It's much bigger than I thought.
I knew it.
It reflects the amount of power this place has.
(It reflects the amount of power.)
The building is huge, and so is this area.
This is my first time being here.
This is fascinating.
So Taekwon V comes out from that ceiling?
(Lee Dong Wook, an actor and the talk-show host)
Hello, everyone.
I'm here once again because I want to talk.
It's nice to meet you all.
She's reliable and makes me feel comfortable.
It's Jang Do Yeon, my precious partner.
(Jang Do Yeon, the emcee and comedienne)
Once again, we have the best band that will keep up...
this vibrant atmosphere throughout the show.
Give it up for Seo Young Do Band.
(Seo Young Do, Park Gi Hoon, Hong Tae Hoon, Cho Shin Il)
(Lee Myung Geon, Yeo Jin Woo)
There are many things that we can talk about.
However,
there are some topics...
that you should never discuss...
even with your closest friends.
Can you give me some examples?
- Religion. - Religion?
You're right.
What else? What?
Money? Right, it can be sensitive.
What about you, Do Yeon?
It's similar to what she said. It's about money.
More specifically, it's about your pay.
- Right. - Even though we're close,
I don't know how much you're getting per episode.
(I'd like to know.)
- How much do you get? - Me?
- It's not a bad amount. - I see.
Me too.
SBS is the best.
Anyway, that's right. No matter how close...
you are with your friends,
money and religion...
are touchy topics.
Among friends, lovers, and even family members,
there are things you should never talk about.
One of those topics...
is politics.
Lunar New Year is coming soon.
Even when you're having a great time...
with your family and relatives,
once someone turns to a political channel...
That's not good.
You can't help but feel everyone tensing up.
That's right.
But on this show,
we can talk about anything.
Today, I'm going to break that taboo.
(Impressed)
He's someone extremely remarkable,
and we've invited him to break that taboo.
He's an experienced politician.
He's a wily being from Yeouido.
It's Assemblyman Park Jie Won of the New Alternatives.
(Park Jie Won, assemblyman of the New Alternatives)
Hello, sir. It's nice to meet you.
Thank you for coming.
So I'm here right now.
One notable thing about myself is humility.
- I see. - I would like...
to greet the people.
Sure.
- May I stand up? - Yes.
Hello, everyone. There is President Moon Jae In...
and Lee Dong Wook from "Goblin".
I'm the third most famous individual in Korea, Park Jie Won.
This is my first time speaking with a goblin.
I was the Grim Reaper.
Oh, really?
I'm sorry.
There will be an election in April.
I like goblins.
But I don't like the Grim Reaper.
I understand. Most people feel that way.
But today, I will throw out that prejudice.
Thank you.
Among all the assemblymen of the 20th generation,
- you're considered old. - That's correct.
Among all the assemblymen in Korea,
- I'm the oldest. - Yes, I'm aware of that.
I was born in 1942. I'm 77 years old.
I've been appearing on TV often.
Do you know what the young people say...
when they see me in real life?
No, what do they say?
"You look much younger and handsome in real life."
What do you think?
- It's true. - It's true.
We can all guess why they say you're an experienced politician.
But they call you a wily being from Yeouido.
How did you get that nickname?
That nickname was given...
by Hong Joon Pyo, the best politician...
who's from the Liberty Korea Party.
People who are sophisticated like me...
would give a different nickname.
But with the nickname he's given me, you can get a glimpse...
of his level of sophistication.
(He's very skilled at talking.)
I don't know what to say.
You two are close, right?
We are, but we're not on good terms.
I'll call it...
- He's so nonchalant about it. - a love-hate relationship.
He calls me wily being because he can't beat me.
(I can't help you.)
So you're above him?
He's never been a minister...
or a senior presidential secretary.
This view isn't necessarily the view of this program.
You were talking about humility just three minutes ago.
A politician should have a thousand faces.
When you denounce your enemy,
you have to be merciless.
Some people might be a bit offended by this.
There're many of them.
People comment a lot...
about my eye online.
I got eye surgery,
so I'm blind in one eye.
So I might as well let it out.
"That's who I am."
- And get it over with. - That's much better.
So when you need to make high-level decisions,
you need Park Jie Won who can see everything clearly with one eye.
(Original meaning: to see everything clearly even with one eye)
(He is joking about the fact that he can only see out of one eye.)
When you hear people saying things like that,
it's about your physical weakness.
Does it hurt you at all?
Of course it does. I'm only human.
But if I stay like that, crying all alone,
it's my own loss. You should forget it and move on.
That's why you just...
- joke about it first. - Right.
When I was in prison, I had to cut off my gall bladder.
Right, you took a lot of medication because of your eye.
Because of the medication.
So I say that I don't have perseverance.
Don't ask me to reflect on myself. I say things like that too.
Right. You can see everything clearly with one eye,
- but you don't have perseverance. - Right.
You can joke about...
your own physical weakness. You really have a thousand faces.
Thank you.
My research tells me that other than the nicknames I mentioned,
you had a lot of interesting nicknames.
Do you know any of the nicknames that you have?
- There are so many. Reader. - Right.
- Information source. - Right.
- TV and radio star. - Right.
I'm the only person...
who has a regular position...
at a morning radio show from Monday to Friday.
I know that.
I get invitations, but I pick and choose.
I don't accept if the pay isn't enough.
Earlier, we said...
some topics are sensitive to talk about with family or relatives.
And one of them is politics.
We also mentioned money.
How much do you get paid?
(The double taboo of politics and money)
It's hard to answer, right?
Before the Kim Young Ran Act,
I made more than 10,000 dollars a month.
But after the Kim Young Ran Act came into effect,
the filming had to be over an hour...
to make 500 dollars.
So no matter what, today's filming...
has to go over an hour.
I get 300 dollars if the filming is less than an hour.
SBS pays me about 300 dollars.
- But other broadcast stations... - Do they give you less?
pay me 200 dollars.
And morning radio programs...
pay me 50 to 100 dollars.
The pay is pretty much the same for radio programs.
It's 30 dollars to speak on the phone.
For phone calls too?
You have a list of all the rates.
(A politician's appearance fees are revealed relentlessly.)
To wrap up 2019...
and look forward to Korea...
in the New Year of 2020,
we invited assemblyman Park Jie Won.
Your nicknames include information source,
reader, and level nine politician.
We can tell how experienced you are.
But since I'm not as experienced,
I made some rules to protect myself.
The first rule is you can't say...
"I don't remember."
(Rule 1: You're not allowed to say "I don't remember.")
Okay.
(Agreed)
After the general election,
I'll be at the hearing anyway.
I'll get ready for that.
- You're preparing for that? - Yes.
And here's the second rule.
It's the last one.
You can't get angry no matter what.
Do you agree to these two rules?
- Of course. - Okay.
That's why I'm here.
Right. Trusting you on your promise,
I'm going to ask you some questions.
(In a moment)
(Is he breaking Rule 2?)
That's not my view.
The first question might be...
(It might be a bit hard.)
It might be a bit hard.
What do you think of the current government? How are they doing?
Through President Moon Jae In's success,
I have my own role.
For the past 2 and a half years,
I have been the biggest supporter...
of President Moon Jae In.
But in recent times,
there are problems with the economy, youth unemployment,
diplomacy with the 4 powers, and inter-Korea relations.
We might get into big trouble. That's what I think.
We might get into big trouble.
Are you saying he'll become a lame duck?
Becoming a lame duck is a matter of time.
- But... - It might happen earlier?
Right. I should point out his mistakes,
and praise him for his good moves.
Let me clarify that again, this has nothing to do...
with our program's views.
What's his biggest fault?
- What is his weakest point? - Apparently, it is...
related to youth unemployment.
He says there is no problem with employment.
But young people in particular...
are in utter despair.
So whatever you say,
you have to give young people hope.
The economy...
and the population issue in particular.
This is a big problem.
- The birth rate is falling. - The birth rate was 0.88...
in the 3rd quarter last year.
Our people and nation will disappear at this rate.
I repeat myself, but in April,
we will win the general election.
We will help President Moon Jae In to succeed,
and contribute to reestablishing the regime.
That's what I'm thinking.
How can one help?
You can figure that out for yourselves.
You gave a critique.
But at the same time,
you said you'll work hard...
for the Moon government after the general election.
- Of course I should. - Right.
If the president fails, the nation will fail.
You said that you'll work harder...
(Strategic plan meeting)
This is what I wanted to ask the most.
He's actually asking for votes when he made a speech saying...
that he'll work together with the Moon government after the election.
So did he actually say this because of the election?
You said that you'll work harder...
for the Moon government after the general election.
Did you say that...
because you're aware of the votes?
That's what I wonder.
I was aware of it.
(I see.)
However,
although I've never been a president,
I still love my country...
and wish the best for it.
If all I was thinking about was the election, I'd be wretched.
Right. You talked about the sensitive issues as well.
People are going to criticize me for this.
I won't go any further into that.
You're amazing.
Okay.
This isn't my own view.
Of the people who are not all that happy...
about the way you're dealing with things...
I don't think I can say this looking you in the eyes.
(He can't look at him.)
Don't get me wrong.
Instead of Park Jie Won,
they call you Park Jwi Won.
Jwi? Mouse?
- Bat. - I see.
Bat.
What they're implying is...
that you switch sides...
whenever you want to.
You just have to go there, don't you?
That's not my view.
Have you ever heard of this?
I've heard a lot.
- I see. - However,
The evergreen in Mt. Namsan and Mt. Yudalsan...
just stands there.
But it's the wind that's blowing.
If the wind blows, you can't help swaying.
But don't get uprooted.
That's the best interpretation.
(The best self-serving view)
I stand with whoever is necessary for the nation.
You're amazing indeed.
I gave you a question that could be...
sensitive and difficult, but you're truly experienced.
(Laughing)
I want to ask you a question.
I wish somebody could really answer this.
Why are there so many parties?
There are endless parties.
When I was young, there were only a few such as...
the Democratic Party of Korea and the Liberty Korea Party.
It was easy to remember them.
But if you're unaware of the news for about a week,
you'll later find out that more parties have been made.
It's as if the parties are giving birth.
The thing is, you're asking the person...
- who's directly involved. - Right.
- I'm curious about that. - I'm sorry, but I'm curious too.
This is all for the market economy.
For the market economy?
During the general election, the demand for those who are...
- running for office is high. - Right.
That's why the supply needs to be high as well.
When you look at all the general elections from the past,
the parties all split up.
- However, - So they split up.
during the presidential election,
one representative from each party comes out,
- so they get together. - They rejoin.
As of now,
the general election is coming soon, so we need to split up.
We're just following the flow.
So it's natural?
- It's always been like this. - I see.
It's natural.
Whatever the case may be,
in my opinion, assemblymen's personal opinions...
don't matter.
They need to determine what the people think.
They need to strive...
to create a country that the people desire.
They need to make bills that support that.
That's their role.
That's what I think.
Assemblymen work to create a country that the people want.
They work in their stead.
Correct. I have two daughters.
They're both married.
I've always told them...
never to marry someone who's in politics.
They also said...
never.
- They would never date one? - No.
I asked why.
They had no idea politicians were so busy.
We work from early in the morning to late at night.
Even during the weekends.
They can't live their own lives.
- They live for others. - I see.
Those who are willing to live for the people...
should become assemblymen.
That's what they do.
If I may ask,
what do your sons-in-law do?
- They're both office workers. - I see.
It would've been hilarious if you said they were politicians.
"Ironically..."
(He should've started off by saying this.)
This is something I'm the most curious about.
I believe that assemblymen...
have one of the greatest powers in the country.
I'm asking you this...
because I'm curious.
They said...
once you get a taste of power,
it's very strong and highly addictive.
Power is great.
Right.
It's amazing.
To be honest, assemblymen don't have power.
I am aware that the people and the media think otherwise.
But when I was the chief presidential secretary,
I had access to everything.
For example, when I needed to look up something,
I'd make a phone call.
In 10 minutes, I was able to receive...
- All the information? - all the information.
Also,
in the morning...
before 7am,
I had to read 300 to 600 pages of A4 paper.
After comprehending the material, I'd speak with the president.
- Everything is in there. - I see.
I received all sorts of information.
Where does power come from?
It comes from knowing a lot of information.
I see.
I heard you write all sorts of things in your notebook.
- Yes, I write down... - Did you bring it?
a lot of things.
So...
I bring this notebook to hearings.
I bring it with me to meetings as well.
All the information is written in here.
The Ministry of Justice...
and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office are fighting for power.
The department head of anti-corruption...
and the assistant prosecutor general of Seoul Prosecutors' Office...
All the information is written in here.
- Also... - May I see that?
- I'm afraid you can't. - I see.
How are you getting information these days?
I meet many people.
I do.
Here's the truth.
All the information in this world is open to everyone.
You must meet many people...
and have many conversations with them.
How do you verify the information that seems important?
Let's say that...
a goblin is a candidate for becoming a minister.
But then again, a goblin can't become one.
Let's say that you're a candidate.
I'd meet many reporters...
who cover celebrity-related stories.
They'd tell me everything about you.
If there's information that catches my attention,
I'd dig into that.
I see.
Be careful.
You can find out everything about me online.
(He's a transparent host.)
Is there any recent information that you know...
that hasn't been revealed to the public just yet?
Anything you're keeping to yourself?
You can't reveal them?
- I need to make a living too. - I understand.
Even before you were done speaking...
(He shook his head.)
I see.
- That's how I make a living. - I understand.
But this is how we make a living.
In order to make a living, we need to ask you questions.
Is there anything you can share?
(He's persistent.)
This is about someone who's still alive.
- I see. - It's about Lee Hoi Chang.
- He was a presidential candidate. - Right.
Suh Chung Won is my friend.
He was a part of the Liberty Korea Party.
He was the representative and the chief campaigner.
He was having...
a secret rendezvous at his daughter's house.
But...
the person he was meeting was Kim Jong Pil,
the ex-prime minister.
He thought...
that it'd be safe to meet someone...
in an apartment.
After all, it was his daughter and his son-in-law's place.
But that wasn't true.
The next morning, I received the information.
So I read it.
It said that Lee Hoi Chang and Kim Jong Pil...
met at Suh Chung Won's daughter's house.
This is a fact. However...
You don't know...
- what they talked about. - No.
During the YS, Mirim would wiretap people.
But we don't do that anymore.
Really.
It's still forbidden to do so.
So we sent...
one of our associates...
to Kim Jong Pil.
- To deliver a message? - I sent him.
In reality,
he had supported Noh Moo Hyun.
The Liberty Korea Party went ballistic.
Suh Chung Won said,
"You followed us."
That's when I told him...
that the apartment security always had a close relationship...
with the chiefs of police substations.
So the security...
told the chief...
that Lee Hoi Chang visited...
Suh Chung Won's daughter's house...
and that Kim Jong Pil followed him later on.
I was aware of this.
But I didn't know what they talked about.
It caused a great commotion.
That same information is still documented.
Recently, the UK did a survey on many countries...
regarding the credibility of professions.
Which profession do you think ranked in the very top?
- Politicians. - Politicians?
Doctors?
- Directors? - I heard directors.
- Our director gave that answer. - They're all laughing.
Like I said, this survey wasn't focused on just the UK.
The UK was chosen to do this survey...
on 23 different countries.
The most credible profession turned out to be...
scientists.
The least credible profession was...
- Assemblymen. - You're right.
It was politicians.
I will find out why people can't trust politicians.
To do so, I've visited the National Assembly building.
To be honest, I don't know much...
about politics or politicians.
That's why I've brought someone.
(Calling)
- Hello? - Hello?
Where are you?
I'm in front of the National Assembly building.
- Where exactly? - I see "hope" and "love".
You told me to find someone handsome but...
Goodness.
(This is an old-school way of meeting.)
It's been a long time.
I've invited Cho Jung Sik, an announcer...
and the talk analyst on our show.
I don't know much about the National Assembly.
Really? Then what should we do? Aren't you here to help me out?
Exactly. That's why...
I'm here as a middleman.
This man knows a lot about politics.
- Hello? - Hello?
You picked up right away. Where are you?
- Where are you? - I'm in front of "hope" and "love".
- Hello. - You even put on makeup?
Yes.
- Can I step on here? - Suit yourself.
You're very tall.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
- "Ko Hyun Joon's News Briefing". - "Ko Hyun Joon's News Briefing".
He hosts that news every morning.
Yes, he sounds familiar.
As a newscaster,
I deliver political news every day.
I try to explain as easy as possible.
I appreciate that.
For my company,
and the neutrality of this show...
That's important.
I won't take any side...
- and stay neutral. - Okay.
We were supposed to be leave the frame,
but we can't go left or right.
- To the center. - Yes, we have to go forward.
Okay. That's a brilliant idea.
- Yes. - Let's go.
We're going forward.
The gate is this way.
When I saw it on TV,
I thought it was big, but it's even bigger in person.
- Right. - The building overwhelms me.
(It's the biggest House of Parliament in the East.)
(They enter the House of Parliament.)
Where are we?
This is the main building of the House of Parliament.
- The main building. - From outside,
this is where the dome is.
It's called Rotunda Hall.
I see.
To be exact, it's the architecture type.
The building with a dome...
is called rotunda.
Rotunda Hall is about 1.5 stories.
This is the 2nd floor of the House of Parliament.
There's a restaurant for assemblymen on the 2nd floor.
I see that. It's right there.
This is the restaurant.
Some reporters don't say that they're on duty.
A lot of people listen to...
- what they say by chance in here. - Right.
I think I hear them from here now.
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Do you hear them?
I think he's moving.
To find out why assemblymen...
are not reliable,
it's best to ask assemblymen directly.
- Of course. - That's my opinion.
(The main building of the House of Parliament)
(Assembly hall)
It's Assemblywoman Lee Jeong Mi's office.
She's famous. Assemblyman Yoo Ki June.
Assemblyman Lee Jong Kul. I see familiar faces.
- Shall we go? - Shall we not?
Just pass?
- Hello. - Hello.
Hello.
- Hello. Nice to meet you. - Hello.
- Nice to meet you. - Hello.
I'm Actor Lee Dong Wook.
(Assemblyman Kim Jong Dae, chief spokesman of Justice Party)
Let me introduce him briefly.
His nickname is the steel tooth of the country.
I guess you've heard it.
You yelled yesterday.
- Did you see that? - Yes.
It happened last week, but they're still playing it.
Stop talking.
You went to College of Commerce and Economics at Yonsei University.
You were the executive officer of defense aide.
It's written here.
I'm the strategic asset for Justice Party.
"Strategic asset."
There's something we're curious about.
We have a question for you.
Recently, one institution in the UK...
conducted an international survey.
It was about reliability in each occupation.
In the survey, assemblymen placed last.
They had the lowest reliability...
in the survey conducted in Korea.
Okay.
I want to hear your thoughts on the result.
We pretty much earned no confidence.
In other countries, the assembly would be dissolved...
and elected again.
That's how much people distrust us.
All public officials...
may be summoned or impeached,
but that doesn't apply to assemblymen.
- Right. - So they're not scared of anything.
It's become that job.
What can you do to earn trust again?
It's a hard assignment.
- It can't happen overnight. - We must try.
We must do everything it takes to deliver our sincerity,
and if that doesn't work,
then it's not time yet.
They don't get to be chosen.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Thank you.
(Lee Dong Wook's here.)
(What brings you here?)
(To shoot a talk show.)
(I want to see him in person.)
(He's wearing the employee card on his neck.)
(Why wouldn't he visit us?)
They're going crazy in the reporter room.
They're saying Grim Reaper is here.
We're actually in...
the main building.
We get to meet someone in high position.
Right.
(Who are they seeing next?)
- Hello. Nice to meet you. - Hello. Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
- I'm Lee Dong Wook. - Nice to meet you.
I can't believe I'm standing at where I've seen only on TV.
- There were flashes. - Right.
People sit over there for a meeting.
This is the delegates' room.
This is where delegates have a meeting.
Normally,
- that's what you see on TV. - Right.
- You may sit here. Come this way. - Let's have a seat.
(They decided to sit down.)
During my term,
I normally sit here.
Have a seat here.
For instance, I hit the gavel.
(Thump)
You hit hard.
- And the mic? - All the mics are on.
What's your favorite song?
(Silence)
People nowadays come in and grab one themselves.
May I drink one?
I'm leaving the party in two days anyway.
This is all over. You may take it.
You and Dong Wook...
- have experience in acting. - Yes.
Oh, yes.
I majored in acting at Korea National University of Arts.
I went to school with Dong Gun and Sun Kyun.
They're my seniors.
You majored in acting?
I joined the politics because I couldn't act.
I'm not even good at politics, so I'm wandering about.
- You have a unique background. - Yes.
- I want to ask a basic question. - Sure.
Why do you think reliability in politicians...
do not improve?
Politicians only look at...
the leader of their party when they practice politics.
In the end, they only speak and act...
what favors them.
Then the nation can't help but separate.
They must come up with an alternative...
for the country to step forward.
But it's a shame that couldn't happen.
I think the problem lies in the politics.
You're elected and have limited power.
Of course.
So people say...
politicians are at the border of prison.
- Is that true? - Yes.
They're either at the assembly hall or prison.
- So... - That's a big crossroad.
I believe politicians should...
always be nervous...
and think the nation is always watching.
(The second meeting ends.)
(Lee Dong Wok's on the 5th floor right now at the assembly hall.)
I've never seen him in person before.
Hello, sir.
- Cheer up. - Thank you.
For the nation. Thank you.
(He keeps running into assemblymen on the way.)
Thank you.
- I enjoy your show. - Thank you.
- Bye. - Goodbye.
Bye.
My staff want to have a handshake.
Oh, sure.
(He missed the elevator.)
It went up.
- You can take that one. - I'm good.
(Crowded)
What's going on?
The whole assembly hall is going crazy.
Seol Gong Chan. Seol Gong Chan.
That's right. I'm Seol Gong Chan.
(Dong Wook adapted himself to the House of Parliament.)
Thank you.
You could become the president.
I'm going to.
You're so popular here.
I'm going to make my own party.
(I Want to Talk Party)
(Let's take a break.)
This is for the show.
It's important for the show to stay neutral.
That's important.
You must meet members of other parties.
Of course.
We must keep the balance.
Mechanically neutral. Be sharply neutral like a knife.
That's why I'm sent here.
You have a very important role today. That's important.
Then let's go meet members of other parties.
Let's go.
The person we're going to meet...
- is often on the news. - Right.
He was elected 4 times in Gyeonggi Province.
That's amazing.
(Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
- "Minister." - You may enter here.
- Here? - Yes.
I could faint waiting for a goblin.
Nice to meet you.
Since it's about culture, let's be elegant.
(Editing neutrally)
- Hello. - Welcome.
- Nice to meet you. - You're the famous Lee Dong Wook.
Nice to meet you. I'm Lee Dong Wook.
Park Maeng Woo was elected as a mayor...
in Ulsan three times.
After that, he joined the House of Parliament.
- That's right. - I heard you're getting prepared...
for the general election as a member of election planning group.
I'm planning for the election on April 15.
(Laughing)
You must be very busy.
I'm quite busy now.
During the election time, we become very polite.
We should always be like that...
not just during the election time.
I don't know how you're going to edit this,
but a person like Dong Wook...
should be proportional representation.
Because when we give out our name cards,
people say, "I'm not going to vote."
Power means even if you don't have it,
someone's going to get it.
We must make a less mean person...
to be the assemblyman.
In your case,
ask people around you for advice on...
which party you should choose.
I'll take that as a compliment. Thank you. I'm flattered.
If we look at what you said the other way around,
the reason people have become indifferent to politics is...
because they have lost faith in the politicians.
I think it could be that...
they don't trust the politicians anymore.
To be honest, I acknowledge that.
The politicians administer the nation's affairs,
- but we are elected locally, - Yes.
- and we belong to a certain party. - Right.
so it is very hard to overcome the limits.
It's a fundamental problem.
I'll take myself as an example.
I'd always criticize other politicians for being sloppy...
and expect them to stick to the rules.
But I'd want them to treat the issues of my region differently.
Right.
When I have these thoughts, I feel like a hypocrite.
We could say that being a politician...
makes you a hypocrite.
That's my conclusion.
Politics...
- is all about conflicts. - Right.
But because the politicians mock and ignore each other's opinions...
in the process of a conflict,
they have lost their dignity.
(Lost dignity)
(The place that makes them hypocritical)
(365 lightings)
(Work for 365 days)
(The people expect the politicians to do a better job.)
(How will they politicians regain the public's trust?)
A lot of people say other people should be elected.
But I don't think anything will change...
even if other people are elected...
if the system here doesn't change.
A lot of newly-elected politicians join the party...
with the hope of bringing changes.
But to survive,
they'll eventually have to do what others are doing.
I believe the people can change that.
In the past, the politicians were thought to be important...
and over other people's head.
It's important for the politicians to have the right attitude.
They are not over other people's head.
Because they are not,
they should discuss and think about the issues with the people.
Only then the people would have trust in them.
Is that why you're wearing trainers now?
No, I'm not being fake. I always wear trainers.
I'd sit on the ground too.
(Because I Want to Talk)
A politician needs to earn the trust of the people.
And to do that, they need to show what they can do,
and promote their abilities and strengths.
That's how I understand it.
It is important, right?
So here's a segment for you.
Have you heard of the word, "flex"?
- Yes. It's about hip-hop, right? - Yes.
When my second daughter was in college,
she was a leader of a hip-hop club.
That's why.
We've selected a few keywords for you.
You can boast all you want after I tell you the keyword.
The first keyword is "Young and Rich".
(The first keyword, Young and Rich)
Please tell us about how you were young and rich.
Actually...
- That's it. - Nice.
Please tell us about how you were young and rich.
(Actually...)
(He knows what's expected.)
I went to the States in my early 30s...
In your early 30s.
- I made a lot of money. - Right, you did.
I'm still using the money...
I made back then.
I was quite famous back then.
What kind of business did you do to earn that much money?
Leather, wigs...
Things like that. I've sold all the companies...
as I became a politician.
I used to own a great house, a luxury car,
and about 5 buildings in Manhattan.
(He used to own 5 buildings in Manhattan.)
Five buildings in Manhattan?
If you had them now,
what would their values be?
I went to Manhattan recently.
- And the market prices jumped. - Goodness.
To think about the loss... It'd have been better...
- to stay there. - It'd have been better.
I'd have been old and rich.
Anyway, I'm happy that I used to be young and rich.
Would they be around 100 million dollars by now?
I'm sure it's more than that.
More?
(His American-style reaction)
I really think you should have stayed there.
Let's continue with the segment.
The keyword is "The Reader of State Affairs".
(The Reader of State Affairs)
The Reader of State Affairs. You predicted a lot of things...
and many of them came true. That's how you earned this nickname.
That's right.
(Needless to say)
I'll go back to being humble now that they've applauded.
No. Please boast all you want.
How you...
predict things like a fortune-teller...
Your analytic ability that lets you pinpoint things.
Where did you get that?
The late Kim Dae Jung, a former president taught me.
Look at the problems with the eyes of a scholar,
and see the reality with the eyes of a merchant.
"Look into the distance like a telescope,"
"and look closely like a microscope."
Because I never lose interest...
and keep studying,
it's obvious that I make the right guesses.
So your guesses...
- I'm an expert. - Right. Yes, you are.
- I'm experienced. - Right. Yes.
I'm spot-on.
There's no point in having a separate segment.
He's been boasting about himself throughout.
The result of the upcoming general election.
Tell us what you think will happen.
Could you tell us the number of seats each party will get?
(Tell us what you predict.)
My guess is... Since this involves me,
it's quite hard...
to say what I think now.
Those who stay humble until the end...
and who work hard and intensely win.
That's right.
But the Democratic Party...
seems arrogant now.
The Liberty Korea Party works fiercely...
but on something that's very anachronistic.
So the Democratic Party and the Liberty Korea Party...
will have less number of seats.
- They'll have less? Both of them? - Yes.
- Yes. - Okay.
Since you're here to boast about your ability to predict...
(Who do you think the next president will be?)
Who do you think the next president will be?
(Let me think.)
No matter how hard I think, it'll be me.
You should always have a dream.
That's right.
But I shouldn't be.
You should pick someone better than me.
The people I'm interested in are...
Sohn Suk Hee and Rhyu Si Min.
It'll be either of them.
- As a presidential candidate? - As electoral candidates.
- Electoral candidates. - From the progressive group.
And...
the Liberty Korea Party after the general election...
will be whatever...
Park Geun Hye tells them to be.
That's what I think.
She's politics herself.
So I think that will have a great impact on...
North Gyeongsang Province... or all of Gyeongsang Province,
Chungchung Province, and the capital.
I'm sure the LKP will be supported in North Gyeongsang Province.
If Park Geun Hye gets released...
and runs campaigns,
- that will have... - Great influence?
That's what I think.
I will now ask you a more straightforward question.
This is about you.
Do you think you'll be elected for the 5th time in a row?
(Situation Talk)
(In order to understand the guest better,)
(this cutting-edge role-play will bring out their real intentions.)
(Park Jie Won is only aware of the overall situation.)
(He doesn't have the script.)
- I've prepared all this. - It's been so long.
Excuse me, everyone.
Attention, please.
I know all of you are very busy,
but there's a reason why I brought you here together.
The representative's term will end soon.
So why don't we elect a new representative...
who will work hard for the betterment of our apartment?
What do you think?
- Of course we should. - Have this first.
(Mr. Park offers a piece of tangerine all of a sudden.)
Mr. Park. Gosh, thank you.
But aren't they all the same? Who's new?
- Yong Sik's mom. - Yes?
Did you get a Botox injection?
No way.
Wait.
Mr. Park gave me a tiny piece,
but he gave me a big one.
Well, let's go back to where we were.
I can't even tell that you got Botox,
but you always get it. You try hard.
- I have to. - So don't be so indifferent.
This concerns us.
Let's elect the right representative.
- That's well-said. - Okay.
- She's right. - Of course.
Well, well.
We have two candidates.
One of them is...
the current representative, Mr. Park.
- And the other one... - Please vote for me.
is the handsome gentleman who recently moved here.
Mr. Lee Dong Wook, who lives in unit 309.
(Lee Dong Wook, lives in unit 309)
- Then... - He's so handsome.
Don't show too much of your gum.
That was too much.
While we're on this topic,
tell us about yourself, Dong Wook.
- Please stand up and... - Okay.
- He's so handsome. - Hello.
I used to live in a box room...
and recently moved to this apartment. I'm Lee Dong Wook.
My goodness.
I can tell he's talented.
- He's so handsome. - Thank you.
You may think a young man who recently moved in...
has no idea,
but that's wrong.
I'll promise this one thing.
I'll be an apartment representative...
who is always willing to talk to you.
My gosh.
Well.
He sure is the icon of communication.
We've just heard what the handsome gentleman had to say.
My gosh, Mr. Park.
We've just heard what the handsome gentleman had to say.
My gosh, Mr. Park.
He's so short-tempered.
I'm sure you know. Mr. Park...
is the current apartment representative.
And this is his 4th term in a row.
Oldies but goodies.
I've been doing a great job throughout my four terms.
I've done practical things to support you.
Even my name means "support" in Korean.
Please remember me. Thank you.
Well, you know.
She's already had...
four eye-jobs.
- Hey! - But look at her eyes now.
She still needs another job, but she won't.
Why?
Because five times is a bit too many.
We've been pretending not to have noticed that.
My niece's husband...
is a very famous plastic surgeon.
- That's great. - You can become...
much prettier on your fifth try.
Tell me where to go.
Ask him how much it'll cost.
It'll be against the law to tell you that now.
- Okay. - I'll take you there.
I'd like to ask him one thing.
A lot of young representatives in nearby apartments...
have given up on their candidacy.
What are your thoughts on this?
Representatives...
like Lee Chul Hee or Pyo Chang Won...
- They couldn't keep up with me. - He's said the names.
They felt that they couldn't beat me...
and bravely stepped down.
Ask him.
- Ask me your questions too. - Ask him something.
- Me. - Okay.
Brace yourself.
Why are you...
so handsome?
- What a question! - Do you have a girlfriend?
It's an important question.
I'm so curious.
I'll tell you the truth here.
I'm...
actually in love with someone.
(Shocked)
- Oh, no. - Who is that?
It's...
you, my neighbors.
(They are so touched.)
My goodness.
- I'll love you... - Lee Dong Wook!
- as I'd love my family, - Lee Dong Wook!
- friends, and girlfriend. - Lee Dong Wook!
I'll love all of you.
Vote for him!
He's so reliable. I'm sure he'll do a great job.
- I told you he's a talented man. - I feel so dizzy.
He's so cute even when he feels dizzy.
Okay.
I really wanted to ask Mr. Park this.
You know the security guard of our apartment?
- Oh, that... - The security guard?
guy from the States?
Yes, he moved from Trump Apartment in Yeouido.
He's suddenly asking us...
to pay him 5 times more.
- It's a bit too much. - I was so flustered.
What are your thoughts on that?
With the authority I'm given as the representative...
Are you saying you'll take care of it yourself?
Yes.
I don't really know him that well,
but he always posts Tweets whenever something happens.
If that's his problem,
we should persuade him.
We should tell him that we'll give him a bit of...
a pay-rise and that we should work things out together.
May I ask how much of that pay-rise will be?
I think...
about 30 percent should do.
- 30 percent? - Yes.
We shouldn't raise too much.
I'm saying I'll take all the risk...
- and make you happy. - I knew it.
I can't sacrifice myself.
I heard...
Mr. Park has a lot of connections.
If that's true, how about we make some calls now?
Would that be possible?
I'm not sure if Song Ga In would pick up now.
My goodness.
- The Song Ga In from "Miss Trot"? - Yes.
Can you call her?
It really is her.
(Her ringback tone is her own song.)
It's her song.
- Ga In. - Yes?
I'm Park Jie Won.
- Hello. - Hi.
She picked up.
Thank you for picking up. I'm shooting a show right now.
You saved me.
Are you working hard?
Yes, I am.
- Always be humble. - I will.
- All right. Talk to you later. - Okay. Bye.
- Wait, Ga In. - Wait a minute.
- Yes? - Hi. I'm Jang Do Yeon.
Hi.
Lee Dong Wook is here too.
Hello, I'm Lee Dong Wook.
I'd love to see you here sometime, Ga In.
- Thank you. - Please invite me.
Thank you.
- Thank you. - Thank you. Bye.
So it was true.
- It was true. - My gosh.
Lastly,
let's hear their resolutions...
before we vote for our representative.
- Good. - Okay.
Where are you going?
My honorable...
- neighbors. - He has a great voice.
(This is the voice of a politician.)
- A great voice. - I thought he had a mic.
I will...
SFUM.
I'll stay at the apartment from Friday until Monday.
Even if you go away on the weekend,
I'll stay here and protect the apartment.
- Thank you. - Goodness.
His voice changed.
- May I go? - Sure.
- My gosh. - Well.
Now that I've heard your concerns,
I've realized the weight of the responsibility...
the apartment representative has to bear.
If I become the representative,
I'll make our apartment...
democratic, liberal, and very Korean.
It'll be where the future is...
and justice lives.
(It's so new but conservative and peacefully democratic.)
All of your concerns.
I'll lift your burdens.
(I've given my all.)
Because I Want to Talk.
We are with Park Jie Won of the New Alternatives.
When was the most memorable moment...
in your life?
While I was preparing to retake the college entrance exam,
so was my wife.
We met then.
For 7 years,
I tried to win her heart.
- You tried to woo her. - Yes.
But she wouldn't accept me.
(The late Lee Seon Ja)
But...
I'm tenacious.
So...
how I got to get married to my wife.
That was the most memorable moment.
Since...
she passed away,
do you feel...
I can't seem to forget.
It's been over a year,
but it wakes me up in the middle of the night.
I can't put away her photos.
To all the guys in this world.
Be good to your wife.
You have to be.
The next moment is when I decided to be a politician.
I was the leader of the Federation of Korean Associations.
- When you were young and rich? - Yes.
The moment my friend introduced me...
to former President Kim Dae Jung.
(The moment he met the late Kim Dae Jung for the first time)
The moment I met my wife...
and the moment I met former President Kim.
Those were the biggest turning points in my life.
The greatest happiness.
The biggest luck.
This is the last question.
What does politics mean to you?
It's everything in my life.
Everything in your life.
I love,
respect, like,
and enjoy politics.
As a politician,
what is your biggest fear?
- To lose an election. - I see.
That's right.
President Kim once said this.
"The biggest duty of a politician..."
"is to become a congressman."
Getting elected is the biggest duty.
- Nothing else is more important. - That's right.
So my biggest fear is to lose an election.
Okay.
And it's up to the people.
So your biggest fear could be the people.
That's right.
In golf of an election,
you lose the moment...
- you hold your head high. - Yes.
It's the people who make decisions.
Respect them.
I hope you become a politician who listens to the people.
Yes.
Normally, people think...
politics is solely up to politicians.
We're actually engaged in politics as well.
It happens in the company. It happens even in the family.
I believe our lives are all about politics.
I want you to pay more attention...
to Korean politics to improve.
This was Park Jie Won.
Thank you.
Please say bye.
(We're asking after you in 2020.)
(To those...)
(who feel exhausted from life)
(Stay with us in 2020.)
(With charismatic Kim Seo Hyung)
(Why do you acknowledge me only now?)
(Watch how exciting she is.)
(It's exciting.)
(Kim Seo Hyung. King Kim Seo Hyung.)
(Hooray)
(It can't get any better.)
(And)
(Was there a moment you wanted to give up?)
(She makes a sincere confession.)
(I may have only a little airtime, but I was still the main character.)
(It's given me a lot to think about.)
(It's not anybody, but Kim Seo Hyung.)
(Because I Want to Talk)