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EPISODE 2

I wanted to make a hotel that was like a lighthouse,

thinking that he could find me that way.

Grandma!

Grandma!

It's me, Moon-seong!

We said we'd meet again!

Grandma, it's me!

Grandma!

Moon-seong?

-Moon-seong? -Chairwoman.

There's no hope, is there?

Any questions?

I'm wondering if I really understood this correctly.

Let me try summarizing this in three sentences.

One:

This grandma's last wish

is to meet her grandson from North Korea.

Two: But she can't bring him here

from North Korea.

Three:

Therefore, you need someone…

to act like her grandson…

and you're suggesting that I play that role?

Exactly.

But why me?

One:

You're a theater actor about his age with a good North Korean accent.

Two:

You're an unknown actor, only doing small plays at local theaters.

Three:

You look like an actor who would do anything to change his life.

But here's the thing.

Isn't this whole thing a fraud?

If the lie is created for someone's happiness,

could we really call that a crime or a fraud?

So, for how long?

Three months.

Three months?

If we're talking three months,

I have to leave the theater group.

I won't be able to work my part-time job.

I have to provide for myself, you know.

You'll be paid handsomely.

Handsomely?

How much are we talking?

You're paying me three million won for three months?

100 million won a month

isn't cheap.

CAFÉ

The French Quarter is in the city of New Orleans.

The home of jazz music.

Its streets look European,

and jazz music permeates the entire neighborhood.

Doesn't that sound amazing?

Should we go there now?

Let's go right now.

No, no. Don't feel uncomfortable. No need for that.

See? Just go with this feeling.

Just press this button,

and we'll be in the sky in three hours.

We'll be drinking champagne in the French Quarter by tomorrow.

Anyone have an appointment tomorrow?

-And our child? -You startled me. What the hell?

He cries for Daddy every day. You can't just leave him like this.

Hey, stop it. Not funny.

Girls, listen. I know we don't look alike, but--

-Honey. -Did she say "Honey"?

I'm fine with you cheating, but don't do this to our child.

Hey, do you really believe her?

Man, I think you do. You're a great actress--

-Honey! -"Honey"? Stop it!

Crazy bastard.

Thank you.

Hey, hey!

What the…

What in the…

How did you know I was there?

It's easy to find you.

Search some popular clubs and bars.

Call a few places, and voilà.

I do get around a bit, don't I?

-And you like that? -I do.

-You know-- -No.

-Se-gyu. -No.

I didn't say anything yet.

You want me to take your side in the liquidation deal, no?

Well, you're quick.

I won't.

You should know better.

As soon as I became an adult, I gave up my company voting right.

But you can still use it.

Help me.

I want to protect our hotel.

Don't get upset at me for saying this.

I don't really care what happens.

If we sell, we get a lot of cash.

If we keep them, I keep the good title: Nakwon Group's second son.

You actually don't care.

Se-yeon.

If I side with Se-jun, you'll hate me.

If I side with you, Se-jun will hate me.

I hate stuff like that.

What if we both hate you?

-That's fine. -What?

To me, that's the same as you both liking me.

You know what I'm saying?

No!

Jong-mun!

Yeong-hoon!

Chairwoman, are you all right?

It's bad enough that I cry in my dreams,

but I'm even waking in tears.

Did you have the same dream again?

Mr. Jeong, I'm not dead yet.

Stop staring and help me get up.

I don't have much time left.

I must be more productive.

How's Se-jun?

He's waiting for you outside.

Let's go.

Mr. Kim seems to think I can't make sound decisions

because I'm old and sick.

Do you feel the same?

All he did was devise the best option while you were gone.

And that's to sell the hotels?

Se-jun.

I'm well aware that we can't always agree

and always have the same vision

just because we're a family.

Just look at you, Se-gyu and Se-yeon.

Though you all come from the same womb, you're all so different.

Still, I spent my whole life

putting my heart and soul into nurturing this hotel group.

I don't believe this is just business for you.

This hotel provided us sustenance.

It has protected us thus far.

Do you think that's all that it did?

I see.

That's what Nakwon is to you.

I say this for the future of the hotels.

If we're bound to our past, we won't be able to move forward.

You're not wrong, but I hope…

that you appreciate the value of our past a little more.

Even the painful parts.

Time is on your side.

There's no need to rush.

Jeong-suk, why don't you join us?

Sit here. You too, Mr. Jeong.

I have a few chores left. I'll eat later.

I don't have much time left to sit and enjoy a meal with everyone.

I want to eat together, so join us.

Sit.

How does it taste?

It's good.

Jeong-suk.

You've been with us for a long time, right?

It's time you left this place.

Find yourself a new place.

Grandma.

You can't just suddenly ask her to leave.

Am I wrong?

Why the sudden change? We have a big family.

Chairwoman Ja.

I'm over 50 now.

Is that so?

Let me stick around

for as long as you're here.

Is that what you want?

Yes.

Don't work too hard. You should rest when you need to.

You don't have to leave either.

Even after Grandma passes,

this is your home.

Darling.

Hey.

Is this the guy?

Yeah.

I kept telling him I have a boyfriend, but he keeps saying it doesn't matter.

Are you really Hyo-jin's boyfriend?

Hyo-jin, you don't have to put on an act.

I don't want much from you.

I just need you to know how I feel.

Excuse me.

Been watching many romantic movies?

This lovey-dovey feeling of yours, it makes you feel pretty special, huh?

Everything you do with that feeling makes you feel good about yourself too.

The thing is, your actions are…

It's borderline stalking.

Stalking.

Stop bothering my girl from now on.

Stop now, and I'll let you off the hook. I'll say you just had a simple crush.

Memories are beautiful things, huh?

He left?

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

-So, was that okay? -It was great.

Oh, really?

The rent-a-boyfriend service recommended you.

I can see why.

-You were good. -Oh, no. I've done this a few times.

Thank you.

Let's meet again if we get the chance.

Sure.

Jae-heon.

I loved what you said.

I think you're going to make it big.

I'll be waiting for your call.

Mr. Park, you're going to break your back.

Oh, my! It's our superstar!

-When did you get here? -Just now.

So, how much are these?

This vehicle isn't in the cards for you. Forget it.

What, I can't even ask?

Hello!

-You know why we brought four of these? -Why did you?

Because you're both beautiful!

Is it the two of you?

-Yes. -It's the two of us too.

Cheers!

Wait. We should-- Where--

Come on!

I am the king!

Why is this so bland fresh out of the bottle?

I wonder why.

-We'll be like him one day, right? -Yeah.

That probably costs a pretty penny, huh?

Can I get another pint?

First off, the chairwoman wrote her will long ago

to divide everything evenly among the three of you.

Se-jun gets the lion's share because he gets Dad's inheritance.

Plus, he's second in command.

Se-gyu was never interested in this, so he's already forfeited

his voting power or rights to take over the group.

If you combine everything,

Se-jun would own the largest share of the company.

So there's no way for you to block the liquidation deal.

That's right.

I can't see a way out of this.

Finding a worthy male shareholder might get you to save the hotel.

Thank you.

Here.

Any secret children in your family?

What are you talking about?

No, I'm just saying.

If you have an ally to divide the shares, you'll have a chance at saving the hotel.

You recover your health, and you're back at it already.

Why aren't you asleep?

I woke up because of your footsteps.

I can't believe you can hear them.

Isn't it weird?

I can hear footsteps even in my dreams.

I wake up because it sounds like you're right beside me.

No. Don't drink.

Here.

Have this warm drink and go to bed. No more alcohol.

Yes, ma'am.

After Grandma passes…

We'll cross that bridge when we get there.

Today's trouble is enough for today.

Delaying can't prevent it either.

So for today,

have your glass of milk and get some rest.

MAY EXPENSES AND INCOME

So, 4,000 won per delivery. That's 40,000 won.

She loves me,

she loves me not.

It's only an infatuation. 300,000 won.

If I get work at the fried-chicken place, I'm okay for this month.

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR MALE & FEMALE ACTORS

500 million won. Anything higher is too much.

Grandma.

Do you resent me?

No. What are you talking about?

I found out why Se-jun despises Nakwon.

So I've chosen not to intervene.

Se-jun hates Nakwon

as much as you love it.

Hating something and loving something

is like going from living to entering the afterlife.

It's only one step away.

Se-jun wants to get rid of Nakwon.

But you want to protect it.

Whoever is more earnest…

will determine the outcome.

Yoo Jae-heon?

Yes, sir.

Sit, sit.

Yes, sir.

Jae-heon, you've done a lot of part-time jobs.

Thank you.

Why have you listed your part-time jobs on your résumé?

It's my specialty.

-Doing part-time jobs? -No.

I think I learned many skills through working those jobs.

I didn't write this, but I can play golf too.

-Golf, huh? -Yes.

-What do you shoot? -Around 80.

Eighty?

That's why I wrote them down.

He's funny, huh?

Let's see the selected scene first.

Yes, sir.

MALE & FEMALE ACTORS OPEN AUDITIONS

Goodbye.

Oh, man.

I think I got the job. Should I quit my part-time jobs?

AUDITION RESULT

WE REGRET THAT WE WON'T BE ABLE TO WORK WITH YOU

You could have said this…

to my face!

Damn it. Was it the Method acting?

Damn it.

Less Method acting, Jae-heon.

Corporations are filling the conference schedules.

I'll meet directly with the clients who want to use the Grand Ballroom.

-Yes, ma'am. -It's quite a prominent hotel.

Full booking, okay?

Interpret, please.

It's at the peak now. All rooms are fully booked up this month.

-That's great. -Sorry. This way.

This way.

The evaluation team from Bilton.

That's all for today.

-But what about these? -The end!

Are you finished?

Fully charged for battle.

It's not over for me yet.

When I managed long-term guests,

I was legendary for getting $10 tips every day.

When the guests checked out--

You received $100.

-From the ground up, I built-- -This beautiful hotel.

I can't let him sell it.

I'm going to find a way.

Speaking of which,

let's talk about the VVIP room,

the one that costs 20 million won a night.

What about it?

Someone booked it today.

And for next three months, it's a long-term guest.

-Really? -Isn't that amazing?

Wow, who is this VVIP guest?

Miss Cheon Ju-yeong?

Oh, yes.

I'm Park Se-yeon, Hotel Nakwon's general manager.

You're the first person to book our one-of-a-kind room.

We wanted to thank you for staying with us.

Oh, thank you.

Did we disturb you?

Oh, no. Not at all.

The thing is…

We prepared something special for you.

May we come in?

Sure. Come on in.

Hello.

General Manager Park Se-yeon.

I'm an unknown actor.

Meaning, nobody will recognize me.

I'm broke, and I have a good North Korean accent.

That's why you chose me, right?

That's what I said.

But I can't do it only for those reasons.

So I thought about it.

How I want to act.

What it means to be an actor. A real actor.

So?

Even if it's for one person,

if they can feel happiness or comfort from my performance…

that's real acting.

That's a real actor.

So, are you in or are you out?

The play you suggested,

it'll bring joy to the last moments of the grandma's life.

Correct.

If that's so,

I'll play my part.

Grandma, this way. Father, you too.

THE TWO KOREAS SHARING THE JOY OF FAMILY REUNIONS

RI MOON-SEONG - JA GEUM-SUN

We should take this picture

so you can tell how much I grew next time we meet.

You're right. That's true.

One, two, three.

I said I'll play the grandson.

But now that you say that, I'm conflicted.

You're thinking you're paying me too much, huh?

No!

Absolutely not.

Take a seat.

No, thank you. We can hear fine from where I am.

What's with the stiffness? You're no amateur.

Twenty million won a night for three months, all paid up front.

I'm allowed to congratulate you, no?

After all, we almost married each other.

That's all this is?

Who gives two billion won to an ex-fiancée's hotel grand opening?

Thanks to this, I finally see you in person.

You were sure hard to reach.

The two billion won was worth it.

What do you want?

I can't tell you so easily, can I?

You're right.

Then rest well.

You'll soon come looking for me.

I wanted to save you the trouble of traveling the distance.

I reserved it to be close to you.

I'll come looking…

for you?

I guess you're actually working on something.

The thing is,

I loved being Se-yeon's man.

Let's see what you do. I look forward to it.

Now, the three elements of a play.

The stage.

The actor.

The audience.

This play we're doing is different.

-In what way? -The audience.

The audience knows that they're watching a play

by seeing the actors act on stage.

But our play requires the audience

to never know that they're watching a play.

There is an audience.

One man will know that it's a play.

One man will watch the play until the end.

Me?

The actor Yoo Jae-heon

will perform before an audience of one.

So…

a play for an audience of one?

An audience…

for one person?

I really didn't know.

If I'd known Dong-jae booked the room, I would have told you.

I know.

I'm okay.

I'm going home.

Okay.

The harder the quest, the more fun it is.

Marriage is no exception.

Mom.

Why am I so afraid?

US-BOUND PLANE CRASHES

AND KILLS CEO AND WIFE OF NAKWON HOTEL GROUP

What's this about?

What are you doing up so late at night?

We're having a party.

Three months if I do this. Three months if I do that.

I'm going to do whatever I want.

Grandma, let's hold off on the wine.

Hey, this isn't wine. It's 100% grape juice.

If I don't drink before I sleep, I have nightmares.

-But you really shouldn't drink. -Hey, don't you dare.

Should I just give you more stocks?

You should spend your youth having your heart flutter over a man

and lose some sleep over it too.

Instead, you're always next to your grandmother like a child.

Of course, you're not dating or married.

Wow.

-Can I have some wine too? -Oh, yes, yes. Of course.

Very well.

Wait. What is wrong with your hand?

Oh, I was painting something before I came.

Oh, that's great.

Such dark colors should be painted on paper.

Not on your heart.

-You know, right? -Of course I do.

Okay, dinner's ready.

-That looks so good. -Smells good. Mr. Jeong, get over here.

No, ma'am. I'm fine.

Oh, come on. Quickly.

Come on, Mr. Jeong.

Come, pour me a glass.

Here we are.

What is it?

Something happening?

Grandma's drinking wine. She shouldn't be drinking.

Honey, should we join them?

Why aren't you asleep?

Where did he go? Let's join them!

Was the last report lacking? You told me to identify the person.

Why type everything when I can just say it?

I can't even ask someone else to do it. I suck at typing--

I love how you do business.

I respect you, sir.

If people find out

that I found Ri Moon-seong…

it must be through your lips.

Isn't that right?

Who is this Ri Moon-Seong?

Good. I'm out.

Goodbye, sir.

Who exactly is Ri Moon-seong?

He retired years ago,

and yet he's worked up like he's on active duty.

There's no problem. None.

Okay, so let's sign this contract.

You'll be paid the day you begin.

It'll be deposited when you arrive home.

I charge for prepping too.

From what I understand,

the show must air for the actors to be paid anything.

Yeah, okay. I understand.

Here's the information on her grandson, Ri Moon-seong.

Do you need the background information to create the character?

People who are good actors do.

I'm finishing up the play I'm in now, so once I'm done,

I'll build this character

and get back to you.

Then…

you are now under contractual obligation.

JILIN, CHINA

Is it true?

Moon-seong?

You found Moon-seong?

Yes, Chairwoman.

How? How did you find him?

I asked a detective I've known for a long time.

He said he finally found him after years of searching.

Where is that boy?

He's in China.

It may take time, but he's a Chinese citizen.

I don't think he'll have a problem coming to Korea.

So, shall we bring him?

Are you sure it's him?

Yes.

He's for sure Ri Moon-seong, the son of Ri Yeong-hoon.

Ri Moon-seong.

JANG JIN-SUK

HOW JANG JIN-SUK DIED

This is a problem.

BASIC INFORMATION RI MOON-SEONG

What do I do?

I have something to tell you.

I told you before.

There is a grandson I left behind in the north.

Grandma, why are you bringing him up so suddenly?

Someone's found him.

As long as I'm here,

he will live with us.

Grandma!

He's coming from China.

Just keep that in mind.

It may be awkward, since you're meeting your cousin

so late in life.

Just think of him as your long-lost brother.

Please take care of him.

That's all. Go about your day.

Wait, Grandma.

This isn't something you can just notify us about.

-How old is he? -Why do you want to know?

I'm the youngest. I want to know if he's younger.

How can you be so casual after hearing this shocking news?

He's younger than you.

Really?

That's pretty amazing.

Getting a little brother at this age.

Congratulations.

What in the world?

Hey, you asleep?

What's up with this reaction?

Am I the weird one? Am I the bad guy?

He's suffered enough.

It's beyond anything you can imagine.

Take care of him when he gets here.

Understand?

Yes.

Wait. Do I need to look him up?

Let's draw this family tree.

Are we from different mothers? No.

Our grandma bore our fathers, so…

Our grandma's elder son was in the north--

So he's our cousin.

Our fathers are brothers

from different fathers.

Well, that was easy.

You really are the eldest.

You knew about him too.

Grandma spoke about him countless times. So why are you shocked?

I didn't think he'd actually be found.

It's a good thing he's been found.

You know nothing.

You're a fool who knows nothing but this hotel.

Mr. Jeong, what have you done?

What do you mean by that?

What are you saying?

The grandchild who suddenly appeared?

The timing is questionable.

He didn't appear suddenly.

I've been looking for him for some time.

I just haven't told you.

So, he didn't appear suddenly.

It's that I informed the chairwoman suddenly.

Also, if not now,

it would all be meaningless.

Have I made a mistake?

See you around.

BAREUN CHICKEN IT'S BETTER BECAUSE IT'S CLEAN

This is different.

This chicken is made via the artistry of perfect timing.

One spoon of my soul.

You need to boost your artistic senses.

Jae-heon, need I put you in your place?

I'm not kidding.

Want to change the way you see art? Become a true artist and train with--

What's this?

Why are you so dramatic?

There's this North Korean grandma who succeeded massively here.

JANG JIN-SUK

CAUSE OF DEATH

LOCATION OF DEATH

How sad.

So…

I wanted to show this old woman…

that maybe

her grandson is living a happy life, with a wife and all.

A new young master is coming.

China.

Oh, China.

If he comes with his wife, I get another sister-in-law, right?

Does this mean he's getting some of the inheritance too?

Would Grandma do that? Do those kids--

I mean, do those people know anything about hotels?

Se-gyu doesn't know anything either.

Right?

I'm the eldest, and Se-yeon learned the business from the bottom up.

Even so, Grandma didn't leave us a dime more.

He's family. She won't exclude him.

I'm so tired.

I'm going to bed.

Check with shareholder Gu Seong-hoe.

Report if the chairwoman or Mr. Jeong has been meeting with the lawyers.

-You're home? You're late. -Mom, where are you going at this hour?

One of my cases has become very complicated.

Oh, boy.

You said today was your last performance, right?

Will you return to the States now?

No.

You won't take the test? You graduated from law school way back.

After one last play.

Even if you run first in a line, it's all useless

if you stop right before the finish line.

You're wasting your time with your childish dreams.

I can't come home for three months.

Return to the US after that, okay?

-You're so consistent, Mom. -Seo Yoon-hee--

If you want to stop me, at least come see my play.

Shouldn't you at least see how your daughter acts on stage?

So, what kind of play is this one?

When? Where?

Who.

You may not care, but the point of this play is just that:

who.

I'm on my way.

Just go. You can't come anyway.

Who, and with whom?

Seo Yoon-hee and Yoo Jae-heon

are going to play husband and wife.

QUALITY

Dude-- I mean, Mr. Jeong-- it looks pretty good, right?

Say hello.

This young lady…

is going to play your wife?

Oh, no.

I told you multiple times, comrade, call me Ri Moon-seong now.

And call her Jang Jin-suk. Isn't that right?

That's right.

A random mistake can change the course of things.

Take this seriously.

Used clothes get sold around and eventually go to China.

Instead of an awkward-looking setting,

we'd rather go to a flea market to get what we want.

Wouldn't that be better?

-Hey, second floor. -Wait up!

-These look good-- Oh, you scared me. -This will do.

Wow!

Hey, hey. Look at this.

One, two…

-Me? -That's good.

Yeah.

Oh, good.

-Here. -For a keepsake.

One, two, three.

Here you are.

JANG JIN-SUK

RI MOON-SEONG

As long as they don't use it, it should be fine.

Got it.

PROFILE - RI MOON-SEONG

EDUCATION RECORDS

PROFILE - JANG JIN-SUK

Isn't this a counterfeit passport?

Will we need to use this?

Well, let's hope you won't have to.

But it's possible someone may check your identities.

Now that he is coming tomorrow,

I'm not sure how I should act.

I mean,

you have men in your family.

You have two brothers. Just do as you always have.

No. Absolutely not.

Treat him like Se-jun?

-Treat him like Se-gyu? -Oh, can't do that.

So,

in times of crisis, do what you do best.

-What I do best? -Greeting guests.

Isn't that what Park Se-yeon does best?

That's true.

But he's my cousin.

He's a guest.

He could give you the chance to keep this hotel.

He's your most precious guest.

A VIP guest?

What are you doing?

Going home.

Do you practice your smile after work?

-Mind your own business. -Someone coming?

A VIP guest.

There's another VIP here besides me?

I'm burning 200 million in three months.

You're nothing in comparison.

Also, you're sticking around despite our refund offer.

So you should be blacklisted instead.

A VIP…

A VIP guest, huh?

Chairwoman.

If you get in her way, she'll whack you with a ladle.

You can tell when someone's smiling even when looking from behind.

I have to ask, though.

What if this man is of bad character?

You never know.

The chairwoman is so excited.

If he's not what she expects, she'll be shocked, and her health--

Jeong-suk.

Yes, ma'am?

-Shall I move it? -Yes.

RI MOON-SEONG

EDUCATION RECORDS

Hey, Jang Jin-suk.

-Come here. -What?

Hey, link arms with me.

We're married. People who date do that.

We don't have to practice this.

I told you I'll do fine.

Hey, Yoon-hee.

We have to practice these little things so that--

You ready?

Let's go.

He's about to arrive. Come on out. Hurry.

Se-gyu, come on. Let's go.

-Let's go. -Fine.

Grandma, we're ready.

Yes, okay.

CURTAIN CALL: TREES DIE STANDING

Which wealthy family would welcome a stranger into their family?

The haves don't like change.

You went through so much coming here. I want to do everything I can for you.

Come back quickly, okay?

Mom!

You definitely performed a miracle bringing Ri Moon-seong back.

Your hands are so smooth. He must really love you.

You have iced black coffee in North Korea too?