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PRIVATE LIVES

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN SELECTED AS AN "EXCELLENT BROADCAST CONTENT" AND IS SUPPORTED

BY THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS, TOURISM AND THE KOREA CREATIVE CONTENT AGENCY

ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, INCIDENTS AND RELIGIONS

DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS

EPISODE 12

You punk. Are you Hong Gil-dong or what? You're everywhere.

Do I remind you of him?

What an honor. I respect him a lot.

Fine.

How have you been? You haven't been in touch.

Thanks to you,

I've been well.

I have something to ask you.

Fire away.

Are you the one who got Cha Joo-eun a job at UI?

CHA JOO-EUN

I was informed that we were hiring a pretty good actress.

And I did give a green light on that.

Why?

What do you mean?

Why did you set up such a play?

Bye, then.

A play?

A play, I see.

Fine. Hand the case over to UI and get your hands off it.

Don't you know I'm doing this because I care about you?

Didn't I tell you not to get involved with her?

I'm sorry, sir.

Then you brought this upon yourself.

Sir.

Please help me.

How could I help you this time around?

I need you to give me something to work with

so I can connect the dots.

Sure. It was a play.

Then, why did I make sure you fell for that?

You know, it's such a hassle.

It was for you.

Here's a thing about food.

We can put up with bland food.

But we can't eat it if it's too salty.

It's the same with people. Plain is the best.

In our world, there's a way we do things.

But some people go overboard and start sprinkling spices on everything.

Things get too salty, and the food becomes inedible.

What choice do I have?

I ought to take the spice away from them

before they spoil the food.

Are you saying I used my spices too much?

-You did have a heavy hand. -Then,

where should I have stopped?

My instructions and my orders

Didn't you know that they make the best recipe?

Let me ask you something too.

Why did you do it?

Why did you disobey my order?

You took Jeong Yoon-kyung

and promised Cha Joo-eun a future when she could betray you any minute.

On top of that, you stole the ledger, the best spice of all.

This is definitely worth my time because we're having an honest conversation.

So, what can I do for you?

And what should you do for you to be forgiven for what you did?

Fine.

Despite everything that's happened, since I like you…

Since I care about you, I will give you one last chance.

Listen carefully.

Get rid of everyone who's involved in this incident, including Cha Joo-eun.

Take care of them yourself.

If you do that, you can come back to GK.

Won't it be a shame if it all ends here?

Jeong-hwan.

Think about how hard you've tried to endure

and stay in the game since I saw you for the first time at the orphanage.

Just think about it.

This is my last gift for you.

Tae-joo, come eat.

Okay, ma'am!

It's pork cutlet today!

THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV

If I can't…

If I miss this chance,

will you kill me again?

Let me ask you one last time.

Was it you who gave the orders

to kill me?

I was only following the rules of GK.

I see.

Take care

of yourself, mister.

-You two go that way. The rest, with me. -Yes, sir.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT

This one's on special, right?

Not this one.

Why not?

-It said so there. -No idea.

Go check again.

-Can't you just do it? -Sorry.

That's what it said. You should go look. I'm serious.

Can't I take one more?

No.

Then, how much is it without this?

It's 11,400 won.

I'm sorry.

Joo-eun.

I'm sorry. Please take them.

-Shall we go eat? -No.

How about soju, then?

Shall we?

Thank you.

-Then, be good to me. -Okay.

Jeong-hwan.

Did the meeting go well?

Yes.

-Joo-eun. -Yes?

There's a place I want to go with you.

Now?

Yes. Now.

Where?

It looked so big when I was young.

But it looks so small now.

I'm sorry I lied to you.

I want to see how you looked

when you were young.

I bet you never listened to your teachers,

always goofed around, told lies, and put your teachers through hell.

No. I was a nice kid.

Gosh, you can't fool me.

I bet you made everyone mad.

-Wait, that was-- -But I bet you were still cute.

I bet you cried when you got spanked.

and smiled like an innocent boy when people gave you treats.

I would like to meet the boy Jeong-hwan.

In retrospect, it was ridiculous, but when I was young,

I wished for a little sister.

I'd pray for a little sister before going to bed every night.

Your prayer did come true. Gosh, what a lucky prayer.

You have a cute little sister right here.

A good wife who even acts like your big sister at times.

I can be three things at once. You hit the jackpot.

I've never considered you my big sister.

We're close, see eye to eye, and rely on each other.

If I buy you meals every now and then, I'd be a pretty good older sister.

Age doesn't matter. It's how mentally mature you are that counts.

Is your brain in your 40s or something?

Gosh, I'm hungry.

Buy me a meal, big brother. Please?

Jeong-hwan, please buy me a meal.

Well, what do you want to eat, Joo-eun?

Gosh, let's go. I'm really getting hungry.

What should we eat?

Pizza and makgeolli?

-This is it. -Gosh, it's been so long.

-Right? -Yes.

Shall we go inside?

Hello.

Do you remember that table?

Of course.

I really wanted to come back here.

It feels great to be back here.

Is something wrong?

-Joo-eun. -Yes?

Why don't you go abroad for a while?

What? All of a sudden? Why?

I'll work on finding a ticket.

Come back after the dust settles.

No. I won't leave.

It's dangerous here. And things might go wrong, too.

I've given it some thought,

and I don't think this is right.

-You don't want me by your side? -No, it's not that.

I'm going to stay by your side.

We went through a lot to be reunited. I don't want to leave your side again.

Don't worry.

I'm an ex-con, you know.

You know that my life has never been easy.

Jeong-hwan.

You have the ledger, right?

President Choi's secret ledger.

Joo-eun.

How do you know that?

That's what got you into this mess.

Can you show it to me?

No.

-I can't do that. -Why not?

Once you see the ledger,

those whose names are in it will also want to see you.

I can't let that happen.

It doesn't matter if I see it or not. As long as I stay with you,

they will assume that I did.

And I am going to stay by your side.

How about some chili with pajeon?

Good choice. Pajeon is the best.

You know, pajeon tastes

the best with chilli.

Pajeon is the best, isn't it?

-Ma'am, pajeon, please. -Sure.

-And makgeolli, too. -You got it.

KWON HYUK-JANG

LEDGER

I see. Then let's schedule it for the 25th.

Yes, I got it. Okay.

Sir.

It's been a long time, sir.

Indeed, Commissioner Choi.

I'm calling because I received a piece of information.

So I'd like to have a talk with you.

Have you eaten yet?

Salute.

Hello, sir.

What happened?

Tell me what happened!

Damn it!

Yes.

Come in.

Have a seat.

Have you heard about Cha Joo-eun's case?

She was cleared of suspicion, so the case is closed.

What's with that look?

Shouldn't you be shouting with joy?

It was only natural.

Natural?

But I find it a little odd.

You looked into it on your own, disobeying my order,

so you must know who planned it.

So I'm telling you

that Cha Joo-eun's case isn't that simple.

Someone killed the deputy chief's plan with a single shot.

Who did that? And why?

I'm not sure.

Hey, do you really have no idea?

Not even an inkling?

This is a game of kingmaker.

Do you think you'll be able to handle it?

-What? -You'd have to cross the line.

If you're willing to do that, I'll tell you.

This is An Se-jin from the industrial technology team.

Please retrieve your vehicle.

It's all good now, then.

Thanks.

Well, it all happened because of me.

Still.

All right. I'll see you later.

-Come home soon. -See you.

Congratulations on getting your name cleared.

What's this?

It's so pretty.

Thanks.

Let's go.

Let's get the car and go out to eat.

Oh, it's at the police agency.

I'm an idiot.

It's okay. We can eat later.

Let's go. I'll call you a cab.

SEOUL METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY

Jeez, they're so rude.

They confiscated it, so they should return it to me.

Why do I have to pick it up myself?

-Myung-hyun. -Yes.

What?

What are you staring at?

It's nothing. What is it?

-What do you want for lunch? -I'm going to skip it.

The hallway surveillance footage and Cha Joo-eun.

I think I have the right to hear the full story.

It looks good.

It's good.

Why aren't you eating?

Try it. It's really good.

Fine.

You're a sensible person,

so you probably know what's going on.

That the police force isn't healthy.

It's bruised, broken, and infected everywhere.

It has a lot of sore spots.

And because it wasn't treated quickly, it's gotten sicker.

So I thought I should find medicine for it.

Don't you think we should stop it from becoming incurable?

I know.

But Myung-hyun,

will you promise me one thing?

Don't get ill.

I mean, sometimes you fall sick while taking care

of a sick person.

I like it when you're healthy.

So…

you pay for this meal, like a healthy man.

Thanks.

What's wrong?

Are you crying?

Jeez, what's wrong with me?

This is too delicious, so…

I must be crazy.

Excuse me for a minute.

Why so many candles? Is it someone's birthday?

There are 2, 4, 6, 8 big candles.

Is someone turning 80? What's going on?

This is from me to Joo-eun.

Isn't it nice?

Congratulations! Congratulations!

We're happy to have you back!

I was scared that you'd go to jail again.

I thought I'd lose my buddy.

Don't worry. I'll hang out with you forever.

Joo-eun. There's something I really want to ask you.

The motorcycle guy. It's him, right?

Did you know?

You knew, Tae-joo.

Right? That Chinese food delivery guy.

See? I was right.

-See? -What?

Then will he give us free dumplings from now on?

A free sweet and sour pork for three jajangmyeon?

Food is all you think about, isn't it?

-What? -Stand up.

Why? Do you want a piece of me?

I don't need freebies.

Was the massage chair a genie?

Wrap it up if you're done partying.

Come in and let's talk business between adults.

You want me to help you?

Again? No questions asked?

But you asked me to recruit you first.

That was to get back at Jeong Bok-gi.

But this is for Kim Jae-wook.

It's the same thing. The budget got a little bigger, but that's all.

So the budget got a little bigger,

but now we're playing kingmaker?

Politics?

I thought it was a love affair.

What I think is simple.

Money's the only thing I want to put my time and energy into.

And

what am I getting out of this?

Mom, if you wait just a little more--

It's not just me.

What are we all getting out of this?

Han Son,

-are you getting anything? -Well…

How about you?

What?

What will you get?

Love?

You're asking us to sacrifice ourselves for your love.

Rewrite the scenario.

I won't give you much time.

I can go to the police and tell them about Jeong Bok-gi.

But before that,

how will In-suk react if she finds out about you and Jeong Bok-gi?

Take your time if you want to find out.

-Joo-eun. -Don't say no.

I know. I'm sorry.

I'm not forcing…

I know. I know it all too well,

but I have no other choice.

You said we all crossed the line.

This isn't just any line.

It's a totally different world. We'll suffocate there.

What about now?

Does it look like I'm living contently and breathing freely right now?

I haven't been able to breathe properly for quite a while.

So I have no choice but to do it.

I will do this.

You can use those from now on.

REPUBLIC OF KOREA RESIDENT REGISTRATION, PARK GEON-IL

Thank you.

All right. Now,

what are you planning to do first?

May I see your plan?

Before that, there's something I need to ask you.

You remember President Choi Kyung-hwan of UI construction, don't you?

He left a secret ledger.

Is your name in the ledger?

I'm trying to be someone who needs to know the truth.

I wouldn't know that

because I didn't write it.

Ledgers, notebooks, memos,

all of these things, aren't they just personal opinions?

Just like a diary that is written solely from the writer's perspective.

If you're curious about my relationship with President Choi,

viewing the trial records

will help you understand faster.

Okay.

I'll report to you as soon as I devise a plan.

I'll promise you this.

If I win this war,

I will restore

your identity.

So you better come up with a good plan.

That bastard.

LOST

What did you do with that bitch?

This is no time to fool around with a con woman because she's a looker!

What do you think will happen if Director Oh finds out about this?

He was against the reinstatement of the Vision Room from the get-go.

He only shut up because you married his daughter.

What are you going to do if she goes to her daddy and whines about this?

Excuse me. Hey! Wait!

Hey!

-Detective Kim! -Yes?

-Where are you going? -I have to go.

-Where to? -I can't explain.

-Where-- -Come on.

Damn it.

Are you okay?

Darn it.

That was Lee Jeong-hwan, wasn't it?

Can't you see that I'm hurt?

I mean, what kind of cop

injures a civilian and interrogates them without an apology?

I'm sorry. Are you all right?

Did I tear my ligaments?

This won't do. I need to go to the hospital.

I just don't get this.

Why not? I could go to the hospital.

Why are you on Lee Jeong-hwan's side?

He scammed you.

You're being quite harsh.

Who are you to judge our relationship?

You have no right to.

This is my last warning.

If this ever happens again, I'll arrest you first

for concealing and helping him escape.

What?

I'm Lee Jeong-hwan.

I've heard a lot about you. You're Detective Kim Myung-hyun, right?

It's nice to meet you.

God, you startled me.

All you had to do is sit back and watch.

How could you fail at that?

You bastard.

Even kids can sit still for 30 minutes to watch a cartoon.

So what's your problem?

Hey, open your eyes. Open them.

Okay.

Your eyes are still good as new. It'd be a waste.

Let's donate them. You don't need them.

That's enough. It's not a pretty sight.

Aren't you going to introduce us, Mr. Kim?

Say hello to Lawyer Oh Hyun-kyung.

She's the new team manager of Development Team Two

that's been vacant for some time.

This is Deputy Chief Kim Jae-wook from Innovative Vision Room.

What are you doing here, honey?

I don't think this is a happy situation.

I heard you like to have a beer at a convenience store.

Are you blatantly bragging that you did a background check on me?

I wasn't bragging. I was just showing you who I am

since you seemed to be curious.

GK Technology Innovative Vision Room's shadows.

You know them, right?

I do.

They're the reason that this country is tainted, reeking, and rotting.

Since the team was formed, they've been successful for several decades.

Thanks to the team, there's been no justice in this country,

and our salaries have kept rising.

I heard you don't go to bars to avoid misunderstandings.

And that's why you drink beers at a convenience store.

Am I right?

So let me ask you this.

Is it possible for righteous cops

to exist in a world that has no justice?

How much do you have?

Five thousand won.

Gosh.

WOOK'S GUKBAP

-Hey. -Hey.

Have a seat.

Bye.

LOTTERY TICKET

What are you trying to say?

Don't focus your justice on me.

Instead, shouldn't you strive to make a world where cops

can enter bars without worries?

It's an unsolved case about a man named Jeong Hyeon-cheol.

Why are you so startled?

I'm your partner, not a stalker.

Aren't you glad to see me?

You can't go through all that by yourself.

Now, what are we looking for?

Gosh.

-You scared me to death. -Jeez.

KWON HYUK-JANG REQUEST FOR NON INDICTMENT

Why do you think Kwon Hyuk-jang lied to you?

He must know that it's not easy to prove he was on the take.

Does that mean Kim Jae-wook also--

I'm sure he's not going to take action until he has complete proof.

But Yoo Byung-jun is also in this ledger.

That's what we need to prove.

Then who's Jeong Hyeon-cheol?

He was President Choi's driver at that time.

JEONG HYEON-CHEOL SELF-IMMOLATION CASE

I found it.

INVESTIGATION REPORT

It was suicide.

He's here.

Okay, good job. Thanks.

GYEONGGI BUCHON GUKBAP MURDER CASE

As you can see,

they stabbed each other to death due to financial difficulties,

for insurance money.

Isn't that crazy?

But what was even crazier was what happened afterwards.

The insurance company refused to pay, stating that they died while fighting.

However, their son, the beneficiary, sued them.

And he won.

He was a senior in high school.

In the end, he received a sum of 500 million won.

That kid's name

is Kim Jae-wook.

I shouldn't have looked into this.

What?

Nothing. Thanks.

Wait.

My eldest kid wants to go to one more cram school these days.

Mr. Lee Min-kyu.

Yes?

Do you want to get fired for being a corrupt cop?

I've handed over a few crooks to you.

You shouldn't be too greedy. Don't you think so?

Thanks.

Bad students always blame their cram schools.

ADIOS

It's unlike you to drink soju.

Congratulations. I heard you cleared your name.

It was bound to happen anyway.

-What will you do now? -What do you mean?

Are you going to run your detective agency and live happily ever after?

What about Spy Lee?

I was about to ask you.

We're going to continue with our plan to get back at Kim Jae-wook, right?

Of course. That's what I live for every day.

Then I guess I have no choice but to keep working with you.

What?

We're going to become kingmakers

for Kwon Hyuk-jang.

He promised to give Jeong-hwan his identity back.

So

you want me to sabotage Edward's plan to become a kingmaker with you?

Exactly.

This is just a continuation of the documentary

you proposed to me before.

That'll be fun.

I want everything he's ever wanted

and dreamed of to go down the drain.

Cheers.

We're ready.

Please change into those clothes.

This way, please.

Yoo Byung-jun needs to step down!

-Step down! -Step down!

Hanjong Chemical needs to wake up!

-Wake up! -Wake up!

Hanjong Chemical sponsored Yoo Byung-jun. He needs to step down!

-Step down! -Step down!

Hanjong Chemical needs to wake up!

-Wake up! -Wake up!

Yoo Byung-jun needs to step down!

So one of the employees got cancer?

Yes, sir.

Let's meet them before Hanjong makes their move.

Pardon?

A victimized civilian has been shunned by a corporation.

I, an assemblyman and the people's servant,

ought to give them a warm embrace, don't you think?

Yes, sir.

An environmental organization is behind this?

Yes, it's called

La Na… La Natura?

It was first formed in Paris.

Now, they have around 30 branches worldwide.

Do you know what the most popular topic in this century is?

Is it privacy?

It's the environment.

I see.

As soon as this ends, schedule a photo session with the patient.

I want to see the environmentalist as well.

Yes, sir.

Come in.

Thank you, Sophia. Good work today.

It was my pleasure. You did wonderful today, Anchor Ko.

I'll give you a call once the air date is decided.

Okay. Environmental destruction caused by Korean corporations

is a very serious issue.

Please emphasize that point during the editing.

Okay. Get home safely.

Who is this?

I'm Shin Jong-yun. We spoke on the phone.

I don't think I saw your name in today's schedule.

What time was our meeting again?

It's at 2 p.m.

Mr. Park, is that right?

Your schedule is packed today.

I've made an appointment with your secretary in advance.

He's right. 2 p.m.

Mr. Shin Jong-yun, the chief of staff, right?

Yes, that's me.

It wasn't easy,

but I met with the Korean branch manager myself.

And she said she wanted to meet with you in person.

-Mr. Shin. -Yes?

Was I ever the type of person

that anyone could meet just because they wanted to?

No, sir. Of course not.

I believe you can take care of it on your own.

But sir.

She made a strange offer.

Well…

She claimed that she knew Assemblyman Kwon Hyuk-jang's weakness.

-Why can't you set the position? -I'm the star, right?

Wait. I'm the star, so she should film me.

Didn't you see me? "Mr. Shin Jong-yun, the chief of staff, right?"

Who are you?

It's me.

Park Tae-joo, the man of the streets.

What do you think? Doesn't it suit me?

What's going on here?

A part-time job.

What kind?

Ms. Chung was hugely impressed by my awesome acting skills,

so she paid me a hefty sum to hire me.

These two were just extras.

-Extras? -Elaborate on that.

I think Bok-gi's up to something.

Hello, it's nice to meet you.

I'm Sophia Chung.

I'm not the type who enjoys chatting.

So I'd like you to cut to the chase.

All right. I didn't come here for a date either.

So I'll get to the point.

I'm really sorry but I need to take this call.

Could you excuse me for a second, please?

Hello?

Ms. Cha, what is this regarding?

Where are you right now?

I'm in a meeting. If it's not urgent, call me later. See you later.

Are you with Yoo Byung-jun?

No.

Why?

I heard. You're working on him, aren't you?

Okay. I got it. Let's take the North Pole issue one step at a time.

I'll call you back later.

At times like this, I wish I had ten bodies.

I'm sorry. Where were we again?

Right.

You wanted me to stop beating around the bush.

You've heard of President Choi Kyung-hwan's ledger,

haven't you?

I know whose hands it's in right now.

Aren't you curious?

Yes?

Gosh.

Whose number do I need to track this time?

I'll tell you that later.

Track it first.

Damn it.

President Choi's ledger?

Why don't you tell me who you really are?

I believe I've already introduced myself.

You and I both know

that's not who you really are.

Let's not deceive each other from now on.

You created a fake environmental organization.

I have to say, that was

quite original.

I must applaud you for that.

Clap, clap, clap.

I just wanted

to become close friends with you.

You're intimidating me a bit too much when we've just met.

You see, I'm not the type who easily

befriends just about anyone,

especially someone who refuses to tell me who they are.

Is that so?

All right, then.

Due to my thoughtlessness, I must've made a mistake.

I apologize.

Thank you for the valuable lesson.

I have an appointment with Assemblyman Kwon Hyuk-jang soon.

So goodbye.

-Yes, sir. -Bring her back here.

But make it look like it was your own decision to do so.

Ma'am.

Where are you going?

I guess my arrogant boss got smart with you, as usual.

God, that geezer…

Please reconsider.

He may seem difficult,

but deep down,

he's even more of an asshole.

I'm a bit of a philanthropist at heart,

so I guess I have no other choice but to help you out.

I was going to leave, but I seemed to have dropped something.

My precious time.

I have such bad eyesight,

so I'd appreciate it if you could help me look for it.

Get in.

Your time is in safe hands,

so hop in.

If you insist…

I'm touched that you would do that for me.

I'll remember that kindness.

Who has it?

The secret ledger, that is.

Hello, sir.

It's been a while.

I'm sorry. I should've visited you more often.

You're right. My feelings were quite hurt.

That was a joke.

I see.

I didn't know you were witty as well.

I guess you could say I've got everything.

I see.

What an obnoxious son of a bitch.

Before we sit down,

I have someone special I'd like to introduce you to.

Come in.

LOCATION SENT

I've sent you the location.

She's at One Hotel.

One Hotel. Gentleman's club.

She must be with Yoo Byung-jun.

Subtitle translation by: Soo-hyun Yang

PRIVATE LIVES

Yoon-kyung. What the hell are you doing here?

Are you scared?

You'll never understand what GK shadows have to bear.

Why did Jeong-hwan…

Did you really think there's only one copy of President Choi's ledger?

Lee Jeong-hwan knew all along.

She must be confused.

She won't be sure if she should trust Jeong-hwan.

What happened?

Tell me the truth.

Did you kill him?

PRIVATE LIVES

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