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THIS DRAMA SERIES IS FICTIONAL AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY

TO ACTUAL PLACES, PERSONS, ORGANIZATIONS, SETTINGS AND EVENTS

They're using the prosecutor in a family quarrel.

If this gets out,

we'll be torn apart by the prosecutor and not Kang Seongju.

Was it Prosecutor Ha Myeongjin?

Since he has no connections, he's motivated to attack.

That's too bad.

The price for opening Pandora's box.

It won't be cheap.

It seems he worked hard to get to where he is without any help.

Don't you feel guilty?

Or anything like that?

Do I need to?

Or anything like that?

No, there's no need.

We've got a long way to go ourselves.

Eat or be eaten.

As long as our nation stands,

prosecutors and conglomerates can't escape it.

Eat or be eaten.

It just means both sides are bad.

The lowlife who's eaten.

The lowlife who eats.

Which one do you want to be?

Naturally, the one doing the eating.

Without the "lowlife" part.

How's he going on about lowlifes in this day and age?

NO ILLEGAL SOLICITATION NO ACCEPTING BRIBES

I'm glad you look healthy.

Chairman Kang Joongmo.

Now, let's not waste time and get started, shall we?

There's no need to recite it.

The chairman admits to all charges.

Also, the chairman's defense...

is on this USB.

All you have to do

is bring this out in front of the prosecutor.

The rest...

will be taken care of by the people in here.

TO PROSECUTOR HA MYEONGJIN

Hmm.

- What is this? - It's our message to you.

This is low, even for Kangoh.

Everyone speaks of the great Kangoh.

Are you trying to openly bribe the prosecutor?

Right in the prosecutor's office?

Well...

Take a look first.

EASTERN DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE'S BORROWED-NAME ACCOUNT CONNECTIONS

Sir, it's bad.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

District Attorney?

Wait a second.

- Who is it? - The DA of the Eastern District.

Yes, District Attorney.

It's me. What's the matter?

DISTRICT ATTORNEY JEONG JINHO

Yes, District Attorney.

No, I...

- There he is! - He's coming out!

Will you take responsibility of the investigation?

What were the results?

- Please, your statement. - How do you feel?

Don't you feel bad for the Kangoh Group's investors?

What is your relationship with him? Is he your son?

Will Kang Seongju take responsibility and resign?

Chairman.

I'm sorry.

I've committed a grave sin. Please spare me.

Get up.

Mr. Chu.

One might think

I came here to kill you.

HIDDEN THIRD SON OF KANGOH GROUP

UNIQUE CAREER PATH FOR A CONGLOMERATE'S SON

WHY REVEAL THE THIRD SON NOW?

KANG INHA SHOWS FRESH PASSION BY REJECTING CONVENTIONAL CONGLOMERATE FRAMEWORKS

Fresh passion?

What the hell did he do?

He's got to do something to show passion, you stupid reporter!

Damn it.

No.

What?

Yeah, I'm Kang Seongju.

What?

Yeah, I'm Kang Seongju.

What?

Hey, I'm Kang Seongju!

Kangoh is mine.

No matter what anyone says.

It's mine.

PROSECUTOR HA MYEONGJIN

Stay in Haenam for a year or two,

and I'll call you back when it's time.

Damn it!

Damn it!

The chairman's secretary will be our Division Director?

Division Director? No way.

HAN TAEOH DIVISION DIRECTOR KANG INHA CHIEF MANAGER

PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS

You must've been surprised.

Congrats.

Thanks.

What happens now?

What?

Are you talking about your position?

Is there a problem?

Just stay in your position.

All of your duties...

will continue without change.

Keep friends close.

Keep your enemies closer. Is that it?

I never once thought you were the enemy.

I'm not sure if you feel the same.

If you thought I'd be grateful...

you're mistaken.

Speak for yourself.

Enemies become true adversaries only when they're on the same level.

Damn it!

It pisses me off that he got a promotion!

Why do I have to do this to you? You did nothing wrong!

Get up. What are you doing?

Han Taeoh as Division Director? Seriously?

The head of the first division of the Future Strategy Office!

Does that make sense?

It doesn't make sense.

The Future Strategy Office no less.

The Division Director?

ROOMMATE

What do you want?

Really?

Mr. Moon!

Mr. Moon...

What's the meaning of this?

My mother went to the villa?

My father was angry. She didn't have to go.

He might not have said it out of anger.

You could've said something! You should've stopped her!

She wanted to move before the chairman issued an official announcement.

So I respected her wish.

Give her some time.

She hasn't taken a break in a while.

Cheers to Madame Jang Geumseok's comfortable break! Cheers!

Cheers!

2023 KANGOH FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

Kangoh Securities' CEO position dismissal has been rejected in advance.

The board meeting has been canceled.

Thank you, Father.

In return, live in silence.

I'm allowing you to breathe.

So do only that.

Yes, sir.

I know I can't stop you from going to the villa.

You should fulfill your duties as a child.

But that's it.

If you two try to do anything else,

your place in Kangoh and Bisunjae

will be gone forever.

Mark my words. That's how you'll survive this.

What comes after that?

Is there nothing after?

Father.

Father, it's me.

I have worked so hard my whole life.

To live as your son with no flaws.

My dreams.

A normal life.

I gave all of that up for this!

So why are you being like this to me?

This order is wrong.

Before you argue with me, you should tell me why you did it.

I had no other choice!

Why else would I have done it?

Father.

I'll never forgive you.

Never.

Why are you so quiet?

- I'll mark your words. - Get out.

- Who? - Han Taeoh and Kang Inha.

They were best friends at Hanguk University.

You really didn't know?

No, I had no idea.

True.

You and Seongju didn't go to that school, so you might not know.

You both studied abroad.

The idiot and that mutt...

Tell me more about them.

Stop drinking and tell me.

Did you call me, sir?

I'm thinking of putting Chief Manager Kang Inha in charge

of negotiations for Kangoh Tech One sales.

Do you want to know my opinion on it?

We have to sell this time.

China's IM's attempt to leak technology last year

still bothers me.

Let's go see the ocean.

The real ocean this time.

A weakness.

That's Kangoh Tech One's current status.

In the long run, it'll bring more losses than gains.

Abandoning it is right.

This is my chance to get rid of something that drains energy

and go all in with the center.

Kangoh's future can be secured with the Co-Prosperity Cooperation Center.

It will complete the Royal Road.

The most urgent matter at hand

is the insufficient funding for the construction.

If the sale goes my way, some of the frozen capital will recover.

We must bet everything and support Kang Inha in this negotiation.

The reason I trust Kang Inha with this

is because of you.

Chief Manager Kang Inha

will be able to get you

the results you're hoping for.

There won't be any requests for a while.

Keep a low profile.

Are you scared an angry Kang Seongju might come for me?

He's not just angry, he's seething.

Being careful won't hurt.

Are you underestimating Lazarus Special Forces Kim Gwangil?

Do you want to keep living as Seonu Wan?

Then listen to me.

I'm Kim Gwangil, a top spy of the Reconnaissance General Bureau

who once manipulated banks worldwide.

And I still got it.

This is South Korea.

You were born in North Korea.

This isn't the same country you showed your talent in.

Nothing is guaranteed here.

Why are you so worried about others lately, Mr. Han?

Kang Seongju won't find out about your involvement if he catches me.

No problem.

You should be careful.

Don't get caught by Kang Seongju and drag me into it.

Of course.

No problem.

Don't you think

these conditions are enough to get married?

Let's get married.

I'm marrying Hyewon.

You're the first person I told.

Congrats.

HAN TAEOH

What did you just say?

Who will take over the sales of Kangoh Tech One?

Wait.

- I'm leading the negotiating team? - This is your first performance test.

As your first test,

you must solve using standard tactics without any tricks or deceit.

That's how you'll be recognized by everyone.

I'll do whatever I can to fulfill his wishes.

The main character here isn't Kangoh or the chairman,

it's you and only you.

Everyone will have their eyes on you, waiting for you to mess up.

And...

waiting for you to fail.

I already feel naked.

Many people will try to do so and get disappointed

because you will succeed.

I have to.

I will.

Looks good.

Thank you.

My pleasure.

KO HUICHAN

I knew it.

You were ignoring my calls.

What brings you here?

A personal delivery service.

Completely unnecessary service.

Come on.

Let's try to make this work.

Just hang out with your own kind.

- This isn't like you. - What can I do?

My parents want to set our engagement date.

You tell me you hate me. What am I supposed to do?

Ko Huichan.

Meet someone better than me. You have a lot of choices.

Just pick one of your many.

My old man says it has to be you.

You try convincing him otherwise.

Why would I have to do that?

- You take care of your father. - What you say really excites me.

Do you love me?

You don't.

I haven't answered yet.

I didn't answer you yet!

DAEJONG INNOVATION CEO VICE PRESIDENT KO SUCHAN

The team leader for negotiations for Daejong

will be Vice President Ko Suchan.

Unlike your father,

he's known to be rational and reasonable.

I met him once before in the past.

He didn't speak much, so it made me uncomfortable.

I couldn't read him.

He could be simpler than you think.

He was a math prodigy, and even though he was the heir,

he majored in math which was unprecedented.

When it comes to numbers, he's so sensitive it's like he has OCD.

How much needs to be spent, how much can be earned,

and on top of that, how much needs to be multiplied to earn more.

Make it fall into place perfectly,

like this? Boom.

You'll have to look at this negotiation as a mathematical formula.

Whatever the case may be, we just need to prepare our hand.

Either way,

we're all gathering to fight over numbers for profit.

They're here.

Welcome! Hello.

We have been ordered to support the negotiating team!

Here are some slippers.

This way.

Oh, no.

Mistake.

Sorry. I forgot to tell you.

They will be joining our team.

Mr. Jeong. Manager Jeong Dongmyeong.

Beside him is Ms. Ma. Assistant Manager Ma Jui.

Hello!

Hello.

Mr. Kang? A word.

Put your things down and rest.

You should have at least told me

who would be joining the team.

They're my best partners.

I trust them the most after you.

Relax.

I bet they're scared that something's wrong.

Let's go.

Now.

Our party leader will stay in Yeouido to prepare for the conference.

Let me know if anything urgent comes up.

Yes, sir.

Ah.

Enjoy your lunch.

- Great job. - Great work.

I know a great ramyun place.

Do you like ramyun?

You're here. Hi.

Add some rice cakes.

Be careful with the eggs, okay?

Mmm. She must be important.

- You want me to be careful. - That's right.

It'll be out in 10 minutes.

Take a seat.

Were you surprised when I asked you to have lunch?

To be honest, yes.

I'll get to the point.

Do you want to work as an aide?

Sitting at a desk looking through papers as a secretary

is no fun, is it?

Can I ask you why?

Here.

Did you investigate me?

Me investigate you?

What for? I investigated Kang Inha.

Don't act so surprised.

Investigating things take up half of my duties. You know that.

I want to turn you

into a competent political aide.

Because you think I have a close relationship with Kang Inha?

I can't say no.

But the remaining 70% is because I need your skills.

- Does the congressman want this? - No, I do.

This is 100%.

Ah. But...

do you know what's interesting?

The congressman doesn't know about this at all.

- If so... - It will be my personal investment

in you, Na Hyewon.

Shall I cancel the ramyun?

No. It's been a while since I had some.

Okay.

You'll fall in love with the taste!

I guarantee it.

Yeah, leave it here.

This isn't a fairy tale, and there's no happily ever after.

You should've stopped the princess act by now!

It's a crime if it's forced.

Don't drag me into your fairy tale.

- Huiju.

Your job isn't to protect me. It's to protect yourself.

An aide?

Oh Gyeongcheol asked you?

Isn't that funny?

- Think about it. - Do you mean it?

We only considered Congressman Jo and not Oh Gyeongcheol.

- He's the one that made Jo Sundong. - Will you try to raise Oh Gyeongcheol?

I could raise you.

You?

I mean it. Think about it.

Of course, I could do it better than anyone.

I know that all too well.

I know too. That's why I said it.

Exactly.

I'll do it on my own. I'll rise up on my own too.

I don't need your help.

Good for you.

And the date?

Not decided yet.

I'm tired. Are you going to stay?

I'm heading out.

Congratulations.

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DELETE ALL IMAGES ON CARD

DELETING, PLEASE WAIT

Back then...

...if it were you and not Inha.

Back then...

Don't go.

We don't mean anything to one another.

What if I was wrong?

It doesn't change anything.

Ko Huichan will be leading the negotiations for Daejong, not Ko Suchan.

It's Ko Huichan and not Ko Suchan?

Yes, sir.

I don't care who it is.

I wish they both sink down.

It won't change anything, will it?

It's Ko Huichan.

The helpless moron, Ko Huichan.

I'm surprised too.

Either way, we're not up against Ko Huichan or Ko Suchan.

It's Daejong.

The negotiation concept can change depending on who's leading it.

The basic elements of a sale is the buyer and the seller,

and the price set by both parties.

When it comes to that, has anything changed?

Nothing.

Even if there's a problem with our strategy,

it's a problem that we can overcome.

It's one of the most trivial matters we need to win.

It's time. Let's go.

MANAGER JEONG DONGMYEONG

Yes, Mr. Kang.

Sir, it's not too late.

There's no reason to spend a lot of money on a weakness.

Who doesn't know that?

What do you want me to do now?

You're right.

You should've convinced my father a lot sooner.

How many times did I tell you?

We should have gone all in on the real estate business.

What even is Kangoh Tech One?

Will you try to make AI weapons and sell them?

ONE HOUR LATER

From the price offered,

Fifteen percent down and no employment succession.

Are you here to buy gum?

Don't you know Daejong started as a confectionary business?

There's gum everywhere. Why would I buy gum?

Now that I hear it, you're right.

Twenty percent down.

Kangoh Tech One holds more than 50 patents for the helicopters it produces.

Also, we completed the difficult task of localizing unmanned drones.

Then 25% down would be difficult.

But what can we do? Those who are thirsty should dig a well.

You weren't interested in Kangoh Tech One to begin with.

Why say that?

I'll be blunt, it's good for us to buy it cheap.

That is very blunt.

Thirty percent down.

Live up to Kangoh's name and play hard.

No employment succession.

I'm getting tired of the lack of progress.

What do you think, Mr. Han?

We haven't reached an agreement and we're circling, so I feel the same.

How about we resume after lunch?

We can cool down a little.

Mr. Kang?

- Sure. - Sounds good to me.

Then let's resume the meeting after 60 minutes.

Daejong wants no employment succession with a price cut of 30%.

I can't believe Ko Huichan. That moron.

Do you have something to say?

You got a text during the meeting and I'm curious about it.

It was personal. It was from a friend.

I see.

- Why do you ask? - Why...

do I ask?

I'm sure you know that Kangoh Tech One is the biggest issue within the group.

I'm sure you're aware

today's meeting is important and Kangoh's reputation depends on it.

Of course, Mr. Han.

But you exchanged personal texts with a friend?

And you have the audacity to ask me why I asked?

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

You're not sorry at all.

Jeong Dongmyeong.

Go home.

I'll let Mr. Kang know.

Do you want something else to eat?

Maybe something different?

Did you tell Jeong Dongmyeong to go home?

- Yeah. - Why?

It was an important meeting with representatives from both groups.

Is it possible for him to text a friend during it?

It's not possible

and it can never be possible,

but he was doing it.

If it were me, I wouldn't have just let him go home.

So you went easy on him because he's one of mine?

It means I don't have the authority to do more than that.

Oh. Yeah.

That's true.

I have the authority to make all the decisions in this sale.

That includes...

the rights to disciplinary action related to meetings.

I'm hungry.

My sugar levels are dropping.

I've decided...

to do the time leap.

Time leap.

Time leap?

I'm saying we should go back in time like they do in movies.

Simply put, back to the time when IM wanted

- Kangoh Tech One's technology. - You want to manipulate it?

Those extreme expressions

can be avoided between us.

No matter how you express it,

it's nothing more or less than a manipulation.

Okay.

Then let's call it a manipulation.

Fortunately, it was kept a secret last year.

No one on the outside knows.

As a result, it made things much easier.

- What are you going to do? - IM deserves a chance

to pay off their debt to us.

You want to use IM to leak false information to Daejong?

- Yeah. - Inha.

We're not breaking the law and it's not cheating.

The fact that it was canceled last year is the only part we're leaving out.

I'm just going to leak a few points to Daejong.

This isn't a lie. It's a tactic.

You do the strategy.

I'll do the tactics.

Don't worry, man. Okay?

IM's CEO specializes in these tricks.

Playing fair is the key to gaining support from shareholders and board members.

Taeoh, you're so one-sided.

The shareholders and board members,

none of them actually care

about playing fair.

They care about the result.

Whatever fills their pockets...

is a happy ending.

Whatever doesn't fill their pockets...

is a sad ending.

I know you're feeling desperate. I feel the same.

I could be more desperate than you. Still...

I won't tolerate going down the wrong path.

The time leap you're talking about...

doesn't exist.

I told you it wasn't the right path. Still?

I prepared it alone with difficulty. I knew you would scold me.

Are you mad?

What will you give in return?

What do you mean?

There's no such thing as a quid pro quo.

A price.

Nothing?

- Really? - Currently in Germany,

IM has entered the initial stages of tech collaborations with Eugen.

As for Eugen,

they've agreed to keep quiet about last year's tech leak.

That's all.

You should've just offered something.

What?

Exploiting an opponent's weakness through threats brings more issues. You...

You picked the worst choice for a trick.

Whether it'll be evil or good...

the results will tell us.

What's the matter?

What?

Anyway...

Seriously, you punks...

What's your real deal?

An evaluation report from the Chinese company IM stated that developing

30 MINUTES AGO

state-of-the-art vertical takeoff drones

would be possible with the K200GF9 patent held by Kangoh Tech One.

IM wouldn't have written the report for no reason.

I'm sure there was a clear reason for it.

Do you think they'll try to buy Kangoh Tech One?

If IM aggressively jumps into this...

Everyone in China will try to jump in with money.

If that happens, Kangoh Tech One's value will quadruple.

Who knows? Raising the stakes could've already begun.

I don't think it'll be easy to make a decision.

How about we all take a chance to review and reconsider?

If it's according to your prediction,

they could have us and IM on opposite ends of the scale to buy time...

We'll buy it,

cut it into bite-sized pieces, and release it in the Chinese market.

Or we can put up the entire thing too.

Why would we review it again?

Our difference in opinions--

You must tell us exactly what Kangoh wants.

That's the only way we can give our opinions.

A price increase of 13%.

Conditions for employment succession on top of that.

KANGOH RESORT CEO, KANG INJU

Look at them.

Did I send you there for this?

I'm sorry.

A 13% price increase and employment succession?

Success through lies and tricks is just half a success!

While Chief Manager Kang devoted himself to half a success,

what were you doing?

If you must punish someone, punish me. Mr. Han did nothing wrong.

Are you saying it's all your fault?

That's right.

If that's the case, tell me what you did wrong.

- It wasn't a legitimate-- - That's enough!

You have no idea what you did wrong.

- I'm sorry. - How are you sorry

when you can't even grasp what you did wrong?

Because your tricks tarnished this success?

Or is there something else I don't know?

No, sir.

There's nothing you don't know.

Listen carefully to what I say.

Deceit and tricks are tools that can be taken out when needed.

A tarnished success is still a success. A good end is still good after all.

Of course, as Kang Joongmo's son, you're the exception.

There are matters we don't handle ourselves.

There are others who take care of it,

and we have someone for that.

They exist for that purpose!

But, you!

You don't even consider using them for your needs!

This is why!

It's all your fault!

The arrogance of thinking you could do something by yourself!

It's the absolute worst!

Exploiting an opponent's weakness through threats brings more issues. You...

You picked the worst choice for a trick.

You weren't aware of the stinky filth

as you smothered it all over your hands.

How dare you consider coming into Bisunjae covered in filth.

Leave.

Yes, sir.

You stay.

I'll see you at dinner on Saturday.

Yes, sir.

In the end,

you didn't have any expectations from me...

Father.

Hello?

If by chance there's a legal problem,

you will take responsibility.

Yes, sir.

Kang Joongmo's third son suddenly appeared.

There are many watching.

The shareholders and board members are all watching closely.

During this important time,

there can be nothing controversial.

That will become a stain on me, Kang Joongmo, and Kangoh.

If this happens again...

Never again.

It will never happen again.

Kang Inha.

He takes after me.

That's why

his methods are the same as mine.

That's not what I want.

I want someone who's different from me.

That's how he'll be useful in the right place.

If he's like me, I have no reason to keep him by my side.

Tell him yourself.

Tell him that he's just like you.

Didn't you say that yourself?

If you do that, he'll be able to figure out...

exactly what you want.

Before the contracts are signed,

you make sure this doesn't leak outside the negotiation team.

Keep it quiet.

Director Ko is here.

- Really? - Yes.

I heard you made a big deal.

Then you should throw a party. Why are you drinking alone?

I came to have a drink with you.

And I had a favor to ask.

You do?

It's about Kang Huiju.

Your little sister.

Why does she hate me so much?

You had me there.

I'm serious.

My dad won't give me communication rights if I don't marry her.

If you do a favor for me. I'll support you and Huiju's marriage.

Say the word.

I'll do whatever you want.

What about murder?

What do you think you're doing?

I'm just kidding, man. Don't be scared.

Hey, Honggyu! Bring more alcohol!

Drink up.

Are you stalking me?

You didn't pick up.

I knew you'd be here.

I can read you like a book.

Here.

Come on.

That felt emotional.

You're crazy.

The chairman called me.

He wants to meet.

Is it a good sign?

Go see him.

Bye.

RECENTS

HAN TAEOH

Hello?

Han Taeoh.

What is it?

Hello?

NA HYEWON

HAN TAEOH

NA HYEWON

NA HYEWON