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[Episode 7] [Gladiators on the Asphalt]
[Outpatient Registration] [Discharge Station]
Wake up, Lee Go Eun.
Tell me. Tell me what happened!
I was getting checked for drunk driving.
While she was making calls for me...
Everything happened so quickly.
Go Eun!
Please calm down. We need to move her to the OR quickly.
Go Eun!
What happened?
I'm asking you why is my daughter lying there!
I'm sorry.
If anything happens to my daughter, I'm going to kill you!
Go Eun.
Go Eun!
Mr. Kang Hyun Min!
We would like your comment.
You were driving under the influence. I believe there was an accident. Comment?
Is it true your license was revoked?
[Kang Hyun Min: Drunk Driving Scandal] [ Dropping Out from the Drama?]
Can you believe he was drunk driving just before the drama shooting?
At this point, if we let him proceed with the shooting...
We will be subject to criticism.
The CP in charge... What do you think?
We haven't even started shooting yet.
There is no reason why we should go with an actor that caused a scandal.
So you are going to fire him?
If he's done something wrong, he should pay for what he's done.
But, do you want him to just die while paying for what's done?
He brought that upon himself.
So because the press is burying him alive...
Should we all get on the bandwagon and end his career?
I can't give up on my actor like that.
Actor replacement?
- Let's replace Kang Hyun Min. - Director.
With public opinion getting worse by the day...
going forward with Kang Hyun Min is too much to ask.
This isn't just my personal opinion...
It's also the opinion of the entire Drama Department.
We can't do that.
Is it because of the sign-on bonus you paid Kang Hyun Min?
I'm sorry but for the convenience your contractual agreement...
We can't risk things with an actor with a tainted image.
I also heard writer Lee Go Eun is not doing well.
You should replace both the writer and the actor.
Please give me some time.
Replace them right away.
Please give me some time.
- President Kim. - I said give me some time.
Three days.
Three days. You should get everything under control in three days.
Otherwise, even if we have to endure a loss in the production cost...
We will change the writer and the actor altogether.
Since Anthony already paid Kang Hyun Min 200 million won ($2 mil),
there is no way Anthony is going to replace him and hire a new actor.
Unfortunately, even if he wanted to...
There is no available actor to replace Kang Hyun Min.
On top of that, the writer is still unconscious...
In other words, 'Gyeongseong's Morning' became...
A project that can never happen.
So, what's your point?
If 'Gyeongseong's Morning' can't happen...
Do you think Empire Production's 'Elegant Revenge II' is a good option?
I know you've briefly gone over to Anthony's side.
Wouldn't it better to return to the side with a more secure friend?
A friend who could lend a hand in a time of need...
Look at them. They are total hyenas.
Someone got hurt but they are just looking to see if Kang Hyun Min appears.
This is just too much.
Anyway, I hope writer Lee gains consciousness soon.
It's a real big worry, you know.
So what on earth is the problem?
She has external and internal injuries. So why isn't she waking up?
The issue is whether there has been any brain damage.
We will know more in detail once we have the result of the brain CT Scan.
But as of now, there isn't much I can say.
Why are you so happy?
From now on, it's the real deal.
I know that.
Not only our future, but the future of everyone
involved in the making of this drama, will be affected by my decisions.
That's why I can't give up.
We'll definitely win.
Do you feel confident?
No, if you feel confident, can you give me a percentage?
You always used to tell me. I should trust you.
Now it's your turn to trust me.
I'm going to stay here so you can go back and get some work done.
That's okay. We'll stay here until she wakes up.
Yes, even if we went back, I don't think we could focus on work.
Are you going to give up now?
Are you going to cry like a baby and give up here and now?
Lee Go Eun will get up no matter what. So get back to work.
Prepare so we can start shooting with Lee Go Eun's script right away.
Okay.
What is it?
What did you want to talk to me about?
Regarding Mr. Kang Hyun Min's drunk driving incident...
- Actually... - Sir!
I found out.
The first one who wrote about Kang Hyun Min's drunk driving was...
Reporter Park Sung Bok from Daehan Daily.
- What? Park Sung Bok? - Yes.
He's the one who wrote that malicous article...
About the death of the quick service driver three years ago.
I also found out he was the one who rammed into Mr. Kang Hyung Min's car.
I dont think it was a coincidence and that everything was planned.
Oh Jin Wan...
Where are you going? You can't go in there.
Sir.
Please get out of here.
If you don't want to die, get out of my way.
I warned you before. I told you I'll be the winner of this game.
Are you crazy?
You want me to call the police?
Go ahead and call.
Oh Jin Wan. I'm warning you again.
You can try to hurt me all you want.
But I won't forgive you if you try to touch my actor, my writer, or my people.
When did Anthony, who would do everything any anything
to get what his wants became so righteous?
This is what you taught me.
To get what you want, forget sympathy...
Absolutely trample your opponent to oppress them.
I'll teach you again.
Life-threatening battles should only be fought by gladiators.
Don't forget that.
Yeah, PD Joo.
Sir, writer Lee has gained consciousness.
Deputy Director. It's me.
You need to quickly proceed with what we discussed.
Right away.
- Sir. - Oh, what about the CT result?
Is everything okay?
You know, she is awake now but...
Lee Go Eun. Are you okay?
Who are you?
Do I know this person?
You really don't know who I am?
Well...
How could you not know me?
It's me, Anthony.
The one who got you kicked out of your field three years ago.
The one who used you and abandoned you. This is that Anthony.
Did you even forget the hatred and resentment toward me?
No, Lee Go Eun. You have to remember me.
If not with the power of hope, try to remember me with the power of hatred.
I guess now you realize...
How mean you have been to me.
You've been tricking me all this time. How does it feel to be tricked now?
Did you think I was fooled by your less than amateur acting?
I'm sorry but I've been producing dramas for 10 years now.
I've used amnesia more than 100 time.
And your amnesia acting was the worst I've seen so far.
If you have time to play around with such a lame joke, get going on your script.
PD Joo has brought me my laptop anyway.
Hey Go Eun. Your favorite, grilled mackerel.
You came.
- Take good care of writer Lee. - Yes.
By the way, you were completely fooled, weren't you?
I've never seen you like that before.
What? Elegant Revenge Part Two?
It's not going to be easy to find a top actor...
Who's available on such late notice.
I heard Empire Production's casted Kim Jin Woo...
And finished all the preparation for immediate production.
Kim Jin Woo? An immediate production?
That's Empire Production for you.
It's not like things are going to change by waiting several more days.
Director Nam, there is no need to wait any longer.
Let's proceed.
Still, I made a promise as a director. Let's wait for three days and see.
If nothing has changed after three days, I'll re-examine everything then.
At least, it's great that writer Lee has gained consciousness.
I really had just one shot. And that's worth revoking my license?
It was a total scam.
I'm sure someone tampered with the breathalyzer.
It's not the time to whine about your innocence.
Whine?
- Even you are going to be like this... - You!
Do you know why I cast you?
Because you are a good actor? Because I like you as a person?
Not at all.
It was because if I get you on board, I could get on the drama schedule.
But your reckless behavior has put everyone in a crisis.
And we don't even have an available actor to replace you.
If we don't solve this problem within three days, then we are all finished.
Finished?
Then, the S Broadcasting has decided on things already?
Me...
They are going to fire me?
This Kang Hyun Min?
What should we do now?
Did you put in a request for a blood test?
Yes, but...
I'm not sure whether the result of his blood alcohol level...
Will come back within three days.
Hyun Min. This is Bit Na. She says your phone is turned off.
- Tell her I'll call her later. - He says he'll call you later.
How are you responding to the reporters?
So that's...
This is your mother.
Aw, really!
Mom! How many times did I tell you I can't go?
There are mobs of reporters camped outside...
Trying to bury your son, Kang Hyun Min, alive.
Mom! Your indigestion is not the issue now.
Don't you watch TV?
The exact day and the time when you went to the emergency room...
Something really serious happened to me, too.
I don't know. I'm going crazy here.
I'll talk to you later. Bye.
How can you be so rude to your mother?
She's supposed to be my mom but she doesn't even know what's going on.
She's asking why I haven't come to see her when she has a stomach ache.
Then we need to go see her.
Excuse me?
There is only one person who can resolve this situation.
That's your mom.
From now on we are going to move according to a new script.
Hyun Min should put his head down as much as he can.
Kwang Soo and President Choi should make a way through the mob.
Protecting Hyun Min in order to take him to his mother.
The time when Hyun Min's mom arrived at the emergency room...
With a light stomach ache was around 6pm.
She goes into the emergency room as if she's going in to get a massage.
When the doctor's see my mom's name, they get really irritated.
She came back again?
Because at a first glance, she looks totally fine.
What brought you here again this time?
My stomach...
My stomach really hurts, doctor.
But in order to go see your mother at the emergency room...
You had to get behind the wheel last evening.
But Hyun Min's mother was discharged from the emergency room at 7pm.
The time of my accident happened well past 8pm.
That's why we have to make up a story.
Hyun Min got the phone call and was on his way to the emergency room.
Mother received discharge instructions and returned home.
But 'Bang!' The accident happened.
Then today?
Hyun Min's mother started showing symptoms...
That didn't show yesterday and her condition worsened today.
- Hyun Min - Yes.
Our fate depends on your mother's performance today.
Where does it hurt?
- Get a CT scan first. - Yes.
Ma'am
Mom!
Mr. Kang Hyun Min couldn't come because he was in an accident on his way here.
I heard she complained about a severe stomach ache yesterday.
Ah, yes. Yes.
Then the reason why Mr. Kang Hyun Min had to drive...
Under the influence was because of his ill mother?
Why didn't you disclose this before?
I'm sorry but we are in a hospital. Please try to keep things down.
We'll know more details once we get our test results back.
Is there any condition you suspect?
We'll disclose everything during the press conference for Kang Hyun Min.
Please return for now.
I can smell something.
What do you mean?
When did you say Kang Hyun Min's press conference was?
It's this Friday.
No one can find out about our plan.
So your mother, president Choi and Kwang Soo...
Make sure they don't talk.
Okay.
This has to be kept a secret especially to Lee Go Eun...
Who wrote the apology letter for your press conference.
Even with writer Lee?
But she is on our side.
She's on our side but she'll never go along with a lie.
Once she finds out about this unethical thing, what do you think she'll do?
I understand.
Sometimes the enemy within can be the biggest threat.
Never. She can never find out.
Mr. Kang Hyun Min's mother is sick?
She couldn't even have dinner last night.
Her stomach must have hurt a lot.
Then, when you said in the car that you were going to see your mother...
You were telling the truth?
You don't even have a place to go... so why are you like this all the time?
Like a kid who's whining to his mother if he doesn't like something...
- Of course I have places to go. - Where? Where are you going?
I'm going to go see my mommy.
That's right.
I'm sorry. I didn't know that...
Don't be sorry. I'm sorry that I couldn't even come and see you.
We didn't know Kang Hyun Min's mother has been sick.
It's great that the press is showing more sympathy toward Kang Hyun Min.
Also I'm relieved that writer Lee is recovering fast.
Anyway, that bastard President Oh will burn in hell.
The one who tried to frame Kang Hyun Min...
For the drunk driving accident was President Oh.
Our President and President Oh...
Do you think they were husband and wife in a previous life?
Why are they such enemies?
Why weren't you answering your phone?
Do you have someone by you?
No, it's fine now.
There is one more thing you need to find out.
Find out whether Kang Hyun Min's mother is really sick.
Do you really have to go this far?
What's the matter?
After all this time, now you feel guilty?
It was really dangerous for writer Lee.
Why do you think I planned Kang Hyun Min's drunk driving accident?
My goal is Anthony.
Kang Hyun Min's drunk driving accident was only a means to an end.
Lee Go Eun was an unwitting sacrifice.
I don't care who gets hurt or whose career ends.
Even so, I don't think I could...
If this goes wrong, do you think you'll come out of it in one piece?
If I make it public about you working as my spy...
You'll never be able to work in this field again.
Think about your sick old grandmother.
Unless you want to spend the rest of you life jobless with no money...
Watching your grandmother hopelessly pass away...
You better do as I say.
Do you really think Anthony fabricated this whole thing?
We'll find out eventually.
The moment people discover Kang Hyun Min's mother's illness was a lie...
The drunk driving won't even be an issue.
Not only Kang Hyun Min, but also Anthony...
Will be finished forever in this business.
It's not like I did something so wrong. Do I have to go this far in apologizing?
Whatever the reason might have been, you did drink and drive.
You've betrayed and hurt all the people who's loved you so far.
This isn't a show.
If you don't reflect and are genuinely sorry, there is no point in this.
Did I ever ask for their affection?
They all wanted to get fanatical with me because I'm so irresistible.
That's right. You are irresistible.
So you are going to make an irresistible apology.
If you don't want to get thrown out of this field.
Alright. That's fine.
It's not fine. You have to practice now.
I'm talking blood and sweat.
Because I receive so much love from you...
I've disappointed you with the fault I could have as a human.
For this, I sincerely apologize...
Wait a minute.
You should pause after 'disappointed.'
It'll be better if you lower your gaze a little and then read the next line.
Because I received so much love from you...
I've disappointed you with the fault I could have as a human.
For this, I sincerely apologize...
Good. Next.
I don't want to make excuses for my personal circumstances.
No, that's not it. We need more emotion there.
Go with the thought of your mother...
I don't want to make any personal excuses for that night.
No, too weak. Again.
I'm going to make this a learning opportunity.
And I promise to put my best effort into...
Becoming a better person.
Good.
What? Staged?
Don't you think it's something Anthony could do when he's cornered?
What if this is all staged by Anthony... to detract the negative publicity?
Then what happens if that becomes public?
This is a serious matter for our company's reputation.
Yes, I understand.
But I don't think it's a matter that we should judge so quickly.
Don't you think so?
As you said, if the whole thing has been staged and discovered...
The one who will get hurt the most is Kang Hyun Min.
But would Kang Hyun Min risk his entire career and gamble like this?
Look Director Nam...
Actor's live and die for their image.
To restore a tainted image, what could be impossible?
I got it. As you said, if we ever discover this incident was staged...
I'll cancel 'Gyeongseong's Morning' from the schedule.
You understand? Answers to questions regarding your mother should be short.
That gives off a more sad feel.
But...
But I think it's better to explain things about my mother.
No, if the tail's long, you'll get caught.
What do you mean?
That night, my mother did go to the emergency room.
She's at the hospital now.
Listen. If it's ever discovered that your mom is a fake patient...
Everything will be over.
You and me. We'll be completely finished here.
Don't make any mistake.
Our fate and the drama's fate will depend on today.
Fate?
Yes, sir.
I was right, wasn't I?
So, I was right.
Did you record it as I told you to?
Yes.
Good. Send me a copy of that recording.
And also send a copy to the Managing Director Heo.
You do remember what I said.
If you want to live...
Do as I say.
Sir!
What is it?
I have something to tell you.
Go ahead.
Can we go some place quiet and talk?
I'm busy, let's talk when I get back.
[This is Managing Director Heo's number]
Ah, yes.
Yes. Yes.
Yes.
Hyun Min's blood alcohol level test result came out.
0.049. It's below the illegal limit.
Okay. Now you just need to do well at the press conference.
Thank you, Jesus.
Are you ready?
Let's go.
I, Kang Hyun Min, have received undeserved love from the people for many years.
Yes, sir.
Why haven't you sent the file yet?
That's... I just finished charging my phone.
I'm going to send it shortly.
If you think too much, you'll lose that much more.
You know what I'm talking about. Right?
Because of a momentary lapse in judgement...
I had to show myself in a less than ideal light...
To the fans who have loved and supported me.
I am truly sorry about what happened and I feel terrible about it.
I'd like to apologize to the 'Gyeongseong's Morning' production team...
Who have been diligently preparing for the upcoming shoot...
For the all the concerns and worries I put them through with this incident.
While I was having dinner with the drama production team...
I received a phone call that my mother was ill and taken to the emergency room.
I panicked and lost all my reasoning...
Forgetting about the fact I had a shot of alcohol...
I went behind the wheel and went out on the road.
[A Voice Message]
I don't want to make any excuses for my personal circumstances.
[Sound Control Room]
It was really dangerous for writer Lee.
Why do you think I planned Kang Hyun Min's drunk driving accident?
My goal is Anthony.
Kang Hyun Min's drunk driving accident was only a means to an end.
Lee Go Eun was an unwitting sacrifice.
I don't care who gets hurt or whose career ends.
Goo Hee Jae, you bastard.
What is it you want to talk about?
I'm sorry, sir.
I got it. But you need to do what I tell you do from now on.
Stop!
It was really dangerous for writer Lee.
Sir.
Anthony.
A president of a production company almost revealed
his dirty tricks and plots with his own hands.
Broadcasting live to the entire country.
It could have been interesting. But fortunately, you stopped it just in time.
What are you going to do with that file?
That's going to depend on what you do from now on.
If you try to dig deeper into Hyun Min's mother's situation...
I'll probably go public with this file.
Then you'll be showered with criticism.
The chairman will definitely fire you for tainting the company's image.
Just as he did with me three year ago.
Are you trying to make a deal with me?
You are not as slow as I thought you were.
Ah, there is one more.
I want you to contact all the press you've contracted...
and make them write positive articles about Kang Hyun Min.
Now the fight between the gladiator's is over.
I'm going to return to the Coliseum and enjoy my victory.
So you better hurry.
I'm going to make this a learning opportunity.
And I promise to put my best effort into
becoming a better person.
For returning your affections with disappointment...
I sincerely apologize.
That will be the end of the press conference.
Thank you.
Are you okay?
How was I? Was I okay?
The best...
In one word, you were awesome!
Especially when you bent over little and then started talk again. Your tears...
It was a real art.
That's right. That's where I focused my extra time.
Let's sit down.
By the way, where is Anthony?
How is the reaction of the reporters?
Much better than I expected.
They are already writing sympathetic articles as we speak.
Applause.
But you should know this.
I swear that I have no interest in how you live your life.
Whether you ruin your life doing drugs or gamble away your entire fortune...
That's completely up to you. But...
I will not forgive any misconduct as Kim Woo Jin of 'Gyeongseong's Morning'.
Whether it was your fault or not, if something like this happens again...
I'm not going to leave you alone.
What was that dummy saying just now?
Did you understand what he said?
Because I have no idea.
Congratulations. Good Job.
The blood test result came out okay and with everything else...
I think it'd be fine to stay with Kang Hyun Min now.
What do you think?
It's too early to finalize things.
The important thing is the public opinion.
I guess it was below the illegal limit.
But it doesn't change the fact that he was drunk driving.
It's probably a good idea to wait and see how the public opinion turns out.
- Yes. - Director.
I've checked out articles and reactions on the internet.
Sympathetic opinion is trending now.
- Is that right? - Yes.
Then the we'll go with Kang Hyum Min in 'Gyeongseong's Morning' as planned.
Are we all set?
- Oh, look! - Scroll up. Up. Up.
Oh, it came out really well.
This tear was real. It's a million dollar tear.
You hit the jackpot.
Look at this now.
They are continuously coming up.
Yes, as you've seen, opinions about Mr. Kang Hyun Min...
Have changed 180 degrees overnight.
The people on the internet are signing petition...
against getting him dropped from the drama.
Come in.
Writer Lee Go Eun?
You are?
Ah, nice to meet you. I'm Hyun Min's mom.
Hyun Min's mom?
Kang Hyun Min?
Yes, I'm superstar Kang Hyun Min's mother.
Ah, no. You are still not well. Just stay in bed.
You are much sicker than I am. It'd be rude to lie down.
Yes, of course I'm sick.
Only my age makes me a patient.
I wonder what you mean.
You know...
Yes, director.
We decided to go with Kang Hyun Min as planned.
I got it.
You don't sound all that happy.
Of course, I'm happy. Very much so.
By chance, has it turn out the way you expected?
I'm not sure what you mean.
No, never mind. Then I'll see you later.
They decided to go with Kang Hyun Min.
What's with the lukewarm reaction?
Don't you have something you haven't told me?
Something I haven't told you? Like what?
You are asking me what?
Kang Hyun Min's mother just stopped by.
How could you lie to me like that without batting an eyelash.
Now that you know, it's good.
Is that something that you should be saying now?
If we'd told you, would have accepted the plan and cooperated with us?
Of course not. I never would have participated in such a plot.
No, I would have gone all out trying to stop the whole plan.
- See? - You are such an unethical person.
You can just make someone's mother into a dire sick patient and...
She'll become a dire sick patient someday.
You've been saying you should to be able to abandon your father for dramas.
Now you've included mother?
Spouses should be treated fairly.
Get out.
I don't want to see you anymore. Get out!
I can't stay long anyway.
Ugh! That devil.
The devil is retiring to hell, so make sure episode six is ready.
Driving me crazy... What do I do with him?
What's this?
This is a letter Hee Jae left.
He didn't answer any questions.
He just said he had to quit due to a personal reason.
Hey, what's this?
'To writer Lee Go Eun?'
President. I didn't have the courage to face you.
So I'm putting down my thoughts into words.
To you and the World Production members...
Who have been so good to me for the past several months...
I'm a sinner but with a sorry heart.
But I know that no excuse will forgive me for what I've done.
So that's why I'm leaving.
I will pray that your precious Gyeongseong's Morning will be a success.
Please take care.
Writer Lee!
How is everyone?
You're not completely recovered yet. Why didn't you tell us you were coming.
I'm recovered now so I should be fine.
You want me to forgive Goo Hee Jae?
Yes. I know you are angry and disappointed.
- Can't you just forgive him this once. - No, I can't.
He betrayed once. He'll do it again.
Anyone can make a mistake once.
And things are tough for Hee Jae living with a sick grandmother.
With his youthful passion, he became a little greedy...
He's regretting now.
What's that got to do with me? Goo Hee Jae has been fired.
Don't get involved in other people's business and just focus on your work.
By the way... why was Hee Jae let go?
Actually, I don't really know.
That kid, he won't say anything.
He doesn't even answer his phone now.
Do you know where Hee Jae lives?
Grandma. Do you know where number 30 is?
This is my address.
I don't have any coffee mugs.
Don't worry. I'm fine with this.
Ah... so where is Hee Jae?
He hasn't come home from work.
He should be home just about now.
Didn't you say you work with him at the same company?
Ah, yes. I'm currently on vacation.
Today is an unusual day.
People from his work have been dropping by a lot today.
Excuse me? Who did?
He didn't tell me his name.
But he asked me to give this to Hee Jae.
Ah, do you mind if I look at it?
Go ahead. My eyesight is not that great...
So I can't tell what it says.
Shut up and you better come in tomorrow morning.
Before I fire you for real...
Grandma, I'm back.
Writer Lee.
[Dummy]
- What? - What are you doing?
Why do you know what I'm doing doing?
Just wondering.
Have you given any more thoughts about Hee Jae?
That traitor has decided to come back.
Great!
He came by earlier and begged me to take him back.
So that's why you took him back?
No, I decided to keep him for three months.
Don't worry about useless things. If you have time to call, focus on your script.
Wait a minute. One more thing.
What else?
Why did you lie?
You are talking about that again?
I heard you are the one who hired me back not the Director Nam.
I've done no such thing.
Tell me. Why did you lie to me?
I think you've heard a strange rumor somewhere.
Stop talking nonsense and get back to your script.
Good morning.
Hey, you bastard.
Welcome.
Okay now. The other half... Let's focus on casting the female lead.
Ms. Kim Ah Joog is scheduled to shoot
a 1.6 billion won ($16 million) movie starting next month.
Ms. Lee Bo Young completed a hit drama and is currently staying abroad.
Ms. Kim Sun Ah is not available as she's scheduled to shoot a mini-series.
Recently, Ms. Jun Ji Yun has received a casting call from Hollywood.
I believe that's been almost confirmed.
Lastly, Ms. Uhm Ji Won has just wrapped up a movie shoot...
and in the process of selecting her next project. But...
She says she will never do it if the male lead is Kang Hyun Min.
But why was Sung Min Ah left out?
I heard her schedule is open.
That's because she's belongs to Empire Productions.
She's not possible because she's from Empire Productions...
Because our company doesn't have a good relationship with Empire Productions.
To be precise, it's not possible because Anthony and Oh Ji Wan are enemies. Right?
But... what does that have to to with me?
Rabid dog! Didn't you tell me this?
If I give up on that brief five minutes...
you'll let me forget about my past five years with the bliss of my success.
If we want to taste that bliss, we need Sung Min Ah.
No matter what...
Feels good now. Okay one more.
Thank you. Good work.
Okay, that's it for today.
Good work.
Ms. Min Ah. Today was excellent.
I haven't done anything. You shot really well for me.
Oh, you are modest, too.
Sung Min Ah, no doubt you are the best.
Thank you for your hard work.
Don't schedule me with that guy again.
Why? Did he make a mistake?
He has a such bad breath. I couldn't focus at all.
Okay, I'll let them know.
A talented photographer without bad breath.
Go on ahead first.
Long time no see.
You haven't changed much. You know how to make people surprised.
Take this.
What's this?
It's a script for the Monday, Tuesday mini-series planned for S Broadcasting.
[Written by Lee Go Eun ]
I heard you've gone bankrupt. I guess you work in a smaller scale now.
You are pushing me into a script written by a rookie.
Because it's certainly different than all the writers at Empire Productions...
Who couldn't come up with a good comeback drama for Sung Min Ah in three years.
What to do...
Not only do I think about writers but I also think about producers now.
Is there more you want to know about me?
How much will you pay me?
However much you want.
You'll never be able to match what I want.
Now that you are a top actress, why shouldn't we match what you want.
Read it and give me a call.
My number hasn't changed.
Who is it?
Who... Who is it?
You were surprised, weren't you? It was a joke.
The writer's work room is rather big.
It's as big as the second bathroom off my living room.
Don't laugh. This is my first writer's room.
Why did you come here?
Well, I kind of wanted to see what your writer's room looked like and...
I heard you met my mother.
Yes, I did. I met her and listened to her precious words.
You knew that we had no alternative.
Thank you.
Ah, I'm really not the type to say 'thank you' like this.
Thank you.
This time...
I am sincerely thankful.
It feels like I've gained a friend.
If you know that, you should do well from now on.
So that's why I'm saying this now.
Don't you think it'll be much better not to do the ocean swimming.
I think it'll be much better to take that scene out of the script.
I don't know about anyone else but you must swim in the ocean.
Must...
Was that really all?
You said now that I am a top actress, you should be able to match what I want.
That's right.
Then let me ask you one thing.
Do you still...
love me?
If you become the lead actress for 'Gyeongseong's Morning'.
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How long do I have come here and to scrub these kids?
If you could restore my ruined image of the lead character...
You should scrub with all your might.
When I tell you nicely, you should leave and never come back.
Chairman. Isn't it time for your to retire?
Would you get rid of that writer? For me?
You said you wanted to protect your work.
Then fight and win.
Face them directly and fight.