(Episode 7)
I prayed for you.
That you would rather die.
That you wouldn't wake up from your surgery.
You should just die.
Are you afraid of death?
Then do you want me to kill you?
(Candidate Waiting Room)
Where's Woo Jung?
Not here yet.
She should be.
(Nagging Princess)
She'll come.
This interview is very important to her.
You know that.
You went to the hospital yesterday?
Yes.
Well done.
(Nagging Princess)
Why isn't she here yet?
Why won't she answer?
Come on.
Seon Joo.
In the next life,
I pray that I don't become your father.
Mr. Park!
What are you doing up there?
I have no right...
to ask Seon Joo for forgiveness.
I'll just make her even more unhappy.
No.
Your daughter won't want you to die like this.
Please.
Please come down.
Don't do this, Mr. Park.
I'm sorry for everything.
I'm really sorry.
But I have no reason to live.
- Mister... - You said you wanted forgiveness.
You want to hear her call you dad.
Did you forget that?
Mister, you met your daughter.
You just have to ask for forgiveness and make up.
Don't do this.
I'm better off dead.
She said that.
She said she'd rather see me dead.
Even if she said such a thing,
I'm sure she didn't mean it.
That's right.
To me, it sounds like...
she missed you and wants you to stay around.
No, no.
Seon Joo wants me gone.
She wants me to die.
Hwa Kyung wouldn't say that.
What?
Seon Joo, I mean Hwa Kyung...
We've been friends since high school.
I know her better than anyone.
She misses you so much...
and wants to call you dad.
I can tell without having to hear.
Believe me.
Mister, please don't give up.
If you give up like this,
you'll only hurt Hwa Kyung even more.
I really...
thank you for all you did, Woo Jung.
Mister.
Mister. Mister.
Mister.
Let go.
Let go of me.
Let me die.
Leave me alone to die.
(Woo Jung)
Tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow morning at 8:40am.
(Operation Room)
The number you have dialed...
Hey.
The interview begins in 50 minutes.
You need to leave now to get there in time.
I have to go too.
Go ahead.
I'll stay a while longer.
I want to hear what the doctor says.
Don't be late.
Thank you, Mr. Yoon.
Thank me properly later.
See you.
Bye.
You can't be late. Be there.
I will be. Go ahead.
(Operation Room)
The surgery's supposed to end...
What's the matter?
Did something go wrong?
The cancer...
spread from his pancreas to the other organs.
There's no point in surgery.
His blood is also clotting.
It's serious.
I think he'll pass away soon.
I felt no pain.
I didn't know I was bleeding either.
I could only think of one thing.
"Seon Joo's in pain."
"I must make her get better."
Why didn't I remember that feeling...
and stay with her?
Was it because I forgot how I felt when I carried Seon Joo that day?
I was afraid...
my poverty would drag her down too.
I did nothing for her as a dad.
I was afraid I'd burden her.
I believed I did the right thing.
I was...
I was so foolish.
(Shin Hwa Kyung)
Hwa Kyung.
"Ah, ya, eo, yeo."
By utilizing my strengths,
I plan to better the lives of others...
and that's why I am here.
(One new message)
Mr. Park's gravely ill.
Come to the hospital, Hwa Kyung.
(Shin Hwa Kyung)
(Hwa Kyung)
Hwa Kyung.
He's gravely ill?
Is that true?
Yes.
The cancer spread to his other organs,
and they can't operate anymore.
He will pass away soon.
Hwa Kyung, you should see him off.
That way, neither you nor he will have regrets.
Hwa Kyung.
I decide whether I go or not.
Whatever I choose,
you have no right to give orders.
Hwa Kyung, this isn't about choosing.
As family, a daughter should...
Hwa Kyung.
He's dying?
Right now?
When I have an interview?
(Operating Room)
Get here soon, Hwa Kyung.
You can't let him go like this.
(Test ID, Han Woo Jung, Applying for announcer position)
Mr. Park, I'm sorry...
that I am letting you go alone.
Watch out.
Aren't you getting in?
I'm sorry.
Aren't you taking this?
- You can go ahead. - Okay, thank you.
(My Mom)
What do you mean, you can't come?
Are you in your right mind?
Have you gone insane?
Mr. Park might pass away soon.
Hwa Kyung should be the one...
to stay with him, not you.
You're giving up on your interview.
That makes no sense.
If I go now, I'll ruin the interview too.
If you give up on this,
you might never get the opportunity again.
I know, but I can't go.
I'm sorry, Mom.
Woo Jung.
Ms. Han, where's Woo Jung?
She can't come.
You're here.
Did you get Woo Jung's call?
It looks like he doesn't have much time left.
Are you hesitating right now?
Woo Jung has taken your place...
I hope you make a choice that you will not regret.
You should stay with him before he passes away.
That's the only way both Mr. Park and you won't regret.
Just because you are the number one candidate as my successor...
doesn't mean that I won't evaluate you.
Do not fail on whatever you begin.
And giving up because you're afraid you'll fail...
is only worse.
We're going live in five minutes.
- Stand-by, please. - Yes.
- Na Joo Yeon? - Yes.
- Kim Young Chan? - Yes.
Go Eun Sung?
- Yes. - Okay.
Shin Hwa Kyung?
Yes.
Stand-by, please.
("Challenge Announcer")
Han Woo Jung?
Is Han Woo Jung not here?
Han Woo Jung?
Mr. Park.
Please stay with me.
Seon Joo.
Hwa Kyung will be here soon.
Please hold on just a little more.
I love you,
Seon Joo.
Mr. Park.
Hello, everyone.
You're watching "Challenge Announcer",
the final interview for...
the MBS announcer recruitment.
I'm your host, Kim Dae Ho.
Two people will be made announcers...
among the five final candidates...
when the show ends today.
And today, viewers can also become a judge...
in front of your TV.
Two candidates will be...
chosen as the announcers...
through your real-time text voting and the score from the judges.
You can send in your votes to sharp 6397.
Yoon, what do you think you're doing right now?
- I have to go somewhere. - You can only vote once.
Hey, have you gone insane?
- Hey. - We look forward to...
- your participation. - That idiot.
Before we begin,
we have sad news to share with you.
Candidate Han Woo Jung...
couldn't show up today due to a personal emergency.
So only four candidates will be getting interviewed today.
Then let me introduce...
the judges for today.
MBS's announcer, Jeong Yoon Jeong.
Mr. Park, what are we going to do about Mr. Yoon's empty seat?
The chief of cultural department at MBS, Park Dong Cheol.
Just keep going for now.
I see Ms. Shin here,
but I don't see Ms. Han.
MBS's announcer, Kim Yong Seong.
Ms. Han, where are you going?
I have to get Woo Jung.
Where is she right now?
At Park Choon Sung's hospital.
Leave it to me.
Mr. Yoon, why are you here?
Woo Jung.
Why are you still here?
Let's go.
Go? Where to?
What do you think? Your interview.
I'm late already.
It's better to be late than to not show up.
The interview is broadcast live.
Do you expect me to be late in front of the entire nation?
You'll only be embarrassed for a short while.
But if you don't go at all,
people will think of you as the one who gave up.
Let's go.
Mr. Park just passed away.
I saw him pass away right by him.
I can still picture him in my mind.
And my heart is...
still in pain.
How can I go to that interview like nothing had happened?
How can I go on air?
If Hwa Kyung can do it, why can't you?
Hwa Kyung is at the interview...
ignoring her birth father...
even though he just passed away.
Why should you give up?
Can you...
give up so easily on your dream to become an announcer?
How do you think Mr. Park would feel?
Do you think he'll rest in peace...
knowing that you gave up on your dream...
to stay with him as he passed away?
You are watching the final round of "Challenge Announcer".
We have one last mission left.
I wonder what the mission is.
First off, let's watch the video.
("Missing Memories")
If we are to disregard...
someone's painful past to make a TV program,
or even worse, if we cut the wound deeper,
would that truly be the right decision?
We scheduled to air...
Park Choon Sung's interview today,
but we decided not to broadcast it.
As you have just seen, the father wished...
to meet his daughter.
But the daughter did not want the program to go on air.
What should...
the production crew do in this situation?
Ms. Go.
If you were the host,
what would you do?
I would protect the daughter's privacy,
because she did not wish to be mentioned on the program,
but I would let the program go on air...
just as wisely as Ms. Han has done.
That wasn't very original.
Same question.
What do you think, Mr. Kim?
That's really tough. What should they do?
Although the father abandoned the daughter,
he wants to ask for her forgiveness.
But the program should be aired.
What do you think?
You should hold onto your own set of values.
Honey?
What?
Oh, you're right.
Shin Hwa Kyung.
What would you have done?
I wonder what she'll say.
I'm sure she'll give the perfect answer.
She can't do too well.
Hush.
Even if the daughter refuses,
if I were the host,
I'd have aired the facts.
That's it. That's the right answer.
Do you think the show should've gone on?
She should say something different from what the others said.
That way, she'll stand out.
I agree with you.
I don't believe this.
You two are on the same page?
Therefore, the viewers should come before anything else.
That's the only way to get the viewers to trust the broadcast.
That could disrupt the daughter's current life.
What do you...
think about that, Ms. Shin?
We blur faces and alter voices...
to protect one's identity.
I don't believe it will affect the daughter's life that much.
Her father wrote into the show...
and the staff worked hard...
and found his daughter.
With the preview already aired,
I don't believe...
it was right for the host to change...
the show on the spot.
Without batting an eyelid,
she's saying what she opposed to.
I'm shocked.
Oh dear...
We're stuck.
We'll never get there before the interview ends.
Let's get out.
- What? - Get out.
And do what?
Yoon Jae Bin.
What's going on?
Here.
Ms. Han sent me to get...
the judge and candidate.
You take Woo Jung.
I'll bring your car.
Go on.
The show should've been broadcast.
Whether it was right to do so...
is for the viewers to decide,
not the host or the crew.
Woo Jung.
Are you okay?
Yes.
Let's hurry.
Let's go.
Being cautious so the daughter's identity...
isn't hacked or revealed online is the extent the crew...
should do for her in a moral sense.
Shall we sum that up?
She has clear opinions.
You could teach her...
and make her MBS' main announcer.
(Jeong Yoon Jeong)
Whether she's decent material...
remains to be seen.
That concludes the interviews of the four candidates.
After a brief and careful discussion...
Just a moment, please.
There's one more candidate.
Han Woo Jung is here.
Hello, I'm Han Woo Jung.
I'm so sorry I'm late.
I will not make any excuses.
But if you'll give me a chance,
I'd like to participate as best I can.
That idiot.
Do you think broadcasting is some sort of game?
Being late alone...
disqualifies you from the process.
Please leave immediately.
I guess this is the real thrill...
of a live broadcast.
This is such a sudden turn of events.
I think we must confer with the judges to decide...
where to go from here.
Viewers, I'll be back.
Woo Cheol's sister is quite determined.
That's not determination.
She was late. She's shameless.
Why did Do Bin get involved?
I heard he's one of the judges.
He's just so very responsible.
Do you think Woo Cheol's sister took him aside...
and begged him to let her participate?
She's not that kind of person.
How do you know?
But then, Do Bin wouldn't fall for it.
You fool.
Why did you bring in someone who's late?
There were some unavoidable circumstances.
I didn't want that...
to get in the way of selecting a promising future announcer.
I do know what you meant,
but during a live broadcast? That was too rash.
I apologize.
I'm really sorry.
But please trust me and my ability to...
pick out gemstones.
Please.
Thank you for waiting.
"Challenge Announcer".
We're airing the final stages of MBS'...
announcer interview live on TV.
We had an unexpected happening.
A candidate showed up late for the interview.
It's quite a pickle.
- What happened? - What did the judges decide?
Han Woo Jung was late to the interview.
Will she be allowed to participate or not?
There was a very heated debate.
As a result,
the judges voted...
4 to 1.
What do you think they decided to do?
Are you curious?
If you are,
pay me 50 cents.
He's making things really thrilling.
See the atmosphere?
It's obvious. She's out.
They should let her participate.
Will you be quiet?
You're becoming like your mom.
The result of the vote is in.
The result of the vote between the five judges is...
Because she arrived before the show ended,
she should be allowed to participate.
Han Woo Jung is very lucky.
I hope she makes use of...
this great opportunity and gets what she wants.
Han Woo Jung.
Take your spot at the center of the stage.
- Yes. - Good.
Nice.
She should be disqualified.
Did they let her off because of her mom?
Don't say that. You're so crass.
- We'll ask you the same question. - You're so backward.
"Missing Memories".
A father wrote into the show...
hoping to find his long-lost daughter.
The daughter not only refused to be on TV,
but demanded that nothing about her be aired.
In this situation, what should the crew have done?
If you were the host of the show,
what would you have done?
I would have...
canceled the episode completely.
Why is that?
I believe we shouldn't turn...
someone's painful past...
into entertainment.
Entertainment?
Is that the girl who you said is Hwa Kyung's friend?
Your memory is still brilliant.
That's right. They stood side-by-side...
in the second round.
But I believe it could be perceived that way.
Rather than empathizing with someone's pain,
some people...
just want to find out more out of curiosity.
That's right.
Dad.
Earlier on, you said Hwa Kyung's right.
Does it matter what's right or wrong?
It's all about justification.
She's opposing Hwa Kyung.
I wonder what the judges will say.
Shouldn't a broadcast...
satisfy the viewers' right to be informed?
The viewers' right to be informed can be a double-edged sword.
I would convince the viewers...
why the episode couldn't be aired.
I would show behind-the-scene footage instead...
to show the viewers the truth of mass media.
Is there a reason...
you came up with that kind of idea?
I have met Mr. Park, the man behind that story...
by coincidence.
Mr. Park...
first applied to be on the program because he missed his daughter...
and he was sorry.
Over time,
he began to think if he is only making...
their old wounds worse.
As I watched the process,
I thought that TV programs should also go through the same process.
It's important...
to keep our promises with the viewers.
But before that,
I believe we should look into the hearts of people.
I believe we should learn to be considerate...
of the wounded heart of each people.
If I become an announcer,
I wish to become someone...
who would listen to the weakest person's opinion...
and who embraces their smallest wounds.
I have a question.
(Secret and Lies)
Are we going to see her turn the tables around?
Han Joo Won did that? What is this about?
I don't know. Do you know anything about that?
- Don't you feel guilty? - I'm not Seon Joo.
I am Shin Hwa Kyung.
- The moment his hands dropped... - Enough.
That girl. Did you say she was your friend?
- Her name was... - Woo Jung.
Han Woo Jung.
- Can you buy me a drink? - A drink?
Take me to another place.