(Artificial City)
(All people, places, organizations, and incidents appearing in this series are entirely fictional.)
I'm sure you understand the situation.
If you stop now, I'll forgive you for everything.
But if you choose to go against me,
I assure you that everything you've accomplished
will go to complete ruin.
[KIM YI-SEOL'S DEATH WAS A MURDER] Kim Yi-seol
[KIM YI-SEOL'S DEATH WAS A MURDER] did not commit suicide.
The police have put the man in the video under witness protection
and are investigating the possibility of murder.
The prime suspect is known to be a prosecutor currently in office.
And the police have already identified his whereabouts.
Mr. Park Jeong-ho?
You are under arrest for the murder of Kim Yi-seol.
The choice is yours. What will it be?
I'll expose everything.
What you did to Yi-seol
and what you did to me.
I'll expose the truth.
What truth?
The fact that you bought a child from Yi-seol?
Sure.
If you can reveal everything,
then you might as well go ahead.
Don't think you can threaten me with that.
You don't want anyone to know
that Hyeon-wu was adopted, either.
You wouldn't do anything to blemish the family's reputation.
That is my concern.
You should be concerned about yourself.
A prosecutor sold a child to help his lover.
And in order to keep that a secret,
he killed Kim Yi-seol, the birthmother.
And he has refused to name his lover,
who is a possible accomplice.
Do you like that story?
You're right.
Just like you said,
I would never risk letting anyone know our family secrets.
And I still see you as part of this family.
But be prompt with your decision.
(Artificial City)
I'll come back in 30 minutes.
She's visiting Park Jeong-ho with Cho Gang-hyeon's help.
I'm sure she feels she owes him an explanation for what happened.
(Episode 18)
I can't reach Park Yong-seob.
He must have run away, thinking something had gone wrong.
But don't worry.
Even if I can't prove my innocence during the investigation,
I'll still have a trial, and everything will be okay.
No.
That's not how it's going to play out.
No matter what you do, you'll be tried for murdering Yi-seol
and found guilty in the end.
That's Seo Han-suk's plan.
But there is still a way out of this.
I'll just have to continue serving the family,
struggling for their mercy and acceptance
like I always have.
If I give her that promise,
you'll be released right away.
You don't have to, Jae-hui.
You shouldn't.
I wouldn't stoop like that if it were just your neck on the line.
If it were, I would ask you to just hold on until I find a way.
But your family…
I can't make them suffer, too, because of this.
You don't have to worry about my family.
They're my problem. I'll handle it myself.
So, you don't have to hesitate because of me.
You have to find who murdered Kim Yi-seol.
And that should be your first priority.
Yi-seol…
wasn't murdered by Jun-hyeok.
It was Seo Han-suk.
I'm scared, Jeong-ho.
So, I want you
and your family to be an excuse for me to give up.
There is absolutely nothing I can do
except doing whatever she wants me to like I always have.
[KIM YI-SEOL]
Let us pray together.
Almighty and ever-present Father,
You gave us life, at whose end we return to your arms.
For those who have sinned may not stand by your side in heaven,
and for our bodies are but mortal without the life you gave us,
we are indeed grateful for guiding us and with the sacrifice of your own son
showing us the way to eternity and resurrection.
May the sounds of the trumpet and the voice of the archangel greet her soul
as she enters heaven to forever live in your glory.
So we pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
So, have you made your decision?
I've decided not to go against you.
Smart decision.
When will Jeong-ho be released?
Well,
that depends on how you behave.
You're not the only one in pain.
Think about how Jun-hyeok would feel.
You've been his wife for 10 years,
and he was already shocked to find out that Hyeon-wu was adopted.
Then you suspected him for murder.
First, you'll have to make up with him.
And make sure there are no more conflicts in your family.
Where's Hyeon-wu?
He just went to bed.
Why did he do it?
I heard you visited Jeong-ho.
It's fortunate that we have the suspect under arrest.
Isn't it?
What?
So, you can't believe that he did it?
Everyone makes mistakes, you know.
But remember this,
when it's repeated, it's no longer a mistake.
Get it?
Hey.
I'm about to head out. Okay.
[MEMORIAL GATE]
[TO DRIVE OUT CORRUPTION]
[TO DRIVE OUT CORRUPTION AND TO BRING EQUITY TO KOREA.]
[TO DRIVE OUT CORRUPTION AND TO BRING EQUITY TO KOREA. - JUNG JUN-HYEOK]
And bow.
His campaign began with a visit to the National Cemetery.
How are things going
with Yu Jin-seok's new emergency committee?
After Minister Park was removed from office,
Cho Gang-hyeon has been under heavy criticism for political bias
and is refusing to press charges against Min's supporters.
Tell Yu Jin-seok to talk to him.
We need this taken care of before the primaries.
Yes. I'll handle it.
How are things between Jun-hyeok and Jae-hui?
Is something up?
He recently started
seeing Kim Ji-su, Hyeon-wu's former violin teacher.
And Jae-hui?
It seems she already knows.
That's not enough. She has to do something.
[KIM JI-SU / I LIKED THAT WINE PLACE FROM BEFORE.]
Mother will worry about this.
Pretend you didn't see this.
That'll be easier for you.
It seems like you have the public's favor.
They're just excited to see a new face in politics.
What's next on our schedule?
Attending an exhibit with Chairman Jung and his wife, and then dinner together.
Make sure to discuss youth employment. You have to show them that you care.
Hey.
I'm almost there.
I thought you hated these kinds of events.
You seem to have a real fondness for Jun-hyeok.
I'm just doing what I have to.
Who's the one making that decision? You or Mother?
You're too old to let others make decisions for you.
But of course, no one would dare go against her will in this family.
Look how badly Jae-hui failed.
It's a pleasure to see you guys.
I'll never get used to that pretense of his.
[ART CONCERT WITH KIM YI-SEOL]
I heard that's staying until Jun-hyeok announces candidacy.
By the way,
what's the deal with a murder suspect being arrested?
I thought it was a suicide.
That prosecutor they arrested, isn't that Jeong-ho?
The man that was with you in the picture.
Did Jun-hyeok do it?
- And they're pinning it on… - No.
It wasn't Jun-hyeok.
He may not be the best husband.
But he's no murderer.
Why don't you get a divorce?
Why don't you?
I'm not in the same position as you.
Jun-il told me the other day.
If it's what everyone believes, that's all we need to know.
Just let me know if you can't stand it anymore.
I'll gladly kick you out.
I think that'll be enough. Let's go eat.
I'll see you later.
I have some things to discuss with Professor Yu.
Thank you for today.
Take care, Madam.
It's just a gesture to highlight your wifehood to the new candidate.
It'll help bring the focus to him.
I apologize if I made you uncomfortable.
As long as it's for the best, I'm fine.
Thank you for understanding.
The image of a good, loyal wife will make the perfect picture.
I'll see you, then.
- Let's go. - Let's.
How have you been, Mrs. Yun?
Did I keep you waiting?
Let's go.
See you around, Mrs. Yun.
You don't have to worry about this.
I'll make sure there are no problems.
[GO SEON-MI] A meeting with Madam Seo at 10 AM.
Don't be late.
He'll be announcing his candidacy soon. Aren't you going to do something?
You can't just sit on your hands.
I'm not sure what to do.
I still haven't made up with Jun-hyeok for what happened.
After what I've done to him, I'm in no position to make any demands.
Also,
his cheating on me is nothing new.
It's always been that way.
And it always will.
Right. You have no right to make any demands to him.
Still,
you also have to resolve conflicts in your family.
And although in name only, you're still his wife and the mother of his child.
So, I expect you to do your best to protect your family.
So, in order to prove that I'm the birthmother,
I'd first have to file a suit.
And when that's done, I'd have to re-register Gyu-seong as a child
- born out of wedlock. - That is correct.
That will take ages.
And, would this have any effect on my son's inheritance rights?
Not at all.
By law, a child born out of wedlock holds the same inheritance rights.
Okay. Let me take some time to think and call you back later.
Sure. Take your time.
And this is just between us, okay?
Of course.
Oh?
I didn't think I'd see you so soon.
I didn't want to, either.
But I have to.
Just for your information,
he was the one that reached out to me first.
He seemed to be under a lot of stress because of you.
You'll have to stop seeing him soon.
He's running for president.
Why don't you get a divorce?
You could divorce him, couldn't you?
You're a good person.
You're not Hyeon-wu's real mother.
And it's not like you still have any love left for him.
Why continue a marriage that's only in name?
It's unfair for Jun-hyeok to have to
put up with you just because you're raising Hyeon-wu.
Is that what he said?
That it's unfair?
That's just what I think.
He cried the other day, saying Hyeon-wu's mother died.
I've always wondered how someone like you even managed to land him.
Did you perhaps use Hyeon-wu as an excuse?
How shameless.
I think a divorce would be your best option.
I want you out of the picture before Jun-hyeok starts his campaign.
You crazy bitch!
Look at this…
Hey!
- Are you crazy? - I am crazy, you bitch!
I haven't seen a real bitch like you in a long time.
You'd better watch your tone!
You were always so snobbish. But look at you now.
I heard Gang-hyeon talking on the phone and figured it out.
That Jun-hyeok raped that girl who died.
And that he killed her because she threatened him with that.
The people around you
keep the most terrible secrets among themselves
while acting like they're the noblest of people.
It's disgusting, and I'm sick of that.
You're no different.
You knew that the girl in the video was No Yeong-ju and turned a blind eye.
For your own sake, you pretended not to know that dirty secret.
I did. You're right. I'm no different.
But look.
I'm a shameless bar girl that classy women like you look down on.
But look at you.
I would have expected better from someone so high and mighty.
I used to be so jealous of you.
But it turns out, you're not worthy of that at all.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
My name is Han Dong-min, and it's an honor to join the JBC Morning News.
Here's the first news of the day.
[REHABILITATION AS A WAY TO ORDER AND HUMAN RIGHTS]
Hey! Hop in!
You'll have to keep quiet for a while. Go to your parents' or something.
Jae-hui went through a lot to get you out.
You were released for lack of evidence,
but we'll have to be careful until the case is closed.
I'm looking for that son of a bitch Park Yong-seob, so--
He was fooled by Han Dong-min.
What?
I filmed that video testimony.
And Han Dong-min edited it.
What is it then?
Was it really Jung Jun-hyeok that killed Kim Yi-seol?
And Seo Han-suk is trying to cover that up?
Have you heard?
Jeong-ho's being released today.
I can't come with you today.
I have a lot of work at the gallery.
Did you make a deal with Mother?
That's the only way for him to be released so soon.
He was arrested, and the bench warrant was out, too.
In cases like that, it's unusual for anyone to be released.
But I'll just say, good for you. In any case, you must be happy.
You must have been worried.
Why even bother to ask?
I'm sure you already heard about it from Mother.
No.
I haven't heard anything from her.
Do you have anything else to ask me?
No, nothing more.
By the way,
it doesn't seem like you want to find Kim Yi-seol's murderer.
I think you're just pretending to be devastated by her death.
You just want this to pass by without incident.
Why would you think that?
I think it'll make you feel less guilty for what you did to her
to know that the one that killed her is still out there, unpunished.
That way,
you can focus on your ambitions without your conscience hindering you.
Why did Madam Seo have Jeong-ho released?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Don't play dumb with me.
The truth of the matter is,
Kim Yi-seol gave birth to Jun-hyeok's child,
approached Jae-hui to get to him, and threatened him.
Madam Seo must have done something about it.
Are you suggesting
it was Madam Seo that had her killed?
Be careful what you say.
Why?
One of my own men was framed and arrested
in my own front yard, and I'm the Prosecutor General.
And the same thing could happen to me, too.
I'm sure you know whose turn it is after Jeong-ho.
Does she have anyone in mind?
If that girl was indeed murdered like you suggest,
it'll be interesting to see who ends up behind bars.
Everyone will fear that
it might be them.
Pity for all who have history with Madam Seo.
Instead of sitting worried,
I think you should get busy taking care of what she ordered.
What?
The investigation on Min's supporters?
[KIM YI-SEOL]
Did you just say I raped you?
You drank all the drinks I offered, with a smile on, too.
Even when you were drunk, you were still so eager to talk to me.
I thought you also wanted to have fun. You call that a rape?
I had to make a good impression.
I was about to get evicted from my apartment.
And I needed help from someone with power.
But I never
gave you permission to do anything like that.
[RAPE]
[TO FEAR]
[TO BE AFRAID]
[UNFAIR]
[TO DIE]
[SUICIDE]
[I can endure this.]
Hello, Congressman Min.
You haven't been answering my calls.
So, I didn't have a way to tell you.
Have you heard about the impeachment?
- Impeachment? - You know,
the five men at your loyal service.
[IMPEACHMENT, ACCUSER: HWANG TAE-GYUN, ACCUSED: MYEONG DU-HUN]
We'll use Yu Jin-seok's connections in the leading party
to file for impeachment of Min Seong-sik's supporters.
That'll give Cho Gang-hyeon a reason to start the investigation.
I have something to tell you, Mother.
Come back later.
Let's do it now.
It won't take long.
Madam Yun…
Don't get in the way.
Won't it?
Then let me hear it.
Stop treating me with contempt.
You have no right to do that.
You had Yi-seol killed and threatened me.
I'll never be able to stand up against you again.
Because I'm scared.
I do want justice for Yi-seol,
but I care more about my own safety.
Then how can you be so daring and confident?
It's all thanks to you.
You're less than human.
That's what I'm going to tell myself.
And although I'm scared of you, in a way I'll feel superior to you.
My contempt for you and my grudge
will keep me going.
This way.
How do you like it, Father?
You'll stay here from now on. Do you like it?
Oh, of course.
Thank you for your kindness, sir.
Come on. Don't call me that. Just call me Jun-hyeok.
Just like you used to in the old days, remember?
He needs to earn the support of senior citizens before joining the party.
I apologize for rushing this without giving you proper notice.
It's fine.
No need to pretend like you care about me at all.
Leave it there. I'll take care of it.
You're good at drawing, too, Father.
But shouldn't that apple be red?
Just a moment, Father.
I didn't expect to see you here.
Oh, and about Judge Kwon…
Where's your wife?
I think she went to the market with our daughter.
They'll be back soon.
Perhaps I should bring out some tea…
- I have to get going. - Wait…
Could you…
Will you…
give these to Hee-ja, my wife?
I've had it for a while. But I couldn't give it to her.
I put her through a lot of trouble.
And this is a token of apology.
They'll be so pretty on her.
Why now…
I thought you hated Mother.
I thought you hated her for her humble backgrounds.
That's why…
I tried so hard not to end up like her.
I'm sorry.
No, it's fine.
That doesn't matter.
It's too late, anyway.
Slowly, slowly.
Careful.
Careful, just a little more.
Ta-da!
[BALLOT FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, CANDIDATE JUNG JUN-HYEOK]
Can I blow this out?
Yeah.
[UNFAIR]
[TO DIE]
[KIM YI-SEOL]
[SUICIDE]
♫ I used to believe I could have it all ♫
♫ The traces I left as I fought my way ♫
♫ God help me to see all the things ♫
♫ I have done that I didn't deserve ♫
♫ in the past ♫
♫ Let me be there ♫
♫ So that I can find myself ♫
♫ To find myself someday ♫
We need to discuss the details of the upcoming interview.
Master Jun-hyeok was ranked first in the most recent poll.
His ratings saw a dramatic increase
after his visit to Judge Yun at the nursing home.
Mother must be glad.
So,
where is the interview going to be?
It'll be held at the exhibition hall of the gallery.
How many people have you
killed at Mother's service?
I'm sure you were just following orders.
I wonder how that would feel, though.
I don't think you'd believe this,
but I know someday I'll have to pay for everything I've done.
You do all the dirty deeds for her.
You have no right to say that.
I know that people fear me because I work for her.
But I've never used that for my own gain.
This is the letter Kim Yi-seol left for you.
Why are you giving this to me now?
You can judge that yourself.
[TO MRS. YUN]
[ART CONCERT WITH KIM YI-SEOL]
To Mrs. Yun,
I'm sorry to go without a proper goodbye.
I hated you and held a grudge against you.
I felt it was unfair.
And I couldn't bear the fact that I was the reason for your suffering.
I wonder where it all began.
[HYEONGSAN AREA 4, REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION]
I went to ask the redevelopment association to postpone the demolition.
That's when I first met Yeong-ju.
And she told me that she knew a place where a lot of powerful people came.
You can wait in the car. It won't take long.
She took me there, and that's where I met Jung Jun-hyeok.
I'm getting a checkup today.
I don't think I can go. Everyone's on standby because of the protest.
Just focus on your work. I'll take care of everything.
But it's our wedding anniversary.
I'll take you somewhere nice for dinner.
- I'll make a reservation. - Okay.
This is my gift for our anniversary.
We never even belonged in the same world.
How did it even come to this?
[FATHER]
Hey. That's what you're going to wear?
Put this on, instead.
Let's have some fun!
Are you all having a good time?
This is a special group I've prepared just for you.
They're all nice and pretty.
- Just look at them! - Look up and give them a smile.
Let's do this!
Hey, you!
Come over here!
Hey, who said you could pick first?
Well then, I'm getting two. You in the red dress.
If I hadn't gone to that place,
if I hadn't been born so poor,
or if I hadn't been born at all…
I blamed myself for everything.
The police decided to suppress the protestors by force
and began action in Hyeongsan-dong redevelopment area 4.
During the operation, a fire suddenly broke out…
That night when my grandmother died,
our fate was decided, without us knowing.
[HEALTH TEST RESULTS]
[FERTILITY TEST RESULT]
My pain became your hope.
11:26 AM, March 14th. Weight, 3.2 kg. It's a boy.
Would you like to see the baby?
And my loss and despair
became your happiness.
That's why I couldn't even say sorry.
I couldn't offer you comfort when you were suffering.
But I sincerely hope to meet you again someday.
Until then, take good care of Hyeon-wu.
Thank you
for everything.
Let's prepare for the interview.
[TO MRS. YUN]
I'll give the earrings to Hee-ja.
[ART CONCERT WITH KIM YI-SEOL]
[Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE DUTY OF A FIRST LADY?]
Duty of a First Lady…
I'd have to suppose that my husband is elected president
to answer that question.
To help the President stick to his principles.
I believe that's the duty of the First Lady.
I've always had much sympathy for people who face discrimination.
Lots of people are discriminated against for various reasons.
I've also noticed
that even when thousands still suffer,
the world doesn't seem to care at all.
Isn't that just ridiculous?
That is indeed ridiculous.
Those with power enjoy life, untouched, and even get away with murder.
Didn't you know?
I killed Kim Yi-seol.
(Artificial City)
As you know,
I'm the kind of person that just can't stand this kind of ridicule.
I have no idea.
You always live the way you want.
And I never do anything I want.
I don't know what choices we'll end up making.
You won't speak of such things on broadcast. Never again.
We'd better take care of it ourselves.
She won't do that again. She'll come back to her senses.
Jung Jun-hyeok and Seo Han-suk.
They committed crimes, and I turned a blind eye.
Yun Jae-hui, the director of the Sungjin Gallery turned herself in…
We can still make this right again. I can change it all.
- Don't you think it's too late? - That's why I'll right my wrongs now.
I can't do that.
I'm going to find the story that Yi-seol wanted to tell.
I realized it was not the fault of just a single person.