Back when I was young, I sometimes used to lie.
Especially when I didn't want to go to school.
(43 years ago, 1977)
(Episode 48)
My goodness, you're over 38°C.
I don't think you should go to school today.
Let me call your teacher.
If you don't want to go to school, you don't need to.
And that's when I learned...
that the moment you lie, you must remember things meticulously.
And these days, I still lie.
Because I begin each morning with a new lie.
Isn't it bothersome to do this every morning?
Your health is the most important, and I enjoy taking care of it.
Seo Mun Su, the man who destroyed my life and my parents'.
In order to get the revenge that he deserves,
I decided to trick him by lying to him.
I lived with him for the past 10 years at the risk of my own life.
The D-Day is in 19 hours.
If anyone asks me if humans have the right to judge others,
this is what I will say.
"It's useless to have a moral compass."
I know we all lie to our own advantage.
But now that I think about it,
it looks like she lied to me from the very beginning.
(10 years ago)
It's nice to meet you again.
Oh, right. My invitation.
If you come with me, they'll let you in without checking.
Let's go.
Just a second.
(Gold Painting Exhibition by Kim Il Tae)
I was invited,
but I'm a curator, so I didn't care much about the dress code.
What's your name?
Lily.
She suddenly gives me the creeps.
What kind of grudge does she have against me...
for her to live with me...
for the past 10 years with a fake smile?
Her lies, secrets, and cruelty.
Now that I know she's been lying to me,
does that mean I will be able to avoid danger by 50 percent?
How am I going to deal with this?
Why did you suddenly get me flowers?
An entire year has passed.
It's our year-end date, so I couldn't come empty-handed.
Every time I see lilies,
they remind me of you. They look exactly like you.
Do you know what their meaning is?
"Unchanging love".
"Unchanging love"?
But lilies also have a very strong fragrance.
So some say you could even die...
if you sleep in a room full of lilies.
My goodness.
It's probably a way to express their strong fragrance.
It might also be a way to express how beautiful they are.
You're as beautiful as those lilies,
and that's why I fell for you.
You completely changed my life.
So let's say I fell for you.
What did Mi Ran say?
She'll proceed with tomorrow's press conference.
This world is run by morals and rules.
You can't just live however you want.
She can do whatever she wants...
to cling onto Jang Se Hoon. I really couldn't care less.
But how dare she lie at our event and cause a mess...
when she could walk just fine?
How could she be so shameless?
An issue can be covered up with another issue.
And now that Mi Ran can walk, she'll become a superstar.
She was a celebrity anyway.
People are starting to focus on Mr. Jang's love for her...
thinking that their love was able to overcome immense hardships.
And now she even has more than a million social media followers.
I know we're worried that this might cause damage...
to our company.
But the fact that she can finally walk again...
is a huge miracle.
So what? Are you saying we should congratulate her?
Her love story with Mr. Jang...
enabled our company to gain a more positive image.
And thanks to that, our stock price went up.
On top of that, once Mi Ran does a press conference...
and announces that she can walk again,
we'll also gain attention since we're her sponsor.
If we gain more attention, my head might explode.
Now that I think about it, you're a very lucky man.
The fact that the reporter called and blackmailed you...
eventually turned out to be a good thing for you.
That reporter's probably a pro at threatening people for money.
And I already paid him, so he won't say anything.
But I have no idea who leaked the information in the first place.
I know, right? I'm also curious myself.
But seeing that things have been pretty calm,
I don't think the situation will get any worse.
But let's be honest. Isn't Ji Eun the one to blame...
for having let Mi Ran go up on stage...
even when she knew Mi Ran could walk?
Let's just allow Mi Ran to go up on stage.
I work for both Seorin and Chung Group.
I can't turn a blind eye to this...
when I know how much it will harm the company.
Let's eat.
Why don't we order the special menu?
Sure.
By the way, are you going to let Ji Eun stay at the company?
I know Chairman Chung...
recommended her for the joint project.
But how should I put it?
She's not just strong-minded, but she's also too ambitious.
And I personally think we should be careful of her.
And the way she sometimes does things out of the norm...
reminds me of her mindless mother.
Ji Eun's mother once grabbed you by your hair,
and you used to work for her,
so you must feel embarrassed every time you see her.
I should use this chance to kick her out of the company.
(Hong Kong)
Who are you?
Forgive me.
I'm Seo Jung Min from Seorin Group.
I can't speak Chinese,
but Ji Eun told me you prefer speaking Korean these days...
because of your Korean wife.
So may I speak to you in Korean?
Do you expect me to understand what you're doing right now?
I kept calling you,
but I couldn't reach you.
And tomorrow, I must get on my flight back to Korea.
So I had no choice but to do this.
Just operate the elevator again.
I can't let you out of this elevator...
until I get the answer I need.
I can't just give up here.
Please just give me 30 minutes.
Then for the next 30 years of my life,
I will spare three hours of my time wherever and whenever you need me.
I'm impressed. I give you my acknowledgment.
A strong man always puts in his all.
Will 30 minutes be enough?
Thank you. Let me escort you.
I thought black label lamb would taste different.
But it's just a normal lamb steak.
Didn't you like it?
It was okay.
It's been a while since your brother emigrated to New Zealand, right?
I only met him a couple of times before we started living together.
I feel like we're too distant even though we're brothers-in-law.
My brother is an average person.
You can't expect him to feel comfortable around you.
He used to be a detective. Why did he suddenly move abroad?
Did something happen?
He dreamed of owning a ranch ever since he was little.
He went to the Korean National Police University...
only because of our late dad.
But he was very introverted,
so the job never suited him.
On top of that, my sister-in-law's family lives in New Zealand.
I did a background check on Ms. Choi,
but I didn't notice anything strange.
Her older brother still runs a sheep ranch...
in Christchurch, New Zealand.
He's become pretty stable,
so he recently started an ostrich ranch as well.
Where did you say your brother's ranch is located in New Zealand?
Christchurch.
I talked to him last month,
and he told me he started an ostrich ranch.
We should visit him next year.
If we have time.
Talking about my brother is making me miss him.
I miss my sister-in-law too.
(Director Choi Myung Hwa)
You shouldn't visit me like this.
You've been living as my sister for too long of a time.
So I bet you forgot that it's your birthday today.
Happy birthday, Ms. Baek Soon Ju.
What if Myung Hwa gets angry at me...
once I meet her in paradise after I die...
for getting her older brother involved in this.
I volunteered to help.
And although she's dead,
you helped her get a bone marrow transplant.
Life really doesn't go your way.
And I feel like life can be so cruel.
Life is cruel and short.
I know you deserve to take revenge,
but I'm always worried that it might end up backfiring on you.
So for the past 10 years,
I found myself regretting it from time to time.
Let's think about that later...
after we see that son of a gun fall into the fiery pit.
Is your family doing well in New Zealand?
Thanks to you, the ranch is doing well.
And my wife recently told me on the phone...
that the ostrich ranch is also doing great.
Yes, she told me too. We talk quite often.
What's on your mind?
This is Jung Min's favorite wine.
Why did you send Jung Min on a business trip to Hong Kong?
How do you know that? I never told you.
I know because I talked to him over the phone.
Since when did you two become so close?
What's so weird about calling my son?
Don't tell me you're jealous.
It looks like he's being nice to you...
so you'd help him out with his relationship with Ji Eun.
But you know it's useless, right?
I also don't approve of her as Jung Min's wife.
But if I also disapprove,
it'll only make him feel suffocated.
You know what they say. "Just wait eight months."
"Then your heartrending emotions will disappear,"
"and the dating phase will end."
If I had another son,
I'd let him go ahead and live however he wanted.
If my late wife were still alive, we would've had more children.
If you had more children, it would've been a headache.
There are many siblings who fight over...
their parents' inheritance and their position in the company.
Even if people are born with the same parents,
we all have different amounts of greed.
And these days, money is thicker than blood.
So people become ruthless when it comes to money.
But thankfully, Jung Min is the only son we have,
so we won't have to go through that.
Are you having problems with...
letting Jung Min succeed the company?
Why would there be any problems?
I know money is the law...
and that you can do anything with money.
But sometimes, money can't solve everything.
I'm just concerned.
You used the holding company...
to issue convertible bonds at a very low price.
And although the stockholders of Seorin Fashion Group...
should be given priority over those bonds,
you're pretty much forcing them to give up their rights.
I know that's how Jung Min will be able to become...
the second biggest stockholder of the group,
but people can always change their minds.
But then again, you made them sign a memorandum,
so I guess it will prevent them from breaking their promise.
I always knew you were clever,
but you know a lot more about business than I thought.
I've been living with you for many years.
But of course, I only picked up a few things.
You're making me contemplate.
Instead of forcing Jung Min...
to take over my position,
I feel like our company...
will do well for years if I let you take over instead.
Don't even joke about that. It's complete nonsense.
I'm not competent enough for that position.
My dream is to travel the world with you...
after you hand over your position to Jung Min.
I've always dreamed of...
traveling around the world...
and visiting all the famous art galleries and museums with you.
By the way, honey,
I know you're secretly getting ready for Jung Min to take over,
but if things go south, he could end up getting arrested.
And you'd be guilty for dereliction of duty.
Why would you say that after eating an expensive meal?
I'm just saying you should do your best...
to please those who have decided to support you.
Give them some valuable paintings from the gallery.
You really do deserve to be the chairman's wife.
Should we ask for dessert?
Sure.
Choi Myung Hwa.
Sit back and watch how I turn the tables around.
My gosh.
We'll be meeting in a few hours.
Why would you wake me up to talk nonsense?
My gosh.
I thought you wanted me to move in with you.
Why do you suddenly want me to move out?
Listen carefully to what I have to say.
Don't trust people. Only trust the situation.
And if you make the wrong choice,
you must do everything you can to get rid of what harms you...
even if that means you need to hurt yourself.
Never forget what I just said.
My goodness.
What time is it right now?
It's almost 4 a.m. in Korea.
Why did he call...
to tell me that all of a sudden instead of going to bed?
He wants me to move out? He wants...
I guess he doesn't feel the same way about my stepmother anymore.
(Melatonin: Medicine to treat insomnia)
(Demerol: Narcotic analgesic used before anesthesia)
It always feels nice to wear a white dress shirt.
Simple is the best.
You always look the best in a white dress shirt.
Ji Eun, how you dress is also a part of how you do business.
It shows that person's determination and attitude.
I'll keep that in mind.
I'm not saying this because you're my daughter.
I can easily tell that you're fit...
to lead Bisang Apparel.
Don't befriend anyone who's obsessed with money.
Your relationship will fall apart no matter what.
You gain a good eye for people if you put down your authority.
So keep a comfortable relationship with your colleagues.
But you must be relentless when they must be held responsible.
I'll remember that.
When you're struggling to find the answer,
think about what you really want.
Then prioritize the thoughts in your mind.
Your daughter will do well.
I have faith in you, Ji Eun.
(I'm Chief Prosecutor Kim Jong Hyuk of the Seoul Southern District.)
"Chief Prosecutor Kim Jong Hyuk of the Seoul Southern District"?
I guess he eventually became the chief prosecutor.
When is a good date for you?
It's not serious, but you need to get surgery fast.
It's less than 2mm.
There's no rupture, so you'll be able to recover...
as long as you get an aneurysm embolization, so don't worry.
There's something I need to finish.
It'll be done in less than a week. Let's have the surgery then.
I know you're the chairman of Seorin Group,
but I can't fix a schedule whenever you want me to.
I have to attend a lot of lectures abroad because of my thesis.
I always brag to people...
that the world's best neurosurgeon is my best friend.
Don't make me lose face.
You're just as stubborn as you were when you were young.
You haven't forgotten about the favor I asked you, right?
Will you please knock before you come in?
Why is your headache getting worse these days?
The test results came out fine.
My head hurts like crazy.
When is Dr. Lee coming back from the conference?
I went to hear the results because you were busy last time,
and that's when he told me...
that the test results show that you're healthy.
I want to make sure I live at least a day longer than you.
We'll live a long life together,
and once it's time for us to leave this world,
I should make sure I die the day after you die...
so I can see you off and follow you soon after.
We still have many more days to live.
Don't be so depressing starting from the morning.
I feel a bit restless today...
because I dreamed of Jung In last night.
I guess you had a lot to take care of before work.
Yes, I sent an email to Chairman Chung...
saying I'd like to fire Lee Ji Eun.
Can you open the safe and bring me a box?
I don't know the passcode to your safe.
It's your birthday. Didn't you know that?
Really?
Bring out a box and wrap it nicely.
- It's a gift for Chairman Chung. - Sure.
Did you have to make me buy this for you before work...
when you're not even going to wear it today?
Gosh, you brat.
That's what friends are for.
"Friends"?
You only treat me like a friend when you need me.
Why are you so cranky with me these days?
Are you jealous of me now that I've become famous...
on social media?
Don't be absurd. Why would I be jealous?
Now that I have a famous friend,
it'll help me with my career in PR.
But Mi Ran, there's a saying that goes like this.
"A flower blooms for no more than 10 days."
I bet you never heard of that since you're from the States.
"A flower blooms for no more than 10 days"?
It means no flower blooms for more than 10 days,
which also means nothing lasts forever.
You could lose your fame overnight if you make a mistake.
Does she know that I can walk?
I know you can walk.
Why are you staring at my legs?
What?
Your shoes are really pretty.
It's a limited edition.
You really have good taste.
I'll give them to you after the press conference.
Why? You said it's a limited edition.
Because I need to wear heels in order to stomp on my enemies.
But of course, I might end up getting stomped on instead.
(Seorin)
My goodness.
Do you want to quit too?
To not do something...
is to stop yourself from doing something.
Why quit when it took you so much effort to get a job here?
If someone abuses their power, stoop lower in return.
Be professional and quick-witted and butter up your superiors.
And you're just supposed to keep your resignation letter.
You're never supposed to actually hand it in.
I should make you trust me again.
This guy should get some rest.
It's nice to have a rich boyfriend.
But weren't you supposed to come back in the afternoon?
I couldn't wait to give you your gift.
I put something inside that to show you my love.
Make sure you watch it by yourself.
I need to give a briefing to the chairman,
so I'll be off now.
(My love)
What do you want?
I'll buy it for you.
Everyone makes mistakes.
If you have discernment,
you should acknowledge your mistake and fix it.
Things got complicated because you used that reporter...
to expose everything to Chairman Seo.
But thanks to you, I got myself an alibi.
Are you sure we helped each other?
I told you I'll make sure you won't have to take the blame.
It will no longer be an issue once Mi Ran announces...
that she's able to walk again.
And things will go back to place thanks to your trust.
It's important for everything to find its place.
Director Choi.
Did you find the real painting?
That's none of your business.
I'll take care of it, so just trust me.
The fact that you want me to trust you again...
seems like you want to fool me once more.
I decided not to get involved in a losing fight.
Now I know that everything about you is a lie.
The phoenix painting you have...
is the real painting.
So what?
What do you think you can do?
I'll show you what it is that I can do.
(Phoenix 2020)
I know you were the one who suggested Mi Ran...
to go up on stage that day.
Ji Eun was the one who let her up on stage...
even after she found out Mi Ran could walk.
Why do you keep getting involved in my business?
Can't you understand how I feel for you?
You keep failing to get a grip of yourself.
How many more people must suffer because of that?
Does Mr. Jang know about the co-presidency?
- Don't do anything you'll regret. - How dare you threaten me?
You keep abusing your authority and acting out of the norm.
I'm done overlooking them. Do you understand?