[♪ theme music playing]
THIS DRAMA SERIES IS FICTIONAL AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY
TO ACTUAL PLACES, PERSONS, ORGANIZATIONS, SETTINGS AND EVENTS
If I asked you to help me,
would you?
No.
Never.
But I won't get in your way.
As long as I don't get in your way either, yes?
-[can thuds] -I'm off.
Even if you don't want to, you'll end up helping me.
[rain pattering]
[slurping]
Where were you?
Do you have a talent for surprising people?
The fact that you're surprised means you're tired.
Do you want me to get you some medicine?
Why did you come back here?
I don't like sleeping alone.
I'm spending the night here.
[exhales]
[door opens]
[door closes]
[cutlery clinking]
Can I invite Inha to the Saturday dinner?
I miss him.
Why would you call him here?
Honey, be careful.
Inha's part of our family, too.
Hey! Who says he's family?
-I have a name, and it's not "hey". -How dare you speak to me like that!
The chairman is still eating.
Inha deserves to come.
-Right? -[Geumseok] Huiju.
How are you supposed to act at the table?
Daddy!
[chuckles softly]
Mr. Moon.
Yes, sir.
Find out if Inha has plans.
Honey.
She wasn't thinking straight.
He's still my bloodline.
-He can come once. -Once will become twice.
And it'll become a third.
There's no reason he can't come here.
Also, I don't need your permission.
Did you forget?
The promise you made me when you brought him.
I did everything you wanted.
-Like what? -The inheritance waiver.
Did you think I wouldn't know?
[scoffs softly]
Is that why you're acting like this?
Everything related to Kangoh Group
is decided by me.
In other words,
you just want me to keep my mouth shut.
-As I've done so far, and from now on-- -[Inha] Hello?
It's me.
[Inha] Have you been well?
I'll get straight to the point.
Dinner this Saturday at Bisunjae.
Come.
Are you listening?
Yes, I'm listening.
[Joongmo] I'll see you at Bisunjae on Saturday.
[line disconnects]
[door opens]
[Taeoh] Let's go.
I got a call from Bisunjae.
The chairman himself called.
Well, I expected him to call, but he's moving faster than I thought.
-[door closes] -[footsteps approaching]
You can tear it apart or burn it,
do whatever you want.
[door opens and shuts]
INHERITANCE WAIVER
[Taeoh] Chairman Kang Joongmo.
To put it nicely, he's cold-hearted.
To put it honestly,
he's cold-blooded.
Your mother used her authority and upset him.
Before the succession was complete,
the chairman probably had planned to get the inheritance waiver from you.
Are you saying the chairman
thinks no differently than my mother at Bisunjae?
Probably.
He's being friendly towards you
to punish your mother for stealing his initiative.
As if he wants Jang Geumseok to see.
It seems the chairman's kindness
won't last long.
It's just for now.
[sighs] Damn it.
Someone who's innocent
but not naive.
Someone who knows their place
and the extent of their reach.
And of course,
this person won't get greedy in the future.
This person...
is Kang Inha.
You just have to imprint that version into their heads.
Then they'll take care of the rest.
"Innocent."
"But not naive."
I know it won't be easy,
but I trust you can do it.
INHERITANCE WAIVER
[Joongmo] Is there anything else related to Kangoh Group that I don't know of?
I'm sorry. That's all, sir.
Yes. That's how it should be.
You shouldn't do anything else
to betray my faith again.
There's a law firm in Singapore, Milton.
I'm thinking of signing them as the new legal counsel.
It looks like you heard something about Milton.
The thing is...
-I heard they'll be sold off... -What you're thinking is right, Mr. Chu.
I will have Milton.
Milton will be a big weapon
to help grow Kangoh bigger than it is now.
Of course, the official relationship between Kangoh and Milton
will be established for legal purposes between Party A and B.
That's all.
If by chance
this hidden truth is leaked,
I'll be certain that the source is you, Attorney Chu.
How long have you worked for me?
[Hyeokjin] It's been 19 years, sir.
Nineteen years.
It's time for a change.
I'll put Milton in your hands.
Try to turn it into a proper spear.
Thank you, sir! Thank you!
[Joongmo] That's enough.
I want you to be in charge of this waiver and hold onto it.
-Excuse me? -I don't know when,
but won't we need it one day?
Absolutely, sir.
I will keep this quiet, too.
[slurps]
[exhales]
KANGOH'S INVESTMENT VALUE
[chuckles] Is this...
The ultimate weapon to make you the owner of Kangoh.
Co-Prosperity Cooperation Center.
[Donguk] That will be the future of Kangoh.
"The future of Kangoh."
[Seongju clicks tongue]
For now, turn in your letter of resignation.
Center Director Chae Donguk.
[chuckles softly]
Thank you for believing in me.
I'll build a strong foundation,
and I'll present you with the perfect Co-prosperity Cooperation Center.
Chairman Kang Seongju.
[laughs]
Before you enter Kangoh,
you should learn how to speak with caution.
[laughs] I'll be careful.
[chuckling]
[Taeoh] Drop me off here.
Stay. I'll give you a ride.
It's hard to park there. Just go.
Hey. Wait.
Be careful.
Hey! Wait!
Can't he quit working at the construction site? [clicks tongue]
-[phone ringing] -[sighs]
HUIJU
[Inha] I don't believe it!
[chuckles]
Are you that happy to hear from me?
Of course. Why wouldn't I be?
It's been so long.
[sighs] I'm on my way to tea lessons.
Tea lessons at this hour. Can you believe it?
Instead of my tutor's ugly face,
I'd rather see your handsome face!
[chuckles softly]
Shall I buy you dinner?
I'll call my tutor! I'll say I have a runny nose, cough, and a fever!
Miss...
Dinner's not enough.
You're indebted to me.
The dinner on Saturday.
I begged Daddy to invite you.
Ah. Did you?
Thanks, Huiju. [chuckles softly]
[Huiju] What? Is that all?
I'm hungry so come to Daejong Hotel.
I want something expensive!
Inha!
Inha?
[in English] Hello, my sister. Long time no see.
You came empty-handed?
I thought you'd bring me a thank you gift.
[sighs]
-[in Korean] Tell me if you want anything. -If I do, will you get it for me?
Don't you think Kang Huiju is capable of that?
Right? Our father's daughter, Kang Huiju.
[both chuckle]
Won't you get punished by Mother for skipping your lesson?
Mr. Lee just needs to keep quiet.
-And your tutor? -Thanks to me,
he gets paid for doing nothing today!
A free ride.
There's no reason to tell on me.
[chuckling]
-What were you doing? -[knock on door]
-It's a secret. -Whatever.
Excuse me.
[Inha] Sure.
[scoffs] Do you know her?
What?
Ah. She's a friend. [chuckles]
Is this where you work?
-Hello. -Hello.
If you're Inha's friend, do you know Taeoh?
-Uh... -If you're talking about Han Taeoh,
yes, I know him.
I don't like my person having women around them.
[whispers] Kang Huiju.
[snickers] I'm just kidding!
-You know I'm joking, right? -I understand even if you weren't.
I don't like women around my person, too.
[Huiju] Take this. I don't need it.
-Black bean noodles. -You like the seafood course.
Isn't that why we're here?
Is that all?
Let's be honest. Daejong has better
-Chinese restaurants than Kangoh. -But you'll order the noodles?
That's what I'm in the mood for today.
I'd like black bean noodles. Make it super pungent.
Ask the chef. He'll know.
I will.
[inhales sharply] Then,
I'll have the slightly less pungent noodles.
I'll have them prepared.
[exhales] Why is our princess so grumpy today?
-I'm getting a bad feeling. -Because she's pretty?
Inha!
[Inha] Be careful.
[exhales]
When will I see you again?
[chuckles softly]
-I'll see you this weekend. -Not at home.
Call me like you did tonight.
Will you bring Taeoh next time?
-Bye. -I'm not kidding!
[Inha] Take her home safely.
[driver] Yes, sir. Don't worry.
[engine starting]
I told you! I'm not kidding, okay?
Ah! I can't hear you!
[in English] I love you! [kisses]
[scoffs]
Enjoy your meal.
[Inha sighs]
[in Korean] If you felt uncomfortable because of my sister, I'm sorry.
I apologize.
Did you come back to tell me that?
Well...
sort of.
[chuckles softly]
I'll accept your apology.
I wasn't that great to her either.
[chuckles softly]
What time do you get off?
-I'll wait for you. -I told you I'm too busy to date.
If it's okay with you,
I can buy you as much time as you need.
I don't trust people.
Sorry.
[door closes]
[truck beeping]
[chief] Now! Let's call it a night!
Great job, everyone!
[workers] Great job!
[speaking indistinctly]
[chief] Shall we eat before we go?
Sounds good. I'm buying.
-The chief should pay. Who else? -[workers speaking indistinctly]
[exclaims softly]
I don't trust people.
You'll trust me.
By all means.
[beeps]
[Hyewon] One year, 365 days.
Eight thousand, seven hundred and sixty hours.
How much would that be measured in money?
A lot.
So rather than talking nonsense,
try to get more sleep.
I want to buy it.
Time.
-[tires screech] -[seatbelt clicks]
[sighs softly]
[Inju exhales]
[scoffs]
Goodness.
I thought I smelled the gutter in here. Here's why.
You little punk.
Have you been well?
What's this?
Did you wish I wasn't?
Don't worry about him.
He's always like that. Ignore him.
[inhales sharply] You little brat.
I told you not to call me that.
You keep talking back to me. Is that how you talk to your brother?
Ah! Wait! Wait a second!
Hey, Huiju!
[Inju yells] Let go! Let go of me!
Miss, calm down!
You'll both get hurt!
Please!
What's going on?
Your finger...
[Jiseon] Let me see!
-You're bleeding! -[Mr. Moon] What are you doing?
Mr. Moon, what are you doing? Get rid of her!
Get rid of her, Mr. Moon!
[Geumseok] You saw it yourself
so I'm sure you get it now.
-Come on. -You wait and see!
[Inju] Slow down! It hurts!
This uncomfortable commotion was caused by you
and that is why you shouldn't come to Bisunjae.
If you understood me,
I trust that you know
what you should do next.
[chuckles softly]
Then he left right after that.
Shall I call the young master at Cheongdam?
There's no need.
[Mr. Moon] Yes, sir.
-Damn it! -You scared me. Don't move.
You're always letting Huiju get to you.
Aren't you embarrassed?
I bet Madame Jang feels differently.
-Why would she? -I gave her a reason to kick Inha out.
[sighs]
Mr. Moon told me
Madame Jang didn't even decide
tonight's dinner menu.
She hates him.
Father criticized her, too, so she wouldn't want to feed him.
That's right.
If it wasn't for Father's order,
that punk couldn't even dream of joining our family dinner.
To Madame Jang,
having him step foot in Bisunjae is horrifying.
I bet she thought all night about what she could do
to avoid sitting with him at the table.
I resolved that for her.
What does that mean?
It means...
[in Spanish] Gracias.
[laughing]
[Inha sighs]
Are you getting an idea of what happened at Bisunjae?
If I had lived my whole life
without any greed as Baek Inha,
would I have lived comfortably?
I don't know.
But I'm sure of what I need to do now.
Kill Baek Inha.
What?
You're a shell of Kang Inha,
so you're reminiscing over old memories.
Baek Inha is entitled to whine over not getting a meal,
but...
Kang Inha can't do that.
You're going to have to face more humiliation
and insults.
Don't worry.
I'm going to make you perfect.
Chairman Kang Joongmo's third son,
Kang Inha.
As we expected, Chae Donguk and Kang Seongju met.
Once we cross into Kangoh's door,
the Co-Prosperity Cooperation Center will be set.
Chae Donguk and Kang Seongju.
Thanks to them, we bought ourselves time.
The proposal is now in Kang Seongju's hands.
Finally, our plan
has started.
[Joongmo sighs]
[cutlery clinking]
What's wrong with you all?
Does no one care about Inha after he left like that?
You don't know why he left like that?
You were the cause.
You started it.
[inhales sharply] You brat! After what you did to my finger--
[clinking]
That's enough.
[Huiju sighs]
Who knew
you people could be this cruel and cold-hearted?
-Huiju, sit down. -You're like a group of psychopaths.
-[clangs] -Sit down now.
[sighs]
I'll see to her.
Inju, why did you do that?
[Inju scoffs softly]
Father, what did I do?
How dare you
insult me in my house?
-When did I? -I'm the one that invited him.
However, you sent him away
without my permission.
How dare you?
Father, it wasn't like that.
Madame-- [chuckles softly]
-I mean, Mother... -I'll have to think about
what you gained from insulting me.
[breathing heavily]
-Mom. -You're 17. You're practically an adult.
I won't tolerate your childish behavior.
Being entitled comes with duties.
Being prudent.
That's one of them.
Ms. Jin will bring you an ice pack.
Put it on your cheek.
Did you need something?
What's gotten into Huiju lately?
Why does she keep mentioning the child in Cheongdam?
You know why, don't you?
Well...
Her new math tutor
is a friend of Master Inha.
-Who? -Master Inha said he had a friend
in a rough situation.
Are you out of your mind?
Sir, we're in trouble...
Say it.
Miss Huiju...
She's not in the bathroom
or the dressing room.
I checked the basement and the greenhouse just in case, but she isn't there.
Her phone's not here either.
I think she left on her own.
Keep your mouth shut.
Don't let the chairman find out.
Yes, ma'am.
[sighs]
[cell phone vibrating]
[scoffs softly]
MOM
TAEOH
[cell phone vibrating]
-Hello? -[Huiju] I ran away from home.
[panting]
[chuckles] Hi!
[exhales] That's good!
Ah.
Thank you for respecting me and not calling Inha.
Good job.
Why are you staring at me like that? Is it your first time seeing a runaway?
Get up if you're done.
Do you know why I came here after running away?
The first time I spoke with Han Taeoh.
The adults will worry.
Running is the only thing we have in common!
Get up.
[Huiju] Hmm? I know her.
We meet again.
Yes, hello again.
But why are you two...
Taeoh is my math tutor.
I heard you're in the same department.
You can be Taeoh's peer.
If you need a friend, be friends with Inha.
[chuckles] You're quite cute.
[chuckles] I'm more pretty than cute.
Taeoh, let's go.
[car approaching]
[honks]
Huiju, get in right now.
[Huiju] I said that
I'd run far away if you told Inha.
Did you really think your threat would work on me?
-Taeoh! -I'm your teacher.
If you don't like it, you can skip the name.
Then come with me or...
I won't move a step.
Yeah, Taeoh. Let's go together, okay?
I'm begging you.
If you're going to take Taeoh home, can I get a ride, too?
Do you think this is a subway or something?
Do you even know what a subway looks like?
I saw it on TV!
Is that what you wanted to hear?
Let's help each other out.
I'm Taeoh's neighbor. I live across the street.
What? Across the street?
You two live here?
You see each other morning and night?
Drive safely.
See you later.
I should go, too. Thanks for the ride.
Did you know they lived here?
Are you joking?
[sighs] This is so annoying.
No, you can't. Not Taeoh.
I don't have to tell you why, right?
What about you?
Do you like her?
Nope.
You can't lie to me.
I hope she likes you, too.
I mean it.
If Mother finds out,
Taeoh will be fired, got it?
I'm confident I won't get caught.
[exclaims softly] Seriously...
See? I told you I had a bad feeling.
[sighs]
[door shuts]
[cell phone vibrates]
[Mr. Moon] As of May 4, 2013,
your employment contract has been terminated.
Ring it up together.
I'll buy tonight.
Mr. Moon smoothed it out with Mother.
So go inside and beg for forgiveness no matter what.
Shall I ask for them to move Taeoh into the house?
I don't like him living there.
-Are you still talking about Taeoh? -I'm rooting for you.
[scoffs]
What do you know about Taeoh?
When you're getting to know someone, 20 days is more than enough.
Oh, my... [chuckles]
You look like you're about to go to war.
Every day's a war.
Fortunately, the winning rate isn't bad.
But don't you want to know
where we'll be in 10 years?
You'll be where you want to be,
and I'll be where I want to be.
-I guess Kang Inha won't be there. -I told you.
I don't want to be the middleman for you to get to Inha.
[chuckles] Why would you bring that up now?
Stop your independent war and focus on going to Inha.
Don't think about using me
or trying to get help from someone else.
There's a timing to everything in life.
It's whether you can grab it or not.
If you can grab it, how will you use it?
The outcome of a war rests on that.
It's not always about the attack.
I hope you win this war.
[Huiju] What did you just say?
A new math tutor is coming.
[sighs]
-[line ringing] -[sighs]
-[operator speaking indistinctly] -[sighs]
-My uniform. -What about it?
-I have to go to school. -You said you'd rest today.
When?
-Last night, I'm sure of it... -Uniform!
You don't look well.
You should've taken the day off.
I'm going to.
What?
[tires screech]
The director will kill me if she finds out!
I'll kill you if you don't!
Call the school and say I'm sick and will be absent.
It's so simple.
Where are you going to go?
[sighs]
Mr. Lee?
Oh!
[driver] Uh...
[sighs]
[students speaking indistinctly]
[exhales] I found you.
Are you really leaving like this? No farewell?
What kind of teacher doesn't care about their student at all?
"Take care. Study hard." Isn't that the least you can say?
This isn't right!
I came all this way to say goodbye!
I never asked you to. Farewell?
I definitely don't want to do that.
I'm going to do it!
I want to do it!
That crappy farewell.
I like you.
I said, I like you.
So?
I just told you that I like you.
Is that the only thing you can say?
-[line ringing] -Yes, Mr. Moon.
[line disconnects]
What are you doing?
Speak for yourself.
[cell phone vibrating]
Yes, Mr. Moon.
Ah, aside from the advance payment, I don't need the rest.
Send me the account number.
I'll send it back.
[line disconnects]
A teacher and a student?
No.
I'm an employee and you're the employer.
That ended upon termination of the contract.
And you like me?
I told you.
If you're testing my patience, you won't win.
Do you have anything left to say?
[exhales quietly]
You're right.
Employee and employer.
I forgot for a moment.
Party A and Party B.
A type of servant who works for my dad's money.
The relationship between an owner and servant never changes.
That's what my grandfather said.
Thanks for your hard work.
[chuckles] Right. You said you wouldn't say goodbye.
Then, continue to work hard.
Outside the line you drew, Mr. Han Taeoh.
[line ringing]
I'm done. Come and get me.
[crying]
I saw you and Huiju earlier by chance.
Aren't you being unnecessarily harsh on her?
Were you the nosy type?
No.
But I can't seem to help myself with you.
Don't worry about it.
It's none of your business.
Think of Kang Huiju as one of your many means.
Do you know that's really out of line?
I think you're just being overly sensitive.
I don't know what you're trying to say,
but I don't need your advice.
[Inha] Na Hyewon, what's your deal?
[people speaking indistinctly]
-[man 1] Coffee! -[woman] Yes, all right! Coffee's coming!
[in sing-song voice] Two coffees!
[man 1] I'm in a great mood today!
You don't have to.
[man 2] No. Wait!
-What? I'm the winner. -Get your hands off.
-Flush. -What?
[laughing]
I bet that's fun.
If I had money, I'd clean them out! [clicks tongue]
Shall I hit up Hyewon again?
[scoffs]
What's she going to do? Kill her mother?
[sighs]
-Take it inside. -[man 1] Yes, sir.
[man 2 exclaims softly]
-[man 1 groans] -[gasps]
[man 1] Damn it. What are you doing?
Put them back!
I'll die either way. This is no big deal.
[exhales quietly]
[door opens]
[panting]
-[professor] That's all. -[students] Thank you.
She ran her mouth saying how smart her daughter was.
You really go to Hanguk University.
You grew up well.
Rags to riches, right?
[men laugh]
-Who are you? -Your mom ran off with 50 million won.
We came here to collect.
"Mom"?
I don't have one.
What's wrong with you?
That's your problem. We're just here to collect.
Then collect it by finding her.
Or go to the police and file a formal complaint.
That rude little brat. What the hell?
What are you doing? Get her.
Yes, boss.
Where are you going?
Listen to the rest before you go.
-[man 2 grunts] -[students gasp]
[camera shutter clicking]
-[man 2 groans] -[man 1] Boss.
How dare you look me up and down like that!
-You crazy wench! -[footsteps approaching]
Who are you?
[whistle blows]
What's going on?
What do you think you're doing?
I'll see you at home later. Okay?
[man 1] Stop. Put your phones away.
What are you doing?
-Do you have a place to go? -I don't understand.
Do you have a place to go so you can avoid them?
[sighs] Is that all?
How many times do you think I've been through something like that?
A whole lot.
But I never once avoided it or ran away.
Do you know why?
If I ran away, it felt like I was accepting her as my family.
What happened today is no big deal.
I did nothing wrong.
[man] Inha!
What now?
Thugs came for Na Hyewon.
Who came for her?
They tried to hit her and asked for money. It was chaos.
[cell phone vibrating]
KANG INHA
NA HYEWON
[line ringing]
[operator] The number you--
What the hell?
[line ringing]
[operator] The number you have dialed is not responding--
-[women exclaim] -Damn it.
[sighs]
[line ringing]
[operator] The number you--
[door opens]
[Inha breathing heavily]
I was worried about you.
I'm so relieved.
[♪ song playing]
[breathes heavily]
I'm going to stay at Inha's house.
Bye.
Don't go.
Don't go, Hyewon.
[Hyewon] If I don't go,
what difference will it make?
We don't mean anything to one another.
How do you know that?
The way you're acting...
In a month or two, no.
Are you sure you won't regret it tomorrow?
You're not, are you?
This is our reality.
I won't regret it.
[Hyewon] Sorry.
I know I'll regret it.
Didn't you want to live a different life than now?
If we settle now,
nothing will change.
[exhales]
[door closes]
[Hyewon] The way you're acting...
In a month or two, no.
Are you sure you won't regret it tomorrow?
-[knocking on door] -[Hyewon] Taeoh!
Han Taeoh!
[cell phone vibrating]
KANG INHA
Hello?
Tell me.
5 YEARS LATER
CO-PROSPERITY COOPERATION CENTER 5TH ANNIVERSARY
The chairman is here.
[camera shutter clicking]
[reporters] Sir, congratulations!
[reporter 1] How do you feel today?
[reporters speaking indistinctly]
[reporter 1] Please, say a word.
This is the employee who wrote the speech you'll be giving today.
Hello.
I work on the global leader training team. My name is Han Taeoh.
Our game...
[Inha] Our game...
[Taeoh] ...has only just begun.
[♪ upbeat song playing]