Flames Of Ambition
Episode 47
Tell her.
I'll tell you instead, then.
I'm asking her.
So what will you do?
If you really can't break up with him...
We can't break up.
We promised, Mom. To get married before she leaves for the US.
Think getting married is a joke?
What's so complicated about it?
Think of all the things you need to prepare, wedding hall and all.
We don't need any of that.
Then, are you going to get married all alone?
Isn't that just an excuse to buy time?
Fine... Let's first finish her film.
I will first marry her.
I'd prefer if you and Dad could come, but even if you don't, it doesn't matter.
You know what you two are about to do, don't you?
Yes.
Of course I do.
And you know why I keep bringing up the past?
Kids these days always say this when old people like me do that.
"Is having been poor something to be proud of?"
I can answer with a clear conscience.
Yes, it is. So what?
Youngsters these days don't realize what poverty means.
They just think that if your house is big you're rich, if not you're poor.
That going out for a steak once a week is being well-off,
while settling for some fried chicken somehow makes you shabby.
But that's wrong.
Being hungry and not being able to have a single meal, now that's poverty!
Not being able to treat oneself even when you're hurt,
and having to walk barefoot in winter because your shoes were too worn off.
That is poverty.
You did great, Ingi.
Mom will end up approving, eventually.
I have no intention of succeeding my father. Nor of becoming a tycoon.
Are we really rich?
No.
We need to do even better, that's what!
We can't allow ourselves to fall back into poverty.
So what should we do now?
We must work even harder!
And should never rest on our laurels!
Have faith and follow my lead.
We still have a long way ahead.
Chairman, thank you.
Thank you for everything you've done, Chairman Kim Taejin!
Dividends awarded will be 4000 won per share.
Why did you come back?
Felt sorry for me?
Just tell Minjae the truth.
About what?
The reason why we can't get married.
I told my husband and the chairman already, and you know it.
And I lost everything just as you wished.
You know that's not true.
Chairman Kim wouldn't let that concern him.
He's more than capable of forgiving you, if it was for Minjae's sake.
No... Maybe I shouldn't call it forgiveness.
What would he think of you, anyway?
You're like a tool he'll keep around until it's no longer of any use to him.
So stop making excuses,
and leave that place for good. Leave Minjae to them.
- You're not going to beat the chairman at this. - How about you?
I'm all you have left. The only blood tie you have left.
Is it that important?
Are you acting like this out of pity for your mother, or something?
I just want to be loved! By the only mother I have.
And start my life again from there.
Minjae and the film come after that.
Do as you please. Marry Minjae or whatever.
Ruin my life, yours...
Minjae's.
Sure, why not?!
Might be the answer, after all.
After we're all ruined, maybe we'll finally learn how to go on.
Why would you bother?
If you leave, everything can be solved.
Ingi... Let's meet again in ten years.
By then, wouldn't you be married with kids?
Then you'll change your mind.
When you marry someone and bear children,
then you might end up understanding me.
Wait until you become mother... You won't even remember me,
busy as you are, taking care of husband and kids.
You don't even like me, it's all hate and resentment.
And you'd be prepared to ruin your life just because of a fleeting whim?
Sit, Ingi!
That's why there's no talking to you.
You're only worried about finding a way out.
If I don't, who's ever going to help you?
- Ajumma. - What?
Will you look at me?
You already killed me once.
So how can I forgive you twice?
Ahh.... Mister Hong!
- All done? - Yes.
- Honey... Hand me my inaugural address. - Just a moment.
Come on, quick!
Didn't you bring it?
Here it is.
I had it. Sorry.
Then, let's get going.
Congratulations, Chairman.
You've been almost unanimously reappointed chairman of Atlantic Group.
Honey...
What now?
What do we do now...
How could you do this to me?
If you really want to go ahead with it, you're going to pay!
I suggest you accept the shareholders' decision.
Fine... Sure. Let's see where this goes.
And who'll be the last man standing.
I can knock him down for good in a single strike.
Give those documents on your desk a read.
I was going to hand them to the prosecutors, but the chairman convinced me otherwise.
You conniving bastard!
How long have you been digging this up behind my back?
And we're taking good care of all the documents you handed to Director Jung.
No matter how much you coveted that seat, you shouldn't have done that.
You had the guts to report your father to them?
Take some time off to reflect. Orders from the chairman.
I'll be damned, really...
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, right?
People are scary, all right!
Congratulations, Chairman.
Only with you at the helm can Atlantic find its way to the top.
You made a wise decision.
- How did General Nam react? - He couldn't be happier.
Who's ever going to beat you at your own game, after all?
I feel like you lifted a big weight off my shoulders, too.
- I'll be counting on you. - Yes.
- Disappointed? - Was this Dad's idea?
I guess he thought it was the only way Atlantic could survive.
Putting himself back on top?
Help him out.
Youngmin.
Try to learn from him while he's still alive.
Until he considers you ready to inherit the group from him.
- How did it go? - As my father wanted.
Ingi.
What did you talk about with my mother?
- It's no use talking to her. - Minjae...
Don't say a word, I know what to do.
- What are you going to do? - For starters, let's get married.
We'll do it before you leave for the States.
And then?
I said leave it to me.
I wanted to get married with their blessing.
From your mother, your father,
and the rest of your family.
All you need is me.
We can be happy by ourselves.
You know what kind of man your grandfather is.
- I told you he's on my side! - And so did I.
- That I will never live like your mother. - Aren't you listening to me?
This has nothing to do with them.
Decide.
What?
Where we'll get married.
Your mother will never approve of this.
She has no right to interfere in my life.
And really, I can't figure out why she's acting like this.
Must be because she doesn't want a daughter-in-law like me.
- What's so strange about it? - I don't understand.
Don't be stubborn.
Just go, Minjae.
If she learns you're here, your mother will be furious.
Let's just go through with the wedding.
After that, you can stop meeting me if you want.
Ten, twenty years... I'll wait until you'll take me back.
Can't you even do that?
I can wait you for the rest of my life.
We'll only get married.
Minjae...
I'm sorry.
- Can I give you some tea, Father? - Yeah, wouldn't mind that.
- What kind of tea, Father? - Anything is fine.
Youngmin was happy that you were reappointed chairman.
He actually kept mentioning it while he was on top,
that the group still can't do without you.
You said Minjae's your brother.
So how can you two get married?
Do you have other plans or something?
Ingi... Don't tell me you...
It's the only solution.
Just tell Minjae the truth and get it over with!
I can't do that.
You never know how Minjae could react.
He's simple.
How could he possibly understand that?
Just do as I tell you, Eonni.
It's my last favor.
Is it to your liking, Father?
Listen...
Yes, Father.
Is Minjae still insisting that he'll marry Baek Ingi?
That's out of the question.
Yes, I know that well, Father.
Send her far away.
- I was actually going to send her... - Make sure she never comes back.
As long as you keep these two promises, I'll spare you.
You must forever keep the fact that she's your daughter secret.
Is that clear?
Yes... I understand, Father.
Were you that weak?
I thought you were stronger than that.
I apologize.
Nothing changed for me. I still plan to leave everything to Minjae.
And so I will.
If that is to happen, I need your help.
Don't you remember, when you came to see me right after your father died?
Yes... Father.
You were so in-your-face about it.
Seeing you screw your own sister just for the sake of marrying Youngmin,
I knew I'd like you from the very beginning.
Compassion and success can never go hand in hand, don't you agree?
- Yes, Father. - Don't disappoint me.
I don't want you to make mistakes.
I'll do my best.
Thank you...
Thank you, Father.
- I'm sorry, Dad. - What's the matter?
Can you talk to Mom?
Ingi will leave for the US next week, and then she'll be away for over a year.
- Tell her yourself. - Let me finish, Dad.
Until Ingi is back, I'll give my best and work hard.
And I'll never act up again. So instead...
Instead what?
Give us permission to get married.
Dad...
Don't meet her again.
If you really insist on marrying her, do it after you've cut your ties with me.
Dad.
Don't you ever bring her up again.
Thanks.
Made a little money, thanks to you.
- My father-in-law forgave me. - For what?
He said that if I get Baek Ingi out of the way, he'll accept me again.
He was just talking...
It's because of Minjae, and certainly not out of pity.
So? What are you going to do?
Meet her instead and try to reason with her.
She starts to act up the moment she sees me, so it won't work.
- It'd be even worse with me. - She's craving affection.
If you approach her with warmth, it might make a difference.
This all happened because of you! Don't you even feel guilty?
What did I ever do wrong?! It was all planned by you to...
All right. If I get the chance, I'll give it a try.
Thanks, Deokseong.
Aren't you happy of having a pretty daughter like her?
The Taehwa used to be called the "river of death,"
but would you believe it if I told you that it's now brimming with salmons?
The water has been cleaned up to the point that you can drink it.
Why don't you taste it out? It's good.
Not bad, is it?
I can't even begin to tell you about the sacrifices it took to achieve all this.
It wasn't merely a concerted effort by city hall, prosecutors and local companies.
The citizens of Ulsan supported this process from day one,
helping the city erase the stigma of high pollution which haunted it for decades.
Take a look at that.
- Must have been a huge project, then? - It sure was.
When we started our land reclamation project, we began with this park.
Without trees, factories can't exist.
If people have no breathing spaces, how could a factory possibly survive?!
Right... I've heard your father was reappointed chairman?
Yes.
And how about Atlantic's plans to build a shipyard in Ulsan?
Yes... It's a longtime dream of his.
I'm really happy to work with you.
It's me.
I told you there's a party tonight. To celebrate Father's inauguration.
I called Youngmin, I won't be able to make it.
Don't you know what all this means?
That you still have a chance to... Honey, don't hang up!
So Youngjun won't make it?
- He's lost it. - Don't mind him.
That's not how you deal with men having an affair.
Just let them be, and they'll eventually get tired of it.
It's because we've got no time to waste.
Youngmin is sticking to Father trying to win points every chance he gets.
But you're really something.
When did you hand all your shares to Mister Hong?
Father changed his mind, what else could I do?
He didn't change his mind, it was just time.
To step down and let Chairman Kim really take over.
Looks like only Yoon Nayoung got the short end of the stick,
since she tried to go at his throat to the end.
Let's go before it's too late.
If you want to gain anything out of the chairman, need to appease him.
Honey... Stop now. It's time.
Honey.
Think I'm in the mood for smiling in my father's face now?
Why, think I'm any happier? I'm barely able to contain my rage.
How can he take away what he just gave me in that manner?!
If that was his intention, don't give me anything to begin with!
He made a fool out of me with a smile on his face...
- How can I walk with my head held up high now?! - Walk looking down, then.
Don't you know how fickle your father is?
Just get up. Unless you want to fall out of favor for good.
To hell with them all!
You couldn't make a better decision, Chairman.
And I worried you were going to let Youngdae inherit the group...
Would someone like him have let Youngmin and Youngjun alone?
Mother. Better get ready to greet the guests.
All right.
Look at how cunning she can be. Conniving little snake.
Chairman, let's get ready.
I'm so glad you did that, Chairman.
Boss, I brought the rental car.
- It's this one. - The keys?
They're inside.
- Where are you going with this? - Wedding.
What?!
I'm getting married today.
- Where did Minjae say he's going? - To get married?!
Married?
- Heejeong. - Aunt.
- Do we have guests? - Minjae came.
Minjae? Good timing.
I'll get going, Aunt.
So... like... This is not easy to say, but...
- I am partly responsible myself. - For what?
Then again, I'm not really the one to blame.
So after all this time, you'd suddenly feel inclined to act like my father?
I... I didn't mean it that way... Who ever talked about that...
Still... We can't go on acting like this forever.
Shouldn't we, you know... Lay it all bare and let bygones be bygones?
No matter how long it's been, I'm afraid that's not going to happen.
Is that so? Now that I think about it, I guess you're right.
Stay out of my life.
I'm having enough trouble dealing with Yoon Nayoung as it is.
You shouldn't say that... Know how much she loves you?
Really?
If you insist on living as strangers, I've got nothing more to say.
Still, it was nice.
Meeting you today.
What do you mean by that?
I wanted to find some closure. Although I didn't live all that long.
You sure take after Yoon Nayoung, talking like that.
- Like what? - Always being so vague.
It's not that hard to understand. It just means I want to die.
Don't tell me you hate me that bad?!
It's not hate at all.
I just despise you.
How can you talk to people that way? You and I are...
Not exactly strangers, are we?
Still, you kept weighing on my mind...
Now I feel liberated.
This way.
Hurry up.
Come on in.
- Heejeong, come with me. - Why, Mom?
- Come help me prepare the buffet. - Don't you have cooks in there?
Get moving...
Nuna, what about Minjae playing the violin?
- Guess he'll be the top priority. - What violin?
Minjae is going to play it to congratulate Grandpa.
And what about you? You're a music major, could at least have sung a little song.
Today belongs to Minjae and Grandpa, think we'd get the chance to chime in?
Yoon Nayoung gets all the spotlight, all right.
Hurry up or we'll be late.
And you?
I'll take Minjae, so go ahead first.
Don't leave your father's side even for a moment.
Greet the guests with him, and show them that you're his one and only heir.
All right?
Minjae, where are you going?
- I told you to get ready for the party. - I have other plans.
I don't know what they might be, but cancel them.
You must play the violin to your grandfather.
The violin?! I haven't touched it in ages.
Who asked you to do great? Just to make him happy, that's all.
- I'm afraid I can't cancel. - What could be more important than this?!
Ingi and I are going to get married tonight.
Just for your information.
Aigoo... You're here!
- Already started? - He might be a little late, actually.
- Is my husband here? - Not yet, I think?
Keep testing my patience to the very end...
Get out of the way.
I said this will kill me!
Then, should I kill myself and get it over with?
- Baek Ingi is a slut! - That's fine with me.
It doesn't matter what kind of woman Ingi really is.
Minjae...
The only thing I want is your happiness. It's what I devoted my entire life to.
- Did you?! - Yes... I did.
If it's for your sake,
I'm prepared to die a hundred, a thousand times.
My boy...
If you mean that, then let me go.
If my happiness is what you want, let me go, Mom.
I know how much you love me.
And I know how many sacrifices you had to make for my sake.
I love you more than anyone in this world.
Yes... I know that you do.
- That you... - I'm going.
We'll never meet again.
Erase me from your memories.
Minjae... Minjae, I... I...
No... No... You can't go there, Minjae! Minjae!
You can't go there, Minjae!
First listen to me, I'll tell you everything about her!
- Baek Ingi -
Tell me where you're going to meet each other!
Before you see him, let's meet.
I will...
I'll do everything you ask. I beg you...
Come, then. I wanted to see you as well.
- Baek Ingi -
Answer the phone, Ingi...
I'm ready to leave now!
Welcome.
I'll turn you into a star. That's what you want.
I'll give you the kind of films that will make you famous,
along with the best CF contracts you could ask for.
No... I'll just give you the money. But don't meet Minjae again.
Then, I'll give you everything I have.
So you promised?!
That's right...
Tell me.
What is it that you want?
You know...
What I really want...
is to see you dead.
Can you do that for me?
You don't really love Minjae, do you?
I see...
I've finally figured it out.
You never loved him to begin with. You did all this out of spite for me.
Speak to me!
So that's not it?
Didn't you...
even miss me?
Minjae...
is not going to come.
That boy...
is not fit for the kind of world...
people like you and I live in.
And that's because he's an angel.
Ingi...
Open your eyes, baby...
Open those eyes and look at me.
Let your mother tell you everything you wanted to hear!
Open your eyes...
I'm sorry...
Let it all out, you wench! Puke it all out!
Open your mouth, come on...
Puke it out, Ingi... Mom will do everything you want.
I beg you, open your mouth...
Do it...
Right... Good girl.
- And Ingi? - She's still not here?
She probably went to get her hair done, just give her some time.
- Minjae -
- But... Why would you get married here? - Ingi grew up at this orphanage.
Hang in there, I called the hospital.
Ingi... Stay with me. Open your eyes!
Let's give it another try.
What happened to you?!
Yes, Ma'am.
- I don't see Nayoung and Minjae? - We're looking into it.
- What caused this. - I told her to come early with Minjae...
Ingi.
Ingi, are you home?
Ingi.
If you're in, open the door.
Ingi!
How is she, Doctor Yoon?
She collapsed due to excessive stress, but it's nothing serious.
- Still, you should hospitalize her, and... - We can't do that, Doctor Yoon.
- But keeping her here would be... - We still can't.
If her conditions worsen, I'll give you a call.
A good night of sleep and she'll be fine.
Doctor Yoon.
I hope I can count on your discretion,
I'll explain everything later.
Sure.
Thank you.
Don't stop me! Someone's gonna pay once and for all here!
- Honey! - Let me go.
Sorry.
Where's my father?
Nah, that's not you.
Father!
- You should be ashamed of yourself, Father! - Honey...
Why, am I not your son?
How can you treat this old child of yours like that?!
Are you just going to stare at him?
Youngjae! Get your father out of here.
Dad!
Isn't it time you finally step down?
You can't be this greedy at your age... All that ambition is going to destroy you, Dad!
Was it that hard to give up your seat?
If that was the case, you could at least have told me!
Didn't you act as if that seat was as good as mine in front of all those people?
But then you take it away from me like some coward?
Why don't you tell me to go kill myself instead?
- I'll be happy to oblige! - Honey...
Dad!
Is this what I get for being loyal to you my entire life?
- Give me an answer, do it now! - Dad, come on...
What are you waiting for? Come and stop him!
Dad, you can't do this to me... I've endured this for way too long.
You can't do this!
You treated me like a fool! Is that all I deserve?
Aigoo... I can't take this anymore.
How can things like this happen?! People are scary, all right!
Honey... Honey. I am sorry. Uh?
I'm sorry, Youngjae. Gyeongjae.
Nobody's blaming you! Father must have felt guilty, I bet.
You took the words out of my mouth.
Aren't you angry to see him get treated like this?
So wake up.
You must do whatever it takes and help him get that seat back.
Let him dig his own grave...
And you tell me not to get mad, Dad? Youngjun could have gained that seat so easily...
Youngmin is not going to last long, either. His wife is like a time bomb at this point.
Anyhow, let's just wait and see.
Have a seat.
You just wait... I'm not going to take this lying down!
Do as you damn please!
The hell with you!
- Honey... - Let go!
I'm going to meet him and get this over with.
Calm down, patience can only benefit you.
Let go!! I don't fear anybody!
Imagine the scene! When they'll come to cuff us both!
That damned money... Wow... This... Can a father do this to his children?
Yes!! Let's do time together!
I'll take good care of you in the can, Dad!
Th... That...
Aigoo... Chairman! Chairman...
Is anything wrong?
I'm all right.
- Youngmin. - Yes, Father.
You must remain by my side. Don't go anywhere.
Yes, Dad.
Chairman. Shall I give Doctor Yoon a call?
- All right, Youngmin? - Yes.
The chairman was having his party, and suddenly he shows up and...
I wonder where he got so drunk. You can't imagine.
Hyung.
- How's Dad? - Not too well.
- Seems like Youngdae really shocked him. - Sorry.
I should have come back earlier and dealt with that...
For the time being, don't go back to Ulsan.
- Dad needs you. - He did that to Youngdae for your sake.
Or maybe he did it for you.
Let's just wait for his final choice.
Whether it's me or you.
Stay beside him until then.
- Ingi -
Minjae?
Why are you answering her phone? Where's Ingi?
She's with me.
Let me talk to her.
She's not going to answer your calls again.
I said let me talk to her!
And that's because she promised to me that you'll never meet again.
I don't believe you, let me hear it from her.
- Let's hang up, Minjae. - You really want to see me dead?
Let go of her, Minjae. She can't marry you.
So I said let me talk to her!
Mom... Mom!
- Mom -
You can't meet him again.
Come to the States with me.
I'll be by your side while you shoot that film.
It's what you wanted, living with your mother.
Let's live together, just the two of us.
All right, Ingi?
Minjae.
You can't marry her.
Because Baek Ingi is Yoon Nayoung's daughter.
You want me to take all that money back?
You can't beat Chairman Kim at this!
How can we go to Hollywood without a penny?
I don't need a thing, so just stay by my side and I'll be happy.
So you're telling me he didn't come here even once?
I guess I shouldn't even care. He's not my husband anymore, after all.
- Grandpa, where are you going? - Mmmmh... Ulsan.
- Came looking for Minjae? - Have you forgotten?
The debt you owed my father. I came to settle it.