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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION AND ALL NAMES, CHARACTERS, PLACES, AND INCIDENTS

ARE EITHER PRODUCTS OF THE AUTHOR'S IMAGINATION OR ARE USED FICTITIOUSLY.

-Hello. -Welcome in.

Let me lead you inside.

Ms. Han, thank you for choosing to shop with us today.

Chairman Jung sent me several invites after opening this store in Apgujeong.

It's something to be proud of, for sure.

We've always been wondering when you would visit us.

Any advice and feedback would be greatly appreciated.

LY received an award for the highest export profit at the 45th Trade Day Awards

with a profit of 110 billion dollars.

This was achieved over only two years,

after the award was given for a profit of 90 billion dollars.

It's the greatest accomplishment in the history of the Korean economy.

Isn't this Kang Yoon-gyeom of LY?

-Did you see the scandal? -I think it is.

WORLDXX CHAEBOL'S SCANDAL, K AND H

MR. K, USUALLY CONSERVATIVE WITH WOMEN, RECENTLY SEEN WITH MS. S

So he's cheating on his wife?

-What a mess. -Have you seen this?

-So that article wasn't lying. -The rumors were true.

Despite the world's economy experiencing negative growth

and during the time with a high risk of an economic downturn,

we were able to achieve such an accomplishment

all thanks to our employees who put in their best efforts

and the people of this country who have rooted for us.

Does this make any sense?

LY KANG YOON-GYEOM'S SHOCKING SCANDALS

Wow, I never thought he would do something like this.

-My gosh. -Why is he holding a press conference?

The stocks are going to fall.

He's the chairman of a company.

-Unbelievable. -Who is she?

SHE'S THE PARENT OF HIS KID'S CLASSMATE!

IT'S HIS FAULT. HE EVEN HAS A FAMILY.

He's cheating on his wife? I knew it.

LY KANG YOON-GYEOM "HAVING AN AFFAIR" SHOCKING SCANDALS!

How could he do such a thing?

I thought he was better than that.

LY "WILL TAKE LEGAL MEASURES AGAINST FALSE RUMORS"

MR. K, CHAIRMAN OF COMPANY L... DIVORCED BECAUSE OF MS. S

MS. S MET MS. H IN KINDERGARTEN... THAT'S WHEN MS. S AND MR. K MET

I promise you all

that I will contribute to the growth of our economy

and fulfill my duty to this society

as a businessman.

-Mr. Kang, are the rumors true? -Mr. Kang.

-Are the rumors true? -Mr. Kang.

Could you please explain? Are the rumors true?

Is it true you are having an affair, sir?

-Mr. Kang. -Mr. Kang.

Mr. Kang.

Mr. Lee.

Aim well.

Just do what you usually do, okay?

Come on, clap.

Swing on three.

One,

two,

three.

See? They're on the same side.

He's played golf for 20 years. He shouldn't have missed.

You little whistle-blowers.

You reported me to the prosecutors

and you gave them the data, didn't you?

Please don't kill me, Mr. Prime Minister.

Do-wan.

We'll have to bury them both today.

Mr. Prime Minister, please don't do this.

Please don't kill me.

I'm so sorry.

Mr. Prime Minister, please don't kill me.

Kongja and Soonja, run!

Come on, run!

That's it.

Mr. Prime Minister.

Mr. Kim Sin-chu has been waiting for two hours.

He's asking you to post on social media

that he's the best candidate for the mayor of Seoul,

even if he can't meet with you.

I said I don't want any visitors when the prosecutors are watching.

And don't call me "Mr. Prime Minister."

I told you to call me "sir," didn't I?

Yes. I'm sorry, sir.

KIM JEONG-CHUL

-What is it? -I have bad news, Mr. Han.

Your son-in-law messed up. He messed up big time.

Oh my goodness.

Why on earth is he doing this?

When she finds out, things are going to get really bad.

-The news of Mr. Kang's secret mistress... -Turn the TV off.

Call Congressman Park right now.

Tell him to take all the articles down

and to claim it as a false report.

Don't let it spread anymore.

Do it now.

Yes, ma'am.

Ma'am, it's a call from your father.

Yes, Father.

Have you lost your mind?

What the hell are they saying on the news?

Have you been paying attention to your husband at all?

What were you thinking?

I called Congressman Park.

I told him to take everything down.

What's the point? Everybody's seen it already!

What the hell is Yoon-gyeom up to?

This is upsetting for me too.

Just give me some time.

I'll take care of this.

That piece of shit.

He's out of his mind!

Damn it!

LY KANG YOON-GYEOM'S QUESTIONABLE PERSONAL LIFE

Mr. President wants the floor leader to publicly withdraw his words.

I'll convince him if you can let me speak with him.

Yes, sir.

So nobody knows

who Chairman Kang's mistress is?

Everybody's looking for her online, and nobody's found her yet?

What is she, an alien?

She seduced the chairman of LY,

the richest man in the country.

I wonder who she is.

His wife is Han Pan-ro's daughter, no?

-She's got some guts. -Right?

3 MONTHS AGO

My father wants to have a meal with us and Congressman Kim.

His wife is coming as well, so we all have to be there.

Mommy, am I going too?

Your grandfather wants to see you, Da-bi.

-Of course you're going. -What about my diaper?

Remember what I said?

When you have to go, it's too late.

Press the button before that, okay?

What if my friends find out?

That's why I keep telling you to stop using diapers.

Why aren't your therapy sessions showing any improvement?

Don't scold her like that.

Just leave it until she can do it herself.

And what then?

Do you really want everyone to know that she's not potty-trained?

That's the end of Liyan Kindergarten's entrance ceremony.

Now, let's move on to the second part,

prepared just for the parents.

In order to produce global leaders, we begin our school year in the fall

and offer classes taught in three languages,

as well as a special arts program and a program for the gifted.

All of our entrance ceremonies so far,

which we have continued even throughout the Japanese occupation,

have been accompanied by a donation event

in order to share our educational spirit with the world.

I'm asking you, our dear alumni and family members,

as well as the returning parents,

to become family with our young, gifted students

who will shape the future of our nation.

Please enjoy the ceremony and make a caring donation

for our children who are in need.

Thank you.

-Hey. -Yes?

Doesn't So-ra look way older from up close?

She doesn't look any older.

She's just old.

She had her kid when she was nearing 40.

You're right.

Honey.

Doesn't this remind you of Eun-bi?

I miss her.

A bandoneon?

-What's a bandoneon? -It's an instrument used in tango.

That's a pretty niche thing to know.

That female dancer is Korean.

Who is she?

She's so good at dancing.

Maybe she's a celebrity.

I love her style.

Apparently, she's the mother of one of the kids here.

-Really? -Yes.

Did you hear that? She's the mother of a student.

-She's a kindergartener's mom? -Yes.

Apparently, she's a mom here.

Liyan's not as good as it used to be.

It'd be embarrassing to associate with her.

Thanks to you, we've gone far above our goal amount

for the donation event tonight.

Thank you.

Let me know if you need anything.

All right, thank you.

You're so cool.

-That was great. -That was amazing.

-I loved it. -Amazing performance.

You were awesome.

-Great performance. -Thank you.

I loved the performance.

You were amazing.

Her child is in our Royal Class.

I didn't know she was such a great dancer.

The Royal Class?

I've never seen her before.

What family does she come from for her child to be in the Royal Class?

I heard her mother has connections with the foundation.

Please do let me know

if she gives you any trouble.

-That was great. -Thank you.

Wow, she looks even younger in person.

How old is she?

She looks younger than you.

Come on.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

I'm honored to be in the same class as you.

I enjoyed the performance.

I wanted to meet the two of you first.

I'm also a member of the SE Club.

Really?

You're an SE member?

Are they accepting more people now?

I didn't hear anything about new members.

I've actually been a member for a while.

My mother is one of the original members.

I see.

Then how come I haven't seen you before?

I know, right?

Have we ever met while working out?

Well, I'm not very noticeable when I'm not dressed up.

You guys are very prominent with your natural glow.

If I'm being honest, you guys are kind of like celebrities.

At least to me, that is.

You don't need to exaggerate like that.

We have a variety of programs prepared for this year.

Mom, can I go play in the playroom?

Of course.

Bo-ram.

I think she does ballet too.

Can you ask her where she learned it?

It'd be fun if I taught her too, right?

Okay, I'll ask.

You all have fun in the playroom, okay?

Go have fun.

Do you want to come to the playroom with me?

Mom, can I go with her?

Sure, go ahead.

Have fun, Da-bi.

She's so cute.

You look young. How old are you?

I'm 28.

Twenty-eight?

What...

Your husband must be quite a catch for you to get married so early.

Is he here? What does he do?

He has a regular corporate job.

He couldn't make it because of work.

By the way, how are you so good at dancing?

Are you a professional dancer?

No.

I started tango as a hobby,

and I fell in love with it.

You do it as a hobby, and you're that good?

Wow.

My goodness.

You know Han So-ra, right?

She's in our class too.

Does Ms. Han

not like to mingle with other people?

Well, everybody knows

that ex-Prime Minister Han didn't teach her any manners.

She was the parent representative when her older kid went here,

and she didn't even look at the other moms.

She's too good for us, apparently.

No way.

Is she going to be the parent representative again?

She's too old for that.

-Somebody around our age should do it. -That's true.

Maybe you'll do it this time.

Hello.

Yes.

Can you come to the front gate?

Okay.

The flowers that I ordered are here.

Excuse me for a moment.

Hello, sir.

You're here for the delivery, right?

Ta-da.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were working late today.

I came to see you as soon as I was done.

Congratulations on your performance.

I wish I got to see you dance.

What a shame.

You missed the performance,

but you get to see something that nobody else can see.

WAITING ROOM FOR FEMALE PERFORMERS

Mom, Dad.

Mom, I'm friends with Da-bi now.

Da-bi wants to learn ballet from you too, just like me.

Really?

Yes. You're so pretty.

If your parents agree to it, you can learn from me.

Okay.

Did you have fun, Da-bi?

Mom, I made a new friend.

Did you, now?

I told you not to make friends with the poor kids, didn't I?

I'll pick out your friends for you.

Director Kang?

Director Kang.

Wait, you're the chairman now.

I haven't seen you in a while, sir.

Assistant Manager Jang?

I'm actually a general manager now.

I've been in Seoul for more than eight years now.

He was the branch manager when I was in Argentina.

Nice to meet you, ma'am.

I guess it really is a small world.

It's a pleasure to meet you, sir.

And you too, ma'am.

This is my wife and my daughter, Bo-ram.

Hello.

I enjoyed your performance.

Thank you.

Da-bi, do you want something to eat?

Do you want this?

-Hello, Mr. Prime Minister. -Hello.

I haven't seen you since my oldest granddaughter graduated.

Liyan has come a long way since then.

It's all thanks to you, sir.

-Liyan is looking great. -Thank you.

What is it?

The chairman of the foundation and ex-Prime Minister Han are here.

We'll assist you soon. Please wait just a moment.

Why aren't we moving, Mom?

Yes, I wonder why.

Bo-ram, I'll be right back.

Wait in the car.

Gosh, so we don't even matter?

Are we to expect this kind of treatment all throughout?

This is pissing me off!

How can you discriminate between people like this?

Seriously, you have to be kidding me.

Do you know how much money I spent on this school?

-I'm sorry. -Open the gate right now.

We'll assist you soon. Please wait just a moment.

Wait for how long? Just open it already!

You get prettier every time I see you.

All thanks to Mr. Han here,

Liyan has become one of the best kindergartens in the world.

-Dad! -Honey!

-Stop! -Honey!

Dad!

Just sign it, you idiot!

Now that you've got him, he'll confess in no time, sir.

The higher-ups won't let me do it.

You little brat.

If your dad doesn't sign it,

he's going to die.

-Honey! -Dad!

It's okay.

Get it from the inside.

-It's okay. Just a bit more. -It's okay.

Come on!

Just a bit more.

From the inside.

-It's okay. -It's good now.

-Hurry up! -We got it, we're done.

-All right. -We're done.

No, a bit more.

There, done.

If it says Han Pan-ro, everybody will know.

This is to show our gratitude.

HAN PAN-RO

The donations that you gave us

were used to remodel the gymnasium.

That's good to hear.

Wow, this space has gotten a lot bigger.

The kids will love running around here.

We've built a climbing wall that's suitable for children.

Wow, I've never seen this.

This looks great.

This looks fun.

Right?

This is a classroom that was set up so that our students

can get the best education in a comfortable setting.

They'll learn how to play all of the instruments.

Even right now, our students

are getting numerous awards in competitions all over the world.

Like so, we're producing the finest students

in every single category.

Since you're working so hard for the children,

maybe I should build a horseback riding center next time.

I would be grateful.

You're going to make another donation?

-Yes. -But you don't have

any more grandchildren.

What are you talking about? I'm still waiting on a grandson.

Right, So-ra?

Oh, come on.

Thank you so much for visiting us today.

You've worked so hard for this place.

I mean, just look at this.

-It's all thanks to you, sir. -Oh, don't say that.

This place will look even greater with a horseback riding center.

No, I'm going to build that next to my house.

Da-bi, make sure to study hard and become a great person, okay?

Okay.

Should we get going now, Da-bi?

Let's go.

This way please.

His political book was a huge hit, and loved especially by the millennials.

Here with us today,

please welcome Congressman Seo Eun-pyeong.

THE MAN WHO OPENED A NEW POLITICAL HOTSPOT

Hello, I'm Seo Eun-pyeong.

Well...

My book is titled

The Man Who Opened A New Political Hotspot.

But if you came here today expecting me to introduce you to a new hotspot,

you might be disappointed.

SEO EUN-PYEONG'S FALL BOOK FESTIVAL

I actually wrote this book during the darkest period of my life.

I'd given up a lot of things when I was studying for my exams.

Dating, marriage, getting a child,

buying my own house, and friends.

I gave up on all such things.

I didn't have anyone to meet up with, and I was broke.

So I came up with thousands of ideas at home by myself.

Then I wrote a book like this,

and it helped me earn a lot of money.

But it's more than just this book.

If I ever lose my job as a politician,

I'll just open a small restaurant nearby

and give you guys a 50 percent discount.

Then maybe people will come out of sheer curiosity.

And then it'll gain popularity,

and then just maybe it'll make a huge hit.

So what am I really trying to say here?

Giving up?

I gave up on things too.

But don't start getting used to it.

Don't start giving up your hopes and dreams too.

I don't know how you're feeling right now

or what you're doing with your lives.

But what you do in the present

will become a great skill for you, ten years in the future.

Just like me, standing in front of you.

So never give up.

We can do this,

everyone.

Thank you.

-Hello. -Oh, hello.

-Are you Mr. Seo Eun-pyeong? -Yes, I am.

This is for you, from the United States.

Could you sign this right here?

-Thank you. -No problem. Thank you.

IT'S LEE LA-EL

THIS IS TEN TIMES WHAT I GOT FROM YOU, AS PROMISED

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU'VE DONE FOR ME

Lee La-el.

13 YEARS AGO

Are we allowed to come here without any prior approval?

Shouldn't we officially request a visit?

Come on, I'm scared.

You think they'll let me in on the investigation if I send a request?

You don't know if Mr. Lee is at the NIS or a police station.

We need to be sure...

Are you all right?

Are you okay?

We're in front of Ms. Han So-ra's residence.

Her husband, Mr. Kang Yoon-gyeom,

is the heir of LY Group, which will soon acquire GEDIKS

and become a global enterprise.

LY CURRENTLY IN 30TH PLACE, WILL IT BECOME A CONGLOMERATE?

You're early.

Yes.

You're not looking too good.

I know it's for your safety,

but I wish I didn't have to send you

to another country all alone.

It's all right.

I...

I was worried since it's hard to get a Bar Association scholarship.

But you have great grades.

Thank you, sir.

I'll never forget your kindness.

And...

Lee La-el.

Lee La-el.

I've never called you by your name before.

It's a pretty name.

Is there a meaning behind it?

"A person who belongs to God."

My dad named me.

A person who belongs to God.

Here.

If you ever need help in the States, call me.

It's a new number.

I don't have a law office anymore.

Why don't you have one?

I'm not going to be a lawyer anymore.

I want to live a different life.

Why?

I wanted to help people.

That's why I became a human rights lawyer.

But I realized something

after seeing what happened to your family.

If I don't have any power,

then I can't help anybody.

I wonder...

what kind of person you'll become.

And I also want to know

what your life will be like.

Although it won't be the same as before.

Probably not.

As time passes,

I'll most likely be forgotten.

But someday,

when people start talking about their misfortunes,

take a moment to think of me.

HAN SO-RA'S HUSBAND CHAIRMAN OF LY, KANG YOON-GYEOM

Because I'm going to pay them back...

tenfold.

After she left for the US,

she stopped talking to me.

Her mother suddenly disappeared one day too.

Nobody knew what happened to those two.

She disappeared without a trace,

and her name, La-el,

became faint in my memory.

La-el.

I'm sorry.

Dad...

I have to do this to protect my company

so that I can protect my employees.

You understand me, right?

-Honey! -Dad!

Honey!

Who are you? Why are you doing this?

-Honey! -Dad!

Hey, Lee Tae-joon. This isn't rocket science.

"I became a corporate spy to get more money."

"I'm sorry for handing over that technology."

"This will never happen again."

Just sign it, and we'll let you go.

I promise.

That never happened.

That's not true...

Why you...

Dad!

Hey.

You idiot. It's not that hard.

-Dad! -Just sign.

It's just one signature, you idiot.

Is it that hard? Just sign it, you idiot!

-Please don't do this! -He's bleeding.

-Please don't hurt him. -Please don't do this.

Gosh, they're so loud.

If you're not going to convince him to admit his fault, get out.

This is the end of your damn visit.

-What are you doing? No! Honey! -No! Dad!

Honey!

Damn, you're made of tougher shit than I thought.

Mom.

Hey, is it really so damn hard to just draw a signature?

Mom...

Mom...

Back in the day, he'd be spilling the truth right now.

This world has gotten so much easier to live in.

Goddammit.

This is taking so long because I'm trying to be nice.

Now that you've got him,

he'll confess in no time, sir.

In no time, my ass.

The higher-ups won't let me do it.

Hey.

Just leave her.

I can't eat this anymore.

This is choking me up.

All right, give that here.

Okay, let's do this, like that.

Who the hell do you think you are?

Sir!

Why, you little...

Hey.

Move aside.

Damn, you little brat.

You've got some spirit in you, haven't you?

You've been glaring at me all this time.

The entire time.

So what are you going to do now?

What are you going to do?

Hey.

If your dad doesn't sign it,

he's going to die.

You see him right there?

Lying on the ground?

You little brat.

-Dad. -Honey!

Dad.

Honey!

Dad.

Honey!

Mom!

-Mom! -What are you doing?

Get her out of here.

No!

Mom!

LEE TAE-JOON CAUSE OF DEATH: STRANGULATION

Cremate him right away,

and don't allow any family interviews.

Yes, sir.

If your dad doesn't sign it,

he's going to die.

I've gotten rid of Lee Tae-joon.

LY and GEDIKS are all yours now.

MEETING BETWEEN VARIOUS MINISTRIES AND FINANCIAL INDUSTRIES

Today, we're interviewing Prime Minister Han and Ms. Han So-ra.

Prime Minister Han.

Thank you for being at this charity event to help kids with incurable diseases.

I see that your daughter, Ms. Han So-ra, is here as well.

I'm here to make sure that people know

that this pretty young lady is my daughter,

since a lot of people don't seem to know that.

Excuse me.

I didn't know his daughter was home.

Isn't your mother at the hospital?

I thought you'd be with her.

What do you think you're doing?

Well, we're just...

Find Mr. Lee's seal first.

We can get the daughter's statement tomorrow...

Director.

What are you doing here?

La-el. We...

Well...

Hold on.

I just need a moment.

Hey! I just need...

Go and look.

You know Han So-ra, right?

She's in our class too.

Does Ms. Han

not like to mingle with other people?

Honey.

You want to... Here?

I can't help myself.

Dancing to the tango made me feel so hot.

Babe.

You know that I want you and that I've been waiting for this.

But can we do this at home?

I don't want somebody to find us.

WAITING ROOM FOR FEMALE PERFORMERS

I love you, honey.

Did you have fun, Da-bi?

Mom, I made a new friend.

Did you, now?

Da-bi, do you want something to eat?

Do you want this?

You all live up in a castle in the clouds.

You're still too far to reach,

but the key to the shortcut there

lies in your heart.

When I have it in my hands,

I'll drag all of you with me

into the hellfire that burned my soul.

Because I'm going to pay them back

tenfold.

I wonder what she's trying to do.

Would you mind helping me with something?

Honey.

Let's just take three days to find out who Mr. Kang knows.

Do you recognize me?

Because I recognize you,

Lee La-el.

I didn't ask for your opinion.

She doesn't know her place. I'll just get rid of her.

The bandoneon.

Do you know how to play it?

Where's Yoon-gyeom?

You're supposed to listen to your partner's heart

and become one with them when you dance to a tango.

With all your attention only on me.

May I help you with that?