the 24th
an arrest warrant was issued for Mayor Goh Boo Sil.
[Miss Herring Leads Inju Citizens to Victory]
So I'm a slacker again.
What brings you...
I missed you.
If you're not busy...
Let's go on a trip together.
Even if you are, let's go away together.
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Why are you making such a fuss like an amateur?
If want money, come here prepared.
Did you really mean it when you said you missed me?
That's because you're a fool. You really don't know men.
Don't you want to run for mayor?
Don't show up before me ever again.
I can make you mayor.
What do you mean you'll make me a mayor?
Mayors are made politically.
It'll be explosive if this happens.
You should try this out with us.
I'll become the wonderwoman of Inju.
I'm saying I'm running for mayor.
Sorry. Here.
This should be enough.
Really? Okay, a bit more. This should be enough.
Okay then. Here you go.
Why you...you sneak smart aleck...
I'm sorry.
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