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Stop calling her K. She has a name.

None other than the child once accused of the murder, Prosecutor Han Jihun.

I cleared my name today.

- Your husband is dead. - After what you and JK did to me?

- We're having you committed. - You're not declaring her incompetent?

Take it away. Take it away.

Trapped here for 18 years. Now I'll get you out.

I'm a mother. I can't leave Byungjun.

- All the hurt will be revealed. - Darling.

I didn't want to get Jihun involved. But I've got to live.

Where's my Mary?

- Sunae. - This is why he's nuts about you.

Whoever manages it will be the head of JK Club.

- All people I can mobilize. - All of them?

Your supporter was Insuk? Work with Ms. Jin to get me appointed.

- You're appointing a new club Director? - We'll be making a decision soon.

- Perhaps we could discuss it. - Of course. This way.

[Episode 5]

After much pain and effort, we've established the holding company.

All that's left is to choose a Director.

To bring things to a conclusion and prevent confusion.

The JK Club Director is...

Yunso.

If you were planning this why did you have Hyunjin running in circles?

Mom, that's not what you discussed with Ms. Jin.

Tell Ms. Jin this.

The JK Club Director is an internal matter. Her little surprise show was enough.

How dare you? Trying to run our holding company?

What? Be Club Director? Who?

In JK, in this estate, there's nothing I don't know.

I can't forgive anyone conspiring behind my back.

Ma'am, an article on JK was just posted on the internet.

An article? About Jieun's video?

No, not that.

An article about Ms. Kim.

Ms. Kim and Han Jihun.

She was his supporter.

- It's... - Don't say anything.

- I can explain. - I'm sorry, Mother.

Shut up, both of you!

What, is sponsoring someone a crime? How dare you!

Yes, it's a crime.

I'm the law in this house.

It's a crime against me.

How did it happen?

An hour ago, Ms. Jin granted an interview at the press club.

Daily News just released it.

Stop the story. Threaten to pull all our ads.

Ma'am, I doubt we can stop it now.

Why not?

It's been posted on the YGN forum. The interview video is already out.

Open it.

Choi Yunjung.

Evidence suggests you have close ties with a prominent corporation.

Any comment?

By "prominent" do you mean the JK Group?

I'm friends with Kim Insuk, widow of the late Jo Dongho.

That contributed to the rumors.

We've worked together on some 17 charities over the past 10 years.

Wait here for further instructions.

She's personally sponsored over 10 orphans.

For example, Prosecutor Han Jihun who...

Recently cleared his name and identified the real murderer after 15 years...

Was sponsored by Ms. Kim.

JK recruited him to their legal team.

His phone, too?

What an absurd situation.

- Cell and Netphone. - Mr. Om!

It's in your best interest not to antagonize Ms. Gong any further.

Code F. Security Plan 5.

Code F? Security Plan 5?

Ms. Jin, you're famous for your clean image.

Many voters are concerned about your cozy relations with a large corporation.

Any comments?

Cozy? Yes, I suppose so.

Working hands-on with her is better than sitting behind a desk...

Talking about welfare and reform.

Far better to live our policies.

If that's being cozy, I'll be cozy a hundred times over.

Stop.

K is full of surprises. Backing Ms. Jin's hotline star prosecutor.

If good ole Dongho only knew.

We can't give in to Ms. Jin. K as holding company Director?

Give in once and she'll mess with the whole Group.

This is the worst moment in JK's history.

A candidate's wife, one not even in the Blue House yet, telling JK what to do?

It's my fault.

I didn't leash the dog in my own house.

Don't say anything until I've resolved this.

Not a peep about Insuk and Jihun.

You can go.

Hyunjin, stay.

Did you know?

Answer.

Yes. I knew.

- For how long? - Since he brought the JK file.

It seemed odd that he knew about the incompetency hearing.

- I meant to tell you. - Meant to?

You wanted a hotline to Ms. Jin. Jihun told me K was that hotline.

You should have told me.

The fact is I wanted the club directorship.

Insuk and Jihun were my trump card.

That's the truth.

You've grown up.

At least that's better to say than that you were fooled.

Deceit I can forgive, but not a fool.

About Jihun. You'll get rid of him?

Yes, ma'am. He's in violation of his employment agreement.

We've confiscated all the confidential material and locked his security access.

- And Ms. Jin? - Nothing new to report.

Contact Ms. Jin's camp.

Tell them they'll pay dearly if K is in the press again.

Ma'am.

And K.

Lock her up with Jihun. Stick them in the Pyeongchang JK Club villa.

This will blow over in a few days.

Then we can ship them overseas.

This gets better and better. Did you see Mother's face?

Hyunjin's rice is nearly done and she sneezes in it.

And Yunso's like, "What?"

Congratulations, Yunso.

Never mind about that.

- Lite. - Yes, ma'am.

Wasn't Mother going too far?

My dad says Baek's got a pull at the Blue House.

We don't know but this will hit us hard.

Kijung.

Influence is brief. Money lasts.

We've got insurance. What's so scary about Ms. Jin?

Wait.

You knew?

Yes.

"Yes?" How could you keep such A-1 secrets to yourself?

Because it was A-1.

Do rivals share their secrets? Weren't we rivals?

Racing to become Club Director.

But holding hands with those bottom-feeders.

Aren't you ashamed?

I lost, what can I say?

Anyway, congrats. Not that you did anything.

You're more relaxed than I thought.

Why? Should I wait for their good pleasure?

Head bowed, on my knees?

- Don't be snide. - Can't help it.

What, Code F?

Mr. Om playing at being a spy.

Your mom throws tea in the face of a woman that helped an orphan.

What did Insuk do wrong?

Ridiculous.

You know why Mother has made K so miserable?

As an example. To show who's the boss.

An example?

You think it's easy for a woman alone to control a vast corporation?

It's Mother's way.

She lifts up those who obey. And tears down those who rebel.

That used to be Dongho and K.

Now it's K and you.

So?

You may have thought Ms. Jin's announcement would pressure Mother.

But power is far more important to her than any immediate benefit.

She won't give in. So...

What?

Give up on K.

It's your only way out.

Ms. Gong wants you. She's angrier than you might think.

Well, it has to be done.

She ordered you confined. You and Jihun.

Jihun, too?

We have to see it all the way through.

I suppose I should thank you.

Well done.

Thanks to you, we've got insurance.

That's what money's good for.

The famous Lady No Thanks has filled her purse.

Now I choose if her husband will lose or not.

We're through.

Tell her.

You'll stay in Pyeongchang until this blows over.

Then you'll fly to Malta in the Mediterranean.

We'll release to the press and Ms. Jin

that you decline any interviews or appearances.

You'll receive $5000 each month as long as you're in Malta.

If I don't go?

You'll go.

Mother, I'm sorry for what happened.

But I never asked Ms. Jin to do anything. It was all her...

- Uplink. - Yes, ma'am.

A final chat between mother and son.

It's your mother. Repeat what you said.

Mother.

Byungjun.

Mother, I want to be a JK man.

Do as Grandmother asks. Please.

Byungjun, Byungjun.

Mother, please. He's the one thing, the only thing I can't give up.

You seem to forget I never make an offer twice.

First I offered you $5 million. You refused.

Now I'll up the stakes.

I'll disown Byungjun.

Mother.

The second you refuse my current offer, Byungjun is out of JK.

No inheritance, no company stock, nothing.

Mother. Please forgive me.

You can't make Byungjun like Dongho because of me.

In that case, you'll put a leash on Jihun.

If you don't want Byungjun to end up an orphan like you two.

Yes, ma'am.

Give up on K. It's your only way out.

There's nothing you can do?

Betrayal is not in his nature.

I told him to give up on K, but he won't.

Alright.

If that's all you can do. I'll remember.

You're young. The real world's too much for you.

Go back to your studies.

Mom.

Why do you sneer?

It must be fate.

Nothing I do works.

Isn't that fate?

It's all over.

In the end, I'm still just K.

Team One, Ms. Kim. Team Two, Han Jihun.

Team Three, cover reporters outside the estate.

Sir.

We'll take the rear exit in 30 minutes.

Use force if you must, but don't hurt them.

Sir.

Hands off. Off!

We're sorry. It's Ms. Gong's orders.

You violate my rights on her orders? Is she a queen?

Have you people forgotten what age we live in?

Is this a historical drama? You think you can lock away decent people?

- Please cooperate. - In a crime?

Violation of privacy, not to mention a dozen other misdemeanors.

Give me back my phone.

- Please get in the car. - Tell Ms. Gong this.

Stop now or she'll answer to the DA's office.

I have lots of old classmates in special operations.

You think she can lock up a former prosecutor?

You accepted Ms. Kim's backing.

So?

Let him go.

Run along.

Who would dare confine a former prosecutor with special ops friends?

Go on.

Never mind what happens to this lady who supported you all those years.

Who would dare stop you?

Well, aren't you something. Know a little about human nature, huh?

- Very nice. - You flatter me.

You disappoint me.

Here I'm digging for a story and you give me nothing.

Ms. Kim, what a surprise.

What's between you two? A little young to be his mother.

Sister?

Not his lover?

Jeez, Mr. Om, easy, big boy. I'm kidding.

Ms. Pak.

- You want to know? - Yeah.

Call me. I'll give you an exclusive.

Okay, it's a date.

Let's go.

If that's all you can do. I'll remember.

Go back to your studies.

Hyunjin.

- I said don't come here. - Where are those two going?

The Daily News? No, they hate your family.

Korea News?

Don't print a word. Unless you want the Queen against you.

Name your price for keeping quiet. I'll call PR.

Is Ms. Gong mad? They did the blood test?

Mother or sister?

- No relation. - Come on, I'm dying here.

My editor had a fit.

I sure picked a cold one for a best friend.

Forget it. Fine.

Jihun promised me an exclusive, no sweat.

Why doesn't he pick up?

I'm sure he's alive.

Ugh. I got a bad feeling about this.

Bad feeling?

Maybe they're not with us no more.

Maybe they're sleeping with the fishes.

Is JK the Godfather? They just bury people? Huh? Huh?

They're not above paying a few grand to have someone hit.

- Huh? A few grand? - Right.

One hit is a grand, so, what, two grand? Three?

That's a shame. You could hit me.

I survive, we can work up to a couple mill.

Talking about money? At a time like this?

Answer. Maybe it's Jihun.

Kang Chungki.

It's Hyunjin.

Yes, Hyunjin?

Surveillance cameras?

They weren't installed. We'll see to it.

A search warrant?

You're a prosecutor. He's your friend, isn't he?

The JK Estate?

Not even with cause, not even if the President signed the warrant.

No ideas? Some forgotten villa or... Ah, a JK safe house?

I asked. Squat.

Huh?

My cell.

Old habits die hard.

Chungki...

3383? 33... 8?

Ugh, the curse of modern living.

Don't you know any of your friend's numbers?

James Dean... James Dean... James Dean...

Seoul District Attorney's Office, please.

He won't abandon K? Let's test that.

After that... Let's see how he reacts.

Just give me Kang Chungki's cell number.

We're not at liberty to reveal that.

Oh, come on. It's Han Jihun.

Have I got to say it?

Star Prosecutor Han Jihun, all right?

Sorry. I'd be glad to give him a message.

- I may not be able to take his call. - Thank you for calling.

Han Jihun, JK Legal.

You know, the article about Ms. Kim's backing...

It's Chungki.

Chungki?

Where are you?

Junki, I swear, I'm going to cry.

- Thanks, man. I won't forget this. - Just tell me.

- Oh, somewhere in Pyeongchang. - Pyeongchang?

Jihun? Jihun.

Where?

Somewhere in Pyeongchang. He got cut off.

What is this?

Not a kidnapping? Megaton scoop, whew.

That guy, just one more word.

Shouldn't we get to Pyeongchang?

[Jihun, any idea where in Pyeongchang?]

And Byungjun?

Ms. Gong never threatened to disown him before.

That's how furious she is.

The moment you expose JK to ridicule, Ms. Kim and Byungjun will be disowned.

What will happen to Byungjun then?

Then there's nothing else to say.

She'd give her life for her son.

Ms. Gong will consider bringing you back onto the JK Legal Team.

I'm honored at the Her Majesty's, but without Ms. Kim there, no thank you.

You're even less realistic than I thought.

Okay. I'll tell her.

Tell me, how long do you plan on keeping me here?

Only until Ms. Kim leaves.

Of course, we'll reimburse you for your time.

On condition of your silence.

How much?

[$1 Million]

With that, you could help Ms. Kim in the future.

Think it over.

We'll wait.

This amount... Is open to negotiation?

Within reason.

Then let me see Ms. Kim.

Sort of a preview.

I won't feel comfortable if I don't make some excuse.

Mr. Han wants to see Ms. Kim. Escort him.

Yes, sir.

Will Jihun be swayed?

Hard to say. If Ms. Gong is dead set on it.

- Even if he makes a regrettable... - I wouldn't blame him.

He's only human.

He can be swayed.

A birthday cake? Is it Jihun's birthday?

Not according to his ID.

Shall I say no?

Do as he asks.

He fights with his body and his mind.

Just keep an eye on the surveillance cameras.

Yes, sir.

Don't you like it here? Pretty sweet.

If it weren't for this, you could spend a month, two, your whole life here.

Jihun, don't worry about me.

Well? I lit the candles. Sing me a song.

It's not your birthday.

We're like lovers across the Milky Way. It deserves a ceremony.

Sorry.

This is all I can do.

I have to look out for myself.

It's fine. You don't have to explain. I understand.

Understand what?

Do what Ms. Gong asks.

It may be what's best for you, for me, and for Byungjun.

You mean that?

I asked if you mean that.

Maybe not.

Maybe I'd like to think I do. To think of what you'd be without me.

I'd hate to make things worse for you.

I'm thankful for what you've already done.

Thankful for what exactly? What are you thinking?

You spend 18 years being trampled on and now you retire without a peep?

I don't want to end up a chess piece, so I'd like to do anything to fight back.

But Byungjun's on the line.

What I'm asking you is, are you willing to take that risk?

Jihun.

Say I'm a fool for not thinking it through, I don't care.

We could take the money and live the sweet life, but what can you do?

Not my style.

I'd rather put poison on my fist and ram it down Ms. Gong's throat.

Even if it costs me a hand.

Will you go on, even then?

If the crying means "Yes," I got it, so you can stop.

If we succeed I'm changing my birthday. In honor of today.

Actually, this isn't just any day.

It's the day I had my first passionate kiss.

I see.

What do you see? Like it's nothing. It was with you.

Don't you remember kissing me?

When did we ever?

Breaking my heart, I swear.

His first kiss and she doesn't remember.

What if someone hears you?

In front of the Myungdong Dept. Store.

I snatch this guy's wallet and somebody grabs my hand.

I yank around and, wham, our lips met. Very passionate.

You don't remember?

That was an accident.

You do remember.

Do not. No reason to.

You'll remember this time. I'll make sure of it.

- Huh? - What?

Move!

It's no use, Mr. Han.

Okay. I got it. I got it.

After him!

Mr. Han!

Stop! Halt!

Stop!

The door!

Security, to the slopes!

See you at the top, is that how it goes?

Mr. Han!

Hey!

Mr. Han!

Chop-chop!

Mr. Han!

Move it!

Jihun!

If your adventure's over, get in.

Listen, I'm grateful and all, but is this alright?

- You might be disowned, too. - It's do or die.

Get in.

- There's a Pyeongchang JK Club? - Uh-huh, it's the last one.

Got it. He may call back. Just hold back for now.

What happened?

They were in a blind spot.

We rushed to her assistance and...

I'm sorry. He played us.

Clever bugger.

He got out.

You okay?

With what?

You and Jihun were...

Never mind. Get some rest.

Where is he?

Where are you?

Your family must have been ticked.

My mother saw me as a failure. Told me to go back to my studies.

I hate feeling beholden. I always feel like I owe you.

A simple apology will do.

I need a favor.

Can't we save Ms. Kim?

After this, you'll be branded a traitor.

- That a threat? - A threat?

This is a win-win strategy from Mr. Triple Crown himself.

Call Ms. Pak.

Then what?

Jihun!

Jihun.

We were planning your funeral.

That was fast. Cheap coffin, show up, the end?

You pull a Shawshank Redemption? The Great Escape?

Make it a sob story.

- You couldn't stop him? - We have no excuse.

And the media?

Nothing yet.

He has to be careful with Byungjun's family status still in question.

Find where he might go.

Ma'am.

Don't bait the angry tiger.

Anyway, now JK has something on us.

Leave it for now.

If Ms. Gong is unwilling, there's nothing to be done.

It's deeper than I thought. Her hatred for Insuk.

More than that, it's a matter of Ms. Gong's power struggles.

Han Jihun to see you.

Is that possible? I doubt Ms. Gong will let Insuk go.

Just get it in print. I'll take care of the rest.

Should I trust you?

Don't you want to?

[JK Headquarters]

Director Jo?

- Go on. - Sir.

Can I call you "Baby" here, too?

What brings you here?

She asked to go to a quiet place to convalesce.

Everyone says that.

Pretty or not, do you think you can come here with unfounded allegations?

Not unfounded.

People say they saw something strange at Dr. Jo's funeral.

Ms. Gong used interesting phrasing about Ms. Kim.

"Take it away."

Was that it?

And I hear she wanted her declared incompetent.

Did Hyunjin tell you that?

As if.

She's not one to share bad news, even with a friend.

I'm thinking of printing it.

I wanted to tell my baby first.

Don't be too surprised when the story breaks.

You guys. Got short-term memory loss?

Don't you know me? I work here. Han Jihun.

Come in.

Sorry about yesterday.

Cute bandage.

Are you familiar with casinos?

Gamblers like to end up in Nepal.

Why?

When they've lost everything, they can go to the Himalayas and die in peace.

One last way to save their dignity, the last resort of sorts.

Is there a greater risk than business? I know how gamblers feel.

Then we can talk.

Have you ever lost everything?

I doubt it.

It would have to be taken from you. I imagine you wouldn't like it one bit.

Yes, if you couldn't deal with it yourself, you had prosecutor friends.

So much older than you appear, who would?

Thank you, but could you get to the point?

Pardon. I was rambling. My point is this.

How does it go? A cornered rat will bite the paw of a cat.

Let's make one last bet.

To the death, of course. Any less would be embarrassing.

What can you do? I've got one last chip.

I'll call before I wander into the Himalayas.

It could mean my death. Or who knows?

I could hit the jackpot.

So you hope. You should know you'll lose.

Of course. But.

Even you can feel dirtied by a rat's bite.

And your last chip?

With a friend of mine.

Ms. Kim's incompetency papers.

And that's the fish for the cat?

Fish? Oh, yes. A particularly aromatic fish.

JK's own Kim Insuk, charity worker, media darling,

the very essence of noblesse oblige.

Attempting to commit her as incompetent?

Now there's a mystery.

How will people react?

Well? Shall I give you some time?

Jeez. 9 o'clock. JK dudes.

He keeps staring at us.

We can't lose this.

I know.

Mister, a little help.

They're going to hit us. Help us out, man.

You're scarier than them.

Going?

Gone.

What's Jihun up to? Why hasn't he called?

Making us court guards.

They're waiting, ma'am.

A bluff. Ever heard that expression?

You thought I was bluffing?

K didn't waste her time.

Risking your life to repay her.

If we have an understanding, release Ms. Kim.

She has the International Relief Association to attend.

After that, I'll toss in my last chip.

International Relief?

Yes. I'm sure of that one. Lots of journalists, too.

It would be odd if she's not there.

If I say no?

I have nothing so I have nothing to lose.

Touch a hair on her head, and what's to stop my rushing in on self-destruct?

A hair on her head?

Too colorful for you?

Do you...

Love her?

I can't understand you.

If I do?

That I could understand. Your blind devotion.

I'd understand.

I can't trust someone I don't understand.

Could be.

It could be...

But wouldn't that make me messed up?

Why would I leave all the young ladies for Ms. Kim?

Mommy issues? Personal taste?

If I thought of Ms. Kim like that, the moment you said, "Take it away."

I'd have grabbed her hand and run off, don't you think?

And if you did...

Would you take care of her?

Take care? I just said I don't think of her that way.

Kick a dog enough and it will turn on its owner.

Would you protect her after that?

You know Ms. Kim isn't like that. Who would such a sweet person bite?

People change quickly. Especially when positions change.

If your sweet K did something awful to the JK Group...

Would you take care of her then?

Tell me.

Answer me. Then we'll have a bet.

- It's here, it's here. - What is? Noodles?

- What took so long? - You waiting?

For 36 hours. We have to wait more?

- Just a little more. - Jihun.

I'm dying, I'm so hungry. Can't we at least take a look?

Huh? Wait...

What? What?

It's a bluff.

What?

That bastard!

Time to go to the airport.

Jihun?

He met with Ms. Gong. But the order stands.

Going somewhere nice?

Shouldn't you take me?

You mess up my life and take off alone?

[JK Estate]

They're together now.

Shall we send her abroad?

Act according to your principles.

Anyone who helps the company profit is considered family, you said so.

And this week?

Ma'am, Kim Insuk and Han Jihun's phones are turned off.

This is an important campaign event.

It won't look good if she doesn't show.

Shall I cancel?

Let's go there first.

If I may...

Thank you.

- Hello. - Hello.

Isn't Kim Insuk coming?

Didn't you say you're passing the chair to Kim Insuk,

for the South Korean branch of International Relief?

Hasn't that worked out?

As I said, I think Ms. Kim is the right woman for the job.

I begged her repeatedly.

But I failed.

Ms. Kim has chosen a quiet, secluded life for herself.

So today the meeting falls on me. I hope you'll pardon me.

Not at all.

Pardon us.

I'm afraid I've made us all late.

Welcome.