1 00:00:44,239 --> 00:00:48,869 DEAR X 2 00:00:49,745 --> 00:00:51,789 ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, AND EVENTS IN THIS WORK ARE FICTITIOUS 3 00:00:51,872 --> 00:00:53,415 CHILD ACTORS WERE FILMED WITH GUARDIANS PRESENT 4 00:00:56,418 --> 00:00:58,879 EPISODE 9: NEW HEIGHTS 5 00:00:59,213 --> 00:01:02,675 Longstar Entertainment released an official statement today 6 00:01:02,758 --> 00:01:04,093 announcing that it has terminated 7 00:01:04,176 --> 00:01:06,095 its exclusive contract with actress Baek Ah-jin 8 00:01:06,178 --> 00:01:08,013 effectively ousting her from the agency. 9 00:01:08,097 --> 00:01:09,348 According to Longstar 10 00:01:09,431 --> 00:01:12,935 the decision was made after determining that the trust 11 00:01:13,018 --> 00:01:15,771 between the two parties could no longer be restored. 12 00:01:15,854 --> 00:01:19,108 Some speculate that this may effectively put a halt 13 00:01:19,191 --> 00:01:22,236 to Baek Ah-jin's acting career. 14 00:01:22,319 --> 00:01:26,281 Baek Ah-jin has not issued any public statement 15 00:01:26,365 --> 00:01:28,575 and attention now turns to her next move. 16 00:01:32,246 --> 00:01:33,747 Think about it, Mr. Cha. 17 00:01:33,831 --> 00:01:36,834 Why pick up an actress I've already used and tossed aside? 18 00:01:38,127 --> 00:01:41,630 Your company just went public, so you might want to be more careful. 19 00:01:42,631 --> 00:01:44,216 You must have read the articles. 20 00:01:47,636 --> 00:01:49,847 Why do you think I cut her loose? 21 00:01:51,598 --> 00:01:53,642 Something big is about to blow up. 22 00:01:54,101 --> 00:01:57,730 So don't even think about waving a contract at Baek Ah-jin. 23 00:01:58,439 --> 00:02:00,357 Just focus on the people you already have. 24 00:02:01,108 --> 00:02:04,153 This isn't friendly advice. It's a warning. 25 00:02:14,496 --> 00:02:15,539 You're early. 26 00:02:19,168 --> 00:02:20,502 What's with that look? 27 00:02:21,295 --> 00:02:23,422 Do you want to shove me off this rooftop? 28 00:02:23,964 --> 00:02:25,758 Did you have to take it this far? 29 00:02:27,092 --> 00:02:28,927 Isn't it nice and cool up here? 30 00:02:30,345 --> 00:02:33,724 Figured a little cold breeze might slap some sense back into you. 31 00:02:34,433 --> 00:02:35,434 So? 32 00:02:36,185 --> 00:02:38,062 Is reality sinking in? 33 00:02:38,854 --> 00:02:40,522 I just don't get it. 34 00:02:42,191 --> 00:02:44,902 All this for In-gang? 35 00:02:45,527 --> 00:02:46,737 I've thought about it. 36 00:02:47,488 --> 00:02:49,907 About where it all went wrong. 37 00:02:51,909 --> 00:02:54,661 If I hadn't reached out to you in the first place... 38 00:02:55,662 --> 00:02:58,165 If you and In-gang had never met... 39 00:03:01,418 --> 00:03:03,754 Would he still be alive? 40 00:03:03,837 --> 00:03:06,006 When I told you I was dating him 41 00:03:07,174 --> 00:03:08,842 you knew what could come of it. 42 00:03:10,803 --> 00:03:12,471 But you turned a blind eye 43 00:03:12,554 --> 00:03:14,765 because the agency was cashing in on us. 44 00:03:15,933 --> 00:03:17,184 That was you. 45 00:03:18,185 --> 00:03:19,728 So why am I doing this now? 46 00:03:20,354 --> 00:03:21,563 I'm not sure. 47 00:03:23,482 --> 00:03:25,901 I'm trying to figure out how to wash away this guilt 48 00:03:25,984 --> 00:03:27,569 I have about In-gang. 49 00:03:27,653 --> 00:03:29,530 And the more I think about it... 50 00:03:32,407 --> 00:03:35,119 the answer keeps circling back to you. 51 00:03:37,955 --> 00:03:39,748 What are you planning to do? 52 00:03:40,833 --> 00:03:43,085 I'll have to undo the knot I tied myself. 53 00:03:44,378 --> 00:03:45,671 And that means 54 00:03:46,964 --> 00:03:51,635 sending you back to the life you came from. 55 00:03:53,595 --> 00:03:54,680 Just wait. 56 00:03:57,432 --> 00:04:01,478 I'm going to tear your life apart. 57 00:04:09,069 --> 00:04:10,571 I'm not letting you walk away. 58 00:04:12,906 --> 00:04:16,243 I'll put you right back in the gutter you crawled out of. 59 00:04:17,911 --> 00:04:19,746 The suspect in her father's murder 60 00:04:21,123 --> 00:04:22,207 Baek Ah-jin. 61 00:04:27,337 --> 00:04:28,338 Go on. 62 00:04:29,798 --> 00:04:30,799 Hit me. 63 00:04:31,800 --> 00:04:34,595 If that's what it takes for you to let it all out, I'll take it. 64 00:04:37,389 --> 00:04:39,558 Is that going to bring In-gang back? 65 00:04:41,185 --> 00:04:44,438 Then what? You want me to get down on my knees? 66 00:04:44,688 --> 00:04:46,481 Will that bring him back? 67 00:04:46,982 --> 00:04:49,234 Then what do you want me to do? 68 00:04:50,861 --> 00:04:53,322 If you jump off this building 69 00:04:54,448 --> 00:04:55,699 I'll call it even. 70 00:05:03,498 --> 00:05:04,583 That's funny. 71 00:05:06,210 --> 00:05:07,211 "Funny"? 72 00:05:11,131 --> 00:05:12,299 Ms. Seo. 73 00:05:15,010 --> 00:05:17,054 Am I the only one at fault here? 74 00:05:18,889 --> 00:05:20,682 Do you honestly believe that? 75 00:05:24,686 --> 00:05:27,439 You stayed by his side for all those years 76 00:05:27,522 --> 00:05:30,692 and you still didn't see it coming? 77 00:05:31,443 --> 00:05:33,695 You knew he was falling apart 78 00:05:34,613 --> 00:05:36,531 for a long time. 79 00:05:38,617 --> 00:05:40,619 But you chose to look the other way 80 00:05:41,662 --> 00:05:42,996 because of your greed. 81 00:05:45,165 --> 00:05:47,626 And now you're throwing the blame on me. 82 00:05:48,752 --> 00:05:50,671 So this is who you really are. 83 00:05:51,713 --> 00:05:53,048 You blame others-- 84 00:05:53,131 --> 00:05:54,216 What do you know? 85 00:05:54,299 --> 00:05:55,926 I know this much. 86 00:05:58,262 --> 00:06:00,180 The one year he spent with me 87 00:06:00,889 --> 00:06:02,724 meant more to him 88 00:06:03,433 --> 00:06:06,270 than the ten years he spent with you. 89 00:06:36,591 --> 00:06:41,305 Just wait. I'm going to tear your life apart. 90 00:06:43,515 --> 00:06:45,934 Damn it! 91 00:06:48,979 --> 00:06:50,063 Shit. 92 00:06:51,898 --> 00:06:52,983 Who says you get to? 93 00:06:55,110 --> 00:06:57,571 Don't get in my way because I'm not going to stop. 94 00:06:58,155 --> 00:06:59,156 Ever. 95 00:07:19,885 --> 00:07:22,596 If your company can't take any follow-up action regarding Ah-jin 96 00:07:23,555 --> 00:07:25,682 I don't see any reason to keep investing. 97 00:07:26,099 --> 00:07:27,851 We'll forgo the film investment. 98 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:32,022 Are you saying you have no intention of protecting Baek Ah-jin? 99 00:07:32,356 --> 00:07:34,358 Yes, that's correct. 100 00:07:37,110 --> 00:07:38,278 One last question. 101 00:07:38,695 --> 00:07:42,199 You're not planning to stop at cutting her loose, are you? 102 00:07:42,699 --> 00:07:43,909 A word of advice? 103 00:07:44,534 --> 00:07:48,622 If you think there's anything human left in Baek Ah-jin 104 00:07:49,790 --> 00:07:51,833 anything worth saving at all 105 00:07:53,210 --> 00:07:54,294 let it go. 106 00:07:54,836 --> 00:07:58,465 She'll drag everyone around her straight to hell. 107 00:08:04,429 --> 00:08:07,265 Don't you think you're being a little harsh with me? 108 00:08:07,349 --> 00:08:09,059 I just want to talk to him! 109 00:08:09,142 --> 00:08:11,812 The chairman instructed me not to let you into the house. 110 00:08:12,312 --> 00:08:13,355 Please leave. 111 00:08:15,649 --> 00:08:17,651 Mr. Hong, I just need a word... 112 00:08:23,615 --> 00:08:26,034 I feel so dizzy. 113 00:08:27,619 --> 00:08:28,620 I need a minute. 114 00:08:34,835 --> 00:08:37,170 SON 115 00:08:59,192 --> 00:09:00,193 What now? 116 00:09:00,735 --> 00:09:03,697 You still haven't told Jun-seo? 117 00:09:04,322 --> 00:09:06,408 I told you to let him know that I got on my knees 118 00:09:06,491 --> 00:09:07,951 and apologized. 119 00:09:08,034 --> 00:09:09,411 Do you know how long it's been? 120 00:09:09,911 --> 00:09:10,912 Ms. Hwang. 121 00:09:11,288 --> 00:09:14,541 My head's already killing me, so don't make it worse. 122 00:09:14,624 --> 00:09:17,210 If you want him to know that badly, go tell him yourself. 123 00:09:18,044 --> 00:09:21,756 How am I supposed to tell him if he won't pick up my calls? 124 00:09:21,840 --> 00:09:24,634 He won't even meet me when I go to see him. 125 00:09:27,095 --> 00:09:28,972 What do you expect me to do? 126 00:09:29,347 --> 00:09:31,558 This level of attachment isn't healthy. 127 00:09:31,641 --> 00:09:32,851 Learn when to stop. 128 00:09:33,143 --> 00:09:35,020 I'm not attached. 129 00:09:35,979 --> 00:09:37,147 I'm sick. 130 00:09:39,107 --> 00:09:40,442 I need surgery right away. 131 00:09:47,199 --> 00:09:49,784 Surgery? What kind of surgery? 132 00:09:51,953 --> 00:09:54,706 I'm on dialysis, and I need a transplant. 133 00:09:55,165 --> 00:09:56,791 They say family members usually donate. 134 00:09:57,751 --> 00:10:00,128 It could take years to wait around for a donor. 135 00:10:00,212 --> 00:10:01,713 And it's not like I have options. 136 00:10:01,796 --> 00:10:04,591 I'm drowning in debt and can't even afford the surgery. 137 00:10:05,008 --> 00:10:06,801 I don't have the money or the kidney. 138 00:10:06,885 --> 00:10:08,845 At this rate, I'm going to die! 139 00:10:10,180 --> 00:10:13,725 Make sure Jun-seo hears that. 140 00:10:14,142 --> 00:10:19,272 So all this fuss is because you need one of his kidneys, right? 141 00:10:20,398 --> 00:10:24,319 That's why you came to me with that pathetic little apology. 142 00:10:24,694 --> 00:10:25,904 Well, perfect timing. 143 00:10:26,404 --> 00:10:30,200 He's standing right here, so tell him yourself. 144 00:10:30,283 --> 00:10:32,702 Tell him you got on your knees and apologized 145 00:10:32,786 --> 00:10:35,288 because you want his kidney. 146 00:10:37,832 --> 00:10:38,833 What? 147 00:10:40,418 --> 00:10:41,503 You heard her. 148 00:10:42,504 --> 00:10:44,172 Your mom needs a kidney. 149 00:10:45,799 --> 00:10:48,176 If you want to save her, give her your kidney. 150 00:11:05,986 --> 00:11:07,153 Don't answer her calls. 151 00:11:07,946 --> 00:11:10,699 Who knows what she'll do if I don't? 152 00:11:11,449 --> 00:11:12,659 You know how she is. 153 00:11:13,785 --> 00:11:15,954 Do you really not know 154 00:11:16,037 --> 00:11:20,000 or do you just pretend because she's your mother? 155 00:11:22,127 --> 00:11:24,087 The same hands that used to stroke your hair 156 00:11:24,170 --> 00:11:26,464 are the ones that shoved my head underwater. 157 00:11:26,923 --> 00:11:28,008 Don't forget that. 158 00:11:33,597 --> 00:11:35,181 I met with Ms. Seo. 159 00:11:36,182 --> 00:11:38,685 She didn't budge an inch when I said I'd pull my investment. 160 00:11:39,102 --> 00:11:41,313 Looks like she plans to go all the way with you. 161 00:11:41,813 --> 00:11:45,650 She'll bury you and make sure you never come back. 162 00:11:46,401 --> 00:11:47,485 I'm not surprised. 163 00:11:49,029 --> 00:11:51,323 She's so blinded by anger that she can't see straight. 164 00:11:51,865 --> 00:11:54,117 How far do you think she'll go? 165 00:11:54,200 --> 00:11:57,037 I honestly don't know. She's never gone this far before. 166 00:12:15,513 --> 00:12:19,017 I talked to a few agencies, but Ms. Seo already got to them. 167 00:12:19,517 --> 00:12:21,269 It won't be easy to get out of this. 168 00:12:21,853 --> 00:12:23,980 When has my life ever been easy? 169 00:12:24,064 --> 00:12:25,607 That's exactly what worries me. 170 00:12:26,816 --> 00:12:27,817 What do you mean? 171 00:12:28,068 --> 00:12:29,569 Every time you're cornered 172 00:12:29,653 --> 00:12:32,238 your solution is to cross yet another line. 173 00:12:32,322 --> 00:12:34,324 I won't sit around like a fool. 174 00:12:37,702 --> 00:12:40,914 This is not the time to argue. Focus on how we fix this. 175 00:12:42,791 --> 00:12:45,543 The shackle file. Isn't that all we need? 176 00:12:46,878 --> 00:12:47,962 It's useless now. 177 00:12:53,677 --> 00:12:56,805 At this point, either she dies or I do. 178 00:12:58,807 --> 00:12:59,974 One of us has to go. 179 00:13:27,794 --> 00:13:30,714 MEDICAL CENTER 180 00:13:34,968 --> 00:13:36,511 I'll give you my kidney. 181 00:13:36,594 --> 00:13:40,014 I'll pay off the loan sharks and cover the surgery too. 182 00:13:41,641 --> 00:13:42,726 Really? 183 00:13:43,768 --> 00:13:45,645 But I have two conditions. 184 00:13:46,062 --> 00:13:49,065 First, you never show up in front of Ah-jin again. 185 00:13:49,149 --> 00:13:52,819 Second, you stay away from Grandpa for good. 186 00:13:53,361 --> 00:13:54,362 What? 187 00:13:54,446 --> 00:13:56,906 Once your debts are paid and the surgery is covered 188 00:13:57,574 --> 00:14:00,535 you won't have any reason to go to Grandpa for money. 189 00:14:00,618 --> 00:14:01,911 And once you have my kidney 190 00:14:01,995 --> 00:14:04,581 you won't have to go stirring things up with Ah-jin. 191 00:14:04,831 --> 00:14:07,250 From where I'm standing, that seems fair. 192 00:14:11,713 --> 00:14:13,965 You make it sound like I've got a contagious disease. 193 00:14:14,799 --> 00:14:16,593 Don't you think you're being a little harsh? 194 00:14:17,218 --> 00:14:18,219 You don't like it? 195 00:14:19,763 --> 00:14:22,223 The people you keep hurting 196 00:14:22,557 --> 00:14:25,477 are the people I care about the most. 197 00:14:25,977 --> 00:14:27,645 So don't hurt Ah-jin or Grandpa 198 00:14:28,438 --> 00:14:29,606 ever again. 199 00:14:31,858 --> 00:14:33,276 Those are my conditions. 200 00:14:46,956 --> 00:14:48,208 What do you mean? 201 00:14:49,501 --> 00:14:50,752 Who's on the first floor? 202 00:14:52,170 --> 00:14:53,171 For what reason? 203 00:14:53,630 --> 00:14:54,631 Are you sure? 204 00:14:59,677 --> 00:15:00,720 What's going on? 205 00:15:00,804 --> 00:15:02,806 Ms. Seo, the police are in the lobby. 206 00:15:02,889 --> 00:15:04,974 The police? What do they want? 207 00:15:09,437 --> 00:15:10,438 Ms. Seo Mi-ri. 208 00:15:11,231 --> 00:15:15,819 We have a warrant for your arrest and a warrant to search the premises. 209 00:15:16,569 --> 00:15:20,490 This morning, CEO Seo Mi-ri of Longstar Entertainment 210 00:15:20,573 --> 00:15:22,534 was taken into police custody. 211 00:15:22,617 --> 00:15:24,035 Police say they uncovered evidence 212 00:15:24,118 --> 00:15:27,038 that she embezzled several billion won in company funds. 213 00:15:27,121 --> 00:15:30,041 Investigators conducted a five-hour search-and-seizure 214 00:15:30,124 --> 00:15:33,419 at the company's headquarters as part of an expanding probe. 215 00:15:33,753 --> 00:15:36,089 Authorities say embezzlement is only one part of the case. 216 00:15:36,172 --> 00:15:39,551 New claims accuse Seo of abusing and threatening her artists 217 00:15:39,634 --> 00:15:43,054 fostering what insiders describe as a climate of fear. 218 00:15:43,596 --> 00:15:45,598 She allegedly used the so-called "shackle files" 219 00:15:45,682 --> 00:15:48,476 documents containing private details about her artists 220 00:15:48,560 --> 00:15:50,728 to intimidate and control them. 221 00:15:50,812 --> 00:15:55,024 Police have seized these files and will verify their authenticity. 222 00:15:55,108 --> 00:15:56,651 Is everything in the file true? 223 00:15:56,734 --> 00:15:58,570 When did you find out about the shackle files? 224 00:15:58,653 --> 00:16:01,531 Additional charges against CEO Seo Mi-ri have surfaced. 225 00:16:01,614 --> 00:16:03,408 Police say they uncovered evidence 226 00:16:03,491 --> 00:16:07,453 that she bribed broadcast officials and entertainment reporters 227 00:16:07,537 --> 00:16:10,248 in an effort to promote her agency's artists. 228 00:16:10,331 --> 00:16:12,834 Police have added breach-of-trust and bribery charges 229 00:16:12,917 --> 00:16:14,544 and are seeking a detention warrant. 230 00:16:21,801 --> 00:16:22,802 Yes, Mr. Hong. 231 00:16:25,346 --> 00:16:26,848 I'm going into surgery soon 232 00:16:26,931 --> 00:16:29,309 so I won't be able to visit Grandpa for a while. 233 00:16:32,228 --> 00:16:35,064 Please don't tell him about the kidney transplant. 234 00:16:37,191 --> 00:16:39,193 Yes. Look after him. 235 00:16:39,903 --> 00:16:41,279 I'll contact you again. 236 00:16:58,630 --> 00:17:00,048 What was that about? 237 00:17:01,841 --> 00:17:03,009 A kidney transplant? 238 00:17:07,931 --> 00:17:09,849 I'm giving my kidney to my mom. 239 00:17:09,933 --> 00:17:13,353 Are you serious? How could you not tell me that? 240 00:17:13,436 --> 00:17:16,147 If I hadn't come today, were you really not going to tell me? 241 00:17:17,398 --> 00:17:18,399 Lena. 242 00:17:18,900 --> 00:17:19,901 No wonder. 243 00:17:21,402 --> 00:17:25,281 Every time I asked you for a drink, you kept making excuses. 244 00:17:26,407 --> 00:17:29,369 I thought you'd come around, so I waited like an idiot. 245 00:17:30,078 --> 00:17:32,413 But did you even care that I was waiting for your call? 246 00:17:32,997 --> 00:17:34,874 Do you like making me feel stupid? 247 00:17:34,958 --> 00:17:36,793 Am I that much of a joke to you? 248 00:17:40,004 --> 00:17:41,506 Careful, you'll hurt yourself. 249 00:17:42,840 --> 00:17:43,841 Stop. 250 00:17:53,518 --> 00:17:54,602 You're a jerk. 251 00:18:26,968 --> 00:18:28,386 Your surgery is today, right? 252 00:18:28,886 --> 00:18:29,887 Yes. 253 00:18:30,388 --> 00:18:32,306 Don't give me anything to worry about. 254 00:18:33,725 --> 00:18:34,726 I hate that. 255 00:18:35,268 --> 00:18:36,394 Okay. 256 00:18:36,477 --> 00:18:39,355 I'm relieved that Seo Mi-ri has been arrested. 257 00:18:39,814 --> 00:18:41,816 One less thing for me to worry about you. 258 00:18:43,693 --> 00:18:45,403 How can it be so easy for you? 259 00:18:46,154 --> 00:18:48,072 You're giving up a part of yourself for someone else 260 00:18:48,156 --> 00:18:49,282 and it's no big deal? 261 00:18:50,324 --> 00:18:51,409 You can still smile? 262 00:18:51,492 --> 00:18:52,493 Ah-jin. 263 00:18:54,537 --> 00:18:56,080 You don't have to come to the hospital. 264 00:18:57,123 --> 00:19:00,376 Just wait for me, and I'll come to you. 265 00:19:02,003 --> 00:19:03,880 So don't worry about me. 266 00:19:05,506 --> 00:19:06,799 I should go now. 267 00:19:07,633 --> 00:19:09,218 Don't skip your meals, okay? 268 00:19:10,219 --> 00:19:11,220 I'll hang up. 269 00:19:47,757 --> 00:19:50,009 An exclusive management contract? 270 00:19:50,760 --> 00:19:53,054 My public image isn't exactly great right now. 271 00:19:54,639 --> 00:19:57,058 Are you sure you made this offer with that in mind? 272 00:19:57,141 --> 00:19:58,309 Absolutely. 273 00:19:58,851 --> 00:20:00,561 To be honest 274 00:20:00,645 --> 00:20:03,147 we're not worried about that at all. 275 00:20:03,773 --> 00:20:07,944 We're investing in your future value. 276 00:20:08,361 --> 00:20:11,614 And any image reset can be managed on our side without difficulty. 277 00:20:12,365 --> 00:20:15,118 Ms. Baek, if you're free now 278 00:20:15,201 --> 00:20:17,203 would you mind stopping by our office? 279 00:20:18,037 --> 00:20:19,205 We can have a meeting first 280 00:20:19,288 --> 00:20:21,082 and take our time discussing the contract. 281 00:20:40,143 --> 00:20:41,144 Where are you going? 282 00:20:43,563 --> 00:20:44,647 Aren't you going to eat? 283 00:20:45,064 --> 00:20:46,482 I ordered your food too. 284 00:20:49,485 --> 00:20:50,486 Hey! 285 00:20:53,114 --> 00:20:54,657 You eat it. 286 00:20:55,491 --> 00:20:59,370 And put that watch back where it was before I call the cops. 287 00:20:59,954 --> 00:21:01,664 Seriously. 288 00:21:03,291 --> 00:21:04,375 Don't be so stingy. 289 00:21:05,376 --> 00:21:07,920 It's fine if I wear it at your place. 290 00:21:08,921 --> 00:21:11,257 Oh, right. Most of your hate comments are gone. 291 00:21:11,340 --> 00:21:13,342 And the articles trashing you got deleted too. 292 00:21:17,471 --> 00:21:18,472 Look. 293 00:21:19,390 --> 00:21:22,310 Everything got wiped clean. I told you it would. 294 00:21:23,978 --> 00:21:26,147 Just a few days ago, there were tons of them. 295 00:21:26,230 --> 00:21:27,523 Isn't that wild? 296 00:21:29,025 --> 00:21:31,777 Do you spend all day searching for my name online? 297 00:21:32,486 --> 00:21:33,863 You have nothing better to do? 298 00:21:36,782 --> 00:21:38,284 You really don't get it. 299 00:21:38,367 --> 00:21:40,745 Keeping tabs on you is part of my daily routine. 300 00:21:40,828 --> 00:21:42,121 When an article about you drops 301 00:21:42,205 --> 00:21:45,458 leaving the first hate comment is my little hobby. 302 00:21:49,170 --> 00:21:51,297 Hey, grab some snacks on your way back. 303 00:21:51,923 --> 00:21:52,924 Something sweet. 304 00:21:53,716 --> 00:21:54,967 It must be nice. 305 00:21:55,051 --> 00:21:57,220 Your life just works out even when you don't try. 306 00:21:57,303 --> 00:21:58,304 Must be nice for you too. 307 00:21:58,387 --> 00:22:01,891 Every time things get rough, someone swoops in to save you. 308 00:22:05,102 --> 00:22:07,021 Are you dumb, or just immature? 309 00:22:08,397 --> 00:22:11,150 A life where someone has to show up and save you every time 310 00:22:11,234 --> 00:22:12,735 actually looks good to you? 311 00:22:14,320 --> 00:22:16,072 If you like it so much, you take it. 312 00:22:17,406 --> 00:22:19,367 Not that you're on that level. 313 00:22:21,118 --> 00:22:22,119 Hey! 314 00:22:24,080 --> 00:22:25,665 What a brat. 315 00:22:27,625 --> 00:22:30,461 I'm here to show you this luxury bag. 316 00:22:31,671 --> 00:22:33,923 What do you think? Isn't my baby gorgeous? 317 00:22:34,674 --> 00:22:37,051 It's been so long. 318 00:22:37,134 --> 00:22:38,844 It was about ten million won-- 319 00:22:39,595 --> 00:22:41,889 IT WAS ABOUT TEN MILLION WON WHEN I BOUGHT IT 320 00:23:00,825 --> 00:23:02,034 This is ten million won? 321 00:23:03,911 --> 00:23:06,872 Even used, this must be worth at least a few million won. 322 00:23:10,126 --> 00:23:12,378 This is insane! 323 00:23:17,049 --> 00:23:18,426 Welcome. 324 00:23:59,008 --> 00:24:02,470 What took you so long? The store is right around the corner. 325 00:24:10,936 --> 00:24:11,937 Hey. 326 00:24:12,688 --> 00:24:14,607 Did you forget to microwave the kimchi? 327 00:24:15,983 --> 00:24:17,485 Just eat it. 328 00:24:17,568 --> 00:24:20,029 It all turns warm the second it hits your stomach. 329 00:24:28,746 --> 00:24:29,747 You're not eating? 330 00:24:31,415 --> 00:24:34,794 You can have it all. I don't have an appetite. 331 00:24:40,716 --> 00:24:41,717 By the way 332 00:24:42,426 --> 00:24:45,513 about the black sedan I mentioned, did you find anything? 333 00:24:45,596 --> 00:24:46,889 I gave you the plate number. 334 00:24:46,972 --> 00:24:50,518 Oh, that car? Turns out it's a ghost car. 335 00:24:50,601 --> 00:24:51,894 Fake plates and everything. 336 00:24:56,190 --> 00:24:57,400 These guys are pros. 337 00:24:58,567 --> 00:25:02,154 If those guys beat you up like that, they must be dangerous. 338 00:25:02,238 --> 00:25:04,865 Didn't you say they were tailing your girl? 339 00:25:04,949 --> 00:25:06,367 You should warn her about them. 340 00:25:08,869 --> 00:25:09,870 You're right. 341 00:25:10,704 --> 00:25:13,374 Stressing over it alone isn't going to solve anything. 342 00:25:15,459 --> 00:25:18,254 I should give her a heads-up and tell her to be careful, right? 343 00:25:18,921 --> 00:25:24,176 What does your girlfriend do that guys like that are after her? 344 00:25:24,760 --> 00:25:27,638 It's none of your business, so stop prying. 345 00:25:30,558 --> 00:25:31,559 Hello? 346 00:25:35,312 --> 00:25:37,022 Where are you? I'll come to you. 347 00:25:37,982 --> 00:25:39,316 I'm stepping out for a bit. 348 00:25:39,900 --> 00:25:40,985 Where are you going? 349 00:25:48,367 --> 00:25:51,704 Sir, it's time to move to the lecture hall. 350 00:26:07,094 --> 00:26:10,973 I almost got into a bad accident driving alone last time. 351 00:26:11,891 --> 00:26:14,143 I've been scared to drive ever since. 352 00:26:16,645 --> 00:26:18,314 You're lucky you didn't get hurt. 353 00:26:19,190 --> 00:26:22,401 If you feel uncomfortable driving, just reach out to me. 354 00:26:23,652 --> 00:26:25,696 Jun-seo specifically told me 355 00:26:25,779 --> 00:26:28,240 to stick close to you while he's away. 356 00:26:28,574 --> 00:26:32,495 Also, don't drive so close to people who drive like maniacs. 357 00:26:32,578 --> 00:26:34,413 You could get dragged into their accident. 358 00:26:36,749 --> 00:26:38,584 I was that maniac driver. 359 00:26:39,084 --> 00:26:41,045 I was the one who almost caused an accident. 360 00:26:45,466 --> 00:26:46,467 Yeah? 361 00:26:52,014 --> 00:26:55,935 Do you still have that burner phone I gave you? 362 00:26:57,186 --> 00:26:58,187 Why? 363 00:27:00,439 --> 00:27:03,776 You know how dangerous the world can be. 364 00:27:04,068 --> 00:27:05,736 So keep it on you at all times. 365 00:27:05,819 --> 00:27:08,531 If anything happens, call me right away. 366 00:27:09,365 --> 00:27:11,742 You're so lame, Jae-oh. 367 00:27:14,995 --> 00:27:16,205 So where are we going? 368 00:27:16,747 --> 00:27:20,251 An agency meeting. They asked me to come by the office. 369 00:27:21,544 --> 00:27:23,754 If everything checks out, I might sign today. 370 00:27:24,046 --> 00:27:25,506 I knew it. 371 00:27:25,589 --> 00:27:28,884 Longstar goes down, and everything starts working out for you again. 372 00:27:37,101 --> 00:27:39,103 Here at DO Entertainment 373 00:27:39,186 --> 00:27:42,231 we're a full-service agency active across multiple fields 374 00:27:42,314 --> 00:27:44,817 including drama, films, and broadcast content. 375 00:27:44,900 --> 00:27:47,861 We're also rapidly expanding into online content 376 00:27:47,945 --> 00:27:50,114 and our label business is growing aggressively. 377 00:27:50,197 --> 00:27:53,534 We'll provide comprehensive management support 378 00:27:53,909 --> 00:27:55,953 so you can work across a wide range of projects. 379 00:27:56,579 --> 00:27:58,581 And as you can see there 380 00:27:58,664 --> 00:28:02,167 the revenue split is structured to be beneficial for you. 381 00:28:06,005 --> 00:28:07,006 By the way 382 00:28:08,340 --> 00:28:11,510 what kind of relationship do you have with Mr. Moon Do-hyuk? 383 00:28:12,511 --> 00:28:14,096 Mr. Moon Do-hyuk? 384 00:28:15,598 --> 00:28:19,184 The person who pushed the hardest for us to sign you 385 00:28:19,268 --> 00:28:21,312 was actually Mr. Moon Do-hyuk, CEO of Hadere. 386 00:28:21,395 --> 00:28:23,105 He's a major shareholder in our company. 387 00:28:23,647 --> 00:28:26,775 And he's got a real eye for talent. 388 00:28:27,651 --> 00:28:29,570 I heard he personally cleaned up 389 00:28:29,653 --> 00:28:33,198 all the smear pieces about you ahead of time. 390 00:28:33,907 --> 00:28:37,911 So I assumed you knew him personally. 391 00:28:49,923 --> 00:28:51,508 SATURN'S PHILOSOPHY AND VISION 392 00:29:09,109 --> 00:29:11,445 Sir, I have a question. 393 00:29:12,279 --> 00:29:14,740 - Yes? - After meeting you today 394 00:29:14,823 --> 00:29:16,992 I found you impressive not only as a businessman 395 00:29:17,076 --> 00:29:20,412 but as someone who's truly worthy of respect. 396 00:29:44,144 --> 00:29:45,145 Thank you. 397 00:29:45,562 --> 00:29:46,939 - Thank you. - Thank you for your time. 398 00:29:47,022 --> 00:29:49,149 He's amazing, isn't he? 399 00:29:49,525 --> 00:29:51,193 Thank you for coming. 400 00:29:53,362 --> 00:29:54,363 Thank you. 401 00:30:10,087 --> 00:30:11,338 It's nice to meet you. 402 00:30:12,965 --> 00:30:13,966 I'm Baek Ah-jin. 403 00:30:17,428 --> 00:30:18,429 I'm Moon Do-hyuk. 404 00:30:20,597 --> 00:30:23,726 It's our first time meeting, but we're not exactly strangers. 405 00:30:24,101 --> 00:30:25,728 You seem to know me pretty well. 406 00:30:26,562 --> 00:30:28,397 I do. I've been waiting. 407 00:30:30,357 --> 00:30:32,526 I honestly thought we'd meet a little sooner. 408 00:30:33,819 --> 00:30:35,738 I wanted to thank you. 409 00:30:36,530 --> 00:30:38,115 You believed in me 410 00:30:38,198 --> 00:30:39,783 when everyone else turned their backs. 411 00:30:42,077 --> 00:30:45,372 I always believe in myself and in my own judgment. 412 00:30:45,456 --> 00:30:48,876 I'd like to know why you're helping me. 413 00:30:50,711 --> 00:30:51,712 Shall we sit? 414 00:31:05,142 --> 00:31:06,727 The company I run donates 415 00:31:06,810 --> 00:31:10,022 over 15 percent of its annual revenue to charity every year. 416 00:31:10,522 --> 00:31:13,942 That money goes to the underprivileged. 417 00:31:15,736 --> 00:31:17,654 I like helping the unfortunate. 418 00:31:18,697 --> 00:31:21,283 I really can't stand just watching them struggle. 419 00:31:22,701 --> 00:31:25,788 In that sense, I've been watching you fighting to survive 420 00:31:26,121 --> 00:31:27,873 for quite some time now. 421 00:31:28,540 --> 00:31:32,878 "What would have become of you if you had grown up 422 00:31:32,961 --> 00:31:35,631 in a normal family with parental support?" 423 00:31:36,924 --> 00:31:38,592 It started from that simple question. 424 00:31:38,675 --> 00:31:41,470 And that's what made me want to become your guardian. 425 00:31:42,638 --> 00:31:45,307 Sounds like you've done a lot of digging. 426 00:31:46,183 --> 00:31:47,559 I can't stand being curious. 427 00:31:48,685 --> 00:31:49,770 That's interesting. 428 00:31:50,729 --> 00:31:52,815 I never thought my miserable life 429 00:31:53,982 --> 00:31:55,901 would captivate anyone. 430 00:31:56,735 --> 00:32:02,074 The moments you shone brightest were when you were acting. 431 00:32:02,157 --> 00:32:03,951 I didn't want it to end like this. 432 00:32:04,493 --> 00:32:07,412 It looked like you were in a crisis, so I simply held out my hand. 433 00:32:07,788 --> 00:32:09,164 Like I said 434 00:32:09,248 --> 00:32:12,417 I get a sense of purpose from helping talented people 435 00:32:12,501 --> 00:32:13,710 with real potential. 436 00:32:14,711 --> 00:32:17,422 It seems removing Ms. Seo from the picture isn't 437 00:32:17,506 --> 00:32:19,341 the end of your plan. 438 00:32:22,553 --> 00:32:24,847 What kind of plan do you have for me? 439 00:32:28,350 --> 00:32:29,643 I can't tell you that yet. 440 00:32:30,477 --> 00:32:31,687 It's a surprise. 441 00:32:32,229 --> 00:32:35,023 If you drag out the preview, it ruins the fun. 442 00:32:36,817 --> 00:32:38,485 I have another appointment today. 443 00:32:39,695 --> 00:32:42,072 Why don't we set a proper time to meet next time? 444 00:32:47,119 --> 00:32:48,453 I'll call you. 445 00:33:05,053 --> 00:33:07,764 - Hey. - Hey, when are you being discharged? 446 00:33:08,640 --> 00:33:09,641 Was it next week? 447 00:33:10,100 --> 00:33:11,602 No, I'm heading out today. 448 00:33:11,685 --> 00:33:13,520 My recovery was fast, so they moved it up two days. 449 00:33:13,604 --> 00:33:14,813 Oh, really? 450 00:33:15,522 --> 00:33:16,857 That's perfect. 451 00:33:16,940 --> 00:33:19,526 Can you swing by the office after you get out? 452 00:33:19,985 --> 00:33:22,070 There's a pressing matter we need to talk about. 453 00:33:22,779 --> 00:33:24,823 Can't we just do it over the phone? 454 00:33:24,907 --> 00:33:25,991 Come on, man. 455 00:33:26,074 --> 00:33:27,159 Seriously? 456 00:33:27,242 --> 00:33:31,038 Didn't you hear me say it was a pressing matter? 457 00:33:31,455 --> 00:33:33,290 I'd come to where you are 458 00:33:33,373 --> 00:33:35,792 but my boss isn't in because it's the weekend. 459 00:33:35,876 --> 00:33:36,877 So if you could... 460 00:33:38,587 --> 00:33:41,757 Forget it. You're a patient, after all. 461 00:33:42,591 --> 00:33:44,635 I'll come to you. You craving anything? 462 00:33:45,469 --> 00:33:48,513 No, I'll just stop by the office this evening. 463 00:33:52,726 --> 00:33:53,727 What? 464 00:34:14,748 --> 00:34:16,333 NAME: HWANG JI-SUN 465 00:34:46,113 --> 00:34:48,740 These are Seo Mi-ri's shackle files that the police obtained. 466 00:34:49,366 --> 00:34:51,952 If we delete Ms. Baek's portion and send it back 467 00:34:52,035 --> 00:34:53,370 this should wrap up quietly. 468 00:34:55,247 --> 00:34:56,415 And the reporter? 469 00:34:56,498 --> 00:34:59,084 We checked all of his files. Came up clean. 470 00:35:02,379 --> 00:35:04,464 That leaves two loose ends. 471 00:35:09,720 --> 00:35:12,180 Leave the one who just had surgery alone for now. 472 00:35:12,264 --> 00:35:13,265 Yes, sir. 473 00:35:14,307 --> 00:35:15,642 As for this guy... 474 00:35:18,186 --> 00:35:19,688 I've grown a bit attached. 475 00:35:19,771 --> 00:35:22,024 I'd rather this one go quietly, without any noise. 476 00:35:22,733 --> 00:35:24,776 How should we handle it? 477 00:35:33,076 --> 00:35:34,494 Since it's cold out... 478 00:35:36,705 --> 00:35:37,789 let's keep him warm. 479 00:35:44,671 --> 00:35:48,467 They said the police have issued a detention warrant. 480 00:35:49,551 --> 00:35:51,470 Why are they in such a hurry? 481 00:35:51,928 --> 00:35:53,096 Something's not right. 482 00:35:54,222 --> 00:35:55,682 Did you talk to your lawyer? 483 00:35:56,391 --> 00:35:58,018 What is he advising you to do? 484 00:35:59,311 --> 00:36:01,688 He said when the police push this hard 485 00:36:01,772 --> 00:36:04,858 it usually means they already have solid evidence. 486 00:36:04,941 --> 00:36:07,360 His advice is to admit to it and try for a reduced sentence. 487 00:36:07,944 --> 00:36:09,654 He said probation is unlikely. 488 00:36:10,530 --> 00:36:13,158 - What do we do? - Someone's behind this. 489 00:36:13,575 --> 00:36:16,703 Otherwise, how would everything line up so neatly? 490 00:36:17,245 --> 00:36:19,414 And the person behind whoever's pulling the strings 491 00:36:19,498 --> 00:36:20,916 must be Ah-jin. 492 00:36:26,171 --> 00:36:27,672 Ah-jin! 493 00:36:28,215 --> 00:36:29,216 Ah-jin. 494 00:36:29,925 --> 00:36:32,260 I need to talk to you. 495 00:36:33,845 --> 00:36:34,846 What's this about? 496 00:36:35,931 --> 00:36:38,809 Ah-jin, let Longstar off the hook. 497 00:36:39,851 --> 00:36:42,062 Why are you asking me to save your company? 498 00:36:42,312 --> 00:36:43,814 What does it have to do with me? 499 00:36:44,064 --> 00:36:45,649 You've come to the wrong person. 500 00:36:46,108 --> 00:36:50,278 Ms. Seo regrets what she did to you. 501 00:36:50,362 --> 00:36:52,322 If you help her this once 502 00:36:52,823 --> 00:36:55,033 she says she'll let bygones be bygones. 503 00:36:56,118 --> 00:36:58,078 - Please, Ah-jin. - Ms. Moon. 504 00:36:59,955 --> 00:37:02,833 What makes you think I could pull something like this off? 505 00:37:03,750 --> 00:37:06,837 She was the one who was after me, not the other way around. 506 00:37:11,466 --> 00:37:12,509 Ah-jin. 507 00:37:15,720 --> 00:37:17,264 We're really sorry. 508 00:37:19,432 --> 00:37:20,433 Please. 509 00:37:20,517 --> 00:37:23,353 Perhaps she sent you to get on your knees and beg. 510 00:37:23,603 --> 00:37:26,439 Funny thing is, I tried to beg her for help too. 511 00:37:27,065 --> 00:37:28,358 But she wouldn't hear me out. 512 00:37:29,568 --> 00:37:33,655 She just told me to throw myself off the roof. 513 00:37:38,243 --> 00:37:40,787 The shackle files are already with the police. 514 00:37:42,247 --> 00:37:44,124 So if there's no way out 515 00:37:45,083 --> 00:37:47,210 she should take her own advice and kill herself. 516 00:38:04,477 --> 00:38:06,688 ARTIST: BAEK AH-JIN AGENCY: DO ENTERTAINMENT 517 00:39:19,302 --> 00:39:21,012 Should we keep going or should we stop? 518 00:39:21,972 --> 00:39:23,139 You decide. 519 00:39:27,602 --> 00:39:30,605 You really know everything, don't you? 520 00:39:32,983 --> 00:39:36,444 How could I not? I'm the one who set it all in motion. 521 00:39:37,737 --> 00:39:40,407 It's all thanks to you. I appreciate it. 522 00:39:43,159 --> 00:39:45,704 So? How does it feel? 523 00:39:47,372 --> 00:39:49,040 Is that good enough for you? 524 00:39:50,125 --> 00:39:51,126 What did you want to discuss? 525 00:40:03,096 --> 00:40:04,389 You see these marks? 526 00:40:04,472 --> 00:40:06,308 What happened to you? 527 00:40:09,894 --> 00:40:12,981 The other day I saw some shady guys tailing Ah-jin. 528 00:40:13,231 --> 00:40:17,152 I followed them, and they beat the crap out of me. 529 00:40:17,777 --> 00:40:18,778 What? 530 00:40:19,154 --> 00:40:23,491 They had several cars on her. They weren't messing around. 531 00:40:24,159 --> 00:40:27,245 But they're all ghost cars. I couldn't even trace the plates. 532 00:40:29,622 --> 00:40:32,292 They're the ones who gave you a hard time. 533 00:40:32,375 --> 00:40:34,336 If you want, I can do worse. 534 00:40:34,586 --> 00:40:38,423 I can send them far away so they never come near you. 535 00:40:38,882 --> 00:40:42,552 Or I can destroy them so they never cross your mind again. 536 00:40:48,933 --> 00:40:51,394 I don't get it, though. 537 00:40:55,148 --> 00:40:56,316 What don't you get? 538 00:40:56,649 --> 00:40:59,819 Why you're going this far for me. 539 00:41:03,156 --> 00:41:05,283 Are you into me? 540 00:41:16,878 --> 00:41:18,171 Does Ah-jin know about this? 541 00:41:20,423 --> 00:41:22,717 I was going to tell her once I knew what was happening. 542 00:41:25,762 --> 00:41:27,055 You've lived a rough life. 543 00:41:27,889 --> 00:41:31,476 And like I told you, I can't ignore people like that. 544 00:41:31,976 --> 00:41:35,188 Ms. Baek, I know how hard your life has been. 545 00:41:36,439 --> 00:41:41,277 You must have cried a lot as a kid. Am I right? 546 00:41:42,570 --> 00:41:44,239 How much do you know? 547 00:41:44,322 --> 00:41:45,824 How high do you want to go? 548 00:41:58,920 --> 00:42:00,839 I wanted to discuss it with you first. 549 00:42:10,014 --> 00:42:11,015 Hey. 550 00:42:16,855 --> 00:42:18,523 Do you smell that? 551 00:42:18,898 --> 00:42:22,944 I'll help you achieve anything you want. 552 00:42:26,072 --> 00:42:27,365 So tell me 553 00:42:29,242 --> 00:42:30,702 how high you want to go. 554 00:42:49,137 --> 00:42:52,724 I'm offering you this opportunity, so think carefully. 555 00:42:54,267 --> 00:42:58,313 Think hard about what choice you need to make right now. 556 00:43:06,237 --> 00:43:07,864 It's not that complicated. 557 00:43:08,573 --> 00:43:11,159 You'll star in Director Park's new film 558 00:43:11,784 --> 00:43:13,703 make your international debut 559 00:43:13,953 --> 00:43:16,789 and take home Best Actress at a major festival. 560 00:43:17,040 --> 00:43:20,001 You'll spend your days as a brilliant actress. 561 00:43:20,084 --> 00:43:24,714 And you'll enjoy all of that as my wife. 562 00:43:30,678 --> 00:43:31,679 Hey. 563 00:43:31,763 --> 00:43:32,805 Shit. 564 00:43:36,059 --> 00:43:37,310 You okay? 565 00:43:46,694 --> 00:43:47,737 So? 566 00:43:48,196 --> 00:43:49,405 Do you like... 567 00:43:51,407 --> 00:43:52,617 my wedding gift? 568 00:43:57,288 --> 00:43:58,373 Wedding, you say? 569 00:44:03,127 --> 00:44:04,212 Move! 570 00:44:12,971 --> 00:44:17,308 I'll wipe away all the stains from your past. 571 00:44:17,684 --> 00:44:20,728 And you'll start over by my side. 572 00:44:21,521 --> 00:44:23,314 I promise you, Ah-jin. 573 00:44:27,443 --> 00:44:28,528 Come to me. 574 00:44:32,532 --> 00:44:36,869 DEAR X 575 00:46:57,343 --> 00:46:59,345 Subtitles by Ho-young Yun