Lovers of the Red Sky (2021) s01e04 Episode Script
The Red Thread of Fate/Maejukheon Painting Contest
1
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(This drama is fictional and
people or stories are not tied to reality.)
If you don't mind,
I'd like to know your name.
My name?
It's Hong Cheon Gi.
What is your father like?
My dad?
He's a painter who paints
every day in the marketplace.
Is it truly her?
I see.
I will repay this debt one day.
I will remember your name.
Oh, that's okay.
You saved my life first.
Why are you outside?
You should be lying down.
There was no one else, so I
came out to find my way back.
I bothered you when we just met
Not at all.
You and I are now acquaintances.
I fear you might catch a cold.
Wait inside until the physician arrives.
I will help you.
Okay.
You're really okay, right?
Isn't he Scholar Ha from
Seomungwan who went missing?
What?
That man?
He is Ha Sung Jin's son,
the special child.
The Demon entered the
child's body at the rainmaking ritual.
No.
Observe before you take action.
(Prince Joohyang Lee Hoo,
King Seongjo's second son)
Thank you.
Wait here and rest a bit.
(Episode 4: The Red Thread of Fate)
(Prince Yangmyeong Lee
Yul, King Seongjo's third son)
Is anyone home?
Who are you?
I'm looking for someone.
Did you see
a man in Seomungwan attire last night?
Seomungwan attire?
Was that Seomungwan attire?
Let's play dumb for now.
No, I didn't.
I must check.
No. You can't barge into
someone's home and look around.
A sick person's staying here.
You can't enter without permission.
How dare you stop me?
That's rude!
Do you know who I am?
How dare you?
How would I know who you are?
This won't do.
Blessed with good looks,
I'm good at painting,
calligraphy, and poetry,
and am called three times a genius.
I am a prince.
Prince Yangmyeong.
I really wanted to stay polite.
If you're Prince Yangmyeong,
I am
Prince Yangmyeong's wife!
(A prince's wife is a
senior 1st rank title)
You truly are brazen.
I may be wearing smelly clothes
"Brazen"?
"Brazen"?
Fine.
Let's say that you're a prince.
Does that mean common people like me
have no right to guard
our houses against a prince?
What kind of law is that?
Is your name some kind of pass?
I'd understand if I'd heard
that once before in my life,
but that is a perplexing question.
I was born a prince
and lived like a prince,
so I only know how to speak like a prince.
If one heard, they'd
think you really are a prince.
But it won't work on me.
You cannot go inside. Now leave.
I'm a prince.
- Let me check
- Go away.
- Go, now.
- Just let me
Miss.
What's the matter? Is someone here?
Scholar Ha!
Sir!
You're alive.
Prince Yangmyeong.
Yes, it's me. Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
No. I'm not badly hurt.
That's such a relief.
Do you know how worried I was?
I apologize, Your Highness.
Prince Yangmyeong!
Prince Yangmyeong!
Scholar Ha!
Prince Yangmyeong!
Yes, Man Soo.
Are you okay? Are you really okay?
I'm fine.
Did you walk here through the night?
On my way to Mount
Inwang's observatory last night,
I fell unconscious in the litter.
I don't remember anything after that.
I was here when I woke up.
That sounds more like a ghost story.
I'm glad you're safe.
Get up.
- Let's go.
- Okay.
- Let's go.
- Come along.
- Okay!
- Yes, sir.
Wait!
Go Pil. Where's the
brazen girl who was here?
A girl? I didn't see one.
She's about this tall
and is wearing a red dress.
I wouldn't know.
Your Highness. A young
lady nursed me all night.
Are you looking for her?
Was she trying to protect you?
Where did she go?
I don't know.
She must be hiding like a stray cat.
I can't find her anywhere.
We're leaving with Scholar Ha. Let's go.
- Yes, sir.
- Okay.
Wait, Your Highness.
Are you done?
Yes.
Okay. Let's go, then.
Let's go.
Come along.
Scholar Ha and Yangmyeong.
Are they just friends?
Or
I find Scholar Ha suspicious, My Lord.
How did he not show any
signs for all those years?
We can find out if we look into it.
My gosh. I can barely breathe.
Cheon Gi. Where is he?
There's no warmth of life here.
It's a mark of the Demon.
It was a freak, a monster.
Other than it being a monster,
it can't be explained.
I fell unconscious in the litter.
I don't remember anything after that.
I find Scholar Ha suspicious, my lord.
A wound like this doesn't just heal.
You must reconnect with the spirit
that created it in the first place.
It's the Demon.
The spirit that entered me
and left an unhealing wound
was the Demon.
I must find him.
I must.
What?
It wasn't a human that killed the soldiers?
No. I'd never seen such corpses.
What looked like sword marks
had turned black as if they were burned.
And the bodies were all listless.
Is that so?
Yul.
How about the Maejukheon
Painting Contest you're organizing?
Preparations are going as scheduled.
I have an important favour to ask of you
regarding that contest.
I will do anything, Father.
Your Majesty, Seomungwan's
Scholar Ha is here.
Do you know what you're guilty of?
Yes, Your Majesty.
You did not look after
yourself or your safety.
That is your crime.
I am sorry, Your Majesty.
If you can provide an
explanation of the mishaps
that occurred in your
absence, I'll forgive you.
- Please ask.
- Last night,
owls cried outside Eunjeongjeon.
People say that
hooting owls are vindictive
spirits who died in our land.
Your Majesty. Owls signify wealth.
It's because of their habit
to store food after a hunt.
I believe this means you will
gather wealth and authority.
Also, owls have the
wisdom to light the dark.
If this auspicious animal
sat on Eunjeongjeon's roof
Are you saying
it's a good omen?
But around that time,
good men lost their lives.
Is all that truly a coincidence?
Your Majesty.
If I dare ask,
is what made you feel uncomfortable
truly the owls?
I just cannot deceive you.
Sit comfortably.
Next month, Yeon will
send a group of envoys.
Among them will be Yu Shi Yong,
the Emperor's younger brother.
The Crown Prince lacks
experience and cannot deal with them.
I plan to finalize the
negotiations and then
abdicate in his favour.
(Abdicate: Give the crown to someone)
Select an auspicious date
for the abdication ceremony.
You mean that
Yes.
I think it's time that I step down.
My illness has been getting worse,
and I can't help but
worry about the throne.
Your Majesty.
I heard that an unknown illness
has been plaguing the Crown Prince.
Yes. I heard as much
from the royal physician.
He will gradually get better.
Your Majesty. I must give you
some advice even if it means death.
Prince Joohyang has the
aptitude and attitude to be king,
and Prince Yangmyeong is popular
with the officials,
and we cannot rule out
their chances of taking over.
Considering these circumstances,
if you abdicate in a hurry and
the sick Crown Prince takes over
You must know that
neither my father nor myself
were the eldest.
So whenever there
was a drought or a famine,
the people blamed me,
saying that the heavens
didn't accept me as king.
Why would you say that, Your Majesty?
The people turn hostile when
someone other than the eldest takes power.
You don't know the feeling.
That's why I want the Crown Prince
to become king and be accepted.
Whatever
his future may be.
Did he get back safely?
Did she get back safely?
A single stroke.
(One stroke shows a painter's mentality.)
It means a single stroke is all it takes.
It also means you cannot
undo what you have drawn.
When you can put your energy, will,
and virtue into one stroke,
that is when your painting will show life.
Yes. It's out of the question.
There's no way I'd meet someone like him.
(Ms. Gyeonju, Baekyu
Painters Society's cook)
What are you talking about?
Are you still thinking about
the young man from the dye house?
Yes.
I did a good deed.
Now let's forget about it.
Forget.
Cheon Gi, what are you doing here?
- See this.
- What?
Come along. Take a look.
What is it?
It's finally happening. It's coming up.
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
We've all been waiting for it.
The three times genius Prince Yangmyeong
organized a contest
for painters like us, you see.
How many years has it been?
If you're Prince Yangmyeong,
I am Prince Yangmyeong's wife!
- A chance of a lifetime.
- My gosh.
- Can you not do that?
- Darn you.
Cheon Gi!
Master Choi's looking for you.
(Choi Won Ho, Master of
Baekyu Painters Society)
Do you know why I called you?
You don't want me to enter the contest.
No. You can enter the contest.
- Can I really?
- Yes.
After you finish all the
Sehwa we got orders for,
and the painting and
folding screen for Lord Choi
Isn't that the same as a ban?
I'm just saying you
must finish your work first.
I never said you can't enter.
Okay, then.
If I finish everything in time,
you will put me on
the list of participants.
Don't change your mind then.
Why you little
What if she pulls it off?
Why did you make such a promise?
The whole team can work together
and barely finish the work in a week.
There is no way she can finish it in time.
The fifth star is shining bright.
Two degrees and five minutes.
Gather round.
This is the list of
people who will enter
the Maejukheon Painting Contest.
- Yes.
- I'm in.
- I'm in.
- Good for you.
There's my name.
There's mine too.
Master! Did you really leave me out?
Bring the paintings you
said you'd finish by today.
What
What are you doing?
Putting my name on the list.
You can't. If Master Choi
finds out, he'll be furious.
Give that to me.
Since when did you become so obedient?
You visit the other
village to see Ms. Gangho.
I wonder if he knows that.
- How do you
- Ms. Gangho!
- It's a secret.
- Ms. Gangho!
Be quiet. Promise.
Okay.
Here you go.
- Cheon Gi, you hand in this list.
- What?
I'm too scared to.
I don't know about
this. I don't know a thing.
Okay. I'll take care of it.
Wait.
I have to take this to Maejukheon.
If I go there
Prince Yangmyeong?
What should I do?
He won't recognize me like this, will he?
Gosh, it's suffocating.
Cheon Gi, you must not ruin these clothes.
Return them tomorrow.
Yes. I'll be careful
and come right back.
Sir. How was your day?
Was it a good one?
Maejuk
Is this the place?
It's amazing.
Have you recovered?
I'd like to know.
There are fish too.
If we meet again,
like that time, by pure coincidence,
then
I would really like to draw your face.
Over there.
Who are you?
I asked who you are.
He won't know even if I tell him.
I brought
the list of painters from
Baekyu Painters Society.
It's the girl from the dye house.
Prince Yangmyeong seems
to have gone somewhere.
Then I'll leave the list and go on my way.
Goodbye.
Wait.
I wonder.
What are you doing?
Your voice sounds familiar.
Are you not Ms. Hong
Cheon Gi from the dye house?
What?
Did I do something so terrible
you don't want to admit to it?
No. You didn't.
It's not that.
The truth is, I was very
rude to Prince Yangmyeong.
Did you confess your love?
He looked for you as we left the dye house.
I wondered what it was about.
Well
At the dye house,
I said to him that
If you're Prince Yangmyeong,
I am
Prince Yangmyeong's wife!
I shouted that at his face.
Don't laugh like that.
I knew you wouldn't understand
how serious an issue that is.
By the way,
why are we here?
You wouldn't understand
even if I explained.
What if Prince Yangmyeong were to see you?
Why did you come here?
There's a reason I had to bring
the list of contest participants myself.
Leave it with me. I'll pass it on.
Will you really?
Yes.
I'll also explain the
misunderstanding that I caused.
I'm sorry I'm so grateful.
Then I'll leave you the list and get going.
Hang on.
Scholar Ha, you're here.
Hello, Your Highness.
Hello.
So
Who are you?
That woman is
the stray cat from the dye house.
Your Highness.
Wait.
Wait.
I was looking for you.
I don't know what you mean.
You must've mistaken me for someone else.
Did I? Turn around and we'll find out.
What have you done?
I apologize.
Baekyu Painters Society.
I know Master Choi well.
Do you work there?
No. Well
I will take this list.
You can't.
I will submit it according
to proper procedures.
- Give it to me.
- No.
No. It's fine.
Come on.
I said I will send it to you.
Are you all right?
Yes.
Goodness. Do you ever think before you act?
Please come inside for a
moment, Your Highness,
my lady.
So why did you run away?
Once I found out
the man I ran into at Mount
Inwang was the real Prince Yangmyeong,
I couldn't bring myself to face you.
On top of that, if you saw
the list of names I brought,
I'm sure it would've hurt me.
I'm a prince of this nation.
I would not hurt you over
some petty list of painters
to hurt you in any way.
"Some petty list of painters"?
You said you only know
how to speak as a prince
because you lived your
whole life only as a prince.
And what you said is truly right.
To a man of high descent such as yourself,
it may be just a petty list of painters.
However, at the very
least, it could decide
the fate of my colleagues,
the honour of Baekyu Society,
and bring hope to my life.
So why did you run amok
as you like at the dye house?
This wouldn't have happened
if you hadn't laughed at me.
That's because
That's
How would I have known that
you're the real Prince Yangmyeong?
Goodness.
Are you talking back at me?
Now, everything is clear.
Lady Hong made a mistake
while trying to keep me safe
because she didn't recognize you.
Please show your mercy and forgive her
for her failure to
recognize you, Your Highness.
Well, I forgave her ages ago.
You may not have known,
but Prince Yangmyeong is
still a prince of this nation.
You should also make a
formal apology for your behaviour.
Prince Yangmyeong,
I deserve to be killed.
Goodness, I can't hear you.
I must've gone blind on that day.
I failed to recognize you
and committed this grave crime.
Louder.
I deserve to be killed.
Of course, you deserve to die
for trifling with the royal family.
However, that's enough.
I also didn't know that you were a painter.
And I'll also take
back calling the list petty.
On top of that, if I kill you,
I'll become a widower.
- Pardon?
- You called yourself my wife.
Oh, that's
I only forgave you for punching me
because you called yourself my wife.
I apologize, Your Highness.
My blindness has made me so clumsy.
It's all right. This was
only a mistake as well.
You may get back up.
If you're done talking,
you should go back, Miss.
Yes.
Then please excuse me.
Oh, sure. You may go now.
How are you feeling?
I'm much better thanks to your concern.
I stopped by to see
you to share my gratitude.
I had something for you, so
I was about to send for you.
Here it is.
What is this?
It's the invitation for
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
We'll choose the best painter
through holding an auction.
Shouldn't you be there as
the richest man of Guanyang
as the most honoured guest of the contest?
I've always wanted to go to
the Maejukheon Painting Contest.
So we had the same idea.
- Maejukheon Painting Contest.
- Maejukheon Contest?
This painting contest
isn't like any other years!
The eldest son of Lord Kang,
the father of last year's winner.
The touch of a deity, Kang Hee Young!
The way he paints is so uncanny,
he's called the magical
painter. This is Choi Jung!
A master painter from Jeolla, Monk Manyoo!
The magical touch of Gyeongsang Province,
Jin with a bamboo hat!
Everyone, pick out your
first place with your heart.
Put your life's fortune
into this opportunity!
This is Guess the Maejukheon Winner!
Did you prepare all the materials?
- Yes, Your Highness.
- Yes, Your Highness.
Go Pil. Check and see if
every piece of paper is marked.
You must check again and again.
Don't worry, Your Highness.
- Duk Soe.
- Yes.
It's the location of this incense clock.
You must be busy preparing
for the painting contest.
Expert Han, you're here.
I'm finally about finished.
The contest hasn't been held for a while,
So the painters and societies
are all buzzing with excitement.
I wonder which one of
them will surprise me this year.
I have great expectations.
And yes, did you find out anything
about that cheeky copycat painter?
Yes, I did look into it.
But since Wolseongdang is closed,
it'll be difficult to find
more information immediately.
If you could give me a little more time
Is that so?
But I guess that painter
might show up at this contest.
They would definitely do so.
I really want to see who this painter is.
Well, Your Highness.
What did you say? A mystical painter?
You're planning to restore
the former King's portrait,
and we're in need of a mystical painter?
Yes.
The King's portrait was
only drawn by painters
who had mystical powers
and their descendants for many generations.
And I'm to find the mystical
painter through the contest?
Yes, Your Highness.
In that case,
is there a way to recognize such a painter?
Father!
Father.
Father!
- Help! Please help him.
- Over here.
Father.
It's too late.
Sorry?
Wait, what do you mean?
Once he loses himself and has a fit,
he'll be in that crazed state for a while,
then he'll stop breathing soon after.
What?
Wait, what do you
mean, he'll stop breathing?
Please save him, my lord.
My father lived alone
in this unwell state for his entire life.
Please help him just
this once. I ask of you.
There is one thing you can do.
But I'm not sure if it can help him.
What is it?
Chungsimwon.
It's the best medicine
for mental illnesses.
But only the royal family
can get their hands on it.
We can't find it out in the market.
That precious medicine
is only used in the palace.
How am I going to find it?
Oh. Hey.
What's wrong? Did you cry?
Is it your father? Is he all right?
Of course, he's unwell.
He sits out on that
street every single day.
It's a miracle he didn't fall sick sooner.
Hey, Cheon Gi.
Wait, Cheon Gi.
Hey.
Are you all right?
Do something.
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
Prince Yangmyeong's
Maejukheon Painting Contest is
a place where people with
power, merchants, wealthy people,
and nobleman all gather.
The prize money is exorbitant.
If you take the first place,
it should be enough to get his medicine.
I also heard he granted a wish
for the winner of the last contest.
But I hear every good
painter from around the country
will show up there.
It's not going to be easy for
her to pass the first screening.
- Are you serious?
- Of course.
Cheon Gi, you have no
idea how vastly big this world is.
- There are hidden experts
- Not that.
Will Prince Yangmyeong grant
a wish if I become the first place?
Yes, that goes without saying.
Cheon Gi.
Where have you been all along?
Lord Kim who's across
in the other town wants
a painting of a Taoist
fairy and a mountain deity.
Scholar Seo of Sajik-dong
Are you determined to keep me
away from the painting contest again?
You're saying, "Men and women
shouldn't be in the same place,"
"and we have moral
principles, so just do your job."
I never said anything like that.
I said I'll let you go if
you finish doing your job.
Master Choi, are you afraid I'll
destroy the society's honour
if I enter the painting contest?
Listen to this girl.
How dare you speak to me like this?
Forget the painting contest.
You're on probation for while.
No.
Do you refuse to listen to me?
Why?
Are you afraid I'll go insane
while painting just like my father?
Cheon
Cheon Gi. It's not like that.
I don't care what you say.
You don't even know anything.
That little
Gosh, my head.
Father, what should I do now?
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
The prize money is exorbitant.
The contest is hosted by Prince Yangmyeong.
He's the best artist in this nation
and the most beloved son of His Majesty.
He's right. Once you win this contest,
I'm sure he'll do anything for you
which he can do as the royal family.
All right.
Let's do this.
Please hang in there, Father.
(Simcheonggak)
I was deeply shocked to
hear that you had gone missing.
Are you feeling all right?
Your duty isn't to worry about me.
Did you do as you're told?
This is the book of that
senior officer's fortune you wanted.
Good work.
Prince Joohyang is here.
I'll be there.
Please excuse me.
Be cautious with
every action that you take.
He's very doubtful.
Yes.
You're here.
It has finally begun.
Yes, my lord.
But do you have to do this at Maejukheon?
I'm afraid you will
expose your identity to them.
I understand why you're worried.
However,
the King has finally
shown his true intentions.
This is the perfect opportunity
to get my revenge.
Yes.
I also found more information
on the woman from the dye house.
- And?
- Her name is surely Hong Cheon Gi.
She lost her mother as a young girl,
and she looks after her father by
making money with her paintings.
She's just an ordinary painter.
Her father was also
once a painter of Gohwawon.
But he has gone insane and is
barely alive out on the streets.
It's her. She's that girl.
What's wrong?
What about the eyes?
What do you mean?
How did she suddenly come to see?
Was she blind before?
Just as I'm about to get
my prolonged revenge
Why now?
My lord.
It's nothing. Let's go.
Around when the delegation of
envoys from Yeon arrive here,
the King is about to abdicate
the throne to the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince?
But I heard his condition
has not become any better
even after he took all the
medicine they could find.
His Majesty told Seomungwan
to find a lucky day, so I'm sure.
We expected this to happen,
and it's just happening sooner.
Your Highness.
Is this something you expected?
I apologize, Your Highness.
I hear Kang has a difficult time
falling asleep every
night because of his illness.
It might be a good idea to put him
into a deeper sleep.
But it's still too early.
So it's not the time?
No. Even if we succeed
in carrying out this deed,
we'll need the support of the officials.
We still need more people to
trust and follow you in the Court.
You must get Prince Yangmyeong on our side.
- You mean, Yul?
- Yes, Your Highness.
Why don't you attend the
upcoming Maejukheon Painting Contest?
It'll be a great chance for you to
sound out Prince Yangmyeong.
I'm one of the judges
at the contest this year,
so I'll attend to you if
you decide to join us.
Your Highness, this is Mae Hyang.
Mae Hyang?
Come in.
I'm Yeon Ji.
I'm Mae Wol.
There was something you promised last time.
That you'll ask for me
if you come by Simcheonggak one more time.
My heart has been tied
there ever since that day.
No man would open
up his heart to a cliché
any gisaeng could say.
The thing with men is this.
They're great and all, but
they're all dull in the same way.
They always pretend like
they're an indifferent, pious scholar,
then turn into little boys in my arms.
Tonight, it's impossible for me to hide
my feelings for you, Your Highness.
I asked you to come in today
to show kindness for your interest in me.
It doesn't mean anything more or less.
Do you understand?
Yes, Your Highness.
If you try to sound me out again,
I will not let it go.
I'll remember that.
Now, let's grab a drink.
- Yes.
- Let's do that.
- Have a drink.
- Then should I trust your words
and bet a huge amount of money
on Maejukheon Painting Contest?
My apologies, Your Highness.
Darn it. Why is it so hard
to find the darned restroom?
Open up Wolseongdang
again starting tomorrow.
Yes. What should I do with
Vice-chief Jung Seon Rye?
We should make sure he
never sets a foot in Guanyang again.
Yes, My Lord.
Ilwolseong?
Was he just talking about our boss?
Goodness, are you deaf?
We're going to Wolseongdang.
What? Right now?
Take everything that's worth money.
Yes, Boss.
My life is completely ruined
because of some random girl.
Hong Cheon Gi. Don't let me catch you.
Once I do, I'll destroy you.
She's also a painter of
sort, so I'm sure she's busy
getting prepared for the
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
Of course.
A huge amount of prize money is at stake.
Wait.
The prize money.
What did you do with the list
of participants for the contest?
Did you add your name
on the list of participants?
Yes.
Do you just flat out
refuse to ever listen to me?
At first, I lost my
temper and just threw it in.
But I now have a reason
to be a part of the contest.
Please give me just one chance.
I won't hear this anymore. Chun Bok!
Yes, Master Choi.
Put her in the Room of Truth.
- Yes.
- Master Choi. Master
Wait, Uncle Chun Bok.
- Let's go.
- It's not like that.
- Let's go.
- Don't do this, Master Choi!
- Uncle Chun Bok.
- Get in there.
Master Choi!
- Look back on your actions.
- Please open this.
- Then you can finish painting too.
- Please let me go.
Master Choi!
Master Choi. No, Father.
No, Master Choi doesn't have a better idea.
The only chance I have is
winning the painting contest.
(The morning of
Maejukheon Painting Contest)
A painting always begins with a line,
and it ends with another line.
Do not forget that. You must pour in
all of your talents
into one streak of line.
Do you understand?
- Yes, Master Choi!
- Yes, Master Choi!
(Maejukheon)
(Maejukheon Painting Contest)
Goodness.
Painters, please line up!
What are you doing?
You're here, Lord Park.
Come on inside.
- Hello, Master Choi.
- Hello.
- Don't be too nervous.
- Of course.
Could you all take out the
contest ID slip beforehand?
Okay.
Prince Joohyang, you're here.
Good work. Where's Yangmyeong?
He's welcoming the guests inside.
This place looks like a street out there.
Master Choi!
You said your duty is
to teach painters how to
paint and not to get in the way
of their future.
But you only locked me up like this.
Gosh.
Oh, whatever.
My goodness.
I'm here for my painting.
Gosh, you surprised me.
Yes, of course. Okay.
But the painting isn't
Is it not ready yet?
Where is the painter I asked for?
No, it's locked.
Goodness.
He's a customer.
What?
I'm here for my painting.
Pardon? Which one?
Munbae and sehwa.
(Munbae: Drives out evil spirits.
Sehwa: To celebrate the New Year's.)
Munbae and sehwa?
I do have this sehwa I drew.
What do you think about this, my lord?
I like it.
Sounds great. I'm glad that you like it.
One second.
Cheon Gi.
Cheon Gi.
Father, I'll take the
first place and come back.
(Maejukheon Painting Contest)
- You may go inside.
- Thanks.
I'm Hong Cheon Gi of
Baekyu Painters Society.
Hong Cheon Gi of Baekyu Painters Society.
Look who this is.
It's Painter Hong.
Darn it.
We need to square everything first.
How can you assault a
lady in the middle of the day?
Where are your senses?
- What's he doing?
- That's impossible.
- Let her go.
- What's wrong with him?
Be quiet, all of you!
What do you know anyway?
Hey, you.
Are you really a painter?
Show me your contest ID slip.
Yes, sure.
I think I left it.
But I'm with Baekyu Painters Society.
I really am a painter. Please let me in.
Goodness, how can a woman be a painter?
You'll even make dogs laugh.
You can't go inside unless
you have a contest ID slip.
Next person. Finish up quickly.
- Wait, but
- Hurry.
Let's go quietly while
we're nice. Don't put up a fight.
No, wait. Hey!
What do you think you're doing?
Let her go immediately.
The litter?
Scholar.
I see that you two are together.
Watch your mouth! He's
Man Soo.
- Yes.
- She's coming with me.
Says who? Come here.
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(This drama is fictional and
people or stories are not tied to reality.)
If you don't mind,
I'd like to know your name.
My name?
It's Hong Cheon Gi.
What is your father like?
My dad?
He's a painter who paints
every day in the marketplace.
Is it truly her?
I see.
I will repay this debt one day.
I will remember your name.
Oh, that's okay.
You saved my life first.
Why are you outside?
You should be lying down.
There was no one else, so I
came out to find my way back.
I bothered you when we just met
Not at all.
You and I are now acquaintances.
I fear you might catch a cold.
Wait inside until the physician arrives.
I will help you.
Okay.
You're really okay, right?
Isn't he Scholar Ha from
Seomungwan who went missing?
What?
That man?
He is Ha Sung Jin's son,
the special child.
The Demon entered the
child's body at the rainmaking ritual.
No.
Observe before you take action.
(Prince Joohyang Lee Hoo,
King Seongjo's second son)
Thank you.
Wait here and rest a bit.
(Episode 4: The Red Thread of Fate)
(Prince Yangmyeong Lee
Yul, King Seongjo's third son)
Is anyone home?
Who are you?
I'm looking for someone.
Did you see
a man in Seomungwan attire last night?
Seomungwan attire?
Was that Seomungwan attire?
Let's play dumb for now.
No, I didn't.
I must check.
No. You can't barge into
someone's home and look around.
A sick person's staying here.
You can't enter without permission.
How dare you stop me?
That's rude!
Do you know who I am?
How dare you?
How would I know who you are?
This won't do.
Blessed with good looks,
I'm good at painting,
calligraphy, and poetry,
and am called three times a genius.
I am a prince.
Prince Yangmyeong.
I really wanted to stay polite.
If you're Prince Yangmyeong,
I am
Prince Yangmyeong's wife!
(A prince's wife is a
senior 1st rank title)
You truly are brazen.
I may be wearing smelly clothes
"Brazen"?
"Brazen"?
Fine.
Let's say that you're a prince.
Does that mean common people like me
have no right to guard
our houses against a prince?
What kind of law is that?
Is your name some kind of pass?
I'd understand if I'd heard
that once before in my life,
but that is a perplexing question.
I was born a prince
and lived like a prince,
so I only know how to speak like a prince.
If one heard, they'd
think you really are a prince.
But it won't work on me.
You cannot go inside. Now leave.
I'm a prince.
- Let me check
- Go away.
- Go, now.
- Just let me
Miss.
What's the matter? Is someone here?
Scholar Ha!
Sir!
You're alive.
Prince Yangmyeong.
Yes, it's me. Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
No. I'm not badly hurt.
That's such a relief.
Do you know how worried I was?
I apologize, Your Highness.
Prince Yangmyeong!
Prince Yangmyeong!
Scholar Ha!
Prince Yangmyeong!
Yes, Man Soo.
Are you okay? Are you really okay?
I'm fine.
Did you walk here through the night?
On my way to Mount
Inwang's observatory last night,
I fell unconscious in the litter.
I don't remember anything after that.
I was here when I woke up.
That sounds more like a ghost story.
I'm glad you're safe.
Get up.
- Let's go.
- Okay.
- Let's go.
- Come along.
- Okay!
- Yes, sir.
Wait!
Go Pil. Where's the
brazen girl who was here?
A girl? I didn't see one.
She's about this tall
and is wearing a red dress.
I wouldn't know.
Your Highness. A young
lady nursed me all night.
Are you looking for her?
Was she trying to protect you?
Where did she go?
I don't know.
She must be hiding like a stray cat.
I can't find her anywhere.
We're leaving with Scholar Ha. Let's go.
- Yes, sir.
- Okay.
Wait, Your Highness.
Are you done?
Yes.
Okay. Let's go, then.
Let's go.
Come along.
Scholar Ha and Yangmyeong.
Are they just friends?
Or
I find Scholar Ha suspicious, My Lord.
How did he not show any
signs for all those years?
We can find out if we look into it.
My gosh. I can barely breathe.
Cheon Gi. Where is he?
There's no warmth of life here.
It's a mark of the Demon.
It was a freak, a monster.
Other than it being a monster,
it can't be explained.
I fell unconscious in the litter.
I don't remember anything after that.
I find Scholar Ha suspicious, my lord.
A wound like this doesn't just heal.
You must reconnect with the spirit
that created it in the first place.
It's the Demon.
The spirit that entered me
and left an unhealing wound
was the Demon.
I must find him.
I must.
What?
It wasn't a human that killed the soldiers?
No. I'd never seen such corpses.
What looked like sword marks
had turned black as if they were burned.
And the bodies were all listless.
Is that so?
Yul.
How about the Maejukheon
Painting Contest you're organizing?
Preparations are going as scheduled.
I have an important favour to ask of you
regarding that contest.
I will do anything, Father.
Your Majesty, Seomungwan's
Scholar Ha is here.
Do you know what you're guilty of?
Yes, Your Majesty.
You did not look after
yourself or your safety.
That is your crime.
I am sorry, Your Majesty.
If you can provide an
explanation of the mishaps
that occurred in your
absence, I'll forgive you.
- Please ask.
- Last night,
owls cried outside Eunjeongjeon.
People say that
hooting owls are vindictive
spirits who died in our land.
Your Majesty. Owls signify wealth.
It's because of their habit
to store food after a hunt.
I believe this means you will
gather wealth and authority.
Also, owls have the
wisdom to light the dark.
If this auspicious animal
sat on Eunjeongjeon's roof
Are you saying
it's a good omen?
But around that time,
good men lost their lives.
Is all that truly a coincidence?
Your Majesty.
If I dare ask,
is what made you feel uncomfortable
truly the owls?
I just cannot deceive you.
Sit comfortably.
Next month, Yeon will
send a group of envoys.
Among them will be Yu Shi Yong,
the Emperor's younger brother.
The Crown Prince lacks
experience and cannot deal with them.
I plan to finalize the
negotiations and then
abdicate in his favour.
(Abdicate: Give the crown to someone)
Select an auspicious date
for the abdication ceremony.
You mean that
Yes.
I think it's time that I step down.
My illness has been getting worse,
and I can't help but
worry about the throne.
Your Majesty.
I heard that an unknown illness
has been plaguing the Crown Prince.
Yes. I heard as much
from the royal physician.
He will gradually get better.
Your Majesty. I must give you
some advice even if it means death.
Prince Joohyang has the
aptitude and attitude to be king,
and Prince Yangmyeong is popular
with the officials,
and we cannot rule out
their chances of taking over.
Considering these circumstances,
if you abdicate in a hurry and
the sick Crown Prince takes over
You must know that
neither my father nor myself
were the eldest.
So whenever there
was a drought or a famine,
the people blamed me,
saying that the heavens
didn't accept me as king.
Why would you say that, Your Majesty?
The people turn hostile when
someone other than the eldest takes power.
You don't know the feeling.
That's why I want the Crown Prince
to become king and be accepted.
Whatever
his future may be.
Did he get back safely?
Did she get back safely?
A single stroke.
(One stroke shows a painter's mentality.)
It means a single stroke is all it takes.
It also means you cannot
undo what you have drawn.
When you can put your energy, will,
and virtue into one stroke,
that is when your painting will show life.
Yes. It's out of the question.
There's no way I'd meet someone like him.
(Ms. Gyeonju, Baekyu
Painters Society's cook)
What are you talking about?
Are you still thinking about
the young man from the dye house?
Yes.
I did a good deed.
Now let's forget about it.
Forget.
Cheon Gi, what are you doing here?
- See this.
- What?
Come along. Take a look.
What is it?
It's finally happening. It's coming up.
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
We've all been waiting for it.
The three times genius Prince Yangmyeong
organized a contest
for painters like us, you see.
How many years has it been?
If you're Prince Yangmyeong,
I am Prince Yangmyeong's wife!
- A chance of a lifetime.
- My gosh.
- Can you not do that?
- Darn you.
Cheon Gi!
Master Choi's looking for you.
(Choi Won Ho, Master of
Baekyu Painters Society)
Do you know why I called you?
You don't want me to enter the contest.
No. You can enter the contest.
- Can I really?
- Yes.
After you finish all the
Sehwa we got orders for,
and the painting and
folding screen for Lord Choi
Isn't that the same as a ban?
I'm just saying you
must finish your work first.
I never said you can't enter.
Okay, then.
If I finish everything in time,
you will put me on
the list of participants.
Don't change your mind then.
Why you little
What if she pulls it off?
Why did you make such a promise?
The whole team can work together
and barely finish the work in a week.
There is no way she can finish it in time.
The fifth star is shining bright.
Two degrees and five minutes.
Gather round.
This is the list of
people who will enter
the Maejukheon Painting Contest.
- Yes.
- I'm in.
- I'm in.
- Good for you.
There's my name.
There's mine too.
Master! Did you really leave me out?
Bring the paintings you
said you'd finish by today.
What
What are you doing?
Putting my name on the list.
You can't. If Master Choi
finds out, he'll be furious.
Give that to me.
Since when did you become so obedient?
You visit the other
village to see Ms. Gangho.
I wonder if he knows that.
- How do you
- Ms. Gangho!
- It's a secret.
- Ms. Gangho!
Be quiet. Promise.
Okay.
Here you go.
- Cheon Gi, you hand in this list.
- What?
I'm too scared to.
I don't know about
this. I don't know a thing.
Okay. I'll take care of it.
Wait.
I have to take this to Maejukheon.
If I go there
Prince Yangmyeong?
What should I do?
He won't recognize me like this, will he?
Gosh, it's suffocating.
Cheon Gi, you must not ruin these clothes.
Return them tomorrow.
Yes. I'll be careful
and come right back.
Sir. How was your day?
Was it a good one?
Maejuk
Is this the place?
It's amazing.
Have you recovered?
I'd like to know.
There are fish too.
If we meet again,
like that time, by pure coincidence,
then
I would really like to draw your face.
Over there.
Who are you?
I asked who you are.
He won't know even if I tell him.
I brought
the list of painters from
Baekyu Painters Society.
It's the girl from the dye house.
Prince Yangmyeong seems
to have gone somewhere.
Then I'll leave the list and go on my way.
Goodbye.
Wait.
I wonder.
What are you doing?
Your voice sounds familiar.
Are you not Ms. Hong
Cheon Gi from the dye house?
What?
Did I do something so terrible
you don't want to admit to it?
No. You didn't.
It's not that.
The truth is, I was very
rude to Prince Yangmyeong.
Did you confess your love?
He looked for you as we left the dye house.
I wondered what it was about.
Well
At the dye house,
I said to him that
If you're Prince Yangmyeong,
I am
Prince Yangmyeong's wife!
I shouted that at his face.
Don't laugh like that.
I knew you wouldn't understand
how serious an issue that is.
By the way,
why are we here?
You wouldn't understand
even if I explained.
What if Prince Yangmyeong were to see you?
Why did you come here?
There's a reason I had to bring
the list of contest participants myself.
Leave it with me. I'll pass it on.
Will you really?
Yes.
I'll also explain the
misunderstanding that I caused.
I'm sorry I'm so grateful.
Then I'll leave you the list and get going.
Hang on.
Scholar Ha, you're here.
Hello, Your Highness.
Hello.
So
Who are you?
That woman is
the stray cat from the dye house.
Your Highness.
Wait.
Wait.
I was looking for you.
I don't know what you mean.
You must've mistaken me for someone else.
Did I? Turn around and we'll find out.
What have you done?
I apologize.
Baekyu Painters Society.
I know Master Choi well.
Do you work there?
No. Well
I will take this list.
You can't.
I will submit it according
to proper procedures.
- Give it to me.
- No.
No. It's fine.
Come on.
I said I will send it to you.
Are you all right?
Yes.
Goodness. Do you ever think before you act?
Please come inside for a
moment, Your Highness,
my lady.
So why did you run away?
Once I found out
the man I ran into at Mount
Inwang was the real Prince Yangmyeong,
I couldn't bring myself to face you.
On top of that, if you saw
the list of names I brought,
I'm sure it would've hurt me.
I'm a prince of this nation.
I would not hurt you over
some petty list of painters
to hurt you in any way.
"Some petty list of painters"?
You said you only know
how to speak as a prince
because you lived your
whole life only as a prince.
And what you said is truly right.
To a man of high descent such as yourself,
it may be just a petty list of painters.
However, at the very
least, it could decide
the fate of my colleagues,
the honour of Baekyu Society,
and bring hope to my life.
So why did you run amok
as you like at the dye house?
This wouldn't have happened
if you hadn't laughed at me.
That's because
That's
How would I have known that
you're the real Prince Yangmyeong?
Goodness.
Are you talking back at me?
Now, everything is clear.
Lady Hong made a mistake
while trying to keep me safe
because she didn't recognize you.
Please show your mercy and forgive her
for her failure to
recognize you, Your Highness.
Well, I forgave her ages ago.
You may not have known,
but Prince Yangmyeong is
still a prince of this nation.
You should also make a
formal apology for your behaviour.
Prince Yangmyeong,
I deserve to be killed.
Goodness, I can't hear you.
I must've gone blind on that day.
I failed to recognize you
and committed this grave crime.
Louder.
I deserve to be killed.
Of course, you deserve to die
for trifling with the royal family.
However, that's enough.
I also didn't know that you were a painter.
And I'll also take
back calling the list petty.
On top of that, if I kill you,
I'll become a widower.
- Pardon?
- You called yourself my wife.
Oh, that's
I only forgave you for punching me
because you called yourself my wife.
I apologize, Your Highness.
My blindness has made me so clumsy.
It's all right. This was
only a mistake as well.
You may get back up.
If you're done talking,
you should go back, Miss.
Yes.
Then please excuse me.
Oh, sure. You may go now.
How are you feeling?
I'm much better thanks to your concern.
I stopped by to see
you to share my gratitude.
I had something for you, so
I was about to send for you.
Here it is.
What is this?
It's the invitation for
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
We'll choose the best painter
through holding an auction.
Shouldn't you be there as
the richest man of Guanyang
as the most honoured guest of the contest?
I've always wanted to go to
the Maejukheon Painting Contest.
So we had the same idea.
- Maejukheon Painting Contest.
- Maejukheon Contest?
This painting contest
isn't like any other years!
The eldest son of Lord Kang,
the father of last year's winner.
The touch of a deity, Kang Hee Young!
The way he paints is so uncanny,
he's called the magical
painter. This is Choi Jung!
A master painter from Jeolla, Monk Manyoo!
The magical touch of Gyeongsang Province,
Jin with a bamboo hat!
Everyone, pick out your
first place with your heart.
Put your life's fortune
into this opportunity!
This is Guess the Maejukheon Winner!
Did you prepare all the materials?
- Yes, Your Highness.
- Yes, Your Highness.
Go Pil. Check and see if
every piece of paper is marked.
You must check again and again.
Don't worry, Your Highness.
- Duk Soe.
- Yes.
It's the location of this incense clock.
You must be busy preparing
for the painting contest.
Expert Han, you're here.
I'm finally about finished.
The contest hasn't been held for a while,
So the painters and societies
are all buzzing with excitement.
I wonder which one of
them will surprise me this year.
I have great expectations.
And yes, did you find out anything
about that cheeky copycat painter?
Yes, I did look into it.
But since Wolseongdang is closed,
it'll be difficult to find
more information immediately.
If you could give me a little more time
Is that so?
But I guess that painter
might show up at this contest.
They would definitely do so.
I really want to see who this painter is.
Well, Your Highness.
What did you say? A mystical painter?
You're planning to restore
the former King's portrait,
and we're in need of a mystical painter?
Yes.
The King's portrait was
only drawn by painters
who had mystical powers
and their descendants for many generations.
And I'm to find the mystical
painter through the contest?
Yes, Your Highness.
In that case,
is there a way to recognize such a painter?
Father!
Father.
Father!
- Help! Please help him.
- Over here.
Father.
It's too late.
Sorry?
Wait, what do you mean?
Once he loses himself and has a fit,
he'll be in that crazed state for a while,
then he'll stop breathing soon after.
What?
Wait, what do you
mean, he'll stop breathing?
Please save him, my lord.
My father lived alone
in this unwell state for his entire life.
Please help him just
this once. I ask of you.
There is one thing you can do.
But I'm not sure if it can help him.
What is it?
Chungsimwon.
It's the best medicine
for mental illnesses.
But only the royal family
can get their hands on it.
We can't find it out in the market.
That precious medicine
is only used in the palace.
How am I going to find it?
Oh. Hey.
What's wrong? Did you cry?
Is it your father? Is he all right?
Of course, he's unwell.
He sits out on that
street every single day.
It's a miracle he didn't fall sick sooner.
Hey, Cheon Gi.
Wait, Cheon Gi.
Hey.
Are you all right?
Do something.
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
Prince Yangmyeong's
Maejukheon Painting Contest is
a place where people with
power, merchants, wealthy people,
and nobleman all gather.
The prize money is exorbitant.
If you take the first place,
it should be enough to get his medicine.
I also heard he granted a wish
for the winner of the last contest.
But I hear every good
painter from around the country
will show up there.
It's not going to be easy for
her to pass the first screening.
- Are you serious?
- Of course.
Cheon Gi, you have no
idea how vastly big this world is.
- There are hidden experts
- Not that.
Will Prince Yangmyeong grant
a wish if I become the first place?
Yes, that goes without saying.
Cheon Gi.
Where have you been all along?
Lord Kim who's across
in the other town wants
a painting of a Taoist
fairy and a mountain deity.
Scholar Seo of Sajik-dong
Are you determined to keep me
away from the painting contest again?
You're saying, "Men and women
shouldn't be in the same place,"
"and we have moral
principles, so just do your job."
I never said anything like that.
I said I'll let you go if
you finish doing your job.
Master Choi, are you afraid I'll
destroy the society's honour
if I enter the painting contest?
Listen to this girl.
How dare you speak to me like this?
Forget the painting contest.
You're on probation for while.
No.
Do you refuse to listen to me?
Why?
Are you afraid I'll go insane
while painting just like my father?
Cheon
Cheon Gi. It's not like that.
I don't care what you say.
You don't even know anything.
That little
Gosh, my head.
Father, what should I do now?
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
The prize money is exorbitant.
The contest is hosted by Prince Yangmyeong.
He's the best artist in this nation
and the most beloved son of His Majesty.
He's right. Once you win this contest,
I'm sure he'll do anything for you
which he can do as the royal family.
All right.
Let's do this.
Please hang in there, Father.
(Simcheonggak)
I was deeply shocked to
hear that you had gone missing.
Are you feeling all right?
Your duty isn't to worry about me.
Did you do as you're told?
This is the book of that
senior officer's fortune you wanted.
Good work.
Prince Joohyang is here.
I'll be there.
Please excuse me.
Be cautious with
every action that you take.
He's very doubtful.
Yes.
You're here.
It has finally begun.
Yes, my lord.
But do you have to do this at Maejukheon?
I'm afraid you will
expose your identity to them.
I understand why you're worried.
However,
the King has finally
shown his true intentions.
This is the perfect opportunity
to get my revenge.
Yes.
I also found more information
on the woman from the dye house.
- And?
- Her name is surely Hong Cheon Gi.
She lost her mother as a young girl,
and she looks after her father by
making money with her paintings.
She's just an ordinary painter.
Her father was also
once a painter of Gohwawon.
But he has gone insane and is
barely alive out on the streets.
It's her. She's that girl.
What's wrong?
What about the eyes?
What do you mean?
How did she suddenly come to see?
Was she blind before?
Just as I'm about to get
my prolonged revenge
Why now?
My lord.
It's nothing. Let's go.
Around when the delegation of
envoys from Yeon arrive here,
the King is about to abdicate
the throne to the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince?
But I heard his condition
has not become any better
even after he took all the
medicine they could find.
His Majesty told Seomungwan
to find a lucky day, so I'm sure.
We expected this to happen,
and it's just happening sooner.
Your Highness.
Is this something you expected?
I apologize, Your Highness.
I hear Kang has a difficult time
falling asleep every
night because of his illness.
It might be a good idea to put him
into a deeper sleep.
But it's still too early.
So it's not the time?
No. Even if we succeed
in carrying out this deed,
we'll need the support of the officials.
We still need more people to
trust and follow you in the Court.
You must get Prince Yangmyeong on our side.
- You mean, Yul?
- Yes, Your Highness.
Why don't you attend the
upcoming Maejukheon Painting Contest?
It'll be a great chance for you to
sound out Prince Yangmyeong.
I'm one of the judges
at the contest this year,
so I'll attend to you if
you decide to join us.
Your Highness, this is Mae Hyang.
Mae Hyang?
Come in.
I'm Yeon Ji.
I'm Mae Wol.
There was something you promised last time.
That you'll ask for me
if you come by Simcheonggak one more time.
My heart has been tied
there ever since that day.
No man would open
up his heart to a cliché
any gisaeng could say.
The thing with men is this.
They're great and all, but
they're all dull in the same way.
They always pretend like
they're an indifferent, pious scholar,
then turn into little boys in my arms.
Tonight, it's impossible for me to hide
my feelings for you, Your Highness.
I asked you to come in today
to show kindness for your interest in me.
It doesn't mean anything more or less.
Do you understand?
Yes, Your Highness.
If you try to sound me out again,
I will not let it go.
I'll remember that.
Now, let's grab a drink.
- Yes.
- Let's do that.
- Have a drink.
- Then should I trust your words
and bet a huge amount of money
on Maejukheon Painting Contest?
My apologies, Your Highness.
Darn it. Why is it so hard
to find the darned restroom?
Open up Wolseongdang
again starting tomorrow.
Yes. What should I do with
Vice-chief Jung Seon Rye?
We should make sure he
never sets a foot in Guanyang again.
Yes, My Lord.
Ilwolseong?
Was he just talking about our boss?
Goodness, are you deaf?
We're going to Wolseongdang.
What? Right now?
Take everything that's worth money.
Yes, Boss.
My life is completely ruined
because of some random girl.
Hong Cheon Gi. Don't let me catch you.
Once I do, I'll destroy you.
She's also a painter of
sort, so I'm sure she's busy
getting prepared for the
Maejukheon Painting Contest.
Of course.
A huge amount of prize money is at stake.
Wait.
The prize money.
What did you do with the list
of participants for the contest?
Did you add your name
on the list of participants?
Yes.
Do you just flat out
refuse to ever listen to me?
At first, I lost my
temper and just threw it in.
But I now have a reason
to be a part of the contest.
Please give me just one chance.
I won't hear this anymore. Chun Bok!
Yes, Master Choi.
Put her in the Room of Truth.
- Yes.
- Master Choi. Master
Wait, Uncle Chun Bok.
- Let's go.
- It's not like that.
- Let's go.
- Don't do this, Master Choi!
- Uncle Chun Bok.
- Get in there.
Master Choi!
- Look back on your actions.
- Please open this.
- Then you can finish painting too.
- Please let me go.
Master Choi!
Master Choi. No, Father.
No, Master Choi doesn't have a better idea.
The only chance I have is
winning the painting contest.
(The morning of
Maejukheon Painting Contest)
A painting always begins with a line,
and it ends with another line.
Do not forget that. You must pour in
all of your talents
into one streak of line.
Do you understand?
- Yes, Master Choi!
- Yes, Master Choi!
(Maejukheon)
(Maejukheon Painting Contest)
Goodness.
Painters, please line up!
What are you doing?
You're here, Lord Park.
Come on inside.
- Hello, Master Choi.
- Hello.
- Don't be too nervous.
- Of course.
Could you all take out the
contest ID slip beforehand?
Okay.
Prince Joohyang, you're here.
Good work. Where's Yangmyeong?
He's welcoming the guests inside.
This place looks like a street out there.
Master Choi!
You said your duty is
to teach painters how to
paint and not to get in the way
of their future.
But you only locked me up like this.
Gosh.
Oh, whatever.
My goodness.
I'm here for my painting.
Gosh, you surprised me.
Yes, of course. Okay.
But the painting isn't
Is it not ready yet?
Where is the painter I asked for?
No, it's locked.
Goodness.
He's a customer.
What?
I'm here for my painting.
Pardon? Which one?
Munbae and sehwa.
(Munbae: Drives out evil spirits.
Sehwa: To celebrate the New Year's.)
Munbae and sehwa?
I do have this sehwa I drew.
What do you think about this, my lord?
I like it.
Sounds great. I'm glad that you like it.
One second.
Cheon Gi.
Cheon Gi.
Father, I'll take the
first place and come back.
(Maejukheon Painting Contest)
- You may go inside.
- Thanks.
I'm Hong Cheon Gi of
Baekyu Painters Society.
Hong Cheon Gi of Baekyu Painters Society.
Look who this is.
It's Painter Hong.
Darn it.
We need to square everything first.
How can you assault a
lady in the middle of the day?
Where are your senses?
- What's he doing?
- That's impossible.
- Let her go.
- What's wrong with him?
Be quiet, all of you!
What do you know anyway?
Hey, you.
Are you really a painter?
Show me your contest ID slip.
Yes, sure.
I think I left it.
But I'm with Baekyu Painters Society.
I really am a painter. Please let me in.
Goodness, how can a woman be a painter?
You'll even make dogs laugh.
You can't go inside unless
you have a contest ID slip.
Next person. Finish up quickly.
- Wait, but
- Hurry.
Let's go quietly while
we're nice. Don't put up a fight.
No, wait. Hey!
What do you think you're doing?
Let her go immediately.
The litter?
Scholar.
I see that you two are together.
Watch your mouth! He's
Man Soo.
- Yes.
- She's coming with me.
Says who? Come here.