Basketball
I have no intentions of forcing you to have feelings for me.
But I'm going to...
continue to show you how I feel about you.
So that you won't forget.
With the utmost gratitude...
to the Empire that brought an undeserving person like me to this position...
With utter conviction and of my own volition,
I vow to help defeat all our opponents.
You did great.
You have a great stage presence.
No, you're too kind.
You'll have a lot more of those opportunities from now on.
Opportunities that you haven't had before.
To motivate you even further, I'd like to give you a small gift.
Tell if whatever it is that you'd like.
Then...
May I ask you for an advance?
An advance?
I have a single mother.
Since my father passed away...
she's suffered through so much so that she could take care of me.
I'd like to get a small house... so that I could live with my mother.
I see.
- Look into some housing for him. - Yes, Sir.
For ease and comfort...
a modern home would probably be better than a traditional Korean home.
Give me back my brother!
I said, give me back my brother! Give him back to me!
- Give me back my brother! - Bok Joo!
Give me back my brother! I want my brother back!
- Bok Joo! - Bok Dol!
Sorok Island? How can you drag him there!
Let go of me right now.
Why are you acting like this?
This is so that we can help your brother heal from his disease.
There's a hospital that specializes in curing leprosy in Sorok Island!
There's never been a single person who's ever
come back alive after being dragged there!
Seriously... you're so frustrating!
Your friend Kang San is the one who told me to do this!
What?
He told me to have your brother taken to Sorok Island
so that your brother could get treated for leprosy.
Bok Joo! Bok Joo!
Bok Dol!
Bok Joo! Bok Joo!
I promise that I'll come for you!
I promise that I'll come for you.
Is it me or Min Chi Ho that you're dating?
Bong Soon.
Is my name coated in honey or something? Why did you wake up a sleeping person?
I was having such a nice dream.
I'm sorry.
I have something that I want to talk to you about.
I...
Min Chi Ho and I...
we kissed.
What?
I said, we kissed.
Min Chi Ho and I kissed.
Did you just say... Min Chi Ho?
And not Kang San?
How could this be?
Oh my.
Did you make a move on him?
What do you mean, did I make a move?
He's the one... who kissed me.
Oh my goodness.
What do you think about it?
What about you, My Lady? How do you feel about it?
It felt different.
When San and I kissed...
my mind went completely blank, and my heart felt like it was going to explode.
I felt tingly all over, and I felt like I was going to burst.
But with Min Chi Ho, it was just...
It was just?
It felt comfortable.
- Comfortable? - Yeah.
Like I was kissing my brother.
Oh my goodness... comfortable? How humiliating!
Bong Soon... what's wrong with me?
What do I do?
Go see Kang San first thing in the morning,
and tell him that what you did was wrong.
What do you mean, what I did was wrong? What have I done wrong?
You still don't get where your heart is leading you?
You have to go to the one who feels like a man to you, and not a brother.
Go to Kang San right away and grab onto him
before things get even more complicated.
And don't go anywhere near Min Chi Ho again. You understand?
Don't forget, okay?
You're going to make up with Kang San, not have another fight with him, okay?
Don't fight with him even if Kang San acts a little brusque towards you
but think of him as a piece of china, and treat him with kid gloves.
Understand?
I wonder if it really is okay for me to let you go see him without me.
Don't worry.
Hello.
I was worried that I might miss you.
Were you heading out somewhere?
As far as wedding rings are concerned...
these rings in front of you are the most popular these days.
I don't know which one of these would suit my future daughter-in-law best.
Is it okay if she tried on some of these rings?
Yes.
What is it? Do you not see anything that you like?
No, it's not that.
Shall we go somewhere else?
I'm sorry to say this...
but I didn't know that wedding plans would be going this quickly.
Hasn't your father told you?
He told us that he wants to have the wedding before your brother goes off to war.
Your father even gave us the wedding date.
Is Chi Ho... aware of this too?
How can you expect me to abandon my name?
No, I won't change my name.
How could you have changed my name?
A promise... is a promise.
I've agreed to change the names of all the Min family members.
How could you of all people agree to do this?
Do you think that you're the only one who feels this way?
You're my son.
Just like the way you wanted to protect that girl...
all I'm doing is trying to protect you.
You've wasted your efforts.
What did you say?
My name is Min Chi Ho.
The leader of left winged people, Min Tae Shin's son, Min Chi Ho.
I'm going to protect my name.
As your son...
I'm going to make sure to protect my name.
Kang San is not here at the moment.
Again?
Just why does a basketball player have
so much to do other than playing basketball?
Well... I'm not sure. I think that...
I think he went to Bumingwan or whatever for some sort of a ceremony?
Did you just say, Bumingwan?
Thank you everyone for all your hard work.
What's your deal?
- You weren't fired? - Come on, guys.
Who would fire this Lee Hong Ki?
I got caught by my mom for going to the rally, and got a beating for it.
And then... the coach gave me a beating too.
Ah... I even had to write a letter of apology too.
My wrist is killing me.
That's what I thought.
Okay, guys... what can I do?
What should I start with?
You're safe.
Of course, I'm safe.
It's not like I did anything that wouldn't keep me safe.
I was worried about you.
What a joke. You're nothing but a traitor.
How can you even call yourself a man?
If you made a promise, then should keep your promises.
I knew from the beginning that you were good at lying...
Who the hell are you?
I'm Lee Hong Ki.
Who are you?
You two don't know each other?
I thought that you both lived in the same neighborhood with Kang San.
Ah, that's right! Hong Ki!
You've changed quite a bit.
When have we ever met?
What do you mean, when did we ever meet? I haven't seen you since you graduated.
That's right.
You're having a hard time recognizing me too since it's been so long, aren't you?
I've never met you, Mister.
Who's he?
- A high school classmate. - Classmate?
You're saying that he knows who you really are?
Everyone gather around!
Everyone gather around.
You all know that today is a very important day, right?
- Yes. - Yes!
The Secretary Commissioner will be here too,
so make sure you don't make any mistake.
Yes, Sir!
Hey, Kang San.
You've been put in charge of escorting the Secretary Commissioner's wife.
You're the representative of our team today.
Do a good job.
- The Secretary Commissioner's wife. - He's totally on his way up the ladder.
Shin Young.
Have you been waiting for me?
I have something to tell you.
[Joseon Volunteer Army Reception]
You're Choi Tae Yong?
Yes, Sir.
You have chiseled good looks.
You take right after your father.
Okay.
How does it feel to fight for the Empire as a citizen of Joseon?
I'm honored by the grace of the Empire.
I will become a soldier that you can be proud of out on the battlefield.
You sound like Je Gook's son should.
Choi.
You must be very proud.
I'm honored.
Hello.
My name is Kang San, and I'm a player on Kyungin Amateur Team.
Congratulations on becoming a soldier.
Thank you.
Liar.
Fraud.
That's how you see him, isn't it?
There is he lying his way to rub shoulders with all the powers that be...
but here you are, not getting any recognition
even after going to all those rallies.
The world is so unfair?
Don't you think?
The world has become a jungle where everyone is out to get one another.
Western powers such as England, France, and America
are nothing but a bunch of thieves out to steal all the power and glory.
In truth, rather than someone who's dark and brooding San...
someone who's warm, gentle and caring who can bring others happiness...
A sweet and gentle man like that are more popular with the ladies.
Just like you, Hong Ki.
Our young pupils embraces the beliefs and ideals of our Empire in their hearts.
As honored Imperial Army soldiers of the glorious and esteemed Empire...
To the glory of the Empire!
Show your initiative by becoming glorious examples of the Imperial Army!
Kang San, you butthole!
Bring me back my brother!
You crazy bastard!
Get him out of here! Get him!
Get San.
Let go. Let go of me!
What wrong has my brother ever done?
What wrong has Bok Dol ever done to you!
Why do you keep doing this to us? You're the one doing all the wrong!
Why do you keep doing this to us!
Do you even know what kind of bastard Kang San really is?
That butthole is a liar and he never went to Kyungsung University!
He's nothing but a liar!
What?
Graduate Kyungsung University... when you never even graduated from high school?
What a bunch of crap!
Get him out of here!
No, no, that's not true.
That guy's always been jealous of San.
Don't pay any attention to him. Get him out of here!
Don't pay any attention to him.
No, that's not true.
Please follow me this way.
Didn't you say that you had something to tell me?
You told me... that you had no intentions of
forcing me to have feelings for you, right?
Yes.
I no longer want to be forced to go along with the plans our parents are making.
I understand...
the point you are trying to make.
I'm sorry.
I very much appreciate how you've always been respectful of my opinions.
Are you okay?
How's Kang San?
He's being treated right now.
I owe him a huge debt of gratitude.
What he did today...
I will make sure to repay him for it.
What have you done now?
What have you done to Bok Joo?
What do you mean, what did I do? I didn't do anything.
What about the money?
- Did you give him the money? - Of course.
He took the money you gave him, and took his brother to the hospital.
He has leprosy.
He's being sent to Sorok Island.
What?
He came to take his anger out on you because
he's upset about his brother being sick.
But more importantly, what are you going to do now?
There's going to be repercussions now that your lies have been exposed.
I think I should go meet with Director Kim right now.
And, you...
Stick to your story no matter who asks you, and don't tell anyone the truth.
Got it?
Sir.
How are you feeling?
It's just a flesh wound. It shouldn't affect his basketball playing.
I'll pretend that I didn't hear any of that earlier.
You're Joseon's top star.
We can't have you crumble over an incident like that.
Make sure that no one talks.
Yes, Sir.
Take care of yourself.
Thank you.
Thank you!
I heard that someone was injured at Bumingwan.
Is everything okay?
Did you even worry about your own father?
I'm sorry.
Tae Yong!
When did you get in? Did you arrive today?
How have you been? Have you missed me at all?
You're still the same as ever, aren't you, my pup?
- Were you at Bumingwan too? - Yeah.
You're okay, right? You weren't hurt?
No one else was hurt... right?
One of the players got a little hurt.
Who?
- Did you go pick out the rings? - Yes.
Don't get anything too frivolous.
Come in so we could talk, Tae Yong.
Want a drink?
You know I don't drink.
It's okay to accept a drink from your father.
I never saw a man who turns down a drink do anything remarkable.
Here.
Shin Young...
is getting married?
Yeah.
The date has been set.
Is this all your bidding again?
Have you made any friends with the Japanese soldiers?
I didn't join the army to make friends.
Just leave Shin Young alone.
Isn't it enough that you've already got me doing your bidding?
Who you know will be your biggest asset once the war is over.
As a man who will become a businessman should have more of a vision than that.
I'm going to do it differently than you.
You haven't...
forgotten the promise that you made me?
What is it that you're wearing? Take that off right now!
Why? This is the latest fashion trend in Japan.
You can't imagine how comfortable it is too.
See?
You sass! Stop spreading your legs out like that!
Don't you even know to be embarrassed?
If someone tells you that it's trendy, are you going to drink your urine too?
That hurts!
What do you know about fashion?
Go to your room!
Stop with that nonsense.
Fashion, my butt.
Don't ever have any kids, Yoon Bae.
She's not my child, but my enemy.
What are you thinking about so seriously? You were totally out of it.
No, it's nothing.
What is it? Are things not going well?
No, they're fine. I'm just thinking of new business ventures.
New business?
You just started your business, so what other new business ventures?
I think...
that Kang San isn't really going to need me for much longer.
What are you talking about?
If he's no longer going to need me, I can't just sit back and let that happen.
I have to make sure that he needs me.
What in the world are you saying? Say it so that I can understand!
Hey.
I don't think...
that I'm made to stay and work for someone else.
Yoon Bae.
You're scheming something up again, aren't you?
I...
kept thinking that something didn't feel quite right.
But I have finally figured out the reason for that.
What I'm saying is, I need to be in business
that fits me and what I've got planned.
It's a perfect place for two people to live.
Mom, What do you think? Do you like it?
What would I know?
I'm sure that this gentleman knew what he was doing when he found this place.
Why don't you come take a look inside?
Oh my goodness.
It's a newly built house
so you should find it very comfortable for all
your day to day living activities, Ma'am.
Ma'am? No... no, I'm not.
Would you like to sign the papers?
What would you like to do?
Yes, I would.
Feel free to take a look around.
There's a kitchen inside.
Just the kitchen? Even the outhouse is on the inside.
Really?
This is just like heaven.
Baby.
These walls are so thick.
The walls...
are so thick.
You like the walls that much?
When you were a baby...
we had to line the walls with paper.
Because our walls were so thin.
That always...
made my heart ache so much.
Thank you, Mom.
The only thing we have to do now is to find you a wife, right?
Oh my goodness.
This is no laughing matter.
You're more than old enough already.
Mom.
I have someone.
I'm in love with someone.
Are you serious?
Can you come sign this?
You don't have a Japanese name?
- Excuse me? - You haven't changed your name?
You have to change your name if you want to get the house.
[Even though it was freedom of choice, many options were taken away from them
if they didn't change their names such as
being fired from a job, or being expelled.]
There's a law about that?
- No, you can't change your name. - How come?
What do you think is the secret to your popularity?
Kang San.
A man of iron will who managed to graduate
from Kyungsung University even from Oomakchon.
The hope of all the poor and uneducated Joseon citizens.
That's who you are.
And someone like you to change your name to a Japanese name?
No, you can't.
Then what do I do about the house?
Don't worry.
I'll take care of it for you.
- What's the deadline for the name change? - It's August.
You just have to endure it until then.
Just stick it out through then, and we can take care of it then.
It's time for the lady's meeting with the future in-laws.
Is it that time already?
Please allow me to pour you a drink.
I'm so honored that you've come all the way down from Pyongyang.
I hope that the ride down wasn't too much of a hardship on you.
Do you know how much heartache you've put my Shin Young through?
Don't ever think about leaving us behind
to go anywhere else on your own again, okay?
What a happy day this is to have all the members of both of our families together.
Let's drink to that.
To the prosperity of both of our families.
How about we have two wedding ceremonies, one in Pyongyang and one down here?
That seems to be an easier option for the guests from both sides of the family.
What do you two think about that?
There is something...
that we have to say to both of you.
Have you heard the rumors?
President Choi's daughter is getting married to Min Chi Ho.
You just hearing about this? That's already old news.
No, they've already set the wedding date.
What did you just say?
What do you mean, call off the wedding?
I believe that a wedding is a decision made by the two main parties involved.
I'm sorry to tell you this...
but we're not quite ready for it yet.
Chi Ho.
What do you mean, you're not ready?
Who are you saying isn't ready?
Is it you?
No, it's me.
I...
don't plan on having my name changed.
I'm sure that tough and difficult times will be ahead.
I do not want to make Shin Young have to go through that.
In-law Min.
Are you just going to let this be?
For not being able to keep my word...
I truly do apologize for it.
However, as a father...
I'm going to respect the opinion of my son.
I'm truly sorry.
What have you been doing all this time!
What have you been doing to let things get to this point?
Father.
Why are you blaming Shin Young?
You go around acting like you're so smart...
but you can't even hold onto a man?
Is that what a modern woman is like?
You stupid idiot.
What are you going to do now?
The rumor of your wedding is already spread all over the place.
Who told you to spread those rumors?
What?
Shin Young.
You took it upon yourself to choose my future husband for me...
and you took it upon yourself to announce the marriage to the whole crowd...
You never once asked me what I wanted.
So you should've been able to predict that the engagement wouldn't last.
Did you think... you could do whatever you wanted with my life?
You ungrateful brat!
Please don't hit her.
She's a very precious person to me.
Don't hit her.
Shin Young and I...
We love each other.
I will become the best man Joseon has to offer
that Min Chi Ho won't even be able to compare to.
Please give me the permission to be with Shin Young.
You crossed the line.
I'm sure...
that in the end, President Choi will give us his blessing.
If President Choi didn't like me...
do you really think you and I could be walking together like this right now?
You...
don't know my father.
What do you think I ran all the way here for?
It was so that I could stand tall and proud in front of you.
I wanted to become a man that your father could approve of.
Can't you...
just believe in me just this once?
But still...
this still isn't right.
I don't think this is right.
Do you not have any faith in me?
Just why is it that you...
Why don't you respect my feelings?
Once I win the Spring Conference finals...
everything will work out then.
Shin Young.
Please be patient until then.
Shin Young.
Come in.
Kang San asked me to give Shin Young to him.
I heard... that you've known about those two?
Yes.
Then...
are you telling me that you're going to give up on Shin Young?
No, I'm not.
Give another thought to changing your name.
Then...
no matter what happens...
I'll make sure that Shin Young ends up with you.
Horatio.
I'm... dying.
King Hamlet.
I'm going to follow you in your footsteps!
[Shakespeare- Hamlet: First translated to print in 1923.]
No.
If you truly care for me...
then you have to stay alive in this cruel and painful world.
You must tell... my story to the people.
King Hamlet!
Yes, I will do that.
All the tragedy that you suffered through...
I will tell it to the whole world.
- Was it entertaining? - Yeah.
What did you like the most about it?
- The scene where Hamlet dies. - That's my favorite scene too.
Because Horatio seems so cool in the scene.
What's so cool about Horatio?
- He's not even the main character. - It's because he's not the main character.
The main character...
is brilliant only on the outside.
But he's always lonely and empty on the inside.
He's always fighting with others...
and there's all that hate...
And in the end of it all... he dies.
That's why there's always someone by the main character's side to protect them.
Like Horatio?
Horatio, the man who keeps the memory of the lonely main character alive.
Don't you think that's cool?
Yeah... that's really cool.
It's Chi Ho!
Chi Ho!
Hey, kiddo.
Why aren't you asleep yet?
She told me that she wasn't going to go to sleep until you got home
so I had to read her this whole book.
Kiddo.
If you keep staying up this late, it's going to stunt your growth.
I'm serious.
If you don't start growing, you won't even be able to get married.
Chi Ho.
- Didn't you tell me that you like tall women? - Do you even need to ask me that?
Of course, I do.
Byeo Ri.
You're not going to go to bed yet, are you? Should I fold up the blankets?
No, I'm going to bed right now.
In Soo.
What should I do?
In my opinion...
I think that Shin Young...
will cheer you on for sticking to your beliefs and not having your name changed.
After seeing what you did with Byeo Ri...
I think Shin Young is someone who would recognize and respect that.
- You think? - Yeah.
She's a woman that Min Chi Ho chose.
How can you ever know what a person truly feels?
But...
if you know your own self...
I think it helps to see others better.
If you're sure...
where your heart is leading you...
then trusting in yourself to go where your heart leads you...
I don't think is such a bad thing to do.
Thanks.
Hamlet.
Horatio.
Then shall I slowly start making my comeback?
I'm sure it'll cause quite a stir when I return to school, right?
- Min Chi Ho comes back today, right? - Why did he change his name?
He'll probably have his new name on the back of his uniform, don't you think?
- It's Min Chi Ho. - Min Chi Ho!
- What's your new name? - Show us your new name!
- His name is... - His name is still the same.
Did you have your name changed or not?
What's the reason for you changing your name?
Can you give us a comment?
I, Min Chi Ho...
have not changed my name...
and will not be changing it in the future either.
- Take his picture. - Have you had a change of mind?
- Why aren't you changing your name? - Is there a reason for this decision?
Those bastards.
Min Chi Ho.
Kang San.
I'll teach those bastards a lesson.
Welcome to Spring Conference basketball playoffs.
A match between Kyungin Amateur Team, and their formidable opponents.
Just who will come out as the victor to
take home the winning trophy and the honor?
- Kyungin Amateur Team! - Yes!
How's your wound?
Are you seriously not going to go see Kang San in his big match?
I told you that we're going home.
But still...
He told you he's going to win the game so that he could marry you.
Who are you?
Do you know me?
I'm sure you must be surprised by my sudden and unannounced visit.
No, it's alright.
I was so curious to meet the young lady who melted my son's iron-like heart.
But... I'm sorry if I'm taking too much of your time.
No, not at all.
Please lower your speech with me.
The thing is...
My San...
he's always been alone ever since he was a small child.
And because of that...
being alone became habitual for him...
and he doesn't even know how to say a caring word to the ones he cares about.
I'm sure he's not a very warm person to be around.
But...
he is someone whom you can put your trust in.
He does have a warm and caring heart.
Thank you...
for caring for my San.
Should I take him out?
I'm fine.
I can do this.
Give Shin Young to me.
I will become the best man that Joseon has to offer
one that Min Chi Ho can't even compare to.
Kang San... pulls it off!
Appearing out of nowhere to bring his team
to victory at the Spring Conference Finals!
The first victory in history for Kyungin Amateur Basketball Team!
You got an invitation to the Spring Conference celebration event.
I wonder if Kyungin Amateur Team won.
What use is there for the rabbit to roar in a tiger-less den?
Are you going to go?
I'm not sure.
I wonder when they'll barge in here.
All this silence is making me even more nervous.
I don't know if I can be a man about this.
I'll go get the door.
The Spring Conference Celebrations.
Victory celebration for the winner?
Why would I go to a party to celebrate someone else's victory?
Maid.
Maid, where are you?
Oh In Soo.
For your unpatriotic violation of the law... you are being placed under arrest.
What?
No, wait. Do you guys have a warrant?
Wait.
Wait!
Wait.
Everyone...
It is my honor to introduce you to the players of Kyungin Amateur Team
the victors of this year's Spring Conference Finals!
On the count of three. One, two, three.
Okay, one more time. One, two, three.
- Can I have your autograph? - You're so handsome!
Thank you.
What are you doing? Can't you do your job right?
I'm sorry.
Hey, Kang San.
Congratulations on your win.
That was a great play.
Thank you.
How about we play a game sometime... when you get some time?
I had no idea that you were such a great player.
Ah, that's right.
Didn't you tell me that your son also plays basketball?
Yes, Sir.
How old did you say he was?
He's... 24 years old.
He's the same age as us.
Didn't you tell me that he was quite good at playing basketball?
No, he's not.
Where is he right now?
Does he go to a school?
Ah, that's right.
You told me that he never got to graduate from high school, right?
He got expelled from his school, right?
What do you think I ran all the way here for?
Can't you...
trust in me just this once?
He is someone whom you can put your trust in.
He has a warm and caring heart.
For you...
I want to live my life the right way.
The highlight of today's celebration.
I will now announce the game's MVP.
The MVP...
for Spring Conference Final is...
Kyungin Amateur Team's Kang San!
Thank you.
Today...
was the most amazing day of my life thus far.
I dedicate...
this honor to my mother.
Maid.
Why are you crying?
I asked you why you're crying!
Is Kang San your son or something?
No... no, he's not.
How could he be my son?
No, he's not.
Where do you think you're going?
Then why are you crying?
Why would you cry just because Kang San received a trophy?
I'm sorry.
What are you sorry about!
Answer me.
What is your relationship to Kang San?
Mother.
I'd like to get everyone's attention.
I would like to make an important announcement.
I've thought long and hard...
about making this announcement.
But this cannot be kept secret any longer...
so I have decided to reveal the truth to all of you here today.
The basketball player, Kang San, that you see standing over there...
is not a graduate of Kyungsung University...
but it has been found out that he was expelled from his previous high school
for being a problematic student.
We, at the Kyungin Amateur Team...
For the unethical practice of fabricating his educational background...
and for his fraudulent acts and behavior
we have decided to take a strong stand and make Kang San
pay the consequences for his actions.
Furthermore...
To all our loyal fans who have faithfully cheered on our Kyungin amateur team...
I promise that we will provide an even better player in the future!
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Didn't you tell me that you were going to just forget about it?
Our Kyungin amateur team focuses more on a person's integrity than his skills.
The more you act like this, the more I can't give up on him.
Do you know what an awful person you really are?
Please help.
I heard you have strong contacts within the Board of Advisors.
I can't help you with this.
Don't worry about me, and you do what you need to do.
I'll give up on Shin Young.
Do it again. 200!
This is a leprosy hospital.
What is this... Kang San?
We never suited each other from the start.
Our San is about to get dragged away to Manchuria!
- Mom! - Baby... baby!