(All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
(All child actors were shot under supervision.)
You scumbag!
(Episode 5)
Stop. You're an actor.
Have a sense of responsibility not to cause any trouble.
Leave, Gi Yun.
I'll give you my answer to your offer later.
Darn it!
(Analysis and Stock Price Outlook of Korea's Entertainment)
Welcome home.
Gi Yun. I heard there was an uproar when Miyu decided...
to change its model.
How dare they look down on WJ Entertainment...
and do such a thing?
It was settled well.
What about Jacklyn?
I fell asleep before I knew it.
Welcome back.
Stop stirring us up when you're going to choose WJ in the end.
Mr. Na, Ms. Bong, Mr. Sung Il,
Tae Pyung, and Hyunta.
We're just a bunch of nobody longing for human affection.
Don't shake us up and make us rely on you.
You're truly nasty.
- What? - What if you get stirred up?
What if you rely on me as genuinely intended?
Don't be scared...
that someone might leave you.
Getting shaken up and relying on them...
were your true feelings before they left you.
Don't deny those.
Can't you just be honest?
"There's a reason I'm leaving you guys."
"But I did my best while I was with you."
"So just be thankful and shut up." Isn't that what you mean?
- Jung Woo Hyuk. - Just say,
"I want to hang out with elites like Jang Gi Yun now."
"Get lost, you bunch of losers."
Isn't that more convenient?
Why must you put it so nicely and make people confused?
Thanks.
For what?
For being an ambitious man.
Once VK Media Culture Valley gets completed,
you and I will be at a place nobody can dare to look, right?
I love you.
Me, too.
I'm sorry, Hyunta.
I have nothing to say to you.
Whatever. If she doesn't leave, I will.
There's no need.
Aren't you soon transferring to WJ, Director Seo?
Hee Jae, are you moving to WJ Entertainment?
Director Seo received a scouting offer from Jang Gi Yun.
She'll accept it for sure.
I would if such a big company gave me an offer.
I haven't made any decisions yet.
(3-term Assemblyman Yang Hee Chan...)
(prevails before the Democratic Party leader election.)
(3-term Assemblyman Yang Hee Chan...)
(prevails before the Democratic Party leader election.)
It is almost certain you will become the party leader, Assemblyman Yang.
No other man can become the party leader other than me.
You're right. I'll see you later.
(VK Media Culture Valley Blueprint)
This is...
- What? - What?
How may I help you?
I heard Seo Hee Jae worked here.
Director Seo will be here soon.
Why are you looking for her?
I am Hee Jae's father.
Hee Jae's father?
The man who's worth ten billion dollars?
Goodness, thank you.
Please, excuse us.
What should I serve him?
All we have is instant coffee!
- I'll get coffee! - Yes, hurry!
I'm the CEO here.
Director Seo told me a lot about you.
From now on, please don't worry about your political funding.
I'll help you as best I can until you become the President.
I'll pay you back handsomely in the future.
Don't say that. I'm grateful...
that I can take part in your great dream.
Dad?
Did you come all the way to Korea to work in a place like this?
What a fool.
You don't need to suffer like this. Come back to Japan with me.
No.
I love this job, and I'm going to be a success.
Success?
Do you think you have the power to succeed in this industry?
Yes! I'm going to do this myself.
I see.
I'll let you do this if you agree to lay down...
everything you got from me and start with bare hands.
Happy now?
I gave you that watch as a present on your last birthday.
- Here. - Sunglasses.
I got those for you when we went to Europe.
Come on.
Are you happy now?
You are no longer my daughter.
Grab everything.
Hello?
Were you surprised that I wanted to see you?
I expected your call.
Your husband was shaken by another woman.
That had to kill your pride.
My husband surely is charming,
but...
don't you feel ashamed...
to hit on a married man of all people?
You should be more ashamed...
for hitting on a married man of all people...
to make him divorce Ju Kyung while she was in prison.
Do not bring me down to your level.
You seem to be mistaken about one thing, so let me fix that.
I never hit on your husband.
If I had, he would've been mine already.
What?
He was living with a woman he didn't love.
Jang Gi Yun never loved Shin Ju Kyung.
He was forced to marry her...
only because of his father.
He had no choice but to live with her.
That's why it was easy...
to make him mine.
Do not insult my friend Ju Kyung.
Ju Kyung...
wasn't such a fool who didn't know he didn't love her.
Her foolishness didn't cause her ignorance.
She became a fool because she loved him.
Do not provoke me or trigger me!
If you do that,
you'll want to make me...
hit on and shake a man who happens to be married.
You called me here because you were afraid.
(Soro Gallery)
Seo Hee Jae, you...
messed with the wrong person.
So what if her dad is worth ten billion dollars?
He disowned her.
That means we can't get him to invest in us.
I don't think this office has the right feng shui.
Nothing ever works out.
Everyone here has a pathetic life.
What's with everyone? It's not like the world is over.
Since when did we depend on money from others?
That lady will leave for WJ anyway,
and we can return to how things were before.
That sounds horrible! I don't want to go back!
I have nowhere to go.
This place is too small even for us.
- Don't be so cold. Move aside. - Wait, what?
Come in. I'll get this.
Gosh, this is heavy.
I'm glad you're here.
Goodness. Don't you understand...
how heartbreaking it is to say you have nowhere to go?
Good grief, you cold-hearted punk.
Why did you say that?
Goodness. Don't be so heartless.
I mean... What's with everyone?
Come in.
Hey.
When are you going to see Assemblyman Yang?
I met him today.
All by yourself?
You said you'd go with me.
You seemed busy.
We don't have extra utensils...
or disposable chopsticks because we never order delivery.
- I'll get you a pair later. - Thanks, Mi Rye.
You can share a room with Mi Rye.
Our breakfast is at 7 a.m., so come out on time.
All right.
It won't be easy to live here with just one bathroom.
- Use it wisely. - Okay.
And the lock is broken too, so be careful.
Okay.
It must be tough to get used to a shabby house like this...
after living your entire life with a rich family.
Gosh, things are so unsettling.
Right, don't complain about the food.
He complained once and had to miss three meals,
then ended up bawling.
- I didn't cry. - You did. I saw you cry.
- Me too. - Right?
You bawled like this.
(Jacklyn)
Do you know why I turned a blind eye even after getting these photos?
Because you had a huge business ahead of you.
That's why I turned away from your momentary distraction.
Why are you bringing this up now instead of keeping it quiet?
Because your distractions need to stop,
and that includes Seo Hee Jae and the dead Shin Ju Kyung.
I admit.
I was shaken for a moment, but that was it.
Honey, we aren't an ordinary couple like others.
It's not a petty relationship bound only by love.
We're business partners.
Do not forget.
Who sent you that photo?
Na Seung Pil.
Is that stalker still harassing you?
Something like that.
That man is trying everything to split us apart even now.
Speaking of Seo Hee Jae, I met her and made it clear to her.
It bugged me to see how she hangs around you.
Great job.
Why do you keep laughing?
Your shocked face in the bathroom pops up in my head.
Didn't I clearly tell you the bathroom doorknob was broken?
It slipped my mind. I'm sorry, okay?
Just think about today's audition.
Mr. Na. I don't have my car anymore. Let me borrow the company's.
Go ahead.
Since we're on the topic,
can't we get a new car, Mr. Na?
Despite my teeny tiny salary...
and tough job, what keeps me going as a manager...
is taking a pretty actress in a nice car.
That's my only reason.
I will give up on the pretty actress part.
In return, please get us a new car.
He's right.
Going to the TV station is embarrassing.
The status of the car shows off the status of the actor.
It's about time that car broke down.
- That car should be scrapped. - Jeez.
Talk about cars after bringing in some money.
Good grief.
How bad is the car?
You'll know once you drive it.
Woo Hyuk. Become successful and get yourself a good car.
This is a big no.
Goodness.
What?
Gosh, the car must've stopped.
Seriously. What now?
This is bad.
I'll be late at this rate.
Woo Hyuk! Are you going to run to your audition?
Hey!
What can we do?
I'm tired of the world turning its back on me and hitting rock bottom.
Then it'll be your loss. Enjoy it.
Did you memorize the script?
The audition script didn't have those lines.
Start.
Fine. Let's do this.
Even if it's tiresome, I'll enjoy it with you.
Fine. Let's do this.
Even if it's tiresome, I'll enjoy it with you.
(Casting Audition: Monday and Tuesday Drama)
What can we do?
I'm tired of the world turning its back on me and hitting rock bottom.
("Your Blues" Audition)
I'm tired of it.
Thank you.
(Drama Center, "Your Blues" Audition)
Here. Great work.
Why did you wait? I told you to leave first.
Where would a manager go without her actor?
Hey. A manager might abandon their car...
but will protect their actor until the end.
Didn't I tell you to stop harassing my wife, Jacklyn?
You had your eyes on a different woman.
So I got in touch a few times.
Are you not satisfied with one woman?
After Director Shin, you wanted Jacklyn.
Is it Seo Hee Jae this time?
Shut your mouth.
Let me tell you again. Don't show your face around Jacklyn.
I'm warning you.
Take it further than this,
and I will not hold back.
Jang Gi Yun! Don't hold back!
Because I won't, either!
How long will the tow truck take?
About 30 minutes.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm okay.
What about you? Are you all right?
Me, too.
When's the tow truck coming?
I'm not sure. Where are they?
(Soro Gallery)
Welcome, ma'am. Great.
- Please look around. - I will.
Thank you.
Hello?
What?
Who is this again?
Yes, ma'am.
She doesn't have a fever.
But I gave her painkillers for her stomachache.
Soo A should go home early, but she can't go home alone.
And I was told not to contact anyone but her family.
So I gave you a call.
All right. I will call you back. Bye.
(Mother)
(Daughter-in-law)
Hye Rim.
It must be something urgent. Your phone won't stop ringing.
Goodness. You always ignore your daughter-in-law's calls.
How on earth can I answer it right now?
But you never pick up her calls, do you?
Mother, please.
Goodness.
(VK Media Culture Valley Blueprint)
Hey, I was just about to head to the gallery.
"Soo A?"
Got it. I'll pick her up.
I'll be late today.
Director. It's time for your interview.
You must be busy. Don't worry, and get going.
(To become someone's dream!)
They want to cut my payment?
Hey! A minor role earns almost nothing.
So what discount?
I won't allow my payment to be cut.
Then I'll refuse it.
But I found those actors cool.
Those who decide on a work based on the story and not the money.
Stop.
That's me.
- Excuse me? - A cool actress...
who decides on a work based on the story, not the money.
I'll take the role.
I knew it. You understand what the arts are.
Then I'll proceed with the contract.
Shouldn't a company give a raise to an actor,
not have them give out discounts? Seriously.
My payment is my pride.
Leading actors get hundreds of thousands of dollars.
How can they cut...
the payment for minor roles in half like it's not a big deal?
I also do not want you to take on a role by giving a discount...
on your chicken feed.
But frankly, rumors have spread that you can't memorize your lines.
So the directors and production companies don't want to use you.
Did the rumors really spread that much?
Mi Rye.
An agency must protect its actors.
We shouldn't let our actors work for half the price.
I agree with you.
This industry needs to stop cutting down bit players' pay.
He needs to keep appearing for less than what he asks for...
to survive in this industry.
Isn't that also a way for the agency to protect him?
Letting him last is a way of protecting him.
Mr. Hwang, are you sure you can work with the production...
even after the pay cut?
I never worked for money. It was for the work.
The way of the arts is always this rugged.
(Soro Gallery)
Why don't I see Gi Yun here on a special day like this?
He's a busy man.
Tell him to come.
If your husband doesn't celebrate with you...
on a great day like this, people will think there's trouble.
The media are here too.
Yes, I should do that.
What are you worried about?
Go work for Jang Gi Yun, and you'll make much more money,
and you won't have to drive a car that breaks down.
Stop considering his offer and go work for him.
I won't go.
You won't?
I'm staying here.
Why?
I think I should.
I don't think I should work for WJ Entertainment.
I thought you'd go. Why won't you?
That's weird.
I'll go now.
Hello?
It's me, Seo Hee Jae.
Let me give you the answer to your question.
I'd like to hear it in person.
Let's meet.
Sure. I have something to give you too.
Where do you want to meet?
I'm home. You can come here.
Your home?
I'm home because Soo A is sick.
Soo A is sick?
She was feverish, but it came down.
You said you wanted to meet her.
Oh, you can go home early today.
Yes.
The 40th floor.
Hey, Jacklyn.
Honey, will you ask Ms. Kim to look after Soo A and come here?
I want you to celebrate with me.
The media are here too.
No, I'll get some rest with Soo A today.
Bye.
Come on in.
Where's Soo A?
Mommy?
Hi, Soo A. I'm your mommy's friend.
No, Mommy is in paradise.
Why is she like this?
She has stopped talking ever since Ju Kyung passed away.
It's selective mutism.
Soo A...
Let's go.
That lady may be an angel Mommy sent from above.
She looks so much like Mommy.
(Jacklyn)
You're going to stay home even though the media are here?
That sounds suspicious.
The person you have reached is unavailable. Please...
He won't pick up.
Yes, he's with a guest at home.
A guest?
Is the guest a woman?
Yes.
Now, let me hear your answer.
I need to turn down the offer to work by your side.
I promised my dad...
that I'd start with my bare hands and become a success.
It'll be easy to succeed if I work by your side,
but I can't keep the promise with my dad.
I respect your decision.
And...
Let me give this back too.
(Check: 100,000 dollars)
I have an important meeting, so please excuse me.
- Are you all right? - What do I do?
Please pick out whatever you like.
You said you had an important meeting.
Your wife won't be happy about it.
She won't notice if just one of her many outfits is missing.
Put one on and come out.
Will you zip me up?
Seo Hee Jae. What are you doing in my house...
and in my dress?
(The Elegant Empire)
Jang Gi Yun, whom Shin Ju Kyung once loved!
I'll make you pay for your sin.
You might get tossed away and meet a sad ending...
like the late Director Shin.
Get involved with Jang Gi Yun, and everyone becomes miserable.
This is just the beginning.
The beginning of the fiery pit you will experience.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)