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My dream is not that grand.

I simply wish for the Koreans to live in peace,

without the fear of war.

Did you find your brother a wife already?

What do you think of Ms. Kim Hang Ah?

She asked the Worker's Party to help her find a man.

It's ridiculous that I've never dated anyone until this age.

First, looks. Women have to be pretty no matter what.

And it'll be a problem if he's too ugly.

And then, they have to be a little dumb.

But he needs to be taller than me.

-And they have to be understanding. -He needs to be sweet.

Acting cute is a must. Never talk back.

He needs to be humorous too.

Plus, they've got to be all feminine in the daytime and racy at night.

You must hold hands with that guy today!

No one your age has never held hands or have never been kissed.

Do you have anyone suitable in mind?

A North Korean lady with international charms?

What about your daughter?

He said he'd arrange blind dates until I find one.

And he's setting me up with that lousy South Korean Prince?

-You're even trying to make me jealous. -Comrade Eun!

Don't you find this childish?

Are you being jealous now?

Don't try to play hard to get.

It works only when you're pretty.

If you get to know me, I'm feminine like the other North Korean women.

Unfortunately for you, I hold grudges against people.

You're dead meat.

For the infinite glory of the North and South's army team.

In hopes for them to win a place at the WOC!

-Cheers! -Cheers!

What's wrong?

Come over here.

It's a present for you.

-You... -No, address.

I wanted to write down my address, but I had no paper.

-Why? You don't like this? -Wait.

Note it down.

Write it down, over here in small words.

Make it quick.

219-2 CHEONGDAM-DONG, GANGNAM

You guys also use 220V, right?

It's almost new. You can just charge it and use it.

And, this is a toner.

You use this kind of stuff too, right?

Take this.

This is corn rice cake.

You don't have that in South Korea, right?

Now that I say that...

The tournament is around the corner. We'll meet again.

Let's take a photo together.

Won't everyone gather over here?

Take a seat.

Oh, right.

Excuse me.

Sir, can you come over here?

Please take a photo of us.

Hold on!

What are you doing?

I'm sorry.

Are you looking for the Prince?

No, why should I?

I need to get Comrade Lee's room key back.

That belongs to the party.

I have returned that on his behalf.

The Prince left with the King.

Is that so?

Then again, he injured his leg.

Oh, right.

The Prince asked me to pass this to you.

It's a gift.

Rogue! Hooligan!

Jerk!

Jae-kang!

This is the taste of freedom that I want!

I haven't breathed the air in Seoul for so long!

Jae-kang! There's Kim Hang Ah here too!

Ask them to take that down quickly!

Geez.

This is frustrating!

This is more like him.

Mom.

Mom!

What's wrong?

I'm back after a couple of months and you won't even look at me?

What did you tell her that she's--

What did you do whilst you were in North Korea?

What did you do that made your gentle brother get angry with me?

He got angry with you?

Are you still a human?

I'm sorry, mom.

And, Jae-ha

-got a little better at the last moment. -"A little"?

Can't you see this crutch?

You can see my bone from the wound, I keep getting a fever,

and I had to have a blood transfusion.

Even thinking about it is painful.

I need to go and take a seat over there.

Make some time next week.

Jae-sin is coming back.

Really? What happened to her school?

What's that for?

Is it her school holidays?

Three of us are going to bet on national treasures and have a game?

Don't you remember? You accidentally broke National Treasure number 327.

Father said sorry to the Cultural Department by himself.

I'm just joking. Prude.

How can you say that to your brother?

Honestly, you acknowledge my effort at the last moment, right?

You can grant me a small wish, right?

There's someone I want to bring into the palace.

He's quite similar to you.

Out-of-date idealist.

And prude.

Reporting Captain Eun Shi-gyeong.

I have been appointed to be Captain

of the second company of the Royal Guards as of today.

Reporting for duty, salute.

Salute.

Captain Eun Shi-gyeong,

I think you left a deep impression during the training.

The Prince wants you to work in the palace.

Lieutenant Yeom Dong-ha will join too.

So the both of you...

You look dashing.

Thank you.

You know you're leading the direct guard of the Royal House, right?

Yes, I will go and review my job scope immediately.

Who will be guarding my room today?

Isn't that internal chamber? No one is allowed in.

I know that you guys only guard the doors to the internal chambers.

I feel a little uneasy.

For a month, we mixed around with those communist people.

Can't you do something about the security of my room?

Yes, then I will appoint the duty...

No, not those soldiers,

but someone who's more trustworthy.

Yes, then I'll send Dong-ha--

No...

Someone totally devoted, upright and outspoken.

I need someone even more trustworthy.

You.

Higher.

What are you doing? Is this sexual harassment?

This is the place where I was wounded!

I will get a masseur--

Shi-gyeong, this is also training.

Fine, you pointed a gun at me at first.

There?

I let you off because I thought you didn't know anything.

And about your corny comments.

You better not say such a thing.

Please let the matter rest.

I let you go by thinking you liked corny stuff.

But you left just because I told you to.

Isn't it a little wrong?

You don't remember?

Please go by yourself.

The final mission.

I'm a prince of South Korea.

How could you let me walk 60km alone?

Even if I told you to just go,

my glances and expression say otherwise.

Don't you know non-verbal expressions?

Didn't you sense

how desperate I was?

And, you are treacherous.

Do you like Kim Hang Ah that much?

-What? -Fine, she's...

She totally needs to doll herself up.

But, she's pretty all right.

I understand you want to look good in front of her.

But did you have to have a snow fight in front of me?

Was it necessary?

I never laughed like that before.

I wouldn't even mention it if you only did it once.

Why did you ask about the gunshot then of all timings?

Is your dizziness better?

You must be shocked because of the gunshot.

You have no idea, right?

See! You're senseless to this extent.

So I'm going to train you.

Stick close to me from now on.

Train yourself and learn what your Prince wants.

What you should do and what you shouldn't.

Channels.

I'm asking you to change channels!

You thought the party picked Lee Jae-ha

as your blind date?

No, the King suggested it.

The South Korean King personally suggested it?

That's right. He was thinking positively about it.

So, my daughter, have some confidence.

You're someone who's beautiful and of good personality,

worthy to be chosen by the Royal House of South Korea.

It's that lady, right? The WOC participant from the special forces?

It won't work, will it?

NAME: KIM HANG AH

Didn't you say it was only an idea?

Action follows after an idea.

I knew that would be the case!

I won't go on a blind date with a North Korean woman!

Go out and wait for me. It's war.

I'll show you the enmity within the Royal House.

Jae-ha.

I think how you feel is important.

My feelings?

I'll tell you clearly how I feel.

I hate you.

I won't force you if you don't like blind dates.

I won't do it. I don't like that. Never!

Even if she's pretty?

What if she's fashionable and sophisticated?

She was born in North Korea, but she studied overseas.

There's no hint that she's from North Korea.

Don't lie.

I know when I go on a blind date,

I'll see Kim Hang Ah there.

Kim Hang Ah? She's no longer on the list.

How can I let someone from the special forces in the Royal House?

Really?

Yes, I mean it.

Why? Are you disappointed?

Why should I? You think I'm crazy?

-Is she really pretty? -Yes.

Definitely. I only saw her photo,

and I almost dumped your sister-in-law.

You can't be serious.

I'll just meet her then.

I'll just think I'm going on a trip overseas.

I'll check her looks first.

If I don't like her, I'll just leave.

Still, you'll need to talk to her. You need to keep some manners.

I've got manners.

Kim Hang Ah was eliminated from the list.

Too bad for her. She must be all excited about it.

Goodness. Poor her.

Go away.

We're not eliminating Hang Ah. We're being considerate.

What's the reason?

She needs to participate in the WOC.

We seem to be giving her a huge burden.

Don't beat around the bushes.

You're unsatisfied because my daughter is from the Korean People's Army?

That's not it.

-We-- -I understand.

True, compared to rustic North Korean women,

it'd be better if he could marry someone from overseas, right?

I hope he can have a good wedding.

MINISTER OF UNIFICATION KIM NAM IL

You're back, Father?

I just put these on.

Comrade Lee kept saying I have freckles.

I'm not trying to look pretty for him.

I just don't want him to say such things to me.

They don't know anything about you.

Try to think about it.

Would there be someone like you who knows her manners,

is beautiful and respects the elderly?

Lee Jae-ha?

Goodness.

He won't do.

Actually, I really didn't like him to be my son-in-law.

It's for the best. Isn't it?

I should've known.

That lousy punk.

Why was I expecting?

This is insane.

This doesn't make sense.

My North Korean name is Park Su Jung.

Please just call me Alicia Park.

Do you know French?

-Yes. -Great.

I am a North Korean by nationality but...

I've never even been there at all.

My father is a diplomat, so I've only been overseas.

I'm actually a bag designer.

I'm designing a new brand this time.

Do you make bags that require a passcode to open?

What do you mean?

When I was training for the WOC, I met a North Korean woman.

She put a lock on her underwear trunk.

Who would be looking at that?

The bag was secured with a numbered key.

Of course, we do make number keys.

But I focus more on designing small handbags.

Can you send some to your homeland if you make those?

That woman from earlier, how do I express this in French?

What do you call that again?

Acupuncture.

Acuponcture.

Acuponcture.

She puts acupuncture needles in a weird tin pail.

She carries it around with her.

But still, she's a woman.

Wouldn't it be better if she puts them in a nice bag?

INTELLIGENCE ROOM BUREAU OF INTELLIGENCE INVESTIGATION

You're here?

You're Comrade Kim Hang Ah who has been newly appointed, right?

I'm not new here.

I've been working here and other departments.

If that's the case, you should know things well.

These broadcasts are automatically stored, so just watch them.

Pick out and report important South Korean news to the superiors.

All right.

Oh, by the way.

The South Korean Prince was caught on camera overseas.

PRINCE JAE-HA AND HIS DATE

He's good-looking.

I heard he trained with you.

I'm envious.

PRINCE JAE-HA AND HIS DATE

Wow.

They released a new album.

BREAKING NEWS

PRINCE JAE-HA IS GETTING MARRIED

She asked me what she should do to become popular with men.

-So, I... -What's that?

It's breaking news.

South Korean Prince, Lee Jae-ha

and Captain Kim Hang Ah of Korean People's Army in North Korea

are said to be engaged.

Engaged?

PRINCE JAE-HA IS GETTING MARRIED WITH A NORTH KOREAN OFFICER

Let me announce it again.

South Korean Prince, Lee Jae-ha

and Captain Kim Hang Ah of Korean People's Army in North Korea

are said to be engaged.

Engaged?

According to reports, the King has discussed with the Prince

about his marriage with a North Korean lady.

Captain Kim Hang Ah was one of the candidates.

It's said she taught combat techniques and assassinating skills

to the North Korean special forces as the drill instructor of People's Army.

Let's hear more details from the reporter in charge.

-Reporter Hwang Yun-chan? -Yes.

Has the prince really agreed to marry a woman from North Korea?

It's not been confirmed since the reports have different stories.

But the Royal House did plan on his marriage with a North Korean woman,

and one of the candidates is from the North Korean special forces.

Kim Hang Ah taught her trainees about assassinating key figure

including influential politicians and the Royal House.

It's giving a huge impact on people.

What is this about?

To whom is the South Korean Prince engaged with?

They say it's Kim Hang Ah.

Who?

They say it's me.

So, they're trying to turn the tables.

They say the Prince's getting married too.

Who?

Talented and strong soldiers like ours?

With whom for such a person?

With Lee Jae-ha?

Yes.

Let him.

See.

It's interesting

just to watch the daughter of a duke marry a knight.

The Prince of South Korea

and the woman whose target was him?

How exciting would that be?

But...

Do you know the ending of this opera?

The man will leave the woman

who will die eventually.

It's a tragedy.

-Sent all the reporters out first. -Yes.

And escort the King to his room.

Yes, I got it.

Chief Secretary, sir.

Sir.

Here.

Your Majesty.

What is it? Who dropped this bomb?

It's from the Club M.

They say they're happy for the Prince's marriage.

What happened?

Was it just an idea?

Or is he really planning to have me marry her?

Only an idea.

The news reports are--

Why couldn't you stop this from leaking?

You think it makes sense? She's from the special forces.

It's not true. We talked about it only as a joke.

It wasn't anything serious.

I will go clarify it with you immediately.

Yes. Bye.

This is such a worry.

Father, did you hear it?

-What is that? -It's South Korea's problem.

No matter what happened, it's got nothing to do with us.

It's someone else's issue, so don't get involved.

Do you understand?

After the endless reports about a woman from North Korea

being engaged with the Prince,

people are protesting violently.

The Prince's wife thought to meet...

The Royal House is keeping quiet about this issue until this moment.

Let's hear what the citizens have to say.

The economy isn't good.

Are they seriously doing this now?

Is the North Korean woman really from the assassination team?

There are sayings that she's a spy. There are all sorts of rumors.

But why is the Royal House keeping quiet?

It's a democratic era now. Shouldn't they let us know?

The traffic is so bad.

It took me 2 hours just to travel a 100-meter distance!

What did the prime minister say?

They want us to declare our intentions.

But you should think it twice.

Don't justify or explain anything.

This is an informal rule

that has been passed down in generations in the Royal House.

You need to keep silent about it.

This is the latest news.

The Royal Family is continuing to maintain their silence.

The people are continuing to protest.

How nosy.

They should just pay attention to politics.

Okay.

They say the King has made up his mind.

What's there to decide? He just needs to keep silent about it.

He says he'll explain.

What?

What explanation?

What will you explain to the citizens?

Kim Hang Ah who's from the Special Forces, is actually an idiot about love?

That you're actually frustrating?

Or that I have a mole on my bottom? What exactly?

The facts.

We planned your marriage with a North Korean woman.

She was put into consideration, but failed because she's a former ranger.

"Then why did you even consider?"

"Do you want to be killed by that ranger?"

"You want to sell the country off to North Korea?" You know what they'll say.

Let's just keep quiet about it.

It's chaotic outside,

but I guarantee it will quiet down in a week.

A single scandal about a politician or a celebrity, and it'll get buried.

It's related to North Korea.

It won't quiet down that easily.

What if things get worse?

Like what you said, this is related to North Korea.

It's like gunpowder.

If the citizens flare up,

what will you do then?

They might remove you from your post.

I have to step down then.

If it's what the citizens want.

He must be dying to step down.

Even someone like you knows, don't you?

At times like this, he has to remain silent.

Actually, I agree with the King.

You! Get out, you rascal!

Hang on.

So,

when will the announcement take place?

STATEMENT

We have 20 minutes left.

It has been reported that the Royal House considered

a North Korean woman as a bride candidate.

Everyone is showing great concern regarding the matter.

There were many suspicions if this would be a good chance

to enhance the relationship between North and South.

What do you think?

Until now...

Still, you're the Princess.

You can't take a taxi here by yourself.

The Royal Guards will go escort you,

so don't say anything more.

North Korea?

It's nothing. Don't bother about it.

I'm sorry, can we watch another program?

My heart is beating too fast.

Let's do that, Mother.

This is better.

I'll see you on that day then.

He won't get married.

Who's marrying a North Korean woman?

-Let's hang up. -We will now have Prince Lee Jae-ha

give us a congratulatory speech.

Hello, I'm the Prince of South Korea, Lee Jae-ha.

Firstly, I'm happy to be able to celebrate this event here today.

It was the representative team for the Olympics, wasn't it?

I hope that Korea's team will win.

This...

I prepared this line all night long, but it isn't working very well.

It's because of the North Korean bride candidate, right?

Five minutes left. What should we do?

The King will do an official announcement five minutes later.

They say the Prince is at the world cup stadium now.

We'll connect the broadcast.

Kim Hang Ah...

Yes, she's a drill instructor of the North Korean special forces.

She even threatened to kill me during our first meeting.

It seems like the most difficult thing to understand in this world

is a person's heart.

I love Kim Hang Ah.

So I asked the King for permission to marry her.

The King respected my decision.

Yes, I thought only about my own feelings.

I didn't get to consider what the citizens would think.

I'm sorry.

But, the King has no fault.

She was trained

to assassinate me,

but I happen to fall in love with her.

So, I am the one at fault.

Criticize me instead

because I fell in love with my foe.

Spit on me,

and throw stones at me.

I will humbly accept

all of your opinions.

THE PRINCE'S LOVE OVERCAME HIS FEAR OF DEATH

HANSUNG DAILY

ROMANCE OF THE CENTURY FALLING IN LOVE WITH AN ENEMY

Change our schedule. I need to go to Korea first.

How dare you lie to our people?

Why can't I? I almost became king.

You should know. I didn't do it for you.

It's a warning for you to do a good job next time.

If not, I'll tell other lies.

"The King was the one who fell in love with Hang Ah.

He is committing adultery."

How is that? Sounds good, right?

When should the family meeting be?

What? Family meeting?

You're the one who caused this.

What can you do? You've announced it.

You need to date her officially.

It seems like you are serious now.

You're unbelievable.

I saved you from trouble and you're asking me for--

Date her and marry her if you like her.

If not, break up. I told you, right?

Your feelings come--

I already announced I love her.

What about Kim Hang Ah?

What if she says, "I love you too"?

What if she acts clingy?

Would that happen?

-Her father said she hated-- -She...

likes me.

Jae-kang, her eyes were full of love when she looked at me.

Try thinking about it. I'm good-looking, gentle and intelligent.

Who wouldn't like me?

Adding to that, I'm cute.

Jae-ha.

If a man at your age calls himself cute,

-it's foolish. -No! I'm really cute!

Besides, I'm a rich prince.

I even announced I like her to the public.

She must've already packed her stuff to come here.

What will you do about that?

-I'm not going. -Comrade Kim Hang Ah.

The family meeting--

He fooled me many times during the training period too.

It's all a lie that he likes me.

I know just by looking at his eyes.

She's right. If he was sincere,

he wouldn't leave her alone like this.

This is just a sweet bait.

He's good at it.

If he's cornered,

he won't hesitate to tell lies.

I won't be fooled anymore.

You heard her.

The family meeting may be helpful for our diplomatic issues,

but we can't do it by force.

Our party has to be more respectful

towards what people think.

She's just playing hard to get.

She knows it'll be too embarrassing

to accept it right away.

She's a woman after all.

Put me on the line.

I'm sure she'll run over if she hears my voice.

She's refusing to answer our calls.

She rejected phone calls, video calls and everything.

She even told

the Worker's Party that she'd never do it.

Why?

She doesn't...

-like me? -No.

-Why? -I'm sorry for telling you this,

but quite a lot of people don't like you.

What will happen to me...

-then? -Let me tell you.

You had a crush on a North Korean woman and expressed your feelings in public,

but had your profession rejected.

It'd make you the most disgraceful prince in South Korea's history.

I love Kim Hang Ah.

So I asked the King for permission to marry her.

The King respected...

I love Kim Hang Ah.

Comrade Kim has been looking listless lately.

I am thinking of taking her to a restaurant and talk to her.

-She is inside. Please go in. -All right.

Men are troublesome.

I'm also a man,

but I don't understand why they speak of things they don't mean.

I wish I can gag them

as soon as they're born.

That won't solve the problem.

They need a beating.

That's right.

So don't mind that Prince.

-I'll beat him up to a pulp. -What?

I can't stand this.

He loves me? How could he say that to an unmarried woman in public?

This isn't something that can be resolved by not meeting him.

I need to meet him.

Do you have to go to that extent?

I better teach him a lesson in person.

I'll see him.

Would it be fine with me doing this?

You're closer with Hang Ah than me.

We begged her for just one call.

Try to convince her.

It's been a long time, Captain Kim.

I will do the family meeting.

I'll meet Prince Lee Jae-ha as you all wish.

When should it be?

It worked when you called her?

Not exactly.

They are discussing the location and date for the meeting.

Do you have any preference?

What did you say to her?

"It's been a long time, Captain Kim."

She didn't move even an inch when I said I loved her.

She didn't listen to the Worker's Party nor the Royal House.

But she said okay because of one single sentence of yours?

Well, the timing...

She'd already be here if you said you missed her.

Eun Shi-gyeong, you're really something.

This is Lee Jae-ha.

Eun Shi-gyeong can't go to the family meeting

due to personal reasons.

He's got too many charms that he can't control them.

Your Highness...

What?

It's just a meeting.

You already have your answer.

Reject him. You got it?

I know that. I'll teach him a lesson.

Nice to meet you. I'm glad you're here.

She's pretty. Isn't that so?

I'm sorry. I'm having a headache.

But why isn't she even smiling?

It's her.

I think she's very nervous.

-Take a seat over there. -Pardon?

-If you'll excuse me, sir. -Sure.

-Have you been dumped before? -Pardon? Yes.

Someone keeps saying she likes you, and you reject her.

You finally open up, and right at that moment, she dumps you.

Have you experienced that?

She doesn't like you?

No, I'm planning on doing that.

Listen carefully.

Ms. Kim Hang Ah,

you will have a closed meeting with the Prince

for a period of four days and three nights at this place.

Reporters are restricted from entering, so please enjoy at ease.

Use this phone to call someone in your home country.

You're having tea time with the Prince from 3:30 p.m.,

and the palace maids will help you get ready.

Palace maids? I don't need help.

Including a stylist, hair designer, and make-up artist,

I'll send about ten people to help you.

I've taken tons of photos, but not a single one is pretty.

Don't let your guard down. Your goal is to reject him cold-heartedly.

It's been a long time, why won't you look into my eyes?

I didn't come here to see you.

I'm here to see tangerines.

There are

no tangerines in North Korea.

-It's been a while. -Hey.

Have you been well?

But why is Comrade Lee...

I mean...

Why is the Prince trying so hard to put on airs?

Because he loves her.

Love.

You think it's combat ration?

Didn't I always tell you donuts have to be eaten warmly with coffee?

What was that at the stadium?

You love me?

How could you lie in front of your people?

You should've found a way out yourself

instead of dragging an innocent person in.

Who said it was a lie?

Do you think it's easy for a prince to say those things

in front of so many people?

Love?

I can't say that even in private because it's too corny, but...

Is that why you shot me?

Because you love me so much?

That's right, I shot you.

But you wouldn't know

how much I went through.

Join me for dinner, though.

There are people watching.

Comrade Kim, have you heard?

-Comrade Yeom... -Pass this to him.

This is...

Goodness.

When did he take this picture?

This isn't it.

Why? I think it was quite nice.

The timing was too perfect.

I took my phone as if I was waiting for it.

What was that?

It was going great until the photo.

I told you it wasn't a good idea.

Her photo on my phone?

That's old-fashioned. Who would fall for that?

I heard he really liked you.

He didn't know at first,

but when he returned,

he realized that he was in love with you.

I'm sorry for saving your photos in my phone without your consent.

But you were always like this in my heart.

Like this?

Have you arrived?

Yes, Father.

What about the Prince?

He's the same.

All he does is sly talking.

Keep your manners, but keep a distance from him, okay?

Yes. I'm aware of it.

Good.

The line has to be straight.

No, that's a little too stiff. You need to be natural. A little more.

Okay, remain like that.

What are these balloons? Take it away.

This isn't a joke.

Change the donuts to heart-shaped ones.

Hold on!

Is this a high-class restaurant?

I want something that will move her heart and bring tears in her eyes.

Don't you know today's purpose?

Change the music.

How is it? Is it all right?

It could be a wedding ceremony.

This is it. It's the scale of the Royal House.

Oh, dear.

Hang Ah was moved when she was proposed at a bar in Pyongyang.

She might faint if she sees this.

She's here.

Let's get ready.

Well...

I'm here to tell you

Ms. Kim's message.

"I have no feelings for you,

Comrade Lee.

I refuse to be engaged.

I wish to spend the rest of the days without seeing you.

Please note on that."

That's all.

Let me put this in South Korean way.

Let's end things between us.

I'm a royal in South Korea.

Now, this isn't a problem that can be solved by just dumping her.

What on earth did you do to her?

My status changes depending on how I'm dressed?

But what you did wasn't so dignified either.

You like her that much?

Do you know how it feels when something in your head...

Like a fuse snapped?

Right, I completely lost my mind.

I thought of seeing the Prince and upgrading my life.

"Hopeless Love."

Your Highness, do you have feelings for her?

Can't I just make her my secret girlfriend?

Do you like me or not?

If I do,

then what?

Subtitle translation by Eunjin Kim