THE GOLDEN SPOON
(FINAL EPISODE)
Every secret you shared with me.
I handed it all to the prosecution.
I see.
But did you think
I was clueless about it?
You alone will pay for all those sins,
including the murder of President Na.
You killed him.
No, you killed him.
Taeyong's jacket with President Na's bloodstain on it…
I mean, your jacket.
I handed it to the prosecution.
Mr. Hwang Taeyong.
You're under arrest for the murder of Na Sangguk.
You have the right to remain silent
and to consult an attorney.
Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.
You should pay the price for your sins.
I won't go easy on you just because you're my son.
You can take him.
Damn it!
Get him!
Hurry up!
Sir.
- Hurry! - Let's go.
- Get him! - Stop right there!
Please be on the lookout for license plate number 5618.
Can you believe it? Hwang Taeyong…
Hey, Juhee.
Hwang Taeyong is wanted for violating the Capital Markets Act
and the murder of Na Sangguk,
the former president of UBS TV.
What is this?
Why are you here instead of Seungcheon?
You haven't even used your golden spoon three times yet.
I demand a refund.
I won't use this anymore,
so please give me back my 30,000 won.
What? A refund?
Goodness.
You're the first customer to ever ask for a refund.
Think wisely.
Won't you regret it?
I won't.
Also, this is an evil hobby of yours.
Why do you sell such things?
What do you mean?
It's because everyone complains about how unfair this world is.
I ought to give them
an opportunity like this so they wouldn't feel that way.
I don't need this opportunity, so give me back my money.
Right now.
Fine. Hold on.
Ten, twenty… Here's thirty thousand won.
Why are they all crumpled up?
Right. Don't bother waiting for Seungcheon.
He won't show up.
There are always people like him
who don't bother coming back once they get what they want.
I had something important to tell him for the last time.
Whatever. I guess he'll never find out.
I know what it is.
Whoever eats with his golden spoon
will gain all of his memory. Right?
How did you know that?
That girl, Yeojin, must have told you. Right?
Look at that. Speak of the devil.
She's calling because she knows that I was bad-mouthing her.
Jeez.
OH YEOJIN
Hello?
This is unexpected.
What?
- I just... - You can't come in.
- I have something to tell him. - You can't come in.
- I need to see President Hwang! - You can't!
I have something to say to him!
Those are all your wrongdoings.
How could you blame it on Taeyong?
"Taeyong?"
I guess you're Lee Seungcheon to the bone.
Right. That must be why you chose to live as him.
Idiot.
What was that?
Do you think you're all that, Gwon Yohan?
You just stole what was my father's!
That's a big misunderstanding.
Dosin could only come this far thanks to me.
Your father would have made it go under.
And both of you
were just blessed with wealthy parents. Aren't I right?
That's still not a valid reason for stealing someone else's life.
Then is it fair to live a life of luxury solely because of your parents?
A world where your talent and hard work pay off
is what you call fair.
You're wrong. I beg to differ.
It's unfair for your parents' wealth to define you,
but it's also wrong to think that your talent is everything.
Whether or not you're from a wealthy family or have talent,
everyone is the same.
Humans can't ever...
be the same.
Due to those morals of yours,
you will forever trap yourself in poverty.
I don't care because I will never be a murderer like you.
Do you have proof?
Right. You may regain your memory if you return to being Hwang Taeyong.
But what a shame.
It's already too late.
Lee Seungcheon will never visit that golden spoon granny again.
Just like me.
"Lee Seungcheon will never visit that golden spoon granny again."
"Just like me."
Hwang Hyeondo...
didn't meet the old woman again, then?
I found the suspect's vehicle.
License plate number 5618.
The suspect has fled.
What should we do now?
Let's split up.
Being with me will only put you in danger.
Cut that nonsense.
- Speaking of which… - Yes, sir.
Either drop the honorifics or keep them. You're confusing me.
Are you seriously joking right now?
Don't pick up. They can trace you. Turn it off.
I need to take this.
Hey, it's me.
What do you mean?
Hwang Hyeondo never revisited the old woman.
That means he doesn't know the last rule.
Find Hwang Hyeondo's golden spoon.
He could have kept it somewhere close to him.
Why are we at the company when we should be fleeing?
I need to find something in his office.
- Didn't you hear? - No.
Hwang Hyeondo reported his son so that he wouldn't have to
give over his company.
How terrifying.
I can't believe the murdering son or his father who reported him.
Tell me about it. Working here gives me the chills.
Seriously.
What is your plan?
DOSIN TOWER 2F EXHIBIT HALL
Quite a lot of them belong to my rich friends.
Things that are a hassle to keep but a waste to throw out.
Some of them are from your father.
TAEYONG
The number you have dialed is…
- I need to go out for a bit. - Sure.
Poor girl.
She tried so hard to seduce CEO Hwang.
She must be shocked.
Are you serious?
A third party like us who don't know the full story
should do nothing but just remain tight-lipped.
You're right. I shouldn't say anything.
Right, speaking of which,
Ms. Na asked me to transfer something.
A CONVERSATION WITH A CELEBRITY PRESIDENT NA SANGGUK
Juhee, did you get in touch with Seungcheon? Where is he?
I don't know. His phone is off.
Taeyong told me that Hwang Hyeondo also has a golden spoon.
We must find Seungcheon right now.
He might get killed even before getting caught.
That should never happen. We must find a way.
There's no way.
No one in this country can beat Hwang Hyeondo.
Nevertheless,
there's one way to save Seungcheon.
I know.
He should return to his old self.
Yeojin.
Today's the day he can meet with the old woman.
He can save himself by returning to his old self.
Juhee, please persuade him.
This is his way out.
Then what about Taeyong? What'll happen to him?
That's none of my concern.
I just need to save Seungcheon.
Even if it means others will get hurt.
Yeojin, I want to save him as much as you do. But this isn't right.
And the Seungcheon I know
would never do that.
So you don't want to persuade him?
Fine. Keep acting holier-than-thou until the end.
There must be a way.
Hello?
Who is this?
Juhee, it's me.
Seungcheon.
Gosh.
They say you never know someone's true face,
but this is just unbelievable.
- I can't believe it either. - Exactly.
CEO Hwang isn't the type to commit murder.
He may be annoying at times, but he's considerate and kind.
Wait.
You seem to know him pretty well.
Of course I do.
He…
He told me never to tell you this.
I didn't charge you less rent for your house and this store
out of the goodness of my heart.
He paid the difference.
What?
- Freeze, Hwang Taeyong! - Freeze!
- What? - What are you doing?
- He's not here. - What's going on?
Damn it.
No one's outside.
Have you eaten, Taeyong?
No, right? Let me prepare some food.
Why aren't you asking me anything?
I trust you.
With regard to everything.
I do.
Hey, son. When did you come home?
That smells delicious.
Hey.
After dinner,
should we play basketball together?
Are you down?
Honey, the soup is spilling over.
Ah.
Gosh, that's hot.
How could you follow me into the church?
I'm sorry. We thought you were meeting with Hwang Taeyong. I'm sorry.
Follow me one more time,
and I won't sit still.
- Okay? - I'm sorry.
- I'm sorry.
Let's go.
I'm sorry.
- Darn it. - Juhee, be patient.
I'll come to you.
I hope he's safe.
Eat up, Taeyong.
It looks tasty.
I was sad that I couldn't have some last time.
Thank you.
I'm glad I had some leftover frozen dumplings.
I know you like dumpling soup.
Mother.
What is your favorite dish?
What?
Come to think of it,
I don't know much about my parents.
What they like or dislike.
What they were like when they were young.
How they met…
and fell in love.
I don't know anything.
I was never curious.
We're not curious about things that we're used to.
You only know how precious they were...
once they're gone.
The soup's getting cold. Eat up.
If this can clear your name,
then it's all yours.
Thank you for trusting me.
You know I always hold a long position when it comes to you.
I wonder why you and your father are fussing over this spoon.
It really doesn't look that special to me.
You're right. It's all useless.
There must be a story behind it.
But don't tell me. I don't want to meddle in your affairs.
Maybe it was because I wasn't born with a golden spoon in my mouth,
but I never liked this spoon, to begin with.
Take it.
Do remember my name since we'll become best friends.
I will buy this golden spoon.
All right.
Hey, Hwang Hyeondo!
Could I have a meal?
Thank you so much.
You have lost to this money.
Although you might hate to admit it.
TURN YOURSELF IN
The one who ruined your life wasn't me,
but your mom.
Here. This is all I have. This is the original.
Why did you kill Gwon Yohan?
Taeyong.
Taeyong, do you have anywhere to go?
Of course. Don't worry about me.
How could I not?
Mother.
May I…
hug you just once?
Mom.
Please stay healthy.
Taeyong.
A CCTV camera recorded Gwon Yohan murdering Hwang Hyeondo.
The original file could still be somewhere.
Could it still be around?
It could have been discarded.
Let's do everything we can. We can't just sit still.
Okay.
MS. WANG SOOMIN
- Juhee. - Yes?
Ah.
Hi, Soomin. I'm not coming in today.
I know.
But there's something you need to see.
- Why are you here? - To see my father.
Pretend you didn't see me.
Do you think I'd do that?
Yes.
Your cocky attitude always rubbed me the wrong way.
But I despise your father even more.
So I'll help you.
What can I do?
Hello, Father.
The coffee smells nice.
Have you decided to turn yourself in?
Of course not.
I just came by to tell you that I donated the money
you had stashed away in your Swiss account.
You couldn't possibly have done that.
What is it?
I donated 2.5 trillion won to an NGO?
What are you talking about?
See?
I told you.
You?
How?
How did you know about it?
It was thanks to your golden spoon.
You should have visited the old woman one last time to at least say thank you.
Then you would have learned the last rule.
The last rule?
I could see everything after eating with this.
All your money.
Your past.
The sins you've committed.
You looked down on my dad...
and provoked Seo Juntae to kill himself.
You also brutally murdered Gwon Yohan and President Na.
I witnessed…
everything.
I came across this footage
in President Na's interview tape.
That's President Hwang Hyeondo.
This must be the original file that my dad had.
I'll report this to the police and try to reach out to Taeyong.
Will reporting this even do anything?
We're talking about Hwang Hyeondo.
Hey! You'd better not think about airing this.
Jeez, you're such a scaredy-cat.
Yes, I am.
You can air this somewhere that isn't sponsored by Dosin.
Do that.
- Darn you! - Jeez.
- Going live in five minutes. Hurry up. - Okay.
Are you ready, ma'am?
Gosh, that really helps your skin become more elastic.
By the way, I haven't seen Mr. Park Janggun in a while.
He said he'd treat us to a hotel buffet if our social media and online accounts
reached ten million and five million followers.
I'll treat you guys instead, so don't mention him.
We don't work together anymore.
I see…
The live broadcast will begin at 8 o'clock.
NA JUHEE
Na Juhee?
So?
Are you here
to punish me with that lousy golden spoon as proof?
No.
I'm here to give you a chance...
to confess to your crimes and turn yourself in.
After witnessing all your evil deeds,
I wanted nothing more than to kill you.
But I also saw moments
when you were proud of me.
I hope you like it, Father.
Thank you, Taeyong.
Do I not have to prove myself to you anymore, then?
Yes, you're right.
I was proud of you.
Would this be how I feel…
if I had a real son?
You know what?
I never wanted a child.
Just like you and me,
I didn't need a child who'd betray me.
Money. That was all I needed
because money never betrays you.
However, watching you...
gave me joy
and happiness.
I was proud.
So I thought to myself from time to time.
"How would it have been if he had been"
"my real son?"
You still have a chance.
I'm not sure.
All these years,
my hands
have shed a lot of blood.
Turn myself in and repent for my sins?
Would that even be possible?
I'd rather...
choose to live the way I have lived so far.
Instead of talking about fashion,
I'd like to tell you an uncomfortable piece of truth today.
The victim in the footage has passed away.
Find out who the killer is for yourselves.
LIVE - REVEALING THE TRUTH
Dongkyung.
- Mom, look! - What?
- Look at this. - You startled me. What is it?
It's Hwang Hyeondo.
What is that?
- What is this? - Is this real?
Isn't this President Hwang?
Lee Seungcheon.
This is why you'll never win.
You should have just killed me.
Do you still not know me after all of this?
Fine. I'll kill you like you told me to.
- I'll kill you! - No!
Seungcheon, don't do this. You'll end up just like him!
I don't care.
Lee Seungcheon!
Let me go!
Think of Dad!
Do you think
he'd be happy to see you acting this way? Do you?
It's all over now. It's okay.
It's okay.
Hwang Hyeondo.
Taeyong. Taeyong.
Taeyong, are you okay?
I'm sorry. I'll untie you now.
Where do you think you're going?
I have no time to bicker with you too.
It's Attorney Go.
He's with me right now.
Tell him to park near the back gate.
We're in the back garden. Park near the back door.
Okay. Right now.
Deal with the matters here.
We'll talk more later.
Honey.
I can't let you go like this.
Shouldn't you...
pay for your sins?
There he is!
Youngshin.
I found out that you killed Yohan too. You're incredible.
I don't think this is enough of a punishment.
Take him away.
Mr. Hwang Hyeondo, you're under arrest.
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to consult an attorney. Understood?
Come with us.
Are you okay?
Hey, look at this. Do I look okay?
Thanks. And…
I'm sorry,
Taeyong.
This will be the last time
I call you that.
Then let me say this too.
Thanks,
Lee Seungcheon.
Thanks to you, I became my parents' son.
Hey, Mom.
Yes. I'm going home now.
I'm an adult. Don't worry about me.
Okay. I'll be there.
She must be worried. You should go.
- What about you? - I...
Let's go.
I should pay for the life I've led as Hwang Taeyong.
Thanks, Yeojin. It's all thanks to you.
Don't thank me. I was just helping my pitiful ex-boyfriend.
Yeojin, do you think you could be my friend
just like Jeong Nara was?
It's not impossible,
but I don't think we can talk for long right now.
First floor.
There she is.
Ms. Oh.
Ma'am, how did you get a hold of Hwang Hyeondo's murder footage?
Did you call off your engagement because of that footage?
- Excuse me! - You're an influential...
- Jeez. - What the…
Come on. You shouldn't do this.
Park Janggun.
Is no one here to help you? Look at you.
You only act all tough.
I'm Park Janggun of General Entertainment.
You can call my agency tomorrow for any questions.
Please let us pass.
Goodness!
Let's go.
- Ms. Oh, can you just answer one thing? - Ma'am.
- Can you tell us how you got the footage? - Ms. Oh!
The prosecution has launched a security investigation
to indict Dosin's President Hwang Hyeondo and Dosin Hightech's CEO Hwang Taeyong
for violating the Capital Markets Act and of killing UBS TV's President Na.
The prosecution is currently…
I found it!
Thanks, Munki.
I'm sorry you had to be interrogated.
I'll see you at home later.
Seungcheon.
Well done, Seungcheon.
It's all over now.
It's not over yet.
I just got out of the murder charge.
Stock manipulation and creating paper companies.
I've yet to be punished for those.
But why are we here?
I think it was around here.
Jinseok's house.
I wonder what happened to those
who lived in semi-basement houses here.
How many of them...
are still living here?
I was so afraid of being poor.
If I couldn't climb up high like those apartments,
I was afraid I'd be buried underneath.
And that fear consumed me.
Being up high doesn't make you less afraid.
You're right.
But I didn't know that back then.
I'm speaking from experience.
Do you know what the best solution for being scared is?
Holding hands.
The moment you have someone who can hold your hand,
the fear vanishes.
Just keep holding on.
They found the paperweight underneath a tree,
but the prosecutor will be switched to one of ours.
The best thing to do right now is to remain silent and buy some time.
I got that.
Just take care of what I told you to do.
Yes, sir.
Go in. I'll wait out here.
Yeah? Then I'll just go and pack my stuff.
Sir.
A few days ago, President Hwang ordered me
to cut down a tree near the lake in the back garden.
But it was such a waste to cut it down.
Then let it be.
Thank you. Thank you.
Wait here. I won't be long.
I'll be quick.
I didn't even get to revisit the old woman.
Come in.
Young master, it's time for your meal.
That's okay. I'll just drink that and leave.
He's going to stay at a hotel for the time being.
I understand.
He wouldn't want to stay here.
I'm still his mother.
I should go and say goodbye.
Taeyong?
Taeyong…
What's taking him so long?
Go over there.
- No, ma'am. - Let me in.
Please let me in.
Just let me in, please.
My poor young master!
What do you mean?
Young master!
No, Seungcheon.
Seungcheon.
No.
Seungcheon, you should pray too.
I already did.
I prayed that you'd still recognize and like me
even if I appeared in front of you…
as a completely different person.
WITH MR. LEE SEUNGCHEON! THE GOLDEN SPOON
3 YEARS LATER
Thank you for coming.
Please put a microphone on him.
Seeing so many readers here with us today
makes me realize how popular you are once again.
- Please sit down. - Okay.
EXPLORE LIFE, DREAM THE GOLDEN SPOON
We're ready.
Cue.
His webtoon is the talk of the town.
I'm here with Mr. Lee Seungcheon who drew The Golden Spoon.
Hello.
Mr. Lee, what was so interesting about your webtoon was that
they could switch parents with their golden spoon.
That was very unique.
How did you get that idea?
When I was little,
our family had a golden spoon.
I wanted to sell it and get my mom a gold ring.
However, I couldn't find…
Soomin.
You shouldn't have come here when you're pregnant.
I wanted to keep tabs on my rival show.
Gosh, Seungcheon is so good at being interviewed.
Honey, I hope our Jackpot
will become successful just like him.
Jeez. Why do you keep calling our baby that? I don't like it.
I just want our baby to hit the jackpot.
It really works.
What does the golden spoon mean to you?
This is also from my past.
When I was young,
I got into an accident and lost some of my memory.
But I do have one vivid memory.
Eating my mom's kimchi stew.
It was so delicious that I kept eating it.
I was truly happy.
I'm sure everyone here can empathize with you.
Our mom's kimchi stew is the best.
My family was very poor,
but I received a lot from my parents.
Uh, although he never achieved his dream,
my dad drew relentlessly.
I have his passion.
My mom woke up every day at 4 a.m. and got ready to open the store.
I have her diligence.
I was able to do this thanks to them.
You asked me what the golden spoon meant to me.
I'm...
the golden spoon.
I'm...
the golden spoon.
Mom.
It all worked out well.
- Are you crying? - No, I'm not.
Honey, come here. Seungcheon is on TV.
Okay. Mother, please have some coffee.
You didn't need to get one for me.
Of course I should.
- Mr. Lee, is there anything… - Thanks.
- …you'd like… - Honey.
- …to tell your readers? - Mmm.
Let me.
Golden spoons and dirt spoons definitely exist in this society.
However, I hope you will all consider yourselves golden spoons.
Trust and love yourselves.
If not,
- you will always desire something more… - SUNGAH: Mom.
- What's with you? - It's true!
…and forget who you truly are.
Since you're here,
I got you one extra fried egg each.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Another freebie. We were sponsored.
By the way, this handsome man looks familiar.
- Your boyfriend? - He's just a friend.
My childhood friend.
How's it like working here?
"As the former district councilor of Gangnam, Geum Sukja,
do you think this place suits me?"
I'd like to say that, but I'm grateful nonetheless.
I'm Kim Jinsook, the team manager of the homeless shelter.
I'll give you one
since you're handsome.
- Try to be creative with the food. - Okay.
Is she the one about the golden spoon from before...
If she finds out that you were the writer,
she'd have a fit and demand royalties.
She was upset and said the webtoon was based on her story.
Um…
It's tastier like this.
- Mmm. - Mmm.
- It's good. - Right?
Yes, it's tasty.
Right. Did you hear?
Hwang Hyeondo is getting released.
Yes, I heard yesterday.
A stay of execution of sentence when he even poisoned his own son?
Can you be let off the hook for murder as long as you have money?
If I ever meet the golden spoon granny again,
I want to confront her.
Seungcheon lost his dad.
He was willing to pay for everything that he did.
So did he have to die like that?
Look at Hwang Hyeondo and Oh Yeojin.
They didn't pay for anything.
They will one day.
Or perhaps, they're already paying for it.
Yeojin, today is a busy day with one photo shoot and two interviews.
Park Janggun, I told you I'm not a celebrity.
I need time to focus on my business.
Exactly.
- Janggun. - Yes, Father?
Yeojin has a weak body.
It's nice to make money, but don't overwork her.
Yes, Father.
Hey, those are all my princess' diapers.
Put them in the storage room.
Yes, sir.
Look at you. You're growing so much.
Hi, there.
You're so blessed, Oh Yeojin.
What?
Nothing.
I'll get going then.
Don't forget to take her out.
Don't worry about it.
- Bye. - Bye.
We'll get going then.
- Drive carefully. - Yes, sir.
Bye, Yeojin.
Who is it?
Hey, when will you pay me back? Call me this instant!
Are you seriously not picking up? Pay me back!
- Give me 200 million won by this week. - Gosh, my back.
- Or you're dead. - I can't rest properly
because my Yeojin is so scary.
Little princess, should we take a walk around the neighborhood?
- Sir. - What?
Let me do it.
- Really? - Yes.
I'll put her in her stroller and take a walk.
You can rest at home.
- Will you really do that for me? - Sure.
- One minute. - Goodness.
Go to him.
You're so pretty.
Jeez.
Gosh, I should take a nap.
Okay. Sleep well.
Yes, it's me.
I think I can get you the money. Give me three days.
Hey, I hope you won't resent me.
Darn it.
There he comes.
The prosecution has accepted the application for suspension
of execution of the sentence of Dosin's President Hwang Hyeondo.
From 8 a.m. today, the prosecution held a deliberation committee
involving outside members, including legal and medical personnel,
and decided to suspend Hwang's sentence.
As for his violation of the Capital Markets Act…
Everyone is equal.
However, this world is unfair.
Sir. Excuse me.
But you can't use the company card
to drink, sir.
What did you say? Hey.
What do you know?
How much money will make us happy?
I have some big news, Piggies.
My best friend, Seungcheon, drew The Golden Spoon in this very room.
And now, I live here!
I'm going to hit the jackpot like he did and turn my life around!
Janggun, thanks for the money.
Let's be rich!
A hundred million? One billion? Ten billion?
Let's watch the movie next time.
Can't we just watch it today?
Do you want to?
- Here's your change. - Thank you.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
Would you like some pocket money?
Ta-da!
Thank you.
There are those who are content with even 10,000 won
while there are others who can never be satisfied
no matter how much they have.
Honey, it's time for your medication.
What a potent medication.
It even turned a vicious person like you into a baby.
I heard you poisoned Taeyong with it.
But don't you worry.
I won't kill you...
until the business succession is complete.
Don't be too upset.
This is the price you pay for killing Yohan and Juntae.
But did you really not know
that Juntae was Yohan's son?
I'm sure you knew.
That's why I can't forgive you even more.
Pay for your sins.
There's a gardener who earned seven billion won amongst the bloggers.
- A gardener? - Yes. But weirdly he teaches
kids who got out of the orphanages about stock investments.
Isn't this worth investigating?
But apparently, he never takes on interviews.
- So he's totally shrouded. - Soomin, I'll take that.
So what's his name?
Excuse me. Mr. Han Seonghun?
Mr. Han?
Who?
Uh…
I'm here to see Mr. Han Seonghun.
Ah, Seonghun?
He went to the beach to get some fresh air.
You should call him on his phone.
Jeez, he told me to come here, but where is he?
THE GOLDEN SPOON
OR WILL YOU RETURN TO YOUR ORIGINAL PARENTS?
That's mine.
I'm sorry. I was just…
Are you Ms. Na Juhee?
Mr. Han Seonghun?
Yes. That's me.
Oh.
Taeyong…
Goodness!
This way!
I'm sorry.
That way.
I'm hungry.
Did you finish the entire book?
Yes.
But the more I read it, the sadder I became.
Neither his family nor his loved ones could recognize him.
It's too big of a punishment.
You're right. It is.
We should pray
that those we love will still recognize us
even if we have a different name and appearance.
What is it?
Someone I knew...
prayed about something similar.
Really?
I hope their prayer will be answered.
Isn't the sunset here beautiful?
This is my favorite time of the day.
The sun will set soon.
Can the interview wait?
Sure. Of course.
This world is still unfair.
But that gorgeous, golden sunset
is fair to everyone.
I am able to appreciate and love this moment.
And that makes me rich.
Come and purchase a golden spoon.
You can become rich with just 30,000 won.
Come and purchase a golden spoon.
Switch your parents, and your life will completely change.
I'll only charge you 30,000 won today.
You can become rich by changing your parents.
Check out this golden spoon.
Ah.
You must want to become rich too.
What do you say?
Will you seize this opportunity?
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING THE GOLDEN SPOON