Keoteunkol (2022): Season 1, Episode 9 - Episode #1.9 - full transcript
CURTAIN CALL
This man.
He's a theater actor named Yoo Jae-heon.
No way.
THEATER ACTOR YOO JAE-HEON
A STAGE OF FRIENDSHIP
What would you like?
Yes. Iced Americano.
You have these in North Korea too?
Hey, don't underestimate us.
I guess you wouldn't know.
It's very popular
among the youngsters up north.
Iced Americano.
You think that's all we have?
We have double espresso chip
Frappuccinos too.
Watch out!
Damn that idiot! You all right?
After Grandma passes,
I'll return to my old life.
So as long as I'm here,
you can make use of me however you want.
This makes no sense.
What time is it?
I sent him off to work,
but he's returned an absolute mess.
...and I have nothing to tell you.
Moon-seong.
Oh, Se-yeon.
-Thank you for your hard work.
-Good day.
-Se-yeon.
-Yes?
Se-yeon, aren't you getting off work?
Moon-seong.
I heard the news.
What news?
That...
Ra-kyung was transferred.
I hadn't known her long,
but she really was
a very accomplished worker.
It's really unfair, isn't it?
Yeah.
I heard you two were particularly close,
since long ago.
I wondered how you were feeling,
so I thought I'd stop by.
Thank you for caring.
Anyhow, I heard you gave Se-jun
a hefty piece of your mind.
I knew you'd stand up for yourself.
I think you're awesome
in a revolutionary way!
Se-yeon, are you all right?
Yes, I'm fine. I just miss Ra-kyung.
Work is piling up.
I'll have to work late.
You can go first.
Okay.
EPISODE 9
Welcome to Korea.
Is there someplace you want to go?
It's your first time here,
so how about the amusement park?
-No, thank you.
-I'm joking, dude.
-Let's go.
-To where?
To your place. Get in.
TOWN SALES SHOP
All right.
Oh, this is nice and cozy.
Just stay here for a while.
What?
Listen, you stand out too much.
Your accent and all.
Nobody will question a thing
if you stay here.
So this is my place?
I need to see my grandmother right now.
Lead the way.
Be patient, boy.
Shoving your way in
will accomplish nothing.
There's already an impostor
pretending to be you.
Even if you just appeared and said,
"Hey, I'm the real grandson,"
nobody would believe you.
I am me, Ri Moon-seong.
What else do they need?
Listen to me.
I provided fake passports to the impostor.
Hey, hey, buddy.
Relax. Calm down, calm down.
Why are you so impatient?
It won't take long.
Hey, let's figure out the situation first.
Figure out who to contact
to get this ball rolling.
Hey, also,
if you need to make a call, use this.
Here.
Use this if you need to buy something.
Oh, right.
You...
You know how to use this?
Also,
I really don't like asking for favors.
But let me ask this of you:
Please keep quiet and lay low.
Look at the big picture.
I'm trusting you.
Remember that, yeah?
See you.
Oh, this?
It's no big deal.
Comrade Moon-seong.
I wish...
you would stop...
trying so hard.
What are you talking about?
They already said it's impossible
to keep my liver from failing.
Nonsense.
They said you just need a new liver.
Which costs a fortune.
Comrade Jin-suk,
listen carefully.
I'll never hurt anyone again for money.
Comrade.
Saving you is my duty,
and recovering your health is yours.
You understand?
Miss Park.
You're here so early.
Or... did you not go home at all?
Can you cancel everything for today?
Yes, miss.
Good morning.
Oh, good morning!
Good day, Miss Park.
Why the formal greeting? It's awkward.
This is my workplace, after all.
I think everyone knows we're cousins, no?
Yes, of course. You're right indeed.
I just think it's necessary
to distinguish public and private matters.
But what brings you here?
-I thought I'd drop by this morning.
-I see.
You work so hard at everything.
Moon-seong is working really hard.
That's right.
I think working hard is
the only talent I have, really.
I disagree.
I think you have many talents.
Yeah.
I guess I do have a few talents.
Keep up the good work. You too, everyone.
-Have a good day.
-Goodbye, ma'am.
I know things haven't been easy.
Hang in there a while longer.
It'll all be over soon.
Over?
Why? Isn't that what you wanted?
When you say "over,"
you mean
when Grandma passes, right?
Mr. Jeong.
I...
don't want Grandma to die.
Me neither.
When I think about Se-yeon
and the whole family
finding out that this was all a lie,
I feel so scared.
We do want this to end quickly,
but we also don't,
if Grandma's death is at the end of this.
Sounds like you've grown fond of her.
The chairwoman seems so happy.
I owe it all to you two.
Still, we're reaching our limit
playing these roles.
I said three months from the get-go,
travel visas expire in three months.
Say you must return to China
due to visa issues.
Then nothing will seem strange.
Wait. So...
Right.
Regardless of the chairwoman's health,
you will leave.
Thank you.
Wow, that's amazing.
Look at the night lights.
What do you think?
This is the capital of South Korea.
What do we do now?
Before we do anything,
shouldn't we make you presentable?
Get you the South Korean vibe, you know?
No, wait. First, lose the death glare.
Grandma.
Oh, Se-yeon.
Why are you looking for me so early?
What do you mean?
You're making it sound like we're distant.
Oh, my.
Grandma.
I was wondering...
Yeah?
If...
Moon-seong were...
Come on in.
Let's go. Take a seat.
How am I?
Aren't I better?
I'm in such a good mood these days.
Maybe that's why,
but I feel light as a feather.
We'll need to do a thorough checkup
to know for sure, but...
-Okay, so?
-Basically, your mood is lifting you up.
-What?
-Nothing's changed.
Are you sure nothing has changed?
She seems the healthiest
I've seen her in weeks.
She's more active, and she laughs more.
She eats well and moves around well.
Ms. Ja, let's go to the hospital.
Let's get you a thorough checkup...
This doctor's always been this way.
Does it give you comfort
to speak so bluntly about everything?
You know your own condition
better than I do.
I do.
Well, but Mr. Jeong is right.
I've been more vibrant...
laughing more, eating more
and moving around more.
I'm never returning to the hospital.
This is my choice.
I won't ever regret this.
That's what I'm saying.
You may go now.
Please take your medication.
All that nagging.
Grandma, you okay?
You're not concerned, are you?
I've always been concerned.
So I won't tell you not to worry.
Just don't let your concerns grow.
Se-yeon, you were saying something?
No, it's nothing.
Is that so?
This man.
He's a theater actor named Yoo Jae-heon.
Se-yeon!
You scared me.
Did I scare you? Sorry.
So, you going to work?
Yes, yes.
Se-yeon, let's go.
I'll take you to work today.
Don't you have a night shift today?
Yes, that's right.
Spare yourself the trouble, then.
It's fine.
Maybe it's because of my night shift,
but I'm free all morning.
Se-yeon, let's go.
I have a client meeting today.
I might have to stop by
before I go to work.
Is that right?
See you.
Why is he like that?
He's being too nice.
Act normal.
Act normal.
Se-gyu.
Se-gyu.
I'm not asleep.
Did you fall asleep here?
Aren't you going to work?
No, I have the night shift.
Oh, really?
Se-gyu, I have to ask.
Yeah?
Is something...
bothering Se-yeon these days?
I don't know. Why?
Se-gyu, you have a nice bed,
so why are you sleeping on the sofa?
You'd know if you tried it.
Sofas are much better than beds.
You get quality sleep here.
Is that right?
Well, then, you may continue.
Moon-seong.
Yes, Se-gyu.
Follow me.
What?
Follow me.
Well, where are we going?
Let's go out to eat.
-You want to go out to eat?
-Yes. I'm hungry.
Well, the thing is...
I just don't want to eat alone.
I was actually hungry too.
Oh, you poor thing. Let's go.
What do you want to eat?
I'm fine with anything.
Okay, great. Let's eat what I fancy.
Let's go. It's on me.
-Going somewhere?
-We're going out to eat. Want to come?
-I must work.
-It was a rhetorical question.
Tell Grandma you're off to work. Let's go.
Wow. It's so nice outside.
-Feels like we're in Miami.
-Se-gyu.
Jin-suk, come in.
Ji-won, are you busy?
Why? What's going on?
I wanted to see more of Seoul,
but I don't know what to wear.
Huh?
What about this outfit?
-It's cute.
-Do I look like I'm from Seoul?
Totally.
Isn't that good?
I love this stretchy stuff, this thing...
-Cheese.
-Cheese.
This is pretty amazing.
This might be good for a detoxification.
-A detoxification?
-Since you drink every day.
Oh, that.
You drink so much of that poison
every day,
so a detoxification is crucial,
in my opinion.
Recently, alcohol isn't as tasty.
How is that possible?
Are you sick or something?
Hey, Moon-seong.
What's your perspective of me
in your head?
-Can I tell you?
-No, don't.
My mind is so complex these days.
I don't know what to do with my future.
I've been having serious thoughts
about my future.
Se-gyu, the hotel stuff is really...
Hey, I would've jumped right in
if it was my forte.
But, no, it isn't for me.
Hey, let's stop the complicated thoughts.
Let's just eat.
This girl, right?
She's pretty famous
among our mutual friends.
In what way?
She tends to exaggerate.
She took lifelong learning courses.
-The extension school?
-Yeah.
That isn't even funny.
Anyway, aren't you taking the bar exam?
-Isn't this your last semester?
-Yeah, I need to take it this year.
Why haven't you already?
Why drag this out for two years?
Some people can't pass even if they try.
You skipped a year, graduated early,
and you're a genius who bulldozed
through those courses.
Why on earth did you waste two years?
This is why I don't talk to normal people.
What?
Sometimes you need to slow down
if you've been going so fast.
I'm setting a pace
for the normies to catch up.
That's ridiculous.
Hey, you said you know someone
who knows this woman, right?
Yeah. Why?
Can you help me out?
Se-yeon?
TOWN SALES SHOP
Research tells me the family is in a bind
regarding the inheritance.
Which tells us we must approach
the eldest son.
Circumstances show he'll be most pleased
to learn of your existence.
He might even give you
a merry piggyback ride.
The Ri Moon-seong you know is a fake.
Aren't you curious about
who the real Ri Moon-seong is?
Look who we have here.
Did I tickle your fancy? Mr. Park Se-jun.
Not all unfamiliar numbers are
phishing scams, you know.
You almost missed this big fish.
If you're fishing for easy money
with some lousy information,
forget about it.
I don't know how you know us,
but we have the real deal.
What'd you say?
Don't ever call or message me again.
If you contact me one more time,
I'll take every legal action I can.
Got it?
He... Hello?
What the...
Mr. Jeong, you old man.
What the hell did you do
to make them fall for a complete fake,
damn it?
Wow. Are you, like,
filming a suit commercial?
You've clocked out. What are
you doing out here? Still working?
You brought his hair sample
for the DNA test, right?
Oh, that.
Moon-seong's hair sample?
Yeah, I brought it.
Was it really his hair?
Oh, come on.
He plucked it from his head
before my very eyes.
Are you sure it was his?
Are you not hearing me?
I saw it with my own eyes. Why do you ask?
It's nothing.
Geez.
You sat all fancy in your suit
just to ask that question?
Huh?
Hey, I bought some things you...
Where has he gone now?
The toilet. Hey, you in the toilet?
Man, that little... Damn it.
Where did that little fucker go?
Ma'am, did you see a guy who looks like
a bumpkin around here?
What? You haven't?
The wind is chilly. Why are you out here?
You should go back in.
Moon-seong, I miss your grandma
a lot today for some reason.
Aren't we seeing her
at next year's event, though?
You should go back in now.
I brought you some porridge.
Since Grandma adores you,
she will take good care of you.
Isn't that right, Mother?
You know I didn't mean
to hurt your feelings, right?
You didn't even know about
Moon-seong's existence.
You didn't seem to care about
how Father died.
I felt like you only cared about
your family in the South.
So I was jealous.
Mother,
you were so pretty.
I was glad to see that you were
as pretty as I'd heard.
But it also made me angry.
The life I'd led with Father felt...
so unfair.
Father! Snap out of it!
Grandma isn't here.
Grandma is in the South, remember?
My Moon-seong is very agile,
so he can run fast too.
Just feed him well,
and he'll even enter the Olympics.
Mother, take care of him for me.
Father! Father!
Good evening, sir. How may I help you?
-Is this the Nakwon Hotel?
-Yes, sir. It is.
I'm here to see the chairwoman.
Lead the way.
I'm sorry, but she isn't here right now.
Then who's the most powerful comrade here?
-Sorry?
-Bring them to me.
Sir, our board members
and executives are...
Bring them here now!
Apologies, sir,
but we can't grant your request.
Sir, you're causing a scene.
Get lost!
Yes.
What?
-Sir, I'm sorry but...
-Stop!
I'm not moving one step from here.
What's going on?
I told you to bring them to me!
Excuse me,
comrade.
Let's not do this here.
How about we talk outside?
You're from my hometown, huh?
Have we met?
Yes, in a way.
I've never seen someone
from my hometown here before.
It's been a while for me too.
So I'm excited too.
Now, can't we talk outside?
General manager.
-Is everything okay?
-We are handling it now.
You were surprised, huh?
Well done.
When did you come here?
It hasn't been long.
Comrade?
They've gone inside.
Is that right?
Comrade,
why did you come all the way here?
I have to meet someone.
You?
I have a promise to keep.
Everyone has an aspiration
when they decide to leave their home.
I agree.
So, do you prefer it here?
I thought I would...
but I don't.
I see.
We keep our homes in here.
Anyhow,
people live all the same, right?
That too.
Comrade.
I'll see you around.
Yoon-hee, pick up...
Oh, boy.
Yoon-hee, Yoon-hee.
Hey, Yoon-hee!
Something's happened. It's real big.
Why? What's wrong?
Oh, my... Don't panic, okay?
Ri Moon-seong appeared.
You're there, so what's appeared?
No, you idiot.
Not me. I mean...
Not Yoo Jae-heon, but the Ri Moon-seong.
The one who should be
in the North is here.
What?
Bring them to me. Bring them here now!
Get lost!
-Miss Jeong.
-Yes, sir.
Have you heard anyone use
the North's accent, apart from Mr. Ri?
-No, I haven't.
-And in the hotel?
No.
That's right.
It's rare to meet someone from the North.
Do you need anything else?
No. You may leave.
Hey!
Didn't I tell you to lay low?
I tell you one thing,
but you don't listen.
Where were you?
The Nakwon Hotel.
Have you gone mad?
Are you sure you saw him?
My eyes are intact and working fine.
Of course I'm sure.
Ri Moon-seong is
in South Korea, but you say
he came to the Nakwon Hotel?
Yes!
Man...
I'm sure about this.
Sir, don't you remember?
You gave me some files.
I read them multiple times
for my character analysis.
I can't be mistaken.
He was definitely... Ri Moon-seong.
But you don't think he recognized you?
I don't think he knows who I am.
Now that I think about it,
he didn't ask for my name.
Really?
Man! That means
he might already know.
No, I'm uncertain.
Wait, no. I'm not sure.
Wait. Nothing's for certain.
I mean, why? Why is he here?
Sir, why do you think he's here?
What does he know?
Why is he here? To do what?
Calm down first.
We have two possibilities.
He came here on his own.
-If not...
-Then what?
If not...
Wow! The broth tastes good.
At least you held back.
That comrade's accent was just like ours.
That South Korean bastard.
You were right.
I can't just reveal myself
and hope everything resolves itself.
Wow. You finally get what I'm saying.
But why did you act like you didn't know?
However I act, he'll know who I am.
The only ones who know my identity here,
excluding yourself, are those three.
That's right.
I let him know...
that Ri Moon-seong is here.
BROTHER SANG-CHEOL
Oh, that startled me.
Man, he's got fine timing.
Is he watching? Damn it.
Moon-seong, my walking jackpot.
Hey, I have everything planned out,
so just trust me.
Okay?
My goodness...
Oh, gosh.
Sir.
You scared me.
You should've told me you were coming.
-How did you get in here, though?
-Tae-ju.
Where have you been?
Huh? Oh, that?
There was a request,
something about a cheating husband.
I needed to collect proof,
so I've been undercover.
But, man, the dude was an active scumbag.
I've been on his tail all day.
Man, I'm beat.
Tae-ju.
Tae-ju!
Yes, sir.
While I was waiting,
I was reminded of the old days.
We didn't have phones and such before.
So we went to the teahouse
to make and receive calls, right?
Why are you suddenly talking of the past?
Yeah, it's all in the past, right?
But now, everyone has a phone, right?
Apart from when we sleep,
we have our phones in our hands, no?
That's right.
But then, why didn't you...
pick up my call?
I came to you directly
because you didn't pick up my call.
You don't like seeing me here.
Do you?
That's why...
you should pick up the phone, you punk.
Yes, sir.
Good.
I'm leaving.
They aren't here to stay.
Once the chairwoman passes,
they will leave.
Don't get too attached.
Don't rely on or trust him.
He's here as a guest,
so he'll leave as a guest.
Miss Park, it's chilly out.
I want to stay out today.
I feel frustrated.
I don't think I can sleep either.
I guess I have too much on my mind.
So it seems.
Since it can't be helped, drink this.
Thank you. I was just thinking about it.
How did you know?
It's good to clear the mind,
but I'm worried you'll catch a cold.
All right, then. I'll go inside soon.
Ms. Yoon.
I have something to ask.
Someone told a big lie,
and I'm the only one...
who knows.
Oh, dear.
It must be hard on you.
But somehow, I understand...
why the person lied.
What should I do?
Should I tell the truth...
or should I turn a blind eye?
I don't think all lies are bad.
Sorry?
Is that lie tormenting
the person being lied to?
No.
It's actually making the person
rather happy.
That's the problem.
I don't know if my words will help...
but if the person believes it to be true,
then can you still call that a lie,
or is it the truth?
What?
If you don't get caught until the end,
the truth is in the eye of the beholder.
Don't you think?
Is that so?
That is, if you don't get caught.
But if you do,
it'll cause much more pain
than an honest confession,
because that's what lies do.
I hope I didn't make things
harder for you.
Not at all.
Think carefully.
Everything is left for you to decide.
Jae-heon.
I'm scared.
As wonderful as all this has been,
if it gets exposed as a lie...
I'm scared it'll punish us
with great misfortune.
I'm...
scared of that too.
But, Yoon-hee,
think about why Mr. Jeong
entrusted us with this job.
Ri Moon-seong.
Meeting him helped me understand a little.
What do you mean?
We'll just have to brace ourselves,
so Grandma can be happy until the end.
I hope that's possible.
Mr. Park Se-jun.
What is this about?
If you want to set a meeting,
talk to my secretary.
We've talked on the phone already.
Guess I haven't introduced myself.
I'm not going to tolerate this.
I thought I clearly warned you.
I'll be calling the police
and taking legal action.
Man, you're impatient.
I made the fake passport
for the fake Ri Moon-seong.
How's that?
You curious?
Are you willing to talk now?
You're saying Mr. Jeong planned
the whole thing,
and that this fellow here
is my real family?
Now we're talking.
Where's the proof?
You saw it all.
My research and the passport photo.
These can be cooked up easily.
I want concrete proof.
Let me ask you one thing:
Why are you so certain
that the fake is the real deal?
We conducted a DNA test.
A paternity test?
The results were a match.
This is commendable.
How did they pull that off?
What proof can you give me?
What use is there for proof
when the real deal is sitting right here?
-This in itself is proof.
-Quit your bullshit.
That DNA test...
Did you conduct it yourself?
You probably didn't go with him,
all hand in hand.
He probably used
any hair or fingernail he found.
Right?
Now, then,
take him with you to the hospital.
Safe trip, my jackpot.
DNA TEST RESULT:
99.999% MATCH
I told you, didn't I?
You have concrete proof now.
A certificate that you are you.
How's that?
DNA TEST RESULT:
99.999% MATCH
Hey, why are you staring at that so much?
Now, let's get out of here.
Honey.
Honey.
-Yeah.
-Did something happen?
No, nothing happened.
Stop lying.
Your face is really scary right now.
It's nothing. Go to bed.
You always say that.
-Here.
-It looks tasty.
It's all done.
Okay, let's eat.
Did Se-gyu come home late
after drinking again?
My goodness.
Thank you for the meal.
This dish always tastes good,
don't you think?
Is that right?
As you know, I'm picky with my food.
But my dear cousin's dumpling soup
always tastes good.
Right?
Yeah.
Yes, totally.
You're so lucky
to have a good cook for a husband.
He's got more tricks up his sleeve.
Oh, my. You must be happy. So happy.
That sounds like an indirect criticism.
It wasn't,
but a guilty conscience needs no accuser.
Let me get this clear:
I envy Jin-suk, just like you.
About what?
I always wonder when I'll get to taste
my wife's properly cooked meal.
-Will that day even come?
-Will you stop it?
How about you, Se-yeon?
Doesn't it taste good?
Yeah.
You grew up being the youngest,
but you must be delighted to have
a nice and great cook in the family now.
Yeah.
Oh, dear. Is it not to your taste?
I guess it's a little bland.
Oh, no. It's nothing like that.
Really? Then eat up before it cools down.
This really tastes good.
Moon-seong,
may I ask for this dish
whenever I wish to eat it again?
Of course. It's no problem.
You only need to call my name,
and I'll make it for you.
Oh, my sweet child.
CURTAIN CALL
Maybe we've been found out.
Even if our play fails,
it'll all be my fault.
Do you think you won?
I have something you can't change.
The truth is with me.
You know the terms better than me.
I'll think about our marriage.
I must meet my grandma.
May I take this seat?
I don't know for how long
I can continue to live as Ri Moon-seong.
This man.
He's a theater actor named Yoo Jae-heon.
No way.
THEATER ACTOR YOO JAE-HEON
A STAGE OF FRIENDSHIP
What would you like?
Yes. Iced Americano.
You have these in North Korea too?
Hey, don't underestimate us.
I guess you wouldn't know.
It's very popular
among the youngsters up north.
Iced Americano.
You think that's all we have?
We have double espresso chip
Frappuccinos too.
Watch out!
Damn that idiot! You all right?
After Grandma passes,
I'll return to my old life.
So as long as I'm here,
you can make use of me however you want.
This makes no sense.
What time is it?
I sent him off to work,
but he's returned an absolute mess.
...and I have nothing to tell you.
Moon-seong.
Oh, Se-yeon.
-Thank you for your hard work.
-Good day.
-Se-yeon.
-Yes?
Se-yeon, aren't you getting off work?
Moon-seong.
I heard the news.
What news?
That...
Ra-kyung was transferred.
I hadn't known her long,
but she really was
a very accomplished worker.
It's really unfair, isn't it?
Yeah.
I heard you two were particularly close,
since long ago.
I wondered how you were feeling,
so I thought I'd stop by.
Thank you for caring.
Anyhow, I heard you gave Se-jun
a hefty piece of your mind.
I knew you'd stand up for yourself.
I think you're awesome
in a revolutionary way!
Se-yeon, are you all right?
Yes, I'm fine. I just miss Ra-kyung.
Work is piling up.
I'll have to work late.
You can go first.
Okay.
EPISODE 9
Welcome to Korea.
Is there someplace you want to go?
It's your first time here,
so how about the amusement park?
-No, thank you.
-I'm joking, dude.
-Let's go.
-To where?
To your place. Get in.
TOWN SALES SHOP
All right.
Oh, this is nice and cozy.
Just stay here for a while.
What?
Listen, you stand out too much.
Your accent and all.
Nobody will question a thing
if you stay here.
So this is my place?
I need to see my grandmother right now.
Lead the way.
Be patient, boy.
Shoving your way in
will accomplish nothing.
There's already an impostor
pretending to be you.
Even if you just appeared and said,
"Hey, I'm the real grandson,"
nobody would believe you.
I am me, Ri Moon-seong.
What else do they need?
Listen to me.
I provided fake passports to the impostor.
Hey, hey, buddy.
Relax. Calm down, calm down.
Why are you so impatient?
It won't take long.
Hey, let's figure out the situation first.
Figure out who to contact
to get this ball rolling.
Hey, also,
if you need to make a call, use this.
Here.
Use this if you need to buy something.
Oh, right.
You...
You know how to use this?
Also,
I really don't like asking for favors.
But let me ask this of you:
Please keep quiet and lay low.
Look at the big picture.
I'm trusting you.
Remember that, yeah?
See you.
Oh, this?
It's no big deal.
Comrade Moon-seong.
I wish...
you would stop...
trying so hard.
What are you talking about?
They already said it's impossible
to keep my liver from failing.
Nonsense.
They said you just need a new liver.
Which costs a fortune.
Comrade Jin-suk,
listen carefully.
I'll never hurt anyone again for money.
Comrade.
Saving you is my duty,
and recovering your health is yours.
You understand?
Miss Park.
You're here so early.
Or... did you not go home at all?
Can you cancel everything for today?
Yes, miss.
Good morning.
Oh, good morning!
Good day, Miss Park.
Why the formal greeting? It's awkward.
This is my workplace, after all.
I think everyone knows we're cousins, no?
Yes, of course. You're right indeed.
I just think it's necessary
to distinguish public and private matters.
But what brings you here?
-I thought I'd drop by this morning.
-I see.
You work so hard at everything.
Moon-seong is working really hard.
That's right.
I think working hard is
the only talent I have, really.
I disagree.
I think you have many talents.
Yeah.
I guess I do have a few talents.
Keep up the good work. You too, everyone.
-Have a good day.
-Goodbye, ma'am.
I know things haven't been easy.
Hang in there a while longer.
It'll all be over soon.
Over?
Why? Isn't that what you wanted?
When you say "over,"
you mean
when Grandma passes, right?
Mr. Jeong.
I...
don't want Grandma to die.
Me neither.
When I think about Se-yeon
and the whole family
finding out that this was all a lie,
I feel so scared.
We do want this to end quickly,
but we also don't,
if Grandma's death is at the end of this.
Sounds like you've grown fond of her.
The chairwoman seems so happy.
I owe it all to you two.
Still, we're reaching our limit
playing these roles.
I said three months from the get-go,
travel visas expire in three months.
Say you must return to China
due to visa issues.
Then nothing will seem strange.
Wait. So...
Right.
Regardless of the chairwoman's health,
you will leave.
Thank you.
Wow, that's amazing.
Look at the night lights.
What do you think?
This is the capital of South Korea.
What do we do now?
Before we do anything,
shouldn't we make you presentable?
Get you the South Korean vibe, you know?
No, wait. First, lose the death glare.
Grandma.
Oh, Se-yeon.
Why are you looking for me so early?
What do you mean?
You're making it sound like we're distant.
Oh, my.
Grandma.
I was wondering...
Yeah?
If...
Moon-seong were...
Come on in.
Let's go. Take a seat.
How am I?
Aren't I better?
I'm in such a good mood these days.
Maybe that's why,
but I feel light as a feather.
We'll need to do a thorough checkup
to know for sure, but...
-Okay, so?
-Basically, your mood is lifting you up.
-What?
-Nothing's changed.
Are you sure nothing has changed?
She seems the healthiest
I've seen her in weeks.
She's more active, and she laughs more.
She eats well and moves around well.
Ms. Ja, let's go to the hospital.
Let's get you a thorough checkup...
This doctor's always been this way.
Does it give you comfort
to speak so bluntly about everything?
You know your own condition
better than I do.
I do.
Well, but Mr. Jeong is right.
I've been more vibrant...
laughing more, eating more
and moving around more.
I'm never returning to the hospital.
This is my choice.
I won't ever regret this.
That's what I'm saying.
You may go now.
Please take your medication.
All that nagging.
Grandma, you okay?
You're not concerned, are you?
I've always been concerned.
So I won't tell you not to worry.
Just don't let your concerns grow.
Se-yeon, you were saying something?
No, it's nothing.
Is that so?
This man.
He's a theater actor named Yoo Jae-heon.
Se-yeon!
You scared me.
Did I scare you? Sorry.
So, you going to work?
Yes, yes.
Se-yeon, let's go.
I'll take you to work today.
Don't you have a night shift today?
Yes, that's right.
Spare yourself the trouble, then.
It's fine.
Maybe it's because of my night shift,
but I'm free all morning.
Se-yeon, let's go.
I have a client meeting today.
I might have to stop by
before I go to work.
Is that right?
See you.
Why is he like that?
He's being too nice.
Act normal.
Act normal.
Se-gyu.
Se-gyu.
I'm not asleep.
Did you fall asleep here?
Aren't you going to work?
No, I have the night shift.
Oh, really?
Se-gyu, I have to ask.
Yeah?
Is something...
bothering Se-yeon these days?
I don't know. Why?
Se-gyu, you have a nice bed,
so why are you sleeping on the sofa?
You'd know if you tried it.
Sofas are much better than beds.
You get quality sleep here.
Is that right?
Well, then, you may continue.
Moon-seong.
Yes, Se-gyu.
Follow me.
What?
Follow me.
Well, where are we going?
Let's go out to eat.
-You want to go out to eat?
-Yes. I'm hungry.
Well, the thing is...
I just don't want to eat alone.
I was actually hungry too.
Oh, you poor thing. Let's go.
What do you want to eat?
I'm fine with anything.
Okay, great. Let's eat what I fancy.
Let's go. It's on me.
-Going somewhere?
-We're going out to eat. Want to come?
-I must work.
-It was a rhetorical question.
Tell Grandma you're off to work. Let's go.
Wow. It's so nice outside.
-Feels like we're in Miami.
-Se-gyu.
Jin-suk, come in.
Ji-won, are you busy?
Why? What's going on?
I wanted to see more of Seoul,
but I don't know what to wear.
Huh?
What about this outfit?
-It's cute.
-Do I look like I'm from Seoul?
Totally.
Isn't that good?
I love this stretchy stuff, this thing...
-Cheese.
-Cheese.
This is pretty amazing.
This might be good for a detoxification.
-A detoxification?
-Since you drink every day.
Oh, that.
You drink so much of that poison
every day,
so a detoxification is crucial,
in my opinion.
Recently, alcohol isn't as tasty.
How is that possible?
Are you sick or something?
Hey, Moon-seong.
What's your perspective of me
in your head?
-Can I tell you?
-No, don't.
My mind is so complex these days.
I don't know what to do with my future.
I've been having serious thoughts
about my future.
Se-gyu, the hotel stuff is really...
Hey, I would've jumped right in
if it was my forte.
But, no, it isn't for me.
Hey, let's stop the complicated thoughts.
Let's just eat.
This girl, right?
She's pretty famous
among our mutual friends.
In what way?
She tends to exaggerate.
She took lifelong learning courses.
-The extension school?
-Yeah.
That isn't even funny.
Anyway, aren't you taking the bar exam?
-Isn't this your last semester?
-Yeah, I need to take it this year.
Why haven't you already?
Why drag this out for two years?
Some people can't pass even if they try.
You skipped a year, graduated early,
and you're a genius who bulldozed
through those courses.
Why on earth did you waste two years?
This is why I don't talk to normal people.
What?
Sometimes you need to slow down
if you've been going so fast.
I'm setting a pace
for the normies to catch up.
That's ridiculous.
Hey, you said you know someone
who knows this woman, right?
Yeah. Why?
Can you help me out?
Se-yeon?
TOWN SALES SHOP
Research tells me the family is in a bind
regarding the inheritance.
Which tells us we must approach
the eldest son.
Circumstances show he'll be most pleased
to learn of your existence.
He might even give you
a merry piggyback ride.
The Ri Moon-seong you know is a fake.
Aren't you curious about
who the real Ri Moon-seong is?
Look who we have here.
Did I tickle your fancy? Mr. Park Se-jun.
Not all unfamiliar numbers are
phishing scams, you know.
You almost missed this big fish.
If you're fishing for easy money
with some lousy information,
forget about it.
I don't know how you know us,
but we have the real deal.
What'd you say?
Don't ever call or message me again.
If you contact me one more time,
I'll take every legal action I can.
Got it?
He... Hello?
What the...
Mr. Jeong, you old man.
What the hell did you do
to make them fall for a complete fake,
damn it?
Wow. Are you, like,
filming a suit commercial?
You've clocked out. What are
you doing out here? Still working?
You brought his hair sample
for the DNA test, right?
Oh, that.
Moon-seong's hair sample?
Yeah, I brought it.
Was it really his hair?
Oh, come on.
He plucked it from his head
before my very eyes.
Are you sure it was his?
Are you not hearing me?
I saw it with my own eyes. Why do you ask?
It's nothing.
Geez.
You sat all fancy in your suit
just to ask that question?
Huh?
Hey, I bought some things you...
Where has he gone now?
The toilet. Hey, you in the toilet?
Man, that little... Damn it.
Where did that little fucker go?
Ma'am, did you see a guy who looks like
a bumpkin around here?
What? You haven't?
The wind is chilly. Why are you out here?
You should go back in.
Moon-seong, I miss your grandma
a lot today for some reason.
Aren't we seeing her
at next year's event, though?
You should go back in now.
I brought you some porridge.
Since Grandma adores you,
she will take good care of you.
Isn't that right, Mother?
You know I didn't mean
to hurt your feelings, right?
You didn't even know about
Moon-seong's existence.
You didn't seem to care about
how Father died.
I felt like you only cared about
your family in the South.
So I was jealous.
Mother,
you were so pretty.
I was glad to see that you were
as pretty as I'd heard.
But it also made me angry.
The life I'd led with Father felt...
so unfair.
Father! Snap out of it!
Grandma isn't here.
Grandma is in the South, remember?
My Moon-seong is very agile,
so he can run fast too.
Just feed him well,
and he'll even enter the Olympics.
Mother, take care of him for me.
Father! Father!
Good evening, sir. How may I help you?
-Is this the Nakwon Hotel?
-Yes, sir. It is.
I'm here to see the chairwoman.
Lead the way.
I'm sorry, but she isn't here right now.
Then who's the most powerful comrade here?
-Sorry?
-Bring them to me.
Sir, our board members
and executives are...
Bring them here now!
Apologies, sir,
but we can't grant your request.
Sir, you're causing a scene.
Get lost!
Yes.
What?
-Sir, I'm sorry but...
-Stop!
I'm not moving one step from here.
What's going on?
I told you to bring them to me!
Excuse me,
comrade.
Let's not do this here.
How about we talk outside?
You're from my hometown, huh?
Have we met?
Yes, in a way.
I've never seen someone
from my hometown here before.
It's been a while for me too.
So I'm excited too.
Now, can't we talk outside?
General manager.
-Is everything okay?
-We are handling it now.
You were surprised, huh?
Well done.
When did you come here?
It hasn't been long.
Comrade?
They've gone inside.
Is that right?
Comrade,
why did you come all the way here?
I have to meet someone.
You?
I have a promise to keep.
Everyone has an aspiration
when they decide to leave their home.
I agree.
So, do you prefer it here?
I thought I would...
but I don't.
I see.
We keep our homes in here.
Anyhow,
people live all the same, right?
That too.
Comrade.
I'll see you around.
Yoon-hee, pick up...
Oh, boy.
Yoon-hee, Yoon-hee.
Hey, Yoon-hee!
Something's happened. It's real big.
Why? What's wrong?
Oh, my... Don't panic, okay?
Ri Moon-seong appeared.
You're there, so what's appeared?
No, you idiot.
Not me. I mean...
Not Yoo Jae-heon, but the Ri Moon-seong.
The one who should be
in the North is here.
What?
Bring them to me. Bring them here now!
Get lost!
-Miss Jeong.
-Yes, sir.
Have you heard anyone use
the North's accent, apart from Mr. Ri?
-No, I haven't.
-And in the hotel?
No.
That's right.
It's rare to meet someone from the North.
Do you need anything else?
No. You may leave.
Hey!
Didn't I tell you to lay low?
I tell you one thing,
but you don't listen.
Where were you?
The Nakwon Hotel.
Have you gone mad?
Are you sure you saw him?
My eyes are intact and working fine.
Of course I'm sure.
Ri Moon-seong is
in South Korea, but you say
he came to the Nakwon Hotel?
Yes!
Man...
I'm sure about this.
Sir, don't you remember?
You gave me some files.
I read them multiple times
for my character analysis.
I can't be mistaken.
He was definitely... Ri Moon-seong.
But you don't think he recognized you?
I don't think he knows who I am.
Now that I think about it,
he didn't ask for my name.
Really?
Man! That means
he might already know.
No, I'm uncertain.
Wait, no. I'm not sure.
Wait. Nothing's for certain.
I mean, why? Why is he here?
Sir, why do you think he's here?
What does he know?
Why is he here? To do what?
Calm down first.
We have two possibilities.
He came here on his own.
-If not...
-Then what?
If not...
Wow! The broth tastes good.
At least you held back.
That comrade's accent was just like ours.
That South Korean bastard.
You were right.
I can't just reveal myself
and hope everything resolves itself.
Wow. You finally get what I'm saying.
But why did you act like you didn't know?
However I act, he'll know who I am.
The only ones who know my identity here,
excluding yourself, are those three.
That's right.
I let him know...
that Ri Moon-seong is here.
BROTHER SANG-CHEOL
Oh, that startled me.
Man, he's got fine timing.
Is he watching? Damn it.
Moon-seong, my walking jackpot.
Hey, I have everything planned out,
so just trust me.
Okay?
My goodness...
Oh, gosh.
Sir.
You scared me.
You should've told me you were coming.
-How did you get in here, though?
-Tae-ju.
Where have you been?
Huh? Oh, that?
There was a request,
something about a cheating husband.
I needed to collect proof,
so I've been undercover.
But, man, the dude was an active scumbag.
I've been on his tail all day.
Man, I'm beat.
Tae-ju.
Tae-ju!
Yes, sir.
While I was waiting,
I was reminded of the old days.
We didn't have phones and such before.
So we went to the teahouse
to make and receive calls, right?
Why are you suddenly talking of the past?
Yeah, it's all in the past, right?
But now, everyone has a phone, right?
Apart from when we sleep,
we have our phones in our hands, no?
That's right.
But then, why didn't you...
pick up my call?
I came to you directly
because you didn't pick up my call.
You don't like seeing me here.
Do you?
That's why...
you should pick up the phone, you punk.
Yes, sir.
Good.
I'm leaving.
They aren't here to stay.
Once the chairwoman passes,
they will leave.
Don't get too attached.
Don't rely on or trust him.
He's here as a guest,
so he'll leave as a guest.
Miss Park, it's chilly out.
I want to stay out today.
I feel frustrated.
I don't think I can sleep either.
I guess I have too much on my mind.
So it seems.
Since it can't be helped, drink this.
Thank you. I was just thinking about it.
How did you know?
It's good to clear the mind,
but I'm worried you'll catch a cold.
All right, then. I'll go inside soon.
Ms. Yoon.
I have something to ask.
Someone told a big lie,
and I'm the only one...
who knows.
Oh, dear.
It must be hard on you.
But somehow, I understand...
why the person lied.
What should I do?
Should I tell the truth...
or should I turn a blind eye?
I don't think all lies are bad.
Sorry?
Is that lie tormenting
the person being lied to?
No.
It's actually making the person
rather happy.
That's the problem.
I don't know if my words will help...
but if the person believes it to be true,
then can you still call that a lie,
or is it the truth?
What?
If you don't get caught until the end,
the truth is in the eye of the beholder.
Don't you think?
Is that so?
That is, if you don't get caught.
But if you do,
it'll cause much more pain
than an honest confession,
because that's what lies do.
I hope I didn't make things
harder for you.
Not at all.
Think carefully.
Everything is left for you to decide.
Jae-heon.
I'm scared.
As wonderful as all this has been,
if it gets exposed as a lie...
I'm scared it'll punish us
with great misfortune.
I'm...
scared of that too.
But, Yoon-hee,
think about why Mr. Jeong
entrusted us with this job.
Ri Moon-seong.
Meeting him helped me understand a little.
What do you mean?
We'll just have to brace ourselves,
so Grandma can be happy until the end.
I hope that's possible.
Mr. Park Se-jun.
What is this about?
If you want to set a meeting,
talk to my secretary.
We've talked on the phone already.
Guess I haven't introduced myself.
I'm not going to tolerate this.
I thought I clearly warned you.
I'll be calling the police
and taking legal action.
Man, you're impatient.
I made the fake passport
for the fake Ri Moon-seong.
How's that?
You curious?
Are you willing to talk now?
You're saying Mr. Jeong planned
the whole thing,
and that this fellow here
is my real family?
Now we're talking.
Where's the proof?
You saw it all.
My research and the passport photo.
These can be cooked up easily.
I want concrete proof.
Let me ask you one thing:
Why are you so certain
that the fake is the real deal?
We conducted a DNA test.
A paternity test?
The results were a match.
This is commendable.
How did they pull that off?
What proof can you give me?
What use is there for proof
when the real deal is sitting right here?
-This in itself is proof.
-Quit your bullshit.
That DNA test...
Did you conduct it yourself?
You probably didn't go with him,
all hand in hand.
He probably used
any hair or fingernail he found.
Right?
Now, then,
take him with you to the hospital.
Safe trip, my jackpot.
DNA TEST RESULT:
99.999% MATCH
I told you, didn't I?
You have concrete proof now.
A certificate that you are you.
How's that?
DNA TEST RESULT:
99.999% MATCH
Hey, why are you staring at that so much?
Now, let's get out of here.
Honey.
Honey.
-Yeah.
-Did something happen?
No, nothing happened.
Stop lying.
Your face is really scary right now.
It's nothing. Go to bed.
You always say that.
-Here.
-It looks tasty.
It's all done.
Okay, let's eat.
Did Se-gyu come home late
after drinking again?
My goodness.
Thank you for the meal.
This dish always tastes good,
don't you think?
Is that right?
As you know, I'm picky with my food.
But my dear cousin's dumpling soup
always tastes good.
Right?
Yeah.
Yes, totally.
You're so lucky
to have a good cook for a husband.
He's got more tricks up his sleeve.
Oh, my. You must be happy. So happy.
That sounds like an indirect criticism.
It wasn't,
but a guilty conscience needs no accuser.
Let me get this clear:
I envy Jin-suk, just like you.
About what?
I always wonder when I'll get to taste
my wife's properly cooked meal.
-Will that day even come?
-Will you stop it?
How about you, Se-yeon?
Doesn't it taste good?
Yeah.
You grew up being the youngest,
but you must be delighted to have
a nice and great cook in the family now.
Yeah.
Oh, dear. Is it not to your taste?
I guess it's a little bland.
Oh, no. It's nothing like that.
Really? Then eat up before it cools down.
This really tastes good.
Moon-seong,
may I ask for this dish
whenever I wish to eat it again?
Of course. It's no problem.
You only need to call my name,
and I'll make it for you.
Oh, my sweet child.
CURTAIN CALL
Maybe we've been found out.
Even if our play fails,
it'll all be my fault.
Do you think you won?
I have something you can't change.
The truth is with me.
You know the terms better than me.
I'll think about our marriage.
I must meet my grandma.
May I take this seat?
I don't know for how long
I can continue to live as Ri Moon-seong.