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(Episode 17)
Mr Ha.
You said you made this room to kill someone, right?
Say that again.
Did you know that you'd die here, too?
What a fool.
All you had to do was just spend a few years in prison.
Why are you making things worse?
You're the one who made things worse.
You're strong.
Isn't that why you chose me?
I chose you...
because you can't kill a person.
You couldn't even kill Sung Rok, so I had to take care of him.
That's why I chose you.
No matter what I do to you,
you won't kill me.
You will never kill me, Dokku.
Shut your mouth, you jerk.
You are way too warm-hearted.
Okay.
Go ahead and keep smiling.
You jerk.
Mr Ha.
(Mr Ha)
How did it go?
I will see you there.
The number you have called is currently unavailable.
Da Hae.
What happened to your face? Did you fight?
I'm okay. By any chance,
did Dokku call you?
Actually, can you help me reach him?
What's going on?
I have something urgent to tell him.
Please.
Okay.
The number you have called is currently unavailable.
He's not answering.
Okay.
Tae Ha, what's going on?
Tell me.
I will tell you later.
(Uncle Dokku)
Dokku?
Puppy, why did you call me?
Do you miss me already?
Did you get yourself in trouble?
What happened to Tae Ha's face?
Are you with him now?
What is going on? Just tell me.
Put him on the phone.
Where is Mr Ha?
Why are you asking me that?
You're the one who should know.
I asked you where he is.
My goodness. Look at how loyal you've become.
Are you upset that I hit you a few times?
I'm disappointed.
Tae Ha.
He is done for.
Stop being so loyal and get out of there.
You don't belong there.
I apologise for sending you there in the first place.
It's my fault.
What did you do to him?
Did you...
I didn't do anything wrong.
I just put the rubbish in the rubbish bin.
I crushed him and put him in a dump.
Go and take him back if you want.
Don't worry. It's not a big deal.
Tae Ha.
Your gustometry test results show nothing abnormal.
I think it's because of your trauma.
It's just like when people with dementia lose their sense of taste.
By any chance, have you been under a lot of stress recently?
Have you burnt...
a dragonfly?
When you burn a dragonfly,
it makes a sizzling sound.
No, there was nothing special.
What about the pain in your ribs?
Do you still have the stabbing pain?
Yes, sometimes.
Doctor.
Can I recover my sense of taste?
I can't give you a definite answer.
For now, I think you will need psychotherapy.
It is the best cure for now.
I don't have enough time.
I have to become the noodle master before things get worse.
I'm almost there. I can't give up now.
My gosh.
Are you all right?
If he used my thumbprint, he should've rubbed the ink off.
Are you okay, Sir?
I'm not okay.
Dokku didn't mean to kill me.
He just needed my key and thumbprint.
Hello, Doctor?
Taste blindness?
Are you saying that he's lost a sense of taste?
Yes. Myeong looked very nervous.
I thought about it and decided to tell you as you are his guardian.
Please take good care of him.
Okay. Thank you, Doctor.
It's a good idea.
Let's set a good time then.
Excuse me, then.
You guys seem to be talking a lot.
I wonder what you guys were talking about.
He'll soon be Master of Noodles, so we have a lot to discuss.
Soon?
When will you take over the foundation?
The day after tomorrow, maybe.
Why are you taking your time?
Just get it over and done with.
The present Master of Noodles is in a bad mood.
I don't want to see him yet.
He's not our Master of Noodles.
Being an adviser is more than enough for him.
Let's forget about the boring stuff.
Shall we discuss how to run Goongnakwon and its foundation?
I could give you advice on how to run the restaurant,
and you could lend me your accounting skills.
Have you still not given up?
Listen carefully.
Focus on the foundation and your plan to make...
Korean noodles famous worldwide.
Why do you keep wanting to get involved with the restaurant?
My goodness. You really know how to be nice, don't you?
I'm doing this because you're making a mess of Goongnakwon.
Whether I run it into the ground or not is none of your business.
If you keep saying such things,
I'll make you pay whenever you eat here.
What?
Do you mean Kim Gil Do is a murderer?
Do you?
Anyone close to your father becomes unhappy.
The man who killed my parents...
is your father.
I think it's because of your trauma.
It's just like when people with dementia lose their sense of taste.
By any chance, have you been under a lot of stress recently?
Da Hae.
I came to talk to you.
It's my day off, too.
Have a seat.
Your parents...
You said my father killed them,
and I just can't forget about it.
We removed him.
Does that mean your revenge is over?
- Or... - It's not over.
I will take everything your father has.
And I'm going to take back my father's life...
that was stolen by your father.
Royal pheasant buckwheat noodles.
Your father stole the recipe my father had completed.
I will tell the world...
what he did and correct it all.
My revenge ends...
when all that is done.
I can't believe it.
Did he even steal the signature recipe?
I'll show it to you.
No. I'll prove it to you.
Taste it.
It'll taste very slightly different.
It does.
Can you tell by the smell?
You can't.
Because the ingredient has no taste or smell.
Is it...
brasenia?
Yes, it's brasenia.
That was my father's secret ingredient.
It adds a very slight twist.
Why are you telling me this?
That way, I can prove that my father perfected...
the original royal pheasant buckwheat noodle recipe.
It's true.
Your father really did...
perfect it.
Thank you.
He had the power of attorney and your official seal.
We had no choice but to hand it over.
Sorry.
Dokku.
Does your car fly?
You got here quick.
Where's the document?
A suspension won't do.
You can have it...
when you can prove that...
you destroyed everything you have against me and that I'm clear.
To do that, I have to draw up the papers in my office.
And here's my file on you.
Whether you shred it or burn it is up to you.
My gosh.
Here.
(Defence Industry Corruption)
Are we done?
Are you going to get out of it now?
I already got my hands dirty.
I might as well finish it up.
And let me tell you something.
I think you have a tendency to go way too fast.
Slow down a bit.
The world is wide and there are many lunatics.
And the craziest of them all...
is Ha Jung Tae.
Don't you worry about me.
I can take care of myself.
Will you...
get rid of Jung Tae?
I most definitely will.
Let's make one more deal.
There's a young man...
named Park Tae Ha who works for Ha Jung Tae.
He knows nothing.
If you end up arresting him,
don't charge him.
This person you just mentioned...
How do you know him?
He's my friend's son.
That friend...
Is it Park Moo Taek?
How do you know that name?
Park Moo Taek...
killed my parents.
What?
Do I look strange?
No, Sir.
At times like this,
most would go mad with fury.
But...
it's already in the past.
At such times, I focus on just one thing.
How to get revenge.
And how bad it should be.
He took something I can't lose.
I want it back.
I will do whatever it takes.
Life can be so freakishly weird.
How can things be connected like this?
I want to ask you something.
Is it true that Park Moo Taek worked for Mr Ha?
Yes.
I should have stopped him then.
I shouldn't have let him go.
Tell me what you know. Every single detail.
I was given the order first.
I refused.
I don't kill people.
So Jung Tae gave Moo Taek...
some drugs and a knife...
and sent him to your house.
Moo Taek was gentle,
but the drugs changed who he was.
That's what happened.
If I hadn't called,
he would've killed you, too.
Wait.
What do you mean?
Mr Ha said he called.
He even remembered my father's number.
He must've memorised the case files...
so he could lie to you.
Even I know your father's number.
It's 017-2387...
and 3937.
My goodness.
Ms Chae.
I guess I'm in your debt as well.
Save my number...
on speed dial and call me whenever you need me.
I'll come right over.
Gather everyone. I need to speak to them.
Excuse me, Ms Chae.
I like your coffee.
Inspector Kim.
Someone came in this morning.
Oh, that's right.
Set things up.
I'll begin questioning him after chatting with Mr Ha.
Yes, Ms Chae.
You come here often.
You must think our building is a cafe.
Don't complain too much.
I was reluctant to come here.
Why did you...
lose Dokku?
You aren't my superior.
I have no reason to keep you updated.
I'll paraphrase the question.
Why did you let him go?
You decided not to indict him.
You must've made a deal. Am I wrong?
Are you saying I let a suspect go on purpose?
You're very imaginative.
This is why we need insurance.
If I reveal that you took a bribe,
you will lose your badge immediately.
Without your prosecutor title to protect you,
you're a nobody.
You're just a normal person.
Congressman So or me, pick one or the other.
Walk a loose tightrope,
and you're the one who will fall.
I never walked a tightrope which means I will not fall.
If you say you bribed me, you will go down as well.
I put my badge...
on the line long ago.
I have nothing to lose.
You, on the other hand, have a lot to lose.
You can't beat me.
I don't think...
this will have...
a pretty ending.
You and I are rushing straight towards each other.
The ending can never be pretty.
Here's some advice.
What if Congressman So...
were to find out that you have the confidential document?
Make the right decision.
I'm not the only one with a blade pointed at you.
Let me tell you something.
My blade...
will strike the heart of only one person.
Just a moment.
Are you ready?
Yes.
Shall we speak somewhere else?
I told you many times.
I've never seen him before.
Congressman Choi is trying to end things by giving you his aide.
It's so obvious. Why are you pretending like you don't know?
Did you meet six times,
three of which involved you giving him cash?
Well... Yes.
You can't pressure me based on just a statement.
I'd have detained you already if I had proof.
That's why we do cross-examinations.
We'll subpoena you often from now on, so be prepared.
Don't even dream of going abroad.
I just got you good.
Get out of this if you can.
Prosecutor Ahn. We need to meet.
Congressman Choi ran into a door.
What did you run into?
A staircase? A desk?
Drink up.
My goodness. You shouldn't refuse a drink, you know.
Why did you even call me out?
I shoved so much money down your throat.
How dare you side with Congressman So.
You saw clearly...
what happened to Congressman Choi...
when he tried to ignore the fact that he owed me.
Why is Yeo Kyung back at work?
Why is she still causing trouble?
Mr Ha.
Mr Noodle Maker.
You just don't know when to draw the line.
I treated you with respect because you're friends with my chief.
But I'm no pushover.
I guess I should slap you with some noodles.
Will that make you see reality?
Don't boast with that little money you gave me.
When times are bad, you need to learn to lie low and...
If you received a nice gift,
you should learn to express your gratitude.
Things like this happen when...
you become indebted to someone and try to lord over them.
I think that is what you told Congressman Choi.
I couldn't take you on if you were spotless.
I'd be too scared to.
But you're a corrupt prosecutor who accepted a bribe.
For 10 long years, without fail at that.
I paid you as if you were on my payroll.
I don't know about the others,
but if I go down, you'll definitely will go down with me.
Do you...
see reality now?
I do. Will you let go?
Set up a meeting with Congressman So.
You, me and Congressman So.
No one is free until it's over.
Do you understand?
I'm sure Congressman Choi and Dokku...
made a deal with Ms Chae.
But there's something I don't understand.
She took the confidential document,
but why is she still after me?
I apologise. I should have done better.
I'll meet Congressman So...
and see if he has the document.
If he doesn't,
the first person...
to see my inner monster...
will be Prosecutor Chae Yeo Kyung.
It's not over.
I will take everything your father has.
And I'm going to take back my father's life...
that was stolen by your father.
What are you doing up so late?
How can I go to sleep after looking at what happened to you?
Why did you get hurt? It bothers me.
Are you saying you're still up because of me?
I can't forget what Uncle Dokku said to me.
He said people become unhappy...
if they stay around Mr Ha.
Now that I think of it,
there has been no exception.
If you have no choice but to stay with him,
I hope you'll be the only exception.
You may serve it.
Is there a problem?
No.
There weren't any problems in the cooking process, right?
You asked the same question four times today.
I just wanted to make sure.
You may serve it.
Sir.
We'll be serving this beef tartare today.
It's fresh and tastes good.
You may serve it as it is.
How did it go?
I put in a lot of salt like you told me to.
He couldn't taste anything.
Really?
Do you want me to try it again?
No, that's enough.
Make sure to keep this between you and me.
Ms Ko shouldn't know anything about this.
Ms Ko and Head of Noodles...
are on the same team.
I will keep that in mind.
We're not stealing it.
- We're just recycling it. - Right.
It's a sin to throw away beef tartare.
- Right? - Of course.
My gosh, it's a pity we don't have soju with us.
Let's eat.
- My goodness. - What is this?
This is just pure salt.
Gosh, my tongue and throat hurts.
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
Never mind.
- What is it? Let me see. - It's nothing.
Gosh, did they ruin it on purpose so that we won't be able to eat it?
What?
Didn't Top Head of Noodles taste this earlier?
Come to think of it, you're right.
He said that it was good to be served.
(Taste blindness)
(Ageusia)
(Reasons for taste blindness)
Well, I'll get going then.
Take a seat.
The black pieces...
are all captured.
Go ahead and try to save them.
They were already in too deep.
They're impossible to save.
This is the current management status of Goongnak Foundation.
What about the list of donators?
They're all registered with borrowed names.
I have a separate list with their real names and amounts of donation.
There are more than 10 congressmen who are in your opposing party.
It will help you out.
Why did you change your mind?
I couldn't take it any more.
I couldn't take care of the series of problems.
Please join Goongnak Foundation.
And please take this with you.
You made the right decision.
What's the point of fighting each other?
And...
about the confidential document...
Right.
Where is that confidential document?
We have seven days left until screen nominations.
I'll give it to you after I'm done with that.
It's only fair for you to let me breathe, too.
I think it's settled then.
Get up.
Let's go and eat some gukbap.
Prosecutor Chae Yeo Kyung.
She's taking things too far.
She's being reckless thinking you have her back, and it's annoying.
Would it be okay if I took care of her myself?
Don't you know what will happen if you fight with prosecutors?
Even I can't go against prosecutors.
No one can do that.
What if she is not a prosecutor?
Prosecutor Chae Yeo Kyung.
I have the evidence of her receiving bribes.
(Cashier's cheque)
Now all you have to do is pretend like you don't know.
Do you really have to do this?
Yes, I have to.
Mr Ha Jung Tae.
You are a beast...
as you tried to use the daughter of the man you killed.
I will never forgive you.
And Congress man So Tae Seop.
I will also make sure to reveal your true self.
In order to do so, I have to protect this document.
If it is gone,
I will be gone, as well.
It's me, Gil Yong. I have a favour to ask.
You surprised me.
I sneaked out. I can't stay for long.
Mr Ha will do everything to retrieve those papers.
You'll be in danger.
I didn't come to hear that.
I won't be shaken no matter who says what.
What if it was a knife instead of my hand?
What if it was someone else and not me?
You would be dead. Do you understand?
People would find your dead body tomorrow morning.
It was a hand, not a knife.
It was you, not anyone else.
I don't worry about things that didn't happen.
Yeo Kyung, will you please listen?
Just let it slide by.
Nothing will change.
Tae Ha.
Listen carefully to what I say.
That Mr Ha you cherish is the one...
who instigated my parents' murder.
It wasn't Congressman So.
The one who drugged and gave your dad a knife is...
Mr Ha.
We've been fooled.
Let's not be fooled any more.
Are you sure?
Who said that?
Dokku.
I'm not sure what's going on.
I really don't know who's telling the truth.
Tae Ha.
I'm leaving.
Be careful, okay?
(Goongnak Foundation)
Goongnak Foundation.
All right, let me see what's inside of you.
What?
Where did all of the contributions go?
As you can see, half of them are overseas,
and I'm keeping the other half in cash.
Are you crazy?
I had speculations, but I didn't know you were so bold.
This is how you do bad stuff.
If you aren't bold, people notice you faster.
You're Goongnak Foundation's director now, so make your choice.
You can either report to the police and dismantle the foundation,
or you can walk into this bottomless pit with me.
Mr Ha!
Mr Ha?
I prefer that then Advisor Ha.
We must all wear well-fitting clothes.
If you try to fit into something that doesn't fit,
it'll look silly, just like how you look you right now.
Now, let's make a deal.
Forget about Goongnak Foundation and focus on Goongnakwon.
Gang Sook has all the authorities over Goongnakwon.
I can't do much even if I do focus on it.
What if I give you my shares?
The family's shares, your shares...
and mine adds up to over 50 percent.
You can easily get rid of Gang Sook with that much.
On one condition though.
I will run Goongnakwon.
Not you.
Of course.
I only need Goongnak Foundation.
It's a deal.
Now, I want to talk about Myeong.
It looks like his taste is...
I thought you two were enemies.
You two are rather friendly today.
Goodbye, then.
What brings you here?
I came to shoot the show.
Right.
I knew it.
What's the point of me working so hard?
You always forget these things.
The nomination is in a week,
and if you get nominated, you can't be seen on TV even if you wanted to.
You only have two more airings before the nomination day.
Do you understand?
May I be a part of that show?
Who is this bold young lady?
Goongnakwon's major stockholder.
Why do you want to do this?
I've been wanting to do it for a while.
I wanted to show people that there are female noodle-makers here.
Why did you agree...
with my dismissal?
I thought our past is past us. Do you need more time?
Or did anyone...
talk you into it?
I'm not the kind of a person someone can persuade.
I only considered...
your passion for noodles and if you're an advantage to us.
That's why I agreed with your dismissal.
Congressman So called us.
He wants you to stop and wait for his command.
And the command isn't anything like a demotion.
It means dismissal and removal from your post.
This is what I told him.
"Are you kidding me?"
I did it in my head, though.
Obviously, I can't say that out loud.
I have three kids, you know.
What are you trying to say?
He knows your weakness, right?
Did you get some money?
How much longer do you need to put Mr Ha in prison?
I'm all covered in corruption, so I can't help you.
I can be a shield to you, though.
A corrupted shield.
You should strike a blow at Mr Ha.
Keep your head up,
and strike him hard with all your strength.
Why are you doing this all of a sudden?
It's the little pride left inside of me.
I recently met Mr Ha,
and he tramped all over me.
I'm what you become if you keep receiving bribes.
If you got some, give it back to him now,
and don't ever take it again.
I can give you a month,
but not longer than that.
Strike him as soon as possible.
Did my mail arrive?
Use it for a good cause.
(Application for a witness)
I mustn't get caught no matter what happens.
I'm almost there.
Everything may collapse with one mistake.
(Your Nine O'clock)
Hello.
Let's call him Master of Noodles.
Okay.
Are you all ready? We'll begin right away.
Okay.
Hello, we're here with Kim Da Hae of Goongnakwon...
as our only lady guest for today's show.
Today's theme is "Father".
Let's see what each of them made.
I made nuruen guksu.
Hey, wait.
Isn't this kkolttu guksu which you made last time?
This is actually the original name of kkolttu guksu.
Its real name was recently made known.
I also have a name to find...
for my father.
That's why I made this.
I see.
Myeong, you must have a story about names.
That's impressive.
Okay, let's see what Da Hae made.
This is seaweed fulvescens manila clam kalguksu.
When I had this for the first time,
it felt as if the entire ocean was rushing into my mouth.
It was a happiness I've never felt before.
I want to tell this to my so-called father.
It's not too late.
Repent your sins and go back to the beginning.
That sounds very deep.
It looks like both of you have interesting stories.
All right. Lastly, Master of Noodles?
You also made seaweed fulvescens manila clam kalguksu.
What's your story?
I don't have any memories about my father.
But if I become a father,
I would like to cook this as my child's first bowl.
All right, thank you.
Now,
why don't we exchange and taste each others' noodles?
Da Hae.
Thank you for what you've done.
It's nothing.
I did it in return of cheongmyeon.
Top Head of Noodles.
Yes, Advisor.
Come and see me later. I have to talk to you.
I have to talk to you, too.
I want to tell this to my so-called father.
It's not too late.
Repent your sins and go back to the beginning.
(Congressman So)
Yes, Congressman.
I let go of...
Yeo Kyung.
You can do whatever you want.
Thank you.
Stab me.
What are you doing?
Come on.
If you won't come,
I'll go to you.
Abduct her, or do whatever is necessary.
It's all up to you.
Those papers are all I need.
We're quite careful about messing with a prosecutor,
and it'll cost you a lot...
since we'll have to lay low for a couple of years.
When's the due date?
The due date? Right now.
Who were they?
- What? - Those two that were just here.
They're running an errand.
May I ask what it is?
It's something you can't do.
It's dirty and dangerous.
Why?
Is there a problem?
No, Sir.
Answer me.
Answer the phone, Yeo Kyung.
This is Prosecutor Chae.
I have to talk to you.
Yes, I'll see you there.
Yeo Kyung just left.
Sir, she just left.
Tell him to tail her...
and abduct her as soon as her car stops.
(Tae Ha)
The number you have called is currently unavailable.
Please.
Please!
Stay still.
Take her.
Are you okay, Yeo Kyung?
Hey, who's that?
Aren't you Tae Ha?
You are, right?
- Wait a bit, okay? - Hey.
It'll be over soon.
How disappointing is this?
We were in prison for three years together.
It's very disappointing that you would ignore me.
Right?
Look at his eyes. He's shooting out lasers.
You shouldn't have attacked her.
You should've never even touched her.
Look at him lecturing.
Are you reciting a poem?
You started this.
- Not me. - Get him.
Darn it.
You jerk!
Tae Ha.
(Identification Card: Park Tae Ha)
"September 6, 1995".
"Sarang Orphanage".
(September 6, 1995, Sarang Orphanage)
Sarang Orphanage?
Chae Yeo Kyung.
Park Tae Ha.
Sarang Orphanage.
No.
Tae Ha.
No!
(Master of Revenge)
I'll promote the top head...
to Master of Noodles.
I want you to sell me Mr Ha.
I need you to apply some pressure.
Vacate this office.
Is he not crazy yet?
Some will live and some must die.
Just do as you're told.
I make the call.
You might as well go big.
You have to get...
Mr Ha to appear on the show.