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THIS DRAMA IS FICTIONAL AND ALL CHARACTERS, NAMES, GROUPS,

AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE HISTORICALLY IRRELEVANT.

ANIMALS WERE FILMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRODUCTION GUIDELINES.

Where is Master Kim?

Every single one of you

will pay for what you have done.

Get him.

Tie her up.

Let go.

Let go of me!

Stop!

Let go of me!

What are you doing?

Untie me.

Untie me right now!

Untie me!

Help me!

Someone please help me!

Yoon-bok!

Don't resent me.

It's not my fault this happened.

Making a mountain out of a molehill runs in that family.

It's such a tragedy,

don't you think?

I won't

let you get away with this.

Get rid of her.

Help!

FINALE THE MOST PRECIOUS ASSET

BASED ON THE WEBTOON DARE TO LOVE ME BY SUN WOO

Master!

We must go.

Wait.

I got it.

Are you all right?

I'm okay.

I was worried sick.

I'm okay.

You came to save me.

Thank you, Yoon-bok.

I am sorry I put you through

such an ordeal.

It's okay. I'm really okay.

Damn it.

-Is this 911? There's a fire at the scene. -Hurry!

There's an ambulance here.

-Here you go. -Come on, let's go!

Just a moment, Master.

Stop right there!

Damn it.

How could you do this?

Damn it.

My precious treasure.

You caused all this trouble just for this?

You threatened to harm someone's life over some petty cash?

"Petty cash"?

Do you even know what one can do with money?

Then again,

I guess you wouldn't know what money really tastes like

living in your little village.

Money may buy you the world,

but a human life is more valuable!

Get off your high horse.

Come to think of it,

you're just like your father, Young Master.

He said the same thing.

No matter how valuable the assets in the storage are,

they are meaningless without the people to appreciate them.

What if they get stolen once you reveal them to the world?

That will not happen.

By making the assets in storage open to the public,

I want people to see and feel

what our ancestors have imparted to us.

I am thinking of revealing the most precious asset first

to celebrate the village opening up for the first time.

This is it.

What do you think?

No...

You can't do this.

-No. -Damn it!

No!

Seventeen years ago,

your father kicked the bucket acting like a snob just like you.

Are you telling me it is you...

who killed my father?

How dare you...

Man, things were going so well.

You bastard!

Does life mean nothing to you?

How can you value fame and wealth

over a human life?

You all

are so clueless.

Human life? Who cares?

That can fade away in a second.

But money can never fade away.

When life fades, only money remains.

And for generations at that.

I will never forgive you for what you did.

I ought to just...

What?

Kill me?

Can a refined nobleman like you kill?

You are right.

Harming a defenseless person

is not the way of a nobleman.

However...

you have already lost your claim as a human being.

Therefore, whatever I do to you...

will not go against reason.

You bastard!

Why don't you watch your mouth?

I'm not a nobleman nor am I dignified,

so I don't have a problem beating bastards like you to death!

Are you two okay?

Lee Beom-kyo, you're under arrest for abetting murder, abduction,

confinement, theft of cultural heritage, and other charges.

You will have the rest of your life in prison

to realize how meaningless

the wealth you gained by giving up on your humanity is.

Right.

Here.

If not for me,

you would not have gone through this.

I am deeply ashamed.

That's nonsense.

You've had it a lot harder.

I'm just sorry

there's nothing I can do.

Master.

There's something I wanted to tell you, Master.

I am...

very sorry.

Let's head down.

Do you recall the recent case

in which Phony was caught in an attempt to traffic cultural assets?

The mastermind and culprit

is none other than the administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration.

He was recently caught for abducting a victim

in order to steal a cultural asset within Seongsan Village.

Police are also investigating his possible involvement

in the fire and death that occurred in Seongsan Village 17 years ago.

After 17 years, the investigation has entered a new phase.

Is that man

truly responsible for Sa-do's death?

Yes.

That is what they say.

All right.

You may leave.

Grandfather.

I kept that man close to me for all these years

without even knowing how my son died.

Yoon-bok, how must I

deal with my guilt?

I cannot imagine

how lonely and wronged he must have felt.

Not knowing how Sa-do died...

I wrongly resented you.

I am sorry.

THE LATE PI HYE-WON

Now that the truth has been revealed...

may you rest in peace

where you are.

I sincerely hope

you and Sa-do

can be happy in heaven.

I didn't expect to see you here, Grandfather.

I wanted to tell your mother

how Sa-do passed away.

My foolishness

must have caused you much pain.

I should not have

sent you and your mother away.

I am sorry.

You may return to the village at any time.

I shall...

be waiting for you.

Grandfather.

EMBASSY OF FRANCE

However,

nothing is more precious to me

than you.

And I never...

want to lose

a loved one again.

I wonder how Yoon-bok is doing.

When are you coming back to Seoul, Yun-a?

I've run out of ideas

and it's tough without my muse here.

And I miss you too.

I know.

What is it? What is wrong?

Were you going to leave some banana milk and run off again?

I'm too ashamed to face your sister after what I've done. Let me go.

-I need to go before she arrives. -No! Don't leave, Dad!

I'll call you, okay?

Dad!

Are you abandoning us again?

Hong-do.

Go.

Just go and never come back.

I feel so stupid for thinking you actually came back for us.

All right.

Forget about your embarrassing dad

and spread your wings and fly high.

From now on,

I won't drag you kids down.

Who said that?

Who said you were embarrassing?

Why can't you just stay?

Just stay with us.

I don't care if you drag us down or what!

Can't you just stay with us?

Hong-do.

I'm leaving soon,

so you need to stay by Hong-hak's side.

She's right.

Please don't go, Dad.

I'm so sorry, kids.

Dad.

You're back.

Don't forget to take these even when I'm gone.

I'll send more over when you run out.

I guess I will have to think of you at least once a day.

Oh, I have something for you as well.

Isn't this...

It is not locked this time.

I have lived with my affection for you

locked up inside.

I thought that was the only way to protect what was precious to me.

But I now realize I was just being stubborn.

As such, I will now leave this box open

and fill it with my heart.

Once I pass on the role of the village head,

I shall visit France.

So let us share our stories over a glass of wine.

A glass won't be enough.

Let's eat.

Here.

No, you eat it.

You need to put on some weight.

You eat it.

No, you eat it.

Jeez, I'll eat it then.

There.

You haven't changed a bit.

You eat so well.

-Let's eat. -Okay.

-Enjoy. -You too.

Enjoy!

This tastes amazing.

I'm glad.

Eating together like this reminds me of the old days.

When Mom passed away,

you ordered us black bean noodles because you couldn't cook.

But just one bowl.

Back then,

I believed you when you said you didn't like it.

I'm sorry, Dad.

The thing is,

I really don't like it.

To be honest...

I prefer sweet and sour pork.

You're trying to be funny, aren't you?

Don't underestimate me.

I might become a comedian.

Was that funny?

It really wasn't!

So when are you leaving?

-Soon. -So are you and Young Master

breaking up?

I'll only feel at ease if you stay here.

Yoon-bok.

Thank you so much

for taking care of me all this time.

Though I know what I must do...

it still breaks my heart...

Father.

Sensational!

Our fashion show caused waves in Paris and Milan!

I'm the one and only Camille!

That's only to be expected.

Are you feeling all right, Hong-do Kim?

Yes, ma'am.

I told you to stay home and rest before leaving for Paris.

I caused you so much trouble that day.

-I'm sorry. -Don't you apologize.

We're family.

Take care of yourself until we leave.

Now that you're going to be a global designer soon,

you need to take care of yourself.

Don't worry, I will.

Let's kill it in Paris.

SEONGSAN VILLAGE

I hope your dreams come true

and everything comes up roses, Master.

SHIN YOON-BOK

I am on my way to Seoul, Master.

May I see you for a moment?

Please drop me off here.

Sure.

Hey.

Have you been well?

Yes.

Have you been well, Master?

I have.

Are your preparations for Paris going smoothly?

Yeah, I guess.

How are you handling the village duties?

I have been quite busy

after the fashion show.

I see.

That's good.

Right.

Why did you want to see me?

Well...

There is something...

I need to tell you.

Okay.

Before I met you...

I did not know

what I wanted for myself.

It was only after I met you...

that I realized what I want to do...

what it means to be happy...

...on.

Yoon-bok!

...and what it means

to open up and live freely.

So from now on...

I shall heed your words.

I will stay in Seongsan

and live my life protecting the village

and the people.

Master...

I hope

you achieve your dream in Paris.

Okay.

I will.

I sincerely wish...

for your well-being...

and happiness.

Thank you.

I'll also wish...

for your well-being and happiness.

There's something

I wanted to tell you, Master.

However,

it seems I cannot say it.

I love you.

Make sure to eat well.

-Don't just eat bread. -That's their staple, Dad.

I know that, okay?

But Koreans run on rice.

Quiet, you two!

I'll take care of myself.

Go now.

You really didn't have to come here.

I'll call you. Bye.

Bye.

Dad,

take care of Hong-hak.

Don't leave him again!

I won't.

Take care, okay?

Young Master,

everyone is waiting for you.

All right, I shall be there soon.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SEONGSAN

So what are your thoughts?

Please share

what ideas you would like to see

be implemented first.

Come in.

Young Master Yoon-bok,

may I also join you?

Of course.

Please have a seat.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

LETTER OF RESIGNATION NAME: SHIN YI-BOK

You finally agreed to see me.

I'm only here to tell you to stop visiting.

It won't do a cop any good to come here.

Well...

I quit.

-What? -Jun-ho.

I'm so sorry

for deceiving you.

I'm also sorry

for not realizing the pain you went through.

That's all in the past now.

I want to make a fresh start.

I'm going back

to the place where I had

the happiest memories.

-Are you... -Yeah.

I'll go to Seongsan Village

and live my life thinking of the times

I spent with you.

Shin Yi-bok.

There will always be a place for you by my side,

so come back

whenever you want to.

Did Lord Lee really?

Yes, it is a relief that he returned.

Very well.

By the way,

how was the village meeting?

Many ideas have been collected.

That is good.

Take your time

to carry out your vision.

Yes, Grandfather.

Yi-bok.

I'm here, Grandfather.

Yi-bok.

I am glad.

I am glad you are here.

The moon is so beautiful tonight.

It must be beautiful there as well.

How many moons must pass

before I can forget you, Master?

1 YEAR LATER

Hey, Hong-do.

-How are you? -Good.

Your guest is here.

Already?

Hello, Designer Kim.

Oh, hello.

-You're early. -Yes.

Please have a seat.

I bought the outfit from your debut collection

a year ago.

It suits you well.

Yes, I get that a lot.

May I ask why you wanted to see me?

I heard Camille's launching a second brand under your name.

It just so happens

that I've been invited to Cannes for a film I was in.

Would you allow me the honor

of showcasing your work for the first time at the festival?

I see.

SHIN YOON-BOK

SEONGSAN VILLAGE

I see he's doing well.

SEONGSAN VILLAGE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 18 YEARS

-Is this not... -I learned how to brew gabae

from the woman from Seoul.

Since we'll have foreign guests at the village festival,

I thought why not also have gabae along with sujeonggwa and sikhye.

Very well.

What a great idea!

Seongsan's drive to change and develop has been astonishing.

The public opinion is favorable

and many organizations are offering support.

What made you decide to open up all of a sudden?

With my grandchildren persuading me every day,

I could hardly refuse.

Speaking of, Administrator,

we are thinking of opening the storage to the public.

The storage?

By displaying the cultural assets that have been kept in the storage,

we seek to share their beauty with the people.

That's a great idea.

Oh, did you know Seongsan Village was in the French news recently?

The village was featured alongside reports

of a new brand launched by a Korean designer at Camille.

Did you just say a Korean designer?

Yes.

Here, take a look.

ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW BRAND "HONGDO IN CAMILLE"

2024 WEBCOMIC OF THE YEAR STRONG LADY OH YUN-A BY KIM HONG-HAK

CELEBRATING BY MYSELF

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Congratulations!

When will season two come out?

It's raining hearts on me,

but the one heart I want is nowhere to be seen.

Why the long face,

webcomic artist of the year?

Yun-a.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

It's all due to you, my muse.

I saw that Strong Lady Oh Yun-a will have a second season.

Oh, right.

On that note,

thank you so much

for being my muse.

It is no big deal.

For the second season,

I want you to be my co-writer, not just my muse.

Are you interested in the job?

I now make enough to be able to pay you.

Cheers.

Do not forget where you started.

I look forward to working with you.

Goodness, you are quite a strong man now.

Right?

You look a bit better than you did before.

I could say the same about you.

That outfit looks good on you.

Does it really?

Is it true that the village is opening up to the public?

Of course.

The village is hectic right now.

Now that outsiders are coming in and teaching us new things,

-I've started learning something too. -You have?

Have you heard of Zumba?

You do this

and shake your body.

It's really fun and even helps with weight loss.

Though I haven't lost any yet.

Your time is up.

Jeez.

Time really flies.

I'll come back soon, Jun-ho.

Make sure to eat well, okay?

See you again.

Excuse me.

Please take good care

of my mom.

Lady Yeoju.

Let's stop by somewhere.

To do what?

Spend money.

What?

Yesterday, I fixed someone's roof

and the other day I made the rice soup place a trolley.

I'm making a decent living these days.

I'll have no trouble buying you all the cheese pork cutlet you want.

Here.

Try some.

Human relationships can be long and thick like this cheese.

Although...

sometimes you can cut it just like this.

Go on, eat up.

Once you bite into it, you'll taste how savory it is.

On that note,

I would like to savor my relationship with you too.

What do you say?

Goodness me.

You're being so cheesy.

Just eat your pork cutlet.

This is called mozzarella cheese.

Make sure not to eat it past midnight.

Why?

You might end up like Cinderella.

But even if that happens,

I'll still be there for you.

Come on, open wide.

It's okay to eat it during the day though.

Now, this next item

is a renowned masterpiece of the late Joseon dynasty,

a white porcelain jar with iron underglaze.

We will begin at...

200,000 won.

Do we have a bidder?

200,000 won!

210,000 won!

We have 220,000 won.

How about 230,000 won?

I will give you three seconds.

Three, two, one.

Sold at...

-What the heck? -What's going on?

-Are you kidding me? -This is ridiculous.

Come on!

-What's going on? -Jeez.

What on earth?

Is it locked?

Darn it, this situation feels so familiar.

I decided to pay a visit upon hearing of wicked men

stealing and trading our people's precious cultural assets.

If I may ask,

are you the buyers or the sellers?

Or might you be the forgers?

Seongsan Village?

Long time no see.

It really has been a while, hasn't it?

We meet again.

Oh, this?

We didn't steal this.

It's a fake.

Forgers these days are just too good.

I'd give this an A-plus.

Can you let us go this once?

Do you not know that these fakes lower the value of cultural assets

and stir up confusion among the public?

Tonight, I shall stop at a warning.

But next time,

you will pay the price of your crimes.

-Thank you! -Thank you!

Everyone, at attention!

Salute!

Salute!

We're done here. Let's go.

Thank you.

I just came back from the bathroom.

Is it over already?

Let us go eat nearby.

I am delighted to see you two work together

to protect what our ancestors

have passed down to us.

I feel it is time for me to pass down the role of the village head.

Before I do,

I shall ask one question.

What is the most precious asset to you?

-It is the people. -It is the people.

The world is full of expensive, rare,

and priceless assets.

But nothing is more precious

than the people.

That is right.

Whether great or ordinary

or seemingly insignificant,

remember that every single human is a precious asset

that must be treated with care.

-Yes, Grandfather. -Yes, Grandfather.

Master,

the view tonight is as beautiful as always.

How are you doing?

Hong-do.

I heard you've finally launched your own brand under Camille.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

When's your first show?

Soon.

Oh my gosh! I'll be there.

I'm so excited!

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I guess Yoon-bok has finally become the village head.

Wait.

What?

INTERVIEWING SHIN YI-BOK, SEONGSAN VILLAGE'S FIRST FEMALE HEAD

Yi-bok is the head of the village?

Then what about Yoon-bok?

What?

I hope

I am not too late.

Yoon-bok!

THANK YOU TO LIM HO AND YOUNGJAE(GOT7) FOR THEIR SPECIAL APPEARANCES

Subtitle translation by: Ji-hun Lee