Episode 33
Why have you never told her I was her daughter, all these years?
Or maybe you told her, and she denied it?
No...
Your mother thinks you're dead.
Hyejin. Your mother did nothing wrong.
It was a difficult delivery, so she lost her consciousness the moment you were born.
When she woke up she was looking for you, but I lied to her, saying you died.
Why?
Why did you tell her that lie?
Your mother could never raise you.
I mean it.
I'm the one who deceived her.
She just abandoned me to marry into a chaebol clan.
I said I deceived her.
So her daughter supposedly died after birth, and she didn't even verify it?
What's wrong with you, Hyejin?
All right.
I'll have to ask Yoon Nayoung firsthand.
Hyejin!
That'll do it.
You said she's my mother, after all!
The first time I saw you in that infant unit,
tears just kept pouring down my face.
Moving those tiny fingers of yours and floundering about,
you looked like an angel.
I had never seen something so beautiful before.
Some doctor told me I couldn't have children.
It felt like being condemned to death.
My dream was that of building a happy family with the man I loved.
But that chance was never given to me.
Nothing this poor working class woman could do...
was going to help her escape from her fate.
And I hated that.
I hated the idea of resigning myself to accepting that destiny.
That is when I met your father.
All my dreams came true in an instant,
as this poor working class woman became in-laws with chaebol overnight.
So I was like a trophy to you.
The spoils of that great dream of yours.
Is that so, Mom?
You don't know how scared of losing you I was.
And it wasn't because without you I'd lose my dream as well.
I don't know when it started, but suddenly you became my dream.
Whomever tries to take you away from me is my enemy.
Be it your real mother or your father, they all are.
Stop it... You scare me when you act like this.
Minjae.
Whatever you think of me, I can deal with it.
But don't ruin your life because of me.
All right, Minjae?
Both Yoon Nayoung and Yang Insuk lived for your sake.
Just to make you happy.
So now...
I shouldn't even meet Minjae.
Since he's my brother.
Your mother?
She fell asleep in my bedroom.
Just let her sleep.
Why, what did I do?
I always grew up thinking she was some kind of monster.
And you're responsible for that.
I'm not going anywhere.
I'll stay by her side and protect her.
- Aigoo... Aigoo! - Do you feel dizzy?
Is it just that? I feel like dying...
- Stand up, will you? - But I barely feel my legs!
What were you doing? I told you to come outside and wait for us!
You weren't coming, so we went back in.
I'm dying! I'm dying...
- You didn't even get his bed ready! - It's the end for me!
- Cacacacaca... Careful... - What's wrong, Honey?
If you force me to bend like this, blood will be all over my head!
- Be careful, will you? - I'm dying!!
Careful... careful.
I said be careful!
Aigoo, I'm dying...
First diabetes and high blood pressure, now even his back?
What's with all the commotion?
Go ahead.
The court has released him on sick bail, confining him to hospital and home.
That's a relief.
Then, he could have just gone home, why even come here?
He moved his residence to Gahwedong.
And who gave him permission?
Tell him to move it back as it was.
That'd be a little...
You really think he's screaming like that because he's hurt?
He's only making a scene so the chairman can hear him.
Someone save me! I'm dying...
Listen to him... Nice spectacle.
Come save me!!
I'm dying! I'm dying!!
- Oh my... - What do you want me to do?
Just say the word, I'll do anything you ask.
Think it's my body? It's my feelings that hurt!
My feelings!! Aww... Aigoo, I'm dying!
Why are you acting like this?
You really think that your father will just let you die like this?
Don't you see it was thanks to him that they let you get treatment and come home?
- Aigoo... What's wrong with your father? - I guess he's hurting.
- What's with the noodles? - He wanted mixed noodles.
At this hour?!
Think how much he craved for them, if that's the first thing he asked for.
Why, he likes mixed noodles?
He asks for them as a night snack 365 days a year, after all.
He often would get drunk, suddenly wake up and ask for them during the night.
As if he was obsessed with them...
- You can go, I'll finish here. - But Mom, there's no pepper paste.
What are you saying? I bought it.
I wonder who did the chores in here...
Mother. How could your daughter-in-laws let it get to this point,
having to eat without pepper or soybean paste?
With that large a yard, couldn't they just store it in crocks?
Shut it.
Who asked you to come live here, anyway?
Aigoo... Listen how she talks to her eldest daughter-in-law...
Aigoo... Aigoo...
Still, seeing how Youngdae refused to speak,
the prosecutors might finally let this slide.
- And General Nam? - It's all quiet on his front.
I warned him that if he kept interfering,
we'd expose his involvement in political racketeering.
How about Youngmin and his personnel changes?
Did he say he'll carry out the reshuffle as he wishes?
I'm trying to stop him, but just let him do it, Chairman.
To be honest, there is far too much dead weight within the group.
They devoted their entire life to the group.
But since they've been compensated for it, they should know when to quit.
They're not people you'd be able to fire, anyway.
- So just let Youngmin get his hands dirty. - Tell him to take his time.
He shouldn't act in haste.
It's good. Really good.... Really, really good!
I wanted this so much, I was going crazy.
Honey, you need to do something fast.
Or else Youngmin will end up taking everything away from you.
But, you know...
Spending all that time at the hospital and in the can by myself,
I finally realized how futile life can be.
Listen to you...
I took life too lightly.
And you only say that now?
Not a single executive under me came to visit.
Afraid it'd get them into trouble, they didn't even think about it.
Power is feeble.
So you need more of it.
Lose strength, and all that will visit you is illness.
And if it doesn't afflict your body, the resentment will do the job.
Isn't it?!
I've finally realized it.
You just wait.
See how things will change.
Your grandfather called this morning, saying he misses you.
What about you? Will you drop by Gahwedong on your way to work?
Right... Have you told your father?
No.
You should tell him and get his permission first.
Minjae wants to take over his uncle's business.
What business?
Tell him, Minjae.
You know that Youngshik was promoted to director of planning.
- So... - Do as I told you.
Or else you can go study in the States a little longer.
- I told you I don't want to. - What's there to gain for the group?
It's not like he'd stop at that.
It's just to gain a little experience.
Are you leaving? How about Gahwedong?
You take him there.
Finish your breakfast. He's not angry at you.
There's a good reason why he resents me so much.
Who?
- Who resents you? - I'll get ready.
It's me.
What's wrong with you, seriously?
You always act that way with him, so look at how he reacts.
What would you take him to my father for? At least wait until things quiet down.
He's going to misunderstand, at this rate.
Misunderstand what?
Is he someone else's son? Why do you keep...
Honey.
You already got changed?
- It'll still take me a while to get ready? - I'll wait.
Really? Let me get changed, then.
Stop trying to get in my way, Minjae.
I'm not looking for forgiveness here, I'm showing you how to get out of that jungle!
Make your choice, Minjae.
Either live as my son, or run back inside that jungle.
I made some gruel with seaweed. Have some before you go.
Sit.
If you go out on an empty stomach without even sleeping, you'll get dizzy.
I'll just ask you one more thing.
First eat this.
She really doesn't know I'm alive?
Does she really believe that I died right after she gave birth to me?
Hyejin.
You can keep asking, but my answer will always be the same.
Your mother still thinks you're dead.
So why did you lie?
Why didn't you just tell her the truth?
You want to make a new beginning?
I just don't understand why.
So give me an answer that'll make me understand.
I can't tell you that.
Why?
I could try to explain, but you'd never understand.
See?!
That's the reason I'll have to ask Yoon Nayoung firsthand.
She doesn't even know you're alive, what do you think she'd say?
She's not going to acknowledge you no matter how hard you try.
Hyejin.
Can't you just go on this way?
Why must I give up on the man I love because of a woman who abandoned me?
Didn't I tell you that it's all my fault?
I'm the one who told her you died, so the blame is on me.
Just move on.
Can't you just do that?
Why should I accept that?
Hyejin...
I don't like that woman, either.
The fact that someone like Yoon Nayoung is my mother...
makes me sick.
Why did you even bother telling me?
If you hadn't, wouldn't I have just moved on as you say?
If it weren't for Minjae, I would have never told you.
But Minjae is your brother, how could I just sit and watch?
Minjae is your brother...
Hyejin!
You and Nayoung are like fire and fuel.
If you go at each other, you'll both get hurt.
What happened to your face, are you worried or something?
Then again, I guess you were shocked, only learning about your mother now.
- Mom! - Why, what did I say?
Is he still a kid?
He's long past the age when you'd cry over that.
Isn't that right, Minjae?
Just forget it and move on.
Who ever worries about things like that, these days?
Give birth or raise you, they're both your mothers.
Mom, enough with that, and just go to your room.
What's wrong with you?
I just couldn't bear to see him in that state. Look at his face...
Go in. Your grandfather is looking for you.
Yes.
Why would you let this bring you down?
Is it your fault? Your mother is the only one to blame.
Come in, Minjae.
You've become all lean.
Think of how worried he's been.
If only he had never learned, none of this would have happened.
Tell me about it.
Sit, Minjae. I told him everything.
Sit.
If you had told me earlier, wouldn't I have handled it on my own?
Your mother went through a lot all these years.
She likely struggled a lot more than you did.
I just...
It's something not everyone could do.
Thank you, Father.
Minjae.
Nothing has changed.
So hold your head up high, and cheer up.
Is that clear?
Answer him, Minjae.
- Yes, Grandpa. - Minjae, come here.
Come on.
Go.
You've heard the story, haven't you?
What story?
Mister Hong prancing around saying that Dad wrote his heir's name on that testament.
It has nothing to do with you, anyway. It'll be either Youngjun or Youngmin.
- Nobody knows that. - Aigoo... Aigoo...
It's Youngmin.
So that's why Mister Hong sticks to him like a leech.
Or it could be the opposite?
Why is that?
It could be Youngjun.
So Youngmin might be plotting a coup d'etat.
Youngmin might do what?!
Haven't you seen how Youngmin ousted Dad's confidants all in one strike?
Think about it.
If Dad wrote his name on that testament, why would he get rid of his father's supporters?
It's because it's not him that he's putting everything on the line.
That might actually be the case?!
I'm right on the money. You just wait.
Still, I'm sure your name won't end up there.
That's obvious.
Be that as it may...
You never know!
What's there to know?
Don't you know that storks catching clams...
will only end up getting bitten in the tongue?
Youngjun and Youngmin will go at each other's throats,
and after just sitting back and watching,
I'll deal with the stork and the clam at the same time.
It's no stork, it's a snipe.
Stork or snipe, it's the same thing.
I really can't figure you out.
How could you fool people about something like that?
I apologize, Mother.
How can I ever trust you again?
You've cried wolf one too many times.
I was worried it'd bring shame to Youngmin, so I didn't tell you.
Why are you using him to make excuses, now?
What did he ever do wrong?
What, now?
You laugh in your mother-in-law's face?
I didn't, Mother...
Who are you staring at with that look?
I'm sorry.
Enough with this.
Talking with you any longer will make no difference.
- Did you two have a nice talk? - Yes.
I knew something was up when I saw that look on your face.
Come to Grandma more often. Are we clear?
Yes.
Aigoo... My boy...
My poor boy...
- Where do you want me to drop you? - Anywhere by the subway is fine.
- Going somewhere? - To Uncle Youngshik's golf practice range.
So he's been hired as director of planning?
We're going to meet with Aunt Mijin. She's Uncle Youngshik's business partner.
- Really? - Yes.
Minjae.
Think about what your father said.
Going to the States to continue your studies wouldn't be too bad.
It's mine, Mom. It's Ingi.
I was going to take her out for dinner, to thank her for the funeral.
Take it.
Me? No, going somewhere with my mother.
Now?
- Mom, I'll go from here. - But I was going to take you to your uncle?
I can go another day. I'll get going.
Wait.
I'll call if I'm late.
- So you were going to meet with Minjae? - Yes.
Don't give him any strange ideas.
You really don't know Minjae, do you?
He's not as innocent as you think.
- Like you'd have a clue about that... - Wouldn't prancing around actresses smarten you up?
It's me.
What, again? What else do you need to tell me?
I'm not in the best of moods today, so get to the point and tell me what's up.
Here she goes again...
I told you about this girl I raised, didn't I?
You said you found her.
- Did I tell you? - Are you sure you're all right?
You told me you raised her while I was in the States.
I said that?
I can't believe it...
You told me! That she's actually alive.
So what do you want me to do? Meet her or something?
You want me to tell her I'm her mother and hug her weeping like a drama queen?
Eonni.
She's got nothing to do with me.
What's the point of telling her the truth now?
All right.
You didn't tell her about me, did you?
Don't even try. Unless you want to see me go crazy.
What?
How is she doing?
How is that girl doing?
She's just... doing fine.
Good to hear.
Don't worry.
She's doing fine on her own.
If she needs any help, just let me know. I will.
I can just buy a house for her, if she has any problems.
And I can get her some money as well.
Didn't I just tell you that she's doing fine?
Why get angry? I'm trying to help here.
Just go. Weren't you busy?
Anyhow...
Aren't you even ashamed?
Wailing every chance you get, that's gotta take some talent as well.
Is Minjae all right?
Of course.
Why?
Is he still dating that actress?
It's driving me crazy.
His father was just promoted to vice-chairman,
and he keeps acting up...
- Are they against it at home? - Of course they are.
Haven't you read the papers?
- Baek Ingi? - She's a hopeless tramp.
Those rumors don't sound too good, I'll give you that.
I wouldn't just stop at that.
I should just bury her for good...
- If you're done, I'll just go. - Nayoung.
- I said I'm busy. - Nayoung, just one more thing... Wait!
Why can't you just tell her? She should know, too.
Who her daughter is.
- Minjae -
"The number you have dialed is not in service..."
- Baek Ingi -
"The number you have dialed..."
She could have told me, then... That fool...
So how have you been?
Lots of things have happened.
First, I quit my job, and decided to run a business with my aunt and uncle.
Also...
I also...
decided not to think about my mother anymore.
And to never break up with you, no matter what.
- What kind of business? - A golf practice range.
Golf practice range?!
It's just a small company for now, but if things go well, it'll grow for sure.
And after gaining some experience doing that, I'll start my own business.
So I have nothing to worry about?! If you become rich...
What?
You'll wait for me, right?
I'm not going to ask my father to help me.
I'll succeed on my own.
I'm confident I can.
I'll do it on my own.
Then, I guess we won't get to meet too often, from now on.
Why?
Will you not be busy?
Who do you think I'm doing that for?
Only if I move out and build a life of my own they'll stop bothering you.
That's natural...
What?
It's only natural that your parents wouldn't approve of me.
Because I don't have what it takes to join a chaebol clan.
What would it take?
- I... - Ingi.
My mother's father ran an ironworks shop.
She didn't even go to college, and she's just an ordinary woman.
- That's still better than me. - Just trust me, Ingi.
I won't give up on you no matter what.
And If they don't let us marry, I can cut my ties with them.
Minjae.
I have no intention of marrying you.
I like living as an actress.
Think of all that I sacrificed to become one.
Then... Are you just dating me for fun?
Listen to you.
I never thought of you as anything more than a simple boyfriend.
I wasn't suggesting we'd get married right away.
I'm in no financial position to afford that right now, anyway.
- But... - Sorry.
For making you misunderstand.
All right.
Then, I guess I'll just be your boyfriend.
Would that do it?
Want me to be honest?
I just used you from the very beginning.
- Because a scandal with a 3rd gen. chaebol... - You're not fooling me.
Of course I guess I gradually grew fond of you.
But, marrying you? I never even contemplated the idea.
Is that why you wanted to meet today?
I just thought it was time to make things clear.
Is my mother bothering you again?
Your mother doesn't scare me.
The more she tries to harass me, the more popular I become.
People don't really like chaebol.
So their opposing our marriage only made sure that...
many people who used to hate me are now on my side.
I wonder how things got to this point.
Everything was going according to plan...
So you just... used me all this time?
Right.
So what else could I possibly expect from you?
You still get allowance from your parents, don't you?
Your family are chaebol... Are you as well?
I can't live of bland meals every day.
With the money you're making now, I doubt you could even afford what I'm wearing?!
- I told you I'll make money. - When?
You really think I went through all this to marry some guy running a practice range?
If I had any plans to get married, I'd have seduced a real chaebol.
- Or maybe I'd find myself a really loaded businessman... - Stop it.
- And then... - I said enough.
Ingi.
I'm high maintenance, I'm afraid.
By the time you really succeed or inherit your father's fortune, I'll be pushing forty.
You want me to spend all those years like your mother,
enduring all that oppression for the sake of future glory?
Minjae.
Why must I sacrifice my own life for your sake?
Sure... You're nice and all.
And that's why dating without strings attached is always okay.
But if it's anything more serious than that... No, thank you.
Minjae.
Forget about business and all that, and just go back home.
Go back, listen to your father, and just count the days.
One day, you'll become owner of Atlantic Group,
and that's when we can meet again.
If you still remember me by then...
I'm afraid boyfriend won't cut it, either.
We should just be friends.
Yoon Nayoung keeps calling nonstop. Just answer! Did you do anything wrong?
Don't make things even worse!
Ingi...
She's been with Minjae until now, and then came back home.
Why aren't you answering the phone?
I'm sorry... Vibration mode was on, and I forgot.
Come here right now.
But Minjae is your brother, how could I just sit and watch?
Minjae is your brother...
Post it on the Internet.
- But, President... - Post it right now.
What are you waiting for?
But the moment I upload this, Baek Ingi will be buried.
And that's why you should do it right now.
Get rid of that tramp.
- Can't we wait until the shoot is over... - Who asked you to worry about that?
Post it right now.
It's a report about the personnel reshuffle.
- Chief Yang. - Yes.
Why didn't you follow my instructions?
- The chairman called, and... - Follow the memo I gave you,
and do it from scratch.
- Must I repeat that? - No, I understood, Sir.
Go on in, Director.
Yes.
I came to greet you after being assigned to the planning division.
What did you do with the business you were running?
I wrapped things up and left Minjae in charge.
Minjae?
I thought he told you already.
Don't try anything funny.
Like I could...
Yes, Vice-chairman.
You can go.
If what Minjae is doing makes you uncomfortable, I'll deal with it.
Yes, Kim Young...
You found him?
Not yet.
I hired the best PI in New York and had him look all over New Jersey,
but he was nowhere to be found.
No matter how much it costs, you must find him.
All right.
Come on in, Hyung.
I thought I told you to be careful about Mister Hong?
He's trying to provoke a fight between you and Dad.
He's not responsible.
It's my idea.
Dad won't live long.
There's no need to rush with this.
Atlantic Group is already in your hands.
Is it because of his testament?
The only name on that testament is yours.
That's something only Dad knows for sure.
Mister Hong wrote it for Dad, so can't you just ask him?
It's not my name that's on his testament, it's yours.
Not me, but you.
That's what you're thinking.
And that's why you're trying to stop me from fighting him at all cost.
- Youngmin. - I'm not like you.
If he doesn't want to let me inherit it, I'll take the group away from him on my own.
It's only a trap by Mister Hong.
He's using that testament to make us go at each other's throats.
Yeah. You're right.
He's whispering in my ears like a devil.
"Don't trust your father."
"The name on that testament is Kim Youngjun. Don't lose this opportunity."
"Oust your father from power and gain control of the group."
If that could only help me beat you, I'd happily sell my soul to the devil.
Because what I want is winning. I can't lose to you.
That's all I have to tell you.
Youngmin.
I'm a failure.
I can't compete with you any longer.
You know what I really want?
To help Dad bring the group back on its feet,
and see you take over his chairman seat.
So you'd be a "failure"?!
All the higher-ups who supported Dad are on your side.
As long as Dad is alive, I'll never be able to beat you.
No... Maybe it's not even you.
After all, you love me a thousand times more than I love you.
But your wife is a whole different story.
- My wife... - Right.
She's not the issue, either.
But Dad is different.
He's like this immense mountain blocking my way.
One I could never cross and overcome, all the more reason why I want to beat him.
Youngmin!
I'm no match for you anymore. And you know why?
Because I couldn't even protect the woman I love.
You're right...
As you said, I've enjoyed Dad's favors all these years,
so most people will think of me as his natural successor.
But one day, I finally found out that it wasn't the kind of life I wanted to live.
The moment I met the most ordinary of women.
I'm sure you won't be able to understand.
No... Maybe nobody will.
Because she's not the kind of woman that Atlantic Group's successor could fall in love with.
But she changed my life.
And I don't know what it is about her that changed me,
since I can't understand it, either.
Because it's an inner fire I couldn't comprehend.
Youngmin.
You'll never beat your father.
But if you crumble, Dad will be left alone.
And without you, Atlantic Group might be dismantled.
Seeing you like this always excited me,
because you looked different from all the others.
So I gave up on trying to beat you from the get-go.
But you're right... You're a failure just as you said.
You can't compete with me any longer.
All that is left now is dealing with Dad.
Youngmin!
Hit me. Like you would have back in the day.
Like the disciple of justice you've always been.
One more. And harder.
Do it. Hit me harder!
Thank you for coming.
To celebrate our opening, we're offering these for free.
Try them out and spread the word.
Here you go.
Thank you. Please spread the word.
Spread the word.
Wait.
Have this.
I'll see you later.
Give me your permission.
You want my head on a silver platter now?
If I don't remove all those veteran members, I'll never be able to run the group.
Because they'll try to compare me with you for every single decision I make.
How petty...
Please, give me your consent.
Do as you wish.
- Father. - I said do as you damn please!
Come, Youngmin.
Have a drink with me.
I'm okay.
Doctor Yoon told me not to drink, but how can I live without that?
Have a seat.
Why did Dad raise his voice?
We argued a little.
Listen, Youngmin.
It's Youngjun.
On Dad's testament.
It wouldn't be much of a surprise to learn that his name is on that testament.
Which is why you must overturn it. You must!
I've been crippled already, anyway.
What could I possibly do?
I'll keep surviving this way, and follow my father when my time comes.
But...
You can't let Youngjun beat you.
Because if he wins, the group Dad devoted all his life to...
will fall under his wife's control overnight.
Can we let that happen?
No way.
Let's drink, Youngmin.
If you fight with Dad, this won't end easily.
Underestimate him just because he's old,
and you'll regret it.
What's wrong?
What now?
What's the matter?
Who posted this again?
I'll be damned, really...
Ingi... you... go back to your room.
- What's wrong? - Just go.
Hyeonpil, reporters are calling already.
Turn it off.
The girl in that video is Baek Ingi, right?
Why doesn't she give an interview?
Yoon Nayoung did it, right? Isn't it, Ingi?
I bet.
But how did she manage to get a hold of that tape?
Where's Baek Ingi?
Tell Ingi to come out!
We need to move her elsewhere, it's filled with reporters down there.
I'm going nowhere.
Shouldn't we avoid the storm? Jinsuk, pack up the essential.
I said I'm not going anywhere.
Tell the reporters to come in.
Ingi...
I have nothing to fear.
- Stop her! - Let me go!
Let's go for it! I'll tell everyone whose mother she is!!
Let go... Let me go!
Fine, let's see who's the last to laugh.
Let me go!
What is she saying? She'll tell everyone whose mother she is?!
I didn't really hear that...
She just said it...
This is driving me crazy.
I ought to... How do you get rid of this now?
Hyeonpil, go stop those reporters.
Cheolmin, that prick... Did he sell this to Yoon Nayoung?
What's that supposed to mean?
What?
You telling everyone whose mother she is.
Is that about you?
I just said it in the heat of the moment.
Were you talking about the woman who raised you?
That woman's sister is Yoon Nayoung.
What?!
They're sisters... That's what she said.
Then, what... Minjae is your cousin?
It's what she said.
Did Yoon Nayoung orchestrate this scandal despite knowing all that?
She said she doesn't know.
And Minjae?
Minjae knows?
She said it's something only she and I know.
Is that why she came looking for you?
Stop asking questions.
That's all I know.
What's all this about...
Fine.
I'll trust you and give you one more chance.
But this is your last.
I won't bother coming here next time.
I can't believe it...
That woman can't be my mother.
Minjae! Are the rumors true?
Ever considered that Minjae's name could be on that testament?
Say that again. She is Baek Ingi?
Baek Ingi and I will get married this spring.
What do you want me to do now?
You really think I'll be forgiven?
My life will be over!
I should get revenge, and make Yoon Nayoung pay.