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Princess.

Princess.

What's wrong with you too?

Eun Shi-gyeong!

Eun Shi-gyeong.

Princess!

Princess!

What is wrong?

What's wrong?

What's wrong with you, Princess?

What did you see? Who?

Get assistance. Ask them to search every corner of this place.

Princess.

Snap out of it. Who am I?

Snap out of it and look at me. Who am I?

Can you tell who I am? Tell me.

Eun...

Eun Shi-gyeong.

Eun Shi-gyeong.

Eun Shi...

Baby?

I wanted to keep it a secret,

but the director has already spread the news to others.

It's just slightly over a month.

They have to put it that way,

calling it a baby or fetus.

But it can't be considered as life yet.

That...

I am still unable to believe that.

I know.

Actually, it means nothing.

Still, it doesn't really mean nothing.

What's happening?

You have a very serious heartbreak.

And you suffered so much in South Korea.

What kind of warrior would be able to bear that?

I want to...

Go ahead and rest.

Take a good rest.

What's all this?

For now, I've stopped all the reports on our side.

Things will settle in a week.

The position of the Royal House is the same as before.

Don't complain or try to explain.

There will be no official announcement.

We slept before.

The Prime Minister did ask for an explanation about this issue,

but we won't give any comments.

Of course, the government would clarify their standpoint.

I slept with Hang Ah.

Are you proud?

You two are not even engaged.

She was receiving training, and we're mourning for the late king.

Even if times are changing, we're the Royal Family.

We have the responsibility to uphold

the country's pride, decency, and dignity.

How could a member of the Royal Family sleep with someone before marriage?

I know it's my fault, so I'll take the responsibility--

Your Majesty is the King.

Are you going to share the responsibility of your personal wrongdoings

with the citizens?

I won't share it.

I will be responsible for what I've done.

"I'm am not suitable to be the King of South Korea.

I'm sorry. Chase me off my post."

I will say that to the citizens and let them scold me.

The baby and Hang Ah...

Didn't I ruin them both?

After sending off Hang Ah like that,

I couldn't even sleep.

I heard that Kim Hang Ah requested

to meet up first that night.

I've clearly heard it from her myself.

No. It was me--

If the Royal Family is placed in danger,

that's what I'm going to tell the people.

It was Kim Hang Ah who purposefully seduced you first.

Please forget about her.

Give up on Miss Kim. Only then the Royal Family can survive.

I can't. I definitely can't.

-It will kill me. -You must be stronger, Your Majesty,

for the Royal Family.

Is sacrificing the woman I love to survive a way of becoming stronger?

Cancel all external schedules of His Majesty.

If needed, I'll accompany him personally, so make arrangements.

For the time being, place the guards in the palace

so His Majesty won't act emotionally.

I got it. I will keep a thorough watch on him.

I didn't ask you to watch him,

but to protect him closely.

Yes.

Miscarriage?

Are you certain?

Tighten security for now

and stop those reporters from entering at the East door.

Is it my mom?

No, it's just...

I don't want her to worry, so don't let her know.

Shall I move you onto the bed?

How?

You hugged me so nicely without my permission earlier on.

Are you feeling guilty?

You just hugged me

to avoid being questioned for leaving me alone?

According to Article three, Clause two of the rules for guards,

when the Royal Family is in dire circumstances,

physical contact is allowed.

Bring me over there.

Yes.

Put your left hand at the back of my neck

and right hand under my legs.

Why can't you look at me?

Are you having any dirty thoughts?

No.

This...

I'm sorry. Did you get hurt?

Stay right there until I fall asleep.

It's your punishment.

Because I'm scared.

The naive and innocent woman

has been hurt by the King of South Korea.

Her child is crying in the heavens.

Dad...

I'm dying.

I died because of dad.

Shameless sex maniac, King of South Korea, Lee Jae-ha.

Doesn't he hear this cry?

The reproaches of North Korea against South Korea have passed the limit.

The North Korea is using a woman's chastity before marriage,

sex, and even baby as a weapon against South Korea.

And the king is their target.

-What kind of crap is that? -That's ridiculous.

The politicians also say

that they won't stand for these condemnations of South Korea.

This is a self-made drama. Isn't it?

According to internal news,

she has been on many blind dates.

I heard there's a guy she's been dating.

How can such a promiscuous woman be his fiancée?

Ask Eun Shi-gyeong to come.

Your Majesty.

There's no other solution.

Can you help me?

Good boy.

Choose the money.

Dear baby, don't cry.

Just take whatever you like.

It's a skein.

Don't take the handkerchief.

Do you want to cry for your whole life?

Why are you leaving already?

We have a lot of food. Have a little more before you go.

I already had some before I came.

This is sports shoes. I put some money in as well.

You don't have to do that.

Are you leaving, Hang Ah?

-Yes. -Gosh.

I heard the news about you.

You must be frustrated.

Getting pregnant is easier than getting a cold.

-Don't think about anything silly. -Hey.

If I were you, I'd have left the country.

It would be really good to travel around by yourself.

Why would you waste your life trying to bring up children?

Don't bother with these.

That's right.

Comrade Kim Hang Ah.

I've heard a lot about you, but it's the first time meeting you.

I'm Lee Sang Ryol, Deputy Secretary for Guard Headquarters.

It's not the first time that North Korea is being shameless,

but it's serious this time.

Miscarriage?

I had a good impression of Kim Hang Ah, but I'm all disappointed now.

It's not something you can lie about.

His Majesty might be open minded, but this is...

They didn't even get engaged. That's ridiculous.

Kim Hang Ah isn't right for His Majesty.

Isn't this a self-made drama?

No matter what kind of rumors spread, the citizens won't be wavered.

Even though the Royal Family has not yet expressed its position,

it seems as though North Korea's claims about Kim Hang Ah's miscarriage

will simply end as a political joke.

MBS, Park Sang-eun.

You saw that?

The citizens of South Korea still act this way.

Why did you show me this?

Say something.

We need to tell others the truth.

The citizens who have been fooled

by the illusions of South Korea's Royal Family.

Don't you think you need to tell them the truth?

TV PYONGYANG

Citizens of South Korea,

it's been a long time.

I'm Kim Hang Ah.

This isn't about sending your greetings.

You need to show more of your anger--

I'm doing very well.

Please don't worry too much.

Although it's a little painful,

I've always been in good health.

I do morning exercises and work out--

Comrade Kim Hang Ah!

They are forcing me to watch the news and they are asking me to say something.

I don't know what they are doing, forcing someone who's unwell.

If you're going to keep this going, I'll just...

What are you doing now?

Why?

I want to say that I want to flee from the country.

Are you okay with that?

I've been feeling weary

because of many other things.

I don't want my country

to disappoint me as well.

What is it?

Why did Lee Sang Ryol look for you?

The Royal Family of South Korea didn't call at all?

I've asked the press to tone down their coverage about Kim Hang Ah,

but a media blackout is easier said than done.

But next week, there should be an outburst of news

about the gambling habits of celebrities,

so we should be able to ride over this.

I finished one.

It's a moisturizing cream that I made myself.

Do you want to give it a try?

This is made from the famous fresh water of Michigan in Seattle.

Michigan Lake is in Chicago.

It's still a lake anyway.

There's only an event at the National Arboretum tomorrow as well.

-Please go with me. -Where shall I put this?

I'm thinking of changing the interior.

My mood is low and there's time as well.

Well. Here, right?

I'm serious. Jae-kang used it...

Here?

No. Right here. Move a little more.

Do you think I'd dig a hole and run away?

I'll see you tomorrow when we go to the National Arboretum.

All right.

Let's start.

What do you mean?

No, you can't do that.

There are seaweed and Chinese yam.

And I've prepared many others.

Among the people I do voluntary work with,

there's someone who works to help North Korean people.

Anyway, I've asked him

to send these secretly to Hang Ah.

For now, let's show her this is how we feel.

Mom.

You can't soothe Hang Ah's feelings with these.

So, who told you to sleep with her?

How can you do that when we're mourning?

You should've been careful with every action.

Things only slightly turned for the better...

Mom, I'm sorry. I was wrong.

Same goes for her.

She wasn't even engaged. How could she?

Didn't I remind her about this so many times?

It was all my fault.

She should have taken care of herself even after she left.

Why was she being so inattentive and lost her baby?

What do I do? She's so pitiful.

Mom.

Why the baby...

How hard would it be for her?

I'm not doing this because of my responsibility.

You know that I'm not that kind of guy.

Both you and I

are not the ones who can have peace of mind

after breaking someone else's heart.

No, I can.

You'll just have to close your eyes once.

It's 10 a.m., tomorrow.

It's useless. I won't do it.

I won't help you.

Your Majesty, we're setting off to the National Arboretum in 20 minutes.

And ten minutes later, the Chief Secretary of Staff--

I got it. I'll see to the rest myself.

Yes.

It's the secretary's office for public relations. Hello.

Oh, my! Your Majesty!

How have you been?

I have a favor to ask.

At 10 a.m. later...

Call the Chief Secretary of Staff for me.

I have a multicultural family meeting this afternoon.

But, there's something I'm unsure about.

Yes. I'll get the person in charge.

No, I'd like your help.

Here. What do we do with this family education?

Yes, because they were born in different countries...

Would you really be fine with it?

Let's go.

EUN SHI-GYEONG

Yes.

Princess? What's wrong?

Didn't I tell you I'm going to the hospital?

What special treatment?

They would ask me to undergo more than ten checkups

and say there's nothing they can do about me.

Guard me well without letting anyone know.

You can't call the ambulance like the last time.

Just quietly and not letting anyone know.

I'll tell the guards to be careful about that.

Why? You're not coming with me?

His Majesty has an official event.

Give me the phone. I'll tell Jae-ha.

I'll protect His Majesty.

Leave us for a while.

What is it? What's the matter?

I'm sorry. It's confidential.

Just tell me that you're annoyed with me.

That I'm just a hinder to you and you are sick of--

Take it how you like.

I can't go with you.

I guess it's true then.

How did you endure it until now when you hate it so badly?

Why did you bring me a parrot and...

Why did you ask me to get treated? Why?

I'm not going to the hospital.

I'm not going because of you.

Do as you like.

I can't force a person who has no will to go.

Hey, Eun Shi-gyeong!

Hey! You jerk!

I'm sorry I'm late.

I think my mom is holding on to your father.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty! I think I need to go along with you.

Chief Secretary of Staff is discussing some matters with the Queen Dowager.

Then...

Take another car. This place is cramped.

The Chief Secretary says I need to sit with you.

I couldn't sleep, so I'll sleep on the way.

Set off!

Wait!

We'll be paying visits to multicultural families.

The biggest problem that they are facing is...

Please tell me.

Yes.

Firstly, the biggest problem is language barriers.

His Majesty has left for another place.

Your Highness, I'm sorry. Hold on for a moment.

What do you mean? Where did he go?

He said it's at 10 a.m.

There are only two minutes left.

You want me to tune in to this at 10 a.m.?

Why?

I don't know. His Majesty asked me

to pass this to the Director of Public Relations just before 10 a.m.

As it says here, the Royal Family was started

by King Lee Bon when he announced the constitutional monarchy in 1945.

The first King of South Korea...

It's the King!

My citizens, I'm South Korea's King, Lee Jae-ha.

Not long ago, North Korea reported about Kim Hang Ah's miscarriage.

And according to the unofficial investigation by the Royal Family,

it turned out to be true.

Kim Hang Ah had a baby and then a miscarriage.

And, the baby is my child.

Yes?

Yes, I got it.

End the broadcast and change it to the Royal Family's.

As the representative of the country,

I sincerely apologize

to all the citizens for acting recklessly.

And, Kim Hang Ah who came here alone because of me

has undergone all sorts of investigations with regards to the late King.

After which, she was sent away to North Korea.

Did you watch it? What is he doing now?

And the emotional stress...

caused her to lose her baby.

Such pain cannot be soothed by any kind of medication.

He's the King.

Therefore, I'm planning to meet Kim Hang Ah now.

The King of South Korea is planning to come over.

Who says he can?

The King of South Korea

is not heading to North Korea for any political reasons.

I'm just going there to meet a woman

who has lost my baby.

Did he go alone? What about cameras?

There's none. He went there with only a few guards.

My goodness. Ask Eun Kyu-tae to come now!

Yes!

This is totally belittling North Korea.

How dare the South Korea King look down on us

and ignore our feelings?

Doesn't he know what's the consequences--

He's already at the Joint Security Area now.

We don't have time.

Let's not discuss useless things and talk only about important issues.

What?

Kim Nam Il, don't you have any pride?

Your daughter got pregnant before marriage and had a miscarriage.

Even though she isn't my daughter, I feel so angry about it too.

How could you still think they're good people?

How could you be so calm as if nothing has happened?

To be frank, it isn't something we can be proud of.

The international press already reported

that we are making a breakthrough for reconciliation.

The ball is in our court now, and we need to return it well.

If we don't, they'll believe

that we used a woman's virginity and baby as a weapon against South Korea.

Kim Nam Il, what are you talking about?

You are trying to stick up for him

just because he almost became your son-in-law?

I'm sorry.

The Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission asked me to get an answer.

Get out!

FATHER

Escort His Majesty back now.

Do you know what you're doing right now?

Your Majesty, I think they'll come for us soon.

We can't wait any longer.

How amazing.

How can we have a path like this when we point guns at each other?

According to Article one, Clause seven of the special laws of the Royal Family,

if there is sound reason to believe that a king is unqualified to rule,

the National Assembly can dethrone the king

through the Royal Committee.

I have no excuses to offer

even if I get dethroned now.

But allow me to do this at least.

Allow me to take responsibility for the woman I love.

JOINT SECURITY AREA MILITARY POLICE

He's really coming.

What do we do?

We must do things our way.

Get ready.

You can't.

If you shoot him, it's war.

He provoked us first.

They might shoot, Your Majesty.

If they shoot, run away immediately.

Same goes for you.

Don't you dare protect me out of greed for a medal.

I'll demote you to a private.

Should we shoot?

He crossed the border.

What?

He's coming!

Do you have a death wish?

I assume you reported this. Lead the way.

Let's go.

The king crossed over by his free will.

We will find a use for him.

What use?

The whole thing happened because you've been indecisive.

I will have you hold responsible for this.

You better be prepared.

Lee Jae-ha is here?

He was admitted an hour ago.

He wasn't admitted. He just barged in.

He came to see me, right?

Yes, but don't agree to meet him

so easily this time.

He just barged in without following protocol.

-We should be proud. Don't you think? -I'll go meet him.

Still, he's the King of a country.

He has come all the way here. I should at least welcome him.

You still haven't come to your senses?

That jerk always has his way.

I'm doing this because I've come around now.

After everything I've been through,

if I'm still the same Hang Ah,

I deserve to die.

Nice to meet you again.

You'll bore a hole in the floor.

Come and have a seat.

Do you drink coffee?

We don't have an espresso.

I like instant coffee too.

It's from South Korea.

I'm meeting a friend at three.

You barged in unannounced

after I agreed to meet my friend.

So it's fine, right?

Say what you prepared.

You have 30 minutes.

Well...

I have something for you.

These are just some samples.

There's more for you down south.

They aren't empty. They are all new.

Nice try.

It took some work.

I shouldn't tell you,

-but on the bottom, there's-- -So...

You must have been so pleased preparing this.

You might have imagined a poor Communist girl in shock.

Give her lotion that is worth a house here,

and she'll fall into your arms.

You must've been so proud on your way here.

"Look, I am such an awesome guy.

A great king who doesn't even fear death."

Putting on airs

dripping with earnestness and grief.

I'm sorry.

I've come to know you too well.

Right. You must think I'm ridiculous.

You hate me, right?

No.

You hate someone

when you have any feelings left.

There's only one person I really hate.

It's myself.

Why did I care so much for someone like you?

Why did I trust you even after you tricked me repeatedly?

I endured the scolding

and washed soiled sheets.

Why did I try so hard to please you?

And why was I so slow to notice?

I didn't even realize I was pregnant.

Even after the trial, after I was dismissed,

why did I wait for you to call?

At a little over a month,

the baby is already one cm big.

About this big, see?

But...

It has a heart.

A heart that beats.

It had a tiny heart.

And I made it burst.

I was dense and stupid.

I thought things would work out if I endured.

And I killed it.

Leave.

I agreed to meet with you

to stop any temper tantrums you might throw.

I made up my mind. And it won't ever change.

Do you want to be dragged away

by the police?

Go home.

FATHER

Yes, Father.

Put His Majesty on.

Hello.

Done with your little event?

Later I will have

an unofficial meeting with Head Minister Hyun Myeong Ho.

Are you going to watch an Arirang performance

and admire the North Korean flag?

Then I suppose you'll clap along to a marching song of theirs?

I refused to do all that.

I only agreed to the chicken factory.

Since plucked chickens won't be

able to sing praises of the great North.

Come back immediately, Your Majesty.

You've shamed the nation enough.

Mr. Eun.

This is not the King speaking to the Chief Secretary.

Please think of this as a nephew

opening up to his uncle.

Can't you

trust me just once?

I agonized over the matter a lot

before pulling a stunt like this.

I chanted a hundred times

that I can do it to make myself believe.

But...

you keep shooting me down.

And I'm losing faith in myself.

I'm losing heart.

I know too well that I'm a good-for-nothing piece of trash.

Even so,

can't you trust me just once?

I'll prove that I can do it.

I'm just trying to scare them.

Lee Jae-ha.

He was the target from the start.

But, why?

Do you want to be my target?

I don't want things getting out of hand either.

But,

he deserves a scare.

How dare he call me Kim Bong-gu?

The miscarriage could help us.

Find a way to scare him without dirtying our hands.

It would be better if we profit off it, too.

But the key objective...

Now, I'll make Lee Jae-ha shake in fear.

And, in the end,

I'll tell him that it was me.

I'll tell Lee Jae-ha.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

All of this is courtesy of John Mayer of Club M.

Aren't you going to clap?

If you'll only visit the chicken factory, leave tomorrow.

I'll also go to the mineral water factory.

It's co-managed with the South, isn't it?

Wasn't Comrade Hang Ah your purpose?

And you already met her.

She refuses to see you again, so--

I put the throne on the line to come.

You really think she's the only reason?

Make the announcement

that EP070 was a flop.

You want the name cleared of suspicions of having killed the King, right?

But the decisive evidence is EP070.

"We developed EP070, but we didn't kill him."

That makes no sense.

We were framed for that--

We're the victim. You're the suspect.

The victim is willing to help clear the suspect's name.

But the suspect won't lift a finger?

Does that sound right?

Thank you for the offer.

But, do you think you would still be the King when you return?

You said you'd accept it if they decided to dethrone you.

You'll be a commoner then.

So why should we listen to you?

Hold on, is this

a threat?

No.

I'm just speaking out of concern for you--

Don't delude yourself.

I feel apologetic towards Hang Ah,

but I don't give a care about you guys.

You want to hide behind Hang Ah and try to push me around?

Don't even think about it.

To me, North Korea is a trouble-making half-brother.

We happen to live next door,

and I wish I could disown you.

The poor, unreasonable child.

The family nuisance.

I'm sorry.

Was that harsh of me?

But this is what I'm really like.

I'm an infamous lunatic back home.

When I lose my head,

no one can stop me.

Are you fine with becoming my enemy?

EP070 was in its final stages of development...

It's printed where?

...a mishap in the internet signal has halted

-its development. -Here.

THE EP070 HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED

Geez!

Not even on the front page.

Who's going to read this tiny blurb?

We can headline our news broadcasts with the news.

Still, it's not a pretty picture for us to announce their innocence for them.

Look at the thing. It's tiny.

The size of an obituary.

Shall we print it small, too?

EP070 was the only evidence

that North Korea tried to kill the previous king.

But the North never developed it.

And our government knew.

They continued to accuse

the North for political gain.

Shall we upload that little blurb

onto the monarchy's website?

Seriously.

The next quick news story.

The special committee met upon hearing

that the North never developed EP070.

North Korea has been dropped from their list of suspects.

The investigation into the assassination

has been put on indefinite hold.

Next news.

There was an eight-car pile-up...

THE SOUTH KOREAN KING VISITS CHICKEN FACTORY

So cool, isn't he?

I miss him so much,

I asked the cleaning lady to swipe this.

Good thing you did.

What an aura he has even among chicken.

What about Eun Shi-gyeong?

Look at that serious face.

He looks ready to gobble up all the chicken.

Totally cool, right?

I wish I were that chicken.

So wonderful.

How can he be so handsome?

Gossiping about me?

No, Your Highness.

I think you were.

We wouldn't dare.

I think I'm pretty pathetic, too.

But cut me some slack.

I'm handicapped.

But, what's that?

Doodling on my picture, weren't you?

No!

Eun Shi-gyeong...

Did he go with Jae-ha?

-Yes? -Hey.

Did you have to make a fool of me?

You could've told me you were going with Jae-ha.

You think I'm a spy? A secret agent?

I wouldn't have told anyone.

So why feed me lies?

Why make me into a clueless and pesky nuisance?

It was for security reasons--

He's my brother. My blood. My family.

I might not be myself right now.

But I wouldn't ask you

to be with me and let my brother get shot and die.

You unbelievably frustrating bore!

I already know I'm boring.

You don't have to spell it out.

Is Jae-ha all right in there?

Yes. He's fine here.

Though he keeps complaining that he can't wash away

the chicken stink.

What about Hang Ah?

She looked to have recovered.

You have to persuade her to come.

Or else, I won't go for my checkups.

Sir, you were played by

the young king of South Korea, were you not?

At least we cleared our name.

Should we thank them

for taking away the suspicion they dumped on us?

The South Korean king was--

The way I see it, you're the bigger problem.

You should've blocked his entry.

-But you did nothing! -I agree on that point.

Why'd you let him in?

Isn't he the King? One wrong move--

Since when did we acknowledge the legitimacy of their king?

The only absolute ruler

of our peninsula is our eternal leader.

That is right.

But you cooperated with their monarchy

for economic development.

Allowing the WOC and talks of marriage

led to us being cornered like this.

Answer me, Head Minister Hyun Myeong Ho.

Our nation's pride took a stumble, that's what.

First things first,

I'm going to take that upstart king and...

Hello.

I'll be needing another tail.

I'll tell you the target later.

Isn't the background too simple?

Shall we move to the main hall?

Then again, only Lee Jae-ha will see this.

How's my outfit? Good?

Great, let's go.

Hi.

I'm sure you're not well, since you're a hostage by now.

Is that right?

I'm sure you must be in shock.

Since you had a spoiled childhood,

I'm sure this is a first for you.

In North Korea to boot.

You made the big decision to go there to show off.

But then this tragedy had to happen.

Scissors.

Pyongyang noodles represent longevity

so we do not cut them by rule.

And the vinegar is added to soften the noodles.

Pour it on the noodles directly and not in the soup.

That reeks.

What a bunch of show-offs.

I'm sorry.

Why? Is there any problem?

My daughter just made it

into Kim Il Sung University.

Really?

Yes.

I guess getting into college is no joke here either.

Being the South Korean king and all, I should congratulate him.

A bottle of liquor for every man. It's on me.

You'll be crushed by those North Korean psychos.

Is everything ready?

Don't misunderstand.

I'm doing this for the honor, prosperity and progress of my nation.

I don't care about my personal safety.

Our nation is rotten to the core.

We can't leave it be.

We must fight to bring down this wrongful repression.

Isn't it obvious?

It's Lee Jae-ha.

What is it?

I told you not to call this number.

It's an emergency.

I called communications security, but you didn't pick up.

Lee Sang Ryol is planning a conspiracy.

He's always planning something.

The King of South Korea is his target.

I'll let you in on a secret.

We're behind the whole thing.

Me, John Mayer of Club M.

What did you say?

The South Korean king?

I asked them not to kill you,

but they're a bunch of crazies.

I can't guarantee that they won't.

Oh no, what if you die?

Jae-ha.

Forget him. It's none of my business.

We're talking about the king. We'd have war on our hands.

Gaeseong Youth Park?

I should ride that, too?

He's totally frozen.

Hand over your guns and step back.

How could he be so ridiculously bold?

Care for a training drill that's practically real?

Kill him!

Blow him up right now!

Subtitle translation by Youngju Kim