South Korea’s biggest cryptocurrency just vanished overnight
The developer took off overseas, and despite multiple attempts to bring him back, none of the key people involved have faced any legal consequences so far
This movie is a fictional story inspired by this event
Ever heard of Bitcoin?
Bitcoin’s basically a digital cryptocurrency you can use online
The very first crypto exchange opened here in the country
The total value of the domestic coin market even blew past 1 trillion won
The crypto hype is off the charts right now
Because these coins can yield crazy high returns
we’ve got new types of investors, like the “FIRE” crowd and “quick-buck” chasers, jumping in
The government’s getting worried about how overheated all this crypto investing has become
The homegrown blockchain crypto, MOMMY Coin
just kept getting bigger day after day, and eventually passed a market cap of 5 million dollar
It’s now the 5th largest cryptocurrency in the world
This is Yang Do-hyun, the CEO of COSMO who created MOMMY Coin
Back in his college days, people called him a “serial entrepreneur”
cause he kept launching startups one after another
Teaming up with big-shot VC Kevin Kim
he’s now one of the most influential figures in the crypto world
Everyone here today
you guys are seriously fucking lucky, you know that?
Yang Do-hyun just got a subpoena from the U.S. SEC
the Securities and Exchange Commission
On his personal social media, Yang basically said he’s not gonna comply
and his sketchy answers about Anchor Protocol’s reserve funds
are stirring up a ton of controversy
MOMMY Coin, which was once worth 50 trillion won, just crashed by 99%
Turns out over 200,000 people in Korea alone got screwed by this coin’s collapse
Some investors went to extremes, and others even broke into Yang’s home
Since last April, nobody knows where Yang Do-hyun’s gone
He insists on social media that he’s not on the run
but prosecutors say it’s obvious he’s fleeing
Yang Do-hyun caused a mind-blowing 5 million dollar in damages
so what the hell turned him into this kind of person?
(Song Jae-rim, Ahn Woo-yeon, Min Sung-wuk)
(So Hee-jung, Cha Jung-won)
Do I look like a crook?
[Crypto Man]
(1998)
Look at him
Your boy is consumed by a pathetic spirit
It's a pathetic, idiotic spirit
but the most gluttonous
Okja
You should...
You should go
to the south of the river
Okay?
Your boy
You should at least educate him
Okay
I'll do that
I will...
Where do you actually live?
Daerim-dong
Oh, that neighborhood with a bunch of Chinese people
Parents used to move multiple times to send their kids to the best schools...
But I guess moving can be done on paper now
Ma'am, thank you for being considerate
I will pay you on time
If they happen to come sniffing,
I'll tell them Dohyun is my nephew
Thank you
Hwioon High School
Myung University High School
Wonji High School...
You can also go to Kyungji High School from here
That's right This is Daechi-dong
Don't worry
Thank you
(2009, Daechi-dong)
Guys, turn off your lights (2009, Daechi-dong)
Turn them off (2009, Daechi-dong)
I thought there were no crackdowns today
Guys, the special lecture will start in 20 minutes
Let's move to the lecture hall
- Okay - Okay
Yang Dohyun
You're in a risky place
We have another mock exam coming up
You're right September's mock exam is more important
Good luck
Hey, are you guys sleepy?
Seriously?
Look at you
Kang Juhwan!
Did you just yawn? Really?
Look how you're all sitting...
You don't want to not get accepted to a university again, do you?
You can't ace September's mock exam like this, guys
You guys came to Daechi-dong because your parents
work their asses off for your education
Kim Hwijae
Do you want to succeed?
Can you enter med school like your parents?
Nope
And you, Lee Sungkyung?
Do you want to study for another year to get into university?
Why are you silent?
Everyone, straighten up
Literature and Language, page 24
Let's read passage number 8-1
A Piece of Silver, by Pi Chundeuk
- Thank you - You should sleep at night
You did well today, guys
- Study and don't be late tomorrow - Thank you
- Bye, guys - Bye
Good job today...
Yang Dohyun
It must be tiring to come here from far away
I don't live far away
Look at him
You should do better
I will
(Sixth floor)
(The door is closing)
Hey, Tenth Place
Hey
Move so I can go out
Dohyun
Are you going home now?
Yes
I'll drive you home
It's just a five-minute walk from here
Even so
It's late
It's okay, I'll give you a ride
My house is really just around the corner
But it's so late
Don't your parents worry?
They're on a trip overseas right now
Okay, then
I'm home
Oh, I fell asleep You're home?
Whoa, it's past two
Why are you so late?
I dozed off and went all the way to Balsan Station, the last stop
You should've asked a friend's parent to drop you off somewhere nearby
They think I live in Daechi-dong I can't do that
Their parents aren't drivers
People won't think that's strange
Daechi-dong and Daerim-dong basically sound the same
Don't be ridiculous The housing prices there have an extra 0 at the end
Hey
And your uniform...
Don't wear that home It stinks of sick patients
It's nasty
Why that pathetic...
(Hwioon Leaders' Club Exchange Student Recruitment)
It's a pleasure to finally meet you
So you're going to the US now, huh?
Thank you, sir
I heard Hwioon High alumni have a firm grip in Berkeley as well, sir
You don't have to worry
You have such strong willpower! Amazing!
Sir
Oh
Dohyun
Things turned out this way this time
Don't be too discouraged
You said I was good enough
I even got a letter of recommendation from an alumnus at Berkeley
Don't dwell on the past
and let's focus on September's mock exam
Okay?
Did this program...
give extra points for people with disabilities?
What?
Yang Dohyun, you punk
What are you saying?
The student with better grades gets accepted
Then this doesn't make sense
(Benefits for the Disabled)
(Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish)
Hey, Sangsoo...
Did you write that?
You guys are still here?
It's late Go home now
(Sixth floor)
(The door is closing)
Hey
You
Being disabled doesn't make you special
Why is a guy riding a Mercedes like you getting support from the government?
I should live up to
expectations
(First floor)
Oh
You're here, too, Dohyun
It's cramped, isn't it? Hold on...
Why are you just standing there?
Mom
Do you have
any expectations
of me?
No
Huh?
I don't expect anything
from you
Just don't be like your dad
Right
I should
live up to expectations
(Hwioon High School Yang Dohyun)
(35th place → 2nd place) (Grade 3 → September's mock exam Rank 1)
Do you like movies?
What do you think about movies? Who likes movies?
Are you interested in hip-hop?
Whoa, hold up
Are you a freshman?
- Are you? - Yes
Oh, hold on
Business and Management?
Yes
Are you interested in starting a business?
- I'm not sure - Okay
Since you're in the Business and Management Department, do an interview
We're going to have catered food that day
So, come by for the free food
Excuse me
Are you here for the interview?
Yes
I heard they were giving out food
Where do I get that?
Oh, these sandwiches
At the back of the Multipurpose Hall of Building 83
Oh, okay
- But, wait - Yes?
It's probably over now
What?
They said catering ended 30 minutes before the interview
I brought what was left
Oh
Darn it
Uh, here
Huh?
Would you like one?
Wow
What year are you?
Economics Department, Class of '11
Oh, a freshman!
I thought you were older than me I'm also a freshman in computer engineering
Whoa, this sandwich
This looks so good
(Talent the World Anticipates in 2011 VIV Recruit INTERVIEW)
It says you graduated from Hwioon High School
I did
this club helps university students become CEOs, right?
I heard
Tell us about a business person or a world vision that you admire
Steve Jobs
Some say he's a sociopath
but I think he's an insatiable perfectionist
That's how Apple as we know it was created
There are many aspects of him I would like to take after
Jobs
I like that
Coming from the highly competitive educational environment of Gangnam...
Yes
You must be well-connected with many people from Daechi-dong, right?
Our club operates off of contributions
So the connections
and networking with graduates are quite important
I have connections
Hwioon Global Networking
Judges, prosecutors, attorneys
CEOs, and people in the National Assembly
They're all members
This is the last question but it's just out of curiosity
What do your parents do?
(Nursing Assistant Park Okja)
My mother is a medical personnel
A doctor?
I'm hungry Make me breakfast
Why are you so dressed up?
I joined a club
What kind of club?
It's just a club everyone in the Economics Department joins
I registered because they kept bothering me about it
Just give me some food
Does that cost much?
Ugh, it doesn't
You almost scared me to death
Why?
Huh?
What is it?
Whatever Just tidy your room
Hello?
Big bro, where are you right now?
Hello?
Hey, it's me, Computer engineering!
"Big brother"?
I'm not anyone's big brother... Who is this?
Class of 2011, Kang Jiwoo!
Computer engineering?
He's just like his dad...
Guys
Let me say one thing
You guys entered Yeonguk University
and even became a member of the best club, VIV!
You should all be fucking proud of that Do you hear me?
Why are we wearing luxurious suits?
That's because we're VIV We are fucking different!
- Different! - Different!
Raise your glasses
- Raise your glasses! - Okay
Let's shout our slogan
- We, VIV - Aye!
- We, VIV! - Aye!
- We, VIV! - Will win!
We, VIV, will always!
- Succeed! - Succeed!
Let's go!
Big bro! I mean, Dohyun
Yang Dohyun
I heard you're from Daechi-dong
No wonder
What about it?
I heard that neighborhood looks down on you even if your parents are rich
No wonder you had this refined vibe
And you're from
Chungcheong Province?
Yes, Chungcheong Province
So, you benefited from support for students from rural areas?
Right
Even so, you got into Yeonguk University
and that's something
I actually kicked ass in school in Chungcheong Province
I'm good at coding Don't underestimate me
- You'd be quite useful - Definitely
You
I will not underestimate you
Thank you
Boom
Bro
Dohyun
Daddy can't come here anymore
Why not?
Daddy got the chance to do something big
You?
Yes
Appearances matter Also, stay true to your beliefs
Okay?
That way, people won't look down on you
It's me, big bro!
Do you want this?
You eat it
This is really good
- Did your mom send you that? - Yeah
Hey, Jiwoo
Did you write up your business plan?
That's due next week, so I'm writing it next week
What do you mean?
Isn't that due next Wednesday?
Yeah
That's why...
you should have a draft by now
That's because you don't know how developers work
Preparing in advance
is only for liberal arts majors
Liberal arts majors, my ass
Wow
Hey, look at this
(2012 Youth Business Startup Support) The government allocates $1.4 billion
(Recruitment of Future Founders) for youth entrepreneurship support
for the next five years, targeting prospective entrepreneurs under the age of 30
Wow
$800 million in total?
Whoa, that's a hell of a lot of money
$800 million
We write so many business plans
But why aren't any VIV members getting any support funds?
I know, right?
I wonder why, Jiwoo
I wonder why, Dohyun
Oh, VIV got it!
Kyungjin, an upperclassman, got it
She got $50,000
Kyungjin, that oddball?
What's with all this street food?
But thank you
You said you wanted to speak to us?
Guys
I mean...
My dear underclassmen
When you're preparing to start a business,
you often encounter various bottlenecks
Right?
A bottleneck?
A bottle's neck?
It's this
- You can eat, Jiwoo - Thanks
(Evidence of Expenditure of Youth Startup Support Fund / Representative: Ha Kyungjin)
This doesn't feel right
Are you sure we should take this on?
Dude, stop whining
Be quiet for a minute!
Right now,
we're in the middle of a make up accounting scene
I know, makeup whatever
Isn't that something fishy?
What if we take all the blame?
Hey
You
Just trust me
Trust you?
I'm worried to death
Copy that Don't forget to change the barcode number
Okay
Ten euros, ten
I hope it's true
What?
If this makeup works out
Kyungjin will treat us to a decent meal, right?
Dude, how many times are you going to ask me that?
Do you want a written promise or something?
And I told you, it's not makeup It's make up accounting
Make up accounting
Inappropriate fund management Excessive spending...
It's about making these things look nice and appealing
just like putting on makeup
Look appealing?
Makeup
Whoa, she splurged on a trip to Europe with the support fund?
She must be out of her mind
Kyungjin has guts, indeed
She used the entire $30,000
I'd be scared to use even 3,000
People live the way they're accustomed to
She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, after all
But you're rich, too You're from Daechi-dong!
Hey
Search conferences that were held in Paris during this period
What's this?
There's two?
"Seunggun Lee"?
They went on a trip together?
Are they dating?
Focus, dude
We have to focus only on the profit of our client
But what do academic events have anything to do with profit?
This isn't a trip to Europe
It's a conference seminar
Hello, ladies and gentlemen
My name is Kyungjin Ha
Kyungjin bought a flight ticket to participate in the Youth Female Startup IR
that was being held in Paris
What?
Okay
I came here to explore new opportunities
But the problem is
she did not go alone
Emergency situation
No
Seunggun went as her interpreter because he speaks French
Ms. Ha
will continue her speech in Korean, her native language
And I will be her interpreter
It's two people, so it's two times 750 euros, 1,500 euros... and expenses for the stay
It's a five-star hotel that costs 530 euros per night
Let's say it's the expense of renting the venue, not accommodation
Wow...
- Cheers - Cheers
I love Paris, it's full of love
And croissants and galleries
We have one more receipt to launder
It's a ridiculous one
It's $13,000
Dang... for a single bag?
But this price is hard to put makeup on
It's too large to handle as an expense
Yes, we're in trouble
I've got it! Splitting contracts!
(No service charge can cost over $10,000) Both of them have to cost less than 10,000
There's nothing that requires service in Kyungjin's list of items
We're in the era of apps
How much do you think it'll cost to make one app?
About $10,000?
Watch
(Service charge) What's that?
$7,000 for app planning and UX design planning
And the other 7,000 is for app development and beta testing, VAT excluded
Wow, this makes sense
I know, right?
Yes
So now,
time for you to code
Oh, okay
Uh
Code?
You're a computer science major
Whoa! Awesome!
It's been paid for, so enjoy
You can also have a drink if you want
Thank you
Yang Dohyun
Yes?
You're really the ace of tax accounting
Thanks
This is for your work
It's not much
Thank you
Don't get up Go ahead and eat
- Enjoy - Thanks
Bye
Dohyun, can I eat now?
Wow
Whoa
Dohyun
You were
so good at that makeup thing
I was so impressed
Well, your app was app-alling
How did you manage to craft something so disastrous?
I'm dying
You should just die right here
So, I've been thinking
Don't you think we should apply for the startup support, too?
If Kyungjin could get $50,000 as a support fund
We could totally...
I mean, you could definitely get it You're smart
Do you know
PayPal?
That payment app?
Yes, the founder of PayPal is Max Levchin
and he's a genius developer
He's also rich He has over $100 million
And
he looks a bit like you
You two have this...
bloodthirsty look in your eyes
If he doesn't look like me, you're dead
Oh, that was a joke
Just a joke
That guy's business failed six times
but he skyrocketed with PayPal
What that means is that failing is actually not that embarrassing
Kyungjin's makeup thing made me think
support funds are not given to you to help you succeed
It's purposeless money
given to you to fail
So it's blind money where nobody blames you for failing
Extra points for youth... Support fund...
Huh?
September 21st
That's the deadline for applications for the K-Con Youth Startup Contest
This one piece costs over $10
I want to keep eating this
I can get you to keep eating like this
Promise?
This is exciting
But how much is that?
Probably not much
You can have it
How much is it?
Oh, it's not much
- Give it to me - I mean, it's really not much
- I saw lots of zeros, give it to me - No, there weren't zeros, you fool!
This has to stand out
Okay
Use a more comprehensive word
Comprehensive...
We're targeting disabled people
Disabled people
Put extra care in the language
Oh, when can we take a break?
Let's take five
It's not even midnight yet Let's take five tomorrow, past midnight
So at about 3 AM
How can you work for 6 hours straight?
Dude, you sleep for 12 hours straight
That has nothing to do with this
(2012 Youth Startup Contest)
(Grand Prize: Angel Share) Shout "Let's go!" on three
One, two, three!
- Let's go! - Let's go!
Can you give us "v"s?
One, two, three!
There are so many people
Huh?
That's your dad's, isn't it?
- What? - That's your dad's tie, isn't it?
No, it's mine
You paid to buy that?
Yeah, because this is an important occasion
Are you nervous?
No, I'm not nervous
He's here!
Who?
The vice-minister!
- Huh? - The vice-minister!
- Who? - Vice-minister!
Take a seat
- Deputy Director Kang - Yes?
Not just soon but in three days
It's a heavy matter that has to be handled quickly
Okay
- But Vice-Minister - What?
These gentlemen are the CEOs
who won the grand prize in the startup contest this year
Oh, I see
Nice to meet you
- Hello - Thank you
How did young men like you come up with that idea?
Oh, me?
It was an item to earn extra points, so...
I mean, no
When we were in high school,
a close friend of ours was disabled
This service is for that friend
How warm-hearted of you!
These kinds of services have to boom
Business of the youth have to boom
for the country to boom
Public officials like us have to reflect on ourselves
Anyway, Deputy Director Kang
Disabled people and startup
and the names of these friends here... Announce them in the press release now
I've already called the spokesman's office this morning
No, I'm not saying a plain press release
Add a big picture of these two guys
to the press release!
Yes, sir
- Got it? - Yes
Let me see, your name is...
Yang...
Do...
- Okay, Yang Dohyuk - Hyuk?
- Yang Dohyuk - Yang Dohyuk?
- It's "Hyun" - He's Dohyun
Excuse me
Photographer
Okay
Let's stand up
Stand closer together
Okay, good
Wait
Hold on
- Give me a mirror - Oh, a mirror
Please wait a second
Here you go
Oh, you look particularly milky-white today, sir
There
Hold on
Your tie is crooked, vice-minister
- My tie? - Yes
That's better
- Is it? - Yes
Oh
Great
He's very smooth
I'm going to take a picture now
Wait!
Hold on
Okay
Warm-hearted!
- Korea! - Korea!
- Korea
(Take your cash)
(Please make sure you have all your belongings with you)
All working expenses must seem like they're related to work
Expenses over $600 require evidence of expenditure
Expenses over $6,000 must be handled as a service charge
(2012 Youth Startup Contest) (Angel Share Grand Prize)
A country where it's easy to make money
I've received startup support, as well as support for intentional business failures (2014 Global K-Startup) (Grand Prize $50,000)
(2015 Youth Startup Item Contest) (Grand Prize $30,000)
Korea has been good to me
We're not in a hurry
so please take your time
(2017, Teheran-ro)
I've reviewed it enough (2017, Teheran-ro)
But I haven't
Wow
CEO Yang Dohyun, you're cool
You're quick in judgment
You're right The trend has completely shifted to fintech
This service
seems 1,000 times better
than the vague ideas of financial partners
I'm glad you like it
But CEO Yang Dohyun
The capital is $5,000
but your ambition is worth 500 million
Do you have an ace up your sleeve? I mean, I've done my research on you, too
Investment is all about luck
In Korean...
"good fortune"?
But luck comes to those who are prepared
Excuse me?
Startups get investment with their concept
You are a major business in this industry
Why did you choose us?
All of our past services
failed, didn't they?
Oh, right
Wow
I can't believe I'm hearing this from a CEO of a startup
You're witty, CEO Yang
I've signed already, so there's no going back
In Korean, "you're stuck"
"There's no going back"
Yeah, no going back...
Right?
Even if you failed,
planning a variety of businesses in such a brief period
is a remarkable feat
I've been watching you
Getting back up after every failure... That's something not all startups can do
The founder gets exhausted
But it's okay to fail
People don't remember those who failed
Go on and fail some more!
Oh, but not this time
I'll take that as your recognition of my potential
and will create a good service
Good
I can see it
The thirst in your eyes
I did not invest in you just for your concept
Excuse me?
What I saw
was your vision, Mr. Yang
I expect you to live up to my expectations
Oh, it's over now
Let's get to work
Registration and announcement
We have a shitload of things to take care of
Dohyun
It seems Kevin likes you a lot
He must like people who are thirsty, like you
"I can see it"
"The thirst in your eyes"
- Hey - Did you hear the guy?
Hey
You're still
on the VIV level
Don't forget the seal
Okay
Yang Dohyun, Kang Jiwoo
They’re younger than I expected
They don’t even know what they can or can’t say
You think that’s really enough?
They’re basically still at college-level scale
Do you have any idea how much they’ve been paid, even at that “college-level scale”?
I'll give you a wireless mic
- Do I hold this? - Yes
CEO Kang Jiwoo?
Aren't you going to join the interview?
No, it'll only be me
Put this away
Oh, okay
Jiwoo, bring me some water
What? Do it together?
No, I said bring me water
Oh
Can't you see I'm busy? Couldn't you open it for me?
Oh, sorry
Let's proceed
Today's Zoomin Startup! Today's guest is the recipient of investment
from CEO Kevin Kim of the legendary blockchain platform 'Bitin House'
Hello
I'm Yang Dohyun, nice to meet you
Nice to meet you
You're the talk of the town these days
How does it feel to be at the center of attention?
It feels like a dream
We received a large investment But, in a way, it's not that large
Wow, then how much would it take to satisfy you?
Our business has a great vision
so we will go as far as we can go
Come in
You're here
Drink
If it's too strong, add ice cubes
Business is hard, isn't it?
Oh
No
Do you know why business is hard?
You have to keep watching who's next to you
Did you look into what I mentioned last time? Anchor Protocol
Yes, Mr. Kim
Don't call me that
Mr. Kim sounds too formal
Just call me Bro
Okay
Bro
Dohyun
Yes?
You know,
I'm the type to make sure things are well taken care of when it comes to my people
I think that's what business ethics is all about
Bro...
Ah
I lost
I surrender
I lost
- Pour me another drink - Okay
Dohyun
Just keep this in mind
For those who are eager to make money,
all you have to do is feed them the damn illusion that we're earning it for them
Okay?
Then what happens is...
money
will copy itself
like a copy machine
How easy
is that?
I didn't know that
(Nursing Assistant Park Okja)
Huh?
(Dependents Eligibility Notification)
(To my son Yang Dohyun From Mom)
Hey
Oh, it's just you
What are you doing here so late?
- Oh, hold on - Okay
I, um...
I still have a lot of work to take care of
- I can help you - No, just stay there
Hold on, I'm almost done
Wait a minute
Okay
- Dohyun asked me to do something - Oh
What about you? What are you doing here?
Oh, I have to handle OS today
Copy is done
I see You must be busy, too
Jiwoo, how about coffee?
- Oh, sure - Okay
I respect both of you
We just got lucky, that's all
Luck only comes to those who are prepared
And just when the iron's hot!
How did you think of going with blockchain?
It wasn't me It was Dohyun
But you're the co-CEO
I'm not
I've just provided a good cause to fail
Oh, I have to go to check on the backup
Bongjin
Tell me
What's the biggest lie you've ever told?
Yes?
He seemed good
Yes, Yang was the CEO
Nope, no experience studying abroad
Yeah
They're friends, but not really
One of them
is a punk who writes quick and dirty code
Yeah
Yes, that CEO
I'm going to have to look after him to make him loyal
Yes
Didn't I fucking tell you that I'm a good judge of character?
Sorry I'm late
I was talking business with Kevin
Oh
It's been a long time since we've been here
So, what is it you have to tell me?
Here's your steak
This doesn't taste that good... Maybe it's been too long
It's bad
Hey, let's hire a new development team
What?
We don't look like a company We look like a college club
They don't even study It's so damn frustrating
They understand nothing
Cryptocurrency
Do you know anything about it?
No
Then start studying
You have to smell the money, man
Smell the money?
You like money
I don't feel so good
What's wrong with you?
Uh
Um...
I'm not sure
Kang Jiwoo
Do you know how much Kevin decided to invest in us?
- Dude - Huh?
Um
Stop spacing out like an idiot, Jiwoo
Keep this up, and...
I can't help but look down on you
Dohyun
So, about your mother...
Yang Dohyun
I want to talk about your mom
Oh, I didn't know someone would be here this late
Sorry
It's fine
I'm sorry, but who are you?
(Geriatric Hospital Nursing Assistant Park Okja)
This is for Dohyun
I mean, please deliver this to Yang Dohyun
Dohyun? Oh, okay
Dohyun is having a meal with someone of high authority
He's the CEO
I think they may be drinking He may be coming in late
Oh, I see
I'll leave you to it, then
Wait
You're the housemaid at Dohyun's, right?
Here's some cab money
Oh, my...
You don't have to do this
There are no shuttle buses at this time Please take this
You're right
Tell Yang Dohyun that the housemaid dropped by
Oh, okay
Yeah, why? She’s a plastic surgeon
How can a guy with disabled legs go to the military?
If that's so unfair, you should become disabled yourself
Did your mom help you in some way?
Your mom is a doctor, isn't she?
You're a great runner, Dohyun
This doesn't make sense
You
I will not underestimate you
Thank you
Have you thought of it?
(Yang Do-hyun, with no prior experience in finance, joins the cryptocurrency project “MOMMY”)
(2021, Financial Supervisory Service Investigation Office)
Everyone here today (2021, Financial Supervisory Service Investigation Office)
is just really fucking lucky (The Revolution of Cryptocurrency)
Today's the decisive moment (Generous 'MOMMY,' just like a mother's love: Briefing Session for Investors)
Let me tell you
Corporate bureaucrats, politicians
And our Minister Han Myungsik
You all know him, right?
They all call me every night
to ask for information
Our Minister Han even said that MOMMY
is settling in as a safe stablecoin
Stop
Why would they...
Wow
MOMMY Crypto is amazing
It jumped from 0.1 cents to $400 in just three years
Even I want to buy it
CEO Yang
Don't look so angry
The Financial Supervisory Service received group complaints, so we're just fact-checking
This isn't an investigation or indictment so don't get too nervous
But this is an investigation room
And you're telling me this isn't an investigation?
It's just the name of the room, that's all
Stop playing with words
Complaints, my ass
If they buy in and earn money, I'm amazing but if they lose money, I'm the asshole?
They're making me look like a thief
when they bought it because they wanted to
Penniless people care so much about small pocket money
Mr. Yang
(Selling home to invest in 'MOMMY', Investors are all in)
To buy cryptocurrency (Is this investment or gambling?)
they're selling their houses and even themselves
Isn't that great?
Ways to earn money diversified
Wouldn't you say?
If it's legal, you won't be seeing me again
This is enough
We'll give you a written response for the rest
I'll see you again
What class are you?
Your class in the Hwioon Global Network
I don't participate in alumni meetings and such
You will experience many situations like this in the future
You should refrain from making unnecessary remarks
I only made the necessary remarks
What you say will all come back to you
It seems you're the one who's making unnecessary remarks
Mr. Yang?
Hello?
Okay, well...
The reverse premium in Korea is quite substantial
It's commonly referred to as the "Kimchi" Premium, correct?
Um, like I said before, that can only be found in Korea
Especially your exchanges
The Anchor Protocol is offering a tempting
20 percent interest rate, right?
Why can't he just stick to the script? Damn it
Is there a problem?
They're the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Watch your mouth
Why should I?
Shh
Mr. Yang!
I know you can hear me
How did your recent inquiry regarding indicators of irregular transactions go?
Mr. Yang! Serious question
Where is the interest coming from?
I'll explain later
Not now
Mr. Yang!
- Kevin - Wait a minute
You nag me when I make you money, and you nag me when I don't, bastards
Mr. Yang
I would appreciate it if you stop ignoring me
Would you like to address this matter?
Ah...
He's busy
You're so damn curious
about where
that money is coming from
Aren't you?
Idiots
(Your Mommy. Obviously)
Aren't you going to drink?
I'm detoxing
But you yourself are toxic And you're talking about detox?
Dohyun
Do you know there is excessive interest in 'MOMMY' right now?
So?
We earned way more money than we planned
Stop it That's ridiculous
Do you think this is ridiculous?
Youngbin
What you just said
didn't sound like Kevin
You sounded like a meager businessman
Yang Dohyun
You're not Elon Musk
I know
I'm Yang Dohyun
You have no idea what the U.S. SEC is
They're on a whole different level
The fact that they're monitoring us
is a very, very bad sign
But that guy said it wasn't an investigation
What?
I've already been called to the Financial Supervisory Service
It was nothing
You're still a university student
You're so naive
What is it you want?
Huh?
Should we stop?
Yes
I thought you were good at that
Why do you think we picked you?
Youngbin
In terms of shareholding right now
Who has
the decision-making authority?
Even in a life-or-death situation, you have to find a way to survive
Isn't that the key to business?
(Startup Club VIV)
(2012 Youth Startup Contest) (Angel Share Grand Prize)
(Yang Dohyun, Business Plan)
Who are you?
Only club members are allowed in here
How may I help you?
(VIV Hall of Fame) (Yang Dohyun $100,000 donation)
The legendary Dohyun?
Mr. Yang!
Thank you for the food
Mr. Yang, I've been your fan since the COSMO Testnet
I'm a true fan
- Are you a MOMMY fanatic, too? - No
I'm a Legendary Dohyun fanatic
Bullshit...
Do they still give you lots of K-Con support funds?
Oh, no
It's not like that anymore
Why not?
Getting support funds is really hard these days
because of benefit fraud, misappropriation, and things like that
Isn't it because you didn't do a good job?
No, sir For real
Oh
Please take a look at this
I wrote it
as a huge fan of yours
No wonder you couldn't get any support funds
(2030 Project: Sending Crypto to the Moon)
I'm serious about it (2030 Project: Sending Crypto to the Moon)
This?
Sending it to space?
You can't even earn 0.1 extra points with this
But your company is also a crypto company
So this is like the next step of the money-copying 'MOMMY' crypto
Okay, go on
Yes!
Let's say this is a private key
Like a Cold Wallet
But inside this private key
is the address of a wallet with $10 million
and we shoot it up to space, to the moon
Fine
$10 million?
Let's say that's in space
How can that become a business?
Are you showing them that you're throwing away money in space
because you're so damn rich?
Why attempt something that will fail anyway?
Calm down, Mr. Yang
Why did NASA send a person to the moon?
Why does Elon Musk keep talking about space?
Because they have the money
Nope Listen to this
"Our company just sent 'MOMMY' crypto worth $10 million to the moon!"
Then people will think about 'MOMMY' when they look at the moon
for the rest of their lives
"Wow"
"$10 million is floating up there! MOMMY!"
Guess what else people will think about?
You
The founder of 'MOMMY'
The legendary Dohyun
That's it?
Yes
Eat
Hey
Send me your business plan via e-mail
Thank you!
Mr. Yang
Wait
Can I ask you about 'MOMMY' crypto?
What now?
Will it spike again?
To be honest, I invested all my money in it not long ago
Sell it
What?
Sell everything
('MOMMY' Volatility Report)
What the fuck is this?
This is the 'MOMMY' Volatility Report that was reported to you over 20 times
(In 2022, domestic and international financial authorities They launched a full-scale investigation)
Even if it drops to 0.1 cent this instant, it wouldn't be a surprise (In 2022, domestic and international financial authorities They launched a full-scale investigation)
I vote for pulling the plug
Everyone agrees, right?
- Yes - Yes
Are all of you out of your minds?
Market value is rising, even as we speak
- CEO Yang Dohyun - Mr. Kim Youngbin
It's not like we're running a flea market
Market value?
What market value?
Do you still think that number is real money?
CEO Yang it seems you still don't understand
We officially sold doubtful goods
And who made them?
You
Didn't you make it?
Am I wrong?
The legendary CEO Dohyun is the biggest shareholder, isn't he?
- Yes - You're right
Stop this bullshit
All this time, you devoured everything I gave you
Doubtful? No way We're not scammers
If you continue, you might as well be
Can't you see that?
It's rising!
I heard from the authorities
that the government plans to inject an enormous amount of national funds into fintech companies
CEO Yang
Listen to me
This isn't my first business
Suggesting a new vision
Don't you know what 'pivoting' is?
This is our chance!
Yang Dohyun
Legendary Dohyun, you idiot
I told you not to do that in front of the employees
Forbes Under 30
Why aren't they picking me for that? I'm working my ass off, damn it
Hey
You didn't study abroad
I'm a VC from UPenn Wharton
Why would they give that to penniless scumbags like you
who pay off student loans with support funds?
Huh?
What you and Kang Jiwoo did...
That's malpractice and misappropriation
You can go to prison for that
You failed your K-Con businesses on purpose five times
Did you think I wouldn't know?
Really?
Hey
I'll turn a blind eye to this, so just do as I say
When you're being investigated, don't say that you know everything
Answer very sincerely that you know nothing Got it?
And stop that fuckery with "Twitter" or whatever
The shit I have to go through because of this idiot
1 million
It's not even 1 million
The support fund I got
They gave that to me for me to fail
Bro
Money is truly amazing
You're the one who told me
how to copy money
I could tell immediately
The attitude of someone who earns money
The businessman with a vision
That's how to make others never look down on you
I have to...
live up to expectations
Who are you?
(The crypto version of the "Lehman Brothers" crisis has just erupted)
(MOMMY Coin, once worth 5 million dollar, just crashed by 99%)
(The U.S. SEC is now investigating)
(COSMO and CEO Yang Do-hyun for possible wrongdoing related to the MOMMY meltdown)
(Yang said on his personal social media he’s not gonna comply with their subpoena)
So, What do you want?
Yes, Minister
I'm sorry to call you when you're busy with the election
I was wondering
if you needed additional funding?
I’ve just been super busy lately
Maybe catch up later
Did you delete the data?
What did the attorney say?
Alright, that’s enough
- Ma'am! One ramen, please! - (This is MBS News, Jeong Saet-byeol reporting)
- Oh, and throw in two eggs, okay? - (And now, on to our next story)
Sure thing
(The prosecution has started investigating CEO Yang Do-hyun,)
(who caused 50 trillion won in losses due to the MOMMY Coin crash)
(Prosecutors say Yang knew about the structural flaws in MOMMY Coin)
(and plan to focus on whether he intentionally misled investors)
(I am truly sorry for causing public concern)
(I will fully cooperate with the authorities on this matter)
Do you know PayPal?
That payment app?
Yes, the founder of PayPal is Max Levchin
and he's a genius engineer
He's also rich He has over $100 million
That guy's business failed six times but he skyrocketed with PayPal
What that means is that failing is actually not that embarrassing
2023,Yang Do-hyun on the Run
You guys came to Daechi-dong because your parents
work their asses off for your education?
Everyone, straighten up
Literature and Language, page 24
Let's read passage number 8-1
A Piece of Silver, Pi Chundeuk
'This is what I witnessed in Shanghai'
'An elderly beggar, with trembling hands, goes to a money exchange'
(and presents a one-cent silver coin, saying,)
("Excuse me, but could you please check if this coin bears worth?")
(His eyes remain on the lips of the exchange owner)
(resembling a convict awaiting judgment)
(After gazing at the beggar for a moment,)
(the owner taps the coin and says, "It's good," and hands it back)
(Tears rolled down his cheeks)
(“Why did I try so hard to make all that money?” I asked him)
(“What were you gonna do with it?”)
(He hesitated again, then answered)
(“I just wanted to have one of those coins”)
(2025)
This time...
we're meeting under such circumstances
Follow me
There's been an extradition request for you from the US and Korea
In the US, you're charged for planned conspiracy
You'll be sentenced to at least 150 years in prison
Also, Kevin Kim was indicted for the same charges in Korea
but this time it didn’t really affect much
He avoided going to jail (2025, Co-CEO Kevin Kim Cleared of All Charges)
It’s because you were the one calling all the shots at MOMMY (2025, Co-CEO Kevin Kim Cleared of All Charges)
That is...
I'm sorry, but let me check one thing
Do you remember Sangsoo's last name?
There was only one disabled Sangsoo in Hwioon High School
Then we couldn't find him
We called everyone with the name Sangsoo
that went to Hwioon High School
from 2008 to 2010
But all of them said
they weren't disabled
They were very angry about the call
Anyway
Just make it very clear to the press or the police
that you want to return to Korea and face the legal consequences
You're still young
and you have a lot of money
You can always start over
Ma'am
Do you think I'm a crook?
I'm a businessman
Sure
[Crypto Man]
(We will always remember Song Jae-rim, who loved acting so much. May he rest in peace)