- I couldn't even keep my promise. - That gold medal is nothing!
No matter how much we struggle to go up, we're stuck here!
I am seeing this woman.
Let's take him in my truck!
Seul-ki!
We're in this situation because you couldn't drive!
- You no-good butcher! - Hey!
- Capture them! - Run!
Are you two having a secret affair?
- Is this what you were looking for? - Is someone in there?
- Seul-ki! - Jung-rok.
- His bones are severely damaged. - So he can't walk again?
- We'll have to wait and see. - Hye-Jin.
We can make a Buddhist sanctuary in the palace.
Seul-ki.
- What's a third tier gisaeng? - A gisaeng who sells her body.
- What? - Do not trust Wang Chi's gang.
They are not your average gang of thieves.
(Episode 5)
How many times must I tell you your moves must
look disciplined and your hands must be graceful?
Move as if you have stopped.
You must show the extravagance of the dance with your moves.
Gyobangmu must be delicate and elegant, and yet, why do you all look so unsteady?
Enough! Enough!
Get a hold of yourselves!
If you mess up the performance for Chohayeon,
then all of us will be kicked out of here.
Do you want to become kitchen maids again?
Do you want to get poisoned by a snake while hunting for herbs?
And what is wrong with all of your appearances? Why do you look like this?
Even if we are in just practicing without an audience,
as first tier and second tier gisaengs, you should
have washed your hair and put on some cosmetics!
Did you come from fishing or farming?
Why are you silent? Do you not have a mouth?
- We have nothing. - What do you mean?
We only have one dress for the performance, so we cannot carelessly wear it about.
- On top of that, we used all the ingredients for cosmetics. - Quiet!
Why are you talking so much?
- You asked me why we were silent, so... - Shut it!
Hye-Jin...
I'll make sure to find you.
I'll find you.
As soon as dawn breaks, I will head to the capital.
Then I will join you.
Did Jung Nan-Jung ask you to serve her?
Your words are immodest!
For the first few years, you may enjoy manipulating King Myeong-jong
with Jung Nan-Jung and Yoon Won-hyeong to control the world,
but the king will change soon.
King Myeong-jong will be dethroned, and Jung Nan-Jung will
be exiled to Jeju Island and poison herself to death.
You crazy rascal!
What is samsara?
Samsara is the eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth!
There is no law in samsara that says I cannot become you,
so Bou is me, and I am Bou!
If you become reborn as Jung Ka-ik 500 years later, the samsara will be complete!
That Jung Ka-ik has come to find you and change the cycle of samsara!
The samsara has become fulfilled, venerable one.
Now...
I am Bou.
Venerable, this is the main house.
My Lady, a monk is here to see you!
- Bring him in. - This way. Follow me.
My Lord, according to the rumors, he has a fastidious personality,
so you must show him respect.
He is still nothing but a monk.
Venerable, please wait!
Venerable. My Lady!
(Yoon Won-hyeong)
(Jung Nan-Jung)
Did you come alone?
There is no reason to bring others.
That is true.
However... you look much younger than I heard you were.
And you are exactly as I have heard.
"As I have heard..."
I heard your words are the royal command and that you act like a hero.
What did you say?
It is an honor to hear those words from a high monk as yourself.
The Queen Dowager has a deep belief in Buddha, so
she wishes to build a sanctuary in the palace.
Please help us out.
I know you did not call me just to build a sanctuary.
What can I help you with?
Why is she taking out her anger from the governor on us?
The same things cannot be repeated.
We do the same dance during every Chohayeon, so
even if I was the governor, I would be tired of it.
Myeong-ri went to meet him, so I am sure she will come back with something.
Yeah, right.
Seul-ki, what are you doing?
Goodness! Oh, my!
Her lips are redder than a cherry.
They are darker than blood.
Seul-ki, how did you do that?
If you present the girls with new cotton and silk,
they will perform a beautiful dance in their new dresses.
- So please... - They cannot dance because they have no clothes?
That is not all. They must dress themselves properly as well.
It will be a big event since people are coming from Hanyang,
so the funds are not small.
You know very well that Chohayeon is a very important event.
It is. Of course it is.
Fine. I will tell the administrator.
Thank you, my lord.
Anyways...
I heard you have a new girl.
When can I see her?
You know as well as I do, Myeong-ri.
It has been too long since I had someone in my bed.
All my mistresses died during the epidemic, so imagine how lonely I am.
The gisaengs of Myeongwoldang are not prostitutes.
On top of that, the new girl does not know anything,
so how can you ask to bed her?
Then I guess it cannot be helped.
You made the right decision.
No cotton or silk for you.
Let us see how well your girls do during Chohayeon.
I apologize for coming to see you so late, Your Majesty.
Thanks to your contributions every year,
many people have been able to eat to their content.
- (Queen Dowager) - I am glad to hear that.
You worked so hard to help His Highness who
has been especially weak since he was little.
I have never been able to compensate you properly,
so my heart feels heavy.
I apologize, Your Majesty.
As a monk who serves Buddha,
I tried not to feel any personal emotions, so please forgive me.
There is nothing to forgive.
Nan-Jung, make haste to prepare a lodging for Venerable Bou.
He must be exhausted from his long journey, so let him rest as soon as possible.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Before that...
What is this?
That is an object that can tell time and the difference between day and night.
- So it is like a sundial? - Correct.
However, even when it is dark, you can tell the time,
and it can create light even in darkness.
But the characters on here...
These are Arabic numerals.
They symbolize the hours of the day.
There are 24 hours in a day that are divided into day and night,
and it is more detailed than our time.
You are as intelligent as I have heard you to be.
This must be my blessing.
Inscrutable are your favors.
You can stay here.
Clothing and other goods have been prepared,
but if you need anything else, please tell the eunuch.
W-What are you doing?
I am sweating from having walked in these clothes for too long.
Besides His Highness, you are the only man in this palace.
I know you serve Buddha, but please keep your manners.
I will be careful in the future.
Seul-ki, hurry up!
One, two, three, four.
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
All of us practiced this for years. It will not be easy to memorize it so quickly.
I never heard I was a bad dancer before.
Maybe it's because the music is too slow. I can't show you my skills.
The music is slow?
It's so slow that it's suffocating.
Then can you dance to a fast tune?
- Should I show you? - Yes!
Music will play from here. Watch.
- What is this? - Is this a ghost? It is amazing!
I can hear people in here!
This is from the West, and music plays from it!
- So it is a music box! - That's right! A music box!
- Should I show you? - Yes!
Watch me and follow me. Here I go.
- Amazing! - Try moving your shoulders.
That's right! Shake your shoulders! Very good!
- Lift up your skirts to move your legs. - No!
Hey, hey. Your feet have to move differently.
Like this.
Rotate your shoulders. Here we go.
Hey, what's this?
Those... crazy brats.
Seul-ki had a music box from the West...
Just now... you were jumping and bouncing around...
You mean this?
Is that a dance from the Great Country?
Yes, I guess...
I am very curious about the basis of those moves.
Do you like it? This?
It's been a while since my heart has raced like this.
The governor had been complaining that we are doing gyobangmu again.
Everyone will be excited to see your moves.
At this Chohayeon, we will use...
- What do you call it? - "Dance."
We will do the so-called "dance,"
so teach the girls of Myeongwoldang.
- For free? - What?
I mean, I should receive something in return for being a dance teacher.
You truly are from the Ming Dynasty.
Of course, I will compensate you for it.
I'm not asking for money. Find someone from me. My bro.
"Bro"?
- My brother. - Your brother? Did he leave home?
After Chohayeon, I'm going to leave Myeongwoldang.
We'll discuss that after Chohayeon.
I leave after Chohayeon, and you find my brother for me.
I want those two things. Not bad, right?
Fine.
There are gisaeng houses across the country, so
we can find the information of most men quickly.
Okay, deal!
Oh, so if our fists meet, that means our promise is complete.
Deal!
Many administrators are opposing the sanctuary in the palace.
What do you think, Venerable Bou?
Their oppositions are reasonable.
Joseon is a Confucian country.
Then are you saying you will not build a sanctuary here?
Confucius and Mencius are different just as Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu are different.
Many scholars with the strings of their hats tightened come to the temple.
Why do you think that is?
That is because they have something in common with Lao Tzu, a deviation of Buddhism.
Confucianism is Buddhism, and Buddhism is Confucianism.
The two must meet, interact, and apologize with each other
and become the foundation of this country.
So if anyone argues the rights and wrongs of the sanctuary,
tell them this.
You are not building a sanctuary, but the pillar of this country.
Your Majesty, I will be on my way now. It is time for me to give prayer.
Go ahead.
It is certain he has received the spiritual awakening, is it not?
I do not know that much, but I do know he's scholarly.
Your Majesty!
Welcome, my prince.
Did anything entertaining happen today?
Yes, the monk gave me a sweet treat I have never tasted before.
That is why I came here to tell you that you should give him a reward.
Of course! He has made you so happy, so of course I should reward him.
A Buddhist sanctuary in the palace?
Joseon is a Confucian country!
If we put a sanctuary in the palace, the foundation of this country will shake!
- (Park Su-ryang) - They say if you stand still
in front of injustice, you are unfaithful.
You must make your position clear on the matters of the Buddhist sanctuary.
We are not building a Buddhist sanctuary,
but through the harmony of Confucianism and Buddhism
we are trying to instill the royal road of this country for years,
so if anyone argues the rights and wrongs of this matter,
the Queen Dowager has ordered them to not appear in the palace anymore!
So... tell me about your thoughts now.
Why are you here?
I only came to deliver Lord Won-hyeong's words.
What is it?
Unless the Queen Dowager orders,
you are to remain in the sanctuary.
If you wander around the palace recklessly, it
will not just end with you getting kicked out.
Please bear that in mind.
So you just want me to be here alone and wait for the old queen's commands.
Is that not cruel?
Do not speak rashly.
What do you think you are doing?
You know I am not Bou, so why are you feigning ignorance?
You want something from me, too, do you not?
So that happened?
Venerable Bou has shut the mouths of all those disagreeable administrators at once.
We can end the matters of the sanctuary now.
Venerable Bou is great indeed.
Enough blabbering nonsense.
What is wrong? Did something happen?
Bou or whatever his name is...
He is receiving all the queen's fondness!
What smell is this?
What smell?
It is aroma.
Is it not natural?
The Queen Dowager has put me in charge of taking care of Venerable Bou's necessities,
so of course I have an aroma-
Nan-Jung.
Do you still go pray to the deities these days?
You were a gisaeng who became the wife of a minister,
so do you beg and pray to your gods for the success of your descendents?
I am your god.
You are here today, not because of the gods, but because of me.
Think carefully about who you should be devoting yourself to.
Venerable Bou, are you here?
You know how to wield a sword.
The laws of Buddhism forbid killing.
There are swords that kill...
and swords that defend.
Then can you show me what the swords that defend look like?
You have excellent swordsmanship.
The right hand holds six, and the left hand holds four.
But you hold seven in your right hand and three in your left.
It is not a a sword of soft defense
but one of strong determination to cut.
You said your sword is one that defends, but rather,
it looks like your sword is one that kills.
Butlers slaughter cows
and religious servants must serve the gods.
You should leave the sword playing to those who know it
and leave politics so administrators like me can handle it.
Just go memorize your Buddhist scriptures.
All done. Have a seat.
This is "gabi."
"Gabi"?
Yes. In Joseon, it's called gabi. In Korean, it's coffee.
Sounds like nosebleed.
Goodness, you like everything with blood in it! You are definitely a thief!
Gabi is better to hear and say.
Anyways, in the west, this is the god's drink.
How did this end up here?
Pardon? Oh...
The Ming Dynasty.
It came to the Ming Dynasty, and I got it from there.
It tastes like heaven.
Looks like medicine to me.
Just try it. Try it first.
Father, as the second-in-command, I will taste it first.
Go ahead.
How is it?
It's bitter... savory... and sweet.
When else would we be able to taste something like this?
Husband, my nausea went down.
My rapidly thumping heart turned soft and squishy!
Please...
find Seul-ki for us.
If you do, I'll make this for you every day.
Where are you going?
I have to find Seul-ki.
You don't even know the way, so how will you find her?
Kkuck-Jung said he would find her.
Let's wait a bit longer, okay?
How can I just sit and wait?
Jung-rok, do you remember the first time we fell into this place?
Back then, Seul-ki found us first. It wasn't the other way around.
You know her.
There's nothing I can do...
so I feel even more frustrated and troubled, Hye-Jin.
I know, but if you go out to find her and get lost,
then nothing will have changed even if she does come back.
Let's not play hide-and-seek but wait, okay?
How did coffee taste?
Tastes like honey on dog gall bladder.
Tastes like honey on dog gall bladder? Meaning it is bitter and sweet and hot?
But not a gall bladder from a normal dog.
It is like from a dog of a noble family that ate all kinds of healthy herbs.
Honey on the gall bladder of a dog that ate medicinal herbs?
Exactly!
It is confusing...
Let us take it. That wagon. Let us add it to our storage.
No matter how many times we steal at Tapgok from people going to the city,
we will not even get half of the price of what is in that wagon.
Let us take the wagon!
Start.
How frustrating!
That's not how you do it!
Use your knees.
Don't just move your hips side to side. Make it bounce!
Make it bounce!
Do a wave from your chest to your legs to make it look like an ocean wave.
Is it kind of like shaking a seaweed?
Lift up your skirts!
He doesn't like you.
- Guys are... - You do not know that.
No, listen to me. If he likes you, he won't confuse you.
- Exactly. - Then does he like me?
First one to throw the rock will get a boyfriend!
Here I go!
Wol Mae, come here. We have to fulfill her love.
I'm not joking. I'm sorry.
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three. One, two, three, four.
Until the end.
One, two, three, four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
- Why did you come? - Why else?
I brought medicine for your father, so brew it for him.
I am the only one who cares for you, right?
Are you not going to thank me?
- Did you eat a rat? - Why would you say that?
Are those measles or bruises on your lips?
Goodness.
Gosh, if you think I am beautiful, just say so.
This is red lipstick from the West.
- The West? - A fried of mine from there applied it on for me.
She is a new gisaeng from the Ming Dynasty,
and she keeps following me around saying she admires me.
What are you doing? People are watching!
Tell me about that new girl. Do not leave anything out.
(I have something to tell you. Meet me. - Kkuck)
I found out where your sister is.
You found Seul-ki?
Where? Where is she?
It is called Myeongwoldang, a gisaeng house in the government institution.
She is held captive there.
- A gisaeng house? - A place where gisaengs are?
Yes, for some reason, she was sold there.
How is Seul-ki? Is she okay? Did you hear anything about her?
- The thing is... - What? Spill it!
She is doing exceptionally bright and well.
Bright and well?
It's pretty!
Am I the only one going? I don't want to go alone.
Can Cho Sun come with me?
Let's go together.
I have a lot of things to do with Wol Mae.
- You do? - Yes.
We also have to make our new dresses for the Chohayeon.
Oh, the performance outfits? Gotcha.
That is enough.
- Follow me, Seul-ki. - Yup!
I'll be back!
Will you be okay?
I think it will be dangerous. There will be soldiers, too.
There has never been a moment in my life that has not been dangerous.
And I'd do anything for Seul-ki.
- I'll go and help you. - You stay here, Hye-Jin.
No, I should go. Staying here is even more dangerous.
And I can treat someone if they get hurt.
Kkuck-Jung, do you know the locations of the houses in the government institution?
Yes, I know the basics since I went there to deliver meat.
These are the gates. This is the front gate and the
west gate, and the north gate is always closed.
There are always many soldiers and guards here, so it is covered with defense.
The bedrooms are located near the kitchen.
There's the shed, stable, and... Myeongwoldang.
Damn it. Why is it so complicated?
There are 65 rooms in total, including the governor's quarters and Myeongwoldang.
For someone who has never been in there, it is easy to get lost.
The governor must have taken all the people's money. He set up a freaking palace.
How am I supposed to look at this?
Kkuck-Jung, you and I will go to the nearest gate. Is it called Myeongwoldang?
- Yes. - Let's go over there.
Pal Mae and Yoo Bok, watch our backs.
And Chun Wang, check for any soldiers at our sides.
Sure.
Let's meet back at the tavern after we rescue Seul-ki.
I'll be waiting there. If you get injured, hurry over to me.
Wait.
Thank you, guys.
Jung-rok.
Don't get hurt.
Jung-rok! Jung-rok!
Come here!
- Seul-ki! - Who are you?
The governor.
Follow me.
Geez.
Oh my god.
We must find the governor's room.
Do you know which building it is in?
I did go there before, but since it is night...
Lights! Search for a bedroom with the lights on!
Hurry.
Pour me a drink.
Why should I?
Goodness. How impudent of you.
Do you even know who I am?
The governor. Can governors even do this?
"Can governors even do this?"
Wow. Oh my god.
You are a bold one.
I am tired from doing the country's work,
so I am trying to relieve my stress with you.
Get a hold of yourself, mister! Aren't you ashamed of yourself? Geez!
Goodness, you talk too much.
All right. I hear you. Do not be scared. Come here.
What the hell! He must be crazy!
- It is all right. - Go away, pervert!
Go away! Get away from me! Scat!
Don't come near me!
Get off of me!
Jung-rok...
Jung-rok. Jung-rok! Jung-rok! Jung-rok!
Seul-ki, are you okay?
- Who goes there? - Jung-rok!
You're dead meat now.
How dare you! Do you know who I am?
Jung-rok, we have to go.
Jung-rok. Jung-rok. Let's hurry...
What are you doing? Protect me!
- Kkuck-Jung, take Seul-ki and escape! Hurry! - Jung-rok. Jung-rok, be careful!
What?
We rescued Seul-ki. Split up and go to our meeting spot.
- Where is he? - Over there.
You! I got you now!
- His hands are empty. - What did you say?
You bastard! I will make you pay dearly! You are dead!
We outran them. You can rest assured now.
What is wrong, my lady?
Please put me down now.
Oh, right... yes...
That was a reward for saving me.
- There they are! - They are both alive!
Kkuck-Jung, are you all right?
Did something happen?
Are you all right?
She said it was a reward...
A reward?
- What about my brother? - He didn't make it yet?
Come here!
Come here, I said!
Come here!
This rat!
Do not get up!
Where is it?
Oh, my lord!
You rotten bastard!
- What about the others? - They ran away...
You fool! If you do not catch them,
you will pay the price.
- Bring them at once! - Yes, my lord!
- Follow me! - Yes, sir!
Come here.
There is no way Jung-rok doesn't know that we're meeting here.
You're right.
Something happened to him.
- I'm about to go crazy! - Get yourself together.
I mean, Kkuck-Jung brought me out, and you three were with Jung-rok.
- We were? - We were too busy fighting.
He was flying around everywhere...
What are you saying? How can you leave him behind?
- We had no idea. - We were busy fighting.
- We must go back. - Let's all go together.
- The guards are coming! - What? What's going on?
Over there!
Gather around, everyone.
Why did you call us in the middle of the night?
Kkuck-Jung and his friends made a mess at the governor's home.
Seo Rim, find out what happened.
Deul Ko, find out where they are.
- Yes, sir. - Goodness. I knew they'd cause trouble one day.
We do business with the governor, so if he goes down, so do we.
- Do not even think of getting any sleep tonight. - Yes, sir!
Darn.
We caused quite a big mess, huh?
We did not know this would happen.
It has been a while since we fought, so it was hectic.
Go and find out what happened.
I think Jung-rok was captured by the royal forces. We have to find out where he is.
Yes.
- Let us go. - Let us get out heads on straight.
Seul-ki.
Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?
- Hey, you. - Yes?
Tae.
Jang.
Do.
Yu.
Sa. There are five punishments.
Yes, my lord.
Those who commit light crimes deserve a flogging on their buttocks.
Those who commit major offenses also deserve a beating as well.
Then what about Do?
It means you are put in prison.
And Yu?
You are exiled.
And Sa?
You are put to death.
Death.
There are levels of punishment according to the seriousness of the crime.
From a clean death of cutting your neck off...
to a death of humiliation by ripping your entire limbs apart.
Which one do you want?
Since I have committed a crime, I will gladly take punishment.
Right?
However, don't you think I should receive a lighter sentence than
the governor who dared touch someone's sister without permission?
What did you say?
Hear me!
I shall reach a verdict about his crimes!
Yes, sir!
Not only did he climb over the walls...
If you dare...
But he also dared to wound a governor...
touch my sister again...
As soon as dawn breaks, put him to death!
I will kill you with my bare hands.
Darn it!
Bring in everyone related to this matter.
I will not end this with just his death.
Why do you keep pacing around?
- Do something! - Do what?
Why did you send her there in the first place?
Do you not know how Myeongwoldang is doing these days?
I had nothing else to offer him. What else could I do?
I had to empty the governor's pockets.
We can starve to death. Just do not do anymore things like this.
Do you think I feel happy about this?
Every time I send one of you girls there, my heart breaks.
I am in pain, and I feel nervous.
- Do not pretend to remorse. - Fine, I will not.
I am not worried even a bit about Seul-ki.
All I worry about is that the governor will not blame Myeongwoldang for this incident.
Are you happy?
The governor would like you to come to his quarters.
There is no doubt the governor will suspect us.
How about we pretend we do not know anything and just stay here?
Do you think our governor is powerless like the other governors?
He is a governor of the third rank.
What if something goes wrong?
That will not happen.
I am not the only thief! He is, too!
Half of our earnings we worked hard for have been taken by him!
If I am put to death, so be it, but I will not die alone.
We're about to be punished for something we didn't even do.
Kkuck-Jung made the mess, but we're the ones getting blamed.
- Are my men ready? - Yes.
Thirty of them are hiding near the governor's quarters.
And the six who will guard you are waiting outside.
If anything happens, we will break the place and safely take you out of there.
Kkeub Dan.
They say a political fight is like a dog fight.
If you hold any grudges against me, speak them now.
Make sure you come back. Let us continue to live while being in dog fights.
Deul Ko, find out where Kkuck-Jung and his friends are.
Seo Rim, come with me.
Out of the seven governors, I happen to be the governor of little ol' Kaepung.
- No wonder you must have looked down on me. - Never, my lord.
I am short and ugly and not fit to play governor.
- You must have been disgusted. - No, my lord.
If not, then bow your head.
How dare you hold your head up high and talk back to me.
Myeong-ri, listen to me well.
Those who followed this plot will have their heads cut off, those who helped
will have their necks hung, and those who did nothing will receive a flogging.
Fortunately, you are the third one.
Prepare for a nasty flogging.
Wang Chi from Cheongseokgol is here to see you.
All right.
Wait here with your head bowed.
As someone who was given the task of catching thieves,
I am thinking of carrying out my official duties.
- What do you think? - Oh, dear. Why are you doing this, sir?
How dare you!
Bring every single person who had something to do with this in front of me.
Or I will cut off your head instead.
Lift up your head.
What on earth is going on?
How can this happen between us? My goodness.
I know you are not happy with this, but I am not either...
I feel depressed.
How about...
we comfort each other's hearts...
and spend the night together?
I have to act like a bandit in order to be one!
But all I do is lower my head in front of the governor.
I am ashamed to see my forerunner bandits!
Even though he is the governor, the law says he cannot take a life so hastily.
- I would be glad if there was a law. - The governor is the law.
Damn this world!
- Any news? - Please wait. Cho Sun said she will let us know.
This won't do. I'm going to go there myself.
Seul-ki, we don't know what's going on yet, so let's just wait a little bit longer.
Kkuck-Jung! Kkuck-Jung, I have bad news!
- What happened? - What happened?
Soon...
his neck will be hung on the streets.
(Joseon Survival)
Wait!
Hye-Jin!
You can't think of me all the time.
I can't?
I want you to find Bou's weakness.
Are you saying a gisaeng isn't what I think it is?
- Gisaeng are like the idols of this time! - Idols, my foot!
They're artists!
The more we find out about this truck's functions, the more our lives are in danger.
Heave-ho!
Venerable Bou is here!
Ka-ik...