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PERFECT CROWN
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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION
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CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS
WERE FILMED SAFELY
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All rise
for His Majesty the King!
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Let us begin the discussion on abolishing…
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the monarchy.
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PERFECT CROWN
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{\an8}So… No, no.
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{\an8}
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{\an8}He should have told them by now, right?
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{\an8}Yes, he should have.
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{\an8}The court historians
must've recorded it by now, right?
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{\an8}Once it's in the records,
it's set in stone.
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{\an8}We're in trouble now.
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This won't do. I'll call Hyejeong…
I mean, Aide Do--
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Just shush!
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Tomorrow, you'll be His Majesty,
and not His Royal Highness.
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You'll also be Queen tomorrow,
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and not the Grand Princess.
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What will you record first in the Annals?
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On the day the newly crowned king
first enters the Throne Hall,
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all are assembled,
from the Cabinet to the royal family.
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Like a traditional ceremony of sorts?
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With all the court historians too.
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Yeah.
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I didn't even know this was a big deal.
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I've seen so many gatherings.
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That's because we caused them
a great deal of trouble.
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So?
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What will be
your first proclamation as King?
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Words that…
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carry great weight.
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The backlash could be severe.
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But still, I'm sure you…
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I will understand you.
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I'm going to abolish the Crown.
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Inherited titles and status
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can become a privilege
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or a constraint.
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It all stems from the Crown.
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I thought it was treason.
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Turns out it was a revolution.
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Your dream.
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You've just attained this title.
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Are you ready to let it go?
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I never said I wanted status.
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I was just pissed off
about the opportunities it cost me.
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That's when I knew.
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That you'd be…
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my revolution.
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Your Majesty.
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Abolition of the monarchy?
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You cannot mean what you say.
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Every year, most nations
with constitutional monarchies
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revisit the question
of their own abolition.
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But that is…
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Prime Minister Min.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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What about our country?
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We conduct formal opinion polls,
but opposition remains high every year.
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I believe the divide is not so vast.
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For a decade now,
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that gap has steadily narrowed.
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The Crown does not exist
to prove its worth.
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Its value lies in its very existence.
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"We do not need a king
who lacks the people's support."
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I believe those were your words.
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Have you forgotten?
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Kings may come and go…
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but the Crown endures.
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You're saying the Cabinet
and Royal Relatives
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will oppose it, no question?
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Yes.
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Most of the establishment
is connected to the Crown.
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The monarchy and the political world
have always sustained each other.
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The Royal Relatives go without saying.
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So His Majesty has nothing to rely on
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but public sentiment.
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- There he is!
- He's here!
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Is it true there are talks
of abolishing the monarchy?
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Is this your first time hearing about it?
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The people of this nation
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have nothing to worry about.
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Please say more!
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One more statement, please!
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The release
of the 34th monarch's first agenda
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has triggered a major stir.
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This agenda starts the discussion
on the abolition of the monarchy.
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As Prime Minister Min left the palace,
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{\an8}he reassured the public…
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{\an8}He just ascended the throne.
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Why would he abolish the monarchy?
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I know, right?
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Do you think Father knows about this?
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Damn it…
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How dare you show your face here?
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I wanted to see for myself
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the gravity of the sins I have committed.
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Do you even realize what you have done?
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I'm asking if it feels good
to cast aside your own father and son.
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Have you no pity for that poor boy,
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now cast into the shadows
like some relic of a bygone age?
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That poor boy…
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knew everything all along.
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He knew the full measure of my sins,
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and he silently shouldered
that heavy burden.
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What are you saying?
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Do you know how I felt
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when I learned of your sins?
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When you so proudly claimed
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that it was all for my sake.
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Do you know how that made me feel?
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So…
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may this mark the end of your sins.
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From this day forth…
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you have no daughter to claim.
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Your Majesty!
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Prime Minister Min, that bastard…
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He knew about the explosion
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when he drew
the Grand Prince to that place.
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You must stop either
the Grand Prince or His Majesty.
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Do whatever you must.
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Let me escort you
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back to the palace.
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MY SON
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There he is.
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Father.
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Is it true what they're saying
about abolishing the monarchy?
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- They're not, right?
- Are they?
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How can they abolish the Crown?
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Father, say something.
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My brother-in-law just
became King.
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How can they abolish it already?
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- "Brother-in-law"?
- Why? What's wrong?
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He is my brother-in-law, right?
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Address him properly.
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You don't want to get people talking.
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Let's not kid ourselves.
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There's no title to speak of
if there's no Crown.
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You just became Lord JUNGHWA.
You're finally a lord--
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Taeju!
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For the time being,
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watch your backs.
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Our backs?
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Why would you say
something like that, Father?
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You're scaring me.
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Wait…
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There will be another discussion
on the monarchy's abolition next week.
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His Majesty will seek to leave
that decision to the people.
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The Cabinet will oppose it.
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I'll need you
to voice your objection there.
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I am powerless.
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I'm not asking you to exercise power.
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Simply hint that the abolition
of the monarchy
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is His Majesty's own pursuit,
not the will of the Crown.
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And if I refuse?
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What will happen then?
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Do you wish to see your only son
follow in your father's footsteps…
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and be branded a criminal as well?
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Your Majesty.
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Prime Minister Min is not holding back.
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The palace budget has been put on hold.
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I knew he'd try to rein us in,
but I expected a different approach.
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Snipping the purse strings was a low blow.
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This will immobilize
the Queen's Quarters first.
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The royal finances are
under the Queen's jurisdiction.
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She just became Queen
and is already set to come under fire.
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What's the most pressing issue?
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The palace attendants' salaries.
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The Royal Guard
and administrative officials…
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Excuse me.
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I'm Seong Huiju.
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The only money problems I've had were,
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"Gosh, how am I ever going
to spend all this money?"
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That's it.
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So what? Will you donate to the Crown?
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Yeah.
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What?
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What's the point of having wealthy in-laws
if you can't make use of them?
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- Let me see. How short is the budget?
- Well, this is…
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I appreciate the sentiment, but no.
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We need to think long-term.
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We can't think long-term right now.
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I already told you.
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When you pursue
a venture everyone opposes,
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you can't give them the time to object.
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{\an8}PRIME MINISTER MIN JEONGWOO
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The Crown must've been up in arms.
Thank you for handling that.
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Actually, sir…
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The palace turned down funding
for the second half of the year.
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But they won't
be able to operate without it.
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Castle Group has made
a donation to the Crown.
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The amount they received
exceeds their annual budget.
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Look at His Majesty
making use of his in-laws.
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How petty.
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GREMLIN
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Hey, Dayeong.
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I'm a bit busy right now.
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What's going on? What summons?
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Is this intel from your family?
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Yes.
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It's a slush fund probe.
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They say a formal summons
will be issued within a day or two…
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This is clearly
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a direct attack on me.
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If you know that, don't play into it.
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I won't.
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It's a threat to deter us
from funding the Crown.
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Why give them the satisfaction?
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What's with that face?
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Dayeong.
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Can you check
who is leading the investigation?
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Why do you ask?
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I'm going to change the narrative.
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From slush funds
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to abuse of power.
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Well, in that case…
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I'll go in for questioning, Father.
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Are you nuts? Why would you do that?
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Father's blood pressure
has been acting up and all.
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The stress from all the questioning
might just push him over the edge.
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And it's only right for the successor
to handle these matters.
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- Babe, are you still drunk?
- Don't be absurd--
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Go ahead then.
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What?
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A bit of media exposure
wouldn't be the worst thing.
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Father.
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Is that all, Father?
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I've actually been meaning
to say this for a while now.
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Right now, I'm offering
to take your place in the investigation,
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out of pure filial devotion.
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I'm not asking
for tears of gratitude, am I?
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But maybe a little praise?
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Or at least a warm…
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What? Too far?
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I'm off.
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Wait.
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Don't just sit there.
Escort her back to the palace.
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Me? Escort who?
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Her?
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You shouldn't be out alone.
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What? What now?
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Castle Beauty's legal team
is highly capable.
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What?
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Let me know if you need help.
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You worried about me?
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You must be insane.
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That's not it.
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You're going in Father's place.
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So do it right.
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Don't give them any ammunition.
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Hey, I have years of experience
as a wealthy heir too.
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You're the only one who belittles me.
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Just you.
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I'll try to be less harsh now.
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Brother.
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"Brother"?
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Wait, what are you going to do?
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What was it?
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You're doing what now?
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"I'll try to be less harsh now."
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No way.
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Your Majesty,
the Queen has arrived.
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Show her in.
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What's wrong?
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I'm exhausted.
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I went to see Father today.
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00:20:48,998 --> 00:20:49,999
Your father?
269
00:20:50,833 --> 00:20:51,876
Nobody told me that.
270
00:20:52,460 --> 00:20:54,420
I slipped out alone
without telling anyone,
271
00:20:54,503 --> 00:20:56,255
so don't give Aide Choi a hard time.
272
00:20:58,549 --> 00:20:59,550
You went alone?
273
00:21:00,176 --> 00:21:01,594
I had no other choice.
274
00:21:02,428 --> 00:21:03,721
I was feeling too restless.
275
00:21:05,890 --> 00:21:06,932
Why?
276
00:21:14,482 --> 00:21:15,733
As early as tomorrow,
277
00:21:16,525 --> 00:21:18,694
prosecutors will begin
investigating Castle Group.
278
00:21:21,989 --> 00:21:23,282
Hold on. Get up--
279
00:21:26,744 --> 00:21:28,996
Father told me
not to play into their hands.
280
00:21:30,623 --> 00:21:34,877
Seong Taeju volunteered for questioning
with his chest all puffed up.
281
00:21:36,462 --> 00:21:37,880
It was so annoying.
282
00:21:39,048 --> 00:21:41,091
Why couldn't they just get angry?
283
00:21:41,175 --> 00:21:42,593
That would've been less awkward.
284
00:21:45,888 --> 00:21:46,889
Seong Huiju.
285
00:21:49,850 --> 00:21:51,602
Then again, you know…
286
00:21:52,186 --> 00:21:54,396
I mean, like…
287
00:21:55,981 --> 00:21:57,191
I didn't exactly hate it.
288
00:22:00,027 --> 00:22:01,654
It felt a bit reassuring,
289
00:22:02,446 --> 00:22:03,948
in a way.
290
00:22:10,663 --> 00:22:12,331
You should do that for me too.
291
00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:15,251
You should hold your ground
292
00:22:16,126 --> 00:22:17,336
and puff out your chest,
293
00:22:18,170 --> 00:22:19,338
so I can feel reassured.
294
00:22:32,768 --> 00:22:33,769
I will.
295
00:22:38,607 --> 00:22:39,608
Do it again.
296
00:22:42,194 --> 00:22:43,612
- Super reassuring, right?
- Yeah.
297
00:22:57,710 --> 00:23:00,671
Do you wish to see your only
son follow in your father's footsteps…
298
00:23:02,298 --> 00:23:03,799
and be branded a criminal as well?
299
00:23:12,725 --> 00:23:14,226
What is that supposed to mean?
300
00:23:18,689 --> 00:23:20,441
I'm referring to three years ago,
301
00:23:20,524 --> 00:23:23,027
when you disposed
of the late King's royal edict.
302
00:23:30,784 --> 00:23:32,620
I do not know what you are talking about--
303
00:23:32,703 --> 00:23:35,998
If it's revealed you defied a royal decree
to seat your son upon the throne,
304
00:23:36,999 --> 00:23:38,083
the abdicated King
305
00:23:39,418 --> 00:23:41,503
will go down in history as a criminal.
306
00:23:44,256 --> 00:23:46,717
Not as a king or even a royal.
307
00:23:48,093 --> 00:23:49,178
Just a criminal.
308
00:23:52,598 --> 00:23:53,599
For eternity.
309
00:23:56,268 --> 00:23:57,645
How dare you…
310
00:24:02,399 --> 00:24:03,692
I've only kept my mouth shut
311
00:24:03,776 --> 00:24:05,986
because I was worried
the Crown would crumble.
312
00:24:08,781 --> 00:24:10,616
You worry that much about the Crown…
313
00:24:14,036 --> 00:24:15,829
yet you tried to kill I-AN?
314
00:24:26,423 --> 00:24:28,384
I am willing to do whatever it takes…
315
00:24:31,011 --> 00:24:32,554
as many times as necessary.
316
00:24:48,654 --> 00:24:50,114
How difficult it is…
317
00:24:52,449 --> 00:24:53,909
just to keep you safe.
318
00:25:04,628 --> 00:25:06,046
There he is!
319
00:25:17,808 --> 00:25:19,476
Is it true that Castle Group maintains
320
00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:21,645
a slush fund
in the hundreds of billions of won?
321
00:25:21,729 --> 00:25:23,939
Can you explain the donation
you made to the Crown?
322
00:25:24,023 --> 00:25:26,400
Has the Queen reached out to you at all?
323
00:25:26,483 --> 00:25:28,027
Let's all calm down first.
324
00:25:28,110 --> 00:25:30,571
- Castle Group's slush fund…
- Let me just say this first.
325
00:25:31,739 --> 00:25:35,367
Well, you know, the Crown and the Cabinet
326
00:25:35,451 --> 00:25:38,120
just happens to be clashing
at this moment.
327
00:25:38,203 --> 00:25:40,539
The timing of this
seems just perfect, doesn't it?
328
00:25:40,622 --> 00:25:42,207
But still,
329
00:25:42,791 --> 00:25:45,294
I pledge to fully cooperate
with the investigation.
330
00:26:00,893 --> 00:26:02,186
Do you have something to say?
331
00:26:04,313 --> 00:26:05,314
No, Your Majesty.
332
00:26:10,277 --> 00:26:11,403
What is it?
333
00:26:12,071 --> 00:26:15,449
Perhaps you'd like
to visit the Queen Mother's Quarters?
334
00:26:18,243 --> 00:26:21,955
I believe you should if you want
to persuade the Office of Royal Relatives.
335
00:26:26,376 --> 00:26:27,544
Let her rest.
336
00:26:30,464 --> 00:26:32,424
She has only just ended her battle.
337
00:26:41,266 --> 00:26:42,726
Can you imagine it?
338
00:26:45,646 --> 00:26:47,773
This nation without a monarchy.
339
00:26:49,149 --> 00:26:50,776
I am curious.
340
00:26:55,114 --> 00:26:56,740
Are you not afraid?
341
00:26:56,824 --> 00:26:59,952
Are you afraid, Mother?
342
00:27:20,013 --> 00:27:21,140
That's surprising.
343
00:27:22,349 --> 00:27:23,600
What is?
344
00:27:23,684 --> 00:27:26,562
I heard she's barely left
her quarters recently.
345
00:27:27,729 --> 00:27:28,730
Is that so?
346
00:27:29,273 --> 00:27:31,191
After what happened
with Lord INPYEONG,
347
00:27:31,692 --> 00:27:34,736
she probably finds it difficult
to face the court attendants right now.
348
00:27:46,123 --> 00:27:48,125
Are you asking me for help?
349
00:27:49,751 --> 00:27:50,752
Yes.
350
00:27:52,546 --> 00:27:53,755
The royal family
351
00:27:55,173 --> 00:27:56,884
still listens to what you have to say.
352
00:27:59,177 --> 00:28:01,555
I had wondered why His Majesty
withheld his punishment.
353
00:28:04,266 --> 00:28:06,018
It appears he had his reasons.
354
00:28:32,502 --> 00:28:33,503
It is me.
355
00:28:40,427 --> 00:28:41,762
You made the right decision.
356
00:29:31,311 --> 00:29:33,605
I have reviewed
the petition you have submitted.
357
00:29:36,441 --> 00:29:37,818
The royal family called upon me
358
00:29:37,901 --> 00:29:40,070
to safeguard the realm and the dynasty.
359
00:29:41,822 --> 00:29:44,449
And the Cabinet implored me
to fulfill my duties as the King.
360
00:29:45,534 --> 00:29:47,577
Is that correct?
361
00:29:48,787 --> 00:29:51,456
We were simply speaking
on behalf of the public, Your Majesty.
362
00:29:51,540 --> 00:29:52,582
Did you bother to ask?
363
00:29:53,917 --> 00:29:54,960
It is my understanding…
364
00:29:56,712 --> 00:29:58,422
that the people were never surveyed.
365
00:30:00,090 --> 00:30:01,091
Your Majesty.
366
00:30:01,717 --> 00:30:03,844
- The Cabinet was chosen by the people--
- So?
367
00:30:04,428 --> 00:30:06,972
You intend to make every choice for them?
368
00:30:11,143 --> 00:30:12,394
"All people are equal."
369
00:30:13,478 --> 00:30:16,982
It is stipulated in our Constitution.
However, the existence of the Crown
370
00:30:17,065 --> 00:30:19,067
only serves to reinforce class divisions
371
00:30:19,151 --> 00:30:21,111
and undermine equality, does it not?
372
00:30:21,194 --> 00:30:22,237
Your Majesty, that is--
373
00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:23,989
Shielded by royal privileges,
374
00:30:25,365 --> 00:30:26,783
royal family members run amok,
375
00:30:28,702 --> 00:30:30,787
and the nobles aligned with them
376
00:30:30,871 --> 00:30:32,497
flaunt their power before the people.
377
00:30:33,290 --> 00:30:34,458
What do you think of this?
378
00:30:38,962 --> 00:30:40,255
What you seek to preserve
379
00:30:41,590 --> 00:30:42,632
is neither this kingdom
380
00:30:44,551 --> 00:30:45,594
nor the monarchy.
381
00:30:46,845 --> 00:30:48,597
It is merely your precious noble status.
382
00:30:56,188 --> 00:30:57,189
Your Majesty.
383
00:30:58,231 --> 00:31:01,943
Having lived a life sheltered by privilege
in an unequal world, you may not be aware.
384
00:31:02,486 --> 00:31:05,280
But the Crown's contribution
to the nation is not just financial.
385
00:31:05,947 --> 00:31:07,824
Economy, diplomacy, and culture.
386
00:31:08,325 --> 00:31:09,618
Its influence extends--
387
00:31:09,701 --> 00:31:11,078
So?
388
00:31:14,122 --> 00:31:15,624
Is that why you tried to kill him?
389
00:31:23,715 --> 00:31:26,093
Economy, diplomacy, and culture.
390
00:31:27,010 --> 00:31:30,180
Did the threat of abolishing
such an influential monarchy
391
00:31:30,263 --> 00:31:32,224
compel you to attempt to assassinate…
392
00:31:35,894 --> 00:31:37,437
the King of this nation?
393
00:31:38,396 --> 00:31:39,397
Seong Huiju.
394
00:31:42,275 --> 00:31:43,401
Your Majesty.
395
00:31:52,202 --> 00:31:53,912
RECORDING 1
396
00:31:53,995 --> 00:31:57,707
Do you wish to see your only
son follow in your father's footsteps…
397
00:31:58,208 --> 00:31:59,876
and be branded a criminal as well?
398
00:32:01,753 --> 00:32:03,421
What is that supposed to mean?
399
00:32:03,922 --> 00:32:05,674
I've only kept my mouth shut
400
00:32:05,757 --> 00:32:08,009
because I was worried
the Crown would crumble.
401
00:32:09,010 --> 00:32:11,179
You worry that much about the Crown,
402
00:32:11,263 --> 00:32:13,306
yet you tried to kill I-AN?
403
00:32:14,766 --> 00:32:17,144
I am willing to do
whatever it takes…
404
00:32:19,229 --> 00:32:20,897
as many times as necessary.
405
00:32:32,367 --> 00:32:34,035
The day I went to visit my father…
406
00:32:36,246 --> 00:32:37,664
Let me escort you
407
00:32:39,332 --> 00:32:40,792
back to the palace.
408
00:32:42,794 --> 00:32:44,462
MY SON
409
00:32:50,677 --> 00:32:53,555
This is what
Prime Minister Min had come to tell me.
410
00:32:59,603 --> 00:33:01,855
His Majesty cannot bring himself
to forsake mercy.
411
00:33:03,440 --> 00:33:05,483
However, you are different.
412
00:33:07,402 --> 00:33:08,987
When it comes to Prime Minister Min,
413
00:33:10,363 --> 00:33:11,698
no blow will cut deeper
414
00:33:12,699 --> 00:33:14,201
than one that comes from you.
415
00:33:36,806 --> 00:33:37,807
Is this…
416
00:33:39,601 --> 00:33:40,727
all true?
417
00:33:46,191 --> 00:33:47,776
Answer me!
418
00:33:48,610 --> 00:33:51,279
Your Majesty, perhaps we should
verify the facts first--
419
00:33:51,363 --> 00:33:52,572
I asked the prime minister.
420
00:33:53,156 --> 00:33:55,617
- Please excuse the royal family--
- From now on,
421
00:33:57,077 --> 00:33:58,787
anyone who defends the prime minister…
422
00:34:00,789 --> 00:34:02,082
shall be deemed an accomplice
423
00:34:03,708 --> 00:34:05,210
to the one who sought my life.
424
00:34:09,673 --> 00:34:11,549
Your Majesty.
425
00:34:45,041 --> 00:34:46,042
Your Majesty.
426
00:34:46,918 --> 00:34:47,919
Go…
427
00:34:49,504 --> 00:34:50,964
and protect His Majesty.
428
00:34:51,589 --> 00:34:52,674
Yes, Your Majesty.
429
00:35:25,415 --> 00:35:26,416
Jeongwoo.
430
00:35:34,007 --> 00:35:35,133
Did you really…
431
00:35:38,553 --> 00:35:39,554
try to…
432
00:35:43,141 --> 00:35:44,392
Try to kill you?
433
00:35:51,399 --> 00:35:52,400
Yeah.
434
00:36:06,414 --> 00:36:07,415
Why?
435
00:36:15,548 --> 00:36:16,633
I begged you.
436
00:36:21,429 --> 00:36:23,098
I begged you to push Huiju away.
437
00:36:25,141 --> 00:36:27,060
I told you I'd protect you if you did.
438
00:36:28,561 --> 00:36:29,688
Time and time again.
439
00:36:58,508 --> 00:36:59,551
It's your fault…
440
00:37:02,345 --> 00:37:03,471
I turned out this way.
441
00:37:23,658 --> 00:37:25,118
It's your fault for thinking…
442
00:37:31,332 --> 00:37:33,168
I took her when she was never yours.
443
00:38:38,900 --> 00:38:39,901
Are you okay?
444
00:38:42,737 --> 00:38:43,738
What about you?
445
00:38:57,168 --> 00:38:58,253
You did well.
446
00:39:12,267 --> 00:39:14,519
{\an8}For the first time
in constitutional history,
447
00:39:14,602 --> 00:39:16,771
{\an8}a nationwide referendum
448
00:39:16,855 --> 00:39:19,732
on the future of the monarchy
commenced at 8:00 a.m. today.
449
00:39:19,816 --> 00:39:22,235
This vote, which stands
to fundamentally reshape the relationship
450
00:39:22,318 --> 00:39:24,863
between the monarchy,
the government, and the people,
451
00:39:24,946 --> 00:39:29,075
is being widely regarded
as a defining moment for the nation.
452
00:39:29,158 --> 00:39:32,537
Following extensive negotiations,
the Crown and the government have agreed
453
00:39:32,620 --> 00:39:36,708
to put the question of abolishing
the monarchy to a public vote.
454
00:39:36,791 --> 00:39:38,543
Ultimately, His Majesty's principle
455
00:39:38,626 --> 00:39:42,505
that the people must decide
whether the monarchy is retained
456
00:39:42,589 --> 00:39:44,841
or abolished has prevailed.
457
00:39:48,386 --> 00:39:49,762
What would you want to do first
458
00:39:51,014 --> 00:39:52,181
if it passes?
459
00:39:53,558 --> 00:39:54,684
Hmm.
460
00:39:56,561 --> 00:39:57,562
My name.
461
00:39:58,313 --> 00:39:59,314
Your name?
462
00:40:00,273 --> 00:40:01,274
Do you know my name?
463
00:40:02,066 --> 00:40:05,612
You think I don't know
my own husband's name?
464
00:40:06,237 --> 00:40:07,322
You've never used it.
465
00:40:07,822 --> 00:40:09,282
That's because royals…
466
00:40:09,824 --> 00:40:10,825
Exactly.
467
00:40:12,452 --> 00:40:13,453
So…
468
00:40:14,954 --> 00:40:17,707
if it passes, I want you to call me…
469
00:40:19,125 --> 00:40:20,126
by my name.
470
00:40:23,671 --> 00:40:24,672
I will.
471
00:40:54,869 --> 00:40:56,037
It's the weekend.
472
00:40:58,373 --> 00:41:00,959
You should go
to the private residence and rest too.
473
00:41:02,043 --> 00:41:05,755
Well, I'm most at ease
at the palace.
474
00:41:11,386 --> 00:41:13,304
The thought of abolishing the monarchy
475
00:41:14,305 --> 00:41:15,848
must make you a little sad.
476
00:41:17,433 --> 00:41:18,434
Why?
477
00:41:21,729 --> 00:41:23,856
The palace is home to you.
478
00:41:25,942 --> 00:41:29,278
Come on. Your family doesn't change
just because you move.
479
00:41:29,862 --> 00:41:33,700
I'll still have
His Majesty and Her Majesty.
480
00:41:36,828 --> 00:41:37,829
And you
481
00:41:39,038 --> 00:41:42,166
will be there as well.
482
00:41:43,084 --> 00:41:44,085
Right?
483
00:41:53,261 --> 00:41:54,637
Hyeon, you have something here.
484
00:41:54,721 --> 00:41:55,930
Come closer.
485
00:42:05,231 --> 00:42:07,066
Why? Am I moving too fast? Bad idea?
486
00:42:11,821 --> 00:42:12,822
Good idea.
487
00:42:36,846 --> 00:42:38,931
Oh, my goodness.
488
00:42:41,309 --> 00:42:42,852
That's youth for you.
489
00:42:44,103 --> 00:42:45,646
My goodness.
490
00:42:47,648 --> 00:42:48,733
Let's go already!
491
00:43:01,079 --> 00:43:02,121
So cute.
492
00:43:12,715 --> 00:43:14,175
That hurts.
493
00:43:14,967 --> 00:43:16,052
How about
494
00:43:16,844 --> 00:43:17,845
when spring comes,
495
00:43:18,971 --> 00:43:20,598
we go see the cherry blossoms?
496
00:43:22,892 --> 00:43:23,893
Sounds good.
497
00:43:29,649 --> 00:43:30,691
You're so short.
498
00:43:30,775 --> 00:43:33,736
When we go see the cherry blossoms,
I'm going to lift you up
499
00:43:33,820 --> 00:43:36,781
and carry you around like this.
500
00:43:36,864 --> 00:43:38,116
Just like this.
501
00:43:53,381 --> 00:43:55,216
Thus proclaims the King.
502
00:43:55,299 --> 00:43:57,093
THUS PROCLAIMS THE KING
503
00:43:58,177 --> 00:43:59,470
For many years,
504
00:43:59,554 --> 00:44:02,390
this nation has maintained stability
through the Crown.
505
00:44:04,016 --> 00:44:06,394
At times, it offered protection.
506
00:44:07,728 --> 00:44:08,729
At others,
507
00:44:09,522 --> 00:44:11,232
it hindered progress.
508
00:44:13,568 --> 00:44:18,239
The people have spoken and have decided
to bear full responsibility themselves.
509
00:44:19,282 --> 00:44:20,616
In light of their decision,
510
00:44:21,117 --> 00:44:22,118
the Crown
511
00:44:24,036 --> 00:44:25,830
can no longer claim justification.
512
00:44:26,414 --> 00:44:29,041
By the final authority
513
00:44:29,125 --> 00:44:31,002
vested in me by the Constitution,
514
00:44:32,170 --> 00:44:33,796
I hereby proclaim the abolition…
515
00:44:35,798 --> 00:44:36,799
of the monarchy.
516
00:44:39,886 --> 00:44:41,095
The 34th King,
517
00:44:42,263 --> 00:44:43,347
Lee Wan.
518
00:45:29,227 --> 00:45:30,603
Huiju!
519
00:45:37,818 --> 00:45:38,819
Wan!
520
00:45:42,323 --> 00:45:43,449
Lee Wan!
521
00:46:11,519 --> 00:46:12,728
- Let's go.
- Okay.
522
00:46:36,252 --> 00:46:40,589
{\an8}THREE YEARS LATER
523
00:46:51,434 --> 00:46:52,518
Over here!
524
00:46:58,316 --> 00:46:59,859
It has been three years
525
00:46:59,942 --> 00:47:01,736
since Ms. Seong
left her company for the palace.
526
00:47:01,819 --> 00:47:04,155
She has now returned
to the board to resume
527
00:47:04,238 --> 00:47:06,073
a frontline management role.
528
00:47:10,828 --> 00:47:12,538
Industry insiders believe
529
00:47:12,621 --> 00:47:16,542
her return will significantly impact
Castle Group's succession dynamics.
530
00:47:17,043 --> 00:47:18,336
As the nation's last queen
531
00:47:18,419 --> 00:47:21,130
and a leading figure
in the abolition of the monarchy,
532
00:47:21,213 --> 00:47:25,718
{\an8}there is growing interest in what changes
she will bring to Castle Group.
533
00:47:25,801 --> 00:47:27,094
{\an8}CASTLE BEAUTY CEO SEONG HUIJU
534
00:47:27,178 --> 00:47:28,596
{\an8}How have you been?
535
00:47:29,472 --> 00:47:30,473
{\an8}
536
00:47:32,058 --> 00:47:33,059
{\an8}
537
00:47:33,142 --> 00:47:34,310
{\an8}I missed you so much.
538
00:47:34,935 --> 00:47:36,103
Are you really that happy?
539
00:47:41,192 --> 00:47:42,193
Move.
540
00:47:50,618 --> 00:47:52,286
It has been far too long.
541
00:47:56,582 --> 00:47:59,877
Let's just say you've been on sabbatical.
542
00:48:00,378 --> 00:48:02,755
Don't you think I work too hard
abolishing the monarchy
543
00:48:02,838 --> 00:48:03,964
for it to count as one?
544
00:48:06,717 --> 00:48:07,802
What? Hold on.
545
00:48:08,552 --> 00:48:09,553
What is all this?
546
00:48:10,054 --> 00:48:12,390
Senior Managing Director
Seong's projects.
547
00:48:12,473 --> 00:48:14,308
You asked me to organize
all related files.
548
00:48:14,392 --> 00:48:15,643
Why are there so many?
549
00:48:16,227 --> 00:48:17,770
He worked on a ton of projects.
550
00:48:21,982 --> 00:48:23,109
What in the world?
551
00:48:25,653 --> 00:48:26,987
ADVERTISEMENT MODEL, SEONG TAEJU
552
00:48:27,071 --> 00:48:29,031
He made himself the face of the brand?
553
00:48:29,573 --> 00:48:32,701
Who in their right mind would buy this?
554
00:48:36,038 --> 00:48:37,832
- Hello, sir.
- Hi, Ms. Do.
555
00:48:38,582 --> 00:48:39,959
- Taeju.
- Yes?
556
00:48:40,042 --> 00:48:43,712
I'm currently reviewing
your project proposals, you see.
557
00:48:43,796 --> 00:48:45,965
- This is…
- No need to thank me.
558
00:48:46,048 --> 00:48:48,300
Can you just do me a favor?
559
00:48:48,384 --> 00:48:50,928
You're going to ask
for a favor too?
560
00:48:51,011 --> 00:48:53,681
I need you to manage Castle Card as well.
561
00:48:56,225 --> 00:48:57,226
What?
562
00:48:59,311 --> 00:49:01,897
Then, what will you be doing?
563
00:49:03,065 --> 00:49:04,859
Did Father ask you to go to Electronics?
564
00:49:04,942 --> 00:49:07,862
Don't kid yourself.
He's not retiring anytime soon.
565
00:49:10,698 --> 00:49:11,699
Then why?
566
00:49:13,534 --> 00:49:15,369
How do I say this?
567
00:49:16,370 --> 00:49:17,371
Listen.
568
00:49:17,913 --> 00:49:19,290
My Dayeong is pregnant.
569
00:49:21,584 --> 00:49:22,585
What?
570
00:49:23,294 --> 00:49:25,463
You're going to be an aunt, kid.
571
00:49:26,213 --> 00:49:28,299
- Congratulations.
- Thank you.
572
00:49:29,008 --> 00:49:30,009
So?
573
00:49:30,092 --> 00:49:32,470
What do you mean?
I need to go on paternity leave.
574
00:49:32,553 --> 00:49:34,472
She can't do all that by herself.
575
00:49:39,143 --> 00:49:41,645
Have you lost your freaking mind?
576
00:49:41,729 --> 00:49:43,731
- Get back here!
- I'll take that as a yes!
577
00:49:43,814 --> 00:49:45,274
Thanks, I appreciate it!
578
00:49:57,077 --> 00:49:58,704
You should just give up on cooking.
579
00:49:58,787 --> 00:50:00,372
Clearly, this isn't your strong suit.
580
00:50:00,456 --> 00:50:02,708
Hey, like you were so great
from the start?
581
00:50:03,292 --> 00:50:04,585
Yes, I was actually.
582
00:50:04,668 --> 00:50:05,669
Really?
583
00:50:10,341 --> 00:50:11,342
By the way,
584
00:50:12,635 --> 00:50:14,428
when are you planning to go back to work?
585
00:50:16,639 --> 00:50:19,808
I mean, you set up a whole foundation
after sorting out the royal assets.
586
00:50:19,892 --> 00:50:22,019
Are you just never going to
show up for work?
587
00:50:23,312 --> 00:50:24,605
I just need a little longer.
588
00:50:26,357 --> 00:50:27,942
I used to work day and night.
589
00:50:28,776 --> 00:50:30,319
I can take a bit more time off.
590
00:50:31,320 --> 00:50:33,447
I can review the key documents from home.
591
00:50:34,823 --> 00:50:35,866
But you know,
592
00:50:36,617 --> 00:50:39,203
most women aren't into guys
who don't have a job.
593
00:50:40,120 --> 00:50:41,705
- Really?
- Of course.
594
00:50:41,789 --> 00:50:44,250
I mean, look at how hard your wife
is working at her job.
595
00:50:44,333 --> 00:50:45,334
While you…
596
00:50:46,794 --> 00:50:49,713
If you just bum around the house all day,
it's not a good look.
597
00:50:50,256 --> 00:50:52,424
Hey, I'm not "bumming around."
598
00:50:52,508 --> 00:50:53,509
I'm resting.
599
00:50:53,592 --> 00:50:55,719
That's the same difference… sir.
600
00:50:56,595 --> 00:50:58,514
Why, you…
601
00:50:58,597 --> 00:50:59,974
Unbelievable.
602
00:51:03,519 --> 00:51:04,520
Hey, Huiju.
603
00:51:05,145 --> 00:51:06,647
I'm cooking dinner.
604
00:51:07,940 --> 00:51:09,191
Are you on your way home?
605
00:51:10,067 --> 00:51:12,778
I don't think I can join you
for dinner today.
606
00:51:13,737 --> 00:51:15,781
Why not? Did something happen?
607
00:51:16,407 --> 00:51:18,075
No, it's nothing like that.
608
00:51:19,660 --> 00:51:21,453
I actually have another call coming in.
609
00:51:21,537 --> 00:51:23,831
Ms. Do won't be able to join you either.
610
00:51:23,914 --> 00:51:25,207
You two should eat without us.
611
00:51:25,291 --> 00:51:26,292
I have to go now.
612
00:51:26,875 --> 00:51:28,085
Wait. Hold on, babe.
613
00:51:28,168 --> 00:51:29,378
You're telling me this now?
614
00:51:29,461 --> 00:51:30,629
Hello? Babe?
615
00:51:32,172 --> 00:51:35,175
Why? Is she too busy for you?
616
00:51:35,259 --> 00:51:37,177
Yeah. Ms. Do also can't make it.
617
00:51:41,181 --> 00:51:42,850
I didn't see her yesterday either.
618
00:51:44,268 --> 00:51:45,269
I didn't either.
619
00:51:52,318 --> 00:51:53,319
Hello there.
620
00:51:53,402 --> 00:51:55,321
I worked hard on that dinner.
621
00:51:55,404 --> 00:51:56,488
Why are we eating out?
622
00:51:57,072 --> 00:51:58,365
Wan, check your conscience.
623
00:51:58,449 --> 00:52:00,075
Who'd eat that? You want diabetes?
624
00:52:00,159 --> 00:52:02,119
- Why you little…
- Do you want to try that?
625
00:52:02,202 --> 00:52:03,287
- That one?
- Yeah.
626
00:52:07,541 --> 00:52:08,792
Mmm.
627
00:52:19,887 --> 00:52:21,180
What's with that face?
628
00:52:21,263 --> 00:52:22,264
What?
629
00:52:22,348 --> 00:52:24,558
It's nothing. I'm glad you're enjoying it.
630
00:52:24,642 --> 00:52:25,643
Is it tasty?
631
00:52:26,477 --> 00:52:27,519
It is.
632
00:52:28,771 --> 00:52:29,897
Hold on a second.
633
00:52:30,648 --> 00:52:32,107
That's new.
634
00:52:32,191 --> 00:52:33,942
It's nothing. Hyejeong kept saying
635
00:52:34,026 --> 00:52:36,654
she wanted this
to celebrate our third anniversary.
636
00:52:36,737 --> 00:52:38,155
You like it?
637
00:52:39,198 --> 00:52:40,324
It's not bad.
638
00:52:40,407 --> 00:52:42,993
- Wait, your third anniversary?
- Yeah.
639
00:52:44,453 --> 00:52:46,038
You guys should be hitting it soon.
640
00:52:46,121 --> 00:52:47,373
No, we're past that.
641
00:52:47,456 --> 00:52:48,499
When did you two start?
642
00:52:49,625 --> 00:52:50,834
Start?
643
00:52:50,918 --> 00:52:53,253
Come on. You know it was
all fake in the beginning.
644
00:52:53,337 --> 00:52:54,588
Watch it!
645
00:52:58,634 --> 00:52:59,927
It wasn't all fake.
646
00:53:00,010 --> 00:53:01,762
It wasn't all real, either.
647
00:53:06,600 --> 00:53:08,227
Maybe you can redo the proposal?
648
00:53:08,769 --> 00:53:09,770
Pro…
649
00:53:10,646 --> 00:53:12,439
- Proposal?
- Yeah.
650
00:53:12,523 --> 00:53:14,817
You don't even have
a wedding band.
651
00:53:20,656 --> 00:53:22,157
Proposal…
652
00:53:24,451 --> 00:53:26,328
Hello, Court Lady Choi. I mean, Jinsook.
653
00:53:26,412 --> 00:53:27,413
I'm listening.
654
00:53:29,373 --> 00:53:30,374
Wait, where are you?
655
00:53:36,505 --> 00:53:37,631
Come in.
656
00:53:43,929 --> 00:53:44,930
Father?
657
00:53:51,270 --> 00:53:52,813
I spoke with Taeju.
658
00:53:54,773 --> 00:53:56,024
Just prove yourself.
659
00:53:58,569 --> 00:54:00,696
I'll make sure the cards
660
00:54:01,447 --> 00:54:02,656
aren't stacked against you.
661
00:54:23,343 --> 00:54:24,344
Huiju.
662
00:54:27,723 --> 00:54:29,683
I never wanted you to lose.
663
00:54:31,185 --> 00:54:33,771
I just wanted you
to stop fighting everyone.
664
00:54:39,735 --> 00:54:40,736
Now…
665
00:54:42,905 --> 00:54:44,281
I won't stop you.
666
00:55:22,486 --> 00:55:23,737
Why would you
667
00:55:24,446 --> 00:55:25,531
gift us a bed?
668
00:55:27,366 --> 00:55:28,367
Just come.
669
00:55:29,451 --> 00:55:32,621
- Try sitting on it, Your Majesty.
- Stop calling me that already.
670
00:55:37,626 --> 00:55:38,627
Here we go.
671
00:55:41,129 --> 00:55:42,130
A bed…
672
00:55:43,465 --> 00:55:45,592
It's quite soft.
673
00:55:49,096 --> 00:55:50,389
- Oh. Ooh.
- Ooh.
674
00:55:54,977 --> 00:55:56,395
Is it not comfortable?
675
00:55:58,397 --> 00:55:59,481
It is.
676
00:55:59,565 --> 00:56:01,733
I hear it will help you sleep very well.
677
00:56:01,817 --> 00:56:03,277
He sleeps fine now.
678
00:56:06,530 --> 00:56:08,991
It has been over three years
since your marriage,
679
00:56:09,700 --> 00:56:11,743
but there is still no news of an heir.
680
00:56:14,037 --> 00:56:17,583
I was hoping a precious bed
could lead to some precious news.
681
00:56:19,418 --> 00:56:20,460
Precious news.
682
00:56:20,544 --> 00:56:23,255
There will never be precious news.
They're both DINKs.
683
00:56:23,338 --> 00:56:25,382
- Choi Hyeon!
- DINK?
684
00:56:25,465 --> 00:56:28,760
Well, Huiju just started working again.
685
00:56:28,844 --> 00:56:29,845
And I…
686
00:56:29,928 --> 00:56:32,014
Is there something wrong with His Majesty?
687
00:56:32,097 --> 00:56:33,390
I said, I'm not a majesty!
688
00:56:34,641 --> 00:56:35,642
Follow me.
689
00:56:36,143 --> 00:56:37,978
No, wait… And also!
690
00:56:39,062 --> 00:56:40,397
I'm in tip-top shape!
691
00:56:54,911 --> 00:56:56,955
Oh, my gosh!
692
00:56:57,831 --> 00:56:59,041
You scared me.
693
00:57:00,584 --> 00:57:01,960
Why aren't you sleeping?
694
00:57:02,044 --> 00:57:03,545
My wife wasn't home.
695
00:57:04,171 --> 00:57:06,632
How could I, as your husband, just sleep?
696
00:57:08,842 --> 00:57:10,510
Sorry. You can go to bed now.
697
00:57:10,594 --> 00:57:11,637
Hold on.
698
00:57:14,181 --> 00:57:15,307
Did you need something?
699
00:57:16,516 --> 00:57:17,643
No, I…
700
00:57:19,853 --> 00:57:22,189
Seong Taeju told me
he's going to take some time off.
701
00:57:23,190 --> 00:57:24,566
I might be a bit busier now.
702
00:57:25,525 --> 00:57:26,526
All of a sudden? Why?
703
00:57:26,610 --> 00:57:28,362
He said Dayeong is pregnant.
704
00:57:29,196 --> 00:57:30,322
What?
705
00:57:30,405 --> 00:57:35,160
You know how professional executives
in this country are a dime a dozen?
706
00:57:35,243 --> 00:57:37,788
But he just had to…
707
00:57:37,871 --> 00:57:40,582
He just had to pick me
708
00:57:40,666 --> 00:57:42,834
and ask me to take over.
709
00:57:42,918 --> 00:57:45,587
Brother? More like a pain in the ass.
710
00:57:48,006 --> 00:57:49,007
You seem excited.
711
00:57:51,385 --> 00:57:55,013
Castle Card has
all the cash in Castle Group.
712
00:57:57,974 --> 00:57:58,975
I'm going to wash up.
713
00:58:24,084 --> 00:58:25,085
Should I get one?
714
00:58:26,420 --> 00:58:27,421
What?
715
00:58:29,548 --> 00:58:30,590
A ring.
716
00:58:31,842 --> 00:58:33,677
What ring?
717
00:58:34,511 --> 00:58:35,512
You know…
718
00:58:36,805 --> 00:58:38,265
Most husbands
719
00:58:39,015 --> 00:58:41,017
wear a wedding band.
720
00:58:41,643 --> 00:58:42,644
Well…
721
00:58:45,272 --> 00:58:46,523
Why bother?
722
00:58:46,606 --> 00:58:47,941
What?
723
00:58:51,778 --> 00:58:53,029
Why bother?
724
00:58:55,866 --> 00:58:56,867
Seong Huiju.
725
00:58:59,619 --> 00:59:00,620
Huiju.
726
00:59:02,998 --> 00:59:04,207
Babe.
727
00:59:04,291 --> 00:59:05,751
Ms. Seong. Ms. Junior Alum.
728
00:59:05,834 --> 00:59:07,377
Hello?
729
00:59:07,961 --> 00:59:08,962
Seong…
730
00:59:12,632 --> 00:59:13,633
You're asleep.
731
00:59:24,811 --> 00:59:26,563
He was fussing over the cello last time.
732
00:59:27,355 --> 00:59:29,024
Now, it's the violin?
733
00:59:29,941 --> 00:59:32,402
He doesn't like the piano or the cello.
734
00:59:32,486 --> 00:59:33,987
Can't seem to find what he likes.
735
00:59:35,530 --> 00:59:36,782
Maybe he doesn't like music?
736
00:59:38,700 --> 00:59:41,536
My Yun will become a musician.
737
00:59:41,620 --> 00:59:42,788
Don't say such things.
738
00:59:44,581 --> 00:59:46,208
You know it's not that easy.
739
00:59:50,837 --> 00:59:52,255
Let me buy this one for him.
740
00:59:52,881 --> 00:59:54,800
Tell him it's a gift from his uncle.
741
00:59:55,926 --> 00:59:57,969
Then, please buy this one for him.
742
00:59:58,720 --> 01:00:00,514
- We'll take this one.
- This one?
743
01:00:02,140 --> 01:00:04,851
Hold on… How much is it?
744
01:00:04,935 --> 01:00:06,311
I'll ring it right up for you.
745
01:00:07,145 --> 01:00:08,730
Thanks.
746
01:00:10,398 --> 01:00:12,067
DREAM INSTRUMENTS
747
01:00:12,150 --> 01:00:14,569
We can have dinner together
when Yun gets out of school.
748
01:00:16,029 --> 01:00:18,031
No. He has to go to his math academy.
749
01:00:19,574 --> 01:00:21,201
He attends an academy too?
750
01:00:23,954 --> 01:00:26,122
Right, as he should.
751
01:00:27,624 --> 01:00:30,168
He should. He's almost out
of elementary school now.
752
01:00:40,512 --> 01:00:42,138
Get back safely, Wan.
753
01:00:43,098 --> 01:00:45,183
Thanks. You too, Irang.
754
01:01:04,953 --> 01:01:07,122
HYEON'S GARDEN
755
01:01:07,205 --> 01:01:11,084
So, you're going to propose
to her again?
756
01:01:11,167 --> 01:01:13,879
You made a good point last time.
757
01:01:15,881 --> 01:01:17,173
I see.
758
01:01:17,257 --> 01:01:19,301
We could get new rings.
759
01:01:19,926 --> 01:01:21,678
A fresh proposal would be nice too.
760
01:01:21,761 --> 01:01:23,221
Huiju. Behind you.
761
01:01:23,763 --> 01:01:24,764
What?
762
01:01:40,864 --> 01:01:41,865
Did you hear that?
763
01:01:51,583 --> 01:01:54,586
Did you bring up the ring last night
because of the proposal?
764
01:01:58,173 --> 01:02:00,300
I mean, you know. It was more like…
765
01:02:00,383 --> 01:02:04,387
For a second there,
I thought you were suddenly into jewelry.
766
01:02:06,514 --> 01:02:08,475
You don't want to wear a wedding dress?
767
01:02:09,851 --> 01:02:10,852
Why bother?
768
01:02:13,355 --> 01:02:14,356
You know,
769
01:02:14,940 --> 01:02:16,858
you've been saying that a lot recently.
770
01:02:16,942 --> 01:02:19,069
But to say "why bother" about our wedding?
771
01:02:19,152 --> 01:02:20,570
There's no room for "why bother"s!
772
01:02:21,196 --> 01:02:23,949
But we already did all that.
Why would we do it again?
773
01:02:24,032 --> 01:02:25,492
But back then we were…
774
01:02:25,575 --> 01:02:27,452
That's when I started
having real feelings.
775
01:02:28,495 --> 01:02:29,496
What?
776
01:02:32,958 --> 01:02:34,501
I guess it wasn't the same for you.
777
01:02:39,798 --> 01:02:40,799
Babe…
778
01:02:41,716 --> 01:02:43,426
Hold on. Babe.
779
01:02:46,262 --> 01:02:48,765
Wait, you're saying
that's when you started?
780
01:02:50,266 --> 01:02:51,643
That late?
781
01:02:52,727 --> 01:02:55,397
We kissed and stuff way before then.
782
01:02:55,480 --> 01:02:56,982
When did you start?
783
01:02:58,733 --> 01:02:59,943
What?
784
01:03:28,596 --> 01:03:30,765
When did you start
having real feelings for me?
785
01:03:36,438 --> 01:03:37,439
From the start.
786
01:03:39,733 --> 01:03:40,734
You didn't know?
787
01:03:42,527 --> 01:03:44,446
I started liking you way back when.
788
01:03:45,405 --> 01:03:46,406
Way back when?
789
01:03:47,365 --> 01:03:49,951
Exactly how long ago is way back when?
790
01:03:50,827 --> 01:03:53,705
When you first told me your name.
791
01:03:54,706 --> 01:03:55,832
Who goes there?
792
01:03:59,169 --> 01:04:00,462
Your name.
793
01:04:01,546 --> 01:04:02,964
It is Seong Huiju.
794
01:04:05,800 --> 01:04:08,303
Back at that archery range?
795
01:04:11,347 --> 01:04:13,141
You were like a bright ember in the dark.
796
01:04:14,517 --> 01:04:15,685
I wanted to run after you.
797
01:04:17,645 --> 01:04:18,980
Since you were so popular,
798
01:04:19,981 --> 01:04:22,067
I kept hearing about you at school
799
01:04:23,109 --> 01:04:24,444
and even after graduation.
800
01:04:25,403 --> 01:04:27,906
I thought we'd run
into each other eventually,
801
01:04:29,449 --> 01:04:30,742
but it never happened.
802
01:04:31,409 --> 01:04:33,787
- Then, I saw you at…
- The Royal Birthday Banquet.
803
01:04:46,174 --> 01:04:48,551
You were just as bright an ember
that day.
804
01:04:51,888 --> 01:04:52,889
So you ran after me?
805
01:05:09,114 --> 01:05:10,115
Yeah.
806
01:05:11,116 --> 01:05:13,868
As fast as I could
because I was afraid of losing you.
807
01:05:30,135 --> 01:05:32,387
THE CROWN'S FINAL DUTY
808
01:06:29,152 --> 01:06:31,154
It was not mine when I wanted it.
809
01:06:33,031 --> 01:06:34,365
It was mine…
810
01:06:36,409 --> 01:06:37,410
when I did not want it.
811
01:06:40,330 --> 01:06:41,539
But in the end,
812
01:06:42,749 --> 01:06:44,000
it was my choice.
813
01:06:58,973 --> 01:06:59,974
I feel relieved.
814
01:07:17,283 --> 01:07:18,326
Babe!
815
01:07:20,745 --> 01:07:21,913
Sorry!
816
01:07:21,996 --> 01:07:24,999
I'm sorry. Work took forever.
817
01:07:25,625 --> 01:07:28,503
Are you done with the exhibit?
We can look at it some more.
818
01:07:30,713 --> 01:07:31,923
No, it's fine.
819
01:07:33,675 --> 01:07:34,926
Let's go.
820
01:07:35,510 --> 01:07:36,761
Let's go.
821
01:07:50,984 --> 01:07:53,569
I'm going to eat this
in one bite.
822
01:07:53,653 --> 01:07:55,196
Wan, over here!
823
01:07:56,531 --> 01:07:57,991
Hurry up.
824
01:07:58,074 --> 01:07:59,075
Ms. Seong!
825
01:08:00,368 --> 01:08:01,369
Hmm.
826
01:08:03,121 --> 01:08:04,122
Let's wear them too.
827
01:08:05,039 --> 01:08:07,166
The jersey? You want to wear one?
828
01:08:07,750 --> 01:08:09,377
Yeah. I like jerseys.
829
01:08:12,005 --> 01:08:13,047
Let's go.
830
01:08:13,131 --> 01:08:14,674
- Hi!
- Let's go.
831
01:08:14,757 --> 01:08:17,176
Huh? Okay, let's go.
832
01:08:18,344 --> 01:08:19,387
ALL SEATS SOLD OUT
833
01:08:20,555 --> 01:08:21,597
It's starting.
834
01:08:24,767 --> 01:08:26,019
- I have one too.
- Like this?
835
01:08:31,399 --> 01:08:33,276
Castle Sharks! Yeah!
836
01:08:37,238 --> 01:08:38,281
Let's go!
837
01:08:41,784 --> 01:08:43,161
Are you kidding me right now?
838
01:08:43,244 --> 01:08:44,704
You must be joking!
839
01:08:44,787 --> 01:08:47,457
Shark attack! Let's go, Castle Sharks!
840
01:08:47,540 --> 01:08:50,335
Shark attack! Let's go, Castle Sharks!
841
01:08:58,426 --> 01:08:59,552
Why am I not getting any?
842
01:09:00,261 --> 01:09:02,430
- What the…
- What?
843
01:09:02,513 --> 01:09:04,349
That's us!
844
01:09:04,849 --> 01:09:06,434
Us? Let's do it.
845
01:09:09,479 --> 01:09:13,858
Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!
846
01:09:13,941 --> 01:09:16,277
- Kiss!
- Kiss!
847
01:09:16,861 --> 01:09:17,862
Sorry.
848
01:09:19,655 --> 01:09:20,823
Should we speed things up?
849
01:09:24,243 --> 01:09:25,912
We don't need to maintain decorum now?
850
01:09:26,496 --> 01:09:28,289
Yeah. No more decorum.
851
01:09:54,023 --> 01:09:58,277
One more time!
One more time!
852
01:09:59,529 --> 01:10:01,489
- One more time!
- One more time!
853
01:10:02,657 --> 01:10:05,576
PERFECT CROWN
854
01:11:50,890 --> 01:11:52,892
Translated by Justin S. Kim
855
01:11:52,975 --> 01:11:56,687
PERFECT CROWN