All language subtitles for Lights and Shadows E15

[Episode 15]

He's here.

- Take a seat.
- Ma'am.

Yes, Mr. No?

I agree to all of your terms.

Please book my stars
in the Victoria.

Since you put it so nicely,
of course.

Book his acts.

But the Bitnara Show?

You're out.

What?

Ms. Song wanted you?
What about?

We're out.

No more shows at the Victoria.

What? Why?

We've only been playing a few days.
The business manager is happy.

So what's the problem?

No Sangtaek.

What about him?

He agreed to her terms.

And with Seven Stars acts back
on-stage, they have no use for us.

So No Sangtaek accepted
her terms just to kick us out?

Exactly.

I'd rather take a loss
than see you gloat.

What did I tell you?

You can't get anywhere
without my say-so.

I eat hacks like you
for breakfast.

The old showbiz hands
won't tolerate amateurs.

The game's over.

If you want to feed
your troupe...

you'd better start playing
cabarets and rural shows.

The game's far from over.

I've only begun to fight.

Oh, good for you.
You do your worst.

I can't wait to see little Kang Kitae's
idea of an"attack".

Kitae... what now?

You and Jinu look after things here.
Don't let on to the troupe.

Okay, but
what about you..?

Where's Shin?

At home.

You off tonight?
Yes.

Go tell him to meet me.

At the fish soup place
behind the theater.

Yes, sir.

Ah. How is
Chaeyong doing?

She's skipping rehearsals
but keeping her bookings.

Call her and tell her she opens
at the Victoria next week.

Sir.... Oh, did you hear that Choi
Songwon appeared at the Victoria?

Say again? Why would
he play the Victoria?

As a special guest
of the Bitnara Show.

What?
Smarmy little..!

Why did he do that?

I couldn't say...

- Get me Choi Songwon.
- Sir.

How did it go?

We're out.

Starting next week, Seven Stars
plays the Victoria.

Because of Sangtaek?

He agreed to the
Victoria's terms.

Vindictive.

He'd even give in to Ms. Song
if it means getting you out.

Does the troupe know?

Not yet.

What now?
I'm out of ideas.

As for me,
at this point...

I think it's better for
you to back down now.

What kind of talk is that?

If you keep this up, Sangtaek
will keep going after you.

You know who's behind him?

Jang Cholhwan.

Jang was the one that pressured the Yosu theater owner to lock us out.

No Sangtaek has the power of the
Blue House behind him.

You're sure?

Enough power to have
counterintelligence pick me up.

You know why I gave
up the Bitnara Show?

The world and the
people in it scare me.

If you knew what happened when
counterintelligence picked me up...

you'd be glad
you took my advice.

What happened?

Shin Jonggu.
Born in Hwanghae.

Drafted into the North Korean
army at seventeen.

Saw action at Nakdong River.

After which you retreated to the
North and were captured in Pyongyang.

Interred as POW on Geoje Island.

Released when you swore an anti-communist oath.

Correct?

Yes.

The conditions are right without
our having to do anything.

Right for what?

I'll come to the point.

We have a mind to condemn
you as a spy.

Me?
Why?

What did I ever do?

After I was released I followed a
travelling show, joined a troupe...

and since then I've managed acts,
that's all.

Does that make me a spy?
It makes no sense.

Hey, Shin,"sense" has
nothing to do with it.

Your background, from birth
to your army service...

makes the perfect scenario.

Condemning an innocent man
as a Communist.

I've never been so scared.

I begged them, said I'd do
anything they wanted.

Now do you see why I say it's best
to leave No Sangtaek alone?

Kang Kitae.

You know the world
we live in?

Say the wrong thing while
you're drinking...

and they pick you up as a spy.

Go up against people like Sangtaek and Jang Cholhwan...

and they can snuff you out like that.

See?

So knock it off
and stop right here.

No. I'll do it.

What?

Now I have another reason
to fight No Sangtaek.

Am I slurring here?
You deaf or somethin'?

Just say goodnight.

Kang Kitae!
Hey!

Too stupid to
know any better...

Condemning an innocent man
as a Communist.

I've never been
so scared.

Where's my father?
Let me see him.

Kang Mansik was detained
under suspicion of treason.

He took his own life.

He what?

Took his own life?

He would never do that.

Suspicion of treason? What treason?
He hated Communists.

It's absurd.
It's ridiculous.

Calm down
and listen to me.

This is the evidence we acquired.
This is his confession.

No doubt you recognize
his handwriting.

Read it.

You know that pro-Communist
activities leave an indelible stigma.

Not just for the spy. His family
falls under equal suspicion.

But because he confessed
voluntarily, we'll overlook that.

Sheesh, you know I'm filming,
why do you keep bugging me?

Leave us.

May I ask what
this is about?

Don't sit, Songwon.

Why?

It will hurt more sitting.

It's better we
go toe-to-toe.

Why would I?

Now listen to me.
Where do you work?

Bitnara or Seven Stars?

What is this?

Why exactly did you appear at the
Victoria as the Bitnara special guest?

Kitae asked
as a personal favor...

I wasn't paid.
A"no guarantee" performance.

Phew, Choi Songwon.

Why would you do
Kitae a favor? Well?

I owe him.

What do you owe him for?
Tell me or..!

Wait. I'm filming. Not the face,
not the face.

I told you I'm filming.

If you marred my
looks.. I'll sue.

Just try it.

But I'm not through
with you.

C'mere.

Sheesh.

Songwon,
come back here!

Jang Cholhwan is trying to control the
film, music and broadcast industries.

It's obvious, at least from
where I'm sitting.

Nothing happens in this business
without me knowing it.

It's a good move
on his part.

Jang Cholhwan will
need watching, Director.

Yes.

I'll call you.

Watch Jo Myongguk
at Taeyang Pictures.

Report any news
immediately.

Ma'am.

Kang Kitae with the Bitnara Show
to see you.

Send him in.

Sit.

Say your piece.

First, thank you for giving us a chance,
despite our lack of big names.

Your timing was right.

It wasn't you. I would have
put any third-rate act on stage.

You were nothing to me.

I was concentrating on my fight
with Seven Stars.

Now that that's over...

my next move was inevitable.

Anything else?

You paid us a month
in advance.

Please let us fulfill our contract
and play out the month.

Of course, we don't
expect"golden-time".

I know we have
our share of flaws.

But at least let us perform at
opening time or just before closing.

You've already paid us.
You have nothing to lose.

I don't understand.

I terminated the contract.

You don't owe me a thing.
What's in it for you?

We're not a big name.

Just performing at the Victoria
helps a lot.

It's important that we play
all the dates of our contract.

I'd like to make you an offer.

You surprised me.

I didn't expect much.

But you managed to get Choi Songwon.
The audience liked it.

We saw no appreciable loss
during the Bitnara run.

So my offer...

I have no intention of
bringing back your acts.

But I admire your abilities.

Leave the troupe and
come work for me.

I'll treat you well.

If you need time, give
me your answer later.

No, I'll answer now.

Any abilities
you see in me...

aren't due to me,
they're due to the troupe.

Live or die,
win or lose...

we're in it together.

If that's how you
feel about it...

Book them for opening and closing
for the run of their contract.

Ma'am.

Why do we have an early call?

I don't know either.

What's going on?

Mr. Kang will explain.
Try to be patient.

- Ahem.
- Ah, sir. Hello.

Sorry for the early call.

I have something to say.

Starting next Monday the Victoria
will be showcasing Seven Stars.

Why..?

What about us?
Are we out?

No. Seven Stars
gets golden-time.

We get opening
and closing.

- Out of nowhere...
- But we're not out, right?

Right.

Well, we weren't exactly
golden-time material.

Am I right?

You're right.

At least we're still
playing the Victoria.

Now, be patient.

I'll get us ready
for golden-time yet.

Not just the Victoria.

I'll get us bookings in all
the best Seoul spots.

You're working for us.
Give him a hand!

Subong,
help me out here.

But we were out,
weren't we?

They're keeping us for
the run of our contract.

What?
And then?

I've got to use the remaining time
to get us noticed.

Don't say anything
to the others.

Yes, sir.

Sir, Bitnara is still
playing the Victoria.

What?

I don't think so.
We booted them out.

You sure?

One of the Victoria waiters
is a friend of mine.

I'm sure.

Always something...

You can go.

Yes.

It's No Sangtaek.

Yes?

Is it true Bitnara is still
playing the Victoria?

Why?
Is that a problem?

A problem?

You have to ask?

You really didn't know
I agreed to your terms...

just to shut
Kang Kitae out?

What does that
matter to me?

If I need him, I use him.
If I don't, I don't.

Getting me to bow down
once was enough.

Keep this up and
I won't stand for it.

Oh, dear, No Sangtaek...
Is that a threat?

Don't work with me
if you don't like it.

The Victoria can get along fine
without you.

Kang Kitae...
Song Mijin...

You're both dead.

The Jonghye girl.

Something about her intrigues me.

I want to know more.

Have our people draw up a profile.

Yes, sir.

Oh, and she said she's given
her heart to someone.

Find out who.

Mr. Jang wants me to arrang
a tryst with Lee Jonghye.

What should I do?

Come in.

Do you have a moment?

Sit.

Well?

The report on
Lee Jonghye.

I was wondering about that.

Did you find out who
she's in love with?

Yes.

Who is it?

Me.

Is that a joke?

I'll be frank.

Jonghye and I... have been
in love for some time.

Are you set on
upsetting me?

What's this?

I find myself unable to
continue working here.

Now listen, if you put it that way,
what does it make me?

Don't you... don't you know what
I do is out of loyalty to the President?

There are things we can do
for loyalty...

And I am willing to do
anything...

But there are some things
that should not be done.

I've done things that
shouldn't be done...

And I won't do anymore.

Well, well.

You mean to betray me?

I'm sorry. Please stop
trying to see...

the woman I love.

You little...!
Come back here!

Come back...

Stop right there!

Mr. Cha.

The report
Mr. Jang wanted.

Suhyok?

What happened
to your eye?

Oh, on the set in an
action scene.

- Coffee.
- Thank you.

So... whatcha doin'?

Hm? Oh, the alchemy
of creating a masterpiece.

I'm making script
revisions on my movie.

Perhaps even a scene
for my little Miss Yun?

You mean it?

Let's look at you.

You've definitely got the look.

Dense but hot, like Shirley MacLaine
or Marilyn Monroe.

Shall we practice?
Here...

Okay?

Oh, nice. Pucker up those lips,
that'ssss it...

No, no, no. Less chicken lips,
more sexy...

Sexy?

Enjoy your coffee, bye!

Uh-huh, bye!

Can't you at least keep your hands off
the staff while you're filming?

That shows you don't me.

The day I stop chasing women
is the day my art dies.

Yeah, yeah,
must be tough.

So what did you want?

I'm going to need another actress
for my script revisions.

Seaman Pak stole
Macao Choi's woman, right?

She was sold as an escort.

But she becomes a torch singer.

One night she's singing and,
"Oh, Macao Choi!"

...and they're reunited.

Whoa, that's pretty good.

So I need an actress
for the torch singer.

I know just the girl.

Who?

Um...

I walked into
the teahouse

And my heart
skipped a beat

That moment of waiting

Was like a sweet dream

I knew I was on time

But she hadn't showed...

Wait. Wait, wait.

What's going on?
Where have you been?

I was just...

Listen, is
Yu Chaeyong here?

She stopped coming, too.

Huh?
Chaeyong.

Have you seen Mr. No?

Hm.
Not here, anyway.

Excuse me.

Do you have a minute?

Sorry, but I have nothing
to say to you.

Chaeyong.

I had no idea it
was your song.

If I had, I never would have practiced
it or agreed to record it.

I can't help but think
you're making excuses.

What can I do?

To singers...

Not just to singers,
even to aspiring singers...

a Bang Chunsu tune
is like a gift from heaven.

Didn't you stop to wonder why a newbie
was given one of his songs?

I didn't... I was wrong.

I was so happy
I didn't think.

I'm sorry.

Let's be even
more honest.

I think you're perfectly aware of the
discreet influence behind you.

I can't hope to compete
with that kind of power.

That's not fair.

I'm not aware of anything.
And I never asked for help.

I told Mr. No in no uncertain terms
that I wouldn't record the song.

It's your tune.
Don't misunderstand me.

What can I do?

The damage has been done.

My affection for the song
has grown... cold.

- Hey, hey.
- Mr. Shin.

You sure you have time?

We always have
time for you.

So what's going on?

How's the Victoria?

Seven Stars is
playing golden-time.

We're playing
opening and closing.

A little begging
goes a long way.

How do you mean?

Nothing.

Shin... here.

What's this?

Our troupe took up
a collection.

What's this about?

I'm not so bad off that I take
hand-outs from my own troupe.

We feel bad that we're working
and you're not.

You needn't bother.
Use it to buy your own dinner.

- Two coffees.
- Sir.

What is it?

No Sangtaek.

What's he doing
with Jo Taesu?

Jo Taesu?

You mean,
THE Jo Taesu?

He's with the mob,
an old hatchet man.

Uh-oh.
This can't be good.

Taesu.
You know Song Mijin?

She runs the Victoria.

I want you to take care of her.

That's not so easy.

We haven't been able
to get into the Victoria.

I know that.

This is your chance.

With my help, that is.

You know who's behind me?

Of course.

Her... and this guy
she's working with.

- Who?
- Kang Kitae.

He and his band of hacks
got into the Victoria.

Make sure he doesn't
get any further.

There's only two weeks
left to the contract.

How can we get noticed
in that time?

I met with the
business manager.

He and the owner are
already impressed with us.

Thanks to your idea of
putting movie stars on stage.

Still, we have to be
ready for the worst.

We're not
one-month wonders.

We need a long-term plan.

A plan?

First, we're limited with
our current singers.

We need to find new talent.

It's hard to get bookings
without a big name.

We need it to ensure
future business.

Speaking of future business...

what about the
Pluto Cabaret?

Ah... we're not
that desperate.

How can you say that?

You swore to keep
the troupe working.

Whatever the cost,
you said.

You said it and
I'm shouldering the rifle.

I know what I said,
all right?

What is it?

We need to talk.

No Sangtaek met
with Jo Taesu.

It made me nervous.

Who's Jo Taesu?

You don't know?

I guess you wouldn't,
coming from Sunyang.

Jo Taesu is a mob boss.
And their best enforcer.

No Sangtaek meeting
with him...

can only mean
he's out for revenge.

Why call in the mob for
someone like me?

It's no laughing matter.

I know Sangtaek
better than anyone.

If he's calling in the mob,
I'd better grow fast.

I'm getting back to work.

Kitae... wait.

Take this seriously.

I didn't expect to see you here,
especially this early.

What about your new song?

Well, you know.

Know what?

That's not... my song.

Come again?

I'll explain later.

Good morning.
A little hello.

From where?

The Sunyang Cafe
by the market.

The Sunyang Cafe?

Yes. Soybeans
and barley rice.

Have a nice day.

That must be the lady from Sunyang.
Kang Kitae's mother.

Want to go?

No. Never mind.

Listen, she may be
your mother-in-law.

We'd better take a peek.

As we discussed,
the Bitnara Show singers.

Hong Subong.

The Ha Sisters.

He looks like a pooper-scooper
I once knew.

Maybe, but
he's got the chops.

Good. You got the gig.

Thank you.

And you'll keep your promise?

Yes, yes, of course,
don't worry.

Come with me.

Go find yourself
a partner, big boy.

I'm not in the mood.

Well, well,
it's you again.

Uh-huh.

What is it you do exactly?

You can't possibly be gigolos?

C'mon, at my size?

Good point.

Those of us who truly love to dance
have to wipe out the gigolo scum.

If you meet a good partner,
feel free to change partners.

What was that about?

When Cosmos is in bloom

In my beloved hometown

When the lovelies...

He's good.

Shall we dance?

Shall we, shall we?

- One, please.
- Yes, here you go.

Let me know if you run low.

Side dishes, rice,
as much as you want.

Thank you.

Welcome.

Congratulations,
ma'am.

Welcome,
please.

Fermented beans,
please.

- Two beans.
- Coming up.

Psst, do you remember
the girl on the left?

She opened that show back
at the old Sunyang Theater.

I couldn't say.

Well I can. I'm sure.

What do you think?

Very nice. Pretty.

Isn't she?

Here you go.

Have as much as you like.

Thank you.

You discriminating
against me now?

I didn't think you needed
any encouragement to eat.

Welcome.

What are you doing?

I had to come.

- Keep it up, Nanny.
- Welcome, Miss.

Ma'am, some fried eggs?

You know her?

Hm? A little.

How?

You know.

It's like you and Kitae
are already a couple.

You know his mom
AND his sister.

We don't have any customers.

Want to close up
and go see Gyesun?

- Hello.
- Hm?

Earth to Jonghye.

Want to close up
and go see Gyesun?

Maybe next time.
I should get home.

No fun...

How do you know her?

You don't want to know.

How do you know her?

I think she likes Kitae.

He likes her, too.

What?

You're scheduled
to play the Victoria?

I don't know.
I hardly go into the office.

Why? Aren't you
working on a new song?

Mr. No gave my song
to Lee Jonghye.

What?
Why would he do that?

Lee Jonghye's a joke.
What's Mr. No thinking?

Are they carrying on,
you think?

It's not as if she can sing.

A Seven Stars contract and now
recording your song...

I don't think so.

You watch her.

She may look sweet,
but don't kid yourself.

Tame kittens still jump on the table.
She's the type.

Take Kitae for instance.

I didn't know your interests
ran in this direction.

As an investment.

Art can bring a good return.

Oh?
Then I should invest, too.

I don't know much about art.
I'll rely on your recommendations.

Of course.

Tell me, why aren't
you making movies?

I hate to say this to you...

but with censorship and all...

I'm not interested in making
nationalistic films or melodramas.

I'm better off distributing
foreign films.

You do me an injustice.

Especially with people like
Jang Cholhwan involved.

The local market
is getting darker.

He's applying pressure on studios and
preparing a New Village Movement film.

One guaranteed
to garner awards.

It's absurd to think of a man like
that so close to the President.

My thoughts exactly.

This is a nice one.

I really don't understand art.

Unfortunately, the reality is this
administration...

is full of ignoramuses
like Jang.

What?

Pardon my asking,
but what got into him?

That's the embarrassing part.

But I won't keep it from you.

I was interested in a girl and Suhyok
said he's in love with her.

In short...
I became the funny one.

And that's why he quit?

He said he didn't
like the work.

A moment of
self-recrimination, I expect.

I would just as soon throw
him to the wolves...

but I'll miss his abilities.

Try to talk to him.

Sir.

That Jonghye girl is at the root of all this.
I won't stand for it.

I've got to have her.

Sit.

I swear, I don't even know
what to say to you.

I thought you were cold, ambitious...
but to do this?

You give up everything
over a woman?

What you see as foolish...

I see as wisdom.

Even if I had success
under Mr. Jang.

It would be after I am
completely ruined.

What good is success
or ambition then?

That's not what
you said before.

Remember Mr. Jang said we're like
Han Xin and Zhang Liang...

helping Liu Bang found
China's Han Dynasty?

You know that Han Xin's downfall
was caused by women?

If I were you, I wouldn't do
anything for a woman.

I'd do it for man's ambition.

Sorry.
I've given up on ambition.

Suhyok. Wait.

Neutered.

What?

I have news.

Well?

We got Mansu.

Yes, and?

We got him to admit he told
Kang Kitae everything.

What?

How much did he say?

You and Mr. Jang...

the Kang's house,
everything.

Did I or didn't I tell
you to shut him up?

Look at what you've done.

Look...
at... what..!

I'm sorry.

Macao Choi, today you by my...
today you die...

Come.

Macao Choi, today
you die by my hand.

- Oh, hello.
- Sit, sit.

How are you?

You're working hard.

Let's see.
Your eye is going down.

Can you film?

Yes. I'll have the revisions
done by tomorrow.

Did you get the
revised pages?

They looked great.
I had no idea you were a writer.

Nah, but a director has
to make do with what he's got.

True, true.

Have you made your decision
on the actress?

She won't have many scenes,
but she's vital to the film's success.

I'm looking now. When I find her
you'll be the first to know.

Good, good.

You've really been at it.
What do you say, want a drink?

I'd love one.

- Good, good. Get dressed.
- Okay.

- I'll wait outside.
- Okay.

Jonghye, a visitor.

What do you..?

Mr. No sent me.
He wants you in the office.

He's going to clean up this mess
with the new song.

If you'll come with me?

What are you doing here?

Mr. No asked me
to collect Miss Lee.

I want to talk to her.
Wait outside.

Sit.

You know I'm making a movie
with Choi Songwon?

I heard.

Do the movie with us.

You don't have many scenes.

But it's a good part.
A great opportunity.

- There you are.
- Sir.

Right. Listen up.

You all know you're playing
the Victoria again?

- Yes, sir.
- Sure.

We always put on a good show...

but the Victoria is especially
important to us.

No slip-ups tonight.

- Right?
- Right.

This is your manager for
tonight's Victoria show.

He's never trod the boards,
but he's helping us just for tonight.

Do as he says.

Jo Taesu.

Don't push 'em around.
Go easy.

I'm in awe of
all these stars.

Isn't he with the mob?

You know him?

You can't work the clubs
and not know Jo Taesu.

I suppose.

Why is he managing us?

I have my reasons.

What reasons?

I'll tell you,
if you insist.

First, to straighten
out Song Mijin.

Second, to kick that Kitae
bum out of the Victoria.

See?

And don't get any ideas
about warning Kang Kitae.

I'm at war now.

And you know...

in war,
traitors are shot.

Bang!

Why's a mob boss
managing us?

I have no idea.

Changmi said...

it might have something to do
with cleaning out the Bitnara crowd.

There's lots of muscle outside.

Great, violence
and a show, ugh.

The cars are waiting.
Let's go.

- Right.
- Let's go.

Is this the Victoria
dressing room?

Yes?

Kim Gyesun with
the Bitnara Show.

They aren't here yet.

What's keeping you?

Coming.

- Hello, Mr. Kang.
- Hey there.

Here.

What's this?

Chicken. For the staff.

- Thank you. Appreciate it!
- Sure.

Look! Chicken, woohoo!

Together, from the hip...

In and out, in and out,
in and out...

- Johnny.
- Hm?

- Rehearsing?
- Okay, okay.

In and...

Call the Pluto and find out when Subong
and the Ha Sisters will get here.

Yes, sir.

We're not open.
Come back later...

What is this?

Ow!

Why are you..?

Where's Subong
and the Ha Sisters?

They haven't gotten
back from the Pluto.

What's going on?

They'll be here,
don't worry.

Someone's looking for you.

Who?

Jo Taesu.

Jo Taesu is a mob boss.
And their best enforcer.

No Sangtaek meeting with him...

can only mean
he's out for revenge.

Who's this Jo Taesu?

You don't know?
He's with the mob.

What's he want with Kitae?

Kitae, don't go.

- Nah, I'll go.
- Why?

Oh, this is bad.
Bloody and bad.

- Should I go?
- That wouldn't help.

I'm Kang Kitae.
Who's asking?

I am.

Not a big talker,
are you?

I'm Jo Taesu.
You know who I am?

Why, should I?

Most people do.

I don't.

So state your business.

I'm the Seven Stars
manager for the day.

I heard you're opening
and closing here.

We'll do that.
Take your people and get out.

Very funny.

Who are you to tell
us to leave?

We should go because
some poser says so?

This is our living.

You won't leave your living?

What if staying...

means dying?

Translated by D. Bannon
Subtitles provided by MBC