The Joseon Shooter
My name is Hasegawa Hanjo. Just call me Hanjo.
- Young Master... - What are you talking about?
Stop with your tricks.
You keep smiling with your eyes and tweeting like a bird.
Are you interested because I'm a big businessman from Japan?
Aren't you Young Master Yoon Kang?
Don't ever call me by that Joseon name again!
I'm not Park Yoon Kang.
Park Yoon Kang died. You've been reborn. That's your first step towards revenge.
Tell the one who ordered you. Tell him that I'll be waiting for him.
It was like the dead Park Jin Han was shooting at me.
- Who are you? - I'm Park Yoon Kang, Park Jin Han's son!
Then what about Yeon Ha? She'll get on the boat from Mapo Port tomorrow night.
She'll be sold to Qing.
Whether she's sold to Qing or Japan, it has nothing to do with me.
If Hanjo appears, he's Park Yoon Kang.
Brother...
[Episode 7]
Please calm down.
We're looking for a thief that got into our storage.
Please cooperate with us.
Just tell us who you are.
Who are you?
Please show me your face.
It's a gun shot!
It looks like something happened.
You watch the boat. The rest of you, follow me!
It's not him!
You're the head of the Gyeonggi merchant group.
Yes. Please let him go.
A suspicious man shot a gun and ran away. So we were chasing him.
What about the gunman then?
He ran away. That way.
Have you seen other suspicious men?
- Ones with young slaves. - Well... I haven't seen any.
Damn...
Let's go!
- What about his face? - I couldn't check.
Get in.
Hurry up! Before the police come back.
Get in!
Go!
It's dangerous, Soo In! Officer Han told you to stay put.
But Yeon Ha... Let's look around just a little more.
The door is open over there. Let's take a look.
Fine. Let's take a look and hurry back.
Please look through that way. I'll look through this way.
Be careful.
Soo In!
Who are you?
What the heck are you doing right now?
Let her go right now.
If you need a hostage, I'll be your hostage.
So, don't touch her.
That way! Go check!
Soo In! Are you okay?
Are you hurt anywhere?
To have run into the gunman... You could've been in big trouble.
Are you okay?
You must've been really scared.
Yes. Thanks to Ho Kyung...
But what about Yeon Ha? You didn't get to find her?
It looks like they ran away in the middle of all the noise.
Was she really here?
I don't know. There is nothing I can check.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt your police work.
I'm sorry to you, too.
You were still looking for the girl named Yeon Ha.
Yes. I heard the news that slave dealers had her...
You must've had a big shock. Please return now.
I'll keep looking for Yeon Ha.
Bye now.
We should get back, too.
Alright. Be careful getting home.
Yes.
It could've been really bad.
I'm glad we didn't face anything worse.
Thank you, Brother. Thanks to you...
But why did you do that?
What if that gunman really took you for a hostage?
I'm not sure, either.
At that moment, I just...
I only thought about saving you.
If it wasn't for Officer Han, neither of us would've made it.
I see.
By the way, that gunman...
I don't think he meant to hurt us.
What do you mean? He didn't mean to hurt us?
That's just how I feel. His eyes at that moment...
- It just occurred to me. - Don't say that.
He took you as a hostage.
Do you know how shocked I was?
It's true, but...
I don't know either... why I have these thoughts.
Anyway, I'm glad we're both okay.
Don't think about it anymore.
Let's forget the bad memories quickly.
Please, sir! Please wake up already.
My Lord, the sun is up high. Hurry!
A little longer.
You should sleep a little more, too.
Why don't you get up now, Mr. Hanjo?
It's the opening of the store today.
Seriously... I'm dead tired.
- Let's do it tomorrow. - Mr. Hanjo!
- Fine. I said, fine!
I'm getting up!
- Please be careful! - I'm fine, I'm fine.
He went to bed late at night with a gisaeng.
I just saw him coming out of the room with the gisaeng.
What about overnight?
Once the front gate closed, I didn't see anyone leave.
Got it. You may leave.
He might have noticed the tail.
- He probably left using another gate. - Your guess is not enough.
He has the trust of Yamamoto.
Send a notice to the merchant group.
- Pardon? - Find the slave dealer based in Mapo Port.
If Soo In is right, they have the girl Yeon Ha.
If Hanjo is Park Yoon Kang
he couldn't look the other way once he sees his own sister.
Yes.
So you didn't find Yeon Ha after all?
No, I didn't see her.
The head of the merchant group showed up suddenly, so I missed her.
Head of the merchant group?
Why on earth would he go there?
A thief got into his storage.
It happened to be last night?
- That's a bit suspicious. - We need to look into it.
Go to the Western Police Office.
Pardon? What business do we have there?
There is someone I need to meet in order to find Yeon Ha.
There is a letter in the room, so take it to the Western Police Office.
Yes.
They're coming now.
I only opened a store. Why did you bring so many presents?
It's not much. I hope you don't mind.
Okay. Thank you.
Anyway, now that we opened the store, we should hurry up and get to the point.
Of course. That's what I wanted, too.
Then let's not delay the explosion test either. Let's proceed quickly.
- As soon as the gunpowder is ready... - It's ready.
The gunpowder is coming in tomorrow.
Pardon? Tomorrow?
Why are you so surprised? Weren't you waiting for it?
Yes, I was.
When can you do it? I'd like to see it as early as tomorrow.
I can't do it right away. I have to prepare separately...
We have a gunpowder expert and the gunpowder.
What more do you need to prepare?
You really don't know about these things. Material is not everything.
To turn it into an explosive, I have to mix it and dry...
Got it. So, how many days do you need?
Well...
- About ten days? - I'll give you three.
It's too short.
Now, let's go to the greeting room.
- We should have a drink. - Sure, let's do that.
- I'll stay here and continue with my work. - You will?
- Got it. Later then. - Okay.
Here...
She bothered me so much all night.
I finally woke up when the sun was up high in the middle.
I see.
The girls in Cheong Poong Inn are all over me...
Now I'm scared to go in there.
I guess they all like you, Mr. Hanjo.
Well, they have an eye for a man, too.
Excuse me...
I'll get going first.
What's wrong? We're in the middle of an interesting conversation.
Please enjoy your conversation. Just between the men.
I should've been careful in front of the ladies.
You know that, but...
What's wrong? Finish what you started.
It's nothing. I enjoyed hearing the story.
- Bye now. - Sure, be careful getting home.
By the way, girls in Joseon smell really nice.
What do they use?
I'm not sure.
Here, let's drink!
I must've been really mistaken.
Now I see that Hanjo is totally different from Yoon Kang.
He's a completely different person.
Yes, I'm glad you realize that now.
Anyway, this is a big problem.
Only three days...
Hye Won, I really can't do it.
- I really can't make an explosive. - Please do as much as you can.
You know that if you give up now, it's over for us.
- Hye Won... - Please just do your best.
Even if you fail, it's not your fault.
Please, Soo In.
Hasegawa Yuichi...
That's my father's name.
He was ignored as a low-class soldier all his life.
I spent my childhood that way, too.
I see.
So, how did you get to work with Mr. Yamamoto?
I heard you grew up in Osaka.
After my sister died, I left Osaka.
I didn't want to live like my father.
At first, I went in with other bums and did some rough jobs, too.
Step by step, I climbed to be near him.
That's how you're so skilled in using the sword.
Good enough to fight off the assassins sent by the Songdo merchants.
Yes, well...
I inherited it from my father. I bet you can't deny that.
I see.
Now that I think about it, I've fallen completely in your hands.
To tell you something so private like this.
Is that so?
Still, I'm happy that we got closer, Mr. Hanjo.
Really?
Then next time, please tell me about your story, too.
I feel like I'm losing out since I'm always the one talking.
Yes, I'll do that.
Now, let's have another drink.
It's the real beginning for both of us from now.
Yes. Let's do our best, Mr. Hanjo.
Let's.
I'm sorry about this. I took too much of your time.
Not at all. I'm the one who was holding onto someone very busy.
Please get some rest.
Did you find out about everything?
It's the same as the information received from the consulate.
Even the story about his sister who died at fifteen is the same.
Does it mean that Hanjo is not Park Yoon Kang?
It's too early to tell.
If he's the real Park Yoon Kang, he'd be prepared for this much.
I think I really need the girl Yeon Ha.
- What about the notice? - I sent it around.
We'll start receiving information tomorrow.
Hanjo...
Hasegawa... Hanjo.
[Three years ago, Japan]
It's no place for Joseon people like you to be hanging out.
You're quite determined.
How about it? Do you want to work in our merchant group?
I'm working for Mr. Yamamoto.
It's the biggest merchant group in Kyoto.
Yamamoto?
Well, if you want to, come find Hanjo of Shitamachi.
Hasegawa Hanjo.
Make sure to remember it.
Let's go.
- What about the letter? - I gave it to him.
By the way, who the heck is he?
It's the face that I saw who was standing outside of Son Taek Soo's house.
Are you sure it's okay to see him? Isn't it dangerous?
Well... he is a bit dangerous.
What?
Not to me. To girls.
Did you... look for me?
So, where did you go yesterday?
So, bad guys appeared yesterday, so I went over there...
Did you finish what I told you to do?
What about the identity of the dead gunman?
I'm looking into it.
Right now.
You must've been at a gisaeng house instead of working again.
Gisaeng house? It's already been over a day since I...
- Will you keep lying to me? - It's not that... I really...
It's the portrait of the dead gunman. Go find his identity now!
Yes.
I heard one of your gunmen died.
Is it true?
- Yes. - Why didn't you report it to me?
It's a petty life.
I thought you wouldn't need to know, my Lord.
Do you think the gunmen you have are yours?
No, my Lord.
I told you to train more gunmen to prepare for the unknown future.
How is that going?
As you ordered, I have them prepared.
If you'd like, I'll show them to you right away.
Shoot!
These are the gunmen I told you about.
- I offer you my life! - I offer you my life!
'I'll wait for you at Cheong Poong Inn tonight.'
'You must come alone.' Of course!
By the way, when did Myeong Wol come back?
This cute one...
You're dead tonight.
Myeong Wol, how long has it been? I'm here...
I'm sorry. I got the wrong room...
Please come in.
I've waited for you for a long time.
For me?
What about Myeong Wol? Where is Myeong Wol?
How long has it been? You're still looking for Myeong Wol?
- Stop it and sit down for now. - Who the heck are you?
Who are you to know Myeong Wol?
Well... who would be the one who knows about your first gisaeng?
That's Park Yoon Kang...
How dare you pull a prank! Who the heck are you?
You're... Japanese... Hanjo?
No, it's me. Park Yoon Kang.
Okay, then next question.
When we were training together
when did I win for the first time in our sword match?
- Stop it. Will you keep asking me all night? - Tell me. If you get it wrong, I can't trust you.
- Never. - What?
You've never defeated me.
What do you mean, never? I won once.
When? When you won after throwing dust in my eyes?
Yes, but I still won.
Because you should never let your guard down.
- You're back, Yoon Kang. - Yes, it's me.
Your friend.
You were alive!
Park Yoon Kang, you were alive!
Yes, I made it alive. I'm back alive.
Why did you pretend not to know me? When you were alive like this.
I had a reason for it back then.
I have no time for this. I need to bring Lady Soo In.
I have to tell Lady Soo In about this.
No!
What do you mean, no? Why?
I'm the criminal charged with treason. I'm being chased.
Once Lady Soo In finds out about my identity, she'll be in danger.
But she's really been waiting for you.
It's better to forget me.
Better to know me as the dead person that I am.
It's for Lady Soo In.
Keep in mind... even if you run into Lady Soo In, don't make a mistake.
I am dead.
I'm alive only to you in Joseon.
You have to be the only person who knows about it.
Understood?
Okay, I understand. If you really feel that way...
And I have a favor to ask.
What is it? Tell me.
There should be a notice delivered to the Western Police Office to manage the Japanese.
- Oh, that. - Tell them that you'll take charge on it.
It'll be hard to meet you in secret like this forever.
- Can you do it? - Of course. What else?
Yeon Ha.
I came for her. I came to find Yeon Ha.
Yes, I'm sure you did.
I've been looking for Yeon Ha anyway. Soo In has been looking for her, too.
- If you hear any news, let me know. - I will.
I'll definitely find her. I'll make sure to bring Yeon Ha.
Okay, thank you.
I'm asking you, Jung Hoon.
- The executive department? - Yes, Your Majesty.
It's a new department that will lead the development and enlightenment of Joseon.
And within that, the affairs and communication divisions in charge of diplomatic relations
the commerce division in charge of commerce
the shipbuilding division in charge of developing battleships
and the military division in charge of new weapons are among the 12 divisions.
Tasks are divided among them.
- So the frame is complete now. - Yes, Your Majesty.
The only remaining part is to convince the officials.
It can't be done, Your Majesty!
It can't be done?
Then how will you accomplish strengthening the national power of Joseon?
Your Majesty, people are already filled with anger
over the opening of the port to the Japanese.
What do you mean by establishing trade relationships with more countries?
That's right, Your Majesty.
Besides, to place a department with such strong authority within the palace?
Doesn't it really mean to make the court counsel and officials scarecrows?
It's only to expedite the work flow.
We have no time to waste in establishing our national power.
Will you just fight over some authority?
That's right. We need battleships and new guns to protect our country.
How would we receive new technology without opening the port?
It's not the weapons that protect the country!
It's the loyalty and courage of the people!
That's how Qing and Japan fell apart by the Westerners.
Are you saying that you don't even know that?
What did you just say?
Stop!
The executive department will be established based on the written guidelines.
Come to your senses. The fate of Joseon will be determined in a second.
I won't forgive anything that will drag down this country anymore.
What do you mean? Something's not right?
Because of the moving of the graves, the descendants are still opposed to it.
It's in someone else's land.
What does it have to do with them when the landowner made the decision?
Still, it's not the custom of Joseon.
The deceased are taken care of better than the ones alive.
You don't need to worry.
Just make sure to get ready for the test.
What about Soo In?
She went to the gunpowder warehouse with Mr. Hanjo.
I'm about to go, too.
I'm worried that she might make a mistake.
- Okay, get going then. - Yes.
Now, what do you think?
I'm sure it's the best quality.
Yes, for the most part.
- But the quality of niter is a bit lacking. - What?
Dark, spicy dirt is the best in extracting niter.
But these seem to be made from salty dirt that was dug up.
They must've been produced in large quantities in a hurry.
What nonsense are you saying?
Dirt is dirt. How can it be spicy or salty?
There is. When the dirt is salty, it absorbs humidity
so it's difficult to make gunpowder.
Aren't you just saying whatever because I don't know much about it?
If you can't trust me, why don't you have a taste yourself?
Move it.
Are you telling me to eat gunpowder now?
You can't trust my words!
Here, have a taste and see if it's spicy or salty.
Hurry up!
That's enough.
If it's wet, dry it up and use it. Or get it yourself!
What did you say?
I left a few boxes in the store and put the rest of it in this warehouse.
Make sure to take care of it well.
Yes.
I'm telling you again. You can never take gunpowder out of there.
Keep that in mind.
Don't worry! Do you usually not trust people?
I trust the ones who are trustworthy.
It's just you that I don't trust at all.
You're too harsh.
Please get ready to apologize when I succeed.
Anytime.
Make sure you succeed.
Who are you?
It's him.
He's Japanese and she's his technician.
- What's going on? - You despicable man...
You speak the Joseon language?
The head of the merchant group dug up the graves.
Do you think we don't know that you ordered him to do that?
What the heck are you talking about?
There seems to be some misunderstanding.
Why don't you have a talk with the head of the merchant group...
Shut up, you dirty girl!
You have nothing better to do than partnering with the Japanese?
Guys, show them!
- Mr. Hanjo... - Leave now.
How dare you...
Get him!
This way!
They left.
I'm sorry.
Because of me...
Hurry up. I heard a gunshot.
Yes!
Why did you do that earlier?
- What do you mean? - The gun.
I was nervous. I was afraid that you might shoot that old man.
I'm not that kind of man.
I despise killing people with a gun.
Then why do you carry around a gun?
This is for self-protection.
When you carry a gun, you end up shooting with it.
Once you shoot, someone dies.
It takes away a life in a second.
It has a cruel ending with no time to say good-bye.
Have you seen something like that?
I just know... as part of common sense.
Let me ask you a question.
Do you still think I'm that Park Yoon Kang?
Why do you ask suddenly?
How much did you like him... that you still haven't gotten over him?
How would I forget him as long as I'm alive?
Although it was only for a short time
I laughed with him and cried with him...
We shared life and death together.
When I think about it
the time I spent with him was the happiest moment in my life.
Then I'll ask you a question, too.
Are you really not Young Master Yoon Kang?
Even when I think you're not him I feel like you're him from time to time.
Am I really mistaken? Or...
Maybe I'm right, but there is a reason...
That again?
I'm not. That conversation was over already.
- Yes, but... - Stop the nonsense...
Look out and see if you find anything.
Mr. Hanjo!
Soo In!
I had a good discussion with the elder.
I promised to invite a well-known monk and hold a prayer service for their ancestors.
Of course I'll pay them well, too.
This won't happen again.
You should've done that already.
Yes, my thought didn't reach that far.
I'm sorry.
Why are you digging up the graves?
We had no choice but to move them for the carts to be carried to the mine.
I really don't know what to say.
You get into trouble every time because of something we started.
I don't know how to apologize...
Never mind. Now that it's resolved, I'll get going.
- Be careful getting home. - Please take care.
Are you hurt anywhere? It must've been a shock.
I'm okay.
But Mr. Hanjo is really...
Someone's apologizing to him, and that's all he can say?
It's our fault.
We should be thankful that he's so understanding.
Thankful?
Why are you so lenient on him?
Do you owe something to Mr. Hanjo?
Yes, I owe him a debt.
What?
He saved my life.
In that mountain.
The first time we came to see this warehouse
we were attacked by assassins.
Really?
If it wasn't for Mr. Hanjo, I wouldn't be here in front of you now.
But it's not just because of that.
I just... noticed him.
His unexpected behavior.
You probably can't see it though.
His Majesty... really hit us on the back of our head!
It's not a matter to laugh off, my Lord!
This is a matter of flipping the whole government!
It's not just the government.
As long as they're qualified
even illegitimate children and the lower class can become officials in the new department.
This is about flipping the whole Joseon!
That's right. It's same as declaring a war on us!
I should meet him.
You mean...
I should listen to him and see how much His Majesty is ready to take on.
His Majesty assigned me as the administrator of the executive division.
The executive division... means you'll be overseeing all the other 11 divisions.
- Administrator there means... - Yes.
He gave me a position that's too much for me.
Congratulations, my Lord.
- Please help me going forward. - Yes.
I'll come by often and worry with you just like I have been, my Lord.
That's not what I mean.
I'm asking you to work in the new department.
Come work with me.
But I...
I got the administrator position as an interpreter.
It's not a place that cares about the family background or the class.
Come in. Let's do it together.
That's what you've wanted.
Is your name Je Mi?
Je Mi? That's a pretty name.
My mom came up with the name.
Oh, I see.
By the way, whose laundry is all this?
- It's Mr. Hanjo's. - Mr. Hanjo?
What? What did you just say?
It's Mr. Hanjo's. Why?
I told you to watch her!
- I told you not to let her in my room! - I'm sorry.
But she doesn't seem to know anything, so you don't need to worry...
Kick her out now. Now!
Brother! Just this once! I'll never let this happen again!
You!
I found out where Yeon Ha is. You should hear it now.
What? Why are you telling me now?
You got angry before you gave me a chance to talk...
Where is it?
It was at Mapo as I expected.
Yes, it wasn't too far from Mapo.
The gang of dealers who sell slaves to Qing still have the girl.
Let's go.
I have to go and confirm it myself.
Why are you so slow? Hurry up!
I haven't worn this before, so it's really uncomfortable.
- Where is it? - Over there.
Let's go.
Why does this keep falling?
Who are you looking for?
Yeon Ha?
- Yes, that's right. - Yeon Ha...
Yeon Ha...
Are you talking about the girl that was just sold?
Sold? What do you mean?
You have no luck.
Some handsome businessman came and just took her.
It hasn't even been 15 minutes.
Who took her? I mean, where were they going?
Of course I don't know that.
Where am I going?
You're going to the Gyeonggi merchant group.
Stay quiet and follow me.
Yeon Ha!
Hurry up and follow me!
What do you plan to do now?
I'm going to hold a party tomorrow.
Bring Hanjo to that party.
Yes, I'll do that.
Yeon Ha...
The rich of the Gyeonggi region?
Yes. They're important in doing business, so he's holding a party for introductions.
He asked you to please come to the party as well.
Of course I should go.
I understand. Tell him that I'd be there, too.
Yes, then...
This is not going to work.
What now?
No matter how many times I read it, I can't figure it out.
Unless I actually try it.
So why did you say you'd do it?
Just go and tell them that you can't do it.
Will you keep saying nonsense?
How can I say that I can't do it at this point?
Even if it's just for Hye Won, I have to make it work.
Then what should we do? Should we go and steal the gunpowder?
Yes, gunpowder!
As long as I have the gunpowder!
Mr. Hanjo did?
Yes. He asked me to check the remaining gunpowder in this storage.
- If it's in good condition... - Really?
That's strange. He'd have said that you'd be coming.
He must've forgotten.
He's not like that.
This is it. Please check.
Thank you.
Are you done checking?
Yes.
They're all in good condition.
Then I'll tell Mr. Hanjo that you came by.
No, no. I'll tell him when I come next time.
As you like.
Alright. Work hard now.
Are you okay?
Who is this girl?
I haven't seen her before.
Yes, the lord brought her yesterday.
- My father did? - Yes.
He said that we'd need a lot more hands from now on...
What are you doing? Hurry up and introduce yourself.
What? Yes.
Okay.
That's what I mean.
Welcome. I guess you all came together.
Yes, we ran into each other on the way.
What about your father?
I'll tell him that you're here.
- Please come in first. - Let's do that.
Guests are arriving now. You should hurry up.
Yes.
You said they're the rich in the Gyeonggi region
but it seems that everyone who can hold his drink in Joseon is here.
Yes, I have no way of competing with them either.
Well, you need no more words.
Why don't we go to a quiet place and have tea to sober up a little?
Good thinking.
Go ask for tea.
Yes.
Please.
So, did you get to say hello to the guests?
Yes, just about.
More people than I thought came by.
I've held parties once in a while, so now more guests are coming by.
Is half of your profit spent on holding parties?
That wouldn't happen.
Rather, I have more slaves now since I have more work to be done in the house.
I bought another slave yesterday with an excuse of the party.
Is that so?
Anyway, does Soo In still think you're someone else?
With that Young Master Yoon Kang.
Well, she doesn't show it on the outside, so I'm not sure.
I'm sure there are many people who look alike in the world.
I decided not to think too much about those words now.
Yes, please do so.
Just like you said, there are many people who look alike.
Unless it's his own blood, it'll be difficult to confirm.
Yes, that's what I think, too.
I've left my seat for too long.
Your tea will be brought here soon.
I'll go see the guests for a bit, so please take your time and rest.
Don't worry about me, and just take care of the guests.
They're important to you.
Yes, then...
Excuse me, I brought your tea.
Sure, leave it there.
Yes.
Brother!
Brother...
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[Joseon Gunman]
We need to paddle and move forward.
It needs to be paddled from both sides.
- Otherwise, the boat will flip. - Are you threatening me?
You bastard! You didn't know that would ruin my reputation?
Are you afraid that people will find out I'm your son?
Then this time, he really won't be able to escape alive.
You might face it in return. The gun will go...
It's over in a second.