All language subtitles for Lights and Shadows E17

[Episode 17]
Song Mijin with Universal Pictures.

Ah, Song Mijin.

I've heard a lot about you.

Director Kim has peculiar taste.

Yes.

Quite different from the young girls
you favor.

Are you fearless
or just foolish?

Your faith in Director Kim
can explode in your face.

You...

made a dangerous choice.

How do you know Mr. Jang?

He was Sunyang's
assemblyman.

Of course.

You know him personally?

Yes.

He's the reason
I have to succeed.

He was behind my father's death...
and my family's troubles.

Jo Myongguk, No Sangtaek...

Imbeciles.

Is this all I can expect?

No Sangtaek...

you lost out to a third-rate bum
like Kang Kitae?

And you call yourself a power
in show business?

But, sir...

Sang Mijin with the
Victoria wanted--

Enough!

After all I've done for you,
you sit here and hand me excuses?

Your pardon.

Fail me again and you'll pay,
remember that.

Sir.

The same goes for you.
Pull yourself together.

Sir.

What do you mean he was
behind your father's death

and your family's troubles?

Can you tell me?

I'm sorry.
I don't want to say any more.

If that's how you want it.

Still, you're
fighting Mr. Jang.

At least we have
that in common.

Sorry, sorry.
I'm a little late.

No, we just got here.

This is the friend
you mentioned?

Say hello.

Kang Kitae, sir.

Mm. You look
bright enough.

Madame Yu tells me
Jang Cholhwan is here?

I met him on the way in.

He must have been offended
at our relationship.

I expect so.

He was quite venomous.

It's best to avoid
venomous snakes.

Where are you from?

I was born in Yongchon,
Pyongan Province.

We were refugees.

We moved to Sunyang.

Sunyang?

Jang Cholhwan was an
assemblyman there.

Yes, sir.

You must know
a lot about him.

I believe so.

If you wish, he may be a
great help to you.

Director Kim and I have been
at odds since the coup.

How shall I put it?

We have conflicting loyalties
to the President.

The better he does,
the worse it is for me.

Now is the time to strike.

What do you have in mind?

Strategy or no strategy,
this is war.

He won't be getting closer
to the President.

I will.

I have a divergent view.

We can't overlook the fact that
Mr. Kim is the director of the KCIA.

And he's from the
President's hometown.

The President spared him from the
purges after the May 16 coup.

We can't forget the President has
awarded certain individuals positions...

that far exceed their abilities.

A war now could come back to haunt you.

So what strategy do you suggest?

His weak link.

Weak link?

First, find his weakness.
Second, use it against him.

His association with Ms. Song
isn't based on vested interests

so much as personal ties.

Vested interests can be cut.
Personal ties, not so much.

That's his weak link.

So we use a skirmish with Song Mijin
to win the war, is that it?

Yes.

Get details on how she became the film
industry's distribution leader.

And how she got the largest quota
of foreign films.

Sir.

Why didn't you tell me Song Mijin is
backed by the director of the KCIA?

I've been butting my head
on the ground here.

Now that you know,
be careful with her.

Or you'll have to deal
with Director Kim.

Yes, I can see that.

How's Lee Jonghye doing?

Lee Jonghye quit Seven Stars.
Didn't you know?

Quit? Why?

She said she's
through singing.

If she's through,
I have no reason to hold her.

What will she do now?

I have no idea.

Pardon me.

Something you need?

No...

What does Mr. Kim do?

You don't know?

No.
It hasn't come up yet.

He's director of the KCIA.

The Korea Central
Intelligence Agency.

Huh?

Why are you shocked?

No... nothing.

I never guessed we'd meet
in a place like this.

You're meeting Director Kim?

Mm-hm.

I don't know why you're seeing him,
but don't get too close.

I'm stuck with politics.
But you're not.

Political in-fighting
gives off sparks.

If you don't know
what you're doing...

you'll get burned.

I'm saying this
for your own good.

Mr. No.

Yes, sir.

Sorry for being hard on you.

I'm rough around the edges.
You understand.

Not at all.

I'm only sorry I failed to
meet your expectations.

Tell me what
weapons you need.

I'll provide them.

You're job is to win.
Understood?

Sir.

Mr. Jang, phone for you.

Deputy Director Yun
with the KCIA.

It's me.
What?

What?

Yeo Taejun, Ahn Dongsu,
Kim Suchang...

All of them?

Filthy--!

What is it?

Director Kim has cut all
of my ties within the KCIA.

Is he still here?

Yes.

- What are you doing?
- Move.

A show needs singers.
Who's your headliner?

No one famous.
We're just starting.

We're recruiting
big names now.

Me, I'm fond
of Jo Yongnam.

I had the chance to hear him
at the Blue House.

Excellent. Just excellent.

Oh, yes.

Mr. Jang.

Get out.

Yes, Mr. Jang?

Surely you're not here
to pay your respects.

Don't just stand there.
Sit, please.

We should go.

Not at all.

He's an uninvited guest.

There's no reason for the
hostess to leave.

Wouldn't you agree?

Correct.
You should hear this.

You've declared war on me.

Me?

Not that I recall.

Let's drop the pretense,
shall we?

Kim Chae-uk, cut the act
and listen carefully.

I don't know what you were thinking,
but you picked the wrong man.

Your days at Mt. Nam
are numbered.

Pack your bags.

I never have liked the
way you wallow in the filth.

But I don't intend to let you inflict
your stench on the President.

You need cleaning
and I'm the one to do it.

Fine. We'll see who
fires the first shot.

And who goes the distance.

What was that about?

I rooted out his plants
in my organization.

No wonder he's mad.

You may suffer
from the fall-out.

I'll handle it,
don't worry.

Nice to meet you,
young man.

The director likes you.
That's good.

You know who he is?

Director of the KCIA?

Nothing gets past you.

Yes. You met one of the most
powerful men in Korea.

And he likes you.

Play your cards right and
your future is assured.

Please pardon me if
I prefer not getting involved.

How do you mean?

I don't want his help and there's
nothing I can do to help him.

You don't know
how things work.

The day may come when you
need his help to survive.

Enough!

After all I've done for you, you
sit here and hand me excuses?

Your pardon.

Fail me again and you'll pay,
remember that.

Groveling like a
dog at my age?

You find out?

They're advertising for
new singers in all the dailies.

And they're poking around
to sign some big names.

Where would he get
that kind of money?

Ms. Song is funding him.

What?

All worked up to
sign a big name...

Tell Chaeyong
I want to see her.

Sir.

What? The KCIA?

Why did you see him?

He's Ms. Song's backer.

She wants me to
establish ties with him.

Isn't that a good thing?

You won't have to be scared
of Jang Cholhwan anymore.

So why are you
so down?

My father died
at the KCIA complex.

What?

Hang on. Dongchol said
he died in an accident.

Not even my family knows.
You're the first one I've told.

So how did it happen?

I see. Like me and the
counterintelligence unit, right?

They showed me his
signed confession.

And said he took
his own life.

I was so shocked, and
it was his handwriting...

I didn't suspect a thing.

But a while ago I got to thinking
that he was framed.

It's possible.
Even probable.

How can I work with the KCIA director
without knowing

what happened
to my father?

True. He may be
your enemy.

Have a drink.

No, I'm fine.

How long have you
been with me?

Nearly 4 years now.

Four years...

A long time to
put up with me.

And hard on you.

If you want to go,
you can go.

Where did this
come from?

I'm releasing you.
Go if you want.

Jonghye,
come on.

Oh, sorry.

We'll be late.
Come on.

Once we start shooting
she'll need your help.

Makeup, costuming
and such.

Am I your
slave-girl now?

Pssh, ignoramus.
Ever hear of a manager?

Manager?
What about my salon?

Close up, you never
get any customers.

I'm paying. Let's go.

We've cleared up the contract
with No Sangtaek.

We can start shooting.

We'll wrap the action scenes
in Incheon this week.

Be ready to shoot in the
studio next week.

I will.

What about
your costume?

She can wear her costumes
from the stage show.

I saw your costumes.
Blech.

That won't do.

We'll get you
something.

Right, get something,
exactly.

It's been a while,
Pierre.

Oh, Songwon.

I kept meaning
to visit your set.

Sorry, Songwon.

You know each other?

A little.

But you're busy.
How can I help you?

She needs
a costume.

Songwon, a word.

Sheesh.

Welcome.

Hey, Miran.

Miran, give
us a minute?

Yes, sir.
Ladies.

What is this?

When people ask about you
and women, I never say a thing.

But I've got to now.

Carry on with all the
girls you want...

just not her.

What's wrong with her?

Do I have to say it?
Anyway, not her.

It would be bad.

She's an actress
in my film.

What's wrong
with that?

An actress?

Yeah.

We need a costume
for her torch song bit.

Oh, well,
send her in then.

From no-name singer
to actress overnight.

Now that's talent.

Or it must be the power
of Gunjeong.

I'm quite confused.

It's unwise to talk
about Gungjeong.

Be careful.

Of course.

It's just cause it's you.
I never blab.

Miss Kang!

Sir.

She needs a costume.

Take her measurements
again.

Your coat.

I keep seeing you.

You know Kang Kitae's
my brother?

I guessed as much.

I know more than
enough about you.

Not my brother.

And I know enough about
what goes on in Gungjeong.

From no-name singer
to actress overnight.

Now that's talent.

Or the power of
Gunjeong.

I'm quite confused.

I know more than
enough about you.

Not my brother.

And I know enough about
what goes on in Gungjeong.

Come again? No Sangtaek
set you free?

And clear.

Yeah, but I mean,
really free?

It wasn't easy.
But I'm free.

So will you
work with us?

The Bitnara Show
could use a big name.

That's why
I wanted to see you.

Really?
That's so great.

You and Kang Kitae... and the others
will be happy, too, of course.

Let's go and
talk it over.

I contacted Mun Julan
and Lee Sumi. No luck.

"Stay With Me,"
that Lee Sumi?

I like her. Get her.

She said no.

If we can't get top stars, how about
semi-top stars or something?

The important thing now is a
big name to bring in the crowds.

"Semi-top" is the
same as "bottom."

Mr. Kang's right.

We need THE Bitnara Lady,
so to speak.

Chaeyong, what brings
you here?

She wants to appear
in our show.

With Sangtaek's
eyes on you?

Is that possible?

She's free
and clear now.

She can join us,
no problem.

Really, Chaeyong?

Yes.

Lucky us.

Mr. Kang, heaven's
on your side.

How did this happen?

With Miss Yu here, our top star
problems are solved.

Er... you're sure there's no problem
with No Sangtaek?

Yes.
If you'll have me?

Of course.

It's an honor,
Chaeyong.

Yes.

It's me.
Well?

I met with Kang Kitae and
we agreed to work together.

You get what you want.
I get what I want.

That's all there
is to it.

All right.
Goodnight.

Who are we meeting?

People who are all talk
don't impress you.

So I'll give you
something to be loyal to.

A very
important person.

Who?

Not...
not your backer?

Bingo!

Wait, a little warning
at least, c'mon.

You'll be fine,
don't worry, Taesu.

You're Jo Taesu?

Yes.

A pleasure.

Sit, sit.

I've heard a lot
about you.

Moved to Seoul from the provinces
and worked your way up to boss.

Yes, sir. One punch and they're out.
His fists are legend.

Fists of legend...

That reminds me
of the old days.

On May 16, the juntas first order
of business was organizing "fists."

Fists like Lee Jongjae
and Im Hwasu.

We trotted it out as a "purifying"
program, not that we needed a reason.

Not all fists
are the same

Some work for their country
in the shadows.

Well? Are you willing to use
your fists for your country?

Not if it means being used
and ending up in the gallows.

Hey, is that
any way to talk?

No, no, no.
He's not wrong.

I appreciate his realism.

I'll promise you this.

Use your fists for me, for our country,
and I'll stick with you till the end.

Unless I die first.
Then forget it.

My fists are yours,
sir.

Good.

You'll communicate with Jo Myongguk
or Mr. No from now on.

Sir.

To celebrate, let's knock
back a few, huh?

Sir.

Madame Yun,
drinks all around.

Ms. Song has theaters in Seoul,
Suwon and Daejon.

She has her hand in domestic
and foreign film distribution.

Your task is to find any illegality
in her many vested interests.

Yes, sir.

- Welcome.
- Mm.

My meeting went late.

The police chief over the
Victoria's district.

Han Junbae.

- Cha Suhyok.
- Sir.

Tell him what
you told me.

Of course. It's nothing to
shut the Victoria down.

I don't want it shut down.
That would cause complications.

Of course.

I simply meant to illustrate that her
operation isn't entirely legitimate.

Leave it to me.

- All right, I will.
- Yes, sir.

Ahem... Put in a good word
with Mr. Jang.

Perhaps I might
get a step up?

- Of course.
- Thank you.

She said she's
through singing.

If she's through,
I have no reason to hold her.

What will she do now?

I have no idea.

Would it kill Taesong
to give us a ride?

- We're not late?
- No.

Do you have a minute?

Sorry, but we're
sorta busy here.

It's okay. I'll just
be a minute.

Let's go.

You quit Seven Stars.

Yes, I'm through.

If it was because
of what I said--

No. It wasn't.

You're the girl that was willing to risk
everything to be a singer.

Why give up now?

I don't really
want to share that.

I appreciate your
interest and concern.

But it's time to stop.

I'm sorry to say this...

but whatever good there was with you,
whatever bad there was with Mr. Jang...

are both tarred
with the same brush.

If I can peel it off,
even if it rips my skin...

I'll do it to be free
of that memory.

I'll say it again.

It's time to stop.

That's all
I have to say.

- How much?
- $3.

- Thanks. Come again.
- Of course.

- Sundok, bus the table.
- Ma'am.

Geumnye,
what about us?

Ready.

- Sundok, have some.
- Yes'm.

I don't know how
we can meet all our costs.

We've only
just opened.

It takes time.
Don't get discouraged.

Easy for you to say.

But I still owe my kids.

I need every penny
to get back the house.

Pardon me.

Yes, sir, all done?
$1.

One.

I'm sorry, but I'm
strapped for cash.

Will you hold
this instead?

Hold..?

If you're broke
you shouldn't eat.

Better than
shirking the bill.

Sorry. Hold this
and I'll bring it.

What is it?

My saxophone.

It's a part of me.
I'll definitely come get it.

Hold it, he says.
I won't hold a thing.

Just pay me
the next time.

But I really can't--

Excuse me.

Can you play?

Yes.

Play. For your supper,
as they say.

Geumnye,
what are you saying?

All right.

We'll be auditioning
new talent.

The best will be trained
for recording

and performance contracts
with the Victoria.

Good thinking.

And our "golden-time"
headliner?

We've booked Yu Chaeyong
and others will soon follow.

Isn't she with
Seven Stars?

No Sangtaek
released her.

She's with Bitnara now.
She starts tonight.

Very good.

Ah, and we've booked Pak Nosik's
"Seaman Pak Package Show."

I remember that show.
It was quite famous.

You've done better
than I expected.

Let me know if you
need anything.

Just your support.

Then get to it.

Ma'am.

Anything new on the head
of Taeyang Pictures?

Nothing other than bankrolling
Choi Songwon's new film.

That may change anytime.
Keep watching him.

Yes, ma'am.

- Mr. Kang.
- Yes?

I've got bad news.

What?

Seaman Pak.
He's backing out.

What for?

He hasn't been
on stage for years.

He's worried they won't like him
and the show will tank.

I just told Ms. Song.
This puts us in a spot.

He's filming now.

Let's go and see if
we can't talk to him.

Always something.

Nosik.

The wharf scene will be the best action
sequence in Korean film history.

I guarantee.

You think? I'm worried
about the cuts.

Oh, Nosik, it's perfect,
perfect.

Okay, okay.

Director.

How can you re-write the script
without telling me?

And who's
the new chick?

Now, now, re-writes
are inevitable.

You understand.

Let's wrap this up.
I've got business.

Okay, okay,
wait in the green room.

I should have used Munhi.
What a pain.

How many sets
is she whining about?

Five, that's it.

Back in the day I filmed
10 movies at a pop.

Songwon, how many
have you filmed at once?

Thirteen,
one time.

The production manager would show up
at my house and we'd go at it...

- Yeah, yeah.
- Talk about noise.

- In Nampo I'd lie in my car.
- I know, I know, I heard.

I miss Nampo.

Director.

Jonghye

Hey, you made it.

Say hello
to the director.

Her makeup and costume girl.

Hello. Lee Gyongsuk.
Glad to be here.

Jonghye's makeup...
Not too thick.

Keep it natural to complement
her lovely features.

Yes, sir.

This is the torch singer
I told you about.

Hello,
Lee Jonghye.

Hello, hello.
You were right.

She's just as
I pictured the part.

Lovely.
You'll be a hit.

I'll try my best.

The dressing room is back there.
Get changed and standby.

- Okay.
- Good.

What do you think?

I wasn't just talking. You've made
a real discovery there.

Exactly. I had the
same thought.

Choi Songwon in person.

Standing that close
gave me the vapors.

He's a funny one.

Hmm... eyes...

Hey, what are you
doing in my spot?

Hello. I'm playing Keumok.
Lee Jonghye.

Who asked you?

I asked what a bit-part walk-on ham
is doing in my spot!

I'm sorry. I didn't know there
was a difference.

Now you're giving me lip?

Now that's out of line.
What's your deal?

Who are YOU?

Just leave it.

I'm sorry.
My mistake.

You were a showgirl?

Didn't you learn
your place there?

I'm sorry.

Try your naive routine
with me and you'll get yours.

Get me?

Who does she
think she is?

It's okay.
Leave it.

Don't take it like an idiot.
Throw down!

What are you,
chopped liver?

You matter, too.

I know.

Miss Lee,
we're ready for you.

Okay.

I loved you

I gave you my all

I frolicked in the
fields of your heart

Stay with me

Hey, hey, hey!
Get off the stage!

You call that singing?

- Yeah?
- Yeah!

Geumok.

Yongguk...

Geumok...

"How long has it been?"

How long has it been?

- "Thoughts of seeing you..."
- Thoughts of seeing you...

- "rotting in my cold dark cell..."
- rotting in my cold dark cell...

- "kept me going, Geumok."
- kept me going, Geumok.

- "I'm sorry, Yongguk."
- I'm sorry, Yongguk.

"I'm... I'm with
someone else now."

Isn't... isn't that
Lee Jonghye?

What's she doing here?

I'm... I'm with
someone else now.

- "Forgive me."
- Forgive me.

Cut!

How was it?

Looking good.

Nice. Perfect.

You sure this
is your first movie?

I did some extra work.

But such deep feeling..?

What did you think?

What did I tell you?

She'll be a star.

Thank you.

Whoa, she's good.

Forget singing, that's an
actress right there.

Well? Let's talk
to Seaman Pak.

She'll save
the picture.

Nosik.

- What brings you here?
- Yeah, what brings you here?

I want a word
with my friend.

Ugh.

Can't you trust me
just this once?

Oh, Shin. It's not that
I don't trust you.

But some old hack
won't sell tickets.

"Old hack?"
You're still a top act.

You're Korea's
Seaman Pak.

I don't...

I just don't know.

How did..?

How did you
end up here?

Taesong got
me the part.

I told you before.
I'm through singing.

So many changes.

I had no idea
about all this.

I'm a little embarrassed.

You should have told me so I could
fret and root for you and such.

There's no need.

I have to work.
I should go.

Jonghye.

Oh, Mr. Jo?

Keeping busy?

Yes, sir. The director
is over here.

This way.

But... why?

Was it something I did?

No, nothing like that.

But there's nothing
between us.

I don't like that
kind of talk.

I want to make it on my own,
without your help.

So don't worry
about me.

- Jonghye.
- Uh-huh.

This is the actress
I told you about.

This is Jo Myongguk, the head of
Taeyang Pictures, one of our investors.

Say hello,
Jonghye.

Lee Jonghye?

Yes, sir.

Find out what's between Kang Kitae
and Lee Jonghye.

Yes, sir.

Chaeyong absolutely
rules the stage.

Now that's what
I'm talking about.

It's a hit, a hit.

She got 'em
worked up, huh?

Chaeyong, good show.
You see that crowd?

Hm-hm.

This is the best show we've
had since we hit the Victoria.

Chaeyong, well done.

We've got to change
how we introduce her.

How?

Our Fantasy Nights
Dancing Queen!

Victoria's own royalty!
Yu Chaeyong!

- How's that?
- Nice.

You see
Chaeyong's act?

I did. Amazing.
Best show ever! The end!

Thank you.

Nicely done.

Shouldn't we show our appreciation,
you know, glug-glug-glug?

Absolutely. Let's celebrate
a great opening.

Perfect. Okay?

Ah, well...

Sorry, but I've
got other plans.

You go with them. I'll treat you
to dinner another time.

I see. No problem.

Good show,
everyone. I'm off.

Gyesun, a word.

Sir.

Night.

What is it?
Is something wrong?

He's been that way ever since we
saw Jonghye on Choi's movie set.

What was
she doing there?

She's an actress.

What?

Do you have any idea why Jonghye
switched from singing to acting?

She didn't think she had the chops.
That's all I know.

No other reason?

I don't know why, but she's
been different. Depressed.

Why do you ask?

Has something happened?

No, nothing.

Well, then...

Brrrr. Like it would kill
Taesong to drive us home.

Am I right?
Brrrr...

I'll just run along.
Don't be late.

Let's talk somewhere.

I'm sorry.
There's nothing to say.

What's this about,
Jonghye?

Give me a reason,
at least.

I thought about it and you
and I just won't work.

I'm bad news.
Unlucky.

That's your reason?
Fair enough.

I've got more
luck than talent.

More than enough to
cover your "bad news".

All right?

Stop, Kitae.

What do you
want to hear?

"I hate you, I don't
want to see you."

Is that what
it will take?

I'm off.

Myonghi.

Let's talk.

What now?

How do you know
Lee Jonghye?

Oh, that.

Why did you say
I shouldn't see her?

Better you
don't know.

Just spit it out.

Must I?
You won't like it.

Just say it.

Do you know what goes
on at Gungjeong?

Where's that?

The President hosts
private parties there.

Parties where young girls
entertain his guests.

Young girls
like Jonghye.

How do you
know this?

Our salon makes
outfits for the girls.

That's how
I met Jonghye.

What's worse...

Suhyok arranges it for the Blue House.
He escorts the ladies to Gungjeong.

Including Jonghye,
I'm sure.

It's very early.

Suhyok isn't here yet?

He called and
said he'd be late.

Why do you ask?

Well, I've learned
something interesting.

What?

Lee Jonghye. I believe you were
interested in her?

How do you
know that?

I don't know why Suhyok told you
he's in love with her.

But she's in love with
someone else, not him.

Who?

Kang Kitae.

You're sure?

Definitely.

What did you want?

You escort girls to Gungjeong
for the Blue House?

How did you..?

I used to, it's true,
but not anymore.

When you used to...

did you ever
escort Lee Jonghye?

Tell me.

Translated by D. Bannon
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