(Artificial City)
(All people, places, organizations, and incidents appearing in this series are entirely fictional.)
(Episode 8)
[FERTILITY TEST RESULT]
The broker said he picked the one with the closest expected delivery date.
She must really think she's something.
It's nothing too special for a woman to be pregnant.
If she's so sickly as to miss out on her father-in-law's birthday,
how could she even have worked so far?
My life is so full of lies, dad. And I'll have to hide here for a few months.
[DNA PATERNITY TEST RESULTS] Is Hyeon-wu really my son?
No. He's not.
Are you saying that because you're angry?
I'm going to let this one pass,
but you need to behave yourself.
Don't you ever blemish my reputation.
[PROBABILIYY OF PATERNITY: 99.999984%]
Yes, Mother.
Are you busy with anything?
[CHAIRWOMAN SEO HAN-SUK] Meet me at the den.
You must be surprised.
I can only imagine how anxious you would have been all this time,
how desperate you must have been,
and how overwhelmed…
I have done wrong, Mother. Please help.
Please help me this once.
You may get up.
Mother.
I said on your feet.
You represent me and the Sungjin Group.
You have to be elegant at all times.
Pil-seong. There. There he is.
Why is he meeting Secretary Go?
Isn't that Jae-hui's car?
Pil-seong.
Be quiet. Don't say anything.
Why are you doing all this?
I don't understand.
What happened to Jun-hyeok to run a paternity test? Is it for Hyeon-wu?
If that ever happened, you can ask him
if it was for Hyeon-wu and what the result is.
Do you think I'm stupid? There must be a reason why Secretary Go was there.
Jae-hui will do anything to make Jun-hyeok President.
If you want to cut her off for such a small thing, then go ahead.
Small thing? You've been fooling me for 7 years. How can you say that?
Remember?
I also didn't know that you had Jun-hyeok with that lunch lady
for at least 3 years.
So, is this revenge?
That was over 40 years ago.
Revenge? I'm disappointed you think so.
You know I've dedicated my entire life
to protecting this family.
I'll let you decide whether to abandon Jae-hui
or just play with the card you drew.
Don't mind him. You know he's always been like that.
Mother.
I will tell Jun-hyeok the truth-
Stop that.
Don't you say empty words to cover your guilt.
That doesn't make you a good person.
If you actually meant that, we wouldn't even have come to this.
Whatever the reason, it wouldn't make sense
if you live without any worries or agony after you've done all that?
Also, you know that he isn't so understanding.
When you were having a hard time getting pregnant,
did he ever tell you
that it's enough and that you can stop.
Well, what happened already happened.
You just have to learn to live with it.
No, I will. I don't want you to.
It's better that I pour my own drink.
In my high school senior year, I would practice at an art studio here,
and I came here at least 3 times a week.
Were you stressed out?
Because you didn't have the talent or luxury handbags?
It was shoes back then.
Do people still use the word,
"Brand name shoes"?
I really wanted brand name shoes they sold at the department store.
But I couldn't afford those back then.
You could have gotten a part-time job.
I didn't want anyone to see me like that. I was too proud for that.
Isn't it weird?
I know. I've worked part-time jobs, too and that would hurt my pride.
Do you want to guess what I did?
I stole a pair.
A thieving bitch.
Hey!
I thought you wanted to hear that.
Exactly.
How do you know me so well?
But… How can you trust me, telling me all this?
How well do you know me?
I just want to get close to you and be friends with you.
Give me some time, then.
I'll give you a ride.
Stop being so nice. It makes me uncomfortable.
Okay.
- Get her home safe. - Of course.
- I'll see you. - Bye.
[MY DEAR YEONG-JU]
[JUST WAIT TILL I REVEAL THE TRUTH]
Are you crazy? You got beaten up. You should be scared.
Let's just move somewhere nobody knows. Quit your job and change your number.
No. I'll sue them.
I have the evidence, and I will make them pay.
Just imagine what people are going to say if this gets public.
What have I done so wrong?
I may not be a proud daughter for what I did
but I didn't do anything to deserve public shaming.
I know what you did. You were paid by guys to…
The guys that come to our shop are all well-schooled, smart people.
They got good jobs, too.
And they all pay for sex.
They all know everyone does that.
But I've never seen anyone shaming each other for that.
[RETRACT HYEONGSAN-DONG REDEVELOPMENT]
- Mommy. - Sweety.
- Did you have a good sleep? - Yeah.
Daddy.
- Did you have a good sleep? - Yeah.
Did you have a good sleep?
- Shall we go wash your face? - Sure.
[JU-YEON]
[CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPOINTMENT.] [CHECK IF HYEON-WU IS REALLY YOUR SON.]
Good morning.
- Oh. Good morning. - Good morning.
You look so professional, dressed like that.
You must be busy, right?
Oh, this is nothing, but…
I just thought you might be too busy to cook things
I just cooked some abalones and thought I might share some.
I thought you couldn't make it taste as good as Min-seon's.
Did you find her recipe?
Yeah. I found the recipe that she left
and it tastes just the same.
I still get surprised at how Min-seon was
so perfect at managing the house.
Oh, and by the way, Jae-hui,
about No Yeonh-ju…
- Remember? No-Yeong-ju! - Speak.
What I mean is… Min-seon...
had a bit of temper sometimes,
but I just don't think an ordinary housewife like her
would have had someone killed like that.
Evidence shows that she had Yeong-ju beaten up.
No Yeong-ju reported, but the record is gone. Then, she was found dead.
And then No Yeong-ju's roommate blackmailed Min-seon.
But I heard that it wasn't evidence for her murder.
Your husband put you up to this?
No, I'm just…
I just thought that your husband and mine were just on the same boat.
But then you came over and said those things, and I'm just scared.
I've already made myself clear to him. I want him to stop getting in my way.
You should have brought an answer to that.
Yun Jae-hui! You got some nerve saying something like that.
- Do you think I'll leave you alone? - I'm hanging up!
Well… I was just doing as I was told…
Well done. You helped deliver my message, as well.
If you're done, you should get going. And take this back.
Jae-hui.
So, Cho Gang-hyeon
is worried that I might just use him
without making him director of the CIO as promised
Well, that is one thing, but Yun Jae-hui--
What about her?
Oh, well…
She used to serve under his late wife in the past,
but now that he has to work under her…
Well, I do understand what you mean.
Also, the way she treats and talks to others…
is not very polite and friendly.
Well, I've also put up with your snide comments,
so I think they can put up with each other and find a middle ground.
By the way, I haven't heard anything about my son's appointment.
When will I hear any news?
I'm also quite frustrated about that.
I need some information to make a backup plan.
But no one is sharing any information regarding the appointment.
[HOW IS YOUR HUSBAND DOING?]
Now, I don't owe you anything.
What is this? Where did you get this?
Well, I am a capable man.
Start talking, will you?
Tell me.
Well… I sold the Jung Jun-hyeok video.
I said you didn't have it. Who did you sell it to?
Well, there are plenty of ways to hack into security cameras.
I already had the video.
But if we had done as you said, we could be dead by now like Yeong-ju.
I thought the whole point was to stop them from climbing up the ladder.
And we can get some pocket money, too.
So, you can get yourself into a nice apartment
and stop sleeping at saunas.
I'm asking. Who did you sell it to?
I like the exhibit, Jae-hui.
I thought you were going to invite me to the opening ceremony.
I'm sorry things didn't work out as you had planned
Let's talk business.
What are you doing here,
and why did you ask about my husband?
I have an appointment soon. So, we can talk later.
Why don't we find some place quiet to talk?
We can also discuss what happened last time.
Who did you sell it to?
There. This guy.
He was some minister and is friends with hotshot politicians.
I heard our customers talking, and apparently he also knows the President.
He paid good money for this, so he must be loaded.
That man…
Didn't we see him at the rehearsal?
Who is he? And why does he upset you every time?
Upset? Can you tell?
Did I really look it?
It's like your time has been folded in half.
Last time, and then today, I felt like your life in the past
cast a shadow on your current life.
Is that so?
You are haunted by your memories of the past,
and there's nothing you can do about it.
I hate myself for being anxious over the same tragedies happening again.
You must be scared and frustrated.
When I'm not the same as the past…
About No Yeong-ju and Cho Gang-hyeon,
I heard the video was taken at our villa.
Then… how did it get out in the first place?
I was going to report to you when it's dealt with and over.
We have found someone
that may have hacked into the system and stolen that video.
We're keeping an eye on him.
He works under Yang Won-rok and is at the villa on occasion.
He was neighbor to No Yeong-ju, living in the same building.
Then…
he would know about her roommate, as well.
Where is this rat?
There he is.
I'll have somaek*. (beer mixed with soju)
I told you to have some class.
I wasn't the only one…
So, the same drink as usual?
What is this? Where are the girls?
Well, I was told not to allow anyone else in here but the regular staff.
By who?
Secretary Go.
What is she to say that?
It comes from Mrs. Yun.
I could talk to her and--
No, never mind. Just get out.
I'm sick and tired of her. Don't even say her name.
Then, I'll bring your drinks.
Hey, Won-rok! Hey!
What is this? We didn't come to party with men?
So, what are you going to do?
You'll have to make a decision soon.
What?
If you oppose Yun Jae-hui like that,
Chairwoman Seo Han-suk won't be happy about it.
That's nonsense.
Isn't it obvious?
Chairwoman Seo has picked Yun Jae-hui to be her successor.
There has to be something to quiet her down.
[JH]
I'm sorry about that morning.
It's Jeong-ho.
I saw him at Cho Gang-hyeon's place the other day.
And it wasn't so pleasant.
Why does he have to text you
so late at night just to talk about that?
That woman, No Yeong-ju, in Cho Gang-hyeon's video.
could have been murdered by his wife, and it's possible that he covered it up.
Well, I knew you wouldn't like to hear about this.
So, what are you going to do?
We're going to talk about it. Things like this have always happened.
Hey, are you married?
Or do you have a girlfriend?
You know you're handsome, don't you?
He's smiling. You like that, huh?
But you know what?
It's no use for a man to be handsome.
A man has to know when to talk.
Being tall, handsome, or rich. None of those things matter.
You've got to talk when you have to. That's what a man does.
Thank you. You can go.
How would I know anything if you don't talk?
You don't even answer my questions.
Then what am I supposed to do?
Pick yourself up, Ju-yeon.
Let's get changed and go to bed.
Ju-yeon.
Get up, Ju-yeon.
Don't touch me.
You've been drinking all day.
Stop and go to bed.
Has Jun-hyeok caused so much agony for you?
Didn't you say that
you don't have to be called a single mother thanks to him?
I did.
And now you do this to me?
How could you?
I understand.
Promise me one thing.
If Jun-hyeok fails to become President,
I will get rid of Jae-hui, along with the child.
Would you like that?
Then, it will be so.
What brings you here, Jae-hui?
I was going to call you later tonight.
I just came to tell you that you should be ashamed of what you did.
You don't seem to have a sense of shame, always so loud and proud of youself.
Hello, sir.
What will you have me do?
I could tell everybody what you did
or give you a good slap on the face.
Why are you doing this?
Which one would people like more?
You've changed a lot.
And it's weird that you haven't at all.
What do you think you're doing?
I'll pay for that.
What the…
[HYEONGSAN STATION]
Did I keep you waiting?
What are we here?
I followed you after we met that night.
I didn't want to hurt you, so I pretended I didn't know.
But now… I think it might not be fair
that you don't know that I know.
I may be overstepping, but I'm going to give you some help.
Go in.
You're a lot like me.
And perhaps I'm just compensating for my past hardships by helping you.
Back then, I hoped
that somebody would come to my aid
to protect me.
How do you feel now?
Now…
I have myself.
And I have you.
This comes from the Chairman. He also sent some medicine.
Don't meddle with what goes on between us.
I know you've been secretly sending money to your family.
How old is your husband?
He's 40.
Today's our anniversary.
Then I would recommend this one. It's this year's new release.
It's the most popular in the SS collection.
The design is simple and luxurious…
Honey. I'm almost there.
Okay.
[VIDEO: JUNG JUN-HYEOK WITH A PROSTITUTE]
[HOW IS YOUR HUSBAND DOING?] [VIDEO: JUNG JUN-HYEOK WITH A PROSTITUTE]
[REMEMBER HYEONGSANG-DONG, 2014]
[BRING JUSTICE TO VIOLENCE]
[NEVER FORGET HYEONGSAN-DONG]
Jae-hui!
Dong-min. Get in. We have 2 minutes.
So, are you happy to discover the true nature of your husband?>
Why are you doing this?
Well, you should have taken care of your husband
before acting out like that.
You thought I would even flinch?
I thought you wanted to become First Lady, didn't you?
So, why don't we meet up
to discuss this matter, like I suggested?
This is your last chance.
Don't be late. I hate to wait.
Can I ask why you chose to marry me?
Do you have to?
I only had one reason to marry you.
Your status that you're lucky to have, born a bastard.
I was one lucky boy.
I also found it attractive that you didn't pity yourself.
I liked you because you were honest
about your intentions without lying or faking love.
I looked at your phone.
There's nothing between me and Jeong-ho.
I know that.
I thought you didn't.
- It wasn't my suspicions that-- - Honey.
I am going to make your President.
And I will be there by your side.
Happy anniversary.
Where did you park your car?
Why don't you call a chauffer for yours and ride with me?
I have somewhere to be because of work. You can go first.
Okay, then. See you.
Remember.
If anything goes wrong for Jun-hyeok, Jae-hui will be out.
Mr. Park Yong-seob?
Jun-hyeok's sex video has been leaked.
Is that why you called everybody this late?
There's more.
What is it then?
Who told you to leak the video?
Well… that was…
Who was it?
It was Mr. Cho Gang-hyeon.
What?
Prosecutor General Cho Gang-hyeon.
What is all this?
I will send this to Chairwoman Seo Han-suk.
What is it you want?
Coming.
Yu Jin-seok. You are under arrest under Foreign Exchange Transactions Act.
What?
No. I'm fine.
But there is something I'd like you to take care of.
So, what you're saying is Jun-hyeok's video was taken
at the same place as Cho Gang-hyeon's?
But, then
even if you find the person who leaked that video,
would Yu-Jinseok listen to you?
I have a plan for that.
I'll report back to you when everything's dealt with.
How did it go?
Good.
(Artificial City)
Tell me. Who knows about my husband's video?
I've never seen such a heinous bitch in my life.
I can't let anything happen to Jun-hyeok.
I don't care what others think. I only care about how you feel.
I don't think that's important, either. It's done anyway.
I'm going to tell her that I am No Yeong-ju's roommate.
- Are you crazy? She's on their side. - Seol,
Stay on my side at any time.
Don't worry. I have someone who can help.