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EPISODE 2
GWANGJIN HOSPITAL
Where? Where are you?
Okay. I have to go.
He's at the hospital, Gwangjin Hospital.
- Go to the hospital.
- Okay.
Calm down and call the police--
Can we please go a little faster?
Okay.
What are you doing?
How did you...
Now that you seem startled,
it's just obvious.
Wait. Hang on a second.
It's you, right?
Wait.
Let's talk it out. Calm down.
- Why did you not call the hospital?
- No.
It's not like that. Let's talk it out.
Let go!
Why is someone else being punished?
Help!
Help me!
Hang on. Wait and just listen to me.
You jerk.
Why did you k*ll my dad?
Why?
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
Please stop. I'm so sorry.
It's too late.
The one you should apologize to
is dead.
Wait. Please don't do this.
You k*lled him.
You have to
go apologize to him.
You have to die!
Die!
Go ahead and die!
Die! Die, you jerk!
Damn it.
You son of a bitch.
Die, you jerk!
Stop!
Put that down.
Park Saeroyi!
Put it down at once!
This bastard k*lled my dad.
Okay.
I'll investigate it,
so put that down first.
I said this son of a bitch k*lled my dad!
Put it down!
Saeroyi, put that down first, okay?
Stop here, okay?
Enough. Please!
Will you become a m*rder*r because of him?
Listen to your friend.
This won't change anything.
I understand how you feel.
Calm down first.
Give me a break.
- What do you understand?
- Please.
- Put it down when I'm being nice.
- If not, then what?
Put it down.
You can sh**t.
You see,
I don't care about anything anymore.
Goddamnit.
Wait.
- Hold on.
- Move!
Don't sh**t him.
Soo-ah, step aside.
You crazy assh*le.
No one wants this.
What do you even know?
My dad is dead!
I may not understand how you feel,
but I know how your dad
will feel about this.
He will never want you to ruin your life
by getting back at a scumbag like him
to avenge his death.
He'll never want you to do that.
You know that I'm right.
You know that better
than anybody else.
Right?
I wanted you to be confident.
And today, I could see
you were already living like that.
You have no idea how proud I was.
I want you to keep
living like that, my son.
Damn it.
Dad...
Dad!
Dad!
Dad...
Dad...
GWANGJIN HIGH SCHOOL
And just like that,
my dad's funeral
came to an end.
GWANGJIN HIGH SCHOOL
Hey, I have big news.
The new kid's dad
passed away, right?
It was because Geun-won hit him
with his car.
Geun-won got hospitalized
because of a car accident.
The new kid went to the hospital
and threw a huge fit.
How do you know that?
My mom works at that hospital.
Maybe he was just angry
that he got expelled.
How could Geun-won get away with m*rder?
Maybe you're right.
But who knows? His dad can cover up
pretty much everything.
- Yes, that's true.
- But think about it.
He got expelled because of Geun-won.
The new kid only hit Geun-won
because he wouldn't stop.
GYEONGGI NORTHERN DETENTION CENTER
DO NOT FORGET THIS DAY
GYEONGGI NORTHERN DETENTION CENTER
I'm sorry about your father.
But
you can't just take out
your anger on my son.
Don't you agree?
Why are you here?
I've known your father for 20 years.
So it hurts me to see you
locked up like this.
But you see,
to see you misbehave at school
and not self-reflect about your actions
makes me want to correct you
for some reason.
I asked you why you're here.
Just like before, I'm here
to give you a second chance.
- A second chance?
- What do you say?
If you self-reflect
and apologize to my son on your knees--
Your son is the one
who should get on his knees.
How interesting.
Is this how your father taught you?
Let me give you a word of advice
out of affection.
Beliefs.
Ambition.
They’re words used by those
who have nothing but their ego.
If you gain nothing,
that's just being stubborn and foolish.
I'll leave you to self-reflect in prison.
The chief took care of the detective
who secured the CCTV footage.
The public defender in charge also thinks
the best option is to reduce his sentence.
He's fearless.
Pardon?
It's very strange.
He gets on my nerves for some reason.
Are you talking about Park Saeroyi?
Who's the student you mentioned?
The girl who talked about Geun-won's car.
Her name is Oh Soo-ah.
She's your son's classmate.
She grew up at the orphanage
that was once sponsored by the company.
Is that so?
We already admitted
that the car belonged to your son, sir.
But we clarified on the report
that the gardener had borrowed his car.
Her testimony will be useless.
You don't need to be bothered by it.
Is she friends
with Saeroyi?
From what I know, yes.
Then arrange a meeting with her.
Okay, sir.
You actually look familiar.
I think I saw you a couple of times
at the orphanage.
Yes.
Are you friends with Geun-won?
We're classmates.
And are you also friends with Saeroyi?
Yes.
Our company runs a foundation.
We'd like to pay for your admission fee
and living expenses.
What do you think?
I have
enough money for my tuition.
That won't be enough.
You need money for rent
and other living expenses.
And in return?
"In return"?
Do I need to testify against Saeroyi?
How interesting.
Actually, no.
This is actually very sad.
You must've lived such a difficult life
to think that way.
I'm just trying to do a good deed.
Don't get the wrong idea.
You're free to testify what you saw.
Mr. Kim, I want you to enroll her
in our financial support program.
- Okay, sir.
- Dad, I--
You may go now.
- I'll be off.
- What's going on?
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
You should be at the hospital.
I came to tell you something.
Soo-ah.
If...
If by any chance...
Yes?
If I really did ask you
something in return,
what would you have done?
Dad.
I'm joking.
I'll see you again.
Why did you call Soo-ah here?
Go back to the hospital.
Please let him free.
- What?
- Please free Saeroyi from jail.
This all happened because of me.
Because of you?
I hit his dad...
Mr. Kim is already getting punished
on your behalf
for having m*rder*d Mr. Park.
- Dad.
- Enough!
I selected you as my successor.
But I still have another son
even though he's a bastard.
That means
you can always be replaced.
I can't have my successor get convicted.
That's absurd. No.
It should never happen.
But if it does,
I'll have to turn to my alternative.
- Dad.
- In order to set him free,
you'll have to admit that it was you.
So tell me.
Do you still want a settlement?
I'm sorry.
Good choice.
You can't gain anything
with your conscience.
Okay?
This will be a good opportunity.
Follow me.
Do you know what's funny?
Pigs are smarter than dogs.
But nine out of ten people
will still eat pork
even though they're aware of that.
That's because they're delicious.
I don't get the standard of their values.
People eat pork,
but they loathe those who eat dog meat.
But then again,
dogs are very loyal and can be cute.
It's just a matter of perspective.
The employees
and those below you who work for money...
Just think of them as dogs.
Dad.
Look at how big they've grown.
Let's see.
Which one should I cook?
- Let me see.
- sh*t!
Dad.
What are you doing?
From k*lling a chicken
to business management,
you need to do and understand all of it
to become a true owner.
Here.
Now, I'm going to cook this.
I'm going to twist its head and k*ll it.
Then I'll pluck its feathers,
take out its internal organs,
cut them into pieces,
and fry the pieces in oil.
Here. Go ahead and twist its head.
I can't.
- I can't do it!
- You can't do it?
Aren't you the company's successor?
Do it now!
Twist it properly.
If not,
it'll try to escape with a broken neck.
Park Saeroyi.
I could tell just by looking at him.
I'm sorry to say this,
but you're half the man he is.
But he's just an animal
while you're a human being.
I can't stand the fact
that you feel sorry even though
he b*at you up two times in a row.
Think of this chicken as Saeroyi.
If you're my son
and the successor of Jangga Co.,
do not feel sorry
when you're eating pork or chicken.
You can't do it?
I can.
I can do it.
That's right.
You're right, Dad.
Saeroyi
is just a livestock.
TODAY'S TRIAL
Here's the ruling.
The defendant seems to have aimed
to m*rder the victim
judging by the w*apon
and the victim’s condition.
Also, he doesn’t admit to his faults
or regrets his actions
even though it was all based on
the defendant's misunderstanding.
The victim's estimated time of death
is 8:20 p.m.
This guy was sweeping the garden.
It doesn't make any sense.
Right.
It doesn't make sense.
You once k*lled someone through coercion
and even got demoted for that.
How are you on the promotion list?
- Pardon?
- How did you get this?
Did you go through a civilian CCTV footage
without even asking me or the house owner?
- Sir.
- Wake up, you punk.
Get to your senses
if you want to keep your job.
Isn't your daughter
turning one next month?
Don't let that useless sense of justice
get the best of you.
You should think about your family.
Remember.
Your life
depends on the chairman's son.
Therefore, according to Article 254
of the Criminal Law, the defendant
will be sentenced to three years
in prison.
CHUNGCHEONG PRISON
He will be staying here with you.
Don't even try to do a hazing ritual.
He's just a little kid.
Why would we mess with a kid?
Don't worry.
Hey, kid.
When you greet adults,
you should get on your knees
and introduce yourself.
I want you to kneel before my son
and apologize for what you did.
You little jerk. What are you looking at?
I should just take out your eyeballs.
What the heck?
Is he a psycho?
Will things become a bit easier
if I get on my knees?
Why is everyone so obsessed
with making me get on my knees?
But,
I'm your son.
Unlike myself,
I wanted you to be confident.
I want you to keep living like that,
my son.
What's wrong with your face?
It's nothing.
Thank you for coming all the way here
to see me.
Is something wrong?
I got accepted to Gwangjin University.
Really?
That's great.
You always wanted to go there.
But why the long face?
Jangga Co.
offered to support me
with a scholarship.
It's because I reported you that day
and stopped you.
That's why they offered me this.
I'm sorry.
I'm not strong like you. I'm a coward.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
What?
It's true that I hit Geun-won.
And you did the right thing
by calling the cops.
I actually thank you.
If you didn't stop me,
I'd be in here
for m*rder instead.
Saeroyi.
You made a choice.
So just stick to it.
You did nothing wrong.
What do you plan to do
once you get released?
Apparently, an ex-convict
can't be a police officer.
There's a library here,
and it has tons of books.
- Books?
- Yes.
I have a lot of time now,
so I thought I could use this chance
to study and stuff.
Then I found
Chairman Jang's autobiography.
His autobiography?
I was amazed.
Starting out as a small pub
into a huge company...
It made me want to try as well.
You want to start your own restaurant?
Yes.
I see.
Revenge.
No way.
I just wondered
what might be fun.
I've always dreamed
of running my own business.
My heart is pounding with anticipation.
Your cooking skills
are getting better by the day.
This is delicious.
I heard people tell me
that I'm a pretty good cook.
And I just...
I thought it might be fun.
I should go now.
Saeroyi.
Yes?
Why did you
try to make a move on me?
What?
Why did you ask for my number?
Oh, that day?
I'm sorry.
I know you asked me not to like you.
I did because I like you.
Do you still
like me?
I don't like guys who are poor.
Do you plan to make a lot of money?
From this moment on,
my dream is to become rich.
I had a huge hole in my heart.
I was lethargic.
But strangely enough,
I got so easily provoked by him.
It was useless to resent anyone.
Because my dad was already gone.
So that was definitely
the last thing on my mind.
Revenge.
It feels like
that word fills up my empty heart.
I can't...
I can't wait to get out of here.
2 YEARS LATER
There he comes.
-Welcome back, Boss.
- Welcome back, Boss.
All right.
- Here, Boss.
- It's okay. You eat it.
The weather is nice.
Saeroyi, no one's coming?
- No.
- Let's go. I'll give you a ride.
It's okay. I want to take a walk.
Do you? Okay. Get some fresh air.
If you need help, call me anytime.
- I'll see you later.
- Take care.
He looks young.
You seem to care about him.
What does he do?
He's no big deal.
He's just a fearless and reckless guy.
He's a man.
Welcome.
- Would you like to order?
- I'll have tofu stew and soju, please.
Do you need one glass?
Well...
How does it taste?
It's bitter.
Beliefs.
Ambition.
They’re words used by those
who have nothing but their ego.
If you gain nothing,
that's just being stubborn and foolish.
DELICIOUS LIFE
Thank you.
Sir, you forgot your book.
Please throw it out. I memorized it all.
Bye.
I CAN b*at HIM
THE SUPERCILIOUS SON
OF JANG'S FAMILY, JANG GEUN-WON
DIRECTOR KANG MIN-JUNG
SAVING FACE OF JANGGA CO.
On the 9th, at Jang's Family Pub,
Jang's Group's leading brand,
there was an as*ault case.
The assailant assaulted an employee there
as he didn't recognize him.
Surprisingly, the assailant turned out
to be Chairman Jang Dae-hee's son,
Jang Geun-won who is 21 years old.
In a drunken stupor,
he refused to show his ID card
and lashed out at the employee
saying his domestic animal
failed to recognize its owner.
He also struck the employee in the face.
The video spread quickly,
and it led to a plunge
in Jang's stocks
and a nationwide consumer boycott
inflaming public anger.
Seoul, please.
Hello, Saeroyi.
It has taken so long to write to you.
I'm sorry.
Thinking about
how you'd be feeling in there,
I was a little hesitant to write you
just to ask how you were doing.
I'm sure you'd tell me
not to worry about anything
with a silly smile.
Are you doing well?
I miss you.
I live in a neighborhood called Itaewon.
I wasn't sure what to say,
so I decided to tell you
about this neighborhood.
Have you been to Itaewon before?
Each year on October 31,
people enjoy a festival
from the States here.
Apparently they try to comfort
the spirits of the dead
and ward off evil spirits.
People are dressed in strange costumes
and bizarre makeup
so evil spirits won't do them harm.
This day
is called Halloween.
A lot of people come to Itaewon
to celebrate Halloween.
A lot of grown-ups enjoy this festival
in funny costumes.
Besides this festival,
Itaewon is still an attractive place.
There are pretty buildings and a diversity
of people from across the world.
It feels like
you're in a foreign country.
And everyone there
looks so free.
It's a place where you can enjoy a walk.
It feels like the whole world
is condensed into this street.
And I fell in love with this place.
When I walk on this street,
I miss you a lot.
The hill we ran down together
on the day of the exam.
The lake where you asked for my number.
And
your shy smile.
I want to see it again.
I'll look forward to that day.
I wish you happiness for now and always.
From Oh Soo-ah.
This is so nice.
What? What's that?
My gosh.
Who are you? Who is this?
When did you come out?
Oh Soo-ah?
What...
- How did we...
- It's so good to see you.
Okay.
What a surprise to see you here.
I know.
When did you come out?
Well, it's...
- Lose a little weight, you'll be a model.
- Seok-cheon.
Hey, Soo-ah.
Come over here and sit.
Who's this handsome guy?
Is he your boyfriend?
No, he's not.
Then what about you?
Do you have a lover?
- Gosh, no.
- Don't flirt with him.
I'll tell Philip about it.
Gosh, don't be ridiculous.
I was just asking.
And he's not handsome at all.
He looks like a chestnut.
A chestnut? Chestnuts can be sexy.
It pokes you a lot. Gosh, he's so cute.
You never make concessions.
Right. I don't.
You know Seok-cheon.
Yes. I've seen him on TV.
It's amazing to see him in person.
He's a big player in Itaewon.
I learn a lot from him.
That's great.
What did you do after your release?
I've been preparing for things
here and there.
Prepare?
What about you? Do you go to college?
Yes.
I'll start working next year.
Oh, already?
I'll be working at Jangga Co.
I see.
You said you'd open your own business.
Have you been working on that?
Well, kind of.
I see. Where would it be?
I was going to go around
and think about it.
But I like this place.
What?
Itaewon?
Yes.
Itaewon? Well...
It wouldn't be a good place
for you to start a business.
There's a big difference
between weekdays and weekends.
Compared to the downtown areas,
people leave the place early.
Good locations
have a high premium.
Of course the rent and deposit
are very expensive.
I like this place.
I love it.
- When will you start?
- In seven years.
Are you all right?
Sorry.
That was cool. It's okay.
So seven years? It's a long time.
What are you going to do until then?
Deep-sea fishing.
Are you doing this on purpose?
I'm really sorry.
It's really hard for an ex-convict
to become a seaman.
I barely got the certificate.
Why do you want to go deep-sea fishing?
I'm a middle school graduate ex-convict.
I don't have many career options.
Well...
When you were put in jail,
I helped you liquidate your dad's store
and claim for the insurance money.
It was a significant amount.
Besides the money,
he also saved some money
for my college fund.
Then why would you go deep-sea fishing?
It's the price of my dad's life.
It should be more meaningful.
When are you leaving?
- Next week.
- Next week?
How long will you stay in Itaewon?
I'll leave on the first bus.
Really?
All right then.
Let's have fun all night long.
Okay.
For the first time after that night,
I could be free
from a whirlpool of emotion
like tormenting yearnings
and revengeful thoughts.
In one, two, and three.
My first time in Itaewon.
My first Halloween
with my first love.
It was a perfect day for me
who was about to go
on a long journey.
Shall we keep going straight ahead?
Yes.
Keep going straight.
All right.
I'm heavy, aren't I?
No, you're not.
You should gain some weight.
I'm sorry.
Seriously, you're not heavy.
I'm sorry.
What are you sorry for?
I know
what Jangga Co. means to you.
You can resent me.
Don't be silly.
You said you wish me happiness
for now and always.
What?
After I lost my dad,
I felt like I was left alone in prison.
But this very sentence in your letter
meant a lot to me.
There's no way I can resent you.
You're just living your life.
And I'm always grateful.
All right.
Is this it?
Yes.
Are you leaving now?
Yes.
I had
a lot of fun today.
When are you coming back?
I don't know.
I'm not sure yet.
This is an old building, so it's not warm.
It's a tiny room.
And I have only one blanket.
What?
Do you want to stay tonight?
Oh...
You don't want to?
I'm not rich yet.
Forget it.
Saeroyi.
Take care.
Stay healthy.
Okay.
You too.
Go on in.
- Kim Min-deok.
- Yes.
Park Hui-jun.
Park... What a unique name.
- Park Saeroyi.
- Yes.
- Yu Tae-hyeon.
- Yes.
JANGGA CO.
I want that jerk
to get screwed up.
What he's eating
looks even more delicious.
I'm sick of this guy.
I want to take her from him.
I don't care even if others get doomed.
I want to be the most successful one.
But
am I the only one who feels this way?
Am I the one who's bad?
The world is unfair.
Don't force me to be nice.
I can be
a bad person just for today.
Come on into Vicious Bar.
This is the concept.
Hang on.
Why would people want to go
to an unpleasant place like that?
Because
everyone is just
born evil.
What?
You know the Evil Nature Principle.
The theory that human nature
is fundamentally evil.
But if people stick to their instincts,
society will collapse.
That's why people repress themselves
with manners, consideration,
morals, and the law.
Repression?
It's stress.
What if Vicious Bar can
relieve your stress?
If that's possible,
it will be interesting.
This is just a draft.
Please just consider the basic theme.
Interesting.
Sure. It's interesting.
It's new.
Thank you.
Proceed with it.
Get back to me with the updated report.
Hey, Soo-ah.
What's up with you?
- What do you mean?
- You seem somewhat
cold to me.
Am I supposed to be warm?
Okay. What are you up to today?
I'm going to Itaewon.
For a meeting with the store manager.
That's good. You're going my way.
Can I give you a ride?
Hey. I need Soo-ah today.
Gosh, Min-jung.
Call me Ms. Kang at work.
Do you guys have a plan?
Am I interrupting you?
No way. Shall we go then?
Sorry.
You're in charge
of brand planning as the director
at your age.
It's reassuring to have you.
It's all thanks to your teaching.
I know. You have a good teacher, right?
Sure.
You're pretty and competent.
I liked you from the beginning.
What do you think?
Isn't it about time
to choose your connection?
I've still got a lot to learn here.
That's too much for me.
Gosh, did I just get dumped?
No. I just want to learn more
to help you better.
You sneaky vixen.
I just called you to ask
if you're interested in a blind date.
A blind date?
I don't think you've dated a guy
since you joined.
I'm flattered, but maybe next time.
I think I will be busy
with the upcoming project.
You live such an unexciting life.
Do you like work that much?
That's what I learned from you.
You're not supposed to learn that.
You'll be lonely in your later years.
I'm 29.
I haven't seen Saeroyi since that day.
Seven years was a long time.
And about when my memories
about Saeroyi started to fade...
I guess this store is sold.
Soo-ah.
You haven't changed.
Saeroyi?
When will you start?
In seven years.
It's been exactly seven years.
A store in Itaewon
with the average premium
of over 200 million won.
DANBAM
The 22-year-old guy's plan
that sounded rather absurd.
But Saeroyi
made it happen.
Have you been doing well?
To him,
it is
only natural.
I CAN b*at HIM
Who is Jo Yi-seo?
You crazy bitch.
-Counter.
- Jo Yi-seo.
A genius girl with an IQ of 162.
And Yi-seo is a sociopath.
That's crazy.
How nosy.
We have customers.
Apparently Park Saeroyi
opened a store in Itaewon.
Whom would you choose?
Poor Saeroyi who ruined his life
because of me.
I have a 15-year plan.
Wait for me.