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THE LATE SEO JISUK
Taeoh.
Do you remember your college rooftop house?
The person who broke my window and caused a mess.
Since I was born, I've never had a mother.
But you had an incredible mother who prayed for your future.
I think that's why you were bold and confident all the time.
I'm sure it was hard for you to secretly protect her.
Your mother's keepsake.
It seems like she left you a letter.
Thanks.
Taeoh.
We started in the mud pits and got this far.
You're stronger than anyone I know.
I admit that's why I held onto you and came all this way.
So don't fall apart now.
THE LATE SEO JISUK
To my loving son, Taeoh.
If you're reading this,
it will be my second time leaving this world.
Even if it's my time to go, there's something I want you to know.
Rage doesn't solve everything.
But if I'm sure about one thing,
it's that I don't want my son to be buried in the past.
Bury your rage, hate, and regret along with this letter.
I hope you'll be able to walk forward.
I lack so much as a mother and didn't give you anything.
I know it's shameful of me to ask, but can I ask you for one last favor?
I hope... you can let go of the past.
And... I hope tolerance will always be with you in your future.
Please take your time...
getting to me.
If we meet again, I want to give my son a big hug.
My son...
I love you.
Your loving mom.
KANGOH AIRLINE'S TRAVEL PACKAGE FOR THE CITIZENS OF MAJU
Why did I run this far?
For what?
I don't plan on playing in the minor leagues forever.
So, I'm going to use you.
You'll be my rope that'll help me reach...
the major leagues.
Desires for what I can't have?
In the end, you didn't trust me. Why?
You thought I'd mess things up, and you're the only capable one!
If you're going to apologize, don't.
"I'm sorry. I was wrong." I didn't come to hear that.
You ruined everything.
Our plan. Our dream.
An unforgiveable revenge?
For what reason?
This uncomfortable commotion was caused by you...
...and that is why you shouldn't come to Bisunjae.
Did I send you there for this?
It's the absolute worst!
In the end,
you didn't have any expectations from me...
Father.
Finally, it's tomorrow.
Kangoh...
I'll protect it, sir.
2023 KANGOH CO., LTD. SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN KANG INHA
We can't collapse like this.
I...
I've endured everything for so long.
Kangoh can't fall into someone else's hands!
Kangoh's mine!
Mother.
Call the legal team and have me released!
- Call my side of the family-- - Mother!
That's enough.
It's over now.
What?
Living for your dream.
I'm sick of it now.
Are you out of your mind?
- Why do you think I came all this way? - Who was it for?
Was it for me?
Was it really for me?
No, Mother.
Don't say that.
It was for your greed.
Isn't that why you pushed me this far?
What?
My entire life...
I've never once been happy.
Walking on eggshells and pleasing others.
I never did what I wanted!
I was miserable.
I want to stop now.
I want to be happy.
Mom.
Let's stop now.
Hello.
Good morning.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Good morning.
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
PY Holdings' launch with Kang Inha's Kangoh...
MY DAUGHTER
Hey, Jingyeong.
It's a good day today, and the sky's clear too.
Are you going to the shareholders' meeting?
Yes, it seems my lifelong dream is about to come true.
I'm sorry, Dad.
I have something to tell you.
Did you see Mom?
How is she?
Don't worry. She's fine.
Do we...
have a chance today?
I guess this is my seat.
Does it matter where we sit?
Bees will find their way to flowers.
I hope you two enjoy the show today.
Speaking of which, Mr. Park's late.
You're right. He left before me.
The sole reason you've been able to survive
in Kangoh is because you share my blood.
That was your only excuse.
I'm different from my mother.
I won't give up that easily...
without even trying.
I suffered from Kang Inju,
and I lived in hell every day.
To the point where I didn't want to live anymore.
DOCTOR PARK JINGYEONG
I couldn't live sober.
I'm sorry, Father.
No, you did nothing wrong.
It's my fault.
When you went astray, all I did was scold you.
It's my fault for not looking deeper.
Right. I'll do my part as your father before it's too late.
ARREST WARRANT
Mr. Kang Inha.
You are under arrest for the murder of Kang Inju and Mo Gijun.
What are you saying?
Arrest him.
Wait a second!
- Get out, you two. - Let go of me!
- Do you know who I am? - Sir.
Get this off of me!
What?
Okay. Hang up.
What's going on?
CHAIRMAN KANG INHA
Director Kang Inha...
Yes?
My father wants to meet you.
Where do I need to go?
Goodness!
I'm sorry. I'll just pass through.
You scared me!
It's you!
Chief Gyeong!
- What's this? - It's me!
Back in prison, I had to follow your orders,
but it's the other way around now that I'm out.
You're supposed to be working for your country.
You shouldn't have done that!
- You bastard! - Come on!
- You bastard! - You bastard!
It's not what you think.
Oh, right. Let me pick up my kid first.
- Stop that! - Hey!
Sounds like a trick to me.
Just come with us quietly.
What are you doing?
- Okay. - Let's go.
- Come on. - Let go!
Let's go.
- Follow me! - Okay, don't hit me!
What are you doing?
Damn it...
I kept you waiting, didn't I? I had things to take care of.
Is Han Taeoh behind this?
If that's the case, you chose wrong.
Let's talk about the case.
Shall I start with Kang Inju's murder or the conspiracy to murder Mo Gijun?
You have no proof or witnesses. All you had was a warrant.
You'll have to take responsibility for bringing me here.
You really do underestimate our nation's prosecutors.
Who said I had no proof or witnesses?
But, Inha?
I'm a little scared.
You're scared?
It's only a matter of time before I get a death sentence.
Now that it's come to this...
I'm kind of scared.
I shouldn't have said that.
Don't worry about what I said.
Is it tough in there?
Just hold on a little more.
I'll make things easier for you.
We're friends.
Mr. Mo Gijun! Are you all right?
PARK JINGYEONG
What's the matter?
You were right.
Mo Gijun...
was attacked.
No.
Don't get up. Just listen to me.
Who do you think...
did this to you?
Someone capable of abandoning others for their personal gain.
Kang Inha has no friends.
You were just...
another dog to him.
You're the only living proof...
...who knows what Kang Inha did and can block his path.
Mo Gijun...
you're nothing more and nothing less.
All the crimes you've committed so far, if you were on your own...
do you think all of that would've happened?
I'll help you.
The days of living as someone else's dog are over.
I'll help you...
live your own life.
How could you?
Do you know what I did to protect you?
Tell me.
Was I just one of your dogs?
I wasn't a friend?
Tell me!
I know.
You shouldn't have wavered until the end.
- What? - If you're a dog...
you should've stayed loyal to me.
You bastard!
Gijun.
What do I hate most in the world?
Disgusting things.
But this disgusting and nasty thing
got all over me.
Why?
Because you didn't do your job properly.
I'm sorry.
Chairman Kang promised you Energy. Leave with that.
You're talking as if you're the one giving it to me.
Why does it matter who gives it to you?
Just pay a fair price for it.
How much do you want?
One share...
will be a million won.
What?
Even with the management premium...
You bargained between Chairman Kang and Inha.
Did that keep you busy?
I guess you missed the stock price increase.
You remind me of a young Kang Joongmo.
Ah.
One more thing.
I hope you won't get involved with Kang Inha anymore.
- Why not? - I'm more than enough on my own.
We're from the prosecutors' office and we appreciate your cooperation.
Move out of the way.
Grab everything.
- You can't touch that. - Nothing's there.
One, two, three...
SENDER, KANG JOONGMO RECEIVER, KANG INHA
SEOUL EASTERN DISTRICT COURT DECREE
APPLICANT: KANG JOONGMO PARTY INVOLVED: KANG INHA
PERMISSION GRANTED TO CHANGE THE LAST NAME OF PARTY INVOLVED FROM "KANG" TO "BAEK."
It's Huiju.
I have to talk to you.
I'll see you at Bisunjae.
Bisunjae?
Yeah, I have to meet someone.
Hey, Han?
Spit it out.
Don't try to resolve things yourself. Call me if something happens.
Thanks.
You came.
Chairman Kang...
What happened?
I asked her to call you.
Taeoh.
EASTERN DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE
Case number 1538.
Defendant Baek Inha,
please rise from your seat.
Do you have any last words?
We walked together looking towards the same place.
When I thought we had arrived...
we were each looking at something different.
How unfortunate.
Anything at all?
I don't.
Shouldn't he give some sort of excuse?
Silence.
I will render a verdict.
The defendant, Baek Inha, murdered his brother, Kang Inju,
attempted to murder his accomplice, Mo Gijun,
and tried to destroy evidence.
With all things considered,
the court judges have agreed
that the nature of the crimes are serious and heavy.
The verdict.
The defendant, Baek Inha, is sentenced to life in prison.
How is it in there?
Don't ask me that. Think about how it was for you.
It's not much different.
- I won't forgive you. - I don't plan on asking for forgiveness.
Would asking for forgiveness change anything?
Let me ask you one thing.
Why did you do that to me?
I don't know.
I can't remember the reason anymore.
Why did I do it?
Where did things go wrong?
Maybe...
it was because you were Han Taeoh.
You were none other than Han Taeoh.
Inha.
I liked that you were my friend.
I'm glad.
Let's be friends.
We just have to decide what we'll do, and what we want to do.
Together.
Take care of yourself.
Taeoh.
Never mind.
Bye.
I won't see you out.
Do you have to go?
What's with you?
It's not like this is my first time suddenly going on a trip.
It's just the timing.
Mother's not here.
And Father's not feeling well.
You're here.
You take care of Mom and Dad until I get back.
How long will you be away?
I don't know.
I think this trip...
might take a little long.
What's with that look?
Wait.
Are you disappointed?
I'm smiling right now.
- Let's grab a drink when I get back. - Okay.
Forget it. I'll take it down for you.
Go.
The presidential election isn't far away.
Move as quickly as possible.
Yes, sounds good.
Report the progress back to me.
What brings you here?
Do you want a beer?
Suddenly?
The reason I suddenly want to drink beer...
We're college buddies and neighbors.
Also, we have the same humble background with the same goal.
I think that's more than enough reason.
Impressive.
What about you?
Are things going well?
It's okay.
You haven't gone to see Inha, have you?
I want to focus on myself now.
Yeah.
That was always the path you wanted.
I swear...
you haven't changed at all either.
I envy that you can be persistent and achieve your goals
without having to change.
You're the same.
You're the same as me.
In the past or present, we still live as fiercely as we can.
We dream of other things.
Just as we did today,
we won't stop tomorrow either.
That's us.
You and I...
will never change.
THREE YEARS LATER
The Co-Prosperity Cooperation Center led by CEO Kang Seongju
has experienced an annual growth of more than 10%.
It is leading the global business expansion in Kangoh Group.
Chairman Kang.
Your dream...
is finally complete.
Mr. President.
Will you continue to attend bipartisan luncheons in the future?
I'll invite you to the Blue House next month.
I want all of you to attend as well.
I'll see you next week during
- the state visit to Italy. - Okay.
I heard a lot of things happened
while I was in the hospital.
I was on the verge of losing Kangoh,
and you overcame the crisis.
I always thought that someone
with no self-interest and who only thinks of Kangoh's well-being
could become the owner of the 151st floor.
An owner
should protect and take care of what's given to them.
However,
you couldn't protect what was given to you.
Your love, your friend, and even your family.
In the end, you have nothing beside you.
You know better than anyone else.
- I-- - If I give you one last chance...
will you be able to protect it?
CEO HAN TAEOH
Congratulations on completing Royal Road.
Chairman Han Taeoh.
It could've been you in this seat.
Don't you regret it?
Well...
I'd be lying if I said no.
But I have trust in my father's choice.
He's never been wrong.
Thanks.
Still, don't let your guard down.
If there are any issues in Kangoh's management,
I could aim for this position
whenever I want.
Okay.
Watch over me.
THE LATE BAEK INHA
This is Cancún, Mexico!
Survival report complete!
Chairman Han Taeoh.
Why did you send me so much money for my vacation?
Forget about work for now, and have some fun.
You mean it?
You won't suddenly call me to work, right?
My phone will be off.
- Of course. - Thanks, Chairman.
MR. HAN
Nice catch!
Stop it! Don't!
Boss, come on in!
- The ground's getting wet! I'm going in! - Come on!
Let's go.
KANGOH CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INAUGURATION CEREMONY
When I was 18,
I dreamt of this very moment.
Now, having achieved that dream...
I'm still dreaming for myself.