All language subtitles for Lights and Shadows E49

Seeing as we're in business,
a piece of advice...

one partner to another.

If you fail to cover all your bases,
you don't just hurt yourself.

You hurt those around you.

Universal's Song Mijin, of course. Seven
Stars' No Sangtaek, even Kim Punggil.

They will all be hurt.

From experience I speak.

Remember, Kang Kitae,
no man is an island.

[Episode 49]

It information I have is
about Kim Punggil.

Do you remember a Kim Sonho?

- Kim Sonho?
- Yes.

No. Who is he?

A successful expatriate in Japan.
He came to Korea to invest, failed, died.

Ah, I remember.

I met him when I was an assemblyman.

I know that you ended up
with his business assets.

And he died of hot temper
when the merger crashed--

The money wasn't for me,
it was for party funds.

But why bring him up now?

Kim Sonho was Kim Punggil's father.

What? You're sure?

Yes. Absolutely.

He blames you for his father's death.

I see, so he approached me
to get his revenge?

Correct.

With Kang Kitae's help?

Yes.

Our film import records were seized, of
course, as well as our bank transactions.

Even my personal finances.

They even took the vouchers
for our trainees' meals.

These tax audits have their own agenda.
They're bound to press charges.

What has me worried is tax evasion
charges over ticket sales.

Isn't this all meant as punishment
for not sending our performers

to the discreet party?

Nothing that can't be fixed
by sending them.

What's all this?

Oh, nothing.

I'll deal with it, don't worry.

The way to deal with it is
to beat the tax rap or face charges.

Mr. Kang, you can--

Drop it, the discussion is closed.

We have to change the old
entertainment industry practices.

We're just hurting ourselves.

If we suck up to bigwigs,
if we do business that way...

we'll never be able to go OUR way.

I'll say it again...

I'll get us out of this tax trouble.

Still too arrogant to know better.

He knows this is a retaliatory
tax audit but he's too stubborn.

So we're all stuck.

Shin, what was it you said?
He's changed?

I won't get burned, you said.

I'm seeing for myself how hard
it is to change.

Once arrogant, always ignorant.

But is he wrong?

We keep sending singers
but have the politicians

ever treated us as human beings?

Kitae's trying to break free of all that.

But there's a time and a place.

This is no ordinary shindig.
He's heading for the Blue House.

Shin, you and I have to deal with this.

Kitae won't bend, so we have to.

How?

How do you think?
We go without him knowing.

A good staff acts
when the manager can't.

Our appointment isn't for a while yet.

I had a meeting in the lounge
and it ended early.

The man I told you about, Kang Kitae.

- Kang Kitae.
- Kim Simyong.

Did you find out anything?

Mm. Bitnara, Universal and Seven Stars
additional tax assessment.

This would shut us down completely.
It's not fair.

Special tax audits never are.

It comes from the National Security
Commission. There's nothing I can do.

I don't know how you came
to their attention.

But the only way to lower your taxes
is to soften up National Security.

I had hoped to be able to help Miyon,
but this is all I can do, I'm sorry.

No, I appreciate anything you can do.

Is there a way to soften up
National Security?

It's not that I don't see
where you're coming from,

but taxes this high are ridiculous.

We'll pay it if we have to.

We'll just have to make certain that
everything is perfect for the next audit.

Let's go.

I accept your proposal.

Wise decision.

On one condition.

Please.

If you need some kind of
political figurehead, count me out.

I want real power.

What we're offering
is a foothold back into politics.

How much power you
amass is your affair.

I understand.

Do we have a deal?

We do.

- Maybe this isn't right.
- It's right, it's right.

Thank you for your time.

- No Sangtaek with Seven Stars.
- Shin Jonggu.

What did you want?

We understand you want some of our
performers to attend a discreet affair?

You turned us down.
We're pursuing other avenues.

There's no need.
We're glad to attend.

You would. After getting a tax audit
for being so stubborn.

Our actors and singers are all A-List
performers. Give them a chance.

This is a list of the actors
and singers we'd like.

What? A problem?

Not at all.
We'll get right on it.

Then I'll get right on taking care
of your little tax problem.

Thank you.

Is that a new outfit?

This old thing?
Taesu got it for me at Pierre's.

Pierre's?
What's a Pierre's?

Hick.
Still out of touch, are you?

All the top stars go there.

And priced accordingly.
That Mr. Jo's got some serious mojo.

I'm meeting Taesu after I'm done here.

He wanted me to wear this special.

How nice.

Hyebin, Jihye, stay.
Everyone else out.

Okay.

What's your schedule like tomorrow?

A radio show and New Seoul.

I'm playing New Seoul, too.

I'll send someone else.
Keep your schedules free.

- Why?
- You have somewhere to be.

An important somewhere with real
heavy-hitters, so don't punk out.

How heavy exactly?

Heavy-heavy-heavy hitters.

This is a discreet affair,
so no mouthing off to anyone. Got that?

- kay.
- Okay.

You're marrying Sunae?
Congratulations.

More like About time
than Congrats, huh?

I'd like to get you something you
really need, so let me know.

Oh, forget it, forget it.

I'll pick it myself then.

The thought is enough,
don't bother, really.

Why did you want to see me?

Well, Bitnara has a little get-together
we're attending tomorrow night.

We hope you can make it.

That should be scheduled
through Minho.

I'm glad to attend any Bitnara function.

Thanks.

Mom, I have to go with Mr. Kim,
what is it?

- C'mere, c'mon and sit.
- I swear.

What?

I'm going into business.

Business?
Other than the restaurant?

No, my duck recipe is going
into mass production.

You're running a factory?

No, not me,
a major duck supplier does that.

I just provide the recipe. In return
I get certain proceeds from the sales.

There you go,
you finally struck it rich, huh?

You going to get me a shop
in Myongdong?

If everything works out, maybe.

Really?

Now, now, don't count your eggs
before they hatch.

Your Ladyship can do anything,
not to worry.

You ironed out the contract
with this company?

With Mr. Kim's help.
He's a lot savvier than he looks.

No kidding. He's one of
the most successful men in Japan.

Yeah, well, he still dresses
like some neighborhood bum.

How was I to know?

Listen to you.

Kitae can't find out.
You have to keep it from him.

How?

Ugh, you figure it out.

Just keep him away from
the office tomorrow.

Go somewhere.

Can't you keep Lee Jonghye out of it?
If Kitae knew...

I wish I could, but National Security
insisted on her.

Lying, going against his wishes,
I just don't know.

We're not lying TO him,
we're doing this FOR him.

To save his face and to benefit him.

Mr. No and I will take care of everything.
You just keep Kitae away.

And keep the performers quiet.

- Kitae.
- Oh, what's up?

- We need to go somewhere.
- Where?

There's a theater for sale in Yongdeung.

It's old, but a good location.

We can look at that later. Today Mr. Kim
and I need to be somewhere.

Where?

The Bitnara Town site.

You take care of this
afternoon's meeting.

Um, well, Shin and Mr. No
have scheduling conflicts.

We'll have to postpone.

Oh? Fine.

Mr. Kim, shall we?

Right, coming.

The future site of Bitnara Town.

It's a ways out.

It will be the hub of the industry.

That's good then.

The land feels right.

Kitae, what aren't you telling me?

I told you before,
one look at your face and I can tell.

If you have something to say,
you can say it.

I'm ready, whatever it is.

I'm walking away from the deals
I've set up with Jang Cholhwan.

From your revenge, too?

No, not that.

I'm through donating to political funds to
get our bank and slot machine licenses...

and courting those in power
for preferential treatment.

The slot machines will only lead to
violence and trouble down the road.

I'm walking away for your sake
as much as anything else.

You're right, of course.

Once you court political power,
there's no end to it.

I didn't come back to Korea
to make money.

After years of being treated like a dog in
Japan, I want my life to have meaning.

I leave it to you now.
Do what you think best.

Thank you for your trust.

I'll try not to disappoint you.

I need a favor.

A favor? Just order me.

Anything for you, Mr. President.

There's no one I can trust, not really.

I want you to lead the party.

And return to politics?

Exactly. Your strong party leadership
will be a great help to me.

I could never forget the honor
you do me, even in death.

But perhaps I can be of
greater use to you in other areas.

Other areas?

To run this country you
need political capital.

Allow me to be your fund manager.

Funding is important.

Of course. They will be more
important as time goes on.

All right, that's settled then.

I swear that you will lack nothing
as you lead this country to greatness.

You're going to the
National Security party?

Uh-huh.

The Bitnara players will be there.

I thought Kitae turned them down?

Sure, until it got them a tax audit.

Now they're going.

Be careful.

Of what?

General Jeong has got his eye on you.

If my guess is right,
he'll get mighty pushy.

It's my business to keep men
like him happy.

Welcome.

Oh, hello.

No customers?

It's the middle of the day.

You look pleased with yourself.

Nothing gets past you.

I'm not pleased, I'm ecstatic.

Gather the girls and
let's have some champagne.

I don't have anyone to celebrate with.

Let's have a party.

Wait for it, wa-ai-ait..!

Glasses for everyone, here we go.

Shouldn't we know what
we're celebrating?

Let's see... To Jang Cholhwan's
return to the center of things.

That should do it.

Something that will
help your partner as well?

Of course.

A toast.
To Jang Cholhwan and Chaeyong.

Cheers!

Oh. Report.

It's just as Yang Taesong said, sir.

Kang Kitae and Kim Punggil's
proposed partnership...

is really just a ploy to steal your money.

Kang Kitae, that son of a?

- Tell Pak Dochol I want to see him.
- Yes, sir.

Slimy little...

How far do you want me to go
with this Kang Kitae?

Just don't kill him.

I understand.

If you'll excuse me.

I have this National Security party.

Look after things and keep me informed.

Yes, sir.

Hey.

What kind of party is this?

Oh, you'll see.
Shall we?

- You wait here.
- Sir.

Oh, if it isn't Bitnara's biggest star.

Welcome, thanks for coming.

Shin, a word.

Have a seat.

What are you doing here?

What are you?

I was told this is a Bitnara get-together.

You don't know what this is?

No.

We're entertaining General Jeong.

Did you tell Jonghye?

Not yet.

What do you mean, “Not yet”?

I know,
but I don't know how she'll react.

I swear...

Fine, I'll tell her.

Explain yourself.

Bitnara entertains General Jeong
at its get-togethers now?

Well, the thing is, um, I can explain.

Does Kitae know?

No. Not a thing.

Jonghye, I'm sorry.

I had to lie.

If Kitae knew he'd be livid,
but if we left it alone, it would be worse.

Mr. No and I had to act.

What is it exactly that Kitae can't know?

National Security wanted all the Bitnara
players to entertain at their little party.

Mr. Kang said no.

Which earned us a tax audit
and put the whole company at risk.

The tax is exorbitant.
Paying it would shut us down for good.

So we're taking care of it.

Jonghye, I didn't want to call you.

But National Security's list was specific.
"Lee Jonghye."

I had no choice.

You should have said so from the start.

An audit, our doors closing,
of course I'll help.

You're right, I should have just said.

I'm sorry, truly.

We're hoping to keep this
from Mr. Kang.

Yes, I see what you're saying.

Oh, if it isn't Cholhwan.

It's an honor to be invited,
Mr. President.

Sit, sit.

Tonight's festivities are my way of
thanking you for all that you've done.

Thanks to your loyalty,

National Security has steered
Korea through the current crisis.

We were able to contain
the Kwangju riots last May...

and root out the politicians

and rabble-rousers behind
the uppity little college twits.

All thanks to you.

We've wiped out corruption
in our great nation

and now enjoy a disciplined society.

Thank you all.

Tonight we say goodbye
to the old trials...

and welcome a bright new future.

Now a toast.

To the Fifth Republic of South Korea!

The Republic!

Where is everyone?

None of the performers are on stage.

Well...

Whatever. Hyebin?

Restroom.

What is it? What's wrong?

Tell me.

Um...

I'm not a patient man.
Quit stuttering and spit it out.

They're entertaining
at a National Security party.

What?

- I was told not to say anything.
- By whom? Kitae?

- No.
- Who then?

Mr. No.

Sleaze.
Pimping out my Hyebin?

He has no gigs,
she has to entertain the troops now?

Scum.

Uh-oh. Oh, jeez.

But after investing
in training new talent...

letting them have independent contracts
isn't exactly sound business practice.

We gave them their shot, trusted them,
but locking them into contracts...

It won't do.

We don't need unwilling partners.

That may be how you feel,
but you need to be more realistic.

Let's call it a day.

Kitae, still here?

Just leaving. Let's go.

I have some work to do.
You go on.

- So long.
- Night.

Aren't you studying a bit hard?

Can't be helped,
not if I'm going to be in charge.

If I had studied like this in school,

my dad wouldn't have known
what to do with me.

How about a drink?

Sure.

Who are you?

Mr. Kang, come with us.

Who sent you?

You'll see.

You. Get him.

Hang on.

Kitae!

What was that?

Who were they?

No idea.

You know?

Pak Dochol's boys from Kangnam.

Pak Dochol?
You know him?

No.

I find out what this was about.

But Kitae...
you sent the Bitnara players

to entertain the
National Security Commission?

No, definitely not.

Who you kidding?

I know for a fact all
the Bitnara singers are there.

What is this?

- Well, um...
- What is this?

Shin and Mr. No took them.

The taxes were so high,
they had to... for you.

Who went?

Hyebin, Yun Jihye...

Oh Inae, the Apple Sisters.

And?

Lee Jonghye.

Where are they?

It's already started, just leave it.

Shin, Mr. No, the Bitnara players-

Tell me where they are.

The Songbuk area.

Let's get it over with,
what's taking so long?

I've been to lots of these military things.

There's a protocol to it,
and a lot of speeches.

Tired of waiting, huh?

Hang in there, just a little longer.

You can't enter.

- Move.
- Who are you?

I'm the manager of the
Bitnara players you've got inside.

I'm here on urgent business.

I'm sorry but no one is allowed in.
Please leave.

Korea's finest performers,
here at the President's request.

Korea's premier actress, Lee Jonghye.

Of course, Lee Jonghye,
thank you for coming.

- And Chaeyong and I are old friends.
- Thank you for inviting me.

In light of the occasion,
perhaps a song, Mr. President?

Listen to you.

Does Kim Jonggu go on first?
Last, he goes on last.

You may not know, sir.

These days, the best singers go on first.

Isn't that so, everyone?

I swear.

Chaeyong, a little help?

Yes, of course.

Sending the old love of his life here?

There's nothing Kitae
won't do for money.

No one knows better than you what
people will do for money and power.

It's disgusting to watch you
suck up like this.

Have some dignity.

We'll see how long you keep up
this attitude of yours.

Drink.

What was that show?

The movie you were in, I watched it.

Tale of Sukhyang.
You must like films.

I do. I love them.

Then may I ask you a favor?

Of course.

Film stars are still maligned or ignored.

Perhaps with your influence,
you could change that.

All right, I'll see what I can do.

Thank you.

Mr. President, perhaps a dance
with Korea's premier actress.

Now, now,
I wouldn't want to impose on Miss Lee.

Sir?
Well, I only...

A dance, sir?

It would be an honor.

You're leaving?

I can't watch that.

He's the President.

Perhaps you misunderstood me.

I simply want a few performers
to entertain the President.

So why!

It's not an insult, it's an opportunity.

I told you.
It's an opportunity.

I'm doing you a favor.

Welcome. Alone tonight?

Yes. Give me a drink.

This way.

- Sir...
- Relax, I won't make a scene.

I just want a word.

May I?

I can't deal with you today.
Beat it.

I have something to say.

Jonghye... Did you send her
to that disgusting place?

Do you have any idea
how humiliating that is?

Like I don't feel bad enough?

The whole world can condemn me,
but not you.

Who made places like that possible?

Making our performers
no better than escorts.

Using intimidation when we refuse.

You're the disgusting ones.
You.

Just the thought that my performers

were brow-beaten into
going drives me insane.

You won't get any sympathy from me.
Beat it.

Don't make excuses.

Whatever the reason,
you can't protect Jonghye.

Let her go.

If you don't, you'll be the one...
covered in mud.

Understand?

Hey, wrap it up already,
enough's enough.

Another trashy regime.
Lucky Korea.

The President is delighted.

Oh. Your fee.

Argh!
They've turned me into a pimp!

Kitae.

I can't stand the sight of you.
Beat it.

Please, I'm sorry.
Forgive me.

What now?

I didn't think it was through.
I thought it was best if you didn't know.

It won't happen again.
Forgive me.

Get up.

Now.

This has taught me exactly
where I stand.

Me?

I've got to get mean.

Dongchol, there's no other way,
not if I want to protect my people.

Get some sleep.

C'mon.

How many films are being produced
in Chungmu right now?

A dozen or so.

Buy the rights to those and any films
in Kyonggi and Kangwon.

Sir?

If I hold the rights, I can ruin Kitae
and Song Mijin's theaters.

It will be tough,
even with Cha Suhyok's contribution.

I'm selling my Kangnam land
to Jang Cholhwan.

That's your last bit of property.

There's nothing I won't do to win.

- See to it.
- Sir.

Mr. Kang?

Meeting with Lee Jonghye.

He doesn't know, right?

What?
What's with the face?

Kitae knows everything.

What?

I begged and begged,
what were you doing?

What did he say?

He was furious when he went to there.
Nothing happened?

Security wouldn't have let him in.

Shin, what do we do now?

I'm sorry about last night.

I know why Shin and No did it.
Don't be.

What makes me mad is
how little power we really have.

Shin and No accept it as a matter
of course. But I won't stand for it.

I'm going to see that this sort of thing
doesn't happen anymore.

They did it for you.

So go easy on them.

Last night a sat in on a party.
There was a time I went to Kungjeong.

At the time, I thought it was
the only way to change my life.

I felt branded, like The Scarlet Letter.

But I'm older now.
I see last night for what it was.

You have to make allowances.

If you're too rigid, you'll break.

Shin and Dongchol didn't do anything
wrong. It was my idea, I'm to blame.

C'mon, enough of that.

Mr. Kang, it was my idea.

I couldn't stand throwing away
money on those guys.

So I did it, me.

Leave it alone.

I know you did it for Bitnara.

But never again.

You've always done it
as a matter of course.

I won't punish you for trying to help us.

But success is meaningless
if we can't keep our self-respect.

Right, Mr. Kang.

I'll steer clear, way clear,
of politicians from now on.

I know about me,
but what about Mr. Scaredy-Cat here?

What are you talking about?

Wait and see, Mr. Kang. I'll show you
what theater people are made of.

I'll show you.

Yak-yak-yak, I swear.

I found out why
Pak Dochol's boys hit you.

Who's behind it?

Jang Cholhwan.

But why, when he wants
to be your partner?

I'm not going to work with him.

Huh?

Look at me. Look...!

Listen, loser, if you're a tough guy,
be tough, huh?

What kind of tough guy
can't do one simple thing?

I'm sorry.

I hate that word above all others.

Sorry?

You're worthless.
Get him out here.

Get out! Out!

Worthless.

What is it?

Wasn't that Pak Dochol
with the Kangnam mob?

I don't know why you did it,
but if that's how you do business,

we can't work together.

All our business arrangements end here.

What?

The banks, the slot machines,
everything.

You think business is
some kind of game?

What about my investment?
You going to pay me back?

Why would I do that?

Now listen.
I warned you before.

Mess with me and it won't be just you.

All your friends will suffer.

I'll say it again.

Kim Punggil, Song Mijin, No Sangtaek.

Even little Lee Jonghye, all of them.

Take your best shot.

You think I'll stand by
and let you hurt them?

What was that?

Huh?