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Episode 21

Suji!

Suji Lee!

Why didn't you get out of the way?

Why were you just standing there?

I was dizzy...

I'll take you to the hospital.

No, I'm fine.

You just said you're dizzy. And you were dizzy this morning!

It was only for a second. In the morning and now...

Let's go and get a checkup now.

I don't need a checkup.

I'm fine.

That's not for you to decide. I'm taking you to the hospital.

I'm not going. I told you, I'm fine.

Do you want to die like Suah did?

Come with me.

What did you just say?

Die like Suah did? What is that supposed to mean?

Let's just go to the hospital first...

Then I'm going to get out.

Suah...

She was sick.

It could be genetic.

I can't let you die like she did.

It's called benign intracranial hypertension.

Excessive cerebrospinal fluid increases the pressure in your brain.

It requires surgery before it damages your cerebral nerves.

What kind of surgery...

A tube is connected to the cranium

so that the cerebrospinal fluid can be sent to other parts of the body.

A tube to my cranium?

It's only temporary, right?

No, you have to keep it in for the rest of your life.

There's no other option?

No. You can't hide this anymore.

You need to be hostpitalized and set a date for the surgery.

I need two months...

No, a month and a half before I get the surgery.

What?

Suah.

The most important performance of my life is coming up soon.

I'll get the surgery right after that, okay?

If you don't get treated soon,

you could lose your hearing and eyesight.

If worst comes to worst,

you could end up losing your life.

I could die?

What are you doing?

You promised to rest before the surgery!

No.

I'm going to the World Music Awards.

So you're here to record?

You know how important this is to me.

I know, I know!

I wanted more than anything to see you win a trophy on that stage.

It wasn't just your dream. It was mine, too.

But there are more important things.

There'll be other opportunities.

I worked my butt off to be where I am now. I can't just give up.

Even if you give up now,

you can start over again after you're better.

Do you know how hard that'll be?

I have to shave my head so that a doctor can drill into my head.

Then I have to live with a tube inside me for the rest of my life.

How do you expect me to start over?

After the surgery, my career as a singer will be over.

It took me so long to get here. I can't miss this chance.

Then what? You're going to risk your life?

I'm going to get the surgery. I didn't say I wouldn't.

I'm just pushing it back a month and a half.

A month and a half? That may seem like a short time,

but it might be too late if you don't get the surgery right away!

- So... - So...

This could be the last time...

Why are we here?

I brought a doctor from America.

If the people here make you uncomfortable,

you can go to America for the surgery.

To America?

We need to check how your condition is first,

so let's decide after we see the doctor.

You want me to go to America when the performance of my life is coming up?

I'm not going.

Why is that so important?

Mr. Kang.

Okay.

That performance is precious to me, although maybe not as much as it is to you,

but it's not worth risking your life.

If you keep being so stubborn,

I'm going to go public with this and make you get the surgery.

Is that what you want?

Wasn't he supposed to come to Korea today for an audition?

I heard Suah and a few other idols were included...

What?

It was canceled?

- Get out of the car. - No.

I'm not going.

I don't think I can do this.

I don't want to go.

It was hard to get him here. Listen to me.

But what about my team?

Just focus on yourself right now.

If you don't listen, I really am going to the press.

Is that a threat?

Suah, Suah!

Suah...

Suah!

MY SISTER

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for telling you this now.

Why...

Why didn't you tell me then?

I tried so many times to tell you...

But I couldn't.

Your parents were already devastated

by Suah's death,

and if they knew she was hiding her illness from them,

I thought it would hurt them more.

It would feel like losing Suah all over again.

I didn't want them to go through that.

Your parents or you.

No one knew about it anyway.

So I thought that if I just kept quiet about it,

no one would get hurt.

I thought that was the right thing to do.

No. You were hurt.

You've been carrying this burden around alone for so long.

Why? How could you?

Because, she died because of me.

If I hadn't taken her there that day...

If I had let her do what she wanted

and waited until after her performance...

Suah...

might still be alive today.

It was my fault.

It was all my fault.

No, it's not your fault.

It's not.

- Yes? - Where on earth are you?

The boss is livid. He's going to fire you.

Okay.

Damn it.

It's scary out here.

Are you sure Suji came this way?

She said she was going to wait for Mr. Kang.

This is the only way to the parking lot.

Where is she?

I think I know.

Huh?

She must've gone to get something to eat on her own.

Let's look around a little more and then go in.

The camp fire is about to start.

What?

I don't think she's here.

What? I thought this was the only way.

I think you're right. She went to get something to eat.

I was right, wasn't I?

Let's go.

What's that?

There's a hospital in Seoul Suah used to go to.

I'll take you there tomorrow morning.

It'll be okay. I'll be there for you.

Suji.

Where were you? We've been looking for you.

You were?

Where's Mr. Kang?

Huh?

You didn't meet him?

The camp fire is about to start. Let's go.

No, I need some sleep. You go...

Why?

We're here to spend time together.

Why are you spending all your time alone?

Really. He's been taking photos of us.

That's so creepy.

We should've called the police.

Just leave it. We frightened the heck out of him.

He won't show up again.

Are you sure?

Yeah. If he does, we'll take care of him.

Don't worry.

Yeah.

Are you going to keep that necklace though?

Huh?

It's from that man. Doesn't it creep you out?

Yeah. Throw it out.

No way. What did the necklace ever do?

It's pretty.

- Throw it out. - No. I like it.

- Just throw it out. - No.

Mr. Shim!

- Hello. - Hello.

You came together?

Yes, I guess so.

Mr. Kang, you finally made it.

I thought you weren't coming.

By the way, how's Mari?

He's fine. He made some new friends.

It'll be okay. You have us.

Yeah.

You just got here? Now?

Yeah, just now.

Did you all practice your individual performances?

Seriously.

- Always asking about work, even here. - What a bore.

Okay, okay. Then have fun.

You're going to sleep alone in your tent on a day like this?

- Sit down, sit down. - Sit down.

Yeah, you didn't come all the way here to sleep.

Yeah, hang out with us.

By the way, I lost my hands on the way here.

Mr. Shim.

Is Mari really okay?

He's fine.

He's got a lot of girlfriends now.

This is the best spot.

Yeah, it's my favorite place.

It's nice.

The lights look like stars.

Whenever I have a lot on my mind,

I come here to look at those lights,

and I feel better.

The lights in the dark

seem to be telling me to cheer up

and hang in there like they are.

But...

some of those lights will fade eventually...

or go off.

I guess.

Still, they're shining brightly now.

Even if they go out some day,

at least they're sparkling at this moment.

Right?

Anyway, it's time to spill.

What?

A star as busy as you wouldn't be here without a reason.

What's going on?

It's...

It's nothing.

Come on. You're keeping secrets from me now?

I'm hurt you know.

It's really nothing.

Let's go. I have to get back to the studio.

Really?

I wish you could stay a little longer.

I can't. I have to go. See you.

Wait up.

If I had known that day would be the last,

I would not have sent you like that.

Some of those lights will fade eventually, right?

Suah...

I'm sorry.

Why did I not realize it then,

you were definitely sending me a signal.

Bye, trip.

We have to go home already?

Are you coming with us?

No, there's something I need to do.

Mr. Shim said he was going to get a ride in your car.

I need to take Suji somewhere.

I'll leave the girls in your charge.

Sure. I'll tell Mr. Shim.

I think he has a stomachache.

He's been in the bathroom all morning.

- Let's go. - Let's go!

- Drive safe. - Let's go.

Let's go. Come on.

- We're here. - Hey.

How is she? Did you find anything?

You really do look exactly like her.

Stop stalling and tell us what you know.

Okay, okay.

The tests show that she's fine.

- Really? - Yes.

You haven't been getting much sleep, right?

And you seem to have a cold.

Yes.

Dizziness and a ringing in your ears can be caused by fatigue and sleep deprivation.

It's only temporary so don't worry too much.

I'll give you a good nutritional supplement, since I'm a fan.

- Thanks. - Sure thing.

Thank you.

I'm glad that you're okay,

but take it easy for the time being.

When you first told me to become an idol singer,

you asked me to fullfill Suah's dreams.

I thought it was because she died so suddenly.

But after what you told me last night,

I think performing must've been more important to Suah than her life.

I didn't know that then.

The stage meant everything to her.

It was her last hope.

I know for sure now.

Why I have to be on stage.

It's not for anyone else. I want to shine, for myself.

I didn't know at first.

But I'm really happy when I'm on stage singing and dancing.

I want to shine in that moment.

So I'm going to do everything I can for the final mission.

Shinhyuk Kang, producer of Red Queen

has been caught on camera

on a late night date with Suji, a member of Real Girls Project.

He was also rumored to have dated Suji's sister,

Suah of Red Queen, making this news even more shocking.

- Oh my god. - He is unbelievable.

- There they are! - Over there.

Cameras, cameras.

Is it true that Suji Lee and Shihyuk Kang are dating?

Did you know about it?

Where is Suji now?

Has the scandal caused trouble among the members?

Hold on. What's going on here?

Have you seen the article?

Are they together right now?

- Can you comment? - Please move.

- Do you have any comment? Mr. Shim.

Move. Don't take photos.

- Mr. Shim. Mr. Shim! - No photos.

Do you have any comment? We've been waiting for a long time.

Mr. Shim, please comment.

- Shinhyuk. - Yeah.

What's going on? Are you really dating Suji?

Of course not!

I gotta go. I'll call you back.

Are you okay? Call me when you see this.

This article is totally fiction.

Suji Lee's scandal

Who's dating Shinkyuk Kang?

Red Queen Suah's twin sister!

The twins are all mine?

King of scandal, Shinhyuk Kang!

What is it?

I'm sorry. It's my fault.

I shouldn't have been there.

It's not your fault.

It's all these people who actually believe it.

They don't know the truth.

They're making you out to be the bad guy.

What difference does it make if they know the truth now?

They'll only hash out Suah's death and gossip about it.

Don't think about anything else. This will pass.

Think about your parents.

Mr. Kang and Suji? It can't be true.

Of course it's not. They wouldn't do that.

Yeah, there's no way.

But there's a photo of them together.

I think it's been doctored.

It's totally photoshopped.

Yeah, they're fake.

What's the problem? So what if they like each other?

What? Are you insane?

Why not? What does it matter?

Well, there was that scandal with Suah...

That was just a rumor.

Girls, calm down first.

We'll ask Mr. Kang and Suji when they get here.

Yeah.

Geez.

Yes, this is 825 Entertainment.

No, it's not.

Mr. Kang isn't here right now.

It's not true at all.

It's not true!

Hello? Hello? Hello?

Hello?

You should turn off your cell phones, too.

Yeah.

What a mess.

Mr. Kang called saying he'll be here soon. With Suji.

Reporters are staked out outside.

It won't be easy getting in.

Yeah.

Where were they, today of all days?

I sent the reporters away, so don't worry.

Really? That's a relief.

Oh. Mr. Kang!

Mr. Kang.

Mr. Kang.

Mr. Kang. What's going on?

I apologize for all of this.

We should talk.

Let's wait inside.

The girls are at the studio. You should go.

Yes.

Sheesh.

- Let's see the comments. - Yeah.

Did you see this?

What is it?

What? Shinhyuk Kang and Suji are dating?

This time the twin sister? Shinhyuk Kang! Midnight date with Real Girls Project member, Suji

Is this for real?

Lover boy Kang Shinhyuk's master plan

This project was for Suji from the start.

He started this for Suji? That's disgusting

What is this, Suji and Girls?

I feel sorry for the other girls.

Ah...Gone with a single blow

I heard he was dating Suah before she died

He's got consistent taste...

They should just end the show

Yeah. I knew it.

Our webpage is a mess

The scandal is getting a bigger reaction than our music videos.

Take a look. You too.

What is it?

- Oh no... - These comments are terrible.

Is this for real? They must be insane.

I heard he was dating Suah before she died

He's got consistent taste

Just end the show. You'll never debut.

Real Girls Project is over.

- Suji ruined everything. - What's this photo?

The other girls were just stand-ins.

This project was for Suji from the start

- Can't debut... - This is so infuriating.

We're not stand-ins!

Why did you start this survival competition?

What are you trying to say?

Did you bring us here to play second fiddle for Suji?

I won't stand for that.

I'm so mad.

- Suji. - Suji.

Suji.

It isn't true, right?

They have it all wrong, right?

Then what's the photo about?

Come on. You can tell us.

Why won't you answer?

Or maybe you just can't?

Something came up that day.

I know how it looks.

But it's not true.

Then make us understand why

there's a photo of you together.

I'm sure this is a big shock for Suji. Don't come down so hard on her.

Yeah, it could've been photoshopped. We can't be sure.

I saw you that day.

I saw you together in the car. Just like how it was in the photo.

So what happened?

Why were you in that car that night?

If Youngjoo saw her, it must be true.

Why were you together?

I really thought it was photoshopped.

I know what you're thinking.

But there was a good reason for that.

Can't you just trust me?

How can we trust you if you don't tell us?

If you don't say anything,

how are we supposed to trust you?

You probably can't say anything because you feel guilty.

Mr. Kang.

What's going on?

All I can say right now

is that it isn't true.

I caused this scandal and I'll take care of it.

This isn't just about you.

We're family.

When one of us is in trouble, we all work together to resolve it.

We can at least do that much for each other, no?

You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to.

Everyone has something that's hard to talk about.

Don't you know me?

I won't pry.

If you say it's not true, it's not true.

I believe you.

Try not to worry too much.

- I'm so mad. - I'm more than mad.

No one is telling us anything.

I know it's been a rough day for everyone.

And I know you have a lot of questions.

But one thing I can say for sure, is that it's not true.

Don't just ask us to trust you.

What we want is an explanation.

Suji won't tell us anything.

And we want to hear it from you.

So what exactly do you want to know?

What's your relationship with Suji?

Why was that picture taken?

It's obvious, isn't it?

What do you want me to say?

That Suji and I are in a relationship,

and that photo is of us on a date?

Don't listen to gossip or what people

who don't even know you say about you.

You girls have spent months together,

so you should know each other better than anyone.

You should believe in the time you spent together,

not in idle gossip or rumors.

What if there's more to it than that?

If you really created this project for Suji,

that means we've been lied to all this time.

Yeah. Mr. Shim recruited all the Rookies,

but Suji was the only one you brought in.

Were we stand-ins from the start?

- We could've been. - Yeah.

I knew it.

Guys, stop it.

They won't tell us anything about the photo.

We keep thinking the worst.

It's like they're not talking because the competition

was never fair to begin with.

It's a matter of trust.

We have doubts about you two,

and that makes us question the fairness of the competition.

Yeah.

Was this competition for Suji?

- What were we then? - Were we really stand-ins?

We were.

Girls, you need to calm down and think.

- Calm down? - This is ridiculous.

There are three adults here who won't tell us anything..

What are we supposed to do...

Don't you think you're being too hard on them?

Yeseul.

Can you announce the results of the mission?

The votes were 1789 to 1571.

The winner of this mission is the Rookie Team.

Both your music videos received great responses.

The number of votes increased.

It's a good sign, so cheer up.

Yeah.

The last mission is individual performances,

so check your points

and those of you who have low points need to work harder, okay?

Yes.

And your attitude towards Mr. Kang. You didn't mean that, right?

You know better than anyone that he's a good man.

He honestly cares about you,

and will do anything for Real Girls Project.

I expect you to apologize to him.

Brother

I saw your name in an article. What are you going to do?

Well...

Come back home before things get worse.

I know things look bad.

But this will all die down soon.

No, if you don't listen to me,

I'm going to Seoul tomorrow and I'll drag you home myself.

Are you going to make me do that?

Why did this scandal have to break out now?

I really thought it was you.

Haseo Kwon!

Grandfather!

How dare you!

I'm disappointed in you.

Oh no...