(All characters, organizations, places, entities, and events...)
(in this drama are fictional.)
Let's hear it. What is it?
You came back after abandoning your kids for two years,
and you pull this garbage?
Garbage?
Yes, garbage.
Do you know how much Tae Poong and Song Yi cried,
thinking their dad left them again without a word?
What are you trying to do?
And what are you doing?
I'm doing what you should be doing!
So why are you doing that?
You're not related to Da Jung at all!
What...
are you talking about?
All crooks are the same...
when you interrogate them.
They always deny it...
although they'll get caught eventually.
I don't know what you've heard and from whom, but...
From whom? Who else?
It was Da Jung's mom.
Sun Mi said...
Da Jung's dad died.
What's your deal?
Were you resurrected?
What should I do?
Should I bury this...
or tell the media?
Yes,
you're right.
Da Jung isn't my daughter.
But she came to me thinking I was her dad.
Plus, she came with three younger siblings.
How could I kick her out?
Do you think I'm an idiot?
If you had taken her in out of the goodness of your heart,
why did you lie to her and the media that you're her real dad?
- That was... - Forget it.
I don't care what your motive was.
What matters is,
you pulled a con on the entire nation.
So?
What did you want to say to me?
30,000 dollars.
What?
Give me that money,
and my lips are sealed.
Give me money, and go on doing your thing.
National Dad.
I'll disappear quietly.
That's the best thing for you, me, and the kids. Am I wrong?
To be honest,
I wish he'd just disappear.
But he's your siblings' dad.
He doesn't act like a dad.
Ever since he came,
the kids are having a harder time.
Do you wish Dae Han would continue being their dad too?
Yes. I think that would be better for them.
I'm shameless, aren't I?
No.
Asking for help when you need it...
takes courage.
You're doing well right now.
If you need help, ask Dae Han or me for help.
Bravely, as you do now.
I'll do that. Bravely.
Preggers, you asleep?
She isn't reading her texts, so she must be.
Freak. This chat room was created for her. How could she sleep?
She read them and is ignoring us.
Who's texting so much at this hour?
(Leave chatroom)
- My friends. - Really?
You must have gotten close already.
You know I'm popular.
That's true.
Da Jung.
I'm okay.
Seriously.
If the media finds out about this, you're through.
You can kiss your political career goodbye,
and you'll be ostracized by society.
This is insane.
Still, I can't pay him.
I don't have the money,
and that wouldn't solve the problem.
Who knows when that jerk will change his mind?
Whether or not you're Da Jung's real dad,
he should be kissing your feet for taking care of them for him.
How could he demand money?
He's trying to sell out his kids to make a buck.
Bong Joo.
What do you honestly think I should do?
Well...
just get on your knees in front of him...
and beg and cry. Tell him you don't have the money,
and to go easy on you for the kids' sake.
That won't work on a scumbag trying to sell his kids for 30,000 dollars.
What other choice do you have? There's nothing else you can do.
This is driving me insane.
(Episode 9: A Dangerous Deal)
Mr. Wi!
What?
Something's wrong with Song Yi.
Why?
She's breaking out into a cold sweat and is shivering.
I think she's sick.
She is?
Hey, Da Jung!
Bring me some water.
That brat. She has no respect.
Hey. Song Yi. Where does it hurt?
My stomach hurts.
Really?
It's okay.
Okay.
I'll take her to the hospital.
You look after the kids today.
I'll go with you.
You should go to school.
I'll go, so don't worry about her. Go to school.
I'll go with you to the hospital.
I'll go by myself.
You drank a lot last night. You should rest at home.
I am tired,
but I'll go anyway.
Come tomorrow, I'll have to leave the kids again.
You're leaving tomorrow?
What's the point of staying long? It's not like anyone wants me here.
I'll finish my business today,
and go back to Vietnam.
It looks like stomach cramps.
Cramps?
Do children get that too?
Of course.
It happens if they eat something that disagrees with them,
or if they're under a lot of stress.
I'll prescribe some fluids. Let's see how she feels afterward.
Okay.
Our mom used to use it,
and I guess it makes her feel as if she is there with her.
She doesn't need an IV. What a waste of money.
How could you say that about a sick child?
Song Yi has a weak digestive system like her mom,
so she gets stomachaches often.
She gets better after a little bit.
(Jung Han Soo)
Hi.
About the public hearing today for the low-income apartment...
The public hearing is today?
Where's your head? How could you forget?
Goodness.
Try raising four kids. See if you can think straight.
Anyway, what about it?
We decided to take a vote of the residents in three weeks.
What? What if they vote to deny it?
The public sentiment is on our side thanks to you.
Still, isn't that a bit rash?
Why should we drag it out?
Kang Joon Ho and Kang Kyung Hoon will be at the public hearing.
You should come and see the looks on their faces.
I need to go to City Hall right now.
Please look after Song Yi.
Don't mind Song Yi.
So? Did you give it some thought?
I'm still thinking about it.
Overthinking always results in making the wrong decision.
Regardless, give me an answer by the end of the day.
I'm a busy man myself.
How could he think about money when his daughter is sick?
Seriously.
What did the kids do wrong?
That piece of garbage.
That's her.
That's her, right?
Who else is pregnant at our school?
She has no shame.
Our classroom is so hostile because of one pregnant girl.
She glares at you like mad if you make a sound during breaks.
Everyone's on edge because of her.
Han Da Jung, stay down already.
She thinks being pregnant makes her powerful.
Freak. She's got some nerves.
Did you see this? She's in your class.
Don't tag me. Seeing this annoyed me again.
If she's so worried about the baby, she should stay home.
Why does she come to school?
Da Jung, why do you keep leaving?
We're offering to play with you.
What took you so long?
We were looking for you.
You exited the chatroom again.
It's you, isn't it?
What?
When did I glare at you?
Posting lies is a crime, you know.
Freak.
I'm speechless. Report me then.
Report me.
What? Are you scared?
Are you scared?
Scared?
Why should I be? You're the one who's doing bad things.
Look at her. She's mad arrogant.
You did nothing wrong, right?
I admit I was a distraction to you guys.
That's why I've been just taking it,
but I can't take it anymore if you do this.
Oh dear. Is that right?
If you're so thoughtful, why are you so clueless?
Look around.
See if anyone here...
likes being with you.
You're not the only one just taking it.
We're uncomfortable and mad because of you,
but we're all just taking it.
Chatroom prison? What's that?
It's what teenagers do now.
They lock someone up in a chatroom and gang up against that person.
How?
Everyone in the chatroom takes turns sending bullying texts.
They shame the person in the chatroom.
Can't you just leave the chatroom?
Then they'll reinvite you again and again.
That's why they call it a prison.
Kids these days are really scary.
No way. It couldn't be.
The public sentiment supports the low-income apartments,
but you look happy.
What could I do?
We must follow whatever the people choose.
Thanks for your hard work on winning over the people.
What, is that all I get?
I worked crazy hard for that.
You punk. You have zero modesty.
No one appreciates modesty.
That's true.
Hey. I met with Mr. Baek last night, and he was singing your praise.
You've pretty much won the nomination,
so watch yourself.
Don't create any problems.
Okay.
(Public Hearing On Low-income Apartments)
- Goodness. - Mr. Mayor.
Assemblyman Kang.
Thank you for making time in your busy schedule.
Of course, I should.
If the Assemblyman doesn't look after his district, who will?
Thanks to your active work,
the public is pretty much all for the low-income apartments.
Thank you for your kind words.
I'm so humbled.
No, no. It's nice being young and full of energy.
Joon Ho is just too gentle.
I wish he'd be more like you.
- We should head in. - Sure.
(Public Hearing On Low-income Apartments)
Everyone, please be silent and be seated.
Please be silent.
We will now begin a public hearing on...
the Purun Low-income Apartment Project at Jungang-gu of Inju.
- Low-income apartments! - Low-income apartments!
- International high school! - International high school!
First, we will hear...
the opening remarks from Major Jung Han Soo of Inju.
Three weeks from now, your votes...
will determine the fate of Purun Low-income Apartments.
Please,
try to lower your voice a little...
to make this a more productive public hearing,
and listen more attentively to other people's opinions.
(Former Assemblyman Wi Dae Han, Mayor Jung Han Soo)
- International high school! - International high school!
- Hello, I am Kang Kyung Hoon. - International high school!
- International high school! - International high school!
First of all,
I would like to thank you all for coming, despite your busy lives,
to voice your opinion on community development.
As everyone may know,
I am against building low-income apartments...
to be built on the old prison estate.
- What did he say? - It is a bad policy...
that would put our home,
Jungang-gu of Inju at threat of higher crime,
and would further deteriorate the area we live in.
How can low-income apartments...
- put our homes at threat? - How does that make sense?
Everyone, please calm down.
(We object to having an international school built!)
Who are you?
Let me go!
What was that? Who are you?
(Emergency Medical Center)
He's here!
Do you know the culprit who tried to harm you?
Is the Assemblyman okay?
- How is he doing? - Care to make a statement?
- Sir, a statement? - Excuse me!
How do you feel to witness an assault to your father...
- at the scene? - Any comment?
- Any statement? - How is he doing?
Everyone, please.
The priority is to treat the patient.
After the Assemblyman is stabilized,
we will set up an interview.
- What about now? - What is your statement?
At a public hearing on Purun Low-income apartments...
held at Jungang-gu of Inju City,
Assemblyman Kang Kyung Hoon was attacked...
and was sent to the hospital immediately.
The attacker, a 31-year-old male with the last name Lee,
is said to have held a grudge against Assemblyman Kang's stance...
on Purun Low-income apartments...
This is bad.
Kang Kyung Hoon will spin this in the media to his favor.
That this is the kind of dangerous youth...
the low-income apartments may attract.
Gosh, darn it.
We even had the public's support. Why do something so stupid?
You are right. I can't understand the attacker.
Even without something like this, we had the upper-hand.
This useless stunt will backfire on us.
He must be out of his mind.
If he was in his right mind, he wouldn't have done it.
I am dizzy from the series of crises since yesterday.
From now on you should stay away from the low-income apartment case.
To be frank, even if that project doesn't work out,
it doesn't take any toll on you.
Han Dong Nam is a totally different story.
Did you talk to him?
- I didn't have the time. - Why not?
Song Yi was sick so I had to take her to the hospital.
Assemblyman, I thought about it all night.
My conclusion is that giving him money is not right.
It's just like shoveling sand against the tide.
I know, I know.
But I am frustrated because there is no other way.
If he talks, my relationship with the kids is over.
Who will watch them then?
This is not the time to worry about the kids.
Get yourself together. You need to be strong.
You need to only think about what is good for you.
(1,000 dollars withdrawn)
1,000 dollars?
Why does he need 1,000 dollars for?
Maybe he is off gambling somewhere.
Gosh. This is driving me crazy.
Wait. Song Yi!
I will call you later. See you.
30.
Call.
It's been a while. I thought you quit.
I was in Vietnam.
A friend has a business in Vietnam.
Vietnam is nice.
Did you make some money?
Yeah, right.
Darn it.
This is the police! Stop whatever you are doing!
Everyone stop!
- Stay where you are. - Do not move.
- Stop there. - Make sure no one gets out.
How is Song Yi?
Her temperature is normal.
After the IV, she can go home.
That's good news. Thank you.
Song Yi! Where did you go? I looked all over for you.
I went after him because I thought it was Daddy,
but it was someone else,
and I couldn't see you.
I'm sorry.
Daddy.
Song Yi, it's me.
Are you okay?
(Tak's Teacher)
- I'll be back. - Mr. Wi.
Can't you take the call here?
Sure.
Hello, how are you?
Hello, Mr. Wi. I called you to let you know that...
the school violence committee's decision is out.
I see. What's the decision?
He has to do 20 hours of community service.
He is lucky that it's not a forced transfer.
That's good news. Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Not only this incident...
but I think Tak is not getting along with his classmates very well.
As his father, please try to pay more attention to him.
Mr. Wi, you can put me down.
I can walk.
Why? Is it uncomfortable?
It's not that.
I thought you might get tired.
It's okay. I am totally fine.
Mr. Wi.
I am really fine.
It's not that.
I am hungry.
Really? Are you hungry?
That won't do.
Let's get something to eat. Let's go!
- Here. - I can eat by myself.
Really? Then...
I will put some in here.
Blow on it and eat slowly, okay?
Okay.
Here you go. It's hot. Eat slowly.
Song Yi, how do you like living with me?
- I like it. - Really?
But please don't tell Daddy...
that I said I liked it.
Why?
I don't think he will be happy if he finds out.
Right.
Is it still hot? It still needs to cool down.
Song Yi.
Shall we play a game of nonsense quiz while we wait?
Sure.
All right. Try to guess the answer.
What do you call a monk who meditates in the snow?
Fro-zen.
Correct! Then the next question.
What is the opposite of Incheon seafront?
Out-cheon seafront!
That's correct. You're good at this.
I bet you won't get this.
What is the most well-traveled word in English?
Global.
How do you know everything? Are you a genius?
It's my turn now.
All right. I'm going to get them all. I studied a lot.
Go ahead.
What's the opposite of a standing ovation?
"Opposite of a standing ovation"...
A standing jeer.
Wrong!
The answer is "a lying down ovation".
"A lying down"...
It's lying down since it's the opposite of standing?
You're right.
I should've known.
You're a genius, Song Yi.
(Sunghan Hospital)
It's a relief that the wound wasn't too deep.
I guess my life was spared...
so that I can work harder for the country.
Thank you for taking care of me.
It's my pleasure. I only did my job.
Take your time, then.
Thank you.
I was so shocked by the news.
Make sure to treat your wound well.
I'll visit you every day.
You don't need to do that.
It's all right.
This is why we can't have those low-income apartments built.
Why not?
Don't you see what happened to your dad?
Those kinds of people will flock in with the apartments.
They're all full of complaints towards society.
There's a leap of logic there.
In that case, I should live far away as well.
I also have a lot of complaints about society.
Goodness.
Did you hear that?
Where's Daddy?
What?
I'm not sure.
I need to brag to Daddy.
About what?
My teacher praised me for doing my presentation well.
What kind of presentation?
I went in front of the class and talked about what I want to be.
Did you?
What did you say it was?
An assemblyman!
"An assemblyman"? You want to be an assemblyman when you grow up?
Yes. I want to be a great assemblyman, just like you.
Do I look great to you?
Yes. You're on TV,
and you carried me on your shoulders at the amusement park...
and saved me, like Iron Man.
You're awesome!
Give me money, and go on doing your thing.
National Dad.
My conclusion is that giving him money is not right.
It's just like shoveling sand against the tide.
Since you're doing it anyway,
can't you be our dad, not just our guardian?
(I'm sorry I pooped at school. I'll try to hold it in next time.)
Hello?
Is this Wi Dae Han?
Yes, this is he. Who's calling?
This is the Inju Police Station.
Does Han Dong Nam live with you?
Drive carefully, will you? You're going to crash the car!
They say the bread always falls on the buttered side.
Sorry about that.
They're going to make me pay a fine,
but it won't be much, so don't worry.
You call yourself a dad?
- What? - How are you a father...
when you leave a sick child alone to go gamble?
The nurse said she was doing well, so I just left for a minute.
You're the one putting up a show...
with someone else's precious children.
Yes, they are precious.
So why do you treat them like trash?
Hey.
You must think you're a great father since people applaud you,
but you and I are both scumbags...
who are taking advantage of the kids.
You're the one who's better off,
so keep being the National Dad.
We can both win that way, so why are you complaining?
Fine.
I'm not a good person either,
but I think I'm better than you.
I'll be the kids' dad in your place.
You made the right decision.
Let me just ask you one thing.
Go ahead.
What are you planning on doing when you run out of money?
How can I ensure you won't ask for more?
I may be a scumbag,
but I won't use the kids for money twice.
Don't worry about it and just get the money ready.
The bank is closed for the day,
so I'll give it to you tomorrow.
Then I'll have to stay with you until tomorrow.
Tonight will be your last night with the kids.
Say goodbye properly.
When will you be back from Vietnam, Daddy?
"When"?
I'll be back after 100 nights, okay?
I don't know how to count to 100 yet.
Hey, Tak.
Are you going to keep looking at your phone...
when I'm leaving tomorrow, you punk?
What happened with the school violence committee?
They're making me do community service.
You shouldn't have stabbed him in the first place.
I know what Tak did was wrong,
but it might be our last night with you.
Can't you talk nicely?
You're starting to take after your dad.
Don't talk to me like that.
I'm sorry if it offended you.
- Gosh. - Look at that.
(Shut up and fry!)
(Hello. Hi. Chicken!)
Welcome back, everyone.
Are you new, Songha King?
Welcome. I hope to see you often.
Sir, you should serve our customers first.
Look who's here! Tae Jeong the Best Beyonce!
You're here again!
- Sir. - How are you?
What did you say, Jinjin Naja?
"Don't come too close to the camera"?
Does it make you feel uncomfortable?
I'm sorry. But what can I do? I was born this way.
It has its advantages.
When I take group pictures, I stick out the most.
Hey!
Serve them the chicken first!
We're on the air! Don't scream like that.
Calm down.
See you later.
Enjoy.
Are you enjoying the show?
Thank you.
Luckily, Assemblyman Kang's wound isn't that deep.
Is something on your mind? What's with that face?
Well...
I'm just worried about the kids.
Their father is leaving tomorrow.
Is he actually going to Vietnam?
He said so, so I guess.
I don't know.
I feel bad about saying this,
but I don't trust him.
I wish the kids could keep living with you.
Da Jung wants that, as well.
Did Da Jung say that?
Yes.
She thinks it will be better for her siblings if they live with you.
At least they don't hate me.
What do you think about letting Da Jung...
stay at my place even after their father leaves?
Jung Woo can go to your place.
Well, it's fine with me,
but is it okay with you?
Yes. I liked spending the last few days with her.
- I enjoyed the company. - I see.
I guess you were lonely being an only child.
I know. I am an only child too, so I know that feeling.
- What is it? - I got you some spending money.
Use it in case of an emergency.
- I don't need it. - Why won't you need it?
You live at someone else's place, you should at least have some money.
Fine. Thank you.
Hey, if you play games all day,
you will end up like me. Okay?
I said I got it!
Don't get into any trouble.
Take good care of Song Yi and Tae Poong.
I will earn money and come back for you kids.
This is crazy.
You don't even have money to give him.
I have some money my mom left me for my marriage.
Why would you give that kind of money to that punk?
He will gamble it away!
He will.
If you know that, why would you give it to him?
I thought about it.
But that 30,000 dollars...
is not expensive for my sin for using these kids.
(Kim Eun Sook, 100 dollars)
What are you doing?
Why aren't you asleep?
I just couldn't sleep because I am anxious.
Are you bittersweet your stepdad is going away?
Sweet? Yes. Bitter? No way.
Then why are you anxious?
Wouldn't anyone be?
I am a high school student who is pregnant,
and a stepdad suddenly appears and decides to leave again.
I have three siblings, and they are all too young.
True.
You have every reason to be anxious.
But...
I would be more anxious if I didn't have you.
I would have felt lost and afraid.
I often feel lost and afraid too.
But it all passes by somehow.
You will get through it.
You are right.
We should cheer up.
Both of us.
Yes, good luck to both of us.
Good luck!
See? I knew you had feelings for Dae Han.
Whatever.
I was looking at Da Jung.
Now that you have a pretty younger sister like her,
you should let me go.
You can't hold onto me like this forever, you know.
(Sunghan Hospital)
Are you sure that man won't say anything?
No need to worry, sir.
He will never betray us if he wants to lower his sentence.
He has a history of mental illness?
Yes. It's not serious.
It started when he was in the army, so he got a compassionate discharge.
If he says anything else,
we can just frame him as a lunatic.
How's the public opinion?
The poll on the low-income apartment...
is completely changed.
I took out 1,000 dollars from 30,000 dollars.
What a clear-cut guy.
You should know one thing.
What?
I did not accept the kids just out of my own selfishness.
I thought it was the best for the kids too.
Sure.
The kids...
seem to like living with you.
I told you.
This is for the best for me,
the kids, and for you.
No matter how hard I try,
I can never be their real father.
I will wait for you...
with the kids.
Life is about choices.
(The place where fun journeys begin)
Jeongseon, please.
Some choose money over children,
(She's still not checking the messages. So annoying.)
(Try calling her. She is definitely overreacting.)
(She is such an attention seeker.)
and some choose a difficult path to protect their children.
Some choices may lead to scars that never heal.
Today,
I chose a dangerous deal...
with an unforeseeable outcome.
Hello?
Yes. I ended up crossing the Rubicon.
Assemblyman. That's not the problem.
- Why? - Something else happened.
- What happened? - They say the man who attacked...
Assemblyman Kang is your supporter.
What?
(Person Who Criticized Wi Dae Han Online is His Supporter?)
Is it true that the attacker is Wi Dae Han's supporter?
I checked Assemblyman Wi's social media,
and he did post a lot of supporting comments.
I thought his public image just got better.
What kind of scandal is this?
It's going viral online.
They're asking if Assemblyman Wi is the one who made him do it.
Are they insane?
Why would he even ask him to do something like this?
There is nothing to gain.
And it's only going to harm his public image.
Have you ever seen a rational public opinion?
The public is giving a cold shoulder to the low-income apartments.
Right now, the public vote result is very obvious.
Who recommended Wi Dae Han?
Since he became the guest,
there hasn't been a peaceful day ever since.
Sure, sure.
It's all my fault.
I have a poor judge of character and totally bad luck.
Fine.
Is everything okay if I quit?
Why are you doing this?
I am sorry.
I will do better.
Mr. Seo.
You're a reporter, aren't you? Please think about this rationally.
Why would I ask him to do such a thing?
And he is my supporter, nonetheless!
"A conscience without action is like siding with evil."
Am I the only one who knows that quote?
Politicians say that all the time!
How can you say I instigated the crime...
just because he was triggered by something I said in public?
That's nonsense!
Oh, my head...
(Ko Bong Joo)
Hello?
Did you get any information on Lee Chang Min?
Both his parents have passed away,
but I'm going to meet with his older brother.
Are you?
I knew he'd get himself into trouble.
I heard he was discharged from the military for mental illness?
It was something minor, so he recovered soon,
but that kid has trouble controlling his anger.
Was your brother always into politics?
I'm not sure about that,
but he was always complaining about the country.
As if his anger will solve anything.
He should've tried to work harder.
You lived with your brother, right?
Yes, why?
Could we possibly take a look at his room?
I can't let you do that.
He still needs his privacy.
All right.
Come on, sir.
We know. That's why we're asking you.
You seem like quite the expert.
How many cars do we have at City Hall? 300? 400?
We have at least 600.
600.
We should ask all the workers to have their cars fixed here.
Hey, that's a good idea.
Then will you do me a favor? 600 cars, was it?
I have so many suspicions about the attack on Kang Kyung Hoon.
What do you mean?
Even his motives don't make sense.
They said the guy was holding a grudge against him...
for opposing the low-income apartments.
But there are so many people who are for the apartments.
Well, he seemed quite stupid.
He wouldn't have thought about that.
Even his brother said he has anger management issues.
No.
Even his comments on my social media seem suspicious.
I checked,
and he made a post and sent me that support message three weeks ago.
Doesn't it seem like he did it on purpose...
to make evidence before attacking Kang Kyung Hoon?
Gosh...
("Bit Money 101", "Investing in Bit Money")
Now I get what kind of person he is.
("Investing in Cryptocurrency")
They're all about cryptocurrency.
I guess he was investing in them.
I heard there are tons of youngsters who went down that way.
Don't you think he would've needed the money...
if he got a private loan?
You're right.
Have you tried this?
I don't have the money for that.
Should I try investing 300 bucks?
(Patriot Dot Com)
What?
(Patriot Dot Com)
What's this?
Isn't this a far-right website?
(The Progressive Party is ruining the country.)
Hey. If Lee Chang Min is a member here,
he can't be my supporter, can he?
Of course, not.
Then there's no doubt.
All right. I'll ask the team. Get home safe, Dae Han.
What is it? What's going on?
They think Lee Chang Min is a member of a far-right website.
- No way! - Then he can't be...
Assemblyman Wi's supporter. He's a progressive.
It doesn't make sense, does it?
I think you guys need to help him out again.
The attacker is Assemblyman Wi's supporter,
and there are rumors online about Assemblyman Wi...
instigating the attack. What do you think about this, sir?
It may be true that Assemblyman Wi...
lost against me during the last general election,
but I don't believe he would've done something like that.
The Nationalist Party is holding a national convention in four weeks.
People are saying that you will be running...
as a party leader. Could you give us a word?
I think that this attack...
is something I deserved,
and I also think this shows how...
our society is having polarized opinions.
That is why I will be letting...
the newcomers run for the upcoming general elections...
and I am determined...
to focus on doing whatever it takes...
to bring our party...
and the people together.
(Red Devil Killer)
Red Devil Killer is Lee Chang Min's nickname.
He wrote more than 100 posts over the past 3 years.
He even criticized you in some of them.
My supporter criticized me?
(Wi Dae Han did something so great.)
Look.
Wi Dae Han did something so great.
He's now even using orphans for politics.
I'm sure of it. Lee Chang Min...
isn't my supporter but was disguised as one.
Who do you think did this?
Someone who could benefit the most in this situation.
Are you thinking it was...
Yes.
I think the attack...
was staged by Kang Kyung Hoon.
No way. It can't be true.
(Kang Joon Ho)
Yes, Mr. Kang?
It must have been a shock.
For both you and Assemblyman Kang.
I thought about it,
and I think we should just be friends.
You don't need to resist your feelings.
Let's just make it casual...
until you're ready.
As friends.
All right, then.
We're going to have to see each other for the show.
Let's be good friends. Without any grudges.
Okay.
I wanted to ask you something, as a friend.
What would you say...
if I actually got into politics, and not just critique it?
Did you want to get into politics?
I'd like to start...
so that I can set an example...
of the true value of conservatism,
but I'm scared.
I don't know if I can do a good job,
endure it,
and keep my faith.
You're actually more similar to me than I thought.
How you hesitate and think twice.
I guess so.
I guess we're both swing voters.
We can't make up our minds and sway.
I'm in favor of you...
getting into politics yourself.
Why?
They say the people have to be reshuffled.
There should be a shift in generations for politics as well.
And I believe that you...
will run it well, with dignity.
If I run in the general elections,
I might be running for the same district as Dae Han.
Do you still want me to run?
You're right.
You could be going against him as the local lawmaker.
I guess I will have a hard time deciding who to vote for.
It may be hard for me,
but I'm sure it will be a pleasant dilemma for the voters.
"A pleasant dilemma"?
Yes.
They were always tortured from having to choose...
the least worse candidate,
but now the voters...
will have the right to choose between the best and second best.
The best and second best.
I feel fine.
Not at all. It's not like I did it by myself.
Let's meet up after the national convention.
Okay.
What brings you here?
I wanted to ask you something.
What is it this late at night?
For what...
did you do this?
- What do you mean? - The attack yesterday.
I know you staged it.
What did you hear, that you're saying such nonsense?
Is this the way to rebuild conservatism and save the party?
Stop saying nonsense in front of someone who's injured. Go home.
I'm tired both physically and mentally.
I will...
run in the election in your place.
Why did you change your mind?
I want to prove that your politics in the name of conservatism...
was wrong.
And I want to become the best for the voters and a certain someone.
Without your help.
- All on my own. - What do you mean?
I will run as an independent,
without the Nationalist Party's nomination.
The prosecutor heading Lee Chang Min's case...
is close to Kang Kyung Hoon,
so I doubt he'll dig very hard.
I'm sure there's nothing to find even if he were to dig.
If Kang Kyung Hoon did hire him,
he would've been thorough.
Lee Chang Min is a member of a far-right group online,
and he sent his post criticizing you...
to all the reporters.
You need to restore your image.
A damaged image won't be restored that easily.
It's for the best.
What is?
Good or bad,
the politician Wi Dae Han was burned into everyone's brains.
I'll have to turn over a new leaf.
Okay.
You're not the Reprobate Son or the National Dad.
Let's go to the National Assembly as the politician Wi Dae Han.
The National Assembly?
That sounds good.
I don't think...
Kang Kyung Hoon did that just because of the apartments.
I'm sure he's after something much bigger.
I have no idea what it is, though.
(Inju Municipal Assembly)
(Person Who Criticized Wi Dae Han Online is His Supporter?)
Speak of the devil.
I was just reading about you.
So what do you think? Isn't it fishy?
What do you mean?
This was all staged, and Lee Chang Min was just a stooge.
By who?
Kang Kyung Hoon. Who else?
I'm positive. Kang Kyung Hoon staged this attack.
I know you hate him,
but he wouldn't get himself stabbed just to get rid of...
low-income apartments.
I think that's odd too.
I'm sure there's something bigger, but I don't know what.
Hey.
Really?
Yes. Got it. Okay.
Why are you so shocked?
Assemblyman Ham Tae Choon of the Nationalist's party...
His son was caught for drug use.
(Assemblyman Ham Tae Choon's Son Arrested for Drug Use)
It's all about Assemblyman Ham's son.
The stories clearing your name got buried because of this.
The prosecutor leading Assemblyman Ham's son's case...
is the same as the one leading Lee Chang Min's case, right?
Yes, that's right.
Now, I see the picture.
What?
I'm sure it was Kang Kyung Hoon...
- who eliminated Ham Tae Choon. - What?
Ham Tae Choon was a lead candidate to become the next party leader.
That's right.
Kang Kyung Hoon's big picture...
is to become the party leader...
and take over the Nationalist Party before the elections.
Assemblyman Ham Tae Choon, whose son was arrested for drug use,
was favored to become the Nationalist Party's next leader.
With this occurring just three weeks before the national convention,
this is expected...
to be a lethal blow politically on Assemblyman Ham Tae Choon.
Assemblyman Wi Dae Han is here. What should I do?
You can't turn away someone who's here to visit me.
Yes, sir.
How do you feel?
I'm fine.
I'm sure things are hectic for you.
Thanks for coming on your own.
Of course, I should come.
- Have a seat. - Thank you.
Hearing that your attacker is one of my supporters,
I feel just terrible.
You can't become a politician just because you do your job well.
You need to keep your supporters in check.
You are so wise.
I learned something huge from you through this.
The mentality of a martyr, who will even have himself stabbed.
Gosh. You are just incredible.
They say a good person thinks everyone is good,
and a cheater thinks everyone is a cheater.
A cheater.
A cheater, you say.
But even they have levels.
I have a long way to go before I can catch up to you.
I don't stand a chance.
You got the low-income apartments denied with your staged attack.
You got rid of me, a thorn in your side, with one blow.
You win pity votes...
thanks to the attack.
You got rid of your rival Ham Tae Choon using his son...
and are about to become the party leader.
I could never even imagine such a big picture.
You are incredible.
Why are you writing fiction while visiting a patient?
You are still just as clueless...
about the right time and place to say things.
Oh dear. Look at me.
My imagination goes wild regardless of the time and place.
Me and my big mouth.
I'm sorry if I've offended you.
If you know you've offended me, please leave.
Okay.
Take care of yourself.
Remember how I went to see you when I was in high school?
You remember, right?
I remember the advice that you gave me back then.
You know, in order for a country to run well,
the people have to keep to their duties...
and not covet what isn't theirs.
You told me not to covet what isn't mine.
But that seat in the National Assembly...
is mine, so please get off of it this time.
(General Hospital)
What did you say to him?
I just gave my greetings before starting the game.
How do you think the vote will go for the low-income apartments?
We have three weeks to go.
You never know.
Today, the residents of Jungang-gu in Inju cast their votes...
regarding the construction of Purun Low-income Apartments.
(3 weeks later)
With 1150 votes for and 1236 votes against,
it was rejected.
Anyway, what will happen to the plot now?
It was rejected, so what could we do?
It'll continue to be vacant.
That valuable plot...
I wish an international school or anything would move in instead.
We lost to Kang Kyung Hoon again.
I was careless.
I shouldn't have rushed the vote.
Isn't the Nationalist Party's national convention tomorrow?
Yes. With Ham Tae Choon out,
Kang Kyung Hoon will probably become the new party leader.
Kang Kyung Hoon not running for reelection,
and running for party leader...
What do you think that signifies?
He probably wants to take over the party before the election...
so he can nominate all of his people.
Sure. But that's not all.
Then?
He plans to become the party leader...
and have his son Kang Joon Ho run in your district.
Kang Joon Ho...
can extend to the centrists,
so he's a more difficult foe than his father.
You need to stay on your toes.
You may have lost this fight, but you should win the election.
The Republic of Korea...
is a democratic republic.
The sovereignty of the Republic of Korea...
belongs to the people.
All authority...
comes from the people.
I, Wi Dae Han,
swear to become...
a great Assemblyman.
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.
(The Great Show)
It's really the beginning now.
This is like a preliminary election.
Inju Market is my home ground.
Even if Joon Ho moved here, he's an outsider.
An unwelcome outsider.
I'm Kang Joon Ho.
I think he's much more capable.
The reason for doing politics...
is to give power to the powerless.
How could a former Assemblyman just watch...
while someone bullies others just because he's rich?
The People's Armor, Wi Dae Han. You can do it.
I'll destroy Kang Kyung Hoon's plan.