AWFULLY SCANDALOUS AND BRUTALLY GLAMOROUS
So…
A dead person came back to life and what, a livestream?
SEO A-RI'S LIVESTREAM DAY TWO
Anyway, she's talking to people, right?
A dead person, that is.
I see, I understand, yes. Yep. Thank you for the call.
What is this, Jesus who resurrected in three days?
What is it this time?
Some ridiculous calls.
They're all rambling about a dead person coming to life
and something about… a livestream? That was the fourth call.
How nice to be reincarnated.
Who is it?
No idea. Some kind of a celeb. Was it Seo A-ri?
-Who? -Do you not do social media?
They call famous people on there "celebs"--
No, I mean, did you just say Seo A-ri?
Yeah, it was something like that, I think.
Seo A-ri is livestreaming right now?
Are you sure it's her?
Miss Seo A-ri, right?
Yes.
But what's going on?
How should we know?
You're the ones using the law enforcement for your personal issues.
So it wasn't that the Korean police aren't doing their work.
Oh, I suspected that they weren't summoning me even after your report.
But it turns out, you didn't report me.
What happened to your strong civic consciousness?
Did your ironclad rule change already?
Excuse me, but what is… What kind of situation…
"Did you forget to report me?"
"Or are the police not doing their job?"
"Why is no one contacting me?"
To speak for myself, when I give someone my number,
but they don't call me or reply to this DM thing,
I can't help but wonder what's going on here.
So I turned myself in.
The accused, the victim.
This way, I can see you again.
Turned yourself in to see me as the accused and the victim?
I got called a harasser and had my number taken,
but I had no way of finding out about you.
So I got help from the government systems.
As expected, the Korean police have a great sense of customer service.
What do you do for a living?
Clearly not a sexual harasser.
I guess you had quite an unpleasant experience that night.
No, it wasn't that.
I mistook you for someone else because of the dress.
-But your reaction was-- -So what do you want from me?
To bow down and apologize?
Did you line these cops up to threaten me?
Threaten you?
If not, why would you set up a useless audience like this?
Wow, I'm not sure who you are, but you are so influential.
I must have pissed you off so bad to make you show off like this!
I had no intentions at all, but you think I'm showing off?
I wonder.
You must have a bit of a victim mentality.
All right. Let's call it a victim mentality.
What is it you're doing right now? How is all of this not a show-off?!
Turned yourself in?
You picked the wrong person because I don't just have victim mentality.
I'm a crazy bitch, marinated in victim mentality!
Excuse me!
I'll report him, so please investigate it. He sexually harassed me,
and I am officially reporting him.
How did it feel, you ask?
Of course, it was shitty in every imaginable way.
Jeong-sun, I can't talk to you right--
But you know what's funny?
Why? What's wrong?
Let me hang up and check.
It was that night
that I learned about the third cheat code of this world.
You know.
The word that excites people.
The word that sometimes entrances people.
MASS PURCHASE EVENT WITH THE LUCIES!
The word that makes you feel like you're the center of the world,
but in reality,
entraps everyone in a perfect delusion.
Yes, that word.
#LIKES
Holy smokes. So in other words, orders are skyrocketing.
It's crazy right now.
Just from being on Min-hye's livestream once?
I told you, didn't I? This is the power of celebs.
So, how many orders are we getting then?
One sec.
A-ri, it's like we won the lottery!
Why didn't you tell me that you had such a famous friend?
We're not that close.
I'm getting another call. I'll leave you to it.
Hello?
A-ri! You got another like! Holy!
Why are you on my phone?
Wow, this is the real deal.
Your photo also has 80 likes.
Photo? I didn't post any photos.
I uploaded a few for you, handpicked by yours truly.
I picked out the best ones,
and they were the ones with you in the back. Is that okay?
Phuket's super luxurious five-star resort.
At the Shilla Hotel lobby. This hotel is always so comfy.
The Phuket tour was a package deal.
When did we ever stay at this resort?
We only ate here.
And Shilla Hotel is what?
Everyone does this on social media.
Shame on you. Don't you ever do something like this again.
Hello.
We would like to invite you to be a new product tester.
"Organic shampoo sponsor."
"Café tasting coupons"?
This is Seojeong Media, an online advertising company.
-Offering you a mass purchase opportunity. -Mass purchase?
Mass purchase event offer, to me?
Please review our conditions and reply.
CHARITY EVENT AMOUNTS
The number of participants has declined.
Both from corporations
and individual donors.
It must be due to the economy this year.
At this rate, some organizations won't get any support.
Compared to last year, about 15% are expected to be rejected from our list.
That's not good.
Please call off my afternoon meeting.
Let me go around for some more money.
In person, ma'am? We could just contact them again.
Sincerity.
The richest of the rich seem to value sincerity more than money.
Perhaps it's because they have more than enough money.
See you later.
Your foundation's charity bazaar? Is it that time of the year already?
Yes, we have fewer guests this year. I came to ask for your support.
You do that yourself?
You'll come for me, right?
Look at this girl!
She could have called my secretary,
but instead, she takes time out of her busy day.
How can I not love her?
Ms. Ji,
you still sound so regretful.
There was no one better for Jun-kyoung's wife than Si-hyeon.
But what can I do?
They said they couldn't be more than friends.
I still get upset over losing Si-hyeon to Taegang.
Si-hyeon took time to come and see us boring old ladies playing golf.
What do you think?
We'll follow your decisions, of course.
Si-hyeon, I'll get them to prepare a donation.
Thank you so much. We will put it to good use.
Oh, Si-hyeon.
How about Jun-kyoung's company? The more donations, the better.
All worth nothing, you say?
A product test review is 200K to 300K won each.
The mass purchase is pocket change, with the net profit lower than 10%.
And Seojeong Media is a third-rate agency
that only deals with those who have less than 1K.
Well, anyway,
you got a few DMs, huh?
Were you excited by this, by any chance?
Yes. What they offered is not chump change to me.
Right. True.
Why did you come to me, then? You could have replied by yourself.
You said you helped Min-hye's account grow.
If these are pocket change offers,
how much can I earn here?
Your question is too modest.
You really just want money? There's a lot more than that in the world.
What do you say?
You got time, right?
Huh?
Let's go.
You'll be asking different questions later.
But I have to get back to work…
Welcome.
-Seung-hyeok, it's been a while. -Yeah, hi.
Kang Ma-ri comes at two, right?
Already here, making a fuss.
-Who is she? -A celeb.
Hair and makeup for her, please.
Hello, you are so pretty.
Please have a seat here.
Just a moment, please.
This photo's good. Upload that one,
okay?
You look beautiful today. You got this.
Come on, smile!
Good luck.
Kang Ma-ri.
An influencer with over 10K followers.
As soon as you get a K on your account, all this will be available to you.
You mean, everything here would be free?
We have a better word for that.
Sponsored.
KANG MA-RI
Hair salons, restaurants, makeup, dermatology treatments, etc.
Even products for kids, if you have one.
In this world, all of this can be sponsored.
As long as the K's add a hashtag for them.
#SPONSORED_WINE #HOTEL_STAYCATION
#MICHELIN_STARS
So once you have 10K, 10,000 followers in other words,
all of that can be sponsored?
They will beg you to use their products. Do you understand now?
Why everyone is so desperate to get a K on their account?
They are ready.
Try them on. All of them.
If 10K gets you that much,
think about the world beyond that.
ANGELA 270K FOLLOWERS
Putting a 150,000-won price tag on a 10,000-won yoga suit
and selling out 5,000 units within 30 minutes
is a piece of cake.
An electric fireplace subtly added to a daily photo
will cause a bombardment of comments asking what it is.
Then they'll start selling it saying they've managed to get only a few.
This is how they earn money.
HASHTAG
Of course, they don't need 100K followers to do this.
But they usually have someone like Min-hye helping,
who launched her own brand called Luna Chic
and earns annual sales of five billion won.
Min-hye's annual sales is five billion won?
Then how about princesschae,
a noble-born with 320K followers,
Jin Chae-hee?
You look so elegant, Chae-hee. Thank you for your help.
She's treated better than some stars.
And that's what a celebrity is.
Looks nice.
This is a great combination. You have a great sense of fashion.
What are you doing?
Do you not know this brand?
We need to give this back.
You can't get this dress for free at your level, Miss Seo A-ri.
I took this photo for you to remember.
All right,
now then…
Shall we change your question?
You'll get money, of course.
But once you go up that high,
how do you think the world will treat you,
Miss Seo A-ri?
Hey, tables 2 and 11 look pretty troublesome today.
No drinks for them. Get them to leave.
And I'm handling the VIP room today, so don't send anyone in.
Hey, Yong-tae!
Oh, hey.
You look good. Business going well?
Of course, thanks to your help. You always send me all the pushovers.
I'll send in your share in a bit.
Take your time.
Where are they? The VIP room?
The police station?
You got sued for sexual harassment? You?
There was a small misunderstanding, but things are getting interesting.
Interesting?
Don't you know that journalists are staking out at the station?
What if this goes on the news?
It's not a big deal.
I'm just trying to make it into one.
Dude, why would you do that?
Just to be safe,
I'll give the chief a call.
Attorney Jin, Mr. Han!
It is so refreshing to see you at a place like this.
What's this?
He was close by, so I called him over.
Are you comfortable with everything here?
Yong-tae, can't you see they're very uncomfortable?
They don't have any of these!
Oh, Mr. Han said--
No worries.
I handpicked from the ones I know.
These girls are top-notch.
They're on their way on a plane.
I'll be going. Call me, Tae-jeon.
You're leaving? You haven't even had a drink.
You're leaving already? Friday night only just started.
A fiery Friday night!
I don't like being uncomfortable.
And I'm not good at putting up with what I don't like.
That's why I said I'll make it better, but why…
I guess Mr. Han likes to spend his time quietly.
You really think so? He's a man too.
We would never know
what he's doing behind our backs.
Take a seat.
I really wanted to be the only one wearing this dress.
Only three in the country. Let's not bump into each other.
You'll get money, of course.
But once you go up that high,
how do you think the world will treat you?
I'll take you up on your offer.
What are my next steps?
-What's the occasion, Seung-hyeok? Why-- -Hello, Min-hye.
Why are you here?
No way. It was her you called me here for?
Take a seat. Let's talk about this.
Man… Min-hye.
Min-hye.
Are you crazy? I wouldn't have come if I knew it was Seo A-ri.
This is how you do business?
My reputation cracked because of Biniimom,
and I asked you to fix it. Why would you bring Seo A-ri?
That's what she's here for, okay?
Let's make you a best friend so we can turn things around.
Why would I be best friends with that bitch?
What's Oh Min-hye's public image?
A loyal woman whom all the girls go crazy for.
Someone who cherishes and takes care of friends.
Then you have to fill Biniimom's spot after what happened to her.
Think about it.
An old bestie who showed up just in time.
This is the best solution.
I still don't want to. She's way below my level!
This is Seo A-ri's feed.
As you know,
she can't gain this many followers just from an exposure on your account.
This means Seo A-ri has potential.
Your pop-up store event's tomorrow, and your hate account is still busy
blaming you for abandoning Biniimom.
Tell me, do you have a better idea to fix this mess?
I'm not really happy about acting like best friends with you either.
But…
if we both benefit from it, there wouldn't be a reason to say no.
We can both skip the apologies, right?
This is business, after all.
Oh my, thank you so much!
Thank you.
-Mrs. Lee. -Hm?
Is this one too obvious?
Goodness, it's so obviously fake!
Is it that bad?
Oh, this one! It's rank S-plus. No one knows it's fake.
I would know. Let me see.
I'm leaving now.
Hey! You're going like that?! No way, at least take this.
A-ri, it doesn't look fake at all. Take it.
Why--
Why would-- Why?
Take this!
Don't take--
Wha--
I only carry authentic ones.
-They're gonna look down on you! -Jeez, fine! So stuck-up.
She won't listen to anybody.
Min-hye!
I'm here!
Yu-rang, you didn't have to come!
Thanks for coming.
You're late. Can't you see we're busy?
Sorry, my baby was fussy this morning.
Min-hye, can we take a photo together?
Sure!
Oh, this is Yu-rang. You know her, right?
-Hello. -Hello.
-Should we take it together? -Yes.
One, two, three.
-How's this one? -Nice, it's pretty good.
Please enjoy!
Oh, A-ri, hey! Come here!
Let's take a picture too.
Hold this.
It's my brand. Please take one for us!
Seo A-ri?
She's here again.
Min-hye's not thinking of making her a member of Gabin Ladies Society, is she?
Not under my watch.
Did we get one?
Let's go.
A-ri came all the way here for my pop-up store.
We meet again.
How have you been?
Today's pop-up was amazing!
I knew it. Oh Min-hye's fame doesn't go anywhere.
By the way, Min-hye, why'd you invite A-ri again?
What do you mean? We're best friends.
You should have told me! I had no idea…
Why?
Girl! Do I have to tell you everything?
Huh?
You two have made up.
I'm glad. I couldn't help but be worried about that day.
Oh, I didn't even apologize properly.
I'm sorry.
Why would you be…
Regardless of the reason, I ended up eavesdropping.
Not at all, you don't have to apologize.
I also… need to thank you.
About my bag.
Thank you for bringing it to me.
I'm really glad that I got to see you again, A-ri.
Hope we see each other often.
Ma'am, you have a call.
Hello, director.
Thank you for the call.
You're Seo A-ri, right?
-Huh? -I saw you on Min-hye's livestream.
I'm following you too.
Oh, thank you.
A friend of Min-hye? I knew it!
You're so stylish. I've been staring at you.
What brand is this?
They're nonbrands off the Dongdaemun Jepyung Market.
-Wow… -Wow…
-Her pretty face does it all. -Yeah.
I thought it was a luxury brand.
Me too. Where is Jepyung?
The cheaper, the better.
Tell me too.
I'll wear them just like this.
Isn't A-ri so stylish?
It sucks being around girls that are prettier than me,
but I can't help it! I love my friends.
Wow!
Min-hye, you're such a loyal friend. Who'd think that? They'd just be jealous.
-Can we take photos? -Sure.
Thank you so much!
One, two, three.
One more time.
Just one more.
One, two.
Last one. One, two.
We're good.
I'll be off to my next apppointment.
Me too.
There is a charity bazaar this weekend.
You all know, right?
Of course, it's hosted by your foundation.
I already spent four days picking out my items for the bazaar.
I'm so honored that you took the time out of your day today.
Not a problem at all.
Then…
Bye!
-See ya. -Bye.
-I'll see you soon. -Okay, go ahead.
Not there. Start from the back.
Good work toda--
I almost thought this was your event.
What was that? Fashionably late?
Go to the parking lot and help me put away my stuff.
-What? -Hey!
You'll ruin them if you hold them like that.
What are you doing? I said go to the parking lot.
No, not like that.
Go easy on that, jeez.
What are all these?
Gifts for Min-hye.
From her Insta friends.
They come to buy and even bring gifts?
Of course, they're seeing Min-hye in person.
The entire Gabin Society was there too. It's an honor for them.
An honor?
Don't stand around. Help us out. I'm so tired.
Okay.
I love my best friend. Childhood friends are the real ones!
Go to the parking lot and help me put away my stuff.
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The eco bag's from a vintage shop in Hongdae.
Raffyshop in Changjeon-dong has a lot of unique accessories.
I'll tag them all.
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Ow, careful!
One, two, three!
You know what that bazaar is, right?
From chaebol ladies to celebrities, they donate their stuff in piles.
So many luxury brands and so cheap too.
You need an invitation to get in.
I know. Who knew such a thing existed?
I'm so excited that you're a part of it.
How fancy!
Would my stuff sell there?
It's a bazaar. I'm sure they sell all kinds of things.
We can't take the bus with these.
-Let's grab a taxi. -Okay.
Welcome.
We can leave early, right?
Of course, I know you're busy.
-How about Jun-kyoung's company? -Their PR team gave us a big donation.
He should have shown up. It's part of the PR.
He must be busy with work. What he's done is more than enough.
This is part of the work.
Yes, it's me. Where are you?
At work?
No, I can't.
I can't go because of it.
See you at home.
Oh, it was my mother.
I told her I'm here. She says don't be ridiculous.
Where were we in the statement?
Oh, right.
By the way, why did you come in person?
I mean, you have lawyers in the legal department and…
Because of her. The accuser, Miss Seo A-ri.
We have a cross-examination today, right? I came for that, to see the accuser.
Oh no, that's too bad.
You came for nothing in that case.
This is a case of sexual harassment.
In this case, if the victim refuses, we don't do cross-examination.
And Miss Seo A-ri submitted a written statement.
She won't be here?
Thank you.
Look here!
A-ri's made it in the world!
Let's get going.
So luxurious. This is crazy.
Look at this long hallway.
What's this? Has it already started?
I thought it was at five.
I swear that's what Min-hye said.
Let's hurry.
-Thank you. -Keep up the good work.
A-ri?
Hello.
Wasn't the bazaar at five o'clock?
That's what I heard from Min-hye. That I can bring my stuff by then.
So you brought your stuff over too?
Are we too late?
-Can we not go in? -Hey, no way!
Not after lugging this thing all the way here!
Come in, A-ri. There should be a table for your items.
-Thank you! -Thank you!
Holy! This is crazy. It's so cool!
This is the real deal! This is completely insane.
Wow, no way! Whoa!
These are all luxury brands!
-Hi. -I hope you have a good time.
All the name brands are here!
Oh my God.
Could you make room here?
Yes, ma'am.
-You can use this table. -Okay.
Jeong-sun, wait.
Si-hyeon,
I think I should just get going--
No, it's really fine.
Seo A-ri!
What are you doing here?
No way.
Did you think I told you to come by five so you can participate?
What I meant was to come and help clean up afterwards.
What would you sell here?
Are those "nonbrands"?
They're refreshing, for sure.
How much do these go for?
A-ri, there are only name brands here. Who would bring stuff like this?
No, any collection is fine.
-That is the intent of this event. -Si-hyeon!
She should at least bring items that are on our level.
How embarrassing.
What does this make us?
Chae-hee, stop.
Hey, excuse me.
That's a bit uncalled-for.
They're not all nonbrands. We got purses from when A-ri was rich--
Enough, Jeong-sun.
Stop. Let's go.
-Why? We haven't even looked-- -Didn't you hear me?! I said, let's go.
I'm sorry for causing a disturbance.
A-ri, where are you going?
Oh no, A-ri!
What do we do, Min-hye?
Why'd she have to do this here? So embarrassing.
I was wondering what you'd be doing after standing me up. This is it?
Si-hyeon, isn't that Jun-kyoung? Right?
You look like you need help.
Or do you not?
Han Jun-kyoung?
The third-generation CEO of The Hue Cosmetics?
Yes!
But how does someone like him know A-ri?
No way, this is my first time seeing Han Jun-kyoung.
Holy moly. Holy mother of Christ! Since when do you know Han Jun-kyoung?
Come on, tell me! You're driving me nuts.
Why won't you tell me?
Mr. Han told me to drive you home.
Could you give me the address?
Holy!
Tell me, where did you meet her?
I said, how do you know someone like Seo A-ri?!
You want more wine?
Stop changing the subject.
Tell me already!
Since when do you know her?
Oh, Si-hyeon, we're here.
Long time no see.
Yeah.
You've gotten prettier.
Si-hyeon, did you know too?
That Jun-kyoung and Seo A-ri know each other?
This guy says he's here to see her!
How did you know where…
Your Instagram.
I made an account too, to send you a DM.
Your feed made it easy enough to tell where you were.
CEO of The Hue Cosmetics.
Why would someone like him…
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SHE'S OUT OF MY WORLD
MY WANNABE, A-RI
HER BEAUTY COULD BUILD A NATION
She should at least bring items that are on our level.
How embarrassing…
That Fake Ivy was also a social seller?
Fake Ivy!
Of course, they're seeing Min-hye in person.
The entire Gabin Society was there too. It's an honor for them.
She's nothing! I helped her become big.
But what? She'll "expose our world"?
Seo A-ri's livestream audience keeps increasing.
I'm getting so many DMs asking if it's true, Min-hye.
Crazy bitch. She's sucking me dry even after she's dead!
But, Min-hye, are you sure she's dead?
Maybe she is alive after all.
No way.
But this livestream is…
Ms. Oh!
Ms. Oh Min-hye? Inspector Jang Hyeon-su from Dongbu Police Station.
Si-hyeon. Si-hyeon! What do you mean, report to the police? Are you insane?
A-ri is back. We need to know what happened at least!
No, she's dead. That bitch is dead!
Si-hyeon, I'm sure this is all fabricated.
She's right. You should also know
how good Seo A-ri is at fabrication.
Did you forget, Si-hyeon?
We weren't the only ones who got screwed by her, remember?
You covered for her and also got screwed in the end!
You know Miss Seo A-ri, right?
Before her death…
Well, I guess we're not sure if she's alive or dead now.
You were pretty close to her back then.
-Min-hye. -Anything helps.
If you know anything about Miss Seo A-ri--
Seo A-ri.
I was close to her, you say?
All right, ask me anything. I got nothing to hide.
Seo A-ri? Yeah, I know her very well.
She was complete garbage,
so wrapped up in her vanity and envy that she could do anything!
Min-hye, stop, what are you doing?!
Let me go! Am I wrong?
Is there anyone who didn't go through hell because of her?
How is a dead person livestreaming, you ask?
Who knows?!
All I know is that everything she does is full of lies
and that she's garbage who trampled on everyone to get to where she is!
That's right.
I may have done something like that.
You know about the incident. The infamous "Seo A-ri's Bomb Drop."
The post I uploaded that night that sent a shock throughout social media.
PRINCESS A-RI
REAL-LIFE BARBIE DOLL SO BEAUTIFUL!
What's this?
-What? -Phone!
Where's my phone?!
This bitch, Seo A-ri, what's she trying to start?
I don't like likes, everyone.
"You're pretty, you're my role model, you're like a princess."
Please, don't say those things to me.
Unlike some people you know,
simply put, I don't need
"an army of servants"
in my life.
I would like to ask you instead.
What's so great about us that you would volunteer to be our handmaid?
You're not any less than us.
I'm sorry, but no thanks.
Please give my share of those comments
to the feeds of other "princesses" who so badly want them.
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A-RI, WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
ARE YOU CALLING OUT GABIN MEMBERS?
JUST SAY THANK YOU. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
YOU'RE NOT THE ONE TO SAY IT. KNOW YOUR PLACE.
SHE CLEARLY MEANS GABIN LADIES SOCIETY CRAZY FOR ATTENTION
WHAT THE HELL'S SHE SAYING?