BENEATH THE PARADISE
The night of Hong Yura's death,
what were you doing at the dock near the lake, Mr. Pyo,
wearing a black raincoat?
Looks like you're willing to talk, judging by the look on your face.
Hatch is currently worth over 20 trillion won.
Why don't you hand Hatch over to me?
Hand Hatch over…
to you?
You'll need to set up a blind trust for your stocks
before you enter the Blue House anyway.
What if I were the independent trustee?
A presidential term is fleeting, you know.
I'll return half of it to you upon your return to civilian life.
How does that sound?
You were painting a bigger picture than I'd assumed.
Well, I'll admit, you're a masterful artist yourself.
Greasing Uhm's fist to get him to make it seem like Chairman Jang is behind it all.
Now that's a masterpiece.
Clearly, you're no ordinary man.
You almost had me fooled, sir.
I'm afraid I don't know what you mean.
I suppose you leave me no choice but to speak about your wife.
Hong Taera.
I personally prefer calling her No. 50.
No. 50 is the assassin that Ko Haesoo is madly intent on finding, no?
And the man who turned No. 50 into Hong Taera was you, yes?
I gather you got rid of Hong Yura because she found out the truth.
At last, the puzzle has been solved.
I suppose this very meeting we're having
was probably a part of the plan, wasn't it?
Is Taera aware of the things you're saying to me?
Why would I run my mouth without my partner's consent?
Whatever you're planning, I want to be a part of it,
as an official partner of yours.
Pinning everything on Chairman Jang to take over Kumjo,
becoming the president to take over this country,
I'm all for it.
But, first, why don't you give Mr. Jo back to me?
You wasted your time with a stray because I'd let my boy loose.
I'll make sure this never happens again.
Your turn to show your cards.
Who did you plant to keep tabs on me?
Who's the brave soul who dared to tread on my turf…
and take these photos of me?
It's time you give up on Haesoo.
Over my dead body.
It was you?
Thank you
for surviving.
Remember, you can't kill No. 50 yet.
Mr. Park?
She must be here. Search thoroughly!
Yes, sir!
Haesoo! Ko Haesoo!
Haesoo!
- Ko Haesoo! - Dojin, over here!
We need to get him to a hospital.
HANWOOL MENTAL HOSPITAL
Why didn't you tell me Hajun was alive?
You wanted to see how long it would take me to recognize him?
Were you amused?
Mother Director, are you okay?
Mother Director?
No. 105 was only supposed to scare you, but it seems he slipped up this time.
Of course.
His heartless sister abandoned him as a child.
No wonder he lost his temper.
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Bring her in.
It is done.
Leave us.
She tried to kill you, Mother.
Why should I worry when I have you? I'll be fine.
You shouldn't resent me.
The accident had crushed his leg,
but I was the one who treated him and took him under my wing.
The least you can do is thank me.
You tried to get him killed.
Mr. Jo ran him over with the car, not me.
But he lost one of his eyes because of you.
Doesn't that make us even?
Whoa, whoa.
No need to sharpen the blade.
I have no intention of revealing your true identity.
We're in the same boat now.
I'd love for you to become the first lady.
I sincerely do.
Drop the bullshit.
Don't you want to protect your brother?
If the truth of that day 15 years ago comes out,
you must know your brother will be in grave danger.
We'd be remiss if you stay out too late.
We must be precious about our future first lady.
No. 105.
Yes, Mother Director.
Think carefully
about how to best protect No. 105.
Take Ms. Hong home.
- Safely. - Yes, ma'am.
If the truth of that day 15 years ago comes out,
you must know your brother will be in grave danger.
I saw
Taera back there.
Why would she be there?
If Director Kim did this to Mr. Park
and Taera was there,
it may prove you right.
Whatever the case,
I think Taera is somehow associated with your father's assassination.
Sorry, honey.
I'm so sorry.
Have a good night, ma'am.
Hey…
I've nothing to say. Neither should you, ma'am.
Hajun.
I'm sorry, I…
I really thought you were dead.
After you fell off my bike,
I fell off the cliff. Then I lost my memory.
Had I known you were at Hanwool, I would've gotten you out of there.
I never would've left you with her.
You have to cut ties with her. You know what she's like.
You need to leave her now. I'll find a safe place...
Talk about Mother Director like that one more time,
believe me,
I will kill you.
Let's get acquainted slowly.
Pilseung.
No. You shouldn't drive in that state.
I told you to watch Jiu constantly.
If anything happens to her…
You must have resented me so much,
waiting for me at that hellish place.
You must have wanted to kill me every day.
Hajun,
I'm so sorry.
I... I really didn't know.
No!
Sis!
Where's my sister? Hagyeong!
Where is my sister?
How many times do I have to tell you she's gone?
Still can't forget your shitty sister?
She told me we would live together.
She said she'd never leave me again!
It's been months since you had surgery,
and your sister never once showed up!
No! She's coming. She's coming for me...
Wrong. She's never coming back.
The only person you have left to trust…
is me.
Mother Director is all you have now, No. 105.
Your Mother Director.
No. 105…
I'm all you have.
Who did you plant to keep tabs on me?
Who's the brave soul who dared to tread on my turf…
and take these photos of me?
I get my answer before you get yours, Mr. Pyo!
Something wrong?
No, it's nothing.
Were you crying?
Don't be silly.
I couldn't reach you earlier.
Where'd you go? I was worried.
I went out for some air.
I have security anyway.
I'll go check on Jiu.
Don't fret over Haesoo.
You don't have to be apologetic to Dojin either.
Right, now let's think about us.
"Us"?
You, me, and Jiu.
The most precious people in my life.
My family is all I need.
Don't you feel the same?
Haesoo and Dojin are important people in our lives too.
Not anymore.
By the way, we found office space for the campaign team.
I know it hasn't been easy.
And there seems to be a problem with the town house security.
I might replace all staff and security personnel.
Even Pilseung?
Mmm.
Can we keep him around?
Jiu gets along with him well, and I feel comfortable with him too.
I don't want to have to get used to someone new.
If you have a problem with him,
I'd prefer if we don't replace him.
If that's what you want.
Thank you.
Is Director Koo still in there?
He pulled an all-nighter.
Director Koo.
What? What's going on?
Have you begun a new research project? Anything I can help with?
Nope. Don't worry about that.
Right. Beware that the special research lab is off-limits for the time being.
If you dare go in, you're dead.
- Yes, sir. - Understood.
Going somewhere?
Thought I'd take some food to Sungchan.
He's been looking out of sorts after Yura's incident.
I should've checked up on him. Thank you, honey.
- You're coming to the office opening? - We'll see.
- Be sure to pack everything. - Yes, sir.
Yeah, it's me.
Director Koo banned us from entering the special lab,
so I can't confirm the subject's status. Apologies, sir.
Do anything you can to find out
if the smart patch works on humans and if the Neural Input Program succeeded.
Find out, no matter what, okay?
If Kyojin is awake,
that can only mean Sungchan has the flash drive.
Is Kyojin awake?
He's conscious now, but communicating is another issue.
The input process might take longer, since he's been comatose for so long.
Does Jaehyun know?
No, but he'll probably do anything to find out.
Are you sure Jaehyun had a hand in Kyojin's accident?
Only Kyojin will know for sure.
If Jaehyun was behind the accident, why would he want Kyojin to wake up?
It would do him no good.
I can't figure that out either.
When will you tell Dojin?
Make one careless move, and Jaehyun will suspect me.
For now, we'll have to wait until the Neural Input Program is done.
Sungchan,
I need your help.
KOREA FOR THE WORLD TO SEE WE STAND WITH PYO JAEHYUN
This is only the beginning.
The election cycle starts tomorrow,
so let's prove our potential.
"Korea for the world to see. We stand with Pyo Jaehyun."
Korea for the world to see. We stand with Pyo Jaehyun!
Congratulations.
Honey.
Welcome, Ms. Hong. Oh, thank you.
You all must be exhausted.
- Help him as much as you can. - Of course.
Also, this isn't much, but take the staff out for a nice meal.
We appreciate it. Thank you!
Yay!
Well, that uplifted the mood.
Let me know if you need anything.
I will. Thank you, Taera.
Pardon me, sir. You must leave now for the luncheon.
Go ahead, honey.
Is it okay if I look around a little?
Well, of course. Look around all you want.
- Shall we go? - Yes, sir. This way.
PYO JAEHYUN WILL DO IT! INDEPENDENT, PYO JAEHYUN
I have control of the cameras. Let's begin.
The wiretap is planted under the desk.
As for the camera…
One moment.
Can you see me?
Clear as day.
I've disabled the sensors from catching any signals.
And now we hack
Jaehyun's car system.
Okay.
You only need to bring Jo out, Mr. Pyo.
I'll do the rest.
I knew you'd call, Mr. Pyo.
Let's meet today,
same place.
What time is it?
Sleep some more. You barely got any.
No, I need to call the jeweler.
I called them already.
Thank you, Dojin.
I don't deserve your gratitude yet.
First, we catch the real killer and the mastermind.
Then... Then let's pay our respects to your parents.
My mom,
even through all the accusations,
she never once complained to me.
But I…
I was so scared she might have had something to do with it.
So I avoided her.
If it's because of me…
If my treatment of her drove her to suicide,
how can I live with that, Dojin?
It's not your fault.
She wouldn't have thought of you that way, Haesoo. Never.
Your parents would know better than anyone about your efforts to get to the truth.
So, let's uncover this together and see who's behind all this.
Hey, Mr. Park. How are you feeling?
Have you seen the news?
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE PYO'S WIFE FALSIFIED IDENTITY?
The Korean Democratic Party is running with your story about Hong Taera.
Han Kyungrok did that?
How is Chairman Jang doing? He's a hard man to meet these days.
NO. 1, HAN KYUNGROK
I've been a nuisance to him recently. I'm sure I'm not making it easier for him.
Your special with Candidate Pyo sure was quite entertaining.
I doubt you caused such a commotion based purely on conjecture.
There is something, huh?
The article on Hong's fake identity was also enjoyable.
It was almost identical to my findings.
I know someone who corroborated the truth.
You mean there's a witness?
Yes. The real Hong Taera's friend.
But I can't seem to reach her.
I've sent someone over to find her.
Mr. Pyo… Wow.
He sure has a knack for surprises.
We have some information ourselves.
It's about Mr. Pyo's late mother.
She was quite problematic.
Not that we're complaining.
CANDIDATE NO. 1 HAN KYUNGROK
What's with the long face? What'd he say?
Have you, by any chance, heard anything about Jaehyun's parents?
I've never heard anything about his father,
but I know his mother passed away in a car crash.
I heard she was a doctor.
And how did you first meet Jaehyun?
Damn it.
- Damn bastard's not picking up. - Still no answer?
Game's starting soon.
Maybe he chickened out? Face it, you've lost.
Oh, that sh...
Man, can't anyone take his place?
Can I jump in?
Who are you?
I'm Pyo Jaehyun.
- Pleasure. - Can you play ball?
- It's in! - Wow!
- Shoot! - Wow!
- Good going, man! - All right!
- Good game, man! - Wow!
You're pretty good.
- What's your major? - Neural engineering. I transferred here.
- And before? - Seoul University, College of Medicine.
No wonder I'd never seen you before.
We know everyone who can play ball here.
Let's go.
Drinks on me today! See you at the usual spot.
Order anything you want!
Come on. Let's go! It's a go from me!
Well,
instead of drinks, can you do me a favor?
Introduce me to the club president.
My brother?
I transferred here because of Kyojin. I want to join his research team.
He transferred to KAIST because of Kyojin?
What was he researching at the time?
Some research about cranial nerves.
He was quite popular back then too, and people were dying to meet him.
He was the genius from a wealthy family.
A lot of people hid their true colors to get to know him through me,
but Jaehyun was straightforward.
What about the friend who was supposed to play?
There was an accident on his way here.
His bicycle suddenly broke down.
He even had to get surgery.
But Jaehyun suddenly appeared to take his spot.
Dojin, can you look into Jaehyun some more?
From when he was at SNU Medicine... No, even before then.
Especially about his late mother.
How is Kyojin doing?
We're operating the system, and it's going well.
It won't be easy to recover after seven years, but don't worry.
Some may say this is a miracle, but not me.
My Kyojin is very strong.
He's going to walk again.
Of course. I know Kyojin will.
He has to.
I'm planning to buy Kumjo stocks under Kyojin's name.
Great idea, Ms. Min.
Kyojin should take over Kumjo, rightfully so.
My husband will find out in no time and try to rush Dojin's succession.
We can't let that happen.
For Kyojin.
I'll get going. The campaign team's dealing with a crisis.
If I'm not careful, I may lose this game.
Not on my watch.
Can I help in any way?
Whether it's campaign funds or anything, just say the word.
I have enough money, Ms. Min... I know,
but funds from your own company can look bad for you in politics.
I have some cash saved up.
Here are Kumjo Group's financial statements
from the past five years.
Starting tomorrow, we'll start visiting our subsidiaries.
Before your succession, you should introduce yourself first.
Chairman Jang has planned your itinerary himself.
Well, it looks like he'd always been prepared for my return to Kumjo.
Everything is meant to fall into its rightful place.
Please tell my father,
now that I'm back at Kumjo,
he must keep his promise to help my wife.
Yes, sir.
Also…
can I ask for a personal favor?
I'd appreciate it if Father didn't know.
From hospital records
to proof of employment at the travel agency following her discharge,
I sent them all to you.
This claim about identity fraud is outrageous!
The articles about Ms. Hong's identity fraud have been refuted.
By any chance,
is there anything else we should be aware of?
If there are any more issues about her...
Sounds like you're assuming there will be more problems.
Can you not handle situations like this?
Sir, your approval rating is plummeting at the moment.
Han Kyungrok's team will strike even harder.
Do you want to lose in this game before we even hit the streets?
I will make sure you win the election, no matter what.
Not only for you, Candidate Pyo, but also for me.
If that's how you feel, I have nothing to worry about,
even if a bigger issue arises.
Pardon?
Will 10 billion won be enough to deal with the press?
After all, doesn't money do the talking in election campaigns
rather than the campaign manager's mouth?
Yes, sir.
Pyo Jaehyun speaking.
Dojin asked me to run a background check on you.
Go for it. I've been waiting for this.
Guess it's my turn now.
INCOMING CALL UNCLE Uncle?
010-0232-8459 UHM SANGBAE
Mr. Uhm?
No. 91.
Did the director send you?
Hmm?
Come here!
Tell Director Kim
that I'll be seeing her soon.
You may go.
I suppose Pyo Jaehyun…
is done with me.
What? You lost him?
This makes me seem like a fool to Candidate Pyo!
You want to see your sister?
Then do as I say.
This is all for your sister.
I thought you were dead.
After you fell off my bike,
I fell off the cliff. Then I lost my memory.
Had I known you were at Hanwool, I would've gotten you out of there.
I would've never left you with her.
Hey!
What are you doing?
That kind of violent behavior is unacceptable.
Mr. Cha!
How dare you shout while on duty?
At the town house with children, huh?
You want to die?
Why are you acting like you're his boss?
- Want me to bring my gun out again? - I wasn't acting like his boss!
He was kicking the trash and screaming "Ah! Ah!"
Mr. Cha was being bad. Should he be paid to act like that?
My uncle's just a man. If something's bothering him, he can shout and get angry.
What's wrong with that?
And my uncle's super nice. I know him better than you.
I'm warning you, don't mess with me.
Dang it, you. I'm telling my grandpa everything!
Both of you, don't talk to me ever again!
Gosh.
What? That brat.
Uncle, you okay?
Just you wait. I need to finish this fight with my grumpy bestie.
Jang Leo!
How touching.
No. 50's daughter recognizes her own kin.
She cares for her uncle quite deeply.
I almost teared up a little.
Watch what you say.
You shouldn't be wandering around.
Why haven't you killed No. 50 yet?
Just say the word.
If you don't think you can do it,
I'll kill her for you right now.
What's this?
Don't tell me you're having doubts because she's blood.
Don't tell me you'll betray Mother Director?
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
You really shouldn't bite the hand that feeds you.
- I said watch what you say! - I saw you hesitate.
I told you to never let your enemy know your next move.
You know,
all I've been thinking about lately is how I'm going to kill that bitch No. 50…
and how to make it for a wife of a famous household
as terrible and horrific as possible.
Thinking about it
has made my life quite enjoyable.
Improves my appetite too.
Damn it.
He's conscious, but why can't he talk?
Is he a living corpse?
Kyojin!
Shit.
Huh?
Who the hell is this guy?
It's been a while, Chairman.
What the hell brings you here?
My goodness.
Your face looks even more worn than my old, wrinkly face.
Weren't you pointing fingers at me, as if I'd done something to Ko Taesun?
Oh, right.
I hear your wife's an assassin, something or other?
She must be causing you so much grief.
I'm a presidential candidate.
I'm being vetted as the nation's strictest and fairest figure,
so don't you worry about me.
Instead, shall we take a trip down memory lane?
I figure you'll also find it quite interesting, Chairman.
Here are some files on Pyo Jaehyun that we have at Kumjo.
I'm sure you'll find what you need in there.
- Thank you, Mr. Uhm. - We appreciate this.
Do you remember Dr. Kim Sohye?
Dr. Kim Sohye ran a small private clinic in Samcheok.
Who?
And what about ammothamnine?
Treatment for cranial nerve disorders that you sold to a foreign company
about 20 years ago.
You stole the technology from Dr. Kim and killed her.
I'm sure you remember this.
Mom.
Oh, no!
It's taken care of, Chairman.
I've secured Dr. Kim's research files.
Yes, sir.
Dr. Kim Sohye, a research director,
developed a treatment for dementia for a large corporation.
She was found to have pocketed the research funds.
When the truth came out, Dr. Kim stole the research files and fled.
She caused a car crash while driving drunk and died instantly,
so did the passengers in the other vehicle.
So he kept it all hidden for a reason.
Jaehyun couldn't talk about his mother.
It says the research was funded by Kumjo Pharmaceuticals,
but why did Father never mention this before?
He was probably waiting for the right timing.
Maybe he was waiting to bring it up just before the election.
Clearly, Jaehyun was holding a grudge, and that's why he approached you and Kyojin.
Holding a grudge for what?
According to this article, his mother's at fault.
It's probably misguided vengeance.
After the accident, he dropped out of SNU Medicine and transferred to KAIST.
Getting you kicked out of Hatch was all a part of his plan.
It's Mr. Park. I asked him for a favor.
Did you go to Samcheok?
Did you get to meet any of Dr. Kim's coworkers?
I got in touch with one of her colleagues.
She said Dr. Kim conducted illegal human trials on her own patients at the clinic
in the name of research.
By force?
Without the patient or guardian's consent?
Several patients died during the research,
but it was swept under the rug after she died.
All the details are in here.
Wait. What are you going to do?
This is enough to make Jaehyun lose the election.
You're going to do it? We're not exactly media darlings right now.
Why wouldn't I? He's a presidential candidate, isn't he?
Stop talking nonsense!
I've never put out a hit on anyone.
I don't know what you've heard,
but her death has nothing to do with me.
You think there's no evidence that proves you ordered Dr. Kim
to conduct illegal human trials?
My poor mother…
was framed for all your bullshit and wrongfully murdered.
You remember that?
M... Mother?
That's right.
The person in the passenger seat next to Dr. Kim on that night of the accident,
her one and only son who survived the crash and got away,
is standing before you now.
Evidence that you gave orders to Mr. Uhm and the truth about that accident,
I have it all. Got it?
But here you are, shameless.
Going on about how you're an honest businessman.
COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL CHAIRMAN JANG KUMMO
I find it hilarious.
Oh, that's right.
Why would it be a big deal that you killed a doctor from the suburbs?
You hired an assassin to take out the president of this nation…
at his inaugural ceremony.
No, no.
I swear it wasn't me.
I… I... It's… It's all a misunderstanding.
Oh.
This is no time for a stroke, Chairman.
Your son and his wife are looking into this case, as we speak.
They might discover your true colors.
You okay with that?
You... You… How…
If you want to keep your filthy secrets from the world…
you better stop your son and his wife yourself.
I'll be watching
to see how you decide to cover up your sins.
You fucking bastard.
Why, I ought to...
His health must be failing. Take him to a hospital quickly.
Chairman!
- Get Dr. Choi on the phone now! - Yes, sir.
Chairman!
The researcher who pocketed
the funds that Kumjo Pharmaceuticals generously provided at the time
is none other than Candidate Pyo's mother!
When the truth was revealed, she took the research files and ran off into night.
On top of that, she was driving under the influence of alcohol.
But the person who accompanied her while she was on the run was Candidate Pyo!
How will a presidential candidate with such moral issues
be able to govern a nation?
He has covered up the evil sins committed by his mother
and has encouraged his wife to lie.
Such are the true colors of Candidate Pyo Jaehyun!
It's perfect. His ratings will go up by 10%.
They say help comes from unexpected places,
but who knew it would be Anchorwoman Ko?
We got Candidate Pyo real good this time.
Did you really approach Kyojin and me to get revenge?
Kyojin's accident…
was you?
Yes.
There's one thing I failed to mention.
The chairman had Pyo's mother killed in the accident.
If that gets out, Kumjo will never recover.
What on earth are you saying?
Han's press conference is over.
Jaehyun won't be able to counter this so easily.
What's wrong? Did something happen?
You lost Mr. Jo?
I take full responsibility.
How can I hand Hatch over to someone of such incompetence?
Manhwe Group's Chairman Song Juman,
Han Kyungrok's campaign sponsor.
Han's funds need to run dry for us to hit the brakes on KDP's rise.
Please give me a chance to prove myself and make up for my failure with Mr. Jo.
Our ace is already prepared and on standby.
Your ace?
Are you talking about Mr. Cha?
What does everyone call Pilseung here?
I know he's Taera's brother.
I've already run a DNA test.
Shall we…
test his skills then?
Yes.
I'll take care of it tonight,
Mother Director.
As of today, it's been decided. The Blue House goes to Chairman Han.
Chairman Song, we haven't even officially begun campaigning yet.
Stop it.
If Pyo heard you, he'd be so sad, seriously.
He can be sad all he wants.
How could he serve the nation as a man of such pathetic character?
That boy is still wet behind the ears.
He should be thanking us for even dealing with him.
Am I not right?
I think you may be right.
Here's to...
Manhwe Group's sole bet is on KDP and Han Kyungrok.
You know that, right?
We are in this together, until the end.
Of course. Of course, let's ch... cheers.
I'll drink to that, Chairman Song.
My men will be loading hefty presents for you.
You may find the way back to be a little "weighty."
I hope that's okay!
Oh... Oh, my!
No!
Hajun.
Put the gun down.
Hajun.
Please stop, Hajun.
Hajun, please stop. Please... No!
Oh... Oh, my! Chairman Song, wake up. Hey, what are you doing?
- Do something! - Chairman Song!
- Call an ambulance! - Chairman!
He's not breathing!
I told you not to shoot.
Why'd you do it? Why?
Because it's my job.
Because if Mother Director gives the order, I have to do it,
whether it was 15 years ago or now.
You want to see your sister?
Then do as I say.
This is all for your sister,
No. 105.
It wasn't you.
It's not your fault.
Cha Pilseung. Can we trust him?
Nevertheless, he is still Taera's brother.
If you delve deeper into this with Ms. Ko, it'll put Kumjo at risk.
What did he just say?
How can I look my wife in the eyes now?
How can you be so cruel to that poor woman?
The next leader of Hatch is you, Koo Sungchan.
Let's show them who you are, yeah?
The one behind it all…
is you?
You hiding something?