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(2 years later, 1975)
(Episode 42)
Oh, my.
Ms Hong discovered a gem.
- Mr Cha, have you seen this? - No.
I don't trust those applications. I'll just meet them in person.
Everyone has been saying...
the leading actress of the film industry will change soon.
Are you saying she picked our film as her first official audition?
It must be because of Mr Cha's fame.
All actors who starred in his films became top stars.
He even helped Yoon Mi Hee make a comeback.
This is...
(Baekdu Films)
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Next. Candidate Number 23, Ms Kang Hee Joo.
I don't want to hear your ridiculous excuses.
When you seduced me,
I firmly believed it to be love.
But...
you're telling me now that you can't get over her?
You want to go back to her?
No.
You won't be able to...
because I will not let you go.
Kang In Kyung.
Has it been two years?
You've been quiet, so I've been wondering where you're hiding.
In Kyung.
I can't believe you've been scheming something so crazy.
I'm not Kang In Kyung.
I'm a rookie actress, Kang Hee Joo.
Kang Hee Joo?
Are you kidding me right now?
Do you think you can change your past by going by a new name?
Aren't you the one who wants to change your past?
- What? - What's the matter?
You cruelly trampled over one woman's life in the past.
Are you scared to see her again?
I get it now.
What do you want? Are you here to take revenge against me?
Revenge?
That's only for those who are worthy of my time.
You're not one of those.
In Kyung, how dare you.
I'm not done yet.
If you're doing this because you loved my acting for the role,
set up an appointment to see me through the proper channels.
If that's not the case, let go of my hand.
You're an actress?
You want to be in my film?
Don't even dream. Hey, In Kyung.
Do you think I'll let that happen?
Wake up.
We'll never cross paths again after this.
We'll see.
Answer me before you go. What's your real agenda?
Mr Cha.
If one of the judges leaves his seat for this long,
everyone will become suspicious.
Don't you think so,
Director...
Cha Min Woo?
(Queen Salon)
My two years of hard work has paid off.
It looks like everyone was impressed by you.
Many people called me to compliment you and congratulate us.
I think Jung Ho was particularly surprised.
He was the first one to call me to ask me what happened.
What did you tell him?
I said that you applied under a different name to be judged fairly.
Anyway, you were right.
You practically made a debut through that audition itself.
When will the result be announced?
Well, it doesn't really matter.
I mean, that role is yours.
I'm not sure about that.
We'll know for certain when the result is officially announced.
Why are you acting so modest all of a sudden?
Where did all of your confidence go?
There are unpredictable variables in everything.
That's why our lives never go as planned.
Such variables must not occur upon your debut.
You have to get the Yoo Jin Ah role.
Only then, you'll be able to prove your value as a commodity.
Otherwise, all of your hard work in the last two years...
will mean nothing.
Oh, right. This evening...
Are you going to say that you want to go to Nangok-dong?
I have to go. It's my mum's birthday.
She wants to cut ties with you. Why do you care about her birthday?
In Kyung, did you do well on the audition?
My gosh! You did your makeup? You look stunning.
- Oh, my goodness. - Yes, Choon Ja.
Thanks to you, I did really well.
Gosh, you're so loud.
Choon Ja, keep it down.
My head is pounding because of you.
Goodness. Ms Hong, please.
I'm talking so quietly like this.
Why are you picking on me?
Did you just say that In Kyung showed up at your audition?
What have you been doing?
I told you to keep a watchful eye on her.
I have been.
She was just stuck in that hair salon for the last two years.
She rarely went out. How could she...
Do more digging and find out what she has been up to.
Find out what happened...
and what she's thinking.
Okay. I'll look into it properly.
No.
You won't be able to...
because I will not let you go.
Aren't you the one who wants to change your past?
Darn it!
Hello?
Right now?
In Kyung.
You want me to disappear because I might ruin your happiness?
Why do I have to do that?
Why is your happiness the only thing that matters?
It's because that's the only way you can survive.
I'm warning you to give up wanting to become an actress...
because I can destroy your life if you don't.
No.
You'll continue to see me around...
to the point that you'll get sick and tired of me.
From now on, I'll also...
be sure to attain the things that I want at all costs.
I will never let you take them away from me.
I'm not the Kang In Kyung you used to know.
(Director Cha Min Woo)
You didn't rate Kang Hee Joo at all.
Kang Hee Joo?
That's right.
She doesn't deserve any points.
You think she deserves no points.
Other judges gave her the highest score.
You're the only one who thinks differently.
For the Yoo Jin Ah character I've been picturing,
she's not the right fit at all.
Is that right?
Is it not because of your personal feelings?
Mr Nam, are you doing this...
because of your personal feelings?
Was there another actress who portrayed the character...
as perfectly as Ms Kang did?
I don't think I saw any.
We can do another search.
- Mr Cha. - I'm not sure...
why you're in support of In...
No.
I mean Kang Hee Joo. I'm not sure why you're supporting her, but...
I did not know...
that she'd be at the audition today.
Do you actually expect me to believe that?
Or shall I just pretend to believe you?
Her acting was excellent.
- It was almost perfect. - No.
She got too emotional. It was a disaster.
Also,
I cannot let a shoddy woman like her...
walk around my set.
- What did you just say? - Let's be fair and square.
Please tally the scores.
My score for Kang Hee Joo...
remains unchanged.
I'm giving her zero.
I guess life doesn't go as planned like you said.
Mr Cha gave you zero.
Did he?
Why do you seem so nonchalant about it?
You failed your first audition.
I didn't lose anything, though.
I promoted myself effectively through it.
People will also talk about me as a rookie actress...
whom Director Cha refused to judge.
Aren't I right, Mr Nam?
I didn't expect you to surprise me like this.
You surprised me many times today.
I'm sorry I couldn't give you a heads-up. Please understand.
I understand. I also know...
what enabled you to get through everything under Ms Hong.
Did you come all the way here to tell me that I didn't pass?
I'm sorry.
I have to follow the rules.
I was just kidding.
I wasn't expecting to pass the audition anyway.
Then...
- was it because of Mr Cha? - No.
I wanted to test myself.
I wanted to see if I could do it without getting all nervous.
If I could do it,
I'd be able to do anything.
You were...
the best among the candidates. You portrayed the character...
better than what's described in the script.
Thank you.
Well, then. Please get home safely.
She seems energetic and strong, so I'm glad.
But I'm not sure why I keep worrying about her.
You must be tired from work.
Gosh, your hand is cold.
You must be more tired from driving around for Chairman Nam.
Then shall we go on a date...
to de-stress from work?
Today is Ms Park's birthday, you know.
In Kyung said she's coming, too. We should pick up groceries...
and cook something nice for her birthday.
Oh, right.
I blank out whenever I stand before you like this.
I become a fool.
Chil Bong, stop it.
My gosh.
Wait up.
Honey, I hope you had a good day.
Yes.
- Where is Da Eun? - She's playing.
Is it you, Min Woo?
Yes, I'm home.
Good.
I heard that a promising actress came to the audition today.
What did you think of her?
Well...
She was all right.
She's just a rookie actress. You know how they are.
Min Woo, pick someone who is not going to be...
totally outshone by me in scenes with me.
Whoever it is has to be on par with me in terms of looks.
I don't think she's right for the role I have in mind.
Really?
So you weren't impressed by her?
No.
Does Jung Ho agree with you?
That...
I'm not sure.
I shall ask him when he gets home.
Will Jung Ho be home late again?
Yes, I think so.
They don't even use the same room.
How would she know whether he's coming home late or not?
Don't neglect your husband.
Men are very simple-minded.
They come back to where they should be when their wives fondle them.
Okay, Father.
Dad, can we go upstairs now?
Yes, of course. Go get some rest.
Good night.
Let's go.
They're obviously still in the honeymoon phase.
They're head over heels for each other.
Right.
It's much better than being in a loveless marriage.
Aren't I right?
Doesn't Da Eun look like an angel?
She smiles every time she locks eyes with me.
Today, she said, "Mum, I want food."
She's picking up more words on a daily basis.
Honey.
Min Woo.
What?
Oh, sorry. We were talking about Da Eun.
You're acting strange today.
Did something happen at work?
No. I'm just a little tired.
Right. It's only natural that you feel tired.
You just wrapped up a film. Why are you starting a new one already?
I'll go run water in the bathtub for you.
You'll feel better after a warm bath.
If Hee Ae finds out about In Kyung showing up, she won't let it slide.
What if she finds out that In Kyung was pregnant...
and tells her father...
No.
I cannot let that woman meddle in my life again.
My gosh!
In Kyung!
- In Kyung. - In Kyung.
Gosh, what took you so long?
We've been waiting for you.
I had to take care of something.
- Where's Mum? - She's in her room.
Oh, right. We already had her birthday dinner without you.
Good. I'm glad you guys went ahead.
Ms Park, please come on out. In Kyung is here.
Mum.
I'm here.
I wasn't waiting for you.
You packed up and left, so we're done.
How dare you call me your mum?
I don't have a daughter like you.
Gosh. Mum, please.
In Kyung is here to wish you a happy birthday.
Don't take it to heart.
She's actually been very worried about you.
I know.
Oh, my. You've gotten so pretty, In Kyung.
You're fluent in the Seoul dialect, too. You look like a Seoul native.
I'm the biggest contributor to making her become prettier.
From her styling to makeup,
I take care of everything.
In Kyung has always been pretty. Don't ruin her pretty face.
Know your place, kid.
Why do you have to talk back to me every time I say something?
Stop calling me a kid. I'm an adult now, too.
What? You little...
Little? Shall we see who's taller?
Goodness, guys. Stop fighting already.
You two sound so childish.
We haven't seen In Kyung for such a long time.
Han Soo, don't be mean to Choon Ja.
Think of her as your older sister.
I can't treat her like one because she's so immature.
All right. I'll be careful.
You must be upset. You even brought a gift for your mum.
I should give it to her.
She'll get mad at me, but I came to wish her a happy birthday.
Han Soo. You're using this room now, right?
Yes. But I kept all of your stuff.
Mum told me not to touch any of your stuff.
Mum...
- said that to you? - Yes.
In Kyung, until when are you going to live at that hair salon?
Can you move back home now?
Goodness. She has a nice room now.
Why would she want to move back to this shanty town?
If I were her, I'd live there forever.
To me, this is the nicest place to live...
because my family is here.
When I become an actress...
When I really become an actress,
I'll come back.
I will...
come home then.
You remember, right?
The get-together in Gahoe-dong is tomorrow.
We don't even sleep in the same room,
yet you expect me remember a get-together with your family.
I don't want to go, either.
But what can we do?
If you don't come, everyone will know that we're having problems.
Just stop by briefly. You don't have to stay for the meal.
Don't act like you're being considerate of me.
I'm not going.
Just stop by, please. Is it that hard?
If you just need a guy there, take Shin Yeon Woo with you.
My Yeon Woo? He's busy.
Seo Yeon. So...
let's end this.
Mum.
Mum, I'm coming in.
Mum.
Happy birthday.
I bought you the skincare products you wanted.
Mum.
I haven't seen you in so long.
Let me see your beautiful face. Please, Mum.
Mum?
Why are you calling me your mum?
Didn't you leave me and Han Soo...
to achieve your vain dream of becoming an actress?
How dare you call me your mum?
Mum.
Please forgive me.
Staying mad at me must distress you, as well.
Goodness.
Don't act like you care about me.
Mum.
I want to become a great actress.
I'll be sure to make it happen.
Then I'll be able to help you and Han Soo...
live a comfortable life...
Shut it.
I don't want your money earned from acting.
I started working so that I don't have to rely on that money from you.
You left, so you shouldn't even visit us like this.
I can't believe you set foot in this house again.
Mum!
I don't need those things, either.
I don't even want to see you. Get out now.
So are you saying that Ms Hong's mentee...
for whom all the judges at the audition went crazy...
is Min Woo's ex-girlfriend, Kang In Kyung?
Yes, Sir. That's correct.
She applied to the audition as Kang Hee Joo, so he didn't know.
That's why he was wishy-washy when I asked him about her last night.
What if...
he planned the whole thing to keep her by his side?
I don't think that is the case.
They never met recently.
Also, she got the highest scores from all the other judges...
but couldn't pass the audition because he gave her a zero.
Is that so?
I shall still ask him.
Tell him to meet me here immediately.
I've been thinking about it, and I can't get over what Mr Cha did.
Is it possible that he's holding grudges against you?
I'm not sure.
I guess he just didn't like me.
How can he give you a zero just because he doesn't like you?
- Do you think that makes sense? - It doesn't.
And...
I don't think I should let it slide.
You're not going to let it slide? What will you do, then?
I shall...
meet Chairman Nam.
Please arrange a meeting for me.
Chairman Nam?
In Kyung. You know what kind of person he is, right?
If you irk him, your career could be over before it even starts.
I'm aware...
that he's a cold, scary person.
That's why I want to meet him.
I'm...
confident.
I summoned you to confirm something with you.
Okay. Please go ahead, Father.
I told you to address me politely outside of home.
Right.
- I apologise, Sir. - Anyway,
you remember the promise you made to me before you got married, right?
Of course, Sir.
You told me not to break Hee Ae's heart no matter what.
That's right.
If you break her heart in any way,
I said I'd never let it slide. You must remember that, too.
I do, Sir.
That ex-girlfriend of yours.
Do you still hear news about her from time to time?
Not at all.
How could I do such a thing after making a solemn promise to you?
I have neither heard anything about her nor met her recently.
Is that right?
Since the topic came up already, I'd like to remind you of the terms.
You absolutely cannot distress Hee Ae...
even if it's about women from your past.
If anything like that happens,
you'll have to give up everything you've earned so far.
You'll be kicked out of my house and end up...
getting ostracised from the entire film industry. Got it?
Yes, Sir. That will never happen.
What brings you here, Ma'am?
I'm here to see Chairman Nam.
He's inside, right?
Do you have an appointment with him?
I'm exempted from such formality.
Please tell him that Hong Soo Ji is here.
(Baekdu Group)
- Ms Hong? - Yes, Sir.
She came with someone.
What's taking so long?
You cannot walk in here like this...
Sir, it's good to see you.
My gosh. Mr Cha is here, too.
She can stay.
Okay, Sir.
Have a seat.
Kang In Kyung came to see me.
I wasn't expecting you. What brings you here?
If you're here...
to ask me to cast your actress, you're wasting your time.
I know you well. Of course I won't ask you for such a favour.
Then why are you here?
Hello, Sir.
I'm Kang Hee Joo.
I see.
You must be the actress who caused a stir at the recent audition.
Yes.
But I cannot accept the result of the audition.
After a careful consideration, I decided to come meet you in person.
Ms Kang.
The audition is over. What are you doing right now?
Hold on.
You go on.
I participated in the audition...
because I trusted that Baekdu Films would...
choose their actors fairly based on talent.
However, I think that personal feelings were involved...
in determining the final result of this audition.
Wait.
Then are you saying that Mr Cha here...
let his personal feelings get in the way?
That's not true at all.
We just decided that you aren't right for the role.
It doesn't sound like the other judges agreed with you.
All of them gave her the highest score.
Why did you give her a zero?
We wouldn't be here right now if we could understand why you did it.
So...
are you here to pester me about giving you that role?
No, Sir.
I want it to be fair and square.
Please allow me to be auditioned again.
Sir.
Please don't let her nonsense waste your time.
I'd like to be judged by you, Sir.
If you also think that I'm not talented enough,
I'll give up immediately.
This girl is really something.
I remember her since it was such a difficult delivery.
I helped her give birth to her baby boy.
So In Kyung gave birth to Cha Min Woo's son,
but the baby disappeared.
Hold on a second.
Should I tell him about this now or not?
If I find his son,
I'll be able to gain a full control over him.
Whether they're really done or not...
will become clear to me when I see how they interact with each other.
If he still has any feelings left for her,
I'll just kick both of them out.
Ms Hong, did you train her?
Yes. She's my last mentee...
as well as my last work.
Sir.
The audition is already over.
It's your film, so the decision should be up to you.
Thank you, Sir.
However,
Ms Hong here is like a sister to me,
and she's saying Ms Kang is her last mentee.
I'd like to give her another chance.
All personal feelings aside.
Well... Sir.
The audition is already over.
Giving her another chance goes against the rules.
I want to know who is telling the truth.
Thank you.
You're so generous and understanding.
Thank you, Sir.
In Kyung.
I guess I'll see you again soon.
I'll practise hard and come more prepared.
See you then, Mr Cha.
Kang In Kyung, Kang In Kyung!
How dare you try to strangle me like this?
Do you actually think you can take me down?
Not a chance.
I went through so much to get here.
I won't let you take anything away from me.
You heard about the actress, Kang Hee Joo, right?
Please schedule her audition for 3pm tomorrow.
The chairman will attend it, so make sure it's well prepared.
Yes, Sir.
Thank you.
I should let her know as soon as possible...
No.
I should give her the good news in person.
(Queen Salon)
You were so articulate.
He was observing you carefully.
I don't know if it's good or bad, though.
You know that you have to do a better job this time, right?
Yes, I'm aware.
Please don't worry.
I'll put everything you taught me to use...
and do an excellent job.
In Kyung, there you are.
Your brother just called.
He wants you to meet him outside.
Han Soo is here?
Where is Han Soo?
Han Soo!
In Kyung.
Han Soo!
I cannot let my life collapse because of you.
My life will be problem-free if you're gone, okay?
Get out of my life, please!
In Kyung.
Get out of my sight.
I want you gone!
Min Woo?
She was hit by a hit-and-run driver last night.
Has the driver been caught?
Did something happen last night?
Mr Cha, your headlight is broken.
She's unconscious?
When can we expect her to regain her consciousness?
I cannot give you a clear answer now.
Did you not come home last night to skip the get-together?
I'm not in the mood for a spat like this.
Ms Kang won't be able to make it to the audition today.
What? Is she trying to insult me or what?
Pardon me? She woke up?
In Kyung, are you all right?
Why am I here?