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[Episode 7]

Itaewon, Number 1017. Family, family...

She was an orphan.

What? An orphan?

Weren't you a friend of hers?

It was a long time ago.

Do you have a photo to confirm she's the right person?

She dropped out. No graduation photo.

The address is in Seoul, Itaewon, 1017.

Do you recognize this woman?

Hard to say.

Try to remember. Her name was Mary Kim.

Mary Kim, Mary Poppins, my memory isn't what it used to be.

I got no house, no kids, not even a deadbeat husband.

I need cash, where's my welfare check?

Don't you know me, huh? Twenty years ago, I ruled Itaewon.

You! You dissing me cause I'm poor? I'm a citizen, too!

Please just go.

I've brought in more foreign dollars than all of JK Shoes.

I know, I know. Who in Itaewon doesn't know you?

Just wait here and I'll look into it.

Here we are. Now, then...

She died.

Huh? When?

Eighteen years ago. We have the death certificate.

You sure? Mary Kim. Kim, Mary.

Right. Kim, Mary, 18 years ago at the Yongsan Evacuation Hospital.

That so?

Well, thank you.

Mary Kim, dead? She's alive, alright. She's on TV.

We wasted our time.

How so?

She died 18 years ago. They have her death certificate.

And Kim Insuk's profile? You looked into that?

No connection to Mary Kim?

Absolutely none.

Find me something, anything, to use against her.

Yes, ma'am.

Can I prove that I'm a real person?

Of course.

Of course, you can, Mary.

[JK Estate]

We did it.

The Pyeongchang Olympics IOC Evaluation Commission, the press and VVIP guests...

Will all be staying at the JK Club.

Insuk, consult with staff to arrange their accommodations.

Hyunjin, meet with the commission chair.

Yes.

The head of a global corporation is on the commission.

Our joint venture associate, KM's Chairman Jonathan Smith.

Oh my.

I'm sorry Mother.

Is that the head of Dealain? On the commission?

Your family signed to open their shops in your department store, right?

Your point?

I'm just rambling.

Sorry, but I'm a Dealain fan.

This is Dealain. My husband got it for me after our second was born.

Must you brag now?

Ah, see, the French royals used this. It wouldn't hurt for us to carry it, either.

Yunso's family is the first in Asia to carry it.

Their competition is in the Shanghai stores, right, Yunso?

Hush.

I was just saying.

- Kijung! Must you do that? - What?

You know I'm in an awkward position. Are you trying to embarrass me?

- I would never. - Never? "Oh, Dealain, Dealain!"

Did you see Mother's face?

Even if her own cousin bought a patch of land, Mother would get a bellyache.

Try to understand.

Kijung, you trying to make trouble between Mother and me?

No way.

We put Dealain to rest. If you want trouble, find something else, got it?

Fine, I will, then. Goodness.

The reason we want the IOC at the club...

Is Dealain.

But it's decided. All that's left is Dealain signing with Guseong.

No need to meddle in their business. I know of an organic food franchise that...

Is this a one or two year project? What about expansion?

You think you're Executive Director so nothing can touch you?

Think big to win big.

I'm sorry. I was short-sighted.

Marriage with another conglomerate doesn't solve anything.

When Dongjin married Yunso, two major competitors formed an alliance.

Supermarkets, dept. stores, electronics. There's nothing we don't compete.

Guseong is too big.

You've been too easy on them.

Guseong gets 8.5% of sales by contract.

Dealain gets the first floor. Not a kiosk, either. Boutiques.

For 10 years.

Ten years?

I'll carry Dealain before I die.

If you want it that bad, I'll get it for you.

But win or lose, I won't do it with tricks.

How we make money is as important as how much we make.

We can't tarnish the JK image.

I'll keep our name clean, whatever it takes.

That's my commitment.

I feel like having some coffee.

Mind making some?

Just as you say.

No, not you.

What? No?

Yunso.

Aren't you Miss Charity?

In your little concierge uniform, serving everyone.

What? Too good to serve me?

What would you like? Espresso, I believe?

Listen.

Look.

I'm trying to start a fight with you right now.

Don't act like you don't know.

Stop the simpering act and show me.

Show what?

The filth inside. The greed and hatred.

Those aren't bad things, not in this house.

Yunso.

Still. Still, still.

Still with the naive innocent facade.

Yunso is looking for Mary Kim.

She and Mr. Ha went to Itaewon.

How did...

Someone posted on the internet that you look like Mary Kim.

Did they find out?

Not likely. The tracks are covered.

I'm not trying to make you worried. You need to know why she's digging.

Are you sure Mother is interested in Dealain?

Yunso has to be humbled.

How do you mean?

She wants me to show her, so I'll show her.

Just a hint.

Emergency! Drop what you're doing. "All in" here from now on.

What? You hurt?

No, I just, ouch!

I burned my hand cooking at the orphanage.

Watch yourself. You want Dr. Kim?

No, it's nothing. What's this?

Everything on Pierre Babin, head of Dealain.

Mother was all over me for not knowing already.

Multi-faceted, multi-modal, multi-do-it-right or that's it.

Do 10 things at once, have a 10-year plan, not a 1-year plan.

Or you're worthless. I agree.

What?

It's sad.

What is?

This house, your family, and you. You can't live with failure.

- What does that mean? - Not that you suffer.

I planned on giving you and Ms. Kim a full briefing anyway.

These are all about Dealain?

How did you know?

Your mother and Yunso's parents? Now that's competition.

- Ms. Gong. - Hello.

I understand you chose a JK Club Director? Kim Insuk?

Yes. We did.

Oh, I understand Guseong is signing with Dealain?

Congratulations. I'm sure it wasn't easy.

Not at all. I'm just sorry we'll launch before JK could.

It's settled then?

Yes. But how awful. Ours is an exclusive 10-year contract.

It's a pity you won't see Dealain in your stores while you're in charge.

Well, I knew Ms. Gong wouldn't sit still for that.

So I took the initiative.

But your in-law, Guseong's Chair, is she always so rude...

What's the idea?

Where did this come from?

Where did "this"?

Um, Mother.

What?

I'd just like to say...

Well, about the decision...

What? No confidence?

Drop you? You won't make it a month as Director?

Can't be helped.

Ms. Jin is on the Winter Olympics Bid Committee. I need you there.

Not that. It's about Dealain.

I think I can win them over.

You have a plan?

Let's watch it on a bigger screen.

Wow, pretty sweet.

Wait, so one bottle costs as much as my studio apartment?

Wow, You're better off than I thought.

Now I'm a beggar?

A beggar? You're no worse off than most men your age.

Why? You looking to marry me?

Keep working. I'll think about it once you can afford a little house.

- Yes, Insuk? - Mother is calling.

Me?

What?

- Hyunjin. - Yes.

What is Insuk's greatest strength?

She's unpredictable. She touches people.

Her suffering helps her to understand others.

Am I wrong?

Put her in charge of this project. Have her entertain the head of Dealain.

Ma'am? Why?

She's planning something.

If you're right about her greatest strength, she'll touch the head of Dealain.

I see.

I'll use this opportunity to size up Insuk's potential.

- Business proposal and legal? - Mr. Han already started.

How did he know?

He's perceptive. He picks up on things. He was briefing me when you called.

Trust slowly.

Yes, exactly. Just as you came to trust Mr. Kim.

And drop quickly.

Of course.

Trust slowly. And drop quickly.

Right, listen up.

After the due diligence, Guseong's will sign the contract.

The three of us are one team, responsible for a major JK project.

Me, too?

Mother asked about your greatest strength.

You know what that means.

Only the three of us know about this project.

Watch what you say and what you print.

From now on we'll hold our important meetings at Insuk's place, all right?

Yes.

Jihun.

Let's turn Insuk into a person.

She's the only real person in this house. Who's turning who?

I'm trying to get her in mom's favor.

Thanks, Hyunjin.

Thank you.

I'm leaking the information to Yunso.

What for? With Guseong so close it might upset our chances for a contract.

The contract? It's nothing to me if Dealain signs or not.

- Then? - I told you.

I'm going to humble Yunso.

I'm not after Dealain.

I'm after the woman that told me to "show her."

You have a plan?

Not yet. But I will.

[JK Club]

Our department store annual sales average $3.5 million. Dealain will double that.

So I'm thinking about that spot right there.

- It's been proposed as an anchor tenant? - It's unconventional.

- A what? - What.

Anchor?

Anchor tenant? A large store, one that attracts customers.

I think we'd be better off increasing the base rate.

Yunso, what's up? What are they up to?

Created for the Royal family in 1823, they're known as the Royal cosmetic line.

At the '92 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, the brand gained notoriety...

When gifts were made to the wives of the ski jump gold medalists.

Since then, Mr. Babin has had a working relationship with the IOC.

In 2009 they released a limited edition tan line...

He must be tired.

Have you ever trusted someone?

Or dropped them?

Why do you ask?

I haven't, neither one. I'm afraid to.

Here in the estate, I've met people more like family than any blood relative.

- But... - You won't be hurt.

Jihun isn't the type.

- Well? - They're together, alright.

- Talking about what? - About acquiring Dealain.

What? Dealain?

Yes.

- That's all you know? - Yes, so far.

Those three...

Isn't tariff the keyword?

From the smallest item to press releases, everything originates in France.

It falls under customs and that might make launching a problem.

We'll have to settle beforehand...

Biz-is-Boring Girl.

Wakey-wakey!

Let her be. It's been hard on her.

Worse than on anyone I know.

They've picked on her, ever since I was little.

Despite that, she's happy.

Dongho loved her unconditionally. And you, you give her your all.

She's remarkable. You jealous of her?

Mm-hm. I am.

Accepting love without question makes one happy, don't you think?

If it's offered, accept it. Why question it?

Me, I question anyone that likes me.

Not 48kg Jo Hyunjin, but $48 billion Jo Hyunin...

So you throw yourself into your work? Because no man sees you as a woman?

Yeah. Until now.

Until now?

Dare I hope?

Hmm. Doesn't look good.

- Oh? Not at all? - You think it does?

What? Han Jihun again?

Sir?

You're investigating JK for your buddy Jihun?

Sir.

You run cases for your friends now? Keep it up, you'll ruin your future.

JK has requested a tariff exemption. It has nothing to do with Jihun...

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Of course, you'd say that.

Mr. Babin does two things in every country he visits. First...

- Shall we call it a day? - Yeah.

I'll get it.

Don't be too upset if this doesn't work.

Something will come up. I'll find a way.

Jeez, again with the teary eyes? Did I say we'd fail?

I'm happy.

When Dongho died I thought my life was over.

I never thought I'd be here, working for JK with you and Hyunjin.

I'm grateful. To you. And her.

Truly grateful.

Be nice to Hyunjin.

Everyone here is lonely, but especially her.

Don't ask too much of me. I can't look after everyone.

Ten years of hard work with Dealain shot. Did you stick the knife in?

It can't be. You're wrong.

You think we staff investigators for drill? They say Jihun's up to something.

You acting like you didn't know?

You hold Guseong stock. A shareholder.

Or are you a stranger now? How could you?

What is this? Do you know who I am?

Stand aside.

Excuse us.

We were asked to provide security for the Olympic evaluation commission.

We have an appointment.

Only official commission business for the next 2 days.

Personal business after that.

Call at the Club then.

Why should I listen to you? Where is he? I'll talk to him myself.

Hey!

- Please, ma'am. - Stop.

[Guseong Department Store]

You know how they treated me at the airport?

Hyunjin and her cronies intercepted the head of Dealain.

There is such a thing as a courtesy to in-laws.

They're staying at the JK Club. It's all part of the service.

And this?

Isn't this designed to sneeze in the rice we cooked?

They've prepared a proposal?

Are you a JK spy?

Im Yunhi, watch your mouth!

You said the head of Dealain is in Room 1201, right?

Bad intel. He's not there.

- He's not? - He's not?

You didn't know? Or is this an act?

They said that's his room.

Hyunjin and K, they clearly have something in their corner.

Find out what it is.

Before you are the wife of JK's oldest, you are Guseong's eldest daughter.

You're a Guseong stockholder.

Do your duty or we'll have to reevaluate your stocks and equity.

You're stuck in the middle.

You can't side with your family and you can't side with JK.

How can you help? Tell me.

The department store is Mother's province. What can I do?

Mother is not my problem. K is.

It's simple. Ignore it.

Would you beg Mother to stop? Or your family?

Either way, you're stuck.

Tell the winner, "Congrats," and the loser, "So sorry."

In other words, ignore it.

Sure. Sounds great.

But I lose even if I don't do anything.

If I help, I'm a spy. Do nothing, I'm a traitor.

Do you honestly, honestly not get that?

- Maybe that's why there's no heir... - Again, again with the heir?

Fine, do what you want. JK or Guseong, suit yourself.

You have a gift for pushing people away.

I'm not the only one.

Welcome to JK Club's VIP room.

Thank you.

We'd like to provide the protocol for your IOC dinner today,

and the luncheon at the Blue House tomorrow.

Thank you.

What are these?

These are information for the night market.

I heard that you pay your visit to the night market whichever country you go to.

I also heard you are very interested in students' dreams.

So I prepared some gallery information around Hongdae and Insa-dong.

For transportation, you probably would prefer the chopper over the car, right?

Well if it is a long distance.

Then I'll prepare the helicopter for your visit to Pyeongchang.

I really appreciate your hospitality but it sounds a little too much.

You don't have to worry about it.

Other IOC members are also served in the same manner. And, that's our policy.

I see. Well, thank you.

We have a history, don't we?

No one knows.

It was just once. But it was intense.

I've forgotten. You said to never discuss it.

How convenient for you.

- If there's nothing else... - You know I'm against the wall.

And how much I...

I know.

This is a first for me.

My husband and the maid, my daughter's scandalous video.

And the new Club Director...

K.

It's awful just saying it.

Now my own family is turning on me.

K, Mr. Han, Hyunjin, they're meeting at K's place every day?

Yes.

Bug her house for me.

Pardon me, but I doubt I can.

- If Ms. Gong found out... - Do it.

You have to.

Why are we talking out here?

Yunso asked me to bug your rooms.

She would suspect something if I said no. The devices are installed.

Your bedroom, living room, even your chapel.

What?

Nothing.

- Then? - Beating her is painfully dull.

Whether Guseong gets the Dealain contract or not...

Yunso will kneel before me.

How's this look?

Listen, Hyunjin, Dongho told me about Pierre Babin once.

Dongho?

It may not be accurate.

We can decide that. Go on.

I don't know but my saying this could make things worse.

You know how Dongho spent 10 days in Canada earlier this year?

The world's leading authorities were asked to attend.

We were thrilled he was invited.

Researchers from Harvard and Pennsylvania joined.

The project budget alone was over $100 million.

The case study was sponsored by Mr. Babin. His son was the test subject.

The study was kept in strict confidence.

The researchers and the participants all signed non-disclosure agreements.

- You're sure? - Yes, absolutely.

Dongho came back with the Dealain collection.

That's when he told me.

Were they successful?

Hard to say. The survival rate is less than 10% in the first five years.

What was it?

It's me.

A rare congenital cancer?

I see. Thank you.

Pierre Babin's son has terminal cancer, did you know that?

Are you certain?

[JK Club]

Good afternoon, Mr. Babin.

How was our tour last night?

Dongdaemun Market is very impressive.

In fact, JK Group has a department store, too.

I see.

Understanding the true value of the Dealain company,

we are eager for you to open the store with us.

Well, I hate to say this, but we've already decided on another place.

We don't have to be your first choice. We can wait ten years if necessary.

We gave our proposal to your secretary. All I am asking is your quick review.

We have one more request, if we may.

We understand that you are visiting Pyeongchang for the inspection.

Could you just share one hour with our CEO?

That sounds a little inappropriate.

- I know, but... - Okay.

I'll prepare your helicopter to Pyeongchang at five o'clock.

They are coming here from Guseong to see you at one o'clock.

Yes, I'll go right away.

Many thanks for all your support.

My pleasure.

- Then we'll talk later? - Yeah.

So you show up to help your family?

Show up? The contract is nearly signed. My participation would be inappropriate.

You must have something grand prepared to be so cocky.

Well, I guess.

It's nearly "game over." Come on, tell us.

I don't have all the details myself.

Shall we say they know something useful?

Useful?

Worried?

Good luck.

What have they prepared exactly?

I don't know.

Did she find out about his son's terminal cancer?

Is that her "something useful"?

That's a secret.

But if she knew, she couldn't help but use the information.

I'm sure it's painful for him. To use it for business...

I hope you're right. I agree with you.

Anything else you need while you're in Korea?

Is there anything more we can do for you during the rest of your stay in Korea?

No, I've been very welcomed after since I've been here. Thank you.

We sign on Friday, as you're aware.

The contract day is Friday. I'm sure you are aware of that.

Yes. So I will see you again on Friday.

What's this?

Think of it as the "Korean Mind."

Please regard it as our culture.

In our culture, when a friend's child hurts, we hurt with him.

In Korea, we tend to share the agonies with each other.

The suffering of your son is just as painful to us.

We happened to hear about your son.

We happened to learn about your son's illness.

- Let me know. - Yes, ma'am.

Well?

- It felt odd. - How so?

Perhaps it was my present or what I said, he was just kind of odd.

Odd? Tell me everything.

When I mentioned his son's illness, he didn't say anything.

Like it was the first he'd heard of it.

You're sure about this? Did K get it wrong?

I just came here to let you know the flight will be ready at five.

Mrs. Kim.

Yes, Mr. Babin.

You mentioned you have prepared the helicopter, right?

Yes.

Would it be possible for the JK Group CEO to come with me on the flight to Pyeongchang?

Yes, I'll arrange it.

- But if you cancel... - He'll understand.

I'll discuss your reason with him.

Nice to meet you. Jihun Han, attorney for JK Group.

Good to see you.

It's very difficult to say this, but our CEO couldn't make it.

She asked me to give you this.

I don't know how to express my deepest regrets.

I recently lost my son in a helicopter accident.

In my eagerness to work with Dealain, I accepted your invitation.

But I realized I can't sit in a helicopter and discuss business.

Dismiss it as the tears of an old woman.

I hope to see you in Pyeongchang.

This is the third inspection of Pyeongchang by the IOC evaluation commission.

The commissioners inspected the stadium facilities themselves.

Pyeongchang looks ready and confident. Jung Kyumok reports.

The idea was born just 4 years ago, but with work and communication...

Pyeongchang has shown the commissioners it's ready.

When do Guseong and Dealain sign?

In 10 minutes.

I doubt he'll go.

His support of children with the same disease is anonymous.

Wouldn't that explain why he wanted his son's case kept confidential?

He keeps his pain to himself?

Exactly. Pierre Babin is the 54th richest man in the world.

Yet he was unable to save his son. Think of his despair.

He wouldn't want to discuss it with anyone.

But Guseong would have been tactful. Might he not be grateful?

His son's cancer isn't just a rare congenital disease.

But I refused to let myself wonder or find out more.

Grief is not information.

- You didn't get all the facts? - No.

Digging into irreconcilable grief, using someone's pain for business purposes,

that's where Yunso and Guseong failed.

How did you know?

I'm the same.

I don't want to share.

Or hear false sympathy. Or concern or help.

I just wish it had never happened.

I'd never share, not for all of JK.

Ma'am, bad news.

What?

They're not signing.

Not signing? Are you sure?

Yes. We were officially informed just now.

[Yunhi]

Well?

The Dealain CEO is here to see you.

Yunso, tell me. Did you know? Did you or didn't you?

Yunhi, try to relax?

Relax? Ten years hard work ruined thanks to you and I should relax?

Look, you're my only sister. Are you a JK spy?

There's something else wrong with his son.

Did you keep that from me?

Yunhi, I don't know what you're talking about.

Has 20 years with JK turned you into an idiot?

Did you look into this thoroughly? Is your brain not functioning?

You! Will you stop?

Thank you for coming to JK, Mr. Babin.

I'm also very pleased to have such a wonderful partner.

Thank you.

Ma'am, a pose, please?

Laughing?

[JK Estate]

Insuk did very well this time.

Professionals should never quit too quickly.

We have to dream the impossible and fight to get it.

That's how we grow.

Mom, wait... Did we just fall out of favor?

I've always held that people who help JK are part of our family.

You've been hurt by us. And you've resented it.

Now you're family. A JK woman.

Well done, Insuk.

I've always held that people who help JK are part of our family.

Now you're family. A JK woman.

Well done, Insuk.

Congratulations.

I admire you. You've come so far and through so much.

Admiration now?

How lovely for you.

You may go now.

You laughed? You looked at me and laughed?

If you must play the fool, be discreet.

So the heifer stepped back onto a rat. Not like you did anything.

Laughing again?

I'm warning you, laugh at me again,

and it's war.

You won a battle, but not the war.

You think you stand a chance against me?

Little K? If I want, I can finish you.

Is that so?

I wonder if a crystal palace princess like you even knows what war is.

Living so cozy, riding on your father's coattails.

Mouthing off to Mother.

Stomping on everyone in your way, man or beast.

But I got here on my own.

With nothing but myself.

- Hey, you... - People!

Stomp on them enough and they resist. They need to jump to learn to breathe.

Who will win? The princess safe in the arms of her family,

or the woman on the edge?

You're insane.

You'll pay for your insolence.

Insolence!

I haven't begun to be insolent.

You bugged my house, right?

You think that's anything on this estate?

You were up to something so I listened in. Mr. Om knows everything.

Like this?

I just heard K on the surveillance tape.

The Dealain CEO's son has a rare congenital cancer.

We have to act before they do.

You're a Guseong spy. Did you know?

You... K, you!

You're through.

Ms. Gong has asked for you.

Of course.

Insuk.

Spare me, Insuk.