What about this one, ma'am?
Everyone is equal.
Jesus, Buddha,
Marx, and Gandhi all said the same.
It's expected to surpass…
The International Monetary Fund predicts
that Korea's economy will grow
at a rate of 4.5% this year, in 2011.
The Constitution says the same.
BASIC RIGHTS SPECIFIED IN THE CONSTITUTION
However, everyone knows
that it's not the case in real life.
Everyone is seated the same way
in the same uniform,
but this place is…
Korea is
a hierarchical society.
The world is dominated by those born with a golden spoon in their mouths.
Park Janggun, the Army Chief of Staff's son.
Net worth, 200 billion won.
Oh Yeojin from Oh Construction. Net worth, 300 billion won.
Kwon Minho, the Sungbin Hospital director's son.
Net worth, 100 billion won.
Jeong Yunsu, the Jeong and Kim Law Firm Senior Partner's son.
- Net worth, 100 billion won. - And
the golden spoon of the golden spoons…
Hwang Taeyong, son of President Hwang Hyeondo of Doshin Group,
the second largest company in Korea with market value of 300 trillion won.
See you.
Bye.
Isn't that Taeyong's car?
I wonder how much that is.
- I'll text you. - Okay.
- Bye. - Bye.
The story of someone going from rags to riches?
That's an old-time fairy tale.
QUICK DELIVERY
Hello.
Excuse me, coming through.
Excuse me.
Your food is here. I'm sorry.
- Let me take that. - Okay.
- What took you so long? I'm starving. - I'm sorry. There was a lot of traffic.
If we use this formula,
minus AC here.
It should be less than zero or equal to it, right?
In this case, look.
So we are going to solve it by using this formula.
Then how are we…
LANGUAGE ARTS
LEE SEUNGCHEON DAD: JOBLESS / FORMER COMIC ARTIST
WAITRESS SISTER: HAIR SALON INTERN
Awesome.
MATHEMATICS
DEPOSIT OF 30 MILLION WON, RENT 400,000 WON
400 MILLION WON IN DEBT
HIGHEST
I was born into this fine country
with a dirt spoon in my mouth.
Have a good day.
MAJOR INDEXES
EPISODE 1
MATHEMATICS
Hey, part-timer. Give me a pack of cigarettes.
Show me your ID, please.
Look at your attitude.
Hey, I'm obviously not a minor.
Hurry up and give me a pack.
- Why you… - Hey!
I was joking.
Shouldn't you be working right now?
You're working darn hard, aren't you?
Look. My mom got these for me.
- Aren't they from the magazine? - Right.
You'll let me borrow them, right?
Are you kidding me? No way.
Wow.
Such a cheapskate.
I knew our friendship was this shallow.
Who was there for you as you whined about transferring to a technical high?
Then again, I shouldn't treat the only other student
on the socially vulnerable admissions program at Seoul Jeil High like this.
Okay!
You can keep these.
Forget it.
You shouldn't put shoes on the counter.
I was kidding.
I mean it.
Keep them.
Park Jinseok, what's with you?
It was a joke. I'm not crazy, you know.
Why would I give these to you?
You looked darn serious just now.
I'll be going then. Good luck.
Why, that little…
Welcome.
I'll take these.
Seungcheon, thanks for everything.
SENT MESSAGE TO SEUNGCHEON
PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD AWARD CERTIFICATE
DEAR JINSEOK… WE WERE SO HAPPY WHEN YOU WERE BORN
SORRY FOR LEAVING YOU WITH A DEBT.
JINSEOK, WE'RE SORRY. DON'T FORGIVE US
DOSHIN, EXPLAIN THE DEATHS CAUSED BY FORCED DEMOLITION
ABSOLUTE NO TO REDEVELOPMENT
LIFE COMES BEFORE DEVELOPMENT SECURE OUR RIGHTS TO HOUSING
Jinseok, please.
Please…
Jinseok, please.
Jinseok, no.
No.
Jinseok.
- Jinseok, no. - You shouldn't do this.
- No, Jinseok! - Stay away.
- Move back. - Jinseok! No.
Jinseok!
No… Jinseok, no.
You rotten pieces of trash!
You should've paid me back before you chose to die.
Or at least left your brat alive to pay me back.
Why did you kill yourselves altogether?
What am I supposed to do now?
You pay me on your brother's behalf.
I can't live without that money!
- I can't live without it! - They're unbelievable.
What's wrong with them? I mean, people died.
It's not the people, but the money that died.
Goodness. Poor Park Jinseok.
Seungcheon!
You guys are so loyal to each other.
Is it because you're both poor?
Hey, let's hurry and eat first. The noodles might get soggy.
- Hey, look. Aren't these crazy? - What is it?
They're so cool.
If I graduate from SNU and get a job at Doshin Group,
I'll buy you a pair.
Becoming a billionaire myself might be faster, my friend.
- You think so? - Jeez.
- It hurts. - You too?
Don't make me laugh.
NO TO REDEVELOPMENT
- There! - He's coming!
Some say Doshin's forced demolition caused these deaths.
Do you have any comments?
Do you think Doshin is responsible for their deaths?
Do you have any plans to reconsider the redevelopment in Samin-dong?
First of all, I'd like to express my sincere condolences.
I'm not here as the president of Doshin Group.
I'm here today as a father myself,
to mourn over the death of my son's classmate.
Excuse me.
What about punishing the person in charge and compensation for the late family?
Are you here because you officially admit to being responsible?
Must they have high school seniors attend an occasion like this?
Of course not.
My mom said nothing is for free.
Janggun, let's think of this as the price we pay for good student records.
- Okay? - Right.
- Hey, it's Lee Seungcheon. - What?
Hey, Lee Seungcheon!
This is going to be fun.
Hey, Underdog. I'm glad to see you.
You did a poor job on my assessment last time.
You little…
Seungcheon, I got a B.
Why couldn't you do the money's worth?
Hey, hold on. Jinseok's dead now,
so he's the only underprivileged in our school.
You're right.
Why did Jinseok have to die like that?
What an insult to our school.
I mean, it's the most prestigious private high in this country!
Park Janggun.
That's too much.
- How scary. - Was it too much?
No, not at all.
Was it too much?
I don't think so.
What's there to advertise about committing suicide together
while holding out against the demolition?
What are you glaring at, you bastard?
Are you pissed that I'm running him down?
All right, punch me then.
Punch me.
I said, punch me!
I want nothing more than to punch you,
but I won't.
Because I have no money.
If I punch you,
it will cost me money.
Hey, he sure knows his place.
This is why I like him.
But I think I'll hit you a few times.
Why?
Because I have lots of money.
Because you would
do anything for money.
Hey.
All right, Seungcheon. It's time to settle up.
Here's 50,000 won. 10,000 won per slap.
Satisfied?
Park Janggun.
What are you doing?
Taeyong.
Are you done paying your respects? I was waiting for you.
Why would you wait for me?
We didn't agree to meet up.
Well, I just wanted to say hi.
What are you doing, Underdog?
- Go. - Underdog?
Is that his name? I thought it was Kim Seungcheon.
Taeyong, it's Lee Seungcheon, not Kim. His surname is Lee.
Oh, right. Lee Seungcheon.
Lee Seungcheon, what happened to your face?
Did you cry?
Were you close to Kang Jinseok?
- He was. - Taeyong.
It's Park Jinseok, not Kang. You know, the surname Park…
Don't mind him. He's just tactless.
Anyway, my father paid for the funeral. Make sure they rest in peace.
Bye.
Behave yourself.
- Taeyong! - I'll be watching you.
Behave.
Wait for me. You know my full name, right?
Taeyong, you must be tired. Take care. Bye.
- Take care. - Hey.
- Hello! - Hello!
- Goodbye. - Bye.
I'm sorry, Father. I needed to talk to my friends.
Your friends?
Is he your friend too?
Yes, he's one of my classmates.
Taeyong, what do you think a friend is?
Pardon?
Well, a friend is…
A friend spends time with you.
You share each other's time.
Your time must hold the same value for you to be friends.
You'll be leading Doshin Group worth trillions of won in the future.
How valuable do you think an hour of your time is?
It's 4,580 won per hour, and I work four hours a day for six days.
So that'd be 439,680 won, right?
NA JUHEE
"Lee Seungcheon."
Seungcheon.
Your name is Lee Seungcheon, right?
What's on your mind?
I taught you how to use the POS machine.
If the calculations don't add up, you'll have to pay for it.
Tell the boss if anything needs to be restocked.
Don't I have to sign a contract?
The boss might ask you to bring your parents' written consent.
You okay with that?
It seems you ran away from home.
Any questions?
- No, right? - I have one.
What happened? Did you get hurt?
Don't you want to work here for a long time?
Then mind your own business.
Welcome.
Don't let it get to you.
And one more piece of advice.
Don't smile at customers as you did just now.
Why shouldn't I do that?
You'll get exhausted if you keep smiling.
"You'll get exhausted if you keep smiling."
Is it his thing to act cool or what?
He actually is a little cool.
- Goodbye. - We have heartbreaking news.
Yesterday, a family of three was found dead in a house
in the redevelopment area which will soon be demolished by Doshin Construction.
The police are assuming that the family was financially unstable
and ended up committing suicide together.
The details are currently under investigation.
It's heartbreaking to know
- that when they were found… - Isn't that house…
…a box of new sneakers was placed next to their son
- who went to a prestigious high school.
More from Reporter Hyun Moonsik.
DARLING DAUGHTER
Despite the struggles…
Yes, Sungah.
Mom, we have a problem. The landlord is here again.
Goodness.
We'll pay you the money, so get out of here, okay?
- You little… - Calm down.
You said you'd pay me double if I put off three months' rent.
You can't say otherwise now.
Pay you twice the rent? That doesn't even make sense!
Who said that crap?
Ah. You didn't know?
Your father said that crap.
- My dad did? - And he said
he wouldn't be late making payment because he was a famous comic artist.
I looked him up online.
There's no webtoon artist named Lee Cheol. Explain this.
I apologize. I'll wire the money as soon as I get my advance.
Be quiet!
We're not getting out of here until your husband comes, got it?
- Guys, camp out. - Yes, sir.
Let me lie down.
Goodness.
Mom, Seungcheon's here.
Seungcheon, you're home.
He's not even saying hello.
So what if he goes to Seoul Jeil High?
He's completely rude.
Did you say you were waiting for my dad?
He's here.
Dad, what are you doing there? Come out.
What?
Hey.
And you'd get nothing from searching Lee Cheol the webtoon artist.
He used to draw comics for rentals more than ten years ago.
What are you, a cockroach? What were you doing there?
Have you read "True Colors of Shaolin?"
It sold 100,000 copies.
I'll let you guys talk.
FIFTY THOUSAND WON
Seungcheon. It's time to settle up.
Here's 50,000 won.
Ten thousand won per slap.
Are you insane?
I know you hate Dad, but how could you do that?
What? I didn't know you had money.
No, this is mine.
I went through hell for this.
Your money is your family's money.
We can pay our rent with this.
That won't solve the problem.
Our debt amounts to 400 million won!
Why did he even stand surety when he had no money?
He didn't know uncle would go bankrupt.
He's just too kind.
Wake up.
It's going to take forever to pay off that debt.
Your internship at the salon pays 550,000. Mom waits tables to earn 1.8 million.
- That's hardly enough. - So?
You'll go live your life with the money you earned.
- Is that it? - I've done enough.
Every time I got paid, I helped our family
with the overdue rent, utility bills and such.
I'll find a way to survive myself, so stay out of my business.
Get out!
Why that little…
Hey.
Hey!
Open the door while I'm asking nicely.
Open the door!
Lee Seungcheon.
Lee Seungcheon!
Mom, what is wrong with him?
It's probably because of Jinseok.
What about him?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Jeez.
URGH
BEING POOR IS A SIN…
SLAM
FARTING DOESN'T COST MONEY
STINKY GAS FOR FREE, BAD BREATH ON ME!
HAAAAA
This is awesome.
This deserves to be serialized.
Who's the artist? "Lee Cheol?"
You read webtoons every day,
and now you even read those of aspiring webtoon artists?
If the president finds out...
That is why I called you over to stand watch.
Tell me as soon as Mr. Kang calls.
It's Gong, not Kang.
Why don't you call his name correctly?
Kang, Gong, whatever.
Did you finish reading what the president told you to?
- The McKinsey report? - Yes.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
STINKY GAS FOR FREE, BAD BREATH ON ME!
MCKINSEY REPORT
MARKET EVOLUTION
It took too much time to summarize.
Actually,
I couldn't finish reading it.
I see.
Right.
You just didn't have enough time.
Only if you'd had enough time,
you wouldn't have shown me this lousy piece of trash.
Use your chances wisely to prove yourself
because you may not always be given another chance.
Father.
Of course,
it's up to you to waste your chances.
But you'll have to take responsibility. You know that, don't you?
Mark my words.
WHAT IS JUSTICE PARK JANGGUN
I'm at Taeyong's place, so bring the homework there.
Let's see if you did the money's worth.
He's a nasty jerk.
You really are something, Park Janggun.
Why did you call Lee Seungcheon over?
I'm training that underdog.
He takes my money, but he's not submissive enough.
You know I'm a huge fan of yours, right?
Yes, of course.
Taeyong, how did you like your mom's performance today?
It was nice.
But it was a little too long.
I liked it though.
Yes, right. This piece is a little long.
Why don't you play a piece?
It's been a while since I've heard you play.
I don't feel like playing the piano.
Sorry.
You know Park Jiwon, also known as Yeonam, right?
That novelist got this for me on his way back from the Qing dynasty.
I see.
- What? - Let me see.
He also got me a wool brush.
It must be somewhere here.
Here it is.
Yeonam wrote
The Jehol Diary with this.
You make funny jokes, ma'am.
Then what,
is this made of pure gold?
Yes, of course.
You can take it for 30,000 won.
Come on. Pure gold can't be 30,000 won.
You don't believe what I say?
That's not just any golden spoon.
Look.
GOLDEN SPOON THAT MAKES YOU RICH 30,000 WON
This golden spoon can make you rich.
Excuse me?
It's entirely possible if you are willing to swap your parents.
Swap parents?
Go to the house of a boy your age.
Eat three meals with this spoon.
Then your life will be switched with his,
and his parents will become your parents.
How do you expect me to believe that?
Even if it's true,
who would choose to swap their own parents?
When you're at a crossroads, you'll know what to do.
What do you say?
Don't you want to become rich?
Lee Seungcheon?
I've never seen him before.
Uh, I called him over.
He's here to do an errand for me.
Did you bring it?
WHAT IS JUSTICE
Good job.
You may go now.
Wait.
You're a guest too. I shouldn't let you leave like this.
Prepare a seat for him.
Lee Seungcheon, eat before you leave.
What a lucky day for you, Underdog.
Taeyong, you could've just let him go without feeding him.
He might make a habit of this.
Park Janggun, you called him over,
but this is my house. Knock it off.
So Lee Seungcheon, what does your father do for a living?
He's a comic artist.
Right now, he draws webtoons.
Really? I like webtoons.
- What did he draw? - He hasn't been published, has he?
Isn't he just an aspiring webcomic artist?
An aspiring artist?
Your father's so irresponsible.
Considering his age, it doesn't sound right.
It's not right at all.
- He's selfish. - Right.
Ooh. Wait. Not those.
Get him something else.
Seeing a golden spoon and chopsticks
might make this poor bum greedy.
You have ones made with stainless steel, right?
Shiny stainless steel.
Those will do.
Park Janggun.
I'm sorry, but I was raised with care too.
When I eat,
I don't use just any spoons or chopsticks.
I'm quite treasured in my family, you see.
Thanks for the food, Taeyong.
Let's eat.
- Thanks for the food. - Thanks.
What's this?
Look at this boy.
I must've been crazy.
I can't believe I paid 30,000 won for this.
It was worth it, I guess.
What?
Mom.
Sungah.
Did the lights go out again?
Mom.
What are you doing? Are you asleep already?
Sungah.
Dad.
Mom.
DEAR SEUNGCHEON… WE'RE SORRY
NO MATTER HOW MUCH WE THINK ABOUT IT, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY
WE'RE REALLY SORRY. OUR DEAR SON, SEUNGCHEON…
No… It can't be.
Mom. No!
Mom. Dad. Sungah!
Dad. Mom, wake up.
Mom, open your eyes.
Mom, wake up. Mom.
No…
No!
No…
No!
A 30,000-won golden spoon that can make you become rich.
A weird old woman.
Eat three meals at the house of a friend your age,
and your parents will be switched.
One month, one year,
ten years…
What do you say? Don't you want to become rich?
DOSHIN GROUP
Doshin Constructions, Bio, Electronics…
And…
INTERVIEW OF PRESIDENT HWANG OF DOSHIN…
DOSHIN'S HWANG HYEONDO…
WHAT ABOUT WINE DID YOU FIND INTERESTING?
A DROP OF WINE IS MADE WITH THE HARMONY…
DOSHIN ELECTRONICS MARKET CAPITAL: 127413.9 BILLION
THE PRESIDENT OF DOSHIN GROUP
A STUDENT AT SEOUL JEIL HIGH
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUBPRIME MORTGAGE CRISIS AND ITS IMPLICATION
Why does he want me to write this stupid report?
We can just purchase buildings.
Why invest in REITs?
Probably because of the regulations.
If you invest in REITs,
you can hedge risk.
And separate taxation on dividend income will get you a tax benefit.
Lee Seungcheon.
You're good.
Do you mind if I help you a little?
REITs usually make investments in a form of property development
or purchase what's already been developed.
These charts show a gradual increase.
You're right.
I've checked some articles. Urban housing took lead last year,
but this year, profitable hotels are promising.
Profitable hotels?
Like business or tourist hotels.
We should look for a fund that invests in such properties.
Isn't that Underdog?
What is he doing with Hwang Taeyong?
A. OVERVIEW AND CURRENT STATE OF AMERICAN MORTGAGE MARKET
See?
You can do it.
I studied a case of investing in logistics facilities in the US and Spain.
Already?
You're really good.
- Let's eat. - Okay.
Here. Try this first.
Eat up.
NEW MESSAGE 001
1,105,351 FROM HWANG TAEYONG
300,000 WON HWANG TAEYONG: 200,000 WON
You know what?
Poor people mistake kindness for a chance.
What do you mean?
Lee Seungcheon seems to mistake your kindness.
I get what you mean.
But he knows where the line is.
That's a relief then.
By the way, did you know that Juhee came back from the UK?
I heard she got expelled. Maybe something happened.
Why are you telling me this?
I just thought you should know.
I see.
Were you worried about me?
Why?
That,
I'm not so sure.
I think I know why.
OH YEOJIN
You seem cheap.
I don't know why, but you give off that vibe.
Jeez.
SEOUL JEIL HIGH, SENIOR CLASS 2, STUDENT NUMBER 19, LEE SEUNGCHEON
"Seoul Jeil High?"
Don't touch what isn't yours.
Sorry. Do you go to Seoul Jeil High?
Isn't that for students with top grades?
For students with top grades and lots of money.
That's not me though.
Which school do you go to?
Me?
I…
- You, young lady. - I don't go to school.
- You are expelled from this school… - JUHEE: I got expelled.
- …for disruptive and bad behavior. - What? That's unexpected.
- Why should I be expelled? - Why?
- I was just punishing them… - JUHEE: For teaching bullies a lesson.
…for being racists.
But I don't regret it.
You should still get a high school diploma.
A diploma is crucial
for the lives of poor people like us.
Without it,
you can't survive in this country.
Seungcheon, your friend is here for you.
Okay.
Put those away properly.
Hwang Taeyong?
Here, take it.
- What is it? - I wanted to get you a gift,
but I didn't know what you'd want.
Thanks to you, my father commended me for the first time.
You're silly.
You don't have to do this.
Just take it.
Accept your friend's good intentions.
- My friend? - Yes, Seungcheon.
I know how to differentiate what's real or fake.
Whether it's a painting, a designer brand item,
or a person.
And Lee Seungcheon, you're the real deal.
You're my real friend.
See you.
What on earth?
The two of them are close?
When you arrive, you'll take your math lesson right away.
After essay writing and science,
dinner will be with the French ambassador's family.
- After that... - I envy him.
- Pardon? - I envy Lee Seungcheon.
He gets to live as he pleases.
He can sleep as much as he wants, read webtoons freely,
and have a lot of free time.
He probably has a mom, too.
Today was the toughest day at work.
Already?
Tomorrow will be really tough.
New stock is coming in tomorrow.
Oh, dear.
Please enjoy.
DAD
Is it your mom?
No, my dad. My mom passed away.
I hung up because I knew he'd nag at me to hurry home.
Hey, this is spicy and delicious. Try some.
About the boy who came to see you earlier…
Are you friends with him?
Friends? He's the son of Doshin Group's president.
The golden spoon of golden spoons.
There's no way we can be friends.
I think you're much better than him.
You make an effort to support yourself. That's really admirable.
But you should smile a little.
On my first day, you said I'd get exhausted if I kept smiling.
I got what you meant.
Even so, you need to smile a bit.
I saw you smile for the first time today.
- Really? - Yes.
Sauce was on your face.
Seungcheon, what's your dream?
What about you?
Me? Well…
A novelist.
My dream was to write novels like Harry Potter.
Right now, I'm not sure. What about you?
I want
to be rich.
To be rich? That's your dream?
I'll make lots of money and become rich.
What will you do then?
Isn't it obvious? There will be so many things I can do.
I'll go study abroad and travel.
I'll do anything I want.
Ah. I'll buy my mom an apartment too.
And when I become rich…
When I become rich…
You should've paid me back before you chose to die.
I will make sure to survive.
I will survive
and become rich.
SEOUL JEIL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS EAGLE LIST
- Move it. - Come on.
"Yunsu," nice!
"Lee Seungcheon!"
- Unbelievable. - Park Janggun,
you're the only one not on the list.
- Good job. - He was always good.
LEE SEUNGCHEON 31ST: PARK JANGGUN
What, "30th, Lee Seungcheon?"
Why is he…
After all that money
you took from me,
how dare you sock it to me?
You didn't mark the answers correctly.
Are you saying it's my fault?
Whatever.
Drop out of Class Eagle. Then I can join the class right away.
- No, I can't do that. - No?
You're rich, and you have capable parents.
Class Eagle is all I have. I must go to the SNU.
This bastard.
What are you saying?
- He's ridiculous. - He's crazy.
Have you lost your senses now that you hang out with Hwang Taeyong?
Seungcheon, nothing can change
the fact that you are a dirt spoon for life.
Go for it.
No matter what you say,
I will never give this up.
Really?
Then I will make you
give it up.
You'd better wash that.
What brings you here at this hour?
What, did you get into a fight?
Ah. It's nothing.
I'm done with your investment report.
ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT
Okay.
By the way, did you have dinner?
Dinner? Of course. It's way past dinnertime.
Is that so?
I'm a little hungry.
Could I at least have some instant noodles?
Instant noodles?
Let's eat.
Okay.
Oh, my. Do you carry your own spoon?
You brought it again today? That's pretty funny.
- Let me... - Hey. No.
Sorry. It's just that I'm really hungry.
Thank you for the food.
Honey.
Father.
Welcome home.
- Who is this? - He's my classmate, Lee Seungcheon.
Lee Seungcheon?
Ah.
I saw him at the funeral.
Taeyong's friend said he was hungry.
Have you had dinner?
Friend?
Taeyong.
I thought I explained enough about what a friend is.
Pardon?
I must have forgotten.
Oh.
- Seungcheon, let's go. - What?
- Come on. - Well…
I'm sorry, but go home for today. I'll text you later.
Okay.
Wait.
I guess you were starving.
I apologize.
It's all right. You can have a seat and take your time.
No, I'm done eating.
Goodbye.
Hey.
You forgot to take your thing.
I hope you will never bring something like this here.
Not that we'll see you again.
Is it his first time here?
No, it's his second time.
He's so repulsive, isn't he?
CHIEF OF STAFF, PARK KIJU
Hello, Chief Park. How have you been?
Who? Is this Janggun?
Hello.
What is it that you have to tell me
about Taeyong?
What have I done?
I'm such an idiot.
Why does Father want to talk to me?
You sound very polite when you need my help.
Let me tell you just one thing.
Beg him for forgiveness.
PROVIDING SERVICE AND PRODUCTS TO VALUABLE CONSUMERS
You wrote that what caused the subprime mortgage crisis
was a credit default swap.
When you sell a lousy product and it goes under,
is it right to sell
profitable insurance?
Well,
it's not right.
Is it right?
I mean…
There's no way you can answer me.
Because you didn't write this.
Lee Seungcheon wrote all the reports, didn't he?
He did a good job with this investment report too.
I'm sorry, Father. I wanted to be praised by you.
That's why I did it.
I see.
Then you should've been careful
not to get caught.
Shouldn't you have?
Father…
Father!
You need to get punished for your wrongdoing.
I wonder what's suitable.
Should I send you back to the States?
Help…
Help me.
No, Father. Please no.
Father. Father. Father.
I'll do anything except for going to the States.
Father. Father, I'm sorry.
Please forgive me once.
Father. Just this once…
You'll do anything?
All right.
Then
deal with Lee Seungcheon yourself.
Big news. Our new classmate is the daughter of UBS TV's president.
Is that so?
- UBS TV's daughter? - She is?
- Yes. - She's the daughter?
UBS?
What's her name? Juhee?
What's her surname?
I heard she got expelled from a boarding school in the UK.
- Really? - Gosh, really?
Juhee, is that true?
Hey. What's with you?
Na Juhee, long time no see.
- Okay, her name is Na Juhee. - Oh Yeojin?
Wait. "Long time no see?"
We're classmates? This is amazing.
- Yeojin, are you feeling all better now? - What do you mean?
You were really sick back in middle school.
It's all in the past now.
Juhee, did you transfer here because of Hwang Taeyong?
No.
Where's Lee Seungcheon's desk? I heard we're classmates.
So you already heard the rumor.
He'll probably be kicked out. He caused a big problem.
What?
Our son took money from him?
That makes no sense.
I thought of handling this matter quietly,
but educationally speaking, I just couldn't condone it.
This is Mr. Hwang Taeyong's account history.
From as little as 50,000 won
to 300,000 won at most.
He was extorted of money several times.
He also took cash, so we assume that the actual amount is much bigger.
Seungcheon.
No, Mom.
Dad, look at me. I never extorted money from him.
He gave me the money in return for helping him.
Hey, Taeyong. You know I didn't extort money from you.
You're lying.
You demanded money to sign up for online classes.
You threatened me for your prep class fees.
I never did that! Hey, why are you lying?
Why are you suddenly doing this to me?
Seungcheon.
I'm scared of him.
He speaks differently here, but he threatened me when we were alone.
I felt like he'd kill me.
- Hwang Taeyong. - May I go now?
I can't stand being here.
Taeyong.
Call for a school violence committee right away.
I cannot let my Taeyong attend school with that boy.
Taeyong, it's okay. Let's go.
I'll make sure you get expelled.
Let's go, Taeyong.
It's not true.
Dad.
Wait, ma'am.
Just a moment, ma'am.
- Honey. - Dad.
Please show mercy. Show us mercy this once.
What are you doing?
What do you think you are doing right now?
- Sir, don't do this. - Please.
Please, ma'am.
Our son has to go to college. Please show mercy.
Taeyong, please do me a favor.
Couldn't you let it slide just once?
I beg you.
Taeyong.
I beg you. Forgive him this once.
- Stand up. - Please, Taeyong.
Taeyong! Please, I beg you.
- Stand up. - Taeyong, I'm begging you!
Please.
Jeez.
Seungcheon's dad must love him dearly.
Janggun, you'll be able to join Class Eagle now.
I know.
I didn't know President Hwang would be this quick in taking action.
Wait! Please.
Don't. I beg you.
Please. Ma'am.
Please forgive him. Seungcheon has to go to college.
- Sir. - Just this once for our son.
- Sir. - Just this once, ma'am.
MOM
The person you have called...
Why won't he answer his phone?
I guess you got scared to hear that I'd talk to your dad.
You came so easily.
Why did you want to see me?
Let's be honest with each other.
Why are you doing this to me?
I never threatened you for money.
Right, I admit it.
I made good use of you.
But I don't need you anymore.
That's the reason.
That can't be a reason.
I'm about to get expelled because of you.
I'll have you drop out.
It's better than being expelled.
How could you do this to me?
I thought we were friends.
Friends? You and I are friends?
Did you forget? You said yourself that we were real friends.
Hey, what do you take me for?
You can't be friends with me, Hwang Taeyong.
You live in a semi-basement and wear a second-hand uniform
and cheap sneakers!
So how can you be my friend?
What?
This is why I shouldn't be good to the poor.
They don't know their place and cling to me like you!
All right.
This is good enough.
I'm going to play this during the committee hearing.
What are you doing?
You said it yourself that you lied.
VOICE RECORDING
Fine, go ahead.
I'm Hwang Taeyong of Doshin Group.
I may be suspended at most,
but it'll be different for you.
My father won't leave you be.
Your family will be done for!
Yes, perhaps.
But what if that isn't the end?
I'm going to spread this to the media, online, everywhere.
So that the whole country finds out
the rotten nature of you and your family!
I'll pay you. You like money.
You like money.
I'll pay you. Here, take this.
Take the money now!
Give me your phone. Delete the recording, you bastard!
No, I'll take this to the end.
I won't leave you be either!
Who do you think you are?
How dare you try me, bastard?
Hey, Hwang Taeyong!
Seungcheon!
Hwang Taeyong!
- Taeyong. - Seungcheon.
- Seungcheon, hold on. - Help me.
- Seungcheon. - Don't let go, help.
Taeyong.
Seungcheon, hold my hands tightly.
Help!
Taeyong!
Taeyong, help me.
- Taeyong! - No, hold on!
Taeyong.
Hwang Taeyong, no!
Seungcheon!
Seungcheon! Seungcheon!
Seungcheon!
EMERGENCY NUMBER
Emergency services. How may I help you?
Hello?
Am I really
going to die?
Jinseok.
Is this how you felt when you died?
Well, all right.
It might be good to die here.
Rather than struggling as a dirt spoon all my life,
this might be better.
Jinseok.
So are you resting in peace?
Look. This golden spoon can make you rich.
Jinseok.
I won't die like you.
I won't submit to my fate.
At any cost,
I will make sure
to survive.
- Where's Taeyong? - He isn't home yet.
Did you handle the matter at his school?
President Hwang!
President Hwang.
You are…
President Hwang, I'm here to ask you for a favor.
A favor?
Could I have a meal?
- A meal? - I know you don't like me.
This will be my last request.
Could I have
just one meal?
SPECIAL THANKS TO SHIN JOO HYUP FOR HIS GUEST APPEARANCE
Everything around you will change except for you.
I'm Na Juhee, Hwang Taeyong's fiancee.
This is awesome.
- Mom. - Yes, it's me.
Seungcheon!
Does Hwang Taeyong have feelings for Juhee?
Mr. Hwang Taeyong sent these.
Aren't you curious about how I'll abuse my power?
Lee Seungcheon has always been our toy.
Kill him. Let's just kill him off.