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This is a fictionalized drama based upon historical events.
Tuscany, Italy Year 1551
Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee!
Mr. Lee. Dinner's ready.
Mr. Lee. You have to eat.
Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee. Your meal's ready.
I'll leave your meal at the door.
Saimdang, Light's Diary
Episode 1
How do you have such high driving distance?
You surprised me today.
No way. I think I went down at least 10 yards from last year.
Welcome home.
You're home early.
Hi, Ji-yoon.
Long time no see, Ji-yoon.
- Did the game go well? - Yes.
- Get me something cold to drink. - Yes.
I've brought some omija leaves.
Omija? Sounds great.
I think I'll serve them cold with ice.
Shall we?
Goodness.
I'm not sure if they'll fit to your taste.
Your food is always good.
I just feel bad you bring these every time.
It's your housewarming party. Of course I should help.
It's perfectly seasoned.
Is my drink not ready?
Yes, coming!
Here.
Thanks.
Ji-yoon brought them.
Seasoned cabbage and a bunch of food for the housewarming party.
Why don't you set her up for a round of golf with the director?
I agree. You should try to set them up.
You're her niece. She'll listen to you.
I don't know. She's pretty busy.
Mom!
Why isn't the guy coming to fix my computer?
The internet goes on and off.
I didn't know you were home.
I have to print out my homework.
Why are you yelling at us for your computer not working?
And you should've come out to say hi if you were home.
Whatever. Whatever!
I'll help you.
That rude little--
Ahnkyun's..
Keumkangsando thesis.
Why don't you write it.
Pardon?
Congratulations, Ji-yoon.
You know what it means to have him write the thesis, right?
Of course.
Thank you..
Thank you so much.
It's Ahnkyun's first genuine piece in the last 500 years.
Breathe your life into it,
and make a great piece out of it.
Thesis contents.
Thank you so much.
I should be calling you professor Seo now.
It looked like there'd be a position ready for you soon.
Thank you so much.
Thank you, professor!
I'll do my best on this thesis. I'll do my best!
Thank you.
That's weird..
Yes, Mother.
Are you going to be late?
The elders are all here.
Oh my.
Goodness.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know the time.
I'll head out right now. I'm sorry.
You do know that everyone in the business is looking at Keumkangsando, right?
I heard it also came up during the Blue House brunch event.
Of course.
It's the one and only Keumkangsando that Ahnkyun left behind.
You mean there's only one, right?
It'll become the National Treasure in no time.
An art piece's worth depends highly on the person that's possessed it.
- That fact that it was at our-- - Mr. Min.
I..
do not judge an art piece by it's worth in money.
I was..
talking about the prestige of you and Gallery Seon.
I know how hard you've worked for this, Mr. Min.
Thus, I'll have to give you a pay that's only fitting.
Director.
I mean, Councilor.
About Chancellor Kim..
All his done during his term was to fail to take care of the lecturers
and to disrupt the atmosphere of the school.
This is my input to the Councilor of the Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation,
not the Director.
Election for the next chancellor is coming up.
You can even become the head of the ministry of culture.
If you used Ahnkyun's Keumkangsando.
We'll have to win at the end.
Both of us.
Aunt, Uncle.
Hello. I'm sorry I'm late.
How did you guys have your meal?
We ate well.
I hear that you're a college professor?
Yes. She's technically a professor right now,
but she'll really become one soon. Isn't that right?
Yes. I will be one soon.
Where's Min-seok?
He's just too busy.
Have you guys seen his interview on the Economy News?
You can go and do your work. You said you're writing a thesis.
No, it's okay. I'll do it.
Min-seok's business is going well. And Eun-soo wins first place at the competition.
It'll just be perfect if I had a professor as my daughter-in-law on top of all that.
Maple tree...
Maple leaves..
referring to the Japanese Edo period..
It doesn't match..
Ahnkyun's period.
Hello?
Is this Mr. Jung Min-seok's residence?
Yes. Can I help you?
Is he home?
He's not home yet.
May I ask who's calling?
JK Bank.
Please let him know we called.
A bank?
Honey?
Here.
Where's Mother?
She's sleeping. She must've been tired.
This one artwork came in.
Ahnkyun's Keumkangsando.
Professor Min assessed that it was a genuine piece,
and Sunjin Group's Gallery will have it with them.
But...
I'm not really sure.
The way the artist used his brush and the tone of the drawings feel enclosed.
I'm uncertain about the silk as well.
It's supposed to be classy and bold.
But it feels a bit...
So you're going to raise an objection?
Against your professor?
No, I mean...
Don't mess with him and just do as he says.
Unless you're planning to throw stones at the Goliath.
That's not what I meant..
I forgot to tell you.
Someone from the bank called for you earlier.
Why would a bank call your home phone at this hour?
Hm?
Huh?
I'm going to a conference.
My flight's at Saturday morning 11AM.
To where?
Bologna.
Bologna..
Bologna?
Like, in Italy?
Yes.
Why so suddenly? What about Eun-soo?
It's not sudden.
I told you last month that I won't be able to go to the Daechidong meeting.
You know how sensitive Mother is about Eun-soo's education.
You can't miss it!
Seriously..
As you guys know,
the only genuine artwork by Ahnkyun to this day was Mongyudowondo.
Even this one artwork is possessed by Tenri University in Japan.
However,
first time in 500 years, like a miracle,
Ahnkyun's genuine work Keumkangsando has appeared in front of us like so.
We'll be able make a good use of her in many ways.
Professor Min Jung-hak is the head of the Department of Art and Humanities,
and heads the Ahnkyun research
He will come up to present regarding the discovery of Ahnkyun's Keumkangsando.
Dr. Min?
First,
I'd like to say that the mere fact that I'm standing here..
is an honor.
In the early Joseon, our ancestors
maintained ethnocentric ideals within the world orders focused on East Asia.
However, desiring to idealize Hànzú of China,
our art often illustrates conceptual or locational landscapes.
A good example being,
Ahnkyun's Mongyudowondo.
Most likely,
the discovery of Keumkangsando is
the Korean art history scholars' biggest feat of this century
and further, the discovery of the century!
May I ask a question?
Who's that idiot?
That's Han Sang-hyun.
He once tried to appeal to Dr. Min but failed.
Looking at Keumkangsando,
overall tone is similar to his but Ahnkyun's unique pointillism is absent.
And,
the backdrop of the painting are maple leaves.
This is a symbol often used in the Japanese Edo period,
and there is a clear gap from Ahnkyun's period.
That artwork, the Keumkangsando.
Are you certain that it's Ahnkyun's real work?
If Dr. Min who earned his doctorate from Yale with the Ahnkyun research says so,
is it the absolute truth with no room for doubt?
Sang-hyun.
A college that bans freedom to object is a dead institution!
Let him be.
Let me ask you, Ms. Seo Ji-yoon.
Answer me with your conscience as a scholar, not as Dr. Min's student.
Are you certain with no speck of doubt that this is Ahnkyun's genuine work?
I'm...
I'm.. not sure.
See?
She disagrees!
Do you mean to say
that further review is needed?
You..
mentioned about the symbols earlier.
It is right that maple leaves are only found in works from the Edo period.
However,
there are instances where symbols are repeated in the latter periods,
and it's difficult to discern a piece's authenticity solely based on its components.
Decision of authenticity must be made based on the painting style and the characteristics.
If impossible, it depends on the result of the carbon measurement.
The final decision, of course, depends on the person performing the judgment.
However,
how can it make sense to mention painting styles and such
in front of Dr. Min who's only studied Ahnkyun for the last 30 years?
Looks like you've watched too many "Real Or Not" shows on TV.
There's always bound to be one apple that spoil the barrel.
Don't mind him.
Are you certain?
Dr. Min, you're responsible for the authenticity Ahnkyun's Keumkangsando.
Yes.
I can bet my 30 years of being a scholar on it.
Professor!
That rude little wench.
Professor.
I'm really sorry.
It was just that..
the situation was just..
We got media's attention.
No one cares about some idiot that used to be a no-name lecturer.
There will be more articles on us thanks to him.
Don't worry about it.
Just make sure you prepare well for the Bologna conference.
Yes, professor.
I'll make sure it's perfect.
Thank you, professor.
Shoot.
Thank you.
This looks good.
The person you're trying to reach is unavailable. Record you message at the tone.
It's our first family dinner out in a while. Why are you not even answering the phone?
I have to tell her that I'll be going to the Italy conference today!
Why do you always do this?
Seriously!
Ji-yoon.
The food here is really clean and nice.
Is it?
Let's sit down and eat.
Hey.
How can this happen?
Why is the Financial Supervisory Authority suddenly on us?
Sir!
The stocks!
They're falling sharp!
We've lost 12 million dollars already!
Hey! Eun--
We're from the FSA.
Everyone stop what you're doing and leave everything as is.
Sir!
What's going on?
I opened the door for them because they were looking for Mr. Jung but..
Items for foreclosure?
There you are.
Who are you guys?
Where's Jung Min-seok?
I asked who you guys are!
Talk with me.
Who are you?
Who are you guys?
You're making a scene at my house.
This is the attachment form your husband wrote when he borrowed my money.
Look! Look carefully!
Then talk to him. We don't know anything about this.
Talk to him? He ran away and his phone's turned off!
And!
We will not be stepping outside this house until we get our money. Got that?
What are you guys doing?
If not, I'll report you guys for breaking and entering!
Report us?
Go ahead. Do it!
Lady. Call the police!
Mommy..
Go find your husband!
Hello?
Where are you?
I can't talk long.
Listen to me.
Take mother and Eun-soo and hide somewhere for now.
I'll call you again.
Honey.
Honey!
Hey, come back here!
Where's your husband?
I asked where he was!
Call him right now!
- Ji-yoon. - Hye-jung..
I'm sorry. You're the only person I could call.
It's good that you called me.
Hello ma'am.
Come on in.
Eun-soo. Come on.
Ma'am. You must be in shock.
I don't know what I'm supposed to do.
With all this going on...
what good will being a professor and going to a conference do?
What are you talking about?
You have to focus at times like these.
Go and nail the conference!
You have to become a professor no matter what.
Ji-yoon.
You can do this.
Get up.
Yes.
Come on.
Should I pack some anchovies too?
Sure.
Become a professor this time no matter what.
I'll get you a whale instead of the anchovies if we have to.
I will.
I'll play dead if they ask me to do so.
I'll become a full-time no matter what I have to do.
Yes yes.
This one looks good.
Mother.
I'm off to the conference.
Yeah.
I'll be hired this time no matter what.
Then we can make a living off of my income until he comes back.
So you have to be strong, Mother.
Yes.
Don't worry about things here.
Do a good job.
Yes.
I organized the documents according to the topics.
I think you can start with the Joseon's folk paintings on the left
and move onto still life on the right.
Will you be explaining the powerpoint yourself?
The script.
Yes. Right here.
Read it through and let me know if anything needs to be fixed.
Yes. Here.
What's wrong with the color and the design?
You confirmed it yourself, Professor.
I'll fix it.
What are you doing back here?
My battery was out.
There's no place to charge in the economy seats.
Professor.
I made some changes. What do you think?
It's good.
Bologne, Italy
Here.
Thank you.
Do you speak Korean?
My wife was adopted from Korea when she was little.
I'm learning Korean with my wife. I'm not quite good yet.
You're very good.
Thank you.
I'm a huge fan of yours.
Oh, my book.
Can I have your autograph?
Of course. Your name?
Seo Ji-yoon. Ji-yoon Seo.
J-I-Y-O-O-N-S-E-O.
Thank you.
I know you.
I saw you on Youtube.
Keumkang..sando?
Is it a genuine piece?
Youtube?
Yes.
What's wrong is wrong.
There's something suspicious about Keumkangsando.
You have to review it again.
Doctor?
Professor Min. Good to see you.
Long time no see.
Your Korean improved a lot.
Are you certain with no speck of doubt that this is Ahnkyun's genuine work?
Oh no..
I'm not sure.
See?
She disagrees!
A college that bans freedom to object is a dead institution!
Answer me with your conscience as a scholar, not as Dr. Min's student.
Are you certain that this is Ahnkyun's real work?
You, you, you, you!
How can you call yourselves assistant professors?
All of you.
All of you are fired.
Hang up. I'm getting a call.
Yes, Director.
What do you think you're doing?
It's nothing.
They're just some kids messing around.
- It won't be bad as a noise marketing-- - That's enough.
Take care of the matter this instant.
Yes, ma'am.
I'll take care of it soon.
I already requested for a hold on the display.
My husband said he'll reach out to his friend that works at Youtube.
We'll see how that goes.
What is happening? This is only making things worse.
Alright.
Yeah, thanks.
See to it for me.
Bye.
The time!
Shoot.
I have to put on my makeup first.
Excuse me.
Go and...
get me a toothpaste and toothbrush.
Huh?
Did you not get that?
I said toothpaste and toothbrush.
A Bluetooth electric toothbrush.
Oh, and...
get me a pair of socks too.
You know which ones I wear, right?
You want me to get that right now?
Right...
now.
Got it.
You need to check it out faster!
I got you three pairs of socks, the electric toothbrush, and toothpaste.
You should go.
What?
I mean don't show yourself in front of me.
I don't know what you're talking about...
Don't you get what's going on here?
Don't you know who I am?
Change your major before I lose my cool.
Don't show yourself in front of me anymore.
I'll stomp you to the ground so you so that you can't set foot in here anymore.
Professor.
It's a misunderstanding.
Why are these outside?
- Who made me leave? - Please ma'am, calm down.
- I didn't check out! - I'm sorry.
I can't go home! Tell me! Who made me leave?
Tell me, who? Who?
- I can't! - You have to calm down.
Tell me! I don't know why I have to leave!
Hello?
What happened?
What went on over there?
Professor Min called and said that you didn't
attend the conference, went shopping, and left the dorm!
He said you're a disgrace to our country so you should get fired.
I never did that!
He's out to destroy you for good.
It's because of the Keumkangsando, huh?
I'm right, huh?
That dirty bastard.
He takes everything he can out of his students and abandons them afterward!
That bastard should be struck with lightning!
Unless we get proof that the Keumkangsando he put forth is a fake,
we won't be able to win this fight.
It's a lost cause.
This can't be happening!
How can this be happening?!
I can't believe this.
That sick bastard...
He made me run all kinds of errands.
Even when he made me run around for 5 years without giving me my PhD,
I didn't say a word!
I catered to all his needs!
This book...
I wrote everything!
Everything from research to proofreading was all done by me!
I catered to that fussy bastard.
You dirty piece of trash!
Every time the seasons changed,
I made doenjang, gochujang, and even kimchi for you!
How could you do this to me?
Hey beautiful, want to go for a drink?
What were you doing here? Are you mad? Let's go for a drink.
Go away!
Watch out! Get out of the way!
- Sorry. - It's okay. Are you hurt?
Don't worry. Nothing broke.
Don't worry about it.
No, you don't need to give me money.
The important thing is that you're not hurt.
Okay, fine I'll take it, but I want you to smile.
It's fine. It's all going to be okay. Smile.
Hold on!
Wait, beautiful.
You should smile. You're in Italy. This is for you, take it.
Smile. Your luck might be waiting around the corner.
Thank you.
I wish you best of luck.
The house has been taken.
I think I'm going to need Hye-jung's help for the time being.
I'm sorry.
That bastard...
You're not the only one who's having a hard time.
You said I could study all I want if I married you.
What is this you bastard!!
Seriously!
Keumkangsando?
Keumkangsando.
Gyeomje?
Danwon?
Could it be Ahnkyun's Keumkangsando?
Siesta Di Luna?
That's Italian.
Nap of the moon?
It doesn't have a cover either.
Siesta Di Luna?
Keumkangsando...
(Tuscany, Italy)
I think we have arrived at Siesta Di Luna.
- I see it. Siesta Di Luna. - Siesta Di Luna!
Beautiful, this is Siesta Di Luna.
Siesta Di Luna...
Hello, Ms. Beautiful.
Hello. What can I help you with?
Come in.
Go ahead.
Pretty, right?
This is the banquet hall.
This is where people gather for a banquet.
What's wrong?
What's wrong? Are you not feeling well?
Where are you going?
You can't go up there. The rooms are all empty.
There's nothing there. Where are you going? Wait!
Does she not understand Italian?
I said, where are you going?
What are you doing?
What's going on with you?
Are you not feeling well?
Please tell me why you're doing this.
Look at that... They left the windows open again...
I told them so many times to close the windows.
Oh, a pigeon flew in.
How cute.
What just happened?
This is sign of fate.
This is a sign from god.
What is going on here...
- Siesta Di Luna. - Unbelievable! Just unbelievable!
Look. I think there's a secret to this house.
I'll give all of these things to you.
These are all yours! It's a sign of fate.
(Reading Chinese)
The time rushes the death of an innocent person.
I'm going to tell the heavens about this misery
and make a record of...
the past...
the past memories.
Wow, these seeds look like they're about couple hundred years old.
Where did you get them?
In Italy.
I'll contact you after the analysis.
Thank you.
- Hey Hye-jung. - Where are you?
I just arrived in Korea.
I'm going to the school first.
Okay.
Mother can't find out about what happened, okay?
Of course.
Eun-soo is doing well, so don't worry.
- Hurry up and go to the school. - Thanks.
(Due to the reasons above, you have been referred to the disciplinary committee.)
Change of instructor?
How could you do that in the middle of a semester?
The contract doesn't expire for a long time.
How could you terminate the contract like this?
As I've already told you, there's nothing we can tell you right now.
Your disciplinary hearing is tomorrow, so try to talk to them.
What do you mean a disciplinary hearing?
I haven't done anything to call for such a hearing!
Ms. Seo!
The instructors are already having a hard time because of the sit-in protest!
Why is that class always like that?
Don't make a scene here and discuss it with the superiors.
Wait!
Ji-yoon! Wait Ji-yoon!
Why are you walking so fast? I thought you were flying.
Let go.
Come on, let me explain.
The truth is, it wasn't--
What?
You want me to shout the slogan with you?
Is this what you guys mean by democracy and public welfare?
That's not it.
I wanted to apologize because I think it's partly my fault.
Apologize?
You think you can just apologize after you kill someone?
Come on, this isn't about life and death!
I'm sorry that I dragged you down with me.
But you agreed with me and said you weren't sure.
It's not like you'd starve just because you're fired.
You will be fine.
Watch what you say!
You think this is a profession for you guys and a hobby for me?
What do you know?
Do you know what my life has been like?
Don't show yourself in front of me again, got it?!
Excuse me, excuse me. Can I talk to the person working there?
Vacation?
Hello?
What happened?
They said they don't know.
They can't reach the employees who were in charge that day.
Oh no.
I made the draft. Take a look.
Leaving the conference was unavoidable due to Professor Min's orders.
Hey.
I'll take off work and go testify on your behalf!
I'll take a screen shot of the messages we sent while you were in Bologna.
Hello?
It's me.
Min-seok?
Where are you?!
Locker number 8, The password is your birthday.
Honey!
Min-seok!
Get a place with this money first.
I'll contact you again.
Why did you go rogue at the conference in Bologna?
You've also returned to Korea separately.
Why did you return early?
There was a small misunderstanding with Professor Min.
Because of the conference, we didn't have time to talk it out.
I just followed his order to return to Korea.
What misunderstanding?
I want to ask him too, why that misunderstanding happened.
Here, I have files that will prove that I wasn't acting on my own.
My close friend who know the details of what
happened during the conference is also waiting outside.
If you'd like, she can testify.
What's that?
You went shopping during the conference?
Are you out of your mind?
No.
Professor--
You dirty piece of trash!
"The crazy Korean woman."
I also take responsibility for what happened.
For the stature of the conference,
I'm sure you'll understand that I had no choice but to
terminate the contract in the middle of the conference.
Ms. Seo Ji-yoon!
According to code 7 of the faculty contract,
if the person causes a severe damage to the school's reputation,
he or she may be fired without his or her consent.
Any objections?
All right then.
According to code 8 of the faculty contract,
instructor Seo Ji-yoon's contract will be terminated.
Good work.
Good work everyone.
Ji-yoon!
Ji-yoon, are you okay?
My goodness. That bastard Min Jung-hak!
I'll beat the crap out of him.
Ji-yoon, where are you going?
Ji-yoon!
I'm sorry.
What happened to the confident Seo Ji-yoon?
It's my fault.
Please...
forgive me just this once.
It's rude to not chop one's head off when she asked for it.
I'll make it very painful and very bloody.
Please help me!
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault professor.
Please help me.
What are you waiting for?
Please forgive me!
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. Please forgive me.
Professor!
Professor, I'm really sorry.
Please forgive me this once.
Keumkangsando.
If this is about Ahnkyun's Keumkangsando,
it will be evidence that the piece Professor Min is putting forth is a fake.
It talks about Ahnkyun's Keumkangsando from the beginning.
My name is Gyeom. Lee Gyeom.
What's your name?
Saimdang.
The two characters from that book are Saimdang and Lee Gyeom.
And this portrait is...
Saimdang?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake has hit near Baengnyeongdo.
Where is this place?
You were sick for a couple of days. Are you hallucinating now?
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