All language subtitles for Lights and Shadows E47

Take your best shot.

Little creep.

Kitae, please.

Go on.

Try it!

- Stop.
- What's going on?

Mr. Cha, the National Security
people are meeting in Mago.

Don't embarrass yourself.

Calm down, Kitae.

[Episode 47]

You wanted me?

Yes.
How go the meeting plans?

All set.

Dongchol, tell Shin,
No and Yang Taesong.

I will.

And you tell Ms. Song.

Sure, of course.

It's obvious now.

The rift between me and Mr. Jang...

was all Kitae's doing.

Jang knows you betrayed him
four years ago.

That was Kitae, too.

His plans are careful, well-laid.

He has us both at our wits' ends.

Suhyok, if we don't act quickly...

we won't be able to act at all.

If I can raise the money,
how will you do it?

Kitae is in the movie business now.

I have a way to stop him.

I can make his distribution
investment money...

explode in his face.

All right.
I'll get you the money.

Make it happen.

Don't you have a way to stop him?

Right now it's more important
that I stop Jang Cholhwan.

How can you with Director Jeong
as his patron?

The way to stop Jang...

is with money.

What you're looking at is Bitnara
Productions long-term business plan.

To date, Korea's entertainment industry
has run on individual talent

...and contacts.

Now it's time for the industry
to consolidate its resources.

We have some crossover in the film
and music industries.

But we need a studio system to tie them
in with television as well.

Miyon?

Yes. In Japan, Amuse Productions
and Yoshimoto Promotions...

develop and manage talent,
produce film and television programs,

Where does Seven Stars fit in?

You'll find and develop new talent.

This plan will change the face
of the industry.

My ultimate goal is for Bitnara
Productions to be a public company.

Listing as a public company...

means audits and accountability
to shareholders.

You want that?

Yes.
That's exactly why I want to do it.

Private investments
have their limitations.

A publicly-held firm offers
its shareholders transparency.

But this management company,
what's that?

Like an agency to professionally manage
the careers of actors and singers.

The entertainers can focus on
singing and acting.

Management deals with image-making,
promotion, contracts, everything.

The management company's
first client...

will be Lee Jonghye.

Kang's no ordinary guy, huh?

A different man from the
country bumpkin he used to be.

Seems he picked up a lot
from Kim Punggil in Japan.

I knew he had luck on his side,
but nothing like this.

Even being forced to run off to Japan
has turned into good luck for him.

But isn't he acting out of self-interest,

signing up Lee Jonghye
as his first client?

So what if he is?

True.

Suhyok is already creepy crazy.

Won't signing Lee Jonghye
make it worse?

So I'll have to recruit more.

I'm through with caring
what Suhyok does.

If I can use my position to help her,
I will, that's all.

Management?
What's that?

It's how they do it overseas.

A systematic approach
to consolidating performers' careers.

Mr. Kang wants you as his first client.

Once you sign, you get security,
professional management, the works.

Oh?
Jonghye, that's perfect.

Saves you the headaches
of the business side.

They manage that, too?

Exactly.

Um... I appreciate your concern,
but I don't think so.

Why?

If I sign with Kitae,
it will just drive Suhyok nuts.

It will just make things worse.

You think Kitae didn't take that
into account?

Trust him.

He's right.
Suhyok is getting seriously creepy.

You need protection.

His long-term plan surprised me.

He's going to change
the face of the industry.

Oh, you have high hopes, then?

Yes, and the first things
I want to do is build a Bitnara Town.

With enough room for our offices
and studios to train our artists.

And a theater for performances.

Meaning we have to wrap up this
problem with Jang Cholhwan's land.

Yes, exactly.

Jang has already taken the bait.

Today we reel him in.

Moron.
You call this an annual report?

Sorry, sir.

Some hotel manager you are.

Serves me right for hiring you.

Clench your teeth.

Sir?

Unless you want them broken.

Moron!

C'mere, c'mon, little loser!

Get up, let's go.

Is there a single loan shark in
Myongdong that you don't owe?

You think I wouldn't notice
where my money went?

If I offer you a spoon of rice...

you should take it and like it.

And if you don't like it, take it anyway.

I'm sorry.

Is that all you can say?
Sorry?

How long you going to be sorry?

Idiot! Scum! Loser!
Sorry? Sorry THIS!

Sorry? For what?

For this?

Losers. You.

Yes, sir.

Take out this trash.

Sir.
Give me another chance.

You've had all the chances
you're going to get.

Get out.

Still here?

Out.

Oh, wait, Madame Yun.

Yes?

You're the only one I can trust.

Thank you.

I'm not in business just
to make money selling liquor.

So look after my employees...
and the guests, all right?

- Yes, Chairman.
- Good.

Hello?

- It's Song Mijin.
- Oh, Ms. Song.

Can you spare some time?

Ah, of course.
Where?

I'll come to you.

Have you ever thought of
going into the theater business?

The theater business?

Yes. I'm thinking of a
department store-theater multiplex

...in the Kangnam area.

As Kangnam grows,
I plan to grow with it.

And if you're willing,
I'm hoping you'll be my partner.

It just so happens
I have land in Kangnam.

We have a property we're looking at.

Jo Myongguk owns it.

Land which can be mine
anytime I want it.

That's perfect.

If you can secure the land,
I'll secure funding to begin construction.

Oh, yes. With this I can take
Kang Kitae down again.

Suhyok, I got the money.

I'm surprised how fast you got it.
Thanks.

This is your last chance.
Don't mess up again.

Don't worry. I'm on it.

What brings you here?

- Give us a minute.
- Sir.

You have land in Kangnam?

I'll pay you well.
Sell it to me.

Do what now?

I need it.
Sell it to me.

Hand over my land, just like that?

Not just like that.
I'll pay you. Very well.

I bought that land
with Kang Mansik's money.

You got your cut of the deal.

Forget it.

What?

That's all I have to say.
You can go.

Look here, I say jump, you jump.

What else is there to say?

Keep it up and I'll get angry.

Oooh, scary.
And if baby gets angry?

I've already hit rock bottom.

I won't stand for any more.

You don't know what rock bottom is.

There's still a cellar.

Stop posing and take the money.
Or I'll take it from you anyway.

We understand each other?

So long.

Good color.

How about the University Song Festival?

Lots of new talent there.

That's old news.

Dongchol is right.

Shim Subong notwithstanding,
there's not much there.

At least nothing the agencies
haven't already recruited.

With color coming in, we need the
unconventional, the provocative.

Singing well isn't enough.
Viewers are too shallow.

In that case,
I should play my trump card.

What's that?

Ah, it's me.
Send in the Purple Sisters.

Okay, stand here.

Say hello.

What do you think?

Can they sing?

Of course.

Hyongyong.

Show him what you got.
Anything. Your best stuff.

Hand and hand, into the wilderness

Together, forever, into a world of hope

- Whoa!
- Can’t find the note!

Viewers love the
up-and-down-the-scale crud.

Just what I was looking for.

Aside from these girls,
we need a boy-girl team.

A boy-girl team...

Like the Kim Family?

No, no, not just singers.

Singing, dancing, the whole package.

Hang on.
We've never had that before.

All we've had is singers
like Saesaem Trio and the Kim Family.

A singing-dancing team.
Sounds great.

All right. I'll work one up.
Wait for it.

- Nice job.
- Excellent, excellent.

- Long time.
- Yes.

Sit.

My friend here is attached
to National Security from the KCIA.

Yang Taesong.

Don't be nervous.
I'm Ahn Dosong.

You don't know me, but I know you.

Huh? You know me?

You made quite a name for yourself.
In the Vietnam black market.

- Th-that's--
- Our people in Saigon tell us...

your name alone struck fear
in people's hearts.

Not to mention the nefarious
contacts you have in Japan.

Who..?

If we wanted,
we could have you locked up tonight.

Why are you doing this?

Relax.

Drink.

I'm not here to scare you.

I'm here to make you a proposition.

You want me to betray Mr. Kang?

“Betray” is such an ugly word.

Let's just say I need your help
with something.

You know about me and Jonghye.

It's best if you work with me.

Taesong told me.

I appreciate the offer.
I could use the protection.

- Then sign with me.
- But...

If I do, you know how Suhyok will react.

You know what he's capable of
in his position.

I don't want you hurt anymore over me.

I don't want you hurt over me, either.

I've thought it through.
Don't worry.

Suhyok's obsession won't change,
with or without me around.

In time his obsession may turn violent.

We can't turn back the clock...

but I can still protect you.

- You saw Mr. Kang?
- Uh-huh.

What did you decide?
Will you sign?

Uh-huh, I'm in.

Good move. Very good.

I need to rest.

Oh, okay.

- It's me.
- Well?

She's in.

- Hello? Speak up.
- Got it.

Taesong?

Uh-huh. That was strange.

How so?

I don't know. Just strange.

Have you decided?

On one condition.

Go on.

Clean up my record for good and all.

I thought that would have been obvious.

And keep our association from Jonghye.

Why?

She signed with
Kitae's management company.

If she knows we're working together...

Kitae will pick up on it.

Management company, you said?

She works exclusively
with Bitnara Productions.

Security, managers, coordinators.

Kitae's Bitnara Productions schedules
everything and protects her interests.

She works exclusively
with Bitnara Productions.

Security, managers, coordinators.

Kitae's Bitnara Productions schedules
everything and protects her interests.

Suhyok is on the phone.
Are you in?

I'll take it.

It's me.

Meet me.
I have nothing to say.

You signed an exclusive contract
with Kitae?

You're checking up on me now?

I asked you a question.

Yes. It's true.

What for?

This has to end.

Why must you persist
in clinging to an empty shell?

My reasons are my own.

Cancel the contract.
Cancel the film.

I won't have you working with Kitae.
Understood?

You have a 2 o'clock with Mr. Jang.

- Go to his hotel.
- Sir.

The documents and materials
you requested.

Thank you.

Pardon me,
but may I ask you something?

Go ahead.

How much do you trust Kang Kitae?

Where did that come from?

Why on earth would I trust him?

It's in our best interests
to work together for the moment.

I have no doubt he'll stab me
in the back when it suits him.

Then why not deal with me?

Hm?

If you deal with Kitae,
there's no reason not to deal with me.

On what terms?

Forget getting a commission
from Kim Punggil.

I have a way to take everything he owns.

I had no choice but to betray you
four years ago to survive.

To make up for what I did,

I'll help you to gain control of all
of Kim Punggil's assets.

If you'll take it.

How did he react?

As expected.
He'll wrestle with it, kick it around.

But he's greedy. He won't refuse.

If you turn Jang,
I've got a way to finish Kitae.

What's that?

When is the wedding?

I'm in no rush.
But he does go on.

Then there may be a little
Shin in the future.

I had hoped so, but it may be too late.

We had better hurry.

I envy you.

Oh, you. At my age, a wedding
is more pathetic than anything.

Cha Suhyok is here.

Welcome.

- How about some tea?
- Of course.

You know Kim Punggil is
a pro-Pyongyang expat in Japan?

Hm.

We can use that fact to exploit Kitae
and Jo Taesu's time in Japan.

We can use associating
with known Communists...

without government permission...

to build a case for treason.

Well?
Shall we go that route?

To make up for what I did,

I'll help you to gain control of all
of Kim Punggil's assets.

If you'll take it.

Welcome.

At my age, just walking is a trial.

My sympathies. Please.

Japan is all set.
The lawyer will iron out the details.

Yes, sir.

Your place is almost ready.

Oh? I'll have to impose on you
a bit longer.

Yes, please do.

How is it going with Jang Cholhwan?

He met with the director of
the National Security Commission.

The bank licenses will have to wait
until after the presidential elections.

The slot machine business is fine
so long as he gets his commission.

Agree to whatever he demands.

The bigger the bait, the harder he'll bite.

Yes, sir.

Sheesh, nothing you wear seems to help.

C'mon, man.

You.

Me?

C'mere.

Why?

You gotta ask?

Why talk down to me?
We're the same age.

Same age?

You know how long I've been doing this?

I was singing when you were
in your school uniform.

C'mere, if you know what's good for you.

What's that about?

Like you don't know?

Don't tick her off, go on, scoot.

Go on.

Scoot.

Let's watch.

Dongchol.

Shouldn't we do something?

Why? This is more fun.
Wait for it.

Right.
Answer yes or no, got it?

Anything else and you're dead.

Yes.

So, you shaking your tale at Jo Taesu?

Well, you see--

Yes or no.

Jeez.

You want to throw down, is that it?

The more things change, I swear.

I haven't been entirely candid
about my age.

Actually, I'm three years older than you.

Get me?

What?

And if I'm shaking my tale or anything
else, it's none of your business.

Get me?

Yeah, well, you done?

And! Does Taesu have “Hyebin”
stamped on his forehead? Does he?

- You did not!
- Did too!

You did?

What the--?
Quick, stop ‘em!

- Girls, girls, girls!
- Kill you--!

Watch the faces, girls.

Mr. Jo.

Stop it, Hyebin, stop.

Mr. Jo, she was choking me,
she wanted me dead.

Baby, she started it.

Little brat, talking down to her elders.

Breaks my heart, really.

It just kills me.

Why were you fighting?

I wasn't.

This tramp smacked me on the head.

She's like a sister to me.

I reneged on my promise
to help her make it big.

So I bought her dinner a few times.

That's what you think.

She's got something else on her mind.

So what if she does,
what can I do about it?

She saw an opening, she took it...

and started shaking her tail.

You just don't know.

How hot you are to women.

How that smile of yours
gives them the vapors.

And when I think of you smiling
and laughing with that Jihye...

...ugh...argh...

You disappoint me.

Don't you trust me?

Taesu...Taesu!

What do you want?

I knew this would happen.
Didn't take long, either.

Hyebin.

The British poet Thomas Campbell
once wrote...

For Beauty's tears are
lovelier than her smile.

Now I know exactly what he meant.

Seeing you now...

your tears are so lovely...

It breaks my heart.

Hyebin.

EEP. Knock it off, grabby.

I've missed you so much, Hyebin.

Songwon.

Hyebin, I've missed you.

How I've missed you.

Back off.

Hyebin, come on, let's start over.

Never, no way, nuh-uh.

Don't say that.

- Mother.
- Oops.

- Come here a minute.
- Hide it, quick.

Oh, dear, oh, my...

Ahem, I'm afraid I'll have
to impose a bit longer.

Not at all. I just wish we had
nicer accommodations.

Would it kill you to call?

I told him not to.
I was too nervous.

Have you eaten?

Yes, thank you.

For your trouble.

Oh, you shouldn't have.

It's not much. Please.

Well? Go on.

Well, if you insist.

- Right, shall we?
- Sure, sure.

Open it.

Oh, my...

What the..?

So pretty.
Can I have one?

Have them all.

Thank you.

Always the rich ones.

So stingy.

What, am I some snot-nosed kid?

What kind of gift is this?

Mmmm...
Ma'am it's really good.

- Try it.
- You eat it.

Something bothering you?

No.

It's written all over your face,
why deny it?

I can tell just by looking at you.
Spit it out.

Cha Suhyok is looking into my
and Taesu's activities in Japan.

It may be he'll have us picked up soon.

That's serious.

Kim Chaeuk is looking into it,
try not to worry.

They hold the sword,
you've got to be careful.

You have any other ideas?

Times like this,
you've got to smash your way through.

Smash?
How do you mean?

The lady has been back?

Yes. She came in yesterday,
placed some orders and left.

She's already spending
like she's the first lady.

She asked about you.

About me?

Yes.
If you're married, who you're seeing.

General Jeong is a regular at your bar.

Be careful.

I have nothing to be careful about.

If she mentions any interests
or special friends, let me know.

I will.

Oh, Jonghye.

- Hello.
- Miss Lee!

Ah, right, you signed an exclusive
contract with Kang Kitae?

That hasn't been announced yet.
How did you know?

I have the entertainment industry
in the palm of my hand.

What's going on?
Why would he sign you?

He just did.

Pardon me, but can we talk a moment?

I really don't understand you.

You're the reason for the trouble
between Suhyok and Kitae.

Now you sign an exclusive contract?
Are you selfish or just dense?

If you cared at all for Kitae...

you would have rejected his proposal.

You're right.

That's what I decided to do at first.

But it's what Kitae wants,
that's what changed my mind.

That's how I can help him now.
By doing as he asks.

You both have a funny way
of helping each other.

I don't deserve to receive Kitae's help.

You find out?

Yes. They formed
a special investigation team.

Working under Ahn Dosong.

Investigating exactly
what you said they would.

How is the investigation going?

I'm not exactly sure myself.

I know it has to do with Kitae
and Jo Taesu's association

...with Communists in Japan.

It's obvious where this is going
if Ahn Dosong is involved.

If you don't act fast,
Mr. Kang will be in trouble.

All right.

I know it's hard, but keep an eye
on the investigation team.

And keep me informed.

Yes, sir.

Welcome.
You're returning to Japan?

Yes, after I wrap things up here.

- I see. Please.
- Thank you.

- You go ahead.
- Sir.

Mr. Jang, you like to gamble?

Hm?

On occasion, more as a social function
than anything else.

There was a time in Japan when I had
to live off of my gambling earnings.

They have something called “all in.”
That's when I hit it big.

All in?

Gambling is a sucker's bet, of course.

But that was where I learned...

that sometimes you have to bet it all.

Now I want to bet everything on you.

What do you think?

You know your bets.
You're quite a gambler.

Kitae, Mr. Pak.

- Oh, welcome.
- Hello.

I didn't get to talk to you at the premier.
Thank you for granting this interview.

Not at all.
Here, take a seat.

The man I told you about,
Chairman Kim Punggil.

An honor, sir.

Thank you.

I asked you here to talk about Mr. Kim's
success among Korean expats in Japan.

As well as the story of how we met.

I'm eager to hear it.

You should start.

Shall I?

The report from Japan.
It's better than we expected.

Everyone Kang Kitae
and Jo Taesu knew in Japan.

And witnesses that name Kim Punggil
as a key pro-Communist figure.

Good. This should do it.

Let's move ahead.

Right.

I understand you won
the presidential election.

A great burden, I'm sure.

Not really.
It was a foregone conclusion.

The problem is after the election.

Building a new administration
has its share of headaches.

I'll need your help.

Anything I can do,
I'm at your service.

Go on, pour the President a drink.

Congratulations.

Everyone is telling me
congratulations these days.

But I like hearing it from you best.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

The stressful thing about
the Blue House...

I can't kick back
and have a drink like this.

I'll arrange an out-of-the-way place,
not to worry.

As long as you're there.

May I say something,
with all due respect?

Please.

It's about Cha Suhyok and Ahn Dosong.

They are devoted to you, of course.

But perhaps a bit too dogmatic,
even fanatic.

Look this over at your convenience.

They have been involved
in certain activities

...of which you may not be aware.

It could turn into a problem
if it's not dealt with.

Trouble.

What?

Kang Kitae struck first.

How he met Kim Punggil in Japan.

How Kim made his money,
investing in Korea, everything.

Not just the papers, either. They're giving
broadcast interviews as well.

Hitting Kitae now will make us
look like also-rans.

Cha Suhyok, Ahn Dosong.

- Sir.
- Sir.

What are you up to?

What's this I hear about you?

Rumors of dipping your hands
where they shouldn't be?

Explain yourselves!

Cha Suhyok and Ahn Dosong are subject
to disciplinary action.

Disciplinary action?

They've been removed from their
positions in National Security.

I see. Well done.

Your gamble paid off.

Cha Suhyok and Ahn Dosong
were disciplined.

They lost their positions
with National Security.