EPISODE 16
Why did you tell me to save her?
Was it protection again?
Protection?
Like last time, when you told me to protect her.
It's bait.
She'll feel like she owes you.
She'll blame herself for what I do to you, whether I fire you or punish you.
That's how she is.
Must I deceive her?
If needed.
Your words. Your actions.
She won't suspect any of them.
Not just Se-jin. Gun-woo, too.
Why? Do you have a problem with that?
Se-jin is no match for you.
Even if she's working with Gun-woo Park.
I don't think you need to--
Moojin's Neo City second tender was postponed.
The strategy to have Geo Construction acquire the winning company is void.
I'm positive it was Se-jin's doing.
How could she...
She's starting to copy me, since she said she'd reflect me.
Then I should show my respect and trample her.
Say you won't do it again and beg. Okay? Then she'll forgive you.
She may not mean it.
Ms. Kim, Mr. Jo.
Thank you for everything.
Come on, Tak. But...
Tak.
It's Tak, of all people.
He made a little mistake because he likes Se-jin.
You should've given him another chance.
"A little mistake"?
It was wrong that he lost Chairman Son, but you don't need to kick him out.
There will be immediate problems without Tak.
Like your security, for instance--
I considered everything before making my decision.
Let's stop talking about Tak.
When can I see the proposal for the non-profit bank?
I'll finish it by tomorrow.
I'd like to see it tonight.
If you want to see it, then I'll have to do it.
We were a step behind.
Mi-yun Jung left the country already.
It'll be difficult to dig into Collins Co.
That's what I figured.
She wouldn't leave such a threat alone.
Do you have another concern?
Tak.
I've been calling, but he hasn't been picking up.
-He probably got in trouble because of us. -Se-jin.
There will inevitably be victims resulting from chasing Yi-kyung.
If you let it bother you, you can't do anything.
-But-- -Just remember who it is
that we're going up against.
I know.
That's good.
Chairman Son was discharged.
CHUNHA FINANCING
Who is it?
The chairman is here.
So what?
He asked you to come to his office.
Mr. Son.
Fine! Tell him I'm coming.
CHAIRMAN EU-SUNG SON
You can't do as you wish anymore.
I planted my people within the company and I've increased my share of stock, too.
I'm not the whiny runt who crawls at your command anymore.
You can't kick me out even if you want to.
Did you hear me?
Father.
Gi-tae.
I...
raised you wrong.
I spoiled you and didn't teach you how to be a good person,
but then I yelled at you and complained about it.
I'm sure it was hard for you.
You probably felt wronged and hurt.
That's why you were swayed by what others said
and committed an immoral act.
I did it to myself.
Father.
Do you know who I am?
Do you know what year it is?
Let's forget the past and start over. You and I, father and son.
Let's combine forces so that no one, Yi-kyung or anyone else,
can shake our family or Chunha.
Father.
YI-KYUNG
Gi-tae,
it isn't too late.
Just a minute.
You must be with the chairman about now.
Yes.
Just listen. He'll try to appease you.
He must know he can't flip the tables now.
He'll say he was wrong, let's get along, things like that.
Remember one thing.
The things he couldn't do for you until now
and the things I created for you.
Compare the two and then ask him this.
I was wrong too. I know that.
But let me ask you one thing.
Given what happened, why don't you retire and leave the company to me?
Did Yi-kyung tell you to say that?
I asked if you could retire.
I will, in time.
However, you're not ready yet--
I knew it.
Gi-tae!
From now on, if you need to talk to me, come to my office.
Don't order me around anymore.
Who could've sent you?
I have no idea.
I'm sorry, we're late.
Check who sent them. I have an appointment to get to.
Seeing how you came to see me instead of calling me to Seongbuk,
it must be quite important.
There's a rumor that Mr. Jang is defecting and creating his own party.
Is that it?
You can't underestimate his faction and organization.
If you get a free ride, you will suffer from internal conflict.
What choice does a political rookie have? I'll have to walk a tightrope.
If you join by contributing your share, you won't need to.
What do you mean?
Donate your personal assets to society.
Donate 90% of the assets known to the public,
regardless of the results of the presidential election.
Don't split it up, and don't create a personal foundation.
Give generously. All of it.
Look here. What are you--
You'll need a means of donating. A bank for the underprivileged in society.
We will set up a non-profit bank that lends money to the underprivileged
without any collateral, as a service to society.
This is the proposal for the bank.
Are you trying to feel good using my money?
It's the opposite.
I will use the bank to turn that 90% of your assets
into 900% during your term in office.
What? 900%?
Do you honestly think that's possible?
My business is making the impossible possible.
Let me think it over.
I will. Exactly 24 hours.
Ma'am.
Those men work for Taeil Services.
Chairman Moo-sam Park of Moojin gives them work from time to time.
Here are the participants for the second tender.
The company that was colluding with Geo Construction was Crown Construction.
Of course, I've disqualified them.
Uncle.
Yeah?
Okay. Leave it there.
Is something wrong?
No, nothing. Get back to work.
Talk to me, if you have a problem.
You focus on the Neo City Project.
My uncle seems to be feeling the pressure.
It must be because of Ms. Seo.
If we get pushed back now, the company and the project will be at risk.
We need to stop Yi-kyung before she goes any farther.
There's no further lead with Collins.
Once we set up a plan, we'll see their weakness.
We need to be prepared for whatever Yi-kyung does.
Is Se-jin in her office?
She went to meet with someone.
Hi.
Who told you?
Ms. Kim.
I called because I was worried, and she said you packed up and left.
Sorry.
You've got guts.
How could you sneak Chairman Son out?
I can't blame Ms. Seo for being pissed.
Her plan is to rise to the top,
and my goal is to knock her down.
I don't know.
Both you and Ms. Seo
lead such difficult lives.
It isn't easy.
That's why I wanted to meet you.
If you don't have a job yet, work with me.
-Are you insane? -If you help me, it'll be of huge help.
You want me...
to betray Ms. Seo?
I know. You said you'd stay loyal to her no matter what.
But doing whatever she says isn't being loyal.
Stopping her as soon as possible. That's what's really for her.
I've listened to your nonsense. Now, listen to what I have to say.
Just because I was fired, don't think it was your fault.
I don't like having anyone feel guilty because of me.
-I came to tell you this. -Tak.
It's me.
I just met with Se-jin.
I refused.
Okay. I'll call you back.
I'm against it.
Why? You saw what Tak is capable of.
He got fired for helping us.
Asking him to work with us is like rubbing salt in his wounds.
You said you're worried about your father.
Having Tak would be like having several men.
-Se-jin. -Are you talking about me?
Tak!
I'm happy to see you, but I can't welcome you. It's awkward.
Did you decide to join us?
It's nothing that grand.
Guarding celebrities is kind of boring. I feel like this would be more fun.
Will you be the one paying me?
Are you sure? You'll be going up against Ms. Seo.
There's no need to be loyal to someone who doesn't need me.
I need to make a living, too.
Welcome, I'm glad you came. Come and sit.
It's been a while, sir. Why did you want to see a guy like me?
Have a seat.
Okay.
I heard Moojin Telecom and Korea Works
are still in fierce competition over the next generation broadband technology.
If Moojin is a large supermarket, we're just a local pop store.
We just rely on our technology, that's all.
It's "all or nothing."
Whichever side develops it first will monopolize the market.
If you're telling me to stop the research because we'll lose anyway, please don't.
We will stop
our research and development.
I can make up any excuse for stopping.
You can take
the new market.
Nothing is for free.
What do you want?
Actually,
Yi-kyung and I have some complicated matters between us.
Ms. Seo?
You'll go all-in on the presidential election now.
She won't be able to ignore your request, so...
I want you
to become my shield.
-Sir-- -I'm saying
businessmen should help each other survive.
Does she seem suspicious?
Okay, good.
Don't forget to use a different phone to call me.
Mr. Kang of Korea Works is here.
I looked it over, and the non-profit bank looks like a good idea.
Let's do it.
You decided sooner than expected.
You said you'll grow it to 900%, so I'll trust you.
Without that trust, I never would've gone to Seongbuk.
The sooner you announce the donation, the better.
My wife will nag quite a bit. But I can deal with that.
What is it?
I heard somewhere
that you're not getting along with Moojin Group's Chairman.
I think you've misheard.
Leave Chairman Moo-sam Park alone.
I owe Moojin a lot from the days when I began as a venture capitalist,
and we've been competing over a new technology recently.
If you mess with him, people would be misunderstood.
It may cause bad rumors during my campaign, too.
You know what I mean, don't you?
Did Chairman Park ask you himself?
I can't lie in front of you.
That's right. I promised to mediate, for old time's sake.
So please help me look good.
He's greedier than anticipated.
It's disappointing because he is so obvious.
Chairman Park must have promised something huge in exchange.
I had no intention of getting rid of Chairman Park anyway.
I worked hard to make him chairman. I wouldn't take him down myself.
But thanks to him, Mr. Kang agreed to make the donation,
so I owe Chairman Park my gratitude.
Is that what it was?
What about Chairman Son?
I've hired some skilled paparazzi. They won't be as good as Tak, but--
Mr. Jo.
I'm sorry.
I didn't notice from the inside, but it's air-tight from the outside.
She's thorough. That's how Ms. Seo is.
I should've just protected celebrities.
Don't you get tired?
If you don't think you'll win, you can always give up.
No. I don't want to lose Ms. Seo.
Se-jin.
Turn on the news.
Presidential candidate Jae-hyun Kang, the CEO of Korea Works,
announced he'd make a tremendous donation.
He announced that he'd donate a majority of his personal assets,
including real estate, stock, and money to society.
During today's interview,
he said he'd relay his vision to the people.
I know people are judging me,
saying that I, who made big money in the IT business,
am snooping around politics.
The reason I want to enter politics is to reply to a summons for a new world.
I decided to donate my assets to show how sincere I am.
It's not a small amount, 90% of your personal assets.
How will you make your donation?
I will donate it, just as I said.
I don't plan to donate little by little and then stop.
I don't plan to create a foundation in my name, either.
Big Love Bank will be operated transparently and fairly to give hope
to the underprivileged in society.
I think I know how Yi-kyung plans to use that bank.
The charitable loans are fake, right?
They'll use small money to pretend to do good deeds,
but it'll be used to maintain a slush fund behind the scenes.
Aren't you being paranoid? You don't know that.
With the Ms. Seo that I know, I'm positive.
We'll find out from now on whether we're right or wrong.
Do you think that Jae-hyun Kang knows?
It's half-half.
He may be being used without knowing anything.
You should've told us about Jae-hyun Kang's donation.
Why is that?
Mr. Jang was very surprised and hurt.
Sorry, but he'll be more surprised and hurt.
I'm probably an eyesore to Chairman Son.
He must be nervous that he'll lose Chunha Financing.
But...
why would Mr. Nam have met him secretly like this?
-Ms. Seo, that was-- -I can guess what it was about.
You probably discussed reducing my influence over TJ Foundation
or getting the association to join you in attacking me.
What I really want to know...
is whether it's something you ordered.
That's all.
Did you order him to eliminate me?
-Mr. Jang. -I'm sorry, sir.
I did something foolish without asking for your permission.
I'm sorry for causing you harm.
This is unlike you to make such a mistake.
My apologies.
If every problem could be resolved with apologies,
life would be so much easier.
I'll let you deal with him.
Nam.
Yes, sir.
You did great work for me...
over the years, no matter how hard it was.
Mr. Jang.
You should go out there and do greater things now.
I'll let you say your farewells.
I'll go now.
Tell me.
I think Se-jin and Gun-woo Park plan to investigate the non-profit bank.
That was quick.
I think they plan to contact Jae-hyun Kang.
I'm sure.
What should I do?
You should help her. That's why you're there.
Is that a problem?
Will Se-jin...
get hurt?
You should ask her directly.
Ask whether she wants to get hurt or give up if she's scared.
Tak, Korea Works is incredible.
They have so many patents.
It really is a legend in the IT world.
They're all the same.
How long will I be on stand-by in here? I'm not built to be indoors.
Tak.
What?
Thanks for coming.
Having you help me makes me feel like someone understands me.
I'm not built for your sappy comments, either.
After announcing that he'd donate his entire fortune yesterday,
Korea Works' CEO Jae-hyun Kang's approval rating has jumped overnight.
He had been in the single digits and had consistently been fourth or fifth,
but he recorded 18% in ratings and jumped to second place.
Politicians always say they work for the people,
but they only take care of themselves. But Jae-hyun Kang seems to be different.
My friends are flipping out, too,
that they never saw a politician give up their entire fortune.
The job market is terrible right now. I think it'll be better thanks to him.
Split up the company?
Chairman Son won't want to make up with me.
Rather than father and son practicing attrition warfare within the same company,
it's better to split up.
But if we split the company in half...
Did you watch the news?
The non-profit bank Jae-hyun Kang is creating.
-I did. -You will invest with him
as one of its founding members.
Of course, it'll be a special bank unlike other banks,
and your duties will be very different.
Like how Mr. Jang managed his funds through the association?
Big Love Bank will be Mr. Kang's safe.
However,
there is one problem.
I made a foreign investment and lost big recently.
And?
It was company funds, so my father is demanding that I pay it back.
You don't call that a problem.
What is it?
You look well. I'm glad.
You are so good at saying things you don't mean.
I heard there was an error in Mr. Son's handling of company funds.
It wasn't an error. It was embezzlement!
Even if he wants to remain the company president,
if he can't refill what he took, he should step down.
Do you enjoy threatening your son?
Stop talking nonsense and bring the money!
It's not a small amount. How could he do that?
Here. Check it.
CASHIER'S CHECK
It's the principal plus interest.
That's right.
Mr. Son says he has something to say.
I'll take my share of the company stock and split up the company.
What?
Call the finance team and the legal team, since we need to count down to bits.
CHUNHA FINANCING
Would Mr. Son and half a company help Big Love Bank?
Chairman Son would cut off his arm than split up the company.
He'll end up following his son and get dragged in.
-Wait downstairs. -Yes, ma'am.
Hey.
They made an appointment with Jae-hyun Kang.
Go with them. Follow the plan.
Understood.
-They will see you in the parking lot. -Okay.
Do you know Jae-hyun Kang personally?
-I met him a few times. -What is he like?
He is smart and personable. Also, he is passionate about what he does.
There's plenty of reason why he's successful.
Why?
If Ms. Seo chose him, there must be another reason.
It's greed.
It's not like I can take it with me when I die.
What's the point in holding onto it? It's all greed.
But not anyone can donate their entire fortune.
It's hard to come to the decision. Once you do, it's easy.
Ms. Yi-kyung Seo proposed the non-profit bank, didn't she?
Gun-woo, I know you introduced us, but I forgot.
She worked at Gallery S under Yi-kyung Seo.
I'm sure she proposed the non-profit for another motive.
Another motive?
To manage a slush fund.
I know Ms. Seo is controlling even Mr. Jang.
You may end up becoming a victim as well.
Wait. Hold on.
I heard that Ms. Seo is having problems with Moojin Group,
but I can't trust you without any evidence.
A slush fund?
We will investigate and find that evidence.
You entered politics with good intentions.
You shouldn't let it get polluted by ulterior motives.
We will help you.
Ms. Seo...
shouldn't hear about our conversation,
correct?
It's Jae-hyun Kang.
-Hi. -Hello.
It's nice to meet you.
-You're so handsome. -Thank you.
I want an autograph too.
-My parents are fans too. -Really?
-Thank you. -You're so cool.
-Good luck. -Thanks.
-Good luck. -He's so cool.
-See you again. -Goodbye, then.
-Did you get anything? -Not really.
He doesn't seem to know that he's being used.
But we made progress. He said he'd cooperate.
Having a corporate heir's connections helped.
Otherwise, how would we have met someone famous like him?
It's all because I was good.
What did you just say?
He has two cell phones.
When he talks outside of the office, he uses a different phone.
Ms. Moon, are you suspecting Tak?
I'm saying we should make sure.
Ms. Moon.
Calm down.
Tak saved me several times. You saw at the hospital.
He helped us, knowing it would put him in danger.
And he was fired from Gallery S. How could you suspect him?
Do you...
not trust him?
The Yi-kyung that we know would have an idea of what we're trying to do.
Would she sit back and do nothing?
The suspicions about Tak are just speculation.
It wouldn't be the first time.
Yi-kyung used you like that, too.
That was...
What I did then was...
What is it?
Take out your phone.
Se-jin.
-What's going on? -Take it out.
What's wrong with you?
Is this it?
-That's the one he normally uses. -Do you have another phone?
-What? -Show them.
Show them that you're innocent, so they won't suspect you.
This is quite offensive.
Let me check your coat and inside pockets.
Sorry Tak, but please.
Are you satisfied?
I'm sorry for suspecting you, but we had to make sure.
I guess I should just protect celebrities.
Tak!
I'm sorry, sir.
No. I may not have shown it, but I felt the same way.
Then you should suspect me, too.
You shouldn't just doubt Tak.
Why don't you think I was sent here by Ms. Seo as well?
Se-jin.
Ms. Moon looked like she'd be very quick to notice things.
So I called you from the hallway.
Suspicion. Guilt. Resentment.
Those are worms that eat away at the soul.
It's probably eating away at Se-jin right now.
Then
am I done?
What about the file?
I planted it.
It'll be noisy for a while.
Stay low for a while. Consider it a vacation.
Don't tell even me where you are or what you're doing.
Okay.
Do you want to eat?
My grandpa gave me lots of money to take you out to eat.
Or what, do you want to drink? Let's drink until we die.
Want to go for a drive? It's a great stress relief to drive.
Se-jin.
GUN-WOO PARK
Did you fight with the corporate heir? He seems to look out for you a lot.
-Ma-ri. -Yeah?
I want to be good to people,
but I keep making mistakes.
So there are more and more people that I feel sorry for or hate.
-That upsets me so much. -No, you're not like that.
Who said that? Bring them to me. I'll beat the crap out of them.
I'll kick them, too.
Yeah, you're too ugly. You need to smile at all times.
That way, you're bearable.
Why you...
Let's go eat.
The phone has been turned off. Please leave a message after the tone.
SEVEN MISSED CALLS
TAK
The person you have reached is unavailable.
You want me...
to betray Ms. Seo?
Don't you get tired?
If you don't think you'll win, you can always give up.
The Yi-kyung that we know would have an idea of what we're trying to do.
Would she do nothing?
The suspicions about Tak are just speculation.
It wouldn't be the first time.
Thank you for meeting with me although I've been removed from my post.
I know why you wanted to meet. We're all in the same boat.
Yi-kyung plans to use my son to split up my company.
Locking me up in the hospital wasn't good enough.
That's nothing. She had a thug threaten to kill me.
She did?
I used my connections and barely resolved it,
but my life isn't what it used to be.
Even Mr. Nam got pushed out, after serving Mr. Jang all his life.
Mr. Jang's position isn't very different from yours.
Ever since he lost his authority to Ms. Seo,
he has been quite a sad sight.
I may have left Seongbuk,
but I plan to give my all to my master.
I'm sure you feel the same way. Will you join me?
What do you mean?
We need to take down Yi-kyung Seo.
Hey.
What?
The door is opening.
The door is closing.
Let's go.
-What's going on? -There must be a misunderstanding.
About what?
They say I stole Korea Works' technology.
What?
You're wrong. No one here would do that.
Are you Se-jin Lee?
-Yes. -Okay.
You'll have to come in the near future as well for questioning.
-Let's go. -Don't go with him.
It's okay. It'll be fine.
I'm sorry about yesterday.
No, I was...
Let's go.
What?
Are you saying Moojin planned it from the start?
To steal our technology?
What did you talk about with Chairman Park?
Don't give me useless lies.
I'm sure he promised you something.
He said if I'd mediate on his behalf,
he'd give up the war on the new technology.
Did you believe him?
It was obviously a lie to make you feel safe.
You met with Gun-woo Park too, didn't you?
He knew the real objective of the non-profit bank.
But you kept it from me.
Including the fact that you met with Gun-woo Park.
Ms. Seo.
Yes?
Are you sure?
Okay.
They found data on our new technology in the computer they confiscated.
I'm not surprised.
They set up an office outside of the company in order to do that.
Mr. Kang.
If you want to win the election, don't lie to me.
If you repeat the same mistake, you will lose much.
I understand what you mean.
Everyone in the legal team ran over to the prosecutor's office.
Even if they found evidence,
it doesn't prove culpability, so don't worry.
Moo-sam.
Yes, Moo-il.
How would it look if father and son both end up in prison?
That won't happen. Don't worry.
I know my son.
Gun-woo would never steal from anyone.
I know that too.
Moo-sam.
Just do two things.
Get Gun-woo out safely.
And then...
find out who did something this despicable.
Once you do, I'll take care of the rest.
The phone has been turned off. Please leave a message after the tone.
I can't reach Tak. His phone is off.
This was a trap.
There's no way Korea Works' file would be in our computer.
Somebody planted it there.
You don't mean Tak did it, do you?
If not,
you did it.
Did you?
Se-jin. What is it?
Where's Ms. Seo?
She's out.
-What is it? -Where's Tak?
He was fired because of you. You know that.
He finished his assignment, so he should be back.
What are you talking about? He was fired.
Se-jin, please tell us what this is about.
Ms. Kim.
Did you hack into Korea Works by any chance?
Did Ms. Seo have you do it?
No, I've never heard of that company before.
-That's a lie. -Se-jin.
Ms. Seo.
Prevention of Unfair Competition Act. Trade Secret Protection Act.
In other words, it's corporate espionage.
You can't let someone like that run the Neo City Project.
I just came from visiting my brother. I'm busy enough clearing Gun-woo's name.
Are you telling me to fire him?
I didn't leave the chairman alone because I'm afraid of Gun-woo Park.
It wasn't because Jae-hyun Kang mediated for you, either.
When I was fighting Mr. Jang for power,
I'm sure it was difficult for you being in the middle.
CHAIRMAN, MOO-SAM PARK
Even greed needs a break.
Now that situations have been settled and you've gotten plenty of rest,
you'll have to follow my plan.
And if I don't?
It's difficult to make, but easy to destroy.
Will you threaten me again?
CHAIRMAN, MOO-SAM PARK
Taking this seat away from you won't take any effort.
Is that what you want?
There is only one path before you.
Follow me.
Your suspicions were right.
Tak deceived us. He planted evidence in our computer.
I'm sure Ms. Seo made him do it.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry.
The company lawyers came by.
They said it may be a long investigation because of the evidence,
but it'll be difficult for them to lock me up.
That's not the problem right now.
You shouldn't have to go through this.
I was stupid.
If only I had listened to Ms. Moon.
-Se-jin. -Everything's a mess.
I can't do anything right.
Don't get knocked down as she wants.
Yi-kyung wants to tie me up and isolate you,
and make you blame yourself and be miserable.
That's what she's after.
Yi-kyung is fine.
So let's not get tired first.
We knew that, but we still got suckered.
That's why I feel pathetic.
It makes me so angry.
Se-jin.
Curse me, if you want. Hit me, if you want.
You said
you'll do your job, and I should do mine.
My job is being loyal to Ms. Seo.
I know how you must've felt,
since I did it, too.
The other person trusts me without any hesitation, and each time,
it stabs at my conscience.
Then it feels like I'll actually bleed.
-Se-jin. -Because I like Ms. Seo,
I want to be loyal, like you.
But if I keep at it,
I'm the one who will be destroyed.
That was too harsh and painful. That's why I left her.
You may have done that, but I have no regrets.
She's the one who should regret it.
She drags people to rock bottom
in order to get what she wants, and corners them into a dead end.
She's a monster.
-Give it up. -I can't.
You...
can't win.
I knew that when I started.
Se-jin.
What are you doing? Open up. Se-jin.
Ask yourself, Se-jin.
Do you want to be like me?
I'll create you from head to toe
and use you thoroughly.
That looks like a new game.
It's a game for people who fear their greed.
-I was never afraid. -That's what you want to believe.
This isn't the end.
I haven't even begun yet.
Your world...
will become hell from now on.
You should've just hit me.
That's your limit.
I know...
that as a person, this is my limit.
Gun-woo doesn't hate you.
He just wants to protect his family.
Tak says he doesn't regret it,
since he was loyal to you.
And?
I...
hate you.
I regret it to no end.
Tell me one thing.
Did you want to make me a monster...
like you?
Answer my question first.
Did you believe you could change me?
Definitely.
Then I'll answer you, too.
You will become me someday.
I thought you'd be happy. Are you not?
I'm happy.
I just realized, you see,
that anything you do,
I can do.
I'll see you in hell.
Sure.
I guess Chairman Park doesn't have the courage to confront Ms. Seo.
Oh well. You and I will have to team up ourselves.
Someone else is coming.
Subtitle translation by Jeong Lee