AWFULLY SCANDALOUS AND BRUTALLY GLAMOROUS
At last, we meet.
Nice to meet you,
Miss Seo A-ri.
Who… might you be?
Wow!
This showroom is nicer in real life than in the pictures you post.
Do you not use filter apps?
You look prettier than in your photos.
In this world, when I meet someone in person,
I usually get shocked because they look so different.
I'm sorry, but who are you?
Do you not know me?
There's no way you don't.
I'm Wang Ro-la.
This is the first time we meet in person, right?
Wang Ro-la.
Do you all remember?
The first thing I brought up to you on this livestream.
Who?
Wang Ro-la?
Biniimom and Wang Ro-la are exposing each other!
Spilling tea, secrets, fabrication.
These provocative headlines on social media and the Internet
make us go crazy with excitement,
because there's nothing more thrilling than to peek into others' secret lives.
THE TRUTH BEHIND THE PURSE-PROUD CELEB
Moreover, when the exposures are about the celebs on a roll,
our curiosity only gets bigger.
SOCIAL MEDIA STAR ACCUSED OF DRUG USE
Damn, this is heavenly.
But these rumors
can make others tremble in fear.
SEO A-RI'S LIVESTREAM DAY SIX
Just like these people
in my stories did.
How's Jin Chae-hee?
-Knocked out, sir. -Fucking bitch, for real!
Things are freaky as is. Why does she have to shoot up right now?!
And regarding that livestream, things are not looking good.
It's not just social media.
Now everyone is talking about it on forums and even YouTube!
Damn.
All right! One of the people exposed in Seo A-ri's livestream.
Yes, a celeb.
It is none other than Oh Min-hye's showroom. Do you see here?
You see?
As you can see, it is locked up tight.
What could this silent treatment imply? Admission? Avoidance?
Now then, everyone,
could everything Seo A-ri exposed be true, after all?
Could it be that Seo A-ri, who was thought to be dead, is actually alive?
Honey!
Honey, what are you doing?
Let go!
You stupid bastard.
What are you doing?
Don't you see what I'm dealing with? Where have you been?!
-There's not much I can do right now-- -What?
Are you kidding me?
Well, for now, let's just calm down a little--
Don't open that!
Someone might be filming me! What if Seo A-ri suddenly shows up?
Could Seo A-ri really be alive? How much is she planning to reveal?
No way, it's over for me if she talks.
Honey, don't worry.
We have Taegang, remember? Jin Tae-jeon will keep us safe.
That's how we crushed Seo A-ri last time, remember?
GIANT LAW FIRM TAEGANG AND DRUGS?! WHAT IS REAL IN SEO A-RI'S EXPOSÉ?
How are things going?
It's different from three months ago.
Things are spreading too fast, and YouTube is beyond--
Dammit!
Hey.
Are you seriously telling me that?
Then what the hell am I paying you for?
Apologies, sir.
I mean,
she died back then. That's what I heard.
How the hell is this possible, then?
Curious, aren't you?
That must be why
you are all here watching me right now.
You must have heard that a celeb, who was thought to be dead,
has returned and started exposing some shocking stories.
Wow! There sure are a lot of you.
Just to watch some stranger tell a story completely unrelated to you.
Hey, you bastard! What do you mean you still haven't found her IP address?
I said, find out where and why Seo A-ri is doing this!
I know, I know. You're dying to find out.
"I thought she was dead. Is she actually alive?"
"Add to that, she's talking about fraud, fabrication, drugs, and mysterious death."
"What's the truth?"
"Whose fault is this?"
All these people are here
to find out about these things, right?
But why?
Why do you all want to find out about these things?
KOREANS LOVE GOSSIP
Well, it's fine either way,
since this is what I needed.
All of this attention.
Oh, I should add hashtags.
From now on,
I'll pick them from the comments.
Why, you ask?
Because it'll make you feel good.
"She read my message? She picked me?"
You'll feel as if you've become somebody.
Right?
#truth_wins #spill_the_tea
Yes, I've heard of you, Ms. Wang Ro-la.
You were the one that had a dispute with Biniimom, right?
-In Gabin Ladies Society. -A dispute?
Not at all.
It was me revealing the truth
and punishing Biniimom.
An act of justice in its essence.
You know that Biniimom has disappeared from this world after that, right?
Her husband even divorced her, I hear.
She's so broke,
she even had to sell all her Hermès bags.
Why are you telling me this?
Isn't it hilarious? It's so satisfying!
I'll tell you all about what happened back then, so come sit.
Back then, the Gabin Society…
-My goodness, they-- -No, wait.
I don't want to hear any more of this.
And we're closed for the day,
so if you're here as a customer, please come back--
What do you mean, a customer?
I came to help you, Miss A-ri.
I've been watching you the whole time.
I wanted the best for you, as a fan.
Someone like you must become successful. That's justice!
I'm telling you, I've come here to be of help to you.
I'm a fan of yours.
…who stands on their own…
Someone like you must become successful.
Who are you?
Are you, by chance…
bbbfamous?
What is that?
Mr. Han, wait--
I think we need to talk.
Wait outside.
You've come all the way here at this hour? You could have called.
JUNKIES WITH POWER BEHIND DEATH!
Were you always this sloppy?
You shouldn't have started what you can't finish.
A person ended up dying from this, without any proper treatment.
Did I kill him?
It was an accident.
And you made it into a crime.
Well, then.
What is it you want?
To lecture me? Interfere? Or threaten?
Reveal the truth.
Before more people get hurt because of you.
So you're here to threaten me.
For whom? Seo A-ri?
-Tae-jeon! -Hey, Han Jun-kyoung!
No, Mr. Han.
You shouldn't run so wild.
If Taegang really tries,
it can hurt you and your company.
Go ahead.
I gave a warning, and you're threatening me.
All right. This would put up a hell of a show for those watching.
Han Jun-kyoung versus Taegang. At least one side is going to be hurt.
Who? Wang Ro-la?
Yeah, you told me before, something like a great battle.
On social media.
Oh, the thing about Biniimom and Wang Ro-la?
What was that thing exactly?
Wang Ro-la…
What is she like?
At first, Wang Ro-la was one of Biniimom's super loyal customers.
She'd buy a bunch of Biniimom's stuff,
and that's how they got close like sisters.
My, Ro-la! You are back again?
I'm here to buy gifts for my acquaintances.
I even brought a suitcase today.
My goodness, it must've been a hassle. Please come inside.
-Do you need some help? -No, I'm fine.
So, Biniimom let Wang Ro-la into the Gabin Society.
This is Ro-la. You've seen her on my feed, right?
I am so honored to meet you all.
She looked rich at first glance, after all.
But then something happened.
What?
As it turns out, Wang Ro-la wasn't actually rich,
and all her luxury items were rented.
So what Biniimom did after finding out about that was…
I didn't expect you to come to my place without a call.
I barged in since you never invited me.
But, Ro-la, you really kept your living room minimalist.
Where are the fancy stuff you'd been posting?
Your rooms got 'em all, huh?
Yeah, since I don't use the living room that often.
I could use some tea.
Huh? Oh, give me a sec.
What the…
Unbelievable.
You mean she filmed her house without her knowing?
If only that was the end of it.
Did you want to look rich that badly?
This is fraud.
Guess whose place this is.
You fraud.
Quit putting on a show.
The infuriated Ro-la cherry-picked and posted the messages of Biniimom
talking smack about the Gabin Society.
In the end, it was over for both of them in this world.
Isn't it hilarious?
Wang Ro-la's pretty pathetic too, showing off what she doesn't have.
These so-called celebs aren't much when you look into them.
They are just desperate to look rich.
They talk smack, dig up dirt, and even plot against each other.
It's scary!
I guess that's how they make it in this world.
-A-ri! -Angela used to be a hostess?
Isn't that how you made it big? You sold your body, then clothes,
then made connections to go on TV to get here. Besta Room!
-I did the same thing. -What?
I did…
You saw it?
So damn creepy, isn't it?
That Seo A-ri bitch was doing that behind our backs.
My hands are still shaky.
Just who is this person?
What they sent is just a sneak peek. They say there are more DMs with Seo A-ri.
Let's meet up for now. Let's talk in person.
Si-hyeon, what's up? You didn't even call.
-What are you doing? -Don't use your phone for the time being.
-No social media whatsoever, understand? -What?
You don't know about yesterday, do you?
The consequences of your actions!
Nothing happened to your husband's clinic?
-Not even a police investigation? -Yeah, that's right.
That doesn't make sense! There are drugs and even death involved.
Of course, it's a false rumor, after all.
What?
Min-hye, you have no idea how scared I was at first. Oh, man.
But it was all fabrication, fake news.
That's why the portal websites deleted everything.
They're gonna catch the initial poster and those who shared it, all of them.
Taegang's Jin Tae-jeon is super pissed, apparently.
Who said that it's fake? Who do they think they're dealing with?
Huh? Well, then do you believe all that?
It makes no sense--
Min-hye, where are you going?
Oh my, Min-hye!
Honey, are you looking into it? How did it go?
Well, Yong-tae didn't answer the phone, so I stopped by Aragon Club.
-But he wasn't at work today. -So?
What do you mean? I'll talk to him when I see him later.
You dimwit! Are you kidding me?!
Does your brain work at all?
My posts are getting buried.
Taegang has stepped forward.
I was out to teach Seo A-ri and Jin Chae-hee a lesson,
but now I'm cornered instead.
I could end up dead at this rate!
-Did you take care of it? -Yes, sir.
We delivered it to the dead bastard's little sister.
-I saw you spent a lot. -Did they seem to get the idea?
The amount was more than enough,
and they should know what'll happen if they act up.
Was it them who posted online then?
They were denying it until the very end, saying it wasn't them at all.
Then who could have leaked it?
Seo A-ri. Dig around that woman.
Find out what she's up to.
Every single detail.
Miss Seo.
Miss Seo!
How should we order the new items?
Let's…
decide on that after organizing our schedules.
Yes, ma'am.
A-ri.
It's time. Let's get going.
Okay. I'll get ready.
Have a safe trip.
I think it's because of that.
The posts on online forums.
You saw that? About the drug party and all?
It even said someone died from it.
No way, it sounded made up. It got deleted right away.
Forum?
-What is it? Is it about A-ri? -No, ma'am.
There, Zhang Wei is coming out.
Here, over here!
Please look here!
You're like a goddess!
Hello.
Miss Zhang Wei, my name is Seo A-ri.
Thank you for coming.
She says it is essential to check the factory and others before the live.
In preparation for the live commerce, we're running the factory 24 hours a day.
These are top-quality fabrics imported from Turkey.
We make all Ari.& products with the strictest quality standards.
Can we increase the sales volume for the day to one million pieces?
But I think that'll be too many.
Yes, of course. I will do all I can to make that happen.
She says that sounds good.
-Hello. -Hello.
Nice to meet you.
You are the CEO of The Hue, right?
Yes, I am Han Jun-kyoung.
I am happy to meet you.
What are you doing here?
We are working with Ari.&. We're here as your partnered company.
What? One million pieces?!
I just got a call from Uncle to go from 300,000 to a million.
He said this is guaranteed to blow up, Mom.
I can't even fathom how much that would be!
Is A-ri about to take over the Chinese market too?
But would it all sell? It'll be a problem if we have a stockpile of unsold items.
-Unsold items? -Yes, I think we should be more cautious.
-There are the rumors about A-ri… -Rumors?
I've had it with you. What are you saying?
I mean, you also heard it from the employees, Mrs. Lee.
-There's a weird post on forums-- -Exactly.
Even the employees don't believe it. It's clearly slander,
so why do you have to jinx us by saying those things?
Are you, by chance, jealous of A-ri's success?
Mrs. Lee! How could you say that?
In fact, while I'm at it, let me also say this.
I've been turning a blind eye until now.
Do you think I don't know what you do using A-ri's name?
Mrs. Lee! I mean, what did I do?
"Using A-ri's name"? This is so upsetting!
Upsetting?
Child, you get a paycheck every month and make more money behind our backs,
so why are you upset?
Your account! A-ri might not, but I check it every day.
Get a grip.
Being around A-ri doesn't make you A-ri.
Know your place.
This is too much.
What have I done so wrong?
I did my best.
I worked hard too, for A-ri and the company!
Jeong-sun!
What was that for, Mom?
What?
I only said it because I had to.
Staring at it won't fix anything.
Hasn't it been decided already?
Then you should focus on your marketing strategy.
I was thinking,
"Do I deserve this?"
How far I've come,
and this opportunity.
I may not have deserved any of these
from the beginning.
Is this about the incident?
What incident?
I guess you didn't know.
What do you mean? What happened?
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Ma'am.
Are they ready?
They are ready, but Mr. Jin is…
Thank you. Please head home now.
You're home early.
What's that?
I made sure Chae-hee behaves herself,
since it felt like my responsibility.
I asked, what are you doing?
It's hard for me to look at you.
Si-hyeon.
-Hey, Yoon Si-hyeon. -Someone died!
And you tried to hide it, even from me!
I can't stand
being in the same space with you anymore.
Then what was I supposed to do?
Carry that bastard and run to the emergency room or something?
And let my bitch sister become a drug offender?
I did everything I could.
Don't blame Chae-hee for this.
You just didn't want yourself and Taegang getting caught up in a scandal!
The choice you've made…
resulted in this.
A person died. You made someone die!
What the hell?
That sounds a lot like what Jun-kyoung said.
Did you two meet?
That prick gave you the paper?
How is that important?
Did you two have a reunion and catch up or something?
Honey!
Always Han Jun-kyoung this, Han Jun-kyoung that…
Si-hyeon.
You should have minded your manners.
Marriage is a business,
and businesses have rules.
What are you trying to say?
Do I, Jin Tae-jeon, have to say it myself?
Do you really think
I married you without knowing anything?
Fucking hell.
Why did it have to be Han Jun-kyoung,
that bastard, huh? Why?!
SEO A-RI
A-ri.
So it was true, all of it.
I was hoping it wouldn't be, even on my way here…
You have no fault or responsibility for what happened.
So don't feel guilty about it.
Si-hyeon--
It's my husband and my in-laws that are responsible. They're my family.
So I'll take care of it somehow.
I was also there that day.
You would know, only if I reported--
I was the one who convinced you, saying nothing would happen, that it'd be fine.
Just stay out of it. I beg you.
If this goes wrong, you'll also be in trouble.
How would you take care of it?
-A-ri-- -Can you bring back the dead?
You're just going to cover it up.
As if something that happened didn't happen, just like before!
You'll lose everything you've accomplished so far.
Are you really okay with that?
You've seen and experienced enough the kind of world you are a part of.
That's right.
A-ri, you must not do anything…
nor can you do anything.
UNLOCKING
That's right, these enzymes are totally in these days.
Everyone, you know my friend A-ri, right? How do you think she maintains her figure?
These are the enzymes that A-ri makes sure to take every day.
Yoon Jeong-sun, what are you doing?
What are you doing here? I thought you had gone home.
Was that a mass purchase of those enzymes?
-The one from CEO Ju that I turned down? -A-ri, this is…
I mean, it's just such a waste,
considering the profits from mass purchase.
-So I was doing it in your place-- -So you even put on a show like this?
Yoon Jeong-sun, not you too. You weren't like this before.
Remember what you said when you were judging Wang Ro-la?
How is this different from her?
How is this different?
So, what are you trying to say?
That I should stay a nobody because I am a nobody?
Since I'm not Seo A-ri?
Your mom also told me
that I'm not you,
that I should know my place.
I wanted to get something out of having a famous friend,
so I used your name to do a mass purchase.
But is that that big of a crime?
I just have so little
that I tried acting like I have something. Is that such a terrible crime?
Jeong-sun…
I'm so sorry that I acted out of my place.
I'll return them all.
But, A-ri,
do you think you're any different?
You're the same.
What's so different about you and the celebs you used to judge?
Have you called me?
What time is the Ari.& and Zhang Wei's live commerce show?
It's at three. It's almost time, sir.
The marketing team will attend to assess the business potential.
A-ri.
The vlog we uploaded on YouTube received massive views.
I think today's gonna be a big hit.
Hey.
Where is Jeong-sun, right when we're so busy?
-Du-seong, try calling her. -Oh, okay.
No, leave her be, Mom.
I gave her a day off. She looked tired.
-Tired from what? -Mom.
What?
Excuse me.
We are closed today due to a shoot.
I'm not here to buy anything.
Is there someone called Seo A-ri here?
I'm Inspector Jang Hyeon-su from Dongbu Police Station.
Thank you for your time.
I know. We've met before.
For a sexual harassment case.
So you remember, Miss Seo A-ri.
Mr. Han Jun-kyoung was involved.
Were you able to take care of that?
Yes, it was just a misunderstanding.
But why did you need me today?
So, the thing is,
someone filed a report at the station, so I came to ask some questions.
There was a report of a death.
But it's possible that this is a case of drug-related involuntary manslaughter.
Have you heard of it?
I heard it's been floating around forums these few days, like a rumor.
I'm not sure.
We have not concluded that it's true either.
We're asking just to be certain.
Have you been to Aragon Club recently?
A-ri!
What are you doing? It's almost time.
Zhang Wei will be there soon, so we have to leave now!
A-ri!
A-ri.
A-ri!
Even after that,
I think I was reminded of that moment the most.
Of the choice
I made at that moment.
…sales graph…
My, I'm starting to get nervous now.
Oh my.
Oh my goodness.
-Mr. Park! -Ma'am.
A-ri, we've got one million units. They are ready to be shipped out today!
I have a great feeling about this!
Huh? Oh my.
She says the setup is perfect. She is very satisfied.
Oh my, thank you very much. You are so beautiful!
Thank you.
Ten minutes to start streaming!
A-ri!
What do you all think?
What choice do you think I should have made?
Hello. I am Seo A-ri from Ari.&, a fashion and cosmetics brand.
I am so happy to be hosting this live commerce show
with Ms. Zhang Wei.
Today is probably the most exciting and overwhelming day of my life.
Right as we start, we have hit 20,000 viewers.
It's rising quickly.
We've hit 50,000.
You all must know her well, but let me introduce Ms. Zhang Wei.
Hello, everyone. I am Zhang Wei from China.
I am honored to be here today at the live show.
I hope you will love our products.
How ridiculous.
Seo A-ri,
do you think I would just sit by and watch while you are riding so high like that?
-Welcome. -Angela's here, isn't she?
Yes, ma'am.
I told you it hurts right there,
to go easy on it.
You've always told me to go hard here, so…
I said not today.
I didn't know because you didn't say so.
Did you just talk back?
Hey! What is your name?
Don't you know I get sponsorships here?
I apologize.
Hey! You think this is the time for a massage?
What brings you here?
Seo A-ri is doing this bullshit right now.
Ari.& is the trendiest brand in Korea these days.
We've passed 200,000 viewers, a new record high.
Now let's look at the products.
Miss Seo, please introduce them to us in detail.
Enough about the viewers. Where are the sales at?
What is this?
How is it? Are they selling fast?
-Well, the thing is… -What?
-What's wrong? -It's weird.
The numbers aren't going up.
-What numbers? -The sales!
They're stuck at 50,000.
-Huh? -What are you talking about?
But the number of viewers is increasing.
Korea and China combined, it's going over 300,000.
Is the program glitched?
-Something must be wrong. -Oh no!
Check it again.
We, Ari.&, take pride in our attention to detail and finishes.
On today's live commerce show,
the most unique of our items will be available at a special price.
How many sets now?
What?
That makes no sense.
The sales aren't going up?
No, out of the one million units planned,
orders have stopped at 50,000,
and there are no more purchases.
My recommendation would be
this jacket.
We have them in black, ocean blue and sky blue
available today.
You can create a chic look with a scarf like this, and--
Excuse me, Miss Seo.
She says she cannot continue this show anymore.
What?
You're leaving?
It's all over, isn't it?
What do you mean, can't continue the show anymore?
Whoa, man!
-It's sold out. We sold everything! -What?!
Oh my goodness!
Sold out?
Yes, congratulations, Miss Seo.
Products have sold out, so we can't continue the show!
I can't believe what just happened.
Our website had a crash for a moment
due to a sudden rush of traffic.
All one million pieces sold out within five minutes,
but we had no idea.
This is a first for me as well. Congratulations, Miss Seo!
A-ri, this wasn't Zhang Wei. It's you. You did this!
Girl, it's sold out! In the blink of an eye!
SLIDE TO POWER OFF
This is a cosmetic commerce proposal from Zhang Wei.
LIVE COMMERCE PROPOSALS
She must be highly encouraged by our recent success.
And we're also getting bombarded with other offers.
Has this been discussed with Ari.&?
Well, actually,
I couldn't reach her.
You can't reach Miss Seo?
No, her phone is turned off.
Have you not been able to reach her either, Mr. Han?
You really came.
Yes.
I told you I would.
It's true.
I must have thought about it thousands… no, tens of thousands of times.
What if I stopped myself right then?
If I had,
would none of this have happened?
I'll tell you.
On that day,
February 15th, I went to Aragon Club.
At the club…
there were drugs and…
You're right.
There was an accident there that day.