[Places, characters, businesses,]
[and incidents in this television series]
[are used in a fictitious manner.]
Is there a tomorrow for Daily Korea?
I'm not sure.
Doesn't it depend on what you offer?
What?
You lose if you don't play.
Rock, paper, scissors!
[Final Episode - Kimchi]
So is it a suicide or a murder?
Like we announced before,
the intern reporter's cause of death is suicide.
Then who abetted or betted suicide?
Well, we are starting a thorough investigation on that.
Do you mean you have some evidence?
I didn't say that.
There was a tip-off.
Show us the concrete evidence of suicide.
How did you get the tip-off?
Then isn't there still the possibility for murder?
No, there's no evidence.
The police...
I told them just in case.
I'll talk to the Chief of Police.
After we announce our official statement,
it will be all cleared up.
Yes.
He should have stayed down here.
Why did he go up there anyway?
He wanted some honey,
so he put his hand in the hornet's nest.
He should have known his place.
Right.
And you should know what to say.
Wait.
Han Jun Hyuk said he blames the Chief and CEO
for the death of the intern,
and he committed illegal atrocities up there.
He disclosed all these to Shilla Today,
and he got caught by the Chief.
He went up there to be better off,
and he couldn't handle the situation there.
So...
No.
From the start, Jun Hyuk...
You are doing this because you are sorry for Soo Yeon.
Just pretend you don't know anything.
You shouldn't interfere.
Step aside.
Don't interfere if you don't know anything.
Lee Ji Soo.
If you keep doing this, we are both screwed.
You...
You know something, right?
Lower your head just this once,
and you won't be fired.
You can never be fired.
Take a couple of months off and come back.
I'll put you in the Desk again.
I can't owe you again sir, can I?
Let's settle our debts to each other once and for all.
What are you talking about?
We all got our jobs thanks to you?
You know now, so stay down.
Don't say anything, and it will be over soon.
Do you know who made you a reporter here?
If you are talking about Soo Yeon...
No.
The reason you were accepted as an intern in the first place.
When everything is revealed,
do you think you can handle it?
Handle what?
You will discover the truth,
and it might hurt you.
Luckily, Han Jun Hyuk changed his mind
at the last moment.
If he hadn't...
What?
He changed his mind? Why?
What do you think?
He has to make a living too.
[Official Statement]
"Everything was my delusion." [Official Statement]
"Everything was my delusion."
"It was a false hope."
"I spread false information."
"I apologize for the disturbances I caused."
"I humbly accept any disciplinary actions."
I'll print it in tomorrow's morning paper...
No apologies or statements.
Screw this. Let's do a press conference.
You do it yourself.
After the press conference,
announce our official statement like this.
Former CEO Park is...
deeply let down at the betrayal of his trusted employee.
But he blames himself,
and forgives the said employee.
He suggested to the executives of Daily Korea
to give him another chance to become a proper reporter.
What do you think, Manager Han?
Isn't this the real surprise gift?
As long as I make the newspaper,
I've got to pay back for the damages I suffered.
I regard highly of your skills.
That's why I'm giving you another chance.
Don't try to change your life when it's too late.
Live as you are born.
Live as you live.
Like that.
I'm sorry, sir.
I'll do the press conference.
When your position is decided,
come and return your key card.
Yes.
For your information, I thought this would happen.
From the moment I saw you.
Man.
You hit rock bottom. Why don't you quit?
What did I tell you?
I said you might get the ax for this.
How weird.
I was a bit angry.
But I don't hate him.
You don't?
I guess he's grown on me.
Or I might have grown up.
Anyway, that's how I feel.
You say you don't even hate him,
but you are paying him back with the press conference.
I think you are ready to be a politician now.
For the press conference,
I will finish it without any problems.
Okay.
You didn't change your mind, right?
I did.
I did change my mind.
I can't go till the end.
No, you did it because of me.
You didn't want people to know.
That we were illegally hired to cover Hong Kyu Tae.
What?
Who said that?
Think whatever you want.
Even if I say that's not true,
you won't believe me.
Sir!
Soo Yeon did kill herself.
I will do my best to stay here.
They said they won't fire me this time.
So don't be stupid.
Concentrate on your job.
Don't be ridiculous.
I know you are not selfish.
You went up there not to hurt us.
I don't know what kind of nonsense she said...
This.
Not the Chief nor the secretary sent this.
I know it was you.
[Salary Contract]
[Confidentiality Agreement]
Kim Hyun Do?
Kim Hyun Do...
Show us the concrete evidence of suicide.
Then isn't there still the possibility for murder?
At first, I stopped him.
But he's stubborn as a mule.
He wrote his first story in years.
He said it was a real story.
You wanted to suffer alone.
Yeah.
I wanted to do that.
But the lies I told you...
They weren't lies.
I thought they were.
But now...
They have become the facts.
I met my daughter for the first time in six years.
And she said...
Hey.
Yeah.
If we...
[Intern Reporter Oh Soo Yeon]
[Intern Reporter Lee Ji Soo]
I want you to do whatever you want to do.
The work, when you imagine it...
It should make your heart pound
and boil your blood.
I'm home!
Welcome.
Sweetie.
You are hungry, right?
Wait a bit, I will make you dinner.
I had a drink again.
Huh?
What?
What the...?
Why are you here?
What are the metals on your ears?
I...
I've come back.
Come back?
You must have lost your mind.
Huh?
Honey.
What on earth is he talking about?
Please!
Parker said...
he wants to take some time off.
No.
I quit school last year.
I came back to Korea for good.
What?
Cheers.
Let's clink glasses.
Cheers.
You know...
If it's too much, just quit.
Why so suddenly?
I'm okay. It's doable.
If you are angry, throw a punch.
Why are you holding back?
You told me you wouldn't make me cry.
I...
I want to cry when you hold back.
Did you guys fight?
Did you guys love each other?
We didn't fight. Eat your dinner.
You want to quit school?
Do you know how much money we spent on you?
Gosh.
How did you...?
How did you earn it without your degree?
Did you rob a bank in the States?
Father.
In this world, there are worthy things
other than a degree or money.
What?
When I was little,
you told me my favorite quote.
Do you remember?
"If you think it's not right,
stop and start over again."
I hope you don't forget that either.
Did I really say that?
Yeah, you did.
Do you want to quit your job?
Why do you ask?
You just seem so.
You must be able to read minds.
Why don't you quit studying and get a job?
A fortune-teller?
No, I have to study for that too.
Eat some eggs.
Don't mind me.
You do whatever you want to do.
It's your life.
Yes, mother.
Buy anything you want.
Hey.
Just don't starve me until I'm 20.
Don't worry.
I will never starve you guys.
Seniors, this is Lee Ji Soo.
When I think back,
I've owed you guys so much in such a short time.
Sometimes I watched you behind a mask,
hiding the truth inside.
I pretended not to know your sincerity,
when I knew it all along.
Especially Reporter Han,
I owe you the most.
Why the heck, do you ask?
[Opening a new tomorrow] [Window that opens the truth]
MP Hong's son, Hong Kyu Tae was illegally hired, [Opening a new tomorrow] [Window that opens the truth]
MP Hong's son, Hong Kyu Tae was illegally hired,
and I was hired along to cover him.
There must have been other reasons,
but Reporter Han had to stop despite his efforts
because he had to protect me.
My name tag wasn't given to me fairly.
So after today's night duty,
I'm leaving Daily Korea.
I'm sending my apology and gratitude.
I hope you accept a foolish junior reporter's sincerity.
After the night duty,
please come to see the passionate junior reporter,
Lee Ji Soo.
I will make each of you a farewell somaek.
[Ji Soo's Gimbap]
Ma'am.
I called you about Ji Soo's Gimbap.
Don't you know anything about trademark rights?
Hey, Miss.
You were actually made by Kang Sun Young.
Your place of origin is my belly.
You don't have the right to say that.
Right.
Well then...
Are you hiring?
I might have to...
quit the job I have right now.
You know the salary is small, right?
Yeah.
I'm going to be late. Go to bed.
Okay.
[If you want a hopeful and positive tomorrow...]
[We have to reflect on our yesterday.]
[The end]
Dude.
Read that when you go home. Dig in first.
How can you eat in this situation?
Man.
"Memoir - Journalism for
the Restoration of Media Trust".
"Hush".
"Written by Han Jun Hyuk".
Man, why do you read it like that? It's cheesy.
What do you think?
Is it readable?
First...
It's thick.
Why did you write so much?
You must have gone through a lot.
You wrote all those stories you missed through the years.
Thanks.
You saved my life.
You basically wrote it.
Thanks, my butt.
You should be sorry.
I heard "Darn it" from Captain Yang a hundred times.
Anyway, good job.
It's gone cold.
[Booze Rock]
Why are you standing there?
Come and make your somaek.
Right. Come and do your tricks.
Be quick.
Okay.
Hurricane.
Five glasses at once.
Guys.
We need one more glass.
I called him.
His protégé's quitting.
Even a backstabber should attend the farewell party.
He always comes later than the seniors.
He is famous for being a rude jerk.
Come sit already.
I think it's almost over. Let's go home.
Already?
It's over already?
Let's drink some more.
Are we coming to an end like this, with no title?
You are too drunk.
What are you talking about?
You know...
I wanted to be a poet when I was little.
When I was a student,
I applied for literacy contests.
Literary contests, ma'am.
You were an actual writer?
Ah, let's say our life is a TV series.
If each episode was titled as a food,
what are we?
Ah.
What's the episode number and the title of our life?
I know for sure.
It's "Coffee", and around Episode 8.
We might be...
I think there's nothing that suits us.
If I had to pick one, I would say "Banchan".
You mean "Side Menu".
That's the same thing.
Banchan and Side Menu.
Tsukidashi in Japanese.
So you think we are popcorn?
Gosh, Editor!
Why are you lying down here?
It's cold in there.
His sides got burst.
Ma'am.
Did you really become a writer then?
No way.
I became a drinker.
I'm drunk.
So this is our ending?
Aren't you sorry?
I'm sorry.
But what I said earlier...
It's all true. I'm sorry.
What about your daughter?
Did she call you all of a sudden?
Yeah.
You know...
She plays the cello.
She's good.
Her nickname's Han Cello.
She's that good.
Anyway,
she seemed strong.
Without any angst.
Just like someone.
I couldn't call her because I couldn't brave it.
I was a coward.
But actually, I wasn't a coward. I was a fool.
I was immature.
If you are barefoot, your shoes are at home.
I didn't know what I had lost.
You are not the only one.
I've been living as a crooked immature.
It's all our fault.
We should have believed you no matter what.
Sorry.
I, of all people, should have believed you.
No, you, of all people, would never have believed me.
Right?
Wait, what?
I believed you.
He's sly like you.
THe CEO wants me to do a press conference.
If I say I spread false information
and I humbly accept any disciplinary actions,
he will give me my job back.
He will blame you for the rumors
regarding Soo Yeon's death.
So he'll bury you underground, but not fire you?
I'll take care of that.
Enough of that. Lee Ji Soo?
There was a problem with the intern recruitment.
But you weren't hired because of anyone else. [Final List of Successful Applicants - Oh Soo Yeon, Lee Ji Soo, Kang Ju An]
So don't dare quit.
But I should.
I know there was a problem in the recruitment process.
I can't keep working, pretending not to know.
You never obey your senior, do you?
Senior?
I won't be a Daily Korea employee from tomorrow.
Technically, you are not my senior.
You are now my dad's junior.
That's going way back.
Yeah, what a smarty-pants.
I thought of you when I saw her text today.
That "old and foolish junior" text.
You did?
I thought so too.
Of course.
Ji Soo is Jun Hyuk's protégé.
She's a female Han Jun Hyuk?
That's going too far.
Sorry, sorry.
It's all going to be okay by tomorrow.
Don't worry too much.
Tomorrow?
Is there a tomorrow in Daily Korea?
Hey.
Doesn't it depend on what you offer?
What?
You lose if you don't play.
Rock, paper, scissors!
Sorry. I lose.
[Clarification for Intern Reporter Oh's Suicide]
[Official Statement]
Read what you are given.
Don't add anything.
Why?
Are you still nervous?
Not nervous.
I'm worried.
This is your last chance.
Okay.
I'm Digital Korea's Reporter, Han Jun Hyuk.
I'm Digital Daily Korea's Junior Reporter, Lee Ji Soo.
I'm Daily Korea's City Desk Editor, Yang Yoon Kyeong.
I'm Digital Daily Korea's Deputy Editor, Jung Sae Jun.
I'm Digital Daily Korea's Team Manager, Kim Ki Ha.
I'm Daily Korea's City Desk Reporter, Choi Kyeong Woo.
I can say it now.
I was...
paid by Daily Korea's Chief Editor, Na Sung Won.
And I reported every move of the City Desk reporters
and their stories.
I was his mole.
First...
I deliberately and methodically removed "No Gain No Pain"
which was a memorial website for the late Intern Oh.
That twerp!
Sit.
Shut your mouth and sit.
What?
If you go out there and hassle with him,
things will look more ludicrous. Won't it?
Look at Chief.
He's not sitting still because it's okay.
Daily Korea's Chief Editor Na Sung Won
disqualified Soo Yeon who ranked 1st among the interns
just because she graduated from a provincial university.
But...
There was a clear reason
that forced Reporter Oh to make a drastic choice.
It was the intern recruitment itself.
Daily Korea recruited interns
to hire the son of Democratic Party's MP Hong.
His son is supposed to be the CEO of Daily Korea.
It was all a show to hire Hong Kyu Tae
and no one else.
Daily Korea's City Desk Editor Yoon Sang Kyu
made a recruitment solicitation exclusive into a misreport
to help MP Go, who introduced MP Hong to CEO Park.
Chief Na forced a made-up story for Nammoo Group.
Broker An Ji Yoon paid Chief Na for biased stories
to defend Nammoo Group.
Further, she led the eradication of "No Gain, No Pain".
What's even more devastating still remains.
Unfair intern recruitment, false misreport
and eradication of "No Gain, No Pain".
These were all committed for CEO Park's illegal nomination
to be an MP.
This is not an exposé.
Let alone an exclusive.
I dedicate this...
to Intern Reporter Oh Soo Yeon.
It's our remorse
and atonement.
Sorry, I lose.
I lose, so...
let me end it.
The press conference...
I deliberately wanted it to happen.
What do you mean?
Everyone in this field is connected to each other.
It has to be an opportunity that they willingly provide.
I intentionally went to Shilla Today
and got caught by the Chief.
It was all for the press conference.
What were you going to do
if they didn't let you do a press conference?
Publish the book and go to jail.
So you deceived the CEO, Chief, and me?
Sorry.
Of course, I figured as much.
Okay. Let's do it together.
I would rather quit if I have to be an immature all my life.
My kids told me to live my life.
I'm in too.
My wife told me not to hold back.
She told me to quit.
You know, my Parker...
He told me to start over if it's not right.
You shouldn't follow us.
What are you talking about?
I'm Captain's baby, and one of HUSH.
I will join too.
I understand how you feel, but...
Don't overreact.
We gathered because of Ji Soo, not you.
Right, Ji Soo?
Yeah, but...
Why did I pay if you called everyone?
When was it?
We promised to close the door,
no matter who opened it.
Screw that.
Let's open the door first and get out.
Han Jun Hyuk.
We promised to do it together, whatever it is.
Yeah.
I can't believe it.
You are all still immatures.
Don't you know by now that "BAP" is mightier than "PEN"?
We are your seniors.
How could we not know?
Didn't you say reporters get to be paid
because they won't lie?
If they force us to lie or be silent,
then we should quit.
[Whistle-blowing at press conference]
[Reporter Han Jun Hyuk's honest confession]
[Daily Korea reporters show what it takes to be a reporter]
[Whistle-blowing to prevent unfair election]
[Daily Korea reporters impress job seekers]
[Remorse and atonement for a colleague]
[Media's heroes]
[First-ever group whistle-blowing]
[What will happen to Daily Korea?]
[Letter of Resignation]
Did you go to Shilla Today with your job at stake
to put the fishing hook deep inside my throat?
I had to make you believe me.
So I had to be deceived by you first.
I...
Did I teach you like this?
First, decide the tone.
Second, don't tell anyone before you finish it.
I learned from you very well.
I didn't tell you anything because I wasn't finished.
Do you think the CEO will leave you alone?
I'll mess you up!
Do whatever you want with me.
Did you make me do the press conference...
No.
Did you plan to do all this from the start?
I thought you would get pay back.
An eye for an eye, right?
You are something.
Really.
If you are that insightful,
why don't you have worries or concerns for the future?
Of course, I worry.
I worry dozens and hundreds of times a day.
Then why?
Why would you lie down on the operating table?
Even if I'm that cadaver
with my guts falling out of my stomach,
I might wake up suddenly and catch that hand.
That hand holding the knife.
Why the heck, you ask?
You might have thought this piece is useless.
But it can destroy everything.
If you have done wrong, repent.
Stop playing with paintings or puzzles.
Please.
Make a real newspaper.
Ji Soo, I...
I want to take part...
It's okay.
You were in second place, and I was third.
[Reporter Lee Ji Soo]
How can you all do this?
You could've asked me to go with you
even if you didn't mean it.
What's up?
I'm just hurt, you know?
You are quitting in a group.
I must be a terrible boss.
Worst of worst.
Bye.
Take care.
Bye.
Man.
Right.
When you guys go out to the rough wilderness,
you will regret it right away.
Brr!
Move.
Sorry.
I forgot something.
I'll be quick.
Huh?
He's up to something.
Hey, Yoon Sang Kyu.
What the...?
That was important.
I almost forgot.
Awesome.
Yes!
I write to throw a just punch at the unjust world. [Manager Kim Ki Ha]
Be confident, not arrogant. Be humble, not degraded. [Director Yoon Sang Kyu]
I look up high, without being clumsy at all. [Editor Um Sung Han]
A newspaper that stands against the unjust world. [Deputy Editor Jung Sae Jun]
A newspaper that stands against the unjust world.
I'm all ears with my conscience and ethics. [Editor Yang Yoon Kyeong]
I'll do my best even in the worst situations. [Reporter Choi Kyeong Woo]
I'll do my best even in the worst situations.
[Reporter Han Jun Hyuk] I ask those who keep silent in front of truth.
Why the heck? [Reporter Han Jun Hyuk]
[Reporter Lee Ji Soo] "BAP" is mightier than "PEN".
[Reporter Lee Ji Soo]
Now we know the truth is as mighty as "BAP".
We hope every immature will live with hope and positivity
in tomorrow's new Korea.
[Memoir - Journalism for the Restoration of Media Trust]
Other than "Memoir" becoming "Confession",
nothing really changed.
Ji Soo's hope didn't come true.
Some were summoned to the Prosecution,
[Director Yoon, CEO An - Sentenced to prison]
MP Hong and Kyu Tae weren't investigated at all. [Director Yoon, CEO An - Sentenced to prison]
[CEO Park, Chief Na - Acquitted] MP Hong and Kyu Tae weren't investigated at all.
[CEO Park, Chief Na - Acquitted]
We stopped CEO Park's illegal nomination.
But no one took the responsibility for Soo Yeon's death.
The Chief must have planned for post-management.
He became the CEO for his troubleshooting.
Did the Chief predict all this?
[Daily Korea, born again with the utmost efforts]
But our choice did have some effect. [Daily Korea, born again with the utmost efforts]
But our choice did have some effect.
After Intern Reporter Oh left us,
how much have Korea and its media changed?
We found out the reality of Daily Korea
thanks to certain brave reporters.
But no one took the responsibility for her death
at Daily Korea.
Rather, the brave reporters had to say goodbye
to their dear jobs.
So we demand the Oh Soo Yeon Special Law.
This tragedy can never happen again.
Go ahead.
We are not reporters anymore.
You are here as Soo Yeon's friend.
This law is not for my late sister.
This law is for...
This law is to prevent any more unfortunate victims
like Intern Reporter Oh Soo Yeon.
We need this law.
Even right now, dozens of interns are getting hurt.
Some of them are even losing their lives.
It's for all the sons and daughters in the world.
Even if this law is named as Oh Soo Yeon Special Law,
Intern Reporter Oh Soo Yeon is the only one
who can't be saved by the said law.
Support us to remember her sacrifice.
We are asking for signatures for this special law.
Please join us.
Please sign.
We are asking for signatures for this special law.
Please sign.
[Law made from suicide? No more emotional law-making]
This world forces sacrifice and leaves a sense of loss. [Law made from suicide? No more emotional law-making]
This world forces sacrifice and leaves a sense of loss.
We need a new kind of media.
We need a comforting and encouraging media,
which is like a piece of kimchi on a spoonful of rice.
Here.
Enjoy.
Thank you.
Here, you too.
Thank you.
Enjoy.
[One year later]
[Oh Soo Yeon Special Law passes unanimously]
[Book "HUSH", all sold out]
I promised you.
I guess it's not the time yet.
What time?
It's a secret.
When spring comes, it will bloom again.
[Intern Reporter Oh Soo Yeon]
We were finally saying goodbye to Soo Yeon.
And we recovered our old job again at a new place.
We didn't really recover it.
[I will dig up despair and turn it into hope] We didn't really recover it.
In fact, no one accepted us. [I will dig up despair and turn it into hope]
[Intern Reporter Oh Soo Yeon] In fact, no one accepted us.
So we had to make a place. [Intern Reporter Oh Soo Yeon]
Finally, we became small business owners.
Hello.
To make Korea's tomorrow brighter than today,
even if it's only 0.1% brighter,
we made Version 2.0 of Daily Korea.
"Tomorrow Korea".
Or you can call it "HUSH".
HUSH will always be with awoken citizens.
But we can't wake you if you are sleeping.
If you keep on sleeping,
we all have to starve.
So please support us!
Korea is not moved by politicians or journalists.
But it's you citizens, who are brightly awake right now.
We are not going to unwind your stomach
like a bowl of hangover soup.
We will be that piece of kimchi
your mom puts on your spoonful of rice.
We will not hurt anyone for the right to know.
We will comfort and encourage your everyday life.
Manager...
Hey.
Stop watching that Mask Man thing.
Editor, but this...
Manager Jo.
Teach your subordinate well.
Yes, I will correct him.
You are not a correction tape.
So...
What are we having for today's office dinner?
I don't know.
Hey.
You shouldn't embarrass me.
Choose something powerful.
No answer?
We got it.
I don't know how you became Manager.
Me neither.
Don't talk back!
[Chief Editor Um Sung Han]
It's perfect.
Chief Editor, Um Sung Han.
I can't believe it's come true.
It's real alright.
If I think back,
you were never clumsy, Um Sung Han.
You came all the way here because you deserve it.
If you want some coffee, come in!
Chief Editor Um will brew you a cup.
HUSH only needs your critique and comments.
HUSH is operated with donations.
Donations from you guys, awoken citizens.
HUSH only dreams of communicating...
If the world is a rock paper scissors game
and political power is dividing us as scissors,
we will fight with rocks, no matter what.
Don't forget.
Only your paper can win our rock.
Only your hand can hold our fists.
Nothing but your hands.
Yeah, so...
Why are you going off script?
Darn it, what are you doing?
Sorry, it's our first time.
We are still immature.
Sorry for saying "Darn it".
Please cut in.
My girls, can you see dad?
It's not your personal broadcast.
What did I say? It wouldn't work.
Quit it!
Clap after me!
What are you doing?
Hey!
I'm the Mask Man.
What do you think?
Very clumsy but also super curious, right?
Their peculiar story is just starting.
HUSH.
Like and subscribe.
Please.
[MP Go gets acquittal in 2nd trial]
If you want to come back...
Put the ball anywhere you want to.
Huh?
Okay.
Hey.
Why?
People make mistakes.
Sometimes we go out of the frame.
What?
Honestly, who made this frame?
If there's something wrong, we can learn from it.
And come back with a new mindset.
Gosh, you are all talk.
So?
Do you have a motto in your life?
Motto?
Yes.
Pen is mightier than knife,
but phone is mightier than pen.
Phone?
Yes.
No one reads a newspaper or watches TV.
Now we only use this.
Fast, convenient, and concise.
Come here.
Make a fist.
Fist?
Grip it hard.
You fight with nothing but your fist.
And then...
Point your index finger.
Until they stop lying and shut up.
Hush!