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As much as I appreciate the opportunity,

nothing good can come of us working together again.

I'm in the film industry now.

I want the best actress for my first project, that's all.

That's as may be, but considering our history, that's not how others will see it.

You're the one that ruined Myongguk's deal with Run Run Shaw, aren't you?

Whether you did or not, Myongguk is sure it was you.

Meaning Jang Cholhwan and Cha Suhyok think the same.

Time has passed, there's a new regime,

but they're still a power to reckon with.

None of that has anything to do with me.

From your perspective, perhaps,

but they'll still give you a hard time.

We're through, but I'd still prefer you not be hurt again.

I mean it.

Welcome.

[Episode 41]

Not exactly a warm reception for two old lovers.

That's in the past now.

There was a time that would have made my heart jump.

But I know you don't mean it.

I hate to see love hurting you so.

That love is gone. Don't bother.

No, it feels worse with you denying it.

You're hurting for what you can't have, not for what you lost.

Oh, Cha Suhyok saw you two together earlier.

The look on his face was frightening.

I've had that same look once upon a time.

So I know what he's feeling.

Be careful of him.

What are you whining about now?

Don't make excuses.

I saw you with Kang Kitae.

You worried I'll hurt your precious Kitae, is that it?

You... you don't understand.

It was about a film contract, that's all.

I didn't even know he'd be there.

I'm sure.

What did he say? Now that Myongguk's finished, sign with him?

That wasn't it. We were discussing the project.

Nothing's decided yet.

So I should just bow out quietly,

is that what you want?

Suhyok.

Now that you're working together you can see each other anytime, huh?

How long will you do this? How long?

How long will you suspect me out of your own sense of guilt?

You're the one that preys on my guilt.

The way you...

moon over him.

I've looked after you much longer than he did.

Just as I...

always will.

Prosecutor Ahn Dosong please.

It's me.

Send Kang Kitae and Jo Taesu to Samcheong College.

The charges don't matter. Just do it.

It's me.

It's late.

I'm sending them to Samcheong College, just as you suggested.

Excellent. Good move, Suhyok.

The problem is Mr. Pak with the National Security Commission.

He's over Samcheong College.

We can't make it appear to be off-the-record.

Maybe not, but it won't be easy to prosecute them

...through normal channels.

Now's not the time to worry about appearances.

First we have to get rid of them.

They could strike at anytime if we're not careful.

I know.

I should talk to Mr. Pak. Schedule me in.

All right.

Here, here.

Once I get my own back, it will help you, too.

Politicians need a slush fund. I'll take care of you.

What about me?

Oh, you, too, of course. Don't you worry.

From your perspective, perhaps, but they'll still give you a hard time.

We're through, but I'd still prefer you not be hurt again.

I mean it.

It's pretty late for a visit.

I'm looking for you, that's why.

What for?

We heard from Japan. Mr. Lee is flying in tomorrow.

Why?

I have no idea.

Did you tell Taesu?

Not yet.

Call him.

I'm not beggin'...

Don't get me wrong.

Ladies come, ladies go, I don't stop ‘em.

I hate guys that beg. I'm not one to moon over some chick, get me?

Why are we here then?

One reason and one reason only.

I'm Choi Songwon and who do you leave me for?

Jo Taesu!

A crook, a mobster, and that ticks me off.

That's cause you don't know him. He's a good man.

He's a Kilimanjaro snow leopard with the eyes of a fawn.

You don't know how innocent he is.

An innocent fawn?

A crook, a mobster.

You really don't know how creepy he is?

He fights with his fists, draws a knife, whack-whack,

ba-da-bing, that's your Jo Taesu.

That's the old Taesu.

He's washed his hands of it. He and Kitae are professionals.

Hyebin, what is it with you?

A clean rag does not a dishcloth make.

Once a crook, always a crook.

Hyebin, I'm saying this for your own good.

Not that I miss you or anything...

Hyebin... please?

Huh?

Mr. Jo.

This looks important. Am I interrupting?

I can wait outside if you're not done.

No. We weren't talking about anything.

If that's all, I'll be going.

Hyebin, remember, you'll be sorry.

Let's go.

So long.

What do I care about that tramp anyway?

Get yourself together, Songwon. Get it together!

Who is Suhyok talking to? I've seen him before.

Mr. Pak with the National Security Commission.

He's the commissioner's favorite. Runs the Samcheong something-or-other.

He likes to joke that if I don't like someone,

he'll send them off to Samcheong.

That absurd. Even the innocent?

Innocent-shminnocent, they do as they please, that's the way of the world.

When will I get my money?

Let me dispose of my assets first. Try to be patient.

I'm in a hurry.

Sir.

There's something else you can do for me.

Anything.

You said it wasn't just my money, you looked after my dirty secrets.

Meaning you must have proof?

Proof of transactions and other dealings?

Hand it over.

It doesn't exist.

I said that in the heat of the moment, that's all.

Would I be so foolish as to try that on you?

I'm warning you. I won't be intimidated.

Mess with me and you're dead.

Cha Suhyok and Mr. Pak.

Send Suhi over.

Tell me everything they say.

Miss.

Pardon me.

Cha Suhyok wants Mr. Pak to send someone to Samcheong College.

Who?

They discussed that part earlier. They haven't said a name.

- Back you go. - Miss.

Who are we meeting anyway?

Yak-yak-yak, you'll see, okay?

- See who? - Argh.

Oh, hey.

- Long time. - Too long.

- Doing all right? - Of course.

A friend of mine from before I went to Japan.

We're working together now.

Shin Jonggu.

Lee Sumyong.

A pleasure.

- Shall we? - Sure.

I'm surprised to see you.

I'm here out of curiosity.

To see how you're doing, if there's any way I can help.

Everything's on schedule. Nothing to worry about.

I'm glad.

Who is that guy? What's he do?

Wait, wait, what did Kitae and Taesu do in Japan?

I swear...

This is killin' me. Why isn't anyone talking?

Cause we can't talk about it.

Talk about what?

Look, you can't tell NOBODY.

Things go bad, they'll both be like this, see?

You follow?

Kitae and Taesu worked with the Korean expatriates in Japan.

That guy in there is an attorney, see?

He thinks of Kitae as a son or sorts.

That's nothing. What's so hush-hush about that?

You know the Pyongyangers?

- Pyongyangers? - Right.

Very big with the Korean expats there.

Most of ‘em are North Koreans.

Mr. Lee is pro-Pyongyang from the North, too.

What?

A few years back, one expat visited his hometown and defected.

But Mr. Lee is still a North Korean.

If the wrong people hear about Kitae and Taesu talking with him...

they could be locked up as Commie sympathizers.

C-Commie?

So watch what you say.

Hold up. Wait, so... Kitae's funding is Commie money?

Think you're loud enough? Japanese money, Japanese.

Mr. Lee's papers?

I gave it to Director Kim, no problem.

Kitae.

A word.

I'll go on ahead.

- Shall we step outside? - All right.

Cha Suhyok is up to something.

Up to what?

He met with the National Security man over Samcheong College.

He asked him to send someone there.

I don't know who, but I remember the look in his eyes the other day.

He may be trying to send you to the College.

Be careful.

- Yes. - It's me.

- What is it? - I'm at the Florence.

Okay. On my way.

I've got a 2 o'clock at the National Security Commission.

Say what you have to say.

I see you're still angry.

We were just discussing a movie project.

Don't get any ideas.

That's all you wanted?

If you're still mad I can't say what I really want.

Okay. It's forgotten. Go ahead.

Let's get married.

I've said no to living together out of insecurity.

Our relationship as it stands is too hard on both of us.

I thought marriage would change how you felt about me, and me, you.

Marry me and I'll spend my life repaying you for being so patient.

If you had said this before Kitae came back, I'd have cried for joy.

Now it just sounds like you're trying to protect him.

Suhyok.

What, "Marry me," and I'd be too honored for words?

You've hurt me enough.

I can't stop now. Kitae is gunning for me.

If I don't strike first, he'll finish me.

This marriage routine sounds like a way to tie my hands.

Listen close.

I won't leave Kitae be.

You're buddies with a Red?

He's such a nag...

Yeah, I was dying to know what you did in Japan and I nagged him.

I was better off not knowing. You're killing me here.

Like a son to a Commie Pinko?

He's not a Communist.

Pro-Pyongyang, from the North, how is that NOT a Commie?

They're not all from the North.

Kyongsang, Cholla, Jeju, they're from all over.

When they were freed, they had to act pro-Pyongyang to survive in Japan.

They're not Communists.

So they're from the South?

He just said so.

I didn't get it at first either, but now I know better.

Discrimination in Japan is pretty bad.

Pachinko is the only way they can make a living.

But Pachinko joints pay squeeze to the yakuza.

Taesu and I managed to save Mr. Lee's life from the yakuza once.

So he thinks of me as a son.

If it's not one thing, it's another.

And another and another, you don't know the half of it.

Okay, okay, you can tell me more later.

Right now I want to know what you're doing with Mr. Lee.

Getting revenge on Jang and Suhyok.

Ms. Kang, Pierre wants you.

Mm, all right.

After the fitting go over a few detail points on the waistline.

Miss.

You wanted me?

Oh. Here.

What's this?

They came for you.

With a card.

Boyfriend?

No.

No? Then who sent you those?

A long-suffering unrequited lover.

Thanks for coming.

Not too embarrassing, seriously.

Ah, sorry. I know you like flowers, sooo...

Hungry? Want to eat?

No, I need to go. If you have something to say, say it.

Oh, well, mostly I just wanted to see you.

I know you've had a crush on me since we were kids.

But forget it.

Stop wasting your time and find another girl.

I've already got a guy.

You mean Suhyok?

Exactly.

My feelings haven't changed, not since we were little.

Your attentions are flattering, but they won't do you any good.

Myonghi, you're not interested, I can't help that.

But your feelings for Suhyok are a serious problem.

How do you mean?

Don't you know the situation between Kitae and Suhyok?

I know they're having trouble.

But it's absurd to think that changes my feelings.

You don't know as much as you think.

They aren't just having trouble. Things couldn't be any worse.

Jang Cholhwan, Myongguk, Suhyok, they were all involved in your father's death.

Not only that, Kitae's being framed, nearly being killed...

four years on the run...

all of it was Suhyok.

In loving Suhyok... you're betraying Kitae.

Can you do that?

I've said no to living together out of insecurity.

Our relationship as it stands is too hard on both of us.

I thought marriage would change how you felt about me, and me, you.

Marry me and I'll spend my life repaying you for being so patient.

Who says love is lovely?

Lousy drunk. The neighbors will hear.

Mother, tuck me in.

I'm so lonesome.

If you're drunk, keep it to yourself, whiny lush..!

Who says love...

- Is something wrong? - Who says love is lovely.

Oh, dear. Kitae!

- Kitae, take care of your friend. - Who says love is lovely.

Hey, now! What's this about?

Come on, ya big lug. Bedtime.

- Kitae. - Lush...

Who says love is lovely?

Tell me that.

"Lovely..?" Pssh, c'mon already.

C'mon, bedtime.

Go to bed.

Honey water?

It won't do any good.

- Get some sleep. - ‘kay.

- Kitae. - Go to sleep.

Why is love like this?

You, Shin, Myonghi, me...

Why does love hurt so bad?

Love's always been like that. Get some sleep.

Okay.

How was your discussion with Lee Jonghye?

It won't be easy.

Must it be Lee Jonghye?

Jang Mihi or Yu Ji-in would do just as well.

Or Kim Cha-ok, perhaps.

I suspect Mr. Kang feels bad about Miss Lee's failed Hong Kong film.

Am I right?

Well...

That wasn't your intent, she just got singed a little, why be sorry?

It's not worth risking your first major production.

Think carefully.

All right.

Who will you get to direct?

Ah, I'm thinking about Choi Songwon.

Good. He's an excellent director, whatever his other failings.

He should be great.

All right. I'll talk to him.

Please do.

You and Taesu, huh?

What do you mean, "Huh"?

C'mon, we've all seen it.

Seen what?

The two of them carrying on, that's what.

What? Is this true?

Just yesterday people were saying you're with Choi Songwon...

You got moves, girl.

Mr. No, have you heard of the Samcheong College?

Sure.

What is it?

A college to reform mobsters.

If the mob was gone...

all the better for us, huh?

No one pushing us around, no squeeze, nothin'.

The mob isn't the problem.

They don't like someone, off they go.

All you need is one tattoo and poof.

What if they went straight?

Who? Jo Taesu, you mean?

You think he's gone straight? A leopard can't change its spots.

He's still a very, very dangerous guy.

Huh?

Something doesn't feel right.

You two lay low until things let up.

Yes, sir.

Will you be all right, sir?

I'm a partner with Bitnara Productions, I'm fine. Don't worry.

Here.

Freeze.

Don't get any ideas. Clear?

This is our first production. We're counting on you.

You don't have to belabor the point.

I'll make a Choi Songwon masterpiece.

Did you look at my script?

We're using another screenplay.

Huh?

It's powerful. Read it.

Okay.

What the..?

Kang Kitae?

What if I am?

Take him.

- Wait. - What is this?

- Shin. - Hey! Hey!

What was that?

What's going on?

Chaeyong... Chaeyong, trouble.

Some soldiers took Kitae away.

What?

Jo Taesu, too?

Yes.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Well?

Sir.

The men that took Mr. Kang are with Samcheong College.

Samcheong College?

Yes.

Now I see.

Cha Suhyok met with National Security's Mr. Pak in my place.

Suhyok asked him to send someone to Samcheong College.

That someone was Kitae.

It's true that Mr. Pak oversees the College.

I told Kitae to be careful.

What now?

With Suhyok involved, it will be bad.

Well?

Soldiers came and took him away.

Which makes it worse.

They're taking him to the College?

Most likely.

You had all the charges dropped.

Why take him now?

It's Cha Suhyok's doing.

Him and Jo Myongguk, no doubt.

Is there any way to save him?

Cha Suhyok holds the blade now. It won't be easy.

Yu Chaeyong can't think of anything.

Just like four years ago...

Dongchol, you know what I regretted most in the 4 years he was gone?

That I was so helpless when he was framed.

That I didn't do anything.

This time I'm going to do something.

How?

The ledger Mr. Kang gave me.

Huh?

We can use it to cut a deal with Jang Cholhwan.

What if it goes wrong and we lose the ledger?

Don't worry. Trust me.

Mr. Shin, they're taking Taesu to the College?

It won't happen, don't worry.

Can I believe that?

I'm not sure myself. Belief is all we've got.

Well?

Kang Kitae and Jo Taesu have been taken.

They'll be taken to the College soon.

I wish I'd been there to see that.

Suhyok, it's me. I just heard.

Thanks, Suhyok. I can finally breathe again.

Don't get excited. It's just beginning.

Right.

What I wanted to say was...

When you fight, fight to win.

If you don't, it comes back to bite you.

This is our chance to deal with them once and for all.

Don't worry. I'm sending them straight to hell.

When did you get back from Japan?

- Yesterday. Jonghye? - Mm-hm. Jonghye, Taesong's here.

- Hey. - Hey.

Jonghye, I don't know if I should tell you this?

Argh. Hush, you.

What is it?

Kitae's been arrested.

They're taking him to Samcheong College.

I'm only guessing, but I bet it was Cha Suhyok.

Whatever the charges were 4 years ago...

the KCIA cleared my name.

The KCIA? What's the KCIA to us?

We're National Security.

Guilty, not guilty, we don't care.

Our job is to rehabilitate the trash that preys on Korean society.

You're a cancer that needs to be cut away.

Hey, shut this guy up.

Sir.

Trash!

I don't know who, but I remember the look in his eyes the other day.

He may be trying to send you to the College. Be careful.

- Welcome. - Uh-huh.

What now?

Save the cold shoulder, I'm not here for you.

I'm cold enough as it is.

Chaeyong?

She left when they arrested Kitae.

Sit.

A drink?

No, thanks.

Ah, Chaeyong... Chaeyong!

Well? Can you get him out?

I have a card I can play.

What?

Set up a meet with Jang Cholhwan.

What do you want him for?

Jo Myongguk?

Nothing yet, sir.

Don't give him a chance to breathe.

Keep an eye on him.

Yes, sir.

Ah, I was just on my way to see you. Good timing.

I have a request.

What's that?

Someone wants to see you.

Hm?

We've met before somewhere...

Yes, in Sunyang, back when I ran the Bitnara Show.

You were the assemblymen.

You told me to close the show and leave town.

Right, right, now I remember.

Here, sit.

What did you want to see me about?

I want to make a deal.

A deal? You have nothing to offer me.

I do.

Something very important to you.

Go on.

It's Jang Cholhwan.

I need to see General Jeong. Set it up.

It's urgent. See to it.

Mr. Jang will be meeting the head of National Security.

They prefer to be alone.

I understand. We'll take care of it.

It's Kang Kitae. Jang won't like it.

He's our only hope.

Cancel all the reservations. Tell the girls we'll have no foolishness.

All right.

He should be here.

Welcome, sir.

- It's been a while. - Too long.

Well, then, introductions. You know Yu Chaeyong?

Of course. I'm quite a fan.

A pleasure.

Thank you for coming.

Shall we? This way.

Sir.

I know how busy you are. I appreciate your time.

Busy or not, I always have time for you, sir.

Ah, ahem, "sir," well...

Not at all, please, no need for that.

Not at all. You'll always be "sir" to me.

You're embarrassing me.

Whatever our relationship in the past, as things are now...

I should call you "Sir."

Now, now, no need to be embarrassed.

How can I help you?

Well, sir...

Give us a minute?

Of course.

Sir.

Did you see that? What a suck-up.

Kang Kitae, Jo Taesu, front and center.

That's life for you.

Now it's time to get back what's mine.

I can assure you Kitae is finished.

He'll be a half-wit when he gets out, wait and see.

Why? As much as I hate him, Cha Suhyok hates him more.

What do you want?

Take them both.

Hold on. This some kind of joke?

Do you know who I am?

That's enough out of you.

Out!

Move it!

Out!