All language subtitles for The Elegant Empire E03

(All people, organizations,
locations, and incidents...)

(in this drama are fictitious.)

(All child actors were shot
under supervision.)

(Episode 3)

Who is it?

It's nobody.

Wait there.

I'm going out to buy painkillers.

There's some in my room.

I take a particular painkiller.

How do you know Ju Kyung?

As a fourth-generation
Korean Japanese,

I was very interested in Korea.

There was an exchange program...

in high school, so I attended one
in Korea for a year.

Very alike,

we warmed up to each other
soon after we met.

Back then, sneakers with wheels
were a trend.

Ju Kyung and I
ran through the wind...

with those on.

- Look at that.
- What is it?

Over there.

- Isn't the song nice?
- Yes. What's the title?

We listened to songs on our MP3.

- Let's take a selfie.
- Okay.

Those moments...

- Do the flower pose.
- Okay.

That was the happiest time
in my life.

We lost touch for a while
when I returned to Japan.

Born in Japan,

I had to live in Japan.

Dad hated...

how fascinated I was about Korea.

Then the men back then were...

The guys my dad sent
to bring me back.

When I visited Korea
for a short while one year ago,

I bumped into Ju Kyung.

We have been in touch since then.

But...

we suddenly lost contact,
so I came back.

And I found out she had died.

I can't believe it.

I really can't.

I, too, had a rough time...

after what suddenly happened
to Ju Kyung.

Ju Kyung...

I can't believe she died
all of a sudden.

Seriously.

Are you mad to come to my house?

My husband
will be back from work soon.

"My husband," not Jang Gi Yun?

You're becoming more fishy.

Darn it.

The door is opening.

Now, this means
we're no longer strangers,

so we can eat together, right?

I'm a little hungry.

Dinner's on me.

No, please buy me a drink.

A drink?

I told you to wait until I called!

Were you ever going to call?

Or did you change your mind?

This relationship is over
if we can't trust each other.

Don't make me get suspicious of you.

Don't ever come and find me
in front of my house.

If you do,

I may start having other ideas.

(Building A, B5)

"Snow White ate the poisoned apple
the Queen gave and fainted."

Soo A, why did
this stupid Snow White...

open the door for a stranger
and end up fainting?

She made the dwarves suffer.

Soo A, this book is for babies.

Should I read something else?

("Snow White")

All right. I get it.

Okay. Let me continue.

"The dwarves became heartbroken..."

"and put her in a glass casket."

Traitor.

Why did you marry another woman...

instead of waiting for Ju Kyung
when she went to prison?

If you had waited for her,

she might've still been alive.

You traitor!

Yes, she would be alive.

I should've stayed by her side
and kept her safe to the end.

That's why...

I feel sorry for her
and so much pain.

Wait, I'll go with you.

She's...

Yes, I can make a visit.

She was the woman I saw
at the hotel.

Do you like the photo?

Where are you?

I don't know. I'm a little drunk.

I can't remember.

Wait, you aren't getting jealous,
are you?

You're an idiot.

Jang Gi Yun thinks
I'm in love with him.

Don't you know he'll get suspicious
if I don't act like I'm jealous?

Is that so?
Jacklyn, you're so clever.

Then I'll send you another photo
that'll make you even more jealous.

Just wait.

They're on fire right now.

Where are you right now?

Na Seung Pil, you scumbag!

(Jacklyn)

- Jacklyn.
- Honey.

Where are you?

I'm with Assemblyman Yang.

Still?

Yes, I'll be late, so go to sleep.

How dare he...

disappoint me?

Your wife?

Am I...

Assemblyman Yang?

I'm sorry.

I don't drink with a man
who does things...

to apologize for.

Wait, I'll take you home.

"The poisoned apple
came out of Snow White's throat."

"She married the Prince
and lived happily ever after."

Soo A, did you hear that?

The dwarves worked so hard for her,

yet she married the Prince.

That's the thing with this world.

Soo A.

Is there...

a piece of poisoned apple
in your throat too?

Why won't you talk?

When will you open your mouth
and call me Grandma?

This wasn't a part of my plan.

Careful.

- Did you just get home?
- Did I wake you?

I'm sorry.

Aren't you going to shower?

I'm tired.

So you're saying
our revenue is almost nothing.

Ye Kyung was
fully in charge of Hyunta,

But without her right now,
there's no revenue.

What a total mess.

The company is in a pinch.

Getting the production company's
work list,

doing the footwork for scripts,

and identifying the works,
directors,

and writers
on the broadcasting company lineup.

Who did those?

Nobody was in charge of it.

Anyone took on the job.

Then you do those, Mi Rye.

What? Me?

But I don't know how to do those.

You should learn
so as not to starve.

Make a group chat so the managers
can share information.

In that chat, you can figure out
audition information and script.

You sound like
you have experience in this field.

I did some studying beforehand
when Ju Kyung asked me to join.

By the way, am I older than you?

Yes. Anyone can tell
you're older than me.

Mr. Na. I'm in charge
of Mr. Hwang Sung Il, yes?

Oh, please be in charge of Woo Hyuk.

Kiddo. Will you be okay with me
being in charge of you?

Like I've got any choice.
We don't have any managers.

Gosh, guys. Thank you so much!

Mongmong, are you over your cold?

Thank you, Boomer Loather.

Semi-basement, Number Three,
and Mr. Hole.

Thank you so much.

Gosh, guys. Study Hard Kang
passed his civil service exam.

Congratulate him, guys.

Congratulations
from the bottom of my heart.

And thanks a bunch, guys.

But you see...

I have a favor to ask.

Though I'm grateful
to the chairman donators,

I must turn down private meetings
besides this live streaming.

Then I'll see you tomorrow. Bye!

My hate for live streaming
is getting worse.

What now?

Why are you sending me texts
instead of talking to me?

I simply made your schedule
and sent it to you.

We will move accordingly
starting tomorrow.

Gosh.
You should get a new profile photo.

I'll book a studio.
Let's take one next week.

But where did everyone go?

- To grab lunch.
- We should too.

Director,
the paintings have arrived.

Got it.

Mr. Tak.

I need you to increase
the sales of our stocks.

It's necessary when reporting taxes.

I already did when the company was listed.
Must I do it again?

My apologies.

Really, Sung Gu.

Because of sales and taxes,

I established a bodyguard company
and had the reliable you be the CEO.

But why do you make me
walk on eggshells around you...

when I need the sales?

I apologize.

Over here.

- Hi.
- Welcome.

- Today's amazing.
- Come sit.

Is it good?

- Is it?
- It's the best.

- Is this grilled short rib patties?
- That's mine.

- Good grief.
- Dig in.

- Here.
- Yes!

- It's delicious.
- Really?

Isn't it good?

Chairman Jang.
Are you looking for someone?

Oh, it's nothing.

You have ten minutes to eat.

- Hurry.
- Come on.

- Get out of my way.
- What?

Chairman Jang. What brings you here?

I wonder if the sidedishes today
will suit your taste.

Don't make a big deal about this.
Just get on with your job.

Let me get it for you.

Get on with your job, okay?

Okay.

Let go. Don't help me.

I didn't touch you.

Is that so? Okay.

Really. Stop taking my food!

This is a bribe.

He's right.

Leave if you're done.

How nice.

Ms. Hong. I leave Ms. Oh Na Hee's
contract extension with you.

The same down payment as two years ago
without an increase.

No problem.

She's an actress in our company.
That's the least I can do for her.

Thank you.

These are what you asked for.

I see. Thanks.

I'll gift them to my friends
and get the word out.

What? Gi Yun.

Are you done?

- Let me take it.
- No.

- No, let me.
- It's okay.

- No, I'll...
- It's really okay.

Tissues, please.

Oh, my gosh. What now?

- Don't. You'll make it worse.
- Goodness.

Nothing happened between us
back in the hotel, right?

You see, I was dead drunk.

- "Hotel?"
- "Hotel?"

Was there something...

- between the two?
- What?

- It seems like it.
- Did the two spend the night?

Nothing happened. No, never.

What should I do?

It's all right.

You can't make it any worse now.

Director Seo.

Didn't you come to Korea
just a few days ago?

So how did you get acquainted
with such a famous person?

"Director Seo?"

NA Entertainment hired her.

Is that so?

So you work for NA Entertainment.

That's right.
Please help us out a lot, Gi Yun.

Sure thing. Just ask away.

Move.

Move!

What's wrong with him?

What the heck?

Switch the order of these two works.

It'll look better for the lighting
and flow of the works.

Yes, Doctor.

Yes. Soo A's checkup is today.

Mother didn't go?

Okay. I'll contact Soo A's grandmother
and call you back.

All right.

I told her not to forget when Soo A
had to go to the hospital.

I'm the adviser
of this cosmetic brand.

Tell me when you're out of it.

- My goodness.
- Really?

- Isn't this expensive?
- Gosh.

- Yes, it's expensive.
- It's my lucky day.

- It's not cheap.
- Oh, my.

- It's from Miyu.
- Yes.

I heard it was great.

(Daughter-in-law)

Hye Rim.
Your daughter-in-law keeps calling.

I know.

That's why I'm ignoring her.

Can you really do that?

Goodness.

You're some daring mother-in-law...

to ignore
your daughter-in-law's calls.

Good grief.

Don't hold back.
Use a generous amount, okay?

- Thanks a lot, dear.
- She'll gift you more.

- She will.
- Thanks.

The person you have reached
is unavailable. Please leave...

I can't believe this.

Keep a distance from Jang Gi Yun.

How come?

NA Entertainment
is on bad terms with him.

- Hurry.
- Follow me.

Wait for me.

- I'm sorry.
- Gosh.

- Oh, my.
- Jeez.

- Are you okay?
- Goodness.

- Oh, dear.
- I'm okay.

Wait. Hold on.

You must be shocked at how much
I look alike with Ju Kyung.

I'm Seo Hee Jae, working for
NA Entertainment on the seventh floor.

- Oh, I see.
- Gosh.

Good gracious. I'll do it.
You'll dirty your hands.

No, it's okay.

You really look identical
to Director Shin.

(Seoul Elementary School)

Soo A.

Doctor, when will she get better?

(Shinwha Hospital)

Selective mutism is
the refusal to speak...

because one is unable to accept
a certain situation.

When did her symptoms begin?

A year ago, after her mom died.

That would've been quite shocking,
so it'd take her a while to recover.

Hey, Na Hee. What is this
serious matter you want to discuss?

Ta-da!

My gosh! Did you become a flasher?

Did you see my body?

Not bad, is it?

Why are you doing this to me?
I'm a married man!

I won't fall for you.

My gosh, in your dreams.

I was still single because
I wanted to marry into an affluent family.

Don't even think about it.

Then why did you do that?

I'm already sad enough
to grow older.

Why don't my dramas give me
a scene to show off my figure?

The rookie actress
who's starring with me...

had a scene walking around
in her bathing suit.

And?

Can you ask the writer to give me
a scene to show off my body?

I have a great figure too.

Your character is homeless. Right?

You're playing a homeless woman.

Why would she go around
in sexy lingerie?

Why not?

I'm not just a homeless woman.

I'm pretty.

Oh, you didn't get a good look,
did you?

Frankly, this body is too good to
keep to myself. I'll show it on air.

No matter how good it is,
you can enjoy it by yourself.

Director Cho! Hey!

There's no talking to him.

I look great.

My gosh, Oh Na Hee, that lunatic.

Director Cho, I need to talk to you.

Yes?

Ms. Woo, is something going on?

Hey, I'm playing a maid? Again?

It's not like I specialized
in playing a maid.

These days, helpers aren't
called maids, but butlers.

Also, your next role isn't
just a butler of a mediocre family,

but a really affluent one.

I see. And?

Am I playing another role
with barely any lines...

and zero twists? Is that so?

A twist? Like what?

What if this woman who was a maid...

turned out to be
a part of the affluent family...

who had a secret birth?

What about this?

She was...

a former genius prosecutor
who got in to get her revenge.

Mr. Ko, did you find a sponsor
for Na Hee's outfits?

Sorry? Not yet.

Why is everyone
doing this to me today?

They're driving me crazy.

Did he just get up
before I was done talking?

Fine.

Does he think I'm a joke...

just because I'm a bit actor
who always plays maids?

Those jerks. Darn it.

(VK Media Culture Valley Blueprint)

Good grief.

I have an important meeting later.

Should I go home first?

I'll pick up your outfit.

(Chairman Jang Gi Yun)

Oh my gosh!

Is something upsetting you?

You've made a huge load of bibimbap
in a bucket and munching on it.

Why are you home so early?

I have to get ready
for the midnight debate show.

I get too many guests
who visit me in the office.

What's wrong? Why are you mad?

I got a part in this new drama...

but had to play a maid again.

And because I always end up
playing the maid,

those jerks in the agency
treat me like I'm a joke.

Yes, so stop getting mistreated
and quit your acting career now!

Your life would be much easier
if you simply lived as the wife...

of this prominent politician,
Yang Hee Chan.

Why do you insist
on keeping your career going?

And I also don't appreciate...

how you keep running into
your ex-husband, Hwang Sung Il.

Quit? Why would I quit?

I'm going to overcome the sorrows
of living as a nameless actress...

and become unbelievably famous.

Once I become unbelievably famous,
I'll quit then.

Do you really think
that day will come?

Why won't it come?

Even my husband is sitting here,
taking me as a joke.

Of course, people out there
will take me as a joke too!

Hey, are you happy now that
you're a big-name politician?

Your wife is out there
getting treated like a nobody!

Hey! How dare you spit out...

these rice grains on
your highly respected husband?

You did this on purpose, right?

You spit it out on purpose!

You take this too!

Here! Take this!
Do you see how it feels?

Doesn't this feel awful, woman?

- Doesn't it?
- Darn it. This is gross.

Darn it.

Soo A, go get some rest.

- Ms. Kim, can I have some water?
- Yes.

Here.

Is someone here?

Mr. Tak is here.

He came to pick up
the chairman's outfit.

Mr. Tak is here for his clothes?

Mr. Tak, long time no see.

Why did you come
for the chairman's outfit?

Oh, he spilled food on his shirt
during lunch.

Please excuse me.

Wait.

- I'll bring it to him.
- Sorry?

You will?

Don't tell the chairman.

I want to surprise him.

Darn it.

That woman even comes in and out
of this place?

(Chairman's Office)

- Is the chairman in?
- Yes.

(WJ Entertainment)

(Chairman Jang Gi Yun)

Come in.

Chairman Jang.

What brings you here?

I can't stand owing anyone anything.

(VK Media Culture Valley Blueprint)

Try it on.

I'm not sure if it'll fit.

Do you wish to seduce me?

I already made myself clear
and said you weren't my type.

And I don't seduce married men.

If you want to get seduced,
meet your qualification first.

I might seduce you...

if you weren't married anymore.

You get on my nerves.

I get on your nerves?

Then why do you look at me...

with the eyes of the men
who were in love with me?

Did I embarrass you
because I noticed?

Don't worry.
I'll turn a blind eye to you...

getting shaken because of me.

Don't be delusional.

And stop provoking me.

Sure.

Honey.

(The Elegant Empire)

Ms. Seo. Is it true that
the model of Miyu Cosmetics has changed?

How dare Seo Hee Jae screw
with our company?

How humiliating!

I shouldn't tolerate it, should I?

I'm disappointed.

Be my guest.

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)