(Episode 5)
Hello?
Ms. Shin Hyun Seo?
Is this Ms. Shin Hyun Seo's phone?
Shin...
Shin Hyun Seo?
Right, this is her phone.
Who are you?
I'm calling for a favor for which I was asked two months ago.
(VIP Workforce Company)
What? Housekeeper?
So are you saying...
some woman told you to call this number if there was...
a housekeeper vacancy for a rich family?
Yes, she said she could work after two months...
and asked me to call her right away when there was a vacancy.
A woman asked for a favor?
By any chance,
is this the woman...
who visited you at that time?
That's right. It's her.
People try to avoid working for that family since they're quite picky,
but this woman pointed that family in particular.
Where's their house?
She said she'd pay me 3,000 dollars more to the brokerage.
Make a deposit if you wish to know.
They said they were urgent, so I should get it done by today.
If you don't want the job, I'll look for another person.
I'll give you that money.
Hyun Seo.
Is this a resort or a house?
No one will know even if someone gets killed here.
I can't let you go in here.
I think it's better to go back to the police station.
I visited that company the day I set the date for my surgery.
Why do you think I told him to call after two months?
I must've wanted to wait until I recovered.
You may go in, but not now.
Let's find out what EF Group is.
My phone rang after a long time of desperate waiting.
I somehow made plans for my life before the surgery,
and it's unfolding before me now.
I'll find out myself...
for what reason I wanted to get in here.
It won't be too late to visit the police station after then.
Who's this?
I'm here from VIP Workforce Company.
I can do it.
Excuse me.
Will I find the house if I go straight this way?
What was that?
Why won't they answer me?
Bring me some water.
Thanks.
Are you... I mean...
Are you Anchor Kang Chan Ki?
What is this?
How did you come in here?
I'm from VIP Workforce Company.
Go to the annex. This isn't a place where anyone is allowed to come in.
Didn't you hear me? Get out.
Okay.
Is this your first day?
Yes, I don't know much because it's my first day.
You don't know where the annex is, but you know well about my style.
Work hard.
You're fast-witted that you might learn things quickly.
Thank you. I'll work hard.
And I'm sorry.
What do you mean, your style?
I'm an anchor who has to take care of my throat condition.
Not everyone is witty enough to get me warm water in this hot weather.
It's 100 times better than those who give me iced water.
Goodness gracious.
This is Anchor Kang Chan Ki's house?
What, Fine Cosmetics is an affiliate of EF Group?
You didn't know?
As they released the organic line that was a huge success this time,
they changed the group title from Fine Group to EF Group.
Does that mean that house is President Min's house?
President Min?
You went to the president of Fine Cosmetics' house?
- I didn't go past the front gate. - What are you talking about?
You boasted that you had a friend who knows a lot about conglomerates.
I did? When?
You told me that you had a friend who could easily become close...
with chief secretaries who work for conglomerates.
- Was that another bluff? - Oh, her.
You should've asked me. She's practically crazy about me.
(Lee Hyun Soo)
We already did everything in elementary school.
We used to go to school together,
eat together,
and she even used to buy me pizza and stuff.
The person you have reached is not available. Please leave a message...
She works for a news channel, so she's really busy.
I'll try calling her again, so just wait a little.
Forget it.
I wonder if there's anyone else I can ask.
She works with President Min's son.
She does the morning news with Kang Chan Ki, the anchor.
President Min's son?
Does that mean Kang Chan Ki also lives in that house?
(Director, Han Kang Woo)
(Jung Soo Jin)
Hello, I'm calling from Hankangwoo Plastic Surgery.
Oh, yes. Hello.
I'm sorry for startling you by calling so abruptly.
No, we already met during the opening of Fine Beauty Salon.
I heard you're getting many patients now.
- It's all thanks to President Min. - Starting from last month,
Fine Beauty Salon's sales have reached a surplus.
It's a win-win for both of us.
I'd like to thank President Min...
by meeting her in person. Would that be possible?
I'm not sure. I'll look into it and call you back.
Okay, I'll be waiting for your call.
There's no need to make a detour when there's a shortcut.
I hope I can get to meet her.
Where's the annex?
Is that it?
Yes, I'm sorry.
It's because two of the workers got married around the same time.
Yes, I understand. I'll make sure this never happens again.
Goodbye.
Weren't you informed that there's a separate doorbell for housekeepers?
He just told me to hurry since you guys were short of hands.
He said you'll teach me the basics once I get here.
It's true that we're short of hands.
But he still should've told you about the separate doorbell.
You ended up causing trouble even before you started working here.
Your resume.
Oh, right. Yes. Here you go.
I can't believe he sent us a rookie just because I said we're urgent.
Normally, you need to go through...
the basic training and pass the reference check.
But we're in a pickle right now.
And that's the only reason you're getting a chance. Keep that in mind.
Okay, I'll do my best.
There are a total of 10 housekeepers working here.
Five of them eat and live here since they work in the kitchen.
The other five...
commute from home and help out with other household chores.
If you don't want to get fired on your first day,
you should hurry up and clean Mr. Kang's room.
Well...
I feel like his wife will scold me if I go right now.
"Wife"? Whom are you talking about?
Isn't the woman who's at the main house Mr. Kang's wife?
My goodness, what are you talking about?
She's Ms. Jung, the butler of this house.
President Min and Mr. Kang...
are the owners of this place who live in the main house.
So be careful you don't cross them.
Okay, I understand.
- Where do you think you're going? - You told me to clean.
This is driving me crazy.
Go inside and get changed into your uniform.
And tie that long hair of yours.
Okay. Oh, gosh.
I feel so nervous. I feel like she might get me into trouble.
Gosh, this is so tiring.
Is this mine?
I'm pretty sure I didn't get plastic surgery...
to become a housekeeper at a conglomerate's house.
I wonder what this is.
What was it that I was trying to do here?
You know you have to take off all kinds of accessories, right?
Yes, of course. I know that.
I know that very well.
That's right.
What's her deal?
I get that she's the butler,
but why would she go through others' like that?
What an arrogant person.
What's she doing?
I never came here.
Pardon?
Okay, I understand.
Ms. Jung was here, wasn't she?
She came into the locker room...
It's time to vacuum.
You'll find a vacuum cleaner in the storage next to the stairs.
You should get going.
Okay.
Is it here?
Here it is.
What are you doing?
My goodness.
The most important thing you need to keep in mind...
is to get rid of your curiosity.
Didn't you hear about the restricted areas at the main house?
No, I didn't.
Never go down that basement.
That place is just for Mr. Kang and his wife.
- Okay. - And here.
Sign this and give it to Ms. Hwang by tomorrow.
A confidentiality agreement?
It's an agreement saying you'll never leak...
anything you see or hear in this house.
You can't even tell anyone about what time the president woke up,
who came by as a guest,
or what the side dishes were.
If you ever end up leaking anything intentionally or unintentionally,
you'll instantly get fired and be required to pay a cancellation fee.
So read it over and sign it.
Okay, I will.
By the way, where's Mr. Kang's room?
Okay, thank you.
No one's here.
I see cosmetics for men, but there aren't any cosmetics for women.
There isn't even a single wedding photo.
Is this really Mr. Kang's room?
This place is like a luxury brand shop in a department store.
I wonder what kind of woman wears these kinds of stuff.
Hello, I'm a newbie. It's nice to...
You're not allowed to talk in the main house...
unless Ms. Jung asks you any questions.
Okay.
His underwear is too neat that it might cut my hand.
Darn it, this isn't the right place either.
Hey, do you think SBC News made a wrong report?
Is the guy who almost died not a Han, but an Ahn or Min?
We only have one more hospital to check.
Are you sure that brat got the doctor's number?
That's what the reporter said.
She only gave his number to the woman who saved his life.
Gosh, darn it.
Everything will be so easy as soon as we find that Han.
So where is this last hospital?
It's called Hankangwoo Plastic Surgery.
We have to cross the river to get there.
Let's go.
She used to love these.
She barely ever smiled.
But I still remember how she showed a smile...
whenever she heard its crispy sound.
Who?
Who do you think? His wife.
His wife? Mr. Kang's wife?
Yes.
Things were better when she was around.
These days, work is straining physically and emotionally.
The maids get switched out once every three days now.
Did his wife go somewhere?
I didn't see any women's cosmetics products...
when I cleaned Mr. Kang's room.
She went to the US. She'll be back next month.
It's not like she's gone forever. Why did he get rid of her cosmetics?
That's what I'm saying.
It looks like the harsh Ms. Jung got all of her stuff...
and stashed them in the basement.
Stashed them? Why?
I shouldn't have said that.
We have mountains of stuff to do for the guests tomorrow.
I wonder where everyone else is.
You can go and find them.
Okay.
Where did everyone go?
Where is everyone?
Isn't that Mr. Kang's wedding picture?
What is this?
You should get out. Staying here won't do you any good.
What's going on?
The emergency alarm suddenly went off,
so Ms. Jung and the guards ran down to the basement.
The basement?
- Again? - "Again"?
- Come out. - What? I didn't do anything.
Let go of me. What's with you?
I'm getting falsely blamed.
I just went down to the basement for just a moment...
because I was wondering what was in there.
I didn't touch anything. I mean it.
I found this in your locker, Ms. Kim.
That's Mr. Kang's wife's jewelry.
Please forgive me.
I wasn't trying to steal it.
A ring got caught on my clothes while I cleaned the dressing room,
and no one knew so...
Is that why...
you stole the ring, the bracelet, and the necklace?
Isn't that enough? Take her away.
We'll discuss this at the police station.
Please forgive me, Ms. Jung.
I didn't steal anything today. I won't do that again.
Ms. Jung, please!
Please show me mercy!
You know who lives here, right?
We don't want to see his name all over the news,
so take care of this quietly.
Yes, sure.
Everything is taken care of.
- Did you tell them to be discreet? - Yes.
Everything was clear when we did her background check.
But I'll check the maids once again.
Stop dismissing them unnecessarily.
If you keep firing them, we won't have any maids left.
They say no one can stop a thief once they are determined.
She said it happened by accident,
but she looks like an accomplice of the two maids who were fired.
The two who got caught trying to clean out the basement?
You wouldn't let anyone go into the basement,
- so the rumors got bigger... - Don't mind the rumors.
Just make sure no one steps into the basement.
That's why I am letting you stay here.
I can't believe this.
Are you saying she came in here to steal stuff?
Come on. That must've not been her intentions from the start.
Seeing is wanting.
She must've lost her mind because shiny things...
were tempting before her eyes.
Ms. Jung is unbelievable too.
How did she know that the stolen item was in the locker?
She's got eyes...
on all 10 fingers as well as the back of her head.
She caught the other two housemaids...
who tried to steal before.
- Really? - Yes.
- Goodness. - Oh, no.
- Gosh. - Goodness.
Gosh, are you okay?
I think I sprained my ankle. Can you take the phone?
Well, okay.
Hello, this is the annex.
It's nothing to make a fuss about, so why did you leave work early?
What do you mean, it's nothing?
I jumped around to stop articles last time too.
They were about how you hid gold bars in the basement...
or how you made a gallery full of paintings you bought from abroad.
If this one gets out,
reporters will rush in to check if it's true.
You can stop it from getting out like last time.
Let's get rid of the basement while we're at it.
I don't want to.
What? You don't want to?
That basement is the reason why I'm living in this house...
which I don't like so much.
Basement?
What will happen if you don't repair a malfunctioning car?
It'll eventually cause an accident and harm the driver.
It's the same for houses too.
That basement keeps bringing unfortunate incidents.
You'll face a disaster if you leave it as is.
Think about it carefully. I'm telling you this for your sake.
It's safest to throw away a broken car and buy a new one.
If you're that bothered, change the interiors as you please...
and let me move out.
When is she coming back?
She'll be back next month, so stop asking me.
They say, "You need to get a good daughter-in-law..."
"in order to prevent any bad things from happening in the family."
She's the one who left, so use this chance to cut her off.
- President Min. - Let's get a suitable, new wife.
She'll be back soon.
Don't ever say anything like that again.
Director Han called and told me...
that he wishes to meet you. What should I tell him?
Director Han?
Should I just say you're not available?
Why would you do that?
I should take good care of him for Chae Young's sake.
Why won't she pick up my calls?
She's probably not picking up because she knows it's you.
She'll pick up way before her phone even rings if she knew it was me.
The person you have reached is not available. Please leave a message...
Then why don't you just go to the broadcasting station?
But it's been 20 years, so she probably won't recognize you.
Should I really go see her at the broadcasting station?
I don't expect much, so don't go overboard.
(Lee Hyun Soo)
It's her. She's calling me. Hey, Kang Woo.
Yes, this is Lee Hyun Soo.
You called me several times. May I ask why you called?
Hey, Hyun Soo. It's me, Han Hee Young.
Hee Young?
We went to elementary school together.
I heard you asked how I was doing at last month's alumni reunion.
Oh, you.
But what made you call me so many times?
Did you call for no reason?
If that's the case, let's hang up. I'm really busy right now.
If you were going to be so cold like this,
why did you ask about me to our friends?
Why did you call?
I'm pretty sure you called 10 times because you had something to say.
Yes, I do have something to say.
I'll be in front of the broadcasting station tomorrow at lunchtime.
You better be waiting for me outside.
If you don't, you'll never get to see me again.
This is what you call leadership. I did a good job.
Unbelievable. How absurd.
I don't care if I don't see you. I never even wanted to.
(Director, Han Kang Woo)
You can meet her at 12:30pm in her office at Fine Cosmetics.
She can spare about 30 minutes before her lunch appointment.
Nice.
I should've looked into it like this before I sent her off.
Director Han.
You don't need to call her. I'll take care of it.
No, that's not it.
Can you please wait?
Okay, I got it. It won't take long.
We've met before, haven't we?
My face is really common.
How much will it cost for me to look like Jung Woo Sung?
It won't be easy even with couple hundred thousand dollars.
Why are you really here?
It doesn't seem like you're here for a consultation.
You know her, don't you? She saved your life.
She saved my life? What do you mean?
Come on.
I know she came here.
I heard she even called the broadcasting station...
and asked for your number.
Then is she...
Why are you trying to act when you're a doctor?
I know...
you met her.
You know why?
When someone lies, the look in their eyes suddenly changes.
Their eyes start shaking.
I want to meet her, but I haven't met her yet.
How much does it cost to find someone?
I'd like to find her too.
It's expensive.
The price is unimaginable for people like you.
I guess you only work for people who are really rich.
Well, I don't know exactly how rich they are.
A rich family's paying expensive money to find her?
I wonder what kind of person she is.
The wife of a conglomerate...
is half-crazy about finding her, so it's pretty obvious.
Why is it obvious?
She's probably the mistress...
of the president or CEO.
Take a close look. This woman came here, right?
Gosh, she's so pretty.
People like her rarely come to plastic surgery clinics.
Have you seen her? I haven't.
Look at her. There's nothing to change about her.
(Director, Han Kang Woo)
(Shin Hyun Seo)
(Han Kang Woo)
I wonder if something happened.
Why isn't she picking up?
Here.
How was your first day? Was it okay?
I feel like I went though a hazing ritual.
I almost got fired as soon as I came.
And I even witnessed an arrest.
And most importantly, I got to see Kang Chan Ki,
every woman's ideal husband, in person.
Every woman's ideal husband?
You know nothing about him.
Gosh, he's the best husband anyone could ever have.
Listen to me.
My friend who works for Jooyoung Group told me this.
Mr. Kang isn't living with his wife because he's going to get a divorce.
It seems like they're discussing the alimony,
and they'll be getting divorced as soon as she returns to Korea.
- That's nonsense. - We'll see if it's nonsense or not.
No one knows what goes on between a married couple.
He has the face of a saint.
But who knows? His wife might've caught him cheating.
How dare you talk about Mr. Kang that way?
He'd never do such a thing.
My goodness gracious.
What's the use of having everyone compliment him?
He never once smiles in front of his family.
Once he eats dinner,
he locks himself in the basement and stays there until late at night.
What does he do there?
I'd be a fortune teller if I knew. Even the president wouldn't know.
Maybe his wife would know.
I heard only Mr. Kang and his wife were allowed in the basement.
Is that true?
Why don't you go down and see what happens?
What's in the basement?
Why does that even matter?
The fact that we can't go there means we have less areas to clean.
Wipe the remaining dishes.
The fact that it's restricted makes me more curious.
Why didn't you pick up your phone?
Don't even ask.
Not only am I not allowed to use my cell phone, but I can't even talk.
- Did anything peculiar happen? - Anything peculiar?
Something did happen.
I got to meet Kang Chan Ki, the anchor.
Seeing him in person...
made me realize that he's way more handsome.
Was there anything else? Did you find a clue or something?
Chan Ki was really handsome.
He's way better-looking in real life.
If it weren't for him, I would've gotten fired...
as soon as I got there.
He's way different from other rich people who are really arrogant.
No, no. He's on a totally different level.
He doesn't disappoint.
Did you go there as a fan girl?
- What? - Did you forget why you went there?
You're in no place to waste time and be gushing about that anchor.
You went there without even being prepared,
so you should've stayed alert and focused on your purpose.
What's all this nonsense about Kang Chan Ki?
Fan girl?
I kept on making mistakes the moment I stepped into his house.
I was unfamiliar with work and the people.
I swept his house and cleaned it up all day long.
Do you know what went through my mind all day long?
It wasn't just physically straining.
"Why did I want to get in his house after getting plastic surgery?"
"Who on earth am I?"
I've been looking everywhere to find a clue all day long.
Do you know how straining that is?
Hey.
You can't sleep here. The mosquitoes will get you.
Do you know how I felt...
as I waited for you today?
I was going crazy because I was worried sick.
You know why I went there to work, right?
I can't take another step toward you...
without knowing who I am.
I'm sorry.
I was too harsh.
Don't ever get angry at me so suddenly, okay?
The man who had your picture...
came to my hospital today, looking for you.
I have no idea how he knew, but he knew that you saved me.
Really?
He's really persistent.
Don't ever come to the hospital again.
I'm no longer the woman in that picture.
You still need to be careful.
I would rather have you...
hide in this place until you regain your memory again.
My memory that ran off doesn't want to return.
So I need to go look for it before it runs farther away.
I'll help you.
That man and Kang Chan Ki's house both seem very dangerous...
If it wasn't for you,
I wouldn't have dreamt of going into that house.
Give me some more time.
I will find out why I wanted to...
go to that house.
Gosh, the mosquitoes are ruthless.
This one mosquito had all of my precious blood.
You should sleep inside today.
I'm fine.
You must be tired from work. You should at least sleep well.
I wouldn't mind staying in a tent if it wasn't for these mosquitoes.
You work too.
It's already getting hot.
I doubt the rooftop will get cool by the night.
(Confidential Agreement)
Confidential agreement?
What is this?
You can't even tell others about the groceries you got?
What are they trying to hide?
I found out something huge yesterday,
but I can't tell you anything because of that agreement.
I can't tell you about the basement only Kang and his wife can enter...
and that the police came yesterday,
giving me a troublesome first day at work.
The police?
I can't tell you about that because of that agreement.
A maid tried to steal Kang's wife's jewelry while she's abroad...
then got arrested.
Kang Chan Ki's wife is abroad?
Yes. They said she'll be back next month.
Find out who she is.
Why?
The guy who came yesterday said...
the one who wanted to hurt you was a conglomerate's wife.
A conglomerate's wife?
Then it's either President Min or Mr. Kang's wife.
Look into Mr. Kang's wife first.
Why would she try to kill me?
If it isn't her, then it's President Min.
I thought we were looking at the wrong place,
but I think you might be able to find a lead there.
They left all of her stuff in the basement,
but I can't get in there.
How can I find more information about his wife?
Let's eat.
Soo Han.
Why are you coming out from there? Did you...
We should have made a report...
as soon as she had disappeared.
My gosh, you drive me crazy.
Someone just reported someone as missing, right?
(Missing Person Report)
Mom!
You aren't the only one who's worried.
My heart is completely broken.
So if you don't want to see me go completely crazy,
please don't do these things that I tell you not to!
My goodness.
Many of you enjoy grilled fish and clams during the summer.
But you must be cautious of vibrio vulnificus sepsis.
We have a few tips on eating seafood in summer.
Why is he wearing that tie today?
He doesn't like silver ties.
How did you know that he didn't like silver ties?
- Sorry? - You just said that.
That's weird. Why did I just say that?
Can you...
- get me a cup of water? - Sure.
I think it's overflowing.
I'm sorry. I'll get a new cup.
It's cold.
It's over 30℃ outside right now.
Then why did you give warm water to Mr. Kang?
I'm not sure.
Did you get the job here...
to seduce him?
- Pardon? - If that's not the case,
stop lurking around him and trying to flirt with him.
How can I flirt with a married man?
I feel like I'm falsely blamed.
I just ran into him once.
And I'm not the type that flirts with married men.
Even if he wasn't married, he isn't someone...
that you can have.
What's she saying?
I'm sorry for spilling coffee.
Spilling coffee was a problem,
but do you really think this color suits me?
I heard that's popular now with the hot weather.
If you want me to get more attention,
go write a great article.
Yes. I will write up a great article...
that you'll be surprised with.
What are you doing?
Did you get in trouble again?
- Ms. Hwang. - Yes?
Do you know that Mr. Kang only drinks warm water?
I've never heard that before.
Then do you know that he hates silver ties?
How would I know that?
But I do.
I'm sure you saw it or read it in his interviews.
I hope that's the case,
but I know the smallest things...
that only his wife or his closest friends would know.
Honey, you should...
stop talking about his wife outside of the annex.
That can make President Min angry.
She's infamous among rich families...
for being a mother-in-law who gives a hard time to her daughter-in-law.
Ms. Jung took all of his wife's stuff to the basement for a reason.
The president gets mad when she sees traces of her daughter-in-law.
There must've been a huge conflict between them.
When his wife left to go abroad,
President Min's face brightened so much.
Why does she hate her daughter-in-law so much?
When in the world are you going to work?
If you get caught by Ms. Jung for slacking off like this,
I'll be the one to blame.
Ms. Jung.
What do you take my words for?
I told you not to leave any traces of that girl.
- Why is this still here? - I wasn't aware of it...
since I focused only on the inside of the house.
I'm sorry. I'll have them clean off the garden again.
Whether it's outside or inside the house,
I don't want to see any traces of her.
Goodness.
Darn it.
That...
Nice words don't work on her.
What are you doing?
Who are you?
By any chance, are you Kang Woo's father?
How close are you with him to even know about me?
(Song Chae Young)
I'm Song Chae Young, his junior from college.
Was it eight years ago?
I saw you at his mother's funeral.
I paid a visit because I was curious about how he was doing,
and I met you instead.
Gosh, you don't want to know.
In order to pay off his mother's debt,
he's still living in misery without getting himself a house.
Debt is no problem.
He's competent,
so he'll build his own building if you wait for a little longer.
I won't be worried if that's the case.
You should've gone to his hospital if you wanted to see him.
Why did you visit the empty house?
Please help me.
I want to get back together with him.
What? Get back together?
Did you two...
I was thoughtless seven years ago.
Now, I won't let go of him. No...
I can't let go of him.
If you can help me,
I'll make his life happier than ever.
I don't know.
What if Kang Woo is seeing someone already?
Whoever it is, I'll be the one to take his heart.
I'm confident.
The basement is the only answer no matter how much I think about it.
Will I be able to take a look into that box if I go down there?
I'm...
going downstairs because of that toilet paper.