Capital Scandal
I'm not telling you to forgive him if you can't.
But...
There's one thing you should know before you meet him.
What? What do I have to know?
If you still can't forgive him after I tell you, then fine.
However, from this moment on, don't ever be sad or give up on yourself.
Tell me what I'm supposed to know!
Su Hyun.
Lee Su Hyun.
I'm sorry...
for making you live on alone.
Wait a minute.
Don't blame yourself. It's not your fault. You didn't know about it.
Calm down first and then go.
If you go now...
Every once in a while...
I missed you too.
If I could turn back time,
I want to go back 10 years.
I'm going to go crazy. I can't seem to get drunk.
I want to get drunk like crazy, but I can't seem to.
What is it today?
Punches or grabbing my shirt?
Or is it yelling??
Whatever it is, make it quick. I was doing something.
Why'd you do it?
Why did you do it?
WHY DID YOU DO IT, YOU BASTARD?!
Why?!
Capital Scandal
Kang Ji Hwan
Han Ji Min
Ryu Jin
Han Go Eun
Episode 13
Our target this time is the new general.
Just for security measures, we're going to be moving in groups of two.
What is it?
Sun Woo Min, your terrorist plans have fallen apart.
Arrest him!
Hyung...
Go. Tell the rest of the danger.
I can't leave Hyung alone.
Are you two a team?
You traitor! You filthy traitor!
Live.
Live and show...
the younger ones a freed country.
Live for our country.
L...Long live the Emperor...
Long live the citizens of Japan...
Long live the Emperor! Long live the citizens of Japan!
Long live our whole bodies!
Yeah, it was me. I betrayed him.
I couldn't stand the torture,
so I became a spy for them.
I heard Min saved your life by saying you were the traitor.
When I heard that,
I ran to the police and told them you and I were the same,
and that you were secretly following Min.
That's how you got out so easily.
Forgive me just this once. Please?
Su Hyun, please...
There were orders from the top to use this situation to our advantage.
You'll become the alleged traitor and pretend to serve Japan.
You'll finish your studies...
and work for the government.
This was originally Min's plan.
Do this for him.
Why'd you do it?
Why'd you do it? WHY?!
I told you I would believe anything you told me.
Even if it was a lie!
I told you I was going to believe you!
Get up!
If you didn't have the courage to tell me the truth,
you should have at least lied.
If this was all a disguise,
you should have at least told me!
What difference would that make?
Would the dead Min come back?
Would I be able to take off this disguise?
At least...
you wouldn't have had to put up with it by yourself!!
So you want to share the punishment I deserve?
Why is it YOUR punishment?!
You said that all living people are guilty.
If I had told you,
I felt that everything I had worked for would fall apart.
I felt I would give up all the deceit to wallow in self-pity!
So...
Did you enjoy watching a clueless me seeking revenge in the wrong places?
Was it fun?!
If we indeed are all guilty, I wanted, at the least, for you to be untroubled.
I wanted you to live a life in peace.
What about you?
Let's say I do live like this.
What about you?
WHAT ABOUT YOU, YOU JERK?!
I'll have to live...
Under any circumstance...
I have to live.
Do you have any idea?
I... was scared.
When Min pointed his gun at me,
When his eyes told me to run...
Cowardly enough, I felt reassured that somehow I could live.
I'm planning on... paying for his life.
Until when?
Until WHEN?!
Until... our country is free...
And in turn, until I can be free!
Drink this while you wait.
Thank you.
You... knew everything.
I'm sorry for eavesdropping.
It's okay.
I was just eavesdropping on you and Wan too.
There seems to be so many things that we can't tell each other outright.
I didn't know you and Lee Kang Gu were raised like siblings in the same town.
I didn't think you and Su Hyun were like that...
Like what?
I think that you and Su Hyun like each other. Am I wrong?
It's funny.
Why are Chosun's people the wrongdoers, the victims, the enemies...
when there's a separate, real enemy elsewhere?
If this was a card game, I'd like to reshuffle and deal a new hand.
Did you meet Chang Suk?
Yeah.
What did he say?
He wasn't in the right state of mind to say much of anything.
His sanity came and went.
He wasn't a researcher at the hospital.
He was getting treatment.
There are the after-effects of torture.
And I also heard he was unable to alleviate the grief in himself.
After bringing Min's coffin back, he went into hiding.
Then I heard that he returned to Japan around 5 years later to study again.
I thought he was doing okay, but I guess not.
There was a reason you sent me to Chang Suk, right?
I wanted him to tell you first.
I wanted him, not me, to tell you.
He was always such an energetic and funny guy.
He made good jokes too.
He was smart.
There's another youth that withered away.
Thank you.
Because of you, I've found a friend I had lost.
You've come to the wrong person.
It was Yeo Kyung that...
I'm thanking you for listening to me that day.
I haven't been able to tell anyone.
If you hadn't been a friend, I wouldn't have been able to tell you.
Thank you for staying alive.
For not giving up...
And becoming my partner... Thank you.
Can we not talk face to face?
It's Wan's masterpiece.
I keep telling you, I'm fine.
I'm not okay with it.
How can Wan make his boss's face like this?
I should take him aside and teach him a lesson.
If he was going to hit you, he should at least take off his ring.
How cowardly.
Thank you for treating me.
So, did you guys make up?
We're not kids.
How do you feel? Do you feel better?
That's good.
If you feel better, then that means you guys did make up.
What did I tell you?
Problems are not meant to be avoided but to be faced head on.
I'm sorry.
I knew that there was something bothering you,
but I didn't know just how much you were hurting.
You must have had a hard time.
You've done well.
I swear meeting you was a lucky break.
After meeting you, I...
My surroundings have started to change.
You had said that I was a fence straddler,
with only one foot in and the other out.
And that if I was indeed a man...
that it's not worth putting my life on the line for power...
and you told me to gamble my life for something grander.
Well, I'm planning on doing just that.
There's someone and something...
I've realized I want to put both feet in.
It's good that you're coming in willingly to put your life on the line. But... don't die.
I'm not joking.
This is dangerous work and...
I'm not going to die.
Don't worry. I'm not going to die suddenly like my brother.
And I'm not going to let you die either.
So let's live a long, long time.
Let's die after we see our country free.
Did you sleep well, friend?
Let's go. Get in.
What are you doing acting so sweetly?
I know it may be hard for you, but you have to tell of your deeds again.
The old man just won't trust me.
He wants to hear it from you.
Come drop by before work.
You can do that, right?
It seems Min has done something terrible to you.
No, that's not it. He was trying to save me...
Terrible...
Leaving you with such a burden...
in a time when living is harder than dying.
I... chose for it to be like this.
I'm sorry for not believing in you.
If I had trusted you,
just that alone wouldn't have made it so hard for you.
For all this time…
Not being able to say anything… how painful it would have been for you to deal with this alone.
From now on, it's going to be even harder.
He's not alone now.
I'll be with him in place of Min.
I'm not going to make Su Hyun go at it alone, Father.
I'm not sure of the extent of the burden Min placed on Su Hyun,
but regardless, I'll carry the burden with him.
Can I be of some help?
I don't have the courage to become an activist...
And all that I can say that I've learned is stealing,
so I'll probably continue with my business.
However, when we are free,
don't you think we need a company that will run for the country?
With that in mind,
I want to make a lot of money to help support you.
You might have to use foul tactics and ideology to deal with the pro-Japanese businessmen and capitalists.
Make good use of all the advantages you get.
Sir...
He's gotten old, right?
He seems the same to me.
It's his spirit that's still alive. He's harmless now.
Are you going to the government building or the police station?
Kang Gu would love it if we showed up together.
Is that so?
I guess he would.
Keep treating me like I'm a traitor...
Don't forget to become moody every time you see me.
I'll also be on your back.
How is the whole world all about disguise?
OK, I'll play along.
I'll be going.
This one and that one…
Are they all correct?
Make a wanted sign for Kang In Ho.
Is he a suspect?
Not a suspect, but he's missing. A runaway is good enough reason too.
Does the government have to watch over runaway teens too?
Kang In Ho is my informant. I can't just let go of him.
Ohh, is that your reason?
I thought there might be another...
Another reason?
Oh, nothing.
I'll be back.
Fool...
How is it? Are you conscious now?
You should have complied when I asked nicely.
It wasn't even a hard thing to do.
You should think about your sister.
You can't ignore her so that you can live comfortably.
Am I right?
Have you heard from In Ho?
Do you think someone who left of his own accord would contact us easily?
He seemed to be doing well...
I wonder what happened.
I'm sure he felt threatened when he was caught acting as a spy by Wan.
He said he'd return when he'd finished collecting his thoughts so let's just wait for him.
Our members are looking, and since the boss has also heard about it,
I'm sure there will be good news soon.
Oh, why did you call me here today?
There's going to be training for new members tomorrow.
Training?
It's more skill and simulation training.
Like I had said, there's going to be another big event soon.
When you come, bring with you some people suitable for joining our organization too.
Let's see if it's useful or not.
Is Sun Woo Wan taking part in this big event?
That we'll have to see.
By the way, did you get information on the gun maker that had gone into hiding?
Yes, I'm going to go see him tonight.
Hello, you're the new reporter for Jirashi that I saw last time...
Oh yes, how are you?
You must be coming back from collecting information.
Excuse me? Information?
Yes! I'm coming back from getting information. Yes...
Would you have a cup of tea with me?
Excuse me?
Isn't Wan such a nice person?
He's thoughtful. He takes good care of new reporters too, right?
I'm not so sure about thoughtful...
On the way back from Japan, I was extremely sick with motion sickness.
I had to be admitted to the hospital,
but thanks to Wan watching over me 24 hours a day, it wasn't so bad.
Are you feeling better now?
Yes, all thanks to Wan.
In fact, because of that incident, I've become attracted to him.
Wan also seems to have thoughts of studying in Tokyo.
I was wondering if he and I could go back to Japan together.
To study?
I think it will be a shame to him and the country to waste such a good brain.
From what I saw, I feel that further education is Wan's niche.
Don't you think that for the sake of Chosun's development,
the intellectuals of the country should broaden their horizons and study abroad?
I disagree. I don't believe there's a need to go elsewhere.
Shouldn't some stay in and work for Chosun?
Is that so?
Oh my, I forgot I had a previous engagement.
Should we leave together?
No, go ahead.
I'll finish my drink first.
Will you?
Well then, I'll leave first.
Studying, yeah right.
He's not going to be able to give up having fun.
What do you think Wan is up to that requires so much thought?
Do you suppose he's preparing an exclusive report for us?
That's what you think. Wan doesn't put much effort into these exclusives nor into what he writes.
That's true. Something's up.
He's become serious all of a sudden after his trip from Japan.
Hey guys!
I think it's nice seeing him like that.
Ah, this brings back memories of the old days.
What memories?
Just reminds me of how I used to be.
I was also a deep thinker just like him.
Back in the day, I use to strive in everything I did.
Jo Ma Ja...
Hello.
You're here?
Just wait a moment. I'll be finished soon.
I heard Wan took care of Miyuki on the way back?
I told you I was sure Wan likes her.
That's why I told Miyuki to bring Wan here so I could buy him some clothes to show my thanks.
You don't have to do that.
There's one thing that I'm curious about...
You've changed your name into Japanese.
Why are Wan and his father still using their Korean names?
That's because they are both so learned.
But I suppose when Wan marries Miyuki,
he'll naturally change his name.
As you already know, the Ueda family is very prestigious.
Isn't it such an honor for Wan...
to become an Ueda and carry the family name?
Of course... an honor...
Miyuki, I thought you went to meet Wan.
Why did you not bring him with you?
He seemed busy at the moment.
He told me he didn't help me for compensation and that it's the thought that counts.
Like I said, he has such a thoughtful side to him.
Wan seems like the perfect addition to the Ueda family. Don't you think so?
My cute daughter.
Boss!
Finished! Sorry it took so long...
I felt that I would only bother you, so I'm going.
You seem to be doing well finding your inner righteousness.
It's becoming of you.
Oh yes, there's a meeting tomorrow.
For details, ask Song Joo.
Well then, I'll see you tomorrow!
I heard from Cha Song Joo...
that it was you who helped Wan and me make up.
I'm sorry. It wasn't my intention to eavesdrop.
Whatever the case, thank you.
There's one thing I was wondering about.
Go ahead.
Did you personally send instructions for me to pretend to like you?
Yes.
Why?
At the time, you were in danger and I felt the need to protect my members.
Then why did you ask me to pretend to like you first?
Wouldn't it have been better if you'd approached me first?
If I tried to approach you, you would have run away.
You should have just followed along if you made me pretend to like you.
Why did you play hard to get?
Do you have any idea how hard it was for me?
You were so bad at acting, I wanted to train you.
You're an awesome bo...
Leader.
That fellow...
He knows how to laugh.
Now that he's taken off his disguise,
even for a guy like me, he's attractive.
Isn't Wan weird these days?
I saw what he wrote and it's a complete essay.
Yeesss...
Look how he still hasn't come and it's been 3 hours.
Yeess... Yeess...
And the topic.
It's about the possibility of Chosun's freedom.
Anyway, he's not thinking of publishing it in our Jirashi, is he?
He's not the same Wan we knew.
He's different.
What's changed?
He's different in his seriousness,
different in his quietude,
and different in his passion.
He seems determined. He makes you think of endless opportunities and, for no reason, the Chosun flag.
Ten minutes. Ten minutes is all I need.
In ten minutes I can blow up the government building.
Nahhh!!
No way!
That's not possible.
It's possible. Everything is possible.
It's possible if Wan becomes big.
The fact that I was an activist is possible.
Stop drinking, Tak Gu.
I want to sew your mouth shut. My heart forgets to skip every time you talk.
You guys disgust me. Forget it! I'm not drinking with you.
Don't hold me back.
Hey! Do you think I have no one to drink with?
Yesterday someone begged me to come to Manchuria,
but I refused because of you two.
Go, go. Go to Manchuria.
Yeah, just go and be happy.
- Hyung... - What?
Take this with you.
If you guys are going to be like that, I'll drink alone at the office.
Those jerks have no loyalty.
Oh, what's this?
Mr. Tak Gu.
Isn't this Mr. Keun Duk from The Courtesan House?
What brings you here?
I heard rumors that you've got some new products and that they're quite intriguing.
When did you hear that?
I didn't know that you would be interested in things like this.
Oh, you said wanted something racier.
Do you really need these when you live among beautiful women?
I'm becoming sober again.
One to read yourself, and one to read with others.
We won't be needing that book.
Song Joo!
Mr. Tak Gu, there's something we need to talk about.
What did you just say?
There's something we need to talk about.
No, not that. What you said before that.
There's... something we need to talk about?
No, not that. My name!
Mr. Tak Gu.
That's it! Can you say it one more time?
One more time. Can you say it one more time?
Mr. Kim Tak Gu.
OH! What an honor!
No, you used to be called Oh Bal Tan,* no? (*literal translation: "a badly shot bullet")
How... How did you...
Who are you? Who are you people?
Mr. Kim Tak Gu, we need your help.
Will you oblige?
Why the sad face? You look as if you've lived your whole life already.
Su Hyun seems to know how to laugh.
Wouldn't it be because you've made up with him?
Not in front of me. In front of Yeo Kyung.
And so?
Are you jealous?
You're okay with this?
Even though he's smiling in front of another woman?
The fact that he's expressing himself is something to celebrate.
You helped a lot with that.
You're too sympathetic.
How are we going to go after the ones we love if you're like that?
Don't worry, you won't be defeated.
You already have Yeo Kyung's heart.
She said she likes him.
I just didn't care.
That... was just her following instructions from the top.
Her pretense was for Ae Mool Dan.
What?
Why are you telling me this now?!
My God!
It was before you became a member. How could I have told you?!
You should have told me!
Isn't it enough that you know now?
And also, shouldn't you be happy it was all a scam? Why are you so riled up?
Of course I should be angry.
Su Hyun's ONLY fault was that he was working for the government!
And now I know that he's actually an activist!
How glamorous is that?!
What woman would not be won over by him?!
Wait... He's Yeo Kyung's ideal man!
Calm down... Calm down... This won't do.
- I need a plan. - What plan?
There's only one. I need to become more appealing.
You're already attractive enough.
No, from now on, I'm going to be a great revolutionary fighter!
Starting today, I'm no longer a bum.
So this is the power of love.
Wan seems to have thoughts of studying in Tokyo.
I was wondering if he and I could go back to Japan together.
Studying is definitely safer than being an activist.
Welcome to Ae Mool Dan.
Ae Mool Dan is a mix of Ku Kuk Eu Gyul Dan which our head was involved in...
and Eu In Hoi which Cha Song Joo and I were involved in...
and survivors of broken groups...
plus other members who have the same opinion.
Hey, hey, hey! Enough lecturing and let's get on with it.
Wan, don't make this hard for me.
Song Joo...
Although it's a thrill to have my eyes covered...
and taken somewhere,
it's... it's kind of scary.
When did you learn to shoot? You're really good.
We decided to use hunting grounds as our hideout so we won't raise suspicion.
Is it alright to make gun shot sounds at this place?
So that we don't cause suspicion, we created a hunting field specifically for shooting.
You came.
Is it because you know how to hunt? You're good.
Show us what you're made of.
I don't show this to anyone.
Wow, that was amazing.
How much did you have to practice?
Don't rush things. With your current skills, you'll catch on quickly.
Be my private tutor.
Let's end training here.
There's someone I want you to meet.
Hey...
Wan! What are you doing here?
Jo Ma Ja?
What are you doing here?
Let me introduce our new gun assembler, Kim Tak Gu.
Gun assembly specialist, and an activist with the nickname Oh Bal Tan.
Your resume is outstanding.
So everything you said when you were drunk was true?
Some things may have been exaggerated, but they weren't all lies.
So, were you with an activist group in the ten years you couldn't be contacted?
No, that was after I had left the group and was wandering from place to place.
So... when you met me,
were you an activist?
No, that was after I had stopped wandering and met you in Japan.
Then... why did you stop?
Let's just say I lost motivation.
Motivation?
As you already know, I have a soft heart.
I couldn't kill people...
and was scared of dying myself...
So before a planned event...
I ran away.
Then you should have just stayed away!
Why are you going to be a part of Ae Mool Dan?
That's because Song Joo said my name!
I wanted to become someone important.
Song Joo? She's the devil's advocate in this.
How is everyone around me becoming part of Ae Mool Dan?
Hey, why don't you come out now?
Shin Se Gi, I can see your head.
How much did you hear?
D...D...Don't worry!
We didn't hear that you two are in Ae Mool Dan.
I...I couldn't really hear you saying that Song Joo was a part of Ae Mool Dan too.
You guys need to make a decision.
What decision?
You guys have to decide. Either die to protect the group...
or become part of it.
How is the murder case going?
We interrogated everyone close to him, but there's no one we suspect that did it.
However, he seemed to have many women in his life...
so we are looking to see if he had other wives or concubines.
What about Song Joo?
There's nothing much about her.
Kang In Ho?
He's missing.
What?
Didn't you say you would take responsibility and get some answers out of him?
I've posted a picture of him.
We will finish this case within a month. We'll reinforce with more officers...
Ueda called with some important news.
What is it?
He said he needed some people to attend a celebration event.
Come in.
What is it?
I'm sorry to say that we have no one that will be able to attend the event.
Look into another department.
Why do you need so many people in a department that does nothing?
Stop complaining and just do as I say.
The person that is hindering our progress is you, Mr. Ueda!
What? What did you just say?
This is a carefully planned series of murders.
It's my job to arrest the insolent Chosun people that focus their hate on Japan.
I don't have any men to go to a stupid celebration event.
Shut up!
Are you trying to teach me?!
I'm not teaching.
I'm just asking you to show more compliance with our investigation.
At the moment, we need MORE people. If you take them...
Why are you making a big deal out of a couple of dead Chosun people?!
Chief Ueda...
This is a matter for the people of Chosun.
Why should we care if they are killing each other?
Does the world change because a few people died?
There are plenty of Chosun people who will work for Japan.
What is it?!
There's been another murder threat.
The target?
Core Japanese politicians.
What? Japanese?
How are you directing your investigation?! Get on it right now!
We will be protecting these targets.
Prepare a list for those who could be the targets.
And check if they've received any threatening letter, or seen anything suspicious lately.
Yes, Sir!
After I report to the public safety division, we'll meet urgently about the investigation's direction.
Have everything ready.
Yes, Sir.
A party of Jirashi reporters deciding to join Ae Mool Dan, thank you and welcome.
Oh, this was by choice, correct?
- Yes... - Yes, of course it was by choice.
We don't force anyone.
If you want to leave, you can.
Really?
However...
Just know that you'll carry the secret of this group to your graves.
Or I'll personally bury all of you guys in graves.
You're kidding, right?
Of course, you can leave if you want.
How do we join?
Do we sign a contract?
Do you want us to stamp our fingers or toes?
That was quick.
How 'bout we celebrate tonight to welcome all the new members?
But... Miss Song Joo, how is your skin so smooth even though you're an activist?
Isn't it hard to have two jobs?
For example, thinking a target is a customer and wringing his neck?
Or thinking that a target is a customer and pouring his drink?
Hey! Actually... I was curious about that too.
- Let's raise our glasses. - Yeah!
As long as there are simple-minded people out there,
there's no need to worry about the future of our group.
You came.
Why are you so late?
The night class ended a little late.
Why are you outside?
I got bored of those people and was going to get a breath of fresh air.
Go in first. I'll be there soon.
Oh wait!
Don't drink!
Bottoms up!
You drink like it's really tasty.
It doesn't taste that good.
I told you not to drink!
Hey! What are you doing ruining the atmosphere?!
She can't drink. She gets drunk from one glass...
She seems fine.
Accept another glass!
You don't have to drink.
No, it's okay, I"ll drink it.
Why such a long face? If you're bothered by it, you leave!
Let's take a glass ourselves.
See if I care!
You drink better than I thought.
And you don't have any drinking habits.
How can you be so normal?
How can you not change your expression and be so normal?
We should have listened to Wan.
We're in trouble now.
What should we do? We can't just let her sleep here.
We can't carry her back home either.
Wha...what should we do?
It's not like we can put her in Wan's room.
Hmm? Hmm?!
History usually takes place at night.
So, was the Great Wall of China built at night?
We're going to be blessed.
I'm happy that you're going to be with us.
And it's nice to see you becoming more serious.
You've changed into a very cool person too.
Yet, I'm afraid.
I'm afraid that...
I may be bringing you along on a dangerous road.
And I'm...
sorry that you gave up your safe life for me.
The fact...
that I've changed someone's entire life makes me scared.
I'm really...
worried for your safety.
I thought we would grow closer...
if we walked the same path...
but that doesn't seem like the case.
You seem to have become righteous all by yourself.
But for me, I'm still in the same place.
You can become righteous alone...
but for love, you can't do it alone.
Whatever the case,
I... I really...
like you.