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You're here!

It's a car accident.

I've asked to file the accident.

We are also trying to trace the blood of the victim.

Not only is the road steep but it snowed today as well.

I think that's why they crashed.

-Does that belong to the victim? -Excuse me?

Ah, this way, please.

I'm telling you.

She had a great body, but she had this aura about her.

Are you seeing someone?

No, sir.

She's my ideal girl.

Let's get to work.

Don't you think that she will be hard for you to deal with on your own?

She earns her living by talking to say the least.

What should I do? Do you need some help?

-Are you sure? -Of course.

Since the situation seems urgent, I can go out of my way to help out.

In the interrogation room next door, a rapist is waiting to be questioned.

That case needs to be finished by today, too.

Just like you said, it is a very urgent case.

I hope you can help out.

Well, then, excuse me.

Ms. Ko?

Is that your name?

Yes.

That's right.

Thank you for complying and coming in for questioning.

-You must be very busy. -I hope this will end in 30 minutes.

I must make it back in time for the news.

She really is a handful.

She is more indifferent than an idol.

I told you, right?

Are you always this precise?

I try to be.

Your memory must be very good, then.

I hope so too.

Someone is dead.

So?

This man.

Do you know him?

Do you know him?

I love you.

I love you.

Hello?

Hye-ran?

Hye-ran!

Yeah?

I must be crazy.

Were you daydreaming?

I was just gone for a second.

Aren't you a bit too relaxed?

Even if you win this award every year,

you should know that this award is still valuable.

You're right.

You're so pretty. I'm done.

All right.

RIFT

ONE MONTH BEFORE THE ACCIDENT

THE KOREA BROADCASTING AWARDS 2017

Nice to meet you.

Hello.

Hye-ran.

-Congratulations. -What's gotten into you?

I'm here to announce the award winners today.

You always go to call them up, but you always end up receiving it.

You're here early today. Sit down.

I came here because I didn't want to work today, but this isn't much better.

Ko Hye-ran, winner for five consecutive years.

No unexpected changes.

It's so predictable, to be honest. It's almost like it's scripted.

A lot of juniors are trying their best to beat me these days.

You never know what will happen.

Oh, that's right.

Han Ji-won is popular nowadays, right?

Ji-won did work hard.

What? You're...

You're getting one today?

Yeah.

Please do my makeup as pretty as possible.

Thank you so much.

Always prioritizing fairness and strict values of honesty,

she is the role model of what a reporter should be in our day and age.

-Right now... -Who do you think it is?

-I don't know. -I was a bit curious, so I looked inside.

Don't be too surprised, okay?

We will be introducing the person that will be giving out the awards.

She received this same award last year.

It is Ko Hye-ran from News Nine.

Hello, everyone. My name is Kim Bum-soo.

Hello, everyone. I'm Ko Hye-ran.

Well, then, shall we read out the awards?

Of course.

We will start the awards ceremony.

The award for the reporter of the year...

2017 REPORTER OF THE YEAR

It's Ko Hye-ran! Congratulations!

-As expected, there was no change. -That's correct.

She has taken the award for five consecutive years.

Take this. I'm sorry for playing that joke on you a while ago.

Congratulations.

Ko Hye-ran came from humble beginnings.

Now she is the main anchor for the nine o'clock news.

She has been known for her ability of great delivery and balance.

Reporter Han Ji-won is coming up to the stage right now.

Perhaps to give her congratulations.

Reporter Han Ji-won can be seen going to the stage with her banquet of flowers

in order to congratulate her senior.

It is very good to see seniors and juniors getting along so well.

Han Ji-won is so nice.

She always looks so beautiful.

ANNOUNCER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

KO HYE-RAN SHOULD RETIRE

LOOK AT HER WRINKLES

What should I do?

DON'T BE SO COCKY BECAUSE OF ONE AWARD

Hye-ran.

KO HYE-RAN WINS BUT HAN JI-WON STOLE THE SHOW

Director Yoon?

I'm Ko Hye-ran.

I've seen the article.

The content of the article was great. Who is the reporter in charge?

You mean the picture?

It's bound to happen when you are on the scene posting live.

Let's have lunch together next week.

I'll book a restaurant that you'll like.

All right.

Bastard.

Is something the matter?

Not really. Today is a great day.

If it's that good, why don't you step down and hand it over to me?

You're so exceptional that people like me don't have a chance.

The chance will be given in due time.

Thanks to you working so hard even at your age,

you have broadened the industry for women.

I must thank you for that.

Hearing that from my junior makes me want to work harder from now on.

I'm motivated to work a bit harder.

A bit longer.

I would love to stay and chat.

I do apologize.

Yes, I'm Ko Hye-ran.

-You need to get here now. -Why?

Get the guardian over here!

-What's wrong? -Hey!

I demand that you get here at once. I won't let you off like this.

Get over here, you wench!

I won't let you off the hook.

How could you do this to me?

Reporter Kwak, I'm going to have to finish up some personal business.

As soon as you get the manuscript, send it to my email.

I'll be back before the rehearsal.

Make sure Director Moon stays calm.

THE KOREA BROADCASTING AWARDS 2017

As an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh,

Kam has unjustly assaulted the director of the steel manufacturing company,

which has resulted in six weeks of hospitalization.

As the prosecutor, I ask that Kambe be given one year detention

and deportation after serving his sentence.

Be quiet!

Be quiet!

Counselor, you may make your case.

Before I do, I want to check something.

DEFENSE COUNSEL

Why did he get hit?

-You must not know what happened. -Let me tell you why.

Steel manufacturing director, Choi Byung-man,

hasn't given Kam a single day's pay for the past two years.

Kam's physical assault was a cry for help

as he asked for fairness and for the pay he was owed.

The salary that Kam gets from Korea

becomes rice and water back home.

-No reason can justify assault. -That is very true.

A man who has committed assault must face the consequences.

However, if the victim deserved to be hit, then he too must face the consequences.

The law is fair.

Isn't that right, Prosecutor Byun Woo-hyun?

So you're suing Choi Byung-man for violating the labor law?

Since you want to play this blame game.

-An agreement would be much easier. -A timely salary would have been more so.

All right.

As soon as the petition is filed, I'll start checking the facts.

-All right, thank you so much. -No problem.

Shall we get going to start that petition?

Why did you make the situation worse?

The man has taken the money from people that don't even earn much.

And he's being injected with nutritional supplements as we speak.

We need to get our share of the bargain to pay our rent.

I'm the one who needs those supplements.

HAN VILLE NURSING HOME

Did you ask me to come here for this?

What is it today? I need to get back.

I barely have time to fix my makeup and read my manuscript in time.

Did you eat carbs?

Why are you so bloated?

Did you not go to the dermatologist?

You crazy girl!

How long do you think you can stay 25?

Your years will fly by. You will be 30 and then 40 before you know it.

Didn't I tell you that you need to take care of yourself in your prime?

Mother!

Hey.

Are you sure you're doing it correctly?

-What do you mean? -Birth control.

You can't have a child in your life.

That'd be your downfall.

This is the most important time in your life.

Are you willing to give up everything?

Hye-ran.

You must succeed.

You must stand above the rest.

You understand what I mean, right?

Mother, please come to your senses.

Hey, don't worry.

Your secret...

I'm going to take it to my grave.

You just need to stay beautiful like a flower.

Live like that.

What...

-do you mean? -Shush.

Be quiet.

My daughter doesn't know that I know.

KO HYE-RAN'S NEWS NINE

Ko Hye-ran, look at this.

Mr. Jang wants to change the headlines.

Wait, where is she?

-She isn't here yet? -She said she had urgent business.

What urgent business?

Oh, she got an award today right? Did she go celebrate?

I'm sure she just ran straight to her husband.

My goodness.

With the award and all, it's a good day. Why don't we just let it slide?

A good day? What comes after the sun?

Rain! Don't you know that?

Does she think she won that award because she's pretty?

It's just a show of appreciation.

A positive way to wrap up her career. She doesn't understand that, does she?

-What? -It's nothing!

Whatever may be the case, if she is late even by a minute,

I'll just unplug her microphone.

What is this?

Mr. Jang wants you to change headlines.

You could just speak calmly.

Why do you need to scream at people?

It won't be good for anyone if your blood pressure rises.

Isn't that right?

Where did you hear from?

A positive way to wrap up my career. That's where I walked in.

-Are you all right? -I personally believe

a person should leave a beautiful footprint.

I'll see you in the studio.

Hye-ran.

This was heading to another branch, but I got them to give it to me.

How is it?

I want to go a bit brighter today.

I want to inspire vitality.

Let's go with this one.

All right.

All right, ready.

Studio, be on stand-by.

-Ko Hye-ran is stunning today. -Wow, as expected of her.

-She looks amazing. -Anchor Ko Hye-ran.

Isn't it a bit too much today?

Is this a news studio or a fashion show?

Dae-woong.

You know today's headline is a depraved-heart murder?

Yeah, that's right.

It's not the time and place to joke about my clothes.

Two people are dead.

Three minutes left. Wait for the signal.

Hello.

Hello.

Han Ji-won, don't be nervous and do your best.

I'll help you as much as I can.

Thank you so much.

ON AIR

Good evening, viewers.

Ko Hye-ran's News Nine starts now.

A man was seen in Gangnam with a knife.

This resulted in the death of two innocent lives.

She always looks so beautiful.

She's like a flower. My daughter.

They had no reason to be attacked.

We will discuss this with Han Ji-won.

She is as beautiful as ever.

Wow, look at you.

You still look at your wife with such love in your eyes.

These depraved-heart murderers

have been found to have no real grudges

or monetary connections between the victims and attackers.

To make it worse, women and the elderly are usually the target of assault,

causing much alarm.

I see.

She did great. Her delivery is excellent.

So,

what are the related policy ideas on the table?

-Excuse me? -What?

Why is she saying that?

What's most needed are concrete policy changes

to protect those in danger from these ruthless crimes.

Did you find any information on this?

There has been an order to strengthen public security

to help people get home safely.

Those have already been in effect for a long time now.

Regarding the measures you've mentioned,

shouldn't we also look at their effectiveness?

More streetlights have been added

and convenience stores have been named as temporary shelters as well.

New measures are being planned.

Those are only simple and temporary measures.

More drastic measures are needed.

Did you fail to gather information on such matters?

She is one crazy woman.

Breaking news.

Ko Hye-ran, skip that part and read from the next part.

Did you not cover that part?

Ko Hye-ran, can you not hear me?

Yes, that is correct.

I think I need to gather more information.

I see.

If the opportunity arises, I hope to hear about the measures

and more in-depth coverage

of the matter on hand.

That was Han Ji-won.

This is breaking news.

At his first entry in the U.S. Open, he miraculously won the trophy

as well as the world's attention.

The rookie, Kevin Lee,

has done it again on the PGA tour.

Other than the fact that he is Korean by birth,

nothing is certain.

Ko Hye-ran... I should just...

Why are you like that?

REPORT BUREAU CHIEF'S OFFICE

Are you happy you put her on the spot?

I acted on behalf of the viewers.

As a reporter, she should have answered.

That's why people say that you've grown old.

Let's just say it's a word of advice from a senior.

Whatever makes you happy.

Read it.

Human Project.

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Human?

Put your name on the line and make it succeed.

What about News Nine?

Is Hye-ran the only anchor around?

There are plenty of competent and talented people.

Did you already...

choose my successor?

Our competitor brought on a young anchor and the people love it.

If it goes on like this, we'll fall behind.

What if the regular viewers quit watching?

We can't always look to our regulars.

We need to always look for new customers.

I've done News Nine for seven years.

Ranked number one amongst viewers and the most trusted as well.

You know it yourself that I made it all happen.

So everything that News Nine has become is thanks to you and you alone?

You arrogant prick.

I even took the award that was meant for Ji-won

and gave it to you in order to save you face.

Mr. Jang.

Be quiet.

Bring a concrete proposal to the reorganization meeting tomorrow.

That's it. You're excused.

It's game over.

To be brutally honest,

the best way to win a case is with money, isn't that right?

We've been losing left and right; I don't even feel ashamed.

-You're right. -Kang Tae-wook.

You won't be able to succeed like this.

You're going to be like this for life.

What will you do if you succeed?

You only live once after all. I want to live life to the fullest.

Can't you see that we are living our life to the fullest right now?

Of course I do.

I can see that our rent is behind by four months.

Our late night snacks are noodles at best.

You ate fried rice for dinner!

I'm just curious.

Doesn't your wife, the anchor, ask you for money?

You used to be a great prosecutor, but now you're just a nobody.

Not only that but you're always working, not to mention your all-nighters.

Doesn't she complain about that?

I'm not sure. I don't think so.

Wow, that's hot.

Why don't you give me a piece?

A sign of appreciation.

To take the red carpet and leave.

Our competitor brought on a young anchor and the people love it.

I love you,

Hye-ran.

Excuse me, miss?

Miss?

Why am I like this?

What's wrong with me?

Yes.

There we go.

Ko Hye-ran, am I right?

I watch your news show.

Yes, thank you.

I love you.

This is driving me crazy.

Mother.

Did you forget about your appointment?

-Excuse me? -Why didn't you come?

Ah... I...

I left the medicine on the table.

Yes.

I told you that if your body is cold, it'll be hard for you to get pregnant.

Are you guys sure that you guys are counting the days right?

Yes.

They said there's nothing wrong with Tae-wook.

I wonder what the problem is.

No need to come out.

Your mother came by.

She's like an anchor, punctual every month.

She always comes back on time.

Am I right?

Later.

Whatever anyone says, I gave it to you.

I tried my best.

The situation seems to be escalating.

We will hear more from the reporter at the site.

ON AIR

It's a very cold day.

With the cold upon us,

it is time to take a look around to see if anyone is in need.

I hope everyone stays safe from the snow and cold.

Morning news is coming to an end.

I hope you all have a great day.

This was Han Ji-won.

Good work.

Wow, you looked great.

I could feel your youth from over there.

Doesn't she look so much better when compared to Ko Hye-ran?

You seem so happy.

Convene the reorganization meeting.

Thank you so much.

What is Kevin Lee's identity?

He must be someone very important.

Everyone's trying to get a slice, but they all come back empty-handed.

I know someone who went all the way to America,

but he wasn't even able to see him.

Even our boss is obsessed with Kevin.

He has assigned us to get a feature with Kevin Lee as a special guest.

Even our boss?

Yeah.

If someone is able to get Kevin Lee,

they will be able to get an exclusive interview with the man.

Killing two birds with one stone.

You would be able to get a promotion as well as an incentive.

It makes me drool at the thought.

-Good morning. -You're here!

You guys sound happy.

Is everyone planning for the meeting next week?

-Yes. -Yup.

Everyone is talking about Kevin Lee. They aren't thinking about much else.

I'm having a tough time as well.

Last week, I was talking about a special documentary that we are making.

The program will be taken by Ko Hye-ran.

What about News Nine?

Han Ji-won.

Can you do a good job?

Me?

Well, if you ask me,

-I'll put my life on the line. -Okay.

Wow, this is a big change.

Han Ji-won, this is a dramatic change.

Will our News Nine come back to life with some young blood?

Reporter Han, congratulations.

A News Nine exclusive interview with Kevin Lee.

Will that do?

-Ko Hye-ran... -Wait.

What did you say?

An exclusive interview with Kevin Lee?

I want to do it on Monday.

On the day of the meeting, that is.

If that is the case, I think I should be the one that does News Nine.

Aren't you just going too far?

Even if you don't want to give your position to your junior...

It was already decided that Han Ji-won would get your position.

Do you have a concrete source?

Do you think I would say something that big without a source?

Who is your hot line?

Is it your contact in Sports Line, Han Ki Sup? Or is it Park Sang Chul?

What should I do, Mr. Jang?

-Do you want me to bring him on? -Do I even need to say it?

Of course you need to get it done.

-Mr. Jang? What about Han Ji-won? -Just wait a minute.

If we are able to do something that our competitors can't...

Prove your worth and your name.

-Mr. Jang-- -I'm sorry, but be quiet.

If you can't get that for me, I want you to pack your stuff and go.

Okay?

All right.

You're pulling all your tricks.

You acted so elegant before.

Do you feel scared now that you might lose your job?

How could you tell such a lie? Kevin Lee?

Do you really want to be embarrassed?

I can understand your frustration towards me since you couldn't do anything

to keep the position of anchor from me,

but your revenge after seven years of planning

is Han Ji-won?

Dae-woong.

That's why you're no match.

We gave you that award yesterday.

As we gave you a red carpet to that degree,

you should have just waved and made your exit.

That's less embarrassing.

You're the embarrassment here.

Someone who doesn't have any fight.

I'll only go on my own terms.

-I... -Let me ask you for some materials.

I want to review all his previous competitions.

Of course.

Wait a minute.

Ah! My goodness.

This is everything that I could find including the golf channels.

Thank you.

I just want to ask you, do you really have a lead?

I don't have anything. I need to find one.

Hye-ran!

That was all a lie? What are you going to do?

Don't worry too much. I just need to get him to come in.

Hey, Ko Hye-ran.

Yeah.

Are you a bully?

Don't you respect any territorial boundaries?

Why is the broadcasting group in my territory asking for materials?

Is it because we're so small that you can trample all over us?

We're all on the same side here. We need to work together

in order to get an exclusive.

That's right. You're Ko Hye-ran.

I almost forgot.

What did you tell Mr. Jang this time?

What do you mean?

You've always been known for that.

You always give what you need and you take what you need.

What's the problem?

That's right.

I'm very famous for that.

I show everyone my skills and earn my respect.

Unlike you, that is. That's why you are still outside running on the field.

What did you just say?

If you're a senior in the company, you should start acting like one.

Whether in skill or character.

You're so immature that I can't listen to you anymore.

Hey, you!

What are you looking at?

You should wipe it.

You should wipe it?

What you should be saying is "I'm sorry".

You should be apologizing to me.

For splashing water on my skirt and for trying to take my position.

When you first took that position,

wasn't it occupied by someone as well?

Were you sorry back then?

Nothing lasts forever.

No one ever reserved that seat for you.

You shouldn't be greedy at your age.

It's very unsightly.

Ji-won.

You think you can bank on your youth?

So? If I give in, are you sure you won't lose it to someone else?

If you do, try and take it from me.

I'm going to.

My goodness, I'm relieved.

It feels great to empty your bowels.

Are you on a diet?

You are so skinny.

-No. -When you're over 35,

it's normal for people to have wrinkles around their eyes

and add a few inches on their waist. Some people worry about it too much.

I think those people look unsightly, to be honest with you.

I think I gained a bit of weight, right?

Yeah.

It's all right.

I didn't know back then, but when I let it go, I felt better.

My waist might've gained an inch but my happiness increased tenfold.

I'm not saying you look miserable.

You're doing a radio show?

-Yeah. -Thank you for your hard work.

Oh, right.

Are you going to attend with your husband?

Oh, my goodness. Did you not know?

No.

Of course I know about it. We are going to go together.

You're right on time.

They really came together.

What's the occasion?

Try to behave yourself since we're still a couple.

Be respectful towards me.

The kids look just like their father.

You're right.

Their skin tone is so dark as well.

That's true.

Prosecutor Kang.

I'm so sorry.

Now you're a lawyer, right?

You must be so happy.

How does Hye-ran become more and more beautiful as the days go by?

You're right.

Oh, wow.

You look so good together.

They say if you're a certain age, you might not be able to have kids.

We are purposefully slowing the process.

However, we are still victims of our age.

We may be young on the outside,

however, a woman's body still ages.

You're right.

I want to get fit.

I heard that you're defending against my husband again.

My husband is always complaining

that he doesn't want to win against you again.

Really?

Byun Woo-hyun, why don't you go easy?

Tae-wook might cry because of you.

Tae-wook.

I'm just really torn.

I don't like winning without even giving it a proper fight.

I can't even look at you straight.

What should we do? Do you feel bad?

Of course we feel bad.

While looking over their shoulders to their elite connections,

they ignore the order of a petition. Justice loses to power and money.

Looking at the couples of today makes me feel a bit sad.

When you win like this, it doesn't feel great, right?

However, this man has a belief and I have to believe in that.

And I know my husband will win in the end.

That's what you think as well, right?

He looked very angry just now.

The rumors must be true.

From what I hear from my husband, they've separated.

That makes sense in a way.

Just between us,

for a girl to rise that high in her position, she must be stubborn.

Guys don't like a stubborn girl.

I heard News Nine used to be yours.

I forgot about that a long time ago.

Husband and family come first.

-You're so admirable. -And so right.

Did you hear what she said?

"I'm going to get fit."

Is someone going to wait?

I'm quite good at imitating her.

-Oh, wow. -"I'm going to get fit."

You couldn't just behave yourself?

Did you have to show it?

It's not like I'm asking for a lot.

You just needed to brush over it.

For the good of the country?

Your conviction?

Justice?

Don't lie to yourself.

It's only because your family and your wife earn enough money

to fill your belly every day.

And you think you're all that.

Does it make you feel important?

Don't lie to yourself.

You don't even know how your wife feels. How do you defend someone else?

Do you know how I live every day?

I face your mother on each ovulation day.

Do you even know what I go through? Do you even know?

Then you should stop.

You're good at giving up.

Isn't that why you took action

against the child that was growing inside of you?

You were merciless and resolute.

I don't expect anything from you and you shouldn't expect anything from me.

The most I can do for you is wait until you say you don't need me.

That's my way of taking responsibility for choosing you as a wife.

However, I won't go beyond that.

Life is so hard.

-Move out of the way. -Move out of the doorway.

This is Ko Hye-ran.

-What? -Kevin Lee is coming to Korea.

I checked the passenger list for the flight.

He is arriving in Korea in just two hours.

Due to rush hour, there will be traffic on the road.

We should make a move before someone else does.

I'm on my way. Let's go.

All right, I'm leaving.

Hye-ran.

Your mother.

She was in shock.

We performed CPR,

but she won't be able to last long.

Let's go.

Hye-ran.

Is Hye-ran the only anchor?

There are plenty of competent anchors.

It's all thanks to you working so hard even at your age.

I took the award meant for Ji-won and gave it to you.

Nothing lasts forever.

That seat isn't reserved for you.

Live up to your name once more.

I will get Kevin Lee to sit in for an interview for News Nine.

If you can't get that for me, I want you to pack your stuff and go.

I want to show everyone what I can do.

Only after that will I back down.

Hye-ran.

I...

I can't.

I have to go meet a guest for the show.

It's not like Mom will come back to life if I go.

Ko Hye-ran.

How low will you go? How far will you take this?

INCHEON AIRPORT

You're a crazy old woman.

Crazy?

Ko Hye-ran. How low will you go? How far will you take this?

I know.

Are you okay?

I'm so sorry.

I'm okay.

I love you.

Hye-ran.

Do you know who he is?

It's pro golfer

-Kevin Lee. -How do you know him?

I did his first exclusive interview.

Before that?

Did you not know him before that?

Yes.

I see.

You must know of this person, too.

My goodness.

Is that you? Hye-ran?

Ko Hye-ran!

Do you know who this is?

It's Seo Eun-ju.

What's the relationship between you two?

She is my high school friend.

Ko Hye-ran.

-Were you very close? -We were always together.

We were besties.

No, we were in the same class.

However, I only knew her by name.

That's all.

When did you realize they were a couple?

Why don't you say hello?

This is my husband.

Was it before the interview or after?

Hello. I'm Eun-ju's husband, Kevin.

Kevin Lee?

Hello, viewers.

This is News Nine's Han Ji-won.

This isn't a place that will wait for people for that long.

You won't have to wait that long.

You should just cry. That's how you let people go.

Why should I cry? Would it make a difference?

Every day is like a dream and I'm so happy.

-What is your relationship with Hye-ran? -You shouldn't go after someone's husband.

When will you let me see your husband?

I want to see him as well. Do I make you uncomfortable?

Eun-ju. Can I...

meet with your husband?