(Episode 3)
Like a momentary sound
Here comes our producer.
I came early this morning and have been practicing.
So?
But sir,
would it be possible to get an advance?
There's a little emergency with my family.
You can't even sell tickets, but you want an advance?
Sunny, you're out.
We have a new lead.
Hyun Joo is our new lead.
What do you mean?
You changed leads?
How can someone who can't sing or act be the lead?
Because her dad's rich?
Let's go.
Sir. You're kidding, right?
I'll be better.
- I'll set up the stage and... - Forget it.
If you're bitter, tell your parents to invest too.
But if you really want to do something,
you can play the crow.
I can't do that.
- That has no lines. - Then forget it!
Let's prepare for rehearsal.
Hey, you! How can you tell me to leave so easily?
Hey, you! Sunny!
Fine. I'll leave on my own because you disgust me.
With skills like mine, plenty of theater companies will want me!
You want money?
Even with car accidents, you start hurting the day after.
Ms. Choi!
How long has it been since the hostage situation,
that you let anyone into the palace?
I'm sorry, Your Highness.
I don't think she should be scolded...
Since you had said you'd give compensation...
Since when was the Imperial Family a charity that gives out money...
whenever someone begs?
How dare she demand money as if we're a bank?
Tell her to leave at once.
That's not it. Your Highness.
How dare you...
try to touch her?
I'm sorry.
Did I ask to borrow money...
or demand money for nothing?
Why is she treating me like some beggar?
Mother!
Mother...
wouldn't have come this far.
This looks like that.
What's that?
Blood?
Your Majesty.
Did you go somewhere?
That's not the problem.
There was an accident.
I hit a person.
How?
It wasn't my fault. She jumped in front of the car!
I'm sure it wasn't your fault.
However, if it gets out that you drove after drinking,
it may be bad for you.
- My mother... - Mother!
Mother!
Your Majesty.
I'm sure the light was on just a minute ago.
Is no one here?
What did you do with the person you hit with the car?
In my car...
This is the car.
Mom?
Why aren't you home yet?
I'm scared.
I'll go with Mom once I find her,
so read your comic books.
Okay.
What's that? Mother?
Mother!
Mother.
Mother!
Hold on!
What was that?
What did I just see?
Dump the body here.
Why should I?
I'll have Ma Pil Joo do it.
We don't have time.
Many trucks pass through this road.
If you dump it without anyone seeing us,
that person wasn't hit by your car,
but by another car.
This is insane.
Take her out. Now.
Fine.
Your Majesty.
Yu Ra.
Get over here!
Yes, Your Majesty.
I'm leaving.
Are you all right?
If my mother finds out,
- I'm dead. - That will never happen.
Trust me.
Mr. Ma. I got into a bit of a mess.
Check every surveillance camera in Bichido...
and delete all traces of me.
Get rid of them all!
You're lagging. You need to pick up the tempo.
Hey, Sunny!
What are you doing?
Hello, sir.
Sir? You don't need to be respectful.
How could I be so rude to the producer?
Oh dear.
What did you do overnight?
The lead should be someone as pretty like you.
See? You totally look like the lead.
So? What do you want?
64307036.
Yes, Dad. Send 10,000 dollars to that account right now.
I love you.
Thank you so much.
I'll pay you back.
You can take your time. It isn't much.
Okay.
But keep taking care of things for me.
Of course. Naturally, I should.
You're our lead.
You must be tired from practicing.
Your shoulders won't look pretty if you get all knotted up.
Ouch.
Oh my gosh.
What?
That guy who was running after us...
Do you think he's the dead woman's son?
Pardon?
He saw me.
I'm sure...
He may have reported me to the police already.
Don't worry.
I'll make sure your name isn't associated with this.
But...
how do you know so much about Bichido?
Have you been here before?
Just...
I came here on vacation before.
[VIU Ver] SBS E03 An Empress's Dignity "A Hit-and-Run" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
- Wait a minute! - Wait...
Mom.
Is this where you were?
Why are you lying here?
Mom.
Let's go.
Mom, let's go home.
Stop playing games! Let's go home!
What are you doing?
She was deceased by the time she got here.
Don't lie to me!
Why would my mom die? She's not dead!
Don't lie to me.
You're a doctor. Do something!
Do something!
Doctor!
Please save my mom.
Please save my mom, doctor.
Please save my mom.
So? Did you find His Majesty?
Not yet. But Your Highness, the Bichido police just called.
The police? Did something happen to His Majesty?
(Ms. Choi Yoon Mee)
Hello, Ms. Choi. This is Min Yu Ra.
You're with His Majesty, right?
I know everything, so don't try to lie to me.
What is it?
The Bichido police called.
They received a tip that His Majesty committed a hit-and-run...
and asked us to check on it.
Where is His Majesty right now?
A hit-and-run?
(Creative Musical)
(Oh Sunny)
For the first time in my career, I'm the main lead.
If you have time, come and watch the show.
Don't feel obligated.
I just thought it would be really great if you could come.
Ms. Min, answer me.
What are you doing?
Where is His Majesty?
His Majesty is watching a musical right now.
I escorted him myself from the mountain.
A hit-and-run?
Who started such a preposterous rumor?
What do you mean?
A musical? In this situation?
Does my mother know?
Your Majesty.
You were never in Bichido.
I went to the mountain to beg you to return,
and you watched a musical this evening in Daehak-ro.
What? You sound insane.
Please trust me and do as I say.
Where is he?
My mom is growing cold in there.
What are you people doing?
Let go! The one who hit my mom with his car...
was the Emperor! It was that jerk!
Watch your mouth, Nam Shik!
We just checked with the Imperial Family,
and the Emperor was somewhere else at the time of the accident.
It wasn't him?
He was definitely at the vacation house.
I saw him drive away and flee with my own eyes.
Isn't this that rotting tree?
You're right. It seems like it.
Right?
Mommy.
What is a crow doing here?
You're so cute.
Where are you going? Get over here.
Are you okay?
You did that on purpose, didn't you?
- What did I do? - Pinching and hitting...
- weren't in the script. - I was acting.
An actress can't limit herself to the script.
I appreciate the loan, but that's enough.
This is why you shouldn't be nice to poor brats.
Poor brats?
If you're bitter, pay me back right now.
Why you... You're dead.
Hey.
Why that...
Hey, you!
- Isn't that His... - What are you babbling about?
Hey, you.
Let's put an end to it today.
May I get an autograph, Sunny?
Just a minute. I need to resolve this...
Oh Sunny?
I kept my promise.
Your Majesty.
Is that really you?
You didn't have to.
Is it okay for you to come to a place like this?
You must go out with the theater people afterward.
Your Majesty.
You must act like you're really Oh Sunny's fan.
You must seem...
approachable and easy-going.
Why must I go this far?
I told you, Ma Pil Joo can handle this much.
There was a witness.
It isn't as simple as you think.
Oh Sunny.
That woman will be your alibi.
I've always wanted to come to a place like this.
I got to, thanks to you.
I'm treating today.
Order freely and please treat me like everyone else.
Today, I'm not here...
as the Emperor, but Oh Sunny's fan.
- Oh my gosh. - Excuse me!
We'll have one of everything on the menu!
My fan is treating!
Here's to Oh Sunny's diehard fan, His Majesty.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Cheers!
Your Majesty, shall we do the wave?
I'll start. We'll go counterclockwise.
That way.
- He's next. - Okay.
- Drink it - Drink it
- Drink it all up - Drink it all up
- Drink - Drink
- How long will you make me dance - How long will you make me dance
Come on.
Drink.
He's so cool.
Their entrails pancakes are amazing here.
En... Entrails pancake?
Entrails pancake.
This is raw liver.
This is the stomach.
Finally, the highlight.
Here. It's cow's tongue.
Isn't it delicious?
- Bottoms up! - Bottoms up!
- Bottoms up! - Drink.
If you can't drink it, I'll drink for you.
No, I'll drink it.
(Ma Pil Joo)
I was waiting for your call,
Mr. Ma Pil Joo.
I took care of all the surveillance videos as His Majesty ordered.
I deleted all traces of him...
ever going to the vacation house and the scene of the accident.
But I saw a very familiar face in the videos.
His Majesty will be shocked to see this.
He doesn't know you used to live in Bichido, does he?
Naturally, you wouldn't miss an opportunity like this.
This is quite a big one.
How much do you want?
- Prepare enough. - In exchange,
nothing about my time in Bichido or my relationship...
with Na Wang Shik can get out.
If you show enough gratitude, then sure.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What happened to the witness?
Don't worry. I'll take care of him.
Also,
get rid of Min Yu Ra.
Sorry?
She knows too much. It bothers me.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty. What are you doing here?
Everyone is looking for you.
I had to use the restroom.
- Let's go. - Okay.
You've underestimated me,
Your Majesty.
Look closely.
No.
There was blood here.
There was blood here!
We checked the house too,
and there was no trace of anyone ever being there.
Anyway,
what were you doing at the time of the accident?
I told you to catch the killer.
Are you suspecting me now?
Are you saying I lied or something?
- What are you doing? - Did anything you say...
turn out to be true?
If you keep this up,
I'll arrest you for defaming the Imperial Family!
What was that?
Hurry!
Let go!
Let go! Let go of me!
What did you think about Sunny's acting?
I was moved every minute.
Her acting was great, befitting of the lead.
Lead? I was the lead.
Sunny's role was minor.
She was a crow without any lines.
You saw earlier.
Whatever the role she plays,
Sunny is always the lead in my book.
He's so cool.
Your Majesty.
You can't say things like that so nonchalantly.
You're making me embarrassed.
Your Majesty. I have one wish.
Will you take a love shot with me?
She's wasted.
Love shot!
Nice!
Okay.
This isn't how you do it.
This is how you do it.
He's so cool.
Do you know something?
I saved your life that day.
In light of that, our second round will be...
karaoke.
Sunny?
Security Team Two will escort Ms. Oh Sunny home safely.
And Ms. Min asked me to give this to you.
What is it?
I apologize for not being with you until the very end, Your Majesty.
I will get rid of the car, which is the conclusive piece of evidence.
What is she up to?
I, Min Yu Ra, confess that I am the driver...
of the hit-and-run accident in Bichido.
I hit a woman with my car on the road...
to the vacation house in Bichido.
(Episode 4 will air shortly.)
(Episode 4)
Your Majesty, they found a car that...
appears to be yours by the reservoir.
It is too dangerous. Please step back.
- Go check. - Yes, sir!
Yu Ra.
My head...
My stomach... Water...
How did I get home last night?
Karaoke.
You've lost your mind. Oh my gosh.
You drunken fool.
How will I ever face His Majesty again?
Will something that tremendous ever happen to me again?
Hey, Sunny. Come out.
I can't get to work because of you.
We are in front of musical actress Oh Sunny's restaurant.
We're here to meet Oh Sunny, who has been trending online,
called "The Emperor's Woman".
People are lined up in front of the restaurant...
to meet Oh Sunny.
Oh my gosh. What's going on?
- Oh my gosh. - Hello.
What's going on?
Sunny, you're totally famous.
Photos of you taking a love shot with the Emperor...
are all over the web.
What's your relationship with him?
What do you mean?
He came to watch the show using the ticket...
I gave him at the luncheon.
Palace Guards carried you home last night,
but there's nothing going on between you two?
Tell me the truth.
You're the Emperor's secret lover, aren't you?
Dad! Look at her. How can you say that?
There's really nothing going on.
The Emperor's lover? That's absurd.
It was just a one-day thing.
Are you awake?
Your Majesty.
Stay still.
Why did you do that?
Did you really plan to die?
Why did you save me?
We need to eliminate all the evidence for this to end.
Please. Please let me take the blame and die.
That's only right.
Do you look down on me?
I am the Emperor of Korea!
Why should you take the fall for me?
Eventually,
the fact that I know...
will burden you.
That won't happen.
From now on, I will be responsible for you.
Your Majesty.
Whatever happens,
I won't lose the Imperial Family or you.
Rest here for the time being.
- Don't let anyone in. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Do you plan to cut ties with your mother now?
I had already fired Yu Ra.
Ms. Min came to me when I was on the mountain,
and asked for her job back.
I pity her, and she is a good worker.
I think it may be okay to give her another chance.
Yu Ra went to you when you were on the mountain?
Is that true?
How could I dare deceive you, Mother?
You are too soft-hearted, Your Majesty.
If that is what you wish, I shall follow.
Thank you, Mother.
However,
what is this about a hit-and-run in Bichido?
What is this about a musical, too?
There are newspaper articles saying she is the Emperor's woman.
What is all this about?
The accident in Bichido has nothing to do with me.
As for the musical, an actress who visited the palace...
gave me a ticket, so I had to go.
There is nothing to worry about.
I see.
I trust you,
but we are surrounded by powers trying to defame you,
so you must discuss everything with me.
That way, I can help you.
I know that very well, Mother.
Your handsome face has gone overnight.
You should shave first.
Your Highness, Princess So Jin is here to see you.
What? Already?
Tell her to wait.
My gosh. What does she eat, that she wakes up so early?
My gosh.
Grandmother.
I said to wait! Why are you so impatient?
Grandmother. This is huge.
The Emperor met with a woman last night.
You have to see what she looks like. She's a total dog.
Look.
Don't you think she is way beneath us?
I told you to fix your crude speech, Princess.
How is it that you never improve?
(Love Shot with the Emperor)
Has he been refusing to marry because he had someone?
Your Highness, His Majesty is here to see you.
Grandmother, did you sleep well?
Your Majesty, what is this all about?
Is she really your type?
What is this ruckus so early in the morning?
Please put this away.
I am curious as well, Your Majesty.
Please tell your grandma.
It is true that I am her fan.
I went to watch her show...
and participated in the festivities thereafter.
I must have been photographed there.
That is what makes her special.
I have never seen you take a love shot with a woman before.
Will we be getting a new empress?
Your grandma is very excited.
If getting a new empress is your wish,
I shall hurry.
If you are waiting so anxiously,
I cannot disappoint you.
Your Majesty, what do you mean?
Are you saying...
you will proceed with this dog?
She is beautiful inside and out.
I will introduce her to you when the time is right.
However, you must take my side regardless of what happens.
That is a given!
If you like her, that is all that matters!
Then your grandma shall wait with bated breath.
I have faith in you, Grandmother.
Did you find out what I asked?
Do you mean about Oh Sunny?
From what I have gathered, she is 30 years old,
is a musical actress,
and is the oldest of two daughters.
Her mother passed away 10 years ago from an illness,
and her father runs a small chicken place.
They are not well off financially.
She was that audacious girl that came before, correct?
Why did His Majesty drag a girl like that in,
and create such a ruckus?
More importantly,
Min Yu Ra is in the Imperial Family hospital.
I think you will have to step in.
It is not necessary for me to step in because of a girl like her.
There's no need to rush.
When the time comes, everything will resolve itself.
The Emperor was the hit-and-run driver?
Are you sure?
I'm sure. But no one believes me.
The surveillance cameras were already messed with.
Do you have any other proof?
This.
I found this at the accident site.
I looked into it, and this is from the only car in our country,
and it belongs to the Emperor.
Seeing how there's blood on it, it really is solid evidence.
I'm telling you it is.
But the police won't even treat it like evidence.
It's driving me insane.
I know someone at the National Police Agency,
so I'll look into it right away.
Thank you. I'm counting on you.
Thank you.
The deceased victim's son found it at the accident site.
I got it away from him.
Do you know him?
He is determined to catch you.
He won't back down easily.
He is frighteningly persistent.
Take care of this.
Make sure nothing gets out.
You can count on me, Your Majesty.
But what about Min Yu Ra?
Forget what I said before.
Come in.
It is I, Your Majesty.
You should not move around yet.
I told you to rest.
Why won't you listen?
Your Majesty. My body is not important.
Please look at this.
Na Wang Shik's mom in Bichido was hit in a hit-and-run.
I heard the driver was the Emperor. Is murder the Emperor's hobby?
Who is behind this?
Word about the accident keeps spreading.
I can't delete them anymore.
We must distract the public...
before this gains more interest.
We need them to talk about you regarding something else.
Hel Ro! Here.
- Enjoy. - Another chicken, please.
Dad.
Can't I go up and take a break? My arms and legs are so sore.
It's been so long since we've been this busy.
- Stay here. - Shut it and show your face.
Even I had to take the day off.
Can't I at least put on some makeup?
People keep taking pictures, but I look terrible.
What more can you do?
If you have the time for that, sell more chicken.
It's okay. You look good.
Your Majesty.
I love you.
He's so cool.
Oh my gosh.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty. What brings you to our restaurant?
Did you sleep well?
Are you feeling okay?
You drank a lot last night,
- so I was worried. - You were worried?
Everyone seems surprised.
Let me formally introduce myself.
I'm Oh Sunny's fan, Lee Hyuk.
I love you!
To be honest, I came here today to take Sunny out...
- on a date. - A date?
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, can't you tell me the truth?
Why did you come today?
I'm a bit lightheaded, you know.
Having my wish come true consecutively.
Do you need a liver, a kidney, or something like that?
I just wanted to see you,
Sunny.
That's why I'm here.
Does that answer your question?
Do you mean...
you wanted to see me acting, not that you wanted to see me?
Wait!
Not long ago, I played a girl dancing at a club.
You don't know club dancing, do you?
This is how you do it.
No, I'm good.
Watch out!
[VIU Ver] SBS E04 An Empress's Dignity "The Yellow Truck" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
- I... - I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
I... I can't stand awkward situations.
You are very random.
I think that's your charm.
I am quite charming.
(The Emperor's Surprise Date)
His Majesty is so good-looking. I fell in love.
I didn't know he had such humane qualities. Unbelievable.
Why is she so lucky?
It all worked out.
I'm happy!
Your Majesty.
- Good work today. - How long do I have to do this?
I don't want to see her another day!
Thankfully, because of what you did, people will stop talking.
Your Majesty.
Did you know?
I haven't eaten anything all day.
Why?
Imagining you with that woman all day...
made me lethargic...
and lose my appetite.
Don't tell me...
you're being jealous.
It's inevitable for someone to grow on you...
if you spend enough time together.
And you're not an exception.
It makes me upset. I mean it.
How will you become my wife if you lack so much confidence?
From now on, I won't let anyone mistreat you.
Do you truly mean that?
Will you also protect me from the Empress Dowager?
I give you my word.
If I can't protect the woman who sacrificed her life for me,
I am neither an emperor nor a man.
Your Majesty.
I told you. We shouldn't do such things in here.
The Empress Dowager is watching us.
It doesn't matter.
She will know about us sooner or later.
In the end,
she will remove it herself.
Then...
you should just sit still.
I'll be the wicked witch.
Your Majesty.
Min Yu Ra, how dare you?
Ms. Choi. Ms. Choi!
Yes, Your Highness.
Did you summon me, Your Highness?
Was it Oh Sunny?
I shall meet her.
Yes, sir.
Wang Shik, you were right.
Come here right now.
I found crucial evidence.
Mr. Ma!
Load him up.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Don't worry.
We'll get rid of him.
Ma Pil Joo, that scumbag...
Take him out. Let's bury him.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
Gosh, that dogged scumbag.
Ma Pil Joo!
You!
Was it you who erased the evidence of the hit-and-run?
I thought you were the president of a construction company.
Were you merely one of Lee Hyuk's underdogs?
Were you?
I'm an idiot for trusting a fool like you.
Let me go!
Go! Get him!
Gosh!
What are you punks doing?
Block him!
Did he order you to kill me?
Give up already.
Let's not complicate things.
I also don't want to make this hard for you.
Shut it!
Look at this idiot, provoking me when I'm holding a gun.
I will...
find out the truth behind my mom's death.
So...
you can just die!
How dare you?
Congratulations on receiving...
the World Peace Award, Your Highness.
It is an honor for the Imperial Family...
and a great deal of pride for the Korean Empire.
This old woman shamelessly received such a grand award.
I'm very embarrassed.
I thought it was a family celebration.
Why did you invite so many reporters?
I despise such a pretentious celebration.
Pretentious?
It is part of our duty as the Imperial Family...
to be transparent of what goes on in here.
Then why is His Majesty still not present?
My legs are so numb.
Why are you here, Ms. Min?
This is a family occasion.
You can wait outside.
Your Highness, I have something to tell.
Do you remember...
when I told you...
that there is someone I like that I'd like to introduce?
Then are you finally introducing her to me?
It's such good news that I've been anticipating for so long.
Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty. - What is it?
You have a guest.
What a wonderful surprise. Welcome, Ms. Oh.
- Hello. - Come on in.
Please say hello.
This is the Grand Empress Dowager of Ewha Palace.
It is an honor, Your Highness. I'm Oh Sunny.
So this lady is...
She's the woman His Majesty is currently dating.
Cheers to Sunny's entry into the palace!
I just don't like her.
Find out Yu Ra's weaknesses.
It's not certain that he's dead. Did you lie to His Majesty?
(An Empress's Dignity)