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[indistinct chatter]

[ethnic music]

Why don’t you take a seat?

Master told me to be courteous

There’s something we need to sort out

Sort out?

The issue of how you should address the master

Don’t worry

I may be of a higher class

but I wouldn’t use the plain form with Mr. YI

But nonetheless I want you to know

my master’s plainly spoken

I see

[sighs]

I made you come all this way because I want this soup. Sorry

Not at all

After you try it, you’ll say it’s worth the trip

Yes, sir

I asked you to come

because I’m not sure I’d make a good subject for a novel

What are you saying?

I was so excited I couldn’t sleep last night

You’re the town’s most glamorous gangster

Me and my mouth I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that

You’re right, I am a gangster

And you’re at the top of the beach reading heap

Beach reading?

I’m not sure if I’m the best

Anyway, thanks for choosing me

Any writer would want to write about you

What did you do before?

I used to be a servant

A servant!

[man] I went from here to there until I was 30

and I became an aristocrat’s servant

I shared a room with a houseguest, Mr. MA

You’re the new maid? Enjoying your life here?

Yes, why do you ask?

That’s not the way

We should look each other in the eye when we talk

People told me to be careful when you’re around

All gossip and rumors

It’s hot!

How silly!

This is fun Can I come again?

Sorry? Yes

Dear me!

She was talking to me but her eyes were on you

Sorry? Oh

It’s hot!

What are you doing?

So hot!

[scoffs]

So, what’s Mong like?

It’s only been a few days so I don’t know

He’s nice to me

Nice?

He’s given me clothes

[deep breath] Mong

I’ve known him since he was a kid

but still can’t figure him out

[traditional music playing in the distance]

It wasn’t a grand job but I wanted to do my best

It must be tough waiting around for me

Not at all, master

Then, I saw her

[Gayageum playing]

[singing] The scent of flowers is all around

From this peak to that peak All around

Butterflies follow the scent

Do you work here?

Yeah,

why do you ask?

Who is she?

She’s the owner’s daughter, Her name’s Chun-hyang

I’m Hyang-dan

Butterfly, drunk by the scent, don’t sit on the petals

For scented flowers uphold their fidelity

Don’t come sit on my petals

Bang-ja!

Go arrange a meeting Hurry!

You can’t follow me in here!

My master wants a word with you

Who’s your master?

He’s the one that got up earlier The most handsome guy there

Handsome?

Stop talking rubbish and get out!

You could just have a word with him

I was wondering where you’d gone What are you doing here?

I was telling her about you, master

[clears throat]

Such a grave indiscretion

I was a bit scared but it’s alright

You didn’t have to hit him

I’ve been too kind to him

I’d like to invite you to tea to apologize properly

What are you doing?

Chun-hyang, I’m dying waiting for you

I said no

[scoffs]

But you sang for the aristocrats You have to play fair

Hey, you!

I don’t know what it’s about but the lady said “no.”

[exhales deeply]

Young master, let me greet you

I’m Gwang of Tavern Street

Nice to meet you

Looks like you’re all fired up

But time to go home now

You can’t order me around

You’re enraging this lowly nothing of a guy

Go home, now!

[groans]

Who the hell are you?

I’m his servant

You servant!

I’m alright, stand back

[grunts, groans]

[man] Where are you?

Chun-hyang

That was a big mistake

You shouldn’t have done that

What was I supposed to do?

You robbed Mong the chance to show off

And he hit you Don’t you have any pride?

But I’m his servant

Was that the only reason?

I guess This is making me angry

What shall I do?

Of course, you’ll have to get her word on this

What? How can I do that?

Let’s deal with Hyang-dan first

Sorry?

I never teach this to anyone. Never

Oh, please

You’re in a tight spot so I want to help

Tell her what needs to be done

Walk back and forth in front of her

That’ll get her confused and irritated

Don’t take any notice and focus on what you need to say and then

Then, just casually like this -

[slow uneasy music]

Grab hold of her right here

What? Grab her there?

Not too fast, not too slow Like this

[sighs]

She’s not going to let me do that! She’ll get away

Get away?

Of course

Try again and see if you can get away

You’re walking and she’s talking

And grab!

You can’t get away

He’s a weird servant Other servants don’t get involved

Very brave!

What if his master’s lost his nerve?

He’s caught the bait

He’ll come back You’ll see

A servant has come from Lord YI’s

Who told you to make a decision?

Just pass on the message

[clears throat]

He wants to see her tomorrow by the waterfall

My mistress doesn’t go out with men She’s not like that

I don’t care what she’s like Just pass on the message

There’s no point in passing it on

You’re so stubborn!

[clears throat]

[sighs deeply]

What a lovely view

Why this sudden talk of the view?

Grab!

Let’s try to get along, shall we?

[playful music]

[moans]

What did he say?

His master wants to meet her

And then?

Answer me

So I said “yes”

What?

What was I supposed to do?

What do nobles talk about on a date?

Maybe the same things we do

[sighs]

Aren’t they hungry, smelling this?

They’re not like us

They hide their feelings

Not shoving it down the throat even if you’re starving

That’s what being an aristocrat is about

You’re a bit like one yourself

Stop talking and focus on the meat

You’re a good cook

What an odd thing for a guy to be good at

You seemed so strong at the fight the other day

but now your hands seem so gentle

Come to think of it, you are really good with the barbecue

Did you learn this from Mr. MA?

Who’s Mr. MA?

A lecherous houseguest

He taught Bang-ja some naughty skills that he used on her

I scolded him for that

I see

Isn’t it hot?

I learnt to take the heat from Mr. MA

I put you into a mood, you silly boy

[woman] Oh, no! Are you okay?

Are you okay?

What happened?

Stay still

You’ve sprained your ankle

Stay still

- [whimpering] - [groaning]

Oh, dear! Let her rest her ankle

Be quiet, you!

Let her rest her foot Fortunately, it’s not so swollen

Is there a stone to put it up on?

Bang-ja, come on!

[gasps]

One moment

[soft music]

Your master is weird

He wants me to be carried by a servant

I know

My clothes are damp from your wet clothes

You can walk if you want

Why are you using such plain language?

You’re not a noble

I show you respect when my master is there

but I’m older than you

[scoffs]

Am I heavy?

As light as a feather

You’re good at everything

Like what?

Fighting, swimming and barbecuing meat

You never got the chance to try the meat

I didn’t need to. I could tell from the smell

Must have been a lovely journey

It’s snowing

[people chattering]

You run a rice shop?

It’s not my main line of work

Times are tough and this is no exception

We’re just getting by

Sorry for interrupting but,

if I were the master, I’d have carried her myself

That’s the manly thing to do

even if you collapse half way

Right?

You don’t know anything

It’s called playing hard to get

She expected me to carry her but I didn’t

She gets confused and falls for me hard

I see

My skills are at a different level to your common ones

Where did you learn these skills?

From reading the analects of Confucious and Mencius

And also my rival was only you

Only me?

You’re not really a rival for me, are you?

Mr. MA

Yeah?

Where did you learn those skills?

What, of cutting up an octopus?

No, the skill you taught me the other day

From Mr. JANG

Mr. JANG?

[sighs]

A playboy from Jeolla who slept with 20 thousand women

20 thousand?

You think it’s a lie?

He must have been really handsome

[scoffs]

You don’t get women with your looks

With money, then?

[sighs]

Silly boy

He knew how to read women’s minds

He taught me the skills to do that

What’s wrong with you?

I don’t take on anyone as a disciple

Is this for Chun-hyang? You want her?

I want her so badly

He might be an noble

but it’s so unfair

Don’t think I’ve made you a proper disciple

But since the situation is urgent,

I’ll give you a crash course

First, sit side by side like this

This is the basic position

Those that sit up like this, they know nothings

And then you lie down like this

You don’t make her lie down?

Stop talking and try to get me to lie down

Okay

[clears throat]

It’s been a long walk here Shall we lie down and talk?

See? Not easy to get her to lie down

I see

[soft music]

[Bang-ja] But even though I lie down

Sit down

[scoffs]

[sighs]

This feels nice

And you lie down like and stop talking

And, then

Where do I touch?

You don’t touch anything Put your shoulder here

You stare at her shoulder like this

At her shoulder?

With all your heart

Like this

[music continues]

What?

What?

Thought you were staring at me

I wasn’t staring at you

You weren’t?

And the final trick is sneezing

- [sneezes] - [coughs]

Think I’m coming down with a cold

[clears throat]

You seem happy

Are we having chicken for dinner?

Wasn’t sure if I should tell you

but Chun-hyang wrote to Mong

She did?

Her servant's called Hyang-dan?

Yes

I took the letter from her

[Chun-hyang] It’s hot so I won’t be dressed properly

but if you don’t mind me in flimsy clothing,

I’d like to invite you to my humble abode

It’s so hot as I write that I want to tear off my clothes

This doesn’t seem right

How could she write such a letter

It’s called an SGTH letter

An SGTH letter?

A letter that Slowly Gets Them Horny

Someone else is behind this

SGTH letters are perfect for cold bastards

Once he reads it he’ll come running

Then you can drive him crazy

And me? Should I sleep with Bang-ja?

That’s up to you

I see

Best not to sleep with him

No woman has ever been abandoned for not putting out easily

Go make some fruit salad

Yes

Something happened between you and Bang-ja, right?

What do you mean?

Don’t fool around and tell me

[soft sighs]

He was just looking at me

but I felt all weird and weak

So you did it?

Mom. I’m just saying that’s how I felt

He just looked at you?

He lied down and kept staring at my shoulder from behind

It can’t be

He can’t know the “staring from behind” technique

How could a mere servant

What’s “staring from behind?”

It can’t be

What are you talking about?

[ethnic music]

[woman singing traditional music]

You said you’re in flimsy clothes

but you’re properly dressed

The day has turned cool

[sighs]

It was truly amazing

She was in pain when she bled but

soon she was screaming for joy

I can still hear her

I shouldn’t tell a servant this

Let’s go

[sighs deeply]

What’s wrong, master?

My stomach!

He never got to sleep with her

Sorry?

He was horny the whole night, but couldn’t have sex

He was full of semen and hence the tummy ache

I knew it! He lied to me

She’s not that easy

What shall I do now?

We have to get there and take her first

“We”?

I mean you

Hurry up!

[insects chirping]

[rattling]

[gasps]

You

What are you doing here?

How dare you? Leave!

I just have to Hold on

Let go!

Just listen to me

I’m going to scream!

Please

I’m really going to scream

If you do,

I’ll be beaten to death because of my low status

Why are you shivering?

Because I’m scared

Then why did you come in?

I didn’t know how scared I’d be

Mr. MA didn’t teach you a new skill today?

He did but I can’t remember

What was it?

Huh?

He told me to look at you

Then put my lips on your cheek

[soft music]

and ask if I can kiss you

What are you doing?

Then, hold you and ask you if I could hold you

Then, touch you and ask if I could touch you

What are you doing? I’m going to scream, seriously!

Can I undress you?

[smooching]

I’m going to scream!

You don’t want this?

I’m going to scream!

[moans]

He told me to ask if I can undress you and

We can’t do this

Why not?

[moaning]

We’re the same rank Nothing will change for us

You’re illiterate

Shouldn’t put your hand stamp on any document

It’s alright

You don’t even know what you signed

What a great story

You beat the son of an illustrious family

Tell me more about the hand stamp

After we slept together

She told me that she has to marry Mong

She made me sign a document

promising to help her in her mission

Help her in what?

I was to bring my master to her again

What?

I persuaded him to go to her

and they went into the room at once!

[clears throat]

Don’t you ever sleep?

Servants don’t sleep

[sighs]

[man and woman moaning]

What’s that noise?

I saw them through a gap in the door

They were doing it standing up

Standing up?

Is that possible?

Why are you shocked? He’s an aristocrat

What are you doing?

Are you just going to keep drinking?

What do you care?

You’re sorry about the noise?

I didn’t hear a thing

[clears throat] I was deep asleep

My mom told me to do it

She said men get excited by the sound of moaning

That’s not true

Think what you like

[soft music]

This is really tough for me

[moaning]

I have to have you,

just to myself!

I have to!

No!

What’s the matter?

[sighs]

A long time ago,

I went to a tavern run by two sisters

Had a great time

but I ended up using some of my skills

And?

There was a big feud between them over me

The older one spiked her sister’s food

She didn’t die, but she went blind

Know who I’m talking about?

Chun-hyang’s mom

Stop now. She comes from a long line of dangerous women

[sighs deeply]

Whatever you tell me, I can’t help it

I have to have her all to myself

What’s happening?

I’ve had my fun. Now I have to do some serious studying

Does she know you’re leaving?

She won’t take it lying down if I tell her

I’ll tell her later

Out of sight, out of mind, as they say

I want you to do something

I gave her an oath Go and get it back

- Did he order you to do that? - [gasps]

What? Yes

So he’s leaving?

He’s going to Seoul

[chuckles]

Let’s just give it to him

You nearly got into big trouble

That’s yours

This is his

Hyang-dan tried to trick me

Are you going with him?

For now, yes

But I’ll come down soon

It wouldn’t have worked out easily anyway

I see. I’ll be waiting

I’ll be back soon

Master

Well done

Master, I need to

Okay

[Bang-ja] I, Bang-ja, having spent a night with Chun-hyang,

hereby promise to aid Chun-hyang in her efforts to marry Mong

[soft dramatic music]

That’s better Shall we go, master?

You can stay here

Sorry?

Send Chun-geun instead

What about me?

Yes, master

I hope you’ll be healthy, master

Stop all that, you bastard

I thought he looked funny

but I didn’t care

[sighs]

I shouldn’t in front of a man of your position

but I’d like to smoke

Go on

So, you were left alone with Chun-hyang at last

but her mom must have been a hard match

I wanted him to see you, Sir

This is Bang-ja who looks after our affairs

Nice to meet you, Sir

I would pour a drink but my hands are busy

Let me help

I heard about you You’re quite a fighter

An over-estimation, Sir

If you press me with your thumb,

I’ll drop dead

Quite a talker

So you want to supply to government offices

What do you know about my title?

I come from humble origins so I’m not sure

but I know there’s you at the top

and some other positions

[people laughing]

This is Bang-ja of Chungpung that I told you about

[Bang-ja] I worked at Chungpung and

her mom turned a blind eye

to our monthly meetings

I was allowed to work outside by the main house

in return for bringing them money every month

People started calling me Mr.Yi from then on

What are you playing at?

You’re going to keep touching me?

Why not?

I want to touch you too

[Drum beating slowly]

Those were the good days

Are you alright?

Are you new?

It’s me, Chun-hyang

Oh dear, my time must be up

[coughing]

Are you alright?

You look very unwell I’ll go find some gruel

[clears throat]

What the hell

But I am sick

Is she really yours now?

I don’t know. Maybe

I’m not at ease

Thought you’d be able to relax being with someone like her?

[coughing]

I think I’m on my way out

You’re fine judging by what you tried to do earlier

This reminds me of Mr. JANG

He masturbated right before he died

What? Before he died?

It was a windy night and he was masturbating

I was crying next to him

He came and died

He died a happy man

It was stiff for three hours afterwards

We almost couldn’t dress the corpse

The shape and its color

Most of all, the size!

How big was it?

He could suck it himself

[people cheering]

Mong passed the state exam!

He’s become a royal inspector!

Really?

The whole village is celebrating

I forgot about some chores

Got to go

Come here Take this to him

Hope you get well soon Bye

[clears throat]

You the newly-appointed officials?

[all] Yes

First,

the royal inspector?

Not me

Who are you?

The newly-appointed magistrate for Namwon

Why didn’t you say that earlier?

Which one is the royal inspector?

I am

[clears throat]

This has been left blank

Write down where you want to go

I get to choose?

The document and the royal badge

This one only has two horses

They changed the regulation for that

And the ruler?

Where? Must have dropped it on the way

[chattering]

You’re useless!

What’s going on?

What are you playing at?

You’ve been drinking and made us wait

- Let’s go - Yes, let’s

What?

I’ve made a big mistake

Alright. You have a temper

We know you look down on us eunuchs

That’s not true

You despise us, don’t you?

We eunuchs all look the same to you

But you’re the same No personality

There are so many royal inspectors these days

You need a unique personality and a lofty position

A unique story from a special man

But what would you know about that?

I’m also from Namwon

Really?

I look forward to your guidance from now on

You seemed disappointed earlier

Yes

I thought “I did all that studying just for this?”

I knew it wouldn’t amount to much

Really?

Then why did you work so hard?

To be honest,

I did it to bed as many women as possible

What?

As a magistrate,

I can sleep with all the women of the town

I have clear aims

I’m not interested in anything else

Nice and simple

What will you do?

Search out corrupt officials and collect praiseworthy stories?

The royal palace loves those stories

And they’ll hand out titles for them

[somber music]

Stories

A unique story from a special man

Do you know many women in Namwon?

No. Have anyone in mind?

Are you into unique women? Really unusual?

I love unusual women

I can’t get hard when they’re normal

What do you mean by “unique?”

Why are you getting so many new clothes?

Cos I feel like it

Is it for Mong?

Bring the rest

That’s not the only reason

Thought you were happy with Bang-ja

I am

Then what are you doing?

What’s up with you? I’m confused

Thought you wanted to sell me to the highest bidder

That’s true

but you two look so happy

It’s a shame

[soft music]

I laid the trap

I want to see if he’ll take the bait

Even if I don’t want him I’m curious

[chattering]

We don’t have anything else to give you

but here’s a five-horse one

Isn’t this fraud?

Lighten up

Times have changed

You have to keep up your standards

[clears throat]

This place is doing good business

Wasn’t like this before

Since the new owner came, it’s been good

[woman talking]

There she is

They threw me out

Maybe they got too self-conscious

You don’t know, right? Bang-ja and Chun-hyang

Really?

I had no idea

C’est la vie

She must have felt bad for me

She gave me the seed money

I gritted my teeth and worked my ass off

And, here I am

You were always clever

[moaning]

[uneasy music]

Is it good?

Like it?

Love it!

Good?

- [grunting] - [moaning]

I’m better than Chun-hyang, aren’t I?

She’s nothing I’m way hotter than her

[moaning, groaning]

I’ve never slept with a servant before

I had many chances

but didn’t want to take advantage of my position

He was into me first

What are you saying?

I mean Bang-ja

He liked me first

He saw me and started talking to me

He asked me, ‘Do you work here?’

[pensive music]

Why is he so important? He’s only a servant

He’s not important

I’m just saying he liked me first

[sobbing]

If I hadn’t been a servant

You look terrible

Take a look in the mirror

Find anyone suitable?

I went round the whole town but

You’ll meet someone very unusual soon

Is Chun-hyang really that special?

She plays hard to get

You’ll have to scold her and imprison her

And she’ll only obey after you draw blood

Sounds just perfect

You’ve come to the right place

Thank you

That’s too much

- Thanks - See you soon

[sighs]

[ethnic music]

Is that you? Master?

Your clothes

Let me greet you properly How have you been?

Congratulations on passing the exam

Thanks

Almost didn’t recognize you

It’s been a long time

This place is doing better than before

Take your time I can wait

Master

[clears throat]

Chun-hyang is unwell

so she can’t see you today

She may be ill

but I’m here after all these years have passed

Tell her I’m here

But you did leave her so

[clears throat]

it might be better for you not to see her

You’ve grown insolent

Giving me orders?

What are you doing?

What could I do?

I hope you’ll take my position into account

Alright

Just tell her at least

I’ll go if she won’t see me

[bird chirping]

[pig squealing]

You didn’t take long

What did he say?

Not much

Huh?

Not much He wants to see me again

Are you going to help them?

Yes

Get to work

What’s Chun-hyang doing?

Staring into space

She’s not getting ready?

No

What is she doing? I told her to get ready

[people laughing]

She’s been caught

A round of applause!

Do this until you’re naked!

Take it off

Let’s do it again!

Why aren’t you joining us?

Don’t mind me

You must feel awkward here being from such a humble background

I guess so

I understand but I’m worried

you’ll make things tough for us

Don’t worry about that

You’re shutting yourself off from us clerks

I’m worried you’re too eager to do your job. That won’t do

If you don’t know what you’re doing and you’re too eager

I’ll discuss everything with you

Hey!

Wait!

I’m glad we have an understanding

I feel I can discuss what’s on my mind

This way

This is Bang-ja from Chungpung He’s useful to know

I see

Nice to meet you, Sir

Really?

I heard the owner’s daughter, Chun-hyang,

that she is a good singer

I wish to hear her sing

Is that possible?

I told her to get ready but she’s not well

There are so many other girls here Alright, you may go now

Don’t get involved

I really want to hear her sing

Just have a drink

This is what I meant earlier

Do you follow me?

[thuds]

[woman screams]

I want to see her, so bring her

What’s the problem?

I’ll bring her Please don’t be angry

This is a delicate matter Don’t get involved

I don’t look my best but here I am at your service

Good to see you

You’re beautiful, just as I heard

Not at all, Sir

You don’t want to sing for me?

I’d love to but I’m in no condition to sing

What?

It’s the magistrate’s order

It’s alright She has a problem today

Okay

Sit beside me and pour me drinks

She’s not someone who does that kind of

There must have been a misunderstanding

I’m not a giseng

Not a giseng?

Aren’t you a giseng’s daughter?

If you’re going to be rude,

why don’t you have fun with a giseng?

How arrogant!

[thuds]

[woman gasping]

She’s young and doesn’t know any better

Please don’t be angry

This town is a mess

Hold him

Sir,

oh, sir!

[woman screaming]

I’m not unreasonable

I wanted you to pour me drinks

Why are you being so arrogant?

Ugly as well as stupid!

Lock her up until she sees reason

As for him

Is he dead?

[uneasy music]

I’m drunk, I’m going

[thunderclap]

[rain splattering]

She has a weak constitution

She won’t last long in jail

Spare her

Discuss it with the clerk, not me

But who’s in control of this place?

It’s you, sir!

It’s true but

he’s shut down Chungpung and levied a lot of taxes

It’s out of my control

What happened to your face?

I have something to say

Come in

Go

Would you like something sweet to drink?

Go now!

Let me just clean this bit

I said get out!

Temper, temper!

[grunts]

Look at you

[rain splattering]

Help me, master

I know you can

You weren’t happy when I came back,

asking me not to get involved

Why ask for help now?

I didn’t know any better

Forgive me, master

[rain splattering]

I’ll sort out everything

How can you?

[sighs]

Don’t you trust me?

You don’t have any power

I know you’ll just ask for other people’s help

What else can I do?

A worm can only crawl

So, if you

- have to serve him - [somber music]

If there is no other way,

just do it

Really?

Yes

What a picture!

You’ll get her pregnant in jail

[ethnic music]

What if he doesn’t come?

He will. He left his royal badge with me

How about Chun-hyang?

He said he brought her but I don’t see her

This is making me mad

You think Mong deceived you?

He’s coming I’m sure of it

You can’t trust nobles!

[people clapping]

Many books teach you how a ruler should behave

but it’s hard to find a good magistrate

But one such magistrate has come to our town

He’s going to say a few words

but he is at present

busy doing work for the town

He said he has no time to spare

You must have got bored waiting

Some food?

[clears throat]

Aren’t you ashamed of yourself?

I love it when you get argumentative

You love it, right?

I’m sure you have naughty thoughts all the time

You into S & M?

What do you think you’re doing?

It’s alright. I know about you

Stupid is, stupid does

Does it feel good?

And this?

Are you alright?

Move your hand!

[sighs]

I love it when you get angry!

Sorry, I have to touch you!

You like it, huh?

[man] Sir!

Let go!

What? You startled me

- I have something to say - What’s going on?

Sir!

Please forgive Chun-hyang!

It’s that guy from the other day

Please release her I know she’s done wrong

What’s wrong with you?

Please let her go

What’s going on?

You’ll pay for this

Let go!

Please, sir

Sir

What are you looking at? Beat him!

- [thuds] - [[Bang-ja groaning]

[man] Here comes the Royal inspector!

Here comes the Royal inspector!

[people cheering]

Here comes the Royal inspector!

The drink in the gold cup is the blood of the people,

the food on the pearl plate is the flesh of the people

Not sure what it means but it sounds good

It means that the drink comes from

the efforts of a thousand people and

That’s not really the case

Okay

The new magistrate welcomed him with a smile

He did?

[Bang-ja] He wouldn’t be intimidated

But then, the inspector imprisoned him

The joke’s gone too far. Stop!

Then, he harasses Chun-hyang

I’ll ask you one more time

He was a corrupt magistrate but still an order of an official,

why did you refuse to serve him?

I told you. I’m not a giseng

Why should I serve him?

[uneasy music]

Not a giseng?

Think your behaviour is better than that of a giseng?

What do you know about me?

I know nothing of your behaviour

but who knows you’re nothing but talk

You’ll tell the truth once you’re beaten

[woman gasps]

Spit it out

Chastity means nothing in this filthy world

- [thuds] - [groaning]

If you refused while not keeping your chastity in private,

I’ll beat you to death

What’s this?

She has a husband

Please release her

Is that so? Release her, then

Yes, Sir

Is this lowly man your husband?

No, he’s just a servant at my house

- [thuds] - [crowd gasps]

Royal Inspector!

You’re right

I haven’t kept my chastity so I should have served him

When

my love left,

he asked me to keep a promise

I was torn

Break the promise to my love

or be beaten to death by a nobleman

[crowd gasps]

Please pass my regards to Mong of the YI family

[crowd gasps]

Chun-hyang, open your eyes

It’s me, I’m back

You were waiting for me

Open your eyes

I only wanted to test you

[sobbing]

If you die,

what’s the point of me having become a royal inspector?

Hold on

The Royals’ have gone crazy about her story of fidelity

They’re going to erect a monument in her honor

Great

Things have gotten more than great for Mong

He’s been promoted by two grades, too

She betrayed you so she won’t come, will she?

Of course not

If she does

You never know

If she comes, don’t beg her to stay

What do you mean?

The game’s up if you beg her to stay

Act cold

Act as if you’re happy she’s leaving you

Don’t worry

I was going to do that anyway

[exhales deeply]

Comb your hair

A man’s style is all about his hair

They’re releasing you today Hold on a bit more

Yes

I heard

You’re angry at me?

What’s there to be angry about?

Why did you do it?

Why?

I told you everything about our plan. Why did you do it?

When I met the magistrate, an idea came to me

Shall we make up a fake story?

It’ll help us both

[pensive music]

This was all set up

You knew that, so why did you do it?

I wanted to help you

The plan had to be convincing, right?

I’ve not done anything for you

and I always felt bad about that

Plus, I couldn’t trust Mong

Wait!

I have to tell you something

What?

I love you

What did you say?

I love you

I’m a servant so I don’t have the right

But, I love you

[door opens and closes]

[women cheering]

Lucky Chun-hyang!

Aren’t you dizzy?

I have to take Bang-ja with me

What?

I’m not going anywhere without him

Have you gone mad?

If I can’t, I’ll tell them everything

[Bang-ja] Weird people

Truly weird

I know

But the three of us got along surprisingly well

I was the one in pain

No, I thought I was the one in pain

Bang-ja!

What?

There’s a strange fish

Fish?

Where the hell is it?

[whind whoosing]

[uneasy music]

Dear me, I pushed her

He kept sending people after us

We kept running

I’m not surprised

He’s one hell of a man

But you are amazing

You ran off with an aristocrat’s woman

She wasn’t his,

but mine

[sighs deeply]

This is she?

She survived but

became like a child

You’ve been on the run with her like this?

Yes

A heartbreaking tale

I’ll write a good story for you

The love of a servant

No, not like that

Then what?

Beautify the story

Chun-hyang was on a swing on a beautiful May day

She fell in love with Mong at first sight

He went to Seoul, passed the exam,

she waited for him

and they lived happily ever after

If you want, I’ll write it like that but why?

Because it’s something

she never got to have

The title should be

“The Tale of Chun-hyang”

“The Tale of Chun-hyang” A great title

[soft music]

And put in this scene

It’s when the master is really in love with her

He sings a song for her

“Come here and I’ll carry you on my back.”

I’m no good at singing, so

But you’re the hero of the tale

I don’t care what kind of role I play in the tale

I’m the hero in my heart

I’ll try again properly

[singing] “Come here and I’ll carry you

You’re my love, my true love”

[singing continues]