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FIRST LADY

ALL NAMES, CHARACTERS, AND EVENTS ARE FICTIONAL

ALL CHILD AND ANIMAL WELFARE REGULATIONS WERE OBSERVED

Miss!

APRIL 2, 2012 9 DAYS UNTIL NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION

Your tie is crooked. Let me see.

I guess I'm not a tie person.

I do it as you taught me, but this happens every time.

It's always either too long or too short.

Getting the perfect length is hard.

Are you worried about something?

No.

Why do you ask?

It's just strange that you don't try to stop me.

Is that so?

Well,

you're supposed to stop a mere candidate with no rights

from conducting a negotiation.

Let me see.

Labor negotiations are

much harder than getting a tie to the perfect length.

Finding a balance between the two is

basically walking on the sharp blade.

One side will criticize you as a hardline unionist,

and the other will call you a traitor,

saying you just side with your wife's family's company.

That's why this is strange to me.

You insisted on coming with me instead of stopping me.

I know I can't stop you.

If you're going anyway, I'm coming with you.

There.

Promise me one thing.

If something happens,

think of Ji-yu.

Nothing will happen.

Promise me.

Think of Ji-yu, okay?

Okay.

Only do what you're able to.

Don't overdo it.

Don't worry. Everything will be okay.

Still, be careful.

I said, don't worry.

Everything will be fine.

The sit-in by H Chemical workers

protesting mass layoffs has stretched past three months.

After occupying the plant, the workers are demanding reinstatement.

During talks with the union occupying the plant,

led by Hyun Min-Cheol, the candidate of the Participation People's Party,

a fire broke out.

Six workers were killed,

and a dozen others were seriously hurt and hospitalized,

Authorities warn the death toll could rise.

Tragically, candidate Hyun was left in critical condition

after attempting to rescue trapped workers.

Ma'am, you need to stay in bed.

You need to rest.

No.

Honey!

Honey.

Hang in there.

- Nurse Kim, stop the bleeding. - Help!

Honey!

- Sir. - Honey!

Honey!

Honey.

Honey!

Honey, wake up.

Honey.

Thank you.

I'm here, so hang in there, okay?

Excuse me.

Is anyone here?

Please save this man.

Doctor!

Is there a doctor here?

Please save this man!

Doctor! Please!

Hang in there, honey…

RESTRICTED AREA

The operation was successful.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Thank you.

This is such a relief, ma'am.

Thank you so much.

Thank you so much.

Ji-yu, it's you.

After two days of surgery, candidate Hyun Min-Cheol

has survived in a dramatic turn of events.

However, he sustained permanent damage to his leg,

raising serious doubts about his campaign with election day

now just a week away…

My husband said

he had to change first to change the world.

To be honest, I didn't believe that.

Because I've only lived in the world

where I would only be criticized

for changing alone.

But my husband truly believed it.

"One person's change can change the world."

"Saving one person is saving the world."

My husband's action spoke louder than words.

If you really want to change Haseong,

please cast your valuable vote for Hyun Min-Cheol.

He will certainly change Haseong.

Please send Hyun Min-Cheol to the National Assembly!

He will change this country!

- Hyun Min-Cheol! - Hyun Min-Cheol!

- Five, four, three, two, one. - Five, four, three, two, one.

And now, the results of the exit poll for the 23rd presidential election.

Candidate Hyun Min-Cheol, 48.4%.

Candidate Bae Yeong-seon, 47.6%.

The two candidates are locked in a tight race within the margin of error.

Let's go live now to our crew on the ground to hear from the candidates.

Let's bring in Hyun Min-Cheol, Participation People's Party candidate.

PARTICIPATION PEOPLE'S PARTY HYUN MIN-CHEOL

SINCERITY WINS. LET'S CHANGE KOREA!

Candidate Hyun? Is he not ready yet?

Hurry and call him.

Looks like we're having some trouble with the connection.

We'll reconnect as soon as it's ready.

Where's Mr. Hyun?

What happened?

I'm sorry. He wouldn't answer his phone.

See if he's anywhere in the office.

And see if anyone saw him leave.

Yes, ma'am.

Then let's bring in Bae Yeong-seon now, Peace and Freedom Party candidate.

They say elections are the flower of democracy.

Today, that flower is in full bloom. It's a day of celebration.

Depending on the results,

I may be elected or defeated,

but for the people,

regardless of the outcome, everyone is a winner.

As one team called Korea,

we're coming together once again.

This very moment is a celebration of our unity.

1 HOUR 15 MINUTES AGO

ADMITTED ON FEBRUARY 26, 2027 EOM SUN-JEONG, FEMALE

Sir, where have you been?

Candidate Hyun, what happened?

Can we have a brief interview?

What do you think of the exit poll?

- Sir, are you okay? - Why was the speech order changed?

Do you accept the results?

- Hyun Min-Cheol! - Hyun Min-Cheol!

"I have to change first to change the world."

"One person's change can change the world."

"Saving one person is saving the world."

The moment I decided to enter politics,

I have always proclaimed these.

So now,

you might be a little sick of them.

Or perhaps,

they sound too cheesy.

So today,

I'm going to talk about something else.

Something

a bit more personal.

I was born and raised in Haseong,

a city famous for its mist.

People even say

mist is Haseong's specialty.

Mist hides the path ahead, but never the one behind.

The road we've already traveled

is always clear, no matter how thick the mist.

But the road ahead,

no matter how near, remains hidden from view.

Though I've seen mist countless times since childhood,

it has always filled me with fear.

Because when walking through the fog,

the faces that were just beside me suddenly disappear.

The faces of the people

who were walking by my side,

holding my hands.

Before I could even come of age, I lost my parents.

Then after coming of age,

I had to part ways with my friends I grew up with at the orphanage.

The person I dated for seven years since I was 20,

vanished into the fog without a word.

That's how

everybody left me.

Except for one person.

Only one person

didn't leave me.

She's always by my side,

saying that she's here for me.

That person

gave me the home I have never had,

and the precious family

that I could only dream of.

So I'm always sorry.

She says it's not sorry but thankful,

that I confuse the two.

But still, I'm sorry.

She has quietly endured the hardships

she would never have faced, had I not entered politics.

And if I were to say this aloud,

I know she would say it again

that it's not sorry but grateful.

I'm sincerely grateful.

Thanks to you,

I am where I am today.

CANDIDATE HYUN CREDITS HIS WIFE FOR SUPPORT

Here today,

I make a formal proposal to Candidate Bae Yeong-seon.

Please join me in passing the Do Tae-hoon Act,

a special bill on the H Chemical fire and public safety,

which has been discarded dozens of times

and pending in the Assembly for 15 years.

Regardless of the election results, if we join forces,

we can pass this bill.

- Hyun Min-Cheol! - Candidate Bae.

On the day the flower of democracy is in full bloom,

please join me in passing the special act

so that our people can live

happy, and most importantly, secure lives.

Some might ask

why today, of all days.

That's because

I lost another person

in the fog.

And seeing that person,

I realized why I entered politics

and why I wanted to become a president in the first place.

Some might ask

why I'm still hung up on what happened 15 years ago.

That's because

people who shouldn't have died, died.

Because there are victims who were framed as perpetrators.

Too many people have died,

and there are too many unjust stories.

Because each and every one of those deaths becomes a nail

that pierces the wound every spring,

turning April into a season

too painful to endure.

"I have to change first

to change the world."

"One person's change

can change the world."

"Saving one person

is saving the world."

Because

each and every one of them

is the world.

- Hyun Min-Cheol! - Hyun Min-Cheol!

- Cha Su-yeon! - Cha Su-yeon!

Live election coverage? No need to watch it.

It's already been decided.

Who wins? Of course, Hyun Min-Cheol, the Iron Man.

I kept saying HWA, remember?

HWA means "Hyun Wins Anyway."

Elections are scientific.

What I'm saying now is scientific.

I'm not wondering whether Hyun Min-Cheol wins or not.

He's already won!

You'll see.

Right now, I'm more interested in

the Iron Lady, Ms. Cha.

I wonder what our lovely Ms. Cha's

outfit is going to be like today.

I want to know how her OOTD will catch our eyes.

All right.

Let's see.

Remember this time?

You saw this, right?

I already knew it, but I really look just like her.

See?

Look at all these clothes, jewelry, and bags.

Everything Ms. Cha wore is sold out.

Some people say this is the old money style, but…

You're right. It's silver spoon style.

Diamond spoon style.

Today will be the highlight.

It's the finale.

This is what I'm dying to know now.

SILK_CHOI 300,000 WON, I SUPPORT YOU!

Oh, my! Thank you, "SILK_Choi!"

I wish you a silky day today.

Thank you.

Oh, boy. You didn't have to donate.

But thank you.

Yes!

Yes, we're going to have an order rush.

We'll place the order in 30 minutes, so hang tight.

Come on. This is not the time to complain about being overworked.

We've got to make hay while the sun shines.

Fine. Just make sure we hit a new sales record.

Then I'll give you a bonus,

and an oversea vacation on top of that!

Where do you want to go? Guam? Maldives?

How about Hawaii…

Sorry.

Today is an important day.

Focus.

Geez.

Sure. Anything you want.

What are you doing? Come on.

Gosh.

Oh, my! You just get prettier and prettier, Ji-yu.

You look just like Ms. Cha.

The navy jacket over there.

It's a gift to celebrate starting school.

It's the jacket that went viral after Jenny wore it at the airport.

I thought it'd suit you perfectly,

so I brought it all the way from Paris.

It's a limited edition.

Do you want to try it on?

Later.

Sure.

Ms. Cha is waiting. Hurry up.

Excellent choice.

White is the best color for a fresh start for sure.

Oh, my.

You look gorgeous in white.

It fits you perfectly.

The shoes are over there.

I picked out the pairs that would go well with this outfit.

And all of them are new collections that haven't been released in Korea yet.

How about these?

They were very well received at this year's haute couture shows.

Aren't they a little old-fashioned?

Nothing beats the classics!

Real luxury isn't about following trends,

but about setting them.

You have such a great eye.

It's perfect for a special day like today.

My gosh. That's just perfect.

All right. Hyun Min-Cheol of the Participation People's Party

has been confirmed as the 23rd president of the Republic of Korea.

Beginning as a poor factory worker,

Hyun Min-Cheol has overcome disability and prejudice.

And now, he has risen to become the president of South Korea!

- We won! - We won!

Sincerity wins!

- Let's change Korea! - Let's change Korea!

- Hyun Min-Cheol! - Hyun Min-Cheol!

- Hyun Min-Cheol! - Sir.

My goodness. Congratulations, madam!

No, I shouldn't call you that anymore.

First Lady, congratulations.

Red suits you.

Pardon?

Your lipstick.

What are you doing? Give it to her now.

Okay.

Let me know if you like the color. I'll get it ready for you.

It doesn't suit me.

I guess it looks good on people with soft and innocent faces like you.

I'm sorry.

You should keep your hands

off someone else's stuff.

My goodness.

Whether it's an object

or a person.

- Cha Su-yeon! - Cha Su-yeon!

How do you feel about becoming the First Lady?

Ms. Cha Su-yeon!

How do you feel about becoming the First Lady?

Cha Su-yeon is the best!

Follow the front car, please.

Hello.

Did I guess our dearest Madam Cha,

no,

the First Lady's outfit correctly yet again today?

I guessed right!

The key points of Madam Cha's outfit today

are her nude-toned lipstick and natural hairstyle.

She dressed formally without overdoing it.

It's perfect for the occasion!

A white suit looks a bit formal,

but it's a very stylish look,

so it makes you glow.

Thank you!

I'm a hot issue from head to toe

Everything about me becomes a hot issue

Everyone, take control

What did I tell you?

I said we'd break our sales record.

Make sure that no size is sold out.

Accept every order.

I'll do whatever it takes to stock up.

Okay.

What is it?

I'm sorry.

Sorry about what?

I left my phone at home.

Gosh, you…

I'm hanging up.

Why on earth are you so distracted?

We need every second to earn as much as we can!

Go ahead first. I'll catch up soon.

Oh, speaking of which.

What was that with Madam just now?

You glared daggers at her!

How dare you act up in front of her?

You better not do that again.

I'm sorry.

Why are you still here?

I said we needed every second.

Seriously.

The wife of the president-elect,

Cha Su-yeon, is heading to Haseong Yard.

Madam Cha led a powerful fanbase centered around her fan club, Iron Lady,

which has a million fans, and contributed to the victory of the election.

Cha Su-yeon!

President-elect Hyun and Madam Cha Su-yeon

will give a victory speech in Haseong,

where their political base started from.

Haseong Yard already has Cha's numerous fans

and the president-elect's supporters waiting for the two.

The Yard is filled with excitement and heat which resembles that

of a concert.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR HASEONG HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION IN 2027

Just like new sprouts that grow fresh on a mountain after it rains, I hope

my fellow students

will overcome any hardships and obstacles.

I sincerely wish for your tremendous success

when you step into society.

You must be happy

to have such a brilliant son.

He's good at both studies and sports.

That's not it.

He's handsome and tall.

He could outshine most idol singers.

Would he be satisfied with being an idol?

He could easily become a doctor or study law.

It must be fun to support Gang Myeong.

Stop it.

I'm jealous, that's all.

It's Cha Su-yeon.

The winner is Hyun.

The winner is Hyun.

- The winner is Hyun. - The winner is Hyun.

- The winner is Hyun. - Enough, be quiet.

Why did you come? You must be busy.

My family voted in advance yesterday.

Thank you.

You've become prettier in the meantime.

Look at your skin. It's so firm.

Take good care of my child.

Come on, Ji-yu is a freshman too.

Seriously though, why did you come? The election is tomorrow.

You're here.

You should've told us beforehand.

I didn't know either.

Can we take a photo?

I'm a huge fan of yours.

Let us take a photo together, too.

- Shall we all take one together? - Really?

Shall we?

If I'd known beforehand, I would've done my hair.

Secretary Shin, join us.

No, I'll take a photo of you.

Okay.

Didn't you say you couldn't make time?

Yes.

See you later.

The freshmen representatives will swear an oath.

Class 2 of Year 1, Hyun Ji Yu and An Gang Myeong.

Come here.

- We swear. - We swear.

We freshmen will respect our friends and teachers.

- With genuine… - Who would you pick?

A mom who neglects her daughter's entrance ceremony

because tomorrow is the election day?

Or a mom who attends the ceremony

despite the election being tomorrow?

You should've told me in advance.

I could've fetched you.

I thought you'd be busy.

I forgot how devoted you are to your son.

Where's my husband?

An interview with a broadcaster.

Secretary Lee is assisting him.

Last Friday.

He suddenly called off a schedule, and I asked you to find out why.

Everything was fine until the morning.

You've yet to find out? Or you refuse to?

I apologize.

That means you refuse to.

We'll do our very best to secure the environment

where students can focus on their studies.

Thank you.

Your timing was off just now.

I was right. It was two seconds.

Mine was two seconds.

You said you were nervous. I guess not.

Whatever.

- It's cold. Let's go in. - Yes.

Congratulations.

Ji-yu.

It's my entrance ceremony.

Not where you run your campaign.

Just for today.

Congratulations.

Must you go this far?

You look pretty.

Smile.

I want to go study overseas.

Study overseas out of the blue?

I passed a ballet school audition.

Why didn't you discuss it with me?

You never brought it up.

Weren't you going to stop me anyway?

You stop me every time saying it disrupts the election.

No competitions, no arts high school.

That's not--

Even now, look.

Instead of congratulating me or asking which school it is,

you scold me for not telling you in advance first.

Tomorrow is the election.

We can talk after that.

Election, election, election!

Can you stop?

I have no choice.

Everything will change after tomorrow.

Everything changes for you.

The election result doesn't concern me.

Ji-yu.

I'll go after the election.

Are you happy?

- That's not it. - What now?

Nothing matters after the election.

Whether I go overseas or not.

I can live however I want, right?

I don't have to see Dad anymore, right?

"Don't have to see Dad anymore?"

Aren't you going overseas to study?

Aren't you going overseas to do ballet?

Why would you go so far as to study overseas just to avoid your dad?

Why?

It's none of your business.

Just leave me alone.

Look at me and talk.

I said, look at me!

It's all bullshit.

What?

What did you just say?

Hyun Ji-yu.

Look me in the eyes and say that again!

It's all bullshit.

Sincerity and whatnot, those words are all bullshit.

Both you and Dad.

It's all bullshit!

Dad…

is seeing a woman.

I saw it.

Besides you,

has anyone seen it?

- What? - Who else did you tell?

Friends? Teachers?

This is important. Answer me.

Did anyone else see it?

Who else did you tell?

Don't tell me…

You knew?

Answer me.

No one else saw it?

Am I the only one you told?

We're the only ones who know, right?

You knew.

You knew, didn't you?

Since when?

That's important?

Dad is seeing a woman.

Dad is cheating on you.

How is this not important?

That's his right to privacy.

Privacy?

Aren't you two married?

Even if we are--

You knew, but you still live with him?

Why?

Just why?

For what? For whom?

You and I.

We're the only ones who know about this, right?

Then keep this between us.

The word cannot leak out.

What you've said has never happened.

Promise me.

Mom.

Once this leaks out, it won't end with his private life.

It won't end just as our family matter.

It'll come back to us with consequences we can never bear.

So promise me.

Promise?

Isn't a promise between a couple a promise too?

What about a promise between family?

Hyun Ji-yu, promise me.

Dad is the one who broke the promise first!

I'm begging you.

Just forget it.

What you saw and heard that day.

Forget all about it.

You're amazing!

Why are you going this far?

President? First Lady?

Are those so important?

Think however you like.

I've erased it from my memory already.

Mom!

I'll start driving.

It's Cha Su-yeon!

- Cha Su-yeon! - Cha Su-yeon!

The First Lady,

Cha Su-yeon, is making her entrance.

- Cha Su-yeon! - Cha Su-yeon!

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

- Hyun Min-Cheol! - Hyun Min-Cheol!

President-elect Hyun Min-Cheol is making his entrance.

- Hyun Min-Cheol! - Hyun Min-Cheol!

The result is out. My house's in an uproar.

It was insane.

Should we call Ji-yu a princess now?

It's Young Lady, not Princess.

Why is the heroine so quiet?

She doesn't want to text us lower class people now.

She won't sit with us anymore.

Should we test her food first?

She already has a food taster.

- Who? - An Gang-myeong's mom.

Right, she can come to school to work starting tomorrow.

PART 2 WILL AIR SOON

FIRST LADY

Please look at the display board.

- Hyun Min-Cheol! - Hyun Min-Cheol!

Here.

Don't try too hard.

You'll get tired easily.

Do you know what's funny?

If you say, "Let's stop here today,"

you can continue again.

You can do it.

I believe in you.

I believe you can stand

and walk again.

Others might not, but I believe in you.

So you should believe it too.

That's it.

Honey, straighten your shoulders.

Yes. Don't look down.

Look at me and walk. Yes.

You're almost there.

I told you that you could do it.

Walk to where I am.

One more step. Yes.

One more step.

Just one more step.

Honey!

You did well. You did well.

You did well.

Honey, you're almost there.

You're almost there. Good job.

Do you want a break?

Five minutes.

No, just one minute.

I told you that you could do it.

You're here. You're really here.

We did it.

Traitor!

Let me go!

Sincerity? What nonsense.

Everything was a lie!

You murderer!

You guys killed him.

Tae-hoon.

You two killed him!

Are you okay?

What about my husband?

He's safe.

Are you happy?

Are you?

You killed Tae-hoon,

and now you've become a president. Are you over the moon?

Do Tae-hoon Law?

Must you make use of his death too?

You guys make me sick.

It's disgusting.

Just you watch.

I won't let your sacrifice

go to waste.

Sacrifice?

It's sacrifice only if one chooses for oneself.

He didn't sacrifice himself.

You killed him.

You killed him!

What are you doing? Drag him out!

I'll make you pay for Tae-hoon's death!

I'll risk my life to make you pay!

And you two!

I'll make sure to drag you down!

I'll drag you down no matter what!

Thank you.

Eun Bo-ra.

Cha Su-yeon!

- Cha Su-yeon! - Cha Su-yeon!

- Hyun Min-cheol! - Hyun Min-cheol!

- Cha Su-yeon! Hyun Min-cheol! - Cha Su-yeon! Hyun Min-cheol!

- Kiss! - Kiss!

Let's get divorced.

What?

Let's divorce.

FIRST LADY

There was a car accident on February 26.

It was a hit and run.

Find out if there's a witness.

What will change if the truth about the fire comes out?

There's nothing you can change.

I saw it.

I saw you two together that day.

It's divorce. Use that exact word.

I'll end it.

I made the choice, so I should do it my way.

Subtitle translation by: Yeeun Kim