Original subtitles

[opening theme music playing]

-Hi, good morning. -Hi, how are you?

-Hi, hello. -Hey there.

-Hi, how are you? -Hi there.

-Hello, Director. -Hey, hello.

-[automation] The door is closing. -Can you hold it?

Do I smell like jjajangmyeon right now?

Just a little.

[chuckles]

[sniffs]

[sighs]

Can air freshener be applied to your hair?

-I don't recommend it. -[all laugh]

Thanks for that.

[Lucas] We've finished assembling the designer team.

Oh, good to hear.

I'll send you a list of places to stay near the office.

Let me know what you like, and I'll make arrangements.

The members are on break for a month.

Uh, then with the preparations and everything,

it should take us at least two months.

I hope you enjoy your break.

I'm so excited for our collaboration.

Looking forward to seeing you in Korea.

Yeah, thank you. Bye-bye.

EPISODE 11

Mmm. This is good.

Mmm, this is good.

Thank you for buying it. I wasn't planning on having lunch.

[Kyeong-do chuckles softly]

Mmm, right, how's your first article going?

Well, I've been working on it.

I won't know how it'll be until it's finished.

What are you working on?

Oh, it's about the pop idols who have decided to turn to acting,

the good ones and bad ones too.

[Kyeong-do] Mmm.

You could just focus on the good ones, right?

That's what I tried to do initially, but the manager said not to.

Don't let her try to control your first article.

She's not wrong though.

I thought about it, and it would actually help me get views.

Ugh, she's already tainted you with her evil.

How did it go with all those flowers?

Well, I didn't give them to her, but I placed them near her.

Did you throw something shiny in?

Well, I'm different from the department manager.

-Right. -Here. Have another.

Keep up the good work.

Thank you for the food!

[tense music playing]

DIDROXIN, SHALL WE MEET? AN DA-HYE

[Min-woo] Why do you keep sending me this?

You think you know me that well?

Well, we're not exactly strangers.

It's ridiculous that I'm even here, but I wanted to make one thing clear.

I need you to listen to me now.

I mean, fair. A lot of things need clarifying.

I got a lot of questions for you.

I remember overhearing Dr. Kim Hae-chan talking on the phone.

He and some pharma salesman were having a really long phone call.

[inhales sharply] Was it...

Didroxin?

I was wondering if it had anything to do with you.

Your wife, maybe?

I had heard

that it made her worse.

Why do I have a feeling you're hiding a secret?

It doesn't seem so bad in here, does it?

Did you wanna stay longer?

When you see those big stars

going to Cannes and the Berlin Film Festival,

don't you ever feel that you should get back to work,

that you should do something meaningful?

Don't you feel a little left out?

You ended up in prison for drug use and adultery,

and now this?

You better watch your mouth.

You watch your mouth.

Do you wanna get sued for defamation?

I'm only here because I was sick of your whining.

-[scoffs] -If you piss me off ever again...

get ready for a longer stay.

(DRAFT) STAR ON STAGE, FAVORED ON SCREEN TOO?

[Han-kyeong] You're on duty tonight?

Isn't it Doo-jin's turn?

Oh, he went out to get dinner. Are you leaving now?

Mmm, I had dinner around the corner.

What a surprise. And you're not drunk?

[laughs] I ate with someone I didn't wanna drink with.

[chuckles softly]

Anyway, the response to the Ji-woo article wasn't too insane.

Right. [chuckles softly]

-It's pouring. You should head out. -Oh.

[grunts]

Nice work.

Seo Ji-woo and you, you're cute together. It's annoying.

[chuckles softly] Good night.

[rain pattering]

[thunder rumbling]

[door lock beeping]

[thunderclap]

Hmm? Huh?

[solemn music playing]

Couldn't sleep.

-It's pouring out there. -[grunts]

You should've called. I would've gone to you.

I didn't wanna wait up. Stressful.

Okay. [grunts]

Mmm.

I feel so relaxed.

I'm falling asleep.

Good. I'm tired.

[Ji-woo sighs softly]

It's raining so hard, Kyeong-do.

Yeah, it's raining.

I'll drop you off on the way.

-And don't tell me no. -Okay.

[both chuckle]

The weather's a lot nicer now.

[exclaims]

-Dry off my umbrella. -Yeah.

[both chuckle]

[cell phone vibrating]

INCOMING CALL JIN HAN-KYEONG

[cell phone vibrating]

JI-YEON

[cell phones continue vibrating]

[both] Hello?

JARIM APPAREL DIRECTOR SEO JI-WOO PLANNED DIVORCE WITH HER ALLEGED LOVER?

[foreboding music playing]

SEO JI-WOO IS HAVING ANOTHER SCANDAL FOR HAVING AN AFFAIR

JUST "ACQUAINTANCES FROM AN ACTING CLUB" THE TWO DENIED THEIR SCANDAL

Tsk.

[exhales heavily]

It was Jin-eon, right?

Look at me.

-Or did Min-woo do it? -Look at me, Ji-woo.

[music crescendos, fades]

What do we do?

Listen up.

We're going to work and act normally. Understand what I'm saying?

They'll all think...

Everything they're saying about us, just don't pay attention.

[grim music playing]

Of course, it won't be easy.

Still though, you have to do this, all right?

It's important.

You can do it.

You have to.

[tense music playing]

Ji-woo,

you got this.

[indistinct chatter]

[employee 1] Are there other articles about it? You should look into that.

[employee 2] Are the rumors true? Did he do that?

[employee 3] That's what I mean. You think it's true?

Honestly, I'd be too embarrassed to even come to work.

You're here.

And you seriously never noticed? You didn't notice you were being followed?

No.

What did Ji-woo say?

[inhales deeply] She's a mess.

She's shocked right now.

Trouble keeps coming. Tsk.

-I'm worried. -I'm worried about you. About you.

-Well, I'm okay. -I'm preparing a rebuttal.

Hey, a setup for a divorce is a ridiculous accusation.

I can write it.

No need to.

I think I need to...

think a bit.

[chuckles softly]

[both sigh]

Tsk.

-[door opens] -[sighs]

[elevator dings]

We'll take the next one.

So now you're a reporter?

You got Bae Jun-soo wrapped up in this too.

I was forced to act.

You weren't able to release the DNA test, that's why you did it?

I'm not gonna do this with you.

Everything's out in the open now.

[suspenseful music playing]

I want a divorce.

If you need money, I can help you.

Talk to my lawyer.

-What's the main reason? -Really?

Come on, I never cheated.

I'm not just some asshole.

Did I ever hit you?

I love my wife like my own flesh and blood.

What are you fucking doing?

I'm finished with you. Call if you need anything.

Call you, huh? I'm trying to protect my family.

Don't you wanna protect it?

Listen.

Ji-yeon.

My life was supposed to be normal.

You know my mother.

What a handful, wasn't she? Huh?

When I married you, I thought I was done with insane women.

Well, you turned out to be even crazier.

All I wanted from you...

was a little bit of peace and quiet,

Ji-yeon.

-[Jin-eon] Don't touch me. -[woman] Stop it!

[Jin-eon] Who do you think you are? Seriously!

-Get off! Jesus! -Hey!

This'll just be a second! Back off, okay?

-Christ. -[sighs]

Don't they know who I am? Are they kidding with all that?

[sighs]

[sighs] Ji-woo. Why are you making that face?

What? Embarrassed you were caught then, huh?

-Get out. -No way.

Hey, I said that you wouldn't get away with this.

I would hire 100 lawyers as long as I get to see you fail.

It's not true. Why are you going around spreading rumors?

[scoffs] You shameless? Or crazy?

[scoffs]

"Divorce setup"? You're dumb enough to fall for that?

Dumb? [scoffs]

-Jesus. Bitch, you've crossed the line. -I'm the one crossing it?

Cho Jin-eon, who do you think reported the drugs?

Who do you think released those pictures?

It was Min-woo who set up our divorce. Thanks to him, I could finally leave you.

You got anything else to say?

[foreboding music playing]

JARIM will reportedly be closing its menswear business

and will be focusing solely on women's apparel.

Due to Director Seo Ji-woo's alleged affair and divorce settlement scandal,

buyers have begun to boycott the brand.

Yes, Ms. Seo is alleged to have had an affair with a certain reporter,

though she hasn't yet released a statement.

However, JARIM's PR team has released a statement

stating that after her ex-husband's drug articles were released,

they had already begun the divorce process.

-We know that... -[grunts]

That soap opera rerun isn't on yet.

Here, take this.

For your digestion. Take two, okay?

Did you go to the pharmacy?

[sighs]

[sighs deeply]

Hey, Doo-jin, heard a rumor that Member A is leaving her group.

-Check it for me? -Yeah.

You shouldn't skip your dinner.

[Doo-jin sighs]

Why are you acting so nice?

-[chuckles softly] -[scoffs]

Assistant Manager, why aren't you saying it's not true?

What exactly do you want me to say?

"We met after her divorce."

"I was the one who tried to stop the article about her ex-husband."

Would people buy it if I said that?

None of this will stop until somebody dies.

Yo!

Or smashes it with a larger hammer.

Otherwise, it won't end.

Mmm. Delicious.

[sighs wearily]

[suspenseful music playing]

[executive] The stock price has plummeted.

At least that's what I've heard.

What are you going to do about this?

Shares do go up and down in price, you all should know that.

I'm sure this is only temporary.

Temporary? It's not just the stock prices.

Have you taken a look at our recent sales?

Director Seo Ji-woo, tell us.

How do you think we should handle this? Do you have any ideas?

No, I do not.

I've already stated plainly.

The claims in the report are untrue. I will not engage publicly.

Don't you think that's a little irresponsible?

It's so hard to see our stocks go down,

to hear calls to boycott our brand,

because of my private life.

Director Seo Ji-woo, you need to resign.

That still won't put this fire out entirely,

but we need to do what we can to keep this from becoming even worse.

That's entirely out of the question.

She has made major contributions to the growth of our company.

And she'll be flying to Paris next week to sign a huge contract.

How can we dismiss her right now? We couldn't possibly.

What's the point though of creating a luxury brand now?

Will it even sell, Ji-woo?

Listen, as a member of one of the owner families,

I want to express my apologies.

I'm here to say we're the ones at fault.

I would like to propose a new management specialist as a CEO.

CEO Seo,

myself,

Director Seo...

should all resign immediately from management.

[indistinct murmuring]

[tense music playing]

Was your silence part of some strategy,

or were you in agreement with what you heard?

Here's the thing.

I made my conditions very clear.

I said I'd let it slide once,

but if Director Seo Ji-woo's private life became an issue ever again,

all bets were off.

-Director... -I also said,

when it comes to you, that your safety wouldn't be assured.

I made that very clear, didn't I?

Hmm.

[chuckles softly]

I'm here to meet with Director Kang Min-woo.

One moment, please.

[Min-woo] This is unexpected.

Is it?

This is a rough time for the company.

The executives had a meeting earlier.

Well, the family has to step down.

At least the ones who did this to the company.

We're ashamed of ourselves. Hmm.

You've got a lot to say, don't you?

Are you rattled?

You just keep on talking.

But you got one thing wrong.

It's not "the ones." It's "the one."

It's just you alone here, Kang Min-woo.

[tense music playing]

It's shocking that you even have time to come here.

-What is it you want? -So tell me.

Are you out of bullets?

I've only just begun here,

and I will be sure to take you down.

Just so you know,

your ex-worker, Yoo Dan-bi, you should keep her hidden.

Have you completely lost it, Lee Kyeong-do?

I don't understand you at all.

I guess it's how you were raised.

You sound...

so fucking annoying.

-[scoffs] -[door opens]

[door closes]

[sighs heavily]

[breath trembling]

[knock at door]

[door opens]

[Ji-woo sighs]

[sighs, sobs]

[mellow music playing]

Are you okay?

Were you frightened, Ji-woo?

[sobs] You weren't?

Wasn't it hard?

[sighs]

[inhales sharply]

I feel like a celebrity.

'Cause everyone is looking at me.

I feel cool. [chuckles]

[sobs] Don't try to joke now.

It'll be over soon.

Just bear with me, okay?

I am really good at writing rebuttals.

[sniffles]

[inhales sharply, sighs]

I just worry about you.

-Thank you. I'm all right. -[sniffles]

[Ji-woo sighs]

[chuckles softly]

[grunts]

Are you closed? [pants]

[chuckles]

I told you to eat more, didn't I? You're so thin.

Oh, I guess I've been going through a lot.

-I look thinner? -[grunts] Don't you start.

[chuckles]

Mom, Dad, I wanna have a meeting. Sit down, sit down.

All right. Right over here.

[Nam-sook grunts]

Is it the crypto?

Oh, he doesn't do anything like that.

Crypto?

I'm way too busy for that. [chuckles]

Um...

Um, Dad,

there's something that we suspected but never looked into.

I think we should do that now.

Mmm.

And Mom...

[sighs]

SOMANG LAUNDROMAT

[inaudible]

[somber music playing]

[inaudible]

[inaudible]

Isn't it frustrating?

It just feels like someone's watching me. It's freaking me out.

You may as well be a movie star, huh?

With everyone following you and taking photos.

[chuckles softly]

[sighs]

Tsk. It's so insane.

The world can be so freaking cruel.

Yeah.

But you know the part that's really hard?

In addition to worrying about our stocks and about Ji-Yeon,

Kyeong-do and I...

Are you guys gonna split?

That scares me most of all.

Ah.

Tag along with me and you'll be famous.

I don't care about being famous. [scoffs]

My article was rejected.

Wasn't impactful enough.

First article's always the worst.

So you're buying me consolation food?

-You're paying for it. -That's fine too.

[chuckles]

Write about something else.

Like what though?

Everything going on,

it's all just so sad, know what I mean?

"Unfounded."

If you say something's unfounded, do you think everyone will say,

"Oh, well, it wasn't real. It was unfounded."

The burden of proof is the journalist's responsibility.

I don't wanna write about an unfounded rumor, and I won't.

Don't think you're in a position to turn it down.

-I'll pay you for it though. -Still not doing it.

Our manager's gonna freak out.

If another outlet beats us to it, you and I have to quit.

Can't you ask anyone else?

I need someone...

that's type A to write it.

[scoffs]

I'm gonna tell you about my family.

-I'm gonna record it, okay? -[beeps]

[chuckles softly]

[sighs]

So my dad got hurt,

and to compensate for his injuries,

the company that was at fault gave him a pretty big check.

He started our laundromat with that.

[inhales deeply]

[sentimental music playing]

6 YEARS AGO

Lucky the weather was good on your daughter's wedding day.

-His son-in-law seemed great. -[all laughing]

Kyeong-do, you should get married.

Yeah, I should.

Gotta tell ya, looks like you're doing great.

Oh, we're doing just well enough to make ends meet here.

Is this your first time here?

Oh, wait a second.

You live right over there, don't you? Why don't you visit us?

[chuckles] I was jealous! [laughs] That's why I didn't.

[both laughing]

Why would you be jealous of our little laundromat?

Han-soo runs a business with free dough,

and I'm still working construction, rain or shine.

It just made me a little jealous, that's all. You know how it is.

[laughs] Just kidding. I think I need to eat something.

Oh, come on.

How was that "free dough"?

The accident could've killed Han-soo,

and he still has plenty of issues with his legs.

Hey, stop.

It's true though. How was any of what we got free?

[Manager Kim] Think about it, Nam-sook.

How did he get so much more workers' comp than the rest of them?

Who signed off on that?

Everyone else who got injured,

Park and Seo barely got anything from the government.

-Han-soo's the only one... -Hey. [chuckles]

That's all right. Manager, you're pretty drunk.

You're right. Mmm... Oh.

Oh jeez. I drank too much again. Oh no...

[laughs] Oh, I shouldn't have come like this

when Kyeong-do's on the wagon.

Kyeong-do, I'm sorry.

Uh, no. Please, it's fine.

Oh, I should probably get going now.

-Oh, you're going? -[grunts]

Nam-sook, next time I come here, I won't be empty-handed.

I'll bring something.

There's really no need to. You be safe getting home.

-Yeah, yeah. Bye-bye. -Take care.

-Yeah, mmm. -Bye, sir.

Bye.

What was that man talking about, hon?

Oh, who the hell knows? That was the alcohol talking.

[Han-soo chuckles]

[Kyeong-do] Manager Kim.

Oh, did I leave something?

Oh, no, you didn't, sir.

So, about what you were saying...

Oh. [chuckles] I can't believe I said all that.

That was the alcohol. That's it. Just joking, that's all.

No, but...

I already got the sense something weird was going on.

[inhales deeply] Mr. Park and Mr. Seo

didn't get compensated nearly as much as my father did.

Why only my father though?

Oh, who gives a shit? Tsk. It's ancient history.

I just know that someone wanted him to have that money.

Someone must've wanted that money to go to you.

Tsk. Well, also, they paid me to keep my mouth closed.

Who did?

I have no idea.

[inhales sharply] I think I remember seeing a business card

when he came by that day.

[inhales deeply]

JARIM?

Yeah, that was it.

JARIM or something...

[inhales sharply] Gosh, yeah, it must've been that.

[somber music playing]

5 YEARS AGO

[OBITUARY] JARIM APPAREL CHAIRMAN SEO WON-SEOK DIES

FUNERAL SERVICE IS HELD IN ROOM 2 AT YEONGSE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

[sighs]

You look taller in person. You're over six feet?

3 YEARS AGO

[chuckles] I'm not that tall, no.

Well, you could've fooled me.

[both chuckle]

Is it all right if we take some pictures before I do the interview with you?

-Sure, that sounds fine. -Okay.

[photographer] Okay, let's try this angle first. Like this.

-Oh, perfect. That looks great. -[shutter clicks]

Yeah, that's nice.

Tsk. [inhales deeply]

DEATH ANNIVERSARY

-Welcome. -Hello.

Uh...

Uh, this one. I'll take this one.

-Uh, you'd like to get the whole suit? -Yeah.

One moment, please, sir.

2 YEARS AGO

[woman over PA] The next stop is Dobongsan Mountain.

The next stop is...

DEATH ANNIVERSARY

[pants] Hello.

[panting]

Um, can I get this one?

Oh, okay. One moment, please.

Thanks. [pants]

1 YEAR AGO

-Welcome in. -Hello.

Are you interested in what the mannequin's wearing?

-Yeah. -One moment, please, sir.

MR. A'S SCANDAL WITH SEO JI-WOO "GROUNDLESS" [OFFICIAL]

[Kyeong-do] Those four suits I bought,

I thought of them

like the white chrysanthemums offered at a funeral.

[keys clacking]

What is this?

Thank you.

[line connects, ringing]

-[line clicks] -Where do you wanna talk?

This is great.

Dongwoon's Entertainment Team's handling it.

An assistant releasing his own exclusive.

Listen. [sighs]

It's really hard. I don't need this from you.

I was trying to thank you.

Tsk.

[sighs]

[sighs] Come on!

I mean, seriously, just leave it alone!

[sighs]

If I let this one go,

Ji-woo and her sister will be kicked out forever.

Okay, and that's not your concern.

Hey, maybe you forgot that these people are rich.

You could both just leave the country, right?

I don't understand. What's the point of staying, huh?

You've been stuck on her for 18 years.

And let her be thought of as an adulterer forever?

[sighs] You're a reporter.

You know how all this works.

It's no use.

Even if we insist that it's not true, that's it's all made up,

that won't change anything.

People think whatever they want to think.

And it'll keep on going.

They're gonna be publishing fake articles everywhere online.

They'll continue using that video, they'll reuse that article.

It's an endless cycle, you know that!

Eventually, those involved won't know what's true and what's not.

"It's better to hide. It's better to die!"

[breathing heavily]

[melancholy music playing]

You know we can't hide now.

Does she know all this?

Sounds like you need to end it.

Your relationship's doomed again.

Shit, man.

[sighs]

[inhales sharply]

[sighs heavily]

[door slams shut]

[door lock beeps]

[sighs]

[romantic song playing]

Wanna have a sleepover?

[chuckles] Are you excited?

So you've been keeping it? You had it this whole time.

Be sure to hold on to it, got that, hmm?

Godot never came through, you know, but you will, right?

I'm not going anywhere. I'll always be there for you, Ji-woo.

He had to have really missed his wife to write that.

[song continues]

I need you.

If I waited for you, would you keep me waiting?

Of course not. I'll be there.

I have to tell you how happy I am you're here.

Like, life is finally going good now.

I love you, Kyeong-do.

Don't leave me now.

Or I'll die.

[exhales shakily]

Is Kyeong-do out sick? He looked okay yesterday.

What's going on?

-Reporter Nam. -Yeah?

When's that article out?

It'll come out at 9:00 tomorrow morning.

Okay.

What article? What's going on?

[indistinct chatter]

[Ji-woo panting]

[grunts]

[grunts]

Wanna sleep together? [laughs] Let's do it, Kyeong-do!

[laughs]

Come on, Kyeong-do. [laughs]

-Seriously? -Come on!

[indistinct chatter]

[melancholy music playing]

[sighs]

Can I tell you something?

Hmm?

I used to feel so happy whenever I drove down this road.

Guess it's 'cause I was seeing Kyeong-do, right?

[chuckles]

I still like it a lot.

[sighs]

Okay, so, um...

You're gonna have to go there with her.

I don't want her to drive back home on her own afterward.

-Kyeong-do. -Ji-woo's response is my only concern.

I know I'll be fine, so I won't drink.

I'll get through.

[sighs]

I was sure you two would finally stay together.

[sighs]

[chuckles softly]

[sighs]

[sighs]

You're...

gonna go, aren't you?

I don't want to.

I don't have a choice though.

But if I start drinking, then you'd stay here.

Don't do that.

If I get into trouble again, you'd stay here.

-Don't do it. -But you'd stay!

[sobs]

Then you'd stay...

If I drink or do drugs or things go wrong, what'll I do if you're gone?

[melancholy music playing]

[inhales deeply]

You're sure?

You're gonna go?

I know you won't do that now.

Don't go.

I can't bear it.

[exhales shakily]

I can't even think.

I can't envision it at all...

how I'm gonna move forward with my life.

When I woke up this morning, all I could think about was you.

I never knew there was a florist down the street,

not until we started dating.

[sniffles]

[chuckles lightly]

I started using sunscreen...

just so I could look good for you.

I started to... spend time on skincare.

[sobs]

Whenever I notice a man's scent,

I ask him about his cologne.

I've never done that before now.

It's all 'cause I wanna be better for you.

I can't believe how much I've changed.

I can hardly recognize myself nowadays.

I...

I guess it's real.

I feel good even when it rains

or even when it's windy.

[sobs]

There you go.

That's why you should stay.

Don't do it.

[breathes shakily]

I have regrets too.

I should've stayed awake the nights we were together.

If I'd known it would end, I wouldn't've slept at all.

I should've stayed up and watched you

and held you close. [sniffles]

[sighs]

Every second spent together since we started...

[sniffles]

I'll remember it all.

[sniffles]

I miss it already, Ji-woo. [sniffles]

Don't do this, Kyeong-do.

[crying] Don't leave me, Kyeong-do.

You gotta stay.

Hmm?

I can't do this.

I can't do this.

Let's...

live our lives.

This time around... [breath trembling]

let's leave...

on a good note. [whimpers]

Let's do that.

Our memories are enough for now.

[whimpers] They are.

[melancholy song playing]

[crying]

MR. A'S SCANDAL WITH SEO JI-WOO "GROUNDLESS" [OFFICIAL]

JARIM'S LATE CHAIRMAN SEO WON-SEOK HELPED A'S FATHER

"DIRECTOR SEO JI-WOO IS NOT AWARE OF IT"

[indistinct chatter]

A BUYS FOUR SUITS TO HONOR THE LATE CHAIRMAN SEO WON-SEOK

Tsk.

[inhales sharply]

[sighs]

"HELPING DIRECTOR SEO JI-WOO IS WHAT I MUST DO."

THE VOICES SUPPORTING JARIM APPAREL CONTINUE.

You're not ashamed of yourself? I guess you're incapable of that.

-How's that? -How can you still wear JARIM Apparel?

I wanted to support your family. What's wrong with that?

[somber music playing]

A BUYS FOUR SUITS TO HONOR THE LATE CHAIRMAN SEO WON-SEOK

LATE SEO WON-SEOK

[Ji-woo] You said peonies looked like Mom.

Only you would ever think something like that.

They don't look like Mom at all.

Thanks, Dad,

for doing what I asked.

It's not too late to turn around, hon.

Let's go on home.

My stuff's already loaded in cargo.

They can go in and get it.

No way.

Then, you could sleep and then leave.

I don't...

I don't want to return.

[Won-seok] Why not?

Your mom, your dad, and your sister are all here for you.

[sighs]

Tell me, do you like me at all?

What kind of question is that?

Why wouldn't I like you?

You're such a brat. [chuckles]

[sighs]

Don't go now. You should stay.

Hmm?

I'm gonna go.

At least for now.

And if I can't handle it, I'll come home.

You're gonna put yourself through all that?

Come on.

-[sobs] -Hon.

[sobs] I really owe you everything, Dad.

You're still gonna run away?

I do have a favor to ask.

[breath trembling, sighs]

I just...

I really, really... [voice breaking]

Ah...

I really, really love him so much.

And I...

And we can't be around each other right now.

I know I'll just be a burden.

Kyeong-do isn't great.

It's been really hard.

Could you...

help him out?

Look out for him.

Take care of him when I can't.

I'm pitiful, aren't I?

Oh god, why do you have to do this to me?

How could you call yourself shameless?

You know you can tell me anything, don't you?

[breath trembling]

[continues crying]

Thank you so much.

Dad, I miss you.

If you go through with this, what'll become of me?

I knew that my father-in-law was a good man, but...

But these stories keep on coming. [scoffs]

You shouldn't act like this is all a joke. Aren't you sensing the atmosphere here?

"I wanna buried in JARIM."

"I've never been so proud."

"I'm rooting for the Seo sisters."

How do you respond to that? You think you'll be able to sell now?

You're out of excuses.

Well, it's already done.

How was I supposed to know, huh? [scoffs]

How about you?

What if everyone hears about how you wanted to sell the company too?

What happens then?

-[scoffs] -[Min-woo sighs]

You started this

without any clear game plan at all?

CEO Seo scheduled a meeting. Let's hear her first.

[sighs]

Let me ask you all a question.

Most of you here worked with the late Chairman Seo,

back when JARIM used to be known as JARIM Textile.

Do any of you here think

that what we're seeing is the fault of the leadership at the company?

So all of you believe that we need to select

a new CEO?

[breathes deeply] All my father ever wanted

was for everyone who wore his clothing to find some happiness.

He truly believed in that.

I did as best as I was able to continue his work,

and I have always given my all to it, 24/7.

I believe that good deeds

can cause a domino effect and more will come back.

Of course I have many more fond memories of my father.

Once, someone tried to steal MANZAAR away.

-They tried to undercut what he'd built. -[indistinct whispering]

Launching their own MANZAAR competitor.

They even poached several of his top designers.

[executive] What? Someone at this table did that?

-One of you launched a competitor? -Yes, one of you.

[indistinct murmuring]

I've collected testimonies

from those designers who resigned because of that incident.

[tense music playing]

My father let it slide.

TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE

He chose to pretend as though it never happened.

The other day, I met with Executive Director Choi Jin-sook.

We got together for a drink

and talked about her loyalty to our company.

She swore she was loyal to JARIM.

But since that meeting, I've been able to confirm

she's met with each of this company's executives,

encouraging each of them to go through with JARIM's sale.

-Here's the proof. -[remote beeps]

This man here, Bae Jun-soo,

receives a commission from buying and selling companies.

So tell me why

Kang Min-woo and Director Choi Jin-sook met with him.

Why would they do that?

[indistinct murmuring]

Director Choi.

I think there's a little misunderstanding.

[breathes deeply]

I was just...

Oh, Kang Min-woo was the one telling you to sell it then?

Director Kang, would you mind clarifying why you were meeting?

[scoffs]

I thought it could lead to a collaboration in the future.

We were only meeting up for dinner, that's all.

Huh, I see.

I want you to know,

I refuse to remain silent the way my father did.

I'll remember the attempted dismantling of MANZAAR.

You have proven to be shameless.

You're dismissed, Director Choi.

Lastly,

I would like you to remember this one thing.

That I have the power of dismissal.

[tense music continues]

Ah, shit!

[sighs]

Oh, did you go and visit Dad's grave yet?

I'm certain

he's looking out for us even now.

[chuckles softly]

I guess a good man does good deeds even from up there.

Hmm.

But he's not the only good one though.

Kyeong-do really was JARIM's savior.

He saved me as well. [chuckles softly]

[sighs]

He's such a good reporter.

He was able to cover the affair, divorce, all of it.

Despite his heartache.

So much of it was lies. As a reporter, he had to set it straight.

Do you suppose it helped at all?

Absolutely. I think he helped out a whole lot.

[chuckles softly]

[sighs]

How are you?

Mmm.

[breathes deeply] Just trying to hold on.

[chuckles softly]

Paris trip's still on? Or should I go instead?

Mmm-mmm.

I'll go.

Lucas said my love story sounded interesting.

-I think he wants to know more. -[chuckles]

Seems he's a romantic then.

JARIM's gonna be a great fit.

When you see Kyeong-do, tell him about the company's situation.

He could use a little relief.

Mmm. Sure, will do.

[both chuckle]

[Ji-woo whines]

[woman] Nam-sook, aren't you coming?

Well, God, I'll stay here until I cool down.

I was born with a temper, you know?

All I have is one child, just the one son.

He's all I have.

So why can't you let him live in happiness?

Is that too much to ask?

He suffered too long.

He doesn't deserve any of that.

[pensive music playing]

-[door opens] -Mommy?

-Daddy? -Oh, sweetie.

Why aren't you talking? Are you fighting?

[chuckles softly] Oh, no. Are you scared?

-Wanna sleep in our bed? -Mmm-hmm.

[grunts] Let's go, let's go. Let's go to Mommy's bed, sweetie.

[door opens, closes]

[grunts]

Good night.

-[grunts] -I'm lucky. [sighs]

To have married the person I love and to have a child.

So lucky.

Mmm. See you later.

[exhales heavily]

[indistinct chatter]

Here.

Great work.

Oh, no mixer?

I said we shouldn't drink.

[sighs] You really don't need to worry about me. I'm not craving it.

It doesn't feel great. This article is full of untruths.

-Hey! -There are so many lies in there.

This is what we do.

It's all normal, don't worry.

Hey, don't mess with this guy.

This one's not doing too well. You don't wanna make him lose it.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, how can you leave us out?

-So disappointing. -What the hell?

-Of course we're joining. -How'd you find us here?

We tailed you, Manager.

Ugh. How come you're the only men who ever tail me?

-Can't it be a hot guy? -Han-kyeong.

-I'm right here. -Ugh.

-You crazy, man? -So obnoxious.

[laughing]

Hey, are you... You're drinking now?

Assistant Manager Lee is just taking shots of good ol' fashioned water.

He's operating on a different level than you.

You... [scoffs] What do you take me for, huh? A loser?

-Yeah. -[laughs]

Hey, you kind of are though.

You're the loser. You're not even on our team.

All right, all right. Mmm?

To Kyeong-do. Mmm?

May love stories end better in the future. Cheers.

Jeez, you guys are always such big ol' downers.

-Hey. Sit down, sit down. -Pass the chopsticks.

Hey, Reporter Nam. Let's go back to how we're on different levels.

[Han-kyeong] Ugh, enough.

What are you still doing here? You got something to say?

Kang Min-woo, what's going on there? It seems like he's about to lose it.

He's more than capable of doing that. [sighs]

Ugh, I can't find any dirt on him, but I need to do something.

Do you want me to meet with An Da-hye?

Yoo Dan-bi might be easier to get a hold of.

An Da-hye might come out with a statement.

[inhales sharply, sighs]

[mellow song playing]

[Kyeong-do chuckles softly]

Good night.

[sighs]

[sighs]

[phone ringing]

Hello, Dongwoon Daily Entertainment.

How's it going?

[Bo-ra] Yes.

Okay, just a moment.

Oh, sir? It's for you.

Oh.

-[machine beeps] -[phone ringing]

Lee Kyeong-do speaking.

It's me, An Da-hye.

Hi.

Didroxin.

I have some info for you.

[suspenseful music playing]

[sighs]

You should come.

[romantic song playing]

FUNERAL HALL

[woman crying]

[Ji-woo] "Only if one were able to entreat Wolha the Elder..."

[Kyeong-do] "We might be born with destinies

to be carried out in the next life."

[Ji-woo] Your name is Lee Kyeong-do? As in latitude-longitude?

Latitude-longitude Kyeong-do. Hey, Kyeong-do. Kyeong-do.

[Kyeong-do] Ji-woo.

[Ji-woo and Kyeong-do] "Thousands of miles from here..."

"Allowing me to die..."

"And you to live."

Why? You're marrying someone else now?

-What? -[laughs]

[Kyeong-do] "Only then would you understand

the depths of my sorrow."