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Just say that Director Kim Nak-cheon seemed a little different

whenever artwork came in.

It's nothing difficult.

This is just ridiculous.

He bleached his hair and removed body hair.

Darn it.

The case is getting transferred.

It's getting transferred?

-Darn it. -Where are you going?

Let go of me, you punk!

Hey, man!

Then what?

Will you indict someone who's dead?

The case will get dropped anyway. You'll only make a row.

They're going to transfer it and let it blow over.

-That's how it is. -Why won't he be indicted?

It's obvious that Kim Si-hyeong is the culprit.

The Cheongsong family also wants to put a lid on this.

What?

Let's be frank. This will taint their reputation.

Ms. Kim isn't the only one in the Cheongsong family.

There's even a video. What if it gets leaked?

Then it'd be game over for them.

They can just say that Mr. Kim was ill

and thought that those drugs were painkillers.

It's best for them if we keep this silent.

He's right.

Anyway, our higher-ups are currently speaking with Cheongsong,

so let's end it at that.

-Let's go have some soju. -Goodbye.

Hey…

This is Snow Flower.

It's the best quality of meth there is.

These drugs are worth almost 500 million won.

Are you saying he smuggled them just to relieve his pain?

What kind of nonsense is that?

Hey, look.

Hey, when was the video taken again?

What?

Where was that painting from again?

-Look for it. -Why…

-What do you want me to do? -Mr. Joo.

Hello…

Ms. Song.

Why… Why are you here?

I'm here to…

Why are you in a disguise?

I usually dress like this unless I'm going to work.

Really? That's news to me. Gosh.

-Have some. -Thank you.

-My pleasure. -Thank you.

He told me to say that Director Kim seemed a little different

whenever artwork came in.

In return,

he'd let me be the director of Jeil Newspaper's art museum.

And he'd pay for my mother's sanitarium.

He promised to send my son abroad

and let me be the head curator at the National Museum.

Assemblyman Ahn promised that?

But why?

Did he resent Mr. Kim?

Last time, Ms. Kim posted a petition

on the Blue House website regarding real estate.

Maybe he's taking revenge.

Don't you think he's spending too much money for personal vengeance?

I know he's an assemblyman,

but how can he afford a study abroad program and sanitarium fees?

Do you have any proof?

Perhaps, a call log or a voice recording.

You see, he checked my phone as soon as we met.

And he seemed to have used

a burner phone.

The number you dialed does not exist.

No way.

What? Why was he there?

Did he normally handle the foreign artwork himself

whenever they came in?

No. There was no need for that.

Even if that was the case, we would've noticed.

Whenever we receive a foreign art piece, three curators unwrap it together.

-Because there are times -Be careful.

when the artworks are damaged.

And we film everything.

We would've noticed if there was something on the frame.

When was this again?

It was that day.

The day before his death.

Come in.

Sir.

The artwork we received from New York seems a bit off.

I think someone must have touched it.

What are you talking about?

I checked everything before I left yesterday.

Hold on.

Where?

New York?

As in the US?

Yes. The one in the US.

Are you sure it was the US, not Asia?

Yes, I'm sure.

That's correct.

Look for the footage of when you were unwrapping the artwork.

It's this one.

-Cindy Gostan, right? -Yes, you're right.

Is this the same frame?

I think so.

But maybe not.

-They're different. -My goodness.

MR. JIN

Could you get back together

with Tae-jin?

You could do that much

for our family's sake, couldn't you?

I mean, you're one of us, aren't you?

Do you know what your so-called mother did to Da-li?

Wait. Is she not your mother?

You're such a messed-up family, so I don't know your family tree.

Fine. I grabbed her hair and slapped her a few times.

A girl like that deserves to be beaten more.

How dare she seduce you and bring misfortune to our family?

DA-LI

I heard

the woman my father lives with came to see you.

Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

-This won't happen ever… -I'm sorry.

I'm a bit tired.

I'd like to go home and rest.

Okay…

Go upstairs first. I'll cook something simple and…

No…

I just want to sleep.

I don't need anything.

Dad…

What do you want me to do?

That jerk, Kim Si-hyeong.

He was a client at a bar, my previous workplace.

What bar?

I'm sorry.

Naturally…

he found out that I lied on my resume.

At first, he pretended not to know anything, but later on,

he blackmailed me that if I didn't do what he wanted,

he would tell everyone.

What did he make you do?

He told me to take out a painting from the museum's storage.

So he stole a painting registered under the museum?

I knew it.

I could tell someone had been there.

So…

what does that have to do with the footage?

Because I switched the painting in the video too.

Just like how I stole a painting from the storage.

If we stole them without replacements, he'd find out.

So we had been switching them with fake paintings.

But…

he asked me to do something that day he never asked before.

Kim Si-hyeong told me to put the original painting back.

And he wanted me to bring back the fake painting Director Kim broke.

What is my uncle doing? Did he say anything?

He just said he broke the frame by accident.

He didn't ask for me?

No…

Why didn't he say anything?

By the way,

why do you want this back?

You're not going to sell it?

You just stick to what I tell you to do.

Don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong.

What a nosy brat.

So he wanted you to put the original painting back?

If he was going to return it,

what was the point of going through the trouble?

Let's sum it up chronologically.

Kim Si-hyeong made you switch the original painting

with a fake one that had drugs hidden inside.

And he took a video of Director Kim looking for the drugs.

And after taking that video,

you put the painting back? Is that correct?

He was trying to get him on camera.

Tae-jin…

What brings you here this morning?

Let's talk on the way.

I don't have much time.

Get in.

Don't get in.

Don't. Let me drive you.

I'll drop you off. Get in my car.

Mr. Jin.

Talk with me first. We still need to talk.

Let's talk

while we have breakfast together.

I need to tell you something.

How long will you stand here, listening to his pathetic words?

I'll call you after work.

I also have to tell you something.

Gallery Mond has been handling our account so far.

And our contract with them ends soon.

I want you to take over.

You can rent us the paintings your museum has.

If you need more paintings, you can buy them.

Decorate it however you want to your heart's content.

Tae-jin…

Here…

Chat Noir Collection?

A lot of museums hold collections with high-end art pieces now.

You can't leave your museum vacant like that.

But you can't hold an exhibition with only the pieces you have.

It won't be enough. Right?

You need to show Cheongsong's still a prestigious museum.

But you can't hold an exhibition just because you want to.

I already talked to the Chat Noir Collection.

The decision is yours.

-Tae-jin. -Which lawyer will you hire?

You should hire a lawyer who specializes in this field

-instead of Lawyer Cha. -So you met up with my uncle.

Is that what the professor said?

I don't know what my uncle told you, but don't worry too much about it.

He must be confused

-because things have been bad… -I don't care.

Good. I was worried.

From now on, I'm only going to talk about you and me.

I was wrong, Da-li.

I'm sorry.

Tae-jin…

I should've told you that when I first met you again,

but I couldn't.

My head went blank.

My condolences for your loss.

That's when I realized

that you were the only woman in my life.

You were then, you are now,

and you always will be.

Why are you saying this?

That's why I truly regret the decision I made five years ago.

Because I was young.

Because my position within the group was unstable at the time.

Because I was afraid to face society's prejudices

regarding family and bloodline.

Whatever excuse I try to find,

it's hard to forgive myself for making a decision I cannot undo.

-Tae-jin… -But…

I decided to stop with all the remorse and regret.

Give me a chance.

For everything I've done wrong,

I'll spend the rest of my life by your side,

repenting and making it up to you.

And…

I think it's time for you to come back to me too.

Everything you want to protect,

Cheongsong, your dad, the museum.

You can protect it by my side.

I'll make sure no one dares to mess with you again.

Let's get married.

MR. JIN

Are you okay?

You do know

the risks he's taking by handing these over to you,

right?

If you end up using and dumping him,

that'll make you an evil person. You'll be punished for doing that.

You little…

Who do you think you are to ruin my son's future?

Who do you think you are? What did you tell Ahn Sang-tae?

I swear.

How are we supposed to work when even our hard drives are gone?

What about the next exhibition?

My business card book and my notebooks are all missing.

And the lunch menu.

Why would someone take that?

Who told you to vacate the office like that without telling anyone?

You realize how embarrassed Ms. Kim and I…

Ms. Kim.

We know you're having a hard time, and we're sorry to add to your burden.

You must have been worried sick.

We apologize.

Did something happen?

I heard you were trying to transfer to another museum.

That…

Well…

How can he do that to his uncle in sheep's clothing?

So what are we going to do about him?

We have to arrest him and Ahn Sang-tae immediately.

We told the police all we know, so they'll deal with it now.

We should've reported right away.

We're sorry.

That's okay.

I know an opportunity like that must have been hard to resist.

Thank you for reporting it.

I also

have something to say.

I must ask for your understanding.

I'm considering giving the Basquiat exhibit

to another museum.

I know my father and you all put in a lot of effort,

but it's too much for me to handle.

I'm sorry I had to make a decision like this.

I'll look for museums we can give it up to.

There will be plenty of bids for the Basquiat exhibit.

And…

the artworks for the auction will also soon be sent off.

My uncle dropped his lawsuit.

Ms. Kim…

If it's about our salary,

don't you think we can hold it out for a few more months?

Yes…

We're all part of the museum. We should share the burden.

No…

We should start preparing for the next exhibition,

and we need some spare money for the for-profit business.

The debt must also be paid off.

You're going to settle things with Dondon?

Are we no longer working with Mr. Jin then?

Who are you?

Wait…

Aren't you the chefs from Dondon?

Hello. Come in.

Are you okay?

I'll call you after work.

I also have to tell you something.

You’re just like gamjatang.

When people are close to you, they get dirty and smelly.

-What's going on? -Follow me.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

Please eat.

Please eat.

Please…

Eat…

You need to eat to gain enough strength to fight back.

Ms. Yeo?

That's what you used to tell us, employees,

every time we would skip a meal because we didn't feel like eating.

You would personally cook for us.

It's because of Jang Tae-jin, no?

What did he say?

-To let go of Kim Da-li? -It's nothing like that.

If it isn't that…

Then what's making you look so utterly dejected?

To the point you're skipping meals, which you've never done before?

Why is Jang Tae-jin so great? Who does he think he is?

Who cares if he's with Segi Group?

We're with Dondon F&B! Bring it on, really.

Stop that. You're embarrassing me.

Goodness, look at how worn out you are.

This is breaking my heart.

I never do this for anyone, but I'll do it for you.

Come here.

Open your eyes.

And your neck.

Goodness, you're so wrinkly.

Gosh…

And as a woman,

I say

you're more than good enough to be his competition.

You have good looks.

You have lots of money. You're very shrewd. And your education?

Well, it's not like

being educated will put food in your mouth.

And your family?

Well, who you are is the most important.

When it comes to culture…

Okay, fine. It's not like people always have conversations about culture.

Remember those soap operas?

She'll only get in trouble if she dates a guy

from a distinguished family.

They treat her like a gold digger just because they have money.

You know that, right?

The future mother-in-law always splashes the girl on the face with water,

pulls her hair out, shakes her, spins her around, and beats her.

Goodness, if I knew I'd be treated like that,

I'd rather date a guy who has a few flaws.

I'm totally right about it. Seriously.

Gosh…

-You can finish this alone. -What?

Mr. Jin. Did I do something wrong?

I'm totally right.

Mr. Jin? My gosh, he's driving me crazy.

Hey, Mu-hak. About that…

What's with that punk?

Hey…

Mu-hak…

Hey…

Your brother is calling you.

DIRECTOR JIN MU-HAK

Last night, what did you mean by that?

What do you mean, Dad will need to live his own life

as you'll live your own?

Are you saying

you'll cut us off and not call us your family?

I can't just cut off my family even if I wanted to.

If I could, I'd love to.

So what do you mean by that?

You didn't want to be the son of a gamjatang business.

You and Dad can take the construction company.

I'll take Dondon Gamjatang.

What's with you, punk?

Who do you think Dondon F&B belongs to?

Our father is the chairman, and I'm the chief director.

You're just a director.

You do know Dondon Holdings has all rights over Dondon F&B,

and that it belongs to me, who's just a director, right?

-What? -Gamjatang.

You hated it to death when others looked down on you

and said you smelled, so why do you want it now?

Let's split up the subsidiaries.

You can take the construction company.

Wake up, you punk.

You can't be with Kim Da-li even if you did this.

You do know who has his eyes on her, right?

You probably got the hint while you were at the museum.

Mu-hak…

No…

It's not going to work.

It doesn't have anything to do with splitting up the company.

I'm just saying this as a brother.

Don't mess with Jang Tae-jin.

If you do, there's no way we can deal with him.

Dondon could collapse in a second!

Is Jang Tae-jin behind Ahn Sang-tae?

-What? -What do you have on Jang Tae-jin?

Did you dig up his corruption?

What are you saying?

What are you talking about?

I don't have anything.

Darn it.

He's a part of Segi Group.

Don't you know how even people in politics and the judiciary

bow down before them too?

Nothing good can happen

when a small business like us rubs a big corporation the wrong way.

That's why I said that.

Yes, that's why, you punk.

Wait. Look at the time.

I have to be in a meeting. Bye, then.

I warned you.

Don't ever mess with Jang Tae-jin.

I want something more special, not an ordinary design like this.

Do you not like it?

In that case…

This is made with a square-mixed cut diamond.

It's an extraordinary design for a wedding ring, so…

Could you give us a moment?

We'll bring another wedding ring.

THE ONE AND ONLY RING OF ITS KIND

CHOSEN BY DIRECTOR JANG TAE-JIN OF SEGI

That's a wedding ring.

Look at the size. That has to be over five carats.

-How much is that? -Enough to lease an apartment.

-Who's the bride? -I'm so jealous.

It was fun to do that Frog Restaurant. We had fun at the museum.

We're now members there.

We can go there when they hold exhibitions.

And attend workshops too.

What about Mr. Jin?

What about him?

You still couldn't take a hint?

He's, you know, all that about the director of the museum.

"All that"?

Yes, all that, you know. Like all those feelings.

That's why he got into a fight with Jang Tae-jin too.

If Cheongsong

decides to get rid of Mr. Jin,

he'll never get to see her.

What will happen to him now?

People say, "Out of sight, out of mind."

I hear Jang Tae-jin already bought a wedding ring.

It's game over.

Who bought what?

-My goodness. -You're here.

What did you just say?

MUSEUM FLOOR PLAN

MAIN EXHIBITION HALL

Other artists said

they'd make a decision once the investigation is settled.

They were set on it.

I couldn't even bring it up.

But artists like Yoo Yong-seon, Parky, and Boo Ji-hyeon

might give us their works for us to display

if we visit them and explain our situation.

Then let's focus on what we can do.

The studios for Yoo Yong-seon and Parky are out of the city,

so Ms. Song and I'll go.

We have cars.

But Boo Ji-hyeon's studio is far too.

It'll be tough to find.

Who says you can put an end to this?

If you end things as you like,

is that the end?

Did you feel that too?

Those weren't the eyes of a creditor and debtor.

Those were the eyes of a couple in love, right?

I think you're right.

I think Mr. Hwang's hunch was right.

What hunch?

Mr. Jin just barged into the exhibition hall,

then he got all charismatic…

Gosh, he was so charismatic.

You saw it too, right? Do you know what he said?

Let's say you're Ms. Kim and I'm Mr. Jin.

I come in.

"Who says you can put an end to this?

If you end things as you like,

is that the end?

What a load of garbage!"

"Mr. Jin.

We're not breaking up."

-That's it. -Come on, guys.

We shouldn't be here right now.

Is there a way we can eavesdrop better? It's quite difficult to hear.

The museum can't afford to pay my money back now.

You've even put a halt to the upcoming exhibition.

Paying me back isn't the priority.

I can hand over the Basquiat exhibition to another museum.

And I'll auction off the artwork we have.

If that was possible, you would've done it long ago.

There must've been a reason why you didn't.

It was out of greed.

What?

I didn't want to sell the artwork for cheap.

I wanted our museum to hold great exhibitions.

That's why

I was inconsiderate of your inconveniences.

Thank you.

Imagining you, as a kid, delivering food at the market,

counting the cash with your tiny hands,

then running off again to deliver more

breaks my heart.

Compared to everyone else who demands their money,

the weight of your money feels heavier.

What are you saying?

I was being too selfish.

I was only interested in my affairs.

I was inconsiderate toward you.

You lost a lot of money because of me.

You must've been put in a difficult position at work and at home.

I'd like to pay back your investment money.

I've already explained the situation to them.

I chose to do this.

You just did what you had to do.

Is this because of the woman who lives with my father?

No, it's not.

-Then is it Jang Tae-jin? -Mr. Jin…

Word has it that he's looking for a proposal ring.

Is that why?

-No. -Then just continue being selfish!

Stop making me nervous with your nonsense

about being considerate and how I value money.

I decide how much damage and pressure I can take.

You don't need to get ahead of yourself.

If I'm worried about the money, I'll leave first.

So until then,

you're staying by my side.

My goodness.

Let's not stay here.

A money-grubber who refuses money.

Why?

Beats me.

He got upset that she'd pay him back.

I think I can understand him.

-What? -What?

That's the only connection he has to her.

He's nervous that their sole connection will go away.

If they still cross paths even after that connection is lost,

that'd be true love. Goodness.

This is a new side of him.

You're right. If he was such a romantic guy,

why is he still single?

Maybe he has a crush on someone.

Maybe he got dumped.

Hello…

I think you can enlarge this photo.

It needs to be bigger.

Here you go.

And you.

And you too.

What is this?

I'm sorry for not showing up for work without calling in advance.

I'm sorry. It won't happen again.

I know what this is. This is the secret to your beauty.

-Let me show you. -Forget it. I can do it myself.

Gosh…

Don't let others know about it.

Let's keep this a secret so that only we can stay beautiful.

I'll think about it.

-Am I doing it right? -A bit more over here.

Right. Cheongsong is offering the Basquiat exhibition to another museum.

The Basquiat exhibition?

That would've been a hit, so why would they do that?

Isn't it obvious? They're running out of money.

There was a huge commotion.

I thought she was closing down the museum since she's marrying Jang Tae-jin.

Word has it that he bought a huge wedding ring.

So that's why he terminated our contract prematurely

and signed a contract with Cheongsong Museum of Art.

But then again, an assemblyman can't hold a candle to Segi Group.

What is this card you have up your sleeve?

When will you use it?

Don't you know it could go to waste?

Put an end to Ahn Sang-tae

or strike a deal with whoever's ordering him.

Do something.

I'm looking for the best timing.

And when exactly is that?

Once we completely cut ties with Mu-hak?

Once our new construction company goes under?

If that's not it, then once I'm dead?

You see…

Both you and your mother only know how to sponge off me.

What have you two contributed to our family?

Do you know how much money I spent on you guys?

Dad…

What?

Did you think I was joking?

Did you think I was just trying to scare you

when I said I'd cut ties with you?

Lead the way.

If you can't do it, then I will. Take me to Ahn Sang-tae's house!

Do you think this is all because of him?

-What? -If it was,

I wouldn't have even bothered to begin this.

Goodness…

Why has Segi Group's stock price risen this much?

Is something up?

Let's see…

A wedding ring? For Kim Da-li?

What do you think you're doing?

Who is that scumbag?

Segi…

You should go.

Go home

and think about how you'll take responsibility for this.

Because you will.

I think there's been a misunderstanding…

-Get lost! -Yes, sir.

Darn it.

What if something terrible happens?

That won't happen. What can he do?

She deserved that beating.

What kind of mother would sit and watch her son suffer?

-We're home! -What?

-Dad, come in. -Okay.

Why are you guys home already?

-Did something happen at work? -No, nothing happened.

I think something did.

Don't worry. Everything will be solved.

Our eldest son, Chief Director Jin Gi-cheol,

will take care of everything.

You're finally earning your keep.

Right, Gi-cheol?

Of course.

What a good boy.

I should take a shower first.

Dad, thank you for today!

No problem.

What? What is it?

What is it?

SEONGDONG POLICE STATION

It just doesn't make sense

that the US airport security didn't detect the drugs.

All of the artwork was screened by X-ray.

How could they fail to spot over 100g of drugs?

On top of that, it's meth. Who smuggles meth from the US?

If Na Gong-ju was telling the truth, the frame was the key, not the artwork.

To be exact, it was the footage of Mr. Kim searching for the drugs in the frame.

Because this would serve as solid proof.

But why would Kim Si-hyeong do this?

And why did Ahn Sang-tae

try to bribe the museum employees?

That's for Si-hyeong to answer.

Kim Si-hyeong.

Darn it. What if he already skipped town?

I saw a stack of his mail too.

Come on.

Darn it.

I'll pay you back. Come on!

Hey, Kim Si-hyeong.

Darn it. Hey, Kim Si-hyeong!

Kim Si-hyeong!

Darn it.

Darn it.

Taking the bus will be better because of rush hour.

You can go to Yeoncheon on the bus. Then call a cab once you arrive.

SONGSAN EXPRESS

NAMSEO-DONG, YEONCHEON

I think it's time for you to come back to me too.

Everything you want to protect,

Cheongsong, your dad, the museum.

You can protect it by my side.

I'll make sure no one dares to mess with you again.

Let's get married.

We already closed that chapter.

Marry me.

I love someone else.

I can understand that

after everything I did you.

I can understand why you'd want to turn me down.

And when things suddenly get tough,

we all want to rely on anyone who can be there…

Must I talk about this with you now? Why are you doing this to me too?

I was going to be patient given your circumstance.

But I'm getting a bit anxious now.

I'm about to run out of my patience.

-Tae-jin. -Whatever happens,

you will have to marry me.

So you should make a wise decision.

The longer you take to end things with him,

it'll just be harder for him.

ROOFTOP

Hello?

Hey, this is your tenant. Are you at home now?

Okay. Can you check if Da-li is at home?

She must have gotten off work, but her phone's off.

What's this about?

Kim Si-hyeong is on the run.

I can't tell you the details because they are confidential.

Kim Si-hyeong just became a suspect from a witness.

I wanted to make sure just in case.

I can never expect what he'll do.

Ms. Kim.

Ms. Kim.

SECRETARY YEO

Ms. Yeo, it's me.

You have phone numbers for Mr. Han or Ms. Song of Cheongsong, right?

Ms. Kim?

She went to Yeoncheon to meet up with an artist.

She should have arrived there a long time ago.

I'll call the artist.

It's well past the scheduled time for our meeting.

I was getting worried too.

DA-LI

The phone is turned off. You'll be directed to voicemail.

The bus probably stopped running by this time.

She should have been here a long time ago if she took a cab.

NAMSEO-DONG, YEONCHEON

Miss…

Yes?

This is the end of the route. You have to get off now.

I'm sorry.

Miss…

Miss…

Miss…

Miss!

What are you doing?

Doesn't this belong to you?

I see.

I'm sorry if I scared you.

Then get home safely.

Thank you.

Sir…

How can I get to Sinhaeng-ri from here?

It's where an old brick factory was.

It's too dangerous for a woman to go there alone at this hour.

You should call a cab.

You'll be there in no time.

I'm so stupid!

I'm so stupid!

Don't. Let me drive you.

I'll drop you off. Get in my car.

OINTMENT

Mr. Jin.

What brings you here?

Mr. Jin.

What's going on?

Why are you doing this?

I'm sorry for everything.

I'll do everything you say.

Please don't go anywhere.

Please stay by my side.

Mr. Jin.

I love you.

I love you.

I'm sorry.

I can no longer remain by your side, Mr. Jin.

At least not as a debtor

and a creditor.

I want to love you with confidence as equals.

I love you too.

Until when will you call me Mr. Jin?

Then which one do you like, darling?

Wow…

"Darling"?

It's because I miss you so much.

Darling!

Should I tell the whole world what happened that night?

We may all be nothing but dust, but then we're all stars too.

Dondon made a deal with Ahn Sang-tae. The bigger it blows up, the better.

-There's a huge problem. -Stop this immediately. Leave him alone.