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Episode 4 The Art of War
Alright, I understand.
Representative,
Anthony did end up with the broadcasting slot.
Kang Hyun Min is with Anthony right now.
Representative Oh, I'm truly sorry.
This is so not like Hyun Min...
Why would he do this?
Why would he...?
Representative Choi,
do you think that that is a valid excuse?
Don't ever expect to see me again.
Representative, Representative! I didn't mean... Representative!
Wow, seriously...
I can't win with you, Representative.
You even sent people all the way there to track me down. This is incredible!
At any rate, why did you change your mind all of a sudden?
Why did I change my mind?
From now on, I will write only for you, Mr. Kang Hyun Min.
I will do my best to show in my writing
what an earnest, praiseworthy actor you are.
That's why you're just a rookie.
All the other writers are already doing it.
Writing for the protagonist, the star, me.
Understand?
By the way, did you mean it?
What?
That you will write for me.
That you will try to prove
what an awesome actor I am.
Do you really mean that?
Of course!
Then listen.
If you don't keep that promise, you'll be in big trouble.
Understand?
Yes.
I think you are mistaken.
My decision has always been the same.
I just went away to study the script. There was no need for such a fuss.
So we were panicking for nothing.
I'm a man of my word.
How can a man ever change his word?
By the way, Representative.
About that writer,
what kind of a person is she?
Does she stay true to her words?
Representative,
as we had originally planned, let's slate Elegant Revenge 2 for next year...
It's not over yet.
Director Heo,
go ahead with our preparations.
Yes.
Anthony,
just wait for a little bit.
I will turn the tables on you when you least expect it.
Have you lost your mind completely?
Hey, Kang Hyun Min!
No matter how good-looking you are,
it doesn't take much to lose your shine in this field.
If you're going to call all the shots at your whim, do you even need me?
Are you suggesting that you don't need me any more?
That's right.
To be honest, I don't need you any more.
Whether I'm good-looking or not,
it's thanks to me that you're making money.
Tell me, is it not?
Hyun Min, what I mean is...
If that's not what you mean, just shut your mouth.
Also, since I procured this contract, I'm not giving you a single penny for it.
Got it?
Gwang Soo, let's go.
Yes.
Argh, that rascal...!
Hyung, each time I see this team, they just brighten my day.
Aigoo, she plays coy...
No matter how you slice it, when it comes to looks, our Bit Na is the best.
Yes, her looks are the best. Only the looks.
Oh, so pretty...
Our Bit Na, good job.
Bit Na, is something wrong?
I don't know, I'm just pissed.
Why, why?
Even at our last concert, they wouldn't let me say anything to the audience!
Who the heck did that?
Chief Go,
saying that if fans hear my voice, they will be completely put off.
That stupid Chief Go needs to learn a lesson.
What's wrong with our Bit Na's voice? It's unique and sexy!
I don't know!
Bit Na, you wanted a new car, right?
Why?
I'll buy you one. A nice one.
Are you serious?
I've got a big payment coming in. Then I'll buy you one.
Oppa... I la la, I love you!
Ewww!
I suppose all your experience counts for something,
seeing that you managed to bring in Kang Hyun Min when the Empire failed to do that.
You know, once I target an actor, I never let go.
I was wondering if you had lost your touch since you weren't doing so well for 3 years.
So, what about the script?
Working on episode 5 now.
She's done pretty well so far for someone without any publications or awards.
Yes, indeed.
However, that ends here.
Let her finish what she's working on.
Then switch to a more seasoned writer.
What?
Needless to say, the production will go live soon enough.
You can't do that with a newbie like that.
I heard that all she's got is some experience as an assistant to Writer Jeong. Is that right?
Yes, that is correct, but...
Just get a different writer.
I'm telling you this as the director of the broadcasting station.
Representative, you're back.
You're back.
What's all this?
Oh, Representative, you're back.
Why are you in such a good mood?
My mom is here.
Representative,
how have you been?
How have you been?
Since my Go Eun wasn't coming home for nights working on the script,
I've come to make sure that you're feeding her well.
Oh, Mother (of Go Eun), you should come often. The food is so good.
Hadn't had a home-cooked meal in a long time.
Exactly, Mother.
You should have some, too, Representative.
I have eaten already.
Oh, how fortunate that I packed some extra. Keep it in the fridge so that Representative can have it later.
Alright.
Is my daughter doing alright?
Yes.
I trust you to take good care of her.
I shall excuse myself now.
Have a safe trip back.
Mom, you're leaving already?
Yes, it's already late for me to get ready for the evening rush.
I'll see my mom to the bus station.
Writer Lee!
Yes?
I need to talk with you, why don't you say goodbye now?
Yes?
That's right. You just stay here and talk with him. I'll get a taxi.
- Bye, and please come again. - Thanks for the food!
What is it?
I will cut to the chase.
In addition to the contract fee, I'll give you a bonus, so 30 million won (~$30k in USD) in total.
Yes?
What does that mean...?
I would like you to step down now.
What do you mean by that?
I'm firing you. So leave.
On what grounds?
If you want to know, I'll tell you.
I used you to get the investment, and now that I don't need you, I'm deserting you.
You asked me if I wanted to spend the rest of my life grilling mackerels.
Seemed like your mackerel business is going well, that's not a bad way of spending the rest of your life.
- You said, dreams exist to be fulfilled, not reminisced. - I lied to convince you...
You can't tell me to leave. It's my writing! My baby!
I'm sorry, but we've already found a new writer.
What a scum.
Yes, maybe not the world's lowest, but the lowest scum in Korea for sure. So leave.
I can't! I won't! I'd rather die!
I'll go to the drama department and tell them all about what a scum you are.
You would better not do that.
You'll only face the reality of how pathetic you are.
What?
It was the drama department that asked for a new writer.
Hey, you there!
Hey!
We'll have to see when the first draft....
What, what is this?
I am Writer Lee Go Eun of "The Morning of Kyeongseong."
So what?
I know that I'm being rude, but I just had to ask a question.
I just heard from the production company that they're getting a new writer.
They said that a new writer was requested by the drama department. Is that true?
Yes, it is.
I know I'm a rookie,
with no publication or broadcasting experience.
However, didn't you give us the slot based on my writing?
Please, give me a chance.
Do you have any idea where you are?
Director...
You said it yourself.
That you have no publications or broadcasting experience.
As the final person in charge, I'm telling you as the director of the drama department.
We can't let a rookie with no publication or broadcasting experience go out to war.
It is better off not to start a war when defeat is evident.
Then, I'm...
In a nutshell,
as long as you're not in the team, this war can be won.
If I've made myself clear, go now.
If...
If I leave,
can you guarantee that this war will be won?
What?
You probably can't. Nobody knows for sure.
You can only excel if given an opportunity.
Even if I have to leave the production, I just wanted to say this to you.
What the...
What a brat... how insolent...
She may be feisty, but she's right.
Huh, what?
Yes?
What did you just say?
No, just rambling.
Representative,
are you asleep?
Speak.
Writer Lee Go Eun... will she be alright?
She seemed to be in a lot of shock.
Forget about it and just sleep.
I'm trying, but I can't sleep.
What did I tell you?
To make a drama...
One must leave
even if it is his own father.
Yes, so keep that in mind and sleep.
Tomorrow, we'll get the contract with Kang Hyun Min ready.
Yes.
Aunty, can you hurry up a bit?
Alright!
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What are you doing?
Gwang Soo, stop.
You're here.
I told you to work out, not to show yourself off working out.
They're all dying to see me though.
All these girls have come here to see this face and this body.
I guess it doesn't hurt to sign the contract among flowers.
The terms are as we had discussed before.
As soon as you sign the contract, you'll get 2 billion won in 15 days,
all in one lump sum.
Gwang Soo, my stamp.
Let's break a leg!
Just deposit the money within the set time.
What do you mean?
You can't issue a certificate of broadcasting slot?
We've already signed a contract with Kang Hyun Min, and changed the writer. You can't issue a certificate of broadcasting slot?
We've already signed a contract with Kang Hyun Min, and changed the writer.
Why can't you issue us a certificate when you've already given us the slot?
Who says I'm not issuing you one?
Bring me the bank statement that has the funds for this production.
What?
Not something you just type up on Word, but an actual bank book that shows the money.
Director...
You know it, too.
How many drama productions bite off more than they can chew, and end up in a wreck with insufficient funds.
That hurts the reputation of the broadcasting station as well!
Once you give me the certificate, I get the investment from Japan. Not just a couple billion, but 10 billion!
Well then, show me the bank book with that 10 billion.
Director . . .
A certificate of a broadcasting slot comes with my official seal to represent the broadcasting station.
If you want my seal, show me the money first.
We have to deposit the 2 billion for Kang Hyun Min, too. What now?
If he doesn't get that 2 billion, he'll go with someone else for sure.
Then, the whole drama is..
What if we explained our situation to the Japanese sponsor?
I've already contacted the person in charge, it's the same story.
An official document of the broadcasting schedule.
What the S Broadcasting Director wants is not bank books.
Here, take a shot.
- Cheers - Thanks for your hard work.
- Bottoms up! - Bottoms up!
I heard that they're switching the writer for "Morning of Kyeongseong."
That Lee Go Eun, who wrote the synopsis,
came to the Director and made a scene, I heard.
But it's a new genre we've not done before. How much better could an experienced writer be?
In the end, it is up to the production skills of Representative Kim of the World Production.
And we all know that recently,
many production companies start shooting, then run out of money, and end up not paying the actors
and the filming crew. We've seen so many cases like that.
If you're giving the slot to Representative Kim,
it would be good to make sure about the funding situation.
I know, I already told Anthony about securing the funds.
You have a visitor.
Good evening.
Hey, Representative Kim!
What brings you here?
I came here to get dinner, and I heard that you were here, so I've come to say hi.
Oh, I see. Come in, come in.
Yes.
I was thinking about what you said earlier today, Director.
And I admit that I was in the wrong.
As you had requested, I will bring you a bank book showing the funds and also draw up a budget plan.
Of course, that you should.
Here, have a drink.
Huh? What are you doing outside?
I have a favor to ask, Director.
A favor?
I heard that you play golf in Nonhyun-dong lately...
Give me the combination of your locker,
and I'll prepare something for you by tomorrow.
Representative Kim...
It's just a token of my appreciation.
Please take it.
Appreciation for what?
The certificate of broadcasting slot.
Hey, Anthony, are you still doing this crap?
What about you, Director?
What?
Last year, on March 24 and September 13,
KJ Production sent you some token appreciations. What were they for?
Watch your words.
I thought they were just rumors.
That's right. Totally senseless rumors.
Got it?
Yes, I'm sure.
Alright.
Oh, would you check if my car is parked ok outside?
It's black, and the number is 8911.
Yes, I shall, Director.
Are you still doing things this way?
What... do you mean?
I guess people never change.
Since I had a drink, I'll just say one thing as a man.
Representative Kim, I... hate you. (dropping the honorifics)
I especially hate those dirty, shameless ways of darkness of how you do your business.
Yes, those dirty, shameless ways of darkness are exactly how I've been doing my business, and I'll continue to do so.
Now, think about it.
How much longer do you think you'll be in the drama department, Chief Producer Nam?
The way I see it, with all the promotions, 5 years at best?
Do you even have a plan for your retirement?
That's why you're such a low jerk, bastard.
Thank you.
I'm paying for my own drinks.
Have you looked into the things I asked you about?
Oh, that?
I've found a few after some internal investigation.
Just as I told you, right?
What would you like me to do?
Kill him.
So that he'll never come near this field...
Ajumma, another bottle of soju. Yes!
- Here, another bottle. - Thanks.
- Aunty, we'd like another grilled mackerel. - Yes.
Yes, coming!
Hey, what are you doing here?
Because they liked my script so much, I'm on vacation. For a week.
Well then, hurry up and grill some mackerels.
Can't you see how busy we are?
Yes, Madame Kang .(Madame Tenacity)
The money?
It will be withdrawn from the bank in 30 minutes.
Ohhyung Golf Course in Nonhyun-dong.
Director Moon's locker number and combination.
8911? 8911...
No, put it in your mouth and swallow it.
What?
We can't leave any trace behind
unless they cut our guts open.
Get the money and deliver it right away. I'll go get the certificate of broadcasting slot.
Yes, I got it.
Where did they all go with the door open?
Writer Lee . . .
I just came to get my stuff...
What is that?
Yes? Oh,
it's nothing.
Well, you know, Miss Writer, it is inevitable for the production to start, so...
it just happens this way.
I guess "The Morning of Kyeongseong" will be the inaugural work of World Production.
Yes.
Break a leg.
Thank you.
And the writer?
Still in search for a decent experienced one.
Good.
Alright, you may leave.
Well, have a good day.
One of my assistants just stopped by the Ohhyung Golf Course in Nonhyun-dong,
and says that it looks really nice, perhaps they've renovated the interior.
You should go check it out.
So, has the funding issue been resolved?
Yes, he got the money from a Japanese sponsor.
There's nothing to worry.
Congratulations.
Wow, Representative Kim has done it in the end!
How impressive.
Right?
In that dirty way.
It's all thanks to your concerns.
Do you know how many hard-working professionals in this field fall in despair because of people like you?
Yes, I'm well aware of them.
I'm one of those professionals in this field as well.
Excuse me.
Yes, Director.
Hey, you bastard.
Is this a joke?
What?
What are you talking about?
How dare you make a fool of me?!
That's not possible.
Why would the money be missing?
Hello, hello!
Direc......
Producer Joo, what happened?
Did you make the delivery?
Well, that is... Representative...
Hurry up and tell me!
Writer Lee Go Eun has hid the money bag, so I couldn't even leave the office.
What?
Representative.
Where did you put it?
You were acting as though everything will go smoothly if I wasn't on the team,
but in reality, you had to use such dirty means!
It doesn't matter.
Why doesn't it matter?
I didn't leave just so you could do this!
You left on your own. Just give it up.
Where is that money?
The money is for producing the drama,
not for lobbying with bribes like that.
You don't know anything, stay out of it.
Then explain it then.
There's no time for that. Just tell me, where is that money?
I won't say a word until you convince me completely.
Without that money, this drama won't happen. Are you happy now?
Your writing will not be broadcast.
If you have to cover everything up with money to produce it,
I don't need it.
I'm the original writer,
FORGET ABOUT IT THEN.
Producer Joo.
Yes.
When, and how did she hide it?
While I was away for a sec,
at least she didn't leave this place.
Umm, Representative,
the golf putting range closes in 30 minutes.
Miss Writer,
Representative isn't doing this because he wants to.
Don't just stand there like that,
and say something!
Won't you?
Move.
Why should I move?
I said move!
Aren't you getting out of the way?
You keep ignoring me,
you'd better get a lawyer.
Even if you get the production going with bribes,
I will make sure that it doesn't get aired!
Sue all you want.
You'll be watching my drama as you wait for the proceeding.
Open it!
Hey!
Man, I keep missing the ball!
It's not just the balls I'm missing.
My arms and legs feel like they're not mine.
Yes, it's me, Director.
There was a slight accident on our part,
but I'm just calling you now to tell you that I delivered it myself.
Yes, sorry.
Yes.
You've still got something to say?
You!
You know what?
What?
What an eeevil (slurred speech as she's drunk)
nasty, dirty,
jerk you are?
Do you know what a
cold-blooded, cruel, infernal scum you are?
You called me to ask me that?
Sure, I'll give you my answer.
I am aware of it. More than anybody in the world.
Living like that,
are you happy?
Living stupidly like you, how is that?
What about you living so stupidly, being trampled and torn apart?
I am not unhappy.
Because, despite the world being dirty like you, I am living.
Your kind doesn't understand the world.
The world has been very dirty from the beginning.
By fair means or foul, emerging victorious through force,
and dominating the losers is the world.
I am going to triumph in this filthy world.
You
are going to fall.
There's something else you don't know.
In my mind now, to be living here is hell.
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Hyung, you're not coming back tonight?
Probably not.
Hyung, it's a guest.
Guest?
Apologies for coming so late at night.
I don't know if you've heard
but I won't be able to keep my promise.
I'm really thankful that you liked my work,
but for unavoidable circumstances, I had to quit.
What? So are they changing the writer?
You got fired then.
Yes.
I got fired. I got fired because I don't have any experience.
At any rate, although I won't be working on it any more,
the script still means a lot to me.
Please, treat that script like a
child that has lost its mother until the very end
and fulfill your role with affection.
So?
Did you come to me to get you unfired?
No, I didn't come for that at all. I just . . .
But, what do you mean by "no?"
You tried everywhere else, it didn't work, so you've come here, pretending to be nice,
asking me to help you, right?
No, I'm not like that.
It's no use.
Come to think of it, I was a bit nervous about the writer being a rookie.
This is for the best.
Don't get your heart broken over this. It's the nature of this field.
That's not it!
What the heck?
I put my everything at stake for my "The Morning of Kyeongseong."
Though I'm leaving, I want you all to take it seriously with affection.
Is that so hard, you idiots?!
Is she crazy?
What are you doing? Drag her out of here.
Yes. Leave.
You morons!
- You're so drunk. - It's mine! - What's yours?
- Just go! - Let go of me!
You can't just get drunk and barge in like that.
Living like that,
does it make you happy?
Screenwriter: Lee Go Eun
Hey, Unni!
Hey, watch your driving!
That was close.
Wow, you're pretty.
- Noonim, how old are you? - How old are you?
- Unni, you see, we're hungry... - Aiiiiiish....
Hey, get out all you've got.
Stop staring like that and give us your money!
Ah well, can't be helped.
Good evening, police officer.
I'm on the backstreet by Hyundai Villa in Cheongdam-dong.
Three drunk highschoolers are trying to do something to another drunk woman.
Oh, I'm just a civilian citizen. One that pays a lot of taxes.
Please dispatch someone here quick. Thanks!
Geez!
Well... I'm... really in a bad mood tonight...
So.. could you guys just... leave me alone?
Wow, did I just hear that right?
Hey, do you want to die?
You'd better let go of me.
Honestly . . .
What is she?
You highschool brats!
Aren't you supposed to be studying?
Dang, I should have avoided her eyes.
At any rate, is she really a writer?
She's like a gangster!
How scary. Jesus Christ!
Yes?
Well, do you know Lee Go Eun?
So if I do?
This is Gangnam Police Department.
I understand that she was drunk,
but what kind of a lady beats up
three kids like that by herself?
She passed out once she got here, and we didn't know who to contact.
We checked her recent call history,
and saw that she had made several calls to you.
At any rate, what is your relationship to her?
She put you down as "Youndeungpo Crazy Dog" on her contacts list.
So I got curious.
Three million won (~$3k USD) for a settlement isn't too bad.
Is it ok if she spends the night here?
Huh? Umm.. Hey Hey!
Today, on the Olympic Expressway in Seoul,
a drunk truck driver crashed his truck and killed one person.
At the time of the accident, the blood alcohol content of truck driver Kim
had exceeded the level of 0.1%, which means his license will be suspended.
The police are still investigating the exact circumstances of the accident,
and plan to charge truck driver Kim with DUI.
On another note,
early this morning, the director of the drama department of a certain broadcasting station,
Moon, was arrested without a warrant.
It has been announced that Moon is suspected of charges
of accepting bribes related to privileges associated with drama broadcasting slots.
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The police announced that they will investigate the matters further and will seek strict corrective measures.
Additional investigations are still going on.
This news was brought to you by MBS, Kim So Yeon.
Does seeing someone get arrested give you back some senses?
Huh?
You should thank the person who
paid your settlement money. You may go.
Settlement money? Who?
That "Youngdeungpo Crazy Dog" took care of everything.
...drama department of a certain broadcasting station, Moon, was arrested without a warrant.
...announced that he is suspected of accepting bribes...
...privileges associated with broadcasting slots....
Thanks for the good news, Sunbaenim.
It's rather surprising that the culprit behind all this is not on the list.
We just got the search warrant, so we're going through all his office, house, and car.
One of those places should have it.
There's one more place to check.
One more place?
A personal locker at Ohhyung Golf Course in Nonhyun-dong.
Personal locker?
It is a preferred venue for one of the bribe donors.
Yes.
Keep up with your good work.
You've
caused Director Moon to fall in order to get to Anthony?
Director Moon will probably confess everything anyway,
but once the money bag is found, that's the moment of doom for Anthony.
Then, that broadcasting slot
goes back to null.
Schedule a meeting for tomorrow morning.
Yes.
I like the news today.
Yes.
I understand.
The search warrant is out.
As soon as we get there, crack the door open and get the evidence right away.
Ah, aish.
Get the tools!
This way!
There's a guy that's just leaving the building. Get him!
Yes, I understand.
This morning, the director of the drama department of a broadcasting station, Moon, was arrested.
Moon is suspected of charges of receiving bribes for privileges regarding broadcasting slots.
Isn't he from the broadcasting station for your drama?
Is your drama going to be ok when someone big like him gets arrested?
I think it'll be... ok.
Seriously. He should have just eaten grilled mackerels
instead of stuffing his guts with other people's money.
It's me, Producer Joo.
I just saw the news,
is that money ok?
Oh, it was close.
Fortunately, Representative saw the news and took immediate action, so it's all safe.
It was really close. We were so lucky.
Then, there's no problem with the drama?
Well, I'm not sure, for the moment...
Hello.
Miss Writer, I'm sorry, but I have to go to a meeting now.
If anything changes or gets decided, I'll contact you.
Now that the director has been arrested, Empire will try to shake up the broadcasting schedule.
How are things at Empire?
They submitted the synopsis of "Elegant Revenge 2" of Writer Jeong yesterday
through Assistant Director Kim.
I heard that the synopsis is 10 pages long.
You can get a slot even without a synopsis, and this is "Elegant Revenge 2."
What is Writer Jeong Hong Joo doing?
Working on the script for the first two episodes.
Notify me as soon as the first drafts are done.
Who are the potential candidates for the next director of S Broadcasting?
Based on the accomplishments from last year and the first half of this year,
Assistant Director Park is most likely.
Have you eaten yet?
He started out as an open recruit, and has the reputation of being a nice person with good skills
among the producers, so many directors support him. He started out as an open recruit, and has the reputation of being a nice person with good skills
among the producers, so many directors support him.
However, based on school ties, some predict that
Assistant Director Kim, who went to the same school as the president of S Broadcasting, will be the one.
Also, Assistant Director Kim's wife is known for her influence.
She even moved their family residence so that their children would go to the same school as the president's.
That says a lot.
Assistant Director Kim....
It was Empire's Oh Jin Wan that caused the fall of Director Moon.
What?
Yesterday, the synopsis of Writer Jeong was given to A.D. Kim, and Director Moon was arrested this morning.
To plan an arrest without a warrant the very day of today...
means that they predicted that we'd bribe Director Moon.
You mean, the person who reported Director Moon to the authorities is...
He wanted to get me arrested.
The decision of choosing a new director is up to the president.
The most likely candidate is A.D. Kim.
Notify me as soon as S Broadcasting makes the announcement of the personnel changes tomorrow.
Yes.
You all go home.
Yes.
The personnel changes have been announced.
[Announcements from the Human Resources Department]
- What is this? - What does this mean?
The director is coming!
Good morning.
Well done.
Let me count on your assistance.
I expect much guidance from you all.
Let's take our seats.
We would like to turn this unfortunate event around and use it as a trigger
to introduce a revolutionary change in the drama department of S Broadcasting.
And I believe that the priority is to ensure that we produce high quality dramas,
work with actors loved by the public, and
keep the production environment clean and transparent.
Consequently, the broadcasting schedule for November determined by the previous director
is going to be totally revamped.
That is all.
I don't accept congratulatory messages.
I know how you hate me the most.
I've been doing business using the dirty, shameless ways of darkness that you hate so much,
and I know how you think of me as a morally devoid person.
However, Director,
please give me this one chance.
I beg of you.
Just one chance?
However, that one chance
might allow someone like you to control this whole field of dramas.
I've decided against it.
I won't change my mind.
Please leave.
- What's going to happen to our slot? Hurry!
That position should have been yours, Assistant Director.
Show him who's really in power in this department.
You're not my superior!
I will get my work published and proudly present my name, Lee Go Eun on the script.
We'll reinstate Writer Lee Go Eun. No one would write "The Morning of Kyeongseong" better than her.
It's not over yet!
Why don't you just cancel your contract?
- I'll help you with that. - This is all for our drama.
You mean, your drama. The weapon with which Anthony, King of Dramas, will take back his realm.
I'll wait for you. Just don't take too long to return.