(Episode 1)
They understand each other as entertainers. They're not dating.
There are rumours going around.
There's a photograph of Jinu and Song Yi together.
They're in the same agency, so that's entirely possible.
If I have news like that, I'll let you in on it first.
For real? All right, then.
And to be honest, Song Yi is not Jinu's type.
You know that, right?
- If it's true, I will be hurt. - What should I bet?
If it's true, I'll buy you a new car.
It won't happen,
so please write only good things about the group Jackson.
- Fine. - I'll visit you soon.
Yes, Sir.
I love you!
I love... That's total nonsense!
Darn it.
You can't park here, Mr Shin.
Mr Shin!
How many times have I told you?
Welcome, Sir.
Why has the rumour spread already? Why aren't you doing your work?
I... I'm sorry.
That poster...
- Take it off! - Yes, Sir.
- In my room? - Yes, Sir.
- Since when? - He's been waiting for a while.
That scum...
Don't come in.
Look who it is! Mr Ma!
You can't make a conclusion based on these photographs.
They belong to the same agency. Have a look.
They were all taken around here or in front of the recording studio.
I wouldn't have come this far with just these.
This is the real deal.
These punks... They're getting on my nerves.
They're so into each other.
I have already written up an article.
How much do you want?
One?
Okay.
That's right.
I shouldn't come to KTOP any more for stories on Jackson,
but to your new agency that you're forming.
I heard you won the case for terminating their contract.
All that remains is you taking them with you.
I'll have to finish things up and go.
Please write only nice stories about Jackson from now on.
You're all I have.
- I love you. - Mr Shin.
Wait.
You're a CEO now. I need to look good to you.
I trust you.
Hey, hey!
Hey!
What's wrong with you, KTOP?
You want to play a recording?
During a live show?
Song Yi isn't feeling well.
I'm sorry.
I don't want to talk to you again. Get lost.
Please, Sir. Next time, I'll give her an IV if necessary,
and make her perform live.
Please let it go this one time. And have this.
Are you kidding me?
This isn't the first time!
Tell Shin Suk Ho to run right over!
Shoot.
- Hello. - Hello.
Song Yi. Why is a sick person so lively?
You should be lying down. You're sick.
Put this in her mouth.
That was close.
He's here. Lie down. Down!
- You need to get ready. - Are you all right?
Do you hear me? Song Yi?
You still can't run a recording.
Producer said he'll go live no matter what.
With whom am I supposed to discuss this situation?
- Mr Shin! - What is that buzzing sound?
Director! Director!
We air a recording to go shoot a commercial and get called names.
I'm exhausted, Song Yi.
We are, too.
I know.
What's the point in working so hard to make money?
We blow it all on buying up...
trashy photographs.
I paid a lot for the photos of you and Jinu.
Stay away from him.
You'll be in your late 20s soon.
You worked so hard to get here.
We're really in love.
Love?
I haven't heard that in a while.
We're entertainers.
Entertainers should sing and dance.
Don't try to act like a commoner. You're making me ill.
The agency is splitting, so end it.
How's my attorney doing?
Is that right?
It should be finished by the end of the day, then.
Thank you so much.
Did you take care of the issue with Jinu and Song Yi?
It shouldn't be a problem any more.
I paid a large sum to stop it, so it should be fine.
Should I congratulate you on winning the case?
How are preparations going for your new agency?
I'll start out small.
Small? When you're taking Jackson?
You're too modest.
You're like a founding member here.
I thought I took good care of you.
You must have disagreed.
That's not it.
Anyway, I'll finish things up well before I leave.
Jackson's new song will be released under KTOP.
We'll have to pull up the release date.
Pulling it up by two weeks is nothing for you.
Sure. I should give you a gift, after all.
- Thanks. - Not at all.
That's what I'd like to say.
Thank you.
Really?
You should say "Sorry".
I'm just kidding.
You should get going.
Did you call for me?
Yes.
We have something else to take care of.
Pardon? What is it?
Lee Joon Suk...
wants Jackson's new single to be released with them here.
Let's release it two weeks from now.
Two weeks?
Why? What's the problem?
But...
the date we got was four weeks from now.
The others releasing songs at that time will flip out.
Joo Han. Is this your first rodeo?
They'll figure it out.
Just get ready.
Suk Ho,
if we cut like that and don't top the charts,
we'll all be dead.
Kim Gun Mo's single is being released in two weeks.
It'll be hard. Let's just...
We'll just top the charts.
You start packing your things. We're going right after the release.
I told Joon Suk...
that I'm taking you with me.
Okay. Thank you.
- What was that? - Pardon?
You're being weird.
You planned this with me.
Now that it's here, I'm a little nervous.
You punk.
You're scared.
You are.
I owe you big time.
I'll never forget it.
I'm worried.
Are you sure about starting your own agency?
It's all over the papers.
Why are you so worried?
The higher-ups are freaking out.
They're asking why Jackson's contract renewal is being delayed.
They have their answer.
"It must have been because Jackson moved to a new home."
As soon as we start business, we'll sign with...
Jigi Produce first.
I trust you.
But...
won't Lee Joon Suk freak out?
What could he do? It's completely legal.
How beautiful is the law?
Look at me.
"Jackson's contract was that of slaves." End of story.
The contract is terminated.
A new ship is setting sail,
so wait until then...
and let's enjoy it together.
I'm relying on you.
- You know... - Let me.
You're getting old. You're so cowardly.
- Here's to loyalty. - Okay.
Here's to Mango.
Hello, Director.
Congratulatory drinks?
It's too soon for that.
We won the lawsuit,
and everything went well with Mr Lee.
If you want to buy me drinks to congratulate me,
I will gladly oblige.
Thank you.
Yes, Sir.
I don't want to talk
About the things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I heard you asked for me.
Yes. Have a seat.
How long have you been an assistant manager?
It's been a while. People call me a "lifetime assistant manager".
I've been losing sleep.
I don't think it's over Jackson leaving us.
We won't falter because we lose Jackson.
To think, I'll have to watch Suk Ho manage Jackson...
That's what keeps me up at night.
Am I being childish?
No, Sir. I understand.
You should become a director.
What do you mean?
Let's shoot a movie with this actress.
(Busan Domestic Court)
Jo Ha Nul's guardian, please?
Come in.
(Witness stand)
Jo Ha Nul...
maintained excellent grades in school.
He was a good student.
Even after losing both of his parents,
he focused on his studies firmly.
But...
due to the insecurity he's been feeling since then,
he was momentarily swayed by temptations.
That's what made him commit this offence.
Please be generous about Ha Nul's situations.
Consider this as a one-time mistake,
and please forgive him.
Why did you do it?
Are you close friends...
with the victim, Lee Ji Young?
- Yes. - Why did you do it to your friend?
I only helped.
Ms Lee Ji Young.
Is it true...
that Mr Jo Ha Nul here...
tried to sexually assault you?
He said he was helping.
It's true.
Did you hear that?
You call that helping?
Yes.
Prosecutor! Please have a look at this.
This is Ha Nul's report card.
Just a minute.
"He is an exemplary student who always takes the lead..."
"in doing extra work for the benefit of his friends."
"He's a good student who focuses on his books even when he's tired."
"He helped a friend who hurt his leg by picking him up..."
"every morning before going to school for two months."
"He's an outstanding student."
I understand what you must be feeling as his guardian.
However, the verdict is made solely from witnesses and evidences.
Your Honour, Ha Nul would never...
He would never do something like that.
Ji Young.
Ji Young, why are you doing this to him?
It can't be Ha Nul!
It can't...
It's not him!
Calm down, please.
This is the courtroom.
Jo Ha Nul.
You'll be placed under juvenile probation...
according to item 1 and 2 for sexual assault.
Your Honour, please.
Charge me under item 10.
Do you even know what it is?
Yes, Sir.
Send me to the juvenile detention centre.
I've been in court for many years, but I've never had one of your kind.
So let me hear why you want to end up there.
To me,
it's all the same.
I don't know why my help...
turned into a sexual assault,
but I don't care whether I'm charged under item 1 or 10.
I've already been labelled a sexual offender,
and my sister will suffer all her life...
watching me.
It'll make her feel at ease...
if I spend my time at the juvenile detention centre.
Let me go to the juvenile detention centre.
Ha Nul.
Okay, for Jo Ha Nul...
he'll be charged under item one.
Since he doesn't have a guardian, he'll be monitored for two months.
And as for the charge under item two,
he'll enrol for 30 hours of sexuality education and counselling.
Hey, Lee Ji Young. Why are you doing this?
Why are you doing this to Ha Nul?
Hey. Come here!
Hey, stop lying!
Ji Young, Ji Young!
Ha Nul.
Eating this makes you feel better, right?
Take it. I'll bring some more.
Stop working at the karaoke place.
I won't be able to pick you up from now on.
Don't worry about me. Eat well, okay?
Make sure you quit.
Don't walk alone late at night.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Why did it go ahead of schedule?
- That was too fast. - You never know what will happen.
We should thank the agency before we leave.
Could we get a new car?
I already booked a nice cruise for you.
- Yes! - Nice!
Is anything bothering you?
You don't need to worry about anything. Just be a good leader.
About Song Yi...
Don't see her any more.
It wasn't easy to clean things up.
The reporters...
will be watching you for the time being.
You're set for a new beginning. Let's not mess it up.
- Fine. - This will make you feel better.
Gosh.
You're like an old man.
Only you like this type of stuff.
Nothing beats this when it comes to improving your mood.
In two weeks?
That's too soon.
I have to set up a factory after all.
Come on, you're an expert at this.
I know about it.
I know about the factory you set up nearby.
I can never outrun you.
Let's do this just once more.
We need more than the factory itself.
Still,
how many computers do we need?
We need about 100 computers running.
For each computer, we need three systems operating...
and within each, we'll run 10 programmes.
Let me see.
We'll need 50 workers...
Come on, there.
I'll pay you enough.
Stop exaggerating, Mr Kim.
What type of people are we dealing with?
There's the Prince of Ballads.
What?
Goodness.
Our opponent is too strong.
You should have another system running within the country.
- You freaked me out. - You freaked me out.
Are you crazy? The crackdown here is unbelievable.
We established a new local streaming system based here.
- What? - This is new to the market,
so nobody else has copied it, yet.
Local streaming?
What is that?
We start distributing spam texts.
The contents will be something tempting.
That's how...
we'll get them on the hook.
Who are you having lunch with?
Who's this?
As soon as they check the text,
their device will be hacked.
We'll sweep all the personal information...
contained in the phone.
What would you do with that information?
You sign them up on online music website.
That's what this programme does.
I got up to that point.
But how would you make them stream the songs?
Once they enter any Wi-Fi zone, the problem's solved.
In Wi-Fi zone,
they'll be connected to the website right away.
Since we would have added songs to their account already,
they'll be played on repeat.
Okay?
Why is this so slow?
Is the screen frozen?
Gosh.
The phone will obviously slow down.
The songs will be playing the whole time.
But that won't add too many points, right?
I thought the repeats don't count in the ratings.
This works the same as the sauna.
You come out for a minute to cool off and then once you go back in,
you sweat again. Once it gets too hot, you cool off again.
- Then, you go back in. - What do you mean?
Once they exit the Wi-Fi zone, the songs stop streaming.
They won't play.
But then...
they'll be back in the Wi-Fi zone again.
Why? Because Korea is an IT powerhouse.
Wherever you go, there's Wi-Fi everywhere.
Then,
our songs...
will play on repeat again.
It's as if they're listening to it again.
Wow, that is a great idea!
Great job.
No matter who the opponent is,
your singer will top the charts.
Mr Kim.
We are in this together for a long time.
Don't let anybody else in.
You're moving out with Jackson, right?
- Yes. - I'll bet on it later, then.
I would love to use the corporate credit card.
I have nothing else to lose.
Let's do this together.
Let's do it.
You know him.
Ha Nul has been friends with Ji Young since elementary school.
He wouldn't do this all of a sudden.
You complimented him a lot.
I don't know why Ji Young pointed her finger at Ha Nul,
but she must have her reasons.
Please convince Ji Young.
Just cut it out!
Did you come here to whine?
My blood is boiling already.
Madam, please.
And what did you say? He won't do something like this?
Goodness.
Let's be frank. Your parents died because of him so you never know.
Madam.
Hey.
Once he gets released from the detention centre, you should move.
I'll be too frightened to live in the same area as him.
You have children of your own. You can't do this!
Do I need to report you to the police, too?
Just get lost.
I don't want to see your face.
(Doongji Juvenile Hall)
Ha Nul is sleeping.
Oh, is he?
I packed some clothes for Ha Nul.
I'll give to him.
It would have been better if you saw him.
I'll be back.
Please take good care of Ha Nul.
Don't worry about him.
He doesn't talk much, but he looks like a nice boy.
Yes, you're right.
Gosh, I told you to stop!
I almost forgot.
Your sister told me to pass this on as well.
Thank you.
Jackson returns with their fifth album!
Producer, you look much happier doing this live.
I swear I'm going to die prematurely because of you.
That's not good.
Take this vitamin drink and cheer up.
Are you going to cause trouble once you get back?
What do you mean?
I'll work myself hard like a rookie.
Thank you.
Suk Ho.
The composer's here. He won't listen.
He's in his room right now. What should we do?
Darn it.
Close the door.
We know. We know as well.
But this time, please cut me some slack.
For the next album, I will make your song the main track.
No, that's not what I mean.
"Don't Touch" is my song.
Jinu didn't make it. I did!
I treated you well,
so I don't know how to react to this.
Do you want the money?
Take it back.
I already got paid for writing the song. Why did you send extra?
You're hard to get through.
Look.
Didn't you say you have rents to pay? For that rooftop house?
With this money, you can pay back your rent and move to a nice place.
And get some new clothes.
How could you wear the same shirt all year long?
I poured everything into it.
It's my song.
I poured everything into it!
My girlfriend's family knows that this song is mine.
She was so proud to tell her family.
And now you tell me that the composer is Jinu?
My life depends on this song.
Jinu can release another song later.
I took you in when you were suffering from malnutrition.
I gave you a workroom, paid you well and made you a man again.
I guess you've been fed too well. Why are you fussing over a name?
You are teaching me new things about life.
Mr Shin.
Please help me.
I must keep the promise I made to my girlfriend.
We were supposed to get married once this song gets released.
Please.
Please release a corrected news.
Are you this dumb?
What good would it do?
This money is much more than the royalty you get for songs.
With this money, you can get nice clothes for your girlfriend.
I'll make sure you get more money.
You should think about the next album as well.
I don't have another opportunity.
I'm going to sue you.
Go ahead. Sue me!
There'll be talk about plagiarism and people will soon forget.
During that time, we'll be done promoting our album.
We'll be switching agencies so who's going to take the responsibility?
Would KTOP do it?
They're already distressed. Do you think they'll be scared of you?
If you act up in circumstances like this,
they'll have no sympathy left for you. You fool!
Let's take care of this under the table.
That's always the best.
For goodness' sake.
Poor people always have strong pride for nothing.
That's why they'll always be poor.
He should have just taken it.
- Green. - Yes.
Once you're finished, you can leave.
Yes, Sir.
- Hey, come on. - Let's go together.
Come on.
Miss!
You're going home anyway, so let's just have a drink.
What is this punk?
She's mine.
Let's go.
I'll quit after two months.
Quit right away.
I'm tired of doing this.
I told you not to pick me up.
Are you that worried about your sister?
I couldn't sleep, so I was just going for a walk.
If you make me noodles, I'll gulp it down.
Did you go see the doctor?
I told you to get tested. You never listen.
I won't eat noodles after tonight.
This is the last time.
It's too much water.
Will you put in an egg, too?
Take it.
Hi, Kyung Soo.
Hello.
Did you get a new phone?
It's nice.
It's because it broke.
It broke.
My sister bought me a new one because it broke.
Why am I being so sensitive?
Okay.
Director, we're here!
I said let's just have some tea.
Let's drink a little more.
- Okay. - Let's go.
- Here? - Yes. Take good care of him.
To Mango!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
- Thank you. Thank you. - You'll go great.
- You'll do great. - Thank you.
The new song topped the charts.
"Don't Touch". You should sing it for us.
Don't touch, don't touch
I can sing but not dance.
If I could, I would've become a singer.
- My gosh. - What?
At that age?
I'm young at heart.
- Let me pour another round. - Okay.
- Sure. - Here.
- Me too.
Here.
- Why does it keep ringing? - Let me pour you one.
- Okay. - Just a minute.
The office keeps calling.
I'll take this and be right back.
Are you trying to run away?
I'm going to drink with you guys...
all night long tonight.
Okay.
What's up? I'm busy entertaining people.
Why do you keep calling?
- What? - That songwriter...
committed suicide.
He left a suicide note, so they stopped the investigation.
They're holding the wake now.
Call the kids.
Call... Shoot.
Shoot!
Why did he... Shoot!
Shoot!
(Jinu)
I want to die.
Jinu.
Shoot.
(Jinu)
They are not just an indie band.
They're good looking and write their own music.
They have a huge following in Hongdae.
Ms Yeo.
How many times must I tell you?
Don't waste your time on them.
Jackson.
I told you to work on Jackson's next album,
and only that.
What's Shin Suk Ho's agency called again?
That yellow thing. Mango.
Is the contract with Mango airtight?
Jackson does fine even without marketing.
- They need... - Fine. Fine.
Do you want to release an album for them that badly?
They will be a hit.
Then sell your house to pay for their album.
Sir.
Stop talking nonsense!
Indie bands don't make money.
How will record labels do business without boy bands and girl groups?
Don't you dare sing Kim Gwang Soo's song at karaoke.
I'll cut the microphone cord!
(Man Shik)
Hi.
What?
- Man Shik. - Hey, you are here.
How could he drive under the influence?
Gosh.
But why did the victim come to such a small hospital?
He should have been admitted to a large university hospital.
I don't know. He won't settle, either.
Suk Ho is in trouble.
Wasn't the university hospital where you were better,
both with respect to facilities and doctors?
Why did you get your diagnosis here?
What are you saying?
What?
Are you saying we're scamming you?
You have to keep your word.
Don't worry. I'll take it to my grave.
You'll transfer the rest of the money, right?
Don't worry about that.
What matters is,
no matter how much they beg and plead,
you cannot settle.
Only settle when I give the signal.
Just accept reimbursement for your medical cost.
(If you have a dream, you can start anew.)
Did you look into it?
His injury wasn't bad enough for an eight-week recovery.
The hospital said it would take eight weeks.
They won't change it now.
I wish they'd settle.
- But? - They outright refused.
They got something against you. They won't settle for any amount.
Shoot. Why not?
Why won't you see your dad?
Forget it. Why would I make him come to a place like this?
It's been almost a month.
Your parents are very worried.
Let them visit.
How's Jinu?
How would I know?
I can't be in here. I can't leave him alone.
He didn't seem well before.
Is he more important than family?
Snap out of it!
Do you think he'd shake off the dirt if you fall?
Are you doing this to me as well?
He's not like that.
Jinu and I are beyond family.
You are still so naive.
What did your boss say?
He's bugging me, asking if I'm sure you're leaving with Jackson.
Is everything okay with Jackson?
Of course!
But why hasn't Joo Han come to see me?
The attorney...
took care of Jackson's contract.
It's been signed.
What about Jinu?
He resisted, but he finally signed.
What could he do?
Did you go visit Suk Ho?
I will, once things are settled.
What's wrong?
- Don't do that. - Help!
- Hello? Excuse me? - Daddy.
I'm sorry!
They were the centre of attention,
and they finally spoke at an interview.
Jackson has put aside all the bad feelings...
and reconciled with KTOP, their current agency,
and signed a new contract with them.
We look forward to seeing them work together again.
That's right. It was...
No.
Jackson.
Jack...
No!
No! No!
Oh, no.
No.
Shoot.
(If you have a dream, you can start anew.)
Suk Ho.
I'm sorry.
I've been so busy. I didn't get to visit once.
- Sheesh. - Hey.
How could you...
lose the boys?
I was losing my mind, too.
Once you went to jail, they started to change.
They said they wanted to stay with KTOP.
But then again,
Mr Lee offered them an insanely good offer.
We had no idea when you'd get out.
I was stuck in the middle...
Let's go to the office.
You're out.
Jinu!
They moved out a while ago.
Hello, Sir.
Did they go somewhere?
There's no one there.
- Why not? - Didn't you know that they moved?
They moved?
(CEO Shin Suk Ho)
- That's good. - Jajangmyeon again?
We have sweet and sour pork, too.
Just drink.
- What if you get drunk? - Pass me some pickles.
Jackson!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
What will you call the agency?
I don't know yet.
- Let's go with "Mango". - This isn't a fruit store.
I like "Mango". Mango.
It sounds like a girl group.
So funny.
What?
- Now? - They're demanding 200,000...
of the 1.2 million dollars that they gave as an advance.
Shoot. Darn it.
I can't stop them.
The car accident is one thing,
but now that you lost Jackson, they have no reason to proceed.
You don't need to say anything.
We need to buy time by paying back a portion.
Can you borrow money from anyone?
Word is out everywhere. Who'd help me?
I got it. I'll look for a way.
Hi.
It's Suk Ho.
Hi. I heard.
You poor thing.
You need to fix the urgent problems first.
How much do you need?
I'm in Busan right now,
so come here.
Thank you.
I got into an accident because I was shocked to know you wanted to die.
Is our relationship such that...
Jinu.
How did we start Jackson?
(Jackson)
How are you guys?
I'm out.
How could you not come visit, you punks?
(The recipient left the chatroom)
Hi! I'm at Busan Station.
What? Where?
1pm?
Okay!
I'll be there by 1pm.
Hi!
It was all so sudden.
I was so out of it.
Hey.
Have you been on a yacht?
A yacht?
Yes.
At an event...
- with Jackson. - You know,
golf bores me now.
I'm into yachting.
That's nice.
You know...
my investors...
I need to go to the sauna.
I feel all tense.
Do you want to join me?
No, I'm fine.
But...
can we talk first?
Then...
wait for me at the café.
The sauna is at the hotel,
so the café will be nice and quiet.
Didn't you hear me?
You can't become an entertainer.
Why not?
- Because of my dead brother? - You punk.
Your brother was enough.
You study.
No, don't study if you don't want to.
I don't care what you do,
but not music.
I don't want to do anything else.
I want to do music!
No!
Your brother died because of that stinking music,
and your mum got sick because of that.
That's why we're living in Busan!
And now, you want to become an entertainer doing music?
If you want to see your mum and me die,
go right ahead.
Dad!
Not a chance!
Never! Got it?
Ha Nul.
Please help me.
When I lost Sung Hyun,
it was too hard for me.
A lot of time has passed,
and I can finally breathe again.
But how could you want to do music?
Please reconsider.
Please?
Ha Nul.
Look at you.
You're breaking my heart.
I was too busy.
We should have gone to the sauna together.
Hey.
I have to let my friend know.
Are you getting anxious, Suk Ho?
Yes, a little.
You're agonising over it, right?
- Pardon? - You followed me all day long.
Doesn't that hurt your pride?
That's exactly how I felt.
That time when you ignored me.
Remember when I went to you after the second album didn't do well?
I told you to help me deal with the problem.
I waited until you finished the 18 hole golf course...
and waited more while you were in the sauna.
You were drunk so I even drove you home.
You bossed me around...
and still you ignored my request, right?
How does it feel to be in my shoe?
You feel worthless, don't you?
Thank you for the drink.
Suk Ho.
I guess you didn't know this would happen...
to you someday.
(General Manager Office)
Why are you quitting the academy?
I won't go to university.
Ha Nul.
It must be hard now...
but you'll regret later for making a rash decision.
Thank you for everything.
Gosh.
You sang the logo song for our academy so we used it for two years.
We were just about to record the new song.
I'm sad to let you go.
I won't sing from now on.
I won't sing...
ever again.
(Youngdo Academy)
(Entertainer)
I'm looking for someone who can sing.
One of our student sang it.
Ha Nul.
I still want to do it.
You should die later.
Me?
I want to produce an album for you.
- Don't I need a guardian's consent? - A guardian?
I want to give him the chance to express his talents.
That's my honest opinion.