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Episode 3 The Return of the King
But the person who breaks their promise to me definitely dies.
Who's there?
It's me, Akiko.
It's late, are you not going to sleep...?
Since you weren't beside me, I couldn't sleep.
Let's go home.
Please don't make any noise.
Y-You speak Korean...
I'm a Korean drama fan. Of course, I know some Korean.
Could you have possibly heard earlier... ?
Oh, your translation with lies?
Don't worry. I didn't say a word to my husband.
Were you that surprised?
My husband doesn't kill people often, though.
Then... Chairman Watanabe...
He's the best yakuza (gangster) in Kyushu area.
Watanabe Finance with 40 years of history, he's the boss of that yakuza.
My husband is a bit hard-edged and cold-blooded,
but you don't know how gentle and tender he is usually.
Then . . .
Then the Chairman of the Watanabe Group is...
Of course, it's a "group". You can't even guess how many "team leaders" he has.
As long as you keep the promise that you would show us the drama within this year, you won't die, so don't worry.
And you asked earlier why the drama must be on TV within this year.
This... is a secret.
In fact, my husband has the last stage of stomach cancer.
So you must definitely keep your promise!
Okay, I know what you're thinking, but...
Low-grade...
What do I do? Should I tell him that I can't do it now?
No, how hard it was to get this opportunity! If I lose this chance, I might not have any chance to come back, not only even in three years but forever!
But life is more important! I can't be killed by a yakuza with last-stage stomach cancer!
Wouldn't it be better to tell him that I can't do this, before it becomes too late?
What? You've come here and now you say you can't do it?
If someone goes back on their word with me they die.
Whether being killed by a yakuza's boss, or dying later after failing to come back forever,
anyway it's all the same.
I have only one life, so who cares even if I use his money? The dice of destiny is already cast anyway.
Representative!
The Japanese Watanabe Group are on the line holding.
Good afternoon, Mr. Tanaka.
I'm Empire Productions Representative Oh Jin Wan. How are you doing?
About that investment you told me about earlier, is it okay to send a script over now?
Yes?
I'm sorry.
We have decided to sign with the World Production agency.
World Production?
Anthony, that jerk!
It's not like somebody is chasing us. Please, let's go together.
To put the drama on TV within this year, we have no time to lose, not a second.
Within this year?
Yes, broadcasting the drama within this year is the condition of his investment.
There are just a few months left this year, how can we get a broadcasting time slot?
I can do that, so you'd better focus on your script now. The real war is just started from now on.
Representative, congratulations!
The deposit is wired to our account.
As if it's so new to us..
Why aren't you coming in?
Oh, it's Writer Lee.
You've seen him before, right? He's Joo Dong Seok, the producer.
You're having lunch.
Well, I'm done now. Come over, take a seat.
By the way, where is my desk?
Oh, it's over there.
Here, Miss Writer.
Okay.
Then, where is the room that I'll be sleeping in?
It's over there. Show her inside.
Huh?
Yes.
Over here.
Over here, Miss Writer.
I'm done.
Representative?
Shouldn't you give me a minimum space so that I can work on my writing?
What's wrong? You're not fat, but is that space too small?
No, I mean, it's not small, but it's too lacking...
It's too lacking, I agree.
Congratulations, Sunbaenim.
I rushed to come here, so I couldn't bring anything.
I heard you got the investment from Watanabe Group in Japan.
That's really just amazing!
We were lucky.
And your help was great too, Representative Oh.
What do you mean "lucky"? It was solely because of your competence.
Oh, it's Writer Lee. It's been awhile.
How have you been?
I thought you two were having a bad connection, but I guess I was wrong.
Like me, I thought Writer Lee also wished sunbae's business to be ruined, but I was wrong about that too.
Like me?
Yes.
Three years ago, when the quick-service biker died.
How could all the details of that accident be on the media maliciously?
Why? Why were all those articles pouring out without giving us any chance to block them? Haven't you doubted that?
Perhaps . . . You?
Yes.
That tip-off was done by me.
I mean... why, you?
Why?
You don't know?
For 7 years, under you, I had done all kinds of work,
but although I'd cleaned up all crap you made, you took all the credit.
Did you think I would live forever as the second man of "Empire", the subordinate of Anthony?
How could you?
How could...? How dare you?!!
"How dare...
you?"
I should be saying that to you. The representative of "Empire" now is... ME.
Such a person like you who uses cheap tricks to make just one drama. A loser like you who hit rock bottom can't dare to confront me, the most powerful man in drama production industry, the King of the Empire is
ME! OH JIN WAN!
Drop that useless hope, please.
With the investment contract which will become invalid if the show can't be aired within this year, you can't fight against me.
Therefore, please just stay broken quietly.
If you still want to get that tiny bit of respect as sunbae.
What are you watching so intently?
What did I do? I'm just cleaning.
Miss Writer Lee.
Let's talk for a little bit.
I have something to show you.
This is the writer's room prepared by Empire Production for you, Writer Lee Go Eun.
Earlier, I was a bit too enraged, so I said rude things. Please understand.
Why don't you sign a contract with us, Empire Production?
I signed a contract with World Production's Anthony Kim.
How much did you receive for that contract?
Well, the contract...
It doesn't matter.
I don't think Anthony gave you a proper payment for the contract because he came to me to borrow $3,000 a few days ago.
And even if you received some, we will pay the penalty for breach of the contract for you and give you the best condition you can get as a rookie writer.
Ten million won ($10,000) per episode, the advance payment 100 million won for contract,
and the rest of the payment 100 million won, so total 200 million won ($200,000).
Are you being like this to me in order to get your revenge on him?
If you thought of me as such a small (petty) person, then I'm a bit disappointed.
Oh, I heard that the investment from Watanabe of Japan was done solely because of your script, Writer Lee Go Eun.
By any chance, were you deceived by Anthony, again?
Writer Lee, even if you're working with Anthony, your script won't be able to be aired.
As soon as you sign a contract with us...
Well, was it "Morning of Kyeongseong"?
That script will be proceeded right away and be aired, I guarantee you.
But....
This is the key for this apartment.
While staying here, please take your time to consider this offer.
Tomorrow afternoon, I will come to see you with the contract.
Don't forget.
That Anthony will never be able to make this drama.
Did Writer Lee not say where she was going?
Well, when I was back from the rest room, she was already gone.
What about her phone?
No matter how many times I try, she doesn't answer her phone.
But you know, Director.
Since we got the advance deposit, can't we have some delicious food?
Our destiny depends on how to use that money.
What about the new recruits?
They will come to work here by 3 PM.
Are you not eating?
You can eat the rest.
I heard that the investment from Watanabe of Japan was done solely because of your script, Writer Lee Go Eun.
By any chance, were you deceived by Anthony, again?
I will give you the best condition you can get as a rookie writer.
10 million won ($10,000) per episode, the advance payment 100 million won for contract, and the rest of the payment 100 million won, so in total 200 million won ($200,000).
As soon as you sign a contract with us, that script will be proceeded right away and be aired, I guarantee you.
Don't forget. Anthony will definitely not be able to make this drama.
Mom?
Our Writer Lee Go Eun, are you writing the script well?
By the way, Mom, would it be important to keep the promise with a person I can't trust?
Or would it be more important to choose the guaranteed future, not keeping that promise?
Is something going on?
Oh no. I'm just saying.
This child...
Why are you thinking hard about such an easy thing?
What's so important about the promise with a person you can't trust? The future with the guaranteed success is more important, of course.
I guess so, right?
Of course!
Auntie! Please give the food quickly!
I'm busy right now so I will call you later okay?
Alright.
This person is unavailable right now.
The signal is on, but she's not picking up the phone.
Anyway, I sent a text message that we will have a meeting at 3PM today, so she will come by then.
Director? We're ready to have the meeting.
Writer Lee?
Miss Writer Lee Go Eun?
Thank you for giving me such a good opportunity, but
I wish my drama would be made to give hope to everyone,
not to step on someone.
I can't take this opportunity by breaking a promise.
I'm sorry.
My first script, "Morning of Kyeongseong" will be made by World Production as promised.
We couldn't even contact you. What in the world happened?
I'm late only by 3 minutes.
What?
Are you saying you ignored the calls on purpose?
Well, my friend told me to stay at her apartment if I don't have any place to stay, so I went there...
You went there, and...?
It looked great outside, but even the cell phone didn't work there,
and it was too luxurious for me to stay there.
The place where people live should be more humane, don't you think so?
As promised, I sent the contract payment to your account, so check it later.
Hurry up and go in. Everyone is waiting for you.
What do we do?
Call Writer Jeong.
What?
"Elegant Revenge 2" will be aired this year.
For that, Park Shin Yang (a famous Korean actor) is going to take the main role next year...
We can do the casting again.
Director.
Don't you understand what I'm saying?
Call a meeting immediately.
Yes, sir.
This is Han Kang Wook, who newly joined World Production as a producer.
Yes, nice to meet you. Yes.
He's good at the producer work but not good at family matters, so he divorced two years ago.
And here is Team Leader Park Seok Hyun for finance.
I'm still single, no need to worry about being divorced.
He's single, no chance to get married, so don't care about him.
And here is Goo Yi Jae, the youngest staff for errands.
Please take care of me!
I'm Goo Yi Jae of Production team.
And this is...
Yes!
I'm Writer Lee Go Eun of "Morning of Kyeongseong".
Please take care of me!
So now we've done our introductions.
Everyone here who will share the destiny with our World Production,
as you can see, the level of our office is on the ground.
But...
remember this...
The bank account with 670,000 won ($670) and this small, humble office
are the ground we will newly start,
but with the advance deposit 100 million won, up there,
we'll head to the top.
To do that, what you will do from now on is
to win the broadcasting schedule so that this drama can be aired within this year.
Aired within this year?
Airing it within this year is the condition for the investment.
The rest of the investment fund of 9.9 billion won, a total of 10 billion won ($10 million) worth drama, "Morning of Kyeongseong"
definitely
needs to be aired within this year.
What will happen if it can't be aired within this year?
We die.
Currently for Monday and Tuesday of the K Broadcasting station (implying KBS), "Days of Passion" is being aired now,
and after this, a historic drama with 50 episodes is planned.
For Wednesday and Thursday, "Heaven" with 20 episodes,
and after this, the drama of Director Jeong Seong Chan is planned,
so this year's broadcasting schedule has already been completed.
What about M Broadcasting (implying MBC)?
M Broadcasting has already completed it's broadcasting schedule for this year,
and the place which has the time room for this year is
only November for Monday-Tuesday of S Broadcasting (implying SBS).
"Top Secrets"...
Wasn't it casting the actor Choi Tae Joon?
This early morning, Tae Joon had a big accident during the first shooting, so he needs to rest for 8 week.
If he needs 8 weeks, the shooting will be canceled soon.
Yes.
The media is talking about his "displaying the fighting spirit for the drama" in real time,
but we should consider that his drama is actually going to be canceled.
Then, are you saying they're releasing the false information to the media?
For the production company, they've already lost hundreds of million won,
so we can say they are making a frantic last-ditch effort.
For the actor, since he can't keep acting for the drama,
he's just trying to maintain his image, that's all.
Then the remained spot is only November for S Broadcasting...
Fine.
Make a list of actors in their 30's who can play for "Morning of Kyeongseong" aired in November.
Let's go with November, S Broadcasting.
Representative!
Even so, broadcasting it in November is...
November in this year at S Broadcasting.
This is the matter of life or death of our Empire Production.
No matter what it takes, we must get that time slot!
Since the top actors in our company are not available anyway,
make a list for top actors of other companies
and call the meeting again.
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The meeting is starting again.
Tell them I'll be there soon.
Why did you come back again?
Huh?
Why did you come back again, not going to Oh Jin Wan?
How did you know...?
You make a lot of fuss for even a small matter,
but you were out of reach after going out to dump garbage, and came back one day later.
Moreover, right after Oh Jin Wan visited.
And then saying all the nonsense about a friend and the luxurious apartment or whatnot. Did you think I would fall for your lame acting?
I guess the luxurious apartment part must be true. Oh Jin Wan, not your friend, showed it to you, though.
Why?
Why did you come back to me?
Is the reason really that important?
It's not that important, but I'm very curious.
People like you wouldn't understand, but
there are principles and promises to some people.
And there are some people who live to keep those things
even if they don't have much.
I just kept them, that's all.
How grateful I am.
It's not for your sake.
Of course it's for mine.
So it wasn't anything special.
And I've told you before.
It's not "you". It's "Representative."
S
K
M
Since you came from the movie industry, if I make an example in that side,
if you made a movie, you need to release it through movie theaters.
Yes.
But in our field, there are only three theaters.
So-called "3 companies of ground-wave".
If you can't get the time slot through these three, the drama production itself is impossible, far from releasing part.
Then, the competition to get the time slot must be really fierce.
That's right.
But the golden time for a drama is 10pm!
The number of the drama production companies which are desperately trying to get that time slot is 248, counting only Korean companies.
Even if we count only three writers per each company,
248 by 3.. 3 by 8 is 24, and.... 248 by 3.. 3 by 8 is 24, and....
It's 744 : 1.
So, if we think about it's probability....
Don't you have the calculator?
0.134%.
It's just 0.1%, no need to round it up.
You will see with your own eyes from now on how hard it is to get the time slot.
Let's start the casting.
Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
Excluding the actors who belong to our Empire Production,
these are the actors who can play for the drama which will be aired in November.
Lee Jeong Shik and Oh Tae Yeon, do you think they can be the top (main role)?
Exclude them.
Remove Jeong Do Jin too.
He can be the top for a daily soap opera,
but he doesn't have the mask for a mini-series.
About Cha Seung Hyun....
Isn't he going to film a movie in December?
Cha Seung Hyun can't work with us because of the movie.
Who do you think would be okay for the main role, Writer Lee?
While writing the script, haven't you considered any among these guys?
How about Yoo Ha Yeon?
I think he's the most similar one to the main role's image.
He's not good because he's a junkie.
I heard he quit last year.
The most unreliable words in the world is that a junkie says he quit the drug and the game-addict says he quit gambling.
Even so, he's one of the top three in Korea.
That's true, but although the newspaper didn't report it yet, the prosecutor's office already finished it's internal investigation,
so there is a rumor they would blow it right before the presidential election.
Tell him to blow the lunch box bomb by himself.
How about Seo Tae Ha, Director?
But would he want to play the role for a "revenge" drama again?
He has a severe depression issue,
so as far as I know, he has been getting therapy for months.
What a moron...
Acting must be done by acting...
Next actor.
Is depression a sin?
Well... I didn't mean that, but...
Then should we go with Seo Tae Ha?
Ah, forget it.
Who else is left?
Kim Jin Ho and Kang Hyun Min.
Kim Jin Woo has a lot of female fans.
He's very hot now, not only in Korea but also in other countries.
Not only S Broadcasting, but also all three stations can't resist him.
Let's go with Kim Jin Woo, Representative.
Not him.
Now what?
If I say no, then no.
Well do you have a reason to say no?
You don't need to know.
Why are you leaving Kim Jin Woo out
and going with Kang Hyun Min?
Why on earth are you saying we need to go with Kang Hyun Min?
"Elegant Revenge 2", November at S Broadcasting,
let's go with Kang Hyun Min for its male main.
Prepare for that.
Yes.
Excuse me, Director Heo..
It has been only for a short while since you were scouted to our Empire after staying in the U.S. for years.
So I guess you don't know well,
so that's why I'm telling you this.
Kim Jin Woo really hates Anthony.
Why?
Back in the day, Anthony
stole Kim Jin Woo's woman.
So what? What does that have to do with us?
Of course it has something to do, with our Representative.
Among top actors, Kim Jin Woo and Kang Hyun Min who can be used for November,
the one Anthony can select is only Kang Hyun Min.
This fight can be defined as the total war
between Anthony, who will put his life on the line to have Kang Hyun Min for the casting,
and our Representative Oh.
Currently, Kang Hyun Min is considering "Getting Married to My Man," and...
By the Writer Gong Ji Young?
Representative, Kang Hyun Min is doing a fan meeting at the Diamond Hall of Ace Hotel.
It ends at 5 o'clock.
Prepare a clean copy of the script. I'm taking off.
Yes.
What are you doing?
I'm making myself engrave him in my mind. That way he can be alive in the script.
So have you engraved him well?
The more I think about it, the more I like it. He looks intelligent, with an air of melancholy about him.
Once you see him in person, you'll find out in less than a minute
how intelligent and melancholic he is.
What...
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be
Long time no see!
Yes, hello.
You should be holding fanmeetings in Japan and China besides this crowded Seoul.
So I should.
I have a good drama in the makings, you should work with me.
You're still making dramas these days?
I got an investment of 10 billion won from Japan.
Good for you.
I'll get the November broadcasting slot at S Broadcasting.
I did hear that Tae Joon has been seriously injured. I guess he couldn't get up this time.
I'll cut to the chase. This is my offer.
The best rate in the nation, 100 million won per episode.
100 million?
20 episodes, so 2 billion. Once you sign the contract, you'll be paid the total amount within 15 days. Yes?
The total amount?
I guarantee you the quality of the drama.
Moreover, as it's being funded by a Japanese source, we can even try for a national broadcast in Japan.
Then...
It's the birth of a new Hallyu Star.
You'll be rolling in dough.
To tell it like it is,
I know that you need big money for the shopping mall business that you started beyond your means.
If you just sign the document you get 2 billion.
What about the script?
Have a good look at it and meet me at the restaurant at the Cheongdam intersection.
I'll do that.
Read it fast, but pay attention. It's a voucher worth 2 billion.
You're really cool, Representative.
But do you think Kang Hyun Min will come there?
There is one thing people know about Kang Hyun Min and one thing they don't.
Although they know that Kang Hyun Min is a star,
they don't know that he's the world's biggest idiot who only knows money.
He will come without question.
I'm going!
I, Kang Hyun Min, am getting 2 billion and going to the world!
Go to Hollywood, let's go partytime.
Kwang Soo, turn it up!
Empire's Representative Oh Jin Wan
Hey turn it off!
Yes, Representative Oh. Hello!
I've heard that you were being bothered by some pathetic scripts lately.
I'm calling to disperse your worries a bit.
We're planning to do Jeong Hong Ju's project, how about it?
If it's Writer Jeong Hong Ju...
Elegant Revenge 2?
Wasn't Shin Yang hyung going to do that?
It's Empire's best drama, of course we have to go with Korea's best actor.
Oh my God.
Aren't you just asking me because Shin Yang refused it?
What are you talking about?
To me, the best actor in Korea is always Kang Hyun Min, no question about it.
Please send the script, then.
In any case, it's Writer Jeong Hong Ju who can turn everything to gold.
That guarantees the quality of the work.
What month is the broadcast?
November. At S Broadcasting.
November at S Broadcasting?
Why?
No, it's nothing.
Ah, right.
You know the guy called Anthony, don't you?
By Anthony you mean...
Ah, the person who was at Empire in the past.
It looks like he's trying to start again with a Japanese investment of 10 billion.
Didn't he come look for you?
No, he didn't.
Ah...
I heard there's a problem with the Japanese contract.
At any rate, I'll send the contract to your agency. Give me a call when you make up your mind.
I understand, have a good day.
Yes!
Dang, now I'm confused.
Hey, hurry up and turn around.
Huh?
Hyung, what about the charity event for senior citizens?
Listen, it's a matter of billions of money. I can care less about those senior citizens!
Just turn around, now!
Man, I'm so confused.
Anthony... I see that he got to talk to Kang Hyun Min before I did...
What do you think?
What did you think, Hyung?
Darling,
if I had the brains to tell whether a script is good or not, would I ask you?
I really like it. I've never seen any drama like this before. It's refreshing.
Is it..?
But Hyung, shouldn't you be talking to the Representative?
Don't worry, I can talk to him after making up my mind.
Telling them too soon will only cause headaches.
Then, Hyung, what are you going to do? This one or the Empire's?
Well... honestly...
I like this, but...
but I'm not sure if Anthony really got funding from a Japanese source
or if he's bluffing...
Hyung, if it's not certain isn't it better to go with Empire?
Empire. Empire. Empire.
Gosh, this gives me a headache.
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Kang Hyun Min's Manager just called.
His highschool teacher died, so he had to go to the funeral.
So he can't come here today.
It's Oh Jin Wan.
Pardon?
The Empire has targeted Kang Hyun Min and played some tricks.
Seonbaenim. It's me.
I see that you talked to Hyun Min already.
What the... Why are you so obsessed with Kang Hyun Min?
Why do you think I'm doing this?
Do you think I really like that idiot who can't even write his own name in Chinese?
His voice is pathetic, he thinks acting is all about posing, he's such a stuck-up who's crazy about money.
Why would I be obsessed with him?
I'm just... using him to destroy you, Seonbaenim.
Is this... a challenge?
The one sitting on the throne of the Empire is me.
And as long as I'm Empire's Representative,
you definitely won't be able to make a comeback.
Representative, it's a bad news!
Kang Hyun Min, confirmed casting for Elegant Revenge 2
Seeing that they've already published news articles about casting Kang Hyun Min
for Elegant Revenge 2, I guess the Empire has already taken action.
Find out where Kang Min Hyung is. Right now.
Yes.
I'm going to Kang Hyun Min's house.
What are you doing?
Aren't you going to see that intelligent actor with an air of melancholy?
Me too?
Since we don't have a director yet, we should at least introduce the rookie writer to him.
Should I go?
Where on earth do you think he went?
That's what I want to ask now.
Yes?
We found him, Director.
Today is an actor Kim Jin Woo's birthday and everyone is inside a VIP room drinking alcohol.
Thank you, thank you!
Congratulations.
Thanks.
Hey. You're really made the right choice.
I just came back from China after filming some drama there,
but Anthony, that son of b**ch, is acting up to come back, I guess.
He can't come back. He's a jerk you should never work with.
Why do you not like that guy?
You don't have to know that far.
It's not just one or two people who hate Anthony in this field.
Oh, that's right.
Thinking of that, the girl you dated with a few years ago,
Anthony took her away from you, right?
Who did that? What kind of ridiculous...
Anyhow, definitely not Anthony. Got it?
Okay!
Cheers.
It's been a long time.
Wow, indeed, I can't win over you, Representative Kim.
Want a drink?
We should do introductions.
This is Writer Lee Go Eun, the writer of "Morning of Kyeong Seong".
Hello.
Director, you really...
This there a reason for me to meet this person?
How much do you want?
Did you not see the article?
I will give you more (money) than Empire. How much do you want?
Representative, I've decided to work for "Elegant Revenge 2".
Okay, fine.
You can trust Empire Production.
But, you'd better not trust Oh Jin Wan of Empire Production.
What on earth is the reason that you're so obsessed for Kang Hyun Min?
Why would I be?
Do you think I'm doing this because I like that guy
who is too ignorant to write his own name in Chinese characters?
He has terrible vocal, and thinks his acting is the best.
That rude jerk who is crazy about only money,
why would I obsess about him?
I'm just...
using him to destroy you, Sunbaenim.
Hey, you guys, leave us alone.
I'm going crazy...
Representative Oh, that son of b**ch!
Geez, how embarrassing!
Are you insane?
Did you have to turn it on in front of those guys?
Are you going to do it or not?
I'll do it.
But will just ask you something.
Why are you two like that to each other?
I will tell you truthfully.
This is the war between me and Oh Jin Wan of Empire Production.
And you're now on board of my ship.
The war. It's already started.
During the first shooting of "Top Secrets",
the drama which was planned to be aired in November,
because of some accident of Choi Tae Joon, the main actor,
he was recommended to have 8 weeks of rest and he's now getting treated at the hospital.
Production team for this drama
decided that no more shooting is possible.
so the drama "Top Secrets" is canceled.
As for its replacement drama,
we're looking into all possible options with open-mind,
but so far, there is nothing decided yet.
Director! There is a rumor that "Elegant Revenge 2" will replace that, but is it true?
Please tell us more!
Is it true that Writer Jeong Hong Joo's drama will be aired?
Then, what is the best among those options?
Director, it's of course "Elegant Revenge 2" of Empire Production.
It seems that Kang Hyun Min is in the casting.
Well, it's not like he has signed a contract,
and there is only its title, not even the synopsis,
so how can we say if it's good or bad?
CP Na, how could say that?
If Writer Jeong Hong Joo heard that, she would've been upset.
What Na Moon Young said isn't totally wrong.
Even if it's Jeong Hong Joo from Empire, we don't have to beg her first.
Then, what's the best among the dramas with scripts?
Well, considering only the drama itself,
"Morning of Kyeong Seong" is the best. It's fresh,
and its script's degree of completion is good too.
But this is the drama of Anthony's company which production competence isn't proven yet,
so that makes me hesitate to give the broadcasting schedule.
Well, he was great when he was in Empire,
but after that, there is no drama Anthony made, right?
Kang Hyun Min is going to work with me for my drama.
Yes, Reporter Park.
I've met him in this morning and finished all the discussion.
He's on bad terms with his Representative, so he even asked me (for this role).
What do you mean, Empire?
Hyun Min said he hasn't even met anyone from Empire. [Kang Hyun Min, didn't even meet production team for "Elegant Revenge 2"]
Will he play in a drama which doesn't even have a script? [Will Kang Hyun Min play for Elegant Revenge 2? - no script is made yet.]
That's right, he said it was just one of all dramas he was looking into.
[Kang Hyun Min 'Elegant Revenge 2' Cast "NO!"]
Director! Right now Kang Hyun Min-
So you're trying to do some media play?
In real time, the refutation news is being uploaded. What shall we do?
What shall we do?
Contact the representative of his agency.
Aigoo, seriously!
Hey! How could you decide such important matter without me?
If you discuss with me, will I take more commission from you?
Hyun Min, it's Empire, Empire!
Do you want to fight against Representative Oh and finish your actor's life?
Aigo, seriously, you brat.
Hyun Min!
Damn!
I've lost my face in front of my friends,
but if I work with Reprentative Oh, those guys will think of me a moron!
I will make Representative Oh apologize to you!
Do you want him to apologize in front of all those guys?
Oh, I don't know!
I don't know, I don't know!
Director Oh
Aigo, I could barely persuade Hyun Min.
Yes.
Please don't worry.
All those articles which Anthony released are now removed.
I've just received that report.
[Kang Hyun Min, reconfirmed to act for "Elegant Revenge 2"]
So, who finally got hold of Kang Hyun Min, Reprentative Oh or Anthony?
Well, I can't figure it out, either.
There are even some articles which disappear if you click them.
But if you go to some other sites, again you can find...
Tell both of them to come to my office immediately.
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Sunbaenim, I think I clearly warned you.
Then, I will warn you too.
I got Kang Hyun Min.
Haven't you seen all those articles getting removed weakly?
I'll get to the point.
Whether bringing the contract with Kang Hyun Min to me,
or bringing Hyun Min in front of me, bring me something firm.
Director, are you now doubting about me because of Anthony's media play?
I'm the Representative of Empire.
Representative Oh.
Even if you're the Representative of Empire Production,
the drama director here is me!
As you want, Director, I will bring Kang Hyun Min in front of you.
Anthony, there is no one who would fall for your words,
so just make sure to bring him. Anthony, there is no one who would fall for your words,
so just make sure to bring him.
By 11 AM tomorrow, before our meeting for broadcasting schedule,
Bring Kang Hyun Min in front of me.
The person who brings Kang Hyun Min tomorrow will be the owner of November time slot.
The number you called is busy now.
PD Joo, what about Kang Hyun Min?
Representative Choi, what about Kang Hyun Min?
What? Kang Hyun MIn is under water? (implying "hiding without any contact detail")
Even without Road manager Kwang Soo, he's been out of reach for 8 hours.
Out of reach? Have you searched all possible places?
Are you sure he went under water??
If Kang Hyun Min went under water, he wouldn't go where he usually goes.
From now on, anyone who is close to Hyun Min, whether it's an actor, or a manager,
find those people who are staying home today and visit all those houses.
Their homes?
Don't you know that Kang Hyun Min is a video game addict?
You're his road manager, but what did you do, not sticking to Hyun Min?
Well, I went to the rest room, but when I came back, he was gone...
I'm sorry.
Where do you think he will possibly go?
He's not at Jang Geun Seok's house. What about your side?
He's not at Ji Sung's house, either.
As Kang Hyun Min's cell phone is still turned on,
I was going to ask Yoon Gye Sang's help, thinking he might answer to his call,
but Gye Sang ssi isn't not answering my call.
I've already tried that method.
Cell phone....? I've already tried that method.
Cell phone....?
Long time no see, Detective Lee.
So you want us to track down the location of Kang Hyun Min using his cell phone?
Yes, that bastard's cell phone is on.
You know, that's illegal.
I know it's illegal. That's why I'm asking you.
Hello Professor, this is Lee Go Eun.
I talked to you before about doing some background research for a drama.
Actually, there is something I'm not quite clear about,
so I was wondering if I could meet with you again.
Yes, mornings are fine with me.
Of course.
Then I'll see you at the school. Thanks.
That Kang Hyun Min bastard, maybe he's passed out somewhere drunk on purpose to annoy us.
On purpose? Would he have taken his game console if he did it on purpose?
How do you know that he took his game console with him?
Well, actually, the thing is...
Just spit it out!
He said he'd fire me if I talked!
I'm your employer!
Now, talk!
He's in Yangpyeong.
Yangpyeong?
I got it, Detective Lee.
Producer Joo, find out who's the closest to Yangpyeong and give me a call.
Kang Hyun Min is in Yangpyeong right now.
Kang Hyun Min is still alive and well.
Hyun Min, let's go to Hollywood.
Go to Hollywood.
I'm your father.
What have you found?
Yes, looks like Writer Lee Go Eun is the closest.
What? Lee Go Eun?
Yes, she texted me this morning that she's going to the Yicheon Moonhwa University at 9.
I'm so glad that your work is going to be made into a drama.
It's not confirmed yet, but it will be decided soon.
Well then...
I don't mind; you may take the call.
I'm so sorry.
I can't take your call at this moment.
Hey, don't hang up!
I'm in the middle of an interview.
Our whole fate is in your hands.
Kang Hyun Min is in Yangpyeong, and we need him by 11 to do our drama. You're the closest, so move right now!
Where in Yangpyeong is he at?
House number 350, Yangsoo-ri, Yangsoo-myeon, Yangpyeong-goon. He's either in a pension or a cabin.
Get him at whatever cost!
I'm on my way, too, so just get him!
Hey! Do you have a death wish?!
Hey, what do you think you're doing?
You've got navigation! Take me to Yangpyeong, please!
What the heck? Just get off!
You can charge whatever rate.
It's a dire emergency! Please!
Representative, we're almost there.
Just hurry.
Please, hurry up.
Hey, aren't you gonna pay me?
Just wait a sec!
Hey, lady!
Representative, I'm here.
Yes.
There is a car in the garage, so he must be inside...
Writer Lee? What happened? What's wrong?
Answer me, Lee Go Eun! Writer Lee? What happened? What's wrong?
Answer me, Lee Go Eun!
Sweetheart?
Mr. Kang Hyun Min, this is Writer Lee Go Eun.
Mr. Kang Hyun Min, I'm from the World Production. You saw me the other day.
I'm Writer Lee Go Eun.
How did she know that I'm here?
I know you're in there. Open the door!
Man, I've seen it already.
I saw what you were doing with that actress. I can spread the news!
I mean it! Just open the door!
Aigh,
Who in their right mind
would open the door when hiding?
Yee-ha!
Stop, stop!
I got you! Hold still!
You want to die?
Aight!
I've got to get dressed!
If you don't want to die, get up and lift up your hands.
You,
do you even know what kind of a gun that is?
Are you crazy?
Sure. I'm completely crazy.
So you should get out of here if you want to live.
I'd rather die than go out like this.
Lady,
I have a wife and children.
I'll give you back your money. I don't need it. Just spare me!
You just pay attention to the road!
Yes, Representative. I'm on my way with Mr. Kang Hyun Min.
Where?
What? Where?
Writer Lee? Writer Lee!
Let go! Let go of it!
I can't die like this!
Ah!
Hey!
Just turn the volume down already! What an idiot!
Writer Lee! Lee Go Eun, what happened?!
Let go!
I said, let go!
I can't let you go!
Threatening with an umbrella isn't enough?
Let go!
If you don't come with me, we can't produce our drama!
What's that got to do with me?
Do you really think
you can make me come with you?
Just listen to me for once, then I'll let you go.
What?
I know that only you can make up your mind. That you call the shots.
But just keep this in mind.
This is a drama I wrote for myself,
taking several years of my life,
but from now on, I'll write for you,
only for you, Mr. Kang Hyun Min.
I will try my best to show how seroius,
how marvelous of an actor you are.
That's why you're just a rookie.
All the writers write for me,
the protagonist, the very Kang Hyun Min.
Understand?
Yes, it's me.
How did it go with Kang Hyun Min?
We're bringing him with us.
Just wait for a little while.
Great!
Representative, even if neither of them get Kang Hyun Min,
Empire Productions has far better conditions.
That's correct. Plus, Representative Oh is bringing Kang Hyun Min right now.
Well then, it's pretty much decided.
Then, the Monday-Tuesday slot for dramas in November
shall go to the Empire Production's Elegant Revenge 2...
What are you doing?
Pardon me.
How dare you barge in?! Get out!
My name is Kang Hyun Min. I'll do my best.
It's not over yet. I'll turn the tables when they least expect it.
Does living like that make you happy at all?
In this world, those with power oppress the losers.
The broadcast schedule report is not available?
Bring me the bank statement with proof of funds for the production.
If you can only produce it by covering everything up with money, I don't want that.
Why don't you step down?
I mean, I'm firing you. Leave.