All language subtitles for Artificial.City.S01E05.KOREAN

[All people, places, organizations, and incidents
appearing in this series are entirely fictional.]

How about you, Yi-seol?

I just wonder

how those people are.

Those people were
chased out of their homes.

I wonder where they are
and what they're doing.

Even though they might not even be alive.

I'm sure they're fine.

They're probably living in some city

in cozy homes of their own.

That's what we should think.

But for whom?

Where have you been
hiding all these years?

Add that to your narration.

I mean, our conversation just now.

You can ask that question to the audience

and show them how
art should be interpreted.

[ARTIFICIAL CITY]

[EPISODE 5]

I'm really all right.

It's too late for you go home alone.
I'm almost done.

I just need to clear the seat
of Hyeon-wu's things.

Where are you?

I'm home.

Why do you ask?

I'll be there in a bit.

What?

I'm done. Get in.

What the hell?

The receiver's phone is currently off.
Please leave a message after the beep.

Where do you live?

You can drop me off
near Hyeongsan Station.

Have you lived their long?

I was born in Hyeonsan-dong.

I moved around
in Hyeongsan-dong a lot

and settled in my
current neighborhood just recently.

Did you move because of your dad's job?

Both my parents have passed away.

I lost my mother when I was seven

and my father passed when I was eleven.

I lived with my grandmother since then

until she passed away seven years ago.

Oh my, so she passed
when you were nineteen?

It was right after I turned twenty.

I'm glad that she got to
see me enter college.

I majored in Korean Literature
because of her.

My grandmother wanted me
to become a teacher.

Why is that?

Grandmother said that clever people
needed to become teachers

to make a better world.

So, you've been living alone since then?

Right now, I'm briefly staying
at a friend's

because there's a slight problem
with my house.

I'm sure you only have
happiness to look forward to.

You think?

Of course, I do.

Thank you. Drive carefully.

OK. Good night.

[DO NOT ENTER, PAINT DRYING]

Hey, what are you doing here?

Don't worry, I didn't get off
near your house.

You'd better not involve me in this!

Did you make the delivery?

Wait here.

Here's your half as promised.

- What the hell.
- Hey.

Don't worry. I won't ask for more.

I didn't rip you off.

So you only received 10 million won?

You're such an idiot.
That was a rare opportunity.

Opportunity? Jeez!

Do you have no heart?

Don't you feel guilty towards Yeong-ju?

What about Yeong-ju?

What is she to me?

No one forced her
to live and die as she did.

Anyway, from now on,
I have nothing to do with this.

So, what are you going to do?

Those people are really serious.

They're different from you and I.

Hey! Hey!

I'm done taking care
of No Yeong-ju's things.

Then why do you sound so uncomfortable?

Is it because you
went against your principles?

I'm just concerned
that she had a roommate.

Even if anything happens,

I'll make sure you're unaffected.

Hello?

It's obvious.

She was probably living with her lover.

I bet she was supporting him.

He let her work
as a hostess at a seedy bar.

He disappeared after her death so
he wouldn't have to talk to authorities.

Why would he appear and create problems?

- And what kind of problems could he possibly create?
- Okay.

Also, Seo Han-suk,

my mother-in-law is extremely meticulous.

She knew there would be no problem.

That's why she sent that video to
Madam Kwon pretending to be No Yeong-ju.

I guess you're right.
I won't worry about it anymore.

Okay. Bye.

Here you go.

- Can I have another towel?
- Okay.

- Thank you.
- That's our news for tonight.

Also, I must say my final farewell.

I've had the pleasure of delivering you
news for seven years and five months.

Many things have happened
during that time

and I have learned many things.

I would like to thank you
for watching me during that time.

I'm sure JBC will continue to deliver
top notch news to you in the future.

그럼 여기서 마지막 인사를 드리겠습니다
So, I will say my final farewell.

여러분 안녕히계십시오
Farewell and good night.

This is so unexpected.

Why are you quitting all of a sudden?

It's all right if you're
moving on to a better job.

But if it's because of that news
about the Sungjin Group…

You all take care.

Thank you.

- Thank you for everything.
- Good night!

This is so uncalled for.

They forced him to quit his job
as prosecutor and made him work here.

Now that he's become a top newsman,
they're forcing him to quit again.

They want their bastard son
out of the spotlight, I bet.

Thank you for everything.
We hope you can continue to help us.

I hope you can
continue to help us, Madam Yun!

You don't have to be
so polite to me all of a sudden.

You should get used to it.

Give us the date you wish us
to report his appointment

and we'll prepare it right away.

It's been an honor working with you.

Will you give it a rest?

Enough people are unhappy you kowtowed
your way up to station manager.

You're sad to leave,
even for a new position, aren't you?

You don't even get to have
a proper farewell party.

There's nothing we can do about it.

These days, image-making is everything
when it comes to politics.

You know that.

We can play the sympathy card

by making you look like
the ill-treated bastard son.

And that's not entirely untrue, either.

In that sense, image is more important
for politicians than even celebrities.

The storytelling has to be top notch.

It's not easy to win
people's approval...

What about sinceritry?

What?

I know that sincerity
and honesty can't be

the be-all and end-all
in this day and age.

But how do you expect me to react
when you tell me about

such dishonest crap?

I'm sorry for being so thoughtless.

I'm really sorry that I didn't
consider how you would feel.

Huh?

Don't worry about it.
He just takes after his father.

He doesn't like to show
that he's pleased.

He pretends that he carries
the world's burdens on his back.

He thinks that people will
take him more seriously that way.

What can you do?

You have to play along

and make sure that he doesn't
create any trouble for himself.

You and I are the same in that regard.

I don't want to be annoyed at him,

but it's difficult.

I'm sorry, Mother.

I understand how you feel.

Make sure Jun-hyeok attends
the family get-together tonight.

Yes, Mother.

You know how he likes
to upset his father.

When he passed the bar exam

and he saw how excited his father was,
he treated his father

with such meanness
that I felt sorry for him.

Do you think his father deserves
such treatment?

Are you taking your husband's side
on this matter?

Playing the faithful wife
despite all his faults?

I'll make sure he attends, Mother.

This family get-together
is meaningful to you, isn't it?

After all, it's the first time
since you got married.

Yes, Mother.

Make sure to keep the position
you worked so hard to attain.

Yes, Mother.

They're some delicate photographs.

We can't have them

fall into the wrong hands.

I've missed you so much.

But it's only been a few days.

Hey, come over here!

You'll never catch me!

Hello, Mrs. Yun.

It's all right. Go ahead.

I hope I'm not bothering you
when you're busy.

I don't think that Hyeon-wu

can make his lesson today.

I'm sorry I didn't inform you earlier.

His father just received some good news

so we're going to celebrate
with his parents tonight.

Miss…

I'd like to ask you a question.

Are you seeing anyone at the moment?

A boyfriend? Well…

I'm so busy with school and work that
I don't have time.

Yes. I'm very busy.

Yes.

So, you're single?

I actually wanted to
set you up with someone.

Don't think about it too much.

Okay. I'll call you again.

Bye.

[TO JUN-HYEOK: WHERE ARE YOU?]

Mrs. Yun, I need to discuss
the selection with you.

Okay.

Works like "My Mother", "Forever Out",

and "Only a Rose"
are extremely impactful,

but they aren't conducive
to smooth storytelling

within the framework of the theme.

Mrs. Yun?

Huh?

I'm sorry. Can we take a break?

Would you like some tea?

No, I just need some rest.

I saw you on the phone.

I couldn't hear what you were saying.

So, you know my dirty secret.

I'm glad you couldn't hear me.

You seemed upset and angry.

There are secrets that I can't reveal
even though they're not my fault.

Unfortunate situations

and family matters.

That's because

there are people who
raise issues with such things,

and you don't want to argue with them

because it's a hassle.

But you shouldn't think of it
as a dirty secret.

Where are you?

We should start out for
the get-together together.

Is that your wife?

So, what's the good news?
I hear you were celebrating?

What did she say?
Do you have to go?

What did she say, Jun-hyeok?

Jun-hyeok!

Thanks.

Stop being so whiny. It's no fun.

Okay. It's beautiful.

When is Daddy coming?

I'm sorry about earlier.
It wasn't any of my business.

Daddy!

- Did you miss me, Hyeon-wu?
- Yeah!

Have you waited long?

No, we just arrived.

Why are you lying, Mommy?

We got here a while ago.

He says that you're lying, honey.

You're looking especially dashing today.

And you smell good, too.

I like it.

Don't apologize.
I'm grateful for your comfort.

She's her lackey.

She would follow Kwon Min-seon around

and call her "madam"

and brownnose her and do things for her.

Hey!

- You have lots of money.
- That's not true.

I understand that.

But why would she help her
even after she's dead?

She got Yeong-ju declared dead
and even cleared her things.

I guess she was
really close to Kwon Min-seon.

Hey, Yi-seol.

How much money are you trying to get?

- Let me have another burger.
- Hey!

"Your beginnings will seem humble,
so prosperous will your future be."

I'm getting goose bumps!

I wonder what brilliant man
created such a fitting

carving for Jun-hyeok.

This doesn't just apply to Jun-hyeok.

It applies to me, Jung Pil-seong,
Jun-hyeok and Hyeon-wu.

Our family will prosper for generations.

Grandpa!

My boy! You're here!

- Did you miss me?
- Yes!

Grandpa missed Hyeon-wu, too!

I've prepared lots of
delicious goodies for you.

- So you have to eat a lot.
- Welcome!

- Okay?
- Okay.

Grandpa has lots
of tasty goodies for you.

Isn't it tiring
to always do the cooking, Mother?

You have so many
other things to attend to.

You don't have to comfort me.

Your father-in-law's
always been clueless.

You're very clever.

He wouldn't be so confident

if he didn't have Hyeon-wu.

I know you're very busy,

but you have to learn to cook for guests.

There are many people

that you must cajole
until Jun-hyeok becomes President.

They're all from elite families

and have stubborn beliefs.

You can talk all you want
about gender equality

but they won't listen.

They'll just look down on you.

I'll make sure to do as you say, Mother.

Okay. We will see if you do.

I'm here.

I never doubted that
a day such as this would come

when I'd sit at a table
with my son, his wife, and his son.

I started from the bottom,

wiping shoes and driving cars
for a living

while everyone looked down at me.

I am finally being
repaid for those years.

There were times when I wanted
to complain and give up,

but my sense of responsibility
as head of this family

allowed me to soldier on.

Jun-hyeok will soon
become the President of this land.

So make sure there are no obstacles

in his way, Jun-il.

Yes, Father.

And Jae-hui.

Yes?

No matter how talented a woman is,

she must live
beneath her husband's shadow.

Just look at your mother-in-law.

Although she only married me

so she wouldn't have to have
her son out of wedlock,

she has spent her entire life
trying to make people respect me.

Don't say anything.
That'll just make him go on.

So Jae-hui,

stop being so ambitious about your career

and think about having another baby.

It'll be good for Hyeon-wu.

That's me
and Jun-hyeok's business, Father.

Dad, I'm hungry.

Can we eat now?

Thank you for the food, Mother.

Thank you for this get-together.

How old is Yu-ri?

She's fifteen.

Isn't she too young to study abroad?

She's still young to be by herself.

Be by herself?

She has five people working for her
not including her private tutor.

You're such a cold bitch.

You can't talk to
your sister-in-law like that.

Hey, I've known you
from ever since you were little.

So, when are they going to
announce your appointment?

I'm surprised that you're curious
about something other than luxury brands.

Hey!

We'll need some time

to show people that
he's a candidate who can

carry out reforms and fulfill
the needs of the voters.

So it wasn't enough to
throw my husband under the bus?

We made sure Jun-il wasn't hurt,
didn't we?

That's not true, Yun.

You can't call
your sister-in-law, "Yun."

The hell I can't.

You and I've been friends since childhood
but not Jae-hui, so show her some respect.

Jun-il, you'll wake him up.

Why don't you have a son for Jun-il?

That's uncalled for, honey.

I'm just worried
I'll have a kid like you.

Why would that happen?
Jun-il and I don't share a drop of blood.

If you had a kid, he'd be like Jun-il.

Jun-il is really popular
with the girls, you know.

Right?

As Vice Chairman of the Sungjin Group,
he's the dream of all Korean women.

Surveys say that women
think of him as the perfect husband.

I don't trust such surveys.

Women nowadays are really smart.

Why would they marry
into a family like this?

I guess that came out wrong.

What you said is true.

If Jun-hyeok had married her
before I got married,

I would have never married Jun-il.

Ju-yeon's always been a rude bitch.

She and I and Jun-il

went to the same schools
since we were young

even though I don't know
how she got into the same high school.

But she couldn't get
into the same college.

That's why she feels inferior to you.

But she's the only daughter
of the Hanju Daily's owner.

Most of that paper's revenues
come from the Sungjin Group.

Make sure that she gets it
if she ever treats you with disrespect.

She says that she studied abroad

just because she went to some
design school in the States.

She's so annoying.

You're being so nice to me today.

Well, it's up to me
to take care of my husband.

I'm all finished, sir.

Thank you, miss.

What's the scented oil that's
supposed to help you sleep?

Lavender. Why?

Don't you think you can sleep?

Too excited and happy to sleep?

I'm not a kid, you know.

What happened to Cho Gang-hyeon's wife
makes me feel uncomfortable.

I know she was a proud woman,
but how could she kill herself?

Are you sure it works?

He pushed her over the edge.

There's only so much
that a person can bear.

I feel sorry for her.

You know, honey.

Huh?

If something like that
were ever to happen to us…

you wouldn't do that, would you?

I mean, I wouldn't act
so recklessly like Cho.

But misunderstandings could arise.

Don't worry.

I would never kill myself.

Right?

You're too smart for that.

I'd kill you and the whore.

[HYEON-WU'S VIOLIN TEACHER]

[HYEON-WU'S VIOLIN TEACHER]

It's so pretty.

It's almost too pretty to eat.

You're moved by such small things.

His gifts must delight you.

Pardon?

You're so young and pretty
that you must be popular with men.

That's not true.

I heard that you
don't have any siblings.

Do you live with your parents?

My father passed away when I was young,
so I live with my mother.

Then, how do you make ends meet?

My mother has a small hair salon.

Oh my. That's impressive.

It must have been expensive
to teach you violin.

I'm very grateful.

I want to make it so
I can repay her for her sacrifice.

You're a good daughter.

You should take a look before
you go out on your blind date.

Ma'am, I know that you only
have the best of intentions.

But I'm not ready.

I didn't think it was polite to
turn you down over the phone so I came.

Why don't you take a look inside first?

What do you think?

I hope the guy is to your liking.

- Ma'am.
- Shut the hell up.

Just because you're an immoral whore

doesn't necessarily mean that
you don't care about your mother.

Shouldn't we inform her?

She needs to know what kind of life
her daughter is leading.

Mrs. Yun.

I know you must be very angry.

And I really have no excuse.

But he and I…

It's not what you think.

You talk as if you're in love with him.

Get a grip.

You're just another sex partner to him.

The purse and shoes
you posted on your SNS

and that necklace…
Do you think they're gifts?

They're payment.

I'm sure you love him.

But…

do you know what Jun-hyeok did

while you were posting
pictures of his gifts?

Until you said,

"Mr. Jung plays basketball
every third weekend"

as if you knew everything about him,

I had no idea what was going on.

You probably think that

there was nothing between
my husband and I during that time.

But we still had sex.

You should never have

continued on with a man whose feet
were the only thing

you could post on social media.

Here's your compensation.

Thank you for keeping my husband company.

If I were her,
I'd celebrate the promotion.

Mrs. Yun is quite odd.

She's so obsessed with her work.

I bet she'll spend most of her time here
instead of in her new office.

You know, she's responsible for the
young artists' scholarship program.

She said that we can't let artists
quit because they don't have money.

She received such criticism for that.

Why would people criticize her?

They said that she was using poor
artists to enhance her image.

What is this doing here?
This is Mrs. Yun's.

I'll take it to her.

Okay.

Thanks for organizing my things.

Da Eun was mentioning that you
should celebrate your promotion.

She makes me out to be so humble.

You're not?

Do I seem that way?

It's just a way to hide
my dirty ambitions.

Thanks. You're dismissed.

So, they didn't take my gift?

It's because they disrespect me.

They don't disrespect you.

It just wasn't to their taste.

And she made a fool out of me
in front of the family.

You didn't say anything so why
did she attack me like that?

Why are you so quiet?

I didn't say those
things to criticize you.

There was a man who lost all his children
and wealth

and fell seriously ill,
all in one day.

How unlucky.

A friend tried to comfort him

by telling him that
everything would work out.

What an idiot.

How is that supposed to help?

He didn't want to hear

his friend complaining.

So then what happened?

That's it.

The friend told the man,

"Your beginnings will seem humble,
so prosperous will your future be."

What are you using that quote for?

If you're feeling better,

come outside, and I'll
cook you some porridge.

What the heck?

Why is she so annoyed?

[YOUR BEGINNINGS WILL SEEM HUMBLE,
SO PROSPEROUS WILL YOUR FUTURE BE]

I must be crazy to think
that he'd ever understand.

[YOUR BEGINNINGS WILL SEEM HUMBLE,
SO PROSPEROUS WILL YOUR FUTURE BE]

[JUNG JUN-HYEOK WHO REPORTED ON
THE SUNGJIN GROUP'S ACCOUNTING FRAUD]

[WAS JUNG JUN-HYEOK FORCED TO RESIGN]

What's with the serious expression?

It's just weird how Jun-hyeok quit.

Yes, it's very weird.

What can we do if
the Sungjin Group is behind it?

So, we should just let it be?

Then, do you want to risk your job?

I guess it's worth the risk
if you've paid off your student loan.

[JUNG JUN-HYEOK FRONTRUNNER
FOR SENIOR SECRETARY OF CIVIL AFFAIRS]

About Yun Jae-hui.

Sir?

Why don't you pay attention?

You couldn't even interrogate a suspect
with that attitude.

I heard that Jung Jun Hyeok knows
that you two dated in school.

Hey, are you still involved?

- No, sir.
- That's too bad.

That could have been useful.

Stop scowling.

I know that you would
never do such a thing.

I'm sorry, sir.

How much clout does that
woman carry at Sungjin?

I'd see her from time to time
when my wife was still alive.

She seemed very nice and
even ran errands for my wife.

Does she think she's all

high and mighty because
she has Seo Han-suk's backing?

Here's the list of people to invite
to your inauguration ceremony. If you...

The invitation should be
for the exhibition opening.

- But they're both on the same day.
- Exactly.

The opening is the main event.

Yes, ma'am.

Yi-seol, may I speak with you?

It's a little burdensome

when you look at me
as if in expectation.

Why?

I know that you are a clever
and precise person.

Are you worried
that you'll disappoint me?

I'm not a good person.

I hide my dirty secrets

while revealing
the dirty secrets of others.

That's how I am.

Most people are like that.

I punished a girl today.

But…I used the fact that she lives
alone with her mother to do it.

I watched as she cried tears of shame

and I felt both a sense
of relief and guilt.

I was no different
from the people I despise.

So, don't act like that in the future.

You see that painting?

Where is that light heading?

Is it going away or drawing near?

I change my mind every time I look at it.

It's approaching.

If it were going away,

they wouldn't
just be huddling in the shadow,

especially if they
ever experienced warmth.

I'm sure you can behave
differently in the future.

Will you wait and see?

If you let me.

I can't believe I'm doing
all this cooking for him.

Just wait 'til he registers the marriage.
I'm going to give him hell.

Who is it?

What are you doing after work?

Mrs. Yun.

I finished mailing all the invitations.

Good work.

I've also sent electronic invitations

to all the people
who've registered their emails.

I'll draw up a list of participants
as soon as I receive all the replies.

Thank you.

Why don't we all go to dinner together?

You two should discuss what we'll eat.

Can it be expensive?

Do you like beef?

[OH YE-RIN]
How about beef omakase?

What is it?

- Please go wait in the room.
- Yes, ma'am.

Only the maids are here,
and they don't know much.

- I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
- It's all right.

- Take a seat.
- Okay.

I've heard lots about you from Jun-hyeok

but this is our first meeting, isn't it?

We met at your son's birthday party.

Oh, of course.

What are they saying?
I can't hear a thing.

I was friends with Mrs. Kwon so I visit
once in a while to take care of things.

It shows that the mistress
of the house isn't here anymore.

Is she the late Mrs. Kwon?

She frequently suffered from illness.

She must have experienced such anxiety.

People are such monsters.

How could they blackmail her like that?

So, is the child
with his birthmother now?

The child did nothing wrong.
It's all the adults' fault.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be obtrusive.

People are like that.

They don't understand
the suffering they cause.

Just like Jun-hyeok,

I was against reporting on the video.

I didn't think
we had enough to report on.

But I had to agree when I learned
about the woman in the video,

even though
everything's been revealed now.

At first, when I heard about No Yeong-ju,

I let my emotions get the best of me.

She died without any next of kin.

Yes.

And she grew up in an orphanage.

I'll get going then.

Okay. Goodbye.

What did he say?

Why is he asking around
about No Yeong-ju?

He won't find out about our lie, will he?

I had a long talk with him,
so I'm sure he won't be back.

Thank you, Jae-hui.

- You should discuss what you'll do with Cho Gang-hyeon.
- Huh?

About your relationship with him.

You can't keep living like this.

People are watching, you know.
It could be embarrassing.

Bye, Jae-hui. Thanks.

That girl has a knack
for making people feel bad.

I feel so sorry for Madam Kwon.

Hello Mother.

I understand. You must all be so busy

with your duties at the assembly.

I understand.

But it's to commemorate
the 100th birthday of my late father.

But it's being held along
with Yun Jae-hui's inauguration as CEO.

It makes it difficult for us to attend.

Will you hit the ball?

Yes, so…we're concerned that
there's no justification

for appointing Yun Jae-hui as CEO.

I understand.

They are all declining the invitation

to the exhibition opening
because they won't recognize you as CEO.

Who's behind this?

It seems that Cho Gang-hyeon's behind it.

Don't be so surprised.

He's trying to assert his dominance.

Now that he's attacked us first,

we'll have to fight back.

That's true, Mother,

but this is all so sudden.

Why? Don't you think you can fight back?

I just can't think of what to do.

How about that key?

Have you forgotten about it?

[KIM JI-SU]

- Daddy!
- Yes?

Can you give me a bath?

- You want a bath?
- Yeah!

Okay. Let's go!

If you tell me when you're narrating,
I will make sure to visit

[KIM JEONG-HWA]

[CHO GANG-HYEON]

[KWON MIN-SEON]

Oh my. You seem surprised.

But there's nothing to
be surprised about.

She was married to a man like Cho.

[KWON MIN-SEON]

Now, let's catch a squid.

It's a big one!

- We caught an octopus!
- Yes!

Next, I'll try to catch a lobster.

I'll reel him in!

Okay, now you do it, Hyeon-wu.

Thank you for your interest.

She was being blackmailed

by the person No Yeong-ju
was living with.

I thought you had it under control

so I didn't say anything.

[NO YEONG-JU, FRIENDS,
KWON MIN-SEON, MY LOVE]

[KWON MIN-SEON: YOU HAVE SENT A VIDEO
MY LOVE: WAIT]

[KWON MIN-SEON: YOU HAVE SENT A VIDEO
MY LOVE: WAIT]

[MY LOVE: WAIT]

[KWON MIN-SEON: YOU HAVE SENT A VIDEO]

[ARTIFICIAL CITY]

She'll either tame me
and make me run errandsor discard me.

Do you know No Yeong-ju?
She used to live here.

Did that reporter return?

Just make sure she doesn't
find out who you are.

- Did I keep you waiting?
- No, I just got here.

We meet again.

I'm going to obtain evidence first.

- You're going to scare her?
- Yes.

She betrayed me after
everything I did for her.