You've become corrupted.
What?
From the day you married into the Yangji family,
you became corrupted.
How could you do this to me?
How could you marry into the Yangji family that killed me?
How could I forgive you?
Would you be able to if you were me?
Do you know why I got married into the Yangji family?
Do you have any idea?
I'll hate you...
until the moment I die.
As much as I loved you.
Fine, hate me.
Hate me until the moment you die.
As you say, I've become corrupted.
I'll protect Ji Min.
I'll never let him live with a stepmom.
(Chairman Choi Tae Joon)
(Kim Yoo Wol)
This is what we found on Kim Yoo Wol.
I told you to monitor him closely.
What were you doing that you created this mess?
I'm sorry, sir.
Bring him to me.
What do you plan to do?
I need to stop him.
Whistleblowing? How dare he?
What will you do?
The accountant.
What should I do?
Like you don't know?
How...
How is this possible?
And yet, you've never...
once said you're sorry.
How could you do this to me, Shi Wol?
How could you?
Did you want to see me?
Are you sure he died?
Didn't he die in the car accident back then?
- Are you sure? - Yes, sir.
They said they saw his car fall off the cliff.
And they never found his body, right?
No. A typhoon hit that very day,
so they couldn't search properly.
But why do you ask about Kim Yoo Wol?
Look carefully at the photo.
Doesn't he remind you of someone?
Oh Tae Yang of Sun Holdings?
Yes. What do you think?
Don't they look alike?
Yes,
they really do look alike.
Almost like the same person.
That's right.
They look very alike. Exactly alike.
Do you think Oh Tae Yang is Kim Yoo Wol?
He can't be. Kim Yoo Wol died.
They never found his body.
We must have reasonable suspicions.
Dig into Oh Tae Yang.
Mr. Choi Kwang Il also asked me to look into him.
- He did? - Yes.
So I've been investigating him already.
Does Kwang Il know about Kim Yoo Wol?
No, sir.
You and I are the only ones who know.
Then why did Kwang Il order you to do that?
I don't know.
He suddenly asked me to investigate Oh Tae Yang's past.
I was curious as to why myself.
- His past? - Yes.
So? Did you find out anything?
No. No matter how hard we searched,
there weren't any records prior to 2001.
There weren't any records prior to 2001.
No, sir. All we found were from 2001 on,
after he joined Goldman Sachs.
That's why we're searching for records from before then.
Make sure to find out.
Use all our connections to find out...
what Oh Tae Yang did and how he lived in the past.
Yes, sir.
He really knows nothing, right?
Of course.
But why do you ask?
Why are you acting like you don't know?
He's trying to destroy Yangji right now.
What? What did Tae Yang do to them,
that he was acting that way?
I'm back.
Where did you go?
I just had to go somewhere.
I'll tell you later if it works out.
What about you? Where did you go that you couldn't watch Set Byul?
I just had to go somewhere too.
Does Tae Yang...
have bad blood with Chairman Jang's family...
next door?
Why do you ask?
Just because.
They don't seem to like me very much.
Who? Who would dare...
Why? Did they glare at you?
No, they didn't.
That's just the vibe I get.
Anyway, did something happen with them?
Yangji is acquiring a company,
and Sun Holdings decided to invest in them,
so things got complicated.
Don't worry about it.
Regardless, tell him not to get involved with Yangji.
Why?
Well... Regardless, they're neighbors.
It's better to avoid confrontation.
I wish he wouldn't as well,
but I'm going to let him do as he wishes regarding this.
Why is that?
He's repaying a debt.
You know he's good at that.
I came to repay my debt.
- Debt? - Debt?
Here.
For saving my life.
Thanks for everything.
Shimmi Foods...
sponsored the orphanage where he grew up.
They're having financial problems...
and had to stop supporting the orphanage.
That's why he wants to help them.
You know he'll always repay someone who helps him.
I see.
Also,
since we're on the topic of orphanages.
When I was little,
you took me to an orphanage once, right?
Where was that again?
You still remember that?
Of course.
It was the first time I took the train with you.
Of course, I remember.
But...
where was that?
Why do you want to know?
I'm just curious.
Tell me.
Where was it?
I don't know.
You don't know?
That's right, I don't know.
Why don't you know?
How could I remember something from so long ago?
I don't remember.
Stop being stupid and get out.
I'm exhausted. I need to take a nap.
Okay.
She remembers that day.
But why is she suddenly asking about the orphanage?
It's not that you don't remember.
You don't want to remember.
What are you working so hard on?
I'm looking into how to normalize management for Shimmi Foods.
We should win over the small shareholders too.
There's no need.
Why not?
Once we acquire them and sell the land,
Shimmi Foods will be liquidated.
So don't make promises you can't keep.
You'll liquidate Shimmi Foods?
The purpose of acquiring Shimmi Foods...
was to get the land they own, not the company itself.
So don't waste your energy.
Everyone must be looking forward to the company's improvement...
once Yangji acquires it.
But you'll liquidate it?
Seeing how shocked you are, I guess you didn't know.
Are you saying we'll take the land that will become valuable,
and dump the company?
That's why I didn't want you to do it.
I knew it would be hard for you.
I don't want people badmouthing you.
Let's have my father do it.
I think you should stay out of it.
No.
I'll do it.
Honey.
Who cares if I'm badmouthed?
I'll take it if it's necessary.
I'm fine.
Don't worry.
I was happy we got rid of Kwang Il,
but I forgot about Shi Wol.
I know.
To us, she's an enemy lying in ambush waiting to attack.
What should we do?
What else?
We'll just have to kick her out.
How will you do that?
Ji Eun and I'll look into it.
Ji Eun...
knows much more about Shi Wol than we do.
She does?
Okay. I'll leave it to her.
Good. You should.
So? How does it feel to be a senior managing director?
Is it okay?
It's a lowly position for me,
but what can I do?
I must stay here for now...
for the sake of the future.
- The future? - Yes.
I'll take the throne...
as the king.
Okay, good. That day will come soon.
Whatever it takes, your dad...
will put you there.
(3M Acupressure Beds)
All three generations are here.
Many families come to try out our products,
so check them out at your leisure.
Everyone in our family has back problems.
This is perfect then.
It's the best for back pain.
My gosh. It's nice and warm.
I feel the knots in my back just melt away. It's so nice.
Honey.
What brings you to the shop?
I came to oversee the shop to see if it's doing well.
That's a surprise.
Min Jae and Ji Eun are going on a date today.
So I thought we could go on a date as well. It's been a while.
What's gotten into you?
Oh my gosh.
I got the tickets.
Let's go to a recital.
Do you mean it? Okay!
Let me grab my bag. Wait right here!
My gosh. Does it make her that happy?
Something is off.
What?
Why do you think Yangji is trying to acquire Shimmi Foods?
Right? It's so random,
everyone thinks it's odd.
They're selling their subsidiaries...
to obtain funds to pay the put options,
but they're acquiring a food company unrelated to the group.
And at double the fair market value.
Double?
Han Sang Hoon doubled the asking price for his shares.
And yet, they'll still buy them?
Yes. Han Sang Hoon's loving it.
- Ki Joon. - Yes?
Give Han Sang Hoon a call.
Why?
I need to look into something.
Is that right?
Yes, in that case.
Yes. Okay. I'll call you back later.
- Hello. - You came early.
Yes.
This is Director Yoon Shi Wol. She's in charge of the acquisition.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Yoon Shi Wol.
Hello. I'm Han Sang Hoon.
- Let's sit. - Okay.
Thank you for coming.
I heard you made a decision.
We'll give you the amount that you requested.
So please sell us your shares.
I'm sorry.
I just got a call from Sun Holdings.
Sun Holdings?
Yes. They also offered to buy my shares...
at the price that I asked.
What?
They called immediately before you arrived.
This is kind of awkward.
So?
Given what it is,
we'll have to renegotiate.
I'll consider it if you give me 10 million dollars more.
Okay, then. If you'll excuse me.
We're doing it for the land.
But why is Sun Holdings doing something so reckless?
Do you think they found out about the development?
I'm going to leave first.
Why is Sun Holdings doing this?
I did as you said,
but will you really buy his shares at that price?
I'm not stupid.
I wouldn't buy that at that absurd price.
What? Then why did you make a deal like that?
I wanted to see what Yangji does.
What?
If I'm correct,
Yangji will pay whatever Han Sang Hoon asks...
to buy his shares, no matter how much it costs.
Why?
What brings you to my office?
I just met with Han Sang Hoon.
And?
I heard you said you'd buy his shares.
Are you really going to do this?
Did you just laugh?
How can you laugh right now?
I said not to jump to conclusions. This isn't about you.
Then why are you doing this?
After living in luxury after marrying into a conglomerate family,
you forgot about the past, didn't you?
What?
Don't you know what Shimmi Foods is?
They sponsored the orphanage...
that I grew up in.
They gave me a scholarship until I graduated from college.
They're on the brink of bankruptcy,
so I want to help them.
Why are you doing this?
Fine, I know.
I think it's tragic as well.
But we need Shimmi Foods right now.
We can acquire them and save them.
Save them? Yangji?
Yes.
I'll save Shimmi Foods,
so stay out of it.
Sorry,
but I will not.
What?
Do you think I'll trust Yangji?
Think about what you people have done.
How could I trust Yangji?
I'm begging you.
Please step away.
Sorry,
but I can't do that.
See?
I knew there was something between those two.
Darn it.
I should've gotten evidence.
I'm so stupid.
What? Are you serious?
That's right.
I saw it with my own eyes while coming here.
That's huge.
I should've dropped the bomb back then.
Then Shi Wol would've been kicked out long ago.
I know. It's a shame, but what's done is done.
We'll just uncover the truth now...
and get Shi Wol kicked out of Yangji.
Okay, let's do that.
Who knew my rival would go from Kwang Il to his wife?
This is why a man needs the right woman.
Once Kwang Il finds out Shi Wol betrayed him,
he'll be traumatized.
He'll lose his mind.
This is what you get for rejecting me...
and choosing Shi Wol, Kwang Il.
You need to suffer too.
You need to learn how painful it is...
to be hurt by someone you love.
Did you find out anything about Mr. Oh?
Well...
Report everything about Mr. Oh only to me from now on.
What about Mr. Choi Kwang Il?
Until I instruct otherwise,
don't report anything to him. Understand?
Yes, sir.
Did you find anything?
Not yet.
Why is that so hard?
Is this all your department is capable of?
I'm sorry, sir.
You need to do better.
Yes, sir. We'll do better.
That's right.
You said Mr. Oh went to Harvard, right?
Yes.
Since my uncle went to Harvard,
should I ask him to ask the alumni association?
Harvard?
Why are your pickled cucumbers so tasty?
Ours are bitter, soggy,
and taste gross.
Ms. Lee is a great cook.
Exactly.
Why can't our housekeeper cook as well as Ms. Lee?
Would you like to take some with you?
Okay.
Forget it. The mistress of the house doesn't seem to want to share.
Take some.
Forget it.
Forget it then.
Anyway, why does Mr. Oh of Sun Holdings...
keep intruding into our family's matters?
What grudge does he hold against us?
I heard that they keep raising the price...
because of Sun Holdings.
Gosh. What if it ends up becoming like Yangji Construction again?
Let's just eat.
I bet it feels weird for you since it's Mr. Oh...
of all people.
What do you mean?
Mr. Oh looks like your first love.
Someone who looks just like the man you loved...
keeps causing your family grief,
so you must feel weird about it.
Please stop.
Why? It's all in the past anyway.
Right?
I said let's just eat.
Your first love was really handsome just like Mr. Oh.
He was so young. What a shame.
If that hadn't happened,
you and he would've lived happily ever after.
Anyway,
why did he suddenly die?
Eat and leave.
Pack some pickled cucumbers for her when she leaves.
Okay.
Goodness. She's so arrogant.
Why do you keep bringing him up?
Because I'm bored.
What brings you here?
You never come to my office.
I'd like to ask for a favor.
What?
You went to Harvard, right?
That's right.
I went to Harvard.
Can you ask your alumni...
about this person?
James Oh?
Who's he?
Oh Tae Yang. Oh Tae Yang of Sun Holdings.
Oh Tae Yang?
Yes. That's his English name.
Why do you want to know about him?
He keeps getting in my way.
So I want to find out what he's all about.
I see.
I was very curious about this guy too.
I'll look into it.
Thank you.
Kwang Il, things are tough, aren't they?
Yes, I'm sure it is.
Every person...
has their own path they must take.
You were on a path that was never yours to begin with.
That's why it's so hard for you.
It isn't too late,
so find your path.
Then your life will become much easier.
Do you understand?
Yes. Thank you for your advice.
Okay.
Please look into it for me.
Sure. Don't worry.
- Thank you. - Bye.
That punk.
James Oh.
Mr. Koo is doing that?
Yes. All the personal assistants working under him...
are secretly investigating Mr. Oh.
On whose orders?
The chairman's, I'm sure.
They secretly contacted every Harvard grad in the group...
and they're even visiting them in person.
Harvard grads?
Yes. What could it be about?
James Oh went to Harvard.
That's right.
Mr. Oh's other name is James Oh, right?
The chairman is finally suspecting Yoo Wol.
What now?
I can't blame him.
He keeps attacking without thinking.
It'll be trouble if Yoo Wol's fake identity is revealed.
What now?
Guess where I went yesterday.
Where did you go?
The orphanage where you grew up.
Sorry for doing as I pleased.
I said not to look for her.
I want to find you your roots.
Duk Shil.
It's Director Song Gwi Jung, right?
That's the name of the orphanage director when you were there, right?
She's doing charity work abroad...
and will be back in a few months.
When she gets back, let's start looking for real.
I want to forget the past.
Please, let me forget it.
I don't want to know, so why do you want to find out?
I want to know...
why your mom abandoned you,
and why my mom abandoned her son.
Why did she suddenly ask about the orphanage?
Is Oh Tae Yang really Kim Yoo Wol?
No, he can't be.
Kim Yoo Wol died that day.
It's just a coincidence.
There are plenty of people who look alike.
What? He wants 10 million dollars more?
Yes.
The company is going under,
and we offered double the fair market value.
But he wants 10 million dollars more on top of that?
What a low-life thief.
Sun Holdings...
offered the same amount we did. That's why...
What? Mr. Oh, that jerk...
Why is that jerk doing this to us?
Did I kill his mom and dad or something?
Bring that jerk to me. I need to talk to him.
Calm down.
How can I calm down?
Bring him to me right now!
I'll meet with him.
And?
I'll ask him why he's doing this to us.
Do you think he'd actually tell you?
Forget it.
Still, we can't just take it.
Even if we are attacked, I need to know why.
What should we do about the 10 million dollars he demanded?
Give it to him.
It's a waste, but we have no choice.
We must have that land.
That's the only way...
we'll survive.
Yes, sir.
(CEO Choi Kwang Il)
Okay.
No, I'll go to you.
Yes, let's meet.
I need to question you in person.
So, you know James Oh?
Yes. We were roommates...
when we were at Harvard.
For one semester.
I see.
Then you must know a good amount about him.
Please tell me...
anything and everything you know about him.
Sorry,
but I know nothing about him.
He was a loner,
and he didn't really...
hang around with other people.
Still,
let me know if you remember anything at all.
Like about his family or friends.
I really don't.
We used the same room, but we never spoke.
I found this in my photo album. I brought in case it would help.
What is it?
It's a picture I took when I moved into the dormitory.
Mr. Chairman.
What is it?
What is this?
Open it.
Who are these people?
That's James Oh.
The one on the right is James Oh.
(A Place in the Sun)
Who are you?
Do you have a grudge against Yangji?
It's no fun if I tell you that.
Be careful.
I always pay back what I receive.
Oh Tae Yang has a grudge against us. I'm sure of it.
What do you mean, he always pays back what he receives?
You wouldn't say that if you had seen the look in his eyes.
You want me to do what?
What should we do?
Check it.
How dare you look down on me?
How dare you?
Who are you?