[Episode 5]
Are you Jini?
Mother...
I just asked you if you are Jini.
Yes, I am.
Mother.
Don’t say anything.
I can’t believe someone as low class as you tried to seduce my noble son.
How will you pay for your sins?
All I did was answer to a poem that he recited for me.
I don’t think that is considered a sin.
So what do you call it then?
I think you’d better ask your son.
You tramp!
Ma’am! Ma’am!
What is it?
Why are you screaming like that?
Something’s terrible has happened. It’s terrible.
You rude girl.
What do I have to do to make you tell the truth?
What’s going on?
Who are you addressing?
Who are you?
What happened?
Jini, are you there?
What’s going on?
Escort my mom inside.
Jini...
- Hurry up. - She’s your mother?
The blind Hyeongeum is your mother?
Jini. Jini.
Let’s go inside.
Let me go.
The girls have already gone to get the madam.
She’ll take care of everything here, so let’s go inside.
I won’t let that happen.
Let me go! Jini!
It’s getting worse.
Your mother lost her eyesight, and you’ve lost your heart.
This has nothing to do with my mother.
Please, refrain from saying bad things about my mother.
Shut up.
How dare you talk back to me?
You’re just so rude.
I’m not going to forgive you.
I’m going to have you sent to prison.
Stop it, mother.
It was my fault.
I was the one who started everything.
You’re out of your mind.
You’re just crazy.
What did that girl say to you to make you go against your mother like this?
Mother, let’s go back home.
Eunho, you fool!
Please forgive her, ma’am.
Because we’ve made you so angry, it’s only right that you punish us.
But please, try to stay calm and forgive us this once.
Ma’am, don’t do this.
Don’t do this, ma’am.
Shut up.
You’ve done nothing right.
It’s all my fault for not taking better care of my pupil.
If you give me one more chance, I’ll make sure she’s changes her attitude.
She’ll never make you mad again.
Finally, someone that I can communicate with.
This is the way it should be.
Yes, ma’am.
Can I trust you?
Of course you can.
What if something like this happens again?
If you ask me to, I’ll commit suicide.
I’ll trust you for now and go home.
Why are you standing there like a statue?
Come with me right now.
What a disgrace.
I can’t believe he’s already into kisaengs even before he’s married.
Sir, what’s happened to my Jini?
What’s happened to her?
Sir.
I feel most responsible.
I think you should try to comfort Jini.
I thought that Eunho would be different.
But men of the noble class are very weak when it comes to love.
They’re just so weak.
I think Eunho isn’t strong enough to love someone like Jini.
The accompanist sent you some medicine.
Just leave it here and go.
I don’t think you should’ve done that for me.
A gisaeng’s face is most important.
I only did what was right.
I want to apply the medicine for you.
Did you love him?
Was he your first love?
It’s no use for a gisaeng to fall in love.
It’s all for nothing to love.
All we are good for is singing lonely songs.
And dance the way we were trained to.
All we need to do is drink the night away.
The only thing that matters is to be nice to the men.
If you feel like crying, you should cry.
If you think it’s not worth it,
just close your eyes.
That’s a gisaeng for you.
I believed that Eunho was true to me.
What did you believe?
Did you believe a man’s heart?
How could he be so weak when it comes to his mother?
You should never trust what a man says.
You'll be better off believeing that it will snow tomorrow.
You should scold him.
Why are you laughing?
I’m afraid that he’ll take on a bad habit.
Don’t worry about anything.
Sir.
Eunho is old enough to show interest in girls.
What’s wrong with him falling for a girl at his age?
In fact, I asked Gaeun’s father for Eunho to have permission for marriage.
Did you say marriage?
That’s right.
Father.
It’s okay. Go to your room.
I was worried because there was talk of you not being serious about school.
But I’m glad that a fling was all it was.
Father, that’s not it...
You keep getting worse and worse.
How dare you interrupt your dad in the middle of his speech?
If you know what you’ve done wrong, you should ask for forgiveness.
Do it.
Mother!
Mother, don’t do this. No, please don’t.
Let me go right now.
Mother...
I’m not going to let you marry him.
Mother.
What are you doing here?
I’m here to see my husband.
It’s not a good time...
We’re innocent, sir.
Stop it.
We’re innocent.
Those people were taken into custody because they were in a fight.
We are not guilty, sir.
We’re innocent.
Come here.
Come closer.
Jini.
I’m fine.
Everything’s fine.
Don’t say that.
You should cry instead.
You can do that in front of me.
I said I was fine.
That can’t be true.
It just can’t be true.
What if I’m not fine?
Do you want me to go blind just like you?
Jini.
Did you like him that much?
Was that the case?
No, I didn’t like him that much.
Did you say that the girl’s name was Jini?
Bring her to me. Tell her I want to see her.
Okay.
Nothing happened in the troupe’s quarters today.
I’m going to pretend that my fiancé never fell in love with a gisaeng.
I’m also going to pretend that a gisaeng didn’t cause any trouble.
Nothing happened.
Go and tell your madam.
Tell her that if anything happens to jeopardize my dad’s career...
The troupe leader will no longer be able to function as a human being.
I hope you weren’t heading outside right now.
It’s too late. Go to your room and rest.
Go.
Where did Jini go? I’m so curious.
You’re curious about everything.
What’s going to happen to Jini?
What do you mean?
Since Jini is love with a nobleman, will she be marrying him?
You’re so immature.
How can a gisaeng get married?
Then?
The best she could do is become a concubine.
And I wouldn’t count on that.
I think it’ll end as a fling.
But you know what?
What?
What are your thoughts?
About what?
If Eunho wanted passionate love, he should’ve met up with me first.
If he saw my pretty face first, he never would have fallen for Jini.
You’re right.
Really?
It’s sure to happen if you put this on your hair.
It’s made of ginko leaves.
If you rub this in your hair, you’ll be a reincarnation of Venus.
Jini wouldn’t compare to you at all.
How much is it?
At least five cents.
I knew it.
All you care about is money.
No, I’m telling you the truth.
How dare you even try to compare Jini and her?
You should try it for yourself.
It’ll make you as pretty as Venus.
Are you telling the truth?
Yes, I am. I promise I'm telling the truth.
Fine, try it on me.
I’ll put a lot on your hair.
Your hair will be as soft as silk.
Do whatever you want.
Who knows?
Maybe she’ll turn into a beauty after all.
You can cry out loud.
You can cry as loud as you want.
It was a bad experience, but Eunho was still your first love.
You cared for him a lot.
Are you saying that you don’t want to cry?
Shall I teach you another way to release your sorrow?
Gather your sadness into your stomach.
And slowly release your sorrow.
Don’t try hard to forget everything.
Just as you breathe in, leave your love behind.
It’s the fate of a gisaeng not to be able to live as a common wife.
But you don’t have to try too hard to forget about your love.
Keep your love close.
Dance the day away until you can laugh about your love.
A gisaeng doesn’t smile when she is happy.
It’s all about anger and pain.
When you can smile while in pain, you’re a true gisaeng.
Don’t you know how to use your hands?
All of you are too rough.
A cow could dance better than you.
As soon as you make your first step, you must stretch forward.
You must juggle the knives faster than an eagle flies.
Next.
Booyong is the best, ma’am.
I’d say that she’s the best in the capital.
No, she’s the best in the world.
Don’t you agree, ma’am?
Was her name Jini?
The girl that wanted to be complimented from the king.
I’m sure she’s pretty special.
If she weren’t talented,
she wouldn’t have the guts to say what she said.
Baekmu especially wouldn’t have let her get away with that cocky attitude.
Are you finished?
Yes, ma’am.
You did quite well.
Please, tell the other girls to practice the best they can.
If they make the same mistakes like today, they’re not going to survive.
Yes, ma’am.
Do you think it’ll be enough?
You girls will be entering the contest having to perform rituals of the palace.
But no one can come even close to Baekmu’s dancing skills.
I’ll do my best to practice the dance.
I’ll work 10 times harder than I did in the past.
Life isn’t all that easy.
We need another plan.
We need to please a certain person.
His name is Byeok Kyesu, of the royal family.
He has an eye for beauty.
But most of all...
He knows much about dance and the arts.
It’s out of tune.
What do you use your ears for?
No one can even come close to your perfect pitch.
You’re too kind.
Did you wish to see me?
A contest will be held soon.
I wanted to talk to you about it.
He’s not only talented, but he’s trusted by the king.
He’s soon to be a head official soon.
What to do?
How are we going to seduce him?
Are you going to school?
Actually...
I’ll go with you.
I have somewhere to go.
Where?
To the troupe?
Stop it, master.
If your mother finds out, all hell will break loose.
I won’t be long.
Stop it already.
Deokpal.
You should be going to school.
I know Jini is hurting.
She’s bound to be hurting.
Stop it already.
Deokpal.
If you even look at other women, your mother is going to kill me.
She said she was going to beat me half to death.
There are three pleasures of noblemen.
- To become king is not one of them. - To become king is not one of them.
The first pleasure is for both parents to be alive.
And that one’s siblings are doing fine.
What are you doing?
Nothing really.
You’re quite impressive.
Everyone knows people do all sorts of things behind people’s backs.
But I didn’t know you’d stoop that low.
I heard about everything from Yeonheung.
How far did you get?
I’m sure you’ve held her hand.
Did you kiss her as well?
Stop the nonsense.
Nonsense?
Relationships between men and women are important.
Where is Yeonheung?
He left a long time ago. Didn’t you see him?
I guess your friendship is on the rocks.
What’s all the fuss about having had some fun with a gisaeng?
I didn’t just have fun with her.
Where you going to marry her then?
Hey. Why are you being so serious?
Hey, Kim Eunho.
Sangsu.
What?
You’re my friend, right?
We’re really close, right?
What are you trying to say?
Can you do me a favor?
What’s taking him so long? The sun is setting already.
Sir. Sir.
What’s taking my master so long?
He’s meeting up with his teacher in private.
I think it’ll take him a long time, so you’d better head on home first.
Go home.
I’m fine.
You can go first. I’ll wait for him.
Fine. Do what you want.
I don’t know what’s gotten into him.
I wonder if I’m doing the right thing.
What’s going on?
Where’s your sister?
Are you afraid that you won’t be able to marry her?
Can you give this to her?
What is it?
Just give it to her.
He came here all the way here to give me this?
You’re all smiles.
Open it up. I’m sure he wrote to apologize.
His face was full of regret.
What did it say?
What did the letter say?
What is this?
What is this about the marriage?
I know that there’s no way for me to console you.
Nothing can comfort you.
But I just couldn’t stay away from you.
I wanted to apologize.
Your apology won’t change anything.
Will you be able to change Jini’s social status?
Or do you think you’d be able to change the law?
Your apology will change nothing.
But…
If you keep this up, Jini is the only one who will get hurt.
Is that what you want?
Please, go back home.
We may be of low class, but there are laws of the trade.
There is an appropriate time for you to come to troupe.
Is anyone there?
Our guest is leaving now.
Please, escort him out.
Was I too harsh?
Do you think you can endure it?
I’m trying my best.
Get out right now.
There's someone I need to find.
I know that you’re here to beg.
That’s not true.
Get out right now!
Who are they?
How dirty.
They must be beggars.
What’s going on these days?
Our quarters are being bombarded with all these people.
What are you doing? Send them away.
What are you doing here?
Brother.
Brother?
Are you all family?
They’re my siblings.
Really?
Let’s go. Come on.
Don’t eat so fast. You’ll get sick.
This is for their food.
Sister.
I told you not to come here.
We were so hungry, and mom is sick.
What happened to the money I sent you?
Dad…
Did he gamble it all away?
How sick is mom?
She can’t work at all.
Because Jangi is never around, we don’t know what to do about harvest.
I’ll be there when my work is done.
So don’t worry.
Eat slowly. I’ll be back soon.
What are you doing here?
What are you doing?
Isn’t this what you want?
Don’t you want this?
No, I don’t.
Really? Are you stupid?
Sumsum.
So why’d you act like a slave at my house for three whole years?
Why’d you give your measly salary to my dad?
I’m just some gisaeng.
They say we’re like boats.
Anyone can ride them if you have money.
So that’s why I’m offering myself to you before anyone else takes me.
Stop it.
Don’t get yourself all upset.
I won’t feel good about it.
There’s nothing I want from you.
I just felt sorry for you.
I felt bad that you weren’t able to get the stuff other girls your age get.
Who are you to say that?
Why do you feel sorry for me?
You’re just some slave. I don’t need your sympathy.
Get dressed and come outside. I’ll wait for you.
What a fool.
What a stupid fool.
I see you’re still practicing.
Can I join you?
Let’s stay up all night.
Why are you staring at me?
Is it surprising that I want to practice?
No, it’s not that.
I’m going to practice hard and get to the capital.
I’m going to be an artist.
And I’m going to sell my talent and love at a very high price.
You don’t need that silly boyfriend, either.
Forget about him and let’s practice.
You’re worth more than anyone else here. You’re the one.
You’re confident, right?
Sumsum, you know what?
I used to be confident.
I thought I could do anything.
I thought that I could accomplish anything if I put my mind to it.
But I think there are things that I can’t do.
Stop talking nonsense and get a grip.
Sulking won’t get you anywhere.
We have to do everything we can to get to the capital.
Or else we’re sure to be doomed. Okay?
Ma’am, I’m sorry.
You’re no good.
I told you over and over again to look after him.
Please, forgive me.
Mother, what’s going on?
What are you doing?
Keep hitting him.
Yes, ma’am.
No. I said, no!
Step back.
Hit me instead.
Deokpal isn’t to blame.
You fool.
Mother.
Go away.
Mother.
I told you to go to your room.
Why are you being so mean to everyone?
It’s only right for those who have done wrong to be punished.
I can’t accept this.
I don’t know why you of all people being so mean.
I feel as if I don’t know you.
Are you sure?
I feel as if I don’t know you, either.
I thought you would understand me more than anyone else.
But how could you take after your dad even before you’re married?
Will you come to your senses only after you see me pass out?
Are you sleeping?
I’ve brought you some medicine.
Come, sit up.
Come on.
I’m sorry.
I have nothing else to say.
Forget it.
Just go to your room.
Deokpal, how old are you?
Are you 22?
I’m 23.
So you’re 5 years older than I am.
I don’t know how I could’ve been so casual with you.
I think I took everything for granted.
I thought it was only natural for you to wait on me and take care of me.
People of the noble class can be quite rude.
The noble class makes slaves out of the lower class.
Some are forced into labor.
And they don’t care who gets hurt in the process.
I’m sorry.
I have sinned a great deal.
I have so much sin.
Master, it’s Deokpal.
How can I help you?
You should write a letter.
I’ll do my best to deliver it to Jini.
Don’t sweat it.
It’s the thought that counts.
You’re the only one who treats me like a human being. I want to repay you.
There’s nothing I can do.
I think Jini has shut herself out from me.
You can’t blame her.
The more you’re in love, the angrier you’re bound to feel.
You want me to give this to Jini?
Have you lost your hearing?
Why do you keep asking me?
Jini’s gotten over him.
She’s bound to refuse.
All you have to do is deliver it to her.
The rest is up to them.
I don’t know if I should be doing this.
You’re not going to go, right?
Shall I give it back?
No, I’m going to go.
Jini.
I have to see him one last time.
If I keep putting it off, I won’t get over him.
I’ll cut it off, nice and neat.
I am you....
And you are me.
I’ll promise you that I’ll give myself to you for a thousand years.