(The Second Son of LX Group's Chairman...)
(Turns Out To Be the Suspect of an Unsolved Case)
- Good morning. - It's not a good morning.
Did you read the article online?
What article?
It says you were a suspect...
of a murder case that occurred seven years ago.
What?
Your name is all over the news.
(The Second Son of LX Group's Chairman...)
(Turns Out To Be the Suspect of an Unsolved Case)
Good morning.
What's going on?
Pil Jeong, didn't you read the article?
What article?
Who would write something so absurd?
Suk Joon, what's going on?
Hey.
- Hello? - Come to my office right now.
Is the article true?
We should sue them for spreading false information.
It's true that I got released for lack of evidence.
What?
So you were really a murder suspect?
But I was framed for something I didn't do.
I didn't kill anyone.
I heard this is an unsolved case.
That means you're not fully considered innocent yet.
Our share price is plummeting because of this news article.
Dad.
How could you let an article like this get released?
Tell them to take it down right now!
Most people already saw it,
and it's already gone viral.
Suk Joon is innocent.
He even had to give up on taking the bar...
after getting framed for that incident.
I want you to release a public explanation.
And tell the shareholders and executives that it's not true.
But what matters is...
that he was suspected of murder and got arrested.
What?
People are already sensitive to the fact...
that he was involved in that case.
Someone did this on purpose...
in order to nitpick at Suk Joon...
prior to the shareholders' meeting.
Find out who did this.
I called the reporter,
but he says he can't tell me who he got the information from.
(The Second Son of LX Group's Chairman...)
(Turns Out To Be the Suspect of an Unsolved Case)
It's unbelievable, isn't it?
I'm sure someone is trying to frame Suk Joon.
Come to think of it, you asked me about his past.
Someone told me a similar rumor,
so I was just trying to stop it from spreading.
It has to be a rumor.
Suk Joon would never do something like this.
I also thought the same thing.
But Suk Hwan told me something after I read the article.
He told me Suk Joon once got locked up as a murder suspect.
What?
I'm sorry to tell you this, but it's true.
A lot of people will think he's guilty...
once they hear he was a murder suspect.
And there's no way the shareholders will choose him as the chairman.
That's what you want, isn't it?
Of course not. This is a family matter.
But if that's the truth, I'll just have to accept it.
The three of us are the only ones who know about this issue.
There's no way our lawyer would've leaked this to the press.
Are you saying we told the press?
You're someone who would do anything...
to bring down Suk Joon.
What?
Why would we do something to disgrace...
our company and family?
So you didn't do it?
Of course not.
I can't believe this is happening before the shareholders' meeting.
Why don't you go ahead...
and tell the shareholders that Suk Joon is innocent?
Isn't the director back yet?
No. The meeting ended a while ago,
but I don't know where he is.
Do you think the article is true?
The Director Kang I know would never do such a thing.
I agree.
I'm shocked that his name even got mentioned...
as a murder suspect.
I can't believe your father still supports Suk Joon.
He can try his best to help Suk Joon,
but he can't stop people from spreading rumors.
People on the online bulletin board...
are starting to question Suk Joon's relationship with the victim...
and are assuming that he was suspected for murder...
for a reason.
The executives also think there's a slim chance...
that Suk Joon will become the chairman.
As long as the case stays unsolved,
people will always be suspicious of Suk Joon.
Does Pil Jeong know about this?
It looks like she still trusts him.
I wonder if she'll continue to trust him once she finds out...
the victim was her husband.
Then she won't be able to marry Suk Joon.
Did we get any additional orders?
Soon Jeong, what are you thinking about?
What?
No, it's nothing.
Is there something on your mind?
No.
By the way, did you check if you're pregnant?
What?
I'm not pregnant.
Really?
I was hoping that you were.
You're still here?
I couldn't go home because I was worried about you.
Remember how I recently wanted to tell you something?
The reason why I gave up on taking the bar.
You told me there was an accident. Is this what it was?
Yes.
The article says I was a murder suspect.
And it's true.
The person who died was my mom's secretary.
I overheard him blackmailing my brother,
so I followed him thinking he might hurt Suk Hwan.
But he was getting beaten up.
I tried to help him but ended up falling unconscious.
And when I woke up,
he was unconscious with blood all over him.
And there was a knife in my hand.
I still don't get...
why there was a knife in my hand.
That's how I got locked up.
But later on, I got released for lack of evidence.
Did the cops fail to find the culprit?
Yes.
That's why people are still suspicious of me.
But I didn't kill him. I swear.
It hurts to think about how tormenting it must've been...
to go through something like that.
Pil Jeong.
I believe you, Suk Joon.
And I know for a fact that you're innocent.
Back then, no one believed me.
Both my mom and brother were also suspicious of me.
But you, on the other hand,
believe me unconditionally.
Thank you so much.
I'll always be on your side, so stay strong.
If he was a suspect, that means he could be the culprit.
Yes.
The culprit never got arrested,
so that means he could be a potential culprit.
My goodness.
His name is all over the internet news.
Eun Ju, you're here.
I heard Suk Joon was once a murder suspect.
What's that all about?
You heard that, too?
I was really shocked when I read the article.
He was found at a murder scene a few years ago.
How did he get involved in something like that?
It's complicated.
Does Pil Jeong still want to marry Suk Joon?
She told me she trusts him.
I get the creeps just by thinking about it.
He's not the culprit.
Enough about that.
Are you getting along with Suk Hwan?
Yes.
Make sure you show him you're sorry.
I didn't commit a deadly sin.
I won't let the same thing happen to me again.
I'm going to make sure I get my share this time.
Suk Joon was the suspect?
But he's not the culprit.
Yes, of course.
I also trust him.
He already gave up the bar exam because of what happened.
But after the article got released, people are starting to condemn...
and criticize him again, so I'm really worried.
Your husband died a wrongful death.
And now, Suk Joon is getting blamed for something he didn't even do.
I shouldn't have brought up your husband.
I'm sorry.
What if this hurts our brand image? What will you do then?
Do you still think you deserve to become the chairman?
I know you guys want me to give up.
But that would make people think I'm actually guilty.
I can't let that happen.
So you're going to keep fighting for the position?
Why did this article get published before the shareholders' meeting?
Isn't that weird?
How would I know?
Do you really not know anything?
What about you, Mom?
Your father doubted us already.
I can't believe you're doing the same.
Think about it. It's really weird.
This stayed quiet for seven years.
So why is it suddenly becoming an issue now?
Maybe the victim's family told the press.
"The victim's family"?
I'm sure Park Tae Seob's family still resents you for what happened.
I'm telling you. It's a false rumor.
He got acquitted for lack of evidence.
Suk Joon had nothing to do with the victim.
He was at the scene because...
Mr. Kim.
How dare you talk as if Suk Joon is the culprit?
I'm done talking to you!
Stop making those calls.
We should at least explain to all our major shareholders.
They won't believe it.
They'll be suspicious of me even if you try to explain.
Then are you not going to do anything...
and let Suk Hwan become the chairman?
Dad.
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
- We're home. - Hey.
Did you guys read the article...
saying Suk Joon once got locked up...
as a murder suspect?
What?
Suk Joon was once a murder suspect?
But apparently, your sister still trusts him.
Does she have no fear?
I had no idea that Suk Joon was a murder suspect.
You're shocked, aren't you?
No, it's not that.
My brother-in-law died in a similar accident.
What? Did the cops catch the culprit?
No. Pil Jeong had a really hard time because of that.
That's even more shocking than what we just heard about Suk Joon.
Just keep it to yourself. It's nothing good.
If your mother finds out, she'll say something to my sister.
Okay.
I'm going to go to my sister's house.
Are you Park Tae Seob's guardian?
Yes.
He had a cerebral hemorrhage, so we had him undergo surgery.
He also had severe abdominal bleeding...
due to the wound on his stomach.
Was it a car accident?
According to the cops, he was beaten up.
He was beaten up?
Pil Jeong, I heard about Suk Joon. Is it true?
Did you come here this late because you got worried?
I was worried it might remind you of Tae Seob's accident.
It actually did.
I know Suk Joon is a good guy.
But are you okay with the fact that he was a murder suspect?
I heard it's still an unsolved case.
That's why it's such an issue.
But I should trust Suk Joon.
It must've been tough for you.
I tried to gather information seven years ago...
to clear my name, but I gave up.
Why?
Everything became meaningless...
once I found out my mom didn't trust me.
That's why I gave everything up and went to England.
Then you must not know how much the cops managed to investigate.
No.
Are you going to let people get the wrong idea?
Pil Jeong chose to trust you no matter what.
Shouldn't you look into it again for her?
The shareholders' meeting is coming up.
Thank you.
Drink up.
I wasn't feeling that well.
So I asked you to come here instead.
It's okay.
Did you hear about Suk Joon?
Yes.
He had a really tough time because of that incident.
He gave up on taking the bar...
and pretty much fled to England.
I actually met Suk Joon back then...
when I was working at a restaurant.
I accidentally spilled food on the floor.
And he cried as he handed me his handkerchief.
It was just after my husband had died,
so I almost cried as well when I saw him cry.
I didn't know that.
Now, I finally get why he cried that day.
Sir, I trust Suk Joon.
Thank you.
I'm worried he might get taunted by his past.
Please stay by his side and help him stay strong.
I will.
Mr. Choi.
Hey.
I came because I got worried about Suk Joon.
- I see. - What's going on?
The article is true.
But Suk Joon was framed for something he didn't do.
I see.
I'm worried this might make Suk Joon go through a hard time again.
I'm sure he'll get through it...
seeing that he has you by his side.
Pil Jeong.
Mr. Choi came by because he got worried about you.
People quickly lose interest in other people's rumors.
Don't let it bother you too much. Cheer up.
You have Mr. Oh by your side.
Thank you.
I'll be off now.
He's so kind.
If you have time, why don't we drink tea together?
I have something to tell you.
Okay, sure.
To be honest, I'm scared to go back to the office...
because the employees keep staring at me.
You went to the police station?
If I want to clear my name, the culprit needs to get caught.
So I went to check if they caught the culprit.
But they still don't know who it is.
I'm worried this might end up hurting you.
Seven years ago, I was alone.
But now, I have you.
I'll take the bull by the horns on for your sake.
That's good.
When you told me about your past,
I wondered if I should tell you about my husband.
Your husband?
My husband became a mess after his restaurant...
went bankrupt.
He even gambled hoping he'll get rich overnight.
He became friends with weird people...
and did a lot of bad things.
It must've been really hard for you.
But one day,
he got murdered.
There were no witnesses.
So we still don't know who killed him.
I had no idea.
When you were having a hard time because of what happened to you,
I was also going through a hard time because of my husband's death.
I feel so sorry for him.
I know he gave me a hard time.
But he died a wrongful death.
And the culprit still hasn't gotten arrested.
We both share a similar scar.
So I know how you feel right now.
But don't let it get to you.
What do the employees think?
More and more people think he shouldn't become the chairman.
They're already treating him like a culprit.
He also might have to step down from his current position.
What about the executives?
Most of them are disappointed in Suk Joon.
Some think he went to England...
to run away from what happened.
At this rate,
you'll easily become the chairman.
I should go now.
By the way, things are pretty quiet even though Suk Joon is...
is going through a lot of trouble.
That means Mr. Ha is dead, right?
Did you get my money?
Don't ever let Suk Hwan find out.
Make sure you keep it safe.
Is Min Ho going to Hannam-dong today?
He'll be eating lunch with his family in Hannam-dong.
It's Saturday, so go and have fun.
I want to go with him.
Next time, I'll take you with me.
Your father will be waiting in front of the house.
Min Ji, should we go to the playground?
- Yes. - Okay, let's go.
I'll see you.
My goodness.
Hey, Suk Joon.
Did Min Ho leave?
Yes. Are you home?
I met our clients and explained to them about the article.
Do they believe you?
They say they understand, but I don't think they really do.
I'll have to keep trying.
You did great.
Do you want to come over? I'll cook you something delicious.
You just made me cheer up.
Here.
I don't know what you like, so I cooked you a variety of food.
Eat up.
Thank you.
It's nice to have you eat with us.
Why don't you eat with us once every week?
I'll think about it.
Is it so hard to decide?
What's the matter with you?
Take your time and think about it.
I have a question.
How did you know my late father?
Why did you trust me with him?
- Were you guys friends? - What?
No, we weren't friends.
I'm also curious.
Were you well acquainted with him?
Why can't you answer me?
What's your father's name?
Park Tae Seob.
"Park Tae Seob"?
"Park Tae Seob".
That name sounds so familiar.
Wasn't he your secretary?
Seven years ago, he even came by to say hello.
My dad was a secretary?
No.
That's nonsense.
Honey, can we talk?
It's him, right?
Suk Joon was framed for killing a guy named Park Tae Seob.
Was he the man who raised Min Ho?
Yes.
He's Pil Jeong's late husband.
We found out while looking for Min Ho.
I can't believe this.
This is why I told you...
that we can't let Suk Joon and Pil Jeong get married.
Mom.
Did you enjoy your lunch with your family in Hannam-dong?
- Yes. - Mr. Kang...
is cooking spicy rice cakes for you and Min Ji.
- I can't wait to eat it. - Let's go.
By the way, Mom.
Did Dad use to work at LX Group?
"LX Group"?
No. Why are you asking me that all of a sudden?
My grandpa in Hannam-dong...
asked me Dad's name, so I told him.
And he told me his name sounds familiar.
He thinks he used to be my grandma's secretary.
"Secretary"?
My grandma denied it,
but something felt a bit off.
You should ask.
Okay. But your grandfather was probably mistaken.
- Do you think so? - Yes. Let's go.
Okay.
What did you eat?
Pollack soup and...
Let's eat spicy rice cakes, Min Ji.
- Okay. - Here. Put away the photo album.
How does it taste?
It's good.
It would've been nice if Min Ho was here as well.
Min Ho told me it's boring at Hannam-dong.
He's right.
I also like it better here.
Then come here every day.
Okay. I'll try my best to come often.
Were you looking at old photos?
My grandpa told me...
not to look at the photo album when you're around.
It's okay.
I also want to know what your dad looks like.
He's handsome.
Really? You're making me really curious.
Show me.
There we go.
He's my dad.
He really is handsome.
He looks so familiar.
Where did I see him?
Hey, you're the successor of LX Group.
You shouldn't be so rough like this.
Instead, you'd better bring me the money yourself.
Min Ji.
What's your father's name?
My dad?
His name is Park Tae Seob.
"Park Tae Seob"?
Mr. Kang Suk Joon.
You're under arrest as the suspect of Park Tae Seob's murder.
(Mom Has an Affair)
When Park Tae Seob died,
you told me nothing happened between you and him.
Are you trying to say I killed him?
How would you feel if you were the victim's family?
It looks like you trust Suk Joon.
But I wonder how long that will last.
We still need to be on our toes.
If your father supports Suk Joon,
he'll have just as many shares as you.
Can you check if there used to be...
an employee named Park Tae Seob in this company?