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People.

That little...

You're going to pay me back in the same way?

With a video message?

He's not even trying, is he?

So, you figured it out?

You ignored my warning.

All right, I'll give you a last chance with a tolerant heart.

Turn the video off now.

Turn it off while I count to ten, or you'll really regret it.

One,

-What joke is that? -two,

-three, four -Don't tell me it's porn.

five, six, seven, eight,

nine,

ten.

You'll keep watching?

Fine then.

You're not going to kill her, are you?

You must've known what she truly thinks about you.

People are like that.

They fall for the lie or turn a blind eye.

That's how it was with Hang Ah at first.

I mean, I actually shot her.

Thank goodness it was a blank, or else...

Jae-kang saved me.

And I was saved again when Hang-ah believed in me.

So I'm hoping you'll let her off the hook.

If you don't, you'll end up so lonely.

I could start over because I had people who believed in me.

But you have no one.

If you cross the line, or you really do kill her,

That's the end for you.

You'll be in the pit of despair.

People are the most important thing you need in life.

My weapons and my strength are my people.

The person who believes in me.

The person who supports me even when I push him away.

And the person who loves me even when I shoot her.

Kim Bong-gu, don't stop trying to crush me.

You'll only make me stronger.

Why?

Because I have to protect those who believe in me.

I need to stand firm--

My brother, the late King,

had a dream when he was alive.

That the united team will attend the WOC,

and I marry North Korean Kim Hang Ah.

In order to fulfill his dream, we will participate in the WOC next month,

with no changes to the team.

It means

I'll be in the team as well.

We're really doing it?

I trained with the team five months ago, and we received passing marks.

Our teamwork was proven once more

in the recent dangerous incident.

We will pass the second round of the tournament.

If we do not pass, there will be no engagement.

As everyone knows, I love Kim Hang Ah.

But the people fear that my marriage could ruin the country.

I know about their worries.

We will prove ourselves to the people.

We will prove our love by participating in the WOC.

The synergy effect of North and South working together is great.

This, too, we will prove.

We will fulfill the late king's dream.

And the people can judge for themselves the legitimacy of the engagement.

Let me introduce to everyone,

the North Korean team leader

and my love and future fiancée, Kim Hang Ah.

Call together all the advisers.

MEMORIAL CONCERT FOR THE LATE KING

This is outrageous. Your Majesty, you cannot participate in the WOC!

Military officers from all over the world will be competing.

It will be a small war.

A lot of kings participated in wars.

There's Alexander, and Genghis Khan, too.

Or even our own King Gwanggaeto.

That's all in the past.

Kennedy commanded the troops during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

-That's because it was an emergency. -This is urgent too.

I'm not going there to have fun. This is a diplomatic affair.

Our country is in the middle of East Asia.

The US, China, Japan and Russia meddle in our North-South relations.

And we've always been swayed.

I'm doing the WOC to get back the control.

We need to tell them to back off, that we'll handle our own business.

Please, talk some sense into him.

What if you get seriously injured?

How can I get hurt when we won't be using real guns?

In fact, the other teams will be at a loss.

They know if they hurt a King, they'll cause a ruckus.

If that happens, you'll scold them, won't you?

And if we lose?

Right, what if you lose the first round?

We'll be shamed internationally. We'll be a laughingstock.

Not just you, but our country.

We'll reach the second round.

Here, check our analyses of our opponents.

But I'm not sure you'll understand.

You never went to the army, did you?

How's your high blood pressure?

If it's high enough for an exemption, you should quit drinking and smoking.

But you didn't, did you?

Moreover, you do not exercise at all.

I have a rare condition.

I'm fine most of the time except when checking my blood pressure.

The medical term is white coat hypertension.

Oh, is that so?

The royal doctor is here today. We should get you checked--

Have fun at the WOC. I'll protect Korea while you're gone.

You won't have to protect my position.

We don't have 273 successors to the throne lined up for nothing.

There will be a regency led by Princess Jae-shin, first in line.

Gosh!

I'm bad at steering this.

Why? Do you want an apology?

From a disabled person?

No, ma'am.

Just a month.

No, Hang Ah, I can't do it.

Just during the month of the WOC competition.

You know I can't step a foot outside the palace.

I can't do it.

I can't attend any formal functions.

I'll do it instead of Jae-shin.

People are already finding fault with us attending the WOC.

We have to make it clear that the regency will be by the law.

Or people will try to unsettle the monarchy while we're away.

Why are you doing the WOC?

Do you want to bask in your rising popularity?

You should just get engaged instead of complicating things.

I'm not doing this for me!

Your Highness, can you excuse us so we can talk quietly--

No, Mom.

She has a terrible temper. She'll go crazy if you leave.

She hit me last time and threw me around.

Threw you?

When did I ever?

I gave you a bath, that's it.

Hang Ah, let's discuss this later, okay?

You know she's in no condition for this.

A bath...

Are you heading to the hospital? I'll accompany you.

Look at those shoes.

High-heeled shoes can hurt even uninjured feet.

Why are you wearing these?

Forget it.

Just wear these.

They're lined with gel and they're comfortable.

Get away, I don't need them.

It's not like I can tell the difference.

I heard about the incident after your last hospital visit.

Comrade Shi-gyeong told me, actually.

Don't worry, I'll escort you today.

You trust my skills, right?

Don't try to fool me.

You're just going to nag me about being regent instead of Jae-ha.

Here we go.

No, Jae-ha, Jae-shin can't...

It has to be the first successor in line. That will keep the vultures away.

You know her condition.

After she lost the feeling in her legs, she's been...

She has to do it.

-It's no good babying her-- -I'm not babying her.

She's in a really bad state.

I hear thumping noises every night.

I find her hitting her head against the wall.

She would often say, "Why am I like this? I'm scared."

She hears a strange song in her head. She gets chased in her dreams.

She's terrified to be awake and asleep.

She can't keep this up. She has to remember and overcome--

Don't pressure her to remember. She can barely manage everyday life.

How can she be regent?

She can't even walk, yet you're asking her to run.

Do you think that makes sense?

Hang Ah took her there to convince her.

What?

She didn't go for a checkup?

Hang Ah will comfort Jae-shin.

Is she always taking tranquilizers?

It's too hard for her. She can't do without them.

At this rate, how will she manage...

They say she's crazy.

Tell the country that she's paraplegic?

No one will believe that.

Since she never leaves the palace,

people think she has gone crazy.

That she lost it after the tragedy.

That she's locked up in the basement, screaming.

Tearing her clothes off and eating with her fingers.

Enough!

Drooling like a fool and pissing in her pants.

-Smearing her poop on the wall-- -What's your problem?

How can you be so cruel to your sister?

Regardless of what others say, you shouldn't say such things.

I'm trying to make it so that rumors go away, Mom.

Jae-shin was such an intelligent girl. She was so confident.

She sang so well, and she was outgoing...

That's why we have to punish the bastard who did this to her.

The one who killed Jae-kang and broke Jae-shin.

You want to let him go?

Mom.

A gift from King Lee Jae-ha of South Korea.

He says I have no people.

He's absolutely right.

I don't have any loyal followers by my side.

That's my fault.

They say, learn from your enemies.

So I've decided as of today to become the symbol for peace.

Club M will work towards the achievement of world peace.

The first step is the Korean Peninsula Peace Jeju Forum.

I will make a personal appearance.

That's right.

Club M will not be shrouded in mystery anymore.

No more lazy John Mayer who hides behind his advisers.

I'll be like King Lee Jae-ha

who is participating in the WOC for peace.

I'll return to the motherland.

And draw forth their peace.

John Mayer of Club M.

His Korean name is Kim Bong-gu.

He came to the palace for a condolence call.

He said he was sad as he cried. We even ate together.

He told me the truth himself.

What truth?

Your brother...

I was the one who sent him to his death.

He died knowing none of this.

Like a fool.

While drinking wine...

While he was drunk...

He killed Jae-kang.

Because of the WOC and my marriage.

He's a strong bastard.

He's off his rocker, but he has incredible power.

He has nothing to fear.

Jae-kang was the king of this nation.

But he did this to Jae-kang and Jae-shin.

Listen, Mom, you have to become stronger.

You and Jae-shin have to be strong if you want to face this lunatic.

Don't, don't go against him.

Just...

Avoid him. Let's run away, Jae-ha!

Mom.

He has nothing to fear? So why would you face him?

Don't, Jae-ha.

I said goodbye to Jae-kang and his wife. I can't bear to lose anyone else.

Don't.

Don't face him. Not that lunatic.

Jae-kang was my son, not just your brother.

I'll forgive the guy.

I'll bury this deep in my heart. So let's be cowards just this once.

Turn a blind eye like it never happened.

Jae-ha, please do this for me.

Don't, Jae-ha.

I can't lose you.

No, Jae-ha, please.

I can't. I can't let you.

I can't.

-Mom. -No.

Don't.

He hates the WOC and my marriage most of all.

We announced our entry in the WOC,

so he'll come after the royal family.

That is why you must be regent.

We must do things by the law so he can't...

There's something more important.

Your memory.

We need a weapon to fight against him.

There's only one.

Your memory.

Your testimony.

It is our only weapon.

So, please...

I'm not surprised. I didn't expect it to be easy.

She has changed so much.

She was so strong and confident when we first met.

What happened to her that night?

But,

how did Bong-gu even know about the location?

Oh, you mean the vacation spot?

He has a staggering intelligence network.

Wait.

Only a few people knew about that place.

So, how did he know?

Who are those people?

Our family, Mr. Eun, Shi-gyeong, the inspection team and some guards.

Is Mr. Eun someone you can trust?

Hey, suspect anyone but him.

He has been with us for over 30 years.

He has been with us before I was even born.

He said something peculiar to me last time.

He said that you wanted me

to take the stand at the open trial.

Me?

No way.

Is that what you thought all this time?

No, he confessed later

that he had lied to me.

Hang Ah says she will stand out personally?

Yes, she was determined about it when I met with her.

The UN Conference on Disarmament says our united team may participate.

But six countries, including the US, China, Japan and Russia,

have expressed concern about safety at the WOC.

-The administration-- -Mr. Eun.

You don't lie to me, do you?

I don't.

She didn't wipe it again?

I asked the elderly cleaning lady to wipe the coffee stains off of my mouse.

She's awfully proud to be in charge of my office, so I can't say anything.

Old people have the tendency to forget things, don't they?

I suppose so.

That's what happened to you, right?

The safety inspection before Jae-kang died.

The brick stove.

Yes, I missed it.

It's a mistake?

Glad to hear we have UN's approval. I'll keep persuading Jae-shin.

You may leave.

Just a month.

Just during the month of the WOC competition.

Terminator, my butt.

Ri Kang Seok is a Girls' Generation fan. He particularly loves Tiffany.

He's practically a stalker fan.

Those girls are goddesses to soldiers in the army.

That's true.

Just one look at them and men are all pumped up for battle.

No. Kang Seok has no strength at all.

That IPC7 he waved around was just a prop.

Doesn't he look like an old fogey?

Is that why you ran away when you had a staring match with him?

Because he looks old?

I was respecting the elderly.

Just like we're taught in school.

You're such a blowhard.

You're a Captain, yet you are using violence on your soldiers.

-You might end up in the guardhouse. -He should be there.

Your Highness. Please be careful.

Why are you staring? Expecting me to sing and dance?

I'll do it while Jae-ha is gone.

Regent for a month.

But on one condition.

I need you.

You know I'm part of the WOC team--

Someone can take your place.

There are more capable captains.

But I already underwent training with the team--

Should I beg on my knees?

Plead for you to save me? Is that what you want?

I'm a cripple rumored to be crazy and incompetent.

But despite all the rumors,

I'm still a princess.

Why do I have to beg someone like you?

I find you annoying and frustrating, and I don't want to be with you.

But there's no one else.

With Jae-ha and Hang Ah at the WOC,

I have no one to depend on.

I feel wretched and pathetic having to say this to you.

But please stay with me.

I will talk to His Majesty.

Honestly...

I don't remember.

I'm not doing it on purpose,

and I'm not running away.

I tried, but I can't remember.

I know.

Last time, I shouldn't...

Forgive me, I'm sorry.

Jae-shin said she would do it?

She told you she'll be regent.

Yes, sir.

I will have to withdraw from the WOC.

What's your secret?

First, Hang Ah and now Jae-shin.

How do you seduce them?

Are you a natural born royal-lady killer?

I never seduced anyone.

Man, these girls have weird taste.

You could end up being my brother-in-law.

Darn, that doesn't sound right.

I have this fantasy of the perfect brother-in-law.

Someone easy to talk to. We could golf together and have fun.

It would be a true bromance.

-But you-- -It won't happen.

She's not my type, so you don't have to worry.

All right, if you insist.

Hey, why are you always getting mad about my jokes?

And not your type?

-Jae-shin is out of your league-- -I'll get going if we're done here.

Hey, I'm not done talking to you.

Hurry and find someone to replace you.

Those who knew the location of my brother's vacation spot.

Look into them all.

Find out if anyone let it slip.

You think there's a spy?

The inspection team, royal guards, any officers with you, even Mr. Eun...

Look into everyone, except for the royal family.

Tuesday morning, there's a ceremony with the Red Cross.

-It should take about an hour. -I can't go.

Then there's a stroll through pine trees with the people--

Mom will go instead of me.

I've already canceled a lot, but...

You can attend the ceremony. As for the pine tree stroll...

You know I can't do walks.

And the people will like it better if the Queen goes.

I'll attend the National Ceremony service, but keep it private.

No reporters allowed.

The Korean Peninsula Peace Jeju Forum starts on Wednesday.

You don't have to go to Jeju Island, but there is a royal family banquet.

I can't--

VIP guests from international political spheres will attend.

The host can't skip the banquet after inviting all the guests.

The theme of the forum is

to go from ceasefire to a peace treaty.

It's a necessary event to form public opinion on South-North peace.

You must attend.

The list of banquet attendees.

What is this?

John Mayer of Club M is coming?

Yes, he just called to confirm. He will be attending the Jeju Forum.

Why is he coming?

I'm not sure.

But isn't it a good thing?

It will make the forum more dignified.

The foreign press is in a frenzy.

Finally, a glimpse of John Mayer.

I got it. You're excused.

Are you busy? I have something to discuss.

What is it?

About the location where the late king passed away.

The investigation team gave conflicting reports.

About Anmyeon Island? Why are you checking?

Well, the first report said that they checked the brick stove.

But that report was edited and resubmitted later.

Why are you looking into that?

The King wants to know.

He thinks there might be a spy on the inside.

So did he ask you to look into it in secret, or...

He asked me, but I'm sure he wants others' input.

Who are you checking?

He said everyone except for the royal family.

You don't lie to me, do you?

That's what he said, but he didn't mean you.

He trusts you more than anyone.

HIS MAJESTY

Yes, Your Majesty.

There you are.

You may go. Thank you for your hard work.

Isn't it cool? Especially the yellow armband.

You think it's no good?

I know I'm only a lieutenant, but I'm the team leader.

I'm the King, after all.

Commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

I can't just always say, "Yes, Sir" to Captain.

That's just wrong.

John Mayer is coming.

He's attending the Peace Forum at Jeju.

I expected him to take action.

I thought he'd pressure the UN to stop the WOC.

He's not doing that?

He'll be at the banquet which the Princess will officially attend.

Must you really leave like this?

It's a formal function.

He can't do anything with so many witnesses.

-Even so... -You'll be there.

Take good care of Jae-shin for me.

I trust you, Mr. Eun.

Oh, you're here.

What are you doing? The WOC is in two days.

You should be building your strength.

Teamwork comes first. The WOC is only two days away.

Good luck.

For striking back. Hard.

Gosh.

You don't quite live up to my first love, but you'll do.

Oh, your first love?

I think you need a beating before we work on teamwork.

Hey, I can't change the truth. She was really pretty.

All right. Goodness.

Sit down.

But, she was very haughty,

and very sophisticated.

Catch me if you can!

All right, it's mine!

No, it's mine.

Let me help you.

Mom sent me to a regular school.

We kept it a secret that I was a prince.

Anyway, I really liked her.

Even how harshly cold she was to me.

But you can't hide a prince, no matter how hard you try.

Everyone found out within three days.

Let's go to music class together.

Her behavior changed completely.

She came right up to me and hooked arms.

It was a bit creepy.

Most people remember their first love fondly,

like a memory to treasure.

I don't get it.

I wanted to forget her completely.

She liked me because of my royal status.

All the other kids were the same.

That's when I gave up.

This was the true face of the world and its people.

So, I just decided to enjoy it.

Even if I met someone nice,

I always drew the line.

I didn't trust them.

Living like this has its consequences.

It makes me feel lonely.

But, I have you now.

So, thank you.

Let's win this thing.

King Lee Jae-ha landed in Japan at one this afternoon.

For a month, he will be the leader of the united team.

They will go up against the 16 countries for the third annual WOC.

They were met by the UNCD chairman, Habbo Deutsch, and the local governor.

King Lee Jae-ha made a promise about this year's WOC.

He will not get engaged to Kim Hang Ah if the team doesn't pass the first round.

The official WOC sneakers and your passes.

Just skim through the schedule.

The other teams are already here?

We came here a little late.

The other teams came a month ago to get adjusted.

And the North Koreans?

Hello. Ri Kang Seok, First Lieutenant of the Korean People's Army.

Hello. Kwon Yeong Bae, Junior Lieutenant of the Korean People's Army.

What's with this awkward behavior?

Sir, your will is our command.

We will do our best.

You guys have to forget that I'm the King.

Try to keep up formalities, and we'll get knocked out in round one.

What's important is teamwork,

so take it easy.

Right?

It's good to see you, Comrade Jae-ha.

Yeong Bae! Hey!

Hey, that tickles! Stop it!

Being king is doing you good.

You look healthier.

Stop it. I'm so ticklish.

Have you've been well, Comrade Hang Ah?

Hey, are you crazy?

You got fat. Didn't you train at all?

What about you? You've aged.

Give his pot belly a few good punches.

It's all soft and droopy. I'm embarrassed people will notice.

That's true, a king shouldn't have such a flabby pot belly.

No, stop it!

He needs exercise.

It's good to see everyone getting along, right?

Leave it.

Let him suffer a bit.

So, he finally realized that we're after Lee Jae-shin.

In accordance to Article 14 Clause 1 of the Royal Laws,

Princess Lee Jae-shin, first successor in line for the throne,

will serve as regent for a month

in the absence of the King, His Majesty.

Do you accept?

I do.

What, I get a teeny article?

Smaller than this Nobel Prize winner?

What does this former president have that I don't?

If they're throwing a banquet, they should've rented Versailles.

What's with the stop-and-go checkpoint?

Do they even have a parking lot?

Didn't you hear me?

I was born again as John Mayer, lover of peace.

Why? It's so moving, isn't it?

He jumped into the fighting ring to continue his brother's work.

We wouldn't be human to get in his way instead of supporting him.

Jae-ha moved me to tears.

Then again, some say success depends entirely on luck.

I hope the Korean team is lucky.

Right?

Who is the best opponent? Who's the easy win?

The easiest opponent is

Italy.

Their soldiers are strong but not their officers.

But their Folgore Brigade is famous, and remember the Gulf War?

They got into a scuffle with Americans and knocked them all flat.

But those were their soldiers. It's fine, these guys are officers.

All right, the first choice is Italy.

What about Brazil?

They're so lax they wait in line and don't notice they've been discharged--

They're the strongest military power in South America.

They even held the military athletics last year.

Let's see...

Ah, how about the Netherlands?

Right, they're tall with good teamwork.

But their military power doesn't rank in the top thirty.

They lost in the first round last year.

Okay, the Netherlands for our second choice.

What about Turkey?

Turkey is our ally.

They helped us out during the Korean War...

You wouldn't know, you're North Korean.

If that's the case, we can't go up against China.

When we were losing the war, China took an active part...

Fine, consider only military strength. No friendships, ties or connections.

Who is the third easiest team to beat?

Answer it.

Mr. Eun. I heard you've been calling a lot.

What dirty trick do you have up your sleeve?

Trick? I came to Korea because I was invited to the forum.

And I came to the banquet upon the request of the King.

If you're planning to threaten the princess...

Please, she's disabled.

Why would I bother with a person who supposedly lost her mind?

Besides, shouldn't you be worrying about yourself?

I heard you have a son.

In the Royal Guards, the king's right-hand man.

I think I heard that he respects his father immensely.

What happens if he finds out that we're chummy?

I won't be on the platform with you, but I'll always be in sight.

You don't have to say much.

You can say something simple like, "Thank you for coming."

Are there a lot of people out there?

Will they be staring at me?

Remember the night we watched the falling stars?

I remember.

I didn't look at the falling stars.

I looked at you instead.

It's because you shined far more brightly.

And you're still that bright.

Father, aren't you ready yet?

Hold on, we have some last minute checks.

There, done.

I'll send you a text.

Go in that order and win the thing.

Thank you.

What total show-offs.

They're confident they can beat anyone.

What does your father say?

FATHER

His list is the same as ours.

The list goes Italy, the Netherlands, Egypt and Iran.

What about India?

They're strong. A population of one billion, after all.

And tense relations with China led to buffing up their military.

Really? Then this is their chance for revenge.

Pick China. China.

It's fine. Egypt is one of the stronger military powers in Africa.

This works out better for us.

What countries are left? Italy, the Netherlands and Iran?

Pick up our ball, please!

Pick Korea!

They should've picked us. We're the Italy of Asia.

You guys are screwed. The UK guys are heavy-hitters.

THE KOREAN PENINSULA PEACE JEJU FORUM

-The Netherlands. -Iran.

-The Netherlands. -Iran.

-The Netherlands! -Iran.

If you hesitate too long, you'll lose all your luck.

Pull out the one that your hand grabs.

They used magnetism.

The US ball had something magnetic put on it.

This is about the Royal Family and our countries.

This could be the end.

Can you confirm her face?

-Let her go... -What are you so afraid of?

Our fate is being shot to hell...

Get out now!

What's your name?

Aren't you the King?

It's for the plan.

Lose on purpose?

Our friend, the US, or our homeland, Korea?

Can't you see that we're at the edge of the cliff?

I'll only get engaged

if we win this fair and square.

Subtitle translation by Youngju Kim