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UNDERCOVER MISS HONG

I knew it was you.

Yehppee was able to keep his face hidden,

but he gave away something else.

What?

You already know, Yehppee.

Hong Keum-bo.

I set a small trap before I sent that email.

GENERAL MANAGER SO GYEONG-DONG

I deliberately broke Yehppee Candidate So Gyeong-dong's "D" key,

and as for Yehppee Candidate Cha Jung-il, I broke his "E" key.

It's working fine.

This needs your signature.

No, "E" is the issue.

The "E" key isn't working.

-Maybe you're pressing it too hard? -Hello.

Test it out yourself. Why isn't it working?

-What's wrong… -Mr. Lee.

-Oh, hello. -Help me with this.

That keyboard's been acting up all morning.

The "C" and "E" keys keep switching to English.

Mine's been doing that too.

-Let him fix mine first. -Sure, I can wait.

And the reply email

I received from Yehppee looked like this.

MEET ME AT 9 O'CLOCK TONIGHT

AT THE SAME PLACE YOU USED TO MEET WITH PRESIDENT KANG

What's the issue? Everything looks right.

It's missing periods.

The moment I saw that there were missing periods,

I knew Bang Jin-mok was Yehppee.

HELLO, YEHPPEE. THIS IS HONG KEUM-BO…

REPLY

Meet me at nine o'clock tonight,

at the same place you used to meet with President Kang.

Oh no. It doesn't work.

Mr. Bang, is your keyboard broken too?

Forget it.

You can blame your snacks for that.

-Right. -Makes sense.

I'd like to request a one-on-one meeting,

Mr. Bang Jin-mok.

If you're Hong Keum-bo,

then who's Hong Jang-mi?

She's my younger sister.

Your sis…

You stole your sister's identity to get the job?

It's because of you.

You, Yehppee,

ignored all my emails and vanished, so I came to find you.

Tell me what happened to you.

If I find no justification for your actions,

you can't go home.

You're crazy.

Damn it. Come on.

Is there actually a slush fund?

Even if there is one…

we must make it not exist.

Welcome.

Unbelievable.

You have time to grab a drink and unwind?

What about the assignment I gave you?

You should be busy.

You really work people ragged.

Like father, like son.

You picked up all your daddy's bad habits.

Here's to you milking everyone as always.

I can hear you, you know.

I meant for you to hear it.

I'm done dealing with the ethical sludge from the gutter,

so find yourself a new moneywasher, sir.

Hey.

Be respectful or don't, but at least commit to one.

Find yourself a new errand boy, all right?

Asshole.

I will reject every resignation you file.

The slush fund records and the books the chairman had you cook…

You still have them, right?

I guess you're at least worried.

Are you worried I'll take them and run, or leak them to the press?

Get every last bit together and hand them over to me.

I will…

expose it all for the prosecutors' investigation.

So I'm saying if you're dead-set on leaving,

do some work to benefit your peers before you go.

You lazy bum.

Did it ever

occur to you that I might refuse?

No.

You're not some foolish coward

who would throw away such a perfect opportunity.

Drink on the count of three.

One, two, three.

Capital Market Investigation Division at the FSS,

Inspector Hong Keum-bo.

Let's reach out to her.

What if she doesn't bite?

Why wouldn't she?

According to Oh Deok-gyu's mole,

Inspector Hong was the one

who initiated the internal probe into Hanmin's slush fund.

However, the prosecution asked her to bring back solid evidence first.

So she too is fighting a lonely battle.

TIP: REGARDING HANMIN'S SLUSH FUND

YOUR MAIL HAS BEEN SENT

NEW MAIL FROM HONG KEUM-BO

Let's talk in person.

Mr. Kang.

She took the bait.

Yes, she wants to meet in person.

If, by any chance, things go awry,

say, if I die in an accident--

Look at you obnoxiously jinxing us.

The chairman just might suspect you, so we should be prepared.

Take a few snapshots of me meeting

with Inspector Hong.

Let's just focus on completing the task at hand.

A little insurance policy wouldn't hurt.

Life insurance, that is.

You can pick up the slush fund ledger

at the president's office on the 12th floor

in Hanmin's head office.

It's being delivered as we speak.

The deceased victim

in the traffic accident that occurred at 6 a.m. today in Mapo-gu

was identified as Hanmin President Kang Myeong-hwi,

who was under investigation for fiduciary breach and embezzlement.

What in the world is going on?

Further investigation has revealed

that Hanmin President Kang Myeong-hwi was in the driver's seat.

The police suspect

he was on his way to work when fatigue led to drowsy driving.

The cause of death is currently under investigation.

The slush fund ledger

never made its way to the FSS.

It was intercepted before the search and seizure.

Intercepted? Then where did it go?

Well…

Should I tell him Bok-hee took it?

How can I tell him it was incinerated?

Mr. Bang.

You have a copy of the slush fund ledger, don't you?

No.

President Kang Myeong-hwi made it very clear

that if something happened to him, all files were to be destroyed.

So before I met with Executive Director Oh,

I deleted the backup and shredded everything else.

You expect me to believe that?

How exactly am I supposed to trust you?

It's not like you'll take responsibility for my life.

I have a family to support, yet you want me to gamble my life?

I understand the sense of fear and helplessness you're feeling right now.

Nine years ago,

whistleblowing cost me my first job.

She reported Hanmin for accounting fraud,

but their countersuit ruined her.

How naive.

Wait, my wallet.

You can't go back.

I said you can't!

The hardest part back then…

wasn't losing my job but losing the people,

and the regret that I ended up alone.

That's why I infiltrated Hanmin to find Yehppee.

Because I know what that feels like.

Mr. Bang.

Could you maybe think of this

not as a gamble but as a final investment in me?

I'll take responsibility and protect you, no matter what happens.

I came here…

today…

to turn you down.

Do you really think President Kang's accident…

was a coincidence?

EPISODE 8: MONEY MONSTER

ULLALA CHICKEN

Hong Jang-mi.

I'll expose you as the scheming brat you are

for all to see, even if it kills me.

Hello there. Welcome to Ullala Chicken.

Sit wherever you'd like.

The menu's there.

Are you here by yourself?

Yes.

Take your time and let me know when you're ready to order.

Are you

Jang-mi's father, by any chance?

You know my Jang-mi?

Of course.

We're alums.

I thought the name of this place sounded familiar.

I guess I was right.

Gosh.

You must be her senior alum then.

I must show you the warmest hospitality. Just a moment.

Miss?

Miss, are you all right?

Have some water.

Here.

Who's that in the photo?

That woman underneath the talisman.

What?

That's my eldest daughter.

Honey, she's Jang-mi's senior alum.

Hong Jang-mi is our youngest,

and Hong Keum-bo is our eldest.

They look alike, right?

I guess our Jang-mi kept quiet about her sister.

I guess there's not much to brag about,

since she graduated from Seoun University.

Seoun University?

Yeah, it's nothing special. She's an accountant.

She works in Yeouido now, at the Financial Supervisory Service.

I see.

Ms. Hong Keum-bo must have quite a brilliant mind.

An educated

woman.

What's that smell?

Oh no, the chicken's burning.

-Oh, the chicken. -Honey, go!

This is so good.

It's so tasty.

Is it?

-Eat up, Bom. -Okay.

-You should have some too. -I'm fine.

Should we save a drumstick for Jang-mi?

You eat it.

I'm sure she had her fill growing up.

I'm back.

Jang-mi, come and have some fried chicken. Queen Bee bought it.

I'm fine. Enjoy.

ULLALA CHICKEN

Auntie Jang-mi has a scratch on her neck.

-Oh no. -Are you okay?

Hey.

I'm fine. It's nothing.

She just has so many secrets.

It appears that our clever kiddo

had us completely fooled.

Seriously, a 35-year-old impersonating a 20-year-old?

Go Bok-hee, how old are you?

I'm 29.

Exactly.

So I'm six whole years older than you.

When you were a snot-nosed kid about to enter school,

I was eating jajangmyeon with my elementary school diploma in hand.

And what if I tell everyone outside--

I'm too tired today.

So if you're going to tell them,

do it tomorrow, Queen Bee.

Hey, bro. It's Jin-mok.

Yeah.

Are there any updates on the experienced-hire role

I submitted my résumé for?

Oh, right.

The HR manager said he received a call from Hanmin.

They keep passing you over for promotion, leaving you stuck in a dead-end division,

yet they won't even let you quit.

Did you get on the higher-ups' bad side or something?

That's a bonus from the chairman

for your hard work on the last project.

If you'll excuse me.

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

MANAGER BANG JIN-MOK, TRADING DIVISION

I'm sorry.

Why would you be sorry?

SEPTEMBER 23, 1988 SIGNATORY: BANG JIN-MOK

I just did what I was told.

Back then, I needed the money

and thought that was my best option.

Then you just need to hang in there.

Not getting fired is key if you're stuck.

This is no time for pride when you have a sick kid.

Right. Sure.

Let me know if anything changes.

I'll talk to you later.

Thanks.

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

Prep the main conference room by 3 p.m. for the emergency branch manager meeting.

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

Thanks.

Do you remember Hong Keum-bo?

She's the one you had me handle last time.

There's a car parked by my shop,

and it's registered under her name.

-Hello, sir. -Hong Keum-bo?

The car is parked there, but no one's inside it?

You said the spoiled brat who came by recently

was the chairman's grandson, right?

I think the girl who interfered then was Hong Keum-bo.

So basically,

they came separately, but left together in one car.

How do they know each other?

Start digging again.

You'd better not mess up this time.

Ms. Song.

If you have a spare moment,

can we talk briefly in my office right now?

Yes, sure.

It sounded like you were on an urgent call.

I hope I didn't disturb you.

Not at all.

It was just another work call.

A few days ago, one of our female employees

was attacked by an assailant on company grounds.

Pardon?

One of our employees?

Yes, I witnessed the event and handed the attacker over to the police.

He turned out to be Ms. Go's recently released brother.

He claimed he mistook his victim for Ms. Go.

I thought I would let you know

since it concerns one of the employees under your care.

I suggest reinforcing security measures.

Yes, sir.

I'll take care of it.

All right then.

Where did he go?

FULL-SERVICE SHOE REPAIR

Did you meet Yehppee?

Jeez, what are you doing?

So who was it?

It was Bang Jin-mok.

I knew it.

See? What did I tell you? I always knew it was him.

It's the first time I'm hearing about it.

So when is he going to hand over the files?

There's nothing to hand over.

He said even the backups were destroyed.

Man, you're one naive lady.

You believe that? He's just playing it safe.

You have to butter him up gently.

Try to gain his trust, like I did with you.

Think about it.

You refused to go undercover at first,

but I never gave up until you were persuaded.

Only because I was sick of it.

It was done with great care and devotion.

Hong, you also need to try everything you can with him.

Man.

The stock market, exchange rates, and bonds nowadays?

Something feels off with all of it.

It feels like the calm before the storm.

At this rate, something major might hit the country.

We might need to rush a little.

Oh right.

He's not here, right? Polish these for me quickly.

These came from Mr. Yun at General Affairs, right?

-The heels need to be replaced. -Don't be ridiculous. Hurry.

But they're all worn out.

Hand it over!

Do I owe you something?

I have nothing. It was all destroyed.

That's how I managed to survive that infiltrator manhunt last time.

You only survived because you handed over my photos.

I handed over photos last time,

but this time, I could hand over the real Hong Keum-bo.

Is this Admin? Is the chairman in?

Are you crazy?

If I really wanted to, I'm sure I could land

a private meeting with the chairman to discuss your past actions.

Oh, so you've resorted to blackmail now?

You started it.

Give me that. Go away.

-Mr. Bang! -Go away!

ULLALA CHICKEN

It's already 9 p.m., but we haven't had a single customer.

Sales have been down by half since last month,

and we might not be able to afford rent at this rate.

We're in the red if we factor in labor costs.

Maybe we should ask Keum-bo for help?

Honey. Seriously?

You want to borrow money from your unmarried daughter?

I was just thinking out loud.

Why are you getting angry? Jeez.

We should just start a farm in our hometown--

You think anyone can farm?

You can't live off dirt!

Unbelievable.

Take this too.

Goodness.

She used to be so gentle when she was young.

When did she become such a brute?

NEW KOREA FUND THE FIRST-RATE FUND!

What's this?

"New Korea Fund"?

New Korea Fund…

GET RICH IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM! NEW KOREA FUND

The stock market plunged a record 38 points today…

Interest rates are at a two-year high…

Stock prices have dropped to their lowest in five years…

The IMF Managing Director maintained that Korea's financial markets

are not facing a crisis like those in Southeast Asia.

But Korea's stock market has frozen over,

with foreign investors beginning to sell off their shares.

We're both busy people, so we can skip the pleasantries.

I'm calling out of concern for the country, sir.

Sure.

I look forward to seeing you at a year-end celebration, Vice Minister.

He assures me everything will be fine.

Even the oil shocks that sent prices soaring

and the foreign debt crisis in the '80s

all came and went, like a passing breeze.

Hanmin managed to endure and stand strong through it all.

That's true.

That reminds me.

We sure made a lot of money back then.

I sense a similar…

No,

it'll be even grander this time.

I sense a major opportunity on the horizon.

There's no issue with the slush fund, is there?

Is the OW Club fine? And Nora too?

Most certainly, sir.

All right.

You can show Mr. Shin and Mr. Oh in now.

Yes, sir.

How are the sales

for the New Korea Fund?

It was launched three weeks ago,

but it's underperforming.

After a US investment firm

put out a report telling investors to leave Asia,

the 500 mark collapsed immediately.

With investors spooked, sales are struggling.

Increase the sales target.

Pardon?

We need to raise the bar to at least meet the average.

But…

Send out a fax to all the branches,

and gather all the branch managers for a training.

Yes, sir. I'll see to it immediately.

Our branch's performance is on the line, and it's everyone's responsibility.

Let's put everything into selling the New Korea Fund.

The head office says it'll take full responsibility.

See?

All right now.

Remember to smile.

Mi-sook.

It's too bad they raised the target when you've already sold so much.

If the branch doesn't meet its quota,

that reward's off the table, no matter how much you sell.

I'll just have to try harder then.

Hello, sir.

This is Kim Mi-sook from Hanmin's Magang Branch.

Hong Jang-mi.

No, Hong Keum-bo.

You're done for.

I heard your brother was released.

How did you know, ma'am?

How did I know?

Your brother attacked one of our female employees

near our office the other night.

He mistook her for you.

Auntie Jang-mi has a scratch on her neck.

Are you okay?

President Shin witnessed it happen and had to go to the police station.

President Shin did?

Must I worry about your family affairs?

Talk to your brother and keep him under control.

Don't cause trouble.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

What did you need to tell me?

I came to let you know Ms. Kang,

the chairman's daughter, is doing well.

Nothing to report on President Shin?

No.

All right. You may leave.

Hong Keum-bo?

Start digging again.

You'd better not mess up this time.

Why you little…

-Damn it. -Get in there.

Come in.

Sir,

I heard you were inconvenienced by my brother recently.

Please accept my apologies.

I'm fine.

You should be extra careful when you're coming in and leaving work.

By the way,

was the assaulted female employee

Hong Jang-mi?

Yes, it was Ms. Hong.

I see.

DIRECTOR YUN JAE-BEOM FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY SERVICE

You've reached Yun Jae-beom.

Sir, this is Shin Jung-woo.

My goodness, President Shin!

Would you be free for dinner tonight?

I am.

Even if I wasn't, I'd make time.

Where shall I meet you?

Try some of this, sir.

This is for me?

My goodness, how kind of you.

You're giving me this precious hairtail.

Look at my suit matching its scales.

That is so delicious.

I assume you're planning to have Inspector Hong Keum-bo

return to the Seoul office at some point.

Yes, of course.

I can't just leave her suffering down there all alone.

She might not be aware of the great dangers that await her.

Your subordinate's safety should be the priority.

You should take her back immediately.

I want to bring her back just as much.

However, unlike us, who prioritize safety and well-being,

Hong Keum-bo always puts winning above all else.

It's all-or-nothing with her.

So unless she's knocked out,

she would never back out of her fight.

I mean, you two

were…

You know?

Come on, as if I need to say it out loud.

Could this be any tastier?

The New Korea Fund's returns keep falling,

but the higher-ups are just riding the branches hard

over their weak sales.

To make matters worse,

customers want us to take responsibility because we sold it to them.

This is just between us,

but hasn't the company made enough from the service fees?

Corporate employees like us just do as we're told.

How much responsibility do they expect us to take?

Could you maybe think of this

not as a gamble but as a final investment in me?

I'll take responsibility and protect you, no matter what happens.

Anyone willing to take responsibility during this hot mess

is either naive…

or completely insane.

Or maybe they're just desperately earnest.

Hello?

It's Bang Jin-mok.

Come to the bridge by the Han River where we met last time, right now.

I know about the 24 billion won that was embezzled by the OW Club.

So,

you knew about it going in.

Just hand over the materials, and we'll take care of the rest.

We'll make sure your identity remains secret.

You can trust me.

I need a little more time.

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES MAGANG BRANCH

NEW KOREA FUND SALES PERFORMANCE

Ms. Kim.

Ms. Kim Mi-sook?

Yes?

Attention, everyone.

Here at the Magang Branch,

Ms. Kim Mi-sook is the top salesperson.

She's number one.

Now, let's stop making excuses.

Take after Ms. Kim and give it all you've got to sell.

Don't just stand there and give her applause.

Congratulations.

Well done.

Thank you.

Why do you keep coming home so late?

Why didn't you tell me you were attacked by Go Bok-cheol?

How did you find out?

Right. Shin Jung-woo.

What did I tell you about calling the president by his name?

Queen Bee,

you know how old I really am.

He and I are in the same age group.

We're only three years apart.

We're having a celebration party, so come on out.

-Okay. -We'll be there soon.

Let me just get changed first.

Quit, leave the country, do whatever you must to stay safe.

I hate having to tell the victim to be careful.

But I think Go Bok-cheol, that crazy bastard,

will end up retaliating.

Yeah, he's totally a crazy bastard.

I'm going to quit and move out of the dorms soon too.

Until then…

can you keep this a secret from our roommates?

I'm asking you a favor.

Since you're asking for a favor, fine.

Let's act natural.

Sure, Queen Bee.

Mi-sook, congratulations on being the top salesperson.

Congratulations.

Ready?

-Congratulations. -I was just lucky.

No need to be humble.

Fine. I did work really hard.

Ta-da!

This is for the sales queen, Mi-sook.

And this is for her junior, Bom!

How exciting.

And…

this is for you, Jang-mi.

For what?

Next week will be the end of our three-month probationary period.

And this is for you, Queen Bee.

What? Me too?

Isn't this too much…

It's not too much for you.

Mommy, I'm sleepy.

It's already past nine.

Let's save your donut for tomorrow, okay?

Shall we go to bed?

Let me put her to bed first.

Good night, Bom.

Nighty-night.

Let's eat.

Mom told me to move in with Dad once my probationary period's over.

What should I tell my roommates?

If I stall, Go Bok-cheol is bound to shake me down again.

In a crappy situation like this, the best move is to run.

I'll be off to LA, no matter what.

-Where are you going? -Where?

I just need some fresh air.

There she goes again.

She works out in the parking lot whenever she's frustrated.

It's the emergency stairs when she's at work. I saw her.

Let's not get sentimental.

If I just get Yehppee on my side, Chairman Kang Pil-beom will be…

Hello?

Hey, Hong. We're in big trouble.

-What happened? -Turn on the news.

What?

In an effort to address the mounting foreign exchange crisis,

the government has decided to request a bailout from the IMF.

Leaving behind the title of model economy,

this served as an acknowledgment of a national bankruptcy.

The government is expected to announce this decision

in a nationwide address tomorrow.

During a series of meetings earlier today with the IMF Deputy Managing Director

and the US Under Secretary of the Treasury, who are visiting Korea,

the Korean government reportedly agreed that seeking IMF assistance is inevitable.

The bailout request is expected to total about 35 billion dollars,

given that the short-term external debt

totaling 70 billion dollars is due within a year.

In addition, the government…

Hello?

An emergency executive meeting?

Yes, I'll call the emergency contacts.

Who was that?

The president has called an emergency meeting

for division heads and above.

Help me make these calls.

Okay.

I'll call everyone up to here.

You should start from here.

-I'll call up to here. -Okay.

Hello, I'm calling from Admin.

Mr. Oh, it's Hong Jang-mi.

I'm calling from Admin.

-President Shin Jung-woo… -He called an emergency meeting.

Please head to the office.

-I'm calling from Admin. -Hello, this is Hong Jang-mi.

Why won't he pick up?

It's fine. Sit.

Hey.

Did you call the Ministry of Finance and Economy?

Yes, there will be a special address tomorrow

and term negotiations next week.

How much are they borrowing?

Well…

That I don't…

According to the deputy prime minister's 10 p.m. press conference earlier,

the government will initially seek

aid of 20 billion dollars from the US and Japan.

Twenty billion dollars…

You make sure to cash every donation check I send,

yet you have me find out such crucial intel from the news?

Just last week, when I went to check…

Listen to me.

You must think with a father's heart

and consider your kid who's studying abroad in the US.

You must consider how much money you'll need for that kid's future.

I've already done my calculations.

Let's first arrange

a meeting today with vice ministers in attendance.

I'll take care of the rest!

Do you hear me?

Damn it.

Damn it.

You've reached Hanmin.

Hello, you've reached Hanmin.

There they are.

Hello.

This isn't the result of our mismanagement or incompetence.

It's because of the global economic crisis.

Without immediate government intervention,

the situation could end up becoming a runaway train.

Just as banks and securities firms

provide people with loans when they need money,

the government should provide financial support now in the same vein.

We've internally reviewed the opinions you shared earlier.

However, it'll be difficult

to provide public funds across the board.

To assess financial soundness,

we will need a repayment plan proposal

and audited financial statements from the last three years.

Submitting those financial statements will work against us in many ways.

Then make it so that they work for us.

Are you suggesting falsified accounting?

It's not like the government can hand out money left and right.

We must go through the motions for the sake of appearances.

President Shin.

It's just a formality,

so do your best to make the numbers add up nicely.

Put that accounting experience to good use.

You should review

and submit the final copy yourself.

Yes, sir. I will.

Ms. Song.

Put together a team for him.

Yes, sir.

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

I've called this meeting to make an announcement.

Ms. Hong's probationary period is officially over.

A round of applause.

By the way…

did Mr. Bang Jin-mok call out today?

I just heard he's going to be out for the next four days.

Mr. Cha from Research and Mr. So from Trading are also away.

So-Bang-Cha are all on vacation?

Something is fishy.

I looked into it.

Man, it turns out Chairman Kang, that sly old fox,

asked the government for money with his head held high.

And the government is no better.

They agreed to release public funds

to the companies that submit accounting records.

Good grief, what is this country coming to?

They wouldn't do it out in the open since it's "confidential."

There are no conference rooms on the first floor,

and the 12th floor only has executive offices.

DESIGNATED PARKING

AREA CLOSED DO NOT USE

AREA CLOSED DO NOT USE

NOVEMBER 29, 1997 SATURDAY, 5:12 A.M.

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

How do I get in here?

You can't be here!

Why not?

Are you doing something I shouldn't see?

I asked you for some time!

We need to put out the immediate fire before we move on to…

Ms. Hong.

What are you doing here?

Well, you see…

Hello, sir.

What are you doing here, Ms. Hong Jang-mi?

Well…

I came to see Mr. Bang.

Mr. Oh asked me to see if he needed help with anything.

I don't. Get lost.

Wait.

We're on a tight schedule.

Don't we need a clerical assistant for menial tasks

like coffee runs, copies, and lunch delivery?

-We do. -We don't.

Ms. Hong may have a nasty temper and all…

but she's quick on her feet.

I am quick on my feet, and provide helpful assistance.

Please help out as much as you can.

The president is here.

Including the president, we'll need…

nine cups of coffee. Two sugars, two creams.

Yes, sir. I'll be right back.

Oh, boy.

BREAK ROOM

This isn't a coffee shop. You'll drink what I give you.

Cha Jung-il's grain powder mix.

Sneak a spoonful for three years of bad luck.

Nice, a healthy snack.

But why did Shin Jung-woo allow it?

He knows what I'm up to.

I'd better get back before Cha Jung-il flips out.

It's so damn good.

That stingy man was saving it for himself.

-Good morning. -Hello.

What's this familiar yet uneasy situation that I don't hate?

I have joined the task force team with Mr. Bang.

You're not asking to go,

but you already are?

If that's President Shin,

please tell him that you asked me to help Mr. Bang--

President Shin?

Yes, I've called to confirm something.

Did you ask Ms. Hong to assist Mr. Bang?

Well…

Yes, I did.

Thank you for confirming.

That's the least I can do for my savior.

Thank you.

I helped her out.

-Pardon? -What?

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

It's the final draft. Keep it safe.

Yes, sir.

FINAL DRAFT FOR SUBMISSION

I should empty this bin first.

FINAL DRAFT FOR SUBMISSION

1996 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT

How dare they try to cook the books and steal taxpayers' money?

You'll submit the original records for fair and square evaluation.

Come in.

Right.

These are the materials prepared by the crisis response task force team.

We adjusted the sales figures to bring the company back into the black.

Is that so?

This is your specialty, after all.

I'm sure you did well.

When is the submission deadline?

It's 6 p.m. today.

I see.

Good work.

Yes?

I'll get the submission copy ready.

Bang, grab me the printed submission copy and make a copy of the floppy disk.

Okay.

-How many copies are you submitting? -Just one.

Are you taking it to the president?

He's coming here to pick it up.

No more questions! Just prepare the envelopes.

Yes, sir.

FINANCIAL REPORT

FINANCIAL REPORT

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

Stand up. Quicky!

THE DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY KEUM-BO

It's all set to be submitted.

Thank you for your hard work.

Not at all.

This is the final submission copy and the floppy disk.

Thank you.

-Let's go. -Yes, sir.

President Shin!

Excuse me.

You should've been given the finalized copy, but you weren't.

This is…

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

The one with the folded corner

contains the original records that I prepared.

DETAILS OF OUTSTANDING LIABILITIES

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

The government has decided to inject public funds

to protect depositors and stabilize the markets…

Mom, I'm here.

What?

How come you're here on a weekday afternoon?

I worked through the night yesterday,

so they gave me a day off as a special perk or something.

Mom, can you pack me some side dishes?

The family…

I mean, my colleagues enjoy them so much.

Of course, I'll pack you some.

Where's Dad?

Is he at the market?

He went to get a refund.

Business has been slow,

and your dad did something out of character.

Apparently, he bought something called New Korea.

It's some kind of investment fund.

A fund?

The New Korea Fund?

Yeah.

But don't worry, I told him to sell all of it today.

Damn it.

Why do you look like that?

Did you sell them off?

It's at minus 80%.

What?

Dad, why would you buy that?

You're the one who told Jang-mi and me that stocks ruin lives.

They're not stocks.

I bought it because it was a fund.

I asked them for a refund, and they said it's impossible.

But Hanmin is the top-ranked company in the country.

What are we going to do?

How could they do this?

Honey, what are we going to do?

Damn it…

It's down 90%!

You sold me the fund!

What are you going to do about my hard-earned money?

I'm really sorry, ma'am.

Let me cancel the automatic transfer first.

The branch manager said the head office is working on a resolution.

Hey, we'll be screwed if Hanmin goes under!

You'll pay for this.

I will sue you!

Answer me!

-What are you going to do about this? -Please don't do this!

BRANCH MANAGER'S OFFICE

Sir!

-Sir! -Hey!

-Please help me! -Give me back my money!

Please try to calm down.

What are you going to do?

I'm so sorry.

INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATES, STOCK PRICES

Doesn't this seem embellished?

Are these numbers even possible?

Yeongsan Investment & Securities is out.

All right, next.

We're moving on to Hanmin Investment & Securities.

-Okay. -While you review the file,

you must review if they'll be able to repay the funds.

That should be our focus.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

SECURITIES

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

Hanmin Investment & Securities

didn't make the cut?

Why is our name missing from that roster?

Why?

I've never experienced such humiliation in my life!

All we did was

do those other firms a goddamn favor!

-I'm sorry, sir. -I'm sorry, sir.

Unbelievable!

Goddamn it!

I'm certain

I personally handed off the documents I prepared.

That day,

Ms. Hong Jang-mi followed me to the parking lot.

You know her, right?

Ms. Hong did?

She said I took the wrong envelope,

and gave me another one.

Weren't those documents also prepared by you, Mr. Bang?

Thank you for your hard work.

Not at all.

This is…

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

DETAILS OF OUTSTANDING LIABILITIES

HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES

JULY, 1997 HONG KONG

The financial crisis that began in Thailand spread to Indonesia.

Where will it strike next?

Korea is next.

So process my resignation immediately.

You're anticipating Korea's financial crisis,

yet you'll become the president of Hanmin?

Securities firms have the fastest, most credible intel on Korean companies.

When the executives start floundering,

I'll make a clean sweep.

Everyone has such aspirations at times.

Mine's not an aspiration.

I'm solving a problem I already know the answer to.

PUBLIC FUND INJECTION INTO FINANCIAL SECTOR

HANMIN EXCLUDED

That was your doing.

If we go bankrupt,

thousands of employees will be out on the streets.

Is that the justice you seek?

Then should I have just let you cook books and loot public funds?

Chairman Kang exploits crises to line his own pockets.

Would you stay complicit while his employees, investors,

and the public pay the price for his corruption?

I just did what I had to do.

I was trying to save my colleagues,

not to blow the company to pieces!

Are you using your colleagues to justify yourself?

Right. I almost forgot.

You're so devoted that you even led the accounting fraud nine years ago.

We've met before.

Please take good care of us.

Thank you.

Sorry, Keum-bo.

I'll persuade him to do the right thing.

…committed suicide by jumping from his apartment building

around 3 p.m. today.

The Hanmin accounting fraud case in 1988.

Do you remember the accountant who jumped to his death back then?

He was my mentor.

He was my colleague.

I guess that settles it.

Even in the thick of the storm…

we'll never be in the same boat.

Never.

UNDERCOVER MISS HONG

All signs point to us ending the operation.

Let's wrap it up.

But I wasn't trying to hide it.

You never asked who my dad was.

If you think about it, you're the biggest liar here.

Damn it!

You damn brat!

I'm D.K. Lee of DK Ventures.

If Hanmin goes bankrupt on its own? That's a win for me.

A 40% staff reduction?

Show respect to your senior.

Senior?

Director Yun, I found it.

The slush fund ledger.

Subtitle translation by: Justin S. Kim