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[Episode 8] [The Reinforcement is Not Coming]
Why is he so late?
I don't know. It's been five hours since he went to meet her.
- Well, sir. - What is it?
No, never mind.
- PD Joo. - Yes.
Hurry up and put together a press release and...
Send it out tomorrow morning to the press I've checked here.
But I'm not sure what press release you are talking about.
The title should be...
'Sung Min Ah: Gyeongseong's Morning' Casting Confirmed'
What? A press release about Ms. Sung Min Ah joining the team?
Sung Min Ah has to be in our drama.
Hurry up and put together a press release.
Nice work.
Rabid dog.
Are you ready to taste that bliss now?
Yes, we are all set now.
Hey, half-wit. Are you happy?
I feel so incredibly happy right now.
Anthony might be completely crazy.
But if you look at him closely, he's actually an okay negotiator.
Don't you think so?
Yes, I want to beat him up from time to time.
But today, he seems like a good negotiator.
When was the last time you took a bath?
I wash myself everyday.
But I've not been scrubbed in a while.
No wonder. This is not a human body but an eraser.
I'm just kidding.
The bath is finished.
Bye. Take care. Careful not to catch cold.
You have a good lower body.
What is this?
It's my turn now.
Teacher. Let me take a break.
- He's going to use the bathroom. - Okay.
How long do I have to come here and scrub these kids?
Because of the drunk driving incident, and to have time to reflect...
You are going to do some volunteer work.
Do you think I don't know that?
It should have been fine after several photos.
I'm asking you how long do I have to do this?
You should listen carefully.
If you could restore the ruined image of a lead character...
Never mind scrubbing, you should be ready to shave your head.
My head?
That's right. Even if we must shave your head, we need to show you are reflecting on your mistake.
I'll just scrub then.
Fine. Then scrub with all your might.
What's this?
- Eat it. - What?
I told you to eat it.
You need to make him eat it by giving him something real to eat.
Director.
Sung Min Ah? Sung Min Ah was cast?
That's right.
The nation's top star, Kang Hyun Min and the best actress Sung Min Ah...
Wow, this is going to be a big hit!
I think it's this year's best casting combination.
Hyun Min. You need to come in now. The kids are waiting and getting cold.
Oh, okay.
- I'm going to scrub some more erasers. - Okay. Go on in.
No, you can't.
I don't know about anything else. But you are not allowed on Anthony's drama.
Why is that?
Are you kidding me? You don't know why?
You always used to say this when I first debuted.
'This is an order. Shut up and do as I say.'
Now, I give the orders.
Based on their demands, proceed with the contract.
What?
I told you this. I said to proceed with the contract.
Why the hell are you being like this?
- Did you forget what Anthony did to you? - One more thing...
From now on, don't ask for reasons.
If you want to continue to have me on your contract.
One of the actresses, Sung Min Ah, has decided to be in Anthony's drama?
I'm sorry. I told her no but she's adamant.
No matter what it takes, I'll make sure she doesn't join them.
No. Let her do what she wants.
Excuse me? I'm not sure I understand you.
Just a single attack.
It's important to end the life with that single attack.
If you say a single attack...
Remind me again who's investing in Anthony's drama.
Both the first script reading and the production presentation...
Will be scheduled for the 19th.
[Kang Hyun Min, Sung Min Ah]
[The Female Lead for 'Gyeongseong's Morning']
Inform the press, the whole staff, and the actors.
[Top Star Sung Min Ah: Returning to Dramas after Three Years]
Don't forget to send an invitation to our investor, the Watanabe Group.
Hi, Chief Park. How are you?
Yes, this is World Productions.
Okay, stop.
It's almost noon. Wake up and get ready to go.
Where are we going?
Sung Min Ah wants to meet you.
Ms. Sung Min Ah wants to meet me?
What is Ms. Sung Min Ah's personality like?
Probably better than yours.
I read somewhere she's very considerate.
Hi, I'm Lee Go Eun.
You are a lot younger than I expected.
Manager Sohn and I will be waiting outside.
Go ahead and talk.
I enjoyed your script.
It made me feel ambitious for the first time in a long while.
Thank you.
But with the current volume, we have a slight problem.
Excuse me? If you say there is a problem...
I'm talking about the first episode.
Don't you think it was a bit of an excess of theme awareness?
An excess of theme awareness?
A tragic story of a man who's living in a dark age...
That kind of theme will be shown gradually throughout the drama...
But it's not something you can show in just one episode.
Yes. That's why I wanted to use the people
around the main character to show the situation at the time.
That's not what I'm talking about.
Then...
My character Jin Hae Rin...
She doesn't appear at all in the first episode.
But first appears at the end of the second episode.
If you brought on an actress who's worth several million won per episode...
You need to treat her accordingly and give the right amount of screen time.
I'm not sure what you are getting at.
The female lead is not an accessory for the male lead.
Make it appropriate for the name Sung Min Ah...
And revise your script from the beginning.
Ah...
I understand what you are talking about but...
The purpose of planning this story is at least...
- Writer Lee. - Yes.
Who did you train under?
Why do you ask?
As I thought, I can tell that this came from a rookie writer.
I'll make this one thing clear.
You didn't cast me for this drama. I was the one who chose this drama.
So I'm not asking you to do this.
I'm not making a proposal either.
Are you telling me that I have no choice?
I guess you are not completely stupid.
Do you try to oppress all the writers you work with?
No, I didn't need to.
I've only worked with veteran writers.
So they knew what they needed to do.
The rookie writer who doesn't know what needs to be done will make a comment.
This drama is not written for Ms. Sung Min Ah alone.
Therefore if it's only for you, I can't rewrite a single word on the script.
- So you can't rewrite it? - No, I can't.
Especially if it's for a selfish actress
who doesn't think about the whole drama but only herself.
I guess you had a good talk with her.
Yes, we had a good talk.
- You knew it, didn't you? - What?
Did you know what she said to me in there?
It's not a surprise.
She probably wanted more parts suited for her name.
You knew it, and the fact that you still dragged me here only means that
you are still trying to change my script using an actress as a front.
Is that what you think?
It was my fault for trusting you.
So, what did you guys decide to do?
Who did you say the new Drama Director at S Broadcasting was?
Let's go check it out.
Make sure we can use that side, too.
There is a scene where the lead has to hide behind the building.
Also make sure you finished the wall completely.
Yes, I understand.
Great. I think everything is okay here.
Let's move on to the Jin Hae Rin's room.
- Writer Lee? - Hi, how are you?
What is this half-wit doing here and not writing her script?
So that's what happened.
What should we do, director?
What did the rabid dog say?
It doesn't matter what he says.
They are both in on this together to change the script.
Actors are so strange.
Sometimes they'll risk their lives
and even jump into the fire for the role.
Even when they have to starve and stay up all night for a shoot..
They'll devote themselves to the character and the script.
But you know, there is one thing that actors won't compromise on.
What's that?
It's determination and obsession for their role.
In other words, they'll never compromise when it comes to...
Securing enough volume for their part.
Why are they like that?
Well, they are just born that way.
With the determination they are born with...
They protect what's theirs and make things happen.
Actors are animals who only have instincts for acting.
Is there any way we can change that instinct?
Change that instinct...
That's still hard for me.
Director.
Everything is a process in this struggle. Good Luck.
Yes, Director.
Yes.
Writer Lee. Come in.
Then I'm going to get going.
- Oh, you are? - You don't need to get up.
- I'll give you a call. - Yes.
- Please have a seat. - Yes.
- I roughly heard about what's going on. - Yes.
Personally, as a creator of dramas...
I understand and support your position.
Thank you.
But I'm going to tell you this as the director of S Broadcasting.
Sung Min Ah is the most sought-after actress by the three major broadcasting companies.
You know that, don't you?
Ms. Sung Min Ah's demand is...
from the perspective of the female lead. it's completely understandable.
I hope you'll bear that in mind.
Did you keep in mind what the director said?
Did you really have to use power to get what you want?
Yes, if I need to.
Let's talk for a minute.
We'll be able to talk when the revised script is out.
I'll make this clear again. I never agreed to revise the script.
You... better behave.
You are really talented.
First, it was writer Lee Go Eun.
On top of that, now it's even Sung Min Ah.
If you can get someone you so cold-heartedly abandoned
to work for you again.
Don't bother with that inferiority complex.
If I don't have something...
it's that inferiority complex that you are stupidly hanging on to.
That's not an inferiority complex. It's called anger.
Don't delude yourself by thinking that you've won.
I've never tried to win you over. I feel that way now and will from now on.
A person such as you can't possibly be my goal.
What should we do then? Because you are my goal.
Then someone must be seriously irritated...
Because he's been defeated right in front of his goal.
When you can laugh, laugh all you want.
The day when you get brutally crushed will be here soon.
Condition good.
This one is just okay. Try a different one.
Bit Na. I thought I looked good in anything. Why is it just okay?
It's just okay because you look too good.
What if that bitch, Sung Min Ah, falls for you?
- There is nothing we can do about that. - Hyun Min!
Bit Na. I'm everyone's man.
And I'm also yours. Don't you know how I feel?
It's just a photo shoot for the poster.
Until the drama ends...
you are going to be hanging out with that bitch, Sung Min Ah.
Then while I'm suiting the drama, do you want me to look bad?
Then promise me.
Promise me that you are not going to pay attention to her first.
I won't promise, but I'll swear an oath.
Are you happy now?
That was a lie.
I heard Ms. Sung Min Ah is famous for keeping exact time.
Even if I step on it, we'll be 20 minutes late.
Don't bother. Just drive slowly.
What?
If the main lead, Kang Hyun Min, is late...
Never mind 20 minutes... she should wait even if it's for an hour.
Lately, she's been in real high demand but that doesn't make her the main lead.
If you cater to her because she's an actress, she'll have bad habits.
From the beginning, I need to get her under control.
I'm going to stretch out and take a nap.
How about we go with this concept.
I personally want to go with this feel.
I think that'll be fine, too.
What? Sung Min Ah is exactly on time?
Did I ask you to go slowly or not, Kwang Soo?
I thought I was driving slowly.
Ms. Sung Min Ah is here.
Hi, how are you, Director?
Hi, how are you?
This team is fantastic!
I'm sorry. I'm a little late.
- That's okay. - Get dressed and let's start shooting.
Yes.
Ms. Min Ah.
I guess you are not usually on time?
I'm sorry. Then...
Did you see it? I was clean and swift in getting her under control.
She's completely intimidated.
Yes, Chairman. (Japanese)
We've finalized the casting and we're going to begin shooting soon.
You indeed are Anthony.
This may be sudden, but I have something I need to tell you.
Okay. Tell me.
The shoot might be little delayed from the date
indicated in the contract. Would that be okay?
If you are preparing things in detail, that could certainly happen.
Don't worry too much about it.
Thank you so much.
Yes, I'll see you at the production presentation.
You just need to shoot it and it just becomes a poster.
This is incredible.
Hey, this one is good.
Why don't you do it right?
That shot is really good, too.
You just need to shoot it and it just becomes a poster.
Thanks for your hard work.
Hard work?
This is a cakewalk compared to the upcoming brutal shooting schedule.
By the way, I heard you wanted to revise the script.
I heard it from Director Nam.
Ah, yes. I thought it'd be good to supplement several things.
I hope the revised script comes out before the first reading.
I think writer Lee is thinking a little too much about this.
Please talk to her so she understands.
- Then... - Okay.
Ah, there goes writer Lee again.
If Sung Min Ah asked her to revise the script why couldn't she just do it?
I guess she's being stubborn again.
Director. I think you are going to have to get involved.
Why?
Unlike the way she looks, writer Lee has a really absurd side to her.
- She went up to Director Moon... - She is not absurd.
She just has perseverance.
How could one be a writer without that kind of backbone?
But still...
Director...
Hey Brother!
Kwang Soo.
Who hired that photographer?
Why?
He was such a fan of Sung Min Ah.
Min Ah. Ms. Min Ah. Min Ah...
I was so irritated!
Hyun Min.
Since you weren't in the dressing room, I thought you'd gone home already.
Yes.
Whatever, since we are going to be working together...
Let's try to get along.
I'm sorry. My hands are dirty.
Then...
What?
Did she?
Did she just reject this superstar Kang Hyun Min's hand shake?
Aren't you ignoring him too much?
He's just an immature kid who thinks he could be an actor by being stylish.
It's not worth dealing with him.
Yes, CP Lee.
Writer Lee. Are you out of your mind?
I don't know what you are talking about.
It's not just anyone... Sung Min Ah asked you to change the script.
So why the hell are you digging your heals?
You don't need to say more. Just revise the script how she wants.
It doesn't suit you.
It's a building that doesn't suit you at all and...
a shabby office.
You came here to confirm that?
That writer... what is she like?
Just as you see.
She's temperamental and doesn't compromise.
Would you fire her?
I'm asking you whether you would fire her for me.
Is that what you want?
Well...
I just wanted find out what you thought.
Before that, let me ask you one thing, too.
What if Lee Go Eun says she can't revise the script until the end?
You know I always get what I want.
Of course, except for this one person.
That'll still be true going forward.
I know.
Not only that you don't want it but...
I know you can't even feel love for anyone.
Still, I don't care.
I'm going to make you love me.
So that was it.
You and Sung Min Ah plotted together to change the script.
I had no intention of doing that.
But I'm sure it was planned in advanced.
It was planned in advance?
Sung Min Ah is in a position where she can
pick and choose her male counterpart as well as the writer.
This was a necessary process we had to endure the moment we casted Sung Min Ah.
You promised you were not going to touch the script.
I definitely said that.
But you are asking me to change it now.
You are rounding up an actress and the staff to get me change the script.
I've never ask you to change anything.
What?
Fight with the director... Get snarly with the head of production.
Endlessly meddle with the broadcasting company. Get into a power struggle with the actors.
These are the inevitable fates of a drama screenwriter.
So I've been let go by the broadcasting company.
I've been fighting with you all along.
Now I'm fighting with an actress.
You are telling me not to fight because you know I'm going to lose.
No!
Fight. Face them directly and fight.
You said you wanted to protect your script.
Then fight. Fight and win.
But you have to fight alone.
No one is going to help you.
That's why being a writer is an endlessly lonely occupation.
Right now? Okay, I got it.
That was CP Lee Sung Jo's call. He's asking you to go to S Broadcasting.
Right now?
He said he wants to discuss something regarding set up of the production cost.
Fight. Face them directly and fight.
You said you wanted to protect your script.
Then fight. Fight and win.
But you have to fight alone.
No one is going to help you.
Writer Lee.
PD Joo.
I have a favor to ask.
That doesn't make any sense.
It's a drama starring Kang Hyun Min and Sung Min Ah.
The 300 million won ($300,000) per episode is ridiculous.
Hey, President Kim.
You have 10 billion won ($10 million) so you should have plenty of funds.
Those fund have to be returned as soon as we finish making the drama.
Well, yes. That's right. I know that but...
Total production cost is 9.8 billion won ($9.8 million).
As stated, if it's 300 million won per episode then total revenue is 6 billion won ($6 mil).
The estimated sales abroad is 1.7 billion won ($1.7 million).
The copyright for the cable is 1.5 billion won. ($1.5 million)
If we add them all, we are only left with 8.7 billion won.
Are you asking me to take a loss of 1.1 billion won? ($1.1 million)
No, that's not what I'm saying...
That's right. Indirect advertising.
You have more that'll come in from that.
This drama is set in the Japanese colonial era. Indirect advertising is impossible.
I guess that's right.
Then I'm going to have to speak directly with Director Nam.
Hey President Kim. Don't make this difficult. Let's try to take it easy.
Even if you go now, director Nam is not there.
Hey. Hey. I'm going to get it this time.
Wow, do I get to be treated with the Director's corporate credit card?
Hey, I don't use my corporate card for my personal use.
What are you doing here?
I came to see you.
Hey, I'm sorry Yoon Sang. I'm going to have to talk to him.
- Okay, I'll see you later. - I'll give you a ring.
What's going on? Is it urgent?
This is in regards to 'Gyeongseong's Morning' production costs.
If you're here because of the production costs, then you've made an useless trip.
You know that it's been decided already.
I don't understand your reasoning behind...
Allocating similar production costs as a small drama such as 'Haven's Children'.
Do you think that drama could leave just as much advertising profit as ours could?
I'm sure that won't be the case.
But that's why that drama is precious to us.
Because nobody is investing in it.
Nobody thinks that drama will make any money.
If you know it is not going to make any money, why would you make it?
Because it's a drama that we need in this current world.
Are you saying 'Gyeongseong's Morning' is not needed in this world?
No, 'Gyeongseong's Morning' is a needed and worthwhile drama.
On top of that, it's marketable, so it's an excellent drama.
But I believe we still need to make dramas that are not going to make money.
Not for profit but for it's worth.
Do you enjoy acting so high and self-righteous like that?
That's right. Someone like you will never know that kind of enjoyment.
Around that time, I was told that she's going to be at a spa.
Hello. Will you please show me your membership card?
Ah, Ms. Sung Min Ah is in there, right?
I came to meet Ms. Sung Min Ah.
A guest? Who?
She said if I tell you it's Lee Go Eun, you'll know who.
Tell her exactly what I tell you now.
She said she doesn't need to meet with you without a revised script.
Ah, yes.
Wait a minute!
- I'm sorry. it's an urgent matter! - You shouldn't be doing this!
Not here!
It's an urgent matter!
So here you are.
I'm sorry, you need to get out!
Wait a minute.
You are an interesting person.
If you get to know me, I'll be even more interesting.
Would you mind leaving us alone?
Go ahead. Do that interesting thing.
I'm not making dramas to do charity work.
Yes, I know. I know that you only live for money.
And also...
Going forward, let's discuss things through the CP in charge.
Oh my!
Who is this? Aren't you Director Nam?
It's late but congratulations on your promotion.
You've had some drinks. Anyway, thank you.
You hate me, don't you?
How could I do that...
To the most powerful man in drama production.
Then I'll excuse myself.
Long time no see.
I'm going to give a warning.
When I ask you nicely, you should leave this field.
I'm wondering whether the time is near for your retirement.
I decide my own fate.
And I can decide your fate, too.
How are you going to decide my fate?
Just wait a little longer. You'll find out soon enough.
I'll be counting the days.
So, you can't accept it.
That's right.
I'm sure you are aware that's a very dangerous conclusion.
Why? Why are you being so stubborn and even risking your position?
The legendary British actor Sir Alec Guinness once said...
'There are no small parts, only small actors.'
So you want to lecture me.
You made your decision after you read the script.
You discovered potential and worth in that tiny print.
I believe you shouldn't do anything that will jeopardize that potential.
And also yourself.
There will be no revision made to the script.
You drink soju?
The result of your struggle is?
I heard it from PD Joo that you went to see Sung Min Ah.
There will be no revision made to the script.
And Ms. Sung Min Ah won't attend...
Neither the script reading nor the production presentation tomorrow.
No, she's definitely coming.
What makes you think so?
Because Sung Min Ah is a pro.
Pros feel infinitely responsible for their work.
So being a responsible pro is about taking care of your own needs and wants?
Pros and amateurs all make mistakes.
When that happens, an amateur would blame the world...
And a pro would take a step back and reflect upon himself.
Take a step back?
That's right. Take a step back. An amateur like you can't even imagine it.
Pros and amateurs all make mistakes.
When that happens, an amateur would blame the world...
And a pro would take a step back and reflect upon himself.
That's right. Take a step back. An amateur like you can't even imagine it.
I'm talking about the first episode.
Don't you think it was an excess of the theme awareness.
Finally, today is the day we launch Gyeongseong's Morning's official schedule.
At 2pm, all the actors meet and read the script.
At 5pm, we'll move to the grand assembly hall and hold the production presentation.
Everyone. Review the list of tasks given to you and carry them out accordingly.
Yes, I understand.
Goo Hee Jae. You should set up the script reading room before 2pm.
Chief Park should make confirmation calls to all the actors and actresses.
PD Joo should immediately go to the grand assembly hall...
And do the final check of the entire set-up.
The big poster that's going to hang in the back should be handled carefully.
Chief Han should contact all the press that
will attend the production presentation
and put together a list of possible questions.
I think it's time for you to go to the script reading room.
Okay.
And the Watanabe Group called.
The Chairman won't be able to make it.
I got it.
When did you say the arrival time was?
It's 2:35pm.
But do you have to go to the airport in person?
I think I can just go to the airport...
The Watanabe Group has an asset value worth more than 60 billion yen.
And it's leader is coming so it doesn't hurt to be polite.
What's that look on your face?
I've revised the script.
Here are revised episodes one and two.
Revised? Why did you change your mind?
Yesterday, I took a step back and re-read my script.
And...
I could see it. I could see 'the excess of theme awareness'.
So now this script's theme awareness is no longer excessive?
That theme awareness will be perfected at the last episode.
You sound confident.
If I weren't, I wouldn't have even started it.
How is it?
That rookie is not bad.
Her writing ability is rather good.
No, this is not it.
Do you think this makes sense?
This is totally dumb.
Hyun Min. Shouldn't you read the revised script before the group reading?
Hey.
Why should I read that in the car and make myself dizzy.
I can read it when I get there.
What do you think?
Can't you tell by just smelling it...
That it's a real piece of work?
What are you doing? Make copies of the revised script.
Yes.
You know...
You are not even in the first episode but you came early.
You could have come an hour later.
What's that about?
Ah, I could just...
Go ahead.
You were so confident. I guess you were afraid?
Yes, I was afraid...
That I might lose my ability to step back.
Thank you so much for being here for 'Gyeongseong's Morning'.
Now, we'll begin the episode one and two script reading.
Okay, 'Gyeongseong's Morning' episode one.
Scene number one. The view of the Gyeongseong city.
A lively Gyeongseong cityscape is shown.
A street car is going by and there are many people going through rickshaw drivers.
And on top of that, a caption will read, 'November 7th, 1938, Gyeongseong'
There is a man walking through the crowd. That's the main lead Kim Woo Jin.
Woo Jin: He checks his surrounding...
Goes up to a merchant who has his face wrapped in a towel.
What do you think tomorrow's weather will be like in 'Gyeongseong's Morning'?
The Merchant: He checks his surroundings...
Takes something out and hands it over to Kim Woo Jin.
Woo Jin: He puts his face close to the merchant.
Wasn't there one more?
The Merchant: When the merchant uncovers the face, it's Jin Hae Rin.
One will arrive tonight.
Under the awning... come out at midnight.
Woo Jin: He thinks for a minute and whispers into Hae Rin's ear.
Mr. Kang Hyun Min, it's your turn to read the line.
What's the matter?
You are asking what's the matter?
You wouldn't budge an inch when I said can't swim.
But you were tricked by that sly fox and changed...
The entire script without my permission. And you are asking me what's the matter?
I can't go with this script.
I won't.
I'm sorry, director.
With this mood, I don't think I want to do it either.
It has begun.
Excuse me? What has begun?
The power struggle between the animals... it happens every time.
What?
PD Joo, do you know where we are?
This is a jungle made of concrete and asphalt.
What the hell are you doing?
- You don't know? - Lower your voice.
Don't you see the reporters crawling all over?
Smile. Get rid of that expression.
I don't think I can smile unless we go with the original script.
Never.
When are you going to stop whining and see things clearly?
Do I look like I'm whining?
Let's go.
It's a lot colder here than in Fukuoka. (Japanese)
It's an honor to be greeted by...
The President of the top broadcasting company in the nation.
You are coming here so, of course, I should come out and greet you.
Thank you.
This is the president of S Broadcasting Company. (Japanese)
This is the new leader of the Watanabe Group. This is Chairman Watanabe's son, Mr. Genji.
Ah, is that right? Nice to meet you.
I'm Jung Ji Hoon.
Nice to meet you. (Korean)
I'm Watanabe Genji.
You speak Korean very well.
We also do business in Korea.
I hope you continue to invest in the development of Korean dramas.
- Why don't we go in. - Yes.
What do you want me to do about it?
You want me to get back inside?
Soon, it'll be the production presentation.
You want me to go to that alone?
Kang Hyun Min will come back.
I believe President Kim will bring him back.
Please go back to your seat.
Writer Lee Go Eun.
I think I've warned you before.
I told you to behave.
It's not like that. This is a request.
I think you think making a drama is child's play.
If you can't pay back the penalty fee of 6 billion won ($6 million), then go back now.
I didn't say I wasn't going to do the drama.
I just said I can't do it with that revised script.
When I say nicely, you should go.
Why? Are you going to hit me or something?
- What are you doing now. - I can do much worse.
Should I release to the press that you used your mother...
To get out of your drunk driving incident?
Go ahead. I'm going to reveal everything at the production presentation.
Do you want to self-destruct together?
Whether I'm destroyed now or slowly later, it's all the same to me.
You lie. Do you think I'll fall for that kind of empty threat?
I don't care whether you believe it or not. I have nothing to fear.
Choose now.
Whether we both die...
Or we both live.
The 'Gyeongseong's Morning' production presentation will begin shortly.
Please make sure your mobile devices are turned off.
- Hope you enjoy it. - Thank you.
Because of Go Eun, I get to come to such a place.
Why are you wearing sunglasses inside?
Can you see?
This young wench must be deaf.
I guess there's nothing wrong with her.
Kang Hyun Min stormed out in the middle of the script reading.
Kang Hyun Min? Kang Hyun Min ran away?
Why?
He said he'll never go with the revised script.
Hey! You should have held him down even if you had to use force.
The production presentation is about to begin at any moment.
What about Anthony? What's he doing?
He followed Kang Hyun Min out. He'll bring him back.
What about Sung Min Ah?
She wanted to leave but writer Lee is holding her.
Let's begin with the production presentation for 'Gyeongseong's Morning'.
Ladies and gentlemen. I'm Lee Il Hwan, I'll be hosting this presentation today.
I'm going to go crazy.
Here are the two main leads for 'Gyeongseong's Morning'...
Kang Hyun Min and Sung Min Ah, and the director.
Please come out on the stage.
What are you doing? Go find out what's going on.
This is a real joke.
For dramatic effect, I think they've delayed their entrance.
Please wait a moment.
Okay, the two leads and the director, would you please come out?
I'm really going to go crazy.
The script reading session scheduled earlier has lasted longer than expected.
Please wait a moment.
Due to an unexpected situation, it's not clear whether...
Kang Hyun Min will be able to attend the presentation.
- I'm going to have to get going. - Ah, yes.
Why don't we get up, too.
- Kang Hyun Min isn't here yet? - Yes.
What should we do?
There's no other way. Min Ah has to go alone.
Okay, let's go.
How can you go without the main lead?
I'm sorry, director. I am a little late.
As much as we delayed it, we can still start it well.
Where is President Kim?
The situation didn't look too good inside. Do you have time to be out here?
What brought you here?
There is no reason why I can't be here.
Ah, say hello.
This is the new head of the Watanabe Group, Mr. Genji.
I'm Watanabe Hiroshi's son Genji.
Then the Chairman is...
His health has be deteriorating, so...
He handed over all the management rights over to me.
And I'll tell you this as the new chairman of the Watanabe Group.
As of now, we are going to withdraw all the investments
we contracted with World Productions.
And the first round of investments paid...
In the amount of 3.4 billion won ($3.4 million)
Should be returned within this month.
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That guy has no interest in dramas. He just wants his 3.4 billion won back.
He has an asset value of 60 billion and yet, he wants 3.2 billion won back?
The more you have, the more desire you would have.
I'm saying this once and for all. I'm the main lead in this drama.
I don't know that your acting abilities will be able to support that claim.
- Don't make me laugh. - That's my line.
What was that all about. Please tell me something.