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Buried Hearts

CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS

CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS FILMED IN SAFE ENVIRONMENT

EPISODE 13

Did the letter get delivered?

Yes, Director Seo took it from the mailbox and brought it into his house.

RECIPIENT: SEO DONGJU

That letter

is my final message to Seo Dongju on his way out.

I'm stepping out for a bit…

Honey.

Why are the lights off?

The light was bothering me.

Is something wrong?

Honey.

What if…

Just what if…

If that child survived back then…

If he were alive

and tried to ruin Taeyun's future…

could you kill him again?

Of course.

As many times as needed.

Back then, I did it for you.

Now, I'd do it for you and Taeyun.

That child is Director Seo, honey.

That bastard got to you too?

Did you…

know about this?

DONGJU

Dongju, let's meet now.

I'll head over to your place…

Another leg surgery?

There's still a third surgery left.

Hmm.

This is all because of Yeo Sunho.

If he hadn't stirred up Chu Gyeongwon, none of this would have happened.

It's…

because I failed to persuade Gyeongwon.

Failed?

You got Chu Gyeongwon to shut up. And Yeo Sunho too.

That's why I'm planning to give you a medal.

I don't need any medals.

You might change your mind once you hear what kind of medal it is.

How about the late Yeo Sunho's place?

Becoming Daesan Group's eldest son-in-law.

Go have a son.

He'll be the future chairman of Daesan Group.

I've never once considered that.

Come on.

I know you've had your eye on that position.

For you to claim that medal,

I'll try to make Chairman Cha Gangcheon accept you.

So,

they never found the body of Gyeongwon's child?

It was a small child.

A wild animal might have carried it off.

That doesn't matter.

What's important is

how we will dedicate ourselves to the future of this country together.

Now, go inside and get yourself treated.

Yes, Prosecutor.

Ildo.

Use those crutches too much, and you'll strain your ribs.

Don't move around too much.

Hello, sir.

Ildo's hospital room is bugged.

Keep a close watch.

If he has a change of heart and decides to confess, we're screwed.

He killed his friend, lover, and own son in one blow.

What change of heart?

Don't say that. He's unaware of it.

Unaware that it's his son?

He opposed the birth, so the child was kept a secret.

Since the kid kept asking for his dad,

Chu Gyeongwon said she'd reveal the child's existence to Huh Ildo.

Is that so?

Then she died before she could tell him.

Gosh.

Jangseon.

You pushed too hard with this deal.

The export CEO in China

was exchanging letters and phone calls with a North Korean woman.

Turning this in for an NSA violation would've been easier.

Don't be so naive.

We need to keep a tight grip

so no one dares suggest downsizing the counterintelligence team.

RECORDED AUDIO

A former activist-turned-spy who got recruited

while working undercover at a factory run by a South Korean agent

in league with North Korea…

If she testified about the CEO's espionage in full detail…

It would've been a perfect setup.

This all happened because you failed to train Chu Gyeongwon properly.

You were so proud of how close you'd gotten to her.

When she refused a press conference, we should've dropped it,

before it turned into a bloodbath.

We can't pick and choose our battles when serving our country.

We have to push through the obstacles.

Why don't you clock out first?

Oh, right.

The boy who died,

his name was Chu Seonghyeon.

My goodness.

He almost became Huh Seonghyeon.

Still, he didn't know it was his son. Doesn't it make it less tragic?

President Huh!

President Huh!

Director Seo, I'm here!

Yes, I'll head over.

So this is Seo Dongju's last dance.

HUH ILDO

Ildo, don't shoot him.

Seo Dongju is your son.

What are you doing? I'm not dead yet.

Hurry and keep shooting, Father.

What?

You bastard.

What the hell are you up to this time?

Shoot already, Father.

Don't play games with me! Just kill me already!

Ildo, don't shoot him.

Seo Dongju is your son.

Get rid of Seo Dongju now!

The team's on the ground.

Dad, no!

Dongju, did you get shot?

Get lost.

Chief Cheon, what should we do?

Pull back.

Damn it.

Damn.

Dongju.

Let's get you to the hospital.

Gosh, that freaking idiot.

Dad, you should leave.

We found a hospital.

Got it…

Taeyun, I…

Ildo, call me.

KANG SEONG

I think

Director Seo is your son.

PARK SURGICAL CLINIC

SURGERY ROOM

I'll check the vitals.

Go get some rest.

Sure. And you're welcome.

No need to keep thanking me over something this small, Mr. Bae.

Right! I forgot to thank you. Thank you, Dr. Park.

Let go of me.

What's wrong with my life? How did I get mixed up with you?

Nurse Bae. I could see you still got it.

Just sort out your affairs and get back to work.

I really want to go back too.

Anyway, thanks again.

Dongju…

Is he okay?

Of course.

If not, we'll have to take him to a big hospital.

And if we do, they'll report the gunshot. Then Huh Ildo will be…

I'm still talking.

Your days of staring out the window while doing pull-ups are numbered.

I heard everything.

You can say that to me,

but don't tell President Huh you did.

He wants to be a good father in your eyes.

Saying your heart

must be torn to shreds

wouldn't even begin to cover it, right?

Thanks for understanding.

Dongju.

Can't you just leave Daesan, Dongju?

Taeyun.

Pick one.

Either understand me

or tell me to leave Daesan.

Just choose one.

You can hate me and curse me if you want.

I'm sorry, Dongju.

I'll never forget what Dad did to you.

Seong!

Seong!

Seong!

Yes, Ildo. Have a seat.

What?

You didn't tell me this whole time.

What is this nonsense now?

Ildo.

Gyeongwon's kid…

He's your son.

Gyeongwon… "Ildo, this kid is your son."

Just say it confidently.

Won't it be too shocking?

He said he didn't want the kid.

If you won't do it, I will.

I'll tell him.

He hates people knowing his business.

Just stay out of it.

You have no idea

how actively I've been staying out of it.

What do you mean?

Mom.

My stomach hurts. I need to poop.

Right. Let's go to the bathroom.

About Gyeongwon…

What do you mean?

Did you hear that?

Yeah.

Just let Gyeongwon handle it and stay out of it.

That means…

Sunho knew that Gyeongwon's kid…

was my son.

All this while…

Why didn't you tell me until now?

You know, Ildo…

I don't think knowing the truth

is always a good thing.

Some truths…

can hurt a person just as much as violence.

It wasn't just Sunho.

Your child and the mother of your child died too.

That's why I didn't tell you.

Take it slow.

Taeyun.

You should go back home.

I'll follow and take care of you.

I'll look after him, so you can go home.

Still… Taeyun.

You make me uncomfortable.

Go home.

Wow.

Ildo, you're pretty good.

Deokhui set it up for me,

but I've never used it.

She probably did it for your health. Why not use it?

I'm not interested.

I'm planning to throw it out when Deokhui's not around.

And what if she throws you out instead? Gosh.

That can't happen.

Hey, Sunho.

About that favor I asked…

I'm sorry, Ildo.

I'm not asking for all of Daesan Apparel's production lines.

Just a portion of the dress shirt export line

for my father's sewing factory.

Is it that hard?

That's not it, Ildo.

Ever since I married Deokhui, I've been getting favors left and right.

I even refused my father when he asked me to sell his land to Daesan.

That is

what I should do as the group's eldest son-in-law.

Hey, Sunho.

If this doesn't work out, my father's factory will shut down.

Please help me out.

Please. If you do, I'll owe you big time

Just let it go, Ildo.

I'm sorry.

Then, why did you ask to meet today?

Ildo.

I know you're close with Prosecutor Yeom Jangseon.

You need to stop.

You mapped out our school's underground group for him.

But he got leverage over you and has controlled you ever since.

You… That's enough.

You know I got beaten half to death because I never gave up a single name.

You got out in return for giving Yeom Jangseon the names.

I knew all along.

You bastard.

Why are you bringing this up now?

I'm not blaming you for what happened back then.

Honestly, I can't say I would've held out

without giving up my friends' names if I were you.

But, Ildo, sticking with someone like Yeom Jangseon now is different

from giving in to torture and drawing that chart.

It's like throwing your beliefs straight into the gutter.

The pure and righteous Sunho…

If you're so clean, why'd you have a kid out of wedlock?

What are you talking about?

Gyeongwon's kid.

You crazy bastard. Gyeongwon's…

Forget it. Let's talk about this another time.

Suit yourself.

As long as you stay out of my way, I don't care about your affairs.

He completely freaked out.

Deokhui, I think you've got it wrong.

You know how stubborn Sunho is.

Even in college, he never admitted to any mistakes.

I feel like killing myself with Eunnam.

Deokhui.

Just thinking about Gyeongwon's child suffocates me.

There's no way out except death.

It's my fault.

I should have married you back then.

I'm paying for it now.

What do I do now?

Dad. I just got back.

I know it's not what you want, but Dongju's treatment went well.

I see. Taeyun, come in. Let's talk…

Why does this rice cake taste off? It's too sweet and salty.

I took your advice, seasoned it stronger, and ruined it.

Gosh. Jeez.

You need to get with the times.

The new madam used to be an anchor.

To satisfy her refined palate, your old-fashioned flavors won't do.

I'm only here because I cater to the chairman's taste.

Now I'm supposed to cater to her instead?

No way. That's not happening.

How many times must I say this?

You think this is just about her?

It's about the chairman's only son.

Here we go again…

The moment the new madam returns from their honeymoon in Jeju,

the balance of power will shift.

Wait…

I already cleaned the chairman's bedroom and the rooms upstairs.

Did you go over them again?

Dust already settled on the window frames.

Can I have more of that?

What?

From before…

Gosh…

Secretary Gong.

This falls under my responsibility.

Not Chef Do's. My goodness.

Just ask me anytime.

Can I have one too?

Do you have more?

Sure. No need to worry at all.

Do you need anything?

How many days has it been?

He hasn't stepped outside since the day after the chairman's wedding.

A full seven days…

He left it right by the door.

He didn't even touch it.

I can't help if I don't know what's going on.

Dongju.

Close the door.

Gosh.

My bad upbringing makes times like this easier.

I got no manners anyway, so I can just walk in as I please.

"I'm not dead yet."

"Hurry and keep shooting, Father."

I never imagined you'd lock yourself away

for this long just because of those words.

Don't tell me this is some act to show you're suffering more than me.

I brought something with me.

You don't seem like you'll come.

I'll drag my aching leg over instead.

Huh Ildo and Seo Dongju.

A DNA test result for the two of us.

Your DNA sample

came from a toothbrush you used at the office.

And the results…

As expected, the results confirm a father-son relationship.

See for yourself.

Wow. This is so ridiculous that I can't help but laugh.

HUH ILDO, SEO DONGJU

Why are you doing this?

This isn't because you called me "Father."

Now get out.

This is good.

Actually, on my way here,

I was thinking about how I'd respond if you begged for forgiveness.

But since you're quite the opposite, I don't have to think about it anymore.

Just like we did earlier, Mom.

Like this?

That day before I tried to kill you…

I should have known you were my son.

If you had known,

would you have not killed me? No.

Even if I had known, I still would have killed you.

So, after locking yourself up here for a week,

the best you came up with is acting like an even bigger villain?

I became Daesan Group's eldest son-in-law by killing my own child.

If I had embraced being an untouchable villain from the start,

I wouldn't have failed when I shot you out on the water.

Even if I had failed back then,

calling me your father won't change a thing.

I'm a man who's already killed his own child.

I never would have stopped shooting.

If I continued…

you wouldn't be here holding me accountable.

And more than anything,

I wouldn't be trapped under Yeom Jangseon's thumb.

I'd be the one controlling him.

So you're saying…

it would've been better if you knew I was your son when you killed me?

That not knowing…

is the only regret?

Impressive.

Begging for forgiveness would be better.

Honestly, from where I stand,

the only thing you could do right now

is beg for forgiveness.

Of course, I won't forgive you,

but at least beg for forgiveness

from my late mother and Yeo Sunho.

I pushed my own child off with a car

and shot him three times.

The last bullet…

He came to tell me…

"I'm your son, Father."

But I shot him.

From where and how…

do I even begin to apologize?

That's something you have to figure out yourself.

Taeyun is really worried about you.

He's afraid…

you might take your own life.

Don't let that happen.

That's my request too.

Why would you?

Why would you want me to live?

Dongju.

Is Dad okay?

Dongju.

Are you okay?

Of course. I'm okay.

I took medical leave, got treated, and now I can even drive.

Did something happen

with President Huh?

Dongju, I'm scared.

I think President Huh wants to hurt you.

He still has Yeom Jangseon backing him.

President Huh…

probably won't anymore.

What makes you so sure of that?

Eunnam,

once I've sorted it all out, I'll tell you everything.

Just wait a little longer.

Dongju.

I love you.

But lately, it feels like

I'm only loving half of you, and it scares me.

It's not like the other half belongs to someone else.

Yangchun, time to eat!

Wow, are they still sleeping?

Yangchun!

Food's here. Your favorite, Yangchun!

Jeez.

Damn it.

Yes.

Yes, Dongju.

This is bad. Cho Yangchun escaped.

But…

he left the Administrator behind.

Those two won't be able to be together.

They lost the Dandelion files, and Yeom Jangseon abandoned them.

I suppose so.

Let's focus on helping the Administrator recover.

Got it.

HOUSE OF OVERFLOW

So…

The Administrator has sided with Seo Dongju.

I fought to the end and barely managed to escape.

Give me one more chance…

and I'll finish the job properly.

I see. You can go now.

Are you planning to kill yourself?

TEST REPORT EXAMINEES: HUH ILDO, SEO DONGJU

HUH ILDO, SEO DONGJU

PATERNITY PROBABILITY CONFIRMED

No way.

THEREFORE, A BIOLOGICAL FATHER-SON RELATIONSHIP IS ESTABLISHED

Secretary Gong, can I get some water?

Over the phone, you told me that Seo Dongju was my son, right?

Yes.

At that exact moment, he called me Father.

Oh?

At the same time?

How coincidental.

When did you find out

that Chu Gyeongwon's child was mine?

I told you to take the shot at Seo Dongju.

Right after that, I got a call from Cheon Guho.

That's why I yelled over the phone for you to stop shooting.

Did you really find out then?

Of course. Sir!

Tell me the truth.

I told you, that's when I found out.

By egging a father on…

how much did you enjoy ordering me to kill my own son?

Damn it.

I picked up a pathetic tailor who used to scavenge scraps

from fabric markets to stitch together cheap dress shirts.

And I raised him up to become a candidate for Daesan Group's chairman.

"Boohoo."

"I killed my son multiple times. It's so painful. Please, pity me."

What a pathetic sight.

Ildo, grow up.

Do you even know who you are?

A man so ruthless, he wouldn't hesitate to kill for his ambitions.

Now you're torn up because the one you tried to kill was your son?

Boohoo.

You're sad?

You're just making a fool of yourself.

All right.

Wipe those tears away.

How do we take Daesan?

Our goal is Take your hands…

off Daesan.

What did you say?

It's overdue, but I'm finally cutting the demon Yeom Jangseon out of my life.

Hey. Huh Ildo.

The Daesan chairman seat is within reach,

and you're cutting me off when I can give you that?

Without me, you'll never get that position.

I'm siding with Seo Dongju.

What? Seo Dongju?

Yes!

I'll keep pleading with Seo Dongju,

my competent son.

As a father, I know I'll never be forgiven.

But if I ask him to build Daesan with me, he'll say yes.

Gosh.

I never realized just how shameless you are.

After realizing I've tried to kill my own son multiple times,

there's nothing…

I fear

or I can't do now, Prosecutor Yeom Jangseon.

Goodness.

I'm terrified.

Deokhui, I can't be your puppet.

I only dance when there's a good reason to.

You've always wanted to be CEO of Daesan Energy.

Not like this.

And, Deokhui, I don't know why you're fighting with Ildo,

but you'd better back down.

We never fight.

Then why are you trying to…

kick him out of Daesan?

Your brother-in-law

is unfit to be Taeyun's father.

What?

They're coming.

Did you take good care of the house?

Thank you for welcoming us.

Welcome, Father.

Yeongsu.

From now on, please call me either "Stepmother" or "Mother."

You two can call me "Grandmother."

Even after 30 years, I still call my stepfather "President Huh."

Wow, Dongju.

This house is amazing.

Your family lives here too, right?

Seonu, introduce yourself properly.

Thank you for letting me live in this amazing house, sir.

Seonu, you should call him "Father."

It's fine.

He can call me whatever he wants.

That doesn't change the fact that I'm Seonu's father.

Secretary Gong.

Yes, Chairman.

What's for breakfast today?

You'll get Seonu something good to eat, right?

Seonu, come eat breakfast.

Father, look at the time.

It's dinnertime.

Dinnertime? Yes.

Yeongsu.

Do you know why I didn't fight harder against your marriage?

Because I'd rather have you caged in here than running wild outside.

Smile. Keep it together.

You're the one who broke the promise

to stay away from the Daesan family for good

at the cost of your lives.

Don't forget that.

You must

keep your promise to protect

Seonu and me until the end.

Only then can I get into the Daesan family

and cooperate with you, Mr. Yeom.

Of course, I'll keep it.

You can rely on me.

Sir, President Huh is here.

Yes, I'm happy.

Director Seo worked hard on our wedding.

You must be glad to have such a capable grandson.

He'll be a grandson-in-law in the future.

Haven't you heard anything from President Huh and Director Seo?

Chairman.

Director Seo is President Huh's son.

What…

What do you mean?

What?

Deceiving the head of the Daesan family like this…

Now that's crossing the line.

Why do you think they kept their father-son relationship a secret?

What if he's keeping Director Seo close to Cha Seonu…

to take Cha Seonu down eventually?

My…

My son, Seonu?

Yes.

You're here.

Yes, Director Seo.

Chairman, your pending approvals require online authorization.

Hold on.

If it's not urgent, do it later.

We have a guest.

Is it urgent?

No, it's not.

Okay.

It's humiliating for me to admit this, but I have to tell you.

Director Seo hacked into my computer

and stole the entire National Patriotism Fund.

That young punk is manipulating

the National Patriotism Fund as he pleases,

cutting me out, and now meeting with The Elder directly.

Come on.

That can't be right.

And Yeo Eunnam's father, Yeo Sunho. Huh Ildo…

In your opinion, what are Seonu's strengths and weaknesses?

It's a bit too early to discuss that, Chairman.

Seonu is like an untouched canvas,

a young man full of endless possibilities.

Endless possibilities…

LIQUOR SAFE INNER SAFE

Later on, when Seonu becomes chairman,

what will you be doing?

Probably like what I'm doing for you now.

Wouldn't I be supporting Chairman Cha Seonu?

Serving two generations of Daesan leadership.

Have you ever met your father?

I went to his university to inform him of my sister's passing,

but he was on sabbatical, so I couldn't.

You should meet him while he's still alive.

Yes.

I'm coming in.

Y, 1, 10, Y, 1, 10.

9, S, 9, S.

3, 6, 2, 3, 6, 2.

#, W, 7, #, W, 7.

Giving him the vault code…

Won't that put you at a disadvantage?

I gave him the old code.

The real passcode

is only in my head.

You… The chairman…

He may be smiling on the outside, but I can see his condition worsening.

Before it gets any worse, I need to go all-in against Yeom Jangseon.

And I want to know where you'll stand.

I've cut ties with Yeom Jangseon.

That wouldn't have been easy.

I thought you'd become a beast, but you chose to remain human.

Continuing to follow someone who orders you to kill your own child…

I thought it was something even a beast wouldn't do.

Worse than a beast.

Have you secured the vault code?

The code Director Seo gave me matches the one I already had.

It hasn't changed.

Chairman, you have to strike while the iron's hot.

How about tomorrow night?

CHAIRMAN CHA GANGCHEON

Everything you have done with Yeom Jangseon,

I'll tell the chairman when he's of sound mind

and remove him from Daesan.

I'll tell him myself

what I've done.

Every last detail.

CHAIRMAN

Yes, Chairman.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner.

I'm disappointed in both you and President Huh.

I can't believe I had to hear from Yeom that you two are father and son.

I'll visit you with President Huh and explain.

Then both of you come by tomorrow night.

No, a conversation like this calls for drinks.

Let's have a drink, just us three without Secretary Gong around.

How about we meet at your place?

That sounds good to me, but…

I have a few bottles of the most expensive wine in the world.

Let's open them tomorrow.

You prepare some food, Director Seo.

Okay.

Come in.

Where's the chairman?

He said he'd be late and told us to start without him.

Come in.

How about

some soju while we wait?

I'm going to drink up and knock out.

I can't sleep nowadays.

President Huh.

I said the only thing left you could do was beg for forgiveness.

Just forget about it.

I'd rather you weren't remorseful for trying to kill me.

I already said I'd never forgive you,

but seeing you act all remorseful like this…

It's not exactly easy to ignore it.

Plus, when Chairman Cha arrives,

I'm sure he'll tell us to make amends and get along.

But I have no intention of doing that.

Neither do I.

Since the day I pushed

Sunho, Gyeongwon, and her kid into the river,

I've been careful never to let myself feel any guilt.

Careful not to let yourself feel any guilt?

That incident gave me wealth,

family, and status.

If I truly regretted what I did,

I'd have to give all that up.

And I didn't want to.

Remorse without sacrifice is fake.

So I forced myself not to regret it.

You're a terrible…

You're truly a horrible bastard.

I figured maybe this was God finally…

punishing me.

You're the punishment God sent me.

And you don't have to give anything up?

Want another bottle of soju?

QUIETLY IN ONE GO

But, President Huh,

other than this cost-free repentance,

was there really nothing good for you?

Deciding to break free from Yeom Jangseon and finally stand up to him.

Ever since I got caught in college and gave up my friends' names,

this is the first time

I've stood up to Yeom Jangseon.

It's all thanks to you.

Though all I did to you was try to kill you.

God, this conversation…

This is not a father-son talk at all.

If we were

a normal father and son,

what kind of conversation would we have?

"Father,

take good care of your health."

"Son, don't skip your meals."

Damn.

Gosh.

Do you think there will come a day…

when we make small talks like that?

Don't even dream of it.

A day like that?

That'll never happen.

I think there's whiskey somewhere. I'll have to look for it.

Better than going out to buy more.

President Huh!

Please open the door for the chairman!

You're here…

Okay.

President Huh, I found the whiskey.

Hi.

Your house is amazing.

President Huh.

You bastard! Are you okay?

President Huh…

Goddamn it!

Come here!

Wow, nice! Let's go!

Dongju!

Let's end this, you bastard!

President Huh…

Mister!

What are you doing? I'm not dead yet.

Hurry and keep shooting, Father.

Father,

take good care of your health.

No, President Huh!

Do you think there will come a day…

when we make small talks like that?

Translated by Hye Min Eom