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(Episode 48)
What happened? She ingested poison?
Is she unconscious now? Is she okay?
She got a tranquilizer and fell asleep. Please don't worry too much.
It won't affect her life, but...
But what? What's the problem?
She's exhibiting symptoms of facial paralysis.
What... What did you just say?
The doctor said that it's treatable. It'll just take some time.
Min Woo.
You must've managed the set poorly for something like this to happen.
I'm sorry, Sir.
- Ms Choi. - Yes, Sir.
Investigate this thoroughly.
Don't leave it up to the police. Find out what happened.
Yes, Sir. Understood.
Whoever did this better brace himself.
I will not let this slide.
Sir.
There's something I have to tell you.
What is it? Cut to the chase.
I noticed Ms Kang looking strangely nervous the whole time she was...
glancing at the teacup throughout the shoot.
Also, she didn't drink from her teacup at all.
This could be too much of a stretch,
but I'm wondering...
if Ms Kang was coveting the lead role and...
What are you trying to say?
Are you suggesting that she could've put poison in Mi Hee's tea?
I'm not sure of it, but I'm getting a bad feeling.
- Ms Choi. - Yes, Sir.
Keep a watchful eye on Kang Hee Joo.
Monitor her every move.
Yes, Sir.
What are you doing here?
Is there something you have to check?
No.
I was so flustered when I was leaving for the hospital earlier...
that I forgot my purse here.
Oh, I see it there.
I should get going now.
What are you doing here?
Do you think you're allowed to walk in here whenever you want?
I guess you panicked because Ms Yoon drank the tea instead of me.
That's probably why you left this.
What are you talking about?
Explain it in a way that I can understand.
I kept getting a strange feeling, so I went back to the set...
and found this on the chair you were sitting on.
I know you tried to kill me.
You almost killed Ms Yoon instead of me.
Well,
did you bring this bottle thinking that you could use this as evidence?
Evidence like this can be fabricated very easily. I mean,
I can easily find witnesses who will say that you slipped poison...
into the tea if that's what I want to do.
Then you will be accused of attempting to kill Yoon Mi Hee.
So your plan was to frame me for murder?
No, I just wanted to kill you to put an end to it all.
A rookie actress commits suicide on the set of her debut film.
Isn't it so melodramatic?
You could've become a star after death.
But Yoon Mi Hee drank it. I'm so very disappointed.
I knew that you were insane,
but I'm realising now that you're...
- pure evil. - Think whatever you want.
You can't win against me.
You were lucky today,
but you won't be able to get out in one piece next time.
Actually,
Chairman Nam will kill you before I even get to you.
Do you see it now?
That can't serve as evidence to prove that I'm guilty.
- Kang In Kyung! - That was terrifying, wasn't it?
That's what it feels like.
That's how frightening death is.
I can't believe that kind of incident took place on our set.
Cooperate with the police on their investigation,
and find out the progress of their investigation.
Yes. I actually met with the detective in charge of the case.
It looks like the police think of Ms Kang as a prime suspect.
Pardon me?
Suspect?
I heard a few people said that they saw Ms Kang...
circling around the teacup just before the incident took place.
However, all of those witnesses...
are people who are close to Mr Cha.
Ms Yoon would've drunk the whole thing if it weren't for Ms Kang.
She saved Ms Yoon's life.
One more thing, Sir.
We don't know when Ms Yoon will fully recover from facial paralysis.
We cannot keep postponing...
the shoots like this.
We need to come up with a solution.
Please call a meeting.
Yes, Sir.
Thank goodness her condition isn't more serious.
What if she drank the whole thing?
Gosh, it would've been so horrible.
I know.
This won't affect you negatively, will it?
I mean, people could blame you because you're the director.
Yes.
Hello?
No, I just wanted to kill you to put an end to it all.
A rookie actress commits suicide on the set of her debut film.
Isn't it so melodramatic?
You could've become a star after death. But...
Yoon Mi Hee drank it. I'm so very disappointed.
Who is this?
Hello?
Honey, who is it?
Nobody.
I think it was just a prank call.
You were lucky today,
but you won't be able to get out in one piece next time.
Actually, Chairman Nam will kill you before I even get to you.
I let you mess with me once,
but I won't repeat the same mistake.
Kang In Kyung.
So you want a war?
(Baekdu Films)
I'm surprised.
I thought you'd go to the police right away.
I told you.
I will not put you behind bars until I become successful.
I thought about it...
and realised that submitting the bottle to the police...
could make it look like I did it just as you intended.
You can also say that the voice in the recording was manipulated.
Stop going on about useless things and just get to the point.
But...
if Chairman Nam hears it,
the situation might unfold very differently.
- What did you just say? - I told you.
Cha Min Woo.
You'll have to make me become successful.
You must.
So are you saying that we can't find Mi Hee's replacement?
None of the top actresses are available because of other films,
and the actresses who are available...
don't feel comfortable about substituting for Ms Yoon.
So do we have an alternative? What's our plan?
How about Ms Kang?
Kang Hee Joo?
Are you saying we should give the lead role to the rookie?
It's not my idea. The director of photography...
and the lighting director are pushing for it.
She is inexperienced, but she has a lot of potentials.
You also saw how talented she is.
Yes. She is very quick and resourceful.
Even if that is the case, we cannot give the role to her.
Her image doesn't suit our film.
That's why Mr Cha has been against casting her from the start.
Aren't I right, Mr Cha?
Pardon me?
Is that so? Then do you have someone specific in mind?
I...
if Chairman Nam hears it,
the situation might unfold very differently.
No.
I'm also thinking that Ms Kang could be our alternative.
Is that right?
So you agree with the crew?
Objectively speaking,
she's the only option we have at the moment.
I see.
So you also agree that she is capable enough...
to play that role. Is that right?
Yes, Sir.
She'll do a good job.
I'm certain of it.
I did everything you wanted me to do.
Give me that recording now.
It looks like you're hugely mistaken.
What I want is...
for you to leave me alone.
I promise I won't disappoint you, Mr Cha.
I'll do my very best.
See you soon.
Kang In Kyung, Kang In Kyung!
I'll send you the divorce papers through my attorney.
It may be pointless to say this now,
but I don't have any hard feelings towards you.
You're not harbouring any hard feelings but can't live with me.
The fact that you've done...
unacceptable things as a wife cannot be refuted.
You also took an interest in another woman.
Nothing happened between Ms Kang and me.
Don't be so cowardly.
I'm not sure how she feels about you,
but I know that you have feelings for her.
Seo Yeon, please.
I don't need to hear your excuses. It's all over now anyway.
But don't deny it.
I clearly...
saw the way you were looking at her.
Hence, I want to see what happens between the two of you.
I won't be able to just forget about it because it intrigues me so much.
So what's your plan now?
I told you that I'll be watching you.
Shall I work with my father and learn how to run a business?
Who knows?
I might start a company that can threaten Baekdu Films.
That will actually be interesting. Don't you think so?
Yes.
I'll look forward to it. However,
skewed ambition never generates success.
You think so?
We'll see.
Let's find out whether ill ambition can lead to success or not.
- I better get going. - Seo Yeon.
I know that you have put up with a lot...
while living with my family.
Stay healthy.
What did you just say?
- The child is alive? - Yes.
I'm pretty certain that he is alive.
- Where is he now? - Well, that's...
I was very close to finding him, but he disappeared again suddenly.
He disappeared?
Please don't worry.
I'm trying to track him down, so I'll be able to find him soon.
No. I can't sit around and wait.
I should talk to In Kyung. I need to hear it from her.
Gosh, please calm down.
If you jump the gun like that,
she could hide the child in a more obscure place.
If that happens, we'll never be able to find him.
You think she could hide him somewhere more covert?
Of course. It could end her career as an actress.
She won't want anyone to find out. She'll do her best to hide him.
That kid.
You have to find him.
Sure thing. I'm aware.
I must find that kid to be able to tighten my grip around this jerk.
Hold on a second. The kid's name is Heo Seung Joon, right?
She gave him the surname, Heo, which means...
he's probably with a family with the same surname.
If that is the case...
That's it.
It looks like Seung Joon has grown more. Don't you think so?
Yes, he has. He's growing so quickly.
I must say, he's starting to look a lot like In Kyung.
Hush. Don't say things like that even as a joke.
What will you do if someone hears us?
I forgot.
By the way,
In Kyung will meet Seung Joon soon.
I'll be so sad when I see them together.
I know. I'm worried about that, too.
But I've been thinking hard about it, and I trust...
that we have to do this for In Kyung's future.
Until the right time comes,
we should raise him like our own kid.
Okay. Let's give him a lot of love...
and raise him well.
Thanks so much, Chil Bong.
Geum Soon, Geum Soon!
- My gosh. - Are you inside?
I'm here.
Isn't that In Kyung? Did she say that she was coming today?
In Kyung, what brings you here? You didn't tell me you were coming.
I wanted to stop by because I missed you.
I guess no one else is home yet.
Not yet. It looks like everyone will get home late today.
That must be the baby from your in-laws.
Choon Ja told me.
Yes.
We brought him.
He must be adorable.
Can I see him? I want to meet him.
Why not?
You should see him because he's your son.
You gave birth to him. You should meet him, In Kyung.
My gosh. It's so nice to see you, In Kyung.
I haven't seen you in a while, Chil Bong.
That's him.
He's Seung Joon.
Seung Joon?
My gosh.
He's so cute.
Hi, Seung Joon.
You can call me Aunty In Kyung.
Oh, my. What a cute little prince.
Give him a hug.
May I?
Seung Joon, do you want to come to Aunty?
Get up. There we go.
Gosh. My goodness.
How can he be so adorable?
Seung Joon.
Let's have a lot of fun together, okay?
I think Seung Joon...
likes you a lot, too.
It seems so.
Geum Soon. This means that he likes me, right?
Yes. I'm surprised.
He usually cries when other people hold him,
but he looks so comfortable and happy in your arms.
Really?
Seung Joon, you also...
stole my heart at first sight.
I should make sure to visit you often.
(Queen Salon)
Gosh. Time flies so fast, indeed.
Seeing you all excited about getting the lead role feels like yesterday.
I heard that today's shoot is the very last shoot.
Time does fly so fast.
I've been so busy. I don't even know how I did in the scenes.
Do you want to know how you did?
You've done a very good job.
I'm already seeing articles about the film.
I'm getting a really good feeling about it.
(Female Lead, Kang In Kyung, Will Be a Rising Star)
The film hasn't even come out yet.
I'm not too comfortable with this.
Gosh, what are you talking about?
Oh, my. Seeing your photo on the newspaper...
is making me realise that you really are an actress now.
Of course. Being in the media spotlight is very exciting.
I feel bad, though.
You're having such a great day today,
but Jung Ho must be feeling depressed now.
What do you mean?
He's filing the divorce papers today.
It means that his marriage is now legally over, as well.
You didn't even consult me.
How can you go ahead and just sign the divorce papers?
What is the matter with you?
You gave me the photo of Jung Ho and that girl to make me divorce him.
Yes. That was the plan.
However,
you should've tried to get whatever you could from him.
Why did you just sign the paperwork like an idiot?
So what's your plan now?
Are you going to go back to school? Or...
shall I find a guy you can get remarried to?
Dad, please.
Your shares in Baekdu Films.
Sell them all.
I must make him step down.
There's no need to do that.
I'll reclaim everything at once later on.
What?
Signing those papers doesn't mean I gave up everything.
I have a new goal now.
I'm going to take Baekdu Films away from him.
It used to be your company. I'm going to bring it back.
Both my ex-husband who made me a divorcee...
and his secret girlfriend are at that company.
I won't sit back and just watch them do well.
- Then are you... - Yes.
I'll prepare step by step...
and destroy them a little bit at a time.
You just watch. I'll show you how I can eat up Baekdu Films.
You never disappoint me, Seo Yeon.
You sure are my daughter.
These are all the interview requests we've received.
- Will you be able to do them? - Of course.
I'll do anything to help you promote the film.
Thank you.
Well, that finalises your interview schedule.
Today's shoot is the very last one,
so the film will be released soon.
Thank you for all of your hard work.
You've been working harder than anyone.
Thank you so much.
You're right. I've been working pretty hard.
I must say that all of the hard work was worthwhile...
because I think...
that only good things await you from now on.
Oh, no.
We'll be late for the shoot. Let's get going.
Well, Mr Nam.
Yes.
Never mind.
It's nothing.
I just wanted to tell you that good days...
will come in your life soon.
Please cheer up.
I will. Thank you.
Oh, there's an article about the film.
"One of the most influential film director Cha Min Woo's new film..."
"is titled as 'Mask'. The female lead of the film..."
"is the last mentee of the star trainer Hong Soo Ji."
"This rookie, Kang In Kyung..."
Kang In Kyung?
(Female Lead, Kang In Kyung, Will Be a Rising Star)
I can't believe this.
In Kyung is the female lead of Min Woo's film?
You didn't tell me that you were coming...
Did something happen?
What is this?
Oh, that.
I can explain.
Is this why you told me not to visit the shoots?
How can you do this to me?
You completely fooled me. Did you start seeing her again or what?
Hee Ae, that's absolutely not what happened.
I can explain, but it's a long story...
There's evidence right here. What's there to explain?
I couldn't tell you because I didn't want to worry you.
- I'm sorry I didn't tell you. - You cast...
your ex-girlfriend for the lead role in your film.
How can you expect me to understand it?
Picturing you two working closely together throughout the shoots...
Were you planning on lying to me forever?
Were you not going to let me watch the film?
Hee Ae, calm down.
I'm not the one who cast her. I was against it until the very end.
I'll tell you.
Jung Ho pushed for it.
What? Jung Ho?
That's right.
It looks like Jung Ho and In Kyung...
have been seeing each other the whole time.
Does that mean...
Jung Ho and Seo Yeon got divorced because of In Kyung?
Was it all because of her?
Yes, I think so.
Aunt. I'm disappointed in you, too.
How can you do this to me?
- What are you talking about? - In Kyung.
How can you accept a girl like her as your mentee?
You know In Kyung?
How do you know her?
Has she not talked to you about me?
Gosh, you're back! You said it was the last shoot.
Did you already finish everything?
Yes. I only had two scenes left, so it didn't take long.
It's finally over. I feel relieved...
and sad at the same time.
You know what? Today is such a special day.
You should go out for drinks and celebrate.
In Kyung, shall we go to a fancy place together for a drink?
I want to go home today.
I haven't visited in quite a while. I really miss Seung Joon...
and everyone else.
Right, where is Ms Hong?
What? Oh, she is...
- Hey, In Kyung. - I'm back.
Are you going to keep staring at me like that?
Say whatever you need to say.
You even managed to completely lose your accent.
The more I get to know you, the more you scare me.
Why did you show up again? Why are you hovering around my husband?
Mr Cha didn't tell you about me?
My goodness.
You must've been very surprised.
Look.
I'm not sure why you're being like this.
If it's because of what happened in the past, you don't need to worry.
The relationship I have with Mr Cha...
is nothing more than that between a film director and an actress.
I hope that's the answer you were looking for.
Please leave now.
If it's not my husband,
are you after my brother?
You seduced a married man and ruined his family.
Now that you're debuting from his company,
you've probably gotten all delusional and big-headed.
You're honestly so shameless and crude.
I'm sorry Mr Nam had to go through that.
But that, too, has nothing to do with me.
Before coming here like this,
you should've checked the facts first.
Right. Had you trusted your husband,
you wouldn't have run here like this.
What? Kang In Kyung.
I told you everything you need to know...
and heard everything you had to say.
Do you still have things to talk about?
Well, then.
I have an appointment, so I should get going now.
You want to interview me with Ms Kang?
No. I can't do that.
The film isn't even out yet, but everyone is talking about her.
What is going on?
Am I making her a star with my own two hands?
No.
I cannot do that for the life of me.
Finally, I'm back here again.
Ji Han.
Where are you?
Why did you disappear without a word?
Are we really over like this...
Just a moment.
Is it because she's new? Her voice sounds too annoying.
Mr Cha, the viewers will find her voice distracting. Will it be okay?
It sounds fine to me.
She's doing a terrible job of portraying the character's emotions.
That's what I want.
A no-name actress who is terrible at dialogue delivery,
Kang In Kyung.
Let's keep going.
Please start from "Ji Han, where are you?"
All right.
"Ji Han."
"Where are you?"
What should I do now?
If Geum Soon and Chil Bong...
are living together here,
the kid will most likely be here.
Gosh, I'm so forgetful. I left my wallet at home again.
Who's there?
Why are you lurking around our house like a stray cat?
Oh, no. It sounds like Seung Joon woke up.
All right. I'm coming!
Goodness.
That woman has such a nasty temper.
By the way,
didn't I just hear a kid crying?
In Kyung, I'm certain that your film will become a big hit.
I'm getting a great feeling.
Of course. Because of my amazing makeup skills,
In Kyung will look so pretty in it.
In Kyung will look pretty in it because she's naturally beautiful.
Goodness. You're trying to pick a fight again.
I feel like Seung Joon is...
becoming smarter every time I see him.
I know, right? They say that kids can grow so much in a day.
I'm realising that it's really true.
It's all because I'm taking such great care of him.
These days, looking after Seung Joon is...
keeping me busier than my delivery job. Aren't I right, Seung Joon?
Mum, it looks like you're in love with Seung Joon.
Of course. Not many kids are as adorable and smart as him.
Look at this. Look at Seung Joon's hand.
(Baekdu Cinema)
I come here whenever I think of you, Ji Han.
Sitting here reminds me of that day.
It makes me feel as if you're right by my side.
Do you remember this handkerchief?
You told me...
that I won't have to wipe my tears with it.
Don't worry about me.
I haven't shed any tears yet.
But...
I struggle on days like today because I miss you.
We were...
so happy back then.
Why did we...
That voice does not suit Ms Kang's character at all.
Why did you hire a voice actress like her?
All good voice actors only work with designated actors, you know.
The top voice actresses were excluded from our options,
so we had no choice.
So are you saying that you'll release the film like that?
Dub it again.
It must be redone even if we have to postpone the release.
Ms Kang is a rookie, so none of the top voice actresses wants the job.
It might be...
faster to reshoot the film with a different actress...
How can that be a solution?
That's enough.
Baekdu Films' name will be on this film.
We absolutely cannot release it like that.
If you have to replace her with Mi Hee, go ahead and do it.
Sir.
There is a solution.
I...
have an idea to solve this issue.