01x08 - Episode 8

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ANNA

Thank you.

SEOUL MAYOR CANDIDATE CHOI JI-HOON

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi JI-hoon!

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi JI-hoon!

Let's go.

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi JI-hoon!

-Yes. Thank you.
-Choi Ji-hoon!

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi JI-hoon!

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Good luck, Choi Ji-hoon!

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi JI-hoon!

Bye.

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi JI-hoon!

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi JI-hoon!

You have a meeting in an hour
with the Secretary for Political Affairs.

I'll take you right to the meeting place.

Also, here.

Here are the interview questions
for tomorrow.

You knew from the start,
and you're looking after him even now.

Got it?

We purposefully waited until
the bad comments reached their height.

You can cry a little too.

If you can't make yourself cry, it's fine.

The candidates continue on
with their enthusiastic campaigns.

He's getting more malicious comments
ever since the news about his son,

but the number of supporters grew.

Becoming the mayor isn't his goal.

He'll start preparing
for the presidential election now.

I wish the elections would end soon.

Same. So many people are sacrificing

to get him that title.

Do you think it's really him
that made him so popular?

If you look up on the Internet,
people only talk about Anna.

Right,
you're interviewing Anna tomorrow, right?

-What?
-That's right.

I'll finally get to meet her in person.

Anna's lipstick is trending right now.

YSL Vol... What is that?

Volupte.

I know. Volupte Shimmer.

-Shine.
-Shine.

They're optimized to receive attention.

Whenever Anna changes her outfit,
someone will write an article.

She has three million Instagram followers.

I'm one of them.

Hey. Is she always that graceful?

Right.
How come you never write about Anna?

Are you stupid?

Because I know her.

Is that so?

How professional you are.

She has such upright work ethics.

-Are they at it again?
-You're right.

Should we praise you for that?

The Secretary for Political Affairs
will be 20 minutes late.

Okay.

You must think I don't know anything...

since I feign ignorance.

No, I know you're a good actress.

On our wedding day,

we took a picture with your nephew
named Choi Min-jae.

Yes. When I think about it now,

it was definitely strange.

And also,

Im Soo-yeon is nowhere to be found.

Hey.

Ms. Lee Yu-mi,
the daughter of Baekma Tailor's mute.

Did you suddenly become curious
about the truth?

Im Soo-yeon was a kind person

who sacrificed herself for you for years.

She apparently went to Jeju Island

right after giving birth
and was found dead from falling.

How did that happen?

Was it really an accident?

You must have nothing to fear...

now that Lee Hyun-joo is gone.

Does it look like that?

I'm glad you noticed.

Do you know how tiring it was for me
because of Hyun-joo?

All you needed was for her to disappear.

And I made that happen for you.

But still,
how could you do that to someone?

You even changed your name
to live like her.

Why are you complaining?

I see.

Are you saying I'm just complaining?

Didn't you want that woman dead?

You're an accomplice anyway.

Just a minute.

Let's be good, okay?

Come in.

Secretary Lee Chang-yong is here.

Gosh, I'm late.

Sorry. I was suddenly called by the VIP.

That's okay, Sir. We just arrived too.

Really?

Honey, say hello.

Nice to meet you.

Please sit down.

How do you feel
with the election around the corner?

CHOI JI-HOON CRIES FOR STRONGER SEOUL
PROMISES TO BUILD A HAPPY CITY

CHOI JI-HOON CRIES FOR STRONGER SEOUL
PROMISES TO BUILD A HAPPY CITY

CANDIDATE CHOI JI-HOON AND WIFE LEE ANNA
POUR THEIR ALL INTO THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN

What?

The rumor about a ghostwriter
writing my thesis isn't important to me.

I think some people
want it to be the truth,

but there's no reason
for me to explain myself anymore.

I can handle such gossip.

But...

having a sick child

become a part of this controversy
is hard to bear.

My husband and I

will not let such speculations and rumors
about the birth mother bother us,

and we won't be taking any legal measures

against Hanbit Daily either.

We believe the voters will be able to see
our family's sincerity.

Are we done?

Yes.

Thank you for your time.

-Mr. Choi.
-Yes?

It seems like Professor Lee
accepted some money.

From whom?

What is this?

"Lee So-hyun, Lee Bo-ram, Han Ji-hye..."

How much is all this?

What we were able to find out
seems to add up to 2.7 billion won.

Do you mean there might be more?

Yes.

She's trying to pull a trick.

Is she preparing to fight me?

-Pull over.
-Yes, Sir.

Get out.

DR. LEE JAE-EOL

Hello, Dr. Lee.

Are you well?

Yes.

Things are hectic, of course.

It's nothing much,

but my wife
is emotionally unstable these days.

Yes, yes.

It impacts her daily life.

It's election season,

so let's wait until after.

I want her to take a break
somewhere quiet.

Getting her admitted would be good too.

BUILDING SEOUL'S FUTURE TOGETHER,
LEAVE IT TO CHOI JI-HOON

I like this one. What about you?

I like this one too.

It's hard to pick one
since you only took nice pictures.

You're too kind.
It's because you're beautiful.

I heard you're very close
with Reporter Han.

We're not that close.

Is she well?

Yes. I don't know what she's up to
but she's really busy these days.

Really?

It's been a while since I saw her too.

You didn't know
what Professor Lee was up to?

She didn't meet that many people

while I was escorting her.

When she met with Madam Lee So-hyun,

I thought it was a bit strange,
but I had no idea.

You should've reported it
if you found it strange.

To be honest, I can't do anything

if she goes out without telling me.

Why can't you do anything?

Do you hear yourself?

Are you a civil servant
who only does what you're told?

This is why we shouldn't have picked
a woman to join our team.

She knows very well

I was ordered by Mr. Choi to watch her.

She would never do things like that
out in the open for me to notice.

Darn it. Shut your mouth.

You'll be responsible for this.

Write a written apology...

and make a copy of her phone.

Also,

we received two calls today
asking if Lee Anna is her real name.

Check them.

HIDDEN LOVE OF LEE ANNA

-What's with this comment?
-Isn't it crazy?

Scroll down.

How compassionate.

People can be so simple.

Do you think that interview was sincere?

You're so inflexible.

It doesn't matter
as long as it speaks to people.

Did you find her beautiful in person?

Yes.

I can see why people like her so much.

She smiled at me
and my heart skipped a beat.

-Right?
-Yes.

Hurry up and join her fan club.

I should.

I was going to sell your name
to get close to her,

but she told me she doesn't know you well.

See?

I told you we're not close.

I'm off.

Bye.

You have arrived at your destination.

Mom.

My daughter is in the US.

Can you help me write a letter to her?

I cannot talk,

so I can't call her.

What would you like me to write?

That her mom

misses Yu-mi.

IS THIS THE RIGHT THING TO DO?
IS THIS SOMETHING I CAN HANDLE?

Who is it?

Ji-won.

It's me, Yu-mi.

Yu-mi.

I'm sorry I came over so early.

It's okay.

Come in.

This is so awkward.

I don't know where I should start.

Maybe how Lee Yu-mi became Anna?

So you know everything.

I was really confused at first,

but I was able to put things together.

When I thought about it,
there wasn't a single thing

I knew about you.

I'm sorry.

Why did you do that?

It's hard to explain.

Not all who had a hard time growing up
live like you.

I tried my best,

but it didn't work out.

Is that all?

I envied...

Lee Hyun-joo.

Since Lee Anna is someone
who is influential in our society,

I decided to tell the world about you.

Before, I was afraid...

of being found out.

But not anymore.

I want you to write about me...

and let the Prosecution know too.

What is this?

The story...

of Lee Anna and Choi Ji-hoon.

Lee Hyun-joo didn't commit suicide.

Ji-hoon's previous wife Im Soo-yeon
didn't have an accidental death either.

Stock manipulation,
embezzlement, and dodging taxes.

VICTIM, WITNESS

There is a list
of the bribes Lee Anna accepted too.

You'll be surprised once you open it.

Choi Ji-hoon's son,

and Lee Anna's ghostwriter...

I tried to expose them myself,

but I was stopped.

You were the one?

Yes.

I think it would be best to use it
just after the election,

but before his post starts
when his guards are down.

Why are you giving this to me?

Because...

you're the only one who called me by Yu-mi

and worried about me.

This is my apology to you and Hyun-joo.

You'll lose everything.
It'll be hard to bear.

I'm...

prepared for it now.

I think I got this far...

so I could break down like this.

You might get sentenced to serve time.

Don't worry.

I'll survive on my own.

If anything ever happens to me,

could you take care of that patient
for me?

What do you mean?

I don't know.

I'm trying not to think about it.

They say people become cowardly
because they have imagination.

Yes, Ma'am.

You shouldn't get timid
in front of your parents either.

You become independent
once you stop feeling guilty

about disappointing your parents.

That's what I regret the most.

I really didn't have much expectation,

but the concept was great.
It's really catchy.

It was Professor Yoon
who went through a lot.

I was so surprised.

I'm thankful that you noticed.

Exactly. That gallery
didn't have a single famous piece,

but you got 9,000 people in just a month.
That's quite a feat.

It's thanks to the good art.

It's an accomplishment
in this slow period.

To be honest,
we benefited from Professor Lee's fame.

Not at all.

The election is just around the corner.

You must be busy with the exhibition
and the campaign.

I'm busy,

but a lot of people are helping me,
so it's not too hard.

There are seven people helping her
with the exhibition.

I see.

I heard you're preparing an exhibition
of Kim Jeong-hui's works for Sarim Museum.

Really?

I rejected twice,
but they pleaded with me.

I see.

-I look forward to it.
-That's amazing.

Wow.

Hello, Professor Lee.

It's the recommendation letter for Yale
you asked for.

Gosh.

Professor Joseph will know who it's from
when he receives it.

I'll send him a message too.

Professor Lee, thank you so much.

I'm indebted to you.

Gosh, I feel so blessed.

A recommendation letter
is just supplementary.

Don't depend on it and prepare your best.

-You should thank her.
-Thank you.

Thank you.

Now, with my wife who is always beside me
and backing me up,

we'll say our goodbyes to you together.

We hope to meet all of you here again.

We love you. Thank you.

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi Ji-hoon!

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi Ji-hoon!

Candidate Choi Ji-hoon
and his wife Lee Anna

visited a nearby voting station
this morning

to cast their votes
and greeted other voters.

Yes. It was difficult
to run the election campaign,

but I have no regrets
since I gave it my all.

Thank you for your support...

Hey, Han Ji-won.

-Yes?
-Come here for a second.

Thank you.

CHOI JI-HOON AND WIFE LEE ANNA
VOTE TOGETHER

Is something bothering you?

I feel uneasy.

Pardon?

As of today, you're fired.

What? What do you mean?

You must have known

the work you were doing...

would have to come to an end.

To be honest, I didn't trust you at first.

Thank you for keeping your promise.

I couldn't understand you at first,

but I believe what you're doing is right.

I'll be taken in by Prosecution
tomorrow afternoon.

Then...

you'll be put in an awkward position.

I'll serve you until the very end.

No matter who you are,
you're still my employer.

You're going to regret it.

Although I'm weak,

I want to stay loyal.

"Loyal"?

I've never...

been loyal to anyone.

Next, we'll check
who is in 1st and 2nd place by province.

In the Gyeonggi region,
Choi Yeon-duk is ahead by a narrow margin.

Next is Gyeongnam.

-Congratulations.
-Thank you.

MOM'S NURSING HOME

Ulsan.

Han Duk-soo
of the Democratic Unionist Party...

Hello?

Patient Yoon Hong-ju
is asking for you, Ms. Lee Yu-mi.

I don't think she'll last very long.

Innovative Seoul, Choi Ji-hoon!

-Innovative Seoul, Choi Ji-hoon!
-Innovative Seoul, Choi Ji-hoon!

-The Seoul mayor.
-Innovative Seoul, Choi Ji-hoon!

We won!

CHOI JI-HOON ELECTED AS SEOUL MAYOR


-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi Ji-hoon!

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi Ji-hoon!

Congratulations.

-Congratulations.
-Congratulations.

-Congratulations.
-Congratulations.

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi Ji-hoon!

-Choi Ji-hoon!
-Choi Ji-hoon!

Congratulations!

Dear respected Seoul citizens.

Thank you so much
for your enthusiastic support.

I want to thank everyone who worked hard

to support me until the very end.

In addition to considering my supporters,

I'll also keep in mind
those who did not support me

to build an innovative Seoul

that is full of opportunities
for everyone.

-Hey, Ji-won.
-Yes?

You're on standby at the airport
tomorrow morning.

-It's an early morning flight.
-Okay.

Mayor Choi Ji-hoon's unique comment...

Why doesn't he take a break?
That Choi Ji-hoon never gets tired.

I couldn't be with my son
because of the election,

so we'll go get him now.

YU-MI: WHEN JI-HOON GETS ON THE FLIGHT
TO AMERICA TOMORROW MORNING,

THAT MIGHT BE OUR CHANCE

First, Gyeonggi-do.

Votes counted so far are 72.3 percent.

Democratic Unionist Party's Choi Yeon-duk

is 12.3 percent ahead
of candidate Kim Han-jun.

He is the probable candidate.

Next up is the Incheon mayor.

Ballot-counting has finished.

Democratic-Republican Party's Kim Hyun-soo

won the election with 57.2 percent.

Next up is Busan.

With a 59.5% voting rate...

Hello?

Are you Prosecutor Lee Duk-chan?

Thank you for your work.

Gosh.

You can head for the airport in two hours.

Why so early?

Isn't the flight schedule for 7:00 a.m?

We expect a lot of reporters
at the airport,

so it would be best to go early.

Can you change the return flight
to include a transfer?

It's tiring to handle the press.

The place Min-jae is at
is quite far from San Francisco.

It'll be tiring
to drive the car yourself...

The distance is about the same
from here to Busan, right?

It's okay.
I traveled across the States before.

You can go.

Mayor, congratulations!

Thank you.

Congratulations, Professor Lee.

-Go. Hurry up and go now.
-Okay.

Go and rest. Go.

How tiring.

Congratulations
on getting what you wanted.

But...

I have to leave right now.

Where to?

My mom is in a critical state.

Your mom is in the UK.

Jerk.

I'm joking.

But you know, now is not a good time.

Wait.

Jeez.

Basement level one.

The door's opening.

Mr. Jung.

Send someone to Hana Nursing Home
in Gangwon-do right now.

Yes.

-Send Ms. Cho.
-The door's closing.

Okay.

Twenty-third floor.

Out of the way!

Move back!

He's coming out!

Please say a few words!

-Move!
-When are you coming back?

Stop pushing!

Do not swarm around, it's dangerous!

Please let them pass.

Reporters, please make way.

Passing through.

Move your head! Jeez.

Passing through.

It's dangerous, step aside.

Our plane is prepared to depart.

Please fasten your seat belts

and switch your electronic devices
to airplane mode.

MS. CHO

Hello?

Professor Lee.

Ms. Yoon Hong-ju who was in her 70s...

passed away this morning

at 6:54 a.m.

Ladies and gentlemen, we'll take off soon.

Honey, give me your passport.

Why?

They need it for the insurance.

Let's go.

JI-WON: THE PROSECUTOR IS READY,
BUT SOMEONE AT THE TOP IS STOPPING US

I'VE BEEN HERE FOR 14 HOURS,
BUT THEY WON'T LET ME SEE HIM

Are you tired?

I gave it a bit of thought,

and I think it'd be best
for you to take a break.

My schedule was packed,
but I pushed to make this happen.

We didn't come here
to get Min-jae, did we?

When the news about him
went out last time,

I moved him to Australia.

Stop the car and give me back my passport.

It's a newly built place,

so the facilities are nice
and the surrounding view is beautiful.

Where?

You know,

when one focuses on oneself too much,

you can get depressed.

You should go where the air is nice

and take a break
while thinking things over.

You've never been to the US before, right?

PROSECUTOR LEE DUK-CHAN

sh**t. Darn it.

Darn it.

Hey!

Hey, come here and grab this.

Lee Anna.

Darn it.

Damn it!

JI-WON: YU-MI,
I DON'T THINK PROSECUTION WILL HELP

I'LL FIND ANOTHER WAY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

Darn it.

Hey!

Anna, what are you doing?

Come back here!

The thing with people is that...

they lie even in the diary
no one else reads.

Hey!

But the truth is simple

and lies are complicated.

Anyone who knows the reason to live

can endure any situation.

It's dangerous. Get down!

It's dangerous!

Darn it.

Hey! Hey.

Darn.

SOO-MI'S PORK BONE SOUP

Lee Yu-mi!

If you endure it all,

the chance will definitely come.

It has always been like that.

I always do everything

I set my mind to.

Hey.

Hey, you!

Darn it!

Step back!

At 6:10 a.m. local time

on Route 50, California,

Seoul Mayor Choi Ji-hoon was found dead.

The rental car Choi was in
had completely burned down.

A search to find
the whereabouts of his wife Lee Anna,

who is presumed to have accompanied him,
is ongoing.

SEOUL MAYOR CHOI JI-HOON FOUND DEAD,
WIFE LEE ANNA MISSING

What?

And?

MEMORIAL ALTAR
FOR SEOUL MAYOR CHOI JI-HOON

What is this?

He doesn't have any mourners.

Everyone else aside from us is reporters

although the family waited almost a month
to hold the big man's funeral.

Those associated with him must be scared.

Even the public prosecutor was booted.
Who would dare to come here?

That's true.

I bet Lee Anna k*lled him.

-She's really something.
-That's impossible.

I met her in person, so I know.
There's no way she would do that.

She has guts.

She's out of her mind.

Right, there's one more woman who's crazy.

You know,
Bokuk Daily's ambitious Han Ji-won.

I heard she'll work
for a major station's news now.

-Really?
-Yes.

But I heard she's crazy.

That reminds me.

She's close with Lee Anna.

Jeez.

Women are so scary these days.

They're spiteful.

What a spiteful woman.

It's ridiculous.

So, how is your new place?

Well...

I get a lot of sunlight.

It ventilates well,
and the water pressure is good.

Right. My furnace is brand new.

New is good.

Furnace...

Are you that happy?

The thing is, these are bare necessities

a person needs to live.

-That's true.
-So

I don't know why I'm so moved by it.

Having money is the best.

Money is great.

You skipped over three pay grades.

Now you get twice as much money.
It must be great.

It is. It's totally great.

But you still regret turning down
a major station, right?

A long time ago,

someone told me I wouldn't last
while doing things the way I do.

But I'll endure it and tough it out.

I'll keep on writing exclusives
and boast around.

That would be so annoying to watch.
You'll be hated.

Well, it's not any different
from when I got hired through connections.

I'll just hang in there.

Okay. Hang in there.

-I'll do it well.
-Okay.

After four years of investigation,

the search for Malaysia Airlines 370
will come to a close this month.

MH370 first disappeared on March 8th, 2014
at 10:00 a.m...

Do you think Lee Anna is still alive?

While heading for Beijing, China,

it made a sharp turn to the Southwest

before the aircraft disappeared
from the tracking system.

Are you well?

Why did you come all the way out here?

You might run into a bear.