(Artificial City)
(All people, places, organizations, and incidents appearing in this series are entirely fictional.)
Yes, I'm really sorry, chairwoman.
Yes, chairwoman.
OK. Goodbye.
What did she say?
Did she give you an earful?
There's no need to be tense.
It's not like we're opposing her directly.
I'm sorry I'm late!
I shouldn't have been tardy especially since I invited you here.
You must be so busy moving into your new office
and getting used to your new job.
I'm sure Prosecutor General Cho has nothing to worry about.
He's probably prepared for everything.
I informed the chairwoman that we won't be attending like you asked.
I hope she understands the situation.
Of course.
You've been under her influence for a long time
so I understand your concerns.
You should relax.
Relax.
Give me my racquet.
It's time for some tennis.
I can't wait!
Don't be so surprised. He's trying to assert his dominance.
Now that he's attacked us first,
we'll have to fight back.
That's true, Mother,
but this is all so sudden.
Why? Don't you think you can fight back?
I just can't think of what to do.
How about that key? Have you forgotten about it?
She was being blackmailed
by the person No Yeong-ju was living with.
I thought you had it under control
so I didn't say anything.
[NO YEONG-JU, FRIENDS, KWON MIN-SEON, MY LOVE]
[MY LOVE: WAIT]
[NO YEONG-JU, FRIENDS, KWON MIN-SEON, MY LOVE]
[MY LOVE: WAIT UNTIL THE TRUTH IS REVEALED]
How you use this on Cho is up to you.
(Artificial City)
[STOP REDEVELOPMENT NOW]
(Episode 6)
[APARTMENT 208]
Hello?
Is anyone there?
No one lives there.
Did a lady named No Yeong-ju live here?
I'm Han Dong-min, a reporter for JBC.
Most of the apartments here are empty
and the residents change frequently so I don't know anything.
I understand, ma'am.
Where should I go?
[KIM YI-SEOL]
Thank you for your interest.
I caught a turtle! It's so heavy.
[HYEONGSAN STATION]
Only the maids are here and they don't know much.
- I'm sorry to keep you waiting. - It's all right.
- Take a seat. - OK.
Why would they hide anything?
Cho Gang-hyeon, Kwon Min-seon, Oh Ye-rin
and Jun-hyeok's wife.
What's going on?
[JBC STATION MANAGER]
Hello.
A reporter? So what did he say?
I gotta go.
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
It's fine. I'm not hurt.
Why don't you call me later just in case?
I'm sorry.
Please call me.
I'm fine.
Call me!
I'm sorry.
So, what was the name of the reporter?
[REPORTER, HAN DONG-MIN]
Let's put on some lotion.
Show me your cheeks.
Let's do this.
Show me your cheeks.
Jeez!
Stop it or I'll beat you up!
Hyeon-wu, you're so strong!
Does that hurt? Aren't I a strong puncher?
Daddy!
Daddy, can you stay home with me every day?
Maybe.
You're late.
Hey.
You look like you just saw a ghost.
Is Hyeon-wu asleep?
Yeah. He was so excited that I barely put him to bed.
He seems happy that I'm home with him.
He wants me to stay home every day.
Oh.
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
I'm just a little scatterbrained these days.
But you're so young and you received a clean bill of health the last checkup.
Did you order something from the Internet?
I'm so scared.
Are you going to nag me?
I'm just asking.
Actually, that package is for you.
[SENDER: YUN JAE-HUI RECIPIENT: YUN JAE-HUI]
Who is it?
Why didn't you change your passcode?
I just bought it thoughtlessly.
I knew that you've give me an earful
but I sent it to you anyway.
Who do you think you are, sending me this?
It's true I'm angry--
You said you'd ask me for help if you needed it
and that you wouldn't apologize, didn't you?
Go ahead. What do you need?
No Yeong-ju
didn't kill herself.
Did Yun Jae-hui say anything to you?
What do you mean?
Did she ask you about me
and what I've been doing?
I didn't think you needed to know so I didn't tell you,
but I caused a misunderstanding with Chairwoman Seo.
So, my friendship with Jae-hui is a little difficult, right now.
So, there's still a spark between you and her?
So, Kwon Min-seon hired someone to kill No Yeong-ju
and Cho Gang-hyeon used his influence to make it look like a suicide?
And that's why the person who lived with No Yeong-ju took revenge?
I didn't even know this
so I helped Cho become Prosecutor General and forged a partnership with him.
He can make a deal with Chairwoman Seo for the Directorship of the CIO so…
He wants to tame me to become his errand girl
or discard me.
If Yun Jae-hui asks about me by any chance,
put in a good word.
[CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 100TH YEAR SINCE CHAIRMAN SEO JONG-TAE'S BIRTH]
They're sending us a sign by using their wives
to send congratulatory wreathes.
They want to make it clear that
they're going after you, not me.
So, have you found a way to teach Cho a lesson?
I can't fight him without decisive evidence.
I'm going to obtain evidence that Cho can't deny.
That video isn't enough.
So, you'll blackmail him with his dirty secrets?
Yes.
He betrayed me after everything I did for him.
What is it?
I'm sorry, Mother.
The hundredth year celebration for your father is such an important event.
It's an important event in name only.
But Father is no longer with us so what's the use
of celebrating his birthday?
There is a get-together of the wives
of billionaires and politicians.
First, make these women your allies.
Do your best to win them over.
[MYEONGSUNG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY]
Hello?
What about Jun-il's tailor?
Huh?
But Jun-hyeok has lots of suits.
Ouch, my ear.
OK. I'll find out and call you back.
[MYEONGSUNG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY]
Is there a business called Minerva
in this building?
Minerva?
Well, they sell alcohol and food.
It's like a wine bar, I think.
I'm sorry, but we don't have an F&B division.
I see. Thanks anyway.
Did that reporter return?
I don't know. It's not like I stay home all day, you know.
If he does return, be careful not to raise any suspicions.
You be careful
and don't get found out by that woman.
One of these days, I'm gonna let you have it.
Yeah, right!
That little…
Hello, Da-eun.
I'll be right there.
Bye.
[CONGRATULATIONS ON THE EXHIBITION, OH YE-RIN]
Where should I leave this?
Leave it there.
[KWON MIN-SEON]
- Hello. - You're here.
Who's that from?
Madam Kwon Min-seon. Secretary Go said we shouldn't leave it in the lobby.
You're dismissed.
- Enjoy the food. - Thank you.
Mrs. Yun doesn't have any parents.
That's why she was very close to Madam Kwon. They were like sisters.
I don't know why she acted like that just now.
Madam Kwon was a regular here for thirty years.
Now, I come here once in a while.
Enjoy.
I didn't think you'd like this kind of food.
Have you talked to Mr. Cho? Is he going to register the marriage?
He should be happy that I'm willing to marry an old man like him.
But he's changed completely.
He used to buy me luxury handbags and shoes.
But now, he checks my spending.
I can't even go to the nail shop.
I lost my Bluetooth earphones so I have to buy new ones
but I can only afford the cheapest ones.
Don't you think it's unfair?
You shouldn't have sent me that potted plant.
Gang-hyeon asked me to send it to you
and Big Sis would have done it if she were still alive.
And I took the opportunity to skim a little for myself.
Good.
By the way,
have you ever seen No Yeong-ju?
Yeah, once or twice.
Madam Kwon as well?
She didn't just see her.
She did a lot more than just see her.
You were on good terms with Sis so you probably have no idea
what a scary person she was.
Does Mr. Cho know?
Of course he does. He lived with her for over twenty years.
Do you know what he said to me after I'd taken a walloping from her?
He told me to make sure to not tell anyone.
You've been through quite a lot, I see.
My mother always said that you shouldn't cry while you eat.
Why did you have to get me so emotional?
Hold on! It's on me!
It's only fair that I pay for today's lunch.
It's only decent.
The food was delicious.
Thank you.
You know the get-together of wives Madam Kwon used to attend?
You mean the Okryeonhoe Club?
What about it?
Me?
Yes, you should attend now since you're with Mr. Cho.
Oh my, Jae-hui!
But don't tell Mr. Cho for the time being.
Of course. There's no reason he should find out.
Let's go, Jae-hui.
You're the best!
I can't make it because I have a prior engagement.
Oh no. I don't want to go there by myself.
Mother knows they're all there to make amends for their husbands.
So I'm sure she won't be too hard on you.
Jae-hui is really making it tough for everyone.
You'll be fine, Aunt. Call me and tell me how it was.
Did you eat dinner?
I ate with Father and Mother.
Living under the same roof as Mother,
it's been so long since we've cooked.
You'd cook us pasta once in a while when Yu-ri was here.
Isn't it uncomfortable to eat with Father?
I've never thought of it that way.
Why don't we eat separately from now on?
Mother would be hurt if we do.
Don't you think you're drinking too much these days?
It's not wine, it's pomegranate juice.
They say it's good for women.
You practically made me beg so we could have Yu-ri.
Were you jealous of Jun-heok's son?
You never smiled at Yu-ri like you did to him.
Why do you want a son all of a sudden?
It's not like that, Ju-yeon.
Then? What is it like?
Hello, Sister.
Hello.
You look much more relaxed than I expected.
I was worried that you'd all be tense.
It's been a long time since we met a hotel.
Nowadays, there's no reason to visit hotels as there's lots to do elsewhere.
But when we were young, hotels were the only option we had.
Everyone we knew were from elite families
so we had to meet where there were no prying eyes.
But nowadays, a woman could cause a scandal by visiting a hotel.
Yeah, even if you have coffee in the hotel lounge,
they'll start talking about you.
This must bring you back to the good old days.
I like it.
Hello.
Hello, Mother.
Everyone has been praising your choice of venue.
They tell me that coming to a hotel takes them back to old times.
I was worried what you might think. I'm glad you like the hotel.
Let me introduce myself formally. I'm Yun Jae-hui.
I'm Oh Ye-rin and I'm with the Prosecutor General.
Take a seat.
I'm sorry, Sister, but I don't think I can let this slide.
Look, Jae-hui.
You should answer when you are addressed.
I am CEO now. Please address me respectfully.
Who says so?
That's not a position you can get because you say so.
Chairwoman Seo Han-suk has approved it.
OK, Madam Yun.
Yes, Aunt?
As you are well-aware, I really don't like you.
I think everyone here shares my sentiments.
But if Sister wants it,
I can accept you into our club.
But not that woman.
She seduced a married man
and even had his child out of wedlock.
Now, she's moved into his house
and pretends to be his wife.
Do you really expect us to consort with her?
I'm sure you're offended.
But Aunt and everyone here,
have you forgotten why we've gathered?
It's to make amends to Sister.
That's right, because Cho instigated your husbands to go after me.
Cho is a man who had a bastard child despite the fact he was married
and even invited his mistress to live with him in his dead wife's stead.
Your husbands are all allied with that kind of man.
That's not the same thing.
It's a completely different situation.
I guess I'll have to put it another way since you don't understand me.
Min Seon-sik.
Park Gyu-hwan.
You're Choi Hui-jun's sister, aren't you?
This is for you.
These are records of your husbands and brother
that show their infidelities
including their affairs
with women of ill repute all the way until now.
Assemblyman Min Seong-sik has never hired a hooker.
But he's been sexually harassing his aids.
How do you manage not only to consort, but to live with such men?
Madam Yun, how can you do this? You're a woman too.
Do you think your husband is any different?
But you don't treat me as another woman.
If you treat me as another woman and a human being,
I can help you
so your husbands never cheat on you again.
Hold on! We need to talk.
I don't have anything to say to you.
You were planning to use me from the beginning, weren't you?
Yes.
I had no idea. I really thought you were looking out for me.
You trusted me?
You and I aren't close enough to trust each other like that.
Don't cry in public. They'll think you're weak.
You'd better get your act together if you don't want to be used again.
You can use me
just as I used you today.
[CEO INAUGURATION VIP LIST]
[LIST OF INVITEES]
Da-eun, why are all these people declining?
They say that they're busy.
But rumor has it that they're boycotting Mrs. Yun's inauguration.
Why?
I don't know.
[SUNGJIN ARTSPACE JIN]
I wish you came sooner. I wanted you to see them put up the sign.
[SUNGJIN ARTSPACE JIN]
I prepared the exhibition for three years.
Why is everyone against you becoming CEO?
So, you heard the rumors?
Is it true?
Get in. I'll tell you all about it.
[SUNGJIN ARTSPACE JIN]
I bet you've never experienced such humiliation in your life.
What do you think?
I'm sure they all bought it.
Even I was convinced for a second and my husband is in the hospital.
A husband's infidelities leave a woman deeply wounded.
It smells a little like the art gallery.
It's paraffin oil.
You mix it into the oil paint.
That's the smell.
At first, I didn't like it.
It smelled funny and musty and it made me feel sad.
I wanted to go to a top university but my grades kept falling.
That's why I memorized how to paint for the painting test.
There's a school that teaches you how to paint for the college painting test.
So, you aren't the only one who got into college like that?
Those words are not very comforting.
The gallery vault also smells like this.
Paraffin oil.
Even priceless paintings
carry with them the unpleasant smell of paraffin.
But that smell excited me
and I thought I could succeed if I studied hard enough.
I was scared when we criticized each other's art.
That always made me realize that I lacked talent.
The kids that didn't even have enough money to buy paints
would create stunning works of art
while the kids who created mediocre paintings
carried luxury handbags that I could never dream of buying.
I was like neither of them.
So, I became the object of ridicule.
Jeez, so that's it.
I thought you were rich enough to swindle but it turns out you're poor.
That's why everyone opposes your inauguration and looks down on you.
Master Jung, you are growing more like your grandfather every day.
What do you think?
Instead of deep gray, Master Jung
should wear navy blue to show that he comes from the highest class.
Granddad!
You're here, Hyeon-wu!
Good to see you.
Jun-il has been getting fitted for a suit.
Only you can tell the Vice Chairman of the Sungjin Group to come and go.
You're here, kiddo!
Grandpa, I'm bored.
Oh my, you're bored?
So, you're bored, are you?
Why don't I take you to get some chocolate milk?
OK.
That's good!
We're off!
He loves chocolate milk just like you when you were young.
I can't wait to see how clever he turns out to be.
Senior Secretary of Civil Affairs is quite a powerful position.
You'll have enough power to do whatever you please.
And you can prepare to run for president.
It's completely different from other politicians who have to
Make out a living accepting bribes.
Completely!
I'm afraid I'll have to get going now.
I'm sorry, Jun-hyeok.
You've wasted enough time here.
Come again, Vice Chairman Jung.
Are you still in contact with your birth father?
I don't care if you disrespect me.
But if you even have a shred of affection for your mother,
you shouldn't be going behind her back like that.
The man punched your mother while she was pregnant with you.
It's no wonder she left him
even if it meant having you out of wedlock.
You're cold and callous
just like your birth father. Be careful.
Daddy, I'm going to eat dinner and play with blocks with grandpa.
So don't come pick me up too early.
Come late.
OK.
- Goodbye! - Bye!
Let's go!
What is it?
I'm just wondering how you manage to be so patient with him.
Why don't you just rebel against him?
Sons are supposed to rebel against their fathers. I did that.
It might be hard to believe, but I've never been angry at him.
I can't rebel against him when I don't feel any anger.
I guess he's not someone you can easily rebel against.
I thought you were so cool when I was young.
Now, you pity you.
Have a little dignity, will you?
[EXAMINATION RECORD]
You have a healthy uterus and ovaries.
And you have good hormonal balance.
You've taken good care of yourself.
Can I still get pregnant again?
Have you used birth control since giving birth fourteen years ago?
You have to have relations frequently if you want to get pregnant.
It's true that it's harder
to get pregnant when you're in your 40s.
But that doesn't mean it's impossible.
Why don't you come back with your husband?
OK. I understand.
Just try to relax.
Your sister-in-law got pregnant
only after she gave up on in vitro fertilization
and relaxed.
Let's jump! You can jump so high.
Hello, sir.
What is that?
Mrs. Lee's family sent it.
I think she's trying for a second child.
Hyeon-wu, it looks like you'll have a cousin.
I'd have dinner with you if I didn't have to pick up my son.
You know, this is the second time you're flaking on me.
I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you.
It's all right. I understand. After all, you're poor.
Mr. Jung, would you like me to call your wife?
It's all right. I don't mind waiting.
Still.
Thanks anyway. You should go home.
Yi-seol.
Mr. Jung is here so please call Mrs. Yun.
I'll see you tomorrow.
OK. See you tomorrow.
I'm so sorry. I saw you there sitting by yourself on my monitor.
How could you fail to recognize Mr. Jung?
I'm sorry.
It hasn't been long since he started
so he doesn't recognize all the VIPs yet.
I'm sorry.
It's all right. Don't be too hard on him.
We meet again.
I thought you'd left.
I didn't want to disappoint you.
My friend is supposed to come.
I never asked you.
Dong-min?
Hi, Jun-hyeok.
Long time no see. What brings you here?
I came here to meet my wife. How about you?
Well, I…
Huh! I'm over here!
Did I keep you waiting?
No, I just got here.
So, how are you feeling? Are you all right?
Yes.
I'm so relieved. I was really worried.
I realized that I forgot to get your number after I gave you my card.
I was so disappointed.
Why don't we go somewhere and eat?
You should join us, Jun-hyeok.
No. I should be getting home.
Come with us. I have something to ask you.
We'll meet up later on.
OK. I'll give you a call.
- OK. Bye. - Good night.
Drive carefully.
Have you eaten?
- Huh? - Food.
This is delicious.
This is a lot of food for the two of us.
Eat up.
Hello, ma'am.
Where is everyone else?
Well, they're…
Grandpa is scolding Mommy.
I don't want to hear any excuses. Have another son.
Hyeon-wu will be lonely by himself.
Even though you're thirty-seven, you're still not too old.
These days, even women in their forties have babies.
The clock is ticking so hurry and get pregnant.
I've gone through too much to get to where I am
to let this opportunity to go to waste.
Why won't you answer me?
I don't know how I should answer such nonsense.
What?
I already told you that whether we have children or not is our own business.
Now that you have Han-suk's backing, you've become quite insolent!
If that's how you feel, Father, that's because you fear Mother.
Did you already forget?
I've always been insolent, from the very beginning.
But that never caused you to even blink.
So, even though you've married my precious son,
you'll stop with Hyeon-wu?
There will be no more children and that's final.
Why did you have to cause such a commotion today?
This isn't the first time your father-in-law has behaved like that.
Let Hyeon-wu sleep here. He may seem young,
but he sees and hears everything.
I'll be careful in front of Hyeon-wu.
But I'd feel more comfortable if Hyeon-wu slept at home.
Why? Is there a reason you won't let him stay here?
No, Mother.
OK. Take a walk and calm down.
I want you to be smiling when you say good night to your son.
Yes, Mother.
Mommy, did Grandpa scold you a lot?
Don't worry. He only scolded me a little.
OK. Go home and have fun with Daddy.
Aunt's gonna buy me a scooter tomorrow.
Wow, you must be so happy, Hyeon-wu.
Yeah.
Good night.
Good night, Hyeon-wu.
Bye, Mom.
Oh, my little angel.
I have my doctor's appointment today.
I can't go with you. They're having a demonstration in Hyeongsan-dong.
I can go alone so just focus on your work.
You just got the head anchorman job. Don't worry about me.
Still, it's our anniversary. Let's have dinner somewhere nice.
I'll make a reservation.
Sounds good.
What's this? I've never seen this before.
It's your anniversary present.
You're not pregnant.
Should I take a break and try again?
I don't think that's a good idea.
Your hormone levels are always low Your hormone levels are always low
and you've miscarried numerous times.
[FATHER]
[YOU HAVE FOUR MISSED CALLS]
Excuse me, ma'am.
I'm afraid it's closing time.
I'm sorry.
[JH]
[INCOMING CALL FROM JH]
Your sister-in-law got pregnant only after
she gave up on in vitro fertilization
and relaxed.
[YUN JAE-HUI]
There must be a nail clipper somewhere.
Where could it be?
The customer cannot answer the phone. Please leave a message after the beep.
[JH LOVES JH]
(Artificial City)
Are you with Dong-min?
No. Why do you ask?
I don't know.
I wonder why.
Why? Can't you handle it?
I misjudged him.
I know he's a bad man.
But you've known that as well.
There are no secrets in this household.
I saw your wife at Cho Gang-hyeon's place.
It's a little fishy.
I didn't think you'd call Prosecutor Park Jeong-ho here.
What are you doing here?
I saw your phone.
I won't allow you to be used by your old flame.
What is it, Daddy?
JH.
- Jae-hui. - I'll raise him.
I'll take good care of him.