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This is so embarrassing.

What you just saw...

Have a seat.

Yes.

Our Jae-ha...

Do you like him?

Thank you, Hang Ah.

And...

I'm truly sorry.

You must have suffered a lot because of Jae-ha.

No, it's all right.

It will be even harder after the engagement.

Your side doesn't understand our side so well,

but you think you do.

In fact, our side is the same.

People will misunderstand you,

misjudge you, and even corner you.

Is that okay with you?

How about we share some of your burdens?

Until you get used to it.

Until Jae-ha pulls himself together.

You can hide behind me.

I must not look like one, but I'm the King. I'm pretty powerful.

I'm a very suitable shield.

Will you be okay with me?

It's okay because it's you.

Please tell me.

Is it because you like my daughter

that you did such a thing?

Or were you just playing around?

I, well...

We were both a little too drunk.

When South Korean royals get drunk,

do they try to hit on any girl?

-Is that so? -No, it's not like that.

You saw it yourself.

It was...

mutual.

"Mutual"?

I already know how my daughter feels.

But I don't know about you.

So, do you like my daughter or not?

I understand.

I must go back immediately and report to my superiors.

South Korea's Prince got drunk, his primal instincts took over,

and he humiliated a North Korean woman.

I'll go tell the party about this...

No, it's not like that!

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT

Prince Lee Jae-ha from South Korea,

and Kim Hang Ah from North Korea has formally announced an engagement.

Through a month-long negotiation,

issues have reached a resolution.

-Please have a look. -Kim Hang Ah

will be entering the palace as of today.

Its financial effect is huge.

From the sales of engagement related goods

to foods and tourism,

there will be a tremendous positive effect.

Considering diplomatic relationships,

the situation doesn't seem as optimistic.

Kim Hang Ah has entered the country with a special visa.

After three months of royal house training,

she'll obtain the citizenship of South Korea.

She'll be engaged with Prince Lee as the first person

to hold a dual citizenship of South and North.

-And please look here. -Thank you.

Meanwhile, the citizens

are showing their expectations and concerns at the same time.

The Prince and Kim Hang Ah's horoscopes are compatible.

It can be said that they are extremely compatible.

The woman has bad luck.

She is surrounded with fire.

Not only it will burn herself.

it'll also burn everything nearby.

In this case, the man should help a little,

but he doesn't have such an ability.

He'll just make problems more serious.

They're never a right match together.

You should be going.

Your daughter is in that room.

Please go in and say your farewell.

What are you doing?

Please, please get up.

Your Highness.

I don't know much about South Korean manners,

so I'm not sure if it's the right way to address you.

It's not the Joseon era anymore, so you don't need to be this formal.

My daughter, Kim Hang Ah

is actually a pitiful child.

Her mother died as soon as she was born.

She grew up without a mother's love.

She used her small pair of hands

to make dinner and do household chores when she was little.

Whenever she had time,

she tried to make her father smile.

She's been my daughter as well as my son.

She's...

my everything.

She doesn't follow any specific thought.

She'll do as she's taught.

So, please...

Follow the South Korean ways no matter what.

From now on, you're South Korean.

I'm sorry.

Dad, I'm sorry.

Dad...

I'm sorry.

I sincerely congratulate

Prince Lee Jae-ha and Kim Hang Ah on their engagement.

Your Highness, I heard you got engaged today.

I sincerely congratulate you.

-I wish for your happiness. -Your Highness, everyone is there.

Congratulations.

Tell him I'm rooting for him.

How is it? Is the food to your liking?

Yes, it's delicious.

Mother, isn't the rice fragrant?

It's cooked with Korean ginseng sent by North Korea.

No wonder it's so fragrant.

They're poor, so why did they send this?

Mother!

That's right, we know your circumstances.

Tell them not to send any.

Right. Did they receive 100 refrigerators we sent?

Wouldn't they stand out too much in their houses?

Dashing and shiny...

I know, stop kicking.

Right, your family name is Kim. Which Kim family are you from?

Pardon?

Mother, North Korea doesn't have ancestral homes.

That's right, that's also possible.

Do you really not have one?

But we still hold memorial services.

We decided to abolish such a system

because it caused social status discrimination.

Right, social status discrimination is not good.

But we don't pray to stars or in front of a bowl of water.

I never knew people actually did that kind of stuff until I came here.

I thought you guys had similar stuff.

Mother,

look how scary she is.

No, she's not scary.

She will be my future daughter-in-law, how could I be afraid?

Mother, she is clumsy if you get to know her.

My mother loves those kinds of girls.

I have a good impression of you.

Your skin is so good that it makes you look young.

I love your stingy personality.

Hey, what did you just say? "Stingy"?

Why is my mother stingy?

I just meant she's bright and cheerful.

Oh, it means bright in North Korean?

Mother, see? She's clumsy.

After all, she's going to become my daughter-in-law.

Just because she said something wrong, how can you laugh at her?

She came here by herself, just how lonely would she feel?

That is why we should treat her better.

How could...

I'm sorry. I'll send the palace maid to another place.

Where is Hang Ah right now?

Then the allowance that I'll receive will be deposited in here?

Rather than an allowance, wages should be more appropriate.

When you get a job,

your monthly wages will be deposited into your account.

Why should it be done this way? It's so troublesome.

The money can be stored in a safe,

or it can be placed under the floorboards.

Could it be that you do this because you're afraid it'll get stolen?

Of course, it comprises the purpose of safety,

but for professionals to use a deposit book,

you can gain high-interest rates and be exempted from taxes.

When we manage the royal funding, we stretch the funds by this method.

Stretching the money?

It's just an expression, since you can gain interest.

What's "interest"?

It's the price of loan funds.

For example, if the interest rate is five percent,

you deposit this money...

What's that piece of paper for?

This is a check.

-"Check"? -Yes.

BANK OF KOREA 10,000 WON

It's a 10,000-won bill.

Yes, I've seen that before.

10,000 WON

This one is a 50,000-won bill.

This was issued recently in South Korea.

Who is the person printed on it?

It's Sin Saimdang.

I know her.

She criticized the feudal system.

She's the mother of Yi I, right?

And this is...

Check?

Thanks for your hard work.

Please sit.

You're like a senior in high school.

What does that mean?

I'm saying you're studying hard.

It must be tiring to learn a different culture.

Yes, but I'll do my best.

When you think you might make a mistake,

not saying anything is also another method.

There are palace maids.

After all, you're living in everyone's eyes.

Before you understand everything, you should remain silent.

Are you saying that I shouldn't say a word?

I'm not telling you to say nothing.

Just that you should be careful...

But why did you take it that way?

Do you think I'm suggesting an excessive request?

No, I don't. It's just that...

I'm still unclear on what's right or wrong,

so I don't know what should be said and what shouldn't.

I'm just saying when you feel like you're going to make a mistake...

Okay, fine.

Just say what you want to say.

-Cheers! -Cheers.

Excuse me, give us another bottle of soju.

Never mind. Give us some more fish cake soup instead.

Why? Why not soju?

They are watching us.

-Geez... -Gosh, it's like we're being stalked.

I'm sorry, I'll be leaving first. I'll call you when I get home.

-Okay, be careful. -Bye.

Bye.

Goodness.

Let's go.

You know the fortress nearby, right?

We'll race there, and we'll start on the count of three.

One,

two...

Wait for me!

You started on the count of two.

That was low of you.

I lost.

I admit that I lost.

Wait a moment.

One, two, three.

-One, two, three. -Be careful.

Be careful.

One, two, three.

Isn't there a meteor shower tonight?

Let's watch it together.

Come on up.

Hurry.

It's falling!

Make a wish, quick.

That is superstition, that's why I will never--

Seriously, did you think that I didn't know?

Just go along with it.

What wish did you make?

Did you wish for world peace, a peaceful country or something like that?

Seriously? You really made that type of wish?

I thought only a comedy drama would have this.

So, this kind of person does exist.

What's so funny?

It's awkward and corny.

What did you wish for?

The album that I secretly prepared this time,

I hope it'll be a big hit.

That's right, you're a singer.

But I'm a soldier.

Is it that strange for a soldier to pray for a peaceful country?

A singer can, so why can't a soldier?

Well, but you could have wished for things like being promoted.

It's hypocritical.

Is it hypocritical for a soldier to be worried about the peace of the country?

Do you think we're fools, Your Highness?

We are crazy people who are ignorant and simple.

I was told not to go out in the uniform when I worked in the army, why?

Because people laugh at us.

All these things don't matter anymore. I got used to it too.

But most of the soldiers guard this country faithfully.

You are able to drink and sing thanks to it.

You enjoy all your luxury thanks to us,

so why do you mock us?

Shall I sing a song for you?

No, I'm not playing with you, neither am I being sarcastic.

I'm sincerely sorry.

But I feel I shouldn't be saying sorry with just words.

I haven't sung to anyone before.

Even my band members hadn't heard this song yet.

It's my first time.

Okay.

Like friends, like lovers at first

Ever since I let you

In my heart

My fluttering heart

Has taken you as my destiny

I believed

About my first love

I was happy just by breathing

It was love like sunshine

I thought it'd last forever

But it's all in the memories now

It's okay to have your pain and tears

Lean onto my cheeks now

It's okay to leave

All your painful memories in you

My heart first chose you

First love is enough for me

I'll protect

My first love forever

DONATION AGREEMENT

CHIEF SECRETARY EUN KYU-TAE

Not Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Not 101 Dalmatians.

But "101 ways to kill a person"?

You're really amazing.

How's the sunset?

The theme for your next exhibition.

Sunset, flame... What do you think?

It is said that Anmyeon Island

has such a beautiful sunset view.

There's nothing unusual.

-Is it perfectly safe? -Yes.

Thank you.

It's all ready, Your Majesty.

Please go in.

Thank you.

You didn't install any CCTVs, did you?

As you have ordered, we'll be guarding the entrance only.

Please enjoy a beautiful vacation.

Thank you.

Since it's a restricted area, people aren't allowed to enter from up.

Don't make it obvious who we are.

Guard the area thoroughly.

If you find anything suspicious, report immediately.

How are you going to arrange the patrol?

We'll patrol once every three hours.

I'll be on standby at a five-minute distance.

Good work.

Let's go.

Oh, my! This is crazy.

What is this?

She laughed during the meal with the Queen Dowager and the other lady,

so she was sent to the education room.

-She must be angry. -No matter what,

how could she post such writing online?

Doesn't she want to live?

Did that North Korean really say this?

No way.

What's so exciting?

-Oh, my! -Your Highness!

Your Highness.

Your Highness, I'm here.

I told you to be careful when you speak.

I've also seen it.

Yes, it's probably a bit exaggerated.

Being assigned to another place is already upsetting.

Furthermore, you're from North Korea, your nationality...

That's making things difficult.

Yes, that's why I'm studying really hard--

You don't have to try really hard.

Just be careful when you speak, be careful with your actions.

I already told you.

Check this out.

I don't know what kind of rice cake you craved,

but I could've prepared it for you if you had told me quietly.

But why did you go to the kitchen--

I went there to study.

I went there to learn about South Korean food with my teacher.

They asked me what food North Korea had, so I--

It's the Republic of Korea.

You cannot use that North Korean word to describe our country.

Also, you shouldn't interrupt when I haven't finished talking.

I'm the Queen Dowager, the King's mother.

Yes, I'm sorry.

I'm an elder. So you should say, "I apologize."

I apologize.

We only use the word sorry for apologies.

That's your way of saying it.

My head hurts, I better stop drinking now.

Get me a glass of water.

Hey, you.

-Get me a glass of water. -Yes.

I've lived here for almost 40 years,

and this is the first time I've had to raise my voice.

It's flustering for me too.

I'm also a commoner.

I was the first commoner queen.

I was afraid.

I lowered myself and lived like I didn't exist.

However, you're not only a commoner, but a North Korean as well.

So, shouldn't you lower yourself even more?

Is being a North Korean way lower than a commoner?

Look at how you speak.

I have many things to tell you,

but I'm afraid I might talk back.

You already are.

Go on.

I know...

Republic of Korea looks down on us.

I am not only here as an individual,

but also...

as a representative of North Korea.

So what?

You still want to do it?

You'll use North Korean language as you want,

and behave impolitely to the elderly?

That's not what I meant--

If this happens again, what will we do?

I deleted it immediately.

If this spread on the Internet, Jae-kang and...

What is this? What's the matter?

What can there be? Why did you get up so late?

You can go.

What did she do?

Did she cause trouble again?

Very good. She's been very good.

So, don't go and ask her.

It's burdensome for her too, understand?

Hang Ah is inside, right?

She's currently getting educated.

Let me interrupt for a moment.

It's a royal family etiquette exercise.

Along with tens of experts, practicing just like in reality.

Please kindly wait. It'll end in two hours.

You know I hold mean grudges, right?

Yes, I know.

You know you're very inflexible, right?

Hi.

You have time, right?

I'm coming back from the training with my bandmates now.

This place seems to be where Jae-kang is having his vacation.

Come out. Let's pull a prank on him.

I can't, I'm busy.

All you do is go drinking every day, so what could you be busy with?

Wait a moment.

Ma'am, how much is all this? I want it all.

I'll make it 10,000 won.

That's a bit expensive.

How about 30,000 won?

-Hello? -I'm hanging up.

Wait a moment.

Don't be like this, and come with Hang Ah.

She seems to be exhausted recently, you should bring her for a walk.

She's getting educated, I can't even see her.

Also, why would you go there?

They're having some good time alone.

-Must you go and disturb them? -Must you say that?

It's not like I'm going to sleep in between them.

-I'm only going to have a meal. -I'm hanging up.

SECTION 37

Please help me!

Please help me!

What is it?

You weren't deceived? I thought you were super-stupid.

You're nearby, right? Come out. Let's go over to the King.

I just saw him.

Seeing and having a meal are not the same thing.

You don't know how good his wife's culinary skills are, right?

Eating the Queen's cooking and chatting with the King and the Princess

is not an opportunity that you'll always get.

It's an opportunity that you'll get once in a lifetime. Come quickly.

How long will you stay?

To your convenience.

I'm not that slow-witted, so I'll leave after eating.

Roughly about seven o'clock?

Please call me then, I'll go and pick you up.

Wait!

What is this? Why is everyone pretending to be so nice?

A South Korean soldier is so kind.

Thank you.

What is it?

Nothing.

Jae-kang.

Jae-kang.

Jae-kang.

Did they go out?

Pretty, you shouldn't have come here.

Looks like someone was here.

What?

It's Jae-shin's taste.

Jae-shin!

Lee Jae-shin!

-There wasn't a car outside, right? -No.

She probably left after leaving this.

This is not surprising.

Okay, there'll be a patrol in two hours.

I'm not that slow-witted, so I'll leave after eating.

Roughly about seven o'clock?

What did you do with my mother earlier?

I nearly got sprayed to death.

You got sprayed by my mother?

I mean I was scolded.

What exactly did you do wrong?

Can't I say it later?

I have to practice bowing after ten minutes.

My mother is very ladylike.

She can't even kill an insect, let alone yell.

But you must've committed a great crime to make her scold you.

I asked her to consider my pride.

Is that such a great crime?

What are you saying? Your pride?

North Korea?

Her Highness said...

It's nothing.

What is it?

If you want to endure it, do it till the end.

With your mouth shut saying it's nothing, I won't know anything.

Then, what should I say?

If I endure it, they say I'm stubborn.

If I don't, they say I'm being rude.

You're talking about your pride again?

I know you people are stuck up.

"Don't look down on North Korea."

You said such a thing to her?

I've already told you. I'm representing myself as well as...

I can't stand this!

Your country is poor.

So why are you so stuck up?

Sorry, that was a mistake.

We're poor, so we better keep our pride.

My words came out wrong--

Do you think people would applaud me if I bend to your will?

They'd criticize me even more

for having no pride as someone from a poor country.

That's why I'm apologizing now! I said I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Why am I such an idiot?

I'm going back immediately.

This damn country brags about their money all the time.

They look down on me for being poor.

I'm going back immediately, so send me a car!

The number you have dialed doesn't exist.

Please check and call again.

RESTRICTED NUMBER

You called regarding the class, right?

I'll be right over.

Hang Ah, thanks for your hard work.

Oh, Your Majesty!

What's with the "Your Majesty"? Just be comfortable.

Right, you're in the middle of training, aren't you?

First of all, you should learn your basics properly.

Nothing is wrong, right?

Yes.

Thanks to you, I'm doing well.

When are you coming back?

I'll be back around tomorrow afternoon.

Why?

Did something happen?

It's nothing.

Everyone is taking good care of me.

Jae-ha is treating you well too, right?

Yes.

What is it?

Jae-ha, you know

I love you, right?

Did you drink?

Just one glass.

I really like you and Kim Hang Ah as well.

You must be well. A war has started here.

Why?

Did you have another fight with Hang Ah?

That's nothing.

In my opinion, those are all lovers' quarrels.

I don't understand how you take everything positively.

With an open mind,

try and open your heart.

Then you'll be in paradise.

You'll be free from everything.

Did you think that I didn't know? I was just being sarcastic.

I'm hanging up.

He has no wits.

He's too frustrating.

NEW MESSAGE

He's all excited.

DELETE

He's not replying.

Did they really fight?

Remember when we were newlyweds.

We argued about small things every day.

Then again, they're from South and North.

If they do not quarrel, it would be strange.

What should I do?

I'm so happy.

How many hours of vacation do we have left?

Just forget everything until tomorrow.

I feel bad

that my husband is struggling for nothing.

Still,

I've gotten this far somehow.

Watching the Berlin Wall collapse...

It feels like it happened yesterday.

Aren't you proud of me?

Yes.

I wonder if the citizens know how much cuteness the King can show.

No, they must not find out.

That would ruin my image.

In three months,

Jae-ha's engagement and the WOC will take place.

Will it be hard for them to place third?

Everything is possible in words.

Let them just place first.

I just want

the officers from North and South

to stand

and fight together.

That would be good,

but we should have a child too.

The elders are worried too.

What should we do if my brother-in-law has a child first?

Right.

After Jae-ha's engagement

and the WOC,

I'm really going to live as I please.

I'll have a child

and go to places like this more often.

That'd be nice.

Let's have a snow fight with our child.

How about a child who resembles Song Joong-Ki?

No.

I want to have a daughter first.

A daughter who looks like Tae-yeon.

I'll be so happy

to hear my daughter call me dad with her sweet voice.

It doesn't matter if it's a daughter or a son.

Let's have a child soon.

I want to go out on a picnic with your brother and his wife too.

Their child will certainly bully ours.

I can tell by their temper.

Is it because I drank wine in a while?

I already feel sleepy.

Let's sleep.

From now on,

we'll have only happy occasions.

How about dying from falling?

Princess!

Your Majesty, I'm the commander of the Royal Guards.

I have urgent matters to report.

Your Majesty.

Hello, everybody.

I'm Prince Lee Jae-ha.

I was going through some tough times with my fiancée.

Thank you so much

for letting me run away to come here.

The King has passed away.

It is with deepest regrets that we inform you of this...

Your Majesty.

The cause of his death is carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Princess is undergoing surgery

for fractures in the spine.

It might lead to waist-down paralysis.

The Prime Minister

is heading to the palace for the funeral and the succession process.

Then you'll be talking with the US president on the phone.

After then, you'll meet the ambassadors,

visit the Royal Ancestral Shrine and national cemetery--

Stop the car.

Stop the car right now!

I'll meet the Prime Minister

and go to the Royal Ancestral Shrine and national cemetery first.

The ambassadors and the US president are next.

Please re-arrange the schedule.

I will do it accordingly.

And let's go see Jae-shin at the hospital first.

My mother is there too, right?

The surgery has ended well.

But...

I know.

Her legs.

Jae-ha, no.

Where is His Majesty at the moment?

His Majesty is rushing over right now.

He's coming from the film festival party.

He went to the party?

His Majesty didn't know anything.

Everything happened so suddenly.

-Mother. -What are you doing right now?

The former king has passed away.

You should have at least come in black attire.

No matter how chaotic it is, shouldn't you at least do that much?

You are now the King.

Mom...

You must pull yourself together.

If we fall, everything else will collapse.

The both of us must pull it off.

I will keep things straight in the palace.

Your Majesty must take care of external matters.

Only then, the Royal House will survive.

And Jae-kang...

The former king will remain radiant.

So, Your Majesty, please...

Subtitle translation by Eunjin Kim