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[♪ opening theme music playing]

The Nice Guy

THIS DRAMA SERIES IS FICTIONAL, AND THE PERSONS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS,

SETTINGS AND EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA SERIES HAVE BEEN FICTIONALLY CREATED

CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED IN SAFE CONDITIONS

WITH THE CONSENT OF AND IN THE PRESENCE OF GUARDIANS

Seokhee!

[♪ mid-tempo rock music playing]

[yelling] Seokhee!

[onlookers gasping, exclaiming]

[birds twittering]

[gasps]

Seokkyung!

-Are you okay? -What? Yes.

What about you?

Okay, let's go.

Come at me. Come on.

You bastard!

[♪ thrilling rock music playing]

-[man 1] Stop them! -[man 2] Hey, stop!

Seokhee, start the car.

Hurry!

What the heck? Unlock the door, now!

Do it yourself.

-Is that the key? -It is.

Damn it!

Hey!

[guard] Come on, boss, stretch your arm further! Darn it.

Gosh, boss.

Should I report them to the police for kidnapping, battery, and confinement?

-Do what? Call the cops? -Yes.

Call the cops? Think before you speak, fool!

-I can't reach it. -Stretch, you punk!

[music ends]

Are you two all right? Are you hurt?

The kind of things I get involved in thanks to my genius sister!

Seokkyung, where's your stuff?

He asked you a question.

In a dorm room.

A dorm room? That's where you went after you made that mess and left us?

That's okay, I don't need it.

Seokcheol, just drop me off anywhere near the Hangang Bridge.

-Jeez. -The Hangang Bridge?

The thought of getting an earful from me makes you want to jump off a bridge?

Hey, don't talk like that.

I'm too ashamed to face you.

Just drop me off at the Hangang Bridge, Seokcheol.

What a joke.

Jumping into the Hangang River would be a luxury for you.

From now on, you have no right to say anything or make any decisions.

Where's that room? Tell us.

Go straight.

[Seokhee] Go straight.

-[Seokhee] Open. -[Seokcheol] Open the door now.

[Seokhee] Go on.

[light buzzing]

-[plastic rustling] -[Seokkyung] Come on in.

Why do you have all these playing cards? It's like a factory in here.

Well, I get lonely and frustrated when I'm alone,

so I try to tell my fortune, hoping things will be better tomorrow.

Come on, pack up.

February plum blossom means "lover," right?

The September chrysanthemum card means "a drinking guest."

Guess that means you'll go drinking.

-Damn it, I hate how accurate it is. -You know quite well.

I used to watch Mom doing it.

How's Mom?

Is she well?

Forget it. You don't deserve to ask about her.

She's doing fine.

Now stop dillydallying and pack up your things.

[objects clattering softly]

[bag zipping up]

What's this T-shirt?

-That's Hyeonggeun's. -[Seokhee] Why is his T-shirt here?

Whenever I miss him or I can't fall asleep,

I cover my face with it and go to sleep.

-[scoffs] How dramatic and pitiful. -[Seokkyung] I'm not.

When I put the T-shirt over my eyes like this,

I can feel Hyeonggeun's essence... [breathes deeply]

...embrace my whole body, and I can sleep well.

You don't have kids. You won't understand.

It's drenched in your tears and snot.

Anyway, does that make him appear in your dreams?

He's crazy about playgrounds nowadays. Play with him in your dreams.

Mom's knees ache from taking care of him and running around him all day.

-Did you know that? -Really?

Hyeonggeun must be having fun at the playground.

I'm sure he doesn't want to see me. He must hate me.

I'd like to see him in my dreams, but he's never appeared, not once.

Then why do something that would make him hate you?

Stop already. I know what I did, and I know it's all my fault.

But...

[sniffles] ...I miss my Hyeonggeun so much.

I can't help myself. I want to hug him each night.

[sobbing]

Hyeonggeun.

[Seokcheol] Park Seokkyung, my older sister,

who was as much of a troublemaker as I was, if not more.

HAIR SALON

[customer] I left the stove on.

-You need to be back in 10 minutes. -Okay.

[woman] I got it!

[Seokcheol] My sister used to work as a hairdresser.

She got pregnant and had a shotgun wedding.

[all cheering]

[Seokcheol] Right after a year of a happy honeymoon...

MYOUNGSAN DISTRICT COURT

...she got divorced.

[man breathes deeply]

[Seokcheol] The reason for the divorce was my sister's domestic abuse

that was fueled by her husband's affair.

-God, seriously... -Bye.

[Seokcheol] Instead of getting alimony,

she had to compensate him for his broken nose.

She took up gambling

in an attempt to fill the void that her failed marriage created.

[man] Let's see.

[Seokcheol] She secretly coaxed Mom and lost our house deed to the bank.

Seokkyung was the first to run away when we got beaten up as kids.

Before Father could break her legs for what she had done,

she chose to flee in the middle of the night.

Her phone was out of service, and her address unknown.

We heard rumors of her being spotted at different gambling dens around town.

On the way back home with her,

the three of us were quiet, lost in our own thoughts.

Come on.

It hurts.

Here. Take this in.

Sorry about the trouble I caused you guys today.

As long as you're aware of it.

Listen to what Seokhee says, and stay put in this house.

Seokcheol, I could just go to another dorm room--

No, you won't.

Go on. And don't you dare step out of the house.

Go on.

Hurry up.

-Seokcheol, I'm scared-- -Just go in already.

You better not run away again.

[sighs]

The Nice Guy

[♪ cheerful acoustic music playing]

-Gosh. -I'll do it. Go and rest.

You're so young, and you've been working so hard this early in the morning.

You said so yourself.

If I don't want to suffer later, I should try and earn more now.

[chuckling] That's true.

Work hard.

[cell phone vibrates]

[cell phone vibrates]

[grunts]

[groans]

MIYOUNG

[Miyoung] Good morning. Let's work hard today too.

[chuckles]

Sure. Let's work hard.

[cell phone vibrates]

[Seokcheol] Yes, sir. I'll work hard.

[Seokcheol's mother] You're eating well.

-Good morning, Uncle. -Hey. How did you sleep?

Sit down. I'll reheat the soup.

Your mom would also use two sheets of seaweed to wrap the rice.

Do you miss her?

Yes.

[softly] Wait a bit longer. I'll bring your mom home.

-Really? -Yes.

But make sure you keep this a secret from Grandma and Grandpa, okay?

Okay.

Shake on it?

Promise.

[Seokhee] Wake up.

How long are you going to sleep? Wake up.

I'm not used to waking up this early.

What a joke.

It's cold and windy here.

-Get up! -Come on!

-Time for breakfast. -Breakfast?

A sinner should eat too.

It's too sweet.

You ordered these in, didn't you?

I won't take your complaints about food. Don't piss me off.

I never complain about food.

But this much sugar in your food is bad for you.

If you keep this up, I'll call Father and tell him you're here.

You get meaner by the day.

[slams chopsticks down]

When will you go back home?

Hyeonggeun's school has invited parents to sit in on classes.

Other kids' parents are gonna be there.

Are you going to make Hyeonggeun go with his grandma?

He's gonna look like an orphan.

[Seokhee sighs]

Stop tearing up, and say something.

You must have a plan.

I want to go home too.

I want to hold Hyeonggeun's hand and take him to school.

But I'm too scared of Father to go back.

He might really break my legs.

Isn't that a small price to pay in exchange for being with your son?

Seokkyung,

did you know I left home because I got sick of sharing my room with you?

[exclaims wearily]

Why are you wearing those socks?

I was cold.

Do I need your permission for this too?

Take them off. They're my favorite pair.

Kihong bought them for me.

Oh, no, you must be upset.

Fine, I'll take them off. Sheesh.

[grunting] There.

-Happy now? -Yes, I'm happy.

Only one sheet of seaweed from now on.

Why do you always take two?

Put one of them here.

God, you're being so petty.

[cell phone vibrating]

SIS FROM HOUSE

-[Seokkyung] She keeps calling. -"House"?

Don't pick up. You ignored all my calls, after all.

-I'll answer it. -I said don't!

[huffs]

-Hello. -[woman] Seokkyung.

-Where did you run off with my money? -Oh, well...

Do you think you can hide from me, you witch?

You sound very angry.

When I find you, I'm gonna shred you into tiny pieces.

-You'll do what? -Hey!

-Who are you? -Her sister.

-You got a problem? -What?

Firstly, you don't need to repay a gambling debt.

And the guy who followed her around is a detective.

If you lay a hand on my sister, I'm sure they'll put you behind bars.

Do you take me for a fool?

-Get lost! -You witch.

-You disgusting piece of-- -Go and off yourself, bitch.

Don't talk down to me. You don't even know me.

Don't you dare call again.

-I'll kill you. -You stupid little--

[disconnects call]

She's ridiculous.

She better not show up again, or I'll headbutt her.

Hey. Do you think headbutting someone is easy?

You need the skills for it.

What kind of skills do you need? All you do is butt them.

[scoffs] It's not just about butting into their forehead.

You need to have a hard forehead

so your opponent gets hurt when you butt them, but you don't.

Go on. Feel my forehead.

[gasps] My goodness.

It's so hard.

-Isn't it? -Yes.

It's something you're born with.

-Basketball players must be tall. -Yes.

-Soccer players must be fast. -Yes.

Headbutters have a hard forehead. Bam!

Really?

-You think I could do it? -Let me check.

What? What is it?

Hey. You could do it.

-Really? -Yes.

Is my forehead hard enough?

Let me feel it. My gosh.

[Daegi] Geummyeong Bank. The branch manager is Moon Gisu.

Yes. You'd better not make a mistake.

If you do, I'll kill you.

Okay. I trust you.

I'm hanging up. Bye.

-Boss. -Yes.

Jindeuk said he'll get an appointment in two days.

The branch manager bends to his every whim.

Okay, good job.

That girl Seokkyung is just like you. She's so reckless.

She is your daughter, after all.

She causes trouble as much as you do.

What did you say?

[chuckles]

Did I say something wrong?

Would you look at the time. I should get going.

-Get out of here! -[laughing] Bye.

[chuckling] Punk.

[Sangyeol] This is District Three.

It's the prime location of Myoungsan City's redevelopment area.

As long as we secure this area,

we can easily get our hands on future development areas. Understood?

[thugs] Yes, sir!

The problem is the tenants again.

The developer promised compensation and negotiations,

but they're unhappy, and getting in the way of the demolition.

There's one particularly reckless jerk.

Show us his picture.

[thugs murmuring]

That's the President of the Tenant Housing Committee,

Kim Jinho.

If we can take him down, District Three will be ours in no time.

-Got it? -[thugs] Yes, sir!

[Changsoo] Take a good look at him. Remember his face.

[exhales]

[protest leader] Tenants still live here! Provide relocation measures!

[protestors] Tenants still live here! Provide relocation measures!

[protest leader] Forced demolition is unacceptable,

Oseon E&C!

[protestors] Forced demolition is unacceptable!

[protest leader] Forced demolition is unacceptable!

[all clamoring]

TENANTS DID NOT CONSENT

[protestors chanting] We fight together!

[chanting continues]

Hey.

I'll go in first. You guys wait here.

-Let me come with you. -You're the last person I want with me.

Don't make things worse. Stay out of sight, got it?

[thugs] Yes, sir.

[officer] What are you doing here?

I'm a contract employee. I work for the developer.

-Park Seokcheol, Myoungsan Industries. -Give me your ID.

-Sign here. -Okay.

Come with me.

Come on.

You said you were gonna quit. What are you doing here?

It's my last gig. Give me that.

Don't you trust me?

If I say it's my last gig, it is.

Don't worry, I'm better at this than you are.

[Byeongsoo] Call the Tenant Housing Committee.

Tell them someone's coming up.

[Taehoon] It won't be easy.

The committee president is the nastiest person you'll meet.

It'll be a disaster.

I think so too.

But, sir, I heard that the team leader of District Three is Park Seokcheol.

Wow.

What would Kim Changsoo have done without Seokcheol?

But even Seokcheol won't be able to pull this off.

That's why I gave up on the bidding.

FIGHT TOGETHER

[Jinho] What could you possibly want to talk to me about?

President, the longer you resist, the longer you suffer.

You know that very well.

The developer wants us to barge right in today,

but I have no intention of doing that.

Let's talk it out.

There's no need to fight and shed blood.

It seems like thugs these days are getting more subtle with their threats.

It's not a threat.

I'm asking for a negotiation.

I know thugs like you very well.

Poor jerks.

You act all tough, but you're actually the most pitiful creatures.

Have you seen anyone prepared to die for a cause?

Don't think of negotiating with me.

Now leave.

[exhales]

HOUSING COMMITTEE

-[thug 1] Thank you. -[thug 2] Sure.

-Thank you. -Boss.

Let's go eat.

-I'm good. You guys go ahead. -Okay.

-Dusik. -Yes, sir.

I need a word with you.

-You guys go on. -We'll get going.

[thug] Let's go.

After lunch, go back to District Three.

Again?

Go find out if there's a cop or someone who messes with the tenants.

And the President is a tough guy, so be careful.

I understand.

-Call me if anything happens. -Okay.

-Go. You must be hungry. -Yes, sir.

-Have a good lunch, sir. -Okay. Bye.

[Changsoo] Seokcheol is the team lead, right?

Yes, sir.

Let's use this chance

to get rid of Kang Taehoon's lackeys.

We can't afford to share any land in this small country.

If they won't reason with us,

get the contractors to wipe them out.

Yes, sir.

SEOKHEE

[cell phone vibrating]

Gosh, hold on.

Wait, wait...

-Hello? -Why are you panting?

I rushed to answer your call, and I fell down.

-Why did you fall? -It was slippery.

Don't take so long to answer my calls. It makes me anxious.

I was in the toilet.

Take your phone to the toilet.

And don't answer any calls from the house.

Got it.

Don't run away.

Listen, I have nowhere left to run to.

Stop doubting me.

You've given me no reason to stop.

Just stay holed up in the house.

Fine.

Not going to eat?

Ah. No. Someone I know is visiting. I'm giving her a consultation.

Oh. Shall I go get you a sandwich then?

No, that's okay.

So, what happened to Seokkyung? Did she go back home?

[sighs] She's staying with me.

-What about your parents? -She's too scared of Father to go back.

I can't kick her out, either.

That's true. Your father might actually break her legs.

But if she's with you, I can't come over to your place.

[scoffs]

[both chuckle softly]

You won't have to wait long. I'll send her back home as soon as I can.

If she refuses to go, I'll drag her back home myself.

All right.

-You got this. -Thanks.

Enjoy your meal.

[knock on door]

-[chuckles] Dr. Jang! -Oh, yes, madam.

I think I'm a little early for my appointment. [chuckles]

Goodness, it's so hard to get ahold of you.

My husband said you get the most appointments in our hospital.

-Did the director say really that? -Yes.

My husband praises you all the time.

[Kihong] Thank you.

How is your back?

That was an excuse.

I came here to introduce you to someone.

Jinhee.

Why don't you come in? Come on in.

This is Jinhee, my daughter.

You've heard, right? She's studying in the States.

She flew in for her vacation.

She's a big fan of yours, Dr. Jang.

She says you're the most handsome and gentle doctor here.

-Hello. -Hello.

I'm sorry, I should've asked you this before.

Dr. Jang, do you have a girlfriend?

Do you?

[Kihong] Uh...

Yes, well...

-I don't. -[woman] I'm so glad!

[laughs in relief]

So, I have tickets to a piano concert.

Would you like to go with Jinhee?

-[Jinhee] Do you like piano music? -Piano...

Yes, well... [chuckles nervously]

[woman chuckles]

-Ms. Seokhee. -Yes?

Since this is not a consultation,

you can leave.

Oh.

[woman chuckles]

Goodness, you look good together already!

My gosh.

-Have you had lunch? -[Kihong] No, not yet.

-Here are your side dishes. -[man 1] Thanks.

[man 2] Water, please!

-[waiter] Enjoy. -[man 3] Can I have a bottle of soju?

One bottle of soju, coming up!

-[waiter] Yes? -[man 4] We'd like a bottle of soju too.

Good going today. You worked so hard.

I'm just doing my job.

[cell phone vibrates]

PUREUM NURSING HOME YOON HYESOOK'S GUARDIAN

THE CARE EXPENSES ARE PAST DUE PLEASE MAKE YOUR PAYMENT

[sighs deeply]

Life...

albaWorld MEDIA, CONCERTS

JAZZ BAR NILBANA

DARE TO BE A STAR

[Miyoung] Actually, I wanted to give it all up.

I wanted to sing in front of others, but I couldn't.

But I couldn't just give up on my dreams.

Because if I do, there's nothing else left for me.

You have a pretty face.

You're good enough.

You're good enough the way you are.

Whatever you want to do.

[Seokcheol] Just remember today.

You'll do fine wherever you go.

WE'RE FOR IT! PRO-REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

[thug over phone] Boss, it's a mess here.

Sangyeol and the contractors are dragging the tenants out.

Come quickly.

[all clamoring]

[reporters and officers clamoring]

[reporter 1] No!

[reporter 2] Let me cover it!

Hey, what's happening?

[mouths] Don't do it.

Shit!

-[officer] Who are you? -Let me go!

[Byeongsoo] Hey, Seokcheol!

[clamor continues]

Tenants have the right to oppose!

I told you to wait.

Boss, you should have left this to me.

Now isn't a good time.

It was the Chairman's orders.

What can we do but follow orders from our higher-ups?

You'll ruin everything at this rate!

Why are you yelling at me?

Take it up the Chairman.

I have no say in this.

[indistinct shouting]

What is it?

It's gasoline!

Come on down! Come back here!

You bastards!

Watch closely.

[onlookers exclaim]

[can clatters]

[frustrated groan]

[Jinho] I'm all set.

Come on. Come and get me, bastards!

[girl] Dad!

-Dad! Dad! -[woman] No!

[Seokcheol] You can't go up there!

Dad, Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad... [wailing]

[girl sobbing]

Dad.

Stop your forceful demolition!

Thug contractors, step back!

Dad!

Dad...

-Dusik. -Yes, sir.

Didn't you serve a prison sentence for picking locks?

Yes. It's my specialty.

Come with me.

Come on.

You think you can get it done tonight?

I'm doing my best, sir.

Don't scold him when he's working. You'll distract him.

You keep your mouth shut.

[lock clicks]

-I did it, sir. -What?

Good job, Dusik.

Boss. What are you gonna do?

What else? I'll go in and get him out.

-You guys wait here. -Yes, sir.

Be careful, sir.

[floorboards creak]

[exhales]

You shouldn't drink on an empty stomach. It's bad for you.

What did you do? How did you get in?

[Seokcheol] Well, you know...

I walked up the stairs.

Oh, gosh.

Let's go.

[Seokcheol grunts]

[groaning]

You're making this so hard for me.

I should've quit this job long ago.

Listen, sir.

Don't waste your precious life here.

Let's get out of here.

Don't act as if you're trying to save me.

-You're nothing but a thug. -[scoffs]

I didn't come here to save you.

I want to quit my job as a thug.

But I can't do that if you die in here.

Not only will I not be able to quit,

but my life will get messier than it already is.

So, let's just go, okay?

What if I don't?

Then I'll have to use force.

Spoken like a true thug.

Have you heard of Yeonsinnae's Eyeball?

Back in my prime, no one pissed me off and walked away unscathed.

Bring it on.

Let's see how strong thugs are nowadays.

[both grunting]

[frustrated sigh]

[grunts]

You sure can throw a good punch.

All thanks to my good upbringing.

[Jinho yells]

-Let go! -Please, stop!

[Sangyeol] Seokcheol went in there?

Yes, well... He said he'd bring the president out.

Okay.

Okay, my foot!

Will you take responsibility if something happens to Seokcheol, huh?

You're scaring me. What's the problem?

You have no loyalty at all.

[groaning]

Look at what happened.

Please stop. I'm exhausted too.

[grunts]

[panting]

Let's end this here.

[Jinho chuckling]

[Jinho] Remember I asked you...

if you'd seen anyone prepared to die.

So...

Do you think I'll burn this place up or not?

Do you know how the homeless suffer?

Whether in here or on the streets,

I'm gonna die either way.

Come on, we really need to leave.

Go! [yelling]

[man] What's that smoke?

Fire! Fire!

Call 911!

[clamoring]

[Seokcheol groaning]

Go. It's over anyway.

You shouldn't die too.

Get out of here.

[Byeongsoo] Seokcheol!

Seokcheol... Seokcheol!

-Park Seokcheol! -No, no!

-Let go! -[Byeongsoo] Seokcheol!

What about your daughter? What about her?

Get up. Come on.

Get up!

Seokcheol! [exclaims]

Come on! This way!

-[thug] There they are! -[people clamoring] They're out!

Call an ambulance!

[thug 1] Boss!

-Are you okay? -[Dusik] Boss!

-Damn it! -[thug 2] Boss!

[Silgon] Father,

your grandson Seokcheol's face was printed on the front page of the newspaper.

And it wasn't because he hit someone in the face, like I did.

He's in the papers because he saved a life.

He's brought honor to our family.

What does a family of thugs even know about honor.

Finish up quickly and eat your meal.

Is something wrong?

You're in the papers.

What?

SAVES THE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT FROM SUICIDE ATTEMPT

It means we've been blessed by our ancestors.

[sarcastically] Yeah, right.

You getting a 15-year sentence and coming out in 10,

now that is a blessing.

Come on, the day has barely even begun!

Stop annoying me.

Then stop talking nonsense.

Does Seokcheol seem like he was born to be a thug?

It's all because of your family.

Generations of thugs, starting with your father.

Will you stop it?

My father wasn't any ordinary thug.

He fought the Japanese police during the Japanese invasion.

He was a vigilante!

You make it sound like he was a freedom fighter.

Jeez!

How dare they use my photo without permission--

What?

Stop being reckless.

Why'd you run into a house when it was on fire?

You're a thug, not a firefighter.

All right, I get it.

Are you hurt anywhere?

I'm perfectly fine.

[♪ whimsical music playing]

Come on. Why didn't you just eat it?

Just eat what he gave you.

-[door closes] -I don't want to indulge him.

Here. You have it.

-What are you doing? -Open up.

[knock on door]

Hello.

I was just in the area.

Thought I'd drop by and see how you were doing.

Oh, uh...

Would you like this?

Mmm.

It's nice and sweet.

-[toilet flushes] -You can have some later.

The developers say they'll try and match your compensation request.

Oh. Hey, kid.

My Miran said

I should thank you

whenever I met you next.

[sighs] But I just can't...

get myself to say it, so just assume I did, and go away.

You're a better person than your father.

Well then, take care of yourself. Bye.

Wait.

You said you wanted to quit being a thug.

Did you mean it?

As someone who's been in your shoes, here's my advice:

Brace yourself if you're going to quit.

If not, you'll be stabbed in the back and abandoned by the ones you trust the most.

That's how it is.

Okay.

[door closes]

What's the matter? Is it about Seokcheol not eating the meat you gave him?

Tsk! What makes you say that?

His resentment won't fade so easily.

Remember when he was in elementary school?

I remember.

I remember it very vividly.

Even at that age, he knew what you were thinking.

You went to your son's presentation as a father,

but to him, you were a thug, not a father.

And when you were in prison,

you forced him to go to them and take their money.

He hated it so much.

Now he goes to the place he hates so much and calls it his workplace.

Oh, dear.

[sighs deeply]

As you know, when it came to demolition,

we were always second to Kang Taehoon and his people.

But no matter what stunts they pull,

they can't do what Seokcheol did and risk their lives.

So, today's first toast

is for Park Seokcheol and his brilliant work.

Everyone, cheers!

[all] Cheers!

Okay, everyone.

The Chairman will now present the monetary reward!

[thugs applauding and cheering]

-[Seokcheol] Thank you. -Good job.

Congratulations!

Now, now!

That's not all.

For our star of the day, Park Seokcheol,

the Chairman has prepared a special gift.

-Here. -Thank you.

[Changsoo] Open it.

Try it on.

[thugs exclaiming in awe]

-Thank you. -[Sangyeol] Applause!

[Sangyeol] Park Seokcheol!

[thugs chanting] Park Seokcheol! Park Seokcheol!

[Taehoon laughing]

Those little shits.

Oseon E&C stabbed me in the back.

With Changsoo, at that.

The headquarters ordered them to change the company.

-Because of what Seokcheol did? -Yes.

They changed their minds when they saw the news about District Three.

[Taehoon sighs]

The jerk Kim Changsoo gets to hang in there thanks to Seokcheol.

[scoffs]

Sir, what will you do?

What else?

It's time for payback.

[Daegi] Let's go, boss.

[♪ dramatic mid-tempo music playing]

[Daegi] Jindeuk already gave him a heads-up, so don't worry.

GEUMMYEONG BANK

[music continues]

Shall we?

[music ends]

[Gisu] Thank you for coming.

We drink...

-We drink instant. -Instant coffee, you mean?

-Get instant coffee. -Okay.

You're here to discuss the overdue loan at our branch, right?

From what I know,

the loan is about 360 million won, and your house is collateral.

-Yes, about that... -Yes.

I'd like to extend the due date of the loan payment.

Yes, of course.

CEO Lee Jindeuk is a long-term customer at our bank.

He called me and asked me to take good care of you.

Yes, I trust you'll handle it well.

-[Silgon chuckles] -Sure.

So, why don't we give it plenty of time and extend the period to, say, five years?

Yes, well...

-That's good. [laughs] -[chuckles]

In that case, if you want an extension,

you'll need to pay back some of the principal.

-Pay back some of the principal? -Yes.

Otherwise it's hard to get the HQ's screening department to approve it.

Hold on.

I think there's been a misunderstanding.

I came to see you because I don't have that kind of money.

Well, as I said just now,

you'll need to repay at least 70 million won.

What? 70 million?

So, he needs to pay 70 million won just to get the deadline extended?

-Is that what you're saying? -Yes. That's exactly it.

Damn it!

Why didn't you just tell us about it at the beginning?

Are you toying with us?

You're pissing me off!

Sir, you can't do this. Sir...

-Listen up. -Yes.

By when do I need to pay back the money?

What... In a week.

I mean...

In two weeks, yes. Two weeks.

-Two weeks? -Yes.

Do you know how unreasonable that is?

Make it a month.

Sorry? One month...

Okay. I'll try to make it a month.

I'll leave you to take care of the paperwork.

Okay.

-[Silgon] It's hot! -[woman] Oh, no!

-[Daegi] Damn it. -[woman] I'm sorry.

-What's the matter with you people! -It's okay.

It's fine. I can just wipe it off.

-It's okay. -My goodness.

Seriously.

I'm sorry.

[Daegi mutters] Jeez.

That punk Jindeuk said it was all sorted.

This won't do. I'll give him an earful.

Don't call him.

I'm sure he did his best.

[exhales]

You're having to go through this all because of Seokkyung.

By the way, will you be able to get that much money?

Boss.

-I'll sell my house. -You crazy...

Don't be ridiculous.

At least let's go have some makgeolli.

Not today. I'm going home.

[sighs, clicks tongue]

[wind howling]

-[Hyeonggeun] Grandma, throw it! -Here.

-[Hyeonggeun] Bounce. -My gosh.

I'm beat. Here.

Can you go play on your own now? Throw it there.

My goodness.

Gosh, good job.

[Seokcheol's mother panting]

You're good at it.

[Seokcheol's mother chuckles]

My gosh.

[Seokcheol's mother laughs]

-Is it happening tomorrow? -Yes.

We'll meet tomorrow to get acquainted, fine-tune the details of the contract,

and bribe them a little.

It'll all work out.

Good to know.

-Boss. -Yes?

Like I said before, I'm leaving once this deal is settled.

You're ruining a perfectly good day again.

Fine, you punk. I get it.

Okay.

-[door closes] -Gosh, that punk.

[♪ band playing slow song, woman singing]

-How are you doing nowadays? -It's tough.

I need some results. I can't let them laze around.

Anything happening lately?

Well...

I think I can make something happen.

Would you like a present?

[whispering] I heard that Changsoo might be...

It could work in our favor if you get the timing right.

Goodness.

This is why Changsoo can never beat you. You use your wits.

It seems like you really hate Changsoo.

Not at all. I used to work for him.

-Drink up. Let's get another round. -Okay.

BAND AND SOLO AUDITION DARE TO BE A STAR

Go ahead first, sir. I'll catch up soon.

-Escort him. -Yes, sir.

This way, sir.

[♪ band playing slow jazz song, woman singing in distance]

Hello.

[door opens]

[door closes]

[footsteps approaching]

Do you like music?

Oh, yes.

If you're here to watch the performance, it's downstairs.

Downstairs?

Oh, okay. Thank you.

-[♪ jazz song continues] -[indistinct conversation]

Welcome. Are you here alone?

Oh, I want to sign up for the audition.

You can do it online.

I know, but I wanted to check out the vibe.

Is it okay if I look around?

Oh, okay, sure.

-Go ahead. -Thank you.

-[song continues] -[woman vocalizes along with instruments]

MYOUNGSAN INDUSTRIES

[thug 1] That's spicy.

-Is it good? -Yes.

[cell phone vibrating]

[thugs conversing indistinctly]

Yes.

[call disconnects]

-Boss, do you have a minute? -No.

I just want to introduce some guys to you.

What?

Come on in!

Show him respect, boys. This is the famous Park Seokcheol.

[all] Greetings, sir!

-Who are they? -[Heungman] They're high-school bullies.

[mutters] Jeez.

[loudly] We've heard a lot about you, sir!

Jang Wooseok of Myoungsan High School, 42nd batch.

The schools around here come under my turf.

I aspire to be as cool as you someday.

[sighs]

Boys, come closer.

You know Mr. Kim Ku, right?

Kim...

There's no teacher by that name in my school.

[sighs] He's not a schoolteacher.

He fought for independence, against Japan.

Gosh. I knew that.

-What? -I know Mr. Kim Ku.

Sure.

There should be a book titled The Diary of Kim Ku in the library.

If you read the whole book and write a review,

I'll accept you into the gang.

Got it?

[all] Yes, sir!

Now, turn right.

Now leave.

Go on.

Do you think they'll read the book?

Of course they won't.

That's why I asked them to read it.

-Did you read it? -Well...

The next time you bring kids like them to me, you're in serious trouble.

Okay, I'll try not to.

-"Try not to"? -I won't bring them!

Don't make me repeat myself.

-Now leave me alone. -Yes, sir.

[door opens]

[Heungman, loudly] Hello, sir!

-[Silgon] Hi. -[Heungman] Guys, quick! Get up!

Father.

Why are you here?

I need to talk to Changsoo.

Talk about what?

It's none of your business.

Wait.

What do you mean, it's none of my business?

Look at your clothes...

[sighs]

You're not here to ask him for money, are you?

Mind your own business. I'll handle it.

It's my business, too.

Who do you think will have to pay back the money you borrow from him?

You know how hard I'll have to work to make up for it.

-You ungrateful-- -It's because of you...

that I got into this line of work.

[breath trembling]

-Oh, sir. You're here already? -Yes...

-[Changsoo] Sorry I'm late. -That's okay.

Ah!

Seeing father and son together makes me feel so reassured.

-Shall we go in? -Sure.

This way, please.

[breathing heavily]

[younger Changsoo] How is your father doing?

PARK SEOKCHEOL

Where was he relocated to?

Sangwol Prison, sir.

Oh, dear. He keeps getting further away.

I should visit him, but I just can't seem to make time for it.

Anyway...

Here.

Give this to your mother.

[shuddered breathing]

-So, why did you want to see me? -Hmm.

-How the business doing? All good? -Yes.

Thanks to Seokcheol, I can walk around with my head held high.

I'm so glad I took your advice back then.

[laughs politely]

[younger Silgon] It's about my son.

Yes. Seokcheol?

Give him a job at your company.

The money you send to my house can be considered as his salary.

Does that work for you?

[breath shaking]

[younger Sangyeol] You're Seokcheol, right?

In a way, you're part of our family, brat.

Isn't that right?

I've heard you're a good fighter.

[laughs]

My God, look at that stare!

[snaps fingers] He's ready. [chortles]

Whose fault is it...

Whose fault is it?

[breathing heavily]

[♪ emotional pop song playing]

The Nice Guy

[Seokcheol] I didn't blindly get the money, don't worry.

[Silgon] You brat.

[Daegi] Just sit down with Seokcheol and tell him how you feel.

[Silgon] I'd be a fool to expect him to understand me.

[woman] We have a problem!

Some people are trying to take Go Jeongnim away!

[gasps]

[Taehoon's man] Shouldn't we do something about Park Seokcheol too?

Everything's set up.

-[applause] -[Miyoung] Will you come see me tonight?

It's my first show.

[Seokcheol] Of course I will. I don't want to miss that.

[Heungman] Boss, we got a problem.

What are you talking about?

[Taehoon] Beautiful.

It makes my heart ache.