I never incited the murder of Mr. Jung Hyun Tae.
Are you trying to get out of this...
despite the audio recording of Mr. Pyeon's confession?
Those are ridiculous one-sided claims by Pyeon Sang Guk.
It's not as if my voice is in that audio recording.
What's more, he was already being chased by Mr. Jung's family...
for the murder suspicions of Mr. Jung.
Then why did you contact the man being chased by them...
with a burner phone?
And why did you want the base station to be manipulated?
What's this? It seems my phone was tapped.
The Internet post last night had Pyeon Sang Guk's audio recording.
It had no record of a call.
The police got an anonymous tip-off this morning.
Mr. Nam. Tell me the truth.
You incited the murder of Mr. Jung, yes?
And where did you sneak Mr. Pyeon away?
Yes.
Okay. Thank you.
What did they say? Is the investigation going well?
The chairman is insisting Pyeon Sang Guk made one-sided claims.
And yet, he's pleading the Fifth about manipulating...
the base station of the burner phone.
Although there is no direct evidence he instigated Dad's murder,
the burner phone's owner has been identified as Chairman Nam.
So he can't get away with it.
Besides, we revealed he was trying to manipulate the evidence...
with the police chief.
Now, the police chief won't be able to help Chairman Nam.
You're right.
Chairman Nam will have no choice but to admit to his crimes.
I don't know.
Attorney Han went over to Dad.
I'll know once he gets in touch.
By the way, how did you find out about Dad's news, Mom?
Earlier, when Secretary Kim came by...
to take Ji Seok to Father's hospital,
I overheard his phone call.
But your dad will be fine, right?
Of course.
Even when you asked Dad...
about the Internet post this morning,
he said it wasn't anything serious.
So don't worry too much.
Okay.
That was careless of Secretary Kim.
But why did the police arrest Dad...
over such a silly Internet post?
Yu Jin. What if...
that post is real?
Then both our family and the company will fall apart.
But what do you mean by that just now, Ae Ra?
You don't believe that post is real, do you?
Didn't I say, "what if?"
If Father is telling the truth and is not the culprit,
he'll get released soon after the investigation.
Don't worry, Yu Jin.
Calm down, Gil Ja.
How on earth can I calm down?
Remember what Gyeo Ul and Young Jun said?
The person who killed Hyun Tae was Chairman Nam.
I will go over to their house and turn it upside down.
I understand how you feel. But that won't change a thing.
And that family knows nothing about it.
He's being questioned as we speak.
We can go over to their house when the results are out.
Without knowing that,
I thanked Chairman Nam for helping...
find Pyeon Sang Guk.
My poor husband.
I feel sorry for my dear husband.
Gil Ja.
Uncle. Have you gotten in touch with Mal Ja?
She's keeping the shop closed for today from the shock.
Nobody would be able to work after what happened.
You can't imagine how shocked I was when Tae Yang told me today.
Did that chairman position mean that much to him?
He tried to kill his brother in a made-up accident...
and even murdered Gyeo Ul's father when he found that out.
Speaking of which,
let's keep Grandpa Ji Seok's accident...
between us.
How come?
Chairman Nam got arrested for the proxy murder of Gyeo Ul's father.
Investigate it more, and it will come to light.
Still, I want Grandpa Ji Seok to be the last person to know about it.
The honorary chairman is not with him right now.
That news will bring great shock to him.
All right. I understood your point.
Chairman Nam. You didn't say anything to the police, yes?
I didn't.
Good job.
Keep telling the police you know nothing when they ask questions.
We'll communicate with them only when I'm with you.
By the way, Attorney Han.
What will happen if I continue to plead the Fifth?
You have the right not to say any unfavorable statements.
But it could play against us during the investigation and trial.
On that note,
I hope you'll tell me all the facts.
Then I'll plan something out to get you released.
Mr. Nam Yeon Seok, you should stop wasting your energy.
Tell me the truth.
All right.
I'll tell you.
What? Chairman Nam was released?
Yes.
He was just sent home.
I can't believe it.
How could he be released?
He stated that he called Pyeon Sang Guk...
because he had been blackmailed by him.
- Blackmailed? - Yes.
He claimed that Pyeon found out about the shell company he used...
to embezzle the group's fund and had been blackmailing him.
Then a post about his burner phone was uploaded online,
so he tampered with the location to hide his shell company.
Are you saying the police believe him?
Well, the story adds up perfectly.
And the police confirmed that he did own a shell company.
I thought the investigation would go properly...
if we had the recording of Pyeon Sang Guk's confession...
and proof that the burner phone belonged to Chairman Nam.
Mr. Jung, then what happens now?
Pyeon Sang Guk isn't around after making that confession,
and we can't check the call recording on the burner phone.
It'll be tough...
to lock up Chairman Nam for abetting Dad's murder.
He already formed a defense counsel only with the best attorneys...
to clear his suspicion.
He was much more cunning than I ever thought.
Young Jun, we have to make sure he's punished.
We can't just let him run free until we find Pyeon Sang Guk.
I agree.
Here's the bright side.
Chairman Nam confessed he had a shell company.
This will weaken his position at work.
We should use that to drag him down.
Are you saying you want to propose...
Chairman Nam Yeon Seok's dismissal?
You're right.
Is that possible?
I mentioned it to you before...
that there were shareholders who would side with us.
On top of that,
I'll persuade others who won't condone...
a crime like embezzlement.
I'm so glad Dad's released.
But he had been operating a shell company?
It's a necessary evil in the world of business.
Don't be alarmed.
Anyway, Yu Ri, what's a shell company?
Uncle Ji Seok, well...
You wouldn't understand even if we explained.
It's just this thing.
Anyway, why isn't he home yet? He was released from the police.
Ae Ra, have you called him?
Yes, he said he was nearby.
Mom, Dad's home.
You're home.
You must've had a tough time.
I prepared something just for you...
He must be tired.
Why is he going to the study instead of his room?
Yeon Seok must be mad.
What do we do?
I know there's a bug somewhere in this room.
Where is it?
Ta-da.
Yu Ri, what is this?
I got it on my way home.
This is an air-purifying plant, so it makes the air clean.
I thought it'd be perfect for your study.
Yu Ri. Nam Yu Ri!
Yes, Dad.
Dad, what's wrong?
Where did you get this plant?
That? I... Why do you ask?
Be honest!
Where did you get this?
Actually,
Mr. Jung gave it to me and said it was for you.
Jung Gyeo Ul and Jung Young Jun must know that I'm the culprit.
(YJ Group)
How much did they know if they took things this far?
Wait, do they know everything...
including what happened 31 years ago?
(YJ Group)
I heard...
you gave this to Yu Ri.
Why did you give this to her?
The reason?
You know it better than we do.
It seemed like you two uploaded that post on the internet.
I'm unrelated to your father's death.
You two are deceived by Pyeon Sang Guk's words.
Chairman Nam, you may have fooled the police and the people.
But you can't fool us anymore.
Gyeo Ul, why would I kill your father?
There's no reason.
You killed my dad because he found out...
about Uncle Ji Seok's accident from 31 years ago!
You look quite surprised.
Stop trying to deceive us and accept your punishment gladly.
My punishment?
How impudent.
You're finally showing your true colors.
People don't know what you're truly like,
but we'll soon expose everything,
every dirty thing you did to become the chairman!
How dare you come...
and declare war on me?
Declare war on you?
We're trying to set everything straight!
Just wait and see...
how we do it.
Let's go, Young Jun.
Darn it!
Gosh, Chairman Nam.
He tried to sound us out, to see how far we'd go.
- Anyway, Young Jun. - Yes?
He now knows that we know about Uncle Ji Seok's accident.
Do you think Uncle Ji Seok will be okay?
If we don't spill the truth now,
even his family won't have any idea.
So he won't do anything to Uncle Ji Seok.
If I had known he'd respond like this,
I would have uploaded the wiretapped recording online.
We didn't think he would evade this by using his shell company.
That's true.
Yu Ri.
Mr. Jung, we need to talk.
Young Jun, I'll go inside.
Okay.
- Yu Ri. - Did you use me to expose...
my dad's corruption?
Sorry?
Does she not know the details?
No matter how much you wanted to expose...
my dad's slush fund and the shell company,
you shouldn't have taken advantage of me, his daughter!
Yu Ri.
I'm sorry.
You're sorry?
Was this why...
you told me you were sorry last time?
How can you do this to me?
Did you ever have feelings for me?
I thought...
you grew to like me a little.
I'm sorry.
I had no other choice.
You had no other choice?
No.
From the start, you only wanted to take advantage of me.
I will never forgive you for using me.
Wait.
Chairman Nam! A statement, please.
Do you admit to making a slush fund by creating a shell company?
I deeply apologize for causing public concern...
over a shameful matter.
I will earnestly cooperate with the investigation...
without hiding a thing.
- Is that all? - So do you admit to it?
Are you admitting to it?
Mr. Jung. Why did you want to see me?
We have something to discuss with you, Director.
Chairman Pham of VN Group, one of our major shareholders,
requested to propose the dismissal of Chairman Nam.
Chairman Pham of VN Group did?
Yes. Chairman Pham thought highly of YJ Group's reputation...
of faith and justice.
But Chairman Nam's shell company must have disappointed him greatly.
So he stated a responsible action was needed.
It's only to be expected.
The board of directors is complaining about this matter.
I did everything to persuade Chairman Pham.
But he's a very upright man.
All right.
But even if a general shareholders' meeting is held,
it'll be hard to pass the dismissal with the shares...
Chairman Nam owns.
Yes, that's true.
But we believe it's necessary for the future of YJ Group.
I understand.
I will have a talk with the board of directors.
We will leave it to you.
(YJ Group)
Dad. You had it tough.
There won't be any problems...
with the prosecution investigation result, right?
Attorney Han will take care of it. Let's have faith in him.
By the way, I was quite shocked.
You, of all people, made a slush fund?
Oh, what I meant was...
It's nothing strange for those running a company.
But it's a relief that Grandpa isn't with us right now.
If he were here,
he would've gone about professional executives and whatnot.
I have bad news, Chairman Nam.
What happened, Secretary Kim?
The board of directors proposed to dismiss Chairman Nam...
as managing director and chairman.
What?
What was that?
- Mr. Kwak. - Yes?
I hope you will agree to Chairman Nam's dismissal.
Chairman Nam's slush fund matter did disappoint me.
But he carried on the family line and led YJ Group.
Do you have a plan once Chairman Nam gets dismissed?
The director will serve as a temporary chairman.
After that, the company will be operated...
by professional executives...
to reduce owner risks and ensure transparent management.
That's right. Fail to change the chairman this time,
and the owner's family will continue to manage the company.
The next chairman could become Director Nam,
who doesn't have management skills.
Please think carefully about what decision is right...
for YJ Group's future.
All right.
The honorary chairman once said...
he was interested in professional executives...
operating the company...
rather than his family if necessary.
I will vote for the chairman's dismissal for YJ.
Thank you, Mr. Kwak.
Sir. Think about our company.
Both you and my father...
devoted your youths to building this company.
We can't let...
some professional executives we don't know manage this place.
I couldn't get in touch with the honorary chairman.
What does he think about this matter?
Oh, you see...
Right. The dismissal agenda gave him a shock.
He's currently resting at home.
Think about all the effort I put into growing YJ this far.
Please, sir.
All right.
Chairman Nam's exposed corruption is just the tip of the iceberg.
Chairman Nam even made slush funds.
How can we entrust YJ Group to him?
If you wish for a better YJ Group,
please agree to the dismissal.
If you shareholders support us, we'll be at an advantage.
Honestly, the motion of dismissal hurt my pride.
But any businessman could go through this.
We look forward to your cooperation.
Okay.
Thank you, Mr. Shin.
Then I'll see you at the general shareholders' meeting. Bye.
It's a relief that even Mr. Shin will stand on our side.
Really.
Yes, Secretary Kim. What is it?
What was that?
Got it.
Dad. This is bad.
What happened?
Jung Gyeo Ul's people persuaded the shareholders,
and more than half agreed to your dismissal.
What?
Those people.
The police investigation stated you didn't instigate the murder.
I don't understand why they're doing this to you.
It's like they're doing this because of a grudge against you.
Dad. Should I meet and try to talk to them?
No. I told you there was no need to deal with them.
Father.
I have something I must tell you.
Let's talk in private.
What do you mean we can gain shares that will vote...
in favor of me?
The three percent share Pandora, which you so loathe, has.
I will persuade Mr. Alex to use that...
to vote against your dismissal.
It's useless unless we gain the shares...
from Jung Gyeo Ul and Jung Young Jun's side.
Then...
what if I obtained their shares?
What? You did?
Why do you keep bothering me with your calls?
I already agreed to vote for the dismissal.
And I have no intention of changing my mind.
Mr. Kwak.
I'm sure you'll change your mind once you listen to my proposal.
What do you mean?
It seems that your son is running a food provider.
Take our side, Mr. Kwak,
and we will make sure your son...
provides food to the cafeterias...
in our headquarters, affiliates, and factories nationwide.
Isn't this enough reason for you...
to change your mind?
We already have a food provider.
Cancel the contract arbitrarily,
and people will think it's a power trip by the owner family.
It'll be used as an excuse to get me dismissed.
Don't worry about that.
We can come up with a reason to cancel the contract.
Anyway, I'll take care of that.
Would you like this letter of attorney or not?
But I have a condition.
From now on, instead of Yu Jin,
make me the successor of YJ.
To start that off,
give me the position of director.
Steve.
Thank you for delegating your voting rights on...
the dismissal of Chairman Nam.
Yes. With your support,
YJ Corporation will be a much more transparent and solid company.
Thank you for your cooperation once again.
Sure. I will. And take care.
CEO Steve delegated his voting rights to us.
Had you not persuaded the overseas shareholders,
we wouldn't have exceeded the majority.
I really appreciate it.
There won't be a problem with Chairman Nam's dismissal now.
You're right.
Yes, Young Jun?
What?
Mr. Kwak changed his mind and will vote against this?
Wait, Mr. Kwak changed his mind?
Then we won't have over half of the votes...
we need for his dismissal.
We have to visit him and try to persuade him again.
Young Jun already did, but he wouldn't meet him.
What do we do now?
Why don't we meet other shareholders we haven't met with...
and persuade them?
The ones we haven't met are...
only those who'd vote against the dismissal.
They won't change their minds...
unless they already hold a grudge against the owner's family.
A grudge?
Tae Yang, I need to go out.
Gyeo Ul!
(CEO's Office)
Why are you here?
I made myself clear and told you that I had nothing more to say.
Mr. Alex,
please hear me out.
It won't take long.
I have no time to listen to something I don't care about.
Please leave.
Mr. Alex.
Mr. Alex!
Gyeo Ul.
Where did you go?
I went to persuade Mr. Alex of Pandora,
but I couldn't do it.
If we get his 3 percent, we'll have over 50 percent again.
There's nobody else we can persuade.
We still have some time until the shareholders' meeting.
And there will be some who'll change their mind on the day,
so let's not give up and do our best until the end.
Let us begin the extraordinary shareholders' meeting...
to decide on Chairman Nam Yeon Seok's dismissal.
(2023 YJ Group's 1st Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting)
(Polling Booth)
Thank you.
(Polling Booth)
They didn't get over 50 percent of the votes.
Your dismissal won't be approved.
After the shareholders' meeting, don't forget to keep your promise...
with me.
I won't.
(2023 YJ Group's 1st Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting)
Let us begin the ballot count.
(2023 YJ Group's 1st Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting)
I will announce the vote count results.
The dismissal of Chairman Nam Yeon Seok...
(2023 YJ Group's 1st Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting)
has been...
approved by 53 percent.
What?
Good work.
- What? - I'm so glad.
What happened?
This isn't possible.
Those who voted...
for his dismissal didn't reach over 50 percent.
Where did they suddenly get the three percent?
- What? - It's Alex.
(2023 YJ Group's 1st Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting)
Thank you.
- Thank you for your vote. - No problem.
Jung Gyeo Ul persuaded Alex?
(Woman in a Veil)
I'll get my own revenge. This is the end of our relationship.
Alex.
How dare you deceive me?
Why would I drag you down if I could become your successor?
Do you have trouble letting go because you're still attached?
- Jung Gyeo Ul. - Director Park is...
a candidate for the presidency.
I don't care what it is if it'll disqualify him.
Find something and bring it to me!