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She's the compass-like figure in one's life:

grandmother.

She said to me after losing my parents early in life,

"Help those less fortunate, and live honestly."

She made a small fortune when her small plot of land

was bought up for redevelopment,

but she donated everything and went to work with an ailing body.

At the time, I fought alone against a massive insurance company.

Due to a fine print in the contract, grandma's cancer wasn't covered.

Upon winning the unwinnable fight,

I went to the congress

with her support, to help even more people.

Grandma may have gone back to nature,

but I will take up her torch and run for a better world.

An honest politician who keeps her promise!

- Candidate #1, Joo... - Stop!

Lower it.

Rewind it a bit.

Over there!

Can you emphasize that cross more?

We're losing Christians votes lately.

That's because you attended a Buddhist ceremony...

I know.

We should've tightened the schedule then.

So you didn't have to stay long.

Sorry about that.

Isn't the shot of kiss with my husband weird?

Weird!

Not weird!

It's beautiful.

Married couples don't kiss, especially sober.

Your image is leaning towards masculine lately...

Cut it.

Okay, we'll cut it.

No kiss! Cut the kiss.

- Shall we call it a day? - Yes, sir!!

- Great work, everyone! - Thank you!

Let's do this!

- Candidate #1! - Hooray!

Go, go! Go for it!

I will take off.

- Park. - Yes?

Let's do this right.

I must maintain dignity as 4th term incumbent.

Absolutely.

- No scratches please. - Sorry about that.

Careful, ma'am!

- Are you okay? - Yeah, let's go.

Councilor, one moment.

What was that for?

It didn't look worn out.

This side too.

Okay.

The councilor's heading out!

Hello there! I'm Joo Sang-sook!

Candidate #1 Joo!

Hello, I'm candidate #1 Joo!

Hello madame!

What do we get if we pick you?

I'll do anything you ask!

Swap your hubby first?

Hello, I'm Joo Sang-sook!

I'm Joo 'Maria' Sang-sook.

Behind you.

May you attain nirvana.

It's been so long, deaconess!

I know, I know, presbyter.

Have you been well?

HONEST CANDIDATE

You're up against Nam, whom you defeated by 12 votes 8 years ago,

a comment please!

This is a Catch-22 question.

Be cool, every word leads to

votes.

We're debating over Hyuntan City's transformation into a city of science.

Candidates Shin and Nam will get to question Councilor Joo.

You have a 2-minute limit.

I have another question.

Who'll maintain the facility after the expo?

With whose money?

Don't you think you're wasting taxpayer's hard-earned money?

Not at all, I'm listening very carefully.

As my biggest detractor, I'll convince you by end of today.

When I was a mayor, I approved takeover of Hyuntan U.

Thank you about that.

You helped revitalize it with your Ok-hee Foundation.

Won't you comment on its shady financial dealings?

They say it's used for money laundering.

Do you have any legal grounds for that accusation?

I'm giving you a chance...

The word on the street is that,

you made hundreds of thousands on stocks...

Camera 3, cut in.

Close-up on Nam's annoyed face.

When will you respond to your son's dual citizenship issue?

Mr. Nam, please stay on topic.

I still have time, please wait.

Could you respond?

No. Drag it out.

There's nothing I'm ashamed of!

My entire fortune is a 700-sq. ft. apartment.

Ma'am, I'm talking about your son.

The science department created in my grandmother's name

has taken in so many students

from very difficult backgrounds...

Eh...

Councilor, should we take a break?

Sorry, I became too emotional.

So many students have built their dreams with Ok-hee scholarships.

How dare you use their dreams for your own political gain?

- Me? - I'm extremely...

...disappointed in you.

- That's not what I mean... - About the science city...

Candidates, your time has run out.

You okay?

The next topic of this first debate is

regional economic revitalization.

Great work today.

No one here works harder than you.

It was a great debate, let's work together for a long time.

A long, long time.

Why isn't anyone digging into Ok-hee Foundation accusations?

Easy, she's a shoe in if she doesn't commit murder, let it go.

Sorry, I'm late.

Come in, come in.

Sit.

It was a fun debate, Mr. Nam.

For you, maybe.

Stressed husband, scolding wife,

what a chemistry.

I'm the one doing tricks, but she gets all the votes.

Come on now.

After she wins her 4th term,

we'll then go with whatever you're planning.

- No, I... - However...

stop biting into the foundation, you could get hurt.

I'm fond of that foundation.

I only did that because she asked about my stocks...

You're the stock market expert.

I really hurt your feelings?

I'll give you a gift, a good scoop.

Buy Wy Logitech, get a loan if you have to.

Not 'Y', it's 'Wy'.

It's not 'Why' either.

I know, I know.

Right, that Wy.

I just bought you a house each.

We still have to have a fair fight!

So I can help you down the line.

All right, we're all in this together!

Cheers!

Buy me a building next time!

♪ What's the point, love passes by ♪

♪ like a shot arrow ♪

♪ Those memories were dazzling ♪

♪ and filled with sorrow ♪

♪ Age is just a number ♪

♪ But heart is real ♪

♪ Go with your heart ♪

By the way, how could you sing your own campaign song?

♪ Say good bye to sorrow ♪

♪ You live only once ♪

♪ - Love is a necessity ♪ ♪ - Necessity! ♪

♪ - Marriage is a choice ♪ ♪ - Choice! ♪

♪ Just follow your heart ♪

♪ Tears are bubbles of breaking up ♪

♪ Don't be afraid of new love ♪

♪ - Amor fati! ♪ ♪ - Amor fati! ♪

He won't let me have lunch to hand out business cards.

Gwangjin district candidate is giving all his people Hot 6.

I developed immunity for Hot 6, it doesn't work.

You gotta drink Red Bull.

The old fart runs marathons every weekend.

- My knees are all busted. - That's it?

- My wife left me. - Really?

Excuse me!

Wait! Hold on!

Wait a minute!

Come on, man!

Dang it, it's in selfie mode!

45N 8217, 45N 8217...

Hold on, hold on! Please!

I'll pretend I didn't see you,

just be honest with me.

- Did he shoot hidden cams? - No.

Wait, any footages show faces?

The footage he shot.

Anything with the councilor's face?!

Please forgive me...

Which outlet?

- He doesn't know. - Come on!

But I got the plate number.

45N 8217.

If this blows up, are we all going down?

Mr. Kim, could you make this go away?

♪ Hyuntan candidate #1 Joo Sang-sook ♪

♪ Trusted candidate, Joo Sang-sook ♪

♪ Loyal candidate ♪

♪ Always thinking of Hyuntan City ♪

♪ Have faith in Joo Sang-sook ♪

♪ Candidate #1 Joo Sang-sook ♪

Any articles?

Nothing, don't worry.

I'm scared shitless!

Dance, dance.

Did you even look? Look what you did.

That looks bad.

I'll have to get you a new car.

How about a German? BMW?

What?

Give me the footage you shot yesterday along with this.

Who are you?

I had to run for the congress!

Do you all remember?

When I was representing Hyuntan in the congress and as a mayor...

Candidate #3 Shin Ji-sun!

People's Future Party, Shin Ji-sun!

Hello there!

Welcome, Mr. Kim!

Kim Sang-pyo! Kim Sang-pyo!

This way, please.

Kim Sang-pyo! Kim Sang-pyo!

Great work everyone.

I swapped the hidden camera with a BMW.

Kim Sang-pyo! Kim Sang-pyo!

Ms. Yoon, thank you so much.

I'll treat you to beer later.

Candidate Joo Sang-sook!

I care deeply for her!

Vote for her once more!

Kim Sang-pyo! Kim Sang-pyo!

Knee.

Good evening.

How's your knee?

You remembered that?

I wish I could buy you some meds, but it's against the election law...

It's all right.

Kindergarten wait list.

So adorable!

How did it go with the kindergarten?

Not her.

Still on the wait list?

Yes, when you get elected, please take care of this.

Trust me and have a second child.

She is my second.

Good evening!

Honey!

- Honey. - Evening!

It's a great night, how about a round?

Sure, I'll get my sneakers.

Oh my, I forgot to get your shoes.

You fool.

Always be healthy!

I'm always like this!

- Good night. - Yes, ma'am.

Have a good night.

Can I stop doing this?

I don't even play badminton, this is so annoying!

So many votes come from the badminton club.

Every single damn day...

Only I can do this.

Sang-sook.

Do you not have a nose?

Yeah, mom.

What? Sang-sook?!

Why?

Have you gone mad?

Take it.

Yes, mother.

I'm sorry for not picking up the phone earlier.

I was too busy to pick up, passcode?

When I fired the housekeeper,

I should've told you earlier.

Soy sauce beef? We'll eat it right away.

I love you!

Holy crap!

I got solicited so many times, it was hard rejecting them.

You poor thing.

But we'll have to do something for my friend.

His kid is having a flight attendant test.

But she can't speak English.

I told him we'll help, we're capable of that.

Okay.

And that golf instructor,

he's sick of the utility pole in front of his house.

When he opens the windows, it could hit him...

- We'll pull it out. - Just pull it out.

Remember Yong-man? My college senior?

Just write me a list!

So I did.

He wants to setup a gym in the Presidential palace.

She works well, give her a $ 500 raise.

$ 500?

If you got money, give it to me.

Or get a Korean speaker, it drives me nuts.

Forget it, we can raise it later.

And this is from my grandma's friend,

is there a plan for a Hoengseong subway station?

Candidate #1 Joo Sang-sook!

Jesus...

I'm here!

Are you sick?

Are you so giddy to lie that I'm dead?

Don't lie that you're sick and fetch me, I'm busy!

That's why I called you at night, to avoid traffic!

Where are you going? You're an accomplice.

I was going to shut the door.

Asshole, this isn't Burger King!

You said to come quickly.

I'm done hiding out.

- That again? - Why?

They're building a ski resort here.

I find another secluded spot.

Okay, somewhere warm with a good view.

You rotting pieces of shit!

Grandma, please!

You're the one who ran off a day before election with a note.

You said you'd 'return to nature,'

so we all thought you went off to die!

You should've corrected everyone.

You maintained the lie for sympathy votes!

I should've came out then.

Fine.

Let's come out and confess.

And get arrested for spreading false information.

That's 7 years imprisonment,

10 years of license suspension, $ 50,000 penalty.

We'll keep this lie until both of us die?

I saw a sliver of kindness in you when you were young, but not now.

There is, there really is,

but you can't see it since you're eyes are bad.

I checked up on you, so I'll leave now.

You're not in contact with your old friends, right?

That's what you worry about?

- Sang-sook. - Yeah?

You came so far, take this and eat.

What is it?

Grandma!

Joo Sang-sook, candidate #1.

Take this and suck on it!

Why did you even call me?

Are you okay?

My shoe!

It's ruined.

Are you okay?

Councilor, hop on!

I just walk.

Let me just put away my phone.

I didn't get much exercise.

- Councilor! - Forget it!

No, no, there!

Stay here for a bit, I'll head down,

and bring back an umbrella and shoes!

Put this on!

I'll be right back!

Get me elected for the fourth time...

I didn't donate everything to get anything in return,

but you know that, right?

And I want to become a famous politician...

Forget about my ticket to heaven, use all my deeds on Sang-sook.

Known to people all over the country...

Make her grow up and be kind.

Please make her stop lying.

Please...

What is that?

Park!

Mom just called,

she wants us to visit her for a meal.

That hag.

Huh?

Yeah?

What did you just say?

Did you call my mom a hag?

Sorry, I get irritated whenever your family is mentioned.

I hate that hag.

What?!

What's with me?

Still, don't talk about her first thing in the morning.

Hey!

Don't hey me, I'm older than you.

Are you nuts?!

You never wanted to sound older!

What's wrong with me?

Sir, could I reposition the camera a little bit?

Sure.

People online will say she's got double chin.

It goes up quite high.

Could you make the lights feel bit warmer?

This light will bring out her laugh lines.

Sure!

I brought drinks for all.

Purple is our party color, right here.

Great work everyone.

Is this it?

- Good morning! - Hello there.

I'm a big fan, Mr. Jang.

The councilor always wanted to be a guest on Forest of News.

Yeah? Didn't she say she didn't want to do current affairs?

Right.

I got a peek at the script,

you don't go off script, right?

Well, that's up to the flow of the interview.

Right.

This part here, I think we should remove it.

- I understand. - Okay.

And you don't do R-rated jokes and such, right?

- There's no time for that. - Yes, I know.

It'd be great if you didn't ask about

Seoul mayoral and presidential runs.

You're overdoing this.

Please have a good interview.

- Hello. - Hello.

Are you nervous that we're live and online?

I wonder if it'll feel like this on TV for presidential election.

You boldly started with the mention of presidential election,

that was an honest answer.

Since it's on the table, may I ask some hard questions?

Like how many times we do it a week?

How many times do we do it?

Councilor, do what?

What's with her?

I think you're the first guest to have R-rated talk here.

Only adults can vote, after all.

As you see, she's a firecracker.

But we're platonic at this point,

our home is the capital of friendzone.

And I'm the mayor!

Councilor, have some cold water.

- Yes. - Okay..

Did I hear that right?

A ton of comments are posted in real time.

"Is Councilor Joo drunk? High?"

"Is this a hidden camera prank?" and so forth.

Do you usually read online comments?

Not at all.

I don't read anything ever since I won my 3rd term.

My aids even read me the menu.

Come on now!

Let's cue the music!

We'll come back after some music.

This is Jang Deok-Joon's Forest of News.

What did she just say?

Is this a strategy?

So you're thinking of the presidential election?

Yes, I gotta be a president at least once!

Eh? Did she go on SNL?

You said you'll make it happen, because it's me!

I said that?

I don't think I can go home today.

I'm absolutely certain.

I can't talk the way I want to.

Words have to come from the brain,

but it feels like it's coming out of my ass.

It's not like your words are shit.

No, they totally are, I can't control my sphincter!

Stop being so vulgar!

And put your shoes on.

We're in an enclosed space.

Do you not have a nose? Why are you ignoring it?

I got rhinitis so it's fine.

Stop farting under the sheets!

Do I not have a nose? Is your gut rotting?!

What's with you?

I'm sorry, I really can't lie.

It's all due to high level of stress lately.

And boss is...

He's unemployed, don't call him that.

What? Unemployed?!

You have a kimchi-making event.

Isn't that for wives of the candidates?!

What do you take me for?!

Useless unemployed playboy!

What! That's how you see me?!

Yes.

What?

Don't cry.

I'm not! I'm not crying!

You are, you cry baby!

You're old enough, stop whining!

Ma'am, you should save your words until you calm down.

I'm getting out of here!

- Honey, honey! - Let go!

But go to the kimchi event, while I ask nicely.

Boss! Boss!

I'm not a boss!

I'm unemployed!

Is it insane online?

Yes, you're trending at #1.

It was so frigging goddamn hard getting on that list before!

Ma'am, please filter your words, remember the 4th term dignity?

Filter...

Councilor Joo!

Go ahead, you freak!

Get away, I'm sorry...

We'll see you soon.

Thank you for coming.

Ma'am, you made some strong comments earlier,

would you like to follow-up?

We'll send out a separate press release.

For the presidential election...

Councilor Joo's autobiography is on the store's main stage!

'My Grandmother's Dream'!

Here.

Hello, councilor, I had a great time reading it,

could I get an autograph?

You did? I haven't read it yet.

Councilor, please autograph the inside page.

- Name? - Pardon?

Your name!

Oh, it's Lee Ae-rin.

'Honesty and sweat won't betray you,'

that part really touched me.

Yes, honesty and sweat won't ever betray you.

Never ever.

Thank you for coming.

Is that good? We'll see you over there.

My head's itchy...

Lee, honesty and sweat really won't betray you? Joo Sang-sook

It's over here.

I came to support a mega bookstore opening in our district.

It should be a breath of fresh air in publishing world.

But when people get smarter, that's bad news for us politicians.

Sorry, that was so funny.

That was a joke.

Your autobiography is #1 on politics bestseller list,

why do you think it's a hit with the public?

We hired part-timers to buy everything up.

Councilor, stop joking! It's too much!

Ms. Kim, next question, please?

Yes, I'm sure you were very busy,

how long did it take you to write the book?

Keep your mouth shut.

No talking.

Skip the question.

That's...

Get it together.

This is a war zone, stop it!

I didn't write it, my ghost writer wrote it!

Please, please, please...

$ 10,000 for 3 months!

Shocking revelation by Hyuntan candidate Joo!

Baby, it's done.

It's all over, we'll have to go back to our hometown.

What's wrong with you?

Why can't you do it? Entertaining fluff!

This mouth isn't mine!

Then whose mouth is it?!

Say "I'm actually a man."

I wish I was a man, I would get less shit then!

I'm a servant for the people!

People are my servants!

Thirst quencher for the people, a servant for the people!

You know I'm not people's servant.

You've really become brazen.

Is it true that you'll buy me a car after the election?

A used car...

Why did she suddenly change her character?

I know, Nam's the crass one.

She was tight with financial commish when she was a finance minister,

that's when her worth shot up.

It's still only cost of a house.

More than meets the eye.

Where you going?

I miss her so much.

Gonna dig into her?

Wouldn't it be fun?

Give 'Unanswered Questions' a scoop.

My friend's a producer there.

No, it's mine.

She's using utilities, so she really lives here?

It's been a long day.

I know.

I canceled all upcoming events.

That's good.

Not campaigning will be more beneficial to win.

What should I tell Mr. Kim?

I don't know, make something up.

When shit hits the fan, I'll assign it to my underlings,

and I'll just go off somewhere,

get drunk, sleep and wait until you clean it all up.

Maybe I should kill myself, that's what I'm thinking.

Not coming?

Coming.

She took off the wig, and became a trending phrase,

"$ 10,000 for 3 months!"

Please don't say anything.

Councilor, your hair looks great.

Right? Honey, how about a game?

We always play...

- She doesn't want to play. - I see...

Boss!

Her bag...

Please play, I mean, get some rest.

I got you!

They're all shaky...

Dammit...

The dash cam...

First one.

Pass, pass.

What is this?

You think I'm a joke?

Like I'm worth less than dog shit!

Embarrassing me in front of the neighbors.

Wash your hands before bitching, you smell nasty!

I've been making kimchi all damn day!

I can't get the hot pepper smell out of my hands!

Stop your moaning!

You do one thing for the campaign and you bitch and moan!

So this is the new you? Hey mom.

Welcome.

Your fridge's empty.

Why didn't you call ahead?

Can I not drop in?

An intruder...

Did I hear that right?

- No, you heard me... - Oh, she meant strudel!

I had a craving for a strudel!

I came to drop off some side dishes.

You were all over the news, I was a bit worried.

You should worry on your own.

What?

Wait, mom, mom!

She's really sick right now.

Do you have any respect for your mother-in-law?

You're still my daughter-in-law!

- What are you doing?! - Mom! Wait! Please!

Don't you walk away from me!

Goddamn hag...

No way, is she pregnant...

Hag-in-law!

You're pregnant?

You have to impregnate me to get pregnant!

Your semen isn't micro dust, I can't get pregnant over the air!

I've had it, come sit down, we need to talk.

Let's talk.

- Hold on, mom. - You'll regret it.

Spill your guts if you got something to say.

I'm not a stubborn person.

Let's have a frank conversation.

A frank conversation?

I should just go die...

Even so, don't you think that was too much?

I should just sever ties with her.

Don't say anything!

What did you say? Did you badmouth her?!

No, she won't come around for a while, I'm so happy!

So happy!

I'm so happy!

So, so happy!

You're nuts...

You've gone insane!

- #1 Joo Sang-sook! - Candidate #1, please vote!

- Please drink this. - Thank you.

You dropped 7 points.

I know, you old fart.

What?

Mr... Fart...

Sir?

Old fart!

Whatever, you old fart!

To have this kind of constant pattern

is to have a logical mechanism...

It could be caused by something non-medical...

So what does she have to do?

I'll prescribe some meds, so get plenty of rest...

Eat properly and don't get stressed, right?

Yes.

Seriously?!

Say you can't fix it and save me the time!

Baby, baby!

You should be admitted!

Your hat.

Thank you!

So annoying! Speak faster!

Two, two!

One!

Nurse Kim, get cupping ready, and extra large needles!

- Something much bigger. - Nurse Kim, please hurry.

Bring them over.

Don't move.

Use acupuncture to paralyze her.

My poor Sang-sook!

Who...

You got a tongue paralysis!

Mom?

How could you not recognize me?!

Dad?

Dad! Dad!

My baby...

It's me, your nana Ok-hee in heaven...

I raised you so preciously!

- Grandma? - Yes...

Let's go.

Where are you going?

- Look for another shaman? - Send payment please!

I told you to get the payment first, dammit!

That shaman said I could become a president.

Can we get through this storm?

Bring in a captain who can steer us through this.

When everyone shunned Han during his presidential run,

Lee stayed by him until the end.

A loyal kingmaker.

He's a Harvard grad strategist,

who focuses on election campaigns.

He's too good to just fade away.

He's waiting, could we hurry a little...

I'm not sorry for being late!

I'll be absolutely direct.

I can't lie at all.

That's a good girl.

If you can help me get through this election,

consider your retirement fully secured.

I got enough money to last till I die.

- Bull! - What?

Ball! Cheese balls? Are you hungry?

- Bring her some snack. - Right, cheese balls.

I go to the store and...

But why is my comeback has to be your mess?

We brought some puer tea from China, have some.

- Oh! - Oh, no! It must be hot!

- I'm sorry! - It's not hot.

It cooled off.

Why does it have to be you?

I'm the only one who asked for your service.

Right? That's what you said.

Attention, our consultant Mr. Lee Woon-hak!

Campaign strategies, press kits,

pledge and support base analysis, just the essentials.

Smells good.

I love this more than anything, the scent of election.

We'd like to minimize her appearances.

That's not good.

An election is a show, its star must be seen.

How's Nam doing?

He's catching up,

but he won't play dirty, we have an agreement.

Probably went with the alternative since he can't win dirty.

If there's a possibility, he'll do anything.

Start the vacuum, we need to suck up every vote we can get.

Korea is one blood!

It means we all know each other.

Have you been well, chairman?

It's been so long.

Look who it is.

Are you back in politics?

It seems so.

Who are you backing this time?

Joo Sang-sook of Hyuntan, sir.

Our clansmen support Joo Sang-sook!

Hooray, Joo Sang-sook!

- Candidate #1, salute! - Salute!

We got the photo.

When was this taken?

Joo, you bitch!

Buddy! I told you not to take this road!

Did Mrs. Ok-hee sacrifice for Joo's campaign?

Why did she die during campaign period?

I look really bad in this.

And why does she look like a saint here?

Related search terms have changed like this.

From 'Joo divorce' to 'Joo friendzone.'

He came here too? So diligent.

Who will you choose?

I don't know, you?

That funny lady who took off her wig.

Remember my wig? This is my hair.

- Please vote for me. - Thank you.

Hello! $ 10,000 for 3 months, Joo Sang-sook!

- Please vote for me. - Thank you.

Wanting to avoid military service, Joo gave birth abroad,

and her son can't be located even by prosecutors and cops...

Nam, that bastard, he didn't even split the cost of that BMW...

Did he screw us over?

I told him not to drag Eun-ho into this, dammit!

Mr. Bong, we need your help.

I was told to hole up somewhere until mom got elected.

Since you'll get photographed, it's good to get a trim.

I just wanna be a natural.

Natural's good, so is wild.

You got all that good looks thanks to me.

Am I right? Say something.

You're being too careful,

it'll be summer soon, go breezy!

Say what?

Very breezy, let's shave.

- Shave? - Shave.

It's hot.

Christ!

- Hey, hey! - Damn!

No, no, no!

You need to get drafted!

What?!

- Clipper! Clipper! - Right here!

Hurry!

Eun-ho! My son!

Easy, come on now.

Why do I need to be drafted? I'm an American citizen!

You're not an American, you're totally a Korean!

My soul will be crushed if I get drafted!

So leave your soul here!

And take the body there!

What the fuck is that?!

Don't say 'fuck' to your dad!

What in the world?!

What am I doing?!

I got you!

Be a good son, just once!

Hold still, your ear may get cut!

Resent your mom!

So amazing, you live such complicated lives.

So be an amazing son.

Other guys get exempted, you can't even do this for me?

My son, you're all grown up like a jackass.

Do you like special force or navy? I'll make it happen.

Jeez! If you send me to the military, I'll quit college!

My soul will be crushed, how can I make music?!

I'll end up useless like dad!

Your mom's going places because I support her.

Choose one!

Korean military or Berklee College of Music.

I'll pay you $ 100,000 after military service.

Yes, mother.

18 months equal 540 days,

that's $ 200 per day, think of it as a contract job.

Yes!

Give me more, hazard pay.

I'll be risking my life to protect this country.

He knows how to negotiate.

If he works for foreign affairs, he'll get us more territory.

Let's say, $ 300,000!

- Deal. - Deal!

Me too! I want $ 300,000 too!

It's so hard playing a caring husband!

No, I want $ 3 million!

His service is 2 years, but I'm doing this for life!

Mother, come to think of it, I think $ 500,000 would do...

Stop it!

Forget it! I've had it!

- Screw you both! - Wait, what are you doing?

You thought you could exploit me?!

I've had it!

Oh Christ...

You are all dead today! Come here!

Stop! Stop!

I should've died earlier...

Mom!

Why did I bother bringing this?

You got my hubby to cut my son's hair,

don't make decisions without consulting me.

Statement for voluntary enlistment, just read what's written there.

I can't.

Why not?

It's not the whole truth.

Didn't think it would forever be your political hindrance?

It's just military service, you were dumb to avoid it.

You live off taxpayer's money, why did you do it?

It wasn't a maternity trip, I didn't even give birth!

Eun-ho's mom gave birth to him in the States...

Must you really do this?

I made a big deal out of it,

and I can't refuse a press conference right now.

What if I say I didn't give birth to Eun-ho?

He'll get hurt...

That's what you're worried about?

I may not have...

not have given birth to him...

but he's my child...

What was that? Where you going?!

I'll get some more ice.

She's a good woman.

He's gonna kill me...

I'd like to respond to...

accusations of my son's dual citizenship and...

Camera! Camera!

Councilor, are you okay?

Councilor!

Please call 911!

Hold on!

So it's all settled with voluntary enlistment?

Yes, ma'am.

Councilor Joo's son who is in the midst of a controversy

isn't her biological son?

Right.

His biological mother gave birth to him in USA,

and Joo's rep said she has not cleared things up with him yet.

Lee Woon-hak, backstabbing fuck!

Where is that fuck?!

People say weird things when they're sick!

Doctor! Please help!

She needs help!

- There she is! - Councilor!

She's being discharged early for the election.

She stated that she won't use her family for her campaign.

It's a thoughtful statement, not as a politician but as a mother.

People are praising her for raising her stepson as her own.

Ma'am, I'll take you to your apartment.

Skip it, my boy must be in shock.

But there's a protocol...

Just go.

Yes, ma'am.

Why are they splitting up?

Eun-ho!

It's still cold in April, why are you in the pool?

Are you in shock?

I'm really sorry, I'm the sinner.

Mom.

I didn't want you to find out like this...

Son!

Eun-ho, you know how much I love you, right?

I knew you didn't give birth to me.

- What? - What?!

You knew? Why didn't you say anything?

You're doing important work, I didn't want you to worry.

He's so thoughtful!

It's okay, I knew everything.

Why you little...

Since when did you know?

- When I was 8? - 8? How?

You told me when you were drunk.

- Me? - Yeah.

I did?!

"Your mom is someone else, she's my first love.

So beautiful, unlike someone," you said drunkenly.

Did I say anything else?

Honey, are you okay?

You're fine, right? I was so worried.

What is it, baby?

My darling Sang-sook, I...

Go kill yourself!

Honey! Baby!

Baby, listen to me, you're my everything!

Help!

Mom! Mom!

Excuse me!

Can you take care of my visa and find me a better job?

What?

At the very least, since I'm sabotaging my job.

You speak Korean so well.

But you didn't learn to speak respectfully?

Everyone speaks so rudely, so I didn't get to that.

Let me apologize on everyone's behalf.

It's fine, everyone's older.

The lady of the house...

She said she'd give me a $ 500 raise,

that bitch.

Bitch?

Who built the Mangmi pedestrian overpass?

Joo Sang-sook did!

Who built Black Hole Park in Sumi District?

Joo Sang-sook?

Thank you so much.

I have a question!

Is it true that Taewon Life subsidiary built the overpass and park?

It's candidate Shin!

Where did you hear such juicy scoop...

Didn't you fight against them over insurance claim?

I can't say that's not true.

Cue! Cue!

Since you're here, sing a song for us!

Right, a song!

Why are you bursting into a song?

♪ Hyuntan candidate #1 Joo Sang-sook ♪

Excuse me!

♪ Trusted candidate, Joo Sang-sook ♪

Did you partner up with Taewon?

You said the economy and our city's reputation

will improve after the expo.

That's...

all bullcrap.

Why did you push for it?

Because Taewon bought a ton of Wy shares...

There's a bomb!

What? Wy?

I put most of my stuff here.

This is my last batch.

Why didn't I eat this earlier?

What a waste.

No, no, no...

Why are you taking that back?

This isn't from Taewon.

What about kimchi that they gifted?

Isn't it a gift of love?

Reject the love.

If it's from Taewon, everything must go back.

Where are the golf clubs?

How could I return used goods?!

That's not the problem here.

Even an undie could lock you up!

Not my undies...

Is it washed?

This house is rented to you by Taewon.

I know! We'll move out!

Why are you lashing out at me.

Like Mr. Lee said, return these and donate the rest.

You were good at this back then.

I had it washed! It's a clean pair!

You got any undies?

If you got some, bring them out.

But it's good to see that I’ve gained points.

Since it turned out this way, let's double down on your honesty.

What do you think people will expect from you?

Something harder? Or potent?

Or more insane?

A gentle image push is a goner,

and trying to recover from it is pointless.

Do what people want to see.

Attention please!

We'll be adjusting our catch phrase.

Nation's Most Honest Politician

Honest Candidate!

♪ That's what elections are like ♪

♪ We all wonder, ♪

♪ 'Will my vote make a difference?' ♪

♪ We all doubt ourselves ♪

♪ But don't give up ♪

♪ It's for the good of all ♪

♪ For a better tomorrow! ♪

♪ Be thorough ♪

♪ Candidate #1 Joo Sang-sook! ♪

♪ Honest candidate! ♪

♪ Candidate #1 Joo Sang-sook! ♪

♪ Honest candidate! ♪

♪ What's there to say? ♪

Everyone! Isn't my son a cutie?

Yes!

He's going to serve in the military!

I really didn't want to send him away!

If one says senior welfare is populism, he's one of 2 things:

a self-centered wealthy or a politician...

Yes, the wealthy and politicians are the same breed!

Aren't you scared of the growing life expectancy?

Will you just trust the uncertain pension?

There's something fishy if the government tells you to relax, no?

Councilor, it's not your time to respond.

Candidate Joo, are you joking?

No, I'm not.

I'm saying what you said is correct.

I need a washroom break.

I've been holding for a while, and I'm wearing white.

- What? Really? - My apologies...

Go with an archival footage, seniors welfare or whatever!

Cam #2! Turn away!

I need baby wipes, I gotta poop.

Candidate Nam, what's your opinion on the aging generation?

Next topic is about Hyuntan's...

The wealthy and politicians are the same breed!

- This is how we joke! - Friendzone! It's nuts!

Isn't she refreshing being so honest?

Please support her, we're riding high!

When will I get a role in 'surprise'?

I'm looking into it.

I kill you if you backstab me!

- Better than most politicians. - Her facts are so digestible!

Candidate #1 Joo Sang-sook!

♪ It's really important! ♪ ♪ Very important! ♪

♪ Candidate #1 ♪

Citizens of Hyuntan!

Being rich doesn't buy you happiness.

But it's so cool

to toss a Chanel bag in your Ferrari!

I'll make you live in a rich neighborhood.

Why, can't a politician speak with conviction?

Is it a crime to be honest?!

Who is that?

Her son attempted suicide for getting low grades.

What? Could you look into it?

Boss said not to look into to.

I'm really sorry to say but...

you have a month to live.

Are you okay?

Stupid micro dust!

I'm not gonna die.

He's been saying that for 8 years now.

Indeed.

I think I'm getting used to hearing that.

Do you have any prescriptions?

Why?

Want me to quit them and die ASAP?

No, how could you imply that?

Here.

Stop coming by.

You're not even my grandson.

I'm your legal grandson.

Laws are thicker than blood nowadays.

I'm Kim Hye-rin, not Kim Ok-hee.

Sorry for making you change your name.

It's okay, Hye-rin is a stylish name.

Hello.

I'm HBS' Kim Joon-young.

They claimed that it'll be the new MIT,

and drove up the admissions.

Look, the son of defense minister,

he paid $ 1 million to get in.

Hyuntan's push for science city started with Ok-hee Science College.

It's rotten from the core.

You're really not gonna send this up?

I'm going to report it myself.

You attention seeker!

If you're gonna go big, do it properly.

I know...

How do I blow this up?

- By eating. - What?

To put it simply,

'S' inherited Samaritan Ok-hee's image,

and started Ok-hee Foundation.

Claiming to do good work, she took bread left and right.

With that, she bought a college for dirt cheap,

$ 100,000

put a new name, reorganized it,

Why?

Korea's got a ton of smart but poor students.

The college gathered them, saying they'll give 100,000 breads,

like this and this.

It looks good though.

They increased the value of the school,

and accepted children of VIP families.

Taking 1 million bread each. 1 million! And another!

Eh? My school?

But the problem is,

those who paid to get in scored higher.

What about the smart kids?

So the students were like,

So as soon as they reported this problem,

they got F! F! F!

What the fuck! F?!

They got scholarships to get in,

but if punitive system is encouraged, you're bound to get in trouble.

So much bread was coming in,

- with so little going out... - Loaded af.

They're sitting on...

150 million bread!

$ 150 million?!

Are they insane?!

Son of a!

NSFW

'S'! I mean 'SS'!

What'll you do with these bread?

Or have you stashed them already?

Can a small time local reporter make such accusations?

As the station chief, you can't control him?

You really had an interesting life.

Arrange a press conference and respond to this.

That'll only fan the fire.

She can't lie at all.

Send a statement on our behalf,

that's why we brought you in.

A fact assaulter can't explain herself when she's accused?

I don't care if you cry, kneel and beg,

you have to do it yourself!

Will you go down, known as a scammer?

Mr. Lee...

Kim, answer me...

Hurry up! Want me to stop paying your salary?!

Sir, Councilor Joo's calling, what should we do?

If a tail gets stepped on, cut off the tail, not the foot!

Is crashing into cars the only thing you know?!

My apologies...

You idiot!

Grab all Ok-hee Foundation docs!

I'm sorry.

Do you have noodles for a brain?

If this is true, it's an amazing exclusive.

Jeez, $ 150 million? Ok-hee went all out.

Ok-hee's reputation is over.

The door is closing.

- Ma'am? - Yes?

Which floor?

What?

Which floor? You haven't pushed it.

4... I mean, 5th floor.

5th floor.

Are you nuts? How could you come here?!

You're the crazy one!

You used my name to eat $ 150 million?!

Tell me I'm wrong!

Shoot me with your red lies!

Say it out loud!

Who knew my prayers would be so effective?

Why did you have to make that stupid wish?!

Why should I get your permission to make a wish?

Ask me first next time!

My heart breaks whenever I see this!

Why did the lightning strike here?

I built this for 8 years...

Did you build this because of me?

Of course I did.

For you to grow up!

Do we need to bow every time?

If you weren't my grandchild...

Kim Ok-hee?

You caused this, return things back to normal.

Daehan Party Leader Kim Sang-pyo

It's all my fault.

People of Hyuntan,

you all know that I cannot turn Hyuntan

into the best city in Korea!

Please take back my wish!

Please let her lie.

I'm begging you, please help...

Just let her live like a normal person...

What do we do now?

Park will take you home.

I'm sorry for giving you the idea to become a politician.

Right, I said I didn't want to at first.

I thought you'd do good, not rot like this.

I didn't rot!

You did, you smell so moldy!

Go!

I should.

My legs...

My baby, I feel so bad for you...

She started the foundation with good intentions.

She saw herself in those poor students.

We'll get you a new house as soon as things get better.

How's your room, ma'am?

I can write tons of apology letters, just get over here.

Did you sell me out?

Why should I have a good time?

Why can't we have a good time, Mr. Kim Joon-young?

I'll be absolutely direct.

Could you stop digging into the Ok-hee Foundation?

No, I can't.

I asked too much up front.

I simply wanted to help the poor students

by taking a wealthy corporation's money.

Is that a crime? Robin Hood did the same.

You really think you helped them?

Okay, let's say you didn't know,

then who took all that money?

I'm not confident about that.

Drink, I make the best cocktail in Yeouido.

I got something to give you.

Hold on, let's see...

Eat this too.

Do you know what happened to the scholarship students?

Sang-sook!

Why didn't you want to know?

Are you really rotten?

Are you?

There he comes!

Why did you decide to split with Councilor Joo?!

One comment please!

We're splitting up due to difference in strategies.

When will you send out a proper statement?

Are you really doing this?

I love flipping the table, it puts a smile on my face.

You screwed me 8 years ago thanks to your grandma.

Now it's your turn.

Which hospital was it?

Her fake name was stylish.

A lie about dead parents can't be forgiven in Korea.

Your political career is over.

Why didn't you tell me?

You couldn't be seen here.

It's better to blame me for not knowing about it later.

Doesn't matter, Nam knows everything.

Even so,

why is he threatening us and not go to the media?

He hasn't found the evidence yet.

Legally, she's my grandmother,

and they can't check her face while she's in ICU.

That's way too weak.

Why do you think I stand by you?

Do you like me?

No!

I knew that.

But you answered too fast!

When you bawled that even the poor deserve to receive apology,

you looked like Joan of Arc.

"Wow, so this is her,

she can raise us up even though we're poor and got no connection."

Since then I got here just looking at you.

In this shit hole of politics,

I wasn't ashamed and scared of getting shit on me.

I got here this far just for you alone!

Don't be honest too, it's too much.

Everyone in the campaign bet their lives on you.

So do your best.

I'll protect grandma.

Grandma.

Candidate #1, Joo Sang-sook.

Do it right.

Okay.

Grandma, I'm sorry.

Please give me one more chance.

I became a politician 12 years ago

while fighting an insurance company who made the poor cry

with unfair fine prints.

I earned a nickname 'thirst quencher'...

and my grandmother was very proud of me.

Ma'am!

Could you tell me your name? Can you say your name?

Check her vitals!

But I became way too rotten now.

If you give me one more chance,

I'll go back to how I was back then.

I'll right the wrong!

My dear Sang-sook...

Help her grow up, please...

Please...

Why are you doing this? We're almost there.

When you sink, you'll take us all down.

Are you backing Nam instead?

Let's not waste words.

Sir! I can't quit!

Everything was done with your order!

The foundation, college, you said they were needed,

that we just needed to borrow my grandma's name.

But $ 150 million?

She's not even dead.

If that gets out, your candidacy is voided.

Who said that? My grandma is dead!

You know how much I respect you!

I get it.

Honey, honey, I think I'm back.

I'm a man, it's raining!

If I'm reborn, I'll marry you again!

My grandma died a long time ago!

We did it! I'm finally back!

What's wrong?

Honest Candidate

It's here.

You're not in contact with your old friends, right?

Honey, let's go.

No councilor ever stays this long at an aid's relative funeral.

I'll get the car.

What are you doing at a funeral?!

That's enough!

Park, you're doing great work.

You found a great funeral photo.

Did you Google that?

Get rid of him!

What are you doing?!

Stop! Don't do this!

Must you do this to the deceased?

We want to ID her ourselves before she's cremated!

This is destruction of evidence!

If it's really Park's grandma, why are you hiding it?

Open the door!

Don't touch!

Get out of here!

She's so strong.

If you step all over me, I won't just stay put.

Get ready to write an apology to the entire nation!

Should I get the media?

Please councilors!

Just stop it.

I'll drop out.

Councilor!

For real?

You know that I can't lie.

I respect and love you both,

I'll take full responsibility, so please head back.

Can we really just leave?

Can you trust her?

You respect and love them?

Park...

She's not someone to give up so easily.

Why did you come here for? You've part ways with her.

This is my reputation.

Right, loyalty.

Do you have something that she could use against you?

No, nothing like that.

Mr. Kim took care of the last hidden camera.

Hidden camera?

Well, it's nothing.

No way, she was in it too...

Joo-Joo-Joo Sang-sook.

A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-Jeju...

Since you're a pro, maybe you made copies.

It's right here.

Here.

$ 50,000 please.

A watch!

That's worth $ 100,000, could I get $ 50,000 in change?

Who keeps $ 50,000 around?

Forget it, take it back.

No, no, wait a minute!

I'm at a lost here, you don't have $ 50,000?

Okay, deal!

No, I can't...

No, no!

Deal, let's go with $ 100,000.

- Seriously? - Yes.

This is the original, right?

Yes, thank you.

Thank you too.

Thank you!

She said she'll get me a used car.

I could've died if I didn't take the change!

Don't follow me! You walking disaster!

I saw Mr. Kim go through here once.

Mr. Kim? Where?

It's here.

Eh?

What? There was a secret room?

They'll never look for you in their own hideout.

Come out when the voting is over.

This is worth $ 50,000.

We won't ever use it,

but it's our final piece of leverage.

You need to be elected to expose the truth.

I'm off.

Park.

I know I'm working hard.

Leave the car.

Did you get a new car?

It's the used car you got me.

Scholarship Refund Protocol

I'd want to die too if they ask for scholarship back.

114th day of Ok-hee Student Choi Seul-ki in Coma

My son tried to commit suicide when college wanted scholarship back

I'm so sorry.

Mrs. Choi...

I'm really sorry.

Joo Sang-sook!

Shit!

I'm in a hurry, I'll be back!

I promise!

Where are you going?!

Park, where's the car?!

You got the flash drive?! That will ruin you tool!

Stop! Stop!

Husband

- Honey! - Yeah, hey!

Where are you? I'm with Park!

It's been so long since I last drove!

I'm sorry.

Uploading a video of her driving would lose her thousands of votes!

Pull up!

Joo! Stop the car!

Lee Woon-hak! You traitor!

Joo Sang-sook!

You okay? Are you hurt?

I dunno, I'm okay!

There's a car coming at me!

Oh my gosh.

A car was coming at me.

Crazy bastard, he was driving straight at me!

Swallow it?

- Sang-sook! - Councilor Joo!

I don't believe this...

Joo.

Come on, get out!

You conniving bastard!

What did you call me?!

Fuck you, asshole!

Open this door!

What the hell, man!

- Councilor, are you hurt?! - Jesus, go stop them.

Honey, where are you?!

Over here!

I came quickly, right? Only I can be this quick!

Hey!

Sir, you take that side!

Will you be okay?

Of course.

I was an athletics major.

What's with the mood?

Just 3 of you?

Go away, you can't come here.

You'll get hurt.

You really don't listen, huh?

I haven't done this in a while.

- It's in the car! - It's not here!

- Where... - No, there!

There's no way out!

Get back here!

Are you okay?

Piggybacking?

Stay right there!

Hold on!

You might not believe me but I fight really well.

I said I fight well!

Sang-sook, what's with you?

Give me the flash drive.

- I don't have it! - Where is it?

- Honey! - Councilor!

What are you doing?!

Don't tense up, you'll hurt your shoulder!

It makes me mad as hell,

when you're disrespectful to my wife!

She's not your minion!

Honey, honey, hit somewhere that's not noticeable.

Not noticeable?

What do you think you're doing?!

Careful, I'm closing the door.

You son of a bitch!

Baby, get going!

Grab her!

Be careful, councilor!

Hey, Joo Sang-sook!

I'm so sorry...

I'll break your spine!

Taxi, taxi!

Just drive! I'm in a hurry!

Wait a minute...

Ma'am, where to?

What?

Where are you heading? You said you're in a hurry.

I don't know...

I thought you'd do good, not rot like this.

I didn't rot!

You really think you helped them?

I'm so sorry.

Mrs. Choi...

Do it right.

Take it.

- What is it? - a gift.

Big scoop!

Joo as in Joo Sang-sook?

You're giving yourself up? Why?

I don't know, maybe I've grown up.

Don't fall for me!

Yeouido Joo

Hold on!

Where are you going?

What's with him?

My gosh!

No way!

Something unbelievable happened a few days ago.

It was a short time, but an important time

that I got to reflect on myself.

I'll come clean and confess everything.

I...

- Councilor Joo! - Ma'am!

How did you obtain the videos?

Are you ready to face legal retributions?

How did you come to this conclusion?

- What's this? - No idea.

Why did you expose everyone?

Everyone?

We have a shocking development.

People are up in arms, seeing politicians

- behaving badly. - Corruption, assault, sexual favors,

videos of all these accusations...

We've finally uncovered the identity of the infamous public urination perp.

He's none other than Congressman Hong Bang-sik,

he was never identified or captured for a long...

This is a footage from Yeouido Joo.

Known as father of the country, Councilor Choi Young-seok...

Investigation petition has reached over 1 million signatures in a day.

Councilor Choi Young-tae, who charged a woman for assault

was caught taking an upskirt photo prior to the assault.

Daehan's Kim Sang-pyo is seen gambling at the party HQ...

Kim thought of the public as moronic pigs.

When the reporters tracked down Kim for an interview,

he fled the scene immediately.

'Yeouido Joo' was essentially 'Yeouido Zoo.'

J-Z, J-Z...

Why did I confuse J with Z?

Zoo was the most expensive drive...

I worked so hard to collect that set...

Kim Ok-hee

Good bye, grandma.

Candidate Shin Ji-sun won the election after beating Joo,

who dropped out before ballot counting.

Although Kim was found to be behind Ok-hee Foundation,

the prosecution began investigating her.

Joo Sang-sook's Sensible Jail Diary

2 years later

Breakfast!

Are you uncomfortable with Nam running for mayor,

who lost to you with just 8 votes?

Not at all.

If he wins, I'll gladly buy him a pint of celebratory beer.

We have to help each other for Hyuntan City to grow, no?

Your hairdo sure looks nice.

I wish Hyuntan would go under.

How could you say that?

If you hate the president, you want the country to go under?

How many racquets you got? Gonna become a national?

Not like you're employed.

How was my show yesterday?

Wasn't it awesome? I could be the lead soon.

- Why don't you give it up? - What?

You look like a show off, acting is over the top.

If I bought the ticket, it would've been a waste.

No way! Everyone's saying they all love it.

Probably just your 32-member fan club.

Then give me money for acting classes.

Me too.

I gotta buy lunch at my badminton club president ceremony.

I got none.

What about the book income?

Helped pay Seul-ki's hospital bill.

He got discharged!

I gave him a lifetime scholarship.

What? What about us then?

Like father, like son you two are so alike.

You're able, you should be contributing to our society!

What if I die first?

You'll use loans and get a ton of debt!

You'll be sold off to a shrimp boat!

And your organs will be sold off!

Eat shit, locked up like a slave!

If you don't want to live like that, stay alert and live properly.

I'm off, enjoy rest of the meal.

The stew's overcooked.

It's candidate Joo!

How do you feel about entering the race for Seoul mayor?

They decided not to mention your prison sentence.

So if you can go easy on certain topics...

You've changed.

You think people wouldn't know?

I'm saying go easy since it's your first debate.

Trust me.

I'm a public grenade.

She should've bought a new pair of shoes.

Did you see my column?

I gave you a push.

Mr. Kim.

Maintain neutrality of the media.

Now that you're a star, your focus on these shows

clouded your ability to do good work.

I preferred when you lied.

Good afternoon.

I'm Kim Joon-young, and this is the 38th Seoul mayoral election debate.

With the election only 10 days away, the campaigning is heating up...

Please be gentle.

But independent candidates had little chance to show their policies.

Honesty is more beautiful than flowers.

Please let her make a ton of money,

we're so poor that we patch up undies.

Please don't let her go on a truth tirade,

my ears are about to bleed!

My mom suffered a heart failure because of Sang-sook!

Do something about her mouth, I'm sick of it!

She didn't give me $ 300,000 for finishing military service!

She promised me $ 3 million!

Return her to how she was before!

Please!

Hello, I'm a Seoul mayoral candidate Joo Sang-sook.