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Sir, we will deal with the Busan district electorates.

Why don't we change the subject?

What are you reading?

An Minchul, Liberal Party Assemblyman An Yosub's eldest son

You like history books?

Kang Seongmin, aged 16

Why bother reading about kings?

A prince only has two options in life.

He either becomes his father's lackey,

or he kills his father so he can take the throne.

Which would you choose?

I don't like either option.

Hey.

Yes?

Come here.

Weren't you taught to respect your elders, you punk?

If you don't want to be king, you've got to be someone's servant.

You…

You brat!

What do you think you're doing?

I'm sorry, Mr. An.

Your son's quite a feisty one.

He's the one who hit me first!

It doesn't matter.

He hit me first though, I swear.

Oh, you're hilarious!

Daddy, where are you going?

Oh, my goodness! Who are you, darling?

Oh, that depressing little bastard. He's… he's…

Is he your son, oppa?

He's quite the cutie.

Ah, so depressing!

I heard this is where your mom killed herself.

Don't glare if you're going to look away.

All right…

Huh?

What the hell?

Mr. Kang, your son almost killed you.

You little shit. Come here.

Come with me, you bastard.

Goddammit! Come here!

You dirty bastard!

You still don't get it, do you?

You're a worthless piece of shit!

Just like your mother!

The Sineui Alliance opposes the authorities and powers

that oppress our people and our nation.

"The Sineui Alliance

opposes the authorities and powers

that oppress our people and our nation."

The Sineui Alliance fights against injustice.

Our violence is a necessary evil.

"The Sineui Alliance fights against injustice.

Our violence is a necessary evil."

Our first target is…

Mr. Kang Ilsik.

Kang Seongmin

Cha Taemin, aged 25

Uncle Samsik

Uncle Samsik

Hypocrisy Disguised as a Dream

Kim San joins the Democratic Party as Head of the Economic Policy Committee

Choo Intae! Choo Intae!

- Choo Intae! Choo Intae! Choo Intae!

Choo Intae! Choo Intae!

Choo Intae! Choo Intae!

- Choo Intae! Thank you, everyone!

- Thank you all! Choo Intae!

Choo Intae!

Innovation is the only way forward!

- Choo Intae! Choo Intae!

Please, excuse me.

Yeojin.

We will win the election!

- Why are you here? - I'm sorry for intruding like this.

Can you please give me a moment?

We'll do this later.

What is it?

I intend to do whatever it takes to support Mr. Choo Intae.

And being with the Democratic Party won't change that.

Is that what you came here to say?

I admire and support Mr. Choo Intae.

So can you go out there

and declare that you're Choo Intae's son-in-law?

Can you say that you support the Innovation Party?

That you're done with the Democratic Party?

Yes, of course.

Of course.

Yeojin.

I love you very much, and I'm sure you know that.

I have this dream.

What dream is that?

There's a version of South Korea…

that I want to create.

Except that's not a real dream.

That's hypocrisy.

Hypocrisy dressed as a dream.

Thank you!

Choo Intae!

Choo Intae!

Choo Intae!

Yeah! You get that area!

Hey, you sons of bitches!

Hey, what the hell?

Yeojin!

- Yeojin! - Why are you doing this?

Hey…

Oh, please stop!

Yeojin!

Are you all right?

Bring him some water.

Why'd you come back here?

To see Choo Yeojin?

- You said you'd date in secret. - Yeah, but I still need to explain to her…

why I joined the Democratic Party, don't I?

You came here to tell her that with all these people around to see you?

I'm going to stop, starting now.

I've just…

promised Yeojin so many things that I need to keep my word to her.

Yeah, and what about the promises you made to me?

What, 'cause Choo is like your father,

and Samsik is just an uncle?

Who is he to you?

Who is he to you?

What has that man ever done for you?

Noble politicians. Yeah.

Were they able to feed their children during the war?

Choo Yeojin isn't going to be some politician's wife.

Why aren't you smart enough to get that?

It's still not enough to break things off with her like this.

Why not?

- Because it's cowardly. - Ah!

I refuse to let her see me as a coward!

So you want more money, and you want more power,

and you want all this respect, and you want to be the good guy.

That's not how it works, you can't have it all.

Yeah, well, I quit.

You're clearly not ready for this yet.

I can give you all the money and power you'd like.

But if you want to have honor, love, and respect,

- then you're out of your mind. - No.

I don't need any of that crap.

Will you just let me show you my plan now?

No, I don't care!

100 from the Liberals, 30 from the Democrats,

and 20 more to win over individually.

There'll be 20 newly-appointed assemblymen in the next election.

Including you. How many does that make? A 170.

- I said I don't care. - With 170 assemblymen,

we could reform parliament.

Then regardless of who's elected,

the National Assembly will be under Cheongwoo control.

We will appoint a prime minister

and that person will be you, son.

Who the hell…

in the Liberal Party would be crazy enough to support me?

They wouldn't support you, they would support Kang Seongmin.

Kang will push to reform parliament in hopes of being Prime Minister.

Meanwhile, we'll make you an assemblyman in three years.

And once the reforms have gone through, we'll make you Prime Minister instead.

Now, think of what you really want.

The Reconstruction Project?

Do you want to be an assemblyman or the Prime Minister?

Answer the question.

Huh?

The Prime Minister.

Then focus only on what you want from now on! Focus!

I want to revive it!

I want the National Reconstruction Project to go forward!

I'll break up with her.

In life…

when you gain something…

you're bound to lose something else.

You know that, don't you?

Please stay here.

Mr. Yoon.

Wouldn't we be safer with the rest of the party?

Please… please, just wait a minute.

Let me just… let me go check it out first.

- Hey, who the hell are you? - Stop right there!

Goddamn it!

I'm the boss, you idiot!

You piece of shit! What do you think you're doing?

Hey! Actually, we don't answer to you anymore.

What?

If you touch me, I'll kill you right here.

What are you going to do, huh? Hmm?

Are you crazy?

Go ahead, go ahead and try me.

- Go ahead. - Yeah?

Just go.

I can do it.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Who the hell are you?

- Get out of my way, you dirtbag! - Wait-- Ah, shit!

Snap out of it.

I'll finish it, get out of here.

Fuck!

Mr. Yoon.

- Were you hit? - Yeah…

You're okay, Haejun.

Jongchul!

Haejun's just been shot! Jongchul!

Haejun, hey, it's okay.

We just got to get to the hospital.

Haejun.

Hey, Haejun!

Goddamn it!

Oh, Haejun!

Oh, fuck!

Please wait outside, ma'am.

Just a moment.

Oh, minister!

Choo Intae, he's just been attacked.

What?

Who's just been attacked?

He's in critical condition.

- Really? - Yeah.

Critical condition.

What about Yoon Palbong?

He was found dead at the scene, sir.

Stupid fucking idiots.

A witness says he saw Cha Taemin

from the Sineui Alliance.

Yes. Ah, yes, sir.

We are currently investigating the matter.

The deceased was a gangster named Gu Haejun.

Hey, look at this.

Hey, hey!

The 4th Sail Salt Farm Association Manager Cha Taemin

Hey, I'm your hyung.

I got it done.

Shit or get off the pot, all right?

Hyung, my ass.

Let's go.

Ah, jeez.

Goodbye, hyung.

Aemin Daily

Hi, good morning.

Oh, pardon me, sir.

Politics Department

Mr. Minchul, the son of Segang Textiles CEO An Yosub, died in an explosion.

He'd been gaining notoriety as the potential new leader

of the Liberal Party.

Who do you think is behind it?

Who stands to benefit the most from An Minchul's death?

Kang Seongmin?

Ah.

Is this Taemin of the Sineui Alliance?

If this gets out, it's over for Kang Seongmin.

Questions arise about Sineui Alliance, the anarchist terrorist group

Unraveling Sineui Alliance, the force behind Choo Intae's shooting

"The Sineui Alliance does not solely target

leftist groups in their terror attacks. In fact,

- there are also certain political--" - They're implicating me.

They haven't named anyone.

"The power struggle between this generation's politicians."

They're implying it.

- They printed this to attack you? - It's Cha Taemin.

He's the only one who had this photo.

"The explosion in Busan is also linked to the Sineui Allia--"

That's enough.

Ministry of Home Affairs

We will move within each department and region

in order to amend the Local Government Act.

Here's an outline of the voting process.

40 percent will vote early.

Groups of three, five, and nine--

- What is it? - Take a look at this.

I'm sure you all saw the articles.

The situation is very serious.

But is it… even true?

You saw the picture. Kang Seongmin did it. Can we agree?

Yes, it had to be Kang Seongmin.

Why would we have this meeting if it wasn't Kang Seongmin?

In the event that…

Kang turns out to be a member of the Sineui Alliance,

we need a contingency plan.

We need one now?

Mm, why make a big fuss over this?

If Kang Seongmin gets wind of it,

we'll find ourselves in an awkward position.

True or not, we ought to have a plan ready.

Listen.

I think we should look into this matter more thoroughly.

Wouldn't it be rather rash for us to suspect

another Cheongwoo Federation member without knowing all the details?

I will investigate this and do it discreetly.

Yes, sir. We have just confirmed that it's a false rumor.

And the press fabricated the story.

Yes, Minister. Yes, sir, we'll be taking the appropriate actions. Yes.

As for the party, sir,

they will take action as quickly as possible.

True or false?

Is it true or false?

It's false.

Somebody's trying to defame me.

- Who? - We're looking into it.

Is the Sineui Alliance behind An Minchul's death?

I wouldn't know.

That's what it said… in the article.

That's all just speculation.

I expect Mr. An Yosub also would make the same speculation.

What use are you if the Federation… doesn't support you?

That arrogant bastard, I can't wait to kill him someday.

Someone will overhear you.

Call Mr. Pak Jiwook for me.

Oh. Hello, sir.

S… Sir.

Hello, sir.

What brings you here unannounced?

So Cha Taemin, you haven't found him?

Jeon Soyong Director of the National Security Bureau

He won't be easy to find.

What about the other Sineui punks?

Those guys have been inactive for over 10 years.

You still got a list? Show me then.

And why does the National Assembly need that?

Just show me.

10 years ago, we established all of their whereabouts.

But we let them go.

- Why? - No idea.

The director at the time told us to, so that was it.

Our boys just pretend to look for them.

They're hard to catch.

And if we do get them, we have to let them go.

Samsik.

Yes, sir.

Wait outside, Professor Hwang.

Kang Seongmin and the Sineui Alliance, huh…

That true?

He and Cha Taemin did spend some time together back in Busan.

Uh…

Did Cha Taemin kill him or did Kang Seongmin do it?

I can't say I'm sure about that.

What are the campaign expenses looking like this month?

Two million hwan to the National Security Bureau,

three million to the Ministry of Home Affairs,

and five million to the Liberal Party.

Let's stop all the transfers for now.

Yes, sir.

You go find Cha Taemin…

and you figure out who killed my son.

- All right? - Yes, sir.

I'll look for him right away.

Mr. Cha Taemin.

Mr. Cha Taemin.

Mr. Cha?

Here, I've brought you some food.

Here's some whiskey too.

Oh, and…

this is for you. Uh…

it's a ticket for a cargo ship leaving Busan for Shimonoseki in one week.

Make a note of the time.

Choo Intae…

is he dead?

We don't have any information yet.

Choo Intae…

I didn't mean to kill him.

Don't worry about it too much, all right?

Yoon Palbong is responsible for it.

Keep yourself hidden.

Is Samsik coming?

Of course.

What is it? What did An Yosub say?

He was asking about what happened in Busan.

I'm getting anxious.

Yeah, you.

Where's Cha Taemin hiding out?

Why would you ask me a thing like that?

Kang Seongmin asked me to ask you.

He didn't turn up at our agreed-upon location.

And where did you agree to meet him next?

And why is a National Assembly member interested in such things?

Ah, must be a habit from your days as a Japanese cop, I guess.

You're right.

Back when I was a junsa,

I should have just shot you and gotten rid of you.

I… uh…

sorry… I'm sorry.

When is Cha leaving for Osaka?

Next week.

From Busan… on a cargo ship.

Where's his ticket?

Cha Taemin has it already.

Has he left for Busan yet?

I don't know.

Shit!

Bastard.

Are you all right?

Yeah.

Yoon Palbong…

got himself killed talking back, huh?

Take a look at the addresses.

I want you to tail each of these punks.

What do we do if we run into Taemin?

If there's a chance he's a threat,

shoot the guy.

Where do you think Cha Taemin's most likely to show up?

I'd start off by searching Kang Seongmin's property.

Is Taemin really… that connected to Mr. Kang Seongmin?

Don't ask questions, kid, just go do it.

You know better than to ask about that.

Did you agree to meet Taemin at the villa?

- Yeah. - Change the location.

Assemblyman, is it true you were an active member

of the Sineui Alliance?

Can you address the allegations

that you're behind the death of An Minchul?

You really think it's me in that photo?

I don't see the resemblance.

So, you're saying the allegations aren't true?

Are you denying involvement with the Sineui Alliance?

- Mr. Kang Seongmin! - Didn't you say

you spoke to all the news outlets?

I did, but it didn't seem to do anything.

When I don't answer one of their questions, it becomes fact.

Why haven't the Cheongwoo Federation

campaign funds come through yet?

Doesn't this mean that Mr. An Yosub can't trust Mr. Kang?

You can't be serious!

Then explain why the money they promised hasn't come through yet.

This is why Kang Seongmin is untrustworthy.

There's no need for the party to be so suspicious of me!

Sir, please.

Why are you all acting like this?

Just wait a little bit and you'll get the money.

Those lowlifes, right to my face.

I'd go see Mr. An Yosub now. We don't want additional rumors.

What do I say to him though?

Well, at the very least, you need to go and beg him to save you.

If we don't get campaign funds from the Cheongwoo Federation,

we might not be able to pass the Local Government Act.

Ilmo Hospital

- Here he is now. - Good afternoon.

We've been doing everything that we can…

Yoon Palbong found dead.

- Is Chairman Kim San here? - Yeah.

San.

I introduced Yoon Palbong to the Innovation Party.

How did you two know each other?

The army supply business.

It's weighing on me a little.

Yes.

- Good job. Here. Yes, sir.

Looks good to me.

- Looks good. - Okay.

- Okay, thanks. - All right, it's nothing. Thank you.

- Enjoy the food. - See you later. Okay.

Yes, right. Uh… thanks.

Oh, thank you.

Well, I didn't put in any extra for you.

Wait, but you're giving me so much here.

Huh? Hey, you need this much to raise four kids, man.

I'll try to get you more next time.

Put that away.

Thank you.

- Thank you so much. - All right.

Excuse me, where's Oh Inwoo's desk?

We don't know who sent it.

Is there other evidence

that he was an active member of the Sineui Alliance?

It's not necessarily proof…

Kang Seongmin's father also died in an explosives accident.

The Sineui Alliance is known for using explosives.

And you know what else we found?

Why would Cha Taemin want to kill Yoon Palbong?

The police report also states

that Yoon Palbong was the first one to get shot.

It seems that Choo Intae wasn't their initial target.

So, you're saying…

Yoon Palbong is connected to Kang Seongmin?

I think so.

- Uncle Samsik. - Oh.

Phew, you scared me.

Why are you here?

I want to get revenge.

You know who did it, don't you?

You know who killed Haejun?

Have you heard of the Sineui Alliance?

No.

They're known for assassinating prominent figures,

regardless of their position.

I don't care.

They're incredibly dangerous.

It doesn't matter.

Oh, yeah?

There's something you need to do first.

Whatever it is, I'll do it.

Ilmo Hospital

Leave.

You should go and chase your dreams.

Sitting next to me is the worst kind of hypocrisy.

Leave.

Leave.

Did you see the news?

Yes. Such a tragic turn of events.

Have you made up your mind yet? Finally?

Yes.

I don't need nice guys.

And we are waging a war here.

I won't tolerate any tears.

I've already shed all my tears.

I'm done with that.

Do you think you can beat Kang Seongmin?

I know that I have to…

in order to live.

Is the death of the Seodaemun gang thug, Gu Haejun,

in any way connected to Samsik?

I'm really not sure.

What about the death of Dongdaemun gang thug, Yoon Palbong?

As far as I know, it was a coincidence.

So it was a coincidence

that a Dongdaemun gang thug joined the Innovation Party?

Yoon Palbong…

was known to hold Mr. Choo Intae in high regard.

Samsik had something to do

with Choo Intae's assassination, didn't he?

No.

It was an accident.

So, you're saying that Choo Intae's death was an accident?

Choo Intae, Yoon Palbong, and Pak Jiwook.

A coincidence you say?

I'm not entirely sure if it was meant to be or a coincidence.

I guess…

these are just the cards we're dealt.

Aha.

If it isn't the traitor, Jang Doosik.

Samsik, I'm… here to bail you out.

Your death isn't in the cards yet.

So how exactly are you going to shuffle my cards?

Huh?

Uncle Samsik doesn't believe in things like fate and fortune.

He puts his own plans into action

and he's extremely determined to make the world spin in his favor.

If those plans are foiled, he makes new ones.

That is the nature of Uncle Samsik.

Did I create the world we're in?

Surely, it's the world that created me.