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[ The Great Show ]

[ The Great Show ]

[ Characters, locales, organizations, incidents, and situations in this drama are fictitious ]

[ Jejudo ]

[ Ulsan ]

[ Gyeongsangnamdo ]

[ Busan ]

[ Gwangju ]

[ Jollabukdo ]

[ Gangwondo ]

[ Chuncheon ]

[ Daejeon ]

[ Incheon ]

[ Seoul ]

[ 2016 General Election ]

[ 2016 General Election: ROK's Choice ]

2016 General Election.

Republic of Korea's Choice.

"General Election Visits the Battlefield."

Today, it's Central Inju City.

Assemblyman Kang Kyung Hoon of

Democratic People's Party, an incumbent of five terms in Central City,

who as served as DPP's floor leader

as well as the party leader and is one of the chief senior members.

Named as one of the forerunners of the presidential candidates,

he is known to be a powerful politician.

His opponent Assemblyman Wie Dae Han of the Jeonjin Party,

was elected as Jeonjin Party's youth representative during the primary.

He is a freshman assemblyman and the youngest ever to be

voted in the National Assembly.

As of 2015, he ranked number one among the

freshman assemblyman who initiated legislation.

His Executive and Standing Committee meeting attendance was at 100%.

Thanks to his diligent legislative activity,

he was awarded 2015 ROK Parliamentary Government Award.

According to our recent polls,

the two opponents are neck-to-neck and evenly matched.

All eyes are on

if the winner will be a "Goliath" or a "David."

Number two, number two, Wie Dae Han!

Number two, number two, Wie Dae Han!

Number two, number two, Wie Dae Han!

The citizens of Central City!

Hello!

I'll change Central City to be great.

I'm candidate number two, Wie Dae Han. Nice seeing you all.

You're handsome! You're great looking!

I'm sure everyone here is sick of hearing the same thing.

So I'll ask you a fun question.

If a priest, a nun, and

an assemblyman fall in the Han River, who should be saved first?

- Assemblyman Wie Dae Han! - Who?

- Assemblyman Wie! - The nun!

The nun.

This lady.

The answer is...

the assemblyman.

- What on earth? - But why?

- You ask why?- Yes!

Because the Han River will be polluted!

Instead of corrupt assemblymen who pollute the Han River,

do you want a politician who is just,

capable, and serves our citizens?

Yes!

Then cast your precious vote

for candidate number two!

Please vote for me, Wie Dae Han from Jeonjin Party!

Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han!

♫ Please cast your vote for Wie Dae Han ♫

Life is about choices.

Should I have jjamppong or jjajang?

Should I get a loan and buy a house,

or should I sell my house when the prices are up?

Should I pick candidate one or candidate two?

Those choices pile up and make your life's path,

and decide a nation's fate.

[ Number 1 - Kang Kyung HoonNumber 2 - Wie Dae Han ]

[ Episode 1: The birth of a nation's sinner ]

Wie Dae Han!

For youthful politics, Wie Dae Han!

Let's switch to Wie Dae Han!

A youthful laborer, Wie Dae Han!

For youthful politics, Wie Dae Han!

Let's switch to Wie Dae Han![ Kang Kyung Hoon - 41.1 / Wie Dae Han - 39.8 ]

A youthful laborer, Wie Dae Han!

Now, now, now. Please quiet down.

Everyone.

We have the results of the latest poll conducted two days ago.

I...

am finally ahead of...

Assemblyman Kang Kyung Hoon by one percent!

Hooray! This is great!

Wie Dae Han!

For youthful politics, Wie Dae Han!

Let's switch to Wie Dae Han!

A youthful laborer, Wie Dae Han!

Assemblyman.

What you said in front of everyone earlier counts as spreading false information.

About what?

You're not ahead by two percent, you're behind by two percent.

You're right behind his tail.

Why would you want to bluff?

Mr. Aide.

An election...

is a battle of the momentum.

Our team's spirit must come alive to overcome the opponent's.

Aigoo...

I'm not one for believing in momentum.

Geez, is that right?

- Then what do you believe? - The data.

Because data does not lie.

Is that right?

Who wins according to your data?

Me or Kang Kyung Hoon?

According to the recent developments and the estimated votes by the age groups,

by approximately 3.7% difference...

you'll be elected, Assemblyman.

Of course, huh?

That's it, Ko Bong Joo. However...

you lose the moment you lift your head in elections and golf.

Heads up?

No way, never.

Don't loosen the tension, okay?

Aigoo, I'll be winning regardless. Good.

Aigoo, how nice of you to call, CEO.

My apologies. I should've called you first.

Someone is with you, huh?

Yes, of course, of course. Yes.

What did the opinion polls say?

It said that I'm finally ahead by 2%.

You'll keep your promise

to marry me after you win the general election, right?

Yes, of course.

Forget everything else,

but I do keep my promises well.

Yes.

[ Reporter Lee ]

CEO, I'm getting an urgent call.

Okay. Then keep trucking.

Yes, yes. I'll give you a call.

Okay.

Hey, Reporter Lee. Did you eat?

When?

Yes, I see.

I understand.

Thanks for letting me know.

What is it? You look really upset.

He passed away.

Who?

It's Wie Dae Han!

[ Funeral Home ]

When did you hear of your father's passing?

I heard about an hour ago.

Your father spent several years alone at a study dorm.

Were you aware?

No, I was not.

When was the last time you saw your father?

Since I was eight...

I have not seen my father.

Your father was found a week after

he took his own life at the study dorm.

As a son, aren't you behaving in an inhumane way?

A word about your future plans, please.

Assemblyman, please tell us more.

I haven't seen him in five years.

I severed ties with him, so what can we do?

He has no siblings at all.

You'll have to be the chief mourner.

Why should I be the chief mourner?

He didn't even attend Mom's funeral.

But still.

You're his only child.

Why am I his only child?

He has your son, Ahjumma.

My Yong Soo is not related to him.

They're not blood-related.

Everyone must face life-altering decisive moments.

My life-altering decisive moment...

came to me when I was eight.

[ Year 1988 ]

You! I thought you were educated!

How dare you seduce another woman's husband, you b****?

Ahjumma, why are you doing this?

What? Ahjumma?

Move!

B****!

Mom taking me over there...

was a calculated move.

If you show such a scene to your child,

she thought my dad would stop cheating.

But as a result...

Dad chose to divorce my mom.

And between Mom and Dad...

I had to choose to whom to live with.

Once I leave...

I'll never see your mom again.

If you choose to live with your mom,

I won't see you again, either.

How dare you threaten the child?

It's not a threat, I'm stating the facts.

Dae Han.

Me or your mom.

Who do you want to live with?

For an eight year old child...

it was a tremendous decision.

So I used a method which I relied on for making hard choices.

♫ Korean cola is delicious ♫

♫ If it's delicious, then have it again ♫

♫ If you have it again, you'll get a tummy ache ♫

♫ Dr. Smarty Pants, please take a guess ♫

♫ Ding ♫

♫ Dong ♫

♫ Deng ♫

♫ Dong ♫

Dad.

Dad...

After that day,

Dad disappeared from our lives.

If I had it my way, forget being a chief mourner.

I didn't want to attend Dad's funeral at all.

But the election was around the corner...

so I had to be conscious of the public's eye.

Sir, a video clip just posted.

It doesn't look so good. I think you should come and look.

- Way to go!- Yes, fighting!

I cheer you on!

Dae Han.

Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han! Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han! Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han! Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han! Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han! Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han! Wie Dae Han!

Kang Kyung Hoon's camp is pouring out the negative PR.

And that clip...

is being spread in large numbers in their group chatrooms.

No one will pay attention to something like this.

That's what I'm hoping too, but...

They are paying lots of attention.

[ Real-time keyword searches ]

[ #1 - Wie Dae Han, #2 - Sinner, #3 - Dying alone, #4 - Wie Dae Han's father ]

This is good.

I'm the #1 searched keyword.

You're joking, right?

I'll be right outside.

Man, what the f*** is going on here?

What have I done so wrong?

Is my father's death my fault?

He didn't even come to Mom's funeral.

That man was a deadbeat for 30 years, not me!

Fine.

If I'm a sinner for ignoring him, then fine.

Yeah, I'm a f***ing sinner.

Not just any sinner!

A great sinner! You f***ing, d***, a**holes!

S***!

Let's not make any rash moves.

We'll monitor the public's reaction.

Yes, sir.

Assemblyman Kang Kyung Hoon.

He's responsible for my second life-altering decision.

Mr. Park.

Mr. Park.[ Year 1998 ]

What?

If you tell us to get out, you're telling us to die!

How can you do this?

- Mr. Park, please...- Let go!

- Please...- I said, let go!

How did the situation change, huh?

Getting kicked out is one thing.

At least, tell us why we're getting kicked out!

Do you know Assemblyman Kang Kyung Hoon?

Our district's assemblyman.

Did he order you to throw us out?

Anyhow, vacate the store by the end of the month.

If not, I'll take legal action.

Mr. Park, how can you leave like this?

Geez, let go!

You're Jun Ho's classmate?

Yes.

Your name?

It's Wie...

It's Wie Dae Han. (Means "great" in Korean)

Wie Dae Han?

Wow, to live up to your name,

you must become a great man.

All right.

Why did you come see me today?

Well, Assemblyman Kang.

I don't have a father.

My mom raised me alone while running a restaurant.

We're about to be kicked out of a store

we've had for eight years.

Oh, no.

[ Midterm results ]

[ Midterm results ]During our last midterms,

I was lucky enough to be the top of the class.

It wasn't my skills, but it was pure luck.

There's no way I'm a better student than Jun Ho.

This won't ever happen again.

Luck is just luck. It happens purely by chance.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

If you're finished, please go home.

Assemblyman Kang.

My mom's restaurant...

It's not just a restaurant.

Our lives depend on it.

Please spare our lives...

Please help us.

I humbly ask of you.

You're a good son.

All right.

You may get up now, okay?

A real man shouldn't kneel down so easily.

I'll ask my aide and find out what had happened.

Thank you.

I'll never forget this.

As you know,

for a nation to run itself properly,

every single citizen must do their duties well,

and should not covet another's position.

From that day on, I had a dream.

To become an assemblyman...

and to clean out those privileged pieces of trash.

Assemblyman Kang, what brings you by?

Of course, I should pay my respects.

I've known you for many years.

You mom had such hardship before passing away.

Now your father passes away all of a sudden.

The heavens are so cruel.

You must be busy with the campaign.

Yet thank you for coming by like this.

Don't thank me.

Politics come only after doing one's duty.

Regain your strength, Assemblyman Wie.

I must.

In order to repay you.

Assemblymen, please pose for us.

Please look this way.

Yes, all right.

Yes, yes.

[ #1 Kang Kyung Hoon, Confident and trustworthy politics ]For a nation to run itself properly,

the basics must be in place!

However, if someone lacking in basics becomes a politician,

what would happen?

We can't have that!

They say, "Moral training comes from one's home."

After severing ties with his birth father,

he left him all alone to die.

If he conducts politics,

would he be a good leader for our district?

No, he won't!

Everyone! April 13th is

the judgment day for this sinner!

Please give me, Kang Kyung Hoon, your unanimous vote,

and let's prove that there is still justice in our world!

Number one, Kang Kyung Hoon!

♫ Assemblyman Kang Kyung Hoon ♫

♫ He will protect you all ♫

Hello.

Oh, hello!

Hi.

So when will Assemblyman Hwang arrive?

He thinks he'll arrive 20 minutes before we go live.

How many times has he done this?

At least, five times this year alone.

I tell you, he's screwing with us.

Ms. Ahn, call Assemblyman Hwang and tell him.

Tell him what?

If he doesn't arrive 30 minutes before showtime,

this will be his final broadcast.

Whoa...

Well, how will we face the consequences?

If we can't handle it, then I'll quit. Call him.

Okay then.

- I'm really calling him.- Yes, please.

But Assemblyman Hwang and our director are very close.

Oh, Director.

Yes.

Hey, why tell me this now?

Upon second thought,

a sudden casting switch wouldn't be good.

No, right?

- Ms. Jung.- Yes?

Today's broadcast will be a daebak.

Why?

Wie Dae Han and his dad. Clips are floating around.

It's quite a commotion right now.

What will Attorney Kang say about Wie Dae Han?

I'm so curious.

Assemblyman Wie Dae Han is the hottest figure in this general election.

Let's see the video clip first.

Dae Han.

Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han! Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han! Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han!

Wie Dae Han!

Due to his father's recent passing,

the criticisms toward him are heating up.

So our topic for today will be "Politicians and Families."

Assemblyman Hwang, please say a word.

A high standard of morals is asked of from politicians.

But those standards as a public figure versus as a regular person...

should be separated.

Coincidentally, Attorney Kang attended high school with Assemblyman Wie Dae Han.

same high school with Assemblyman Wie Dae Han.

Also, your father is Assemblyman Kang Byung Hoon,

who is his opponent in the same district.

That's why I hesitate to comment about this.

However, you must say something.

That's why you're here with us.

I'm being cautious,

and to state just one thing...

All the criticisms against Assemblyman Wie Dae Han

are overboard.

Assemblyman Wie...

was a good son to his mother

who passed away a few years back.

Due to this incident,

labeling Assemblyman Wie a "sinner..."

Isn't it a form of a witch-hunt?

Wow, this is unexpected.

I thought you'd be taking your father's side.

Well...

How unexpected. He took our side.

No.

That was a double-sided punch.

But why?

"He's not a sinner" makes people remember

the word "sinner" and not the first part.

On the flip side, Kang Kyung Hoon is an honorable father with such an unbiased son.

A strategy to solidify the "sinner" label?

Yes, I can see that.

Bong Joo.

How does your data look now?

My honest input is that...

you should forget this election and plan for the next one.

It's that bad?

Give it to me straight.

To give it to you straight...

you represented...

a minority, so your district following was weak.

We promoted you as young and fresh, then you stormed up neck-to-neck...

But due to your father, it's gone in a blink.

The election is less than a week away,

but this "sinner" image is so strong...

It'll be hard to turn the tables.

Darn it!

Hey.

Aren't you supposed to be my aide?

You shouldn't present the facts but come up with a winning strategy!

But you said to tell it like it is...

No, forget it!

Man, seriously.

I can't lose to Kang Byung Hoon like this.

I'll do whatever it takes to beat Kang Byung Hoon, okay?

Hey.

Really, don't you have any strategies? Huh?

- Then until the election day, - Yeah...

Go ahead.

you must fervently...

pray to Buddha 3,000 times.

3... 3,000...

That's your strategy?

You're out of your mind.

What a crazy bastard.

What nonsense...

Geez, seriously!

Man, I'm going insane.

3,000? I should do what?

Go out to the streets, put my hands together, then?

Repentance.

"I repent!" And then what?

Then forgiveness...

"Please forgive me!" Like this?

Start your 3,000 prayers.

I'll do my 3,000 prayers!

[ Three-Step Pilgrimage of Repentance ]

[ General Election, D-6 ]Regardless of the reasons,

I committed an unthinkable sin against my father.

To all my supporters and the citizens of my district,

I'm regretfully ashamed of myself.

Starting right now today,

I'll halt my entire election campaign.

In the spirit of repentance,

from where I'm standing to where my father is resting at,

I'll complete the three-step pilgrimage.

Do you have sincere regrets?

Is this a true, heartfelt action?

Father!

- Were you effected by the criticisms?- Move aside!

One, two, three!

I'm sorry!

- Assemblyman Wie, your thoughts?- Are you all right?

- What the heck is this?- What is he doing?

[ Three-Step Pilgrimage of Repentance ]

One, two, three!

Hey, what are you doing? Move!

One, two, three!

[ General Election, D-5 ]

What a freak, s***.

Hey, stop the show and withdraw from the election!

One, two, three!

Hey, you should wear the chief mourner outfit.

What's he doing wearing his campaign jacket?

What a jacka**, really.

Regardless, you're still a sinner, punk!

What an effort he's making.

One, two...

Assemblyman Wie, please wear this.

It's okay.

But thanks for your kind thoughts.

Thank you.

- No, I'll put it on you...- No, no...

No, I'm okay. I said I'm fine...

What the hell?

- What was that?- Not nice!

- Why did he do that?- How could he?

- I mean, she's a student!- What the heck?

Are you okay?

Well, you want to give me that?

Okay, then.

The thing is, I was already wearing knee pads underneath.

I'll keep this with me always.

During hard times, I'll look at this and pledge...

that I'll be a politician who protects the people.

Thank you.

Mr. Ko?

One, two, three!

[ General Election, D-4 ]

[ General Election, D-3 ]

One, two, three!

Assemblyman Wie Dae Han of the Jeonjin Party

is on his fifth day of "three-step pilgrimage" mourning his father's death.

The voters are taking notice.

Assemblyman Wie Dae Han's three-step pilgrimage

started from Gwanghwamun and is proceeding to the

ossuary where his father's ashes are resting.

When the three-step pilgrimage began, most held negative views,

but little-by-little, Assemblyman Wie is garnering points for sympathy.

According to the poll conducted among Central Inju City's voting population,

it states Assemblyman Wie Dae Han is gaining incredible momentum.

A three-step pilgrimage?

What are our reporters doing?

They continue releasing negative articles,

but as the pilgrimage continues on...

his heart for this father is affecting the public opinion.

They're being played with their emotions.

No wonder they're labeled dogs and pigs.

[ General Election, D-1 ]

[ Wie Jae Sung ]

I'm a materialist.

[ Wie Jae Sung ]

I don't believe in God or the afterlife.

But at that moment, I prayed to my late parents.

"Please let me win this election."

Assemblyman Wie, you did well. It's over.

Assemblyman Wie.

Hyung.

Hyung!

Hyung!

Dae Han hyung!

Dae Han hyung!

Hyung.

Dae Han hyung!

[ 2016 General Election ]

2016, The Decision.

The 20th general election voting broadcast.

We'll get started right now.

He's trustworthy!

Let's gather our strength!

For a revived Gangseo City!

Everyone, be sure to vote!

- No worries about employment! - For our future!

For all the women! We'll work for you!

Our first spot is Gyeonggido, South Macheon City.

Candidate Kim Jin Woo of Jeonjin Party

is the predicted winner with 57.7% of the votes.

This is Seoul, Songmi City.

Candidate Park Chang Joo of Democratic Nationalist Party is the predicted winner.

Up next is Central inju City.

Candidate Kang Kyung Hoon of Democratic Nationalist Party, 48.9%.

Jeonjin Party's candidate Wie Dae Han, 47.6%.

This is a very tight race.

The current votes in are at 5.7%.

We're at Central Inju City.

With 49.1%, Jeonjin Party's candidate Wie Dae Han is ahead.

The current votes in are at 11.3%.

Let's now to go Central Inju City.

DN Party's Kang Kyung Hoon has received 48.9%.

He succeeds in turning the tables.

We're back to Central Inju Ctiy again.

This time, Jeonjin Party's candidate Wie Dae Han is leading with 51.1%.

Up next is the heated battleground.

Central Inju City.

Central Inju City.

The match between David and Goliath...

[ 98.1% of votes are in, Kang Kyung Hoon 37.6% vs. Wie Dae Han 15.8% ]

DP Party's candidate Kang Kyung Hoon with 53.2% of the votes.

His election is confirmed.

Kang Kyung Hoon!

Kang Kyung Hoon!

What will you do now?

What do you mean?

Take care of my district for four years

and run for the next election.

How will you make a living?

You come from a poor family and no job to go back to.

If this is all I know, so I shall continue.

If I do commentaries at various TV stations,

I'm sure I could make a living.

What station would hire you? The national "sinner"?

Oppa, you and I...

We were in a strategic partnership relationship.

I asked to meet today because I have something to say.

There could be only one thing to say at this timing.

Losing the election and getting dumped...

How pathetic is that.

- Let's...- I have something to say, too.

I'll go first.

I didn't keep my promise to you, so I'll take responsibility.

Let's...

not see each other anymore.

In my current state, I have no room to take care of you.

I'm sorry.

Oppa...

you'll become a successful politician.

You say what the other party wants to say in their place.

There's a saying in politics.

"If a monkey falls off the tree, it's still a monkey.

But if an assemblyman loses an election...

he's not even a human being."

[ Number 2 - Wie Dae Han of Jeonjin Party ]

Starting today...

I'm not even a human being.

All right! Everyone.[ 3 years later, the present ]

Raise your glass!

Cheers for "Dispute"!

Cheers!

Our ratings last week hit 3.8%.

It's all thanks to you two.

The two of you are as popular as celebs these days!

Mr. Producer.

Don't just look ahead. Look to your side, too.

My side?

I looked.

I know.

We all worked hard together.

Drink up, drink up.

Well then, please grill the meat, too.

They're getting charred.

Shall I?

Give it to me, I'll grill.

No, it's all right.

The meat's all done, and now you want to grill.

Then for the next team dinner,

I'll buy us something we don't have to grill.

What is it, what, what?

Do you like sashimi?

Sashimi?

I can't get enough of sashimi.

Ms. Jung, you don't have a boyfriend, right?

No need to look around.

How about Attorney Kang?

Attorney Kang?

His looks,

his occupation,

his family,

and his character.

He doesn't lack anything at all.

Gosh, why would someone like him find me attractive?

But I do.

Since you've been on TV, you're quite an entertainer.

Not an entertainer, more like a documentary.

Entertainer or documentary.

Gentlemen like you, I'm not...

Why not?

You're too perfect, I feel burdened.

Unni, so...

what did you find attractive about Wie Dae Han to date him?

What?

You dated Wie Dae Han?

Yup.

Well, no...

Who told you I dated Assemblyman Wie?

A writer friend of mine.

How would she know about my love life?

Her boyfriend's sunbae's...

friend was...

college roommates with Wie Dae Han.

You two were a campus couple.

Really?

Give her boyfriend's sunbae's friend this message.

Assemblyman Wie and I were in student council,

but we never dated.

I'll press charges for spreading false information.

My apologies.

But you know, that Wie Dae Han sure is something.

After he lost the election,

do you know what he's doing these days?

All the assemblymen need to be fired.

There is not one decent human being among them at all.

What? When the election time comes around,

they all kiss up asking for our votes.

And also...

That three-day pilgrimage or whatever it was...

Will that improve the citizens' lives in any way?

Yes, you're correct.

I'll take your reprimands to heart.

Yeah, so...

This designated driving.

Isn't this all a show?

I became a designated driver over a year ago.

This isn't some circus show.

Why would I put on a show for a year?

Well, why are you a designated driver?

You were even an assemblyman and all.

After I lost the election,

I had no way to make a living.

Since I used to be an aide,

I had no proper job to go back to.

Then this thought struck my mind.

"The closest thing to being an assemblyman

is a designated driver."

Both take the steering wheel on behalf of the citizens,

and go in their desired direction at their desired speed

to drive them safely in comfort.

Yes.

Yes, here's your key.

Okay, how much do I owe you?

- It'll be 15,000 won.- Okay.

Here.

20,000 won.

5,000 won is my donation.

Thank you, but it's the thought that counts.

Aigoo, come on now.

It's not like a bribe or something.

Instead, how about...

we take a picture together?

- A picture.- Okay, sure.

- All right, all right, okay.- Give it to me.

Okay, then.

Look over here.

One, two...

Geez, what the heck? Whoa!

If you become an assemblyman with a golden badge on your collar,

you'll experience a new world with about 200 special privileges.

No way, really?

Business class on international business trips is a given.

You get a free pass without inspections while entering or exiting the country.

You have access to airport VIP rooms and parking facilities.

That's not all.

You get an assemblyman's office sized 45 pyung,

with two executives, two directors,

and three secretaries.

You're allowed maximum nine aides.

Their combined salaries of 360 million won,

and the assemblyman's annual salary of 137,960,000 won

is guaranteed for four years

even though he may not initiate any legislation whatsoever.

With the taxpayer's money.

During my assemblyman days,

I thought those privileges were overboard.

But theses days...

I terribly miss those days.

- Please enjoy.- Thank you.

He barfed on your clothes...

No wonder you stink.

In any case, man...

Your former assemblyman suffered such a mishap.

Don't you feel anything?

Feel anything?

This does cross my mind.

"I was right after all.

If you'd quit designated driver per my advice,

this wouldn't have happened to you."

Good for you.

Yeah, you the man!

Geez...

I must do whatever to make a living, huh?

Regardless, I have no money but a lot of debt.

Anyway, you should quit being a designated driver.

You have more cons than pros.

Everyone thinks it's all a show.

They're right.

It's all a show. It's a show, yes.

Even my Party kicked me out.

I must put on a show to be remembered.

You worry about useless things.

Assemblyman Wie,

your "sinner" image is so strong and will never be forgotten.

As a matter of fact, you should think about...

how you can be forgotten.

Hey.

Give it to me straight.

You hate me, huh? You despise me, right?

Yup, that's why you screw with me.

To tell you straight out...

I'm worried about you, that's why.

After the election, you were even on panic disorder meds.

That's such an old story.

I quit the meds over a year ago, punk.

Back in your assemblyman days,

you were so studly.

You used to be like that,

but now a designated driver, panic disorder...

And your father, really.

Dying is one thing,

but couldn't he have waited just one week?

Yeah.

I'm going home after my team dinner.

Should I stop by the store?

Aigoo, it's all right.

You must be tired from work.

Go home and rest.

But I'm glad I moved near the store.

When the store's busy, I can help you out.

Aigoo, aigoo...

Dad.

Do you play the claw machine, too?

I do sometimes.

Your mom pretends not to, but she loves it when I pick a stuffed animal.

Really?

I don't know why people play that.

You never win anyway.

It's better to buy a doll with that money.

I can do it, I can do it.

It's not over till it's over.

That's right.

Good position.

Good, right there.

Right there, right there, good.

Good, good, good! It's up, it's up!

Clench a little hard, no!

Gosh, darn it!

Why?

Why?

He was an assemblyman. How is he a designated driver?

How should I know?

That's why you're grumpy.

About what?

You play games as soon as you're home. You're grumpy.

I get it.

Your first love is in complete ruins.

I understand why you're grumpy.

No, I'm not.

Our ratings are excellent, and I'm in a great mood.

Plus, it's been over 10 years, really.

That's why.

It's been over 10 years, and you're still not over it?

You're spinning a good tale.

A tale, huh?

I'm totally curious about the ending.

What's to be curious about?

That "ending" was already written 14 years ago.

Do you guys think I'm done, too?

Huh?

No, you punks.

I'm Wie Dae Han.

Just watch.

I'll become a great one.

Sleep tight.

Because tomorrow will be one dynamic day.

- Ma'am, I hear you did it this time.- Yes.

Hyungnim, why aren't you playing soccer lately?

We can't play well without you, Hyungnim.

Aigoo, you're getting prettier, ma'am.

If you're taking something good, please share.

- I really got prettier?- Yes.

Hello.

I've never seen you, Grandma.

You must be new around here.

Who cares if I'm new or not.

Grandma, you're so chic. The red bean bun must be tasty.

Grandma, please give me 2,000 won's worth.

Aigoo, I won't sell it to you!

Pardon?

But why?

You're that assemblyman, right?

You left your dad to die alone.

Aigoo, you're so brazen.

You're a politician

and you go around saying hi everywhere.

But Grandma, I'm genuinely regretful about it.

Out of repentance, I'll respect the elders for life.

What a crock of bulls***.

I hear you.

Hey.

Jung Soo Hyun.

Jung Soo Hyun, it's you, right?

Grandma.

This guy used to be annoying when he was an assemblyman,

but he did his duty well.

He was great in parliamentary politics,

and he even received an award from our country.

Why would you bring that up?

You're in cohorts, right?

Why you screw-ups, how dare you try something with me?

Goodness!

You better get lost!

Why these freaking scums...

No, it's not like that.

Hey.

Hey, Jung Soo Hyun, seriously.

How come you look the same as 14 years ago?

Do you snack on preservatives or something? Huh?

I don't look the same.

Being a TV writer for 10 years has aged me.

Hey, aged my foot.

Maturity has enhanced your innocence.

It's just perfect.

Innocence and maturity?

That's crazy, really.

After politics, you BS even more.

What? Might as well add sexiness, too.

You're not that type, though.

Anyhow, what brings you here?

I moved here pretty recently.

What about you, Sunbae?

Oh, really?

You know I've lived here for 30 years.

My election's district was here, too.

Hey, I'm so happy to see you.

Where did you move to?

This place. The Woo Sung Villa.

What?

190-10 Street, Woo Sung Villa?

Wow, you must know this district well.

How could you know the street number?

Hey, how would I not know?

I live right next to Woo Sung Villa. For 30 years now.

What?

Wow, what a coincidence, huh?

Hey, hey, it's not a coincidence.

It's a connection, a connection.

No, Sunbae.

I realized something for sure today.

What is it?

You and me together. Nothing good will come out of it.

What do you mean?

Just look. We met after 14 years and got showered with salt right away.

The two of us. It's an extremely terrible fate.

Wow, you're so straightforward now.

Anyway. Are you still in politics?

Huh?

Of course.

I have to.

I wish you luck.

I'll cheer you on from afar. Very far away.

Geez.

Hey, it's been so long...

Ahjussi! Ahjussi, please help me.

What should I do?

Miss, what's the matter?

Miss.

Please calm down and explain yourself.

I... I lost my little brother.

- Your little brother? - But how?

I needed the restroom

so I told him to wait outside then came out,

- but I didn't see him.- Aigoo. Oh, my.

How long were you in the restroom?

Do you have constipation or...

Oh...

Aigoo, she lost her little brother. We have a problem here.

Aigoo...

This student lost her little brother.

Aigoo, what should we do? Huh?

How old is your brother?

Eight years old.

Eight years old?

Aigoo, he's a youngster too. What should we do?

Miss, no need to worry.

I'll find your brother, so don't worry.

This student knows what's up.

I'm Wie Dae Han, a former assemblyman.

Why are you screaming? My ears hurt.

Huh?

I'm trying to cheer the girl up.

Regardless, your brother may come back here.

Soo Hyun, you stay here.

You come with me to the police.

We should file a report first.

Everyone! I'll be back after finding her brother.

Yes, I'm Wie Dae Han, your 19th assemblyman.

Do you have his picture on your phone?

Miss, let's go. I'll be back.

So, how did you come here from Chuncheon?

Our mom raised my brother and me by herself.

But two months ago...

Mom passed away due to a hit-and-run.

Aigoo...

My goodness.

As for me...

I have two dads.

You have two dads?

Yes.

One is my biological dad,

and the other one is who Mom married after she had me.

So where is your stepdad right now?

He left home two years ago.

We haven't heard from him since.

Then what about your biological dad?

My biological dad...

doesn't even know I was born.

Is that right?

But...

he's the only person I can depend on right now.

Bringing my siblings all the way here...

was to meet my dad.

Aigoo, you have quite a story.

But Miss.

Don't worry so much, okay?

We'll find your brother, and you'll meet your dad soon.

It's 3451...

5782.

Okay, noted on the situation.

We'll go there and check the security cams.

Yes, thank you very much in advance.

This poor girl has been through a lot.

Please do...

Well...

you know who I am, right?

Yes.

I don't think we've met before.

I guess you're new to this station.

I'm Wie Dae Han, a former assemblyman.

I see.

Okay.

The 19th and the youngest ever...

Sure.

Have you seen this kid today?

Ma,am, ma,am! Ma'am, look.

Have you seen this kid today?

Hello?

Tae Poong!

You went back to the motel?

Okay, good. Stay with your older brother.

Noona will be right there.

Okay.

Huh?

He couldn't find me, so he went back to the motel.

Aigoo, really? Aigoo, what a relief.

I was so worried.

Aigoo, he's back.

Aigoo, sorry to pester when you're busy.

We'll get going then. Let's go.

Oh, excuse me.

Please don't mention me to other people.

"Don't let my left hand know what my right hand is doing."

Yes. Well then, former assemblyman Wie Dae Han.

I'll get going.

All right, let's go.

Have a good day!

Wie Dae Han.

[ Ewa Motel ]

The kids are all here.

If I didn't have plans, I'd stay with you guys.

I don't feel so good sending you off like this.

No, it's okay.

Thank you so much for today.

No need to thank me.

Hey.

If you need help, call me any time.

It'd be wonderful...

if my biological dad was as kind as you.

Well, he is your blood.

Seeing from the looks of you,

I'm sure your biological dad is a nice man.

- Thank you.- Sure.

- I'm going.- Okay.

Aigoo...

I feel sorry for her, but her dad's in for a shock.

Many get their lives screwed up due to their family.

Noona, I'm hungry.

Since I put my all into putting on a show

I'm starving, too.

Who are you calling all of a sudden?

Someone who'll buy us lunch.

So, to sum this up...

You, Da Jung,

and Tak have different moms and dads.

And your mom and Tak's dad...

had Tae Poong and Song Yi.

Wow, daebak.

Everyone gets so confused,

but you got it in one shot, Unni.

This means your biological dad and your siblings are unrelated.

That goes for me as well.

My biological dad doesn't know I was born.

Yet you're searching for him? To take all of you in?

You don't think he'll take us in?

What?

Aigoo, I'm sure he'll take you in.

He's your real dad.

I'm sure a dad won't ignore his daughter.

Right, right?

I think so as well.

You know the saying, "Blood is thicker than water."

What's your biological dad like?

Luckily, he's single and...

he was fired from his job, so he's working as a designated driver.

I guess he's not that well off.

Ahjumma, can I have one more hamburger?

Ahjumma...

Sure.

Let's eat.

- Here's the bulgoggi set. - Thank you.

Enjoy your meal.

Can I take your order?

What if...

your biological dad can't take you in...

what will you do then?

If that's the case...

Honestly, I'd be at a loss.

But...

I'll think about that when it happens.

Do you know what my motto is?

What is it?

"It doesn't pay to worry in advance."

What?

Is it too reckless?

No, it's not reckless.

Your motto is cool.

Anyway, have a good meeting with your dad today.

Call me if you need help with anything.

Okay?

But you know...

Are you and that ahjussi from earlier...

dating by any chance?

Dating, my foot.

No, he's my sunbae. Sunbae from college.

- Next customer please.- Let's go.

I'm really curious.

Her biological dad's facial expression when he sees all the kids.

Hey, he'd be speechless.

What earth-shattering news.

Hey, after listening to you,

I am curious as to how he'll react.

But you know.

And this is a big "if."

If you were the biological dad,

what would you do about the kids?

Hey, are you crazy?

You know me.

I can't stand immature and unruly things.

During the last campaign, when I went to the orphanage

and played with the kids...

That was harder on me than the three-step pilgrimage.

Aigoo, little kids, seriously.

Oh, that's right.

Which program are you going to later?

I went to the nearby restroom and washed it off.

- Oh, wow.- No way.

The passenger wanted to take a picture then threw up on you?

That happened just last night.

Wow, really...

Our real-time comments are on fire right now.

"Don't BS. All you spew are lies."

"Do the three-step pilgrimage, and I'll believe you."

These are some of the comments.

How will you stay in politics at this rate?

They even fired you from the district assemblyman seat.

Oh, well...

Not that I was fired, but...

I felt ashamed in front of my party, so I quit.

Geez, who are you trying to fool?

Looking at your eyes, I can tell you were axed.

Yes, yes.

Geez...

Is it that obvious?

For sure.

Your eyes were shaking.

I see.

If you're no longer the district assemblyman,

it means you have no more connections.

Won't it be tough to earn a nomination for the parliament

during the next general election?

Well, as for that...

I believe we're past the era

where the party leadership determines the nominations.

What's important is people's hearts.

Wow, you sure do love the people.

The people's "hearts" are flooding in right now.

Should we take a look?

Aigoo, but I can't read them.

- They're bad.- You'll get hurt.

Read them to me.

I should hear what the people are saying.

Geez, then let's pick the nicest one.

This isn't my opinion, it's from the people.

- From the people hearts.- Okay, let's hear it from the people.

"If a "sinner" like you becomes an assemblyman,

that'll be the day I emigrate."

"The fact that I live under the same sky with this liar

is such a shame."

What should we do? Read some more?

Wow, daebak.

How can your first love live right across the street?

This isn't an ordinary fate for sure.

It's destiny, a destiny.

Destiny, my foot.

I shouldn't have moved here.

Why?

First love...

and the stars are the most beautiful when they're far away.

Unni, you're pining away for the stars.

This is why you're still single.

And why do you look so down today?

I'm worried about the kids.

The kids?

Oh, the one with the same motto as me?

Maybe that's why.

She really reminded me of you.

Politicians and celebrities have a lot in common.

Their images are important,

and must put on a good show.

To wash away the "sinner" image,

I need a heartfelt show to move the people's hearts.

A high school girl seeking her dad to protect her siblings.

The high school girl and her siblings.

And the former assemblyman aiding in their quest

to live with her birth dad.

What a moving show this is.

[ Head of Household Girl ]

Ahjussi!

I was about to call you anyway.

You were?

We must have ESP.

What happened? Did you meet your dad?

No.

We're on our way to see him.

I'm so nervous, my heart is about to burst.

Aigoo, no need to worry at all.

When he sees you, your dad will be happy.

- You think?- Of course.

If I were your dad,

I'd feel like Christmas came early.

Ahjussi, I feel better after listening to you.

But Ahjussi, where are you?

I finished work and just got home.

No designated driving today?

No, I'm resting today...

Huh?

Hey.

Did I mention that I was a designated driver?

Nope.

Then how did you know?

Hang on.

Who is it?

Hello...

Huh?

What the.

Wait...

What is this?

I told you already.

That I'm on my way to meet my dad.

Huh?

Do you like your Christmas present?

What?

[ The Great Show ]

Can you please explain? Why I'm your dad?

Ongdo.

Wait, wait, seriously...

Do you live alone?

I'm uncomfortable here. Me!

Why are you yelling at the child?

I can't even yell in my own house?

You're in a stranger's house doing whatever you want!

Sending the kids to an orphanage.

There really isn't another way?

I know I can do better than you. Politics.

Come out!