01x08 - Episode 8

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[All places, organizations, characters,]

[incidents, and backstories in this drama are fictitious.]

Delete your entry record and get out of there!

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[Command prompt]

[Operation Plan, Undercover High School]

[National Intelligence Service, Operation Undercover High School]

Agent Jeong?

Are you not done yet?

Goodness.

[Personnel File: Jeong Si Hyun, File created on November 16, 2020]

[Field agent: Jeong Hae Seong]

[The 24th Anniversary of Byeongmun High School]

[Outline]

Are you all right?

Yes. Let's go.

[Happy Catering]

The "do" key made no sound?

Why that one key?

Isn't it just old and broken?

Think of the keywords, you idiot.

"The key that moves silently."

That means it's not broken. The key itself is a clue.

Right?

Hey. What's up with you?

What?

Did something happen in the chairwoman's office?

No. I guess I'm just tired.

I'll get out here.

- Yeong Hun.
- Okay.

[Happy Catering]

- Take care.
- Bye.

What's up with him?

He's acting weird.

Drive on.

Clean up quickly so we can go home.

- Ms. Kim.
- Yes?

Don't pretend to be weak.

Don't you want to go home?

- I do.
- Hurry up and clean up.

So what if you feel bad about it?

Watch where you're going.

You just ruined my night.

- I apologize.
- Don't mind them.

- Finish cleaning up.
- I'll wipe them...

- and return them to you.
- Come on.

Do you know how much these cost?

Shall I call the police?

Kneel and apologize before I sue for damages.

Stay on your feet.

Stand up.

What are you doing?

He's much older than you.

Apologize for humiliating him.

I don't believe this.

- Do you think you're special?
- Han Seung Jae.

You wipe my shoes for me, then.

Why are people beneath me lecturing me?

Han Seung Jae.

How dare you talk like that to a teacher?

But my shoes...

That's enough.

I'm so sorry.

Let me apologize instead.

I'm sorry to say this,

but I believe he deserves the apology.

And it should come from your son, not you, sir.

Ms. Oh.

You can't talk like that to Seung Jae's father.

I'm sorry, sir.

I'll scold Ms. Oh very harshly in private.

Please don't be angry.

Yes. Don't go too far.

Why cause a scene on a day like this?

Your car's waiting outside.

We'll walk you out. Mr. Lee?

- Let's go.
- Okay.

Did you give up becoming a full-time teacher?

How many times did I tell you to leave the council members alone?

He was way too rude.

- Are you all right?
- Yes.

Thank you for stepping in.

I found this.

It fell out of the student's pocket.

- Thank you.
- Sure.

- What's that?
- I don't know.

We strive to attain the truth

And act wisely and sensibly

That's the third done.

Now just the fourth is left.

[Seo Myeong Ju]

[National Intelligence Service]

[Collusion, Gold bars]

[Insider]

[Go Yeong Hun]

[Park Mi Jeong]

[Undercover High School]

[Go Yeong Hun, Park Mi Jeong]

[Gong Jin Sang, Kim Hyung Bae]

[An Seok h*]

[An Seok h*]

[An Seok h*]

The tip-off that the foundation's trying to smuggle out the gold.

Was the source confirmed?

I'll ask the director if the tip-off is reliable.

You focus on what's before you,

the stories and the gold.

[Uncle]

Sir?

- Sir.
- What?

We're here.

Oh, right.

Thanks.

- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.

[Happy Catering]

What's up with him now?

He's feeling down because Hae Seong's feeling down.

They're family.

Let's go.

Mi Jeong.

Since you mentioned family.

How about we...

I'm seeing someone.

Drive.

I'll drive, then.

[The key that moves silently.]

The piano.

A key moves but doesn't make a sound.

It's beyond me.

Let's just prepare for class.

[Common culture thrives with Goryeo Gayo]

"There are currently no records of the notes,"

"only the lyrics."

Only the lyrics remain.

The lyrics?

The school song lyrics.

"We strive to..."

[We strive to attain the truth]

[And act wisely and sensibly]

[Close to Mount Bukhan,]

[we're hard-working, honest, and blessed]

[Our country shines bright]

From here...

The key that didn't make a sound was "do."

So...

[Gu, ge, seong]

[Min]

Deul, byeong.

[Gu, ge, seong, byeong, min, deul, ra, wu, byeong]

What the heck does this mean?

[The dead girl played]

The dead girl played the piano.

The do notes the girl played?

[Seul]

[Gold]

[When the one with the bead faces...]

[When the one with the bead faces the red sun, the gold will shine.]

"When the one with the bead faces the red sun,"

"the gold will shine."

"The gold."

I got it!

[Grade 11 Class 1 Jeong Hae Seong]

[Seo Myeong Ju, NIS, collusion]

[Insider, Go Yeong Hun, Park Mi Jeong]

[Gong Jin Sang, Kim Hyung Bae, An Seok h*]

[Ms. Oh Su A]

I need...

He ignored my call and here he is.

Hey.

Just a moment.

Agent Jeong. I deserve some praise.

I solved the third scary story.

Here you go.

[When the one with the bead faces the red sun, the gold will shine.]

It was all in the keywords.

"The key that moves silently."

"The dead girl performance."

The "do" key you pressed didn't make a sound.

I checked the syllables for that note that I played...

Thank you. Good job.

What's with that reaction?

A student shouldn't smoke.

Is something wrong?

Ever since we left the chairwoman's office...

Nothing's wrong.

Why the heck is he...

Hey!

Show some appreciation for those who care.

Come with me. Let's have a drink.

It was Seo Myeong Ju...

who put me on this mission.

She wanted to find the gold,

and she used me to do so.

I was a pawn in a game she'd set up.

She has someone within the NIS.

There's no one I can trust.

I'm not sure if this will console you.

I don't want you to think you're alone.

Suspecting every person around you...

That's too painful.

Once you find the one person you can't trust,

the others will all be on your side.

And...

there's me too.

Here.

You can drink.

Cheers.

Who do you think is suspicious or odd?

It'll be one of the people who knows about this operation.

Don't worry. I'll help you find them.

You have to be in school all day every day.

Starting within the NIS would be too daunting.

Why not spy on the chairwoman?

Tracking her movement, tailing her,

pulling phone records.

Can't NIS agents do that?

To a certain degree.

How did you know we can do that?

I'm a fan of spy movies...

Is it just me?

You dropped the honorifics to speak casually.

We're the same age.

Are we?

When did we share personal details?

In elementary school?

Back then?

In elementary school?

We were in second grade to be exact.

Why am I your sworn enemy?

You kind of look like him.

Who?

Just someone. Someone who's like my sworn enemy.

Why did you change your name?

I prefer Bong Ja.

And one more thing.

I live over there.

You're Si...

- You mean you're Jeong Si Hyun?
- Yes.

You lived close by...

and until now, all I thought about...

How come? Darn it.

"Jeong Hae Seong."

Why are you "Hae Seong?" Did you change your name too?

I did when I joined the company.

I can't use my real name in the field.

Okay, then you stay Hae Seong.

Don't call me "Bong Ja," or I'll k*ll you.

I think that name is prettier.

Oh Su A it is.

Multiple shocks in a row.

If there's anything else I should know, tell me now.

There isn't.

Are you sure? There's nothing else?

There isn't.

It's late. Go on home.

See you.

- Hae Seong.
- Yes?

When you transferred schools without a word in second grade,

I was really upset.

I heard later on that you'd left...

because your father went missing.

I read this somewhere.

Hope only exists for people who believe in it.

You'll find your father.

I should and will.

Get to bed early. You'll be busy from now on.

[Seo Myeong Ju, NIS, collusion]

[Insider, Go Yeong Hun, Park Mi Jeong]

[Gong Jin Sang loyal to Kim Hyung Bae]

Your grade percentage went way up this semester.

You're the best, Dad.

- And the science essay contest?
- Don't.

You know who I am.

Of course, you got it.

It's not just the essay contest.

You'll find your name on many winners lists.

There are many things to check, so go through them.

- Okay.
- Hey, by the way,

you can't tell anyone about this.

Of course, I won't.

"Winners?"

What were they talking about?

Hey, what's up?

Is Seung Jae not here yet?

I saw him earlier, but he's not here now.

Should I call him?

No, I'll look for him.

- I know, right?
- No way.

- No!
- Hey.

- She said...
- Hey!

- Come on.
- I've been wanting to say this.

That hairstyle really suits you.

Really?

- I was so torn.
- This time, I...

Yes, it suits you.

- Really? Thanks.
- Yes.

What? Isn't this...

Mr. Lee, do you know what this is?

- What is this?
- Seung Jae dropped it at the event.

I forgot to give it to him in the morning.

You know, I thought about it.

I think you should look into it before you return it to him.

No, this isn't even mine.

These days, so many kids are duped into cybercrimes.

What if he ends up in such a situation...

because you don't intervene?

I think Seung Jae is smarter than that.

Ms. Kim, Mr. Lee.

Yes?

Principal Park is looking for you.

- Okay.
- Okay.

You should still look into it just in case.

Just give it back if there's nothing suspicious about it.

Darn it.

sh**t.

Oh, hey.

There you are. I've been looking for you.

Hey, I'm sorry. I'm kind of busy right now.

Let's talk later.

On the night of the event,

I was here.

I overheard your conversation with your dad.

So I have many questions for you, Seung Jae.

Okay.

I mean, I understand what you're trying to say.

- I will...
- Hey, Han Seung Jae.

I asked you a question.

Don't list excuses. Just answer my question.

I'll ask you one last time.

The science essay contest hasn't even happened yet.

How could you be the winner?

What was the thing your dad gave you?

Why did he say you must keep it a secret?

Tell me everything. Don't leave anything out.

Just so you know, you asked about it first.

[Byeongmun High School]

[1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place]

[1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place]

[2nd semester, 2025]

[1st place Lee Ye Na]

The grades are rigged?

That's right.

Since the beginning of tenth grade,

Chairwoman Seo has been telling other kids to do it too.

No way.

Why would my mom do such a thing?

I'm not sure.

The adults must have a reason they can't tell us.

I need to talk to my mom.

Lee Ye Na.

What will you say to Chairwoman Seo?

"This is wrong. You must stop this."

Will you raise a problem with it?

Aren't you dense?

I'm sorry to be so blunt, Student Council President.

You're the one who has benefited the most from it.

You know how you won first place in all kinds of music competitions,

art contests, and academic competitions?

You didn't achieve it on your own.

What are you saying?

You are Chairwoman Seo Myeong Ju's daughter.

Your mom made it all happen, you dummy.

Ms. Oh Su A...

has the link?

Ms. Oh Su A.

Hello.

Where are you going in such a rush?

I have to get ready for my class.

You majored in Korean History, right?

Yes.

You see, I truly love world history.

For example, the First Sino-Japanese w*r,

which started in 1894.

How did Japan...

manage to beat the great Qing dynasty of China...

and seize hegemony over East Asia?

Through their military strength? Weaponry?

Clever military strategies?

No.

The power of rules.

All soldiers were required to obey their commanders.

It was all thanks to their strict rules.

Japanese soldiers were shot to death on the spot...

if they drank water when they weren't on their break.

Those who are likely to break the rules,

bring down morale,

and cause trouble.

To get rid of them before they become trouble.

Bang.

Mark my words.

If you want to work here for a long time, that is.

Have fun getting ready for your class.

Ma'am.

I'm sorry, but didn't the Japanese hegemony...

lead the empire to its collapse?

Please excuse me.

Darn it.

My gosh. Am I losing my mind?

What was I thinking, talking back to her like that?

Unbelievable.

Seriously, what should I do?

I'm scared to handle this alone.

[Reserved Parking for Chairwoman]

[Annex, Byeongmun High School]

[Ms. Oh Su A]

[Plan for VIP Students and Their Grades]

If they actually follow this plan,

their college admission results will change.

What about the kids who are studying so hard?

They did nothing wrong.

This should be investigated.

I know the school is falling apart, but this is just wrong.

How could this...

Can you help me?

Sorry. That will be hard.

As you probably know already, I have a lot on my plate now...

because of the situation at work.

Sorry about that.

All right.

[Annex, Byeongmun High School]

[You look so pretty when you're studying.]

[Do you want to go for a walk with me?]

Did your heart flutter, thinking I was an admirer?

Let me warn you. Don't do this again.

What are you, the villain in the library?

I won't do it again.

Thanks for this.

Why are you studying so hard?

The exam week ended recently.

The exams aren't everything.

What my student record says is way more important.

I have to get ready for the competition too,

so I'm busy.

Competition?

Yes, the math competition.

You may not believe me,

but I always get the highest marks in math.

I beat Ye Na on my midterms...

because I did so well on my math exam.

If they actually follow this plan,

their college admission results will change.

What about the kids who are studying so hard?

They did nothing wrong.

What are you thinking about?

Nothing.

Well...

Is the competition very important?

Yes, I would say so.

It's definitely helpful to have it on your student record.

Have I told you this before?

My dream is to become an NIS agent, just like you and Dad.

You didn't know, did you?

No.

That's why this competition is important to me.

It'll determine whether or not I can get into the college...

where I'd study to achieve my dream.

It means I have to study even harder from now on.

Did you and Dad fight?

Dad said he couldn't reach you. He's worried.

Well, I just have a lot on my mind now.

You think too much.

You think and worry about future events...

that haven't even happened yet.

Let's try to relax a little and live a simple life.

I'm off.

Call Dad, okay?

Goodness.

I saw Hae Seong.

He said he'd had a lot on his mind and couldn't call you.

[Senior Agent An Seok h*]

Even so, how could he turn me down without hesitation?

I mean, it's huge. I can't tackle it by myself.

[Plan for VIP Students and Their Grades]

[Mathematics Competition, 1st place Lee Ye Na]

[Tell Your Teacher]

[An Yu Jeong, Career Interests, NIS agent]

Dong Min's grandma gave it to me.

I don't deserve this.

You can work on it.

[I'm a cool teacher who protects her students!]

[Oh Su A, you can do this!]

[School Year 2015-2024, Byeongmun High School]

[School Year 2015-2024, Byeongmun High School]

So, Ms. Oh Su A saw our plan?

I can't believe this.

I bet that was when she got her hands on it.

When she interfered in the banquet hall.

Be quiet.

You did nothing to be proud of.

[Page not found]

How come it's gone?

Blame my son's carelessness.

I apologize for causing you concern, ma'am.

It was just a mishap.

We've deleted the URL, so you don't need to worry.

Could there be someone else besides Ms. Oh Su A?

Someone else who might know about the link, Seung Jae?

Yes, just one more person. Ye Na.

She asked me about it, so I told her...

Ms. Seo orchestrated everything for her to get those grades.

Hey, why...

Ye Na wasn't supposed to know.

It's about time she found out.

She thought she ranked first because she was smart.

She was always so arrogant.

- Must I see that for another year?
- Ye Na was like that?

I don't know how you'll take this,

but she's obnoxious, honestly.

Many kids talk about her at school. That she's mean.

Han Seung Jae.

Wait outside.

- You don't deserve to eat.
- Okay.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

This is all my fault for not raising my son well.

He's still young. It's fine.

Thank you.

Oh, right. I wanted to talk about something.

Well...

I hear the Edu-City project has had a delay in construction.

Those involved in the project are getting anxious.

Also, rumour has it that the project has run out of funds.

So if you could update us on...

Mr. Han.

Have I ever let the parents down?

No, never.

Well, I was just...

So far, the communication between me and the parents...

It was...

simply impossible without mutual trust.

The parents all do their best for my project...

while I provide their children with the perks that come with it.

The level of trust that binds us together.

And what is the best thing for the children's sake?

Only think about that and nothing else.

That is my answer to your question.

Sure. Well understood. You are absolutely right.

Let me pour you one.

By the way, would it be okay to leave Oh Su A like that?

We should teach her an unforgettable lesson.

Hey, where are you?

Wait there. I'll come now.

My gosh!

Ma'am.

Oh, this is the men's room, not the ladies' room...

What are you doing? What did I do?

On your knees!

I said, on your knees.

Yes, ma'am.

You see, your rude mouth is always the problem.

I'm sorry.

I swear, I didn't mean to tell Ye Na.

So, you don't even know what you did wrong.

Pardon me?

What do you mean?

From now on, when you're with your elders,

just watch what you say, Han Seung Jae.

Yes, ma'am.

Wipe your face with this.

What are you doing?

Looking into the school grade scandal?

Are you watching me through a camera or something?

Why are you doing all this?

You said you wanted a permanent position.

No one would dare to look into this.

Why would you do this like a fool, knowing the risks involved?

Because no one else is doing it.

One of my first students I told you about the other day.

She dropped out of school.

Do you have proof?

Can you prove that my daughter framed...

that dirty orphan?

Committee Chairwoman, please.

Ms. Oh, apologize already.

Forget it.

- Unbelievable.
- Apologize, darn it!

sh**t.

Ma'am!

She was framed for stealing the exam sheet.

[Exam Sheet]

I promised to clear her name.

But I failed miserably.

I didn't know my place as a temp teacher.

That's when I made up my mind.

To be someone qualified.

Because powerless justice is another name for incompetence.

That's why I have to be a full-time teacher.

But now?

Someone reminded me of something I had forgotten about.

Something more important than being a full-time teacher.

The reason I chose this career path.

It's my job to protect my students.

I'm not asking for your help, so don't worry.

- Just don't try to stop me...
- Seo Myeong Ju knows.

She knows you're investigating the fixed school grades.

I don't care.

It's dangerous to carry on at school.

Let's go. And I'd like to contribute.

Are you sure?

Gather your things. We're leaving.

Hey. Wait for me!

Hold on. Just a second.

You'll be safe to work here.

Let's begin.

This is ten years' worth of student records...

and school grades for each subject.

We must find proof that the system was rigged.

Because the website link doesn't work anymore.

Let's begin.

There's a common factor among parents we find suspicious.

Look here.

We'll compare this...

to the parents who attended the Night for Byeongmunites.

For the future of our children.

- Cheers!
- Cheers!

What...

Are you hungry?

There. That's Ms. Do.

[Suspects in the School Grades Scandal]

[Hanyeong Law Firm, Lee Ye Na, Han Seung Jae,]

Su A.

You must be exhausted. Get some more sleep.

I'm good.

Where are you?

I finished checking the volunteer activities.

- Really?
- Yes.

I must've fallen asleep.

[BM Edu-City: Promotional news and articles]

[BM Edu-City: Voting right to related bill]

[The Night for Byeongmunites, VIP tea session]

It's the tree that keeps giving. We already found so much.

Thanks to you, I stumbled upon something unexpected.

I know what Seo Myeong Ju got in return for rigging the grades.

It was Edu-City.

I had no idea there was this side to her project.

The NIS agent colluding with her...

is also aware that the gold bars would be spent...

on this dirty project.

We must stop them.

Regardless of the students who'll get hurt,

they're only trying to feed their greed.

How could they take advantage of the school and students?

We must stop them in any way we can.

[National Intelligence Service]

Stop trying to pierce a hole in my head.

Mi Jeong.

I think you said you broke up with him last summer.

If my memory serves me right,

your eyes were puffy for an entire month.

We're back together.

There.

Okay.

Hae Seong, you weren't picking up or responding to our texts.

- I was worried!
- I was worried!

It's nice to know you're in sync.

- Where's Senior Agent An?
- He was here a minute ago.

For now, open this file.

Come with me.

What's going on?

A school cheating scandal seems out of the blue.

This is more than a simple cheating scandal.

[Suspected students and parents in the school grades rigging scandal]

Seo Myeong Ju has been rigging test scores for students...

to gain the necessary power...

that is needed to spearhead Edu-City.

Political, economic, legal, and even the power of media.

That is one massive cartel.

Seo Myeong Ju's cartel revolves around Edu-City,

and she's after the gold bars to fuel her project.

If Edu-City becomes a success,

it'll shatter the nation's educational system.

We must shut down this project to...

What do you think you're doing...

after being out of contact for a few days?

Come with me.

Are you out of your mind?

Have you forgotten what your mission was?

Why would you waste time on the school's grade rigging scandal?

This isn't a scandal conducted by one individual.

The root of Seo Myeong Ju's Edu-City project...

Exactly. So what does that have to do with you?

This concerns Yu Jeong too.

If we let this be,

it will also hurt Yu Jeong.

So?

Why should you be concerned...

about Yu Jeong or Seo Myeong Ju's project?

- Are you serious?
- Your mission...

is to locate Emperor Gojong's gold bars.

It does not concern students or a school's project.

I say this not as Yu Jeong's father but as your superior...

and a senior agent of the NIS.

Stay away from the school's business.

Agent Jeong,

locate the gold bars.

How long are you willing to stay there?

Is graduating part of the plan?

- I'm saying this for a reason.
- Mr. An.

Why does it seem like...

Why does it seem like you're obsessed about the gold bars?

Because our team's existence depends on this mission.

It's important to you as well.

How far along are you regarding the mission?

What's been going through your head since you infiltrated...

the chairwoman's office last week?

You two.

Are you arguing?

Shouldn't you be in class?

Join me in the office.

[BM Edu-City Construction Delayed]

Chairwoman Seo Myeong Ju's Edu-City project...

that she's trying to fund with the gold bars...

is being backed up by the school grades rigging scandal?

The scandal and the gold bars are headed in the same direction.

This does look serious.

I'll think about it, so head back to your post.

Yes, sir.

Seok h*,

give me a full summation in an hour.

Yes, sir.

You're dismissed.

I was just about to call you.

Jeong Hae Seong has been...

crossing the line these days.

Right.

Even as far as to that?

That brat.

Western culture was introduced to us rapidly...

in the 1920s and 1930s through newspapers,

magazines, and movies.

Major cities were at the heart of this trend.

Capitalistic consumption culture emerged...

especially in and around Seoul.

That'll be the end of today's class.

[Mister]

The mission has been aborted.

Wrap it up by the end of this week.

Mission aborted?

That's the text I got after I reported Seo Myeong Ju's...

school grades scandal.

But you were just at the NIS.

Who knew about this?

My team and the director.

And the only people who could order this...

are the director and my team leader.

You must stay at the school to keep an eye on Seo Myeong Ju.

The order came from...

Seo Myeong Ju herself.

The mole at the NIS told her...

about my investigation into the scandal,

and she wants me gone.

I must stay at the school...

for the sake of this mission and to fish out the mole.

I'll bait Seo Myeong Ju.

How?

By holding the gold bars hostage.

If I tell her I know where the gold bars are,

she won't kick me out of this school.

[Ciabatta and butter, Fruit salad, Sweet pumpkin cream soup,]

[Steak and cream pasta, Pickles, Fruit juice, Pecan pie]

The chairwoman's coming today?

Of course. No wonder the meal is this luxurious.

So that's today.

The chairwoman eats with us once every six months.

I'll pass on lunch.

Just locking eyes with her will give me indigestion.

I'll pass as well.

She's scary, so same here.

Same here.

Hae Seong, where are you going?

To have lunch. I'm hungry.

- What?
- What?

- Enjoy.
- Enjoy.

- Goodness.
- Please enjoy.

Let's add avocado to the salad.

- Avocado?
- That's right. Also...

Hello, Ms. Seo.

Goodness, hello.

What brings you here?

I was hoping to eat with you today.

- May I sit here?
- Hae Seong.

Can't you see she's eating?

To talk to her, you must have an appointment...

Don't.

Sit over here.

Thank you.

But...

I'll enjoy it. Gosh, this looks good.

What did you want to say?

Sorry?

Didn't you sit here because you had something to say?

You see...

I don't know if I should even ask you this.

Feel free to ask me anything.

Sure. Then...

It's something I've been curious about.

Byeongmun High was famous at my old school as well.

The rumour that practically everyone has heard.

The strange mystery of Byeongmun High.

Why is the food at Byeongmun High so delicious?

The food?

Now I know why.

Because you show us you care by being hands-on.

Have your fill.

And come to my office if there's something...

you really need to tell me.

How could a student dare to enter your office?

The offer alone is much appreciated.

Anyway, Ms. Seo,

has the school gym gone under renovation before?

The school gym?

Never. Why do you ask?

As you know, I'm a curious soul.

There are interesting tales surrounding the school.

You like ghost stories.

Goodness.

But the gym ghost isn't known to many.

How did you know about it?

I enjoyed the meal.

I'll get going.

He's hoping the fourth ghost story...

will be enough to keep him in school.

Principal Park.

Deal with what I ordered as soon as possible.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm going to check Seo Myeong Ju's movements today.

Sure. I'll look further into what I can find at school.

Right. Stay safe.

[Office of Records and Documents]

[2023 Intra-school English Reading Comprehension Competition]

We found the link, but it's still not enough.

Hard evidence that'll prove the tests and contests...

have been rigged.

Concrete evidence.

Let's think about how we'll obtain that.

Why are you here and not at ballet class?

I have something to ask.

Which is?

What is it?

Is it true...

that the reason I'm at the top of the class...

Yes, it was all me.

- Mom?
- Because you're my daughter.

My daughter should be the best,

and it is my responsibility as your mother to make that happen.

What about me, then?

What about...

all the hard work I've been putting in?

That's why no one questioned your scores.

Ye Na.

Don't think too much of it and do as you've been doing.

I'll take care of the rest.

You're not like Yu Jeong.

You were chosen as Seo Myeong Ju's daughter...

and have all the right to reap the benefits.

To be honest, I'd do more if I could.

Hey, since we're on the subject,

stop associating with that Yu Jeong girl.

Playing with her for a year is more than enough.

If I'm being honest,

she annoyed me to the core.

How dare a nobody like her...

take the top spot from my daughter?

Don't speak ill of Yu Jeong.

What?

She was never my plaything.

Don't speak that way about my friend.

Did you just call her your friend?

Ye Na, hey.

Sorry, but I'll sit here.

You had the second highest grades this time around...

only losing to me by one question.

Can I sit next to you?

What? Sure.

What's your secret?

You aren't in any study groups or have any private tutors.

Well...

I mostly stick to studying the textbooks.

Is studying the easiest thing for you?

I guess.

It's Yu Jeong, right? An Yu Jeong.

I'm curious about you.

Let's be friends.

Lee Ye Na.

What are you doing here?

Here.

My gosh.

You must be Ye Na whom I heard so much about.

You're my daughter's best friend.

I hope you keep getting along with her.

She can be like a pit bull sometimes,

but please bear with that.

Mom, stop the nonsense and head inside.

Why? I don't want to.

I'd like to eat with Ye Na.

Ye Na, please enjoy,

and tell me whatever you need.

I'll enjoy.

Goodness. She has such a pretty voice.

Leave.

All right, fine.

Hold on.

Please enjoy.

You like that, right?

I'll get going.

Yu Jeong.

I enjoyed dinner.

Thanks.

Whatever. Just get going.

I'll see you tomorrow.

[2023 Intra-school Korean Language Competition]

[OMR Answer Card]

[Student: Han Su Jin, Proctor: Lee Jun h*]

[2024 Intra-school English Reading Comprehension Competition]

[2024 Intra-school English Reading Comprehension Competition]

[Student: No Yeong Won, Proctor: Lee Jun h*]

[Supervisory teacher: Lee Jun h*]

[Student: Lee Ye Na, Proctor: Lee Jun h*]

[Lee Ye Na, Han Su Jin, Proctor: Lee Jun h*]

No way.

[2023 Intra-school Korean Language Competition]

[Proctor: Lee Jun h*]

[Math Competition, Proctor: Lee Jun h*]

Is he not home yet?

Su A?

Hey.

Wake up.

Su A, wake up.

Su A!

[Undercover High School]

[Sanyeong High School]

Min Ji.

Min Ji, wait.

Let's make a promise, Ms. Oh.

A promise?

I want schools to have more...

people like you.

Promise me you'll become a full-time teacher one day.

I have the DNA analysis report from the break-in.

It's odd though. Why did that person...

break into your house?

You're bringing up a promise after stabbing someone with a knife?

Why have you been keeping this from me?

Because if you knew...

Let me ask this one thing. Why me?

That doesn't sound like a question for me.

I'm sorry I couldn't protect you.

This is daring of you...

considering you don't know how far I'll go.

It was Hae Seong who brought Ms. Oh to the hospital.

Is Ms. Oh the reason Hae Seong skipped school?

If you're that sorry,

be good to me.