Gun-woo Park
is working under
Mr. Jang.
Leave this place.
That'll be the beginning
of your repentance toward my father.
The Department of Justice stated that his health worsened
due to his high blood pressure, pneumonia, depression...
EPISODE 7
Since we dragged the old lion out of its cage,
the bloody fight will begin now.
Father.
In order to fight,
you must become
absolutely necessary to someone.
Pardon? To whom?
Gun-woo Park.
Steal him.
You're kidding, right?
I was too stunned
that I even forgot to laugh at your joke.
Ma'am.
Even if his father is back, Gun-woo...
won't be able to leave Mr. Jang that easily.
That's how he is.
Once he makes a decision, he doesn't look back.
For a while,
or perhaps longer,
he'll block my way.
I need to remove him.
Otherwise, my business and my plan
will all come to nothing.
I'm not sure
what you mean exactly, by "steal" him.
Make him yours.
Make him completely
yours.
Hold...
Hold on.
But he used to like you
and I know those feelings
aren't completely gone yet.
How can I deceive someone like that?
Is it that you can't do it, or you don't want to?
I'm not sure which it is.
I think it may be both.
-Fine. -Don't be mistaken.
I'm not saying I refuse no matter what.
But it's obvious he'll suspect me if I approach him.
And even if I make him believe me,
to use someone's feelings like that...
I know your plan is important.
Let me think about it for a day.
Fine. Do as you please.
You may go.
I'm sorry. It was just so sudden--
I said fine.
What did she say?
About what?
The hidden card.
She called you her hidden card.
That means she should've given you a very important mission.
She said to steal.
Steal what?
Your herb tea brewing know-how.
Hey, Se-jin.
She didn't say much.
Gun-woo.
I know you did that because of Moo-sam.
I'll get reports here, give my approvals
and do everything from now on.
I won't let Moo-sam become the chairman
and I'll prevent the group from falling apart.
So--
I'll come back.
After I repay Mr. Jang for the debt I owe because of Moo-sam.
Hey!
Gun-woo!
Did you check?
The day she came to the office,
Ms. Seo visited the chairman.
I wondered what the big gift was.
Yi-kyung is impressive.
She got my father to give in.
I'm sure she has an axe to grind. She must have an ulterior motive.
Still, I'm relieved.
I feel better seeing him in a hospital gown
instead of a prison uniform.
Why are you still up?
Huh? I was about to.
-Is something wrong at work? -What do you mean?
I'm doing too well. That's the problem.
Be good to your boss.
She is our family's savior.
I'll do it.
I'll try.
Forget it.
It's not about filling in for me for a day.
It'll take a toll emotionally and tug at your conscience.
If I push you into it when you don't have the conviction,
you'll end up giving up.
That's worse than not doing it at all.
I can do it.
If your plan fails, I'm screwed too.
I have a long way to go. I don't want to stop here.
I'll do what you order.
He is invited too.
I have a question.
Do you...
really not care?
He's a good person,
and they're nice memories.
But that is all.
There's nothing else.
Right now, he's just one of the obstacles in my way.
Your father must have been desperate.
He must've thought he'd lose his son.
That's why he even gave up on Dubai and took the sick bail.
I told my father
that I can't go back until I repay you.
Repay me for what?
I didn't do anything.
You may go now, if you want,
and nurse Moo-il back to health.
Sir.
Okay.
Do you know why I chose you instead of Bong-soo's daughter?
I've watched you grow up and know your character,
but I can't read her mind,
although she seems talented.
Do you
not trust me?
He's been stressed ever since he heard about the chairman's release.
He's telling me to discard my filial love and demonstrate my loyalty.
What a roundabout way to say that.
Did you receive the invitation?
It's a place
where Mr. Jang's nephew gathers other young financial leaders.
Please go and represent Moojin Group.
I'll go now.
I will be on the second floor with Ms. Seo.
I'll contact you in between.
Hello.
I'm Hyun-il Jang, the host.
Excuse me, but...
I'm Se-jin Lee from Gallery S.
Ms. Seo was busy, so I came in her place.
It's nice to meet you. Please come this way.
Chairman Son has arrived.
Gun-woo.
Hello. I'm here.
Hey. I'm glad you came.
It's good to see you.
I heard the chairman is on sick bail.
That's great.
The old men may fight, but there's no need for us to.
Right?
Let me introduce you.
This is Gun-woo Park from Moojin Group. He went to my college.
And this is Se-jin Lee from Gallery S.
I know.
We've met before.
You have?
Wow, Gun-woo.
I thought you were buried in work.
When did you meet such a pretty lady?
I'm blessed when it comes to women.
Hyun-il.
Dong-hyun.
Excuse me for a minute.
Let's go.
You use your real name now.
You're no longer Yi-kyung's double?
She trusts me.
Why did you drag Se-jin into it?
-Yi-kyung, this was-- -This is our fight.
Don't touch her.
Then
you must be here to do something important.
Are you here to get information from Mr. Jang's nephew?
Or are you here to seduce a wealthy man?
Guess.
Whom do you think I'm here to seduce?
I believe you've heard.
Mr. Jang
put Chairman Man-ho Song in charge of the association.
Did you call us here
to add salt to the wound?
Chairman Song is enough to qualify as
Mr. Jang's loyal dog.
Hey.
He will do as he is told
and even play dead when ordered to.
Are you telling me to go to Mr. Jang
and be his dog?
He wouldn't even see you.
You've already outlived your usefulness.
Hey, Yi-kyung!
-Please be respectful. -What was that?
Mr. Jo.
-Yes, ma'am. -It's too loud.
Wait outside.
You wait outside too.
Father, don't fall for this woman's antics.
I said, wait outside!
You haven't handed over
Mr. Jang's accounts to Chairman Song, have you?
-That's-- -Give me the hard drive
with the encoded account.
I'll use it to make you
a severance package.
You seem to be mistaken.
You can't access the account
just because you have the hard drive.
There are two hard drives with the same code.
One is with the association, the other with Mr. Jang.
Both must be connected simultaneously in order to access the account.
I'm not saying I'll withdraw from the account.
If we cut off a major source of funding,
Mr. Jang will get desperate and will hand it over himself.
Ten percent of what's in the account
should be
a sufficient severance package for being discarded.
Do you think Mr. Jang will permit it that easily?
No transaction comes to fruition easily.
I'll have to make him consent.
You've lost your reputation. You should at least make a profit.
Just give me the hard drive.
I'll take care of the rest.
Excuse me.
What's wrong?
It was nice.
Gun-woo.
That song.
You played it before, haven't you?
For Ms. Seo.
Yi-kyung really must trust you.
She doesn't let many people near her.
Ms. Seo.
What is it?
I can't do it.
Gun-woo
still has feelings for you.
A lot.
I don't think it's right
to use his feelings like that.
I'm sorry.
I didn't expect much.
I just wanted to confirm
what your limit was.
Ms. Seo.
Yi-kyung Seo.
Can we trust her?
I've already been discarded. Might as well reap the benefits.
If it works out, I'll get a huge payout.
Even if it fails, Yi-kyung will take all the blame.
Don't worry.
You won't be harmed in any way, Chairman.
Hello!
Hey. Come in.
It's so cold outside.
What is all of this? How pretty.
Yeah.
It's the year-end.
We should be festive too.
We're having a wine party later, too.
Can I help?
Yeah. Get me that box from there.
Ms. Seo, would you like some tea?
I already had some.
Okay.
It's okay. It's okay.
I don't know what it is,
but you know how Ms. Seo is.
After the icy blast, it will be calmed again.
Good work for the past year.
Let's work hard for Ms. Seo next year as well.
Cheers!
-Cheers! -Cheers!
It may be a small gathering, but still it's Gallery S' year-end party.
We should have Ms. Seo say a few words.
Ms. Seo?
There is someone I'd like to acknowledge.
She wasn't here for long, but she worked harder than anyone.
Se-jin, stand up.
It must've been difficult, but you did well.
No, I wasn't good enough and wasn't much help.
What you've done so far is plenty.
Go back now.
Sorry?
You're done, so you may go now.
Ma'am, what do you mean?
You're fired.
-But-- -Continue with the party.
Why?
Why are you firing me?
Because I don't need you anymore.
I have to keep wanting you,
but there's no need anymore.
I can't stand weak people.
Is it because of Gun-woo?
Of course, that's part of it too.
You said you'd make me like you.
You said you'd use me thoroughly.
I planned to.
Then I found out it won't work.
I make mistakes at times, too.
You said you'd reflect my true image,
but you're not prepared to.
You were all talk.
Our transaction ends here.
Se-jin!
You can't go like this.
Let's go back.
Go back?
Where?
To whom?
She must have been shocked.
Do you think she'll return?
If she can't realize her true ambition,
it's meaningless even if she does.
It'll be her final test.
I'm sorry,
but he refused the visitation.
I'm his son.
That's why you can't go in.
Just seeing you will make him angry.
Think about your father's blood pressure.
You must feel so secure,
having such a powerful heavyweight in your corner.
It's not just me.
Moo-il must feel like he gained a thousand troops.
Thanks for the gift.
How did you convince my father?
What are you doing? Why aren't you running Mr. Jang's errands?
Moo-il, it's me, Moo-sam.
You're doing well, step by step.
You made it this far already.
He's my father's friend. I should visit him when he's sick.
How is the other friend?
Stop asking questions you know the answer to.
You even sent someone to the gathering the other day to spy upon his movement.
Se-jin Lee.
Is that it?
Tell her to work hard.
Hyun-il is obsessed with women.
I fired her.
She's greedy and smart,
but she has too much of a conscience.
You know.
A conscience, honesty, ethics.
I hate terms like that,
which have no monetary value.
That's why I fired her.
Guess.
Whom do you think I'm here to seduce?
Gun-woo.
That song.
You played it before, haven't you?
For Ms. Seo.
Ma'am.
Ms. Moon. Look into something for me.
Find out everything you can on Se-jin Lee,
who worked for Gallery S.
Yes. My father is fine.
Anyway, look into Se-jin Lee as soon as possible.
I'm sorry.
That'll be 3,500 won.
-Do you need the receipt? -No, thank you.
Thank you.
Don't get the wrong idea. Ms. Seo didn't send me.
Tae-joon, that punk.
Do you know why he's rushing?
The next presidential election is coming up,
but his funds are drying up.
He tried to eat up
Moojin Group while I was in prison.
But now that I'm out now with my eyes wide open,
he doesn't stand a chance.
Of course, not.
I'll take on Gun-woo's role and take good care of you.
I gave you an inch
and you took a mile, you punk.
Come on, Moo-il.
The auditing team kept saying you should be fired,
but I barely stopped them.
Even crap may be useful at some point.
You've made the correct decision.
If you plan to go up against Mr. Jang,
you need to put together a team.
Gather people you need. Cut off funding.
You have much to do.
Then eventually,
Gun-woo will look for the right timing to come back.
Wait outside.
You heard me. Get out already.
Okay.
Let's not keep secrets from teammates.
I'm doing this because of my company and my son,
but what are you up to?
Are you taking revenge on Tae-joon?
I'm not interested in meaningless reasons like that.
Power and wealth, that you and Mr. Jang stole
from my father.
I want to see what it's like and hold it in my hands.
That's all nothing.
They are useless.
I'll tell you
how I feel after I've possessed it.
What's going on?
Did you get everything from Chairman Son?
Of course.
What brings the new association chairman to my humble office?
Where's the chairman?
He isn't in his office.
He was too depressed and went out for some air.
-What? -He went to Japan to see some friends
and get some rest,
so it'll be at least a week.
What is it about?
He gave me garbage.
Where's the real one? Huh?
Yes, just a moment.
It's Baeksong Foundation.
This is Yi-kyung Seo speaking.
Mr. Jang had a good laugh and enjoyed it.
He says to return the item you have to its rightful owner now.
I think ten percent of the account balance
for Chairman Son's severance pay
and 300% of the penalty for my cut would be appropriate.
I didn't include the loss we took because of the audit.
Mr. Jang will be displeased.
He'll keep being displeased.
His major source of funding was cut off
just before the presidential election.
Well, then.
Do you think it's negotiable?
I'm not negotiating. I'm making a threat.
Money isn't the objective anyway.
That impertinent brat.
I'll think of a way to get her to make a deal.
-Mr. Nam. -Yes, sir.
Give a handful of breadcrumbs to a pigeon in the park.
Then
within seconds, it'll be trapped by the flock of other pigeons
and it will be unable to go anywhere.
They will flutter their wings
and peck at each other.
You never
should've given it the breadcrumbs.
I'll use the National Tax Service or the prosecutor to pressure her.
That'll only have a contrary effect.
I know
Ms. Seo a little.
If the opponent stabs her with a dagger, she'll shoot with a gun.
Leave her to me.
I'll use this
to repay my debt to you.
Have a good night.
I'll drive you home.
-Get out of my way. -Let's go to Ms. Seo.
I'm sure she's not angry anymore.
Just go talk to her.
Are you stupid?
She isn't angry.
She doesn't need me anymore.
Then make her need you.
Why must I do that?
Tell me.
Why must I cling onto someone who doesn't even want me?
Didn't you
want to become like her?
Then whatever she says, you can't give up here.
The electricity bill, water bill, gas bill.
They rob you blind. How are we supposed to live?
Song-mi needs a new winter coat, too.
-Auntie. -Yeah?
Buy it if you need to.
Stop whining.
Do you know how much it costs?
That's the poor man's mentality.
You're afraid it'll go away if you spend it,
so you're even afraid to spend 1,000 won.
Will you live like that all your life?
Se-jin.
I have to keep wanting you,
but there's no need anymore.
I can't stand weak people.
-What? -Where do you keep going every day?
Ms. Seo wants you.
Okay.
Gosh.
Welcome...
What time do you finish?
I need to talk to you. Make some time for me after work.
Se-jin.
I have no time and I'm not interested.
I promise you'll change your mind.
I heard you were fired from Gallery S.
As you can see.
It's a shame.
That'll be five thousand won.
Aren't you going to return to Gallery S?
Do you have a discount card or a points card?
There's something I'd like you to help me with.
Sir, I'm helping you check out.
Will you let your life end
just being used by Yi-kyung?
Why are you doing useless things?
I went during my personal time.
You have no personal time.
You're on call 24 hours a day. That's the term in your contract.
Did you forget?
Se-jin is working at a convenience store.
So?
I thought you'd want to know what she's doing and where.
Not because you wanted to know?
Don't do things I don't tell you to anymore.
I saw Gun-woo Park.
He came to the store where Se-jin works.
Yi-kyung isn't interested in other people.
And she doesn't like receiving interest.
But you're different.
And yet, I was fired.
If you ask for another chance, she'll take you back for sure.
Then I can be your spy?
I'll compensate you generously.
I didn't think you made deals like this.
You're different from what I thought.
I'm surprised at myself too.
Your old feelings for her are separate from your desire to beat her,
is that it?
I want
to stop Yi-kyung.
If she keeps at this pace,
she'll fall eventually.
Isn't that hypocritical?
You're trying to hire me,
who worked for her, to betray her.
I see why you're special to her.
You have a lot in common.
She was like that too, before.
She was good
at saying things that hurt.
She never let anyone intimidate her.
You just had the same look in your eyes.
Anyway, I refuse.
Se-jin.
I was used enough by Ms. Seo.
I don't want to get used by someone else again.
Situations change and so do your convictions.
Call me if you ever change your mind.
MOOJIN GROUP GUN-WOO PARK
MOO-SAM PARK
Yes?
Did you do something wrong?
What do you mean?
My mole in the Seoul District Prosecutor's Office called.
He said they have a search warrant for Gallery S.
It's for fake transactions.
Our company name was on the list too.
Didn't you clean up the special transaction matter?
Don't worry about that.
They made that claim to justify the warrant.
Are you sure?
Can I trust you?
Then why--
Bye.
We're from the prosecutor's office.
SEARCH WARRANT
We have a warrant to search your premises regarding the charge
of forging fake art deals with Moojin Produce's foreign branch.
Please cooperate.
The nature of enlightenment cannot be seen
I told you
to leave Yi-kyung Seo to me.
I promised I'd find the account.
We sent the search team to find it.
If they find it before you do, you wouldn't have to waste your time.
Gun-woo.
Do you know why she's playing these games?
Money?
That's what I thought at first,
but the amount is unclear.
But she can't access my account
with just that one key.
She wants me to look at her,
and see what a nuisance she is.
The hard drive is secure.
The auditing team last time,
the prosecutor this time.
Even a toothless tiger has sharp claws.
Should we clean up?
Later.
What?
Okay.
I guess you wasted your time at Gallery S.
You'll get an earful from Mr. Jang.
If you can't hit the mark on your first shot,
don't take aim at Yi-kyung.
I'm sure I warned you last time.
You're the only one I can rely on now.
May I expect good news for Mr. Jang?
Don't get your hopes up.
You never know now.
Let me know if you need any help.
It's okay.
I'll do it my way.
Although I'm deviating this time.
Hey, Ma-ri.
You should thank my eyesight and friendship.
Se-jin! Long time no see.
I couldn't reach you, so I thought you went to Paris to buy our items.
You must've scammed a lot more people, to afford this store.
Wait, you don't work here, do you?
I'm working. Let's talk later.
Later when? So you can change your number and disappear again?
My friends are pissed off.
If you're not buying anything, leave.
Hey. Do you think I'm an idiot?
Yeah, a big idiot.
Have you lost your mind?
What? What's wrong with you?
How much did that coat cost?
The boots look expensive too.
Will you get lost or do you want a shower?
Hey, Se-jin.
What took you so long? We've been waiting for you.
It's a total mess, isn't it?
The prosecutor came and made a big mess.
She's here. Hold on. I'll call her on the intercom.
You look tired.
So do you.
Do we still have business left?
Keep it short. I was about to rest.
Gun-woo Park.
I'll steal him.
I'll steal him and make him mine.
There's no need to push yourself now.
I'm not saying I'll do it because you ordered it.
You said before
that I must look up for the answer.
If I can make a corporate heir mine,
my life will be totally different too.
You seem confident.
-How will you do it? -He came to me first.
He wants to use me too, just like you.
That's where I plan to start.
Starting is easy.
The difficult part comes after.
If it were easy, you wouldn't have ordered me to do it.
So you're saying you need my help,
since you're only useful if you're by my side.
You were waiting,
wondering when I'd return.
I came back on my own,
so you can just take me in.
I'm sure I said you should be prepared for rejection when asking for help.
There's no way you'd refuse,
since I am the universal key
that you need for your plan.
This is the proof.
If you planned to never see me again,
you would've taken back the loan that is more precious than life itself.
How did you
change your mind?
I was sick of it.
Being used like an idiot.
Both you and Gun-woo
see only your own greed.
You use money
and sweet words to use people to fill that greed.
I can't be the only one being dragged around.
I'll use thoroughly as well.
Gun-woo, for sure.
And you too, if necessary.
Do you think that's possible?
Even if you discard me,
I won't give up.
Do you want to see?
Gun-woo Park speaking.
This is Se-jin Lee.
What happened? I went to the store--
I'm back at Gallery S.
I can't talk for long.
What do you need help with?
There's something I need to find.
It's a hard drive with a coded account.
Send me a picture, if you have one.
Also,
I want triple the pay you were thinking.
No negotiations. What do you say?
-Gun-woo? -I'm listening.
Okay.
Let's do that.
I'll be in touch.
Sit down.
I bet he's looking for this.
There's enough money in here
to buy an entire city block.
But it's only half a key, so it's useless.
What Mr. Jang has is the same.
Give this to Gun-woo.
Directly from you.
If he can bring this,
Gun-woo can leave Mr. Jang with a clear conscience.
And it'll create a solid connection for you.
It's quite useful for half a key.
Did you predict that Gun-woo would approach me
from the start?
Is that why you fired me?
No, I was only half sure.
You could've returned...
or you could've given up completely.
Because if I just approached him,
Gun-woo wouldn't have trusted me.
So you were thorough.
Don't mix in sincerity when dealing with people.
Whether it's Gun-woo or someone else.
If there is any sincerity,
everything else that is fake will become evident.
I knew from the look in your eyes
when you walked in,
that the final test
was already completed.
Welcome back.
I knew from the look in your eyes
when you walked in,
that the final test
was already completed.
The weapon he can use on Tae-joon Jang.
If you want to win, you must use that emotion as a weapon, too.
It may sound strange, but I love you.
With great risk comes great reward.
We're just sprinkling some embers
between two dried up sheaves of rice.
It's a cold fight where you take and lose.
If you caused trouble, you should be spanked.
Were you behind it?
Please don't take issue with her anymore.
I won't let something like this stagger me.
Subtitle translation by Jeong Lee