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Like you said...

I'll live.

Yes, live.

I feel like I can live now hearing you say that.

I'll live...

but let's kill the baby.

Let's kill it.

Okay?

In Ae.

You can't live with yourself if you kill the baby.

You'll be a sinner for the rest of your life.

I feel like I'll die otherwise.

In Ae.

This life shouldn't be born.

Don't say things you don't mean. There is no life that shouldn't be born.

If you give birth to that life,

whether you live or die...

I can think of it as my child.

No...

It's already my child. That's what the world thinks.

Please listen to me, Kwang Chul.

That's the only way I can live.

I'll live...

and survive...

to payback those who hurt me.

So, please listen to me, Kwang Chul.

In Ae.

Breakfast is ready.

I forbid you to go to school on an empty stomach.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You worked all night again.

Can you pour the coffee?

Okay.

It looks good.

Everyday you're busy studying and writing his confession.

Careful what you say.

I know.

Oh, yeah.

Come home early tonight. It's my birthday.

I'm going to bake my birthday cake myself.

You like salmon.

Should I buy some?

Sure, great.

Oh, yeah.

Have you been to the hospital?

Do they think Jang Jung Jae will regain consciousness?

Not at all.

Why did they call then?

Hurry up and eat.

It's probably Steve's wife. We're going to the market together.

But it's not time yet.

Who are you?

It's me.

What do you mean, "it's me"?

You don't recognize me?

You do recognize me.

Could you live happy...

all by yourself like this?

Is someone here?

Your husband...

I heard he was an amazing guy.

But he's not that great in person.

Who are you?

The one who is on the brink of death in a questionable car accident...

I'm Jang Jung Jae's noona.

His biological noona...

Jang Jae Hee.

Your wife...

Chun Hye Jin dated my brother and they were immoral.

He became a vegetable...

from a questionable car accident.

No...

He was in a car accident meant to murder him!

Questionable car accident? An accident meant to murder him?

Shut your mouth.

I didn't throw him away and he wasn't immoral because of me either.

Jung Jae believed you were his last love.

But you dumped him!

We were both sick of each other.

Don't misunderstand.

Misunderstand?

My brother is dying and you think I misunderstood?

You evil bitch!

Fine.

Before my brother was in the accident,

he called me in California.

He said he met you.

And asked for money.

That was...

...the last I heard.

I know. It was an excessive amount.

Because of that excessive request,

didn't you devise a car accident

...to murder him?

Am I wrong, Han Kwang Hoon?

Isn't that...

...a dangerous question?

It's ridiculous.

My brother...

was nearly murdered...

...by someone.

That's what I believe.

Don't say such crazy things.

You're the crazy one.

The crazy one should be quiet.

All the responsibility lies with you. I'll reveal the truth no matter what.

I'll reveal it even if I get in a car accident!

The feeling that you might lose your brother...

I know it, too.

You know?

You know how I feel?

Is that why you're paying the hospital fees...

and dropping in to check if he's dead or alive every once in awhile?

As long as I'm alive, I'll reveal it no matter what!

Don't go.

You have no right to cry.

There are over 30 albums full of pictures of you and my brother.

Did you think you could live happily covering up and erasing a past like that?

I know the Korean military government is capable of anything.

But I'll reveal it no matter what.

It's okay. Don't be scared.

What if she ruins Father's reputation?

That's what she's targeting.

What do I do?

Don't worry. I'll take care of it.

Don't tell anyone.

Not even Father, okay?

Okay.

Everyone else seems so happy.

Why do we always have such hardships?

What a frightening world.

So...

when is a visit possible for us?

Aunt, just wait a little.

Force In Ae to eat, so she'll regain her strength.

Hyungnim.

I have to be at the hospital all day.

I'm sorry, but can you survey the steel company?

Also, receive and inspect the goods coming in from Australia?

Alright.

Are you going to school, In Chul?

I'll drop you off.

Let's go.

We'll be back.

- Have a good day. - Alright.

Father Han arrested for accumulating escape funds for the student movement.

A person's conscience and God's justice do not permit it.

So, I wanted to refuse their summons to appear.

However, my Lord did not care about embarrassment.

I thought of his body torn by iron and his heart stopping on the cross.

So I changed my mind.

We are people...

who value jewels placed in clayware.

Even if we face forces from all sides,

we will not shrink down.

We won't be forsaken even if we endure injustices.

We won't be ruined even if we're knocked down.

Even if we're knocked down,

we won't be ruined.

Yes.

Where was Seo In Ae taken?

Why are you asking me that?

She didn't even discuss it with her baby's father?

Discussion? What are you talking about?

She wanted to return to jail.

Wh... What?

I guess she didn't discuss it with you.

I risked my neck for her medical release. But it was a lover's spat?

I told her to give testimony on her way back to jail.

Oh...

She just arrived.

She's barely breathing. Are you going to interrogate her again?

I don't have time to chat.

You must stay strong.

Many people are praying for you.

So, those prayers aren't in vain...

you must take good care of yourself.

What's the point...

of taking care of myself?

People who try to live righteously...

are humbled...

...and worn away.

I've never tried...

to live righteously like you, Father.

I've never lived more righteously than others either.

Han Kwang Chul begged and pleaded for your medical release.

But you choose to return to jail.

That's just the way it goes.

Father...

I won't keep you long.

Confess to gathering escape funds for other students besides Seo In Ae.

You submitted that the funds were for the sake of the democratic movement.

Let's leave it at that.

This is the exact information we obtained.

Read it.

I'm regretful you have to do something like a confession here.

Isn't it also written in the Bible?

To respect the laws of the land.

Shouldn't you be the first to set the right example?

Never mind me.

Why did you bring Seo In Ae here?

You gave her funds to escape.

Seo In Ae is the Joan of Arc who wrote a statement intending to overthrow the government.

Look here!

You sought support for her release...

from as near as Japan and as far as the Vatican in Italy.

This is the letter you wrote.

Do you see it?

This, this!

You've lost your mind, you crazy bitch.

You're the one who's crazy.

How dare you when I treated you like a human being?

Pick the letter up with both hands.

Not you, Father.

Who cares who does it?

Even pregnant animals get special treatment, so I tried. But you're asking for it.

You're the one who treated me...

...like an animal.

You crazy...

Look here!

Escort this immature priest to the VIP torture room.

Don't talk to him.

Don't say anything.

Stay strong!

In Ae!

God is with you!

"God is with you."

Do you believe him, Seo In Ae?

You're so arrogant you even ignore the priest, is that right?

That's the only way I can get revenge.

Revenge?

The Bible says revenge is not to be taken by people.

Do you ignore God, too?

You might not be worth taking revenge on.

Since you're not human...

You're an animal.

You crazy...

You're shrewd...

You want to blame a miscarriage on torture, right?

Han Kwang Chul is prepared to become a father.

But you don't want to have his child.

You know the truth.

That Han Kwang Chul has nothing to do with the child.

Did you have another man besides Han Kwang Chul?

I did.

Han Kwang Hoon?

The animals you sent!

You're completely insane.

Do you want me to grant your wish to blame the miscarriage on torture?

Remember this.

What?

You will...

someday...

...die by my hands.

You crazy...

General Chun.

Welcome.

I heard your discharge ceremony went well.

Congratulations.

I don't know whether it merits congratulations.

I'm sure we all...

understand how you feel.

Did you feel the same?

Like a man is throwing away his life's path and betraying the military.

Who could have known?

That we would take off our military uniforms.

I feel like this time of violent upheaval has twisted our destiny.

You're right.

A time of violent upheaval.

We're men who live in a time of violent upheaval.

I believed I was an officer from the day I was born.

To be honest, I wanted to stop the discharge ceremony if I could.

It's too late now.

Starting tomorrow,

you'll have to lead the way in another era where politics shifts power.

I'm looking forward to hearing what well-wishing remarks the President will say to you.

What could be the reason?

The reason why...

the President wanted to see the Prime Minister and General Chun together.

No matter who says otherwise, aren't they rivals for supreme authority?

Like someone else,

is he going to make them fight

and work them to the bone...

Cherish them as long as they're useful...

and choose a third person as successor?

Could it be a highly calculated scheme?

Alright.

Alright, alright.

Keep careful watch, Director.

Bye.

Hey.

Why are you dressed like that?

I know you two are meeting freely on your own.

But it's no different than a blind date.

You must have proper etiquette.

What etiquette?

The etiquette that manipulates your children for politics?

Tae Kwang's Chairman called personally.

In this shift of power,

he worries about your father's...

loss of position more than me.

He has the will to make your father the next President.

We should be grateful such a man wants you as his son-in-law.

He wants to become family.

His political career will be over if he loses his position.

You know this, right?

Your father may act like he doesn't care about supreme authority

but he hopes for it inside.

Did you catch on?

Tae Kyung.

Chairman Tae's daughter...

...is very intelligent.

She would've been his successor if she had been a son.

This is a day I wish I could resign as your son.

Do you still think about Seo In Ae?

Let it be known.

The reason I'm following your orders today is for Seo In Ae's sake.

You're talking crazy again.

A priest is being tortured because of Seo In Ae.

That wench pulls everyone around her into ruin and darkness.

Can't you tell the difference between

...darkness and light?

At any rate,

I'm just going to show my face today.

Did you read all the information on her?

Excuse me.

Can I ask you something?

Paris Bonaparte 14...

Paris National University graduate...

Are you Tae Cho Ae?

Are you the only daughter of Tae Kwang Group's Chairman?

Are you Tae Cho Ae?

Oops.

I'm Prime Minister Kim's son, Kim Tae Kyung.

Fine.

Great.

Tae Cho Ae.

Let's end it like this today.

We just have to tell our parents that neither of us liked each other.

Okay?

Teacher.

The Chairman called.

He said to make sure the guest today was offered tea.

Please have some tea.

Are you okay?

Are you hurt?

This is how Father is.

Fine.

I haven't washed up in two months.

Leave if the smell is too bad.

I think meeting like this is enough.

Let me see your foot.

General Chun must have felt a thousand different emotions.

He'll have to take up a silent gun

and enter the fierce battlefield of politics

risking his life again.

The way I see it...

they're all unhappy military officers.

What do you think?

Do you think your father-in-law can grab supreme authority?

He'll have to wage a bloody war.

Do you have any tricks to win the war?

I do.

Selfish desire...

He has to completely get rid of it.

But the more power is tasted, the selfish desires become stronger.

Selfish desire must be completely thrown away

and he has to work hard risking his life.

If he achieves results,

he must give all the credit...

to the President first.

But I completely failed to do both.

In this dingy basement,

I've become a cockroach who writes confessions.

However, my words aren't completely correct.

History is erratic.

From the start, there might not have been any established rules.

Everyone calls it Heaven's will. Blah, blah...

But people behave all the same.

The act of taking off the uniform is a misery for an officer.

This is absolute truth.

I'm sure General Chun knows that.

Indeed, of course he knows.

Please continue talking about the political funds.

Isn't that enough?

We need proof that he transferred funds to a Swiss bank.

I told you I did it.

I transferred the President's political funds myself.

There's nothing complicated about the Swiss and Cayman Islands.

A bag full of cash...

A bank account...

A signature...

That's it.

What was the method of transfer?

By airplane. Our plane.

The funds were transferred well.

The problem is that I stole bits and pieces...

and padded my bank account. That was the problem.

People's greed...

You have just a taste initially.

Then the appetite grows enormous.

Greed breeds greed.

Like this.

So, you also should be careful.

You're shrewd. You wanted to blame a miscarriage on torture?

Yes, she just arrived.

Alright.

I'll take responsibility and protect the unborn baby.

Let's celebrate your birthday.

I...

...prepared a gift.

It was in the movie you liked.

It's that.

I graduated from these things a long time ago.

Says who?

Is it...

because I was a poor country bumpkin?

I graduated from that awhile ago.

It's beautiful.

I'll put it on you.

Are you crying, dear?

No.

Why would I cry?

Dear...

Are you...

crying for me and the poor baby inside of me?

Hye Jin.

We're...

...a married couple.

We're going to become parents of a child.

We were born...

...to live like that.

We must believe that.

Did you make a wish?

Forgive me.

For not being a virtuous bride.

I didn't believe in love.

I didn't think it was possible to meet someone like you.

I lived as I wanted.

I thought people were all the same.

I didn't know that my mistakes would be recorded.

Hye Jin.

Like water spilled on sand,

I can't take it back, right?

The sins I committed...

can't be erased, right?

Why did I live like that?

People...

Every one of us...

...are imperfect beings.

We make mistakes and do the wrong thing.

We make the wrong choices.

You're right.

You betraying Seo In Ae by choosing me.

That was a mistake and it was wrong.

You...

and I...

must forget the past.

If we can't,

the world we live in...

...will become hell.

We only have one life.

We can't let it end like that.

I'm sorry for making you live in hell.

Forget it.

Let's forget.

I want to forget. I want to erase it.

But...

The record of my careless life...

has been documented in over 30 albums.

Hye Jin.

Let's end it.

I'll protect you.

I'll...

protect my family first.

So, trust me.

Trust me.

Even if a person's sin...

reaches the sky,

as long as we repent,

I hear we can become clean again.

Salute!

Salute.

You've worked hard all this time.

We should have asked the children to come.

During the discharge ceremony,

I felt empty and lonely.

I don't have time to feel empty.

He wants me to become the National Security Chief.

What?

Not the Minister of the Interior?

Dear...

That position has the power to drop a flying bird...

then land you behind bars.

It's that kind of position.

That's why...

it's said to come with dishonor.

So, that's why.

I don't know how they knew, but calls kept coming in.

Then...

you won't step aside in this power transfer.

That aside,

seeing how General Chun was sent to the National Security Department,

I think he's been designated as second in line.

He's forcefully restraining the popular Prime Minister.

At first glance, it seems he was favorably sent to the National Security Department.

But on the contrary,

it might be a purging.

Many different thoughts are coming to me.

The nation is boiling with strong democratic sentiment.

What about ending...

...the military rule?

If you step aside, you'll get sucked in.

A dictator...

isn't the only heartless and cruel one.

It might be an option...

to stand still in the middle of political conflict.

But you need to have courage and fight.

They say people who dislike power can't gain power.

Did you call for me?

He's the one.

I'm Han Kwang Chul.

Sit.

Yes, sir.

Is my daughter...

doing a good job at work?

Please speak comfortably.

I'm only General Manager in title.

I'm just learning the work.

Se Kyung studied at the top hotel in Paris. She learned well.

She didn't learn very much.

Let me pour you a drink. Be comfortable.

Excuse me?

Take it when he offers.

Please look after...

...my daughter.

Excuse me?

Did you do something wrong? Why are you so surprised?

Drink the shot he poured you.

Yes, sir.

Like I said,

prepare an office for the Prime Minister in the royal wing.

It will become an important site.

Yes, I'll prepare it.

Become the Prime Minister's most trusted person.

Isn't it too early?

It's too late.

You need to gather people.

A person can't rule the world without good people.

You can't hold power without connections.

It's really true.

Hello, Uncle.

Welcome.

I couldn't believe you came and the General Manager was here, too.

What's the occasion, Father?

What do you mean?

I came to say hello to my daughter's boss.

I've been having a hard time working for a prickly boss. Why now?

If Father knew how much my boss hurt me everyday,

you'd be shocked.

You were hurt?

The General Manager says he's learning from you.

What?

What's that?

The General Manager doesn't know how to compliment people.

Right. He doesn't know how to give compliments.

He doesn't know how to lie. He's a man among men.

He does try to act like one.

Father.

I can't begin to tell you what he's put me through.

He always tells me to turn in my resignation.

"This isn't a playground for the Prime Minister's daughter!"

He's always yelling.

That's enough, Se Kyung.

You were the one who told me to fire my right-hand as soon as you met him.

What do you think, Father?

Did the General Manager make a good impression?

Yeah.

Not bad.

Say it's good or bad.

"Yeah, not bad."

Authoritarianism is embedded in you.

That's true.

Sorry that authoritarianism is embedded in me.

The man among men, Han Kwang Chul, can't help it either.

You were nervous in front of the Prime Minister.

It seemed like you were waiting for the chance to flatter him.

Did I strike a nerve?

I should have brought my father a long time ago.

Then you wouldn't have treated me like a joke.

That's even more of a joke.

Don't act arrogant.

Doesn't your father have anyone he can trust around him?

Why should he keep me close?

Don't assume.

He's going to make you do the dirty work.

Dirty work?

Why?

Does it hurt your pride?

Does it crush your ego?

You need to have skills if you don't want to hurt your pride.

Since I have no skills, the dirty work...

Just do the dirty, smelly work?

My father is clean and incorruptible.

He doesn't engage in rotten and dirty behavior.

He won't order you to do that.

You really think so?

Wait and see.

Alright. Get to work.

One more thing for you.

Sign it immediately.

We're getting exclusive sales rights.

The rights might be taken away if we delay signing it. It's a popular item.

Master Jo negotiated the price.

What is it?

Dried grapes imported from Australia.

We're going to use them in the hotel and sell them in the underground arcade.

One more thing.

What?

Be nice to the Prime Minister's daughter starting today.

Hello.

Sorry to call so late.

I don't think you need to worry.

And the baby?

It's healthy.

I received the order to protect her against a miscarriage.

From whom?

The authorities.

I think I know who.

Take care of her.

Alright. Thank you.

Chairman?

I think the Prime Minister avoided losing his position this time.

He survived.

It's thanks to your concern, Chairman Tae.

But...

did you know General Chun was named the National Security Chief?

That's right.

A war without gunshots has begun.

Like society guessed,

General Chun and Prime Minister Kim are in a showdown.

You must help.

If the great Tae Kwang steps in,

nothing is impossible in Korea.

Who was the one who put the President in his position?

Of course.

I thank you, Chairman.

I haven't heard from Tae Kyung yet.

The two of them met, right?

There will be good news.

I'll come say hello with Tae Kyung.

Yes.

Good-bye.

Tae Kyung.

Your father survived.

He survived this reshuffle.

I was nervous.

But I feel better now.

That's right.

Did you meet Tae Cho Ae?

I showed my face as you ordered me to.

I was going to see her without any pressure.

But it became burdensome.

It seems the first meeting went well.

You came home to tell me.

The reason I rushed home was to confirm something with you urgently.

What?

You're showing the results of your studies.

You brought these documents to corner me.

You didn't just waste time...

...at Grandfather's company.

Among the companies that do business with Grandfather's,

there are a few unknown companies.

What companies?

The funds were released, but I can't follow the transfer route of funds.

And...

no one looked into it until now.

There are many occurrences when you run a company.

Grandfather probably knows about it.

Then can I give Grandfather the details?

Grandfather is ill.

Don't do needless things.

The land sold in Yongin and Ichun. Does Grandfather know about it?

Grandfather owns a lot of land.

Right?

You sold that land as well, right?

Why did you sell it?

When I reviewed the records,

I realized it was when you came back from the US.

Did you bring that money back from the US yourself?

Your father needed political funds. It was cash I put aside.

Does Father know?

He doesn't.

Your father doesn't care to know.

It's best if he doesn't.

Then who does know?

Is it Park Young Tae ahjussi?

Am I right? Park Young Tae ahjussi?

Yes.

For generations, his family...

has worked as butlers for ours.

Before you were born,

he was the person I trusted most.

The person you trust most.

Someone you trust more than your own son.

My mother misspoke.

And I was completely unaware.

I guessed Park Young Tae ahjussi was our safe keeper.

But I never guessed he had his hands in Grandfather's company.

Tae Kyung.

You're overstepping right now.

Our family and Grandfather's company...

Does it make sense that they're in Park Young Tae's hands?

What's the reason?

Aren't you the one who's overstepping?

What could I do by myself?

You were a free spirit running around with your guitar.

Your father is the Prime Minister of the arts.

He holds his brush and sits painting women.

I had no choice but to sell the land.

Your father has to fight for supreme authority.

But there was no money!

So...

So?

So...

I leaned on Chairman Tae.

Thank goodness...

Chairman Tae...

...likes you.

Your father's destiny...

might be in your hands.

This is top secret.

But Chairman Tae's health is poor.

His children might...

fight viciously to become the successor.

You know what kind of person Chairman Tae is.

When he called you,

there must be a deeper meaning.

Mother.

You can't tell the difference between friend and foe.

Listen well.

The person you should worry about is Tae Cho Ae. No one else.

What I'm asking is...

just who is Park Young Tae ahjussi?

He's holding our family's fortune.

Trust him.

How strange...

That you trust him more than your son.

Your father mustn't find out.

Yes, Father.

That man came by.

Yes.

What do you mean, how was he?

I liked his ripped jeans more than him.

Yes.

But Father...

Are you terminally ill or something?

Why are you sending a man all of a sudden?

You were quiet for awhile.

What do you mean, "how was he?"

He's just a typical man.

He wraps a bandage well though.

That's it.

It's too long to explain.

Your daughter has a long way to go before marriage. Don't even dream of it.

This is all your fault.

There's no one as good as you in all of Korea.

I'm going to live alone.

Until when?

When the North and South are united and an amazing man appears.

Who knows?

Father.

Why are you starting, Father?

Don't talk about your successor again.

You'll be sending me off to die again.

Save me.

Don't even dream of it, Father.

Good-bye.

Whether it's good news or bad,

you never report anything to me.

There's someone who reports to you before me.

You barely made it alive.

But now that General Chun has become the National Security Chief,

his authority will become vicious.

He'll lay the foundation for power.

The unseen marksmen...

...will aim at you.

Who can surpass your political intuition?

In this situation, it's a heavenly blessing...

that Chairman Tae has extended his hand.

He just favors Tae Kyung.

He favors you.

He favors you more than Chairman Son does.

I don't think his health...

...is doing well.

I wonder if that's why he's rushing his daughter's marriage.

Is Chairman Tae's oldest son still causing trouble?

He wouldn't change.

Dear...

do you know where...

...Director Park is?

Director Park.

It's been a long time since you visited.

But you're killing yourself in this game.

As expected of General Chun.

A chess board has nineteen lines.

They say the whole world is held within the 361 chess pieces.

The talk we're going to have tonight

will have endless possibilities.

If you read martial arts novels,

a warrior who ignores an opportunity from heaven will eventually commit harakiri.

Harakiri?

Yes.

Those who committed harakiri said it was more important how they're remembered in history.

But the future generations call him an idiotic warrior.

Yes.

You know very well that the enemy's weakness is the same as ours.

The enemy's weakness...

...is our weakness.

We can't engage in a battle that will leave us more bereft after death.

Honey.

Honey.

We need tea instead of alcohol.

Tonight we can't play chess drunk.

Alright.

What would the Iron Butterfly have said at a time like this?

I wonder...

Don't just go for the enemy's weak spot.

Give up one of your positions first generously.

And later...

have the enemy leader commit harakiri, right?

You do have a weakness.

You rushed over because I told you to.

If your accommodations are uncomfortable,

I'll have you moved to another hotel.

For how long?

If my brother...

remains a vegetable for the rest of his life,

what then?

Will you keep taking care of him?

Because you fear a scandal?

Since you quit your job in California...

and are struggling, I'm helping you.

I suppose so.

This is nothing compared to the blackmail money my brother asked for.

Don't misunderstand.

This help...

...is only help.

I was poor once.

You remind me of someone.

Then lend me money for a lawyer.

I'll find the criminal who tried to kill my brother.

You're home.

What did she say at the hospital?

You don't need to know.

Father called several times.

You didn't mention Jang Jung Jae's noona, right?

Yes.

Hello.

Yes, Father.

So...

is the work with Big Bear going well?

The recording is going well.

You must feel disillusioned by the military government.

I don't know whether it's good news or terrible news, but

it looks like I'll take over the National Security Department.

Yes.

I think he's prioritizing national security.

National security comes down to...

...the security of power.

He wants me to block those who seek to overthrow power.

Don't worry too much.

If I become the head of National Security, Big Bear will open his mouth wider.

He's speaking honestly about history even now.

Take good records.

When you're lost in a field of thorns,

it will become a stepping stone for you.

And...

How is...

the patient who became a vegetable?

There's no change.

I'm watching over him.

You must be having...

a hard time taking care of Hye Jin's...

...spotty past.

Under your marriage bond,

take responsibility and cover her weakness.

I know how hard it must be protecting your family.

Whenever I think of you,

it hurts me.

But take pity on her.

She's carrying your child.

Alright.

Good-bye.

Han Kwang Chul begged and pleaded for your medical release.

But you chose to return to jail.

You might not be worth getting revenge.

Since you're not human...

you're an animal.

You crazy...

Kwang Chul, Kwang Chul.

Did you see the morning paper?

General Chun has been...

named National Security Chief.

Chun Tae Woong named the National Security Chief. Walking the path for the second in line.

National Security Planning Department

National Security Chief, Chun Tae Woong

National Security Planning Department

This is Chun Tae Woong, Mr. President.

Thank you, Mr. President.

I'll work with the belief that a nation without an effective national security policy cannot survive.

National security is a matter of survival and progress.

Failing a strong national security will have a negative impact on our nation.

I'll work hard in the darkness and aim for the light.

Isn't it luxurious, Madam?

This will suit the French ambassador's wife.

Bring that here.

This is for the English ambassador's wife.

The design is ahead of our times.

These are having an incredible response at New York department stores.

It won't fall short anywhere in the world.

It doesn't compare with

brands that sell cheap items like men's shirts.

I'll wear that outfit.

That one there.

Oh, yes.

Get the right size, Miss Son.

Yes, ma'am.

Welcome.

Hello.

Who is this?

Tae Cho Ae.

How long has it been?

I haven't seen you since the Asian Women's Conference.

You're the same as always.

Look who's talking.

I prepared clothes for you to wear during your exhibition.

Please wait. I'll prepare it.

It's been a long time, Madam.

Are you badly injured?

Did you hear?

Did Tae Kyung major in sports medicine?

He played a little hockey.

I was disappointed that he only wrapped a bandage for you.

Both of us have lived abroad for awhile.

We can't really take that kind of arrangement.

Tae Kyung looked like he had seen a whole new world.

It didn't seem that way.

He came home as excited as a school boy.

Has the Prime Minister done a lot of painting?

Of course.

Come visit us to see his paintings.

Alright.

Take a look at a few more outfits and continue your conversation.

Alright.

This way.

Why did you do it?

Huh?

You should have stayed in the hospital.

I wanted to die without shame.

I couldn't die in the comfort of a hospital.

Why do you only think of dying?

I have something to tell you. That's why I wanted to see you.

Sit, Kwang Chul.

Alright.

Were you tortured?

No.

I avoided it thanks to you.

Is Park Young Tae the one...

you asked to take care of me?

How do you know that?

Kwang Chul.

It's him.

Park Young Tae.

What?

On the day your father died,

I saw him.

Where?

The pier where the Captain's boat was docked.

I saw him and his guards getting off the boat with my own eyes.

What?

He's the one who killed Father.

I told your hyung, but he didn't believe me.

His opponent was such an imposing figure.

I think he was afraid.

So?

Did you tell him?

I didn't.

Kwang Chul.

Be careful of him.

Why are you telling me now?

He's not someone to take lightly. Even your hyung is afraid of him.

You can't let your temper take over. Got it?

I don't know what will happen to me.

I thought you should know.

What do you mean, what will happen to you, In Ae?

It might have been him who put me in this position.

So...

don't ask him for favors on my behalf, Kwang Chul.

Don't you dare ask for favors on my behalf.

I beg you.

Due to the sacrifices of my fellow officers,

General Chun Tae Woong's Discharge Ceremony

I grew as a military officer.

As the military grew,

the nation did as well.

In the disorder of the 1960's,

and the violent turmoil of the 70's,

I devoted myself for 30 years to the nation's security.

I found myself...

overcome with deep emotion...

- as an officer... - Yes.

I must say my final farewell.

Welcome, Director.

The media is going crazy thinking you're the next in line.

It's more noise than I anticipated.

I'm worried that some will say it's media propaganda from National Security Department.

No.

It's a time when expert media propaganda is needed.

Look at the US FBI.

Through movies, magazines, radio and newspapers,

the FBI is positively portrayed and political power is maintained.

In that respect, it's a great idea to open up National Security.

The citizens think the media is controlled by National Security Department.

I always thought the negative image must be eliminated.

You're completely right.

A new relationship with the media must be considered.

The ones who were watched because of their opposition to the system...

I'm thinking of inviting them

to the National Security headquarters for an open discussion.

Wow, that's amazing.

The media will be eager to cover an event like that.

The police, prosecution and court...

We need to remake the image of those organizations the citizens have kept a respectful distance from.

That aside...

The opposition party leader's correspondences while in prison...

I heard it will be published in Japan.

Urgently, take care of that first.

Alright.

When will you meet the opposition party leader's wife?

I think convincing her would be fastest.

I'll make a decision about that after I discuss it with the Minister of Communication.

Chief.

What about my position?

After you take care of the issue in Japan,

you'll get to help me.

Yes.

More than that,

give me a list of the top media and anti-government leaders.

Prepare that immediately.

It's already done.

All of their public and personal information is there.

If you know all about their illegal activities and connections,

you can easily bring them to your side.

This is why they call you the succession maker.

It's a compliment.

I'll have to study people day and night.

Hello.

It's Park Young Tae.

I have to see you urgently.

For what?

Let's meet at our usual spot when the sun goes down.

Alright.

Father.

Father.

Father, why are you so cold?

Father. Father!

It was him.

Park Young Tae.

He killed your Father.

Is Chairman Son in Japan?

Yes.

Do you know this man?

He's the owner of Sege, the top publisher in Japan.

He often publishes books that undercut the President's authority

to use as propaganda for pro-North groups in Japan. Now...

he wants to publish the prison correspondence of the leader for the opposition party.

I hear he's close to Chairman Son.

You must know him.

Has the foresight of Chairman Son been to support the opposition party?

What do you mean?

He's more than capable of it.

He's weighing Korea's politicians in either hand.

With one word from me, Chairman Son's businesses in Korea...

you as his representative...

I can make those huge buildings...

disappear like bubbles bursting in the wind.

Why are you giving me this information?

I didn't want to say it.

But you're a fairly trustworthy man.

What do I have to do for the Chairman?

The problem isn't the publisher.

It's the Pro-North groups behind the publisher.

Will you help me capture and destroy them?

How?

Can your gangsters in Japan take a hand in this?

You want to completely ignore standard procedure?

This is my first secret mission in the new government regime.

Failure is not an option.

Get my hands dirty...

...instead of yours.

I don't think you will refuse to do anything for Chairman Son's sake.

You're a man among men.

I'll wait for the result.

Oh, yeah.

This mission guarantees my spot in the National Intelligence Agency.

Be mindful.

Endless Love

Do you remember this man?

Did you hear something?

It's possible with the National Security Chief's power?

When has Seo In Ae become such a big influence?