Sometimes, we desperately hope that some secrets
are kept hidden away
so that we'll never find out.
But in the end, we are forced
to face the hard truth.
Why are you telling me this now?
Why should I hear this from you when Do-han didn't tell me himself?
Because I want to hurt him.
I told Do-han I would
focus on my own happiness now.
When that happens, everything falls apart.
There's no use pretending you're unaffected.
Then you've failed.
I'm not using that
to hurt my brother.
I don't care
who he likes.
He's still my brother.
So if you want to keep that happiness,
you'd better keep your mouth shut.
If Do-han really gets hurt because of you,
I won't let it slide.
You're bound to get caught in the end if you fake it.
I have some things I want to hide from you.
Do you really have to dig into them like that?
You really shouldn't lie to me, Do-han.
I would have no one to trust.
That'd really suck.
I have a lot to say.
I just don't know what to say first.
But I know one thing.
I'm not a good brother to you.
Do you know why I'm marrying her?
Because I'm sick
of making excuses to everyone.
Do-han.
You selfish bastard.
What? Ji-han.
Come with me.
And the reason why
we keep up that stupid act regardless
is to protect someone.
So that person won't crumble.
We have to run
from certain truths
and certain emotions somehow.
What is it this time?
You're the one who crossed the line.
So I'm giving you a warning.
Don't mess with me.
Or it won't end with this next time.
Next time?
What do you mean?
Jung Dae-hyeon.
Where did she go?
Well...
You should at least explain what's going on.
Tell me
why the hell you're doing this right now
so I can try to understand
or go back and explain this to Do-han.
I won't send you back
to Do-han.
- Ji-han. - You said you felt uneasy about me.
Then don't marry him.
I can't be your brother-in-law.
No,
I won't.
Why?
You told me
to be happy with Do-han.
You can't be happy with him.
You'll be miserable.
So why are you telling me that now?
Weren't you worried your decision was wrong...
that night?
So fix it before it's too late.
It's not
too late to fix it.
EPISODE 8
A-jung! What happened...
What's he doing here with you?
I called him and asked him
to pick me up here.
You did?
I mean, I didn't feel it at first,
but wearing the dress made me realize I was really getting married,
and I suddenly got confused.
So I ended up...
I'm sorry.
Then you could've told me.
Or at least take your phone. Do you know how startled I was?
Don't be too harsh.
It's not her fault.
It really is my fault.
Sorry for worrying you.
But I felt better after talking with Ji-han.
Right?
Let's talk after you change.
You should've at least changed.
It's uncomfortable.
No.
I'm sorry.
This won't happen again.
I promise.
Let's go inside.
I can't be your brother-in-law.
No,
I won't.
I won't send you back to Do-han.
You jerk.
I like you enough to get angry
if someone...
insults you.
What can we do now...
If you fall for me, you won't marry Do-han.
If we really like each other?
I'm letting it slide because of A-jung.
I've known her for a long time.
I'm sure she didn't call you first earlier.
I don't know what happened between you two,
but I'll just trust A-jung and let it go.
What? Do you have something to say?
I'm tired. Good night.
- Where are you going? - See you.
What did you mean earlier?
Dae-hyeon, answer me.
What have you done?
What's the point of telling
the truth now?
It'll only hurt her.
Grandpa.
What brings you here?
I heard you began handing over the company to Do-han, transferring your shares.
And rumors that he's attending the board meeting.
They're not rumors.
It's time I handed it over.
Grandpa.
Go on.
I really don't understand
why you're supporting them so much.
Mom passed away because of them.
Or is there really something I don't know about the accident?
You know,
you've never explained Mom's accident to us properly.
It's nothing nice to tell you.
Grandpa.
She's our mom!
Even if she cheated and had other children,
she's still our mom.
Min-woong and I got our mom stolen twice because of them!
You should be pitying us,
not them!
I do pity you.
But
do you really think it's their fault?
What do you mean?
She was my daughter.
Don't waste your energy, and focus on your own work.
Fine.
I'll get going, then.
Honey. You've been like this for days.
You should eat to have energy.
What's the point?
I don't even deserve to eat.
Everyone deserves to eat.
Even criminals have three meals a day in prison.
I've realized that ambition's stronger than blood
and that you get betrayed if you let your guard down.
How could she do this to me? Damn it.
Get a grip.
Will you give up just because you lost once?
Crises happen to people
so that they'll overcome them.
Honey, you have to overcome this and become someone powerful,
like the head of LJ.
- Am I capable of that? - Of course!
You're Choi Min-woong!
- Go for it! - All right.
You can do it!
Answer it.
What is it?
What?
What is it?
What?
What is it?
I can't! I can't do it!
Choi Seung-a, you bitch! We were supposed to work together!
Mr. Kang, it's me.
I'll accept your offer.
About my mom's accident.
I'm getting curious too.
But you should dig into that man
before Do-han gets the company.
- There isn't much time. - Don't worry.
I got all the info, and I just need to confirm it with him.
This is getting interesting.
You told me to fix this now.
I've thought about it all night,
and there's something I need to fix.
You and me.
Wait. I think you're mistaken.
Me?
- Not you and Do-han? - Yes.
You.
You should stop popping up here and there and meddling
in my life.
It's exhausting.
Let me check something first. Then I'll decide whether to stop.
How did you meet Do-han?
Who asked the other out first?
Didn't anything trouble you while dating him?
- Ji-han. - Then just...
answer this.
Do you really like
Do-han?
Yes, it's almost painful.
They say you go mad with love,
and I feel like I'm going mad.
That's how much I like him.
So I want to marry him before I get any crazier.
Happy now?
You're up early.
Yes.
- Good morning. - Morning.
What? What's going on?
What did he do this time?
He was being nice to you a few days ago. What's gotten into him?
It's fine.
You know how fickle he is.
Let's just think of him as a cute younger brother.
- You think he's cute? - No.
I mean, let's just think of him like that.
Mind control.
But you seem uncomfortable.
Well, since we're on that topic,
I think I should go back home today.
Because of Ji-han?
No, it's not that.
You know I was going to go back when the reporters left.
I left in such a hurry too,
and I want to spend time with my family before our marriage.
All right.
Oh, jeez.
Mr. Lee?
What are you doing here? This is my office.
I was hiding.
- Why? - It's hard to pretend.
I can't pretend to be okay or play dumb.
Didn't you say you were great at that?
Have you heard anything about our family or LJ?
No.
Why? Did something happen?
No.
I was just wondering if there are any other obsessive reporters.
From now on, keep me posted on any issues you hear about.
All right.
I feel so anxious.
Do-han would...
Would it be easier to give up...
on LJ?
No!
That's nonsense!
Giving up on LJ? Impossible!
Sorry about that.
That's what I mean. It's strange.
Does he mean it? Maybe he just said it.
Plus, nothing happened after the news about Ms. Na.
I know.
But he seemed agonized when he said
it wouldn't have gone this far
if he hadn't been greedy.
That everyone was suffering because of him.
Maybe it's about something else.
God, this is a mess.
You said you'd clean a bit and use it as Ji-oh's room,
but you took out all her stuff.
I didn't know A-jung would come back.
Why's she suddenly coming back home?
What if she fought with Do-han?
Didn't you hear her?
She's spending time with us before the wedding.
And no matter how feisty A-jung is,
our gentle son-in-law won't even fight back.
He's right, Mother.
Don't worry.
And even if they did fight,
A-jung would've won.
She'd have fought like a general.
She'll even bring back loot.
Cut it out.
There's lots of dust.
I'm home.
No, I'm sure something's going on with her.
Come on, stop worrying.
Did you forget how I drank with Do-han and made sure
he'd be good to A-jung?
Don't be ridiculous.
You got wasted,
and he had to carry you home.
You're too weak to scare him.
I may be, but A-jung's strong.
Let's just trust A-jung.
Whatever she does, let's trust her
like we always did.
Of course.
My gosh.
When did she grow so much?
She's already getting married now.
Look at her.
Wow. When was this?
Auntie!
Ji-oh.
- "Auntie"? - What?
A-jung.
I'm home.
A-jung.
Why did you suddenly come back?
Did something happen? Is that it?
No.
It's nothing. Don't worry.
Jeez.
You really think I'll buy that?
Does it show?
I'm sure you can't tell Mom and Dad,
so just tell me. Why did you come back?
My acting's bad these days.
I used to be so good at acting,
but now, everything seems so fake.
What happened? Did your fake husband say something?
He's the one who wanted you to act for him!
No, it's not that. I just...
I just can't focus on my role.
I felt guilty lying to Mom and Dad just now,
and I keep feeling other emotions
and getting greedy.
Greedy?
Yes.
Honestly, I want to give up the acting
and just quit,
regardless of my friendship.
But I can't because of that greed.
But wanting to quit
because of greed
is really wrong.
I'd be really shameless, right?
Whatever it is, greed is always a shameless thing.
What if you're a bit shameless?
If you become happy, then that's good.
Tae-min and I got married because of greed.
But we're so happy right now.
You could've
been greedier.
Hey! You...
Jeez. Never mind.
It's okay to be greedy.
Come on.
JI-HAN, ARE YOU BUSY?
He's totally ignoring me.
Even if I'm on his hook, he should at least reply.
How's the business going?
Well enough to buy you dinner.
How's your business going, Chairman Yoon?
You brat.
You really are arrogant.
At least I'm not worried.
You're my daughter, but I envy you. You have everything.
Not everything. There are things I don't have.
Like what?
There's something I want,
but it's pretty difficult to get it.
If there's something you want,
don't hesitate to use everything you can to get it.
And throw away your pride.
Get as pathetic and lame as you can.
Do you even know what I want?
I'm your daughter.
Don't you want me to stay proud and cool?
Don't you know
that's what's really cool?
If you gain it in the end, you're the winner.
Do you really like Do-han?
Yes, it's almost painful.
Can't she just like him a little bit?
I couldn't stop their marriage.
How do I stop her now?
I can't tell her Do-han's secret.
Uncle!
Ji-oh.
Hey, Ji-oh.
We're not supposed to talk to strangers.
He's not a bad guy. He's my aunt's friend.
I'm glad I ran into you. Is your aunt home right now?
No, she went to work.
You shouldn't lie.
She doesn't work.
She does work.
She's an actress.
She said she was filling a hole today.
Really? Is that her role?
A repairman role?
By the way, what are you doing here?
Just visiting.
How old are you?
Seven.
Seven?
You've only known her for seven years,
so you must not know her as well as my brother.
Have a snack with your friends.
But I didn't sell you any toys.
You sold me info.
Whether your aunt's home and what she's doing.
You can sell stuff like that?
Then let me sell you more.
Really?
Good idea.
- When are we shooting? - I don't know.
It's so hot.
Why were you suddenly
looking for a job today?
She was really lucky,
getting an important role as a replacement.
Weren't you going to focus on your wedding?
Is something going wrong regarding your marriage?
It's not that.
I just needed to be my old self for a moment.
And having no work just made me
have useless thoughts.
I guess she's anxious before the wedding.
I understand.
- So much happened. - Right.
The family meeting, the reporters,
and living in someone else's house.
You must've been exhausted.
This was a good idea.
Doing something you're used to.
- It's refreshing too. - Right.
You're right.
I feel much better.
I'm so happy.
But didn't you give up opposing your brother's marriage?
No, I can't just sit and watch them get married.
Failure is the mother of success.
If I analyze the reason I failed, I'll figure out a way.
Be careful. You have to stay alert and move quickly on a film set.
- Floor director. - Yes?
There are people taking photos at the entrance.
- You should stop them. - Okay.
- Thank you. - No problem.
Is he for real?
He came here so often, he's like one of their staff now.
Everyone will think he's a staff.
It's the last one.
- Hang in there. - Okay.
- Thank you. - What?
Ji-han.
What are you doing here?
What is this?
What kind of role is it this time?
An independence fighter.
I'm fighting for freedom.
I thought I was freed from your house. What are you doing here?
You took out your gun, so I guess you know.
I thought we agreed
you'd stop meddling in my life.
You know about my whims.
Is that a surprise?
Shouldn't you have expected me to come?
Then you'll know how I'll react.
Excuse me!
He's my stalker.
Thanks for the food.
Thank you.
See? Failure is the mother of success.
Too bad.
This is why I came in legally.
What is this? Why's your face here?
NA A-JUNG WE'RE ROOTING FOR YOU
You gave me money and a job,
sent me on a blind date, and now, you're giving out lunch boxes to stop me?
By the way, your face looks
so different.
Your acting...
is really amazing.
Where are you going?
You should at least make a reaction.
You're making me feel embarrassed. A-jung!
I barely made up my mind. Why are you making me waver again?
I didn't expect to see Mr. Cold Iced Americano here.
I was so surprised.
It's ridiculous.
Right, I get it now.
I was just a good barista to him, and he had a crush on someone else.
He's putting in so much effort.
She's totally upset.
What is it?
I think there's a misunderstanding.
I have nothing to do with those lunch boxes.
So? What does that have to do with me?
Move!
Gosh.
You have uselessly long limbs.
It's not even at my eye level.
Why would they be useless?
I'm flexible.
Hey.
Yes?
I'm just curious.
What's the discount on LJ cosmetics for LJ employees?
It's 30 percent...
What about hotel stays?
It's 20...
But why are you asking?
Give me your phone.
It's face recognition.
I'll contact you if I need cosmetics or a hotel discount.
- What? - So you can
contact me if you want to ask anything about Ji-ae. Deal?
Oh, deal!
- Bye, then. - Bye.
Deal!
She's so nice.
It'd be nice to have some beer after.
Together?
What's so funny?
- See you later. - Okay.
You were laughing just now. Are you ignoring me?
Did you notice?
You're right.
Wait.
You pointed a gun at me, and now you ignore me.
And why were you chatting with an officer?
Are you a spy?
It doesn't make sense to chat with you either.
Go.
That guy's weird too.
He's supposed to kill you.
He has no professionalism.
Focus on your roles, everyone!
- You're so annoying. - Annoying?
Stop avoiding me.
Let me talk to you.
I have to start shooting.
If you want to talk,
go over there
and send some sort of signal.
Or use telepathy.
But I won't answer you.
So leave.
Get ready to rehearse!
- Okay. - Okay.
He's so aggressive.
He was just laughing with her.
- How cold. - This way!
Yes. Nice.
She's flying around.
Wow, she's so cool.
- Cut. - Okay!
- Awesome. - Great job.
- Good work. - Great work.
- Great job. - Good job.
Isn't she cool?
- Great work. - Let's wrap up.
Bravo!
- Great work. - Great job.
Hurry up, you guys.
- Okay. - Great job.
Good job today.
Stop smiling, will you? Your cheeks will hurt.
Where were you? Did you see it? It was awesome.
Why don't you just accept Ms. Na now?
You don't seem to have any hope anyway.
I can't let it happen,
no matter what.
Why are you opposing her so much?
It's obvious that you don't hate her at all.
So what's the reason?
I pity her for trying to become
my brother's wife.
I just feel sorry, that's all.
Mr. Lee!
What? Are you ditching me?
Sit.
I won't talk about the marriage.
Your acting was cool.
I don't believe you.
Don't, then.
I mean it.
You were really cool.
You won't be able to do this if you marry him.
Fine.
It's not just this.
Just living is acting too.
Right.
We're all acting.
I'm acting a lot too.
Is it going well?
No,
it's not.
I found out something I shouldn't know.
I'm in a similar situation.
I feel the same way.
I'm trying to pretend I'm fine,
but it's hard.
You know, false acting is bound
to fall apart in the end.
But what can we do?
We have to keep going.
But
if it's too hard,
how about a break?
It's break time.
Why not?
It's break time,
so it'll be okay, right?
Just for a while.
The person you are calling...
What are you up to, Dae-hyeon?
Yes, Mr. Kim.
The chairman wants to see you urgently.
Right now?
What did you want to talk about?
Yes.
You should start managing the company.
I believe you should
start by joining the board meeting
that's to take place soon.
I shouldn't.
- Why? - There are still rumors
going around
about A-jung and my birth.
I told you before.
Running from it won't solve anything.
If you keep running,
you can't protect yourself or your people.
- Grandpa. - Rumors?
If that's the problem, now's the best time.
More rumors could pop up later, and it'll be harder
to deal with them then.
And it'll get harder to find your place.
Something that'll hold me down now
will hold me down in that position too.
No, it won't be able to.
Why?
Because that position's too high up to reach.
Do-han.
Do you know why you're so afraid and there are so many scandals?
It's because you don't have power.
If you want to protect people around you,
you have to protect yourself first.
Yourself!
We're here.
I knew it. You were pretending to be asleep.
I slept so well.
You were chatty during break time.
But it's over now. And you were going to say the same thing anyway.
You knew that, but you asked me to take you to Do-han?
And did it have to be today?
Aren't you tired?
Do-han's the one
who asked to see me.
And you're the one who came today.
Blame it on Do-han and yourself, not me.
A-jung.
Ji-han.
Chae-won.
What brings you here?
I came to see you. You weren't picking up.
I guess you weren't busy with work, seeing as you're with her.
Oh, I...
We just ran into each other near here.
Is that so?
Yes.
I'm meeting Do-han, so I'll get going.
We should hang out together next time.
The four of us could be a family.
A family...
A family?
We're not a family yet.
Not yet.
I'm actually chasing after Ji-han.
What? It's true.
I used to pretend to be cool, but I can't anymore.
I like him so much that I get really jealous now.
I'm even bothered by you two being together.
It's funny, right?
You're his sister-in-law
of all people.
I should really make him mine soon.
I'll do my best from now on.
I'll be honest about my feelings so I won't regret it.
What?
Don't force a smile. You said you'd be honest.
Still, just let me smile. I look prettier smiling.
I meant what I said
about you and Ms. Na.
It's weird. You seem to be more than just in-laws.
I've always felt it.
I didn't tell you
since I thought it'd make me seem so pathetic,
but I can't ignore it now.
Tell me honestly.
Is something going on between you two?
No, nothing.
You're drunk.
Let's go.
You're making me even more pathetic.
If you can't hide it perfectly, why don't you be honest?
It felt awful when I did it,
but it's better than being a coward.
I'll get going.
I'll do my best from now on.
I'll be honest about my feelings so I won't regret it.
I envy her.
What?
Well...
I meant Ms. Yoon.
She seemed cool.
Oh, right. You said you met her earlier.
What's so cool about her that makes the great A-jung envy her?
What I envy the most about her...
is how she's honest.
And I envy her for having
the right to be.
Is something wrong?
- You first. - Me?
Is something wrong?
Well, yes.
You know, the guy I used to date. The one you met last time.
He called me recently.
- What did he say? - It seemed
like he told someone my secret,
but I'm not sure.
Then Grandpa suddenly wanted to see me.
Does he know?
He just told me to take over the company.
He said I could protect myself if I took over
and gained power.
Well, people won't attack me,
and I won't get caught.
But would that be really protecting me?
It'd be locking myself up.
I don't know. That's what I thought until now,
but maybe it's no big deal.
To be honest, I got scared
after he called.
That other people would suffer because of me.
But still,
I'm glad I have you.
You're always on my side.
But what about you? What's going on?
It's nothing.
Nothing's going on.
What?
Right.
I'll just be honest.
You're home.
Yes.
Where's A-jung?
She left.
Really?
I have something to tell you.
- About A-jung? - What?
Let's stop talking about that.
I know you still don't like her. I guessed it
at the dress shop.
But I have no intention of breaking it off.
I like her,
and I'm going to marry her.
- How much do you like her? - What?
She likes you so much it's painful.
What about you?
Do you really like her?
I guess we really are brothers,
seeing how we're both cowards.
- Ji-han. - Do-han.
Let's stop being cowards.
Let her go.
Don't marry her.
That's enough!
I'm already going through a lot right now.
If there's a reason, just explain it to me.
I can't stand your whims anymore.
Seriously?
Selfish bastard.
What?
You're full of self-pity,
aren't you?
It's so ugly.
Aren't you ashamed
of living like that?
You bastard.
You're the one doing whatever you want.
What?
Every time.
Regarding your marriage,
when you left five years ago, and when Mom passed away...
Did you ever tell me properly?
About what you'd do with your life or how you wanted to live.
- I... - But!
I always kept quiet.
I felt sorry, thinking that maybe
I didn't give you enough trust.
Since we're surrounded by enemies.
Grandpa?
Min-woong, Seung-a, everyone whispering behind our backs.
And I was the reason!
Because I caused our parents' deaths.
Fine.
I understand you not trusting me.
You can keep secrets
and lie to me.
But what about others?
What about A-jung?
Please.
Stop thinking about yourself
and think about others getting hurt.
He found out.
I must be crazy.
Having feelings for Ji-han?
LEE JI-HAN
What is it?
Can you come out?
I'm near your house.
This is really the last time.
What?
What happened to your face?
I always look handsome, you know.
What happened?
Who did this?
If I tell you,
will you hit them for me?
Just break off your marriage instead.
Did you fight with Do-han?
Why?
I told him to break it off.
You deserved it, then.
He should've hit your mouth, not your cheek.
By the way,
why are you doing this?
Why are you so persistent?
Because I like you, A-jung.
So much that it's painful.
So I can't keep acting.
I'm giving up.
So I can't do it anymore.
I said I'd seduce you,
but I guess I'm the one
who likes you now.
That's why I'm opposing.
- Stop joking. - I'm not.
I'm not lying or making an excuse.
The real reason...
is just that.
You're crazy.
You lunatic.
Hey!
I'm so dumbfounded.
Have you lost it?
Are you insane?
How could you?
This is crazy!
I'm going to be your sister-in-law. How could you do this?
Even if you did like me,
you should've
kept it to yourself!
You said you cared about your brother. Was it all a lie?
How could you do that to your brother?
Answer me.
Answer me!
Or do I seem easy to you?
Do I seem easy?
That's why you're
doing this to me, isn't it?
Say something!
Answer me!
It's not that.
I'm sorry.
Who are you to keep doing this to me?
You're making me feel so confused!
I was barely
holding myself back until now.
I've gone crazy because of you.
Just trust me now.
When did you start liking me?
What if you met me before Do-han?
Do you really think it would work out between you two?
Would she be okay with it?
Tell me everything honestly from now on.
What is this?
It's your brother.
We need to talk.
No way...
Let's be honest.
When did things start to go wrong?