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When people face a predicament,
EPISODE 14
they spew things out without thinking.
They are too desperate to escape the situation,
so they don't think about the consequences.
I've never heard about the records
that you say Bong-soo gave you.
He recorded all the money transactions, orders and memos
as well as every secret meeting,
while he was going back and forth, helping you and Chairman Moo-il Park.
There are over 100 influential people mentioned in it.
Many of them are still active today.
Why is that?
If he had something that threatening in his possession,
why didn't he use it?
Why did he just go back to Japan?
I can't believe it.
Because he considered you and Chairman Park
scum of the earth.
Those two
aren't worthy of being treated like human beings.
Even if I expose them for this and make them accountable,
those cold-hearted snakes
wouldn't repent or atone for their sins.
It's too late to send them to prison now.
The statute of limitations expired years ago.
But it can end their political careers.
If people find out
that these dirty deals were made surrounding the Olympics,
he won't be able to avoid social and moral criticism.
I have no desire to take revenge for you.
I'm going there to do business.
When you run that business,
there will come a time when you'll need these records.
Bong-soo sure was
a very detail-oriented fellow.
This was the only item
in her safety deposit box at the bank.
It's your secret weapon that you can use against me.
Are you sure you want to hand it over like this?
I never once considered using this
to take you down.
Now that it has become my father's legacy,
it is living up to its worth to the fullest.
Burn it.
Yes, sir.
I trust the deal has been perfected.
Ms. Seo.
I may be unable to attend the funeral,
but I do send my condolences.
Please offer flowers for me too.
I plan to send him off peacefully.
I'm afraid I can't do as you ask.
Let the girl at the cottage go.
It's already been taken care of.
Gun-woo found out somehow and showed up.
Don't worry about Ms. Seo.
She probably went because she was confident.
You know what she's capable of.
Get some sleep.
I'm sure you didn't sleep a wink last night.
I'm glad you were with Yi-kyung when she heard about her father.
I can't even imagine.
Her father passed away,
but she has no time to be sad.
Where's Ms. Seo?
She's heading straight to the airport.
I don't know how long we'll be gone. Look after the gallery in the meantime.
Don't worry.
Ms. Kim, may I go to the airport...
Se-jin.
I'm sorry, but this is our business.
See you in a few.
I need to do the calculations for today.
He'll be waiting,
so that he can go in peace.
My condolences.
Thank you.
Twenty-five million yen.
Plus 37 million yen.
In this bad economy,
this is pretty good.
Don't be too disappointed.
Bong-soo...
He's gone?
Yes.
How could he go first and leave behind the sinners?
Goodness.
How do I
atone for my sins now?
Did his daughter go home?
Yes.
We should send a condolence gift in the company's name.
I'm sure Uncle already did.
Goodness.
That cruel man.
Don't be too sad, Father.
Sit down.
Do you know if Yi-kyung is returning to Korea?
Now that this happened,
she'll have to shut down here
and take over her father's company in Japan.
She'll come back.
She won't easily give up
what she wanted to do here.
Didn't you say she and Tae-joon are enemies now?
Why would she insist on
running a business here if she has to put up with him?
She plans to defeat Mr. Jang as well.
I said there wasn't much on top anyway.
Goodness.
Hello.
You may speak with me today.
I thought Mr. Jang called for me.
It's the same even if I'm the one who tells you.
Mr. Jang is concerned that the Neo City Project
is progressing slowly.
If it is to assist TJ Foundation before the next presidential election,
you need to step up quite a bit.
Look here, Mr. Nam.
I'm hitting the pavement, too.
Leave the group matters to me--
Just because Ms. Seo is out
doesn't mean you may do as you please.
We'd like a status report
on the progress of the project.
Is it his orders?
What difference does it make?
How long have you been waiting?
About three hours.
And her social media page?
She unfriended me that very day.
We've hit a road block both on and off line.
Let's try elsewhere.
Let's wait a little longer.
It's a waste of time.
You saw her that day.
Mi-yun Jung has no desire to cooperate.
I'm sure she was surprised because we suddenly showed up.
We can convince her slowly over time.
Se-jin.
If they want something,
nothing and no one can stand in their way.
Last time, they threatened us.
This time, they locked up Ms. Seo.
Her father passed away,
but they tried to use that to negotiate.
I am just as anxious as you are.
However,
it's because they're like that, that we must be more careful.
Don't you get what I'm saying?
Aren't you tired?
You should go home and sleep.
There was a long line of mourners,
both Korean and Japanese.
How about Yi-kyung?
Did she say anything to you?
You pathetic loser.
Ally or foe,
you don't show disrespect at a funeral.
It was no place to talk business.
Regardless, she hit the jackpot.
What?
I heard Chairman Seo was incredibly wealthy.
She's his only child, so if she takes it all...
Wow.
She'll bounce back from the loss from the six-month suspension
in no time at all.
-What? -If you want an inheritance,
why don't you pray
that I die as soon as possible?
How could you say that?
But I can't say I'm not hurt.
I heard you and Chairman Song are splitting Yi-kyung's company.
You have a perfectly capable son.
There's no need to benefit a stranger.
Perfectly capable? You?
My foreign investments are pretty lucrative lately.
You saw the profits.
Don't get cocky just because you got lucky a few times.
Luck takes skill too.
Don't you glare at me.
Gosh.
Why that brat.
He doesn't trust his own child.
Where's my angel?
It's almost time for another investment tip.
Hey.
Hey...
Have you heard
from Ms. Seo?
No.
Mr. Jo and Ms. Kim called several times,
but Ms. Seo hasn't called once.
She's probably busy after the funeral.
Don't worry.
She'll take care of the business there, take a few days off and then come back.
You must be so busy.
I wish I could help,
but I can't.
Thanks anyways.
Work hard.
Has the bidding matter been resolved?
Oh, that?
We just held off briefly to pick from the companies
that Yi-kyung suggested.
We got past the Fair Trade Commission.
The bidding process will begin again.
I'll recommend a construction company.
No, that won't work.
If we use any old company,
there will be a problem if we are audited later.
A company has already been selected--
Sir.
Do I sound like I'm asking?
Don't go against Mr. Jang's wishes.
And are his wishes, theft?
Ms. Seo, when did you return?
I'm coming from the airport.
I'm sorry for your loss. You must've been very upset.
Reaping the benefits from a field someone else farmed is stealing.
Is that Mr. Jang's wishes?
Let's call it a professional advice.
Stop playing word games and get lost.
You make me sick.
It's simple.
Construction will be performed by Geo Construction.
The other companies are not worth considering.
Look,
you heard what Mr. Nam said.
If I go against Mr. Jang, it'll be a headache for me.
Then you'll have to choose.
Mr. Jang
or me.
I really don't think you're in any position to be so confident.
It was a little annoying
because you and Chairman Son
let Mr. Jang sweet talk you
into betraying me.
The Neo City Project was our joint project. You and me.
We can't let Mr. Jang take a piece of the pie now.
Go with Geo Construction.
Sir.
During the period of mourning, the child should quietly honor the deceased parent.
I'll take care of the project.
That's a shame. Okay, then.
What time is the next appointment?
You have about ten minutes to spare.
That's plenty.
Get the car.
Yes, ma'am.
Sorry for your loss.
I know nothing I say will help,
but I'm sure
your father is in a better place.
Thanks.
My father is in shock, too.
He asked to send his condolences.
Okay.
How are you?
I'd be lying if I said I was fine.
I'm hanging in there.
Do you plan to continue challenging Mr. Jang?
He broke his promise first.
I'm not talking about who's right and wrong.
You're at a disadvantage.
If the group is harmed because of you,
I won't sit still, either.
The world is big, and there are many enemies too.
-Is that it? -I'm worrying about you.
Worry about your own family,
especially your uncle.
When is he getting in?
There's a ship coming in tomorrow morning.
Tell him to adhere strictly to the instructions.
If he violates any term, he will not be paid.
Yes, ma'am.
I knew it.
What are you doing here?
Don't mind me.
Why are you waiting in the cold?
Wait inside.
No. I'll leave after I see her.
She must have a lot to tend to.
Who knows when she'll come?
That's fine.
Wait in the car.
It would be rude to refuse too much, right?
Thanks.
What did you just say?
A shift in generations.
I said it's time for Chunha Financing to get a new owner.
Are you telling me
to kick out my father and become chairman?
Simply put, yes.
What do you take me for?
My father may not trust me
and yes, I have an issue with that,
but what, a coup?
You read me all wrong.
You can't do it alone,
but it's possible with my help.
I've never even dreamed of pushing out my father
to become chairman.
Don't dream.
Make it a reality.
Just a few months ago,
no one even imagined that Moo-sam Park
would be Moojin Group's chairman.
The person who made that happen
is offering
the same deal to you right now.
You want to make me chairman
so that you can control me?
Come on, now.
It's a mutually beneficial transaction.
There is no unilateral relationship.
What do you take me for?
I may be a troublemaker,
but I'm not a scumbag who'd take down his father
and take his place.
Call me if you ever change your mind.
That will not happen.
Did he refuse?
He saw the bait,
so he'll circle around it.
Now, we create an opportunity for him to bite.
Ma'am.
Did you have a safe trip?
What is it?
I heard you were back,
and wondered if you were okay.
I'm fine. Is there anything else?
-No. -Okay.
Are you still looking into Collins' real owner?
Yes, sort of.
We've hit a wall.
Keep at it.
I may end up needing your help.
There's nothing she can do.
I'm sure she's angry and feels wronged.
She probably wants to get back at me for her dad's sake, too.
But what could she do?
She went out of control without knowing her place,
so she shot herself in the foot.
I'll make sure to collect the contributions
that haven't been paid yet.
I wish Chairman Park would be
as clear about where he stands as you are.
Is there a problem?
That fellow
is too calculating.
He doesn't know
that if you calculate too much, you'll end up losing out.
I heard briefly from Mr. Nam,
that he hasn't decided yet to go with the company
that you selected.
We'll have to wait and see...
which side
Chairman Park takes.
-Get my stuff from the trunk. -Yes, sir.
-Mr. Lee! -Yes?
Over there...
Sir.
Even if you consider the long term investment value,
it is a sure thing.
-Hello. -How have you been?
You are going to die.
Excuse me.
Sir.
-Sir. -Sir!
CHAIRMAN, MOO-SAM PARK
Hello?
He's here.
That foreigner.
That can't be.
He returned as soon as he did his part.
He threatened to kill me.
He said it clearly into my ear.
Calm down.
You must be sensitive because of the project.
Did you send him?
If you are overly stressed, you may become paranoid.
Ms. Seo.
Threats like this won't work.
Paranoia leads to suspecting those around you.
Why don't you get counseling?
Send the head of security in here.
Yes, sir.
There you are. Where have you been, my angel?
Okay. Do you have any investment tips that can make me money?
Yeah, that's right.
Okay, okay.
Why are you so jumpy?
Were you looking at naughty things?
Oh, come on.
I'm not a kid.
The association's fourth quarter
operation funds will go through us then into the association's account.
Compare the figures with Mr. Jo,
and process it if it's okay.
Okay.
This one is huge.
Mr. Jo?
It's me. Come to my office.
Yes. Hurry.
He replied.
He said he'd get all he can and transfer it.
He believes I'm an investment expert from Wall Street.
He did well with chump change, so he probably wants to go big.
Pull him along and take him to the edge of a cliff.
We'll push with one blow.
Okay.
How's Mr. Jo's project going?
It isn't as simple as you think.
We have a lot to look over.
You're too lax with the second bidding approaching.
The longer you take to make a decision, the more upset Mr. Jang will be.
Seriously.
Goodness.
Both Mr. Jang and Yi-kyung. What am I, their punching bag?
Hey, get over here!
Catch up to them.
Call Yi-kyung.
Tell her not to do this, and that we should talk.
Be quiet.
Remember this.
What takes a lifetime to build
only takes seconds to destroy.
Shit.
Hey, Mr. Jo.
No. Those funds are fine.
Don't! I'll report it to my father myself.
Yeah.
I said it's fine! Stop talking!
Shit.
What do I do?
That's right.
Calm down. I'll send someone.
He'll tell you the details of the plan.
I'm doing this because I'm dead either way.
If we fail,
I won't go down alone.
I don't propose plans that would fail.
Okay, then.
Go to Chunha.
Will you really go that route?
What's the problem?
You seem to be speeding without a break.
The enemies are speeding. If I keep the speed limit,
I'll just fall behind.
I hate falling behind more than anything.
Mr. Jo, you go to Moojin.
Chairman Park should have decided to go with Geo Construction by now.
Yes, ma'am.
Is she really okay?
She didn't shed a single tear throughout the funeral.
She probably cried nonstop inside.
How could she be okay?
These are Mi-yun Jung's request for custody.
How did you get them?
I remembered her talking about her son on her social media page.
That she missed him a lot, that she had left him in the US,
things like that.
Ms. Moon, did you find these for her?
I have time to kill.
I translated them for her, while I was at it.
I know you're overqualified to do this. I'm sorry.
There isn't much we can do with these.
I want to contact her son.
If he's 13 years old, he must have a social media page.
Then he'd be in touch with his mom.
She's prohibited from doing so by court order.
She'll be happy if I give her videos, photos,
or text messages from her son.
Then she may be willing to cooperate.
If she says no, well, at least we tried.
-It's Aesop's Fables. -Sorry?
The bet on who gets the traveler to remove his coat.
You're saying you'd use sunshine rather than wind.
Is that right?
Just a minute.
Hello, Uncle.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
I sold out my brother and stepped on my nephew.
Yes, I know.
I'm the bastard who should be blamed for.
-Uncle. -No.
I know what I did.
It was all greed and for show.
Yes, I know.
Moo-il, please teach your loser brother a lesson he won't forget.
If you raise your whip, I'll gladly receive it.
Stop your fake speech.
What do you want?
I was going to weigh my options
between Mr. Jang and Yi-kyung,
but I can't do it anymore.
I'm about to lose my soul, too.
If the chairman can't do it, who will?
Gun-woo.
Can't you take on
the Neo City Project?
-What? -The group's future is on it.
If you'd find the balance and pull the reigns,
I'll push from behind.
Uncle, that's--
Forget it.
Don't try to play games.
-Moo-il. -You want to be chairman,
but you don't want the stress.
So you want to throw it on Gun-woo. Isn't that what you're saying?
If we don't do something, we'll lose the Neo City Project.
We did all the work. Why let some stray dogs eat from our bowl?
You dragged in those dogs so that you could become chairman!
It was you!
Now, you want to avoid it?
Moo-il, that's not it.
I'll do it.
We must protect the group.
Gun-woo.
If the Parks don't work together, it'll be as Uncle says.
Moojin Group will be a shell only,
and either Mr. Jang or Yi-kyung will act like the owner.
Yes. That's what I'm trying to say.
I'll protect the group and complete your long-cherished project.
I'll do it, Father.
Fine.
I'll put the seatbelt on for you.
Okay.
Father.
Gi-tae.
How...
You suddenly fainted.
Call Dr. Im.
There was a situation, so we brought you
to a different hospital.
Where am I?
Don't worry. Your safety is utmost priority.
Gi-tae.
You brat.
I'll be back later.
Gi-tae.
Gi-tae...
He may not leave and no one may enter.
We have the entire floor, so stop anyone who looks suspicious.
Yes, sir.
We can't isolate him forever.
Security will become an issue the longer it gets, too.
Then how long...
Who knows?
At most a month?
You'll have to take over Chunha before then.
Both the company and the association
are filled with people who follow my father.
That's why I'm offering to help.
We should get rid of people who will interfere,
and resolve problems that need to be, one by one.
You may proceed through Mr. Jo.
My father is to blame, too.
If he had believed in and accepted me, I wouldn't go this far.
Miss Ma-ri is here.
Dad, what happened to Grandpa?
Huh?
Hello.
I wanted to go to the hospital, but they said no visitors!
Is he very sick?
He needs peace and quiet.
You need to be patient.
How sick is he? What's wrong with him?
Moojin and Chunha have been taken care of.
Tae-joon Jang is the only one left.
Geo Construction just called.
The second tender will follow all legal and company regulations
and will proceed without any collusion or prior arrangements.
If we find out that someone is using improper means,
the violating company will be prohibited from participating in the Neo City Project
in any capacity going forward.
As the person in charge of Moojin's Neo City Project,
I have given you a fair warning.
Please monitor.
I will.
You may go.
Yes, sir.
Sorry, but Geo Construction can't participate in the second tender.
He dumped it on his nephew and hid in the chairman's office.
You should've gone easy on him.
My uncle is very greedy, but he also scares easily.
You and Mr. Jang went at him too hard.
I guess nothing beats blood.
It's touching to see you gather together in times of need.
Leave our company alone.
I'll make Mr. Jang give up, too.
You're in charge of the project, right?
Since you suffered in the basement, I'll move you to the bottom of the list.
Enjoy your position until I come back after taking care of Mr. Jang.
If Mr. Jang goes down, we'd have no reason to fight.
That's why Se-jin is working day and night.
One hides behind his nephew,
and the other was taken captive by his son.
They are both such useless men.
Things have gotten strange ever since Yi-kyung returned.
Do you think she is the one
manipulating these events?
I'm sure her objective
is you.
I was going to leave her alone until her father's 49th-day ritual,
but she is becoming an eyesore.
Look into it carefully.
Yes, sir.
You said you didn't eat all day.
Let's eat this and ruin our figure.
Se-jin.
Yeah?
What if my grandpa
passes away?
The last thing I said to him
was that I hate him for not giving me money.
What if that really becomes the last time?
Ma-ri...
Grandpa
They say it's bad luck to write a name in red.
I must've lost my mind.
He'll get better.
Your grandfather is healthy.
He'll watch you meet and marry a great man
and he'll hold your baby in his arms.
Okay?
Hello, ma'am.
Okay. I'll see you in a while.
Your boss?
Yes.
She came to our company earlier.
It looked like she was discussing something serious with my dad.
Did I interrupt something?
No, it's okay.
Did you get past the wall you hit with Collins Co.?
Not yet.
But I think I've found a way.
You'll target the ex-wife who knows the inner workings of the company well.
That's not it.
I plan to convince her on a personal level.
Using her maternal love isn't a bad idea.
Targeting, strategy...
I didn't think of things like that.
Sure. That reaction is very you.
How may I help?
You can't. Gun-woo is helping me a lot.
Fine. Let me know if you ever need my help.
You know Ma-ri's grandfather is in the hospital, right?
I heard.
Do you know how he's doing?
Ma-ri is very worried.
Don't worry on other people's behalf.
You'll make your life more tiring.
This is very me, too.
Ms. Kim, may I see you for a moment?
Don't worry on other people's behalf.
You'll make your life more tiring.
RECEIVED E-MAIL
What?
She seemed very excited when she heard about her son.
It may be easier to get her to help than expected.
Don't get your hopes up.
If not, oh well.
Regardless, we'd be doing a good deed.
You must be busy with the company. Maybe I shouldn't have called.
I have something to propose to Mi-yun Jung too.
There must be a way to help her with her custody suit in the US.
We have a legal team in the office there.
That would be incredible.
Hello?
Nothing is confidential online.
A complicated password
can't protect your personal life.
You were cheating much before the divorce,
so you will lose the custody suit.
Of course, it would be a different situation
if your husband doesn't see these pictures.
What do you want?
Collins Co.
Did you tell anyone
about today's meeting?
No. I suddenly got the call last night,
so I didn't...
Are you still looking into Collins' real owner?
Did you get past the wall you hit with Collins Co.?
I saw Ms. Seo last night.
She asked how the investigation was going,
so I told her briefly about Mi-yun Jung.
Hello?
Did our guest
go to you by mistake?
I don't think she's here by mistake.
Our talk is going well, you see.
Ms. Jung.
How could you cut in line like that?
Ma'am.
What did you say to her?
About her son and her husband.
And the information on Collins' true owner.
We could've gotten it with time.
Next spring?
Or the year after?
This is how you two differ.
She prefers to blow them away using a strong wind than to use sunlight.
Did you threaten her or something?
I wish I could tell you slowly over tea, but sorry.
I have an appointment I can't be late to.
The true owner
is Mr. Jang, isn't it?
It is.
Finish this fight for good.
Thanks.
I guess now, you and Ms. Seo
won't suffer because of him anymore.
Once the evidence is revealed,
his political career is over, right?
I've reviewed the script,
and there aren't any sensitive topics.
Okay.
Speak slowly
and comfortably.
Sure.
Hello.
Hi.
-It's been a while. -Hello, sir.
You're the president of this station now, right?
Yes, that's correct.
Good.
-He's our chief director. -Hello. It's nice to meet you.
I'm still thinking about it.
A cruel revenge
or a useful tool.
Which would be more helpful
in creating my own kingdom?
Ms. Seo.
You are being rude.
It's okay. Let her be.
I heard you were back from Japan.
Please excuse us.
ASK AN ELDER, LIFE AND HUMANITY
"Ask an Elder, Life and Humanity."
The program's title is nice.
The more ups and downs you have in life,
when you get old,
there is much you want to say, too.
You should talk about how you betrayed my father, too.
A Korean-Japanese who came over from Japan.
Under the guise of friendship,
you extorted his money and efforts.
Bong-soo
helped us achieve what we wanted.
And then he was discarded mercilessly,
using the Real-name Financial System as an excuse.
You were pressured politically,
and Chairman Moo-il Park
wanted my father's fortune.
It was all in the past.
You probably think you are the sole victor,
since one is in prison,
and the other
passed away.
Am I wrong?
I must take my throne as the king's father
to be the true victor.
Yi-kyung.
You laid the groundwork
for my return.
However,
you can't undo that now.
I've obtained evidence on the true owner
of Collins Co.
You used your wife's nephew
to smuggle out government funds.
Then you put it in your own safe.
Would the people
want a king's father like that?
HAN FEIZI
It's your favorite book, Han Feizi.
I've memorized a line from it.
"No one gives up in front of a mountain.
What really makes people fall
is a small mound of dirt."
What do you think you're doing?
I made a decision as I received my father's ashes.
The cunning and repulsive
incarnation of greed.
Tae-joon Jang, who is blinded by greed and dreams of being the king's father.
I swear
I will put you there.
What?
You will sit as the king's father, as planned.
I will make that happen.
But you must
follow my orders completely.
Are you telling me to obey you? How dare you?
Obey and get on your knees.
Otherwise,
the documents on Collins Co.
will be shared with the world.
The king's father's reputation
or the collapse of an old man.
Which do you prefer?
It wasn't revenge.
You want to hold the entire world in your hand.
I told you from the start
that I wasn't here for revenge.
You can't
bring this on the air.
I'm still thinking
about how to deal with you.
Give up.
You are...
no match for them.
I never said I'd fight.
It's just business.
A useful tool.
Contributing to Society with Knowledge and Experience in Politics
You must be cold.
What happened?
Contributing to Society with Knowledge and Experience in Politics
What?
Weren't you
going to hand the Collins' document to the prosecutor, media or someone?
Ma'am.
Aren't you getting in?
You never
gave up anything from the start.
You probably
used that document to strike a deal.
You're proceeding with your plan as planned.
Am I right?
Get in. There's no traffic, it won't take long.
Se-jin.
I'll take the bus.
You'll have to take a detour.
That's what I'd prefer.
Do you mean it?
Yes.
Get home safely.
You too.
Translated by Jeong Lee