Love in Contract (2022) s01e12 Episode Script

1
THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION.
ALL CHARACTERS, COMPANIES, ORGANIZATIONS,
LOCALES, PRODUCTS, AND EVENTS
ARE USED IN A FICTITIOUS MANNER.
ALL SCENES WITH ANIMALS
WERE FILMED SAFELY UNDER EXPERT GUIDANCE.
Mr. Kang, your brand power
is just immense.
I'm curious.
Between being loved by the public
as Kang Hae-jin
and being loved by the public
for the characters you play,
which would you choose?
Well, it feels better
to be loved for the characters I play
rather than myself.
If someone said they liked Kang Hae-jin,
but not so much his characters,
it'd pain my heart.
As for myself, Kang Hae-jin,
just the love from those
whom I consider to be important
will be more than enough.
-That's so sweet.
-I hope they don't ask
any other questions
unrelated to the movie.
The viewer count is off the charts.
Why did he have to assault
an innocent bike rider?
He was never that reckless.
Shall we move on to the next question?
Please excuse me for a second.
THE VICTIM OF KANG HAE-JIN'S ASSAUL
WAS HIS FIANCÉE'S STALKER
KANG HAE-JIN BEATS UP
HIS FIANCÉE'S STALKER
The assault case
you were embroiled in this morning…
Is it true that the victim was
your fiancée's stalker?
Pardon?
Is it also true
that your fiancée
has been divorced several times?
-Pardon?
-It's all over the news right now.
What's he talking about?
THE PAST OF KANG HAE-JIN'S FIANCÉE
Hey, what the heck?
This is bad.
Mr. Jung, did you see the news?
What news?
But why…
Ms. Choi, are you all right?
To be honest with you, no.
Because of you two.
This will be a heavy blow
to Mr. Kang's public image,
and you're a judge of a family court.
Who'd trust a judge
who was involved in such a thing?
Your reputation at the court
had been taking a positive turn too.
I don't care what other people think.
You're the one who matters to me.
Just a sec.
Hello, Mr. Kang.
Oh, Ms. Choi. Did you see the news?
-Are you okay?
-Yes, I just did.
Where are you now?
I'm worried to death about you.
I'm sorry. This is all my fault.
For now, why don't we focus on
minimizing the damage to you?
Let me call you back
after I think of a plan too.
All right.
Is there…
anything I can help with?
Give me some time.
So I can sort this out.
That way, I'll feel better about all this.
Then should we…
call it a day here?
I'm so sorry.
You found such a "lit" place
for our date today.
I'm just happy we came.
I've never been to such places.
THE PAST OF KANG HAE-JIN'S FIANCÉE
THE VICTIM OF KANG HAE-JIN'S ASSAUL
WAS HIS FIANCÉE'S STALKER
KANG HAE-JIN ACCUSED OF ASSAUL
FOLLOWING HIS WEDDING ANNOUNCEMEN
"I RESENT MY EX-SISTER-IN-LAW
WHO LEFT MY BROTHER"
DID SHE MEAN KANG HAE-JIN'S GIRLFRIEND?
Thank you so much
for dropping the charges.
You were always a good person.
Thank you. Thank you so much!
I told you it was her.
I never forget a face I've seen.
While I want to deny it,
that's so her. Gosh.
It really is shocking.
Maybe it's her twin sister.
Why isn't he here early like he always is?
I'm going to ask him
as soon as he comes in.
Judge Jung!
Did you have breakfast?
I have to say, my brain just froze
when I saw those eyes.
Take a look, Ms. Yu.
MARRIAGE REGISTER
MARRIED/DIVORCED
MARRIED/DIVORCED
MARRIED/DIVORCED
MARRIED/DIVORCED
Does anyone else know about this?
The chairman has found out.
He's very much concerned
this might bring our past deeds to light,
which may put the group in jeopardy.
Let me look into it.
I'll have to see the chairman.
No, Ms. Yu,
every time you meet him,
we're left to walk on eggshells.
And Ms. Yu, I'm honestly scared
that something may happen to you
at this rate.
Let's just leave the past in the past.
Sang-eun.
Open up, please.
You've been cooped up
in there since yesterday.
Choi Sang-eun!
You know I don't usually cross the line.
But this is not okay.
I'm going to smash it down
if you don't open up.
One, two…
I just said two!
Three!
Why are you crossing the line?
You want a piece of me?
I thought you might do something stupid!
Gwang-nam, come sit down.
Why?
Did you ever suffer because of me?
What are you talking about?
You've always done me good.
You practically saved my life.
Has Madam Yu said anything to you lately?
Break up with Ms. Jamie.
What I'm saying is, quit living with her.
No, we're getting along just fine.
Don't you worry about that.
Good.
-I'll be back.
-Where are you going?
Hey, where are you going?
Isn't this the perfect time to go hiking?
-To sort things out.
-Like what?
And how?
This is all that Kang Hae-jin's fault!
You were going to retire,
but he begged you to help him.
Tell him to take
responsibility for all this.
Hey, where are you going?
You just told me to go see Kang Hae-jin.
Are you planning to take the fall?
Take the fall? Please.
Why are you getting
more worked up than me?
Why are you not?
I made it myself.
Fellow colleagues of Family Division 12
who continue to resolve
more cases than anyone by far,
thanks to your hard efforts,
it looks like Judge Jung
will move to a new office.
Well, Chief Judge,
did you see the news by chance?
About Kang Hae-jin's wife-to-be…
I've stuck to newspapers
for 35 years and counting,
even if the times have changed.
Congratulations. Let me, please.
We must keep working together
for Judge Jung to change for the better.
I'll take two, then.
-Oh, that's a great idea.
-Yes.
-But…
-Why don't you get Judge Jung?
Come on.
All right.
Sir, the chief judge is here.
I think you should come out.
All right.
What is all this?
Early congratulations on your promotion.
Judge Jung, your transfer
has been pretty much confirmed,
so do not forget you're a public servant.
Maintain your integrity
and control your emotions.
Now let me give you
some advice on good character…
There's something I must tell you.
Are you cutting me short?
But I'm not done yet.
But since it's a happy occasion,
I'll hear it.
I refuse to be promoted
until the day I retire.
So please see to it
that my name is never mentioned
during promotion reviews.
I'd like to stick to the responsibilities
given to me right now.
Am I the weird one here, or is it him?
Or are we both?
I'll take the cake…
No, just eat it.
Gosh…
This isn't a crisis. It's a catastrophe.
There still is a way out of this.
And what is that? What should we do?
We make Mr. Kang Hae-jin the victim.
A man who knew
nothing about Choi Sang-eun,
who never once thought about
burrowing into the past
of the woman he loved…
only to be betrayed bitterly.
Hey, I like that!
I can already see it working.
That could work. Just the blame on her.
You didn't know who she was!
You were duped.
Absolutely not.
I won't allow it. I'd rather retire.
We'll say Choi Sang-eun used Kang Hae-jin.
She hid her past,
meddled with many divorces,
to settle down with him once and for all.
Are you crazy?
This is already out of hand.
You'd be done for.
I ended up doing damage to you
because of my personal history.
It's only right
that I shoulder the responsibilities.
Let's leave it at that, then.
What are you talking about?
Everyone in this country knows you now.
You should be more worried
about yourself, Mr. Kang.
How come you're always
so fine with everything?
Why do you always bottle it up
when people attack you?
Why do you always do that?
I'll leave the press release to you.
Ms. Choi, listen to me.
Don't you think you're being too cruel?
-In what way?
-You don't even care about how I feel.
I'm doing this for you, Mr. Kang.
You said you didn't want to do me harm,
but I hate seeing you suffer
more than me suffering.
Do you know what that feels like?
Just do as I say.
The first time I saw you,
I told myself I'd live just like you.
That's why I had a falling out
with my father and my brother
and put up with my mother's antics
to come all the way here.
I don't want to see my inspiration
falling apart like this.
I'm not falling apart.
Do you think Yu Mi-ho
will sit back and watch?
You told that woman
that you were seeing me.
It was her
who told my family that you were
INA Group's daughter.
JI-HO
Your call cannot be connected
at this time.
Please leave a message after the tone…
Pick up the phone.
Kang Hae-jin
is going to hold a press conference.
READ
They'll say
Choi Sang-eun used Kang Hae-jin.
READ
JI-HO
Judge Jung, you have a guest.
Again?
He says he's an acquaintance.
I haven't done anything wrong,
but this place makes me so tense.
Do you know who I am?
Yes, I've seen you before.
You're Ms. Choi's roommate.
Yes.
I was a client of hers too.
Man, I guess you really didn't know.
Seriously, she's so thorough
about other people's privacy.
How come you never raised a doubt?
She's living with a man.
Ms. Choi assured me
there was nothing to worry about.
Oh, okay then.
I'm not interested in women.
I'm here for Sang-eun.
I couldn't just sit back.
Do you know a lot about her?
Like her background, for example?
I did hear
about her connections with INA Group
and about a woman named Yu Mi-ho.
Do you have something to tell me?
Well, I don't know the full story myself.
Only that she despises that woman.
I mean,
she fed and clothed her for 13 years,
and even blew her entire savings
because of her.
And if that wasn't enough,
she even took her in.
It's as if she's under a curse
or under duress.
But what makes me really angry
is that this woman continues
to control her life.
She's trying to kick me out.
She's so bent on
marrying her off to some chaebol
that she's causing Sang-eun
to ruin herself.
As long as she's around,
Sang-eun can never be happy.
To be honest with you,
when I heard you were
the judge in charge of her cases,
I kind of knew.
Knew what?
You asked her
for the marriage registration
to stop her from getting divorced again.
So that she's bound to the register.
Right?
You know something?
Guess how much I hired her for.
100,000 won.
And she covered our wedding expenses,
my tuxedo, and even new hanbok
for my mother and my sisters.
The whole package.
She just can't stand watching
anyone other than herself be unhappy.
Seriously, she's such a fool.
Sang-eun…
really likes you, Judge Jung.
That's why I'd like you
to be the first man
to save her, Judge Jung.
Where is the bottom for you, Madam Yu?
How much lower will you fall?
I'm only trying
to hoist you up, Young Miss.
No, you're only trying
to use me to the end.
This is for your future.
This is my life.
Look at this.
Is this what you want your life to be?
MARRIAGE REGISTER
Do you think you're in a position
to patronize me?
You've completely lost
your value as a bride!
How dare you ruin my work?
"How dare you ruin my work"?
So you finally admit it.
As long as she's around,
Sang-eun can never be happy.
Some pretty woman came to see me,
saying she'd adopt me.
And she became my nanny.
Hello.
I'd like some information
on INA Group, please.
I'll message you with the details.
MISSED CALLS: MOM (2)
MR. CHOI (3)
JUNG-HAN (2)
Hey, Jung-han.
Contact the press for me.
And don't tell Mr. Choi.
JI-HO
Hello?
It's me.
Hey, Ji-ho.
Can I see you for a second?
Sure, where should I meet you?
I'll send you the address.
Sorry to call you out of the blue.
Please, don't be.
Don't you remember?
We used to do this pretty often.
Though it was
at the Prosecutor's Office back then.
Did you have dinner?
I have something to say.
Can you do me a favor?
You know I didn't warn you
about that press conference
to have you ask me these kinds of favors.
What's your reason?
This is…
for the best.
What does Choi Sang-eun
mean to you, anyway?
Why are you doing this for her?
She's someone I should care about,
and the only person I care about.
You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?
Are you saying you're serious about her?
You couldn't stand me.
Loving someone like me
was like living hell for you.
How is she any different?
She makes me happy.
Every moment with her was a happy one.
If everything besides her
disappeared from the world right now,
I'd be okay with that.
I would rather hear you say
that you hate me.
Don't expect me to help you
with your little love story.
Ms. Jung,
Hae-jin scheduled a press conference
without discussing it with me!
-What do we do?
-For when?
Today?
What's wrong with me?
Hello?
Where are you?
I'm having coffee right now.
Are you all right to talk?
But I'll want to see you
if I keep hearing you.
Ms. Choi, are you all right?
Of course I am.
Don't you know how strong I am?
Mr. Jung.
I'm really fine.
I mean, this is nothing.
But what scares me the most is
that your life may be marred
because of me.
That our relationship will become gossip,
and that will overshadow
all the great things
that you do every day.
That's why…
I think
we should spend some time apart.
Should I drift away, then?
Yes.
Should I really?
Or should I hold you?
"All the articles and rumors are wrong.
None of her marriages were genuine.
I will take strong legal action
against any hurtful comments
about my fiancée."
It just doesn't sound right.
Hae-jin, someone's here to see you.
Who? Mr. Choi?
How can you do this
without consulting with me?
I will talk to the press, Mr. Kang.
How am I supposed to trust you?
I don't deserve this kind of treatment.
I'm your lawyer, Mr. Kang.
If it's so hard for you to trust me,
just fire me.
This is my comeback in a long time,
so I can't afford to ruin my career
for a client who won't respect me.
I have no intention
of using her to save myself.
I know. You've made that painfully clear.
But if you go out there now,
you'll just seem like
you're blinded by love.
And your statements?
They'll probably think
Choi Sang-eun made you say them.
Let me save you both.
I promise.
Good evening.
My name is Jung Ji-eun,
and I'm the legal advisor
for Kanghan Entertainment.
In regards to the recent reports
on his fiancée…
Yes,
they're all true.
However, her past
has nothing to do with Mr. Kang.
Choi Sang-eun, whose personal details
were disclosed by the media,
has a record of 12 divorces in total.
In addition, we have confirmed
there were also many other
de facto relationships.
-Is she crazy?
-Wait, let's hear her out.
-Out of my way.
-You'll only make things worse!
But in every one of them,
Ms. Choi Sang-eun was genuine.
Though unfortunately, they failed to last.
However, all reports have a commonality
in that her partners,
or her ex-husbands, have said
that they have no regrets.
They are all blessing the next chapter
of Ms. Choi Sang-eun's life
wholeheartedly.
It's also worth noting
that none of their families
have raised an issue
about her character, either.
KANG HAE-JIN'S PRESS CONFERENCE
Mr. Kang Hae-jin was aware of all this,
yet he wished to be
Ms. Choi Sang-eun's last love.
What's important is
that the two are genuinely in love.
There are no illegalities
regarding their relationship,
and what's more, Ms. Choi Sang-eun
is not a public figure.
Therefore, we will take
strong legal action against
personal attacks, defamation,
and dissemination of false information,
and there will be no exceptions.
I will say this again.
The two love each other
more than any other two people.
So I hope that you will support
their true love.
Thank you.
My intention was to announce
that there'll be no pardoning
for the hate comments about you.
But my lawyer stopped me.
Sounds like it could've been a lot worse.
There are reporters everywhere,
so I can't move.
Let's talk in person tomorrow.
All right, then.
I think I need to see Mr. Kang.
-Ms. Choi.
-Yes?
This was for the best.
But Mr. Jung…
Don't worry about me.
I can take care of myself.
You can't have your cake and eat it too.
Thanks to the press conference,
the damage that could've been done
to all of your clients,
including Mr. Kang, was minimized.
It's the lowest-risk scenario.
Isn't it?
I thought
we could brace this much
for each other.
You'll need some time
to officially break up with Mr. Kang.
I'm fine with that.
I…
want to respect
your last project.
Thank you, Mr. Jung.
KANG HAE-JIN'S TRUE LOVE TOUCHES HEARTS
"Kang Hae-jin's true love touches hearts."
"Kang Hae-jin, powerless before love."
"Kang Hae-jin is Kang Hae-jin after all."
"The man who broke prejudice once again
had a different outlook on love."
Man, talk about a boost in public image.
The skies really must be on your side.
We have been saved.
Ms. Jung, please keep an eye out
for subsequent media reports.
So how did you know?
That most of her ex-husbands
were sympathetic towards her?
I have something to say.
Can you do me a favor?
This is for the best.
CHOI SANG-EUN'S EX-HUSBANDS
What's this?
"Choi Sang-eun's Ex-husbands"?
Wow, they're all
very favorable towards her.
"We were all happy with her,
and if the rumors continue,
we'll start a campaign to save her."
She was not only my love
but also my savior.
I'm with Choi Sang-eun.
She's done nothing wrong.
She always put me first,
even as we parted ways.
First, let's get those photos taken down.
Can you see how none of them
mention their contract?
They had all hired her
for their social standing,
so if the truth got out,
they'd be in a rough spot.
Rumors are starting to spread
that Kang Hae-jin's
controversial fiancée is
INA Group's only daughter.
Including how she was recently seen
at our dinner with Kangjin Group…
She should've kept a low profile.
What have you been doing?
Get out!
Don't ever show your face again!
I didn't think
she'd look so good in hanbok.
Our best colors are quite similar too.
Oh, so this was eight years ago?
She looks the same, but cuter.
JAMIE
Hello?
I'll come to see you tonight
at your place at seven.
Are you sure?
People will see you.
Reporters are swarming around my place.
I'll be fine. See you tonight.
Oh please.
But it's on the way anyway.
I have so much stuff.
Get it together.
I'm your mentor, not your driver.
I said I'll drive.
Do you have to be so petty?
I have so much stuff to carry.
Hae-jin, the photoshoot
will go as planned.
Mr. Choi told me
to just cancel the interview.
What are you doing?
Now you're stealing stuff
right before my eyes.
He said he needed supplements,
so I told him to take some.
He's got joint pain.
What?
But you've never given me any.
You never asked.
Well, that's because
you're always in pain,
so I wanted you to keep it for yourself.
You're both unbelievable.
He's a sensitive soul.
He can be uptight at times,
but he's not a bad kid.
Let me talk to him.
You have a good eye for people.
So how is Ms. Choi doing?
Is she very mad at me?
Well, I was quite worried too.
But she seemed perfectly fine.
Couldn't be more composed.
-Later.
-Bye.
"Composed"?
But why? What's going on?
Another day's gone by.
I bet time flew for you, Ms. Kim.
Reading about that scandal
on Kang Hae-jin's fiancée.
I'm not entirely convinced
by what they're writing.
I wish he'd just tell us.
That would solve everything.
You saw him this morning.
He's back to his old self.
He's telling us not to even
think about asking him anything.
May I help you?
Hi, I'm Jung Ji-eun, and I'm a lawyer.
Hey, the lady from the press conference.
I'm here to see Judge Jung Ji-ho.
Sure. This way.
Judge Jung.
Ji-ho.
"Ji-ho"?
Is she his sister?
Were you satisfied?
You must really not trust me.
You wrote it all out word-for-word.
I'm a lawyer. Eloquence is my asset.
Plus, this was my job.
But you didn't read it
exactly as I wrote it.
What's important is
that the two are genuinely in love.
I thought you'd appreciate it regardless,
since it turned out much better
than you'd anticipated.
Choi Sang-eun's honor can only be restored
if we give the public the conclusion that
she's madly in love with Kang Hae-jin,
and you knew that.
You just didn't want it said out loud.
Was that really your intention?
It's a win-win for everyone.
Except for me.
Who knew I'd be the only loser?
Can I say it now?
Don't expect me to help you
with your little love story.
What's in it for me?
What do you want?
Not money, obviously.
Fine, I'll do as you ask.
I'll demand my reward after.
I'm sure you know
there's an expensive price to pay.
Just say it.
Not now.
I'll save it for later.
I think he owes his sister something.
-Did they make a bet?
-What is this all about?
Why would his sister help out
with his wife's affair?
She's Kang Hae-jin's
legal advisor, isn't she?
It's like we're in Hollywood.
Good day.
Bye.
Judge Jung, it's time to go home.
He must be working.
We'll see you tomorrow.
What am I doing?
Why did she say she'd come to my place?
I thought she'd
never want to see me again.
Oh well, let's just pretend
to be indifferent.
Did you have any trouble coming in?
You didn't cover your face.
I decided to change my strategy
to suit the current situation.
Situation?
It's been such a long time
since I last came to work here.
By the way,
there were so many reporters outside.
So you're not mad at me?
For not discussing it with you.
Where would getting mad get me?
Plus, I'm sure you had your reasons.
So…
It's clearly dinnertime.
Do you have anything for me?
I thought we were wine-and-dining
like you always went on about.
I'm not an idiot.
Why would I try to win you over now?
Anyway, what happened?
You've never suggested eating together.
So you haven't eaten, huh?
Are you hungry?
Now that you mention it,
I haven't eaten all day.
Then…
Well, you see…
I'd ordered it just in case.
If you're hungry, you can join me.
Gosh, I ate so much.
What will you do with all these leftovers?
It's such a waste.
Waste?
I'm going to freeze these
and eat them all week.
I hate wasting good food.
I even eat all the spring onions
in my tteokbokki.
I wonder who'll be
the lucky woman to marry you.
Haven't you heard of the saying,
"Don't touch if you're not buying?"
If you won't take me, no flirting.
Are you anxious that I might rail at you?
Why are you so sassy today?
You're being too nice to me today.
Like it's the last time we'll meet.
Anyway, so what's your plan?
You even went
as far as exposing your face today.
Today…
will be the day we officially broke up.
Let's end this now.
This isn't about the contract anymore.
I want to find my real self.
"While Hae-jin's love for her was genuine,
Choi Sang-eun was unable to bear
all the unwanted attention
and pressure from the public."
How does that sound?
Will you be okay?
If that's the reason for our breakup,
your reputation will suffer.
Everything that people
are saying about me right now
is true.
I think I stayed long enough.
Why don't you marry me?
I'm not genuinely asking for your hand.
You can keep dating Mr. Jung if you want.
I just thought
that might be better after all.
Besides, neither of us
consider marriage to be
a consummation of love.
Why feed the public more gossip?
And it's to both of our families' benefit.
I don't ever intend
to make sacrifices for INA Group.
Just how bad are things
between you and your parents?
Oh, I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have asked that.
I'm…
not INA Group's daughter.
What?
I was adopted
for a marriage of convenience
with Kangjin.
That's why I grew up abroad,
to hide that secret.
I was one of INA Group's
most ambitious projects.
So don't think of me
as being on the same level as you.
We're not the same kind.
Are you overplaying your hand
to get rid of me?
You know that in your world,
it's perfectly possible.
You said "Jamie"
inspired you to change your way of life.
I thought you should know.
So why do you live with a woman like her?
You blew your entire savings
because of her.
I should go.
Why are you getting in the way?
She's leaving.
Hae-jin kept asking me how you were doing.
Did you rail at him?
Not at all.
If I didn't have to put my foot down,
I would have given him a hug instead.
Because I know
how lonely he is.
No, Sang-eun. That won't do
any good for Kang Hae-jin, either.
Honestly, I'm kind of relieved.
I mean, if he'd played
the victim to the media…
Oh man, let's not even go there.
So…
did Judge Jung…
say anything?
We decided to take some time off.
I freaking hate it when people do that.
Shutting out your boyfriend
when things get tough.
It's only natural to want
to be your best self
before the person you love.
If things get tough,
you should depend on him!
What did I even visit him for?
-What?
-Forget it. I…
I'm done with you, okay?
Don't you know how tiring it is
to be shut out?
Oh, forget it. Don't even talk to me.
AN ANALYSIS OF CHOI SANG-EUN'S PSYCHOLOGY
What is that? Let me see.
What for? It'll only hurt your feelings.
Mine?
Hey!
Let's watch.
The love story of the nation's
most beloved "bad boy"
has taken Korea by storm…
She probably had issues
from her childhood.
She was never once loved by anyone.
There's no helping women like her.
Even if you love them wholeheartedly,
they won't believe you.
And as these people see
having feelings for someone as a weakness,
they will make you miserable.
They will just exhaust you. How?
-They just keep going.
-Just turn it off.
I'm getting tired just talking about it.
So they become
collectors of men, so to say.
So what should you do
when you meet a woman like her?
My advice is to
never get involved with them.
You can never change a person.
-Though people do often say…
-Hilarious, isn't it?
Seriously, that's just a load of crap.
Then they tire you out again.
I mean, that's…
This sucks.
Gosh, I can't believe
there's still three hours to go.
-Till what?
-My birthday party!
-Are you that excited?
-Of course!
It only comes around once a year.
And I'm really going to
stuff myself today.
Today's a cheat day, all right?
So where are we going again?
Oh, it's actually my aunt's restaurant,
and we'll have
the entire place to ourselves.
-Doesn't it sound fun?
-What, really?
Judge Jung,
you're joining us today, right?
Well, today…
I'm sorry, for what?
To Kim Yu-mi's birthday party!
Why don't you come with us, Judge Jung?
I bet you need some distraction
to take your mind off things.
Yes, Judge Jung. Come with us.
Oh, are you hesitating
because we might ask you questions?
We won't ask you anything.
I don't care about anything
except today being my birthday!
You'll come with us, right?
Sure, why not?
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Yu-mi
Happy birthday to you
-Happy birthday!
-Gosh, thank you. Thank you!
I'm so happy right now.
Oh, what's this?
It's a lipstick
from the latest collection.
I thought the color was perfect for you.
I wanted this so bad. Thank you.
I bought you a belly-dancing outfit.
-You were really good last time.
-Gosh.
Why don't you open it?
Then may I?
Wow, this is…
No good?
Thank you.
This is a hand massager.
For your precious hands.
Thank you!
You guys really didn't have to.
Oh, I just found out today,
so I've got nothing.
Okay.
Well, there's always tomorrow.
Shall we say cheers?
-Happy birthday.
-Thank you!
-Please dig in.
-This looks so good.
So good.
What are you up to?
I'm at a party
because it's Ms. Kim's birthday.
Oh, Ms. Kim? Did you get her a present?
What present?
Didn't you say it's her birthday?
Well, yes. But I found out too late.
Let me make a toast.
Come on, I think we've done enough toasts.
Well, I appreciate you coming here
to celebrate my birthday
and all your presents here too.
So in return, allow me to show you
my real belly-dancing skills.
Please give me a big hand!
One, two, three, four!
How did you…
Happy birthday.
I thought Mr. Jung may have forgotten it.
Oh wow, lucky you.
Thank you.
How did you know about the party?
Oh, I invited her.
If you're uncomfortable with--
-Oh no, not at all!
-No way!
-Please do join us.
-Have a seat.
-Do join us.
-Are you okay with that?
Yes, well…
Oh my.
Cheers.
I don't know where to begin.
I'm sure you've all seen the news.
I'm…
a single life helper.
In other words, marriage is my profession.
Mr. Jung right here was also my client,
but I ended up falling for him.
I came here to apologize
because I did end up deceiving you,
though I never meant to.
Don't worry about it.
There's no need to apologize.
There is no need.
Then what about Kang Hae-jin?
Mr. Kang was also my client.
You know, I don't need anything else.
All except for the very fact
that my Hae-jin
isn't actually getting married.
I couldn't sleep for days because of that.
This is the best birthday present ever.
-Applause!
-Let's do it!
Oh, I have a question.
What did you see in Judge Jung?
He's a bit of…
an acquired taste.
Totally!
You just want to slap him.
-I wish I could. I want to do it so badly.
-That's enough.
Okay.
Could you tell us
how your love story started?
Hold on, hold on!
Let's all drink up first.
-And then we'll hear it.
-Okay.
Sounds good.
Let's take turns.
Starting where?
-Starting here!
-Starting here!
Rumors have been going around about Jamie.
Ms. Yu, just how have you been
managing her?
"Ms. Yu."
Do you think I still work for you?
Why are you being so brazen?
Do you know just how much damage
your failed project
has done to the company?
There's a limit to my patience, you know.
"Damage," did you say?
You have feelings
for Ms. Jamie, don't you?
I think you'd be
the perfect match for her.
Are you not confident enough?
Confident?
That's not what this is about.
Love can be earned or won.
I guess you didn't know
that Jamie is seeing someone.
We still have Kangjin's youngest son.
He's genuinely in love with Jamie.
So what? What will you do about it?
INA and Kangjin, bound by marriage…
Isn't that something
you've always dreamed of?
-Yes.
-I'll say this for the last time.
Let Jamie into the family.
No.
Do you think I've been idle
for the past 13 years?
Everything on INA Group
since its foundation
is in here.
If you want it, you should just say so.
So handsy.
That's just a copy.
Call me when you're ready
for a new family member.
A copy?
We love you, Auntie.
Sure. Good night.
-Go home safely now.
-I'll call you.
Round two! Let's go, everyone!
-Come on, let's go.
-We'll get going, then.
Have a good night.
Let me take you home.
No. That'll make me want to stay with you.
Same with me, but you came here
without a word today.
I thought we were "taking time off."
Have things been awkward
with your colleagues?
I was afraid you might not be
able to keep your chin up.
When did I ever not keep my chin up?
Can we stay here like this
for just one minute?
No.
For two minutes.
Or three?
Thank you.
MARRIED TO: WOO GWANG-NAM
MARRIED TO: JUNG JI-HO
Evening.
Did you have a good day, Mr. Woo?
Have a seat.
What now?
You may never have learned
to use chopsticks properly,
but I do think you know basic manners,
at the very least.
In fact, the more I get to know you,
the more you seem
like a good man, Mr. Woo.
Why are you calling "Mr. Woo" now?
What are you scheming at?
What are you going to say next?
Do you know anything about a Jung Ji-ho?
Mr. Pension?
No, I'm not sure who you're talking about.
Never heard of him.
I saw you two together.
Really?
Well, that's because
I had something to say to him.
So I went to see him at the court.
Where did I meet him?
Where did you even see us?
I take it that he works at the court?
Yes.
I mean, no.
I saw that he's been married
to Ms. Jamie for five years now.
And they're currently
seeing each other, it looks like.
So why do you keep asking?
Jeez.
Please just leave Sang-eun alone!
I just want Ms. Jamie
to be happy.
Now tell me more about this Jung Ji-ho.
I honestly don't know.
And I'm warning you.
Don’t try to do anything, okay?
Gosh, you scared me. Why are you here?
Sang-eun, I'm really sorry.
About what?
I think I made a mistake again.
-What mistake?
-Well…
She asked me some loaded questions.
What? Tell me what she asked.
Well…
that lady kept asking me about Judge Jung
when I don't even know…
Wait, Sang-eun.
Sang-eun, wait.
What are you scheming at?
Everything that I'd done
was for you, Ms. Jamie.
You went ahead and ruined it,
but your happiness is all I care about.
Do you think I'm lying?
So what?
Do I look happy to you?
You said you'd never known
what it's like to be loved.
That's why you fail to realize
that someone's finally here
to give you what you've always wanted.
Mr. Kang truly loves you.
Don’t give me that crap!
Why did you ask about Jung Ji-ho?
It looks like we'll need more time.
It was Yu Mi-ho I had to take care of,
not Kang Hae-jin.
HR RECORDS
What is all this?
A summary of suspicions
against INA Group and Yu Mi-ho.
In 1995, Yu Mi-ho took a girl
by the name Choi Sang-eun
from an orphanage.
The same year the child disappeared
from the orphanage
the same year Yu Mi-ho and Jamie
left the country
and funds trickled into INA Group.
They all match.
You know very well
what I'm talking about,
don't you, Mr. Choi?
Ever since the project fell apart
13 years ago
due to Jamie's refusal to cooperate,
you've been in charge of Yu Mi-ho.
But if you're a judge at the family court,
why do you have this?
I plan to give this to the Prosecution.
You mean, you'll report this?
A conglomerate ensnared
a child who'd lost her family
to use her as their business tool.
I consider this
an unprecedented case of child abuse.
Judge Jung.
I'm sorry, Judge Jung.
Once the investigations begin,
I suggest you cooperate
for a lighter sentence.
For now,
they're just my personal suspicions.
That's not what I meant.
What Ms Yu did
was far from abuse.
It wasn't as inhumane as you think it is.
I'll tell you everything.
CHOI CHEOL-GI: MADAM YU 010-0884-0327
Hello?
Ms. Yu Mi-ho?
Yes, who's this?
My name is Jung Ji-ho.
I'm an acquaintance of Ms. Choi Sang-eun.
And?
I'd like to see you for a minute.
Where are you right now?
I'm on my way out. What's this about?
I'll come to you.
Why don't we talk in person?
Hello, Ms. Choi.
Hello, Mr. Jung.
Did you have lunch?
Yes, I did.
Is that all?
Pardon? Then what more should I say?
We were all taught to add, "and you?"
when saying "Fine, thank you."
So you should ask me too.
"Did you have lunch too?
Let's have lunch together next time."
But it's not easy for me
to make time for lunch.
How about next time?
All right.
Are you busy today?
Actually, I have to get back to work.
Oh, okay.
You didn't receive
a strange call or anything, did you?
No, not at all. I have to go now.
Mr. Jung?