Se-jin.
Yes, ma'am?
I know what you're trying to do.
But
you will fail.
I'll make you stop.
Because...
I like you.
Your world
will become hell from now on.
She made me realize
who I really am and what it is
that I truly want.
The basement must be damp. Take care of your health.
I'm dizzy being high up here.
EPISODE 11
Please make it brief, so that I may go back.
You and Ms. Seo are both third parties.
You shouldn't make deals with someone else's weakness.
Give me the rebate document.
Then I will let you return to the Special Planning Team,
or if there's any affiliate you want to work at, just tell me.
It's actually very tempting, but I won't take the offer.
Don't worry about Moo-il's sick bail.
No matter what Ms. Seo does,
I'll stop her from sending him
back to prison.
Everyone in the company is talking.
They think someone is controlling you.
The Neo City Project.
Yi-kyung's right-hand man was listed as an adviser.
You'll end up giving her the chairman's office.
I asked her to send him.
I didn't want to discuss everything with her, so I asked her to send someone.
You report everything to her?
Then you can't guarantee Father's sick bail.
-Gun-woo. -Sitting in the chairman's office
doesn't make you a chairman.
A business card saying you're a chairman doesn't make you one.
The final decision-maker.
If you cannot make final decisions,
you are just Yi-kyung's puppet.
The mold in the basement must be waiting.
Go on down.
I don't see Mr. Kang today.
BUSINESS CONSENT FORM FOR RECOVERING FROM IMF CRISIS
These are the director candidates for TJ Cultural Foundation.
A former UN ambassador, a writer
and a past assemblyman.
There are three in total.
They will all be easy to control.
You choose.
You know Mr. Heo, the past president
of Baeksong University.
What does he do to kill time these days?
I hear he's been writing ever since
he resigned as university president last year.
He is a good man.
He and I see eye to eye on matters, too.
Let's make him
the director.
I will look it over.
I am not telling you to look it over.
-Mr. Jang. -The people are what matters.
I'm sure I have
a better eye for people than you.
Let's do as I say.
Has it been decided?
Gi-sun Heo was chosen.
Good thing you reached him before this.
He'll think it's going as he had planned
and Mr. Heo will think
I had nominated him.
Now that the director is in our hands,
it'll be easy to operate the foundation.
Let's go to Yeoksam.
Will you be all right?
You've had business at four different locations already.
Perhaps you should return to the gallery to rest.
My apologies.
There will be a meeting about the change in layout for Moojin's Neo City Project.
Analyze the attendees whether they would
agree, disagree or be neutral.
We must pick out anyone who will oppose Chairman Park.
Yes, ma'am.
Mr. Jang will send us Baeksong's management details for the past ten years.
The numbers will be inconsistent.
I'll track them.
Tak, prepare the shipment as always.
Tak.
Do you not care?
Se-jin left like that,
and you act like she was never here.
None of you care?
She left on her own.
She even betrayed Ms. Seo.
Ms. Kim.
We'll see her again.
She said she'd stop me,
so she'll show up sometime.
I'll make you stop.
Because...
I like you.
When I was in high school, a kid in my class was top 0.3% in the nation,
and she was just like you.
She was on study mode whenever she wasn't sleeping or eating.
Eventually, she cut down on sleep time and studied while eating.
Guess what happened to her.
She was hospitalized on the day of the college entrance exam.
I'm not trying to jinx you.
I just want you to consider your health, too.
In April, the price of cement just...
There isn't any problem with this region.
This region will require a separate construction permit.
Is it being prepared?
We will get the permit this week.
I see. Please report to me once you get it.
Yes, sir.
Did you find out anything?
There's no legal problem.
So the stock transfer is possible.
A clause prohibits giving it to a third party,
but direct family is an exception.
Did you at least talk to your father?
-Not yet. -Be cautious.
The gift tax will be quite hefty.
-How much? -Half the shares.
Although he's in a rush, he wouldn't just cut it in half.
How much is that in cash?
He won't give up all that money
just to ensure his co-management rights.
That will be too reckless.
I put someone on him just in case, but it was useless.
Anyway, I didn't call you about Gun-woo.
I need to talk to you about something.
It's about your man.
Take him back now.
He will help with the project.
He doesn't help me.
I hear people whispering, too.
When you are on top, misunderstandings and criticism follow.
You must endure the weight of the crown.
I endure the weight,
and you take the riches?
You, Mr. Jang
and I
will take our shares evenly.
You said we should not threaten each other,
but discuss.
Let's not forget that.
We'll have to discuss Gun-woo Park's matter again first.
MANAGEMENT CONSENSUS ANNULMENT CONSENT FORM
When did you prepare this?
Get Chairman Moo-il Park to sign it,
whether through discussion or threats.
I told you not to worry about Gun-woo.
You don't know about him as much as I do.
He will definitely give up
on the half of his shares to obtain co-management.
He will do whatever it takes.
To get you.
And especially if he can get in my way.
This is a copy of the consent form and required documents.
This should suffice.
The chairman must sign the letter of intent.
Thanks.
It's nice having a friend in the legal department.
Are you really sure?
Even if you gain co-management rights, you'll lose half your shares.
It's what it takes to say goodbye to the mold in the basement.
I know I have upset you in many ways.
Forgive me.
The Neo City Project will be initiated soon.
It was your long-cherished project. You should see it get completed.
Focus on your health.
One thing I'm worried about...
is Gun-woo.
He has experience and he's old enough, so I want to give him an affiliate.
You'll make Gun-woo
president of a company?
Yes. I think Moojin Tech
would be appropriate for him to manage.
But before that...
Hey. Bring in the document.
Yes.
I'm on my way to the hospital. Did anyone visit?
MANAGEMENT CONSENSUS ANNULMENT CONSENT FORM
Even if he gives up on his shares and obtains co-management rights,
it would be a big loss for him.
It will be much better for Gun-woo
to run a solid subsidiary instead.
If we get rid of the old document, he won't get any silly ideas.
Please sign it.
This is all for Gun-woo.
Just sign there.
CONSENTER: MOO-IL PARK
Father.
You're here.
What did you do?
What did you sign?
Don't work so hard.
The consent form is garbage now.
Your uncle says
he'll give you Moojin Tech.
-Right? -Yes, of course.
Prepare for your transfer.
I won't eat the rotten meat that you throw at me.
The workers there would be offended to hear you say that.
If you don't want it, there's nothing I can do.
Good night, Moo-il.
Good work, sir.
I'll see you in Seongbuk tomorrow.
Okay, then.
You didn't want to let go?
You signed that because you didn't want to lose the shares I'd give up
in exchange for management rights.
Gun-woo.
You've fed your greed enough already.
I can give it up.
Why can't you?
Once you let one thing go,
you lose everything one by one.
Things
you think are a given.
How do you think it'll be if you lose it all?
I'd start over from scratch.
From scratch?
Sure,
I was like you too, once.
But Gun-woo,
if I go back to that time,
I can't do it again.
No way.
I rented it for my photography business, but I got sick of it quickly.
I tried painting, disk jockey and other things,
but it's been vacant for a while.
Still, it's nice and quiet.
It's perfect for preparing for the civil service exam.
But is this okay?
Of course.
But I can't pay much in rent.
What do you mean, rent? We're friends.
Forget it.
Thank you, Ma-ri.
But why did you quit the gallery?
You were doing well there.
I was never doing well.
I only thought I was.
It's okay. Forget it. Just study hard.
SE-JIN
Welcome back.
Come here.
What is Se-jin up to?
-I don't know. -You don't?
You didn't go to see her?
No.
Keep it that way. Don't do anything stupid.
Hi. Come in.
You were almost late.
We got rid of a big headache, thanks to you.
Just in the nick of time.
What is that about?
It's nothing you need to concern yourself with. It's a company matter.
Please come inside.
What
did you just say?
TJ's inauguration ceremony
will also be where you announce your return to politics.
Ms. Seo.
Mr. Jang will return to politics
at the publication ceremony for his autobiography. To do it now--
Is too late.
You must use the inauguration ceremony to gain interest
and make the future candidates
come to you themselves.
It will take a long time to find
the person that you want.
I believe you haven't finished
filling my coffer yet.
I will discuss a big matter
with Chairman Park soon.
Oh, that.
She is correct.
Please do not worry.
Chairman Son is doing his best
to make sure that the misunderstandings and errors
that Baeksong Foundation suffered will be not repeated.
Of course.
Do not worry.
You are moving very quickly.
I am getting dizzy.
Everything is progressing without a hitch.
All you must do
is take
one step forward at a time.
What big matter did you mean?
Let's discuss that separately.
We are family now.
Are you excluding me?
If you get to know something you shouldn't know,
it becomes difficult to manage.
You remembered the code.
Wow.
How did you get a space like this?
My friend helped me.
Would you like coffee?
No.
Let's sit.
I tried to reclaim
the co-management rights,
but I lost it.
I'm still tied down in the basement.
That's all?
So what?
I know nothing and have nothing,
but I'm doing this to stop Ms. Seo.
You really don't want coffee?
First, I'm investigating under the guise
of one of Gallery S' businesses.
It's based on what I could find online, so it's limited,
but drop by drop fills the tub.
You organized it well in folders.
Shall we get started for real, now?
Ma'am.
Ma'am?
Why don't you go to bed?
Tell Se-jin to bring the tea...
I'm going to take a break.
I'm going home.
She is so cold.
I mean Se-jin.
After she left like that,
couldn't she call to ask how we are,
and say how she's doing?
Why don't you call yourself?
She's your responsibility.
Why is she...
Why would I?
Look into her when you have time.
There will be oppositions within the company.
Quietly quash them individually.
You're lasting long.
I thought you'd go against my orders
and check on Se-jin by now.
I don't intend to.
And you intend to if I order you to?
We have a tail.
Check and lose them.
Fine.
They got caught,
so they left.
Those careless punks.
Should we try again later?
Why don't you put up a sign that it's Chunha's doing?
She ordered us around when forming the foundation,
and now they whisper behind closed doors.
They plan to share among themselves.
Everyone has a weakness.
Even Yi-kyung
must have one if we look.
How?
Call Japan.
Plant a mole with Chairman Bong-soo Seo.
With Yi-kyung's father?
It's almost done.
Sit down.
Has the sale of Moojin Tech
been decided?
There is opposition within the company,
but it'll proceed, since it is the chairman's decision.
Sure.
The hierarchy
is the most important thing within an organization.
-We'll do our best. -Good.
Wasn't that
Moojin Tech's president?
What's with the sudden sale?
If you sell a company as profitable as Moojin Tech,
it's a loss for the group.
It only looks profitable.
It's been in the red for years.
You must invest because the cost of research and development is high.
When you consider the long run--
Hey, Gun-woo.
This is the chairman's office.
A mere low-level employee
should not run in here and yap
about a decision made by the group.
It's been decided with the executives, so drop the attitude.
That's why you wanted to send me there.
You told me to take over Moojin Tech
because you planned to sell it anyway.
To act like you were generous by making me company president for a month.
That was just a coincidence.
Please take back
the sale of Moojin Tech.
This is not right for the group.
Leave. I have a meeting to get to.
CHAIRMAN MOO-SAM PARK
From now on, your image will be the politics itself.
You must appear friendly
and approachable to the general public.
First, you must be active on social media.
Create a social media team.
Post short and clear messages and be active in giving feedback.
You must create a young image
targeting young voters.
Second, lose the oppressive image you had when you were the president.
Act like you are for the average person, not those in power.
Always wear a smile on your face.
You must be thoroughly prepared.
Mr. Jang is not the one running for the election.
Third, meet with politicians and important people privately.
Invest all of your public appearances in meeting the people.
Traditional markets, factories, schools and hospitals.
Visit them as much as time allows.
Are you saying
I should gather the votes myself?
The times in which politics was just about spending money is gone.
You must gather votes with your image
for the presidential candidate.
That is how
you will become the king's father.
Why do you think they are suddenly selling a company with such potential?
Who knows?
The buyer is a foreign company.
The CEO is Michael Kang.
A third generation Korean-American?
Michael Kang?
Michael...
He is a third-generation Korean-American. He went to Yale School of Management.
He has a close friend from school named Hyun-soo Kim.
How do you know all of that?
I memorized it.
But who is Hyun-soo Kim?
He is
the nephew of Tae-joon Jang's wife.
Where did you hear such nonsense?
The sale of Moojin Tech
was requested by Yi-kyung.
You are the group's chairman,
but you agreed.
You punk. How would she make profit
by selling our business?
She would make profit, and I know the reason.
You'd pocket your share of the sale,
and Yi-kyung would use Mr. Jang's nephew
to put the lucrative company's profits into Mr. Jang's safe.
What?
Mr. Choi, Moojin Tech's president, is here to see you.
Tell him to wait!
Why is he bugging me again?
Moojin Tech has over 800 employees.
They must be afraid of reorganization and downsizing
because of the sudden sale.
Whatever the process,
you are the chairman of Moojin Group, not Yi-kyung.
Don't make your family anxious
because you're busy pleasing her.
Please.
Gun-woo.
While I crawled through all sorts of landmines
on my way to the chairman's office,
my only ally
was Yi-kyung.
We developed a bond through war.
Do you think your words could split us up?
You probably still have use for each other.
I hope you will continue to be useful to her
for a very long time.
The chairman's opposition is taking action because of this.
The employees in general dislike him as well.
They say the chairman did something absurd in order to pad his own pockets.
Gun-woo is skilled at being a nuisance.
Tell Tak to come in.
How did it go?
We agreed this is a time of crisis,
and to gather all the executives
and shareholders possible to stop the sale.
We will hold the first meeting this week
and come up with a specific strategy.
How do you know Assemblyman In-sook Kang?
Oh.
I met her once before.
Although she knows me
as a career woman who studied abroad.
Anyway, she said she'd be watching the sale matter with interest.
You are more surprising, the more I get to know you.
Thank you.
Let's not say that anymore.
It's awkward.
This is a list of company presidents who may attend the first meeting.
Thank...
Se-jin!
You should've called first.
She's the friend who lent me this place.
Oh, Chunha Financing's granddaughter?
I've heard a lot about you.
Gun-woo Park from Moojin Group.
Why is a corporate heir taking the civil service exam?
How could you lie to me like that?
Sorry.
It was too complicated to explain.
I knew, ever since you made me spend five million won on a mirror.
Hey, that was so long ago.
I was pissed when I broke that mirror.
It should be quite expensive, since a Japanese artisan made it.
It isn't that expensive.
Less than a hundred thousand won?
It isn't really close to that, either.
Was it made by a Japanese artisan?
Dongdaemun market.
You con artist! You liar!
Just kill me, why don't you?
I'll grant you your wish.
Hey.
Gosh.
Sorry.
I was really desperate back then.
I did anything and everything for money.
I was the opposite.
I did anything to spend money.
What about now?
Will it make you money
digging into your old boss?
-No. -Then why are you doing it?
You should just tour eateries with the corporate heir.
Because I have to.
I owe Ms. Seo a lot.
It's been a while.
If you're here,
I guess that means Ms. Seo knows too.
Tak.
What are you doing?
And what are you doing with Gun-woo?
Did he seduce you?
To become a billionaire's girlfriend and screw over Ms. Seo?
Choose your words carefully. Don't regret it later.
I already regret it.
When you stole the document,
I should've smacked some sense into you.
I was too weak to do that.
You laugh?
I just thought it wouldn't hurt even if you hit me.
How are Ms. Kim and Mr. Jo?
Are they doing well?
And Ms. Seo, too?
You're still angry.
Angry?
Forget it.
Tak.
What?
I'm not fooling around with him.
He's worried a lot about Ms. Seo too.
So am I.
We're just trying to stop her from going too far...
to where she can't turn back.
Bullshit. I'm not stupid.
Gun-woo wants to reclaim what he lost,
and you're jealous because you can't be like Ms. Seo.
I'll give you that.
It can appear that way.
I can't explain every little thing
to prove that isn't how I really feel,
so you can think what you want.
I...
like
you.
You knew,
but you ignored it.
It's up to me to like you,
and up to you to ignore it,
so that doesn't matter.
You may have left like that,
but I don't want to hate you.
I still feel the same.
-Tak. -But...
if you get in Ms. Seo's way
and cause trouble,
I'm on her side all the way.
Just know that.
I know.
And I'm glad.
I mean it.
Se-jin is working with Gun-woo?
Why?
Don't tell me...
Is she trying to stop Ms. Seo?
Is that it?
Good work.
Tell me more.
Tak.
I'll go straight to the gathering.
I'm sorry.
It's my aunt's birthday,
so we're going shopping and then to dinner.
I can't...
There's nothing to do anyway.
Do you want to freeze to death? Bundle up.
No. The kids say I look like a bear when I wear that.
-Hey, bears are cute. -It sounds like a happy family.
Take that off.
I'm sorry.
I envy you, that's why.
I'll text you afterward.
Don't worry. It'll go well.
Wish her a happy birthday.
You're driving me crazy.
What?
Let's go.
See? It falls apart on its own.
There's no need to pull the trigger myself.
Anyway, they were digging up the ground.
I thought they were farming.
I'm sorry.
If no one comes to the birthday party,
it would be traumatic for the child.
At least an uninvited friend came. That helps.
But I don't think we can eat here.
The room is too big for just the two of us.
Why didn't you call Se-jin?
She's just immature, sure.
But you shouldn't be like this.
Not at all.
Se-jin wants to prove it in her own way
that if you keep racing down this path,
you'll fall over a cliff.
She's a smart kid.
Her life would've changed if she could've overcome herself.
She was afraid she'd turn into you.
She said she wanted to be like me not long ago.
That was before she knew the real you.
Be good to her.
It'll get harder from now on.
It's partly your fault she lost her way.
You made her do it.
No need to thank me.
If everyone had come, it would've been quite threatening.
It's too soon to relax.
Se-jin and I will keep going.
Gun-woo.
You should realize by now
the reason you can't win this fight.
You're nothing without the label
of being the son of the chairman of Moojin Group.
You tried to use the consent form to gain management rights, but failed.
You meet your father's followers and appeal to their sympathy.
You've relied on what your father has.
You've done nothing on your own.
Yi-kyung.
I'm not like you.
I've been on my own and started with what was mine.
I fought to the death from the start.
What about you?
You grew up behind your father's shadow, pampered.
Now, you act righteous and just.
Gun-woo.
You just talk big. That is all.
This time, it hurts.
Don't use Se-jin for your greed.
You're
nothing without the label
of being the son of the chairman of Moojin Group.
You tried to use the consent form to gain management rights, but failed.
You meet your father's followers and appeal to their sympathy.
You've relied on what your father has.
You've done nothing on your own.
SE-JIN
POWER OFF
The person you have reached is unavailable.
Moojin Tech Sold to a Foreign Corporation
BAEKSONG FOUNDATION OPERATIONS
I heard from Ma-ri
that Chunha Financing
pretty much created TJ Cultural Foundation.
Why do you care?
May I see its formation documents?
What?
Baeksong Foundation was investigated for corruption.
I wonder how you prepared for that with the new foundation.
Hey, I guess you came to the wrong place.
This is Chunha Financing.
We're getting along well with Yi-kyung.
What's with that look?
I could tell while I was at Gallery S.
Both you and Chairman Son
are very bitter at Ms. Seo.
You were forced to help with the foundation.
You are a bold one.
I'll keep the source a secret.
Please show me the documents
on TJ Foundation.
I will never
let you or the chairman be harmed.
Go back for now.
I'll think it over and call you.
What are you doing?
I want to move somewhere else.
I thought about it, and this building belongs to Chunha.
It's weird planning to break them in their building.
It's okay. Ma-ri's father said he'd help.
I think we can get the documents on TJ Foundation.
He said he'd think it over.
There was nothing you could do about the Moojin Tech sale.
Some things are just impossible.
Let's dig into the foundation now.
Someone who does bad things once
is bound to do the same thing over and over.
I'll take care of it.
What do you mean?
Leave it to me, and take a step back.
Aren't we a team?
We're partners.
We are.
But I'm saying let's take a breath.
I won't give up.
Se-jin.
I won't take a step back,
and I won't take a breath.
I was determined not to give up when I turned my back on Ms. Seo
and gave you the document I stole.
So let's fight together.
Eventually, we will win on more days than we lose.
Thursday at 6 p.m. at Garnier.
We're meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Garnier.
It's been four years.
Look here, Nam.
Yes, sir.
Once the new foundation is stable
and the next presidential candidate has been selected...
Yes?
I should
discard her, right?
You have other plans?
Aren't you going to the inauguration ceremony?
I don't feel like being with sickening people and faking a smile.
Tae-joon Jang.
Let him enjoy this day.
At the Grand Ballroom at Hwayoung Hotel,
TJ Cultural Foundation will hold its inauguration ceremony,
wherein it will inaugurate Gi-sun Heo,
the previous president of Baeksong University.
TJ Foundation was established and registered this month.
It will train manpower for various businesses that will become diversified,
and will create networks in various fields.
You seem disappointed that I'm here instead.
How
have you been?
I've been okay.
Sit down.
Gi-tae Son is not coming.
I thought you'd come with Gun-woo.
He had somewhere else to be.
I saw the news about the foundation's inauguration.
You must've been busy.
You were the busy one,
looking for my weakness.
It isn't going as well as expected.
You are smart, Se-jin.
And diligent.
Keep trying.
You are too thorough for me.
See? I failed again today.
Oh, you wanted documents on the foundation, right?
CASHIER'S CHECK ONE BILLION WON
It's yours.
You can keep it.
No, I...
Why are you giving me this much...
Severance, allowance,
or a windfall.
Call it whatever you want.
There are no conditions and no provisos.
Just take it.
It's your money.
CASHIER'S CHECK ONE BILLION WON
I understand what you mean.
Whether or not I accept this,
you already got what you wanted.
If I take it,
I'll stop what I've been doing.
Looking for your weakness wouldn't be justifiable.
I'd be bought, pretty much.
If I don't take it,
I'll regret it forever.
Every time I need money or hit hard times,
I'll wish I took the money
and wonder if I should ask for it again
and have all sorts of pathetic thoughts.
You still write essays in response to a math question.
It isn't a difficult calculation.
It's like a right or wrong quiz.
Take the check.
Don't take the check.
If it's too hard to decide, shall I set a time limit?
How's ten seconds?
Decide within that time.
The offer will be withdrawn afterward.
Ten.
Nine.
Eight.
Seven.
Six.
Five.
Four.
Three.
Two.
CASHIER'S CHECK ONE BILLION WON
That looks like a new game. It looks fun.
Se-jin, may I play too?
We're just getting started.
Everyone I like is here.
Welcome.
The people you're working with will betray you.
Luckily, I trust no one.
I'll do whatever it takes to get back what's yours.
Do you think Yi-kyung is involved?
I'll keep Yi-kyung in check.
You want to have the Park family join together and protect the group?
Please help me.
You're confident you won't lose what you have.
I know you're anxious because of Yi-kyung.
Don't struggle so much alone.
Subtitle translation by Jeong Lee