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I can't believe this. That was a perfect high F.
What happened there?
You never said you'd raise it to a high F.
It's hard enough to hit such a note.
It's nearly impossible to hold it for that long.
Did you intentionally hide what you could really do?
Hey.
Who are you, really?
Who are you?
How…
How could you…
Finally, I get to say hi.
Let's try to get along, Seo-jin.
Why…
Why are you here?
Shouldn't you be thanking me first?
How can you sing? Your vocal cords…
Your vocal cords were damaged back then.
They were, thanks to you.
I guess I can call this a miracle.
I risked my life to have my vocal cords restored,
and then got rid of the scar too.
You cut my neck with that trophy,
but it saved you from total humiliation today.
Isn't life very interesting?
So it…
It really was you?
No.
That's impossible.
I clearly talked to Park Yeong-ran.
The number you have reached is out of service.
Please check your number and try again.
What's wrong?
Are you flustered because her number is gone?
Did you plan this all along?
Was it to deceive me from the beginning?
How did you know? Have you been stalking me?
How did you know I was having issues with my voice?
Move your stuff out now.
I don't care if you two are married or if you're putting on a show.
-But you're not allowed to live here. -And the reason is?
It's where your daughter, Eun-byeol lives.
You're going to hurt her if you stay.
How can you call yourself her dad?
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Why do you seem so anxious?
It can't be someone who's made a debut. Find an amateur.
She can't be too young or too old. She must be around my age.
We don't have time. We only have a week.
This concert has to be perfect,
no matter what.
What do you want?
You must have a reason for doing this!
I'm simply taking back what you had taken from me.
You remember, don't you?
The most outstanding voice and Yun-cheol.
-Both were mine to begin with. -What did you say?
Who would have thought the great Seo-jin would end up hiring a ghost singer?
Life really is full of mysteries,
isn't it?
Fake soprano,
Cheon Seo-jin.
There she is.
Congratulations on making a new record.
Please tell us how you feel.
The rumors of your failing condition and retirement have been proven false.
You must feel immense pressure as the best soprano.
How did you overcome the pressure?
Please tell us your secret behind today's performance.
Please share a remark as the best diva in Korea.
Your performance was wonderful, Seo-jin.
Congratulations.
This is just the beginning. You can look forward to it.
I'm going to take back my rightful place.
Thank you.
But I'd like to have the official interview tomorrow.
I'd like to get some rest.
-Mr. Do? -Yes, ma'am.
Could you set up an interview whenever they can come?
-Of course. Please leave. -But just one word.
-Just one remark. -You can't do this.
-Just a word. -I'll see you tomorrow.
-Please say something. -Okay, bye.
She totally made a great comeback.
-What's wrong? -What? No, it's nothing. Let's go.
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Have you been all right?
I know I'm brazen and shameless,
but I miss you so much.
I'm sorry.
Please give me a little more time.
I'll sacrifice all of me if I must
to expose the truth behind that day.
And…
I'll pay for what I did as well.
I promise.
Celebrating Seo-jin's 20th anniversary,
the debut of the beautiful prima donna.
-For Seo-jin! -For Seo-jin!
-All right! -Congratulations.
Gosh. I got chills all over my body today.
How can a person make such a sound?
So many articles are being published praising your wonderful performance.
Ms. Cheon, you really are the one and only treasure of our country.
Ms. Cheon, what more could you need?
You're from a good family and unbelievably talented.
Your ex-husband was a doctor,
and he is a successful businessman.
How come the gods gave everything to you?
Actually, Chairman Joo is the lucky one.
His business is soaring,
his wife-to-be is an amazing success,
and he's Gyu-jin's bestie.
Goodness.
His life is as good as the President's.
Thank you for celebrating with us.
Let's enjoy ourselves through the night. Everything is on me.
-Yes! -This is great!
Your voice in tonight's concert sounded very different than usual.
You got up to a high F at the end, right?
I know. You seemed like a completely different person.
What's your secret?
I'd like to let Je-ni know too.
She's right. What happened? Did you master a new kind of skill?
There's no secret.
Oh, right. I saw Oh Yun-hui at the concert hall.
Was Dr. Ha there with her?
That couple always tries to butt in
even though they aren't invited.
Oh Yun-hui was there?
When? I didn't see her.
Let's cut the nonsense and drink.
I'm sure she wanted to ruin Seo-jin's moment.
She lives with a sense of inferiority,
thinking Seo-jin is her biggest rival.
She must have got jealous when she heard you're having a concert--
Oh Yun-hui wasn't there!
I'm sorry.
I'm not feeling so well.
Please excuse me.
Hey, wait. Ms. Cheon.
-What was that? -What's with her?
Let's reschedule
the celebration.
Why is she like that on a great day?
Something is going on with her, and my sixth sense says it's Yun-hui.
There's no doubt about that.
She has been sensitive ever since Yun-hui moved back.
I'm sure Dr. Ha got back with Yun-hui because of her nasty temper.
Let's be careful with our words for a bit.
I'm afraid she might take this out on our kids.
That woman and her awful temper.
Why did Chairman Joo get into this mess? I feel bad for him.
Why does he want to marry her? He should just grow old and die alone.
He just never got enough affection.
Quiet.
Fake soprano,
Cheon Seo-jin.
Hey, stop. Stop it!
Is that all you can do?
This audition is very important.
It's your chance to perform with the best opera company in Italy.
Only Oh Yun-hui,
the best in your school, got this chance, but I asked to fit you in.
I'll practice harder, Dad.
I can do this. I know I can get the part
in the audition.
Are you crying right now just because I said something?
Don't you know I hate it when girls cry?
Try again.
What happened, Dad?
Between Yun-hui and me,
who made it?
You foolish girl. Why can't you win against her even once?
Then…
is Yun-hui going to Italy?
I can't let her do that.
I made her turn the offer down.
I set up everything for you, but you almost let her take it.
This is humiliating.
I'm sorry.
Go.
What's Eun-byeol doing?
She just finished doing her homework and fell asleep.
Great work. You should get some rest, Ms. Jin.
Eun-byeol.
I finally feel so much better.
I got so annoyed over Mom's engagement and how my dad came back with Yun-hui.
I almost went insane.
Thanks for coming with me, Seok-hun.
We just have to hold out for a few months.
During your mom and my dad's wedding,
we can drop the bomb first, and then leave this place.
No one can find out about us until then.
You said you won't do this.
Why can't you give me a chance?
Aren't you sick of saying that? I told you that I'm not interested in you.
We're just after the same thing.
Ruin the wedding and not to end up becoming a family.
You can't be with Ro-na anyway.
I don't care if you use me to get over her.
-So… -Listen.
I told you not to bring her name up.
It's late. Let's go.
Wait for me.
Thanks for helping me get some air.
Go home safely.
Sweet dreams.
Where have you been?
To the practice room.
I couldn't focus on studying, so I went there to practice.
What were you doing?
I went swimming.
Don't work so hard, best student.
Bye, then.
She didn't hear me, did she?
Eun-byeol, so you've made up a lie?
Who did she stay out this late with?
The door is open.
Dr. Ha usually has meetings with clients
or spends time with Ms. Oh.
Nothing seemed out of the ordinary yet.
-What about Oh Yun-hui's girl? -I haven't seen her around.
So she hasn't met with her daughter?
-Was she at the concert? -Yes, sir.
She was with Ms. Cheon in the waiting room.
They were together?
I saw Oh Yun-hui at the concert hall.
Oh Yun-hui wasn't there!
Put a tail on Seo-jin too.
Report back if anything seems odd.
Cheon Seo-jin, Oh Yun-hui.
There is definitely something between you two.
I'm sorry, Ms. Cheon.
A simple apology won't fix this mess!
When did this all go wrong?
How did Park Yeong-ran become Oh Yun-hui?
Then who was that woman I met?
The broker went off the grid.
I have no excuses to make.
Yun-hui, what are you up to?
How much do you know?
What are you making?
My gosh, you startled me.
-Hey. -Sorry.
This is against our rules.
Right.
-Go grab a seat. -Okay.
Gosh, why did you make so much food?
This is hearty enough as breakfast.
I did that so I can eat it myself.
What's your plan today?
Weren't we going to keep that a secret? I'm a busy woman, you know.
That looks good. Give me a bite.
No, this is mine.
Come on, don't be so cheap.
-Just one bite, please? -No way.
Just one bite.
Okay, fine. Just one bite, then.
Here.
It's good.
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-Maybe Seok-hun is dating someone. -What?
He went out on his bike and came home late last night.
But he had two helmets in his hands.
Could it be Ro-na?
Ro-na? That makes no sense.
Seok-hun was head over heels for her.
Now that her mom was found innocent,
he has nothing to worry about.
He wasn't head over heels for her. He just teased her for fun.
If she ever shows up and tries to hit on my brother again,
I won't let her live.
That won't happen.
She didn't come to Korea.
Her mom said so. She's still in the States.
Are you sure she never came back?
I'm sure.
Thanks for the great information. You're very quick with your bestie's news.
It's not that.
She's next door, so--
Don't you dare show up at the study group.
A two-timer like you gives me the creeps.
Give me my bag.
People might think I made you do this. Stop pretending like you're so nice.
Thank you.
Yes, thank you for coming.
-You're so beautiful. -Thank you.
It was wonderful.
-May I have a picture with you? -Sure.
Thank you.
-Yes, sure. Thank you. -Thank you.
-Here. -Thank you.
Hello. What's your name?
CHEON SEO-JIN
It's Oh Yun-hui.
What do you think you're doing?
I wanted to get your autograph too.
OH
This is a gift for you.
Open it.
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I thought you forgot about our agreement.
Don't worry.
I'll keep my promise.
Thanks for the autograph. I'll cherish it.
People overseas are dying to see you. Do you have any plans to hold a tour?
I still have much to do in Korea.
But I'll think about it.
Your first song received many praises
thanks to your perfect pitch.
When will you release the live album?
I'd love to listen to it soon.
Well…
Why don't you sing it here for us?
"Una Voce Poco Fa."
That song was very moving.
Could we ask you to do that?
Yes, please do that for us.
-Please. -Please sing for us.
Please.
I'm sorry. I'm not feeling my best now.
I can't let Yun-hui drag me around.
Find anything I can use against her.
Search her house or put a tail on her.
Find anything to keep her on a leash!
You should postpone your reunion tonight.
You're not in good shape.
But I'm treating all my friends who came to my concert.
Hey, it's me.
I'm so sorry.
I'm not feeling well today. I don't think I can be there tonight.
I'll let the chef know, so you can all eat dinner there.
What are you talking about?
Why would she be there?
I'll report back as soon as the new products are out.
-Sure. -Chairman Joo.
-Hey. -You may go home.
Goodness. A representative of Gangnam, Lee Gyu-jin.
Gangnam's representative, Lee Gyu-jin.
It seems like they aren't residents in my borough.
Anyway, your furniture business seems to be flourishing too.
You must be very busy.
I was about to go home. What brings you here?
Hey, this looks really awesome.
I mean, I was nearby, so I decided to stop by.
You know, that and something else.
It has been a while since we played.
Aren't you sick of playing just the two of us?
Also, I feel kind of guilty for winning
your money all the time.
So today, that's why I want to invite an idiot to play with us.
Got anyone good?
Thank you for inviting me.
It has been a while since we hung out.
It finally feels like I'm back at Hera Club.
Anyway, you came with a beautiful woman.
I ran into Ma-ri on the way.
She wanted to join us.
I'll play the dealer to make this fair.
Could we up the ante a little today? No limits.
Dr. Ha.
Ten more.
Gyu-jin, will you take all my money?
If you're scared, you can fold.
And raise.
My gosh.
All right.
-Damn it. -You can do it.
I fold.
-Will you continue? -Let's do this.
Dr. Ha, you've become quite bold ever since going into business.
I like your spirit, but I'm sorry.
A full house.
It's a shame, but I think I won.
But my triple is higher.
-It's nice to see you. -It really is.
-This is great. -You came! I thought you couldn't come.
Come on in.
I was disappointed I wouldn't see you. Did you push yourself too much?
I must have worked a little too hard.
I feel better after taking some medicine.
Someone is already sitting there.
-Who? -You're here.
You're late.
I can be here too, right?
I wasn't invited, but I still wanted to celebrate with you.
This dinner is for
graduates of Seoul National University.
Wouldn't it make you feel uncomfortable?
Don't be so mean.
Yun-hui went to Cheong-a Arts High too.
And she was at your concert last night.
Doesn't she deserve to be here too?
-Yes, of course. -Grab a seat.
Take a seat.
-Nice to see you. -Let's meet more often.
I was honestly surprised at what Seo-jin could do.
You were absolutely fantastic.
To be honest, back in school, Yun-hui was a better singer.
Do you all remember Cheong-a Arts Festival in our senior year?
I was reminded of Yun-hui during the concert and got chills.
You did too?
When she hit the high F, didn't they sound really similar?
If it hadn't been for that incident,
Yun-hui would have won the free admission to SNU.
She was admitted to Cheong-a as the best,
and she always won the Grand Prize in every competition.
It's all in the past anyway.
I don't even sing anymore.
I guess Seo-jin really isn't too well.
You won't have any drinks. Are you all right?
Right.
You've all heard of the Hera Palace incident, right?
Yun-hui had a rough life for a few years.
She got framed for murder and became a fugitive too.
And now you're out here freely. I'm very glad.
Why are you bringing that up?
Why not? Does it make you feel awkward?
Didn't you come here because you're fine?
You're right.
I got framed for something I didn't do, but I was already found innocent.
I'm happier than anyone right now.
It's a bit awkward to bring this up,
but I got remarried.
-Really? -Seriously?
When? I can't believe this.
-When? -When did you get remarried?
What does your husband do?
He runs a small business.
You probably haven't heard of it.
It's called JohnBIO.
-Where? -Goodness, I've heard of it.
It became a huge success in the US.
-Is that so? -Really?
What does the company do?
I need to use the restroom.
Stop searching. It's embarrassing.
-My goodness. -Let me look it up.
No way. This guy is Seo-jin's ex-husband.
A former doctor of CMC.
-Exactly. -I can't believe this.
You're married to Seo-jin's ex?
Yes. Things kind of happened.
Oh Yun-hui.
I'll kill you.
-Be honest and tell us while she's gone. -What?
Did you really cut yourself back then?
You and Seo-jin were alone in the waiting room.
We couldn't speak up back then, but no one believed that story.
We all thought Seo-jin hurt you.
Tell us.
What's the truth?
Come on.
You can ask Seo-jin yourself. She knows the truth too.
-Come on. -Don't be like that. Tell us.
-You don't want to tell us? -Just tell us.
Are you sure you won't tell?
-Let's eat. -You can ask her later.
Tell us the truth.
My goodness.
Yun-cheol is on a roll.
This is unbelievable.
Will Mr. Joo Dan-tae go bankrupt soon?
Will you two keep your mouths shut? I can't focus.
He's taking it out on us for no reason.
Your true self shows itself when you lose money.
I guess that's the case for him too.
Let's call it a day. It looks like you almost lost everything.
You can't end the game like this.
Let's up the ante and play one big final round.
Can you go all-in?
If you can't, you can stop here.
Well, I don't mind.
In that case…
You're so cool, Yun-cheol!
Let's bet everything and play the final round.
Let's do that.
The first four cards are very important.
-A nervous moment. -Sure it is.
All right.
What's important in poker is knowing when to fold.
Just as how your spouse must die before 50 for you to get remarried.
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Your call cannot be connected. Please--
Is he out drinking again? Goodness, man.
His wife went out to volunteer all day and came back half-dead
trying to keep the voters pleased.
Gosh, you're out having fun, aren't you?
I can't believe he's an assemblyman.
This is exactly why our country is a mess.
It's tough to read his face.
Wow, what is this? A three of a kind.
Trips!
-My gosh, that's amazing. -Goodness. This is such a huge twist.
Chairman Joo.
I'm so sorry.
I have four aces.
No way.
My gosh.
-Damn it. -Goodness, no.
Mr. Ha.
Did you spend your time in the US playing cards? You're a card shark.
Come on, I just got lucky.
How much did Chairman Joo lose today?
Hundred, thousand… A billion won?
We should play again sometime.
When we do, I won't let you off so easily.
Come on, you didn't let him off easily.
You had to use every single brain cell while playing.
Bye.
Mr. Ha.
You need to treat us.
No, I can't do that today. My wife is about to come home.
Maybe next time. Please let me off this once.
Hey, come on.
If I stop drinking halfway,
it's hard to fall asleep.
Why are you worried?
You can drink with me.
Just the two of us?
Come on, what are you talking about?
It's no fun. No fun.
When you drink, are you the type
who doesn't remember things?
No.
I totally remember everything.
Then do you remember?
Just recently, you and I did
something like…
We did that.
What are you…
What was that? What are you talking about?
I can't believe this punk.
You started it. Stop playing innocent.
Do you really not remember or what?
What did I do? Why do you keep telling me this? What…
What?
You do remember.
Oh, boy.
What are you trying to do?
What are you plotting?
Trying to hang me out to dry?
Why are you so scared, Cheon Seo-jin? This is very unlike you.
Relax.
I haven't even started yet.
I know that you're coming at me because you're all anxious.
But I'm starting to pity you now.
The more you do this,
the more I want to expose the truth.
Shall I tell the whole world?
That your singing is all fake?
And that your concert was successful
because of me, Oh Yun-hui?
Tell me what you're after.
What exactly do you want from me?
I want you to retire.
-What? -I said, retire.
You trampled on others and stole what was rightfully theirs
to get to where you are now. It's all fake, so step down voluntarily.
The best soprano in the country?
Aren't you ashamed?
It's not fake.
-I worked myself to the bone to get here. -But you got off on the wrong foot.
You cut my throat
and crushed my dreams,
but haven't been punished for it.
So everything you're enjoying now
is all fake.
Cancel all your upcoming performances.
Hold a press conference and admit that you can't sing anymore.
Then,
I won't tell anyone that I was
your ghost singer.
What do you say?
It sounds like a generous deal to me.
Singing is my life.
Same here.
It was my life as well.
Oh Yun-hui!
As for the press conference, how does this Saturday sound?
The press conference for your new opera is that day anyway.
Reporters will come from all over the world.
Won't it be a good day for it?
Fine.
Take this as far as you want.
I won't beg you like a loser.
Don't you dare underestimate me.
I'm different from Su-ryeon.
Just think about how much you'll lose
and what would be the best way for you to step down.
Does your daughter know
what you're up to?
Didn't she leave you
because she couldn't stand this side of you?
Isn't that why you returned by yourself?
Worry about your daughter first.
Your daughter is…
included in my plan.
Don't you dare lay a finger on her.
Leave Eun-byeol out of this!
Oh Yun-hui.
Oh Yun-hui!
How was dinner?
It was okay.
How about a cocktail at the lounge?
I'm exhausted.
The fan meeting and the interview…
I'm beat.
Cheer up, okay?
About Oh Yun-hui…
I'll take care of her soon.
I built Hera Palace, so I choose who can move in.
I have that much power.
Don't mess with her.
Do not provoke her!
-What do you mean? -Just for the time being.
Just leave her alone, please.
What could it be?
What could Oh Yun-hui have on Seo-jin?
It's me, Joo Dan-tae. Can we meet now?
Did something happen to Ms. Cheon?
That is what I'd like to ask.
Mr. Do.
What were you thinking? You let things turn into a total mess.
This is very serious. How could you expect her to deal with it on her own?
Do you really deserve to call yourself her right-hand man?
I'm not sure what you're talking about.
The incident involving Oh Yun-hui.
Your boss told me everything.
How much longer were you going to hide it from me?
Did you not think
that it'd break her career if it broke out?
You see,
she received another threat just now, from Oh Yun-hui.
If my fiancee is going through something like this,
I should be the first to know.
Why didn't you ask me for help?
Mr. Do!
It's all my fault, sir.
When she developed vocal cord nodules, I should've made her cancel the concert.
She still would have pushed forward with it, knowing her.
I think the broker deceived me.
I secretly looked for a replacement singer.
I had no idea Oh Yun-hui could sing.
I checked numerous times, but she completely masked her identity.
I'm really sorry, sir.
So you're saying
Oh Yun-hui sang
instead of Seo-jin at her concert?
Now, that's interesting!
So you didn't know?
You said you heard everything…
Did you…
Mr. Do, it's time for you to choose.
Will you join hands with me?
Or will you get fired by Seo-jin
for running your mouth recklessly?
Hey, you scared me.
What are you doing here so early?
I was going to give you a wake-up call but wanted to see you asleep.
How about breakfast?
Don't do that again.
I was tossing and turning all night and barely fell asleep.
You seem irritable.
The concert went well, and good things are happening.
Do you have a concern that I don't know about?
No, not at all.
I'll wash up and come out. Go have some coffee.
Oh Yun-hui…
She's really something.
If I use her wisely, she'll help me tame Seo-jin.
What are you doing?
Can't you tell?
Can't you have breakfast
at your penthouse?
I'm a high school senior. I can't study if I'm in a bad mood.
Would you be quiet? I'm losing my appetite.
What?
You said I didn't need to try so hard.
So I've decided to drop the act.
I hate things that aren't efficient.
How obnoxious!
I love this place.
I made many new friends at school today.
I have you with me, and I'm adjusting to the new school.
I'm so happy I could die.
Ro-na.
There's something I need to tell you.
What is it? You're making me nervous.
Just spit it out. Stop making me nervous.
I have to…
return to Korea.
Why?
I wanted to live a happy life with you
as if nothing ever happened,
but I can't…
because my guilt is smothering me.
Whenever I think about Su-ryeon, I feel so guilty.
But you said you didn't kill her. Why do you feel so guilty?
I don't get it.
Still, I have to go.
I know I shouldn't do this to you,
but I have to go back.
No, Mom.
Just live here with me.
Forget everything that happened in Korea.
I'll pray every day that Ms. Sim and her daughter will meet
and live happily together in their next life.
So please don't go, Mom.
I…
I killed that girl.
What?
Min Seol-a, Su-ryeon's daughter.
I'm the one who killed her.
I'm sorry, Ro-na.
Liar.
Why are you lying to me?
You'd never do that, Mom.
I will pay
for what I did.
Did you do that on purpose?
Because of me?
To get me into Cheong-a Arts High?
No.
It was definitely not on purpose.
If you were the one who killed her,
how could you move into her home and be happy about it going up in value?
You are a monster.
You scare me. You make me sick!
At the time, I didn't remember anything.
I'm telling you the truth. Please believe me.
Stop it!
You're saying you killed her.
You killed Min Seol-a because of me!
My mom is a murderer!
No. It wasn't because of you. Believe me. It wasn't because of you.
This is all me.
It has nothing to do with you.
So please don't blame yourself, Ro-na.
Then why did you tell me?
You should've kept it from me forever.
What do I do now?
How am I supposed to live with this guilt?
Wait, Ro-na.
Ro-na!
Don't forgive me, Ro-na.
Just hate and resent me forever.
Did you tell your daughter?
That you're the one who killed Seol-a?
This is the last favor I ask of you.
Please make sure
Ro-na never goes back to Korea.
If you can do that for me…
I'll do anything you want.
Don't worry about Ro-na.
I'll keep her with me.
Do not come here, Ro-na.
Not until
I destroy all those evil people.
Are you ready for the press conference?
Don't forget. It's this coming Saturday.
This crazy little…
Come in.
How have you been, Ms. Cheon?
Has it been
two years already?
Why…
are you here?
You want to re-enroll?
Did you say "re-enroll"?
Yes.
I came back because I want to re-enroll at Cheong-a Arts High.
I'm sorry, but that is impossible.
There's no opening at the moment.
And I refuse to go out of my way just to accept you.
Does that answer your question?
I knew you'd say that.
But you see, you'll have no choice but to admit me.
Are you doing this
because you think your mom has your back?
My gosh, look at that.
-Gosh. -Is it good?
You look the prettiest when you're drinking coke.
-Drink faster. -My gosh.
Seok-gyeong!
Enough, seriously.
You stay out of this.
She's gulping it down voluntarily because she's thirsty.
Stay out of it.
I said, enough.
Me?
I'm not the Min-hyeok you used to know.
How dare you?
You little…
You piece of…
You guys haven't changed at all.
Bae Ro-na?
Damn it!
Je-ni, are you okay?
Hey, how dare you show up at our school?
You guys haven't quit this yet?
How could you still be the same after all?
What is this girl saying now?
Hey…
Guys, I… I think I broke my arm.
I said, I broke my arm!
That hurts!
Ro-na won first prize in the Elizabeth Competition?
According to our school rules,
an international competition winner is allowed to re-enroll.
This is huge news.
Isn't she the youngest Korean winner so far?
We should have the PR team to--
Do you think
that's why I asked for you?
Pardon?
I need the Head of Arts to step in.
While attending this school, Ro-na got herself in a lot of trouble.
If she re-enrolls,
she might distract the seniors.
But don't you think she'll protest?
The rules clearly state that she may re-enter.
We cannot let Ro-na come back here.
Find a way.
Is this all you can do?
Hello, Ms. Ko.
An accident?
Where is Ro-na?
Don't tell me…
you're here as her guardian.
Did you forget that Eun-byeol goes to this school?
What if she sees you?
Stop picking a fight. Just explain what happened.
I told you everything on the phone.
Ro-na kicked Min-hyeok to the ground,
and he's in the ER now.
CMC, right?
I'll go there.
I'll see what's going on and call you. Don't worry.
And make sure Ro-na is okay.
Are you sure Ro-na was here?
Why would she come here?
You really don't know?
Your daughter showed up with a prize
from an international competition, asking to be readmitted.
I thought you sent her.
She did?
Where is she now?
As you can probably gather,
we can't readmit her due to this assault incident.
Since she is not our student, the school won't reprimand her.
However, she's likely to be investigated by the police.
Explain what really happened so I can understand.
Ro-na showed up out of the blue and kicked Min-hyeok.
Je-ni threw up from the shock.
-You all saw that, right? -Yes.
-I saw it too. -Me too.
-I saw it. -Yes.
She's really strong.
I didn't do that.
They're lying.
You guys were bullying Je-ni.
Why leave that part out?
They were bullying Je-ni?
They're Cheong-a's model students.
Je-ni.
You tell me.
Did they bully you?
No.
We were just goofing around.
Je-ni, how could you…
Ro-na!
Are you out of your mind?
What are you doing here? Why come back to this horrible place?
I want to graduate.
I also want the Cheong-a Arts Festival grand prize trophy.
I don't need any of that, so go back at once. Okay?
Seoul National University, the prize, or even if it's something better…
I don't care. I mean it.
Why do you assume that I sing because of you?
What?
You're not the reason I want to win the Grand Prize.
It's for me. I'm doing it for myself.
I want to re-enroll at Cheong-a Arts High.
And I will participate in Cheong-a Arts Festival.
I have to.
But why? Why do you have to do it?
No.
Please. Please go back to the US, Ro-na.
Haven't you been through enough?
Who knows what they'll do to you?
Are you scared that I'd be bullied?
Mom.
You're always so selfish.
Now that you know I'm alive, can I go?
Ro-na!
Do you think this can put things right?
My dear son broke his arm!
His iron arm!
My baby broke his arm!
How can Ro-na be so strong?
You see, I'm a cultured, elegant lady,
but I lose it when my boy is hurt!
Anyway, how will you take responsibility for this?
My mom's filing a suit. She's so upset that she can't even eat.
An assemblyman's son
was bullied at school. How is this possible?
The doctor said he didn't need a cast,
but you insisted on it.
Come on. We're neighbors. Don't be so uptight about it.
Hey, Mr. Ha!
I'm disappointed in you.
Just because you're successful doesn't mean you can be so brazen!
You know what?
Gyu-jin will not let you off the hook.
We'll take this to court.
Don't expect us to settle or go easy on you.
But I'm not surprised.
She's a murderer's daughter after all.
She's so used to violence.
Come on. Go ahead and hit me.
-Don't speak that way about my family! -Hit me.
Since you used to be an attorney,
you must know that what you just said is considered defamation.
If you say things like that again,
I will rip your mouth out.
Hey.
People will think
that you're talking about your first wife and real daughter!
Right.
This could be my chance.
I might be able to use Ro-na as my shield.
Hello? Who…
Ro-na?
Ro-na, what are you doing here?
Your daughter came to see me and is begging me to readmit her.
Get up. Come on!
I won't cause any trouble at school.
I promise.
If anything happens, I'll gladly accept any punishment.
So please…
Please let me re-enroll.
I want to graduate from Cheong-a Arts High.
Please, I beg you.
What are you talking about?
-Why would you beg her? -Let go!
This is none of your business.
You used to be my student.
I feel bad because you seem so desperate.
I'll think about it.
One condition though.
Bring me a written pledge signed by your mom that
she'll cooperate with the school's decisions without causing trouble.
Without that, I can't trust her.
I can do that.
I'll take care of that.
Ro-na, how could you…
Fine. You may leave.
What are you doing?
She will not go back to Cheong-a Arts High. I won't let her.
I thought you'd be very grateful.
I'm surprised. What's your reason?
I don't want her to.
Whether you want it or not,
I'll decide according to school policy as the chief director.
I don't want to be accused of keeping your daughter out
because of my hard feelings toward you since I'm an educator after all.
"Educator"?
I suppose you're trying to use Ro-na
to cut a deal or something.
About that…
Why don't we put it behind us now?
You need to resolve Min-hyeok's incident favorably.
If word gets out that she assaulted an assemblyman's son,
there will be a bumpy road ahead of her. Are you okay with that?
Even to go back to her school in the US, she can't have a prior for assault, right?
You sly bitch.
Do you think this can bury what happened?
What do you gain from hurting my reputation?
Are you willing to destroy Ro-na's life just to get me?
If you do anything to Ro-na,
I will make you pay for it.
That…
depends on you now.
Ro-na.
Why won't you listen to me?
Please go back to the US. Please!
Do you want me to hide somewhere where you can never find me?
Or must I expose
what you did?
Ro-na.
Don't try to do anything for me.
I'll figure things out on my own.
Where are you going? It's getting late!
Ro-na. Let's talk, please!
What do you mean?
Don't raise your voice at the table.
Why would you accept Ro-na?
Mom, what are you thinking? I don't want to see her at school!
You can't stop that as the chief director?
Are you whining because you're scared of someone like her?
You're the top student now.
It'd be good for you to have a pacemaker.
Is this about the Cheong-a Arts Festival?
Are you afraid she'd beat you?
No, that will never happen.
I won't lose to a loser like her.
Yes!
That's my daughter.
Having a rival is a blessing.
We're done talking about this, okay?
Finish your food. I have plans.
This isn't about the stupid trophy!
Mom doesn't know anything!
You're upset
because you think Seok-hun might go back to Ro-na.
Yes.
I'm so worried.
I really…
Seok-hun is the only one for me.
Do you want me to call him?
I got the sample questions for the exam.
I had an important meeting, so I'm still in the office.
See you at the hotel. How are you feeling?
Well, not bad.
I'm excited to spend time with you.
I'm excited too. I love you.
Gosh, so this is
proof that someone else sang at Seo-jin's concert?
I also included messages exchanged with the brokers.
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
You're really good at your job.
No wonder Seo-jin trusts you so much.
May I assume that this helped us bond a bit more?
This is where it ends between us.
If you demand more, I'll have no choice but to tell Ms. Cheon.
That actually makes me trust you even more.
I will not answer your calls.
Where are you?
Hurry up. I miss you.
Eun-byeol.
Eun-byeol?
Are you inside?
You're here.
Who are you?
What are you doing? Why are you here?
You lied to me and went to meet another man.
Since when did you keep secrets from me?
We have no legal obligations to each other yet.
I wondered how you were doing. Did you not think about me?
If I was putting on a play to get you back…
Shut up! Your mom killed my mom
You said you would protect Ro-na.
I'll do whatever it takes to win the Cheong-a Arts Festival trophy.
You have some nerve.
I may just kill your daughter.