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The shocking past of the famous actress Jangmi Baek.

Who is set to marry Chilsung Group’s Jaeyoon Lee.

She gave birth to a child 4 years ago.

Then she heartlessly abandoned the father and her infant.

Are you coming with us?

What? You kidding?

It’s the first day of campaigning for Manjong, of course I’m coming!

But it’s cold outside, you’ll catch a cold. Just stay in.

I don’t care!

I’ve got to be there to see you become the district rep!

Mother…

Then I’ll stay home.

What are you talking about?

You’re the wife, you’ve got to be there.

Where’s Jangmi? Sooryun?

Sooryun said she’ll meet us there.

There she is, let’s go! Let’s go.

Manjong Baek. Manjong Baek! Mr. Baek Manjong!

It’s great to see all of you today.

I am Manjong Baek, candidate no.1 for district election!

I spent over 30 years serving the government as your servant.

Dedicating my life for the sake of this government.

Today, I stand before you as your district rep with one vision:

To make our district the wealthiest!

Everyone! House values are dropping!

And families are chained with debts.

If money’s not circulating, how can we afford a budget on welfare?

- Agreed! - Agreed!

Military regime’s long been over, is democracy what we need?

Money makes democracy!

Increase in housing value’s democracy!

Freeing up the wealthy’s money is democracy!

Once we free up their money then we can focus on welfare, right?

Manjong Baek! Manjong Baek! Manjong Baek!

If I become your rep, I’ll get rid of unnecessary expenses.

I’ll restart the developing projects around town as well.

I’ll raise the housing values!

Making it the wealthiest district, the next Gangnam!

Manjong Baek! Manjong Baek! Manjong Baek! Manjong Baek!

That was Jangmi Baek’s father, right?

His plan makes no sense though.

Raising house values to make it a wealthy district?

People can barely afford homes now.

His plan will drive people out or bury them in more debt. Nonsense!

But people always fall for schemes like that.

Don’t they know better?

Government has to be democratic and free from corruption.

That’s what all the first world countries have in common.

I should get into politics myself. So frustrating!

What’d you think? I can’t stand our current politics.

Jooyoung’s been out of reach, did something happen?

I’ll tell you later.

Eh? So something did happen.

Did she tell you she liked you?

So I was right, I knew something was up.

Did you reject her? Is that why she disappeared?

It’s not like that.

Don’t lie to me. What’s wrong with Jooyoung?

- Welcome. - Hello.

Mother, drink this.

Did you put in a lot of honey?

I did, there’s plenty in there.

Drink slowly, it’s still hot.

This is why I told you to stay home.

It’s fine, it’s just a cold.

I was really an experience to hear people chanting your name.

It gave me an adrenaline rush.

I’m sure your father must’ve been proud to see you.

Yes, Mr Park.

Results from support poll shows that you’re leading by 20%!

What? Is that true?

Yeah. I think it’s because of your powerful speech.

It was very moving.

Thank you.

With only 10 days remaining, it’s safe to say that you’d win this election.

This is all thanks to you.

Thank you. Okay.

What’d he say?

They’ve got the results for my support rate. I’m leading by 20%.

Is that true? Manjong!

This is all thanks to you.

Tell your friends thank you too. I’ll get each of them a coat.

Really? You promise?

Isn’t that against the law though?

What law? No one has to know.

I’ll take you guys out after I win.

Well, Geumja, why don’t we celebrate with a drink or two?

Should we?

Cheers!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Delicious.

It’s good that I’m alive to see this.

My granddaughter’s marrying Chilsung Group.

My son is becoming the district representative.

Manjong, I have no more wishes. I can die now.

Don’t say that. You’ve got to live long.

That’s all we ask for.

Okay, cheers!

Cheers!

I wish Mr. Lee can join us today.

It’s Mr. Lee.

Is that him? Speak of the devil.

Pick it up, hurry!

Hello? How did you…

Jangmi wouldn’t pick up her phone.

She’s with us, want to talk to her?

Mother, you can speak casually.

Yeah? Then I’ll call you Jaeyoon?

Sure, I like that better, I feel closer to you.

Okay, then I’ll call you Jaeyoon.

Okay. I was calling because the dress we ordered from Paris came.

Please ask Jangmi if she can join me tomorrow.

Is that so? Can I come along too?

Of course, Grandma too.

Okay, I’ll see you then.

What did he say?

He was calling for Jangmi.

The dress we ordered from Paris came.

So he wants us to see it tomorrow.

Yeah?

Yeah. And he wants you to come too.

Really? He’s so considerate, isn’t he?

Jangmi, count yourself lucky to have met someone like him.

Okay.

Good, great!

He didn’t come to work?

Can you call me when he shows up?

Youngguk didn’t go to work?

No.

We just have to wait for his verdict now.

If he wants us out, we’ll leave. If he hits us, we’ll take it.

Mom, I don’t care about what happens to me.

But I feel terrible about breaking his heart.

He must feel so betrayed and think that our marriage was a lie.

Why’s everything going against us? One thing after another.

And I feel bad for Seunghyun too.

Why him?

I told him not to come here. That we’ll meet outside.

Rightfully so, since Youngguk found out.

Mrs. Lee, it’s a mushroom tea. It’s warm.

Mushroom tea?

Yeah.

Mr. Lee asked me to brew it for you twice a day.

Every single day. This is a delicacy.

He did?

Yeah.

He also brought bellflower roots for you to eat.

What’s wrong, Mrs. Lee?

He found out about Seunghyun, my son.

He did?

I haven’t heard from him since yesterday.

He didn’t go to work.

Did you hear from him by any chance?

Huh?

No, not at all…

I’m sorry, I thought I’d ask.

He must hate me…

He must be disgusted and doesn’t want to see me.

I’m sure he’s more shocked than anything.

He probably needs time to organize his thoughts. Don’t worry.

- If you have a child with other woman... - That’s nonsense, don’t say that.

Seunghyun… is my son…

Expect 3 months in the worst case…

Please give me one more chance.

Help me pay you back for all that you’ve done for me.

I don’t ask for much…

Just 3 months. 3 months…

Whatever you decide to do, I’ll accept it.

But honey…

It was never my intention…

… to deceive or humiliate you.

It sounds like an excuse but…

… I found out recently about him too.

Once I found out… I had to see him at least once.

I’m sorry, honey.

If you want me to leave… I’ll leave.

If you want a divorce… I’ll do that.

I have no right to be your wife, I’m disqualified.

I…I don’t want to make things complicated.

If he’s your son, he’s also mine. I decided to accept him.

Honey…

Now that we found him…

… You’ve got to stay by my side longer.

I’m glad you found him.

Mom, what’s all this about? A son?

That’s right.

So she has a son?

I have a nephew and you have a grandson?

Yes…

It was before she got married.

My goodness… no way…

Wonderful! Beautiful!

The dress complements her.

Yeah but it’s vice versa.

Who else can pull this off? Right ,Jaeyoon?

Yes. You’re right.

It looks very nice, it’s beautiful.

Jangmi, how’s it? Do you like it?

Yeah, I like it.

Why are you so dry with your emotions?

This dress is one of a kind, straight from France.

There’s none like it, but that’s all you have to say?

There are so many adjectives in the world.

Wonderful, good, exciting, impressive, crazy, and awesome!

What’s she saying?

I’ve never met someone so crazy.

It’s almost making me pee my pants, very nice.

I heard you ordered it, you have a nice taste.

You peed your pants?

No, that’s not what I said. It’s a figure of speech.

Oh My God.

Jaeyoon, don’t you have a meeting?

Yeah. Can you take all three of them to lunch?

Okay, sure. You should go.

I’ll call you.

Okay.

You should change.

How much is it…how should we pay?

No, no. We’ll handle it so don’t care. Don’t worry.

No, the bride’s side should pay for it. We’ll do it.

Is that so? Since you insist, go ahead.

I’ll be right back… She’ll pay for it.

Here you go.

My gosh.

What is it? How much is it?

1, 10, 100, 1K 10K, 100K 1 Mil, 10 Mil …50 Million won?

WHAT? 50 MILLION?

Are you sure this is right? You mean 5 million?

No, it’s 50 million.

Geumja…

What is it? What’s the matter, Mother?

Wait. So, where do I start…

We should reconsider this marriage.

I skipped lunch and rushed here for this nonsense?

Do you know how much Jangmi’s engagement dress is?

50 MILLION.

What? 50 MILLION?

Yeah. That could be someone’s salary.

It’s a dress for their engagement, isn’t this absurd?

And how much will the actual wedding dress be?

They’re in a different world. So…

Go pay for it.

Really? Do you mean that?

We’re about to become in-laws to their family. What’s 50? It's nothing to them.

We’re not them.

I don’t have anything that’s 5 Mil even.

50 Mil is too much. That’s enough to rent a house.

Mother, this is why partnership’s important.

How can I ever dream big with her?

He said he’s okay with it, don’t make a big deal out of it.

Okay, then we need a new card.

My limit’s 10 million so it won’t work.

Oh and your card has a 20 million limit, it won’t work.

Pay in cash.

Cash?

Yes.

I’ve been a civil servant all my life and now am a candidate.

If I pay with card, it’ll get people talking.

The media won’t shut up about it and I’ll be risking my candidacy.

What kind of world is this? We’re spending our money.

It’s a real problem, right?

This is why rich people go abroad to spend their money.

We’re a sparrow and they’re an eagle compared to us.

We’re risking a lot.

What? A sparrow?

What’s Geumja doing?

She’s lying down. That price tag really shocked her.

I can imagine.

I thought I was going to faint when I heard it.

So they’re leaving again, going.

We should be filling it up instead of taking away.

It’s hard to watch it being emptied out slowly. Nothing’s satisfying.

Mother, as I said. I’ll give back triple what you invested.

Okay.

Shinae, do we have any meat?

Seunghyun likes meat.

Yeah, I prepared a meat stew. And pork as well.

Thank you.

I’m sorry, I should be the one making all this.

Is everything okay with Mr. Lee?

Yeah. He invited Seunghyun over so they can meet.

That’s great news, Mrs. Lee.

Thank you.

Oh, I heard Chadol opened up a new store.

Give the address to the store.

The address?

I should pay him a visit.

You don’t have to. But thank you.

Thank you for everything.

You can go home after you finish dinner prep.

Are you sure?

Of course.

Youngguk’s going to be here, it’ll be uncomfortable.

I owe a lot to you.

I’m happy to see you get better.

Mother…

I’m ashamed of what happened. I’m sorry.

You must’ve been stressed.

I am so thankful that you’re forgiving both of us.

I’ll never forget this. I promise you.

Don’t worry about anything but on her health.

I’m just relieved to see her this energetic.

I think finding her son has helped her more than any medication could.

- Hey, the truth is… Youngguk… - Honey…

Seunghyun’s here.

Really?

Should I at least tell him the truth? That he’s a fake?

No, It’ll make the situation worse.

Uncle, don’t I look like my mom?

Huh? Yeah.

That rascal.

Feel free to come by whenever.

I don’t mind you staying here so think about it.

Okay. Thank you for the offer.

Eat some of this.

Okay, Mom.

Mom, something’s off about him.

What do you mean?

The more I see him, the more I think something’s off.

You know, it’s a strange feeling, like an intuition.

We’re related but I don’t feel at peace. It doesn’t feel right.

Did you run some tests? Like DNA tests?

Is he really her son?

Yes, he is!

So don’t you raise questions in front of them two.

Your sister needs him right now. He’s her lifeline.

True, she does look a lot better. She’s smiling.

Right? Right?

Yeah.

I hope this cures her completely, Mom.

I know. I really hope that happens, that’s my wish.

Hey, where’s Youngguk? He had to go?

Yeah, so I’m taking Seunghyun shopping.

Yeah? Okay then let me come with you. Wait.

Grandma, I want to go on a date with Mom. Just us two.

What?

Come on, Grandma.

Mom, can we?

Yes, yes. Of course. Go ahead.

- Let’s go. We’ll be back. - Okay. I’ll see you later.

That rascal. That deceiving bastard!

Mom, what’s wrong?

Nothing. It’s nothing… nothing at all.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

- Good-bye. - Enjoy.

Welcome!

It’s been a long time, Chadol.

Yes… Hello.

This is my son.

I see…hello.

Please pick a pair out for my son.

- Okay, come this way. - Okay.

These are new items. Take your time.

Do you have 270?

270…

Try it on.

It’s nice.

Mom, can I get a few more pairs?

- Of course, yeah. - Really?

I’ll take this.

Can I gift some to friends?

- Okay, sure. - Awesome.

How’s your health?

I’m fine… Much better.

Can I have 270 on this?

Go help him.

Okay.

That one?

- Hey, Seunghyun! - Hyunggi!

It’s been awhile. How’ve you been?

Yeah, I know. Right?

Is this your friend?

Yeah, it’s Hyunggi.

Hello… Who is this?

I’m Seunghyun’s Mom.

Mom?

- Mom, get in the car. It’s cold outside. - Okay.

I’ll see you later.

Okay.

How odd, that’s not his mom.

Maybe a stepmom?

What’s the matter? You’re mumbling.

I met a friend from Jr. High but he’s changed a lot.

With a nice ride, you know? He used to be poor.

Maybe he got rich.

Maybe…

I guess that could happen. I’m so jealous.

Big news!

What is it?

Jangmi Baek gave birth to a baby and left it.

What, no way. How can she still be a celebrity then?

That’s true.

I was in same class as Jangmi during college.

4 years ago, she disappeared off the grid.

Went aboard to study. Maybe as a cover up?

The rumors are true.

My friend’s sister’s friend saw Jangmi pregnant.

If this is all true, she’s the worst!

Hello.

I’m Manjong Baek, candidate #1 for the district rep.

My daughter, actress Jangmi Baek.

Hello. I’m Manjong Baek, candidate #1 for the district rep.

My daughter, actress Jangmi Baek.

Looks delicious, how much is it?

My gosh, how can she do that.

Mr. Baek…

We should head back to the office.

Something happened.

Mr. Park, when’d you get here?

Look at this.

What is it?

It’s a rumor on the internet about your daughter. What’s this?

Jangmi gave birth 4 years ago and abandoned her child.

Her marriage to Chilsung Group’s based on a lie.

What’s going on?

I, I don’t understand what’s going on…

Mr. Baek, is this all true?

No. Jangmi giving birth to a child? That’s impossible!

Who would spread this rumor…

… This must be the work of my opponent.

Your opponent?

Yeah, I read about smear campaigns.

But never knew that it gets to this extent…

People are so cruel…

As long as it’s not true, that’s fine. Election’s not far away.

We’ll handle it but be more careful.

Yes, I’ll remember that.

How cruel, abandoning her child.

Left the father too, how can she show her face?

Talk about a thick-skin.

Look at her. It already gives off that vibe.

- How cruel! Bastard… - Coffee’s ready.

Why don’t you stop working for a bit?

The drama just wrapped up.

No, I’m fine.

I don’t want you to work.

I won’t let you become a topic of gossip. I can’t stand it.

But running away will not solve the problem.

If I can’t work, I’ll have to stay in.

Let me face it.

You’ll be off to Hawaii tomorrow on a photo shoot.

Stay there until our engagement.

Hawaii?

You’re home early today.

Don’t pick phone calls from unknown number.

Mother, you should stay in and avoid going out.

What’s going on?

Look at this.

What? What is it?

Jangmi Baek gave birth 4 years ago?

Oh My…. And she abandoned her child.

My gosh, honey. What’s all this? How’d it…

The rumor’s spreading on the Internet.

It’s not just me that’s on the line but her engagement too.

What?

My gosh… it’s Emma, honey.

My gosh, she must’ve heard the rumors. What do we do?

Welcome.

You know why I’m here, right?

Take a seat. Geumja, bring some drinks out.

She makes decent dessert drinks.

I’m not in the mood to sip on drinks with you.

You heard about the rumors on the internet, right?

This is absolutely humiliating. It’s ridiculous!

I can assure you that the rumors aren’t true.

If it isn’t, then why did this rumor start?

Do you know how humiliated Jaeyoon must feel?

You’re mistaken.

It’s all a ridiculous rumor with no basis on the truth.

A rumor?

Yes, she just started working as an actress.

Someone must’ve gotten envious of her and spread false rumors.

We didn’t know how scary this industry can become.

Is this true?

In this industry, people will make up rumors.

This is why I never liked Jangmi off the bat.

Jaeyoon’s no ordinary man. He’s the owner of Chilsung.

So what if we spend billions on advertising?

It only takes a single actress to ruin all that.

Excuse me, watch what you’re saying.

What do you mean? This is why I was against this!

Even if the world’s against us, you must understand us.

I do? Why?

Because of your mother.

Not Jaeyoon’s but your mother, wasn’t she an actress?

Shouldn’t you know how Jangmi must be feeling?

Why are we talking about my deceased mother?

I’ll make sure you guys pay for this.

Good-bye.

What’s going on?

Mother, Mother….

Honey! Honey, where are you going?

I was cornered so I ended up lying to your sister. What should I do?

I’ll tell her when it’s the right time.

We can’t hide it from her for long.

She’ll be shocked. She’ll want the wedding canceled.

But we can’t keep lying to her.

She’ll be shocked to find out about Jangmi’s child.

But if I explain the whole situation, she’ll be empathetic.

So I was thinking…

… We should postpone the engagement.

Postpone the engagement?

If we go as planned, the media attention will explode.

Just until your election.

No! We’ve got to face the problem.

If we postpone it, the media will talk about that as well.

Then should we admit the parts that are true?

Come clean with what is true and what is not.

No way.

That can never happen.

I can give up the election.

But I can’t let my daughter go through that, as her father.

I understand.

Jangmi will be in Hawaii until it dies down.

That’ll give us time to come up with a solution.

Okay.

Did you hear about that rumor?

How thick-skinned is Jangmi Baek? It’s something else.

What was her parents thinking? Letting her become a celebrity.

- She goes by as Fox Baek now. - She looks like one.

How can she show her face on TV? She should be kicked out!

How did she manage to date Jaeyoon Lee?

Easy, how else but by paying with her body?

Hilarious.

HEY! How dare you say all this?

Paying with her body? I’ll teach you a lesson!

- Hey! Are you nuts? - Are you crazy?

Let me go!

You saw my daughter do that? Did you?

- Why are you talking as if you saw it! - She must be nuts!

Geumja! What’s wrong?

What’s the matter?

What’s the matter?

Shinae, what do I do now?

What do you do?

It wasn’t Chadol, right?

I know he’s upset but this is wrong.

Geumja, are you serious?

I know you're upset. You know he won’t.

Then who could it be? Who?

I know this was Jangmi’s mistake, but this is too cruel.

Now the whole world knows. How will we even go outside…

Is that true? She fought someone at the market?

Yeah, she was crying… what do we do…

It’s karma. I’ve no sympathy for her.

Sara Park.

But why’s the rumor spreading now? Hey, was it you?

What? No, it wasn’t.

I hate her yes but I wouldn’t go that low.

Then who is it? Who could it be?

This is hard on Chadol too. She’s Chorong’s mom.

I hope this doesn’t affect Chadol or Chorong.

Chadol’s the victim here. Why should they suffer?

Hey, Sooryun…

Call your mom and see if she’s okay.

And see how Jangmi’s doing.

Mom, it’s me.

I heard from Gangtae’s mom.

Sooryun…

Are you okay? What about Jangmi?

She’s going to be in Hawaii for a bit.

That’s good. She’ll need that.

Don’t be too troubled…

In due time, the attention will fade. So don’t worry.

Why are you reading this? Don’t.

Don’t worry, Jangmi’s going to be in Hawaii for a while.

Hawaii?

Yeah.It’s better for her this way.

It’ll be hard for her to go outside. She’s got eyes on her.

Chadol, where are you going?

Hello?

Oppa, it’s me.

Hey.

I thought you’d be worried that this’ll affect you.

I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful.

Jangmi…

I’m sorry…

Why are you sorry?

I’m sorry I can’t be much help…

When you need it the most.

This is all true and I brought it on myself.

I’ll handle it so don’t worry about me at all, good-bye.

Jaeyoon and I will handle the situation here.

So don’t worry and focus on your work and rest, okay?

Okay.

Don’t read or watch anything until we tell you, okay?

Okay.

The manager’s been waiting, go catch the plane.

Okay, good-bye.

I’m worried about you.

How’ll you campaign with all this?

It’s moments like this that I need to be aggressive.

It’s better than having reporters on it, it’s just the internet.

I should go.

Hello, I’m Manjong Baek. Candidate No 1.

Hello, I’m Manjong Baek. Candidate No 1.

Hello, I’m Manjong Baek. Candidate No 1.

- Mr. Baek, Mr. Baek. - Just a moment!

- Are the rumors true? - About your daughter?

Some say you were behind this. Where is the child?

Did you send the child abroad?

What’s your official position on these rumors?

Mr. Baek, any comment?

Your support rate dropped 10% in the past 2 days.

Your opponent has promised to investigate your past.

If the rumors are true, will you come clean…?

Yes, Mr. Park.

What the heck is wrong with you?

Didn’t you say it wasn’t true?

Why are reporters writing about this?

I don’t understand how this came to be.

What? If YOU don’t know then who knows?

Now this is affecting the mayor election too.

If you can’t get a grip on this situation, you’ll have to pay for it!

Mr. Park, Mr. Park!

Yes, how did you…

Our company’s suffering loss because of Jangmi.

Not only are her contracts canceled, they’re claiming breach of contract.

What are you going to do?

Honey…

The phone was ringing all day. What do we do?

What’s Jaeyoon doing? Didn’t he say he’ll help?

It’s my opponent.

I told you not to go for this election.

It would’ve saved us this headache!

What’s the point? What’s been done’s already been done.

What do we do Manjong? All our hard work’s about to be wasted.

That won’t happen. Don’t worry, I’ll handle it.

Hello?

It’s me, Emma.

Yes, Ms. Emma.

You liar. You guys are the worst.

Huh? She’s calling us bad.

You think you can hide the truth forever?

You guys lied to me, I hate liars.

If she got pregnant, she should’ve raised the child.

How’d she leave her own flesh and blood?

Oh, terrible! The engagement’s off. Okay?

Manjong, what’s wrong?

- Manjong. - Honey, honey.

I worked so hard to get here.

I resigned from a position I had for 30 years.

I spent a ton of money on this.

I can’t do anything about the rumors.

This is the only way to redeem myself from this situation.

I have a favor to ask you.

It’s not hard, please help us.

Mr. Choi, Jangmi’s landlord from back then will testify.

Please write a good article.

I feel terrible for Jangmi Baek.

- That guy is the worst! - It’s all his fault!

[The Man who abandoned Jangmi Baek’s Identity Revealed]

You bastard!

You bastard! Return Yoojin to her!

Did you know that Jangmi was your Mom?

You want to live with Mom or Dad?

Is this true? Is Unni really my mom?

Where’s Jangmi? Tell her to explain it to them!

Seunghyun, how about you live with us?

Do you think he can work at your company?

- Jangmi came back to Korea. - Say what?

Oppa, I’m on my way back. I’ll handle it.