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(Year 1999)

(Police)

(Uhm Jung Hwa)

(Song Seung Heon)

(EL, Oh Dae Hwan)

(Cha Chung Hwa, Hyun Bong Sik, Jo Yeon Hee)

(My Troublesome Star)

(Production Sponsors)

(Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA)

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Also, children were filmed under production guidelines.)

The baby I was carrying is gone now.

- Don't tell me... - You killed it.

- You killed it. - Dad.

You really don't remember? It was this small,

like a fingernail.

The USB drive.

I gave it to you. Do you remember?

Se Ra is so beautiful. Goodness.

Gosh.

Oh, it's over.

Oh, no.

Play it again for me.

Hold on, Dad. Let me find this first.

Now!

("Jewellery Store Girl")

I found it.

Dad. I found it!

Dad!

Dad. I found it!

Dad.

Thank you, Dad.

Thank you.

Dad.

And I'm so...

I'm so sorry, Dad.

Dad. I'm so sorry.

Dad. I'm so sorry.

Hui Yeong. What on earth did you say to Assemblyman Do Ik Hwan?

Why?

"Why?"

Do you know how dangerous he is?

He says he'll kill Lim Se Ra now.

Now, what are we going to do?

All right. Action!

It's all in the past, anyway.

What's the point of digging it all up again?

In the past?

Sure.

For you, I'm sure it's all in the past.

But for me, it's far from over.

So what? You're here for revenge?

Why?

You think I can't?

Don't tell me...

- that's why you came all this way. - What if it is?

Wait. For real?

- She actually hit her. - That was a real slap.

- That was crazy. - For real? She hit her hard.

- That was not how we practised. - I know, right?

Is that all you've got?

That wasn't in the script.

What do you think you're doing?

What's this?

Just you wait.

I know...

exactly what you did.

Lim Se Ra said it herself.

She's waiting to get the award.

She's planning to drop the bomb at a press conference right after.

Don't tell me, sire,

you still have a soft spot for Lim Se Ra.

What a shame.

If you don't stop Lim Se Ra,

you can say goodbye to this election.

You never know.

Lim Se Ra could be holding something that could completely destroy you.

You shouldn't be asking me that.

The one with more to lose should be the one to handle it.

After all, I don't have much to lose.

Darn it.

(Assemblyman Do Ik Hwan)

When you brought is Lim Se Ra,

did you not search her body?

Well...

We weren't able to...

I'll take full responsibility and handle it.

What? You mean Lim Se Ra?

Darn it.

Hui Yeong.

What did you tell Assemblyman Do Ik Hwan?

Why?

"Why?"

Hui Yeong!

Do you know how dangerous he is?

He says he'll kill Lim Se Ra. What are we going to do?

Is he really?

Hui Yeong. Don't tell me...

Du Won.

This is an opportunity for us.

How long are you going to be stuck as Lim Se Ra's manager?

Just do what he says.

That's how...

we both get out of this alive.

Hui Yeong, you're out of your mind right now.

- How could you do that to Se Ra? - Du Won.

When you took me to Assemblyman Do instead of Lim Se Ra,

we were already in the same boat.

But then, Sun Young overheard the call.

She knows about this? What were you thinking?

It's not like we can kill her, too, right?

Where's Du Won?

He said something urgent came up.

Now...

This watch belongs to you now.

No, sir. I couldn't.

This is your most prized watch. How could I possibly accept?

Me giving you this watch...

means that you are my successor.

My district, my supporters,

and my patrons.

I'm passing it all down to you.

Thank you, sir.

Early this morning, a van carrying top star Lim Se Ra...

it collided with a five-ton dump truck...

while returning home after an awards ceremony.

As a result of the accident, the van overturned,

and Lim Se Ra was rushed to the hospital.

Did you want to get rid of me that badly?

So badly you wanted to kill me?

What are you talking about?

Let go of me. I said, let go.

Let go of me.

Let me...

Cut.

That was too real.

Hui Yeong. Are you okay?

- What? - What is going on?

- That was really good. - Yes, it was.

You crazy wench.

You crazy wench. Die.

You crazy wench. Die.

("Ms. Casting")

Die.

Die.

Se Ra. Your acting was on fire back there.

You're at the top of your game.

- It wasn't an act. - If it wasn't an act, what was it?

So it was real?

You know me.

I put my heart into each performance.

Gosh. You got me.

By the way, when you snapped at Go Hui Yeong earlier,

she was trembling like a leaf.

What did you say to her?

What I've been wanting to say for years.

What?

This is the last time I'll ever bow down to Go Hui Yeong.

I'm going to head out first.

Call me if anything happens.

Gosh. My bad.

Darn it.

What did you mean earlier?

When you said you know everything. Don't tell me...

What?

Are you scared?

The statute of limitations is up anyway, so what's the point?

So you are scared.

You're shaking because you're afraid I'll expose everything you did.

Don't worry.

I have no intention of making this easy for you.

What are you talking about?

Finishing you off in one blow would be too boring.

Just like how I was torn down bit by bit,

I'm going to tear you down just as slowly.

Stop acting all high!

Stop looking down on me like you're lording it over me!

What makes you so special?

How are you better than me?

What gives you the right to show up and rattle me like this!

Finally, you're being honest.

Was my return so threatening to you?

I'm Go Hui Yeong. You hear me?

I'm no longer that supporting actor who was ignored, just your sidekick.

I'm Go Hui Yeong, the Queen of Cannes!

You stole my spot, and that's all you became?

Did you just say "that's all?"

"That's all?"

Do you have any idea what it took for me to get here?

Everything was just handed to you on a silver platter.

All those opportunities that were just handed to you...

I had to fight and claw for every single one of them.

But what do you know?

What do you know about me to talk to me like that!

Who do you think you are?

You.

Stop acting all high!

I'll crush you just like I did 25 years ago.

Do you think I can't?

- What did she say? - Isn't she Go Hui Yeong?

I don't even need to bother with revenge.

What?

You just keep living in your own pit.

Because I'm going to soar again.

Stop acting all high!

I'll kill you all over again.

Do you think I can't?

I'm going to kill you all.

What are you looking at?

Is this fun to you?

- Darn it! - Oh, my gosh.

I'll seriously kill you all.

It can't be.

She knows everything?

I'll kill you all over again.

I'll crush you just like I did 25 years ago.

Lim Se Ra. I'm going to kill you!

What are you looking at?

Get lost, all of you!

- I'm going to kill you all! - I'll ensure this...

cause any problems for you, Assemblyman Min.

I'm going to kill you.

Bury them. So they can never talk again.

I found the person who sent you the recording file.

Really?

Who is it?

It's Kang Du Won.

Wait.

Are you seriously telling me...

Kang Du Won sent me the recording file?

I backed up all the CCTV footage, just in case.

Good thinking. It was couriered six months ago.

So start checking the footage from then.

All six months of it?

But you're Lim Se Ra's biggest fan, right?

Yes, but...

We're trying to catch a criminal who's way worse than some stalker.

So have a sense of mission. Go get them!

For my beloved Se Ra, I can do it.

Let's do this!

(Jumbo Gosiwon)

I found him!

Okay.

I confirmed it.

He said he received the package from Kang Du Won's secretary.

And put it in the gosiwon's mailbox.

But...

But why would Du Won do that?

It looks like he was trying to use you.

If that recording file gets out,

the ones who'd lose the most are...

Assemblyman Min Guk Hee and Ju Seung Pil.

So, to cut ties with Ju Seung Pil and Assemblyman Min Guk Hee,

he dragged me into this?

At least based on the evidence, yes.

Let me handle Kang Du Won.

What are you planning to do to him?

I need to talk to him. See if he can be redeemed,

- or if he needs to be put down. - Right.

Still, focus on physical therapy. You haven't fully recovered.

Come on.

How much longer do I have to do this physical therapy?

You have to keep at it for at least a month.

A whole month?

Don't think of skipping a session. I'm coming with you every time.

Come on!

I mean, you're not my manager now.

You don't have to go this far.

You wouldn't come if I didn't make you.

Alright!

Okay. One.

Two.

Se Ra!

There you are!

Gosh. You're really going at it.

My gosh.

Se Ra. Your face is beet red!

Oh, my goodness.

Your heart's racing too.

What's with the fuss about my heart?

It's perfectly fine.

Why are you sweating so much?

- Are you okay? - Yes.

By the way, it's so hot in here. Did they turn on the heat?

Really? The AC is on full blast.

I wonder.

Is it really because of the heat?

Honey. Were you there?

I've been here the whole time.

I'm not exactly the kind of person you wouldn't notice,

but you two had no idea.

How long have you been there?

Since you two started your workout.

You were both lying on the floor.

You know, hugging.

- It was almost... - Oh, my gosh!

Gosh. Are you okay? What is this?

Was that a blowfly or a mosquito? Are you okay?

Are you okay? Look. Try to keep your mouth closed.

You have to be careful.

You don't want a blowfly in your mouth, right?

Just be careful with your mouth. Are you all right?

He says he's fine.

Don't they do any pest control here? Why are there bugs?

Honey. There are bugs here.

Let's work out with our mouths closed. Close your mouth.

Breathe through your nose. Let's go!

Were you surprised?

- Se Ra! - What is it?

Look at this. Go Hui Yeong is in big trouble.

Look at that.

Look at all the related searches when you type in her name.

"Go Hui Yeong and the Car Crash Conspiracy."

"Go Hui Yeong, Se Ra's replacement."

"Go Hui Yeong and 2ONE Entertainment"

Finally, the public knows the truth.

Go Hui Yeong's ugly true colours. This feels so satisfying.

Right, Se Ra?

What's with that look?

Don't tell me you feel sorry for Go Hui Yeong.

I know what it feels like to fall from the very top.

Goodness gracious.

I know this is a little blunt,

but you're not exactly in a position to worry about anyone else.

That's why this is a golden opportunity.

"An opportunity?"

Yes. Just as she used your crash as a stepping stone to rise,

it's your chance to step on her.

So you're telling me to push her aside and snatch the lead role?

Exactly.

Goodness.

You know, my body really shines when I'm shirtless for a role.

Even if I just work out a little, I get an insane pump.

Hey, Mr. Loner. A pretty face is not enough.

You need to build a solid foundation like I have.

It's Mr. Dokgo, not Mr. Loner.

All right. I'll show you.

- Move. - What?

- You've done this before? - No, just watch me.

If you do it like this...

Do it my way to get a great body.

Hello?

There we go.

The lead actor is dropping out?

Yes.

So does that mean production is on hold until this is sorted out?

I see. Yes, I understand.

Alright.

Right. Okay.

- Mr. Loner. What is this? - Seriously.

- Hurry. - Try lifting it up.

- Excuse me? - Try.

No! Help me.

- Help me, quick! - Goodness.

Come on.

- Didn't you say "solid foundation?" - I'm sorry.

Goodness.

(A public office asking for cash? That's voice phishing!)

Hey.

Here's the phone's forensics report we found in Ju Seung Pil's car.

But I thought you said there was no phone in the car.

We didn't find it during the initial crime scene investigation,

but while processing the vehicle,

we found a burner phone hidden in the trunk floor.

Any contact information on Assemblyman Min Guk Hee?

Of course not. He only called a single number.

We're pretty sure it's Kwak Jung Do.

The calls began when he disappeared.

What's this?

Hey. Isn't this for a boat leaving tonight?

It looks like he's trying to flee the country illegally.

I'm heading out now. You call for backup. Okay?

- We have to go together. - Run a trace on the burner phone.

I really don't get it.

Why are you tagging along? You're in the Traffic Department!

We even got rammed by those punks.

You expect me to do nothing?

Don't you dare pull that out. You hear me?

Last time, I got my gun taken and almost got killed.

They started this, and I'm going to finish it.

- Let's go! - Gosh.

Keep it up, and you'll get killed. Seriously.

What is that? Darn it!

Kwak Jung Do! You're finished, you punk!

Let's do this the easy way. All right?

- Darn it. - You little...

Hey.

Come on.

It's locked, you punk!

What's that?

Hey!

Good thing you brought it, Byeong Gil.

When did you snatch that?

Catch. Do it quick.

You're letting me do it?

Goodness.

- Gosh. - You punk.

I'm the one who caught you.

Does that hurt? This is breaking my heart, you punk.

That must have been painful.

You're not going to die, are you?

No, this won't kill him.

You have no idea how worried I was.

After you got beaten up at the hotel,

I wondered if our dear attempted murderer here got hurt,

if you were getting proper medical treatment,

or if you had killed yourself before you could be caught.

You heard what happened to the boss on the news, didn't you?

Right now, we're the only ones who care if you live or die.

I know your playbook. It's obvious.

You promise me a reduced sentence,

sweet-talk me into a confession, then leave me high and dry.

Isn't that a little played out?

Would this be more original for you?

So, what's the job?

They said to take care of a woman.

Well, 1 of 2 things will work.

Either just kill her or cripple her.

There are only two reasons why I'd never see you again.

One, you do the job so perfectly that we never see each other again.

Or you screw up even a little, and I make sure we never meet again.

Recording without consent is illegal, isn't it?

An illegal recording can't be used as evidence.

That's right.

But...

But testimony is a different story.

Everyone on that recording is dead,

so who's going to testify?

What happened?

He apparently had a seizure. We've checked the CCTV footage.

And besides the medical staff, no one went in or out.

From now on, this will be treated as the Kang Dae Gu murder case.

What about the body?

The moment Ju Seung Pil finds out Kang Dae Gu is alive,

he'll definitely come for you.

There's only one way to survive.

You have to reveal the truth.

Well...

Why don't you look happier to see each other?

You were dead. How are you alive?

Why? Are you disappointed you couldn't kill me?

Then try to kill me right now.

Go on and try, you punk.

Hey. Hold on. Just calm down.

This isn't why I called you here, is it?

Calm down.

Okay?

Okay, I'll talk.

The jerk who hired me to kill Bong Chung Ja,

is this punk right here!

Kwak Jung Do. Since it's come to this,

wouldn't it be unfair for you to take the fall all by yourself?

Okay.

You know how this goes.

When it comes to prison time,

it's meant to be shared.

Right?

(Notice of Contract Termination)

(2ONE Entertainment CEO Kang Du Won)

It's you.

Gosh. Are you crazy?

I think you're the crazy one, not me.

You! How dare you touch my niece?

My niece?

Give it!

Darn it.

You can't just hit me.

That hurts. Gosh.

What's this?

You sent this, didn't you?

And what if I did?

Don't tell me you came to thank me.

- To give you one last chance. - "A chance?"

Did I have any left?

A chance to reveal the whole truth and pay for your crimes.

What kind of nonsense is that?

Do you know what it took for me to get here?

And you want me to just throw it all away and step down?

That position isn't one you earned on your own merit anyway.

I...

I haven't had a single peaceful night's sleep since that day, too.

You're not the only one who's been suffering.

That was your last chance, and you just blew it.

Se Ra!

If it weren't for me,

you would've died a cafeteria lady without knowing a thing.

Who do you think you have to thank for returning as Lim Se Ra?

Who made your spectacular comeback?

It's all...

- thanks to me. - What did you say?

You didn't send that recording file for my sake.

You used me...

to get rid of Assemblyman Min and Ju Seung Pil, who exploit you.

And I was just a means to an end for you.

Gosh.

Your script analysis is brilliant.

I guess you didn't know.

You may have a good eye for scripts, but I have real analytical skills.

And that's why I'm such a good actress.

- This is a warrant for your arrest. - "Arrest?"

Gosh. What did I do wrong?

Let's see.

Forcing talent into prostitution, aiding in sexual offences,

sexual assault, and abetting sexual harassment.

Should I go on?

Let go. Let go of me!

I'll walk on my own with my own two feet.

Get out of my way.

(Jumbo Gosiwon)

Se Ra.

What is this?

- What? - Gosh. What is this?

What do you think you're doing?

You already know.

You know what I did.

And?

Did you get scared all of a sudden that I was going to get revenge?

- Se Ra. - You were silent for 25 years.

So why the sudden change of heart?

I'm sorry, Se Ra.

Honestly, I expected this from Go Hui Yeong,

but you shouldn't be doing this to me, of all people.

I cared about you so much.

You, Tae Sook, and Du Won...

I really wanted to believe in you all until the end.

I mean it.

I truly thought of us as a family.

But I guess I was the only one.

And all that time you watched me...

was it amusing to you?

At first, if I didn't keep my mouth shut,

I was afraid I'd get hurt too.

And later on,

I didn't want to lose what I'd gained from it.

But honestly, Se Ra. I've always felt terrible.

I was so wracked with guilt, I never had a moment's peace.

I'm serious.

I'll give you a chance.

To prove if you really mean it.

A lot of people have been asking...

why actress Go Hui Yeong and I have parted ways.

The story is so shocking.

You may want to prepare yourselves.

I'm about to confess a secret that I've kept hidden...

for 25 years.

Oh, my gosh.

- Honey! - What is it?

She's lost her mind.

I knew about Go Hui Yeong's crimes 25 years ago.

But in exchange for my silence,

I shared the rewards she gained...

by pushing Lim Se Ra out of the picture.

This crazy...

I gained wealth and fame,

but I was always living with anxiety and guilt.

She has surrendered.

Why confess now, of all times? She should've spoken up sooner.

It's been 25 years. What can be done to Go Hui Yeong?

Will they arrest her for defamation? What can they possibly do?

- Unbelievable. - Oh, no.

For her, the biggest punishment is never being able to act again.

Right. She'll never come back, will she?

- Her career is over. - Exactly.

- Hey. But what about our show? - Your show?

- Yes. - Won't your drama be cancelled?

- What? - What?

Sue them all!

Sue that wench Chavely for libel.

And sue all the online trolls and reporters who posted fake news.

And tell them to stop it!

Oh, no.

That might just backfire on us.

You be quiet, and go find me a lawyer quickly.

Has she lost her mind?

- Oh, my gosh. - Hui Yeong!

Hui Yeong. We're in big trouble!

How could things possibly get worse?

What's this now?

("Go Hui Yeong to Face Police Investigation...")

("Over Alleged Illegal Tranquillizer Use")

("Go Hui Yeong's Illegal Use of Tranquillizers")

A confession about the past with no legal standing...

will be blown over in no time.

What are we going to do?

Police arrested CEO Kang Du Won for prostitution and solicitation,

as well as violating laws on the sexual protection of minors,

and for bribery and embezzlement.

He was immediately taken into custody.

Are these allegations true?

Dokgo Cheol. What are you doing here?

Nice mugshot.

(Police, Busan Bunam Police Station, Officer Dokgo Cheol)

What on earth? This was a setup?

The great Kang Du Won got played?

Yes, you got played. What are you going to do about it?

And by a nobody like me, of all people.

Unbelievable. Beaten by a pathetic loser like him.

That's just great.

That's just...

very impressive.

Goodness.

Brother. I mean, Detective.

I'm being framed here.

As you know from the company search...

- We found a lot of dirt. - Exactly!

Do you know why you found so much?

It's all because of Ju Seung Pil...

I know.

You do?

Then I bet you know this, too.

- Who's backing Ju Seung Pil? - "Backing him?"

Wait. Is someone above him?

I can clear up that little headache for you.

- Are you serious? - Yes.

My MBTI type is the Judging-type, a meticulous planner.

- "Judging-type?" - Yes.

I think I'm the Perceiving-type. Anyway, so what?

Just in case,

I took out a little insurance policy.

So you've hidden something away.

No wonder our search and seizure came up empty.

Of course.

I've got it tucked away in my secret little honey pot.

I was hoping we could negotiate my sentence.

- "Honey pot." - Yes, a honey pot.

- A honey pot. - A honey pot.

A honey pot.

- Kang Du Won. - Yes.

How about I get you a harsher charge and you do ten years in the slammer?

Where did that come from?

Why are you being so harsh?

My lawyer told me...

I'd get 4 or 5 years at most,

and maybe even get off with probation.

Starting with Im Se Ra 25 years ago,

to Yun Jeong, who killed herself three years ago,

and even Riley.

Do you want me to spell out everything you've done?

I'll break a rib for each one.

Do you?

Wait. Please, stop!

Spill it if you want to live.

Where is the honey pot you mentioned?

I'll talk!

- Where is it, you punk! - I'll talk!

You're going to kill me!

Three, two, one.

The cushion!

It's in the cushion.

- A cushion? - Yes.

The cushion that I always sit on. The round one.

The one you sit...

Yes, that donut cushion.

Gosh. This guy is something else.

- It better be there. - Yes, sir.

I've got eyes in the back of my head.

Yes. Congratulations.

What?

- "Congratulations?" - No.

- What did you just say to me? - Nothing. I'm sorry.

- What? - Nothing. I said I'm sorry.

- I'm just going to... - Sir, here's your ID.

Oh, gosh.

- Seriously. - I'm sorry.

Is this it?

I'll check the cushions next time.

Gosh. I never would have thought.

That he'd hide it in here.

Hey. You do it.

- Darn it. - Me?

Then, who else? Is there anyone else here?

Hurry up and search it.

Hurry.

Do you see it?

There's something in here.

There is?

Hold on.

Gosh. This honey pot is in a really nasty spot.

Seung Pil and I...

were just following orders.

So...

Who gave the order?

Assemblyman Min Guk Hee.

Here.

I got the confession and secured the evidence.

What more do you need?

Assemblyman Min is running for mayor.

The front-runner with a huge lead in the polls, no less.

Gosh. Seriously.

Don't tell me you're getting cold feet now.

It's normal to have cold feet! You're the one who's not normal.

Okay, fine. I take the fall, you get the credit.

Are we good then?

Just give me the warrant for Assemblyman Min.

We don't have time. Come on. Hurry up.

What happened to the spirited Chief I once knew?

Seriously. Here.

Does family change a man this much?

If this really goes south, it's all on you.

I know. Hurry up!

Come on. Hurry!

In the key 50s demographic for this election,

Among the voters in their 50s, a key demographic for this election,

you're the front-runner with an overwhelming approval rating.

If this trend continues,

I believe your election as the mayor of Seoul is all but guaranteed.

And...

Here.

This is an arrest warrant.

Assemblyman Min Guk Hee,

you are under arrest on charges of inciting murder.

Aide Choi Seung Hee, you are under emergency arrest...

of charges of inciting the murder of Ju Seung Pil.

- Okay. - Let's go.

Sir!

Let's go.

(Saebaram Party)

Aren't you going to eat?

Get up.

Get up. Right now!

Am I dead or something?

Is it the end of the world?

You're enjoying this, aren't you?

This is exactly what you wanted.

That's right. Those useless scumbags?

They take advantage of naive kids and make them do whatever.

You were too naive to know better and went crawling to them yourself.

Your aunt barely made it out alive.

I'm so glad that darn company went bankrupt. It's such a relief.

This is your chance to wake up.

Don't even think about becoming a celebrity.

It's not the path for you. Don't you get it after all this?

What do you know?

How can you say that when you know nothing about it?

(Bong Dumpling Shop)

Thanks. That was delicious.

You could've at least said hello.

Why did you just drop off the food and go?

What's with the long face? Is something wrong?

It's Da Hee.

She hasn't gone to school since that day.

She won't eat, and she won't leave her room.

Maybe I should go talk to her?

Don't.

You two are exactly alike.

You'll say you want to comfort her, but you'll just be stirring the pot.

Do you really hate it that much?

I get that you're sick of it because of me.

Like you said, the world I work in...

and the world Da Hee dreams of is by no means an easy one.

- Exactly. - But do you know why I went back?

I'm willing to put up with all the hardship and pain...

because it's the work I love.

- You're crazy. - You're right.

You have to be crazy to be in this business.

That's why I have no regrets.

Just like you came to understand and accept me again,

can't you try to understand Da Hee, too?

Baek Ja, you're the reason Lim Se Ra could even exist.

Without my family's support,

I can't do anything.

What do you know about me?

This useless drama...

I'm not doing it.

I'm Go Hui Yeong.

I'm Queen of Cannes, Go Hui Yeong.

Hui Yeong. Are you in there?

Hello?

If you're in there, please open the door.

If I don't do it, then that's that.

Yes.

Hui Yeong!

Hui Yeong!

Gosh. I'm not ready yet.

Just call the set and tell them we're running late.

Call the salon, too. What are we going to do?

Did you take pills again?

Watch your mouth!

I told you already.

They're just tranquillizers.

It's because of that wench, Lim Se Ra.

I can't even function with this headache.

This time, I'm going to crush her so she can never get back up again.

I'll crush her under my heel. I'll grind her into the dust.

Hui Yeong, please. Pull yourself together.

So I'm really done for now, right?

Today is my last day.

You're leaving me, too?

You disloyal punk!

I have to look out for myself.

You take care of yourself, too.

- Cut! Okay. That was great. - Good work.

- Great work, everyone. - Good work.

- Good work. - Good work.

- Oh, gosh. - Great work.

It feels like we just started, and now we're already done.

We're here thanks to you, Director.

Thank you for your hard work.

Thank you.

No, I should thank you, Chung Ja. You got the finale script so late.

Please.

When Go Hui Yeong dropped out, your part just kept getting bigger.

And I'm sorry about that.

To finish the piece well is what's important.

Thank you for all your hard work.

Se Ra.

Go Hui Yeong. She did something.

("Actress A, Queen of Cannes, in Coma After Drug Overdose, )

("Rushed to Hospital")

It's not your fault, Se Ra. She had it coming.

Who can she blame when she tripped over her own two feet?

Go Hui Yeong.

She wasn't all that bad.

I can't believe you're defending her,

especially after what she did to you.

She was always more determined than I was.

She just went about it the wrong way.

I'm so sorry, Se Ra.

(Bong Entertainment Contract)

This time, I want to do it right, with your blessing.

You're really going through with it?

What's great about celebrity life?

- Come on. - Come on.

All right.

I promised I wouldn't talk about that again.

But on one condition.

Of course. Name it.

- Bong Da Hee's legal guardian. - As Bong Da Hee's legal guardian,

there's just one thing I have to ask of you.

If she wants to quit,

she can always come home.

Mom.

I'm saying this because I know how hard that path is.

Because I'm the one who watched what Se Ra went through up close.

That's why I'm saying this.

But if you're still set on going,

I just want you to know that Mom will always...

be here waiting.

Thank you, Mom.

Okay, then! If you'll just sign,

(Bong Dumpling Shop)

(CEO: Bong Chung Ja, Legal Representative: Bong Baek Ja)

Seriously? Why am I at the very end?

If we're going by order of debut, I should be at the very top.

Please.

I'm the face of the agency.

I have more name recognition.

But I'm the CEO.

So you're going to pull rank on me?

If you keep running things this way, I may not renew my contract.

I don't recall anyone begging you to sign with us.

Who else keeps this company afloat but me?

I was the one.

- You? - Yes.

Honey. You don't have a single offer.

With Se Ra starting an agency,

it's good for the sister and the brother-in-law.

And the sister is me.

- So I'm the brother-in-law? - Yes.

You kill two birds with one stone.

- An opportunity like this is rare. - You even gained more weight.

Exactly.

And when her show hit streaming,

you saw her get nominated for Best Actress, right?

No, I'm just a nominee for now.

If you're nominated, it's a win.

Some people work themselves to death and never even get nominated.

If not first, can I at least be in the middle?

Are you guys hiring a manager?

Gosh. Look who it is.

We worked hard setting everything up,

and look who just shows up now.

Gosh. I'm sorry. I was wrapping up an investigation,

so I was a bit busy.

Thanks to you, I enjoy the news.

You were always good-looking,

but how do you get more handsome? Seriously.

You're not filming, but you watch the news?

I do. I really do.

Alright.

Cheers.

Do you know what's truly amazing about you, Chung Ja?

In all my life,

I've seen people reach their dreams. Not often, but it happens sometimes.

But...

I think you're the first I've seen reclaim a dream they'd lost.

You were the only one for me too, Detective.

The only person who believed in me when I said I was making a comeback.

Thank you.

Cheers!

So, is everything over now?

The case and I being your manager.

How about one last gig as my manager for a day?

"The last gig?" What's on the schedule?

You're a real manager now. Asking about the schedule and all.

What do you need me for? Tell me.

And you'll do it if I tell you?

Well, I'm back with the CID, so I'm a little busy.

Oh, you are?

Then forget it.

No, that's not what I meant.

I mean, I'll do it no matter how busy I am.

Playing hard to get when you were going to do it anyway.

Come on, I need to know what it is so I know whether to prepare or not.

There's nothing to prepare.

- All you have to do is show up. - Really?

What about things like hot packs, bellflower tea, blankets, or a fan?

You don't need any of that?

Just come and sit there.

You'll come, right? Good.

- Seriously, what is it? - You'll see when you get there.

You're really not going to tell me?

(The 45th Geumsang Film Festival)

You should've told me if it was something like this.

- Hello. - Look over here, please.

Good luck out there.

- Please look here, - Over here.

- Over here, please! - Very nice.

Wave for us, please!

- Look here. - Over here, too!

That's Bong Chung Ja.

This was the most contested category of the year.

The Best Supporting Actress award goes to Lim Se Ra for "Ms. Casting!"

Actress Lim Se Ra returned after many years.

- Oh, my gosh! - Congratulations again on your win.

Let's go, Lim Se Ra!

Let's go!

It's been 25 years.

Twenty-five years ago,

while giving a speech on this stage,

I believed I would go on to star in countless other projects.

But in the 25 years that followed,

I was only given two roles.

And in one of those,

I had a minor role.

But thanks to that part, I met a wonderful writer,

was cast in a truly special film,

and I gained cherished colleagues.

The reason I'm able to stand on this stage again...

is because people let me act again despite my many shortcomings.

People who believed in me and waited for me.

To my dear sister Baek Ja, who always looked out for me,

and believed in me.

And to my beloved niece, Da Hee.

Who never forgot me, even when I had forgotten,

and who waited for me.

Dad.

Dad, you're watching this, right?

I love you.

And to Tae Sook, who's always been on my side through the years,

and Gu Nam Ju, who's now a colleague I've grown fond of.

Oh, she called your name. Honey.

Thank you all.

Why are you crying?

Don't cry on such a happy day.

Se Ra.

When I had hit rock bottom,

Yu Ran, who didn't turn away but reached out her hand,

and my family at the gosiwon.

- Gosiwon. That's us! - Oh, my gosh.

That's awesome.

- Gosh. - And finally,

to the driving force who enabled me to get this far...

who believed in and supported me through it all.

To my precious manager, 0728,

I dedicate this award.

Everyone.

Even when you've hit rock bottom and all seems lost,

there is still hope.

As long as you can endure, don't you ever give up.

As long as you can bear it, don't you ever give in.

To everyone out there struggling to hang on and endure right now,

you are the true heroes.

Finally, this is for all of you.

Thank you.

Let's go, Lim Se Ra!

Let's go, Lim Se Ra!

Let's go, Lim Se Ra!

- Let's make a toast. - Cheers!

- Cheers. - Cheers.

(Room where Lim Se Ra stayed)

(Jumbo Gosiwon)

(Recommended by Actress Lim Se Ra, Jumbo Gosiwon)

Next is for the person who has shown long dedication in their field,

who has worked tirelessly and made immense contributions.

With decades of unwavering passion and creative innovation,

this person led a transformation in our culture and arts scene.

With their sincere and warm work, they've captured the hearts of many.

We will now start the conference.

Please start with your questions.

This project was nearly cancelled due to Go Hui Yeong,

but it was saved.

This must be very meaningful for you.

Could you please share your thoughts?

This project felt like a reflection of my own life.

That's why I was so determined not to give up on it,

and because I truly gave it my all until the very end,

I believe I'm able to receive this wonderful award today.

You had a scandal with Won Ban 25 years ago,

and now there's another one. Is there nothing between you?

Won Ban is a wonderful actor and a good colleague.

That's all there is to it.

We'll take no more questions on him.

What about the other guy?

I read in an article.

You were close to your prior manager,

but your agency denied any romance.

But you have a new manager now,

is there a particular reason for that?

Well..

The former manager quit for personal reasons.

There is absolutely nothing going on between them.

We'd like Lim Se Ra to answer for herself.

That's enough.

- I guess it's true then. - So they're just friends?

- What's wrong with the atmosphere? - Maybe, they're going out.

- They're something. - I knew it.

They're not taking more questions for a reason.

- What is it? Gosh. I'm curious. - I wonder what it is.

To me,

he's someone very precious.

You said he's precious. Does that mean you're a couple?

Please refrain from speculation.

He was just my professional partner.

And he's not my manager anymore.

Just a professional partner?

Oh, my. Why is he saying that?

What if that person...

doesn't want to be just partners?

- What? - Where did he come from?

- What is he saying? - He's the manager.

- He's a reporter, right? - He's not a reporter.

- He's the manager. - He is.

We'll take him out.

(Geumsang Film Festival)

Can you be more specific?

What kind of partner?

He's definitely not the manager.

- I think he is. - Who is he?

- He looks familiar. - Suddenly?

Well...

Someone who can walk with you toward the light.

If I said that's our relationship, would that be convincing?

No.

That's exactly...

what I want.

Oh, my gosh.

Se Ra!

I'm going to go back...

to my place.

Did you want to restart your career just to be treated like this?

If I lose this opportunity,

I'll end up as an extra, waiting for another chance...

not knowing how long it will take.

Who are you?

- I'm Bong Chung Ja's... - He's my manager.

I was shining in the sky.

I had turned into a shooting star and crashed.

And I went crashing straight to rock bottom.

That was the best performance I have ever seen.

I guarantee it.

No one else could have done it that well.

To Go Hui Yeong, of all people.

And of all people...

You had to be the one.

I told you before.

As your true manager,

I'd always be here for you.

I think you're the first I've seen reclaim a dream they'd lost.

You were the only one for me too, Detective.

The only person who believed in me when I said I was making a comeback.

Is this the precious manager you mentioned in your acceptance speech?

Is this a public proposal?

(Epilogue)

Fortunately, they were moved to a hospital room.

I'll head back after getting a statement.

- One, two. Action. - Action.

Why is this standing up?

It's standing up.

Why, you old woman...

Are you out of your mind?

That didn't work. You're too light.

Just go! Please!

A car comes crashing.

A car comes crashing.

(Director: Laughing)

Okay.

Okay, for now.

- It's me. - Tuck your chin in and look up.

- Good. - Then how about this one?

- It's me. - That was good.

It's me.

It's me.

It's me.

It's me.

I know, right?

You're so successful.

How come you didn't stay in touch all these years.

(Du Won: Laughing)

- How come you didn't. - There was more to that.

The scene is over.

- It's over. - Se Ra.

- Was that an NG? - What?

It was fine. What happened?

- Was it good? - Yes. It's great.

Darn it.

Shall we go for it?

The love between you and me

Did it show too much?

- A little bit. - Alright

Look into the camera this time.

Okay. Do it cool this time.

How can this be cool?

- How can this be cool? - Just your face.

Cue.

You are cool.

How could someone change that much?

Seriously, I couldn't recognise him.

He's aged terribly.

(A reality hit)

Honey?

Are you crazy?

You used to be the most beautiful woman in the world.

- No way! - No way!

No way!

Was that too much?

(Taek Sook: Laughing)

Okay. Cut.

Why don't you use this opportunity and start dating Won Ban for real?

It seems Won Ban still...

Still...

- What was it? Still... - Still likes you.

I'm drunk.

- Seriously. - So drunk.

Gosh. I'm so drunk.

Okay.

Gosh. Are you all right?

Are you sure you're okay?

Please, don't worry about anything else.

(Laughter)

I couldn't help it. I'm sorry.

Hold on!

Gosh. Come on.

(Thank you for watching My Troublesome Star.)

(The end!)