No matter how brave a herbivore is,
it only becomes prey to carnivores.
Run away while you can.
Both you and Gun-woo.
I think we should teach her
a lesson she won't forget.
The chairman's sick bail has been canceled.
It's on the news.
The prosecution sent people to the hospital...
Chairman Moo-il Park of Moojin Group, who was accused of crimes
including embezzling over a hundred billion won,
was incarcerated 32 days after being released on sick bail.
Last week, members of the National Assembly
held a press conference requesting a reevaluation of his sick bail.
Meanwhile, Moojin Group
cannot hide their shock
at the sudden cancellation of his sick bail.
They criticize the move as being
an unreasonable attack on a corporation by the government.
Let's go to Seongbuk.
EPISODE 13
I went to the hospital,
and he was already transferred back to the prison.
He cannot even take any visitors yet.
What happened?
I found out through the news too.
-Uncle! -Hey, punk.
What would I gain by sending Moo-il back to the prison?
I'm your father's brother.
Like you said, no matter what, we're still brothers.
It looked like Yi-kyung didn't know, either.
I guess that means Mr. Jang did this.
Why would he?
What do you plan to do?
I need to get Father out.
Whether I make a deal or fight, I need to see Mr. Jang.
You stay out of it. I'll handle this.
I told you.
I'm a member of the family too.
The person you have reached is unavailable. Please leave a message...
Ms. Seo isn't picking up.
I can't reach Mr. Park, either.
If his sick bail was canceled,
he needs to go to trial again, right?
Most likely,
he will be sentenced to time in prison.
Winters don't feel like winters anymore.
In the past, when a cold wave hit,
the Han River used to freeze over.
The temperature is above zero today, right?
Thanks to you, it is subzero now.
Chairman Moo-il Park.
Why did you send him back?
You should've discussed it with me if he needed to be dealt with.
I just went back to the basics.
I do the politics,
and you handle everything else.
Wasn't that our initial agreement?
I asked why you canceled
his sick bail.
The father should take responsibility when his son makes a mistake.
I couldn't just trust you
and ignore what he did.
He dared dig into my business.
It was Mr. Jang's decision.
You should take a step back.
This time, it'll be one step. Next time, it'll be two steps.
That's how you plan to push me out, right?
There's no need to be anxious.
I won't get rid of you.
However,
you'll work as well as you can
within the realm that I permit.
You want meaningless loyalty.
I came to help you.
I mean, you must help me in the way I want.
You should follow my plan.
Nam.
Yes, sir.
Take back all the accounts
that you gave her.
Thanks for your hard work up to now.
I hope you won't regret this.
They say half of the parent's fate
belongs to the child, don't they?
Just like Bong-soo,
you will leave empty-handed.
It would be much easier if you'd take a step back.
You bring hardship upon yourself.
This is what you wanted.
He is a generous person.
Tell him that you will serve him,
and he will forgive you.
I will return the accounts to you.
Is there no room for negotiation?
It was a declaration of war,
meaning compromise is unnecessary.
He thinks it's done.
He has no idea he's ruining it himself.
What about Mr. Jang?
He is busy preparing for the Minwoo Club panel.
He says he has nothing to say to you anyway.
Are you saying he plans to ignore my brother in there?
It's up to the judicial branch. What could he do?
Mr. Jong-gyu Nam.
What are you doing to a sickly old man?
If he wants to retaliate, he should take it out on me.
Retaliate?
Please watch what you say.
You and Mr. Jang
targeted the wrong person.
Gun-woo, we didn't come here to fight.
You should talk quietly with him--
These people have no intent of undoing it.
They want to mess with our company
and our family.
Tell Mr. Jang.
This time, I will take aim at him.
I have good news for you.
Ms. Yi-kyung Seo
will no longer be able to interfere
with Moojin Group's affairs.
It will leave a huge blow this time.
It's difficult to predict where and how it will strike.
Keep doing what you have been.
If you notice anything unusual, report to me right away.
Ma'am.
Is this related
to our helping Se-jin?
No, it isn't.
It would've happened eventually.
It's just that it has begun.
SE-JIN
Ma'am.
What is it?
I saw the news.
I was worried all day, but I couldn't reach Gun-woo.
I thought you'd know something.
-Se-jin. -Yes?
Stop freaking out.
Oh. Sorry.
I shouldn't have called like this.
Don't worry about Gun-woo.
He'll take care of it.
I know. I do, but--
Don't bother worrying about others. Just do your work.
Don't bother trying to console--
They are a waste of time which make no money, right?
You know
I like doing stupid things.
It's nothing to be proud of.
Are you
all right?
-Ma'am? -Don't do what you like to do anymore.
You left, saying you'll handle it your way.
Then you should stick to your decision.
It's annoying playing along.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Hi.
Sit.
What are you doing?
The sky isn't falling.
Did you sleep well?
It isn't my first time here or anything.
I slept well and I'm eating well.
What about your cough?
It's not so bad.
Are you visiting your dad in prison or at his grave?
Stop frowning.
It wasn't Uncle.
It wasn't Yi-kyung, either.
It was Mr. Jang.
I knew
it was him.
When he said he'd reenter politics,
it meant he'd do all sorts of wicked things again.
I...
poked at Mr. Jang's weakness.
You were struck by the bullet in my place.
Then will it end with my coming here?
No.
It'll probably start for real now.
I won't just take it, either.
Even if I try to stop you,
it's not like you will stop. Right?
He is a total snake.
Don't fall for anything he says.
Don't be fooled.
Keep that in mind.
Okay.
Mr. Park, where are you?
We need to investigate Collins Co. again.
Please come to the studio now.
Ma'am.
At the Yeoksam office...
Agents from both FSS and IRS are here.
Who's dealing with them there?
Director Jung and Mr. Lee are,
but the department for non performing loans is being targeted.
It isn't anything we didn't expect. Calm down.
Yes, ma'am.
Check the range of investigation and their authority carefully.
Do not cooperate any more than necessary.
I'll head over now.
Yes, ma'am.
They are targeting non performing loans department only.
The operations documents should be fine, since the FSS was there recently.
Those people could find flaws that don't exist.
Check again,
and contact Mr. Jo if there's anything that may be a problem.
I will.
Come with me.
Yes, ma'am.
Goodness.
If the FSS and IRS are investigating jointly,
even most large corporations can't survive.
Even the penalty has been decided internally.
A six-month suspension of business.
But in our industry,
that's like asking them to shut down.
Mr. Jang always stresses the importance of rewarding those who serve him.
You should be rewarded for your work in preparing the new foundation.
If Yi-kyung shuts down--
Somebody
will have to purchase it for cheap.
I spoke with Chief Heo at the Financial Supervisory Service.
It was probably ordered from above.
That's correct.
And?
He said to expect a six-month suspension from conducting business.
That's absurd!
That's like telling us to close down.
-Ma'am. -Quiet.
Take care of things here.
Yes, ma'am.
Are you quitting here?
I heard from Ma-ri
that we can't stay here any longer, anyway.
I heard Gi-tae Son told her to kick us out immediately.
Thank you for all your help
and your hard work.
I'll put this in the car.
Okay.
I'm sorry.
I was reckless.
I should've known whom we were going up against.
I was naive.
I'm terribly sorry about the chairman's sick bail being canceled.
Se-jin,
I didn't give up.
The fact that they're coming on strong
means we found the right target.
If I give up now, I'd be seething with anger.
I...
have something I really want to know.
Was Ms. Seo
behind what happened to the chairman?
No.
-I don't think so. -Really?
Yi-kyung would've offered a deal first.
She doesn't take drastic measures for emotional reasons.
I didn't think it was her either,
but I was afraid.
I think
there's a problem between Yi-kyung and Mr. Jang.
You left, saying you'll handle it your way.
Then you should stick to your decision.
It's annoying playing along.
Take over Yi-kyung's company at once?
Did Mr. Jang really tell you to do so?
If you eat too much alone, you're bound to get sick.
I'll give you a fair share.
Sir.
There may have been misunderstandings lately,
but we can use this opportunity to mend our friendship.
My goodness.
I'd be thankful until the day I die.
Of course.
Father.
Hello.
It's been a while.
I'll come visit again.
Why did you call in that jerk?
None of your business.
What is it?
I got a call from Japan about Chairman Bong-soo Seo.
What?
I hear he isn't very well.
The doctor went to check on him during the night.
It was nothing big, but he's gotten very weak.
Why don't you leave things here to us and go visit?
Yes, you should go see him--
Let's look at the list of documents that were taken yesterday.
Ma'am.
I can't be gone even for half a day.
Mr. Jang won't end it with just this.
Bring me the documents.
Is Ms. Seo leaving right away?
She says it's more urgent here.
This is insane.
Why now...
Get out
of my house.
Get out.
Now!
Don't come back.
I don't want you...
to see me this way.
Shake it off and get up. Then I won't come.
This is my will and testament.
I said I'd disown you,
but you insisted on going to Korea and started this.
Whether you succeed or fail there,
you and I...
will never see each other again.
TJ CULTURAL FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION STATUS
When I was at the gallery,
Ms. Seo said
you may lose documents, but you keep your memories,
so to always memorize important content.
So you memorized all of this?
I'm not sure about some of them,
so I put a question mark next to them.
I'll look through it.
I didn't give it to you to look through.
I'll investigate with you.
That's dangerous.
I don't want you getting involved--
I saw the news about the audit.
I know what it means to be shut down for six months.
I wanted to stop Ms. Seo,
not ruin her.
But those people want to destroy her.
Not a chance.
I won't let them do that.
I'm sure Yi-kyung doesn't want
you to be placed in danger.
I feel the same.
Fine.
Then
let's do our own thing.
-Se-jin. -Rather than trying to console her,
this is the best I can do for her.
Don't try to stop me.
Promise me two things.
If you feel like you are in danger,
you will pull out.
Okay. What else?
Don't turn your back on me while talking, as you just did.
I promise that, too.
Mi-yun Jung.
She divorced Hyun-soo Kim last year and returned to Korea.
She was directly involved with Collins' operations before then.
She'll have documents or testimonies to give about the company,
including the fact that Mr. Jang is the true owner.
The problem is finding her.
It's difficult to assume she is at her parents' house.
It's the only clue we have.
Let's have hope and wait.
Mr. Jang shouldn't do that to you.
You swept and mopped and cleared the path for him.
Not only will he not take you with him, he wants to step on you.
Being shut down for six months is like saying you should close shop.
It's annoying, but I can always just start a new company.
Don't be stubborn and lose everything you have.
Just bend and bow down to him.
That's the only way you can survive.
Did Mr. Jang give you a role?
You are the good cop,
and Director Nam is the bad cop.
Hey, don't get me wrong.
No matter what Mr. Jang says, I'm always on your side.
Don't transfer the pledged contribution to the foundation yet and wait.
-Why? -You'll see soon enough.
Even if Mr. Jang pressures you, just hold on for a while.
Are you up to something big?
I don't want to get caught in the crossfire.
Let's call it a night.
Just a little longer.
No, this won't work.
We need a new plan.
You can't get full from your first bite.
Let's pace ourselves.
TJ Foundation Donates Billions to an Elderly Widower and Poor Child
Nam!
CHAIRMAN MOO-SAM PARK
You shouldn't try to feel good using Mr. Jang's money.
You treated them really big.
He'll get the compliments.
I understand you want me to hold off on sending in my contribution,
but what do you plan to do?
Mr. Jang won't take this sitting down.
My company that I worked hard to build was stripped from me.
I need to do this much.
Don't touch Moojin's Neo City Project.
That will hurt us both.
Goodbye.
Did you hear any updates from Japan?
Thankfully, no.
I heard you handed over Mr. Jang's accounts.
You were holding onto the foundation's purse.
I was on the phone with Mr. Jang until now.
There is still a large sum left
from the initial contributions.
I'm sure he knows that as well.
What do you plan to do with the remaining funds?
I don't know.
Should I bankrupt the foundation?
Or should I give him that much?
I'm debating.
Or maybe you should make a move.
What do you mean?
You received my company
as the spoils of war.
I haven't heard.
You worked hard to create the foundation,
so you should receive that much in compensation.
Go tell Mr. Jang
to stop the meaningless attacks now.
If he doesn't,
his brand new foundation
will go bankrupt as soon as it is established.
Do you think
you have multiple lives or something?
If I did, I wouldn't play a game like this.
I'm placing this bet because I have only one.
Mi-yun Jung is not at her parents' house.
She's living in a condo in Gangnam.
How did you...
I found out through social media.
See? This was taken in the living room.
Do you see that office building?
If you can see this building from this angle,
it has to be Sky City Condos.
I scanned her posts,
and she goes out once a day.
It's a brunch cafe near the condo.
It looks like she eats and reads a book there.
Over there.
Hello?
Chairman Eu-sung Son came by.
Mr. Jang was angry
when he heard your message.
He can't dislike his image as being generous.
Hand over TJ Foundation's funds quietly.
Don't play any more games.
I don't like how you're asking.
You shut down a perfectly fine company with a few phone calls.
You should repent first.
Ms. Seo.
Tell Mr. Jang to call himself, if he wants a favor from me.
Mr. Jang won't give in easily.
Neither will I.
If I get dragged around now,
everything I've done until now will be for naught.
I can take the loss,
but I can't ruin my plan.
Maybe she came and left already.
It's only been 30 minutes.
How did you get into her social media page?
I'm sure it's a private account.
Oh.
I pretended to be from the same school.
I lied that I worked
at the same company, too.
I needed her to approve my friend request.
-Right? -I think so.
What do I do?
Now that she's here, I can't...
Are you Mi-yun Jung?
I am, why?
I'd like you ask you something about Hyun-soo Kim
and Collins Co.
Who are you?
-The police? -I'm an average citizen.
This is my friend.
Hello.
We just need a minute.
I have nothing to say about him, and I know nothing about the company.
Your ex-husband bought Moojin Tech practically for free.
I am involved with that company.
I also know that Collins Co., which Hyun-soo Kim operates,
is the channel for Tae-joon Jang's slush funds.
Any little thing will help.
Anything you know about the company--
I told you, I know nothing.
I'm sorry.
I don't care if you're sorry.
I don't know anything.
I lied to you
that I went to your college
and that I worked at the company where you used to work, too,
to get you to add me as a friend.
I'm very sorry,
but that's how desperate we are.
Move.
Many people are involved.
Many are being harmed without knowing why.
If you'd help us, we can make sure
that doesn't happen again.
I'm sorry, but I hate being annoyed.
She doesn't hear anything we say.
It's natural she isn't interested,
since it's not her business.
What's going on?
They claim to have found
clues of money laundering in foreign transactions.
Why do you need to question us?
The documents will say whether or not there is any culpability.
Of course, we will do that as well.
You're in charge of transportation, correct?
-I am. -You'll have to come with us.
Tak.
You know what they're after.
Don't cause trouble needlessly.
-Ma'am. -Don't get worked up.
Call the attorney.
Yes, ma'am.
PROSECUTOR
On April 16 of this year,
you sold artwork to Horizon Gallery in Sydney, correct?
-Probably. -How many pieces?
I'd have to check the documents.
Go ahead, then.
Look. The number from before and the rate here.
It matches perfectly
including the foreign transportation fee.
Do you see here, where it says "special price"?
What that means is
that buyer--
Sit straight.
Look!
Look where?
I threw a tantrum at my dad!
I said you're my only real friend,
and how could he kick you out like that,
and do you know what he said?
He said to take it up with Grandpa! Seriously?
It's okay. Thank you!
You did enough for me!
Yeah, what's there to life?
Just shake it off!
Okay, let's shake it off!
What are you doing?
What are you doing? Get him!
-Hurry! -Where?
-Thank you. -Have a good night.
-Thank you. -That looks so good.
You know when you were in school,
you'd like a teacher
and want to study hard for that class.
What do you mean?
Haven't you felt that way?
If you like the teacher, you say so. Why would you study hard?
To look good.
What does that have to do with studying?
Why? Would the teacher not like you if you don't do well in class?
Forget it.
I don't know what went wrong,
but don't stress too much.
You said you respect and like your boss.
That's enough.
It's hard because you keep trying to look good.
Gosh.
What?
Wait here.
What's her problem?
She's always like that.
-What is that? -Nothing much,
but to thank you.
It's a gift.
Hey, Se-jin.
Get me one by a real artisan from Kyoto.
-Forget it, then. -Wait.
I'll hold onto this until then.
-Is it good? -Yeah.
-You've never had these before, have you? -I have, of course.
Look at how many you ate.
It's a secret.
We meet again.
Are you done with your tea?
Ma'am.
I wondered who it was.
What's going on?
Why are you here?
Where are you going?
She has nothing to do with my business.
Just a minute.
Let me ask the director.
Yes.
I'll give her the phone.
Hello?
How do you like the place?
It's clean.
If you hand over the foundation's funds, we will let you go.
I'll just rest since I'm here.
A week?
A month?
The choice is yours.
You may take walks in the garden, but do not go farther.
We have many workers.
What happened to Tak and the others?
Did you have dinner?
I didn't, so I'm hungry.
Ma'am.
If they're at the prosecutor's office, no one knows
you're being held captive here.
What if they do something to you?
Consider it a vacation.
It's a waiting game, anyway.
Give them what they want.
It's because of the foundation's funds, isn't it?
Or think of a way out of here.
Stop talking. If you're going to nag, go to sleep.
But...
The person you have reached is unavailable.
Please leave a message after the tone.
You're not drinking because you're upset, are you?
Let's go see Mi-yun Jung again tomorrow.
She'll give in if we keep trying.
Call me when you get this.
Ma'am.
You didn't lose 100 yen on the street.
You lost your mind.
Find every single one.
Ma'am.
Are you okay?
Gosh.
You're pale.
You may have indigestion.
What are you doing?
The medicine isn't working.
Pricking your finger is the quickest remedy for indigestion.
Sit like this.
Trust me.
I did this for my aunt whenever she got indigestion.
See? Your blood is black.
Drink this.
I feel better.
You're pretty good.
Did you
have a bad dream?
Just a dream about my childhood.
Back when I was six,
and when my father was still strict.
I heard he's sick.
You've been under a lot of stress lately,
so that must have manifested in your dream.
In my family, being weak was a sin.
Deals were okay. Compromise was not.
You make the other surrender, but you must never kneel.
Is that why you're still holding out?
Losing is a habit.
Once you begin to get pushed back, you'll lose everything in an instant.
That's true if you separate everything into winning and losing.
However,
although there are things you should fight for,
there are more things to share, too.
I'm still powerless.
I blame myself every day.
But
I will make sure to help you release
all of the bad blood you have
so that you will no longer be in agony.
Hello?
Mr. Gun-woo Park? I'm Director Jo with Gallery S.
-Yes? -Have you
heard from Ms. Seo or Se-jin
since last night?
You still can't reach either of them?
We just got back from being interrogated all night by the prosecutor.
We checked the surveillance videos from yesterday.
The punks who came to the studio
took Ms. Seo and Se-jin.
Can we check with Mr. Jang?
No.
Even if we ask, he wouldn't tell us the truth.
He definitely won't say where they are.
Then what, sit and wait?
We should beat the shit out of them until they talk!
Tak.
-Hello? -Can we check
their license plate number?
Or...
-Um... -Did something happen
to Ms. Seo and Se-jin?
The chairman...
Our boys had been monitoring the situation closely.
It happened
at 6 a.m. this morning.
I understand.
Chairman Bong-soo Seo
passed away this morning.
Bong-soo?
Yes.
I will
release Yi-kyung for now.
We can discuss the foundation's funds after the funeral--
Why?
Pardon?
If she wants to go to her father's funeral,
she'll make her decision sooner.
Don't you agree?
When did you get up?
Just now.
Do you feel better?
It's 18 billion won.
The money remaining from the initial contributions after that donation.
Should I give that back and leave this place?
Ma'am.
It may be fun for a few days,
but you'll get cabin fever after a while.
It isn't bad so far.
It's Mr. Jang's money.
I gathered it.
If you beg for forgiveness, he will show mercy.
Tell him I'll consider it if he repents.
This morning,
Chairman Bong-soo Seo passed away.
Hand over the foundation's funds and go to Japan.
You should prepare his funeral as his only child.
What...
did you just say?
What did you just say?
Chairman Seo's illness worsened.
Mr. Jang said he sends his condolences as well.
So,
since my father passed away,
you'll let me go on the condition that I give you the money?
I'll get the car ready right away.
Not a chance.
You don't know my father very well.
If I give up that much money just for his funeral,
he'd scold me
even from his grave.
Ma'am.
I have the funds.
Mr. Jang will have to get on his knees if he wants it.
Nothing else has changed.
That is all.
I'm not here because I trust you.
I had no choice, since Mr. Jo told me to go.
But
can we really find out
where they're holding Ms. Seo that way?
I'm sure of it, let's each do our part right.
Now stop talking.
What?
Yi-kyung.
Don't go to Korea.
Moo-il Park. Tae-joon Jang.
Because of them?
The trauma of being betrayed by friends of 30 years.
I understand how you feel.
Not at all.
They're scumbags not worth even taking revenge on.
I never said I'd take revenge.
I'm still thinking about it.
A cruel revenge
or a useful tool.
Which would be more helpful in creating my own kingdom?
Se-jin.
Yes?
I need
to get out of here.
Look, Gun-woo Park.
Are you joking me? I'm a busy man.
I am not joking.
I'm desperate to get my father out.
If there's no legal means, I'll have to try illegal.
How much will it take?
What is your price?
We never had this conversation.
You're a good negotiator.
There's a shopping mall in the outskirts of LA.
It'll be a nice gift for your wife.
I
will not betray Mr. Jang for money.
Who said to betray him?
I'm just asking you to help me be a good son.
I can't help you with that.
Mr. Nam.
He just left.
Couldn't you hold him for five more minutes?
Can you do it?
TRANSFERRING FILES
It'll be close.
RECEIVING FILES
Okay, I'm getting the files now.
I'll extract the GPS information and send it to you.
Did you get it?
You're pretty good.
It's my specialty.
If you say
you'll give them the foundation's funds, would they let you go?
I never said I'd do that.
Then how...
I won't give him what he wants.
I'll finish it with something he does not want.
It's Mr. Jang.
I heard the news.
I don't know how to give my condolences.
We lost a great man.
I need to go to my father.
Of course.
That's your duty as a child.
I was worried since Mr. Nam said he wasted his trip out there.
I'm glad
you changed your mind.
I'm not saying I'll give you the foundation's funds.
What?
Just before coming to Korea,
my father gave me a book of records.
I doubt it was so that I could be there at his funeral,
but I'm thinking of using it to get out of here.
What...
What records?
I have a lot of things. Tell me what it is first.
The only thing a businessman keeps is a record.
While they were preparing for the Olympics,
I wrote down everything I saw, heard and checked.
Someday,
when you have no other choice,
but to stop Tae-joon's breath,
this book of records will help.
I don't know.
The deceased left records like that?
It's difficult to believe.
It isn't something to discuss over the phone. Goodbye.
We're running late, sir.
Sir?
Bring her
to me right now.
Ma'am.
When you said maybe you should give back the funds and get out,
you weren't kidding, right?
You wanted to stop too.
Right?
No.
This isn't the end.
I haven't...
even begun yet.
Reaping the benefits from a field someone else farmed is stealing.
I'm sure she's angry and feels wronged.
She'll come back.
She won't easily give up what she wanted to do here.
I'll make sure to collect the contributions that haven't been paid yet.
We must protect the group.
I will complete your long-cherished project.
You'll have to choose.
Mr. Jang
or me?
If the group is harmed because of you,
I won't sit still, either.
Finish this fight for good.
Keep at it.
I may end up needing your help.
Subtitle translation by Jeong Lee