Queenmaker (2023) s01e07 Episode Script
Episode 7
1
Excuse me. Hold on.
What's this?
I'm sorry, but visitors aren't allowed.
We rented the entire second floor.
-For security reasons--
-Whatever.
Did you get Ms. Kim Hwa-soo's consent?
This area is--
-Move.
-This is restricted.
-You can't come in.
-I said, move!
-You can't come in!
-Hey!
Let go!
You can't come in.
Divided, we die
To waver is to die
We go forth as one
Until the day of victory
I will keep the promises
I made to my comrades
Even if my skull is split in half
United under the union's flag
We overcame the violence of the thugs
United through strikes and fights
We will go forth
Under the flag of liberation
To waver is to die
We go forth as one
Until the day of victory
Even if my skull is split in half
United under the union's flag
We overcame the violence of the thugs
United through strikes and fights
We will go forth
Under the flag of liberation
Even if my skull is split in half
United under the union's flag
We've got each other's back
To waver is to die
We go forth as one
Brave fighters who fought for the cause
We shall survive in the end
Workers with one heart
Ms. Oh, you should stop.
Hwa-soo must be scared.
Hearing my voice might comfort her--
I believe
Do-hee needs your voice as well right now.
What were you thinking, huh?
Come on, are we strangers to you?
How could you go through this alone?
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
We got here too late.
We're sorry.
Are you sure it was just an accident?
Huh?
Yes.
Tell me the truth.
Even white lies can become a sin
if you stray…
too far from the truth.
It's nothing like that, so--
Let's not talk
about the election
until the funeral is over.
The world won't end
just because we press pause on it.
I thought it would
if I stopped.
That's why I didn't visit my father often.
But you showed him…
you were fiercely pursuing a goal
and on the path to justice, at that.
I'm sure he was proud of you.
He must've thought,
"My precious, darling girl
is living a good life."
"Goodness!"
"She's working so hard
to do the right thing."
You're not alone, okay?
Okay?
Sir, can't you just let me go home?
My husband
is so seriously ill
that he can't feed himself
and has to wear a diaper.
Ms. Seo is on her way to see you now.
If you could hang in there--
I did everything
you people told me to do.
I made Oh Kyung-sook
a despicable bitch today.
What more do you want from me?
Sir, I promise never to see
Oh Kyung-sook again.
I won't even look her in the eyes
or say another word to her.
So please just let me go home.
Hwa-soo.
We need to talk.
Are you never going to see me again?
Okay, I'm here.
What are you going to do? Huh?
You're a smart attorney.
Are you going to sue me? Go ahead.
Sue me. What did I do wrong?
Do you know what you're doing?
Do you?
What did I do?
Huh?
Hwa-soo,
we made a promise
to rely on each other
when things got tough
and to stick together until the end,
no matter what happened.
We women protect each other as sisters
and make this world a better place.
We promised, didn't we?
But you're breaking that promise right now
with your words.
I had to survive!
I did it because I wanted to survive.
So what?
Hey.
Fine, I went on TV,
caused myself to lose face
and I shit all over
the Women's Alliance's reputation.
What about you? Are you that innocent?
You came to us so you could use us.
What are you talking about?
You…
You were the one
who taught us about workers' rights.
We were clueless before!
You taught us about them!
You used feminism on us
and became famous, right?
So that you could get into politics.
Am I wrong?
I know your true colors, so I thought
I'd look out for myself too!
Hwa-soo.
It's cold.
It's so cold today. There.
I know how you feel.
Why are your hands so cold?
You always suffer from frostbite.
Where are your gloves?
Did you lose them again?
Gosh, you're a handful.
I've got more gloves. Take these.
I know where you're coming from,
but, Hwa-soo…
Kyung-sook.
Kyung-sook, I used it.
Okay?
I used the money.
Kyung-sook, I used that money.
I used it to pay for Gi-hoon's tuition.
What do I do, Kyung-sook?
I screwed up, didn't I?
Oh God. What should we do?
-What should I do?
-Hwa-soo.
What do we do now, Kyung-sook?
What should I do?
Hwa-soo.
Oh God, Kyung-sook.
I ruined everything for you. What do I do?
Hwa-soo.
Huh?
It's okay.
Kyung-sook, what am I supposed to do?
-Hwa-soo.
-Huh?
It's okay.
As long as you know how I feel,
nothing matters.
It's going to be fine.
Kyung-sook, I've ruined everything.
-No.
-What do we do?
Oh God, what should I do?
Oh no, what have I done?
What do we do, Kyung-sook?
HWANG JOO-IL
This was a happy memory for you, Dad.
What do we do now?
Ms. Hwang.
Ms. Hwang.
Are you all right?
Approval ratings?
Sorry?
We dropped to 20%.
We're in for a crushing defeat
if this continues.
No more discouraging words from now on.
Ms. Oh is talking to Ms. Kim Hwa-soo,
so we'll prepare our next plan
around that.
-We'll fight with our transparency.
-I'm all for fighting.
Shall I set up a press conference?
Oh Kyung-sook and Kim Hwa-soo
will appear together.
-Make as much noise as you can.
-Yes, sir!
I'll check the reporters' schedules first.
-Okay, get a list of reporters.
-Yes.
Get the material ready,
and prepare for the press conference.
I'm sorry for being late.
I'm just grateful that you could make it
on such short notice.
Shall we?
Yes.
-Please enjoy.
-Thank you.
This is a new item
that'll be released this season.
It's not available yet,
but I thought it'd suit you.
My goodness,
that must have been so hard to get.
You've worked so hard to make
your husband the Minister of MOLIT.
You deserve this much.
Goodness.
I don't deserve the credit.
It's all thanks to Chairwoman Son.
I've always known you were a woman
with your head screwed on right.
Goodness.
You know that Oh Kyung-sook is stirring up
trouble about Leah Company, right?
Mom is worried that she might end up
causing an issue with the permit
that we have for our duty-free shop.
The money we've been sending your husband
all came out of
Leah Company's account as well.
Could you please put in a good word
to the minister for us?
No matter what happens,
he should protect the duty-free shop.
Gorgeous.
It looks great on you.
I appreciate the gesture,
but I cannot accept this.
It's true
that my husband became a minister
thanks to Chairwoman Son,
but you never know what might happen--
So you're afraid that if you take this,
it might become an issue
once Oh Kyung-sook becomes mayor.
Then I'll bring Oh Kyung-sook
to our side too.
Just in case.
Is that even possible?
In the end,
an election is a battle of wealth.
Think noble Oh Kyung-sook
could prevail without money?
Things are getting worse for her.
Since you've understood our intentions,
I'll just take this back with me.
Dig in.
All right.
Let's sue them.
What?
Wait. You want us
to fight Eunsung Department Store?
I'm not asking you to fight.
I'm saying we should sue them
for wrongful dismissal.
Since this case concerns the head
of Sangah-dong's Women's Society,
I will defend you free of charge.
It's just…
I don't think suing them is necessary.
Actually, our contract expired,
so I think they have
the right to dismiss us.
But it's just that everything happened
so suddenly,
and we can't make ends meet.
We were hoping
we could receive some compensation.
-That would be nice.
-Compensation would be enough.
Why would you ask for compensation
when you should be asking for a salary?
You have no reason to be fired.
Not at all?
What about the backlash we'll get
for going against a big company?
Ladies.
What's even scarier than violence itself
is being tamed to accept that violence.
Did you even ask the department store
why you can't become permanent employees?
You should've asked them.
You should be the ones
to decide the value of your labor.
But I'm still scared.
-Let's go.
-I'm sorry.
-Let's go.
-It won't work.
Let's do it.
Come on.
Everything she said is absolutely right.
After 15 years at a construction company,
my husband had an accident
and was fired.
They didn't cover his hospital bills
as he was a contract worker.
His life was always unstable
as he was uneducated and poor,
and now he's crippled and bedridden.
I would like to ask them for once
why we can't become permanent employees.
Hwa-soo.
Hey, we've been fired.
We don't have anything else to lose.
Let's work together and give this a go.
Come on.
Ms. Oh. You'll really work for free?
We're all unemployed right now.
Don't worry about that.
I promise to look after you
until the very end.
Trust me. Now.
All right. Do you see
your employment contract here?
Let me take it from the top.
The first article…
PRESS CONFERENCE STATEMEN
IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME…
OH KYUNG-SOOK
I used to smoke like a chimney.
I went through hell to quit smoking. Jeez.
I just can't help it today.
And why is that?
Do-hee.
Why don't we stop here?
You're giving up on the election?
Yes.
Just because of Ms. Kim Hwa-soo?
I'm sorry.
She embezzled the money.
Then she should pay for what she did.
Why should you give up the election?
Because I'm the one who made her
take that money.
What?
If it weren't for me,
Hwa-soo could've been much happier,
oblivious to such fights in this world.
She could have led an ordinary life,
but I dragged her into this.
She protested with me,
so she got her job back too late.
And that completely justifies her
stealing the donation money?
Attorney Oh Kyung-sook.
Snap out of it.
Why should you exonerate her at your whim?
You're right.
Everything you said is right.
But still,
I can't bring myself
to hold Hwa-soo accountable.
I can't do that.
What about the others?
They came to you
hoping for a better tomorrow.
Will you stomp on those people's happiness
just because of Kim Hwa-soo?
Then…
is it okay to trample
over the minority's livelihood
for the happiness of the majority?
Oh Kyung-sook.
You're not a philosopher.
You're an actual politician who has
an election right around the corner.
Not giving up on even one person…
and protecting the people
who trusted me and followed me…
even if I lose everything.
That's what politics is to me.
I'm sorry.
I don't need your apology.
I won't give up on the election.
"Women's Power Drives the World."
Today, we have Candidate Baek Jae-min,
who's running for mayor of Seoul.
-Welcome.
-Hello.
Nice to meet you.
Okay, I have a few questions for you.
What kind of husband are you at home?
That's a pretty scary question
right out of the gate. Okay.
Well, it's hard to be a good husband.
Before I decided to start working
for you all,
I don't know, I thought I could be
considered a good husband at the time.
But now,
I'm afraid I come up a little short.
Why did you make me come here
just to parade me around?
You should've made up
a plausible reason to decline.
They weren't the ones that invited us.
It was Mr. Baek
who wanted to be on the show.
Those women
used to be ardent supporters
of Oh Kyung-sook.
There's a great symbolic significance
to embracing them.
I feel great.
Mr. Baek's becoming
a better showman each day.
Being a good friend
to all the husbands of this country
is my biggest goal right now.
Then we'll stop here
and return after our 60-second ad break.
Yes, see you again soon.
-Mr. Baek.
-Yes, hello.
I'm a huge fan.
You didn't have to. Thank you.
These are ripe persimmons
from my family out in the country.
They're very sweet. You should try one.
The show will resume soon.
Could you return to your seats?
Yes, we're here after the ad break.
During the break,
your fans brought you
some ripe persimmons.
Do you not like ripe persimmons, Mr. Baek?
To be honest…
I have trouble eating persimmons.
Well,
to tell you the truth,
I can't stomach them anymore.
Oh, could I ask you why,
if it's not too personal?
When I was young,
we had a huge persimmon tree in our yard.
My father, grandfather, and I
would eat ripe persimmons
and leave some for the magpies.
From what I've heard so far,
it sounds like a happy story.
Those years…
were the most perfect time of my life.
But then…
my father passed away
the very day we'd promised
to pick them together.
Dad!
I think that was
when my family began to fall apart.
Dad!
We moved out of that house,
practically kicked out,
and my grandfather
passed away from the shock.
My mother
developed a mental illness
that she still struggles with.
Yeah. I think persimmons…
remind me of my family.
They fill me with nostalgia…
and sorrow…
and I don't know how to swallow them…
Is the press conference ready?
We've set everything up
except Ms. Kim Hwa-soo's consent.
I'll deal with that myself.
Just keep everyone on standby.
-What if Ms. Oh refuses--
-Don't you worry about that!
Whatever she says,
I'll bring Ms. Kim Hwa-soo in
and prove Ms. Oh's innocence!
Why didn't you tell me?
Tell you what?
You just said you didn't like them
because of how mushy they are.
Well…
That's…
That's also one of the reasons.
REFORM PARTY OF KOREA'S PRIMARY ELECTION
FOR THE 39TH SEOUL CITY
MAYORAL BY-ELECTION D-1
Take special care today.
This is for the presidential election.
What's wrong?
The mayoral election of Seoul is
practically the presidential election.
-You're right.
-You're right.
Kim Hwa-soo
attempted suicide?
Thankfully, she survived,
and she's in recovery.
Joong-seok.
Heaven must be helping me.
What do you mean?
Oh Kyung-sook went to see her yesterday.
Everything fits perfectly.
Oh Kyung-sook forced Kim Hwa-soo
to retract the statement she made.
Kim Hwa-soo felt threatened
and drank poison to try to kill herself.
-You got a photo of the two together?
-Ms. Seo.
Someone's on the verge of death.
Just let her die, then.
If she kicks the bucket now,
everything from Oh's embezzlement
to her threatening Hwa-soo
will become facts.
So,
you want to kill two innocent people?
Joong-seok.
Human lives aren't worth a penny
in politics.
Would you give up a game of chess
because you lost a single piece?
Get the car ready.
I should get to the hospital
before Oh Kyung-sook.
How is Ms. Kim Hwa-soo doing?
Luckily, she isn't in critical condition.
She's regaining consciousness as we speak.
Do we know why Ms. Kim attempted suicide?
I suspect that she received some threats
regarding her statement
in the press conference a few days ago.
I'm sorry,
but she cannot have visitors right now.
Cut the crap and move.
We're family to the patient.
I said move.
Hwa-soo.
Why did you do it? Why?
This isn't worth dying for.
You've fought so tenaciously to survive.
Why would you die
over something like this?
Hwa-soo.
I told you.
I didn't care
as long as you knew how I felt!
I don't have to become mayor of Seoul.
Do you think
I want to become mayor
seeing you sacrificing your life?
I don't need any of that, you idiot.
I couldn't understand
Oh Kyung-sook before.
It seemed so foolish
that she'd pass up an opportunity
because of a nobody like Hwa-soo.
And?
Now I agree with her.
Her stubbornness to protect
that one person…
could be what we need
to make this world a better place.
Didn't you have fantasies like that too
when you entered politics?
A fantasy is just that, a fantasy.
A politician who chases impossible ideals…
is just a hypocrite.
Do-hee.
Let's stop.
It all started with my own agenda.
I wanted to have
my revenge on Eunsung's owners.
I wanted to atone
for what I did to I-seul…
so I clung to you, Oh Kyung-sook.
But there was more to it.
I've changed a lot along the way,
haven't I?
Thanks to you,
I have opened my eyes to a new world.
A world where it's natural
to protect the weak.
A world run by common sense
I'd forgotten about
for so long.
I am grateful for even becoming part of…
such a world.
I lost…
this round.
I did.
You did your best to fight.
You fought with all your heart.
Even I-seul would've rooted for you.
But we lost.
I'm…
really sorry, Do-hee.
But we still had fun, right?
Totally.
I've never met anyone as weird as you,
Hwang Do-hee.
It's been really fun.
Oh Kyung-sook.
You've done well.
Thanks, Do-hee.
Thank you.
THREE HOURS TO THE PRIMARY ELECTION
We've received news that Candidate Oh
will soon be holding a press conference.
Inside sources say
Candidate Oh will be withdrawing
from the election to accept
responsibility for the accusations
that she was embezzled donations
for Soom, the Women's Alliance.
Everyone.
You've been through so much.
Thanks for giving me,
Oh Kyung-sook the Rhino, a great makeover
and supporting me through the campaign.
Ms. Oh.
Are you really going to give up like this?
Ms. Oh.
We know you're innocent.
Thank you.
I am so grateful
that you had faith in me and helped me
despite all my shortcomings.
I will remember and cherish
each of you
and your kindness…
and faith.
And let's all
meet again…
in a better world.
Everyone.
Thank you.
-Thank you.
-Thank you, Ms. Oh.
-Ms. Oh, we love you!
-Be strong, Ms. Oh.
-Keep it up!
-Thank you.
You're the best!
You did great.
Don't cry. We'll see each other again.
Thank you for everything.
-Let's meet again someday!
-Thank you.
You did well.
SEO MIN-JUNG
You've got a candidate number.
You really look like a mayoral candidate.
Sure, Oh Kyung-sook is finished now.
Let's move on to the main race.
You're right. Let's get right into it.
To the mayor of Seoul!
-To the mayor!
-To the mayor!
-Seo Min-jung!
-Seo Min-jung!
PRESS CONFERENCE
ACCUSATIONS OF EMBEZZLING SOOM DONATIONS
THE REFORM PARTY OF KOREA SEOUL MAYORAL
PRELIMINARY CANDIDATE OH KYUNG-SOOK
My fellow citizens,
I'm Oh Kyung-sook.
The last few weeks
have been truly wonderful,
thanks to your fervent support
and kind words.
However,
I stand here today
because I felt
I didn't deserve such happiness anymore.
My fellow citizens.
I, Oh Kyung-sook,
take full responsibility
for the embezzlement of the donations
for the Women's Alliance, Soom,
and announce
that from the 39th Seoul Mayoral--
Kim Hwa-soo
attempted suicide?
Thankfully, she survived,
and she's in recovery.
Joong-seok.
Heaven must be helping me.
What do you mean?
Oh Kyung-sook went to see her yesterday.
Everything fits perfectly.
Oh Kyung-sook forced Kim Hwa-soo
to retract the statement she made.
Kim Hwa-soo felt threatened
and drank poison to try to kill herself.
-You got a photo of the two together?
-Ms. Seo.
Someone's on the verge of death.
Just let her die, then.
If she kicks the bucket now,
everything from Oh's embezzlement
to her threatening Hwa-soo
will become facts.
So, you want to kill two innocent people?
Ms. Oh, is that recording real?
Did Candidate Seo fabricate all of this?
Ms. Oh, how did you get this file?
Is that Candidate Seo on this recording?
My fellow citizens.
I, Oh Kyung-sook,
will not withdraw
no matter what happens!
No, I can't withdraw.
I promise
my fellow citizens of Seoul,
here and now, that I shall fight
until the very end.
I'm Oh Kyung-sook, the Rhino.
I will march on toward a world
where justice and truth prevail!
I will keep on going.
My fellow citizens,
please continue to watch me.
Did you know about the recording?
Hey! Excuse me! Come on.
What just happened?
I mean, I was in there
adjusting the audio,
and this guy barged in
and pushed me aside…
Dang it. Hey!
What…
Ma Joong-seok.
You bastard.
How…
How dare you!
You know the saying.
You lie with a dog and wake up with fleas.
I didn't know it…
but my body was covered in fleas.
You!
You little
Withdraw.
Before you give fleas
to someone like Oh Kyung-sook.
There are now only 45 days to go
until the 39th Seoul Mayoral Election.
Candidate Oh has been chosen
to represent the Reform Party of Korea
following Candidate Seo's withdrawal
after her scandal.
We now have four final candidates
running in the election.
The former anchor
who rose to the top from the get-go,
Candidate Baek Jae-min of the KRP,
The Rhino of Justice,
Candidate Oh Kyung-sook of the RPK
The elder of Jongno,
Candidate Yook Seung-cheol
of the People's Central Party,
and Candidate Na Jin-guk
of the Patriots' Hope Party.
The fierce race
between the four candidates
with unique careers
is setting Seoul's days and nights
ablaze with passion.
OH KYUNG-SOOK, THE RHINO OF JUSTICE,
FROM THE REFORM PARTY OF KOREA
WILL CHARGE FORWARD
TOWARD A JUST SEOUL
We ended up making it this far.
It feels like a very vivid dream, huh?
I never thought this day would come.
I guess dreams
actually do come true.
I will make those who hurt my people
and sullied the time I spent with them
pay for what they did.
And
for what they did
to your father.
Dong-joo told me…
that Chairwoman Son Young-sim
came to see you
before your father passed away.
Do-hee.
Let's never stop.
Let's fight until the end
and teach them how valuable people's lives
actually are.
Right.
We'll keep going.
I'm going to charge forward, okay?
No brakes.
You okay with that?
That's what I wanted.
Deal.
Let's go!
Oh Kyung-sook ended up
making it after all.
You were sure that would never happen.
My two least favorite things
have happened.
Losing
and being faced with something unexpected.
Right.
Well, even the most seasoned strategist
has trouble predicting everything
that might happen. I understand.
That's just the nature of elections.
Fine.
I like your self-confidence,
but from now on,
I'd like you to be more modest
and more meticulous in your support of me.
Well, at least we managed to damage
Oh Kyung-sook's reputation for integrity.
Integrity is the most valuable virtue
of any candidate.
Is that why…
you didn't tell me about Han I-seul?
Didn't I tell you?
You must tell me everything there is
to know about you.
Did Han I-seul die because of you?
That's--
Did she kill herself
because you messed with her?
You want to get into politics,
but couldn't even keep
some little chick in check?
On top of that,
you don't even know exactly
how much Hwang Do-hee knows about that.
Do you think you're in a position
to evaluate my performance?
That is no way to treat
a precious helper like me
who entered this race for you.
I'll dig further into Hwang Do-hee.
You should focus on Oh Kyung-sook.
An election is never over…
…until it's over.
From now, we'll be on the offensive,
ignoring all strategies and planning.
Taking down Baek Jae-min
will be our only concern.
Ms. Hwang, where should we start?
People's emotions.
We'll shake up the emotions
of Baek Jae-min's supporters.
Just like what he did to us
using Aunt Hwa-soo?
-Just like that?
-What?
Was Baek Jae-min behind Aunt Hwa-soo?
Not the People's Servant?
Seo Min-jung received the ball
from Baek Jae-min.
To anger the female voters,
our key supporters.
We'll direct it
at the Korean Republican Party.
Until women's fury
turns into vengeance
and shows Baek Jae-min hell.
Admit what?
Admit
what you did to me.
Ms. Han I-seul.
What are you talking about?
Ms. Hwang told me to resign.
I'm so angry and frustrated,
but there's nothing I can do.
Should I at least get my severance pay,
or should I just kill myself?
I've had so many thoughts cross my mind,
but this just isn't right.
And?
The wrongdoer…
should pay for what they did.
Yes.
You're right, I-seul.
I admit that I made you feel bad.
Feel…
bad?
I can see why you feel that way.
I'll do whatever you want
as a token of my apology,
so ask for anything.
I'll transfer you if you feel uneasy
in your current team.
If you want to see a wider world,
I'll transfer you to our overseas--
Fine.
I'll do as you say.
But on one condition.
Tell the world
what you did
and publicly apologize to me.
Then I'll forgive you.
-Hey, Han I-seul--
-Don't you dare say my name!
Not until I forgive you.
I made sure the CCTV recordings
for that day were deleted.
Don't worry.
Hello, Angela.
Did she swear at you?
I deserve it.
She became an illegal immigrant
because of me.
She was Chae-ryoung's twins' nanny.
To be precise,
she was in charge of nursing them.
It's no mystery why Eun Chae-ryoung
hired a foreign nanny.
She needed a young English-speaking woman
who'd work hard for low wages.
Angela was perfect in every aspect.
So, why was she fired?
That's all for now.
You've had too much.
Because she spoke Korean to the baby.
You must be full.
That's enough.
Eun Chae-ryoung, the wife
of Seoul mayoral candidate Baek,
has been accused of illegally hiring
a nanny of foreign nationality.
The nanny, Ms. A, confessed
that she was a slave to the Baeks.
Eating, sleeping,
even going to the bathroom.
They constantly monitored everything.
We weren't people to them.
THE BAEKS' TRUE COLORS REVEALED
USES ONLY OVERSEAS LUXURY ITEMS
BAEK IS PART OF THE EUN FAMILY
#BAEKJAE-MIN #EUNCHAERYOUNG
#LUXURYNURSING
SEOUL MAYORAL BY-ELECTION
APPROVAL RATE POLLING
His wife is a slave to money.
She's a horrible monster,
completely incapable of understanding
how ordinary women live.
Could Candidate Baek
have been oblivious to all of this?
And we return from Candidate
Oh Kyung-sook's campaign site.
Candidate Oh Kyung-sook AKA the Rhino
openly criticized
the extravagant spending habits
of Baek Jae-min and his wife.
Many women's rights activist groups
and online mothers' communities…
Why the long faces, everyone?
Has Oh Kyung-sook given
her victory speech?
We have been plummeting in the polls.
And rumors regarding Ms. Eun
are spreading like wildfire online.
Their anger against the rich
can be soothed by the promise
of making them rich as well.
This is a fail-proof counterattack
when it comes to elections.
In for a penny, in for a pound.
Could we call
the world we live in now just?
You work tirelessly day and night
but still can't buy a house
to afford you stability.
Aren't you sick of it?
So, what?
If you could buy a home,
would you gladly shake hands with Satan?
We must not fall for the sweet lies
that come from the devil's black tongue.
You're right.
You are all being lied to.
Because they can't do it,
they put a halt to redevelopment
and put forth regulations
by telling you they're unfair.
I, Baek Jae-min, promise you this.
The Eunsung Group's safe!
I will open it.
It's not a safe.
It's your gateway to hell.
They're leading you into the sewers
using wealth as bait.
You must not let them deceive you
into the gates of hell, the sewers!
Justice? What is your plan to achieve it?
Are unrealistic ideals like justice
more important
than the dreams of ordinary folks
who only wish to become homeowners?
Dear citizens.
Seoul is still bursting
with lands of opportunity.
And I, Baek Jae-min, will make
those opportunities a reality for you!
SOONJUNG DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT CONFIRMED
It's utter nonsense!
They say words can kill!
The dream to own your own homes…
…the wholesome dream of Seoul citizens
I will
make that dream come true!
He is using it
for his political aspirations!
A rich homeowner in Seoul!
I'll make that dream come true!
Do not let yourself be deceived.
Do not be tempted by lies.
I look forward to the wise decisions
of the citizens of Seoul.
Politics for the common people!
I, Oh Kyung-sook, will make it happen.
-Baek Jae-min!
-Baek Jae-min!
You fucking bastard! I'll kill you!
Let go of me!
-Oh Kyung-sook!
-Oh Kyung-sook!
-Oh Kyung-sook!
-Oh Kyung-sook!
ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, LOCATIONS,
INSTITUTIONS, AND EVENTS
IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS
Excuse me. Hold on.
What's this?
I'm sorry, but visitors aren't allowed.
We rented the entire second floor.
-For security reasons--
-Whatever.
Did you get Ms. Kim Hwa-soo's consent?
This area is--
-Move.
-This is restricted.
-You can't come in.
-I said, move!
-You can't come in!
-Hey!
Let go!
You can't come in.
Divided, we die
To waver is to die
We go forth as one
Until the day of victory
I will keep the promises
I made to my comrades
Even if my skull is split in half
United under the union's flag
We overcame the violence of the thugs
United through strikes and fights
We will go forth
Under the flag of liberation
To waver is to die
We go forth as one
Until the day of victory
Even if my skull is split in half
United under the union's flag
We overcame the violence of the thugs
United through strikes and fights
We will go forth
Under the flag of liberation
Even if my skull is split in half
United under the union's flag
We've got each other's back
To waver is to die
We go forth as one
Brave fighters who fought for the cause
We shall survive in the end
Workers with one heart
Ms. Oh, you should stop.
Hwa-soo must be scared.
Hearing my voice might comfort her--
I believe
Do-hee needs your voice as well right now.
What were you thinking, huh?
Come on, are we strangers to you?
How could you go through this alone?
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
We got here too late.
We're sorry.
Are you sure it was just an accident?
Huh?
Yes.
Tell me the truth.
Even white lies can become a sin
if you stray…
too far from the truth.
It's nothing like that, so--
Let's not talk
about the election
until the funeral is over.
The world won't end
just because we press pause on it.
I thought it would
if I stopped.
That's why I didn't visit my father often.
But you showed him…
you were fiercely pursuing a goal
and on the path to justice, at that.
I'm sure he was proud of you.
He must've thought,
"My precious, darling girl
is living a good life."
"Goodness!"
"She's working so hard
to do the right thing."
You're not alone, okay?
Okay?
Sir, can't you just let me go home?
My husband
is so seriously ill
that he can't feed himself
and has to wear a diaper.
Ms. Seo is on her way to see you now.
If you could hang in there--
I did everything
you people told me to do.
I made Oh Kyung-sook
a despicable bitch today.
What more do you want from me?
Sir, I promise never to see
Oh Kyung-sook again.
I won't even look her in the eyes
or say another word to her.
So please just let me go home.
Hwa-soo.
We need to talk.
Are you never going to see me again?
Okay, I'm here.
What are you going to do? Huh?
You're a smart attorney.
Are you going to sue me? Go ahead.
Sue me. What did I do wrong?
Do you know what you're doing?
Do you?
What did I do?
Huh?
Hwa-soo,
we made a promise
to rely on each other
when things got tough
and to stick together until the end,
no matter what happened.
We women protect each other as sisters
and make this world a better place.
We promised, didn't we?
But you're breaking that promise right now
with your words.
I had to survive!
I did it because I wanted to survive.
So what?
Hey.
Fine, I went on TV,
caused myself to lose face
and I shit all over
the Women's Alliance's reputation.
What about you? Are you that innocent?
You came to us so you could use us.
What are you talking about?
You…
You were the one
who taught us about workers' rights.
We were clueless before!
You taught us about them!
You used feminism on us
and became famous, right?
So that you could get into politics.
Am I wrong?
I know your true colors, so I thought
I'd look out for myself too!
Hwa-soo.
It's cold.
It's so cold today. There.
I know how you feel.
Why are your hands so cold?
You always suffer from frostbite.
Where are your gloves?
Did you lose them again?
Gosh, you're a handful.
I've got more gloves. Take these.
I know where you're coming from,
but, Hwa-soo…
Kyung-sook.
Kyung-sook, I used it.
Okay?
I used the money.
Kyung-sook, I used that money.
I used it to pay for Gi-hoon's tuition.
What do I do, Kyung-sook?
I screwed up, didn't I?
Oh God. What should we do?
-What should I do?
-Hwa-soo.
What do we do now, Kyung-sook?
What should I do?
Hwa-soo.
Oh God, Kyung-sook.
I ruined everything for you. What do I do?
Hwa-soo.
Huh?
It's okay.
Kyung-sook, what am I supposed to do?
-Hwa-soo.
-Huh?
It's okay.
As long as you know how I feel,
nothing matters.
It's going to be fine.
Kyung-sook, I've ruined everything.
-No.
-What do we do?
Oh God, what should I do?
Oh no, what have I done?
What do we do, Kyung-sook?
HWANG JOO-IL
This was a happy memory for you, Dad.
What do we do now?
Ms. Hwang.
Ms. Hwang.
Are you all right?
Approval ratings?
Sorry?
We dropped to 20%.
We're in for a crushing defeat
if this continues.
No more discouraging words from now on.
Ms. Oh is talking to Ms. Kim Hwa-soo,
so we'll prepare our next plan
around that.
-We'll fight with our transparency.
-I'm all for fighting.
Shall I set up a press conference?
Oh Kyung-sook and Kim Hwa-soo
will appear together.
-Make as much noise as you can.
-Yes, sir!
I'll check the reporters' schedules first.
-Okay, get a list of reporters.
-Yes.
Get the material ready,
and prepare for the press conference.
I'm sorry for being late.
I'm just grateful that you could make it
on such short notice.
Shall we?
Yes.
-Please enjoy.
-Thank you.
This is a new item
that'll be released this season.
It's not available yet,
but I thought it'd suit you.
My goodness,
that must have been so hard to get.
You've worked so hard to make
your husband the Minister of MOLIT.
You deserve this much.
Goodness.
I don't deserve the credit.
It's all thanks to Chairwoman Son.
I've always known you were a woman
with your head screwed on right.
Goodness.
You know that Oh Kyung-sook is stirring up
trouble about Leah Company, right?
Mom is worried that she might end up
causing an issue with the permit
that we have for our duty-free shop.
The money we've been sending your husband
all came out of
Leah Company's account as well.
Could you please put in a good word
to the minister for us?
No matter what happens,
he should protect the duty-free shop.
Gorgeous.
It looks great on you.
I appreciate the gesture,
but I cannot accept this.
It's true
that my husband became a minister
thanks to Chairwoman Son,
but you never know what might happen--
So you're afraid that if you take this,
it might become an issue
once Oh Kyung-sook becomes mayor.
Then I'll bring Oh Kyung-sook
to our side too.
Just in case.
Is that even possible?
In the end,
an election is a battle of wealth.
Think noble Oh Kyung-sook
could prevail without money?
Things are getting worse for her.
Since you've understood our intentions,
I'll just take this back with me.
Dig in.
All right.
Let's sue them.
What?
Wait. You want us
to fight Eunsung Department Store?
I'm not asking you to fight.
I'm saying we should sue them
for wrongful dismissal.
Since this case concerns the head
of Sangah-dong's Women's Society,
I will defend you free of charge.
It's just…
I don't think suing them is necessary.
Actually, our contract expired,
so I think they have
the right to dismiss us.
But it's just that everything happened
so suddenly,
and we can't make ends meet.
We were hoping
we could receive some compensation.
-That would be nice.
-Compensation would be enough.
Why would you ask for compensation
when you should be asking for a salary?
You have no reason to be fired.
Not at all?
What about the backlash we'll get
for going against a big company?
Ladies.
What's even scarier than violence itself
is being tamed to accept that violence.
Did you even ask the department store
why you can't become permanent employees?
You should've asked them.
You should be the ones
to decide the value of your labor.
But I'm still scared.
-Let's go.
-I'm sorry.
-Let's go.
-It won't work.
Let's do it.
Come on.
Everything she said is absolutely right.
After 15 years at a construction company,
my husband had an accident
and was fired.
They didn't cover his hospital bills
as he was a contract worker.
His life was always unstable
as he was uneducated and poor,
and now he's crippled and bedridden.
I would like to ask them for once
why we can't become permanent employees.
Hwa-soo.
Hey, we've been fired.
We don't have anything else to lose.
Let's work together and give this a go.
Come on.
Ms. Oh. You'll really work for free?
We're all unemployed right now.
Don't worry about that.
I promise to look after you
until the very end.
Trust me. Now.
All right. Do you see
your employment contract here?
Let me take it from the top.
The first article…
PRESS CONFERENCE STATEMEN
IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME…
OH KYUNG-SOOK
I used to smoke like a chimney.
I went through hell to quit smoking. Jeez.
I just can't help it today.
And why is that?
Do-hee.
Why don't we stop here?
You're giving up on the election?
Yes.
Just because of Ms. Kim Hwa-soo?
I'm sorry.
She embezzled the money.
Then she should pay for what she did.
Why should you give up the election?
Because I'm the one who made her
take that money.
What?
If it weren't for me,
Hwa-soo could've been much happier,
oblivious to such fights in this world.
She could have led an ordinary life,
but I dragged her into this.
She protested with me,
so she got her job back too late.
And that completely justifies her
stealing the donation money?
Attorney Oh Kyung-sook.
Snap out of it.
Why should you exonerate her at your whim?
You're right.
Everything you said is right.
But still,
I can't bring myself
to hold Hwa-soo accountable.
I can't do that.
What about the others?
They came to you
hoping for a better tomorrow.
Will you stomp on those people's happiness
just because of Kim Hwa-soo?
Then…
is it okay to trample
over the minority's livelihood
for the happiness of the majority?
Oh Kyung-sook.
You're not a philosopher.
You're an actual politician who has
an election right around the corner.
Not giving up on even one person…
and protecting the people
who trusted me and followed me…
even if I lose everything.
That's what politics is to me.
I'm sorry.
I don't need your apology.
I won't give up on the election.
"Women's Power Drives the World."
Today, we have Candidate Baek Jae-min,
who's running for mayor of Seoul.
-Welcome.
-Hello.
Nice to meet you.
Okay, I have a few questions for you.
What kind of husband are you at home?
That's a pretty scary question
right out of the gate. Okay.
Well, it's hard to be a good husband.
Before I decided to start working
for you all,
I don't know, I thought I could be
considered a good husband at the time.
But now,
I'm afraid I come up a little short.
Why did you make me come here
just to parade me around?
You should've made up
a plausible reason to decline.
They weren't the ones that invited us.
It was Mr. Baek
who wanted to be on the show.
Those women
used to be ardent supporters
of Oh Kyung-sook.
There's a great symbolic significance
to embracing them.
I feel great.
Mr. Baek's becoming
a better showman each day.
Being a good friend
to all the husbands of this country
is my biggest goal right now.
Then we'll stop here
and return after our 60-second ad break.
Yes, see you again soon.
-Mr. Baek.
-Yes, hello.
I'm a huge fan.
You didn't have to. Thank you.
These are ripe persimmons
from my family out in the country.
They're very sweet. You should try one.
The show will resume soon.
Could you return to your seats?
Yes, we're here after the ad break.
During the break,
your fans brought you
some ripe persimmons.
Do you not like ripe persimmons, Mr. Baek?
To be honest…
I have trouble eating persimmons.
Well,
to tell you the truth,
I can't stomach them anymore.
Oh, could I ask you why,
if it's not too personal?
When I was young,
we had a huge persimmon tree in our yard.
My father, grandfather, and I
would eat ripe persimmons
and leave some for the magpies.
From what I've heard so far,
it sounds like a happy story.
Those years…
were the most perfect time of my life.
But then…
my father passed away
the very day we'd promised
to pick them together.
Dad!
I think that was
when my family began to fall apart.
Dad!
We moved out of that house,
practically kicked out,
and my grandfather
passed away from the shock.
My mother
developed a mental illness
that she still struggles with.
Yeah. I think persimmons…
remind me of my family.
They fill me with nostalgia…
and sorrow…
and I don't know how to swallow them…
Is the press conference ready?
We've set everything up
except Ms. Kim Hwa-soo's consent.
I'll deal with that myself.
Just keep everyone on standby.
-What if Ms. Oh refuses--
-Don't you worry about that!
Whatever she says,
I'll bring Ms. Kim Hwa-soo in
and prove Ms. Oh's innocence!
Why didn't you tell me?
Tell you what?
You just said you didn't like them
because of how mushy they are.
Well…
That's…
That's also one of the reasons.
REFORM PARTY OF KOREA'S PRIMARY ELECTION
FOR THE 39TH SEOUL CITY
MAYORAL BY-ELECTION D-1
Take special care today.
This is for the presidential election.
What's wrong?
The mayoral election of Seoul is
practically the presidential election.
-You're right.
-You're right.
Kim Hwa-soo
attempted suicide?
Thankfully, she survived,
and she's in recovery.
Joong-seok.
Heaven must be helping me.
What do you mean?
Oh Kyung-sook went to see her yesterday.
Everything fits perfectly.
Oh Kyung-sook forced Kim Hwa-soo
to retract the statement she made.
Kim Hwa-soo felt threatened
and drank poison to try to kill herself.
-You got a photo of the two together?
-Ms. Seo.
Someone's on the verge of death.
Just let her die, then.
If she kicks the bucket now,
everything from Oh's embezzlement
to her threatening Hwa-soo
will become facts.
So,
you want to kill two innocent people?
Joong-seok.
Human lives aren't worth a penny
in politics.
Would you give up a game of chess
because you lost a single piece?
Get the car ready.
I should get to the hospital
before Oh Kyung-sook.
How is Ms. Kim Hwa-soo doing?
Luckily, she isn't in critical condition.
She's regaining consciousness as we speak.
Do we know why Ms. Kim attempted suicide?
I suspect that she received some threats
regarding her statement
in the press conference a few days ago.
I'm sorry,
but she cannot have visitors right now.
Cut the crap and move.
We're family to the patient.
I said move.
Hwa-soo.
Why did you do it? Why?
This isn't worth dying for.
You've fought so tenaciously to survive.
Why would you die
over something like this?
Hwa-soo.
I told you.
I didn't care
as long as you knew how I felt!
I don't have to become mayor of Seoul.
Do you think
I want to become mayor
seeing you sacrificing your life?
I don't need any of that, you idiot.
I couldn't understand
Oh Kyung-sook before.
It seemed so foolish
that she'd pass up an opportunity
because of a nobody like Hwa-soo.
And?
Now I agree with her.
Her stubbornness to protect
that one person…
could be what we need
to make this world a better place.
Didn't you have fantasies like that too
when you entered politics?
A fantasy is just that, a fantasy.
A politician who chases impossible ideals…
is just a hypocrite.
Do-hee.
Let's stop.
It all started with my own agenda.
I wanted to have
my revenge on Eunsung's owners.
I wanted to atone
for what I did to I-seul…
so I clung to you, Oh Kyung-sook.
But there was more to it.
I've changed a lot along the way,
haven't I?
Thanks to you,
I have opened my eyes to a new world.
A world where it's natural
to protect the weak.
A world run by common sense
I'd forgotten about
for so long.
I am grateful for even becoming part of…
such a world.
I lost…
this round.
I did.
You did your best to fight.
You fought with all your heart.
Even I-seul would've rooted for you.
But we lost.
I'm…
really sorry, Do-hee.
But we still had fun, right?
Totally.
I've never met anyone as weird as you,
Hwang Do-hee.
It's been really fun.
Oh Kyung-sook.
You've done well.
Thanks, Do-hee.
Thank you.
THREE HOURS TO THE PRIMARY ELECTION
We've received news that Candidate Oh
will soon be holding a press conference.
Inside sources say
Candidate Oh will be withdrawing
from the election to accept
responsibility for the accusations
that she was embezzled donations
for Soom, the Women's Alliance.
Everyone.
You've been through so much.
Thanks for giving me,
Oh Kyung-sook the Rhino, a great makeover
and supporting me through the campaign.
Ms. Oh.
Are you really going to give up like this?
Ms. Oh.
We know you're innocent.
Thank you.
I am so grateful
that you had faith in me and helped me
despite all my shortcomings.
I will remember and cherish
each of you
and your kindness…
and faith.
And let's all
meet again…
in a better world.
Everyone.
Thank you.
-Thank you.
-Thank you, Ms. Oh.
-Ms. Oh, we love you!
-Be strong, Ms. Oh.
-Keep it up!
-Thank you.
You're the best!
You did great.
Don't cry. We'll see each other again.
Thank you for everything.
-Let's meet again someday!
-Thank you.
You did well.
SEO MIN-JUNG
You've got a candidate number.
You really look like a mayoral candidate.
Sure, Oh Kyung-sook is finished now.
Let's move on to the main race.
You're right. Let's get right into it.
To the mayor of Seoul!
-To the mayor!
-To the mayor!
-Seo Min-jung!
-Seo Min-jung!
PRESS CONFERENCE
ACCUSATIONS OF EMBEZZLING SOOM DONATIONS
THE REFORM PARTY OF KOREA SEOUL MAYORAL
PRELIMINARY CANDIDATE OH KYUNG-SOOK
My fellow citizens,
I'm Oh Kyung-sook.
The last few weeks
have been truly wonderful,
thanks to your fervent support
and kind words.
However,
I stand here today
because I felt
I didn't deserve such happiness anymore.
My fellow citizens.
I, Oh Kyung-sook,
take full responsibility
for the embezzlement of the donations
for the Women's Alliance, Soom,
and announce
that from the 39th Seoul Mayoral--
Kim Hwa-soo
attempted suicide?
Thankfully, she survived,
and she's in recovery.
Joong-seok.
Heaven must be helping me.
What do you mean?
Oh Kyung-sook went to see her yesterday.
Everything fits perfectly.
Oh Kyung-sook forced Kim Hwa-soo
to retract the statement she made.
Kim Hwa-soo felt threatened
and drank poison to try to kill herself.
-You got a photo of the two together?
-Ms. Seo.
Someone's on the verge of death.
Just let her die, then.
If she kicks the bucket now,
everything from Oh's embezzlement
to her threatening Hwa-soo
will become facts.
So, you want to kill two innocent people?
Ms. Oh, is that recording real?
Did Candidate Seo fabricate all of this?
Ms. Oh, how did you get this file?
Is that Candidate Seo on this recording?
My fellow citizens.
I, Oh Kyung-sook,
will not withdraw
no matter what happens!
No, I can't withdraw.
I promise
my fellow citizens of Seoul,
here and now, that I shall fight
until the very end.
I'm Oh Kyung-sook, the Rhino.
I will march on toward a world
where justice and truth prevail!
I will keep on going.
My fellow citizens,
please continue to watch me.
Did you know about the recording?
Hey! Excuse me! Come on.
What just happened?
I mean, I was in there
adjusting the audio,
and this guy barged in
and pushed me aside…
Dang it. Hey!
What…
Ma Joong-seok.
You bastard.
How…
How dare you!
You know the saying.
You lie with a dog and wake up with fleas.
I didn't know it…
but my body was covered in fleas.
You!
You little
Withdraw.
Before you give fleas
to someone like Oh Kyung-sook.
There are now only 45 days to go
until the 39th Seoul Mayoral Election.
Candidate Oh has been chosen
to represent the Reform Party of Korea
following Candidate Seo's withdrawal
after her scandal.
We now have four final candidates
running in the election.
The former anchor
who rose to the top from the get-go,
Candidate Baek Jae-min of the KRP,
The Rhino of Justice,
Candidate Oh Kyung-sook of the RPK
The elder of Jongno,
Candidate Yook Seung-cheol
of the People's Central Party,
and Candidate Na Jin-guk
of the Patriots' Hope Party.
The fierce race
between the four candidates
with unique careers
is setting Seoul's days and nights
ablaze with passion.
OH KYUNG-SOOK, THE RHINO OF JUSTICE,
FROM THE REFORM PARTY OF KOREA
WILL CHARGE FORWARD
TOWARD A JUST SEOUL
We ended up making it this far.
It feels like a very vivid dream, huh?
I never thought this day would come.
I guess dreams
actually do come true.
I will make those who hurt my people
and sullied the time I spent with them
pay for what they did.
And
for what they did
to your father.
Dong-joo told me…
that Chairwoman Son Young-sim
came to see you
before your father passed away.
Do-hee.
Let's never stop.
Let's fight until the end
and teach them how valuable people's lives
actually are.
Right.
We'll keep going.
I'm going to charge forward, okay?
No brakes.
You okay with that?
That's what I wanted.
Deal.
Let's go!
Oh Kyung-sook ended up
making it after all.
You were sure that would never happen.
My two least favorite things
have happened.
Losing
and being faced with something unexpected.
Right.
Well, even the most seasoned strategist
has trouble predicting everything
that might happen. I understand.
That's just the nature of elections.
Fine.
I like your self-confidence,
but from now on,
I'd like you to be more modest
and more meticulous in your support of me.
Well, at least we managed to damage
Oh Kyung-sook's reputation for integrity.
Integrity is the most valuable virtue
of any candidate.
Is that why…
you didn't tell me about Han I-seul?
Didn't I tell you?
You must tell me everything there is
to know about you.
Did Han I-seul die because of you?
That's--
Did she kill herself
because you messed with her?
You want to get into politics,
but couldn't even keep
some little chick in check?
On top of that,
you don't even know exactly
how much Hwang Do-hee knows about that.
Do you think you're in a position
to evaluate my performance?
That is no way to treat
a precious helper like me
who entered this race for you.
I'll dig further into Hwang Do-hee.
You should focus on Oh Kyung-sook.
An election is never over…
…until it's over.
From now, we'll be on the offensive,
ignoring all strategies and planning.
Taking down Baek Jae-min
will be our only concern.
Ms. Hwang, where should we start?
People's emotions.
We'll shake up the emotions
of Baek Jae-min's supporters.
Just like what he did to us
using Aunt Hwa-soo?
-Just like that?
-What?
Was Baek Jae-min behind Aunt Hwa-soo?
Not the People's Servant?
Seo Min-jung received the ball
from Baek Jae-min.
To anger the female voters,
our key supporters.
We'll direct it
at the Korean Republican Party.
Until women's fury
turns into vengeance
and shows Baek Jae-min hell.
Admit what?
Admit
what you did to me.
Ms. Han I-seul.
What are you talking about?
Ms. Hwang told me to resign.
I'm so angry and frustrated,
but there's nothing I can do.
Should I at least get my severance pay,
or should I just kill myself?
I've had so many thoughts cross my mind,
but this just isn't right.
And?
The wrongdoer…
should pay for what they did.
Yes.
You're right, I-seul.
I admit that I made you feel bad.
Feel…
bad?
I can see why you feel that way.
I'll do whatever you want
as a token of my apology,
so ask for anything.
I'll transfer you if you feel uneasy
in your current team.
If you want to see a wider world,
I'll transfer you to our overseas--
Fine.
I'll do as you say.
But on one condition.
Tell the world
what you did
and publicly apologize to me.
Then I'll forgive you.
-Hey, Han I-seul--
-Don't you dare say my name!
Not until I forgive you.
I made sure the CCTV recordings
for that day were deleted.
Don't worry.
Hello, Angela.
Did she swear at you?
I deserve it.
She became an illegal immigrant
because of me.
She was Chae-ryoung's twins' nanny.
To be precise,
she was in charge of nursing them.
It's no mystery why Eun Chae-ryoung
hired a foreign nanny.
She needed a young English-speaking woman
who'd work hard for low wages.
Angela was perfect in every aspect.
So, why was she fired?
That's all for now.
You've had too much.
Because she spoke Korean to the baby.
You must be full.
That's enough.
Eun Chae-ryoung, the wife
of Seoul mayoral candidate Baek,
has been accused of illegally hiring
a nanny of foreign nationality.
The nanny, Ms. A, confessed
that she was a slave to the Baeks.
Eating, sleeping,
even going to the bathroom.
They constantly monitored everything.
We weren't people to them.
THE BAEKS' TRUE COLORS REVEALED
USES ONLY OVERSEAS LUXURY ITEMS
BAEK IS PART OF THE EUN FAMILY
#BAEKJAE-MIN #EUNCHAERYOUNG
#LUXURYNURSING
SEOUL MAYORAL BY-ELECTION
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His wife is a slave to money.
She's a horrible monster,
completely incapable of understanding
how ordinary women live.
Could Candidate Baek
have been oblivious to all of this?
And we return from Candidate
Oh Kyung-sook's campaign site.
Candidate Oh Kyung-sook AKA the Rhino
openly criticized
the extravagant spending habits
of Baek Jae-min and his wife.
Many women's rights activist groups
and online mothers' communities…
Why the long faces, everyone?
Has Oh Kyung-sook given
her victory speech?
We have been plummeting in the polls.
And rumors regarding Ms. Eun
are spreading like wildfire online.
Their anger against the rich
can be soothed by the promise
of making them rich as well.
This is a fail-proof counterattack
when it comes to elections.
In for a penny, in for a pound.
Could we call
the world we live in now just?
You work tirelessly day and night
but still can't buy a house
to afford you stability.
Aren't you sick of it?
So, what?
If you could buy a home,
would you gladly shake hands with Satan?
We must not fall for the sweet lies
that come from the devil's black tongue.
You're right.
You are all being lied to.
Because they can't do it,
they put a halt to redevelopment
and put forth regulations
by telling you they're unfair.
I, Baek Jae-min, promise you this.
The Eunsung Group's safe!
I will open it.
It's not a safe.
It's your gateway to hell.
They're leading you into the sewers
using wealth as bait.
You must not let them deceive you
into the gates of hell, the sewers!
Justice? What is your plan to achieve it?
Are unrealistic ideals like justice
more important
than the dreams of ordinary folks
who only wish to become homeowners?
Dear citizens.
Seoul is still bursting
with lands of opportunity.
And I, Baek Jae-min, will make
those opportunities a reality for you!
SOONJUNG DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT CONFIRMED
It's utter nonsense!
They say words can kill!
The dream to own your own homes…
…the wholesome dream of Seoul citizens
I will
make that dream come true!
He is using it
for his political aspirations!
A rich homeowner in Seoul!
I'll make that dream come true!
Do not let yourself be deceived.
Do not be tempted by lies.
I look forward to the wise decisions
of the citizens of Seoul.
Politics for the common people!
I, Oh Kyung-sook, will make it happen.
-Baek Jae-min!
-Baek Jae-min!
You fucking bastard! I'll kill you!
Let go of me!
-Oh Kyung-sook!
-Oh Kyung-sook!
-Oh Kyung-sook!
-Oh Kyung-sook!
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