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ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, COMPANIES, AND INCIDENTS

IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS

Who do you think you are?

Who are you to stir up so much trouble?

You said you're against private education.

Then why are you meddling in what we do and causing trouble?

You keep talking down to me.

Should I do the same?

Fine, I will.

And let me give you a piece of advice while I'm at it.

Raise your daughter well.

You shouldn't let her be so rude.

How dare you? Shall I rip your jaw open?

Unbelievable?

How dare you? Shall I rip your jaw open?

Did you laugh?

Did you just laugh?

You...

It's you, isn't it?

What are you talking about?

What do you mean, "It's you"?

Forget it.

Let's drop it.

Drop it?

You talk badly about my daughter, and you want to drop it now?

You're right.

I shouldn't judge other people's children.

I should've been more thoughtful.

I'm sorry.

It was you, wasn't it? You spread the rumor, didn't you?

No, I didn't.

Why would I do that?

Then how did they find out? You were the only one who knew.

So what if they know?

What's so bad about the fact that your dad sells tripe and ox blood?

What did you just say?

Does that embarrass you?

Are you embarrassed of your dad?

You're unbelievable.

Unbelievable?

How dare you. Shall I rip your jaw open?

She's Han Seo-jin?

She hasn't changed at all.

You...

It's you, isn't it?

She's figured it out.

She knows who I am.

What should I do now? What if she tells someone?

What if rumors spread around Sky Castle?

No, what if Ye-seo and Ye-bin find out?

U-JU'S MOM

Can we talk?

You're right.

I'm Kwak Mi-hyang.

My husband and in-laws know that I'm Kwak Mi-hyang.

But

the people living here in Sky Castle

and my kids

only know me as Han Seo-jin.

Please do me a favor

and don't tell anyone else.

You haven't changed.

You haven't changed at all.

Yes, this is how I live.

The fact that I was the daughter

of a drunkard who sold tripe and ox blood

is an embarrassment to me.

Embarrassment?

You once spread rumors about me, didn't you?

My gosh.

Do you seriously still think that was me?

I told you it wasn't me.

Back then, I just let it slide.

But if you do it again,

I won't just sit and watch.

I don't care if you're Kwak Mi-hyang or Han Seo-jin.

And to be frank, I really couldn't care less whether

you're the daughter of some drunkard

or the wife of a doctor that works at a university hospital.

It's your life.

Why would I judge and comment on your life?

Okay, thanks.

It seems like fate that we met again like this.

So let's not end up cutting ties, okay?

Thanks for the tea. I'll be off now.

Ms. Han, the dry cleaner will be visiting today.

Is there anything you need dry-cleaned?

Right, just a second.

That old tortoise

really needs to stop messing around with me.

Honey.

Honey, where did you get this photo?

I found Yeong-jae's family photo in your pocket.

I found it in Su-chang's office.

If he was here, I wouldn't be getting mistreated like this.

Do you still keep in touch with him?

I wish. His cell phone's turned off.

I heard Yeong-jae didn't even enroll.

Was Yeong-jae really the cause of all that?

Do you know something?

Because of Yeong-jae, that punk...

I don't know anything.

But I heard Su-chang saying

he should've taken Yeong-jae out of the family registry.

What's the matter?

Do you know something that I don't?

Me? Know something? What would I know?

Mom suddenly barged into my room at 1 a.m.

Don't even think about sleeping from now on.

You must be out of your mind.

How can you sleep after coming in second place?

Plus, you came in second place in your class, not your entire year.

How can you even sleep after that?

Are you just going to stand there? Go and study!

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'm not responsible for any of it.

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.

Am I Yeong-jae? Do you think I'm the same as Yeong-jae?

I know he's totally ruined,

but how can you think I'll turn out like him?

That's right,

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

Yeong-jae's family ended up that way because of Ga-eul.

No. It was because of their own problems.

KANG YE-SEO'S MOTHER

The person you have reached is not available.

You will be directed to voicemail.

I'm sorry, Coach Kim.

I was too rash last time.

I'd like to apologize to you in person.

Can you spare me some time?

We all hated the book club meetings

but didn't dare say so.

But this and that happened

and the idea of a vote came up.

You're going to vote?

Yes. On whether or not to continue the book club.

Ye-bin.

You said you're going hiking tomorrow.

I can always hike some other day.

I guess I should attend, too.

Are you out of your mind?

What would Professor Cha think if someone who never attends shows up to vote?

Why should I even care what he thinks?

Do you know how important reading is for entering university?

All you ever talk about is university.

I bet you have no clue that Professor Cha uses those meetings just to show off.

So what if he shows off?

Even if you vote against it, the book club won't disband.

So don't waste your time and just go hiking.

Okay?

Ye-seo.

Ye-seo.

She's a staunch follower of the club.

Why did the idea of voting come up?

It was because of the woman who moved in.

She's totally awesome.

-The woman who moved in? -Yes.

Hwang Chi-yeong's wife?

Why?

You've caused huge trouble.

You said you wanted to get along with them.

I really did want to get along,

but for the kids' sake, I just couldn't hold back.

Well done, Mom.

Do you know what Seo-jun said?

Seo-jun?

Professor Cha's older son?

He called the book club "hell."

And that he can't escape, no matter what happens.

You opened the gates of that hell.

My gosh.

It was that bad?

Now that you opened the gates, you must get the kids out.

So,

do you stand a chance?

Out of us 12, only Ye-bin,

U-ju, and that woman will vote no.

Professor Cha's smart enough to know that.

He brought up the idea about the vote to make her an outcast.

-That feels nice. -Does it?

Jin Jin, go lower.

Lower? Here?

-Here? -Yes, there.

Do you think

it'll be just those three?

Of course. Professor Cha's whole family will vote to continue the club.

Seo-jin and Ye-seo...

You aren't thinking of voting against the club, are you?

What do you take me for?

I'm utterly busy, but I take part to ensure Su-han is motivated to read.

Right.

You're the only dad who attends all the meetings.

I'm so proud of you.

This side, too.

Oh gosh, you stink.

Your back? Oh, no.

Oh, dear. Is your back okay?

-Jin Jin... -Does it hurt?

What should I do?

Yes, yes, yes. Yes?

No, no.

Nine to three.

Eight to four?

Anyhow, there can't be more than three noes.

I have a reputation to keep.

VOTE ON WHETHER TO CONTINUE SKY CASTLE'S BOOK CLUB, OMPHALOS

It's time, so let's begin the vote.

Those who believe Omphalos should continue,

circle "yes,"

and if you don't, please circle "no."

All right, let's begin...

He's such a show-off.

Is he a chairman or what?

What's that stupid doctor doing here?

Nine to four.

YES

NO

YES

YES, NO

Hurry up.

No.

No.

FOUR FOUR

No.

No.

No.

-No. -No.

-No. -No.

No.

No.

VOTE ON WHETHER TO CONTINUE SKY CASTLE'S BOOK CLUB, OMPHALOS

FOUR NINE

Four votes?

How are there only four?

Professor Cha, Seo-jin, me,

Ye-seo.

And everyone else...

How could this be?

I announce that Omphalos

is now officially disbanded.

Why don't we

applaud Professor Cha for all his hard work?

-Cheers. -Cheers.

That was awesome. Totally awesome.

Nine to four. It was a landslide victory.

We owe it to you.

I agree.

You all

heard that, right?

Mom,

that's self-appreciation.

Hey, didn't you hear what Ye-seo said?

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

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

What are you talking about?

Ye-bin, that's mean.

She's your sister.

Kang Ye-seo...

I mean, my sister said it during our book club meeting.

I bet she's crying her eyes out right now.

I do feel bad for Ye-seo.

She loved the book club so much.

Her mom must be pretty upset as well.

I know, right?

Knowing her personality...

Gosh, I feel so angry right now.

Seo-jin, will you let that woman get away with this?

Are you just going to leave her be?

Why aren't you saying anything to her? This is so unlike you.

Are you going to let the club disband like this?

The book club has been our pride, you know.

Then what about Ye-seo? What will you do about her?

You fired that coach, too.

If the book club disbands, she'll be livid.

You don't care, do you?

She fired the coach?

How could Dad do such a thing?

I loved the book club so much. How could he ruin everything?

What's the point of doing my best?

What's the point when Dad just ruins everything?

Your dad isn't exactly fond of Professor Cha, you know.

Because he can't trust the instructor...

What should I do now, Mom?

Even the book club is gone.

What am I supposed to do now?

Don't you worry. I contacted Coach Kim again.

Really? So you'll hire her back?

When can it start? When can she start again?

Soon, I guess. She'll call me.

Gosh, when can she start again?

I need to get sample questions from her as soon as possible.

Okay, I heard you.

I'll make sure she can start again tomorrow. Are we good now?

-Mom... -Gosh.

My dear daughter, I'm really sorry.

You and Yeong-jae are totally different, right?

Of course, we're different.

I'll never turn out like Yeong-jae.

I'm telling you. Nothing bad will happen, Mom.

Yes, of course. Nothing bad will happen.

COACH KIM JU-YEONG

The person you have reached is not available. Please leave...

MR. JO

Mr. Jo, how have you been?

I'm called you because I can't get a hold of Coach Kim.

I tried calling her yesterday as well.

Oh, ma'am.

She's actually been contacting another student.

Another student?

Then what about Ye-seo?

I heard that you're getting a full refund.

No, I don't want a refund at all.

Gosh, she has to coach Ye-seo.

Please let Coach Kim know.

Ye-seo thinks that the coaching will resume tomorrow.

Please help us out, Mr. Jo.

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

Are you there?

Please take out the dasik mold.

We have soybean flour, right?

You want to make dasik?

Yes, there should be some leftover pine pollen in the freezer as well.

Oh, please prepare persimmons and walnuts, too.

All right.

Oh, boy.

Seo-jun,

we're dead meat now.

What should we do?

Even Mom voted no.

Our old man will totally lose it.

Gosh, I really don't want to see him being harsh on Mom.

Come to the study room in ten minutes.

What's this about? We're not even supposed to study together today.

Hey, get up.

We'll get in huge trouble if we get any questions wrong today.

Darn it! I'm not going to go!

Hey, come on.

-Let's go. -I don't want to go!

-Hurry up. -Gosh, seriously.

Let go of me! Damn it.

A prestigious high school in Gangnam used that question

in their midterm exam last year.

It's a difficult question, and it was worth ten points.

You must solve it within four minutes.

All right,

begin.

Three minutes.

Three minutes and thirty seconds.

Three minutes and fifty-five seconds.

What about Seo-jun?

I told you

that your grandfather

only graduated elementary school

and owned a small laundry business.

Despite such an environment,

I dreamed of becoming a president.

Your grandfather, who washed other people's clothes all his life,

lived right here,

at the very bottom of the pyramid.

But I managed to pass the bar exam with the highest score

and became a prosecutor.

And that's how...

I've climbed the social ladder up to this point.

A Chief Public Prosecutor,

a Deputy Prosecutor General, and then a Chief Prosecutor General.

A congressman,

a party leader,

and...

the Blue House.

I wanted to keep climbing the ladder to the very top,

but my dream got ruined

while helping my father-in-law.

And that's why

I changed my goal.

It doesn't have to be me.

My son...

will get to the top.

My goal now is to make sure my son gets to the very top.

You don't think I can do it?

I've already

laid the groundwork.

If you

just

try a little bit harder,

you'll be able to climb to the top with ease.

Can you do that,

my son?

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

-I can do it. -Louder!

I can do it.

Of course.

Of course, you can do it.

It's for the kids.

When they're stressed,

they need to eat colored vegetables.

They're not the only ones who are stressed.

What about me?

I finally understand how the hare must've felt

when it lost the race to the tortoise.

How does it feel to humiliate your own husband? Does it feel nice?

You're the one who suggested the vote.

Yes, voting's nice.

It really is.

So did you think of it as an opportunity

to stab me in the back?

Let's be honest. There were a lot of problems with the book club.

Everything U-ju's mother said

was right.

Everything she said was right?

Are you serious?

Who did all that volunteer work for two years

so the kids could build good characters?

Yes, I'm sure that was one reason for doing it.

But you wanted to show off your knowledge in liberal arts.

Sky Castle is filled with people from decent backgrounds,

so you needed that to compensate for your sense of inferiority.

-My sense of inferiority? -All the other kids' dads

were sons of doctors.

But your dad owned a laundry business, and you're ashamed of that.

Am I...

wrong?

Don't ever pressure Seo-jun and Gi-jun again.

They're not tools that can fix your inferiority complex.

And they're not sandbags you can use to vent out your anger.

Don't you know

how my dream got ruined?

Do you seriously think it was because of my dad?

Cha Min-hyeok.

You always blame my dad whenever you get the chance.

But you're the one that desperately wanted a congressman as your father-in-law.

That was the easiest way for you to reach the top of the pyramid.

Your greed is what got you overly involved in the election.

So stop blaming my dad.

Are you...

done talking?

Yes.

I'm done.

Ye-seo's mother

fired Ye-seo's coach.

If you really want to put our kids on top of the social pyramid,

you should hire a professional coach rather than trying

to coach them yourself.

Ye-seo's mother fired Ye-seo's coach?

JUNAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

It's your first surgery here, isn't it?

Oh, hello. You're here.

You got assigned to do surgery on a famous idol star as soon as you got here.

You'll become famous at this rate.

Too much attention gets me nervous.

I noticed that you look great on TV, though.

I don't really enjoy being on TV either,

but I just do it for the hospital.

-I mean, who would actually want-- -I'll go inside now.

Gosh, that punk. I wasn't even done talking.

-Hello. -Hello.

Is everything ready?

Yes, everything's perfect.

Are you serious?

Have you gone mad?

Is it the room next to ours?

I think it's Dr. Hwang's operating room.

-Go and check what's up. -Yes, sir.

Do you realize what you've done?

I'm sorry.

What happened?

This is driving me crazy.

What is it?

What happened?

-My gosh, seriously. -Why? What's wrong?

K-wire.

Mallet. What's the fuss about?

An intern got confused about preparations for a spine surgery patient.

He shaved...

He shaved all her hair off.

He shaved the hair off of an idol star?

Yes.

He made an idol star bald.

Dr. Woo Yang-u knows a lot of people working for news channels.

Should I ask him to get this reported?

Suction.

-Suction. -Suction.

My gosh, seriously.

What are you going to do now?

Please, calm down...

I told you to be extra careful.

Why did you shave her head? She's not getting brain surgery!

You guys are doctors, not hairdressers.

My gosh, this is driving me crazy.

An intern that stayed up all night accidentally mistook the patient

for another patient.

I'd like to sincerely apologize.

This is so annoying.

You can tell it's fake.

We're sorry.

-We're sorry. -We're sorry.

We're so sorry.

Isn't it a medical accident?

Hey, what's the name of that intern?

How adorable of him.

He stayed up all night in the ER last night because he was on duty.

But still, how could he not recognize Chan-mi of AOA?

He must've been really sleepy.

Apparently, he had been awake for 36 hours.

Back in my day, we had to stay up for 48 hours, but we were fine.

But what's funny is that she didn't say anything to him

when he was shaving her head.

Exactly.

Idol stars must also have a hectic schedule.

She didn't know anything because she was asleep.

So you're saying the sleepy intern shaved the head of a sleeping woman?

At least that's how the story goes.

My goodness.

Hello, sir.

-Hello. -Hello.

Come sit down.

I used all my connections including

my friends and family,

and I spread the news to entertainment reporters.

The moment they release the articles,

Chan-mi's fans will start throwing eggs at Dr. Hwang.

They're going to throw eggs?

That's it?

Of course, that's the least he should be worried about.

The 1,000-year-old tortoise...

will get extremely angry and throw a fit.

Hwang Chi-yeong will get utterly humiliated.

Hwang Chi-yeong is doomed now

I can't believe he said it'll be much better

than an orthopedic surgery where the surgeon uses

a magnifying glass and drills screws into the bones.

My gosh.

How dare he look down on orthopedics?

My gosh, who in the world said something so nonsensical?

Who do you think?

THOUSAND-YEAR-OLD TORTOISE

Hello?

Yes, come in.

Did you want to see me?

Dr. Kang, please take a seat.

Okay.

Dr. Kang, you also heard

about how the intern shaved off the idol star's head, right?

Pardon?

Yes. I heard about that, too.

Fortunately, Dr. Hwang met her family,

explained the situation, and apologized to them.

Some idiot who had no thought in their brain

went and just told the press all about it.

That scumbag.

Our PR team had a horrible day trying to clean up the mess.

I'm asking you a favor, just in case.

You were right next door.

Make sure that the staff who were there keep quiet.

Yes, sir.

I'll make sure they don't say anything.

You can go, then.

Yes, sir.

Where were we?

Rather than keeping people quiet,

I think the bigger problem is that despite the new law

restricting doctors from working

more than 80 hours a week, it's not being followed.

This incident

was a medical accident that happened because the intern

hadn't been able to sleep for 36 hours.

The new law?

If we're to follow that law,

the fellows and residents will have to do the interns' jobs.

What about their salaries, then?

What's going on?

It's an utter mess.

-Please give this to her. -But...

Give it to her for me. Thank you.

Thanks.

I graduated from Namseok High School

and got my bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degree

in law at Seoul National University.

I'm here to swear on my background

and integrity as a scholar.

If you were to...

coach my children,

I will not interfere with their education.

That was not an easy decision for me.

That's how much I trust and respect you.

If a professional expert like you were to coach my kids,

I'm more than ready to support your coaching and follow your instructions.

Please say yes.

I understand what you've said. I'll contact you later.

Then I will be waiting for a positive answer.

Ye-seo's mother made this herself.

For you.

Coach Kim, I was too rash last time.

Like you said,

The tragedy that happened to Yeong-jae's mom was a family issue.

I should've thought more carefully. I apologize.

Please forgive me.

Would you please coach Ye-seo again?

How did it go? Will she coach Ye-seo again?

I did the best I could.

If she still refuses, then it can't be helped.

You're so relaxed. You're confident, aren't you?

What a relief.

I was worried she'd keep refusing.

You know how tutors have this weird sense of pride.

It depends on the person.

Not all tutors are like that.

Seo-jin, once Ye-seo gets into university,

you have to let her coach Su-han next, okay?

I told you.

She has to like you and Su-han first.

I know that.

I'm just asking you to put in a good word for me.

It's you of all people, so of course, I would do my best.

Thanks a lot.

You know you're my role model, don't you?

How about you buy me a cappuccino then?

Oh, dear, silly me.

A cappuccino.

You're doing an interview?

Yes. I'm thinking of writing a novel for teenagers.

You're too old to read children's books.

Then you should interview me.

Why Ye-bin?

You don't know about Daechi-dong.

Ye-bin knows the area and offered to help.

Her schedule's packed,

so I'm meeting her during her dinner break.

It won't take long, so I'll pick you up while I'm out.

I'm going to stay late and study today.

Don't worry about me, and just head home after the interview.

Okay. See you at home.

Who says I won't pay?

Did I ever not pay the hospital bill in three years?

I'll wire the money this week.

So make sure to change my mom's dressing twice a day.

If the bedsores get any worse, I'll make sure you pay for it.

Let's end the lesson here.

You have 30 minutes to eat dinner. Don't be late.

Dismissed.

-Wait for me. -Come on, let's go eat.

Su-han, aren't you coming?

Ms. Lee's coming to see us.

That's why we have to finish in ten minutes.

You said you'd be my minion.

Yes, but this is a bit...

You idiot.

Running away from home isn't for everyone.

You need to have guts.

I'll do it, Ye-bin.

I said I'll do it.

-Sorry. -We're sorry.

Wait.

Excuse me.

We did it!

Hey, we should hide them.

Hey, come on!

-Hurry. -Guys.

One, two, three.

Wow!

Welcome, Coach Kim.

This way, please.

She will call me.

Trust me and wait just a little longer.

I can't. I can't wait any longer!

Ye-seo, stop doing this, okay?

You've been calling me nonstop.

I told you I met Mr. Jo yesterday.

It's only been a day.

-Wait until the end of the day-- -Call her again right now!

My goodness.

My gosh, Mr. Jo!

I was actually just about to call you.

Ye-seo keeps hounding me.

Here...

You didn't have to return it so quickly...

Coach Kim would like your bank account information.

Where is she now?

I'd like to talk to her in person.

She's actually

at Seo-jun and Gi-jun's place now.

Pardon?

You even made a soundproof room.

Concentration is key to academic success, you know.

I soundproofed this room so that even the sound of thunder won't be heard.

-Mr. Cha. -Yes.

This isn't education.

You've been rearing them like animals.

I beg your pardon?

Did it not occur to you that this room could make your sons feel intimidated?

Feeling intimidated can significantly dampen brain cell activity.

One's ability to reason, apply, understand,

and think creatively is enhanced in a free environment.

Did you expect your sons to get better grades in this environment?

But since this room is already soundproofed...

Ms. Noh.

Maybe you should learn to play the drums.

I'd really like

for you to coach my sons.

Please, Coach Kim.

You'll hear from me by the end of tomorrow, ma'am.

Okay, get back safely.

Coach Kim.

I thought our discussion was over, Ms. Han.

Please spare me a moment. Five minutes would do.

No, just one minute.

-Mr. Jo, escort her out. -Yes, ma'am.

Gosh, please. Coach Kim.

Just a second, please.

-Ms. Han. -Coach Kim!

What do you think you're doing?

Wait outside.

I sincerely apologize.

I must've lost my mind after reading Yeong-jae's diary.

We were like one big family for almost 20 years, so I...

I thought what his mom went through could happen to me as well, so I...

I must've lost my mind for a little while.

Coach Kim, I beg you.

My daughter, Ye-seo...

Please take her back.

I have to make sure

she gets into SNU's med school.

I must make sure she becomes a doctor.

Coach Kim.

I beg you. Please coach Ye-seo again.

Please, Coach Kim.

So, were you thinking of making my daughter turn out like Yeong-jae,

by using any means necessary?

You asked me

if I was going to make Ye-seo turn out

like Yeong-jae by using any means necessary.

I'm sorry.

You also asked me if I was planning to kill you as well.

Were you thinking of killing me just like Myeong-ju?

I'm really sorry. I was...

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

You accused me of soliciting to commit murder.

So even if something like that happens,

will you put up with it?

Even if

the same kind of tragedy befalls your family,

will you accept it?

I'm asking if you are willing to put up with everything.

Yes,

I will.

I certainly will.

I'll put up with everything.

Starting this evening, Mr. Jo will pick Ye-seo up every day.

She'll be home later than usual for a while.

She has to catch up on the classes she has missed.

Thank you, Coach Kim.

Start with what you can do.

What I can do?

You have to protect your kids

because you're their mom.

We both want our kids to get better grades.

It's just that our methods are different.

They're not different. Your method is wrong.

Ye-seo likes U-ju? Are you sure?

She's not interested in knowing why I shoplifted.

She doesn't even care.

It's just a game she'll grow out of once she gets into university.

Do you really have to go that far?

I can do worse things

to make sure my daughters can at least live a life like mine.

Subtitle translation by Ju-young Park