(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)
(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)
(Also, children and animals were filmed under production guidelines.)
Why are you here?
(Episode 23)
Baek Seol Ah.
You were Baek Seol Ah.
Did you think I'd never find you...
if you hid yourself to the end?
Do not take me as a joke.
I am Moon Jeong In.
Anyway, I can't believe you ran over in such fright.
That was unexpected.
I haven't even started.
You'll make this too boring if you get scared already.
You'll face many interesting events from this moment on.
"Interesting events?"
Then,
did you think you'd live in peace after killing my dad...
and stealing his entire fortune?
I'm still here alive and well as his daughter!
Killed your dad?
Who did? Me?
You must have a great imagination because you're a writer.
You know,
all I did was try my best to be a good wife and a good mom...
after marrying a divorce with a kid while I was still young.
You must've done that on the outside to defraud him.
You and your man on the side had a plan to kill my dad!
Hey, your dad died of a heart attack.
That lie again.
So what? What's your plan?
What's my plan?
I'll ask the world...
how heinous your crime is.
I'll use the script of this drama you're producing...
to ask the world in elaborate detail.
What a load of nonsense.
Replacing a rookie writer like you is...
like a piece of cake.
Go ahead and do it if you can.
Then, the viewers of "Poker Face" would be...
very interested to find out why the writer was replaced...
although the drama was doing so well.
Then, of course, I'll have interviews with reporters.
I'll expose the crimes...
you and your husband committed...
for the entire country to see.
What do you think?
You're an awful brat.
If you dare to speak out,
you'll end up like your dad.
Try me.
You haven't done this in a while. Are you relapsing?
You're drinking again?
That's enough.
You, Min Tae Chang.
If I hadn't met you...
If you weren't in my life...
Baek Dong Ho's daughter, Baek Seol Ah.
I found that girl.
I found her, and she was...
Park Jin Kyung.
That girl was Baek Seol Ah.
What?
That girl...
wants to get revenge on us.
How?
She'd expose...
everything we've done...
through this drama she wrote.
Honey, what do we do?
Don't worry. I won't let that happen.
I wasn't the one...
who killed Baek Dong Ho.
When I went into the room,
he was already dead.
You...
You killed him.
What are you talking about?
I just fell into that trap.
You had already killed Baek Dong Ho...
and made it look like I did it.
You've really lost your mind.
I'm not the murderer. It's you, Moon Kyung Sook.
You killed him. It was you!
No.
You're the murderer.
Be quiet.
If you go around saying this,
you won't live for long, either.
(CEO Moon Jeong In)
Did you look into the business regarding Writer Park?
Yes, Mr. Pyo went to see an attorney right now,
and we'd hold a meeting soon.
All right. You may leave.
Right.
Ask my secretary to bring me a cup of iced coffee.
Yes, ma'am.
Just wait and see.
That cheeky brat.
Ms. Moon is acting so weird.
I don't understand, do you?
What do you find so weird and hard to understand?
She suddenly told us to replace the writer.
But our drama is doing great right now.
She probably has a plan.
We don't need to jump to a conclusion.
- You heard him, Ms. Oh. - Okay.
I'm back.
What did the attorney say, Mr. Pyo?
Things look awful for us.
Everything was written clearly on the contract.
There is no fault we can pick on to demand contract cancellation.
Jeez.
Also, our drama has great viewer ratings, too.
Everyone at the broadcasting station has been all smiles lately.
That's true.
Hello, Director Na. This is Kim Seok Ki calling.
Do you have a moment?
Yes, Director Kim.
When will the shoot end today?
Ms. Moon wanted to discuss something urgently,
so she asked me to escort you here when it ended.
I was about to leave.
Me?
Yes, and I think Writer Park will be there, too.
What does this concern?
Well,
it's not my place to tell you.
You should meet with Ms. Moon first.
You don't have to come.
I'll be there after the shoot.
Yes, sure. Please be careful...
("Poker Face")
Woo Jin, were you reading your script?
This is a present for you. Open it.
Can I really accept this?
Don't worry. I got Mom's permission.
But don't talk on the phone with reporters or anyone else...
in the entertainment business.
Do you get what I mean?
I kept you away from a phone because I was worried.
The entertainment business is filled with complicated rumors.
I was also afraid your secret would be made known.
Thank you, but can you return...
my old phone instead?
What?
I want that phone.
It probably has my history.
I think it'll help me recover my forgotten memories.
Woo Jin, you said you wouldn't look back anymore.
You said you'd live only as Jung Woo Jin, not Seo Jin Ho.
Yes, I am Jung Woo Jin.
And I don't want to go back to my old life.
But...
But what?
Please, Ju Ryun. Give me my phone back.
Mom has it.
She said she'd give it back to you after you got your memories back.
This drama is really important,
so she may give it to you after.
So, Woo Jin, please be patient until then.
Gets a revenge, suffers.
Gets another revenge, then suffers again.
Repetitions.
Isn't this too cliche, Mr. Na?
So? What are you trying to say?
If this continues, the ratings will drop soon.
People are already complaining in the website's bulletin...
because this is just another soap opera.
Criticism always exists.
But our ratings are doing great.
The build-up to the revenge, the character's background,
and the rookie actor, Jung Woo Jin, are all in their element.
Everything looks fine to me, the director.
It's rather disconcerting to hear something completely different.
Are you sure...
you're reading the script correctly?
What did you just say?
Have you analyzed the script thoroughly?
Ms. Moon!
You seemed to read her scripts with personal feelings.
You have never demanded...
a single edit.
Does a script need to be edited to be good?
You seem to be the one who's reading her scripts...
with personal feelings.
You honestly hate her a lot.
Well, anyhow.
I will not continue to make the drama with this script.
The director and the writer are...
the ones who take responsibility for the work.
It's not the place for the CEO of the production company...
to say she'll broadcast this or not.
If you don't like it that much,
feel free to write it and direct it yourself.
What about Writer Park Jin Kyung?
Oh, Writer Park Jin Kyung?
Did you contact her or not?
Why isn't she here yet?
Her agent just called and said she couldn't be here...
because she was behind in writing the script.
"Her agent?"
You're still talking to her agent?
Yes, please excuse me.
See, Mr. Na?
She must think she's such a big shot to work with an agent...
and keep her number secret.
But I already know her number.
Don't do that, Ms. Moon.
It's not a good idea to disturb and distress her while working.
And she rarely picks up.
How do you know her so well?
Have you been seduced by her?
"Seduced?" You're crossing the line.
I liked you so much...
and even hoped you'd end up with Ju Ryun.
But I just realized that you've been head over heels...
for Ms. Park.
Please excuse me if you're done.
I will...
change the writer no matter what.
What a fool. How idiotic.
(CEO Moon Jeong In)
This was not personal.
It's business.
Come to my office right now.
What do you mean?
Why is it impossible to change the writer?
The attorney read through everything and said...
we could legally suffer a backlash.
And the contract clearly says...
it is absolutely impossible to alter the story in any way.
Exactly. That's why we're trying to find a way.
Ms. Moon, we may end up compensating for the damage...
to our investors and the product placement cost...
if something goes wrong with the progress of the drama.
Jeongin Entertainment's reputation would also be on the line.
Is that so?
Then, what if...
the writer is unable to write the script...
because something happens to her?
Sorry?
Ms. Moon.
What do you mean, "something happens to her?"
For example, she could get into a car accident or whatever,
so she wouldn't be able to continue writing anymore.
It would still be a problem if that happened in this situation.
Who would pick up if Ms. Park couldn't write?
It's just a script.
This isn't art.
There are loads of people who'll write for money.
But they'll have to be as good as Ms. Park.
He's right. She was singled out as the best rookie writer.
Do you think so, too?
I'm already Ms. Park's fan.
"Ms. Park."
She's not even that great, so why are you all over her?
Forget that...
and find a way, okay? A way!
What? She's replacing the writer?
Yes.
Wait, but the drama is such a huge hit.
I've never heard of anyone who'd replace the writer at this point.
Hyun Woo, has CEO Moon Jeong In lost her mind?
Is she crazy?
Tell me about it.
What's the reason?
At the very least, you should've asked for a reason.
She's sick of the repetition of revenge and suffering.
Then, tell her to write it herself!
Jeez.
The least she can do is compliment her and show her support.
Why is she dying to kick the writer out?
There was no drama that did well after stressing out the writer...
in the middle of the production.
That's what I'm saying.
Anyway, will she replace the director, too?
What did you say? You punk. Did you just dodge that?
- Did you dodge that? - Darn it.
What were you two talking about?
You didn't even notice me coming in.
- You're home, Mom. - Hey.
Mom, the CEO of the production company...
told him to replace the writer.
Isn't this ridiculous?
What do you mean?
She said the drama was boring and full of cliches.
Oh, my. If it was boring and full of cliches,
how could it get such high ratings?
I have no idea.
You must be stressed out,
but Ms. Park must be quite heartbroken.
Of course, she'd be mad. I was mad when I heard it.
How could she write a good script in this situation, Hyun Woo?
How's everything going?
Ms. Moon.
It's all right.
The viewer ratings already went up and captured enough audience.
Those numbers will stay up no matter who writes it,
so don't worry about it...
and write it as I tell you.
Ms. Park's script was quite good, though.
But of course, it was a little cliche at times.
Exactly. So try to write it from a different and new perspective.
And you can ignore Ms. Park's script.
I'm going to kick her out.
Ms. Moon, did Ms. Park do something wrong?
It's a bit weird to write someone else's drama...
without knowing the reason.
I feel bad for Ms. Park, too.
It wasn't the first time this happened in this industry.
This is your chance.
Then, can we debut with our names instead of writing as an assistant,
then become a full member of the Writers' Association, too?
Of course.
We'll get to enjoy lots of perks, right?
You'll pay us for the script and give us bonuses, too.
How would you like to revise the script, Ms. Moon?
The success story of the female lead.
The story of a woman who overcomes...
all kinds of hardships and becomes the CEO...
of the best drama production company.
However,
leave out everything regarding revenge.
So, we'll leave out the revenge story from now on?
Of course.
Which means this is...
garbage.
("Poker Face")
(Produced by Moon Jeong In, Written by Park Jin Kyung)
(Directed by Na Hyun Woo, Cinematography by Lee Yun Seok)
You're right. This is the story of a woman's success.
Please continue, Ms. Park.
The story begins...
with a young girl who lives a happy life alone with her dad.
One day, she loses her father.
Her stepmother colluded with her man on the side...
to plan and execute her dad's murder.
When her stepmother also tries to kill her,
she runs away and goes to a children's home.
Later, after she becomes of age, she dreams of getting her revenge.
And, of course, in the process,
she would have loved, cried, and lived through ups and downs.
Gosh, this is so interesting.
Wait, do you mean this drama isn't fictional, but a true story?
It's not 100 percent true.
However, I'd say the basic storyline is true.
Is this autobiographical?
No comment on that.
"No comment."
Then, lastly, please leave me with this.
Does that little girl end up getting her revenge?
That is why...
this is the story of her success.
You're right, Ms. Park.
("Drama 'Poker Face' Was Almost 100 Percent Nonfiction")
("Poker Face" is the newest hit series with 20 percent of ratings.)
(Below is the interview with the writer.)
(CEO Moon Jeong In)
What an appalling brat.
("Poker Face")
Gosh, Seol Ah looks so good in this photo.
She's more like a celebrity than a writer.
She's prettier than celebrities.
Who did you think she took after?
Choi Mi Sun.
Gosh, you're correct.
Hey, do you think...
those evil people will also read this interview?
Of course, they did.
Their hearts would've dropped.
That's true, but I'm kind of worried, too.
What if they got mad and tried to hurt her?
Everything is out in the open now.
It wouldn't be easy for them to hurt her now.
If something goes wrong, they'll end up taking the blame.
That could be the case.
- Come on in. - Hey.
Mom!
- Aunt. - Ji Yeon.
You're here again?
Aunt, it's his day off.
Customers won't come if there's a man sitting here, okay?
They'll only be happy to see a pretty young woman...
like our Ji Yeon here.
That means you have to leave, too.
No one likes old people. They're too slow.
Dad, Grandaunt isn't old.
I haven't seen anyone who looks younger.
"Looks younger?" I'm the type who looks younger.
Some people think I'm still single.
At times, girls who are a little older than you...
try to seduce me, saying I look kind of cute...
and want to call me...
What are you saying, Dad?
I should get to work.
- See you later. - Hey, Il Joong. Get back here.
- Dad. Dad! - Get back here.
My gosh.
He must be so happy that he looks so young.
Hello, Ms. Park.
The actors will come in half an hour, Mr. Na.
All right.
Ms. Park, I look forward to reading this new episode.
I did my best to write it.
Your best?
My heart is already racing.
The scripts are here.
Ms. Oh, you can give it to the director and the writer.
Okay.
Hello, Ms. Park. Here are the scripts.
("Poker Face")
(Written by Lee Hyun Kyung, Jung Jae Eun)
Put everything away.
I didn't write this.
(Director Na Hyun Woo)
What's wrong, Ms. Park?
Mr. Na, did you know about this?
Did you agree to replace me?
What are you talking about?
Replace you?
What? Written by Lee Hyun Kyung and Jung Jae Eun?
Hey! Assistant Director!
Yes, sir?
What is this? Did you know about this?
Well, the production company said they'd print it,
so I thought they'd handle it.
Why won't you do your job right?
Check Ms. Park's email and print it out now. Now!
Yes, sir. I'm sorry!
I'll look into this, Ms. Park.
No, I'm going to meet CEO Moon Jeong In myself.
You need to calm down.
I'll look into it.
I'll talk to her.
Ms. Jung, did you know about this?
How would I know anything?
("Poker Face")
Ms. Moon.
What do you think you're up to?
You're here.
Please sit.
What?
Aren't you here because of the script?
Have a seat.
Have you read the new script?
Wasn't it great?
The lines were fresh, and the story was positive.
We'll continue the drama with them as the writers.
Did you think I wouldn't notice if you switched out the scripts?
At the very least, you should've told me and talked to me.
I already mentioned it to you.
What did you say back then?
You didn't want to replace the writer.
This drama does not just belong to you.
You can't switch the script...
only because you don't like it.
No, I have the right to do so.
Who covers the hundreds and thousands of production costs?
It's me,
CEO Moon Jeong In of Jeongin Entertainment.
Ms. Park.
What do you think you're doing?
How dare you bring this lowly garbage?
Ms. Park.
Stay out of this, Mr. Na.
This is between Ms. Moon and me.
How can this be just between you and her?
Please give us some privacy.
Ms. Moon.
Do that, Mr. Na.
Where's my script?
Why do you want that garbage that won't get produced?
It was an immature soap opera, nothing but garbage.
Doing this won't change the story.
You can't undo what has been done already!
No.
I'll add even more details,
including my dad's last breath...
and every disgusting glance and touch you made...
as a gold digger to seduce him.
I'll describe everything elaborately and make sure the viewers...
No, the entire country knows.
I would tell the entire world...
about the cruel, wicked,
and unforgivable crimes you two committed!
Go ahead and try.
I will. I will do this.
(Snow White's Revenge)
What are you talking about?
Why did Woo Jin suddenly get hurt?
Someone was trying to abduct me.
Who would do that?
- What are you two doing? - Dad!
I'm in love with Woo Jin.
And I want to marry him.
Woo Jin, that mole...
No, it can't be right.
Please do not shake up Ms. Park's heart anymore.
I'm drawn to Ms. Park.
I like her.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)