UNDERCOVER MISS HONG
You can call her big sis.
Everyone knows she's old.
Well, we know.
I'm sorry.
Mommy!
Bom?
Bom.
Bom!
Bom, I'm so sorry.
What?
Hong Jang-mi?
The slush fund hidden under her name
has all been withdrawn.
Are you saying she went in person to withdraw it?
Yes.
The branch manager said she had an authorization letter
and that he even spoke to you.
Also,
all three financial institutions in Chungseo were looted.
Bring the branch manager of Saenara Bank to Seoul right now.
All right.
EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL RECORD
Hong Jang-mi.
You've got some nerve.
How dare you touch that 24 billion won?
You guys are secretly planning something, aren't you?
What do you mean?
Can I come with you to the dorms?
I still have some stuff there that I need to pick up.
I already called the RA and got her permission.
I figured I could go today...
No. You can't.
Tell me what you need, and I'll send them to you.
There really is something you're hiding.
Come on, what is it? Don't leave me out again.
I think we can tell Ms. Kang, no?
I mean, Big Al knows too.
No.
She's way further up the family tree.
Albert knows?
Why won't you tell me when even he knows?
Hey, you...
Thank you for coming all this way to Seoul.
I needed to confirm something with you.
Was it her who withdrew the money?
Yes, it was her.
Hong Jang-mi.
She came and withdrew it in person.
Ms. Song, we spoke on the phone then, remember?
That wasn't me.
Pardon?
This is Hong Jang-mi?
Are you sure it's not Hong Keum-bo?
That shell company
buying up the Hanmin bonds you mentioned last time.
I confirmed it was being funded by DK Ventures.
We expected as much.
It's not too late to let them handle it on their own.
I'm sure if Chairman Kang knew what DK Ventures was scheming,
he'd figure something out.
Are you telling me to back out?
No.
I'm just saying we should give Chairman Kang Pil-beom a chance
to save Hanmin through his own efforts.
The privileged get all the second chances in this world,
while the rest get only one shot.
I'm just worried about the dangers you'll face.
I believe this will be my last chance.
I'm going to start by knocking down
Chairman Kang's pawns one by one.
EPISODE 13: WITCH HUNT
Hong Jang-mi.
When are you going to grow up?
ULLALA CHICKEN
Hey, we have a customer. Welcome!
We have a customer. Welcome, sir.
Have a seat wherever you'd like.
What would you like to order?
Can I get a fried chicken and a soda?
- Yes, sure. It'll be right up. - Thanks.
Your sister spent all that money on you for that boarding cram school.
The least you can do is study as if your life depended on it,
not run away!
I just don't have the brains for it.
I'm not cut out for school.
And you just don't know what that place is like.
Even Keum-bo wouldn't be able to last there.
How can sisters be such polar opposites?
I, Hong Jang-mi,
can never be like Hong Keum-bo.
Just give up already, Mom.
Where do you think you're going?
- Get back here! - Stop it.
I'm sorry about all that.
She must be your youngest daughter.
Yes, we have two princesses.
That's our youngest, and the eldest works in Yeouido.
Yeouido?
You must be so proud of her.
Yes, I am.
- Just give me a moment. - Sure.
Go.
We need to reallocate the slush fund.
Do you mean fund rebalancing?
No, not that.
In the case that things go awry,
we should make preparations to move it offshore.
I spoke to
the head of the Board of Audit and Inspection yesterday.
They're launching a special audit
into the foreign exchange crisis before the new administration takes over.
They're clearly looking to assign blame.
That could put us in the crossfire,
so let's make sure
our domestic funds are in order by the end of January.
Yes, sir.
Good.
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM
HONG KEUM-BO
EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL RECORD
HONG CHUN-SEOP, FATHER KIM SOON-JUNG, MOTHER
HONG JANG-MI, YOUNGER SISTER
If the chairman finds out the OW's slush fund is gone,
thirty years of work will go down the drain.
Hey.
Ju-ran.
Yeah, I looked into it.
I went to the restaurant that Hong Keum-bo's parents run,
and I even saw the real Hong Jang-mi there.
It turns out Hong Keum-bo has been impersonating her this whole time.
So?
Should I deal with her like I did Kim I-gyeong from the Songwi Branch?
No.
If we act rashly,
we may lose both the money and the chairman's trust.
And she couldn't have done this alone.
The branch manager told us
that she had an accomplice
who answered the phone and impersonated me.
SEOUL CITY DORMITORY FOR SINGLE FEMALE WORKERS
I hear you're roommates.
Yes, that's right.
I'll be in touch, so stand by.
Ms. Go.
You live in the same dorm as Hong Jang-mi, right?
Yes, that's right.
Do you remember...
when Madam Choi visited the director's office and made a scene?
That happens quite frequently, so...
Yes, I remember.
Can you tell me...
your whereabouts at that time?
The other assistants told me
that you weren't at the Admin office.
I was in the president's office.
President Shin was asking me about Director Kang,
since as you're well aware, I also shared the dorms with her.
When I scouted you for Hanmin,
there was a minor commotion.
Eulbuk Bank,
Yeosan Farmers' Bank,
and Saenara Bank in Yeosu.
The branch managers there
wanted to bring embezzlement and theft charges against you.
I'm the one
who covered that up.
One call from me is all it takes
to rile them up again.
So,
you should be very careful about the side you take.
"Don't bite the hand that feeds you."
"If you do,
it'll be your undoing."
They say that for a reason.
HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES
I think Ms. Song has caught on.
She summoned me today and threatened me with my past,
telling me to join her side.
You told Ms. Hong, right?
I told her right away.
I told her to be extra careful, but you know she never listens.
What do you normally do when you find yourself cornered like this?
I run and don't look back.
Just relax. You're still recovering.
I'm being discharged tomorrow.
The RA caught us with Bom,
so I had my parents in Incheon look after her.
My parents suggested that you and Bom stay with them.
Thank you.
You're thanking Hong Keum-bo and not Hong Jang-mi, right?
I thought I had everyone fooled,
but I had failed from the start.
Thank you for keeping my secret.
It was nothing.
I'm the one who left you with all sorts of requests,
only to survive a suicide attempt and burden you even more
with my daughter and me.
But you know...
I really wanted to live.
My parents run a fried chicken restaurant.
If you feel that bad, help them out when they're busy.
Although they're rarely busy because of the recession and all.
Where's Room 315?
It's that way.
Ms. Hong.
No, that's not right.
Perhaps I should be more respectful and address you as "Inspector Hong"?
Showing up unannounced is already pretty disrespectful.
Are you here for an overdue visit?
I have no business with some forgettable, nameless bank teller.
You should remember her.
You all are responsible.
Do you even know whose money you touched?
Of course, I do.
It's Hong Jang-mi's money that fell out of the sky and into her lap.
Ms. Song, you initiated the physical force.
What happened to the champion of justice leading the crusade against Hanmin?
I see even the esteemed Hong Keum-bo is tempted by money.
Did you fake your identity to get the job
so you could trade in your experience for 24 billion won?
You were after the money all along!
You should know
you won't be alive to spend it.
How sad your parents will be
when their beloved daughter meets her untimely death.
Your own future should concern you more than mine does.
Do you think Chairman Kang will let you live
once he finds out his 24 billion is gone?
The accomplice who impersonated me to help you withdraw from Saenara Bank was
Go Bok-hee, right?
Are you even aware
of how many banks and securities firms she has ripped off so far?
Do you really think the money you two stole
will be safe in her hands?
If you want your 24 billion back, you will do as I say.
I'll hand over the money if you get rid of President Shin.
President Shin?
He's your real enemy,
the one looking to strip Hanmin bare and swallow it whole.
If Hanmin goes down,
both your hard work and mine will go up in smoke.
Be sure to answer my calls.
So what did Ms. Song say?
Did she say she'd do it?
That she'd get rid of President Shin?
I didn't bother waiting for a response.
She has no other choice but to follow.
After being loyal to Chairman Kang all this time,
how'd she end up in Hong Keum-bo's snare?
Oh, right.
She mentioned your name almost immediately.
She also knew about your past embezzlement.
Looks like work tomorrow is going to be torture.
A-E-I-O-U.
Did you call for me, ma'am?
You know, I've been wondering for a while.
How do you manage to maintain such a calm smile on your face
when the higher-ups spew nonsense and dig into you?
It's so I don't lose.
You lose if you show tears or falter in that moment.
I know how I really feel behind that smile.
Now I know too.
I'm afraid I don't understand, ma'am.
Watch and learn.
Yes, I understand.
I just faxed over Go Bok-hee's personnel file.
EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL RECORD
Her older brother's name is Go Bok-cheol.
He's a convicted violent offender who was just released a month ago.
Find him.
Hey, what's with the long face?
I know it's the recession and all, but you need to keep your spirits up.
How are the preparations for the engagement going?
I couldn't be busier.
I have another packed day ahead.
I have a catering testing at lunch,
and in the afternoon,
I'm checking Nora and President Shin's astrological compatibility.
Ma'am.
Have you looked into
President Shin's past relationships as well?
Why the sudden interest?
As you're well aware,
he's lived abroad for a long time,
so the available intel was a bit limited.
He dated his first love in college,
and they got their first jobs at the same company.
That's about it.
But you know what?
She has such a funny name.
"Hong Keum-bo." Isn't it funny?
Did you say Hong Keum-bo?
You know, like the Hong Kong action star Hung Kam-bo.
Don't tell Nora.
I should go and escort the chairman.
"Hong Keum-bo."
So she's targeting Shin Jung-woo for a reason.
There's a party buying up Hanmin stocks?
They acquired over 9% last week alone.
- Is it an investment trust company? - An investment trust company?
I'm not sure, but it's definitely not an individual.
There haven't been public disclosures yet.
All right, I'll look into it.
Ms. Go, can I see you for a moment?
Do you happen to know of a long-tenured employee
who has their finger on the pulse of the securities industry?
May I ask what this is regarding?
We lost many people during the restructuring.
I would say Mr. Cha Jung-il from Research has a strong grasp of market sentiment.
Let him know I'd like a meeting.
Yes, sir.
You asked to see me, sir?
Yes.
I'd like to ask you for a favor
off the record.
Yes, whatever you need. Just say the word, sir.
I'd like to find out if there have been any shareholding changes
among Hanmin executives or anyone in the chairman's inner circle.
Gosh, sir. Are you already...
that well-informed?
Who else knows about this?
Ms. Song Ju-ran...
Walk me through exactly what you reported to her.
Darn it, this big mouth of mine...
Hold on.
Executive Director Oh Deok-gyu disposed of his entire holding
except for one share.
It comes to nearly 9%.
And this is something...
that I didn't even disclose to Ms. Song.
I finally uncovered the buyer's name.
Who is it?
It's a name you would've heard of as well.
Right, so who is it?
Yeouido Pirates.
I even found out the name of its CEO.
"Hong Keum-bo."
Before you joined us, Mr. Shin,
the prosecutors probed into Hanmin's slush fund,
and one of the FSS members involved then was named Hong Keum-bo.
It could be just a namesake,
but it's not a common name, you know?
Hong Keum-bo is rather rare, isn't it?
Thank you. That will do.
You may leave.
Oh, already?
Sir.
The short-term bonds mature next Wednesday.
President Shin, DK Ventures will be able to assist us again this time, right?
Yes, I'll let them know in advance.
No, there's no need.
That will be unnecessary this time.
I'm planning to tap into the reserves
set aside for employee wages and severance pay.
You can't do that, sir.
The restructuring has already strained internal sentiment and working conditions,
so that may accelerate staff turnover.
That's exactly what I'm after.
When the company is struggling,
the employees should share some of the burden.
Also,
I heard this at one of my gatherings.
There are rumors going around
that the CEO of DK Ventures...
has been staying in Korea and shopping around for companies.
Given the undervaluation of the Korean stock market,
I believe he's considering investments.
Is that so?
What is it?
You were the moderator of Yeouido Pirates?
No.
Yeouido Pirates is buying up Hanmin stocks,
and Hong Keum-bo is listed as its CEO.
Yeah, that part is true.
Why did you buy up Oh Deok-gyu's shares?
Was a deal struck?
As if he'd ever be willing to make a deal with me.
So you just swooped in then.
What are you up to?
I'm stopping Shin Jung-woo and DK Ventures from destroying Hanmin.
That's what I'm up to.
Let's get one thing straight.
It was already in ruins before I ever got here.
Just look at how Chairman Kang manages his own company.
Forget it.
You're not trying to acquire shares to seize Hanmin, right?
Am I not allowed to have the same aspirations?
You're also putting on this act while praying for Hanmin to fall.
Should we make a bet?
Between Hong Keum-bo and Shin Jung-woo,
who do you think will be kicked out of Hanmin first?
I'll bet on you.
I hope there are no misunderstandings.
There won't be.
I just heard everything.
You summoned me, so you explain.
When I saw the news about President Kang's accident in July,
I was the one who reached out to the chairman
and expressed interest in joining Hanmin.
But earlier, Ms. Hong said
that you and DK Ventures were looking to destroy Hanmin.
That's what I heard.
That's a difference of opinion.
I assume you refer to her as "Ms. Hong"
because you found out she's Hong Keum-bo and not Hong Jang-mi?
Yes, but I can't tell you any more.
I'm pretty loyal, you see.
If people find out the lead investigator on the slush fund probe
infiltrated the company undercover,
she could be in danger.
It's all Kang Pil-beom's money anyway.
Do you know how he made all that money?
That's why she got so angry that time.
Money, slush fund...
That's why I pulled her aside and tried to persuade her today.
I'll make sure Keum-bo returns safely.
Because you still have feelings for her?
The last person my brother called...
was me.
When he did,
I hounded him, scolded him,
and told him he was naive.
I yelled and cursed him out.
A part of me was worried about him, but the truth is,
I was worried it could hurt me.
I was more worried about myself.
It became a lasting regret.
You must have
similar regret.
What does clinging to that so-called conscience get you?
It's not about gains. It's about not losing it!
And is whatever you gain worth losing me?
No.
I just don't want another regret.
I only followed you there yesterday to ask about our dinner plans.
I wasn't tailing you or anything.
I understand.
But the fact that you and Bok-hee are hiding stuff from me
makes me a bit sad.
It's because we can't keep asking you for help,
and we don't want to take advantage of you.
After all,
you're a part of Chairman Kang's family.
The slush fund probe?
Who told you about that?
President Shin told me yesterday.
That man is so damn useless.
I'll keep it a secret.
I won't do anything that would put everyone in danger.
Don't worry.
Truth be told,
I have no reason to show you this before anyone else.
But we're going to be family soon,
and we'll both be sons-in-law. Here.
Last time, with K...
I mean, take a look.
This will be my safety net.
HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES SECOND-ROUND RESTRUCTURING LIST
Can I add someone to this list?
What? Who?
There was that female employee who was almost fired after the order-entry error.
We had to tread lightly and be mindful of public opinion back then, but now...
Right, this would be the ideal time.
In fact, there was an article
about "voluntary restructuring" in the politics section of today's paper.
That's actually the administration sending a signal.
We should take this chance to clear out the troublemakers
and the deadweight.
Regarding funds...
Never mind. Write down the name.
HONG JANG-MI
It's customary for female staff decisions to go through me.
Please postpone the second round of restructuring.
We should revisit it after I conduct a thorough review--
And what if I disagree with that custom?
A chief of staff controlling HR at a company
and only for one gender at that?
Since when has this been the norm?
That's not a custom but an abuse of authority.
Follow your superior's directive.
You may leave.
HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES SECOND-ROUND RESTRUCTURING LIST
RESEARCH DIVISION: HONG JANG-MI
Well done, Mr. Oh.
Have you reviewed it, Mr. Shin?
Yes, sir. I have no objections.
Good.
Let's see here.
Sir.
I haven't had the chance to review it.
Could you perhaps delay the final decision a bit, sir?
I had Executive Director Oh take care of it for a reason.
You already have your hands full with Nora's wedding preparations.
With the Lunar New Year holiday coming up, it'd be better to proceed now.
Given her involvement in the order-entry incident,
Ms. Hong Jang-mi poses a risk of internal discord.
But she was the Outstanding Woman last quarter.
Imagine what everyone would say about our performance review system
if we terminated an employee who was just honored.
That's enough.
Is it worth all this fuss over just one female employee?
Perhaps we can just keep her on the payroll
and tuck her away somewhere out of sight?
How can they just spring this on us?
They never post stuff like this on the intranet.
Ms. Hong.
I'm not the least bit surprised.
It's time you faced society's bitter realities.
You should be grateful they didn't just fire you.
Mr. Cha, you should also read the announcement below.
DEPUTY MANAGERS AND ABOVE WILL RECEIVE THEIR JANUARY SALARY IN FEBRUARY
We're not getting paid this month?
The bitter realities of society don't discriminate by status.
You're not exempt either.
DEPUTY MANAGERS AND ABOVE WILL RECEIVE THEIR JANUARY SALARY IN FEBRUARY
Deputy managers and above are going to be paid late.
Man, I should've left with you back then.
Don't say things you don't mean. Just hang in there, no matter what.
Let's drink tonight.
I can't, I'm...
I have plans.
Let's talk later.
I'll call you.
All right. Just hang up already.
Bang...
1998 EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES INTERVIEW
Mr. Bang Jin-mok?
Yes. Here.
SINYONG BANK HONG KEUM-BO, ACCOUNT HISTORY
JOGEOK BANK HONG KEUM-BO, ACCOUNT HISTORY
ACCOUNT HOLDER: HONG JANG-MI
ACCOUNT HISTORY ACCOUNT HOLDER: GO BOK-HEE
Hong Keum-bo, Hong Jang-mi, and even Go Bok-hee.
None of them have such transaction records.
Could they have used a borrowed-name account?
No.
I tracked the checks,
and they were cashed out by someone else.
They've already exchanged them.
They have the money in cash.
I can't beat her down, and I can't kick her to the curb.
I had Go Bok-cheol tail Hong Keum-bo.
But she only ever goes to her apartment, the office, and the dorms.
It's in the dorm.
Start by searching Room 301.
SEOUL CITY DORMITORY FOR SINGLE FEMALE WORKERS
It might've started out as Hong Keum-bo's personal objective,
but not anymore.
You're in the driver's seat, so drive.
Why aren't you doing anything with the money?
I want to take care of Shin Jung-woo first before I make my move.
One by one, we need to take out anyone Chairman Kang trusts enough
to use against us when he finds out about our plan.
Shin Jung-woo is the first target.
ELIMINATING CHAIRMAN KANG PIL-BEOM'S INNER CIRCLE
ALBERT OH: ON OUR SIDE KANG NORA: ?
STEP 1: PRESIDENT SHIN JUNG-WOO
I'm surprised you're not suggesting that we flee with the money.
Don't be so sure I won't.
- Jang-mi. - I'm fine, so get out of here.
Now!
But Bom,
I'll hold onto this because it's dangerous.
No, wait. Stop.
Get out of here quietly,
or I'll burn all this money!
Help!
- What's going on? - What's happening?
Is there a fire in Room 301?
It's a burglar!
We've got a burglar!
Damn it.
How dare you break in here?
- What's this now? - Stop right there!
Stop!
- You punk! - Stop right there!
You bastard!
Where did he go?
Where did that punk go?
- That bastard. - What was that?
Jang-mi, open this door!
Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?
Did you set off the fire alarm?
Tell me you're okay first!
I'm fine.
He ran off as soon as the fire alarm went off.
I thought you'd be worried about the money,
but you worried about me first.
Seriously?
I may be crazy about money, but of course I'd save you first!
Do you really think I'd run away just to save myself?
It's okay.
I hate you!
I wasn't able to catch the burglar.
Are you two all right?
Is there anything missing?
I'll go to your room now--
- It's okay. - Nothing is missing.
I reported it to the police.
They said they'll reinforce patrol units,
but please be sure to lock your doors.
Thank you.
I recognized his face.
What?
I was almost kidnapped once before I moved in here,
and he was the man driving the van back then.
He was also involved in Kang Myeong-hwi's accident.
Ms. Song must've sent him, right?
Probably.
HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES
What are you doing here at the head office?
You were transferred.
After the first restructuring last December,
the female employees signed a separate, additional employment contract.
See right there? A one-year contract.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Ordering a transfer to a remote region
with no personal ties and without a valid reason
is clearly an unjust personnel action.
You should be complaining about this to President Shin, not me.
That would be the end of Hong Jang-mi's complaint.
Now, we'll move on to Hong Keum-bo's.
You attempted quite an ambitious stunt last night.
I assume Mr. Auto Repair Shop reported back?
You hid all that money in a dorm room?
Now that you've confirmed that,
you just have to make a decision.
I believe our deal remains on the table.
In the meantime, we'll quietly accumulate more bonds.
And if Hanmin goes bankrupt on its own? That's a win for us.
If he continues to hold out,
we'll take over Hanmin with a surprise court receivership filing
and spruce it up to sell it.
Then
all of Yeouido will be in the palm of our hands.
DK Ventures has already been in contact with other Korean companies.
I'm sure they'll try to avoid the fallout of their investment plans
by cutting Shin Jung-woo loose.
If Hanmin ends up in their hands,
the 12th floor will be the first to get wiped out.
Do you want to be kicked out after running errands for 30 years?
Are you sure your personal grudge against him isn't clouding your judgment?
I see you've done some digging.
A university alum,
co-workers at your first job as a CPA,
and ex-lovers.
You two were passionate in your twenties.
You can choose whichever card works best,
then play it with Chairman Kang.
I couldn't care less.
Why those punks...
They have the audacity
to eye my company with mere chump change?
Ms. Kang and President Shin's engagement party is tomorrow.
We need to act quickly.
You know,
if DK Ventures floods the market with all the Hanmin bonds they have,
then we will be helpless.
Us failing to secure the public funds
was a part of Shin Jung-woo's plan to set the stage for DK Ventures.
You're right.
I only let him off the hook for that
because he secured the funds immediately.
As you are already aware,
DK Ventures is actively investing in other Korean companies as well.
I'm sure the CEO would rather
cut Shin Jung-woo than take major losses.
I will meet with him tomorrow
and confirm it myself.
A hostile takeover? You've misunderstood, sir.
Hanmin was the one who suggested
the issuance of bonds over an investment.
No.
To be exact,
that was Shin Jung-woo's suggestion.
Why would the infiltrator planted by DK Ventures
ever work for me, huh?
That's pure speculation.
Why don't you invite President Shin and ask him yourself?
The original intent may have been questionable,
but the result is what counts.
I, for one,
do not wish to ruin my relationship with DK Ventures.
I'm trying to tell you that everything will be settled
if we handle one person.
...and spruce it up to sell it.
Then all of Yeouido will be in the palm of our hands.
Have you been recording every conversation in my office like this?
That's not what's important.
Leave the company quietly.
That is the chairman's wish.
And why would I take orders from you?
At least
I didn't disclose to the chairman what I know about Hong Keum-bo.
You must be saving it for leverage later!
I will speak to the chairman myself.
LIST OF KOREAN COMPANIES, 1998
Here.
Does that look familiar?
It's the list of Korean companies DK Ventures approached
using their shell company.
You call yourself a venture firm, claiming to back startups.
But every company you targeted overseas was
a solid mid-sized corporation.
Did you really think I'd enter into business with someone
without doing due diligence?
I may not be able to make you prosper, but I can certainly ruin you.
I can make sure your Korean investments go up in smoke
and shut you out of the Korean market for good.
Sir.
Thanks to you,
I'll be painted as the patriotic old guard who fought off foreign capital
to save his company
and shield other Korean firms from being devoured.
If we just push out Shin Jung-woo,
we could all maintain peace.
You only have the company's fate on the line,
but for me...
my daughter's engagement is also at stake.
I will comply with your wishes.
Good!
All right!
It's settled.
Well done.
All right then.
Take a seat.
We have three hours until the engagement party.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT
Hold on.
Is this someone's 60th birthday party?
Get rid of anything drab.
Take it away.
Welcome, sir.
Hey.
Honey.
Not that way.
Move it.
- It's this way. - Goodness.
Isn't it better to take the commemorative shots at the end?
Come on, this is supposed to be a cozy family affair.
- Gosh. - We should take lots of family shots.
Smile.
Look at all this unnecessary fuss.
Let's make sure yours is a simple, sophisticated affair.
Sure.
We're still missing the stars of today's show.
CELEBRATING THE ENGAGEMENT OF SHIN JUNG-WOO AND KANG NORA
Nora.
I'm sorry.
I don't think I'll be able to make it today.
Do other people know?
No.
Nora!
Where did she go?
Oh my. Nora.
Nora.
Nora, why did you lock the doors?
You only have five minutes left.
Who are you on the phone with?
Then...
can you tell them I dumped you?
Tell them I called off the engagement.
Nora.
Why are you crying?
Nora.
Something's not right.
Why aren't they starting?
Maybe something happened?
Are they still not here?
The chairman's there.
What is going on?
They're still not here.
I'm sorry.
You're sorry?
President Shin, are you out of your mind?
How could you humiliate us like this?
My Nora.
What are you going to do about my Nora?
Tell me!
So, what will you do?
We can carry on with the engagement party as planned.
Both Nora and her mother
are excited about the princess play,
so we can't disappoint them.
A mere scandal of a broken engagement
will be forgotten over time.
If you care about Nora as her father,
you should call it off now.
Is that so?
Then let's do that.
Let's make one thing clear.
You're the one who called it off.
I, too, do not wish
for Nora to think of me as a heartless father.
They used to enjoy eating chocolate.
Bom and Eun-joo, I mean.
Yeah.
I used to find it annoying when Ms. Song called her Ms. Kang with respect,
and the other assistants called her a princess.
But hearing about the arranged marriage,
it really feels like she lives in another world.
But it's also a crucial part of our next objective.
If I'm being honest, I do feel bad
about the hostility I showed her after I learned who her father was.
After all, she was also used to make a borrowed-name account,
just because she's his daughter.
There's no reason for her to participate in this theft,
especially when her father is the target.
Hello?
Aunt Nora and President Shin's engagement was called off.
They called off the engagement? Why?
It's canceled?
Hey guys.
What happened to you?
I fell while climbing over the dorm walls.
I had nowhere else to go.
- Come in. - Come on.
We'll get you a change of clothes.
Why did they call it off?
I'm not sure.
Oh my god.
Here.
What is all that money about?
You must be thirsty. Here.
Drink up.
You remember
I was awarded the Outstanding Woman a few months ago, right?
- Yes. - Not too long after that,
twenty-four billion won was deposited into Hong Jang-mi's account.
It was Hanmin's secret slush fund.
So the day I filled in for Ms. Hong,
you two were busy stealing that huge amount of money.
Right?
Wait, how much is all that?
It's too much.
There's even more under your name.
What? Me? Why?
I know this is important and all,
but what happened with the engagement today?
If I'm being honest, I had a feeling this would happen.
I overheard my father talking to Ms. Song a few days ago.
Then they should've postponed it or canceled the party.
Why did they proceed?
That's just the kind of person my father is.
Even when I was kidnapped as a kid,
he refused to pay the ransom
and gave me up immediately.
You two can never win against him alone.
You need the money hidden under my name too, right?
That money...
can be withdrawn by you.
Just as I withdrew the money under Hong Jang-mi's name.
SEOUL CITY DORMITORY FOR SINGLE FEMALE WORKERS
Kang Nora!
I knew you'd be here.
Seriously, you couldn't go anywhere else?
You'd better tell me the truth.
President Shin dumped you, didn't he?
I dumped him!
As if!
That's what he and I agreed upon!
Who cares?
We were completely humiliated for all to see!
Ma'am.
Nora must be exhausted, so you should be gentle with her.
And who are you?
She's my friend, Hong Jang-mi.
I told you about her.
Right.
I'm just very much on edge right now.
Let's go home. Your dad's waiting.
You must be out of your damn mind. Get in!
Let's go.
She's so afraid of defying her father.
You think she'll accept our offer?
Maybe we shared too much?
That money
can be withdrawn by you.
Just as I withdrew the money under Hong Jang-mi's name.
Where is that money right now?
In Switzerland.
And this is
the evidence the late President Kang Myeong-hwi
was going to use to blow the whistle on Hanmin.
We believe his accident in July
wasn't a coincidence.
- Mom. - What?
I want to go on a trip.
What?
Where? The US?
You want to go to the US?
No.
Switzerland.
Switzerland?
Will President Shin be fired?
He should be.
Of course.
He must've expected as much when he called off the marriage.
In the Republic of Korea?
There's no hard line between the professional and personal here.
I have been by the chairman's side for 26 years now, so I know.
He's going to tighten things up internally now.
That's when
you push past Nora and rise to the top.
This is a golden opportunity, okay?
Okay.
All right then.
Where are all the files that were on my desk?
The Audit Division took everything.
The chairman ordered them to.
Ms. Song said you're free to leave without saying your farewells.
Thank you for your hard work.
Not at all.
Please take good care of Hong Keum-bo.
- He hasn't even been here that long. - I know, right?
I see Ms. Go is incredibly diligent about sharing my location.
Thanks to her, you have someone to see you off now.
How does it feel to be fired?
Being rejected by the organization you once belonged to...
It sucks, doesn't it?
Both Hanmin and DK Ventures have decided that I am of no use to them.
It sucks a lot.
Hong Keum-bo's asking makes it worse.
Meet me at the street stall in Yeouido tonight.
Why?
Aren't you done with me now that I'm out?
ELIMINATING CHAIRMAN KANG PIL-BEOM'S INNER CIRCLE
STEP 1: PRESIDENT SHIN JUNG-WOO ELIMINATED
JANUARY 1998
You've reached Song Ju-ran.
It's Hong Keum-bo.
You don't even hide it now?
You need to keep your promise.
You broke that promise
when you sent that crazy burglar to my dorm.
I sent you a gift,
so enjoy.
Come in.
This came for you, ma'am.
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF LARGE SHAREHOLDINGS
SECTION 1: SUMMARY
HELD BY: YEOUIDO PIRATES CEO: HONG KEUM-BO
MARKET PURCHASE OF SHARES (OVER 9%)
Where is Hong Jang-mi?
Maybe she's at the IT Division?
What's this?
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
A resignation letter?
Ms. Hong, this brat...
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Is this company a joke to her?
Hong Keum-bo.
I confirmed that the FSS processed her resignation.
Hong Keum-bo,
under the Yeouido Pirates' name,
managed to buy up 9% of Hanmin's stocks.
She dared to buy our stocks with that money?
Damn.
I mean,
she could've lived out her whole life with that money.
Why go through the trouble? What's the point?
What matters is
that the chairman's slush fund is gone.
Listen, we can just retrieve
the money that was stolen, all right?
If we crack down hard--
No.
Don't act rashly.
The risk is too high.
Tail Hong Keum-bo and keep me updated on her whereabouts and who she meets.
I need to figure out how many insiders are involved first.
Have a good night.
Ma'am, a bottle of soju please.
All right.
Here you go.
Look at you waiting patiently.
Are you dressed like that because you're no longer afraid of getting caught?
I've never stopped being me.
I used Song Ju-ran to drive out President Shin Jung-woo.
I thought as much.
Congratulations on the achievement.
And now I need an M&A expert who can help me
secure management control.
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF LARGE SHAREHOLDINGS
Yeouido Pirates?
I'm trying to recruit you right now, Shin Jung-woo.
Join Yeouido Pirates.
SPECIAL THANKS TO SHIN YU-NA FOR HER APPEARANCE
UNDERCOVER MISS HONG
Yeouido Pirates is back.
I will appoint
whoever catches the Captain first
as the president.
It must be a coincidence.
Only the chairman and I know about that Swiss account.
Kang Nora is in Switzerland right now.
How are you so sure that Kang Nora will take your side?
Ms. Song's safe.
That's the gold mine.
Is Hanmin surrounded by hostile forces,
just waiting to strike?
The Captain of Yeouido Pirates.
I know who it is.
Subtitle translation by: Justin S. Kim