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(Artificial City)

(All people, places, organizations, and incidents
appearing in this series are entirely fictional.)

You're a lot like me.

And perhaps I'm just

compensating for my past hardships
by helping you.

Back then, I hoped

that somebody would come to my aid

to protect me.

That's because me and my husband

are more important than you.

It's more important that
everything goes according to plan.

It's more important

that we don't become fodder for rumors.

You seem to have taken
the moral high ground.

But then,

instead of pretending to care about me,

you shouldn't have slept
with my husband to begin with!

Yi-seol…

I had no other choice.

I really had…

no other choice.

What was all that pretense for

if you were going to do this anyway?

Don't worry.
I understand how you feel about me.

Instead,

you just be a good girl.

Or you might get a scolding.

Understood?

(Artificial City)

(Episode 14)

Good morning.

Morning.

Where's Hyeon-wu?

He went out to get chocolate milk.

So early in the morning?

We can't be spoiling him like that.

I didn't keep the promise
to play dominoes with him.

[ARE YOU BUSY TODAY?]

[WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO OUR FOR A WALK?]
If you start breaking promises like that,

he'll lose all trust in you some day.

Be careful.

I went over to your bedroom last night.

Did you?

I didn't know.

But I think Mr. Jung
mistook my intention.

What was it?

He said he understood
how I feel about him

telling me not to worry

and then touched me.

Did you, really?

I see you made her uncomfortable.

I told you she's not into you.

You'd better apologize for that.

Shall we have a talk?

I'd love to.

This is Jun-hyeok's,
and this is mine.

This is it.

Oh, you've already seen it.

Would you like to try?

Which one?

Would you like Jun-hyeok's or mine?

Stop that.

Did you grandmother know

what dirty things you were doing
with the likes of Noh Yeong-ju?

Don't talk like that
when you don't know anything.

Why not?

Are you ashamed?

I'm sure you are after what you did.

Why would I be?
I've done nothing wrong.

Nothing wrong?

It is you who should be ashamed.

You married Jung Jun-hyeok
for your own ambitions.

And you'd do all kinds of dirty things
to make him President.

You'd better watch your next words.

How dare you…

What?

He mistook your intention?

Enough with those lies!

That's just what you want to believe!

I've dealt with plenty like you before.

Why do you live with
an asshole like that?

Apologize.

Ask for forgiveness!

Say that you're sorry for everything.

I've done nothing wrong.

I…

I trusted you so.

I told you to divorce him.

Shut up!

Divorce him, right now!

Let's have a talk.

I was going to tell you
at the right moment.

And I think it's time.

[KIM YI-SEOL]

Jun-hyeok's child

[DNA Paternity Test Results]
is not dead.

He's healthy and
living by his father's side.

What are you talking about?

Hyeon-wu is indeed your grandson.

I made it so that

[PROBABILITY OF PATERNITY: 99.999%]
Jae-hui adopted him.

Jae-hui

doesn't know about this yet.

I'll let you decide
what to do with her.

It's been a while.

I was surprised to see your text.
I thought you were too busy.

I'm hungry. Can I order room service?

What are you doing?

I don't want to go crazy imagining

what you might have done with him.

Stay within my sight
until the presidential election's over.

I'll keep an eye on you

watching every little
move you make.

That's the price you'll pay

for betraying my trust.

Whatever.

But I'll make sure you divorce him.

Let's see who comes out on top.

What do you mean, my child?

I will not accept a child

born from a random woman as my own.

I won't let a dead bastard

taint my reputation.

Grandpa!

My dear boy, Hyeon-wu!

Have you been a good boy?

Father.

Oh, it's so cold outside.

I wondered why he bought so many grapes,

and it turned out they're
your favorite fruit, Jae-hui.

Well he just cares so much
about his daughter-in-law.

[SAVINGS ACCOUNT]

Use this for Jun-hyeok's election.

It's all my money.
Not a single penny came from my wife.

So, don't worry.

Let's put the past behind us

and focus on the future.

Did Mother say something?

I won't blame anyone for anything.

You reap what you sow.

That's one truth in life that I know.

[JUNG JUN-HYEOK FAN CLUB]

Hyeon-wu!

What's up?

I'll lend this to you.

[THEODORA]

I told Grandpa that

you like apples best.

Were you worried about me
because Grandpa only brought grapes?

Yeah.

When I grow up to be like Dad

and make lots of money,

I'll buy you a ton of apples!

Thank you.

Jun-hyeok is

still quite young,

and having another young woman
at his home

might end up being fodder for gossip.

As long as he's careful,

I think it'll be just fine.

I'll handle it. Don't worry.

I'll see you again.

Hyeon-wu. She has to rest.

But

she said she's fine.

Right, Yi-seol?

Yeah.

Don't worry about me.
You can tend to your business.

[SEOUL HANGANG POLICE STATION]

[8,016,354,425 WON]

[HAN DONG-MIN]

Hi, Dong-min.

Really?

It's weird that there were no CCTVs.

My guy says there's
nothing else he can do

unless we officially report the incident.

Well, that's not his fault,
but I feel disappointed and embarrassed.

Don't beat yourself over this.
You're only trying to help.

I'll explain to Yi-seol.

Okay.

Dong-min says he can't
do much to help you.

And that he's sorry.

Life can be tough
when you don't have power.

Don't you agree?

You can't protect your loved ones.

Your child

may have died
in the arms of strangers.

But mine enjoys a happy life

in the safety of his home
just because he's mine.

That's why I put up with Jun-hyeok.

Do you understand?

Mommy! Help me!

- Like this?
- Right.

You can do it like this.

By the way, honey,

shouldn't we get Gyu-seong's records
in place before it's too late?

He has his birthmother
right here in real life.

So, he can't be without one on paper.

I thought you were
just happy to have a nice meal.

What is this sudden nonsense?

Do you even have any idea how complicated

it would be to change all the records?

I want to officially be your wife.

I knew you would say that.

Asshole!

What? What's he doing?

What is it?

What?

Was it that bitch? I mean…

You called for me?

I need you… to keep an eye
on Jung Jun-hyeok.

I have to make sure

I'm on the right guy's boat.

I think we were

on pretty good terms so far.

At least until I found out
about your true intentions.

Let's at least keep saying hi

to each other

when we pass each other.

Let's keep it that way for now.

And when it's time I'll make sure

that I forget about you.

I hope you do the same.

I already told you the reason why

I cannot divorce him.

I thought you had

thrown them away.

Such a beautiful child.

I'm going to the bathroom.

Your husband has decided to turn
a blind eye on the matter of Hyeon-wu.

I'm sure you're satisfied

with the investigation
on the Minister of Land.

Now you have what you wanted.

It was all thanks to you.

It's my pleasure.

And I haven't done much, really.

I heard about Han Dong-min,

Jun-hyeok's reporter friend.

That was a coincidence.

He has a strong sense of justice

and is interested
in all kinds of social issues.

It's fortunate that

Jun-hyeok has a friend like that.

I agree.

By the way,

about Jun-hyeok's dead bastard,

do you

happen to know who the mother was?

Why?

Are you curious?

It was my husband that found the child.

Would you like me to find her?

That's weird.

Isn't it?

The violin teacher,

and the video that was
fed to Yu Jin-seok,

all that information came from you.

Has something come up?

After I used Cho Gang-hyeon's weakness
to go after Minister Park

and used that to put
the redevelopment project back on track,

I realized how anyone with power

can be manipulated with the right card.

And I guess I'm just scared
that might happen to me.

I don't want to live

fearing what would happen
if you decided to use

Jun-hyeok's problems against me, Mother.

You once told me

that you know better than
to hurt your own family.

I am no different.

Please remember that.

And please

don't treat me badly again.

Please.

I won't.

From now on, I will take charge
in Jun-hyeok's presidential election.

[I FOUND A PLACE THANKS TO YOU,
FROM KIM YI-SEOL]

Hi, Jeong-ho.

A woman?

Just let him.

You don't have to…

I don't care.

I understand Cho Gang-hyeon
might not feel safe.

Tell him I'll take care of it.

Tell him to trust me.

By the way…

Is that really necessary?

Yeah.

I'll make sure she suffers.

- Evening.
- Hey.

Drunk already?

I feel embarrassed.

And that's keeping me from getting drunk.

Hey.

Are you really into Yi-seol?

You can do better.

Jun-hyeok.

I think what's most important
in life is authenticity.

I believe that dreams come true
if you try hard enough

and that no matter how tough life is

we can find hope
in good people like you.

I met this inspector
when I was doing some research.

My father started from the bottom

and retired a Senior Policeman.

I was just happy to have a cop friend.

And an officer, too.

He told me to contact
the CCTV Control Center.

Anyone can find that on the internet.

Even I already knew about it,
and that's all that he told me.

Of course, that's the only option.
That's what I have to do.

But I found myself disappointed

and embarrassed.

I told Yi-seol I would
do anything to help.

I'm not doing this for myself.

I'm doing everything for Yi-seol

and for you, too.

I'm just helping others.

So why can't he just
help me out this once?

Perhaps he might have been more willing,
were I a famous anchor.

Try it.

- What?
- Being a famous anchor.

Then, you'll find out the answer to that.

How could I…

There's nothing you can do then.

What's up?

Now?

Can't we just talk on the phone?

What is it?

What?

What about these people?

Do you remember

the gathering you had
seven years ago, right before

the Hyeongsan-dong tragedy?

That was a long time ago.

What about it?

Who is this?

The girl you bedded that day.

What do you think you're--

It's Kim Yi-seol.

What?

You need to resolve this
as soon as possible.

Does my wife know?

No. Not yet.

[THEODORA]

I gave him the packet.

What are you doing?

She's not there.

You should fire Kim Yi-seol.

I don't like it that you have her around.

Why?

It's the way she behaves.

I've noticed you're letting her
get in your head sometimes

And I'm starting to doubt your judgments.

There is something you don't know.

What is it?

She once gave birth.

What about that?

She had to send it away for adoption.

And she found out that the child died.

That's why if she's acting weird.

It must have hit her hard.

Shocking news like that
changes people sometimes.

But what I wonder is

what kind of an asshole was the father

to let all this happen.

It happened seven years ago,

and she was only
twenty years old back then.

He got her impregnated
and just abandoned her.

Perhaps he had his own reasons.

Right? Also,

she was also at fault

doing naughty things
at such a young age.

- You think so?
- Yeah.

I remember you said she's well-educated
and from a decent background.

Perhaps I picked the wrong person.

Your child

may have died

in the arms of strangers.

But mine enjoys a happy life

in the safety of his home
just because he's mine.

That's why I put up with Jun-hyeok.

Do you understand?

[PROSECUTOR PARK JEONG-HO]

I've told Jun-hyeok everything.

You said I'd better remember
how we first met.

Was this the reason why?

This is pathetic.

What is it you want? Money?

You know what you did.

What I did…

I think I already

paid you for everything seven years ago.

I remember

you were already
quite pathetic back then.

You said your family
was in trouble, didn't you?

You came to me because you needed money.

So young and stupid you were.

Back then,

I pitied you for all your plights

because you were so young.

So, I was extra nice to you.

But aren't you old enough to know better
after all these years?

And my wife has nothing to do with this.

And you're using her

to get to me and threaten me.
You should be ashamed.

I can reveal everything.

What happened that day

seven years ago.

Listen, Yi-seol.

I don't even understand
why you're doing this,

but this won't do you any good.

Do you think that revealing

what happened between us
will give you any sense of worth?

Huh?

Just because your own life is miserable

doesn't mean you can
make others suffer, too.

You gave birth to my child
without my consent.

It's not fair that you're using that
to shake down on me.

If you're in need of money,
you can simply ask for help.

To you, I can be generous.

Okay?

Mrs. Yun.

You have a visitor.

I am glad to finally show you today

a true work of art that has been
missing for 35 years.

This would have been impossible
without the help

of Ms. Kim Yi-seol
who is currently working

at our gallery as a docent.

Ms. Kim?

Isn't she the narrator
from the talk concert

with Mr. Jung Jun-hyeok?

She is.

She was the one that
wrote the script.

Although art was not her specialty,

she joined us as a temporary docent

and has proven herself a valuable asset.

She is also a beneficiary
of the Young Artist Funds

provided by the Sungjin Foundation.

She will be narrating
at more gallery events to come.

I'm sure you're all excited.

And the Sungjin Foundation
will continue its efforts

to find and support young talents
like Ms. Kim Yi-seol here.

[SUNGJIN CULTURAL FOUNDATION]
[YOUNG ARTIST FUNDS]

This piece is not
what you might call a masterpiece.

But then,

why did you
try so hard to find it?

When I first

saw this piece, "Irony",
in the brochure,

I felt ashamed and embarrassed.

But weirdly enough,

I also found comfort in it.

It helped me confront a part of me
that I'm not particularly proud of.

I once stole a pair of sneakers
when I was young.

Wow.

By the way, I was a good student
and popular among the boys.

I was even prettier back then.

But my family was not that rich,

and I couldn't afford things
that were popular among my friends.

I felt it was unfair.

I dreamed of a bright future where
everyone would appreciate and admire me.

For that…

I had to earn the respect of others.

But I just couldn't wait.

Now, back to the painting.

Do you see that painting hanging
in the living room of a rich family?

Yes.

That painting inside this piece
was also the work of the same artist.

His painting was probably
sold for a good price.

Isn't that what all artists dream of?

It is.

An artwork that portrays

the lives of the poor and
was only recognized for the money

that a rich collector paid for it.

Do you see the irony in that?

- Also--
- Just like how you committed a crime

in order to feel admired and appreciated?

Right.

That's true.

I stole those sneakers
to feel admired and appreciated.

A great work of art like this one

makes its viewers reflect on themselves.

And I hope you all

create great artworks like this one
in the future.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

With Jung Jun-hyeok!

Here, now, us!

[KIM YI-SEOL'S ART CONCERT]
[ARTIFICIAL CITY]

That's a nice picture.

You look really nice in it.

No one would be able to tell

the kind of life you've led.

I give up.

I've realized that there's really

nothing I can do.

It must be tough.

Hang in there.

After this passes,

you'll live a life you've
never imagined you'd live.

I would like to leave.

Please let me leave.

It's not your choice.

The only choice you have
is to do as I say.

If your child were still alive,

you could have shown him
how you've succeeded.

It's a pity.

Right?

[YUN JAE-HUI HAS CAPTURED
THE HEARTS OF YOUNG VOTERS]

[20TH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION POLLS]

According to the polls,

Master Jun-hyeok is rising
rapidly in the polls.

He's almost caught up with
Congressman Min Seong-sik.

He is receiving absolute support

from voters in their twenties.

Is the task force ready?

Yes.

So, why don't you have them start?

I'll run it by Madam Yun, first.

What brings you here?

We're

getting a divorce.

Has Jun-il agreed to this?

It's what I want.

I can't bear it any more.

Tell me, what exactly is your problem?

You should know, Mother.

I've tried to bear

Father and Jae-hui's rudeness until now.

Mother,

I know how hard it must be
to be patient with Father.

But sometimes, it seems

pathetic.

So?

What do you want?

I don't want much.

I just…

want to live with a little class.

Class?

You mean you want to live
a life of privilege and luxury,

surrounded by servants,

without having to lift a finger?

Admit it.

You can't bear it to have
Jae-hui lord it over you.

Isn't that why?

You should never have started
a fight you couldn't win.

You can have your divorce.

I'll discuss it with your father
and decide on the terms

- so wait.
- No.

I'm going to hire a lawyer
and sue for divorce.

I won't accept your terms

for alimony and settlement.

[JUNG JUN-HYEOK NEARLY EVEN IN THE POLLS
THANKS TO YOUTHFUL VOTERS]

Dear! Dear!

Dear!

Dear!

Dear!

Madam!

- Madam!
- Dear!

- Dear!
- Madam!

- Dear!
- Madam!

We're going to select
the core members of the task force.

I'll text you the time and place

so head there directly
after your morning appointment.

Okay.

Bye.

Hi, Eun-jeong.

What?

Mother?

What in the world happened?

Ju-yeon is the cause of this.

She knows how precious Jun-il is to her,

but she's suing for divorce.

Damn it!

So,

Mrs. Yun asked us to wait?

She didn't say anything else?

How many times do I have to tell you?

If you're so tired of waiting,

line up those chairs and sleep.

Haven't you been able to reach Ju-yeon?

No.

Ju-yeon and Han-suk

aren't the kind of women

who'd stay so quiet for this long.

It must be game over.

Yun Jae-hui must have all the power.

It can't be.

Today might be our final chance.

Mother had a fainting spell
and is in the hospital.

What is she trying to do?

[MOTHER HAD A FAINTING SPELL
AND IS IN THE HOSPITAL]

I know what this is.

She's testing our loyalty.

For crying out loud!

Jeez.

[MIN JI-YEONG]

We've all decided that our appointment

with you is more important.

[1 UNREAD MESSAGE]

[CHO GANG-HYEON]

When are you coming?

Mom!

Are you all right?

Go fetch Dr. Jang.

Tell Jae-hui to leave.

Mom…

Now.

Will you leave us for a moment?

It'll only take a minute.

I have something to discuss with Mother.

Just accept it.

It's over for you, Mother.

All the people who were
under your protection

have turned their backs on you.

If you treat me with respect

and prove you haven't
outlived your usefulness,

I'll protect you and make sure that

no one treats you disrespectfully.

[YUN JAE-HUI]

You've passed the test.

Welcome to the task force.

Yes!

You've passed the test.

Welcome to the task force.

Jae-hui

is a woman of her word.

She might come from a poor background

but she's quite clever.

Ju-yeon could never outsmart her.

Let's eat.

Have a drink, Congressman Park.

- It's a great occasion.
- Have a drink.

The three people mother trusted most
and Cho Gang-hyeon

have all joined the task force.

Even Min Seong-sik?

Don't be so surprised.

Those people can't be trusted.

They're people we should discard
after we've used them.

I'll take a picture.

One, two, three!

I would like to leave.

Please let me leave.

It's not your choice.

The only choice you have
is to do as I say.

Why did you want to see me?

Dong-min,

I need to ask you for a favor.

What is it, Yi-seol?

It's all right.

You can tell me.

Hello. What is it?

What?

I see.

I'll call you again.

Kim Yi-seol

is looking for her child.

A mother looking for the traces
of her deceased child…

I feel for her.

I'll have to help her.

- What are you doing here?
- Why didn't you answer your phone?

What's the matter?

What is it?

Hyeon-wu's birthmother

says she wants to see you.

She says if you don't,
she'll tell everyone about the adoption.

She knows who you are, Jae-hui.

What are you doing here?

Mommy!

(Artificial City)

You're right.

- Hi, Yi-seol!
- I'm crazy.

How could I be sane?

Nothing gets better
no matter how hard I try!

Are you scared?

Scared that I'll take
everything from you?

Just pretend that he's dead.

I won't let my child

live under the same roof
as Jung Jun-hyeok.

This is all your fault.

Do you think I'm scared of you?

I just don't want Hyeon-wu to get hurt.

You knew about what happened

that day seven years ago?

Kim Yi-seol wants you to get a divorce.

Hyeon-wu is my son,

and my husband, Jung Jun-hyeok,

is the future president of this nation.

Nothing is going to change.

I'll make sure of that.