01x04 - Episode 4

[bunniefuu]

[engine revving]

[dramatic music playing]

[tires squealing]

[gasps, moans]

What the hell? Those psychos!
Could you make out the license plate?

Damn it!

[Oh Kyung-Sook] Can you move?

Those sons of b*tches. Damn it!

[Dong-joo grunts]

Who the hell are you?

I should be asking you that.

You're with the hit-and-run drivers,
aren't you?

You are, you b*stard!

[man] Hurry up. Get him out of the road.

Are you sure?

All right.

Thanks a lot.

These b*stards are
Eunsung's security guards.

SECURITY

[Dong-joo] Their orders come from the top.

[curious music playing]

[theme music playing]

Now we chop.

Come on. Now the sausages are burning.
The sausages...

Done.

Oh!

Breakfast is ready.

Come on. Let's go.

Come take a seat,
my treasures, my princes.

Oh Kyung-sook's signature doenjang stew!

Okay. Now, it might not look
all that great, but

it tastes amazing, I swear.

[chuckling] Okay, so what is it?

You... You never do this.
Should I be scared?

[chuckles]

Oh, it's just, um,

I'll be going on a trip soon. That's all.

- You are?
- Mm-hmm.

Around the world in 80 days,
or sort of like that.

It will be a perilous journey.

There's no telling what dangers lie ahead.

And yet it's a journey
that only I can make, so, you know...

Whatever.

Hyun-woo.

My love.

I've...

decided to run

for mayor of Seoul.

[Hyun-woo sighs]

Hyun-woo, it's just for the next 80 days.

I don't care
if it's 80 days or 80 years. Just go.

It's not like you care about my opinion.

It's not a discussion
when you've already decided.

[Baek sighs]

So she's in the hospital?

Yes, sir.

They had to back off
because she had company,

but this will keep her quiet for now.

We really wanted her to be scared,

and I believe
we made the message clear to her.

Look, I

was a little on edge yesterday.

I'm sorry.

It's all right, sir.

I'll work harder to make sure

Do-hee can't get through to us now.

So you want to go after Baek Jae-min?

The conglomerate's son-in-law?

The only reason
he's running for mayor is to...

It's easy. To satisfy their greed.

I just don't understand

what that has to do with you.

I mean, there are all those politicians
who are more powerful and more capable.

So why is it up to you to walk this path

when it's obvious
you're the one who's going to get hurt?

Why is my wife the one?

I'm the only one

in all of politics

who has nothing to lose.

Really. Think about it.

Who else in that sleazy world

do you honestly think
would be stupid enough to...

fight to the death...

and risk Baek Jae-min trampling them

and humiliating them

that it ends their career?

Honey.

I...

promise I'll win the election.

I am going to commit to giving it
everything that I've got,

just until I can salt the earth,

and for that b*stard Baek Jae-min.

[husband sighs] This won't do.

Honey.

I don't think
I can let you back in the kitchen again.

The soup's too bland,
and there's too much of it.

So go out there and salt the ground
as much as you possibly can

and rid the world of those beasts
once and for all.

- [sentimental music playing]
- [laughs]

Oh!

- Oh!
- [husband laughs]

- [Oh Kyung-Sook] Come here, you!
- It's too early for this!

You're suffocating me, you goofball!

[husband] Oh!

Uh...

[grunts]

[Dong-joo groans]

What is it? Are you hurt?

I'm fine. Morning, Ms. Oh.

Go grab some breakfast.

I should.

You look livelier.

You're less venomous like this.

I like it. Makes you look more human.

[sighs] That's good to hear.

At least I look okay.

Let me ask you something.

Are you so sure?

About what?

Baek Jae-min.

Are you confident you can take him out?

Only if Oh Kyung-sook

puts her trust in my help.

[scoffs]

I'm sorry, I just can't do that.

I'll never trust you.

Fine.

Let's consider this
a strategic partnership then.

Wow. Seriously?

You and that silver tongue of yours.

You want to know what I think about it?

I think that some day
that mouth of yours will get you k*lled.

Or my saving grace,

if I can convince Oh Kyung-sook
to do the right thing

and help me pound Baek Jae-min
right into the ground.

If we do this,

you have to promise not to force me
to do things the way you do.

Use of dirty money, dishonest schemes,
and all your crooked spies,

I don't want any of that.

You hear?

I do.

But you must do what I ask you to,
no complaints.

I mean, if you agree with the plan.

Remember this.

The second you resort
to the methods you used at Eunsung,

that's that.

Don't worry about that.
That me is in the past.

What? Need something?

We should get started.

A payback blow,

by hitting back twice as hard,
the way I always do.

You agree?

I do.

[rock music playing]

NEVER DIE, OH KYUNG-SOOK!

[cheering]

OH KYUNG-SOOK, A NEW BEGINNING

[woman] Oh Kyung-sook, we love you!

[crowd chanting] Oh Kyung-sook!

Oh Kyung-sook! Oh Kyung-sook!
Oh Kyung-sook! Oh Kyung-sook!

Hello, everyone.

I'm Oh Kyung-sook, the Rhino.
How is everyone doing out there?

[cheering]

ONLY YOU SHINE IN MY EYES

THE MIRACLE OF THE RHINO
WILL CHANGE SEOUL

Dear citizens of beautiful Seoul.

Justice without power is useless,

and power without justice is
nothing but true violence.

Seoul is currently suffering
from such violence.

The citizens of Seoul are being trampled
under money, power, and corruption.

The conglomerates live like kings,
and their lies become prophecies

in a world that has grown
more ridiculous by the second.

In order to correct these wrongs,

I, Oh Kyung-sook,
the Rhino filled with courage,

announce my plan to become Seoul's mayor!

A NEW BEGINNING

NEVER DIE, OH KYUNG-SOOK

Thank you, everyone.
I appreciate your support.

[cheering]

[rock music playing]

[reporter] Attorney Oh Kyung-sook
announced her candidacy

for mayor of Seoul today in front of
the Eunsung Group's office building.

Her supporters have attended this event

to show their support
for the selfless lawyer

who threw herself from the rooftop
of this very building,

fighting for the rights of temp workers.

And so it seems that the upcoming election

will be a battle between
Baek Jae-min and Oh Kyung-sook,

with one side representing
the corporate world,

and the other side representing
the working class, respectively.

[rock music continues playing]

[cheering]

[crowd chanting] Oh Kyung-sook!
Oh Kyung-sook!

How did it go?

We've added additional security,

and the Corporate Strategy Team is
on standby.

- We'll remove them immediately...
- [Ms. Son] Leave her be.

Mom!

She's throwing a party
right down in my own front yard.

I applaud her courage.

We can't let them get away with this.

She's challenging us,
and she's doing it right in our faces.

Let's get the enforcement squad and...

What? Treat them like
beasts and stomp on them?

While all those people are watching?

They're bound to get burned eventually,

as long as they continue
to dance so close to the flames.

And when they finally do,

we'll be right there to step
on their necks and teach them a lesson.

That's how grown-ups take care of things.

It is as a trustworthy servant of Seoul,

not just the servant of the working class,
but as the servant of all people of Seoul,

that I embark on this journey today.
Thanks.

[cheering]

[all chanting] Seo Min-jung! Seo Min-jung!

- Did you see this?
- [man] I think it just came up.

[chanting continues] Seo Min-jung!
Seo Min-jung!

[man 2] Okay, okay. Now, let's get moving!
All right. Let's get moving!

[chanting continues] Seo Min-jung!
Seo Min-jung!

OH KYUNG-SOOK DECLARES HER CANDIDACY

[chanting continues] Seo Min-jung!
Seo Min-jung! Seo Min-jung!

So she announced her candidacy
right in front of Eunsung Group, huh?

Brilliant.

She must have someone smart on her side.

Find out who it is
so I can scout her myself.

Let's do it!

[crowd cheers, continues chanting]

[classical music playing in background]

Well, thank you, Ms. Kim.

Your article lays out
both sides of the contest quite clearly.

I should be thanking you.

You gave a no-name reporter
like myself an exclusive.

I had my eye on you
during my days at Eunsung.

I could tell just how ambitious you were.

Okay, but

what are you really trying to do here?

The Ms. Hwang I know isn't someone
who would take the side of Oh Kyung-sook,

let alone join forces with her.

It seems that good hearts...

have a way of influencing others.

I don't believe that for a moment,
you know.

If you're that doubtful,

why don't you dig into it
like a good reporter should

and keep rubbing shoulders
with me as well.

[man] Hwang Do-hee?

Then the brains behind Oh Kyung-sook

is the former director
of Eunsung's Corporate Strategy Team?

Mr. Baek, you've been getting
chewed out by your own guard dog?

[sighs]

From this moment on,
you need to back away.

When it's all said and done,
I'll let you give the winning speech

to save face with Chairperson Son,

so don't make a peep...

[Baek] Mr. Sung!

It's no surprise that people think
that all politicians are good for nothing,

but then you were seriously played with
by a rich conglomerate's guard dog.

- And that shouldn't have happened.
- You retract that statement, sir!

She never played me.

Just wait and see.

Now, look.

I promise I'll become the mayor,
and I'll make sure no one refers to you

as a good-for-nothing,
growing fat on corporate funds.

What?

I want to schedule a debate.

One-on-one with Oh Kyung-sook.

[tense music playing]

[Sung] You're serious?

[Hwang] Careful! You'll break everything
holding them like that.

Do you think I'm from a moving company?
You're not even paying me.

Why'd you have to move near me
and create such a hassle?

Your Ms. Oh showed me the house,
so blame her if you have to.

[Dong-joo] You won't be able
to wear those around here.

This neighborhood has hills all around it,
like a mountain.

[Hwang] It'll be fine.
I have you with me, don't I?

Wait. I'm your bodyguard now?

Why would I tag along with you?

You can't save someone's life and then
abandon them. It doesn't work that way.

Thanks for your help today.

[grunts]

Aren't you leaving? I need to rest.

If anything happens, let me know.

SEOUL CITY MAYORAL ELECTION
MARCH 15, 2023

[uplifting music playing]

WE HOPE FOR OH KYUNG-SOOK'S VICTORY
IN THE ELECTION

[excited chatter]

[cheering]

Hello, ma'am.

Oh, thank you so very much.

I've always been grateful for the support
you've shown me all this time.

Now you've lent us this great office
to use in our campaign too.

Oh, I can't express how touched I am.

I'm the one who's grateful.

When we were being sued by the press
after we started this publishing company,

you stepped forward to defend us
in court, and you did it free of charge.

Right. Well, I hope this place is
a stepping stone

to help me soar as high as I possibly can,
carried on the wings of justice.

Thank you.

And thanks to all of you.

[cheering and whooping]

[upbeat rock music playing]

Did I get here too late?

Everybody, I'd like to introduce someone.

Please say hello to our campaign manager.

[all] Ah!

The one who planned
the candidacy announcement?

- I heard you used to work for a big firm.
- My name is Hwang Do-hee.

I may have walked a different path
than what you did up until this point,

but since meeting Ms. Oh here,

I've learned that there are
other ways to live.

I promise I'll give this all I've got.
I look forward to working with you all.

- And these people...
- Right.

They're here to volunteer for us.

They're experts in the fields of fashion,
beauty, and schedule management,

so I'm thrilled
to have them all on our team.

Welcome aboard.

Thank you.

- Thank you.
- Nice to meet you.

- [Ms. Oh] Nice to meet you.
- [Dong-joo] Ms. Oh.

Think we should take a picture?
Commemorate our first day?

Shall we? Okay. Gather 'round. Everyone.

Great.

[Dong-joo] Move in closer.

One, two, three!

- Oh Kyung-sook!
- [all] Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!

[camera shutter clicking]

[reporter] There are 80 days left

until the by-election
for the 39th mayor of Seoul.

There are many great candidates this year,

each one with a colorful history
and a unique perspective.

First, we have the most famous
female politician in the country,

Seo Min-jung of the People's Reform Party.

Also the former anchor and member of
the Korea Republican Party, Baek Jae-min.

The elder of Jongno, the capital
of Seoul's political scene,

National Central Party's Yook Seungcheol.

The rhino for justice lawyer
Oh Kyung-sook, an independent candidate.

And Patriot's Hope Party's Na Jinguk.

As of right now, Assemblywoman
Seo Min-jung has the lead in the polls.

Attorney Oh currently sits in last place,

as she remains
relatively unknown to voters,

despite her recent appearance in the news.

What strategies will
the Rhino be employing

to claw her way to the top against
this impressive field of competitors?

[Hwang] It's simple.

We'll start with this one.

We're going against Seo Min-jung?

We're not going against her.
We're going to push her out.

What does that mean?

39TH SEOUL MAYOR ELECTION CANDIDATES

BAEK JAE-MIN
THE KOREAN REPUBLICAN PARTY

[Hwang] Money.

Manpower.

Star quality.

These three are essential for politics.

But all we have is one.

So what do you suggest we do then?

We'll invite her to a pre-election debate.

The "Servant of the People" is
who we're talking about.

She's already served three terms.

I mean, she's the queen
of the People's Reform Party.

There's absolutely no way her highness
would ever agree to such a thing.

She'd be crazy to anyway.

The People's Reform Party
isn't dumb either.

They don't have to do a thing to win,
so why would they do that with a nobody?

Because they'll have
to knock you down to win.

Candidate Oh Kyung-sook,

I will make you the biggest hurdle
in the way of Seo Min-jung's victory.

A hurdle so high
it may damage their entire party

unless it's dealt with
in the pre-election debate.

And during that debate,

we'll obtain funds and manpower
from their party

and use that to take on
the Korean Republican Party.

Or no...

I mean, Baek Jae-min.

[dramatic music playing]

REFORM PARTY OF KOREA
BAEK JAE-MIN CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE

What are the Republicans up to?

- They seem to be working closely with CBC.
- Those Republican pricks are so cliché.

They're preparing a TV debate,
since Baek Jae-min used to be an anchor.

What next? Appearing in variety shows
with his wife? [laughs]

No signs of running
a smear campaign against us?

- [man] Haven't seen any so far.
- Well, keep an eye out.

Yes, sir. I'll make it happen.

- [boss] And the other candidates?
- Well, not much to say about the others.

They're walking on eggshells
to gain popularity,

hoping someone will poke them
so they can fight back.

Any other interesting issues
I should know?

[laughs] Well, sir,
you should look at this.

- Look!
- [all laughing]

[man 1] This is hilarious.
Where'd you get that?

[man 2] Is that real sweat?
Wow! I can't believe this.

[man 1] Look at the comments.

[all laughing]

- [man 1] Oh man, that's funny.
- Hey.

I said enough with the childish jokes.

- Do you think this election is a joke?
- Ooh!

It looks like the sap's flowing free
from Ms. Grassroots Democracy.

[laughs] You have such a way with words,
ma'am.

We might be on to something.

Hey, edit together a photo
of grassroots with the sweating picture.

Have everyone post it
on their social media

and flood the online portals with it,
and it might work...

- Just stop.
- What? I think it's a great idea.

Voters love stuff like that.
Right up-in-your-face kind of things.

That's absolutely true,

but if we go after her appearance,
it could end up hurting us even more.

Oh Kyung-sook will be well-prepared
for such attacks, so maybe...

What?

Are you worried about your wife?

You think she'll outsmart us,
the smear campaign expert that she is?

Do it. We can't spare the pesticide

if we want to weed out
the likes of her from the election.

[man 1] Yes, ma'am.

THIS IS GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY

SPOKESPERSON FOR THE ARMPIT FARMS

CONGRATS
LINE UP FOR THE ARMPIT WATER PARK!

[electronic pop music playing]

Ms. Oh.

Did you see this?

Look at what they did to your photo.
How could those pricks stoop so low?

- Jesus!
- [Oh Kyung-sook sighs]

It wasn't doctored.

What?

That's the original photo.

I have hyperhidrosis.

My postnatal recovery didn't go so well,

and I've been sweating it out since then.

Uh...

Postnatal.

Oh.

I'm sorry.

- [Dong-joo] Uh...
- [sighs]

Where's Manager Hwang?

I haven't seen her anywhere.

[papers shuffling]

A TV debate, huh?

Okay.

We'd be happy to.

But...

we want you to invite
another guest to participate.

Seo Min-jung.

Seo Min-jung?

It's not even an official election debate,
after all.

[scoffs]

I know you're going
for entertainment value

by making it a point to only invite
the most controversial candidates.

I can make it
even more interesting for you.

You know from experience
that when it comes to this sort of thing,

I never mess around.

Oh, I know. You have always been
exceptional at your job.

But it was Baek Jae-min's camp
that wanted to make it one-on-one.

Tell me,

how's your daughter
liking her Ivy League school?

People here at the station

have no idea, do they,
that the only reason she got in was...

[gasps]

...Eunsung built them a fountain.

[scoffs] Seeing as
I'm no longer with Eunsung,

I have no reason
to keep that in confidence.

If that information were to somehow
come out before the election happened,

don't you think Eunsung would blame you?

Hey, it's me.

I need you to bring on
another guest for the TV debate.

I'll be back to thank you after we win.

I'll even bring Mayor Oh Kyung-sook too.

IN OFFICE - CBC

- [background chatter]
- [camera shutter clicks]

[intriguing music playing]

[camera shutter clicking]

[jazz music playing]

- [camera shutter clicking]
- [funky music playing]

[camera shutter clicking]

[instructor] Focus on elongating your body
through your spine.

[woman] She doesn't have a single wrinkle
around her eyes or her mouth.

Get me the names of all
Cheongdam-dong plastic surgeons

who perform facial peels.

A few peels from a doctor around there
would definitely get you skin like this.

[woman 2] How much does it cost
per procedure?

[Hwang] Around ten million won.

[woman 1 gasps]
How do you think she pays for that?

LEE CHA-SUN

- What's this about?
- [Hwang] Write me a story around that.

If I send you some images,
can you connect the story with them?

Do-hee,

have you really decided to do it?

You said if I wanted to make a change,

I need to stop doing everything on my own.

So I'm going to do it as a joint effort.

With Oh Kyung-sook.

To protect everything that my party
and I have achieved for this country,

I'll blast through the glass ceiling
for all of you

to once again enter the National Assembly.

Or perhaps I already did.

I wonder what the male candidates
have to say about that.

As you can see, Seo Min-jung is
an experienced public speaker.

She's not just good at putting on a show

but also has strong principles and
confidence from multiple election wins.

What you need to do is go right after her
in this debate. Establish a rivalry.

[Baek] I understand
that she's a big threat,

but what about

Oh Kyung-sook?

Are we just gonna let her run wild?

Who knows what she'll start doing
during the live debate.

The rhino might be stomping around now,
but she's still new to politics.

And it's going to be live.

Just insult her a little bit,
and maybe as soon as the cameras turn on...

[man] Well, well, well. [sighs]

[suspenseful music playing]

That strategy is so ancient.
I can't believe you're still using it.

Seriously, is this the 1960s?

Are you planning to have the press
do a story about the insult as well?

Yeah, and you are?

Look...

An election is all about fieldwork,

but you're doing the exact opposite
in putting him in front of the camera

and making him dance like a clown.

Let me ask you all.

Will your old school methods work?
What if they don't?

Will you take the blame
if that costs him the election?

You lose ten years of your political
lifespan every time you lose an election.

So what should we do?

Boycott the debate.

[intriguing music playing]

[man] I mean, think about it.

With two such strong-willed women
like those two,

he's going to be pushed off
to the sideline.

And once you're put in a supporting role,

you can never go back

to playing the lead.

Nice to meet you, Candidate Baek.

My name is Carl Yoon.

I am the gift that Chairperson Son
prepared for you.

Baek Jae-min, sir.

You need to learn
how to do a proper handshake.

You need to have the devil on your hand.

And her?

She is our campaign manager.

Guk Ji-yeon is my name.

We'll be in touch.

Wait. That was the actual Carl Yoon?

[man 1] I guess so.

I've only heard stories about him.

This is my first time
seeing him in person.

But is he even allowed in Korea right now?

[engine revving]

So tell me, how was your stay
on Long Island? Been a while.

[Yoon] It was absolutely perfect.

I'm all recharged now,

thanks to the very comfortable vacation
you were kind enough to give me, ma'am.

I've actually been on my toes
waiting for you to call me. Hmm.

After my dear husband passed away
at such an early age

and I was left to run Eunsung Group alone,

I, for sure, would have wandered off
to who knows where,

were it not for the helpful roadmap
you created for me.

Our coffers would have been robbed
every time a new party came into power.

I would have had to spent years
walking on eggshells around politicians.

I was just repaying
the late Chairperson's generosity to me.

So what do you think
about my greedy son-in-law,

now that you've made his acquaintance?

He has the right look,

but I couldn't see what lies behind it

or what his potentials
could eventually end up being.

He's the kind of person
who would completely change himself,

even sell his soul,

if it meant that he could rise to the top.

[Yoon chuckles]

He's yours to shape, Mr. Yoon,
however you see fit,

whether it's a gentle sheep
or a ferocious predator.

I've heard that Oh Kyung-sook has
someone interesting on her team now.

[Oh Kyung-sook] I mean, seriously.

Can you believe all of this?

She was elected to represent the people,

but all she's been doing
for the last decade

is leeching off the taxpayers.

Taxpayer money alone didn't do it.

Just this outfit by itself...

is worth at least 30 million won.

Just for that one?

And one, two, three. I can't believe this.

She calls herself a servant?

What kind of servant
lives in luxury like that?

And that's why you need to call her out
in the upcoming debate.

Use those unique charms of yours, Rhino.

[woman grunts]

[gasps] Wait, wait, wait! Just... [moaning]

[yells] Okay, wait! No! Hey, hold on.

This isn't right. [whimpering]

No! Too tight!

I can't breathe in this thing!

Just be patient.

Be patient?

Come on!

I'm the Rhino, okay?

Oh Kyung-sook the Rhino!

I mean, what kind of rhino
pours herself into a spandex corset?

[sighs]

Yeah, picture me fighting
for female workers' rights

dressed in this contraption.

What would my sisters in arms
think of me then?

That you take your job seriously.

If this is what I have to wear
in order to look serious,

I'd rather say no and be called insane.

Ugh! I'm just...

[moans] I'm taking this off!

- Come on. Let go of me!
- [woman] No, you can't!

Seo Min-jung and Baek Jae-min work at it.

They're masters of knowing precisely
where each camera is

and exactly how to play to it.

Each gesture, each look, even each breath
has been perfectly crafted

so they can play the public like a piano.

On the other hand, you probably
will be meeting each attack

with bloodshot eyes,
shouting at the top of your lungs,

burning with a sense of justice.

Then your posture will slip,

and you'll lose your composure,
hurting you even more,

while Seo Min-jung and Baek Jae-min
stand there looking perfect.

And the only thing
the viewers at home will remember

is how ugly you were
while you were ranting,

not how sincere you were.

It'll be armpit sweat incident season two.

[sighs]

Think of it as your armor, and endure.

You don't have the skills yet
to be fighting without it.

Why are you looking at me like that?

There's nothing wrong
with looking your best.

[screaming]

[Hwang] This isn't a debate.
It's a political performance.

When you're up there,
you need to be bursting with energy.

You need to be so vibrant
that you capture the eyes of the viewers

and make them remember how unique you are.

The long, messy look has to go.

Shorter, please.

More!

Shorter!

A boyish look might suit you better
with your sharp chin.

She'll be using her facial muscles a lot,
so keep the emphasis on her eyes and lips.

[cheering]

- [woman] Oh my God!
- [cheering continues]

[reporter] Baek Jae-min,
the Korea Republican Party candidate

running in this year's mayoral election,

has announced his intention
to boycott an upcoming debate

scheduled to air on live television.

According to Baek Jae-min's campaign
office, it was Candidate Baek's decision

to boycott the event.

With Candidate Baek stepping away
and no longer participating,

it appears that
the highly anticipated debate

will now be a battle
between two strong women,

candidates Seo Min-jung and Oh Kyung-sook.

[scoffs]

[Yoon] Did you not like
what was on the news?

I've never said that I would step away.

Furthermore, I never agreed
to let a stranger run my campaign for me.

I never needed your approval.

Oh Kyung-sook is running amok,

proving just how incompetent
and unprepared you are for this.

We haven't even begun
the election campaign yet.

I'll win this election
with my own strength.

Your own?

What exactly

have you achieved by yourself?

[tense music playing]

What are you without Eunsung?

What is it you can do?

Your background,

your job,

your image...

Aren't those just facades that
Chairperson Son created on your behalf?

You want to bury all that
and make something of yourself

without any help.

I've been through 12 elections
and made two candidates into presidents.

Even if my candidate was a beast
who would eat their own child,

I helped them win,

but under one condition...

They must do as I say.

You must share everything
about yourself to me,

no matter how dark or vulgar.
No exceptions.

I have to know everything

to protect you,
disguise you, and make you a winner.

[Oh Kyung-sook] You think Baek Jae-min's
campaign has a new expert?

Why is that?

The Baek Jae-min I know
would never refuse to be on TV.

Someone who knows this game
inside and out came up with this one.

That someone suggested
letting the two women fight it out,

while he sits and waits
for the victory in style.

He avoids debating Seo Min-jung.

Seo Min-jung? [sighs]

She is good.

Oh, really? Come on, now. You're stronger
than this, and you know it.

She has no weaknesses.

Her policies, agenda,

they're all spot on.

Her armor is all foolproof.

There's nowhere to attack.

Even if it there was,
you wouldn't see them.

Her weakness is
the Reform Party's weakness.

She's using her own assemblymen
as a big block to maintain her strength.

So what do we do about it?

Just tear it all down?

That won't be necessary.

There's a weaker spot
we're already attacking.

[exhales deeply]

[calming music playing]

You're still an amazing masseuse.

Chairperson Son must be missing your touch
quite a bit.

How unfortunate.

I may have two hands,

but they will only serve one master.

I heard you got into politics.

It's made you even more brazen.

Or perhaps I'm just

under the influence of my candidate.

She can sometimes be quite forward.

[woman] So why are you here?

Tell me.

Is it funding for your campaign
you want from me?

This is more of a business proposal.

I want you to invest in my candidate.

But surely you must know
who I am supporting.

[laughs]

Of course I know that.

You're the powerhouse behind
Assemblywoman Seo Min-jung.

You were the one who saw her potential

and made her life into the irreplaceable
servant of the people she has become now.

Well then?

The chemical plant in Hayu-dong...

Doesn't that belong to you?

[tense music playing]

I've heard that
Ms. Seo Min-jung is looking to

demolish the plant with a new law.

Assuming you weren't aware of that?

I'd venture to say
that your support of her

throughout all of her three terms
has somewhat been in vain.

[chuckling]

Do-hee, you really are
the best hunting dog of them all.

And you have brought me
something quite interesting.

[Yoon] Your father was a popular
politician who served three terms,

but he was removed from office
because of internal party struggles.

That caused your family to go under.

You must have been upset.

You knew what power could do for you
from a very young age,

so I can imagine
how badly you want it back.

You became a news anchor,

using your job to rise up.

You were the main anchor for four years?

[sighs] It was four years,
three months and 19 days, to be exact.

[Yoon] And your studio apartment
in Yeouido?

Did you dispose of it?

[dark music playing]

[Yoon] Did you take
the late Han I-seul there, by any chance?

Answer me.

Did you?

That never happened.

Come in.

Here's the information
on Oh Kyung-sook's son that you requested.

[Yoon] What about this one?

Does your wife know
what your relationship is with her?

No, she doesn't.

[Yoon] That's a relief.

I'm putting together a show
to feature you and your wife.

Try not to get caught.

[gasps softly]
Mom, what are you talking about?

You want me to stop managing
the department store?

Did you really think
you could keep running your business

when your husband is running
in the election?

[gasps]

So then...

you don't just want me
to step down as a director.

You want me to stay out
of the business as well?

What happens with the department store?

You have enough on your hands
with the duty-free store.

Your sister will be taking over.

[gasps]

Oh my God. Mom, are you serious?

[Ms. Son] So you just focus
on the election for now, Chae-ryoung.

Do exactly as Mr. Yoon tells you.

Mr. Yoon?

Are you telling me
that he's joined the campaign? Really?

We might just win the election
if you don't blow it.

Mom!

Don't take the store from me.

I've built it up
using my share of the duty-free business.

The election and the department store,
I can handle them on my own.

When have you ever

done anything on your own?

Do-hee was the one
who actually paved the entire way for you

and wheeled you down the road.

She even cleaned up
all your grotesque behavior.

What do you mean,
you can manage on your own?

And tell me this.

Are you going to let Do-hee
just walk all over your husband as well?

Do your best to support your husband.

And then don't even think about
getting anything from me

until Jae-min becomes the mayor.

[soft piano music playing in background]

[Seo Min-jung laughs lightly]

When you said steak,

I assumed you meant beef.

But it's fish. [chuckles]

It's healthier for you.

[laughs softly]

Uh, so, ma'am,

I was thinking I'd expand
my campaign this election.

We'll recruit some really top-tier talent
and increase our PR spending

to get a head start
before candidate registration.

I have your support, right?

You know, the salmon steak here is
really not bad.

[laughs softly]

[woman] I'm not sure if you know this,
but salmon has a nasty habit.

They could just follow the river
down current,

decide to lay their eggs right there,

while spending the season there
without a care at all.

But instead, they insist
on going back upstream to lay their eggs

and end up dead.

[laughs nervously]

I don't understand.

So you plan to propose a bill

to demolish a factory of mine
in Hayu-dong.

[gasps] Uh, no!

No, ma'am.

That whole thing is just a show
because I need to rally my constituency.

As soon as the mayoral election's done,

that area will go
to my most trusted people,

and I'll delay the bill from being
put through, as the mayor, and...

You really should have told me first.
What if an article were to come out?

Oh, no, ma'am. It won't.

So you don't care if you bring me harm,

as long as you can win the election.
Is that correct?

That's not wise when my money is
what made you who you are.

Unless you want to die
before you've laid your eggs.

[suspenseful music playing]

What's gotten into that old devil?

Well, I heard she had a meeting recently.

- What?
- Here.

So they've decided
to go after my wallet, huh?

- Set up a meeting right away.
- Sorry?

Get the cue sheets for the debate
before the end of the day,

and get me every fault you can find
on Oh Kyung-sook, down to her moles.

Get to it!

This shows you the target's history.

She has a tendency to frame workers

as this passive group
that can do nothing for themselves...

[dramatic music playing]

[Seo Min-jung muttering]

[Seo Min-jung] It seems that many people
are under the impression

that you could do more in helping out
the people of Seoul as an activist,

rather than being a mayor.

How would you respond to that?

That's just your personal opinion,
is it not?

Citizens of Seoul.

We must let loose
all of the anger we have!

Every challenge we face right now
is because of the greed,

corruption, and recklessness
of these corporations.

I mean it.

Their greed knows no bounds at all.

And I promise you
that they'll be quickly brought down.

Calm down. It's too distracting
when you overreact with your body.

Keep your composure.

Be calm and respectful.

That's what makes you impenetrable.

And stop jutting your chin out.

Citizens of Seoul,

the issue I'd like to bring
to your attention today

is the uneven spread
of income and wealth in Seoul right now.

What do you think about the disappearance
of the middle class in Seoul?

The rich get richer, and the poor...
[sighs] The poor...

[muttering]

LEGISLATION FOR
CHEONSU CHEMICAL PLANT REMOVAL

[uplifting music playing]

WORKERS' RIGHTS ATTORNEY OH KYUNG-SOOK

Looking good.

[exhales]

All right.

Let's do this.

[upbeat rock music playing]

[cheering]

CREATE SEOUL'S FUTURE TOGETHER

[reporter] Today is the first live
TV debate between the mayoral candidates.

This will also be
the first time in history

that two women candidates
will be facing off head-to-head

right here in our full coverage.

[chanting] Oh Kyung-sook!

SPOKESPERSON OF THE WORKING PEOPLE
OH KYUNG-SOOK

TRUE POLITICIAN WHO SERVES THE PEOPLE

OH KYUNG-SOOK - SEO MIN-JUNG

[Baek] Hello.

- [women] Hello.
- [Baek] Good morning.

- Thank you. I'm a little late, aren't I?
- Hello, sir.

[Baek] Hi. Are you done already?

Oh, well. I guess it's easy
when you have flawless skin.

- You're right.
- [Baek chuckles]

We just brightened her skin tone
a little to better fit today's schedule.

Sounds good. [whispers] You look amazing.

Why are you wasting my time
with the anniversary of your foundation?

You can go.

Well,

it'll raise the spirits
of the foundation's employees

before the election campaign begins.

Do you have to run for mayor?

I'm doing this so I can support you
better and make things easier for you.

The same goes for the twins.

Why did you fire Hwang?

That was your mother's decision,
wasn't it?

Did you try something with her?

[laughs]

Then it must be her. The dead girl.

[tense music playing]

Chae-ryoung,

you... will soon be the wife
of Seoul's mayor, so...

there's no need to be jealous
of a dead servant...

[Chae-ryoung] You better hope

you become mayor.

[Baek grunts]

[woman] Ms. Seo, what do you think
the tone of today's debate will be?

Well, I think it will be friendly.

It isn't intended as a way to review
each other's policies really.

I think of it more as a meeting of sorts.

Does that mean
you're going to go easy on her?

It seems that
Oh Kyung-sook's campaign team

is pretty worried right about now.

About potential embarrassments.

Oh. Hmm. There's no need for any of that.

I will simply be giving her a taste
of what it's like to be a politician.

Hmm! You never cease to impress, ma'am.

[man chuckles, door opens]

CHANGE THE WORLD
END-ALL DEBATE

VICTORY WITH COMMON PEOPLE

Uh...

[dramatic music playing]

OH KYUNG-SOOK THREW HERSELF
FROM A BUILDING FOR WORKERS' RIGHTS

SEO MIN-JUNG IS A MEMBER OF A FANCY GYM

OH KYUNG-SOOK VS SEO MIN-JUNG
WHO WILL YOU VOTE FOR?

SEO MIN-JUNG IS THE WORST

THOSE WHO MOCKED OH GONE SILENT

SEO MIN-JUNG, A HYPOCRITE

I'M DISAPPOINTED, MS. SEO
GO, OH KYUNG-SOOK

ARMPIT SWEAT VS PLASTIC SURGERY

"PEOPLE'S SERVANT"?
SEO MIN-JUNG'S LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE

[sighs] Damn those b*stards.

- You don't have to worry, ma'am.
- Who says I was?

[drops tablet]

I'll take them out.

With one shot.

[theme music playing]

END-ALL DEBATE

OH KYUNG-SOOK
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

SEO MIN-JUNG
REFORM PARTY OF KOREA

[singing in Korean]

TRUE POLITICIAN WHO SERVES THE PEOPLE

HOPE OF THE COMMON PEOPLE

RHINO FOR MAYOR

ONLY YOU SHINE IN MY EYES

♪ Take me to the sky ♪

♪ Breaking down the wall... ♪

WEDNESDAY'S END-ALL DEBATE

♪ Dreams are coming true ♪

♪ Is this a fantasy? ♪

♪ This is a real life... ♪

[singing in Korean]

♪ This is a mastery ♪

♪ I never give up ♪

♪ On my own ♪

♪ Take me to the sky ♪

♪ Breaking down the wall ♪

♪ When you hold my hand ♪

♪ Dreams are coming true ♪

♪ Is this a fantasy? ♪

♪ This is a real life... ♪

[singing continues in Korean]

♪ This is a mastery ♪

♪ I never give up ♪

♪ On my own ♪

♪ I don't wanna fly high ♪

♪ I just wanna stay with you ♪

♪ I don't wanna break down ♪

♪ We can all get down ♪

♪ I don't wanna fly high ♪

♪ I just wanna stay with you ♪

- ♪ I don't wanna break down ♪
- ♪ Ohh, ohhhh ♪

♪ Take me to the sky ♪

♪ Breaking down the wall ♪

♪ When you hold my hand ♪

♪ Dreams are coming true ♪

♪ Is this a fantasy? ♪

♪ This is a real life... ♪

[singing continues in Korean]

♪ This is a mastery ♪

♪ I never give up ♪

♪ On your life ♪

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