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ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, COMPANIES, AND INCIDENTS

IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS

I don't want to live in hell anymore.

My life as your son...

was a living hell for me.

Ms. Han.

What brings you here at this hour?

You knew, didn't you?

Myeong-ju died because of you.

Yeong-jae's mom is dead.

You have someone killed.

You completely destroyed that family, and what?

Your relationship with your clients ends as soon as they get accepted?

It sounds like there's been a misunderstanding.

You told him to get his revenge!

"Like Coach Kim told me,

I'll put up with this just until I get accepted.

And I'll throw my acceptance letter at her and leave."

It's all written in Yeong-jae's diary.

No teacher wants their students to fail.

I simply used Yeong-jae's desires

in order to make sure he can obtain the best results possible.

"The best results possible"?

And you do that by urging students to get back at their parents?

That's your secret to a perfect acceptance rate?

The one who wanted to make him the top student at all cost

was his mother, Ms. Lee Myeong-ju.

How dare you! Shall I rip your jaw open?

-What mom in the world-- -No matter what.

She wanted him to be the top of his class at all costs.

So?

Were you going to make my daughter...

turn out like Yeong-jae at all costs?

Were you going to see me end up like Myeong-ju?

You're...

not a coach. You're guilty of solicitation to commit murder.

What did you...

-just say? -You killed her.

The person who drove Myeong-ju to commit suicide was you, not Yeong-jae.

Let me make one thing clear to you.

Sorting out family problems isn't my responsibility.

That family's misfortune was caused by their own actions.

As an admission expert, I hold no responsibility for it.

So you've done nothing wrong.

He got into SNU's med school.

It adds to your track record,

and you can wash your hands off after getting paid.

-Then you can end it. -Of course, I'll end it.

Do you think I can trust you to coach my daughter?

I'll give you a refund. Send me your account number.

Make sure you send the full amount.

I trusted a piece of trash like you.

Frankly, I want to sue you for compensation.

For this accident, let's sort it out on our own.

Mom!

I'm starving.

Ye-seo, I can't pick you up anymore.

Ask your mother for the details.

How shameless and brazen.

Leave my daughter to her?

I avoided a disaster.

MY PRINCESS

Hello sweetie, are you done?

Mom, Mr. Jo won't pick me up.

What?

Those jerks.

They should at least bring her home.

What?

Nothing. I'll come and get you.

I'll be there. Wait just a bit.

Yes, ten minutes. I'll be there in ten.

Were you going to make my daughter turn out like Yeong-jae?

Were you going to see me end up like Myeong-ju?

You killed her.

The person who drove Myeong-ju to commit suicide was you, not Yeong-jae.

Call the insurance company.

Yes, ma'am.

Goodnight.

Ms. Kim.

Did Ye-seo's mother find out?

Mr. Jo. We did our best for our client.

We got him into SNU Medical School.

That concluded our mission.

But Yeong-jae didn't register--

Don't mind whether he did or not.

We get them in. We don't teach or guide children.

Don't think you're a teacher just because you're called that.

-I apologize. -Ye-seo will call.

Don't ever answer.

Okay.

Do you not want to study again?

Isn't it even worse because your mother tells you to?

Then shall I tell you an interesting story?

Once upon a time,

there was an elderly couple with three sons.

All three passed the state exam

and returned to their hometown as officials.

The overjoyed parents hosted a party for the villagers

and danced all over the place.

But all three sons fell from their horses and died on the spot.

The mother felt so wronged that she visited the underworld

and wailed as she asked the king of the underworld.

"Why did you take my sons?

And why did you take all three together?"

Then

the king of the underworld put a mirror before her

that showed her past.

The couple owned an inn when they were younger.

They wanted their customers' money,

so they killed them

and buried them underneath the kitchen floor.

The three men they'd killed

were reincarnated as the couple's three sons.

They were called child geniuses as they grew up,

and the couple loved them more than anything.

They passed the state exam

and made their parents happier than ever before,

and then died that very instant.

That's how they got their revenge.

They obeyed their parents and lived the lives expected of them,

and when their parents were at their happiest,

they crushed it in one go.

Because that is true revenge.

PARK YEONG-JAE

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COACH KIM JU-YEONG

Something is strange?

What do you mean?

When I was out exercising...

About the family who lived in your house before.

Do you know why they moved?

No. Why did they move?

The mom...

killed herself.

So everyone left. Her husband and Yeong-jae.

But everyone pretends as if they never existed.

It's so irritating.

A person who lived in this house killed herself.

It bothers me.

There must've been a reason.

Don't let it get to you.

You're right.

But I feel bad because we got this lucky

at the expense of the previous residents' misfortune.

That's it?

I thought you felt jinxed or something.

Why would I?

Let's pray for the deceased

and the remaining family.

Yes, sure, madam.

Come on, don't brush me off.

Okay, I won't.

I swear I married a great woman.

Now you know?

Isn't it a relief I even found out?

Keep reminding me every now and then, Su-im.

Do I have to remind you?

Of course.

I won't know if you don't tell me.

Shall I remind you now then?

How? Like this? How's this?

-Yes, like that. -Is this working?

Mom, do you hear that? Dad's laughing.

You don't have to worry now.

Both Dad and I are doing well.

Good morning.

Hi, hello.

-Welcome. -Hello.

-Where is the director? -Come this way.

We're here.

-Help me out. -Okay.

-Come this way. -Okay.

Isn't that a celebrity?

Chan-mi?

-It hurts. -Are you sleepy?

-If you're sleepy-- -My back hurts.

Okay.

I'll talk to the director about your surgery.

-My hair. -Keep it on.

Don't take any photos.

-Coming through. -Let us through.

AOA's Chan-mi?

She hurt her back.

Her back? Hey, just a moment.

She came to our hospital?

The director's best friend's son is her agency's representative.

What?

Her back...

Orthopedics...

Wow. Let's put on some makeup.

Good news. I bring good news.

What is it this morning?

It's fresh from the oven.

AOA's Chan-mi came to our hospital for her back surgery.

A-what?

Shake your hips

Bingle bangle

Bang bang, bingle bangle

You don't know the song?

It's really popular.

You're a professor.

Can't you stay classy regardless of who the patient is?

The thing is, her agency's representative...

is the director's best friend's son.

What does that have to do with anything?

All patients are the same.

Don't be like that.

The two old men are such good friends

that I heard he adores him like his own son.

So what?

If you do an excellent job with the surgery,

who knows?

We might be able to win Director Choi over and make him favor our department.

Make him favor us? As if.

Are we his court ladies or what?

Well, that's not what I meant.

Yes, Kang Jun-sang speaking.

Right now?

Sure, I'll be right there.

Nice. That must've been his assistant.

Right?

Who is this girl that I'm being summoned for?

I bet Director Choi wants to ask you himself.

You're the best spine specialist at our hospital.

He should show you at least this much respect

for you to gladly show off your skills.

Sir.

Sir!

In terms of the surgery, you have nothing to worry about.

Yes, come in.

Hey.

Welcome, Dr. Kang.

You have surgery scheduled for next Monday morning, right?

Yes, I do. From 10 a.m.

Really?

Let's see. Let me have a look.

Operating Room 10, 11, and 12?

You're doing three operations at once?

No,

I booked Operating Room 12 just in case.

Goodness.

Why are you so greedy when it comes to operations?

You are to blame for the shortage of operating rooms.

Both operations are simple discectomy,

so if it's done in Operating Room 12,

it'll certainly be doable.

Is that right?

Come in.

Dr. Hwang.

Come join us. Have a seat here.

Sure.

Dr. Kang said that he had booked Room 12 just in case.

So don't worry

and take care of the surgery Monday morning.

-Please take good care of her. -Yes, he will.

Oh, of course.

You're still there? You should get back to work.

You must be busy. Get going.

Sure.

This is Dr. Hwang.

It'll be much better than orthopedic surgery,

where the surgeon wears magnifying glasses

and drills screws into the bones.

Dr. Hwang will use the microscope

to minimize the possibility of nerve damage.

Dr. Hwang's papers are highly acclaimed internationally,

and the way he performs surgery is like art.

Oh, my. I'll trust that she's in good hands.

Where's the report that was approved this morning?

-Oh, that. -Right, it's here.

JUNAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

My gosh, don't you worry.

What's going on?

Gosh, who knows? What exactly is going on?

-Shake your hips -Shake your hips

-Bingle bangle -Bingle bangle

-Bang, bang -Bang, bang

-Bingle bangle -Bingle bangle

-Shake your hips -Shake your hips

Bingle bangle

-My, look at that waist. -Bang, bang

-Bingle bangle -Gosh.

They are so hot.

Hey, guys.

Listen. I'll take the surgery consent form to Chan-mi, okay?

Hey.

That's what first-year staffs do.

You'll take the consent form to her when you're in your fourth year?

Gosh, you're such a punk.

Shall I take it to her?

It will be an honor for Chan-mi.

-Right? -Yes.

-She'll be honored, right? -Of course, she'd be thrilled.

-Shake your hips -Shake your hips

-Bingle bangle -Bingle bangle

-Bang, bang -Bang, bang

What in the world are you doing?

Don't you have work to do?

Oh, yes.

Hey, what happened to the patient in Room 402?

Is she not having the surgery?

You little...

RASMUS AND THE VAGABOND

WALNUT TREE GARDEN

Who is it?

What brings you here?

Do you want to go for a picnic?

I made some sandwiches.

That'd be great. It's a lovely day.

It's so nice here.

This beautiful park is right in front of my place.

The view is breathtaking indeed.

The people who live here are the problem.

Well, if you don't mind,

can you tell me about the people who used to live at my place?

What exactly happened to them?

I guess life...

isn't much different for everyone.

Every woman in Sky Castle

envied Myeong-ju, who used to live in that house.

Her husband was very successful.

He was going to be Junam University Hospital's next director.

Her son got into SNU's med school,

which meant that he'll become a third-generation doctor.

So she went on a cruise to reward herself for her hard work.

Then why did she...

Who knows?

I'm not sure why Myeong-ju made such a decision.

But that night,

I happened to see her and her husband fighting.

That really shocked me

because they were known as a loving couple.

I was a fool. Only then did I realize

what you see isn't always the whole truth.

All the women in Sky Castle...

I mean,

even I am no different.

Everyone tries so hard to only show each other good things.

All the moms here pretend they don't do anything extra,

but they're all experts in private education.

Now, you probably know what you've stirred up here.

They must all hate me.

I bet Ye-seo's mom

is looking for an opportunity to teach you a lesson.

Both Ye-seo and U-ju got in as number one, you know.

Oh, right.

About U-ju...

What's his secret to getting such good grades?

I'm just so curious.

What do you do for him?

How could he get such good grades without any private education?

If I could forgo private education altogether...

I'd really love to not worry about it.

I don't do anything special.

I just try to understand what U-ju wants

and do my best to think from his perspective.

From his perspective?

Su-im, I'm starting to dislike you a little.

I'm sorry.

I struggle with even just being a mom.

Do you work?

You don't look like a stay-at-home mom.

I don't really have a job,

but I've written a children's book.

I haven't published anything in ten years though.

Gosh, you're an author?

That's great. You must like to read.

Would you like to join our book club?

Book club?

These days, everyone is glued to their phones even at home.

It's so nice to read together and have discussions about books.

Yes, the intent itself is great.

Let's see.

"Crowd Psychology, The Spirit of the Laws,

The Prince, The Selfish Gene,

and Republic by Plato"?

Gosh, the kids have read these books?

Who decides what we read?

My husband.

He started Omphalos and led it ever since.

I see.

But instead of it being a discussion, it's now more like...

Anyway, it's great.

Apply for the membership on the website.

What are you reading this month?

You know that Yeong-jae didn't register at SNU, don't you?

I thought about it and I think

what Yeong-jae's doing and what happened to his mom

isn't entirely unrelated with Coach Kim Ju-yeong.

That's why you fired her?

You trust me, don't you?

Would I have fired her for no reason?

I worked so hard to hire her.

Why do you think I fired her without even talking to you?

What's the reason?

What good is an admission slip?

The end result was terrible.

Not just terrible. A whole family...

We have to think very carefully right now.

We're putting her in charge for three years.

It's not like you're struggling. Why should we take such a risk?

But if Coach Kim looks after me,

-the chances of getting into SNU-- -Will be more likely, yes.

But who are you?

I believe you can get in without Coach Kim's help.

In just a few days,

I'll arrange for a set of tutors more perfectly than her.

You know my mid-terms are coming up, right?

Don't worry.

I'll hire the aces from Shin A High School's tutor circuit.

The best institute in Daechi-dong doesn't have a class for Shin A students?

Shin A's so prestigious that no teacher can keep up.

I apologize.

If we just try and the grades aren't satisfactory,

we'd never survive the backlash.

Sorry.

DAECHI ACADEMY, MIN JI-HYE

Mother, I'm really sorry

but I can't spare time just for Ye-seo.

If you need me, call me when you've put together a team.

THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA

They're reading this?

Ye-bin and Su-han are reading this?

They're in seventh grade.

Isn't it unbelievable?

I like the intent of reading and discussing together in search of truth.

That's all a lie.

They're doing it to get into university.

So they'd have an impressive reading list.

They read such difficult books each month and write a book report.

The poor kids.

They started two years ago.

Since fifth grade?

Goodness.

What are they doing with the poor kids?

It looks like I have to read this.

You're going to attend the discussion too.

Do you want to join too?

-You bet. -Okay.

Okay.

"But all creators are strict.

Zarathust...

Zara..."

Darn it. It's a tongue-twister.

I'm getting through at an amazing pace,

but I don't understand a word.

What if Ye-seo's the only one who gets the story again?

I hate the brat.

She'll have written...

No, I can't let that happen. I just can't.

NEW POST

"Hello.

I'm U-ju's mom. We just moved in.

I'd like to become a member."

Oh, my goodness.

DO-HOON'S MOM

The person you are calling...

SU-HAN'S MOM

-What is it? -Seo-jin.

That woman, U-ju's mom, applied to join Omphalos.

It seems she wants to be on the book club.

She blocked our numbers, but she wants to join the club?

Who told her about Omphalos?

Isn't it obvious?

Professor Cha's wife.

How could she let her apply without asking the existing members?

Isn't she crossing the line because her husband leads the group?

My point exactly.

Can a woman who cooks ox blood soup even keep up?

She wasn't accepted yet, was she?

If she's allowed to join, Ye-seo and I will drop out.

Tell Professor Cha's wife that very clearly, okay?

I just got a call. Bye.

Hello.

Are you free today?

I can't do that.

Anyone who lives here is allowed to join.

Anyway, if U-ju's mom is allowed in,

Seo-jin, Ye-seo, Ye-bin,

and my family will quit the club.

Very well then.

That was...

Seo-jin's message.

I think differently, of course.

Don't you think the group's dynamic is ruined?

-What? -Ye-seo works so hard

and always voices her opinion.

But she practically dictates the group and--

Gosh.

How come you think just the way I do?

It's nice to see her do well, but it's just too much.

She hogs the spotlight and never stops.

Each time she raises her hand,

I want to hit her head like whack-a-mole.

U-ju gets good grades without tutoring, it means he's a smart kid.

And his mom writes books for children.

-She's an author? -Yes.

The ox blood soup woman?

Hi, son.

Are you enjoying the book?

I don't understand a word.

There are so many easy and fun books.

Why did they pick something so difficult?

Try reading this first.

That's Nietzsche's autobiography.

If you read the chapter on Thus Spoke Zarathustra,

it might help you understand the book.

Thanks, Mom.

If you still think it's boring,

don't read it. Just forget it.

It's good to have discussions, but the book should be fun.

I want to give it a try first.

Kang Ye-seo will be there, won't she?

She's no joke.

What about her?

You won't be able to handle her either.

Really?

I heard her mom's a real veteran when it comes to education.

No way.

Would I ask for your help if she had a coordinator?

When you refused to put a team together,

I thought Ye-seo was getting some special care.

She insisted on giving it a go on her own,

but now that the mid-terms are coming up, she's anxious.

No way.

Not the great Kang Ye-seo.

Anyway, I called to put a team together and you already have one.

It'll be good for the others if Ye-seo joins, right?

That's what you think.

As you know,

my Do-hoon's a very quiet kid.

The silly boy told me something only now.

Whenever Ye-seo's in his team, she's the only one

who talks and asks questions.

Do-hoon can ask questions if he wants to.

I said the exact same thing.

"Why did you keep quiet like an idiot?"

He said he tried.

When he plucked up the courage to ask something,

Ye-seo never failed to say this.

"Are you that stupid to not know this and have to ask?"

I'd like Ye-seo to join,

but my son doesn't.

It can't be helped if he's against it.

By the way,

Do-hoon wants to study medicine, right?

To get him into medical school,

with all the reports and volunteer work,

wouldn't it help to know a university hospital professor?

That is true.

I wonder what Hye-na and Seong-jae

will say about Ye-seo joining the group.

I should at least ask.

If they say yes,

mild-mannered Do-hoon won't object.

Thank you.

I'll make sure Ye-seo stays in line.

What did I do wrong?

Would you be happy if someone called you stupid?

You should try to be more considerate of your friends.

He kept asking stupid questions.

But why are you bringing this up now?

Are you going to form a team with Do-hoon?

I looked into every famous academy in Daechi-dong,

but there's no special class for Shin A High.

Do-hoon got a team together recently, and the instructors are top-notch.

There are only three students now.

Do-hoon, Seong-jae. And was it Hye-na?

Hye-na? Hye-na is in that team?

Mom, have you lost your mind?

No way. I won't join!

The midterm is around the corner, so I can't find good private tutors--

So why did you fire her?

You said you would set up everything perfectly.

I was counting on you. What are we going to do now?

Call her now.

Call Coach Kim right now!

Ye-seo, I explained everything to you.

Am I Yeong-jae?

I'm obviously not Yeong-jae.

I know he's totally doomed,

but how could you think I'd turn out like him?

Fine. If you refuse to call her, I'll call her myself.

Hey!

What are you doing now? Hang up!

Hang up!

The analysis shows that Seo-jun and Gi-jun

are more likely to get accepted than Seon-kyu.

You said those twins attend the same school as Ye-seo, right?

Yes, ma'am. They also live in the same neighborhood.

KANG YE-SEO

-It's Ye-seo. -Don't answer it.

Will you really...

end it like this?

She's ignoring my calls too!

What will you do if I don't get accepted to SNU?

Mom, how could you do this to me?

Hye-na really gets on my nerves.

How could you think I'd be okay with being in the same team as her?

Hye-na gets good grades too, you know.

It's nice to study with another good student.

No! I said I don't want to!

I'm the one that has to study. Why fire her without asking me?

Call her this instant.

Bring Coach Kim back!

Ms. Han, I'll give you a refund.

Send me your account detail.

This is driving me crazy.

We're here. Let's go.

-When they come to get me -Yang-u, let's go.

-Tell them to take -Gosh.

The 1,000-year-old tortoise first

If they come to get me when I'm 70

What? What's that? Hey! Move.

Look at that. Come on!

All right, keep driving.

All right, this way.

-Move back! -Gosh, be careful.

Goodness, you little...

-Hello, we only had two rounds. -The 1,000-year-old tortoise

You are killing me. Do you have to drink every single day?

-Who are you? -It's Ms. Jin.

-Your wife. -Well, you see...

Something humiliating happened to Dr. Kang.

That's why we had to drink.

-Right. -How dare they belittle us?

Come here! You, tortoise!

Gosh, I'm so sick of this.

Dr. Lee, I have to go pick up my kids.

Our housekeeper is inside, so just take him to his room.

-Sure, no problem. -Who is that woman?

We'll take him to his room, Ms. Jin.

-Hey. -Yang-u, it's this way.

-She's no good. -Hey, hold him.

-Hey, she's no good. -Sorry?

Bring in another girl. Replace her with a pretty one.

We'll take care of him. You should get going.

-Bye. -See you next time.

-I'm so sick of this. -It's this way.

-Hey. -He's driving me crazy.

-This house is nice, huh? -Please.

-That ugly woman! -Gosh.

Ye-seo.

That rude brat.

Seo-jin.

Hey, you're going now?

Seo-jin, what should we do?

Professor Cha upgraded her membership.

What?

Did you tell Seung-hye what I said?

Of course, I told her.

Any resident can participate. She said that's the rule,

so I couldn't do anything.

What will you do now? Are you going to drop out?

Why should I? I should make sure she can't join.

Exactly.

We should make sure she can't join. Why would you drop out?

Without you and Ye-seo, there will be no point.

All right, get going now.

Seo-jin, what's going on with Ye-seo?

Where's Mr. Jo? Why did you have to pick her up?

I fired the coordinator.

You fired her?

Why?

You said you'd try it out and give me all the information.

What happened with Yeong-jae kept bothering me.

She coached him for three years, so I kept getting a bad feeling.

Why would you?

Did she instigate Myeong-ju to take her own life or what?

Or did she pray that Yeong-jae wouldn't be accepted?

She got him into SNU's med school, for goodness' sake.

Fine, let's say there was an issue with her.

Yeong-jae and Ye-seo aren't the same,

just like how you and Myeong-ju aren't the same.

What should I do now? I was totally counting on you.

What am I supposed to do?

Let's talk about it another time. You should get going.

Seo-jin,

you have to reconsider.

You have to take her back. You're making a big mistake.

HUSBAND

Yes, I'm parking now. I'll be home in a minute.

What have you been doing?

How have you been educating our kids?

Ye-seo is a hot mess.

Yes, she gets good grades, but what's the point?

Gosh, I'm so darn annoyed.

What? "So darn annoyed"?

Hey, stop right there.

Get back down here now.

-Get back here! -Honey, please.

Ye-seo is having a bad day.

She's such a brat because you always coddle her like this.

Does she think her dad is a big joke or what?

I'm Kang Jun-sang, okay?

I got the highest score in the country on the entrance exam!

How dare she treat me like dirt?

-All right, let's go to our room. -Goodness.

Let go!

Whether I'm at home or at work, everyone gets on my nerves.

Darn it.

ON THE GENEALOGY OF MORALITY

Did you see the book Ye-seo was holding?

Isn't she such a genius?

Everyone knows that she's a genius.

Dad always hounds us because of her. Gosh, how obnoxious.

-Seo-jun. -Hey, don't.

Don't do it!

Hey!

Gosh, seriously.

THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA

Are you all right?

Whatever!

What a mess.

THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA

Have you finished reading this book?

It's not even the original version.

She really is a genius.

She sure is an obnoxious brat.

Welcome to this hellhole.

-Hellhole? -Yes.

Are you referring to the book club?

I envy you. You can back out if you want.

Why don't you quit if you hate it so much?

Me?

Never, even if the sky falls.

-It was difficult. -It wasn't easy for me either.

Hello.

I heard you write children's books.

I'm looking forward to have the discussion with you.

U-ju must do so well since his mom's a writer.

My point exactly.

You wouldn't have had to send him to essay classes.

Since his mom's a writer.

U-ju and I consider this as a hobby--

What?

You can read this just as a hobby?

Authors are something else.

We'll see you later then. Let's go, Su-im.

An author?

She's not an author if she doesn't show up on the Internet.

She thinks we're all crazy about tutors and extra classes.

Why are you out here?

Professor Cha.

We owe you so much for your hard work.

Thank you very much.

You're welcome.

When it comes to education,

the only goal in this country is to get the kids into university.

To make sure our kids are upright and have a strong character,

this must be done.

You're so right.

-Let's go inside. -Sure.

What would we have done without you?

Thank you so, so much, Professor Cha.

I think that Nietzsche is the master of self-appreciation.

He was proud enough to say

his book is the greatest gift in history to mankind.

"Why am I so wise? Why am I so clever?

How do I write such great books?"

That's how he introduced his works.

That's self-appreciation on a whole new level.

Nietzsche's attitude is just...

It's so, so refreshing.

I also realized that self-appreciation isn't bad at all.

The power of self-appreciation in which you believe you're good!

To do so, Nietzsche said...

one should only have enemies worth resenting.

There's this girl in school that I just can't stand.

I realized...

that she is my true friend.

Through her,

I will become positive, I will excel and I will overcome.

I will accomplish Ubermensch.

Seo-jun, what were your thoughts?

Pardon?

Nietzsche said there are three stages of progress of the human mind.

The first is the camel, carrying a load

that isn't its own across a desert.

I thought...

that was a lot like us students and it made me a bit sad.

Sad?

Sad?

Every modern man has their own goal and will.

You must eliminate weak thoughts

and go from "I should" to "I will."

That's why the next stage is the lion.

Why couldn't you understand that?

Answer me.

Excuse me, Professor Cha?

How about we take a three-minute break? I could use a drink.

Do you want something to drink? How about you, Professor Cha?

Give me that. Hey.

Come on.

What?

What would you like to have?

Yes, Mother.

Is Ye-seo doing well with her coach?

Pardon?

Yes, she is, Mother.

You knelt before me when you needed my help.

Why haven't I heard from you since?

I should know if it's happening or not.

I apologize, Mother. I've been distracted lately.

You've been distracted?

What has been distracting you?

Don't think they'll do their job because you paid them.

You must check every detail, from one to ten and more

to keep the teachers in line.

Okay. I'll remember that, Mother.

I'll call you often from now--

I find this a bit perplexing.

It's my first day, so I'll just observe.

Okay.

Everyone finds it perplexing at first.

A family book discussion is an unfamiliar thing.

But in this beautiful castle,

we get to pass our children a spiritual heritage.

How meaningful is that?

He called it a discussion, but now it's a heritage?

You write children's books.

Please don't hesitate to share your views.

Sure.

It's your first time, U-ju.

How did you find the book?

To be honest, it was too difficult, so I only read parts of it.

It would be difficult if you lack understanding of the classics.

Just share how you felt about the parts you did read.

Thugs usually fight in alleyways...

and boxers fight in rings.

Nietzsche didn't differentiate alleys, rings or sandboxes.

I think he's a philosopher who served an uppercut

to all fields of human existence.

If you love your fate as it is and think positively, then...

even without thinking of using a friend to improve yourself,

you can overcome your boundaries and become someone amazing.

That's the notion of Ubermensch.

That's what I got from what I read.

U-ju, I think you misunderstood me.

Ye-seo's attitude of making a friend out of a rival

is a very natural and commendable will of power.

There are those who rule and those who are ruled over.

Those who give orders and those who obey.

That's very true.

Even between two people, power--

The weak always found power uncomfortable, which is why it was considered evil.

But power is good.

This is such a joke.

What did you just say?

Oh, I'm sorry.

Professor Cha, I have a question.

Why did you select this book?

You don't seem to know.

It's a required reading for middle and high school students.

That's why our education system is nonsensical.

Carl Gustav Jung, the creator of analytical psychology

studied this book with scholars for six years and still called it cryptic.

How was the book? Ye-bin, was it fun?

No. It was freakishly boring.

Don't you think it's too much to make teens read a book that even adults

find difficult?

What's more serious is that this isn't a discussion.

It feels more like a lecture where you force your ideas.

On what grounds do you say that?

I deeply empathized with what Seo-jun said.

But you called his sentiments weak,

as if he had no will for power.

Are you saying I'm wrong?

I think

you want to tell the kids to think everyone else is a rival

and that they must come first,

and that's why you brought up Nietzsche's will of power.

You're going too far.

Professor Cha got that Ye-seo

accepted the will of power to improve herself

and only commended that.

-No. -Lady.

Are you attacking our group?

I'm not attacking anything. I'm saying there's a problem.

What problem?

Thanks to Professor Cha, our kids are getting higher essay scores.

Do the kids...

really want this group discussion?

Aren't you just giving them a hard time

out of your own greed?

My goodness.

You're really meddlesome for someone who just joined.

I guess you really don't suit our group discussion.

Why not, Mom?

Isn't a discussion about sharing one's views freely?

This is the best one we've ever had.

Hey. What do you know about discussions?

I do know that everyone but you hates this.

Ye-bin.

This is unbelievable.

If you dislike it that much, you don't have to attend.

You can leave right now if you want.

U-ju and I can leave, but the other kids--

Why use the other kids as an excuse when they're doing just fine?

Right? No? Right?

Who are you to use the kids as an excuse?

Calm down, please.

Since there are various opinions...

How about putting it to a vote?

We'll vote on whether or not to continue this group.

-No, Professor Cha. -Professor.

If more than half vote

that the group should continue to meet,

those who voiced their displeasure

will be requested never to return to the gathering.

How about that?

Very well.

I'll agree to those terms.

Very well then. Preparations must be made,

so the voting can take place at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Agree, agree, agree, object,

agree, agree, agree...

What's there to prepare?

Everyone is here, so we should just do it now.

At times like this, we must try to be as rational as possible.

If you cast your vote after pondering on it for a day,

I will humbly...

follow the decision.

Got it.

Since this will be irreversible, I will think carefully about it.

You signed her up, didn't you?

Why did you bring a woman like that to our book club?

You're the one who approved her request to join the book club.

Boys, what is your problem? Are you two dumb?

She said it's not even a discussion.

How could you just sit there and not say a thing?

Go upstairs. I'll fix dinner quickly.

What?

"A joke"?

How dare she.

Which university did she go to?

He's a doctor of laws with a degree from SNU Law School.

How dare she try to lecture Professor Cha?

Is she an expert on Nietzsche or what?

Anyhow, she won't be able to set a foot again.

Hi. Have you had a chance to ask them?

I'm sorry.

Do-hoon is actually fine with it,

but Seong-jae's mom is totally against it.

Really?

Then shall I meet with Seong-jae's mom?

I actually organized something already.

Seong-jae's mom as well as

all the moms of Shin A High's top students will be there.

So you'll easily find good team members.

You have some time now, right?

Yes, of course.

Thank you so much. I owe you one.

Where should I meet you, then?

There's a study group

called Sky Group, which only accepts ten students.

You may not get in even if you wait for a year.

-Ye-seo's mom. We're here. -Hello.

Oh, I guess you haven't ordered anything yet.

Coffee is on me. What would you like?

Oh, really? The Vienna coffee here is really good.

-Okay, I'll be right back. -All right.

Do-hoon's mom, how could you do this?

You should've given us a heads-up.

Totally. I didn't know that Ye-seo's mom was joining us.

-Enjoy. -Thank you.

Please stay.

I told you that she makes me uncomfortable.

-But it's-- -How many times must I tell you?

Seo-jin, I wasn't going to say this,

but Seong-jae thinks Ye-seo is too self-centered and bullheaded.

And because of it, he doesn't want to study with her.

I'm sorry.

There's nothing more I can do.

I'm sorry about this. I'll be in touch.

Wait up!

I'm lousy?

Who are you to call me lousy?

-That's not what I meant. -Are you done?

Hey,

take a good look at yourself now.

How could you talk to an adult in this manner?

Stop talking like an old stuck-up.

What will you do if the book club disbands because of you?

Whether I can get into university or not depends on this.

Will you take responsibility if I don't get accepted?

You obviously only think about yourself.

Do you not care about other kids at all?

They're participating for the exact same reason!

That's what you think.

Anyway, we'll find out after we vote tomorrow.

Mom, that woman called me lousy.

Ye-seo, go inside.

I just told you that she called me lousy.

Didn't you hear me?

Go inside.

I guess my daughter looks lousy to you.

She's already so anxious

about the possibility of the book club disbanding.

Did you really have to argue with her?

And what?

You called her lousy?

You probably can't see it because you're her mom,

but she's selfish and narrow-minded--

What?

"Selfish and narrow-minded"?

I get that she gets great grades and reads a lot,

but she can't live all alone in this world.

Who are you to judge my daughter?

You think you're that special?

She called me obnoxious to my face even though I'm much older.

Was I supposed to not say anything?

You want to talk about manners?

You belittled our book club by saying it's a joke.

Do you think that was a polite thing to do?

I get that you're angry, but you should watch--

Who do you think you are?

Who are you to stir up so much trouble?

You said you're against private education.

Then why must you meddle in what we do and cause trouble?

You keep talking casually to me.

Should I do the same?

Fine, I will.

And let me give you a piece of advice.

Raise your daughter right.

What are you going to do with that rude and selfish child?

How dare you. Shall I rip your jaw open?

You think this is funny?

How dare you. Shall I rip your jaw open?

Did you laugh?

Did you just laugh?

You...

It's you, isn't it?

She's figured it out.

What should I do now?

What if the word gets out?

-What's the matter with you? -What?

Do you know something that I don't?

What? I don't know anything.

Right, Yeong-jae's family ended up like that

because of their own problems.

-Can you do it or not? -I...

I can do it.

-Louder! -I can do it.

Please coach Ye-seo again.

I must make sure she becomes a doctor!

So even if something like that happens,

will you put up with it?

Subtitle translation by Alfe Kim