(All characters, organizations, places, entities, and events...)
(in this drama are fictional.)
What are you doing here?
What else? I'm exercising.
I jog every morning. It's a habit.
Exactly. Why are you jogging in this neighborhood?
Don't people usually jog near their homes?
What do you mean, near your home?
I moved here yesterday.
What?
It's nice to meet you, Wi Dae Han.
I'm your new neighbor.
Why did you move here of all places?
Is it for Soo Hyun...
or so you can run in this district?
To be honest, both.
I'll be seeing you at the elections.
Let's play fair.
Play fair.
That sounds cool,
but everyone who said that stabbed me in the back.
You be cool.
I'll play fair or dirty, whatever it takes to win.
Later.
(Episode 10: The Match-up)
What? Kang Joon Ho moved here?
Yes.
Awesome. He must have moved for you.
What a real man.
He's going to run in this district.
I guess he finally made up his mind.
Did you know?
Yes. He said he was contemplating going into politics...
directly.
(Who Will Be the Next Leader of the Nationalist Party?)
Father, you shouldn't be on your phone right now.
Why not?
I mean, he's your rival in both love and politics.
You should be on your toes.
Hey, take out the love part.
If he runs in this district,
we may have to face off.
I guess.
Whom will you vote for,
Joon Ho or me?
The votes are anonymous. Why are you asking me that?
As in, you can vote for him.
Why can't I pick this up?
(Normal)
(Automatic)
I'll do it. You cooked too.
It's okay. You should rest.
Mr. Wi is super down today.
He is.
Hey. Is it true Mr. Kang moved into our neighborhood?
That's right.
My father ran into him while he was jogging.
He must be anxious.
How much does he like Soo Hyun that he'd actually move here?
You should put him in his place.
Put him in his place? Why?
What do you mean?
You should warn him not to go after someone...
who's already taken.
What nonsense is that? Why is Soo Hyun taken?
Of course she is. By my father.
You punk.
What's wrong?
You punk. That's ridiculous.
How is Soo Hyun taken by Dae Han?
He has four kids...
and will have a grandchild soon.
- Still, they're so... - Silence.
Listen.
Dae Han will never ever become my son-in-law,
so watch it. Got that?
Why are you yanking the poor kid's ear?
Let go!
- Let go. - Let go.
You let go first.
You're always slacking off every chance you get.
Let go. Let go. Let go. That hurts.
- Mr. Jung. - Yes?
My gosh.
What brings you here, sir?
This is an emergency. We must call an emergency meeting.
An emergency meeting?
What's wrong?
Why aren't you bowing?
You even did the mourning march.
It's useless anyway.
Don't say that in front of the Buddha.
Shut it, and bow.
With a desperate heart for the election.
Joon Ho moved into my neighborhood.
What does that mean?
He's going to run in the election.
What did I tell you? I said he would.
Stay on your toes.
Joon Ho is a much tougher opponent than his father.
Whatever.
You need to establish your core supporters.
You need a strong core so you can expand.
Actually, this is good.
Great timing.
What do you mean?
The advisor for the Inju Market Merchants Union...
was a city councilman from our party.
Park Sang Chul.
Wasn't he kicked out recently for taking bribes?
That's why it's an opportunity for you.
Your mom worked in Inju Market for 30 years.
Who could be...
a more solid group of supporters for you than the market people?
Well, that's true.
And most of them are natives of this town,
so they have crazy influence within the district.
You know how powerful their words are.
I guess the market advisor position is vacant...
since Park Sang Chul is out.
Finally, your brain is working.
Take that position...
before someone snatches it away...
and win all the market people over.
Every one of them are worth 100 votes.
It's nice here.
It's cozy and quiet.
I come often. It's perfect for reading and working.
It's nice having a friend in my new neighborhood.
I get tips on nice cafes.
I was shocked when Dae Han told me.
I never expected you to move all the way here.
I've always wanted to move out on my own.
I really liked this area every time I came by.
I feel at home here,
and a good friend lives close by.
I don't know if I'd say I'm...
a good friend, but...
I meant Dae Han. My good friend.
What?
Anyway, what was Dae Han like in high school?
He was about the same as he is now.
What was he like?
He was very different from me.
We were in the same class, but we ran with a different crowd.
Well, I can picture it.
You must have made up your mind about going into politics.
I quit my law firm too.
What?
I tend to hesitate a lot before making up my mind,
but once I decide to do something,
I like to do it right.
Still, how could you quit that great job?
You have a way of shocking people.
There's one more...
shocking news.
You're saying the place you moved to is...
Yes. The place right behind where you live.
It just grew on me and gave me a sense of closeness.
I really like this place.
It just...
makes me feel awkward.
If being friends is awkward, we can be something closer.
You're kidding, right?
Only half. I'm half-serious.
It may be awkward, but I'll be your friend.
Okay, then.
I'm in the unit right behind you.
- Okay. - Where?
- There. - Right behind you.
(Inju Market Merchants Union)
Wait.
If a shopping mall comes in there,
it'll run us out of business.
That's right.
Exactly.
The prison site is right by the market.
This is terrible.
Times are tough as it is,
and we finally got rid of that bullying woman.
Who told you that, anyway?
My nephew works at Woods Utong .
He said...
it was decided long ago to build a shopping mall in Inju,
and that they were targeting the prison site.
The low-income apartments that were supposed to go there fell through...
because the residents voted against it.
Exactly. From Woods' point of view,
they have an excuse for proposing the mall.
This is insane.
Everyone, we must stay alert in times like these.
We must band together and speak in one voice.
- That's right. - Yes.
What we need right now is an advisor.
Someone who would speak for us to the higher-ups,
and fight for us. We need someone like that.
- That's right. - That's right.
We should fill the vacancy right away.
- That's right. - If we want to stop the waves,
we need a barrier. Am I right?
- Right. - Yes.
(Inju Market Merchants Union)
I know. So...
Who do you think would be good?
Do you have anyone in mind?
Please think about someone you'd like to nominate.
Hello.
I'm the son of Inju Market, Wi Dae Han.
Hi there.
- It's been so long. - It has.
Here. Hello.
Hello, sir.
It's so great to have you here.
I enjoy your show a lot.
Thank you.
The ratings are so good thanks to all of you.
It's not thanks to us.
Here, have this.
You didn't have to.
Anyway, what are you doing here?
Well...
I came to apologize to all of you.
- Apologize? - Apologize?
What do you mean?
Well,
Park Sang Chul, who had to resign because of his ill doings,
was in our party.
I sincerely apologize on behalf of the party.
We're sorry.
Why are you sorry?
No, no. You're not the one who did those bad things.
It's okay.
Come here. Sit down.
Thank you.
You came just in time.
We were just discussing who'd be good as the new advisor...
for our union.
My goodness.
I feel like my late mother led me here today.
Why are you...
bringing up your mother?
As all of you know,
my mother ran a restaurant here in Inju Market for 30 years.
That's right.
So to me, Inju Market is like my hometown, my home,
and my mom's embrace.
So I've always wanted to help develop the market.
That's right.
What do you say?
I think Dae Han is a perfect fit for our advisor.
- He'd be great. - He's perfect.
He knows our situations very well,
and he was an Assemblyman before.
That's right, he was.
Thank you.
Thank you. Please trust me,
the son of Inju Market, Wi Dae Han, and leave it to me.
I won't disappoint you. I'll do my best.
Yes!
Thank you.
Wait.
Hold on.
I'm sorry say this to Assemblyman Wi,
but I'm against it.
Against it? Why?
Is there someone else you want to nominate?
Yes.
You know, Kang Joon Ho.
Assemblyman Kang's son.
I think he is much more capable.
Kang who? The lawyer? Who's that?
Yes. So I was wondering...
if you'd be interested in being the advisor...
of the union.
I'm very interested.
You are?
Actually, I moved here because I decided...
to officially go into politics.
What? Why?
Isn't Assemblyman Kang's house in the same district?
It's the same district,
but I felt like it was too removed from the residents' real lives.
If you make me the advisor, I'll listen to the merchants...
and do my best for them.
That's great. You have a great attitude.
Anyway,
someone else wants to be the advisor, so we'll have to vote.
Is that okay?
Of course. Naturally, we should vote.
But...
is that other candidate someone I know?
Well, Dae Han...
Assemblyman Wi says he wants to be our advisor.
Okay, I understand. I'll come by and formally introduce myself.
It's starting for real now.
Why did you nominate Joon Ho for the advisor position?
Did you do that...
because you want him to marry Soo Hyun?
I'm the chairman of the merchants union.
I'm more professional than that.
If that's not it, why?
Aren't you close to the mayor?
I am, but why?
Didn't he tell you?
That a shopping mall may be built at the prison site?
What? I haven't heard.
What?
Woods Utong says they're building a shopping complex.
Right over there, on the prison site.
If that comes in,
our sales will be cut in half in no time.
That's why we're rushing to pick an advisor.
What we need...
is someone who can stop that mall from being built.
So?
You think Joon Ho will be better than me in defending you?
If we need to stop them,
I heard we need fight some legal battles too.
In that regard,
having Mr. Kang is more advantageous.
On top of that, Assemblyman Kang made a promise to me.
I heard rumors...
that a shopping mall is to open in the neighborhood.
Please exert your power to make sure that doesn't happen.
Of course! I am your district representative.
This is the time I should serve as your protection.
Don't worry.
He said he will make sure the shopping complex won't happen.
Sure. I understand.
The election for the Advisor is in a week, right?
Yes.
Then I will prove it to you in a week.
Prove what?
That I will be a bigger help than Joon Ho.
It's the first time in my life...
I won a doll from a claw machine.
A man who asked to be your friend moves right next door.
I don't like him.
You can look at the positive side. He is honest about his feelings.
You should be honest about your feelings.
What are you talking about? I am the most honest person.
Dae Han.
You still have feelings for him.
That's why you hesitate to be with Mr. Kang.
Goodness, I thought something big happened...
when you suddenly show up at my house.
If this is not big then what is?
That old prison estate is less than a kilometer away from the market!
If the shopping complex is built, then everything...
I know, I know!
It will take a huge toll on the market merchants.
You think I would just remain idle and let that happen?
It is true that Woods Utong...
is pushing for the construction of the shopping complex.
But that location is not okay.
Like you said, it is too close to Inju Market.
Exactly! The Advisor is not the issue right now.
Livelihoods of these market merchants are on the line!
Don't worry about that. I will do everything in my power.
Just focus on the Advisor election.
And if you are going against Kang Joon Ho...
This is like a preliminary election.
Something like that.
Assemblyman, you can't lose this time.
You know that elections are all about taking the momentum.
Hey, Inju Market is my home ground.
Even if Joon Ho moved here, he's an outsider.
An unwelcome outsider.
Do you think the market merchants think the same way?
What if they don't?
This just came in. In today's Nationalist Party Convention,
Assemblyman Kang Kyung Hoon was elected as the Party Leader.
With 48.08 percent of votes,
Assemblyman Kang won against Assemblyman Han Tae Chun...
and Candidate Kim Yun Dae,
and was voted to be the Party Leader.
The father becomes the Party Leader,
and the son wins the district.
It's going perfectly in line with Assemblyman Kang's plan.
Hey, Mike Tyson with a nuclear fist once said this.
"Everyone has a plan..."
"until they get punched in the mouth."
Assemblyman Kang's plan?
I am going to destroy that.
This is better than I thought.
I want to live here too.
It's late. Just tell me why you are here.
You take after your father in your coldness.
Congratulations on your father's election as the Party Leader.
You should congratulate him on his victory.
Why are you so cynical?
Did something happen between you and your father?
You moved out of the house so suddenly too.
I should have moved out a long time ago.
I have planned this for a while.
What about quitting your law firm?
I am sure you already know. I am running for the election.
What changed your mind?
You said you have no intention of doing it yourself.
I got bored of criticizing outside of the field.
Although I don't think that's really why, but I can still help.
You would need a company for your rocky road ahead.
An unwanted company would be a burden.
Just like how uncomfortable it is to show up unannounced.
I understand.
I'll leave.
Kim Hye Jin.
What brought you here?
Just dropped by at Joon Ho's place.
I heard that he moved to this neighborhood.
Where does he live?
I guess you haven't heard.
It's over there.
It's the next building to Soo Hyun's place.
I wanted to talk to you about something.
What?
Wi Dae Han and Kang Joon Ho is going against each other.
I am excited about this election.
Is that what you wanted to talk about?
I like Joon Ho.
Sincerely.
It's not something you should say to your ex-boyfriend.
Frankly speaking, you and I were more like strategic partners.
Rather than who you are as a person,
I was more attracted to your title as the promising politician.
And you thought I would make a great partner...
as a politician's wife. Am I correct?
So what is it that you want to tell me?
Why don't we...
become strategic partners one more time?
What?
You like Soo Hyun.
I will help you so that you two will be together.
In return, you help me too.
I am not interested.
I am a father of four children with an upcoming election.
I have no energy to spare to date anyone.
Is that so?
If you are done talking, then I will get going.
I met Soo Hyun's college best friend just a few days ago.
(Regional Development Theory)
(How to Revitalize Traditional Markets)
(Bring Life to Markets! Can Markets Win Shopping Malls?)
And she told me something.
Soo Hyun used to like you a lot in college.
You were her first love.
And after you severed contact with her,
she went through some tough times.
I think it's better if we stop contacting each other.
Soo Hyun.
Did I do something wrong?
You didn't do anything wrong.
I don't like having anyone around when I go through hard times.
Are you asleep?
(Dae Han. Are you asleep?)
No. Why?
(No. Why?)
If you aren't asleep, want to grab a beer?
(If you aren't asleep, want to grab a beer?)
What is this? Why did you drink so much?
No, no.
Want one? Here.
- There you go. - Wow.
Cheers.
Why did you want to drink beer?
I just felt like it.
I heard Joon Ho moved into the building next to yours.
- Did you know? - Yes. That's what I saw.
So you knew.
I saw him briefly this afternoon.
It must be going well, since the two of you are seeing so often.
Well, we just decided to be friends.
Honestly...
it's burdensome for me to date him seriously.
And I will see him for a while since we do a program together.
A great name for an ambiguous relationship is friends, right?
That's true.
By the way,
people are saying that a mall will be built on the prison estate.
Dad was very worried.
It's just a rumor.
Even if it were true,
I'm going to stop it no matter what, so don't worry.
That's reassuring to hear.
It's nothing, really.
I remember what you told me when we were in college.
What?
The reason you wanted to get into politics...
was to give power to the powerless.
That was quite cool of you.
On that note,
why did you suddenly...
push me away back then?
I told you, I don't remember.
Why do you keep asking me that?
I liked you back then.
Well...
That day we watched a movie,
I was actually going to...
- ask you... - Why are you...
bringing that up now?
It's been more than 10 years.
No matter how we felt back then,
it's all in the past now.
I think it's... It's raining!
Come on, let's get away!
Hurry! Goodness!
You're getting all wet!
I told you we should buy two umbrellas!
It's all right.
It's just a short walk, anyway.
And don't mind what I said earlier.
You're right.
It's been more than 10 years,
and we've both changed a lot.
Take it.
No, you take it. You're the one who bought it.
Just return it later.
Dae Han!
She's right.
Giving power to the powerless.
I should focus on that.
You like Dae Han.
Why do you keep denying yourself?
You...
turned out like this...
because of my feelings for him.
Really? A date?
I wouldn't call it a date.
He just offered to show me a movie for...
working hard on that student declaration.
That is a date!
If only I hadn't gone to meet him...
you would've...
I will take in my election as party leader...
as a command...
from the people and the party...
to bring the party together...
and straighten out the conservatives.
How are you, sir?
Hello.
What brings you here at this hour?
(Inju Dumplings)
I wanted to try starting and ending the day...
with the merchants at the market.
Is that so? What for?
I wanted to understand the hardships...
the merchants have to face.
- Come on in. - Yes, sir.
They're so good, sir.
Could I have another serving?
- Of course you can! - Thank you, sir.
You may not know it,
but I used to know your mother.
Is that so? I had no idea.
I've been running this store for 17 years,
and I had a hard time due to a fraud about 10 years ago.
Oh, did you?
Your mother lent me some money...
and even let me eat for free at her restaurant.
She helped me out a lot.
Thinking about your mother,
I'm going to be voting for you, no matter what.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you, sir. I'll try my best.
Thank you.
What do you say to "Vitalization of Traditional Markets"...
as this week's topic for Public Assembly?
What about the original topic?
They dealt it on Brainstorm Debate yesterday.
It will only be a cliche.
So will the bill on the vitalization of traditional markets.
It's already been made.
It has, but there are too many flaws.
There are already rumors...
about a shopping complex being built in front of our neighborhood market.
No way. Don't your parents run a fried chicken place there?
They must be so worried.
Personally, I don't agree with the dichotomy...
that traditional markets are good and shopping complexes are evil.
Me neither.
I never go to the traditional market when the supermarkets are closed.
That's true.
You guys have a point.
That's why I'm saying we should debate it.
I am the candidate for Advisor, Kang Joon Ho.
Hello.
I am the candidate for Advisor, Kang Joon Ho.
Hello.
Yes, Soo Hyun?
Sounds good. I was interested in that matter these days.
Then we'll discuss the vitalization of traditional markets this week.
Did Dae Han suggest this, by any chance?
No, why?
We're candidates for Advisor of Inju Market.
Both Dae Han and I.
I didn't know.
Then I guess we should change it.
Why?
Our show could have an influence on your elections.
That's actually why I prefer it.
It will help the merchants make a rational choice...
after watching our debate.
Isn't that the purpose of our show?
It is, but...
You realize that your every word on the show...
could be used against you in the general elections, right?
I do, for sure.
And you still don't mind?
Are you generous or are you full of confidence?
I think the latter sounds better.
Goodness.
I hope you'll help me out, sir. All right.
See you.
Then I'll be prepared for that topic.
Garlic!
All right.
(Inju Market Merchant Union)
Why is an associate lawyer roaming around during working hours?
About the law firm...
I quit recently.
I thought I wouldn't be able to put in my everything...
if I had somewhere to return to.
Is that so?
You do need to be that determined if you want to get into politics.
But I realized that's not enough.
Of course not.
That's why I'm going to take each step to learn what else I need.
That's what schools are for.
The marketplace isn't where you learn things.
It's where people fight for their lives.
Don't trouble the merchants with your determinations...
and just back down on Advisor.
Thanks for the advice, but I won't be backing down.
I'm sure I already told you.
I'm going to put in my everything.
You do have a way with words.
But don't you think it's a bit ironic,
considering your father will be passing the job on to you?
I didn't want people saying that,
so I'll be running as an independent candidate.
I heard this week's debate topic...
is "Vitalization of Traditional Markets".
I'll look forward to your solid arguments.
See you.
Hello.
I am the candidate for Advisor, Kang Joon Ho.
Since today is the 16th, Number 16.
It's Da Jung. Never mind.
It's okay. I can do it.
It's okay, sit down. You must be tired.
Then Number 26?
Who is Number 26?
- It's you! - Darn it.
This is so annoying.
Han Da Jung. Are you okay?
Yes, I am fine.
What is this? An act?
Hey. Just go to the front and solve the problem.
(Han Da Jung)
Please try to refrain in school.
I feel bad for my friends.
(New Message)
Look at this picture of Han Da Jung's beautiful child.
That's disgusting. It looks so ugly!
Give us a warning first, okay?
I was so surprised.
What the heck? You should have warned us first.
I almost threw my phone!
(Anglerfish)
- What do you think? - On what?
Joon Ho running as an independent candidate.
I think that's just part of another show.
A show?
And even if he wants to,
do you think Kang Kyung Hoon would just let him do that?
Being an independent candidate decreases any chances of winning.
True.
Yes, this is Wi Dae Han.
Assemblyman! This is a guy from the Merchant Union.
Could you come to Vice President's store as fast as you can?
- Is that the landlord's son? - What is going on?
Come on.
- You came! - What do you mean I should move?
Last time, you said we should renew our contract.
How many times should I say this?
I said I changed my mind.
Even so! If you ask us to leave so unexpectedly,
it just means that you want us to die!
If you ask us to leave so suddenly, does that mean you want us to die?
How can you do that to us?
That's who I am.
I change my mind so frequently that it's hard for me too.
So stop harassing me,
and let's just do how it's written in the contract.
Like how it's written in the contract.
Please. I was here for 17 years.
Please, show us a little kindness.
I just got this building from my dad about two years ago.
I know nothing about being kind. Let this...
Sir, please!
- Let this go. - Sir!
- I said, let it go! - Ouch!
- Oh no! Mr. Vice President! - Oh no!
- Sir! - Are you okay?
- Get out of my way! - Hey!
What?
You just pushed a person. How dare you just leave?
Apologize to him.
- I don't want to. - What?
Do you have no sense of boundaries...
because you think you, as the landlord, is above everyone?
No, I don't.
- You punk, come here! - Oh no!
Calm down. Come on!
You really should calm down.
If you are so upset, you should be a landlord.
You little punk...
- Get up. Get up you punk! - Stop!
- Come here! - No!
- I said let me go! You come here! - Calm down!
I should go to the hospital first.
He pushed the man first. It's self-defense.
What nonsense are you talking about?
Look at my face.
Detective, I have no intention of settling with this man.
Just do as the law says.
Sure, why not?
Let's see whose side the law will take.
I understand the situation,
but why would you get physical?
For someone who used to be an assemblyman.
That's why I got involved.
Just because he has money, this young punk...
was bullying others!
How could a former Assemblyman just watch that?
If you get physical,
would that man not get evicted?
I was going to wait...
until he finds another store.
How dare he use someone else to beat me up?
You will be evicted on the day written on the contract!
- This punk says that again... - What are you doing?
What are you doing at the police station?
- Sit down! - Let him go.
- I said sit down! - Let him go.
Goodness!
It's true that you assaulted the victim.
You will be charged for simple assault.
It's not simple assault.
Mr. Vice President, are you okay?
What happened?
Pushing is an assault. It should be mutual assault.
Who are you?
I am Kang Joon Ho, the lawyer.
I heard from your wife...
that you signed an illegal lease contract.
I had no choice. The landlord demanded it.
The contract says the monthly lease is 300 dollars,
and I sent him another 1,000 dollars to another account every month.
It's clearly illegal and is a form of tax evasion.
If he has been doing this for more than 10 years,
the evaded amount must be quite big.
Then can you use that against him in negotiation?
That would be against the law.
He is the one who broke the law, not Mr. Vice President.
That seems to be the only solution right now.
Your period of lease is more than 10 years...
and no longer eligible to enforce the right to renew the contract.
Anyway, thank you for putting so much effort into this.
- Of course. - I don't know anything,
but it seems like Mr. Kang is solving everything.
Thank you too.
I didn't do anything.
Not true. You have no idea how comforting it is...
to have someone to be angry with you.
Seriously, thank you.
Why are you so low-spirited? It's so unlike you.
It's going to be fine. You still got that debate show.
You can just crush Kang Joon Ho on the show.
- What happens after I crush him? - I beg your pardon?
Is it a good thing if I crush him?
What are you talking about?
Of course it's good. Is it bad?
Everything was simple when I fought against Kang Kyung Hoon.
Compared to a dirtbag like him,
I thought whatever I do, I was always better than him.
And?
But Joon Ho is not that type of person.
He is too much of a gentleman.
It's indeed a good thing to win a golden badge against him,
but is it a good thing for the people?
Kang Joon Ho.
I don't know who he is, and I don't really care too.
But I think Kang Joon Ho and Kang Kyung Hoon...
are on the same team.
How would you know that?
They are related by blood!
Just look at what happened today.
Isn't it strange that he was evicted so suddenly?
What you are saying is that...
Kang Kyung Hoon had something to do with this?
He staged his own attack.
This should be a piece of cake.
Why would he do such a thing?
What do you think?
He gets to promote his son and tarnish your reputation.
Do you know Assemblyman Kang Kyung Hoon?
Did Assemblyman Kang forced us to leave?
It does not matter. I want you out by end of the month.
Thank you for your hard work. Talk to you later.
I am going to upload the assault video tonight.
Did you really had to move the landlord too?
Joon Ho will be recognized...
as a competent politician by the merchants...
and Wi Dae Han as a hot-tempered hooligan.
The lion isn't the king of the jungle...
just for its strength.
They're the king because they are always on their toes,
even when they're hunting a mere rabbit.
Why are hesitating so much?
What is it? Did something happen at school?
No, nothing happened, but...
I...
want to quit school.
Suddenly? Why?
I was only being selfish.
It's more exhausting than I thought,
and I want to be a webtoon artist,
so I don't need school, anyway.
I thought I'd just stay at home and get ready to give birth...
while preparing to enter a contest.
Are you sure that's it?
Of course. What other reason would there be?
(New Message)
Gosh, I'm so popular.
I guess my classmates will miss me if I quit school.
Chatroom prison?
They lock someone up in a chatroom and gang up against that person.
Everyone in the chatroom takes turns sending bullying texts.
They shame the person in the chatroom.
Han Da Jung.
Give me your phone, will you?
Why?
I'm sorry, but I'll have to invade your privacy.
Why do you want to see my phone? It's just my friends.
I'll find out for myself.
Did she leave again?
Yes. She's so diligent.
It's about time she got exhausted.
She won't be able to get out of here.
Aren't we so diligent as well?
Did Han Da Jung skip the self-study session?
Didn't you know? She's the teacher's pet.
Should I just get pregnant as well?
Shouldn't this be considered corruption?
Her dad's an assemblyman.
Maybe he's bribing them.
How annoying.
Why...
didn't you tell me?
You should've told me or Dae Han about this.
Why were you so stupid to keep this to yourself?
I didn't want to bother you anymore.
Both you...
and Mister Wi.
Tell this...
to your teacher first thing tomorrow.
This is a felony.
They're only going to get a warning, at the most.
The kids who are leading this...
aren't even scared of that.
It will only be harder for me...
if I get called by the school violence committee.
I'll just...
be the one to quit.
Why would you do that?
If someone's going to quit, it's going to be them.
You're going to school so you can be a proud mother, aren't you?
Then you need to stand up to this problem...
instead of avoiding it.
What did you say?
No, hold it in.
Please stop, sir.
Come here, you.
- Hold him! - Let go!
- Hold it in! - Come here.
- Let go! - No, don't.
I thought he'd finally come to his senses, but I guess not.
How could someone who was an assemblyman commit assault?
You should be ashamed, Wi Dae Han.
What a complete mess.
Does anyone know what's up with the National Dad these days?
He's up to something every single day.
Kang Kyung Hoon had something to do with this?
He gets to promote his son and tarnish your reputation.
Fine.
Go on and fight me. Let's see who wins.
(New Message)
Isn't she so persistent, though?
I would've just quit school.
I guess she doesn't want to be a middle school graduate.
If she cares so much about education,
she should've thought about birth control.
I know.
Why do we have to be the ones to suffer?
Isn't this so unfair?
We're giving her so much attention,
but she keeps ignoring us.
What is it? Are you going to threaten to report me again?
No.
What you said before...
You're not the only one just taking it.
We're uncomfortable and mad because of you,
but we're all just taking it.
You were completely right.
I'm not the only one who's having a hard time.
It's bothering you all as well,
but I ignored it.
I'd like to sincerely apologize.
If you're sorry,
why don't you just quit school now?
I've thought about that too,
but a friend of mine said this to me.
Da Jung.
Do you know what people get wrong all the time?
What is it?
The words "different" and "wrong".
There are so many people who get those two words mixed up.
Teenage pregnancy...
isn't something to be encouraged,
but it's not wrong.
You're just different.
But people often get offended when someone is different...
and criticize them.
Yes. I think you're right.
When you get attacked like that,
you tend to wonder if you're actually wrong...
and worry about being isolated...
by other people forever.
I'm saying, don't be that way.
There's no need to cower.
You're different, not wrong.
She told me that I may be different from the other kids,
but I'm not wrong.
You might hate me...
and feel uncomfortable...
because I'm different from you all,
but I want to be friends with you.
Did you hear that?
I'm sorry I startled you.
As you can see, my phone is broken,
so if you have anything to say to me,
say it to my face.
Do you want this?
Thanks.
You were awesome back there.
To be honest, I had a hard time...
hiding the fact that I'm awesome.
Come on.
- Wasn't that funny? - That was quite funny.
What's up with the class president? Isn't she unbelievable?
Let her be.
What? "Let her be"?
Even after what Han Da Jung did?
I'm tired of this.
It's no fun.
I stood up to them, just like you said,
and I made an amazing friend.
(Da Jung)
(Save the Traditional Market)
(Analyzing Traditional Markets)
(Messages, Ko Bong Joo)
I found an article that can destroy Kang Joon Ho...
with a single blow on the show.
(Vitalize Traditional Markets Inju Market Merchant Union)
What's this? Why aren't they doing the debate?
I'm dying to hear what they say.
You're so impatient.
There's still 30 minutes left.
There is?
Time is dragging so much.
So? Did you prepare a lot?
Somewhat.
- You? - What?
What is there to prepare?
I proposed the law...
to vitalize traditional markets.
This is a topic I'm very interested in.
I should be on my toes.
May I ask you something?
Why are you running as an independent?
I've seen too many politicians who were ruined because of a bad start.
I feel like if I inherit my father's political fortune,
it'll all turn into a debt.
You're so cool.
I truly hope you don't change. I mean it.
That way, I can win more easily.
Next up, the segment that is the talk of the town.
The Public Assembly, created together...
with the viewers' participation.
(Public Assembly)
This week's bill was prepared by Mr. Wi.
Please tell us about it.
The bill that I'd like to propose today...
is a special law to vitalize traditional markets.
Yes, there is a law already in place,
but it is far too inadequate for the dying traditional markets...
to survive.
That's right.
Dae Han is the only one who can save traditional markets.
- That's right. - Quiet down!
It's Mr. Kang's turn to talk.
We should listen to what he has to say.
- Sure. - Yes.
- No one... - Quiet down.
in our nation would oppose saving the traditional markets.
The question is, how do we save them?
If we look at the bill that you brought,
it pretty much...
proposes to make regulations stricter.
The term "regulations" carries a negative connotation.
What I'm trying to say...
is that we must protect the stores in the side streets...
and the merchants in the markets more.
Just as being overprotective of a child is not good child-rearing,
the various regulations established as means of protection...
may instead weaken the competitiveness...
of entrepreneurs and traditional markets.
Hold on.
Then is letting kindergarteners...
fight big kids good child-rearing?
Does that increase competitiveness?
I think that would just result in killing a child.
It's because of immature comments like that,
that people insist incorrectly that regulations help everyone.
Did forcing supermarkets to close on certain days...
result in vitalizing traditional markets?
No. Studies show that forcing big stores to close...
do not help small businesses in the slightest.
Rather, studies show that due to the reduction of foot traffic,
businesses near the big stores...
actually had decreased sales.
Now, I understand...
why you said that in your interview.
What do you mean?
You said this in an interview last year.
The date was September of last year.
Let me read it aloud. Please listen, everyone.
"What do you think about the position..."
"that the introduction of large shopping malls..."
"are killing small businesses?" That was the question.
You said,
"Large shopping malls do not only kill small businesses."
- What? - "Whereas large shopping malls..."
"do reduce the sales of the small businesses,"
"the benefits they provide by increasing employment..."
"and improving the economy of the area outweigh the cons."
- What was that? - He said that?
- That's what you said. - What's that all about?
Did Mr. Kang say that?
You said this at an interview, correct?
What? Don't you remember?
It's true that I said that at an interview.
It's because I believe using the law...
to prevent shopping malls from being built...
does not protect traditional markets or improve the economy of the area.
I knew it.
How else can we stop it if not by the law?
Should we stand there and fight?
- Why that... - How could he say that?
It just happens that Mr. Kang and I live in the same district.
There is a rumor that a large shopping mall will be built...
very close to the traditional market within the district. Did you know?
Yes, I knew.
So, according to the interview,
you wouldn't oppose that mall from being built, but rather,
you'd welcome it.
That question is unrelated to the topic at hand.
No. It is directly related to the topic.
If a high-budget shopping complex is built,
the traditional market...
and small businesses within a radius of several kilometers will die.
My question is, do you not care?
It is not a fact, but a supposition, that the businesses will die.
Can you not answer the question?
Is this that difficult a question?
Fact or supposition, tell us your position.
It's very simple.
I'll ask again.
Can a large shopping complex...
move into the vicinity of a traditional market?
Yes or no? Please tell us clearly.
My position is...
stopping the shopping complex from moving in...
will not benefit anyone.
See that?
I knew it.
No matter how good and upright he is,
he was still born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
I just thought he'd be good since he's a lawyer.
- Okay. - Turn that off!
Let's just vote and be done with it.
I'll state my position as well.
In order to protect traditional markets and small businesses,
we should stop...
shopping complexes from being built within the vicinity thereof.
That is all.
He dug his own grave.
There's no need to even vote.
Still, you never know until all the votes are counted.
Anyway, you'll be elected our advisor,
so do your best.
Yes, sir. Don't you fret.
I will give my heart and soul for the merchants of the market.
The show was awesome.
Don't overreact.
I spoke with Soo Hyun's father on my way here.
He says it's pretty much settled that I'll be the advisor.
Why would they choose Kang Joon Ho, who flat out...
took the shopping mall's side on TV?
Where's Han Soo?
He's here with Mr. Baek.
I think there was a third person.
Really? I wonder who.
- Did you see the show today? - Yes.
Assemblyman Wi. Come in. Have a seat.
Assemblyman Wi, you did great today.
Listening to you felt so cathartic.
You are too kind.
He is not.
You really squashed Joon Ho well today.
He's not ready to face off against me yet.
I felt bad.
Is this his way to squashing him again?
- Okay, have a drink. - Yes, sir.
- You did great. - Thank you.
I haven't met him before.
Introduce yourselves.
You know him, right? Assemblyman Wi Dae Han.
Of course. He's famous as the National Dad.
I enjoyed the show today.
Thank you. It's great to meet you.
No, no. The pleasure is all mine.
It's nice to meet you.
(Lee Kang Hun)
I'm Lee Kang Hun with Woods Utong.
If a shopping mall comes in there, all the stores in the area will...
I know.
I'm sure the market will take a huge hit.
Hey. But do you think I'd just sit back and let that happen?
You know that plot is incredible valuable.
We need something to move in as soon as possible.
Mr. Lee is working hard for us.
Inju needs a shopping complex.
Mr. Lee. This man right here is the son of Inju Market.
He'll persuade the merchants there,
- so you don't need to worry. - Okay.
Okay. In light of that, how about a toast?
Sure.
Okay.
What are you doing?
Sorry.
Okay. Here's to our party's victory!
Cheers!
(Lee Kang Hun)
(The Great Show)
It's like I lied to the entire nation on live TV!
This is a bribe.
Please stop the mall from being built.
The compensation isn't enough to help anyone.
Will you doing this here change anything?
It's true that you and I have changed a lot.
Tak! Darn it.
Mr. Wi, are you impersonating a gorilla?
Did you really find out only today that the mall was decided on?
In order to soothe the merchants of Inju Market, someone...
Wi Dae Han lied to us!