(The following content may not be suitable for viewers under 15.)
(Viewer discretion is advised.)
If I lose my candidacy,
I'll blame that on my carelessness.
But I can't watch him lose everything.
Please save my son-in-law, Congressman.
Father.
Jeong Hoon.
I found a way to save you.
- Move abroad with Mi Jin. - Pardon?
Until all this blows over,
leave the country.
While you're abroad, I'll do everything in my power...
to free you from the involvement system.
Okay?
Why won't you answer?
The rallies are getting heated.
What if the other parties find out your father's a defector?
I'll just lose my candidacy,
but it won't be that simple for you.
Your whole life could crumble.
Trust me and stay abroad for a while.
While you're away, you might as well study.
Discuss that matter with Mi Jin.
Start with transferring your duties.
Father, people like me can't get a passport,
so we can't go abroad.
I'll take care of that so don't worry.
You just get ready to leave.
(Episode 117)
- Sang Pil. - Hello.
Do you have what I asked for?
If it's for your campaign, I'll gather as much as I can,
but let me keep my company.
I told you to do as I say. What's more to it?
Uncle, please change your mind.
I'm going to send Jeong Hoon abroad.
What?
Once he leaves, you need to join Daeguk Construction.
I have a plan,
so you just need to do as I say.
Why are you suddenly sending Jeong Hoon away?
You're going to find out anyway so there's no need to hide it.
Jeong Hoon's guilty by association.
What? Guilty by association?
What do you mean?
His father's on the list of defectors...
and his whole family could be charged.
That's why he wasn't allowed into the judicial institute.
He hid that from me and married Mi Jin.
How did you find out?
My party did a background check...
on my family members and found the connection.
Won't that threaten your candidacy?
That's what the money's for. To solve that problem.
That's why you need so much.
I'm reluctant to say this,
but must you suffer because of Jeong Hoon?
Wouldn't it be easier to cut him off?
Yes. It would be simple to make Mi Jin divorce him.
Did you consider that?
Why are you protecting him then?
It's not as simple as you think.
You're the only person I trust.
You just do as I say. Do you understand?
Yes.
Keep this to yourself for now.
Don't let your aunt or Mi Jin know.
Okay.
Why isn't anyone here? What time is it?
That scumbag Jeong Tae.
What are you doing here?
I want to ask you something.
What is it?
I just talked to my uncle.
I'm wondering if you know something I don't.
What did Mr. Hwang say?
He's going to send Oh Jeong Hoon abroad.
Is he?
He's going to send him abroad before he finds out?
That's something he'd do.
What do you mean?
There's another reason he wants Jeong Hoon out of the country?
Another reason?
There's something else?
No.
Why does my uncle want Jeong Hoon gone?
Jeong Hoon's brother Jeong Tae...
found out about Mr. Hwang's past.
This.
What? How?
Mr. Hwang and I scored big during the war.
We stole a suitcase and it was full of gold bars.
Gold bars?
Mr. Hwang built Daeguk Construction with that gold.
I knew there was something huge inside,
but I found out only recently that it had been gold.
Mr. Hwang didn't tell even me.
Tell me about Jeong Tae. How did he find out the past?
The bag of gold belonged to Jeong Hoon and Jeong Tae's family.
What?
Now that Jeong Tae knows,
it's a matter of time before Jeong Hoon does.
That's why Jeong Hoon has to go abroad.
Sir, Se Ra just met with the stylist.
Will you place the order at Jini Boutique?
We need many more clothes than we expected.
Se Ra, we might have to change boutiques. Wait a bit.
Why change boutiques?
I'll explain later.
Jin Kyu, bring a financial statement and our sales records.
Okay.
- Did you two argue again? - No.
He looked at you differently today.
It felt a bit awkward.
You...
It's you.
Oh Se Ra, you're quite famous. You're even on TV.
Give me back my money.
I don't know what you're saying.
Hey!
Hey! You fraud! I want my money back!
Hey.
Who is he?
He conned me a long time ago.
He's the man who took my money...
saying he'd teach me how to sing.
What?
I knew I'd never be safe.
Who'd have known this would happen when I took her to a club?
A club? Wait, mister.
Let's talk.
Do you know me?
I want to ask you about Oh Se Ra.
What do you want to know?
Is it true that Oh Se Ra worked at a club?
How do you know her?
You don't need to know. I heard you say that...
you didn't know this would happen when you took her to a club.
That's right.
When was that?
Which club?
I don't know why you want to know,
but if you want to hear something from me, you'd better pay up.
Nothing's for free.
Will this do?
I can give you more if you tell me everything I want to know.
Is it true that Se Ra worked at a club?
I took her to one once,
but she got away.
She got away? Then that's nothing.
It is.
That's it?
Mr. Hwang asked to see me.
Really? What did he say?
He made me promise.
He'll save Jeong Hoon if I keep quiet.
He wanted to make sure.
And? Did you say you'd keep quiet?
I can't watch my brother's life go to ruins.
You need to clear your name.
Did you mention that?
He won't admit to that when he's hiding his past.
I didn't see the point so I didn't ask.
I don't want Jeong Hoon to suffer again over the involvement system.
I'll let it all go.
Jeong Hoon will be disappointed.
He can't find out.
So he can live.
He'd be devastated to find out his father-in-law stole...
our family's riches.
That's true.
He'd also be shocked to hear you gave up clearing your name for him.
Did you just get back from the site?
Yes. Here's an update on the construction.
Thanks.
- Kyung Ho. - Yes?
I'll be leaving the office for a while.
What do you mean?
I might go abroad.
Why?
Was it Mr. Hwang's idea?
Yes.
Is it because of the involvement system?
You know?
Jeong Tae told me that Mr. Hwang found out.
Right.
There's the danger of him losing his candidacy because of me.
I think I should do as he says and stay away for a while.
Did you ask Mi Jin if she wants to divorce Jeong Hoon?
Why did you ask?
Are you going to make her divorce Jeong Hoon?
I just wanted to see what she thinks.
Did you talk to Jeong Hoon, Dad?
Mi Jin. I need you and Jeong Hoon to leave the country for a while.
To go abroad?
What do you mean? Why should she go abroad?
It's for her sake.
Here, she'll only get stressed about the baby.
I will deal with...
that issue for you while you're away.
Leave with Jeong Hoon.
Why? You don't want to go?
No. It's just that it's so sudden.
Did you talk to Jeong Hoon as well?
Yes. He didn't say no.
We just have to give the baby back.
Why should Mi Jin leave the country over that?
No. I won't let her go too far.
Didn't I say it's for her sake?
(Oh Jeong Hoon, Planning Director)
Come in.
Mi Jin, why are you here?
I just saw my dad.
He wants us to live abroad for a while.
Did you hear?
Yes, he told me.
What do you think?
I like the idea. I want to go.
- Do you? - Yes.
There's too much to worry about here,
and you said you wanted to move out.
It would be nice to live abroad, just the two of us.
We'll go back to being like newlyweds.
Let's go abroad, okay?
Why do you think my husband wants to send them abroad?
It's all because of that baby.
What?
They're going abroad?
Give that baby back right away.
You can't want to let Jeong Hoon move away too far.
What did the kids say?
Who cares what they said?
I can't live with Mi Jin so far away.
Before she got married, Mi Jin begged her dad to let her...
study fashion abroad and he refused.
Why do you think he wants to send them both away now?
That's how stressed he is about this baby.
Send the baby back immediately. Okay?
Stay seated.
Ok Boon, call Jeong Hoon.
Let's find out what he thinks.
Jeong Hoon? It's Mom.
Hello, Mom.
Can you come over tonight?
What's wrong?
Your mother-in-law was here.
I heard you and Mi Jin were asked to go abroad.
What's going on?
Is it because of Min Su?
I'll come over after work. I'll tell you about it then.
Okay, see you in the evening.
- Can he come? - Yes.
He'll come after work.
I should go to the restaurant.
Okay. Close up early tonight.
I will.
Mom.
I came over because I was so frustrated.
Is Min Su okay?
Yes.
Soon Young's sick with a fever.
I gave Min Su to you for her sake,
but today I wonder if I shouldn't have.
I hoped we could take Min Su...
so she could marry the nice man she met.
I'm not so sure that's how Soon Young feels,
so I feel bad.
Are Jeong Hoon's in-laws still quiet?
They're thinking of sending Jeong Hoon and Mi Jin abroad.
They're going abroad? Because of Min Su?
Yes, I think so.
Soon Young, how do you feel?
Min Su's fine, so don't worry.
- Did you see him? - Yes.
He has two grandmas and uncles and an aunt.
They just adore him.
He put on weight and is doing well.
I don't think Jeong Hoon's in-laws are going to make a fuss of it.
Jeong Hoon and his wife are going abroad.
What?
I thought that family would cause a fuss because I gave Min Su away,
but now we needn't worry.
They're not complaining because they accepted Min Su...
as Jeong Hoon's son now.
Let Min Su grow up...
and be loved by his dad's family.
That would be good for him too.
Jeong Tae.
Why act like you carry all the weight of the world?
Is it about Min Su?
Guess what this is for. I'm going to make diapers.
What for?
Because I should.
I'll bring them over tomorrow.
Thanks.
Then try to smile.
Don't worry about Min Su on your own.
Get some sleep.
Your father-in-law wants you and Mi Jin to go abroad?
How did that come about?
What's this about? You're going abroad?
Your mother-in-law...
says it's because of Min Su. Is that why you must leave?
It's not that.
The truth is...
Mr. Hwang came to know that Dad was guilt by association.
What? He found out?
How did he find out?
The party did a background check on all his family members.
Oh dear. My goodness.
Oh no.
Is he in any kind of trouble?
Is he okay?
He could lose his party's nomination.
Gosh, and instead of throwing you out,
he wants to send you abroad?
He must really think of you as his own son.
He's being so generous when his career could be at stake.
It's not at all easy.
My goodness.
Our family put your father-in-law in a tough situation.
Are you sure you can just leave?
That does worry me,
but he wants me to leave soon.
My goodness. I'm so grateful.
I'm so thankful. He's so generous.
- Jeong Tae. - Hey.
Wait.
This...
Isn't it Dad's watch?
How do you have it?
I took it from Jo Dong Cheol. I couldn't let him keep it.
Did you tell him the gold was ours?
- That the watch was Dad's? - Yes.
He denied it.
He wouldn't admit to it easily.
Mom said two men stole the bag.
Who's the other guy? Do you know?
I don't.
I couldn't find out.
Jeong Tae.
Does it...
involve my father-in-law?
No. I want to rest. Go home.
You're not hiding anything from me, are you?
Why were you at Mr. Hwang's office yesterday?
Were you really there to refuse his job offer?
Yes.
I thought I should tell him in person.
Are you sure?
You aren't hiding anything?
I'm not.
Go and spend some time abroad.
You should go. It's late.
- Jeong Hoon. - Yes?
What do you want to do with Min Su?
If you're to leave in peace,
you should sort it out yourself before you leave.
Give him back to Soon Young.
Okay.
Your in-laws are being so generous towards you.
We can't upset them any longer.
Soon Young's sick with despair. We should send Min Su back.
Okay.
I'll persuade your grandmother.
Dad.
Can I decide where to go?
Do you have an idea?
Italy.
It's where I wanted to study and I'd like to live there.
You seem so excited.
Honey, sort out the baby problem for her.
Why should Mi Jin move abroad?
I will deal with that as well.
Go abroad for now.
You'll need to close your boutique.
Sang Pil, you do that for her.
Yes, Uncle.
I don't like this.
Why should she leave home? Darn it.
Jeong Hoon's late.
Dad, I'll go upstairs and see what to do with the boutique.
Come with me. I'll give you the papers.
Okay. Excuse us, Uncle.
Sure.
I'm home.
Hello.
Did you talk to your family?
Yes.
And your brother. Didn't he...
object to your moving abroad?
No.
While you're away, I'll look after...
your family and brother, so don't worry.
Thank you.
How is it with your nomination?
I'll deal with that. You can go upstairs.
A pretty young lady
Is dancing and singing
A man on the sidewalk
Is dancing excitedly
A handsome young lady
Is dancing and singing
Toss aside your complicated worries
And shake to the music
(Golden Chariot Cabaret)
The blowing wind makes me sad
Yearning for you makes me sad
My tears won't stop falling
The tears of the defeated
Memories of our crazy love
They won't be forgotten so easily
Look at me because I now have
A heart full of wounds and scars
Am I doing things right?
You just pretend to copy me and I'll do the rest.
- Okay. - It looks like...
Choon Ja's really learning. She's making diapers now.
You should've married Tae Shik. Why did you end it with him?
He isn't my ideal type.
- What? - Hey.
Who is your ideal type...
that you'd reject a prime specimen like Tae Shik?
Tell me.
Don't talk about Alain Delon and give me a real name.
Sang Man, it looks like there's no chance whatsoever...
of Tae Shik becoming your son-in-law now.
Stop your wishful thinking.
You're only making yourself feel worse.
Yes, Mr. Kim.
So what if he's a prime specimen?
You can't give someone something they don't want.
That's right, Dad.
I wouldn't even marry a king if he came to court me.
I'll wait and see who this person is that you like.
Choon Ja, why are you making diapers for Jeong Hoon's son?
I'll help you because you asked me to, but it's so strange.
Why is it strange?
I feel sorry that Min Su's without his mom and I want to do something.
Dad, do you think it's strange too?
What? No, I don't.
This is how thoughtful Choon Ja is.
Sometimes you seem so thoughtful and caring.
Why don't you like Tae Shik?
You made that sound like we're thoughtless and uncaring.
What? Jeong Hoon will go abroad?
Yes. Not forever. Just for a few years.
Mom, why will Jeong Hoon and Mi Jin go abroad?
Is it because of Min Su?
No, it's not that.
Then why? It doesn't make any sense.
That's all you need to know.
If you can stay, watch Min Su for a bit.
You're leaving late today.
I'm going straight to a meeting so I can take my time today.
I see. I'll go ahead, Mom.
Jeong Tae will get the flour so I'll help.
Okay, go ahead.
See you later.
- Okay, bye. - Bye.
Ok Boon, it looks like Choon Ja...
fell in love with Min Su after babysitting for a few days.
She's making diapers for him right now.
Choon Ja's making diapers?
Yes, with Mal Soon's help.
I'm so grateful.
Choon Ja's been a great help recently.
We should help when we can.
Has everyone agreed to...
put Min Su down as Jeong Tae's son?
Not really.
There's no way his mom will let us.
I see.
(Flour, Sugar)
Why did you buy so much?
You're low on a lot of things.
These will keep.
Okay, thanks.
Mother.
Soon Young. Sit over here.
My goodness.
You look terrible and it breaks my heart.
Please give Min Su back to me.
Okay, okay.
Soon Young. Jeong Hoon and his wife are going abroad.
I heard about that.
Good. So Jeong Hoon...
wants to give Min Su back to you before then.
Did he really? Then I'll take him now.
Wait a bit.
I need to persuade Jeong Hoon's grandma.
Then can you let me see him at least?
Please?
Go and wait at home.
I'll talk to my mother-in-law and bring him back to you.
Jeong Tae.
Okay.
Get up. I'll take you home.
Min Su.
Are you okay?
Jeong Tae. How is Min Su doing?
He's doing well.
Don't worry about him and focus on getting well.
Is Jeong Hoon going abroad because of Min Su?
No.
If that's why,
I'll take Min Su and live somewhere else.
Don't say that. He needs to see a doctor regularly.
That's not the reason, so don't get such ideas, okay?
When will you leave?
As soon as I transfer my duties.
Kyung Ho.
I'm worried about Jeong Tae.
Jo Dong Cheol stole the bag of gold.
Whoever he was with at the time,
Jeong Tae won't stop looking for him.
I'm leaving him with a huge burden.
I feel terrible.
Don't worry about him. He'll manage.
Jeong Tae didn't return the pocket watch, did he?
Be quiet. Don't mention it again.
Sir.
Make him quit.
Make me floor manager instead.
That depends on you.
Okay.
Hey, why are you back here?
Why shouldn't I be at work?
Shouldn't you be getting ready to receive our regular delivery?
What are you up to?
Darn it.
You.
Do you really want to own this place?
Fine.
If you admit to challenging and threatening me...
and agree to bow down to me, I might give you my title.
I'm not holding back...
because I can't prove that you and Mr. Hwang...
stole my family's bag of gold bars...
or framed me for manslaughter.
Jeong Tae.
Mr. Hwang and I never picked pockets.
We didn't steal your bag...
or framed you for anything.
If you have nowhere else to go, lie low.
You can't take on Mr. Hwang. Do you get that?
Can I trust Mr. Hwang and wait and do nothing?
He'll sort it out.
If I go down, he'll end up going down with me.
(Cha Sang Pil, CEO)
Come in.
Hello. You're late.
You said...
I might have to order my outfits from another boutique.
Is it because Jeong Hoon and Mi Jin could go abroad?
Your family wants Jeong Hoon to go abroad.
Do you want to blame me for that?
Do you...
Do you know that...
we're guilty by association?
Does Mi Jin know as well?
She doesn't.
You'd better not mention that again.
Mr. Cha.
Sir, I have the financial statement and papers.
Se Ra, you can go.
What's the matter?
The atmosphere's so weird.
Bring those over.
Hello?
Congressman, sir, it's Hwang Chang Shik.
Sorry for calling again when you must be busy.
Please, sir.
If you help me out once more,
I'll give everything I have to the party.
Is that so?
I'm so pleased to hear that you're willing to help.
Please, sir.
Yes, thank you.
Goodbye.
Hi, Sang Pil. Take a seat.
Why must you go so far to help a defector's family?
Just cut Jeong Hoon loose.
You just have to do as I say.
How much cash can you put together?
Why won't you say? You didn't even calculate?
This is not the time for you to disobey me.
You won't...
let Mi Jin divorce Jeong Hoon?
You want me to work here at Daeguk.
Is that only until Jeong Hoon comes back?
That means my company just disappears.
How dare you?
I told you to just do as I say.
Is this...
because of...
the bag of gold bars?
What are you talking about?
(Through the Waves)
What's wrong with taking a bag you found in the road?
Is my father-in-law really not involved?
Oh Se Ra worked at a club.
- Oh Jeong Tae. - I have a plan.
Who is it? Who told you?
- Hye Rin is my daughter. - What?
- Don't you hate me? - How can I hate you?
My father ruined my whole life.
He defected.
Why didn't you tell me?
I'll raise Min Su.
I can't go abroad.
What?