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ANNA

Stop, Anna.

Why do you keep rushing towards the end?

Because it segues into that part.

Because it segues?

Your notes are unclear because you're focused on speed.

Make the beginning simple to make the ending shine.

Clean and long sounds.

It's what we focused on last week.

Yes.

Try again all the way to the end.

Pay attention to your breathing too.

I wonder why you do this. Is there a reason?

No, there's no reason.

Why didn't you practice?

-I did. -How many hours?

Practice more.

Also, your attitude today is unacceptable.

We're not here for a battle of egos.

I thought you wanted to continue playing in the UK.

There's a limit to how far you can go with just talent.

Why do I bother...

The name Lee Anna is suspicious.

Also, the Alumni Association?

That's even more suspicious.

I called the number here because I was curious about Lee Anna,

and they told me right away.

My goodness.

I had my reasons.

I don't want to know.

Am I wrong?

There's no reason that can make it okay

for someone like you to teach at a university.

I mean, do people buy this?

Seriously?

I didn't do it intentionally.

Professor Lee.

If doing things unintentionally makes it okay,

why do you think we have laws?

This is fraud.

What should we do?

Well?

Lee Anna.

What should we do now?

I'll stop.

Please give me some time.

How is it so easy for you?

How can it become like it never happened?

You stole someone else's life,

so you must pay for it.

Don't you think so?

Nice.

You have overwhelming support from the young and the established,

while your wife is especially popular

among the marginalized groups.

I'm lucky.

It's true she's playing an important role.

So what do you want to do?

What do you think about having her run a school?

The chairman of Dongsung University is regretting after buying the school.

The professors don't listen

and the students are always complaining and stirring up noise.

He says it's a headache.

Or perhaps

a scholarship foundation geared towards public interest might be good.

It doesn't cost much,

and it's quite effective.

A scholarship foundation?

It would be much better than

having her stand at a subway station with your campaign jacket on.

-It's different. -Yes, it's different.

Why not?

Work on it, but keep it low.

Okay.

By next month,

bring me three billion won.

What is it?

Do you prefer criminal punishment?

You didn't think it would be so expensive, right?

That's how it is with degrees. They're expensive.

You should demand what's possible.

I don't have anything.

That's not my problem.

That's your problem.

It's your problem for stealing my life.

What would be the point of accepting an apology from someone like you?

Forgiveness?

Where would you use that?

I don't need that.

This is the wisest and most rational thing to do.

Don't reflect on yourself in front of a judge who has nothing to do with me.

Pay me back with money instead.

Understand?

Does your husband know this...

about you?

You're really something.

Hey. You should keep on using the stairs.

Last year on New Year's Day,

Choi Ji-hoon

took his executive team hiking on Bukhan Mountain.

When they were almost at the top,

he told his secretary to go buy some Starbucks.

-He's out of his mind. -He's insane.

But secretaries have to do what they're told.

At first, they started to walk down without any doubt.

Then, they started to have all kinds of thoughts.

An awakening.

Exactly.

There's no way of fixing it when a laborer wakes up.

So they just went straight home.

To be honest,

people like Lee Anna because she's rich and beautiful.

-Am I wrong? -That's true.

Something's unrealistic about her.

I'm sure we'll find some dirt on her if we dig enough.

Don't bother waking up.

We shouldn't be digging people on our side.

Just dig into more drinks.

They wouldn't consider us their people.

Only our company is their connection.

Right, someone has a connection.

Our Ji-won.

I wouldn't call it a connection.

Anna and I are just ordinary university friends.

Also, I don't know Choi Ji-hoon at all.

What?

-Isn't he backing you? -No.

Not anyone can get into Bokuk.

I mean it. Seriously.

Hey, newbie.

I'll show you what a real welcome party looks like.

Get up.

Did you just laugh?

Aren't you going to get up?

That's enough.

No, no.

Call me "honey" just once.

Then I'll let things pass.

"Honey."

Honey. Honey.

She got up.

What is this?

What's with the face?

Will you look at that?

Don't reflect on yourself in front of a judge who has nothing to do with me.

Pay me back with money instead.

Understand?

What is it at this hour?

I'm sorry to call you so late.

Yes?

I think Mr. Choi fell asleep in the parking lot.

You should check on him.

This is the police.

Good evening.

I want to report someone for drinking and driving.

-What? -My wife's waiting for me at home.

Let me hail a taxi for you. Taxi!

Hey, no. No.

I can walk home. I live close.

I started to get a belly.

Are you going to walk all the way to Yangjae-dong?

It's faster that way. There's traffic.

It's close if I take the highway.

Yes, that's faster. The city streets are packed.

You can just go up that way to take the highway.

Isn't it that way?

Is it that way?

Hey mister, follow me.

There.

Follow me. I'll show you.

-What? -I forgot my bag inside.

-Your bag? -It's right here.

Where did that come from?

Hey, wait for me.

Let them be.

If you stop them, you'll have to see them home.

Goodnight!

-Bye! -Goodnight!

Once they start walking along the highway,

the police will get them after seeing them on the security camera.

What a pain.

I'm sure you prepared yourself mentally before joining the team.

You must know already,

but I didn't get hired through open recruitment either.

I heard rumors that there's a lot of internal bullying.

But don't they feel guilty while writing such articles?

I'm in no place to promise to help you.

Just hang in there.

I'm off.

Okay. Bye.

Nag all you want, I won't budge.

Why did the police come in the middle of the night?

It was nothing much.

Why would they come here if it's nothing much?

I'm going to establish a scholarship foundation under your name.

What?

You'll be the chairperson.

Do I have to do it?

What's with the reaction?

It's uncomfortable to be someone...

the media talks about.

We wear nice clothes and drive a nice car for other people to see.

This country is harsh to those who are weak

and generous to those who are established.

Just look on the Internet.

People are so interested

in the rich and their families.

The election isn't something simple.

Even the way we breathe has meaning and we can get evaluated on it.

Okay?

Do you want me to hire a driver for you?

I prefer going around alone.

Why don't you get more helpers? Everyone has 3 or 4 at home.

Didn't I tell you?

My assistant will join me to and from work starting today.

-Mr. Jung? -No, my secretary.

You're here.

Wait a minute.

Hello, Professor Lee.

My name is Cho Yu-mi.

I look forward to working for you.

Hello.

Ms. Cho...

Yu-mi.

Please sit down.

That's okay.

I can wait here until Mr. Choi is ready.

Please speak comfortably to me.

Get up.

Get up.

Hey. What are you going to do?

What is this?

Explain it to me.

Who told you to use this building as collateral?

What is it? It's too early for this.

Hyun-joo, get up. Get up.

Hyun-joo,

what did you do?

Did you buy more stocks?

Wake up and talk to me.

Yes.

"Yes"?

Gosh.

I'll die before my time because of you.

How could you...

You...

You're out of your mind!

How could you blow off this building?

What's wrong with you?

Just go kill yourself.

Hyun-joo, we should die together.

Why would we die because of this?

I'll take care of it.

Take care of what?

I'll just pay back the three billion won.

It's nothing.

What?

I said I'll take care of it.

Please stop it!

You only know how to spend money. You've never earned a cent in your life.

How can you take care of anything?

-Yu-mi. -Yes?

-Let's go. -Okay.

I'll take that for you.

I'm sorry, it's because it's my first time.

Yes, it's your first time. Just press this.

Okay?

I'm leaving. Don't forget the gathering this evening.

From now on, Yu-mi will remind you.

Hello, Professor Lee.

My name is Cho Yu-mi.

Even the way we breathe has meaning and we can get evaluated on it.

You didn't think it would be so expensive, right?

That's how it is with degrees. They're expensive.

Three billion won.

Hey.

What brought you here?

Our company is planning a small exhibition and the person who was on the project

ended up giving birth earlier than she thought.

We need some help.

I see.

Joseon literati paintings. It's your specialty.

Do you want to take over?

Why don't you do it yourself?

It's too small for me to do.

The people who own these works want to sell the paintings,

but you know these kinds of works don't increase in prices.

The exhibition will be held so we can promote the pieces.

I don't know.

There's no pressure since it's not about making money.

There's enough time to prepare it too.

What is it? Is it too lame?

I used to take jobs like this at first too.

No, it's not that...

Can't you help me out this once?

How much...

will they pay me?

Come on, you know this won't pay much.

It's not like you're looking for money.

Please do it for me.

You'll do it, right?

Democratic-Republican Party's Choi Ji-hoon

is making prominent progress,

but as factions of the 51 newly-elected members

out of the 117 in the National Assembly are unclear,

it's hard to predict the result.

Currently, the Democratic-Republican Party...

Mr. Jung.

What should we do with Min Jun-won?

Don't mind him.

It's good to have a pacemaker.

Doesn't he have a son?

Yes, he does.

Should I dig about his son?

Is that necessary?

We need something on him since he's bothering us.

Okay.

You're right. It's his one and only son.

There must be something about him.

Professor Lee.

Professor Lee.

I have something to ask you.

My kid is getting surgery tomorrow.

I wonder if I could have tomorrow and the day after off.

It's nothing serious,

but my kid is still in middle school, so...

Why is...

everyone doing this to me?

You can't do this all of a sudden.

Don't you know that the campaign team is having a meal here tomorrow?

Why are you so selfish?

Please don't worry about that.

I already prepared everything,

and someone else will come instead.

Someone I don't know is coming?

No, no. It's not a stranger.

It's Yang Soo-jin.

She came several times before whenever we had big events.

You know, the tall girl with short hair.

You'll recognize her when you see her.

I see.

Now that I think about it, it might inconvenience you.

I'm sorry.

Please don't mind me. It's okay.

How can I act like nothing happened?

Why are you making me look like a bad person?

Are you going to cancel the surgery?

No, it's not like that...

Why do I have to...

humor you too?

Why do I have to pay attention to such things?

It's fine.

Just take two days off.

I'm sorry, Professor Lee.

I asked you very last minute.

It can't be helped...

in your situation.

Sorry I'm a little sensitive today.

We'll eat out tomorrow.

What is it?

I came to get you for the dinner.

From now on, call me from downstairs.

Yes, Ma'am.

She usually never yells.

It's because I made a mistake today.

IT Solid's stock price from four years ago looks strange?

So what?

The election is around the corner. Why are you snooping around?

We need to verify since it's a company related to a strong candidate.

Do you have time on your hands?

Are you acting like you don't know, or do you really not know?

You'd be writing multiple apologies if it wasn't for the HR team.

You know that?

I find you...

extremely difficult.

Pardon?

You're so dense!

Ms. Cho, how long have you worked in this field?

This is my third year.

It's been a year since I worked for Mr. Choi.

How did you get involved?

I was studying to take the civil service exam for five years,

but it didn't work out.

I felt so guilty towards my parents

since I spent a long time studying.

I was getting depressed too.

You might not be able to understand my situation.

Are your parents happy now?

I guess they're disappointed.

They tell other people that I'm a civil servant now.

Everyone lies a little...

to save face.

I feel uncomfortable

since it's a lie.

Ms. Cho. You must be someone honest.

No, I'm just someone ordinary.

Isn't it hard working for Ji-hoon?

Not at all.

I know this job doesn't allow any time off.

But it's a precious opportunity for me,

so I want to do my best and get recognized.

Also, he's very nice to me.

See?

Everyone lies.

No, I'm telling you the truth.

Ma'am, he's asking you to wait 20 minutes.

Why?

He says you should come in after everyone arrives.

I'll go in and check first.

-I don't think he's here yet. -What?

I checked with the restaurant manager twice.

What a joke.

It'd be ridiculous to wait here.

Let's circle around.

Yes, Ma'am.

Hey, Mom.

Can I skip this meeting?

I think he's crazy. That stupid doctor isn't here yet.

Let's go in. Everyone's here.

LEE ANNA

YALE UNIVERSITY, MASTER OF ARTS IN EAST ASIAN STUDIES

I'm afraid it won't be possible to speak to him directly at the moment.

Yes, Mr. Choi is in a meeting.

It's not like everything always goes the way you want.

No, of course not.

It's the will of the people and the will of the party.

But if the will

keeps on changing,

people will get confused.

Things change by the day.

I don't know what to tell you.

It's okay.

You were elected four times and you'll act as my pacemaker,

so I'm happy.

You say it's urgent, so could you tell me what it's about?

Here.

-Please have a drink. -Okay.

Sir.

Thank you.

It's been so long since we drank.

What is it? Can't do it?

To be honest, if he becomes the mayor,

he'll lift the constraints on green belts first, right?

That shouldn't happen.

Pardon?

Nothing.

It shouldn't be the green belts he works on first.

We need to keep public opinion in mind.

Of course. Things must be done in order.

But we believe in him.

We got that land as an inheritance, and it's been such a nuisance.

You know, inheritance tax.

You never know what will happen, right?

If you had to pay inheritance tax, the land must be over 700 million won.

You shouldn't put it like that.

Those who work at a convenience store on an hourly wage still pay their taxes.

Come on. I'm just saying.

He needs to get elected first.

Just as you said,

you never know what will happen.

By the way,

I sent my kid to the UK to study.

I thought of you when we went there last week...

to drop him off at the dormitory.

What is it?

It's nothing much. I don't mean anything by it.

I'm sure you have more beautiful and precious stuff,

but this is a gift from my heart, so please accept it.

I'll pick up the bill.

Take your time.

Yes.

She's young but very stubborn.

Not once did she look at me with warm eyes.

She's super rude.

Do you think so? Is it because she lived abroad?

Maybe she doesn't know much about Korea.

Jae-ho.

Why didn't you call me in advance? Do you want some coffee?

No, it's okay. I stopped by on my way to the airport.

-Are you going to the US? -Yes.

By the way, you changed companies.

Right.

"Bokuk"?

Isn't it the biggest one in Korea?

Yes.

I didn't make the cut when I took the entrance exam before,

but I'll work hard from now.

The elections are soon, so it's hectic.

Good for you. I think you'll do well.

Thank you.

By the way,

I doubt you came here just to see me.

Is this...

Lee Yu-mi?

Yes.

I didn't want things to be awkward, so I never brought her up.

I'm not going to live in Korea anyway,

so it doesn't matter what she does.

But I thought I should tell you why I broke up with her.

Jae-ho, let bygones be bygones.

It's not that, Ji-won.

Lee Yu-mi...

didn't go to your school.

What?

I have no idea how she graduated from NYU and Yale

to become a professor,

but she was a fake university student when we were dating.

She was preparing for her SATs a third time.

Lee Anna?

I don't trust that name either.

What are you talking about?

Hey.

It's about 100 million won.

It's the best I can do.

Yu-mi.

Everything in this world is possible with money.

But if something's not possible,

you should ask yourself if it was because there wasn't enough.

Hey. Don't be so disappointed.

You still have time.

I know you're smart.

Or you should just confess to your husband and ask for some money.

Should I call him for you?

You know I'm impatient, right?

Make sure you meet the deadline.

Right, Yu-mi!

Stay out of my sight

and use the stairs, will you?

LEE ANNA, DONGJIN UNIVERSITY

SEOUL MAYOR CANDIDATE CHOI JI-HOON'S WIFE PROFESSOR LEE ANNA

PROFESSOR LEE ANNA UNEXPECTEDLY INTERPRETS SIGN LANGUAGE AT THE SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY

-Cheers. -Cheers.

You lived in America, so why are you going back to study English?

My question exactly.

No, I still have a long way to go.

I'm so jealous.

I'm the most jealous about her parents

letting her go with her boyfriend.

Same.

They tend to be open-minded

since they live abroad.

You're so lucky.

Will you get married after graduating?

Really?

No way.

Yes.

Really?

-I'll sing at your wedding. -I'm so jealous.

Okay. I'll be the MC.

Did you hand in your leave of absence? When are you leaving?

In one week.

Which school will you go to?

I'll probably attend the same one as Jae-ho.

-Columbia? -Columbia?

The tuition must be crazy expensive.

-Really? -Yes, it's in New York.

Wait, guys.

We all pitched in to get this.

What is it?

-Open it. -It's nothing much.

I'm already so thankful that you prepared a goodbye party.

Isn't it pretty? Aren't we thoughtful?

-It's the scent that's important. -Take a sniff.

Isn't it pretty?

-Put it on. -Hurry, hurry.

Hello. I'm Reporter Han Ji-won from Bokuk Daily,

and I'm an alumna.

Yes. I called because

I want to know how I can look up previously admitted students.

No. Not a graduate, but someone who was admitted.

There were seven people

in the 10 years between 1995 and 2005

with the name Lee Yu-mi.

But no one was in Aesthetics.

Could I ask you to check one more person?

-Sure. -Lee Anna.

Can I also check if she ever took a year off?

Ma'am.

Look who it is.

Do you remember me?

Of course I recognize you, Ji-won.

We lived together for four years.

Are you done with the boarding house?

Yes. The world changed. I manage studio apartments now.

Studio apartments.

We built it three years ago.

Wow, you're a landlord. I envy you.

Lee Yu-mi? Of course I know her.

I'd never be able to forget her.

Why not?

When she moved out,

she ran away without paying me the last two months' rent.

She ran away?

She is really good-looking and pretty.

I ran my boarding house for 20 years,

yet I fell for it because of that face.

She did that?

She was behind by two months,

but she didn't come home for days.

She wouldn't pick up her phone either.

I called her parents back home

and learned that she had left for the US without telling me.

She left all her belongings behind too.

When I cleaned out her room, there were so many clothes.

I went all the way to Gangwon Province back then

to get the two months of rent

and my transportation fare from her father.

Where in Gangwon-do? Do you remember it?

Hongcheon.

Hongcheon...

I remember it because it was where my son went for his army service.

They ran a tailor's shop at the entrance of the market.

The market?

When I visited them, things didn't look so good.

They were really devoted to supporting their daughter.

They always sent me a melon every Thanksgiving.

It was very expensive back then.

Right. Melon...

Wow, Choi Ji-hoon.

Isn't it considered cheating to institute a scholarship foundation at this time?

-What is it? -Take a look.

LEE ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION AFTER FOUR YEARS OF PREPARATION

It's nothing much. I don't mean anything by it.

This is a gift from my heart, so please accept it.