For various reasons,
I couldn't tell the fact that I am Se-jong's father.
I am sorry about that. However,
what you just did was a big mistake.
A mistake?
My son, Gang Se-jong, would never do that, and...
I will prove it!
We'll see about that.
Where are you going? Didn't you hear me?
I'm disappointed in you.
Why did you do that without telling me?
If did, would you have listened?
- To you, the students are more important than Jun-yeong or me. - That's absurd.
We'll talk about this later.
Oh Soon-Nam!
Mr. Gang!
Let me go with you.
I need to see Se-jong myself.
(Jeokhyeonjae)
Gang Se-jong! Stop that!
I told you I'm not hungry! Stop pestering me!
What's going on?
Hello, Teacher Oh.
He's been throwing a tantrum and refuses to eat!
Gang Se-jong!
Hello, Se-jong.
Teacher Oh, I know you're here to send me to jail.
What do you mean? Did you do something wrong that I don't know about?
Don't pretend you don't know.
I know you think I started the fire.
Gang Se-jong!
As the old saying goes,
there are those who spur the fire while trying to stop it.
It refers to people like you,
who act too soon without thinking...
and make things even worse, you rascal!
Ouch! Teacher!
If you're being unfairly accused, you should defend yourself.
How dare you shrug it off, throw a tantrum, and knock over your food?
Didn't you learn anything from Jeokhyeonjae?
Teacher Oh, please let me go! I'm sorry!
My goodness!
Hello?
I'm in front of Jeokhyeonjae. Can I see you?
What are you talking about?
If you don't come out, I'll have to go inside.
What is this about? Why are you here?
I saw the news about the fire.
I was too worried not to come.
Is everything under control?
You came all the way here for that?
If it's uncomfortable, we can go somewhere else.
You know how uncomfortable this is, and you still came all this way?
I told you I was worried.
I guess my judgment...
was trumped by my concern for you.
Who is that?
Isn't that the daughter of Hwangryong Group?
Are you saying there was already a fire when you went into the storage?
I clearly saw someone there.
I just went in because I had a bad feeling.
Is there anything else you remember?
For instance, do you remember what they were wearing or if they did something?
He couldn't see because it was too dark.
I see.
However, I did hear a strange sound.
What sound?
It sounded like the person was really mad.
What was that again?
I remember!
The person was walking strange.
How?
You better get up, Yu-Na!
Why are you sleeping this early?
What do you think? I was putting out the fire all day.
- Did you put out the fire yourself? - Seriously...
Ouch... Geez...
What's with you? Are you sure you're not hurt?
Of course, not.
By the way,
you know the director of Hwangryong Group?
That woman was here to see your brother.
What? Why would she do that?
Maybe that scandal wasn't all for nothing.
What are you saying? Are you saying Yu-min's cheating with her?
People will hear you!
I'm sure there's something between them.
This will come as a great shock to Se-jong.
You should be extra attentive, Mr. Gang.
Do you really have no suspicions that...
Se-jong caused this in any way?
- Do I have reason to be? - No,
but to be honest,
I suspected him after I found the firecrackers in his pockets.
I kept telling myself it's nothing,
but I wasn't entirely sure.
Mr. Gang, you really are a bad father.
If you don't believe him, who will?
Se-jong may be a wayward and stubborn child,
but he's not one to lie. You know that.
Go on inside.
I will try to contract the police again.
What I want to know...
is who took the firecrackers in there to start the fire.
Someone with a strange limp...
Who would do that?
Fire! Fire!
Man-pyeong! Bok-Hui! It's a fire!
If you have nothing to say, I'll go inside.
Do you have to be so cold...
to someone who came out of concern?
Is there...
- anything I can help you with? - We're fine.
I knew you'd say that.
What will you do now?
I'll have to sort out this family problem.
There you go with your family again.
I'm the eldest of Jeokhyeonjae.
Okay.
I understand.
I respect that.
If you get tired of being true to your family,
call me...
anytime.
Yu-min!
About that director from Hwangryong Group...
Are you sure there's nothing between you two?
- What on earth are you talking about? - No, I clearly saw you...
Where have you been? Don't you know how late it is?
We need to talk.
You just had to follow that Mr. Gang. What's the story?
The story was one and the same all along.
None of my students would ever do such a thing.
If the cause of the fire isn't found,
you know they'll place more blame on you, right?
People will blame it all on improper management.
That doesn't mean we can blame it on an innocent student.
I'm just saying we should try to prove what he did.
- Don't you understand what I'm saying? - I told you he wouldn't do that.
I asked the kids at Jeokhyeonjae,
the ones who played with the firecrackers with Se-jong.
Teacher Oh gave them a scolding and put all the firecrackers away.
She wouldn't have placed them within their reach.
Se-jong doesn't know how to light matches, does he?
Also, what kind of idiot would light firecrackers indoors?
I know.
I'm worried we'll be questioned by the police again.
Why are you worried when Se-jong is innocent?
It can't be. Why would Aunt Hwa-ran do such a thing?
If you get tired of being true to your family,
call me anytime.
Cha Yu-min,
when will you leave that place and come to me?
This school failed to follow safety standards!
This malicious school must close down!
This school failed to follow safety standards!
This malicious school must close down!
- Down with Jeokhyeonjae! - Look how passionate they are.
Did they have to start so early in the morning?
I had no idea there were so many educational institutions in this country.
What was their slogan? "Let's love our children and educate them properly"?
Man-pyeong!
Uncle, you're here.
What's it to them if this house burns or not?
- Yu-Na! - I hear there's not even a lot of cultural artifacts here.
What's with them?
That's because Jeokhyeonjae is the symbol of the Cha family.
It's only natural for the elders to be upset.
It's been so quiet around here since yesterday.
What are you looking at?
What the heck! Seriously!
Why did you have to creep up on me like that?
Oh no!
I'm sorry! I have a really weak heart, you see.
I'm the one with a really weak heart.
Get out of my way!
Geez! That reeks!
What a heart throb!
He's so tough!
It doesn't taste good, does it?
When you get home, I'll make you a proper meal.
Did all the other kids go home?
Yes, they're all fine.
- What about Jun-yeong? She didn't get hurt, right? - Jun-yeong?
Yes. She slept in the inner house.
Wait a minute.
Do you like Jun-yeong, Se-jong?
Is there something between you two?
Something special?
Anything?
Stop it.
All right.
Du-mul, can we get another tenant for the guesthouse?
What is it this time? Did you bring my clothes?
I did. Here.
My heart isn't strong enough to withstand that woman!
My poor heart!
Good heavens!
Soon-Nam,
don't even think about protecting that Se-jong, all right?
I heard Mr. Gang stopped by and caused a scene.
How could he be so brazen knowing exactly what his son did?
Doesn't he know what's become of Jeokhyeonjae because of his son?
Why are you so certain that Se-jong is the culprit?
Don't you know why?
If it's not him, what was he doing in the storage?
Being there doesn't necessarily make him the culprit.
Se-jong said he went into the storage after seeing someone suspicious go inside.
- Someone suspicious? - Yes.
He said the person had a peculiar way of walking.
Are you saying it was me?
No. I'm not saying that.
I see you hesitating.
Are you saying I started the fire or what?
What do you think I am?
I can't believe you're accusing me of this!
Why are you making such a fuss?
Bok-Hui, listen to this!
She's saying I was the one who set fire to the storage!
What are you talking about?
I was only telling you what Se-jong saw.
How dare you? Didn't you say Se-jong said I started the fire?
Bok-Hui, I can't stand this kind of treatment anymore.
Did I live such a hard life...
so I could be treated by my daughter-in-law like this?
That's enough!
Soon-Nam didn't say it because she suspected you.
Soon-Nam, you should be more careful when you talk to elders.
Apologize to her right now.
Bok-Hui!
I'm sorry, Aunt Hwa-ran.
Forget it! I don't want to hear it!
Do you think you could just apologize after shooting me down?
Don't you know I'm a really deep sleeper?
According to Mom,
she went out for walk to relieve some indigestion.
I don't know when she left though.
What's wrong?
Did something happen?
Does she...
- still talk about starting a business? - Forget that!
I didn't tell you,
but I almost got buried alive because of Mom!
What are you talking about?
The loan sharks threatened to bury me alive.
It was awful!
They released me only when Mom gave them an envelope full of money.
Money?
I don't know where she got it from.
We did placate those bastards,
but if we don't pay back the rest of the debt,
they'll take my kidneys and bury you as well!
"When will the pay off the rest of your debt? You know I'm impatient, right?"
I can't believe these bastards!
Do they think 100,000 dollars is that easy to come by?
What is it? Did your wife say something to you again?
Are you really angry or do you just have something to hide?
- What? - You're in need of fast cash.
If what people are saying is true, the one who needs...
the insurance money the most is you.
What?
So, are you saying I started the fire for the insurance claim?
Am I wrong?
Hey! Cha Yu-min!
Don't be like this and tell me. Are you sure it wasn't you?
Then, how will you pay back the loan sharks?
Fine! I set it on fire!
Since fires aren't covered by insurance,
I tried to make it look like that Se-jong started the fire, take the insurance money,
and take it all for myself! Are you happy now?
Seriously, with all the people in Jeokhyeonjae,
do you think that insurance payout would fall right on my lap?
I thought I had done a bang-up job of giving birth to a perfect son,
but I guess I was wrong.
I gave birth to a fool!
- Where are you going? - It's none of your business!
I can't stand being treated like this here!
My son and daughter-in-law are both taking turns accusing me.
I could live out on the streets, and it would still be better than this!
Do you think I'm okay with any of this?
Fine. It's all my fault, isn't it?
That's why I'll get out of your hair!
What's going on? What are these bags for?
- Did something happen? - Good grief!
What has become of my life?
I thought I'd been through it all, but now I'm about to end up in jail!
Oh Mother!
Oh Father!
I never thought my son would do this to me!
Oh Father!
Why did you have to die so young?
Why did you leave me to live like this?
(Project Proposal)
It's the proposal for Hwangryong Square.
To improve the group's synergistic business value,
we are planning to build a flagship store here.
How did things go with your friend, Ms. So?
Excuse me?
I'm talking about Jeokhyeonjae.
The fire was contained, but...
there's been a lot of public outcry.
After all, it is a place of learning for children,
and it carries a long family tradition.
Does that mean your friend is the daughter of Jeokhyeonjae?
No.
She's the deputy head master and the family's daughter-in...
Give me a second.
Jeokhyeonjae is finally in shambles, just like you asked.
What are you talking about?
Excuse me?
Didn't you ask me to wipe out Jeokhyeonjae?
So, I thought a safety accident would be best to close it down.
A small fire would get the parents all riled up, and...
I'm scared that I might be...
taken in for arson, and you're going back on your word?
Did I tell you to set the place on fire?
Well, you didn't say that.
Are you saying there's something connecting Jeokhyeonjae and this payment?
Well, that's...
I'm just giving you this as consolation.
Is this payment for some kind of service?
No! Not at all! It's a consolation fee!
Of course. I got it.
Now,
I should have no reason to see you again.
Why that old sleaze bag!
I don't want to see you either!
Still, he's a man of his word.
Isn't that Yu-min's mother?
What is she doing here?
Did you find anyone of interest among the pictures I sent you?
It's been only a few days since my wedding was canceled.
That's why you have to hurry.
If you drag this along, people will only remember you for that failed wedding!
I don't care.
What's there to be afraid of now?
You don't care?
Hwang Se-Hui, if you keep this up,
I won't tolerate this.
Why did you meet with Cha Yu-min's mother?
I saw her leave your office just now.
What do you think? She came asking for money.
- Money? - She complained about the damage from the wedding...
and crudely claimed it was all your fault.
So I paid her to shut her up.
Stop worrying about that...
and pick a new partner.
You don't have much time.
The kid were playing with fire?
The boy is denying it,
but the police are currently investigating the case.
I see.
Aside from the fire, Head Master Cha Man-pyeong...
and his family are having quite a difficult time over the safety inspection.
Report to me as soon as you find out more.
Embezzlement and a fire?
It's too extreme to be a coincidence.
Are you going to meet Mr. Gang again?
I'm going with him to testify to the police.
Are you going to tell them...
Aunt Hwa-ran did it?
We have to tell them what Se-jong saw.
The police will do the rest.
So what if Se-jong said that.
How could you doubt your family over the words of a child?
You know exactly how Aunt Hwa-ran got injured. It's hard enough as it is!
- How could you frame her for that? - I'm not trying to frame her.
Then, what about Se-jong?
Se-jong is being suspected merely because he was in the storage.
Whose daughter-in-law and whose wife are you?
Fine.
Let's say Aunt Hwa-ran really did do it.
What then?
Jeokhyeonjae's name is already at its worst! Are you trying to make it worse?
Honey...
If she really did do it,
what does that make me?
That would mean my birth parent ruined my adopted ones.
What am I to do then?
Teacher Oh!
I'm sorry I'm late.
Se-jong keep fussing about coming along.
I'm sure he wanted to explain and vindicate himself.
You're right.
- Let's go inside. - Excuse me, Mr. Gang.
I have something to ask you.
Huh?
- Do you know who I am? - Yes.
You're Teacher Oh's husband.
I'm here to ask you something.
Aunt Hwa-ran injured her leg at the wedding a while back...
and hasn't be walking all that well.
I see.
I'll fully explain Se-jong's side of the story later.
He's not one to play with fire,
and we did put all the firecrackers in a safe place away from the kids.
I'm sorry to ask you this,
but can you wait a while before you...
testify about the person Se-jong saw?
You mean the part about the limp?
Yes. If it causes any more trouble,
it would bring too great a shock to the elders.
Please.
I clearly saw it!
The person was walking weird with a limp.
It really wasn't you?
Can I take your word for it?
How many times do I have to tell you?
If you're not going to believe me, forget it.
Aunt Hwa-ran, the police are here for you.
Se-jong, I'm back.
Uncle isn't here yet?
Se-jong?
Se-jong, what's wrong? Why are you crying?
I hear you were in front of the storage when the fire started.
Well...
We need the testimony of the person who first witnessed the fire.
Excuse me?
I see.
Did you see anyone strange when you discovered the fire...
or notice anything unusual?
I didn't notice anything in particular.
It's not like there's anything to steal here.
Why did they have to ask so many questions?
Hey, what are you doing?
Why are you looking through my bag?
Your cellphone kept ringing.
By the way, what's in this envelope?
Give that back!
Where did you get all this money?
Were you lying when you had the money all along?
- You know I almost died back then. - It's not like that! Give it back!
- Only if you tell me! - Give it to me!
Yu-min! Guess what I found in Mom's...
What is seriously wrong with you? I said it's nothing!
You better give it right back!
What is this?
Where did you get this money?
I'm telling you, it's nothing!
Where did you get it then?
Tell me! Where did you get this money?
- Why? Do you think I stole it? - Mom!
What's going on? Yu-min, what's wrong?
("Teacher Oh Soon-Nam")
- What? - It wasn't enough to frame my son that you even had to threaten him?
- Yu-min! - Honey!
What do you think you're doing?
Yu-min, haven't you learned anything from Jeokhyeonjae?
What's the point of Jeokhyeonjae?
You should admit it. Your teachings all failed.
- Is this all there is? - I'm reporting you everything I know.
There's something wrong here.
Stop trying to wrap your head around this, Yong Seon-ju!
Did you say your friend is the deputy head master?
She's Oh Soon-Nam, their daughter-in-law.
Daughter-in-law? Cha Yu-min's wife?
Why did you ask me to come here?
I thought I might help you solve your biggest problem.