All language subtitles for Sungkyunkwan Scandal E14

This is it?

All that we've shared

can easily be washed away
over a small misunderstanding?

Did our time together
mean so little to you?

Listen carefully, Kim Yunsik.

I...

I don't want to go back
to how things were.

The injured Red Writer

has climbed over the wall
and entered Sungkyunkwan?

It's a good thing I stayed alive.

If the Red Writer is injured,
he couldn't have gone far.

I'm fine.

Go.

I'll deal with this.

In the state you're in?

So that pathetic Red Writer
turns out to be you.

It was better

when you were yelling at me.

I'm fine.

I'm used to this.

That's not something to brag about.

Jaesin!

Lee Seonjun?

Is he here to prepare
for the test like us?

To receive the spirit
of the virgin ghost?

How did he get wind
of such top secret info?

Seeing that Lee Seonjun is here,

the info must be reliable.

That's right.

We're not from great families,
nor are we smart.

There's only one thing
we can count on.

What is it?

Luck.

- Luck.
- Luck.

Let's go to the ritual room.

He must be in the ritual room.

He can't show the wound to a doctor.

But he needs to stop the bleeding.

- And the only place he can hide...
- ls the ritual room.

Did you see?

The thing I saw...

No, no ...

You...

Don't worry.
I brought a doctor.

Once we confirm
he is the Red Writer,

contact the government troops.

Look, proctor.

Yeorim's fan?

Do you suppose Yeorim
is the Red Writer?

No way. Gu Yongha doesn't have
an athletic bone in his body.

Don't be ludicrous.

Perhaps it was all a show.

In the "Romance
of the Three Kingdoms"...

Enough with your nonsense.

Proctor...

I didn't see the patient's face.

There was a wound on the left side
of the upper abdomen.

What brings you here this late?

I thought I'd tell you

an amusing story.

Yeah?

I'm all ears.

The Red Writer suffered an injury

and is now hiding at Sungkyunkwan.

Really? My goodness.

Ow, my back.

But then I chanced upon a doctor
trying to sneak off campus.

He said he treated a wounded man
in the ritual room.

And we found your fan
in the ritual room.

Why were you in the ritual room,
Ladies' Man?

Wait a minute.

Do you suspect

that I may be the Red Writer?

I'll give you this.

You amused me for once.

Keep up the good work, okay?

I was tired of the fan.

I gave it to the helper kids.

It must've somehow made its way
to the ritual room.

Hey.

Wrap up your game
of hide-and-seek,

and how about
calling it a night?

Your exceptional intelligence
seems to be faltering.

You want to restore your honor
as the proctor, right?

Don't let your greed
get the better of you.

Let me give you
a piece of advice, too.

Sure.

I'll let this one slide

for good time's sake.

But

don't you ever insult me again.

I don't give second chances.

And you're no exception,
Gu Yongha.

The Red Writer definitely must be
one of the room two fellows.

Where can they be?

If one of them is the Red Writer,
he must be in a lot of pain.

Where can he be?

How about we go back
to the ritual room, proctor?

No.

Wait.

The hide-and-seek is over.

Five points off for all of you.

Don't you know that lights out
was a long time ago?

The Red Writer is said to be injured
and hiding at Sungkyunkwan.

The Red Writer?

The Red Writer
is an enemy of the state.

I don't suppose Sungkyunkwan would
offer sanctuary to someone like that.

But Sungkyunkwan
is an extraterritorial zone.

Even if the Red Writer...

If it's the Red Writer,
we should look for him.

Where is he hiding?

Do you still suspect me?

Wait. That's...

How many times do I have to tell you?

I have nothing to do with the Red Writer.

Sungkyunkwan
is an extraterritorial zone.

Without the king's order,

no can can search
Sungkyunkwan students,

not even the faculty
or staff of the school.

That's because Sungkyunkwan
is a sacred shrine to Confucius.

And it's also because of Joseon's
age-old tradition of defending

the pursuit of truth
and the freedom of scholarship.

But the proctor has the authority to...

Discipline Sungkyunkwan students.

Unfortunately, that position
is temporarily vacant

because you made a mistake.

Don't forget, Ha Insu.

From this moment forth,

you cannot exercise your authority
on any student.

If you do,

we plan to convene
the scholar's council and discharge you.

Fortunately, it doesn't look like
Ha Insu will bother us any more.

Thank you.

No. Thank you, Big Man.

But how did you know?

How did you know Crazy Horse
was the Red Writer

and that he would get hurt?

He's

Gu Yongha.

He has tenacity. He has been
following me around for ten years.

Say one more thing

and I will make sure
your side splits open, literally.

I'll let this one slide.

I'm moved that you braved the pain
and returned.

I'm so happy.

What's the matter with you?

Big Man.

About today...

No one can know about it.

He's currently a violent criminal
with a reward on his head.

Even the king's looking for him.

Lee Seonjun is no exception.

- Plus, it's better if he doesn't know.
- I get it.

We could've had him.

There will be another chance, proctor.

This isn't a good time.

Why?

Should I be scared
of losing my position as proctor?

The Red Writer is in Sungkyunkwan?

You did your part.

You shouldn't show yourself

at the Peony Pleasure House
until you're well.

Sir.

Please

keep your promise.

Before

it's too late...

I want to lead

a life of dignity.

Prime Minister...

You see...

we really did

have the Red Writer,

but these swordsmen

showed up out of the blue.

You mean the king's
personal bodyguards?

How...

The king wants to protect
the Red Writer.

But why?

You see, minister of war,

the king is looking
for "Geumdeungjisa."

That letter

contains the late king's remorse
over his son's death.

If "Geumdeungjisa" is found,

we, the Noron, will become
enemies of the state.

But

"Geumdeungjisa" no longer exists.

You know that very well.

The Red Writer who
speaks of "Geumdeungjisa"

is a Sungkyunkwan student.

The king sent Jeong Yakyong
to Sungkyunkwan.

He is also visiting Sungkyunkwan
more often than ever before.

Need I go on?

Prime minister.

What I'm afraid of is the next step.

What does the king plan to do

after ousting the Noron as traitors?

I thought it would take ten years
to build the Hwaseong Fortress.

But you're telling me this contraption

will make it possible in three years?

Yes, Your Majesty.

You should stop smoking.

I'm worried about your health.

This makes for a better companion
than you who refuse to take my orders.

Your Majesty...

isn't that opium poppy?

Your Majesty...

How long?

How long has it taken...

for your illness
to get so bad

that you have
to rely on this?

I've been discovered
sooner than I had expected.

Why haven't you told me?

I told you.

I don't have much time left.

Do I need to wait any longer
for those kids, Dr. Jeong?

But

can you promise me one thing?

When you see any flaws
in those kids,

please

hold me accountable,
Your Majesty.

A teacher wants to be protective
of his students like a parent.

How can I deny you that?

I promise I will not take issue
with any flaw I may find

in those kids.

I will return to the palace with them
as soon as morning breaks.

Order them

to find "Geumdeungjisa"

Your Majesty.

You're not even a drinker.

You can stop now.

I get it.

I get that we can't go back

to how things were.

So

you don't need to look so angry
every time you see me.

I will not ask anything of you.

We can just be roommates.

Have some.
You'll feel better.

I have here the most delectable
dried persimmons money can buy.

They're for Lee Seonjun's wedding,

but I managed to sneak some out.

His wedding date has been set.

What is it now?

What did you do to him?

One, two, three, four...

He's the 23rd.

He's the 23rd of your study partners
who has parted ways with you

because of your nasty personality.

You need to learn how to embrace
people's shortcomings.

Tell me.

How does the dainty scholar fall short
that you're being mean to him?

He doesn't fall short.

It's

because my heart is overflowing.

Jaesin!

Are you okay?

Shouldn't you be in bed?

If you don't get proper rest...

Jaesin.

I told you.
You should be in bed.

Are you out to tell the whole world

that the Red Writer is here?

See.
There's something going on.

That's why Lee Seonjun
was as pale as a ghost last night.

It's worse than seeing a ghost

to see your roommates, you know?

Big Man really is something else.

He goes both ways.

What?

What about Lee Seonjun?

Crazy Horse and Big Man are what?

Did you hear?

They say Crazy Horse and Big Man
are more than just friends.

What? No way!

It's true. Lee Seonjun
saw them going at it.

Lee Seonjun never lies.

Every night in the ritual room...

I can't even talk about it.

In a nutshell, Big Man and Crazy Horse
are an item.

Lee Seonjun said so.
Need we say more?

Is is true about Crazy Horse
and Big Man?

It has to be
if Lee Seonjun saw them.

They're roommates.

That's no way
for scholars to be,

especially here at Sungkyunkwan
where we honor Master Confucius.

This is nuts.

It wasn't just Lee Seonjun
who saw them.

I should get going.

Wait up.

Homosexuality?

This cannot be happening.

Homosexuality has no place
in this sacred institution,

especially when I am here
as the director.

Nothing has been verified, director.

Just wait until those straitlaced
Confucian scholars find out.

They'll be up in arms.

I could get fired.

How can you be so laid back?

The situation is beyond

our control now.

Who put these up?

How base.

- And they look like such gentlemen.
- What a disgrace!

Homosexuality...

That's the Soron for you.

What about the Soron?

Do you want a piece of me?

Did I say something wrong?

- What did you say?
- Hey, now.

Let's keep this civil.

Proctor.

Although Sungkyunkwan
has hit rock bottom,

you should not resort to violence
to settle your differences.

There are rules and processes
for resolving problems.

Please withdraw
the proctor's suspension.

- Please.
- Please.

We decided to take the homosexuality
scandal to the student council.

The student council?

We will determine Mun Jaesin
and Kim Yunsik's guilt

and impose the appropriate
disciplinary action

in order to restore
the reputation of Sungkyunkwan.

Please give us authorization.

I, Ha Insu, the proctor,
and other officers

call Mun Jaesin and Kim Yunsik
to the student council

over the homosexuality scandal
that has tarnished our school’s reputation.

The student council
will investigate the case

and bring the truth to light.

If their guilt is proven,

they will be permanently removed
from the school registry

so that we can safeguard
Sungkyunkwan's honor.

Stop the proceedings.

It's just an absurd rumor.

Is Sungkyunkwan
that pathetic a place?

Why are we going through all this
over a silly rumor?

We are seeking the truth

because this is Sungkyunkwan.

I'll give you a chance
to clear your name.

Why were you in the ritual room
that night?

What happened there?

Tell me the truth...

and we won't have to take this
to the student council.

It's very clear

there's something
you can't tell us.

What could that be,
Crazy Horse?

Are you faltering because
it has to do with your intimate life?

How dare you.

If you have anything to say,
come to the student council

and prove your innocence.

This isn't just about you.
The honor of the Soron is at stake.

- Aye.
- Aye.

Did you really see us
at the ritual room that night?

I don't care to talk about it.

Do you really think

I'm a homosexual?

I'm a man.

How can a man
love another man?

It's absurd.
It makes no sense.

I see.

If you think it's so wrong

of one man
to love another man...

then act accordingly
from now on.

That way, no one will get
the wrong impression

of you.

But I...

We can figure everything out
at the student council meeting.

Lee Seonjun,
you will serve as witness.

Not only are you Mun Jaesin
and Kim Yunsik's roommate...

you saw the two together
in the ritual room that night.

No one could make
a better witness.

And no one can refuse an order made
in the name of the student council.

And the proctor holds sway
in the Student Council.

Not even the king
can intervene.

I choose you, Lee Seonjun,

as the witness.

You will have Lee Seonjun
testify as a witness?

It's perfect.

By making the upright and virtuous
Lee Seonjun take the stand,

you will

make the student council
appear fair and principled.

Am I right?

You're too smart
to be my enemy.

We always seem to be
on the same page.

Do you really believe
that Mun Jaesin and Kim Yunsik

are engaged
in an inappropriate relationship?

The two were

in an embrace
in the ritual room that night.

It's one or the other.

One of them
is the injured Red Writer,

or they are homosexuals.

Either way, I win.

Red Writer or homosexual...

I will get Mun Jaesin and Kim Yunsik
to leave Sungkyunkwan,

and I will also get Lee Seonjun

to turn his back on his roommates.

Lee Seonjun?

He is as straight as an arrow,

and he is also
the prime minister's only son.

Do you think

he will let
his and his family's reputation

go down the gutter?

Wow!

You truly are exceptional.

You intend to get not only Crazy Horse
and Big Man, but also Garang?

I have one more target.

If I can get the three...

you won't have anyone
by your side, Yeorim.

Hey, Noron.

Have you seen him?

I'm talking about Big Man.

You take Dr. Yu's class together.

Where the hell is he?
I'm worried sick.

Is that how you worry
for someone?

You put him in so much trouble.

You made him the target
of ridicule and hatred.

Is that your way
of worrying for someone?

If you really care about him,
this should never have happened.

Mind your own business.

- I'll deal with our problem.
- You need to do better.

I don't want to worry any more.

I asked you what happened
in the ritual room that night.

If the student council
finds you guilty,

even his majesty cannot
overrule the decision.

If you tell me the truth,
I may find a way to help you.

It will be too late
once the proceeding commences.

So tell me the truth.

Homosexuality

is an unforgivable sin for students
who uphold Neo-Confucianism.

The name Kim Yunsik will be
deleted permanently from the registry.

You won't be able
to take the High Exam.

Is that okay with you?

We...

didn't do anything wrong.

That's all

I can tell you right now.

So you're going to let
Ha Insu have his way?

You're overreacting.
What's the big deal?

If you confess now
that you're the Red Writer,

you will be put to death
for murder, arson, and theft.

How will you carry on
your brother's quest?

If something goes wrong tomorrow
at the student council,

I will kill you myself.

With your soft little hands?

I'm still contemplating

what the best option is.

Is protecting Big Man...

your priority?

I have to do this.

I will talk to the proctor and keep you

from testifying as a witness.

Do you know what a scandal
can do to you?

If you get entangled in the wrong way,

you'll go down, too.

And we're talking
about homosexuality.

It can finish you.

Not even his majesty
can intervene

in student council proceedings.

Well...

This is my problem.

I won't break any rules.

Then let's do this.

You make it very clear

you are nothing
like your roommates.

Don't sympathize with them
or defend them.

Even the slightest mistake
will get you entangled.

For the nobility,

homosexuality is akin
to a death sentence.

Don't forget that.

Hey, Big Man.
Don't you have better things to do?

And at Sungkyunkwan
of all places.

You dirty louse.

- Disgusting.
- Get out of Sungkyunkwan.

What did you like
so much about it?

Dirty louse.

Dirty louse.

What the...

What's up with him?

I don't know if I should
thank you or apologize.

Will you help me at the student
council meeting tomorrow?

Crazy Horse and I

are not...

In any case,
we're innocent.

Then tell me.

What really happened

in the ritual room that night?

Well,

that...

This is for Crazy Horse's sake.

So can't you just trust me
and help us?

Crazy Horse will get...

Do you have any idea
how serious this is?

If something goes wrong...

you can spend the rest of your life
in the gutter.

And

yet...

you still put Crazy Horse
before you.

I can see why you
may not believe me.

You're a righteous person,
so you may not understand.

But

please just believe me
and help us out this once.

How much more

do I have to do?

What more do I have
to go through for you?

Why should I do something
so stupid and pathetic?

Why should I do something
that is so not me?

I have no choice.

You're the only one

I can turn to.

What's up with Lee Seonjun?

And did you see how
shameless Big Man was?

Are you happy now?

Go on and spread this rumor.

Sungkyunkwan's Crazy Horse
actually has his heart

set on you.

Don't mess with Kim Yunsik again,

because I can't tell you

what my fists will do then.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

This is on me, fellows.

Let loose and enjoy.

All right.

And at the student council
meeting tomorrow,

testify that Big Man and Crazy Horse
are not like that.

What's going on here?

I'm Gu Yongha.
I can guarantee it.

Bottoms up, everyone.
Enjoy the drink. Go on.

Do you think it's our fault that things
have gotten so out of hand?

But other people saw them, too.

And they saw
even more than we did.

- Yeah?
- Come on now.

Let's just drink ourselves to oblivion.

- Let me pour you all a drink.
- Okay.

Very good.

And at the student council
meeting tomorrow,

vote nay.

Wait a minute.

Is this why you're treating us?

Well, I mean...

Yes.

It's all useless, Yeorim.

Come on now.

Just by the fact that we're convening,

the decision is already set in stone.

Mun Jaesin and Kim Yunsik
will go down.

The proceeding is tomorrow,
and the voting hasn't even begun.

No one would dare
go against the proctor

unless they want
to go down, too.

- What are you looking at?
- Watch it, fellows.

Mun Jaesin and Kim Yunsik

will be permanently removed
from the registry.

You should be buying them drinks,

Yeorim.

They'll need it.

Let's drink.

Is it true?

Are you and the proctor
becoming brothers-in-law?

You must be busy
with wedding preparations.

I will be back by curfew.

I see what you're doing.

You don't want
to talk to anyone,

so you have this book open

to ward off unwanted company.

I'm reading it
because it's fun.

Telling blatant lies
can become a habit.

I know of something that's
20 times more fun than reading.

20 times more fun?

Telling blatant lies
can become a habit, Jaesin.

It's 100 times more fun.

Why are you going
to such extremes?

Red Writer...

it's dangerous,

and if you get caught,
you could get killed.

For what?

What is it for that you're
risking your life?

For what?

I haven't really thought about it.

But I can't bear the frustration.

I can't live if I
don't do something.

To live.

I'm doing it for my life.

Do you know...

something?

Kim Yunsik.

You can hear Sungkyunkwan
breathe from here.

That's something some fool
used to tell me.

He also told me...

that the door to Sungkyunkwan
leads not to the king

but to Banchon, the poorest
and most neglected village in Joseon.

He was right.

It's true.

I think it's because of him.

Someone needs to remember

that he came and went.

I think that's why...

Who was he?

My

older brother.

- Kim Yunsik.
- Yes?

There is a way

not to sully the name "Kim Yunsik."

And

I'm sorry.

I wanted to tell you this
before today came to an end.

Well, I'll be damned.

I, Ha Yugu,

and the prime minister
will now be family.

The thing is, my son,

life has taught me that

bowing down in front of someone
is the hardest thing to do.

I'm now on equal footing
as your family,

but I didn't get here
by chance.

You have but one flaw.

You're too upright.

Now that you're my son,
let me give you some advice.

What good can come out
of going against the world?

Keep this is mind.

This is a top secret

that will help you succeed in life.

It's my wedding gift to you.

It's a dream come true.

This is where I first saw you.

These days,

I feel like the main character
in a storybook.

It would be best if we wed
before it got cold, right?

No. It would be better around the time
the first snow falls.

But you must prefer the spring,
when flowers blossom, right?

That's what I would like, too.

I'm sorry.

Why does the groom-to-be
have such a long face?

You know how difficult
dealing with in-laws can get.

You're all grown up.

I know

the minister of war
does not meet your standards.

I'm sorry, father.

He's awfully greedy and does whatever
it takes to satisfy his greed.

He may seem cowardly and base
to you at times.

But why?

But he will do anything for you.

That's not bad for a father-in-law.

I am thinking of leaving Sungkyunkwan

after the wedding, father.

I have much to learn

before I'm ready to enter
the government.

I won't question

your decision.

All rise.

Be seated.

Today's proceeding
will determine the truth

behind Kim Yunsik and Mun Jaesin's
homosexuality scandal.

Gender distinction
is fundamental to Confucianism.

Sungkyunkwan upholds the dictates
of decorum and righteousness.

Homosexuality is inexcusable.

All the students have decided

to defend the school's reputation

and punish your immorality
by removing you from the school registry

and taking away your right
to ever take the High Exam.

- Aye!
- Aye!

I ask Mun Jaesin and Kim Yunsik...

Did you engage in inappropriate
activities in the ritual room?

No.

We were...

Please trust us, proctor.

If not,

tell us what happened

in the ritual room that night.

We were...

We were just...

We have no choice,
but to call on the witness.

Lee Seonjun,

did you see Mun Jaesin
and Kim Yunsik in the ritual room?

Those two are homosexuals,

are they not?

I'm

the homosexual.

What did you just say?

I said,

I'm the homosexual.

With the authority vested in me,

I command that Mun Jaesin
and Kim Yunsik remove their shirts.

Will it do if I were to derobe alone?

Have you seen Lee Seonjun?

So it's true.
Lee Seonjun left Sungkyunkwan.

Go! Let's not see each other again.

So are you happy, Garang?

Are you happy?

I like you,

Kim Yunsik.

Isn't that the dainty
scholar gentleman?

There's a reason why
he can't take his shirt off.

Kim Yunsik.

As hard as I try,

I can't help looking for you.

Run from me, Kim Yunsik.