(Artificial City)
(All people, places, organizations, and incidents appearing in this series are entirely fictional.)
Just leave.
I'll have no more problems with you gone.
No.
I can't just leave like this.
Please.
Help me out this once.
I told you, no.
Are you trying to ruin me?
Do you think there's anything else to ruin?
Do you know how pathetic you are?
You live alongside people who disrespect you,
trying your best to please them and to get something out of them!
Like you're crazy.
Yes, I am crazy!
How else can I go on?
Nothing gets better no matter how hard I try.
I try to bear it.
So until when do I have to live like this?
Yi-seol.
Please go away. I beg of you.
I can't.
There's no way that's happening.
I beg of you!
Wait until I've made a decision about
what to do with you.
[ARTIFICIAL CITY]
[PROFILE: KWAK GI-HWAN]
[PROFILE: CHOI HEE-JUNG]
[PROFILE: MIN SEONG-SIK]
(Episode 16)
Hey.
What is it?
What is Yi-seol back here for?
I thought she had quit her job at the gallery.
When I was in school
preparing for my final piece,
I had so much of these cup noodles and instant coffee.
I was pretending to be busy, not even meeting friends,
when I was actually trying to hide the fact that I was broke.
My father had stood surety for his brother,
and that really gave us a hard time financially.
Why are you telling me this?
And what did Yi-seol say to you?
She must want something out of this.
She knows all too well what it's like
to live in poverty.
After all, she did give birth to your child,
and she might actually want to take my place beside you
for that.
I told Jeong-ho to tell you.
I wanted to make you suffer
and test you.
Whatever Yi-seol does,
I'm standing my ground.
And I expect you to do the same.
Why do you need this money?
To get rid of Yi-seol.
I'll make sure it happens.
But I don't think you'd need my help at all just for that amount.
I need a cashier's check from the Foundation's corporate account.
It's just to avoid any kind of trouble.
That's why I'm asking you.
Prepare the check.
And keep record of the serial number.
Well then,
I'll get going.
Wait.
I think it'd be better
that the necklace stay with me for a while.
I'll give it back to you
when things are taken care of.
[HANBANG LAND SAUNA, 24 HOURS]
Snap out of it.
What?
You've got to forget about that child.
Really!
I can't let him stay there.
Then what? You're going to raise him yourself?
Just take this.
[REPORTER HAN DONG-MIN, JBC]
If anything happens to me, send this to that reporter.
What is this? You're making me anxious.
Don't worry.
I'm just preparing for the worst.
Don't do anything stupid, all right?
See you.
Hey!
At least tell me about your plans.
Hey!
Why did you want to see me?
I told you to wait until I've made my decision.
If you are to leave like I asked, I thought I should at least
help you find a new place for yourself.
They'll start taking down houses in your neighborhood some time soon,
including yours.
You were born and raised in the area, right?
You must be sad
that all those places will be gone after this.
Once again, they'll drive people like you out of their homes
to build fancy apartments for the rich.
Find a place and bring me the papers.
And I'll give you the rest of the money.
I would actually need
some money if I were to bring Hyeon-wu to live with me.
I didn't know there would be an easy way like this.
I appreciate your help.
That's better.
I drank too much yesterday.
Was Yu Jin-seok there till the end?
He knows how to party, really.
It turned out that the rumor is true, after all.
The way he handled those two girls was…
You're making Jeong-ho uncomfortable.
Am I?
You're not.
Right?
Anyway, he definitely is something.
How are things between him and Min Seong-sik?
That was just funny to watch.
Yu doesn't seem to care at all,
but him joining must have lit a fire under Min's ass.
And he started doing things he never would normally.
It was quite a sight. I've never seen him like that.
But anyway,
you'd better be careful.
You don't know what he might be thinking, especially now that we have Yu with us.
Not to mention he has higher ratings than you,
although only by little.
He also has the party's full support.
Even though you have Chairwoman Seo's support,
should he decide to go against you,
that might cause a huge problem for everyone.
And remember that he already has history
of plotting behind your back.
That's exactly why I need your help.
Or
I think Jeong-ho might be able to help this time.
Even if we acquire enough funds to buy the Sungjin Electronics shares
owned by Sungjin Life,
the law forbids that the owner of the holding company
own so much of the shares for the subsidiaries.
Also, the holding company has to own at least 20% of its subsidiaries,
which means Sungjin Trade might have to purchase more Sungjin Electronics shares.
If we were to temporarily increase our debt,
I think we'd be able to bypass the law when we purchase those shares.
But if the holding company law ends up being an obstacle,
we would first need more Sungjin Life shares under Jun-il's name.
How much of Sungjin Life shares does the foundation own at the moment?
4.5%.
It's time to have Ju-yeon run this foundation.
We would need the approval from the Board of Directors.
If Jun-hyeok should vote against it,
Jun-il and Eun-jeong would agree
and take his side, as they always have.
It's a surprise you wanted to see me alone. What is it?
You can just start talking.
I'd prefer to have her company as I listen to any of your nonsense.
Why do you have to be so harsh all the time?
That's because you're never so nice to me, either.
Well, you're never nice even to Jun-il.
Perhaps I'm asking for too much from you.
I've been sitting back watching
as you women of the family take care of things,
but it's time for me to get involved.
You're busy stirring up needless trouble
when we have more important matter at hand.
You've got to make it clearer.
What do you mean by "needless trouble" and by "important matter"?
It's been decided that I'll run for president,
and that's everything we should be focused on.
Everything else is needless trouble and a waste of time.
For example,
the friction between you and Jae-hui.
Someone told me I had a child out of wedlock.
Was it Jae-hui?
She said you "had" one?
Why did you have to trigger her with that?
I didn't think she'd be triggered by something so small.
Then,
are you saying she was simply feigning an emotional reaction?
Let me just say
you never know what she's really thinking.
If you're not at fault for anything, I'd like you to prove yourself.
I need to see for myself that you're fully committed to my election.
What would you have me do?
Before I join the Liberty Reformation Party,
get rid of the people that might oppose me during the primary election.
You mean the ones supporting Min Seong-sik?
Do you think Cho Gang-hyeon will help you in this?
I'm not sure.
Don't worry.
I have someone who can help.
In that case, you have my support.
But
I have one condition.
[HAN DONG-MIN]
An interview with the victim's family?
Why all of a sudden?
Send me a list of the families.
And their profile.
Okay.
[LIST OF THE FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS]
[LIST OF THE FAMILES OF THE VICTIMS] Yeah. I'm looking at it right now.
Wait.
Na Sun-ok?
[N/A, RUMOR HAS IT THAT SHE HAD A GRANDDAUGHTER]
She didn't have any family?
Okay, I got it.
Okay.
So, you mean
you're planning to organize an event to find her?
Okay.
Are you sure there's anything noteworthy?
Why an interview with the victims' family?
Was it Dong-min's idea?
I'll take care of it.
Why does he want you involved?
Just stop, Jae-hui.
Honey.
I'll drive Hyeon-wu to kindergarten.
Just letting you know.
Hello.
I'm sorry. I got caught up with work.
Do you know Ms. Kim Myeong-wan, one of the victims' family?
I met with her for an interview
and came up with an idea.
"Those Who Were Left: Seven Years After the Incident"
There will be news coverage under that title.
Next, Jun-hyeok will mention this and then
find the family of Na Sun-ok.
I took the inspiration from how Yi-seol found that painting.
It's not been long since the commemoration event,
and I think this might seem a bit early and out of the blue.
I don't think those things should matter.
We're doing this for the victims.
And it will help Jun-hyeok greatly.
He has to live up to the people's expectations.
A lot of people believe in him.
They believe he'll bring change
so that such brutalities won't happen again.
- Is the Chairwoman in? - Yes.
But right now, she's…
[CHAIRWOMAN LEE JU-YEON]
It looks like you haven't heard the news.
What happened?
It was approved by the Board of Directors including Jun-hyeok.
So, don't get the wrong idea.
So, you really didn't know?
Sit. Let's have some tea.
I'll talk to Mother about this.
She's busy discussing the plan of action with Jun-hyeok.
Didn't Secretary Go give you her schedule?
How did you end up like this anyway?
You may not go in.
Wait.
I have important matters to discuss with her.
You will have to wait.
Secretary Go.
That is not something I will let happen.
You must care a lot for these people.
I'm not speaking on my personal behalf in this.
Then could you explain
why you want to keep these people
when they clearly have problems.
The presidential election is coming soon.
If we have five members under investigation,
how do you think the public will react?
You're afraid of the public's disappointment,
so you'll cover up their crimes.
Look, Professor Yu.
Let's stop it there.
I see why Congressman Min's concerned.
But we cannot have these men with us as we go through the election.
We'll have to get rid of these people
and have Professor Yu lead the Emergency Committee.
He will take care of the party affairs.
And I'm sorry to say this, but you might have to step down as party leader.
I think that'll be the best way to calm the public sentiment.
It will be the perfect occasion before the party conference.
We'll have everyone's attention over who will be the next party leader.
Now, I think we can discuss the plans for the primary election, then?
Sure.
Today's…
You'll just have to bear with it.
Did you know about this?
Come to think of it,
you've been extra nice to me these days.
I see you already know he's your own grandson.
It's your fault for going behind our back.
I didn't know you were here, Mrs. Yun.
You should have joined us.
Are you here to see Mother?
Yes.
I have something to discuss with her.
Then go ahead.
I still have more to discuss with Professor Yu.
I'll see you at home.
I'll see you around, Mrs. Yun.
Jun-hyeok said he'd take care of it.
You can just let him.
This will hold us back for sure.
Should any problems arise during the redevelopment,
Jun-hyeok will be held responsible.
But he simply wouldn't listen to me.
If you can stop Han Dong-min's report,
I'll persuade Jun-hyeok about this.
Right.
You can take care of this.
You can do this on your own.
Just make sure that
Han dong-min's on our side so that he won't
do anything to harm Jun-hyeok.
When we've taken care of Kim Yi-seol and Han Dong-min,
we'll see ourselves in a much better situation.
It's close to the subway station, and it's perfect for newly weds.
You can make a booking anytime, so just give me a call.
You can also bring your fiancée to take a look.
Is there an elementary school nearby?
I have a child that'll be starting school next year.
It was my bad for
talking to Jeong-ho.
I know I reacted rather emotionally.
My dear.
How can you be jealous of someone like Yi-seol?
- I'm not jealous-- - She's not at the same level as you.
Do you know how disappointed I was in you?
I didn't ask for much.
Just behaving yourself as my wife
and helping me achieve my goals. That's all I ask.
We're in this together.
I've always thought whatever helps you will also be helpful for me.
Well you say that!
But look at the mess you've made.
I beg of you, Jae-hui.
Behave with some class, okay?
Let me ask you one thing.
I understand what a woman like Yi-seol means to you.
But then…
what about me?
What do I mean to you?
It's up to you, Jae-hui,
to prove how much you mean and are worth.
Talk to Jun-hyeok and make sure
your father has a meeting with Yu Jin-seok.
- I will. - That won't be necessary.
He'll play a central role in Jun-hyeok's election.
And he has all the connections we need for the redevelopment project.
That's exactly why I won't see him.
You'll have to find another company for the demolition this time. I'm out.
Why are you doing this?
I just want to avoid being a liability for my own son.
What will happen to us without your help, Father?
As you know, Jun-il's not experienced in matters like this,
and it's not something Mother or I can help with.
You're the only one we can depend on.
It's rather harsh of you to tell us to find some other company.
I understand your concerns for Jun-hyeok.
But Jun-il is also your son, and he needs your guidance and help.
He still has a lot to learn.
Why are you doing this?
What?
What you said to Father.
You never say such things to him.
Somebody had to tell him that.
You should know perfectly well that there has to be someone
to clean up after the mess
that this family leaves in its wake,
and we can't get our own hands dirty.
Don't you agree?
[GO SEON-MI]
I've sent you the text for Han Dong-min's report.
["THOSE WHO WERE LEFT: SEVEN YEARS AFTER THE INCIDENT"]
Hello, Director?
I just received a copy of a report from my mother-in-law,
and you should take a look at it, too.
Tomorrow evening. It will be around 9:35.
I don't think I'll be getting another award for this.
Don't drink too much, dad.
I'll come down to see you next month.
Thank you in advance, director.
Of course.
Just tell me whenever. I'll get you an appointment.
Okay. Thank you.
[PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT]
You promised you'd give me the rest of the money when I have the paperwork.
Okay. I'll keep my promise.
Are you free today?
Hyeon-wu likes camping, but we've been too busy these days.
Do you like camping?
I've never done it.
Hyeon-wu!
Mommy!
Hey! Yi-seol!
Don't run.
- We can do this ourselves. - Okay.
- Mommy. - Yeah?
Can I go play with the bunnies?
Sure.
Awesome!
I'll bring them carrots and lettuce.
- Please keep an eye on him. - Yes.
Come with me, Yi-seol.
Well…
That's…
Hyeon-wu.
You can go first with the maid. We will join you soon.
Okay.
Make it quick, okay?
Hyeon-wu's so adorable, isn't he?
Do you want to bring him with you tonight?
That's what you wanted. This is your chance.
Are you serious?
How do I explain it to Hyeon-wu?
Oh.
We'll first tell him that you're his real mother.
Then we'll tell him…
about the relationship
between you and Jun-hyeok.
What do we tell him next?
Well,
he'll be shocked to hear his own mother sold him away for money.
Right?
I'll let you decide.
Whether to bring him with you
or just leave.
Mommy, where's Yi-seol?
I asked you, where's Yi-seol
It's quite awesome.
How does it feel to work at a place like this?
If only my dad had put me through college.
Oh! We have the same one my place.
It looks even better hanging here.
I'm sure the people that lived there got tons of money for reimbursement
and are well off now, don't you think?
As they say, every cloud has a silver lining.
Those people were chased out of their homes.
I wonder where they are and what they're doing.
Even though they might not even be alive.
Just cut to the chase. You must be here for a reason.
Oh, I just…
I just wanted to have lunch with you
and do a bit of catching up, as well.
Perhaps you could help me figure out a way to make my marriage official.
I just wanted to talk about a few things.
But you already know what your husband is like.
I thought you'd be able to empathize.
You're also having a tough time, putting up with a man like your husband.
Okay.
- Go wait in the lobby. I'll be there. - Okay. No need to rush, though.
[DIRECTOR OF THE NEWSROOM, JBC]
Han Dong-min's report has been taken care of.
Oh, who did I run into?
Miss Oh, right?
Don't you remember me? It's me, Yu Jin-seok.
It's been a long time.
Well, I think… I think you have the wrong person.
- Don't pretend you don't know me. - Oh dear!
Stop that!
So,
I see you've settled in at Cho Gang-hyeon's side, huh?
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Good afternoon, Mrs. Yun.
What's the occasion?
Professor Yu offered to treat us to lunch as an apology.
Oh…
Mrs. Yun's generous character is already well-known,
but I am indeed surprised.
Thank you.
I heard there was an accusation of forgery.
He told me you took a blind eye on that.
It's all good now.
Why don't we put the past behind us?
Let me treat you to a nice lunch today.
Eighteenth floor. The door is opening.
- Hello. - Hello.
- What's with the rush? - We need to fill in for your report.
What?
[JBC EVENING NEWS]
Director.
You'll have to talk to Mrs. Yun.
Yun Jae-hui of the Sungjin Group.
That's the message she left for you.
- Let's have a drink. - Sure.
General Boneless* seethes with anger *(A poem about a gallant hero.)
and with three thousand men makes his way into the Half-Moon Fortress.
They shed blood as they advance and retreat.
And how magnanimous are the man and his army?
In the end, the entire fortress was red with stains of blood.
[HAN DONG-MIN]
Hi, Dong-min.
Here.
I need an explanation.
Is it true that…
you stopped my report from going through?
- Well, sometimes you get in my way. - Jae-hui!
- I'm being as polite as I can. - Yeah.
You just had your report cut out, and you still care more about manners?
The Yun Jae-hui I know wouldn't have done this.
Think about what happened, not the person who did it.
You never thought I would?
You're a fool for saying such a thing
at a situation like this.
I used my power to stop your report from going through.
What more do I have to explain?
I'm asking…
I'm asking why you would do…
You always try to make sense out of everything.
Take a look.
That's Yi-seol.
How do you feel?
Can you make sense out of that?
Yi-seol gave birth to Jun-hyeok's child, and I'm raising him.
That is a lie.
I'm helping you see the truth, but now you deny what you see.
Dong-min.
Why are you denying the truth when you see it?
I know you want to use Jun-hyeok to your advantage, so stop the pretense.
Or this could be a chance to prove what you stand for.
To prove just how righteous and resolute you are.
You can expose the truth about Jun-hyeok
and step up as the man of the hour.
Jae-hui said Kim Yi-seol and Han Dong-min are both taken care of.
She proves herself still useful.
I'll give her another chance.
Good one!
Good shot.
That was a good swing.
Have you been practicing?
Can I get her number perhaps?
Oh… well…
I can't do that without her consent.
But I can leave a memo with me.
- That'll work. My number is… - Wait a second.
- Go ahead. - 010…
Ms. Kim Myeong-wan.
How have you been?
It's been a long time.
What are you doing here?
Oh, I'm just here to see someone.
Reporter Han said he wanted to find Sun-ok's granddaughter.
He said media coverage will help prevent the same kind of brutalities from before.
But I wasn't sure if Yi-seol would want that. So I came to ask.
So, you're saying
Yi-seol is the granddaughter of the late Na Sun-ok?
I was so surprised to see her at the Talk Concert.
I wanted to go and talk to her right then
but thought I'd leave her be rather than remind her of the tragedy.
I'm just glad that she's doing so well.
And I respect her decision to put her past behind her.
- What is it? - Just come with me.
Sit here.
Now that you're back on the field, I've prepared
a little something for your health.
I don't need that.
Come on now. I bought this just for you, so try one.
You'll have to stay in good health
if you are to help Jun-hyeok in his way to the Blue House.
There you go.
Good, right?
Just a moment.
Hay Jae-hui. I'm out golfing with Jun-hyeok and Pil-seong.
What do you mean what happened that day?
Of course, some of my crew were there, serving the guests, but…
I have to meet that person myself.
There's something I need to confirm.
[NA SUN-OK]
Excuse me, Mrs. Han.
You must be Park Yong-seob, who leaked the videos before.
I heard that you know where Yi-seol and Jun-hyeok were
on the day of the tragedy
of Hyeongsan-dong seven years ago.
Tell me everything you know about Yi-seol.
When did she get into that kind of work?
She wouldn't do that kind of thing.
What do you mean
she wouldn't do that?
Well, the truth is…
she had no idea that such a thing would happen.
She was just there to beg for help to avoid getting evicted.
Then things took a wrong turn and that bastard…
I mean Mr. Jung…
raped Yi-seol--
You little punk!
You'd better watch your mouth, or--
Mr. Yang.
Be quiet.
You can continue.
It looks like everything's finally in place.
Will it be okay to leave Kim Yi-seol like that?
Jae-hui's made up her mind. That won't be a problem.
I'm glad everything turned out the way you wanted.
I'd like to have a word with you, Mother.
Are you here to get the necklace back?
Good job taking care of Kim Yi-seol.
She said she'd leave.
Have you talked to her?
What else did she say?
Didn't she say anything except that she'd leave?
Perhaps that you should get me divorced?
Or that I'm merely trying to please you all to get something out of you?
Or that I'm crazy
to live alongside you when you only disrespect me,
and that you should kick me out of the family?
Or that she would protect me no matter what it takes?
Didn't she say any nonsense like that?
That day seven years ago…
You already knew about everything
that happened that day, didn't you?
So, you just listened to that nonsense and did nothing?
I didn't just listen. I…
Oh, darn it.
I was shocked to hear that and couldn't believe it,
but he didn't seem to be lying, saying she'd told him all about it.
Of course, that must have been a lie!
Perhaps Kim Yi-seol lied to him about it.
After all, she sold her own child for money.
She was trying to get some money from us for her child.
And now, she's trying to threaten us with this nonsense.
So, what do we do now?
And I think Jun-hyeok will be shocked to hear she's the mother of his child.
- Come in. - Thanks.
I'm sure Mother gives you a lot of pressure.
You'll be more comfortable here.
Feel free to use this place whenever you'd like.
Thank you.
I'm glad to be helping you in your efforts
to bring a new future to this country.
You have my absolute trust, Professor Yu.
I am honored to have your trust,
Mr. President.
Don't call me that. We have a long way to go.
It's enough for today that we came to really understand each other.
- Shall we have a drink? - Sure.
Let me take this call.
Yes, Father.
So, Mrs. Yun
believed everything you said?
She did.
The Little Boss said I was lying and made a fuss.
But she just sat there listening, looking shocked and all,
and said that she'd take care of everything.
By the way,
do you think she can really handle this?
[JUNG JUN-HYEOK]
So,
what are you going to do about it?
I'll take some time to think about it.
About how you people have wronged us
and how to make you pay.
And you'd better be ready for that.
"You people" and "us"…
Us?
Since when are you and Kim Yi-seol "us"?
Come back to your senses.
Have you forgotten the goal you've been striving for all this time?
Will you be so daring
to choose to side against me?
What do you think you could do
in opposition to me?
If I can't have it all,
I'll ruin it all.
You'll see.
I will ruin everything completely.
[KIM YI-SEOL]
Come meet me at the office from before.
(Artificial City)
What does it feel like to live with a secret like that?
Remember. You've never seen Kim Yi-seol before.
When you see people who don't know the truth, do you feel guilty
or superior?
She must have known there was danger coming her way when she wrote it.
They'll have to pay for the sins they've committed.
Who was it? Tell me!
How will you take care of it?
I never wanted a child born like this.
Jun-hyeok called Yi-seol into the office.
You don't know the difference between a secret and a lie.
Are you with Kim Yi-seol?
Why are you overreacting?
Are you going to say I'm a murderer?
How did you know?