THE CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS, INCIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS,
AND BACKGROUND OF THIS DRAMA ARE FICTIONAL.
EPISODE 2
Cheon Seo Jin, I'm done...
running away.
Get out of my office right now.
You will never beat me.
The fake winner, Cheon Seo Jin.
You're just a darned thief.
Mom, I'll go get the guards.
There's no need.
Have you lost your mind?
What are you doing in front of the kids?
I see you still like joking around with the trophy like that.
You haven't changed a bit.
Do you think I'm joking right now?
Even after seeing this?
I guess you want your daughter to take lessons from me.
But I'm fully booked.
And I don't intend on getting involved with you again.
If you understood, can you leave now?
Who said I'll let my daughter take lessons from you?
Who knows what you'll do to my precious daughter?
Mom, what's wrong with you?
No matter how exceptional your lessons are,
to me,
you're nothing.
My daughter Ro Na will be accepted fairly based on her talent.
As long as you don't interfere.
You're just a delusional woman with an inferiority complex.
Get out now before I call the police for obstruction of business.
I'll be back...
to take back my trophy.
I came...
to tell you that.
Let's go, Ro Na.
Mom, who is that lady?
How can she be so rude?
We went to the same high school.
She's just upset I refused to teach her daughter.
She was like that since high school.
She's become even more twisted.
It's okay. Things like this happen all the time.
Will that lady's daughter apply for Cheong Ah Arts High School too?
That will never happen!
She's not talented enough. She's just being cocky.
Eun Byeol, you can enter Cheong Ah Arts High School...
in first place, right?
- First place? - You need to come in first place...
to sing a solo at the entrance ceremony.
Your grandpa will be there,
and I also invited famous singers from abroad for you.
I'm sure Seok Kyung did well on her midterms.
You need to do better in the performance test to beat her.
I will beat her. I want to beat her like crazy too.
I tried my best to make you the best.
Do you know how many kids grow up without receiving any support?
Your grandpa is the director of Cheong Ah Arts High School.
You were born with a free pass to enter...
the most prestigious university.
Do you know how big of a privilege that is?
I do.
You must practice.
Sing, and keep singing until you make it work.
Memorize the whole music sheet inside your head.
Sing until you fall asleep and even in your dreams.
If Seok Kyung sings 100 times, you need to sing 200 times.
That's how you will beat her.
Start practicing.
Mom, do you really mean it?
Can I go to Cheong Ah Arts High School?
- Are you allowing me to sing? - Of course.
You can sing all you want. You said it's your wish.
I know there's not much time, but I'll fully support you.
I promise not to let you down.
I'll make it to Cheong Ah Arts High School.
No, I can even come in first place.
I'll prove to you that I didn't make the wrong choice.
Okay, let's do that.
Ro Na, since the day you were born,
you had an extraordinary voice.
You need to beat everyone with your talent...
so no one can mess with you.
- Are you confident? - Yes, I am.
But why did you do that to Ms. Cheon?
You should've been begging her instead. Why were you so furious?
Cheon Seo Jin and I...
have a complicated past.
We can find another teacher for you.
I'll find the best teacher for you, so don't you worry.
I'll stop you from being punished at school somehow too.
That won't be easy.
When you kicked the principal in the face.
We're not rich or powerful like Jenny's family.
Just trust me.
I will never let you ruin your life.
How dare you come here so shamelessly?
You're violent and reckless.
Like mother like daughter, they say.
I'm very sorry, sir.
I must've lost my mind earlier.
It's my fault, so I'll accept any type of punishment.
I'll pay for all your medical expenses too.
So please forgive my daughter Ro Na.
Ro Na must graduate from this school.
Do you think this is something I can forgive? Look at this.
This is a total infringement...
of a teacher's rights.
I will never...
I won't let it slide!
You kicked out two perfectly fine front teeth.
This is almost the same as attempted murder.
We must hold both mother and daughter responsible,
and nip this in the bud while we can.
You ruined your daughter's life. It's all on you.
Do you get that?
I'm here to apologize to the principal.
I'm not here to apologize to you.
What? Are you out of your mind?
Do you think I didn't know your daughter was putting on a show?
Yes. You protect your daughter.
I will protect mine.
Don't you think she caught on?
Sir. Do you think you can cough up...
all the money I gave you?
If you can't, you'd better pull yourself together. Okay?
Okay.
Why did I do such a thing?
Darn it.
CHAOTIC PURITY
Where are you? I arrived.
Yes.
You're reaping what you sowed, so don't blame me, Cho Sang Heon.
I will do anything I can for my daughter.
ALL STAR MUSIC ACADEMY
Yes, to get into Cheong Ah.
What? You have an opening?
Okay. Thank you.
Hwayoung Middle School 9th grader Bae Ro Na.
I'll bring her over tomorrow.
Pardon? There's no opening?
What do you mean? You just said there is.
Hello?
What on earth...
No way.
I sent Bae Ro Na's details...
to all the top class music teachers.
Did you find out about her grades?
Yes. Here you go.
PERSONAL DETAILS, ATTENDANCE
GRADES
She has all As?
Cheon Seo Jin. Only you'd deal such a low blow.
What should I do? What if I can't find a tutor?
ALL IN MUSIC CLASS
Darn it.
- I'm sorry I'm late. - It's fine.
Take care.
You're taking food again? Our boss might complain.
They all expired already.
I'll pay for these.
This is the math syllabus for first-year students at Cheong Ah.
As you can see, they're pretty good at...
polynomial expressions and factorization,
so we'll focus on inequations and quadratic function.
Inequations and quadratic function can get endlessly hard...
if the problem's twisted enough.
Seok Kyung. Can you put away your phone?
Sure.
Why is this book so clean?
Aren't you top of your class?
Is being rude your act?
I checked to see how good you are because...
you refused to take a level test.
You want to be worth your pay?
Then just spend your allocated time here and leave.
Like all the other tutors.
Hey, Eun Byeol. For real?
Yes.
Let's take a break.
So what did you say?
You said that?
No, you did well. Well done.
Yes.
I'll call you later.
Aren't you too relaxed just because your exams are over?
You shouldn't be rude when a tutor's here.
Turn off your phone and concentrate.
I'll do as I see fit.
Seok Kyung.
Seok Hoon. Is something up with Seok Kyung?
Try to think and figure out why Seok Kyung would be like that.
You will never beat me.
The fake winner, Cheon Seo Jin.
You're just a darned thief.
Did you not get my text?
I asked to see you at Shine Hotel.
Both you and I...
are people with a lot to lose.
At a place that's always so packed,
I don't think we can meet.
What a relief.
We're on the same page.
I think you dropped this.
This master key gets you into any room in Hera Palace.
Wouldn't you prefer a place we're both familiar with?
Ms. Yang!
Ms. Yang. Whose shoes are these?
The tutor's here.
The entrance is a mess. Throw this away now.
Yes, sir.
She's the twins' new math tutor.
Okay. Please do your best.
I should go now.
Must she teach the kids here?
You know how I hate brushing with outsiders.
Shoes that could've stepped on anything,
and who knows what she touched before coming in my house...
Throw out everything she contaminated.
Throw out the cup she used.
- Clean the bathroom again. - Yes, sir.
Let's talk later, honey.
Let's go.
Ms. Lee.
You're upset, aren't you?
My husband has OCD.
I apologize instead.
Don't. Why should you apologize?
The twins are tough, aren't they?
It's fine. This is my job.
They're adolescents and it's tough on me too.
Tell me whenever you need something.
Okay. I'll do that.
CHEONG AH ARTS MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
To what do I owe the call, sir?
Was I too disinterested with the kids?
Seok Kyung did what?
Joo Seok Kyung?
I just heard a very unbelievable story.
You turned in a blank answer sheet at today's exam.
Is that true?
What is he talking about?
It can't be, Father.
I did not ask you, Seok Hoon.
Answer, Seok Kyung.
Until yesterday, you got full marks and first place.
But today, a blank answer sheet?
It's not true, is it? I misheard, didn't I?
It's true.
I don't want to go to Cheong Ah Arts High School.
That's why I did it.
- What? - Seok Kyung!
What's wrong with you?
I don't want to be a classical singer.
I don't want to sing. It's what you want, not me.
I believe our family should have a famous classical singer.
That was my goal for a very long time.
That doesn't mean I should be a classical singer.
You never once asked me...
what I wanted to do!
I hate singing on stage more than death itself.
I've had enough.
I hate school and singing,
and I hate this house too!
I feel so suffocated and it's killing me!
Then what do you want to do?
My dear daughter?
Send me and Seok Hoon abroad.
Abroad? You want to study abroad?
We've been too distant, haven't we?
We should spend some time together.
Father. It's my fault.
I should've watched Seok Kyung.
I'll scold her so this never happens again.
- So please... - This is too much noise.
You know how much I dislike it when a man whines and grovels.
I will make her change her mind.
So please...
I warned you.
I said I hate noise.
Did you forget you must obey my rules?
You know what happens when you disobey those rules.
You promised you wouldn't hit her!
Hit me instead if you want!
If that's what you want, I must do so.
Your twin sister did wrong. It could be a beautiful thing...
for the brother to pay instead.
No, Dad.
Dad. Dad, I'm sorry.
Seok Hoon, say you're sorry!
- Come with me. - Seok Hoon...
Seok Hoon.
Dad, I'm sorry.
Dad. Seok Hoon!
Seok Hoon. Are you okay?
Answer me!
Dad. I'm sorry.
Please stop.
I said stop!
Please leave a message...
Why won't anyone pick up?
I don't know.
Ma'am.
What's wrong, Seok Hoon. Are you sick?
Where were you this time?
You always leave at just the right time, as if you know.
What do you mean?
Is something wrong? Tell me.
Do you even care about us?
Get out of the way.
Did something happen to them?
I wouldn't know.
Honey. Did something happen to the kids?
They fought, so I scolded them.
They fought?
Seok Hoon and Seok Kyung never fight.
That's why I scolded them.
It must be puberty.
Do the twins give you a hard time too?
No, they don't.
Did it hurt a lot?
It's fine. Don't worry.
You know that...
you're all I have, right?
You're my only ally.
I will protect you.
So no one can hurt you.
I'm sorry.
The tumor's growing and it's becoming more dangerous.
Mammary gland tumors grow fast.
I got the money. Operate on her now.
It's 2,000 dollars, right?
Where did you get the money?
Didn't you say you have no parents?
You're in middle school, right?
I think you're mistaken.
The operation alone costs 2,000 dollars.
If I count hospitalization and rehab fees, it goes up to six grand.
But I feel bad for you, so I'll do it at 5,000 for you.
But you must bring me cash.
That much?
Yes, because it's a very tricky operation.
Your dog might die if you wait too long.
She can't. You have to save her.
I'll get the money somehow.
Why won't you eat, Sugar?
Okay. I will eat too.
Eat up now.
Here you go.
You're such a good girl.
I went to Hera Palace today.
It's where the richest people live.
The lobby's huge and shiny and there's a massive fountain.
I had to leave my ID to get in.
Isn't that fascinating?
The kids who live there are my age.
They're under my thumb.
I'm their tutor.
So don't worry about me.
Focus on your operation and getting better.
Your Italian lesson teacher is coming. Get ready.
Now?
It's past 11 p.m.
Okay, I'll get ready.
Aren't you being too tough on her?
Her performance test is around the corner.
You're the one who always pressures her to beat Seok Kyung.
That's because...
Joo Dan Tae is just so obnoxious.
I can't stand it when he pretends to be so well-mannered...
when he's a condescending jerk.
He thinks money can get him everything.
How dare he order me around?
I'm a manager at Cheong Ah Medical Center too.
You booked more VIP patients at your hospital thanks to him.
That's why I'm holding back. Since he's still of use to me.
Is this the Bordeaux wine that he likes?
It tastes horrible. Why does he always drink this?
Then don't drink it.
Why are you badmouthing him when you follow everything he does?
The apartment he lives in, the wine he drinks,
and you're even wearing the sweater he wore. What's your problem?
That's all because of...
your sense of inferiority.
If you say that one more time, we're getting divorced. Got it?
But...
is Eun Byeol good enough to beat Seok Kyung?
Eun Byeol has many competitors besides Seok Kyung.
Who else besides those twins?
Don't give up! Let's make it to Cheong Ah Arts High School.
You can do it, Bae Ro Na!
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry for stopping you...
when I had no right.
I will sort this situation out no matter what.
I'm sorry for saying you were worse...
than Dad who passed away.
- I missed you so much. - Really?
Of course.
Did you shoot this video?
Are you crazy?
There are many people watching.
Will you be okay?
How dare you blackmail me?
Do you think you'll be able to continue working in this field?
I have nothing to lose right now.
I'll cut to the chase.
If you want to be elected for your third term,
you'd better pay me to keep quiet.
Why you...
How dare you act up in front of me?
With one phone call, I can get rid of you...
from the face of this earth. Do you understand?
Shall I send this video to the TV stations and press?
You cheated on your wife, didn't pay my commission,
and even sexually harassed me.
You've lived as a scumbag all your life,
and you should consider it lucky to be able to stop this with money.
You...
Hey.
FATIGUE RECOVERY DRINK
What... Are your asking for forgiveness...
with a box of drinks?
My goodness, Ms. Oh.
Your ignorance is truly frustrating.
Just open it before you talk.
You probably know how much it is since you received it often.
What on earth are you talking about?
Why would I have received money like this?
I mean all the money you got from Jenny's parents...
and other various bribes as well.
But...
I'll pretend not to know.
As long as you let Ro Na graduate,
consider me blind...
and deaf from all that.
I look forward to your cooperation.
Oh, thank you.
SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY FOR FUTURE PRODIGIES OF CULTURE AND ART
CERTIFICATE OF SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations, Seok Kyung.
Can you lower your chin a little?
Yes, smile so I can see your teeth.
1, 2.
Okay. Thank you.
Thank you for providing support for the development of this school.
I asked you to exclude my kids from the scholarship list.
How could I do that?
They're top students at school, so they deserve it.
I'm thinking of changing all the air conditioners...
and computers at school.
I also brought up a proposal...
regarding the reconstruction of the gym. Take a look.
Gosh, even the gym?
It will be quite costly.
Don't worry about the money.
I'm more than glad to help since it's for our kids.
Thank you very much, Chairman Joo.
I sorted out the issue regarding Seok Kyung's blank answer sheet.
Fortunately, I was able to persuade...
the teacher in charge of the exam.
I see.
Schedule a dinner appointment with that teacher soon.
Yes, sir.
THE NEXT EPISODE WILL AIR SOON
WE LOST OUR LAND AND HOMES.
WE ARE AGAINST THE REDEVELOPMENT!
- Let's go! - Let's go!
What are you doing?
Why would you do this?
You can't do this! Stop it!
Stop! Don't touch our things!
My gosh. You fools! How dare you do this?
You won't get away with this!
The first stage is underway. You can get started, Dr. Ha.
Okay.
CHEONG AH MEDICAL CENTER, PATIENT: SBC CEO MR. CHU
How do you feel, Mr. Chu?
Your back surgery went perfectly.
It'll last you another 50 years.
By the way,
I'd like to report something to the media.
- What is it? - Sine-gil in Myungwon-dong.
Residents refusing to move out are hampering the redevelopment.
The media took the story. Attorney Lee, you do the rest.
In the end, it's the law...
that is above everyone, right?
The owner of that building has a loser son.
He's on trial for assault resulting in death.
It'll take quite a lot to settle out of court.
The victim's lawyer trained together with my father.
I told him to demand the highest...
they could ever dream of.
If we report him for tax evasion,
he won't last long.
He got a loan worth half the value of the building,
and the banks turned him down already.
Bingo. I give him a month at most.
Attorney Lee, you must treat your father really well.
He's basically feeding you everything in life.
Don't you know it requires talent to be able to take...
what he's feeding me too?
Darn it.
This time, how much do we get each as a profit?
At least 15 large.
The extra deposit of the Yongsan building.
I got in gold bars.
Nothing is as honest as gold.
Let's wrap this up quick and move onto the next deal.
The next project is quite a big one.
My goodness...
What did you do to make the principal go so meek?
Do you think that washes away what you did to us?
Don't even dream of it. I'll follow you to the very end.
Fine. You do that, then.
Let's take Jenny to a hospital.
- What? - Let's get her tested to see...
if her voice is really damaged.
If she coughed up blood,
we must find out what component...
caused such a reaction.
Then I'll apologize, compensate you,
or demand an apology from you.
What got into you this time?
Are you saying my Jenny did something to apologize for?
You must know better than anyone seeing you're her mother.
I don't want to get involved in another family's home education.
But...
you're not raising your kid the right way.
Nothing good comes from...
making someone else's child cry.
If this becomes an issue, who would it hurt more?
Think carefully and weigh out your options.
Hey. Stop right there!
Hey! I'm not done talking!
We're not done!
Hey!
Ms. Oh.
Do you remember me?
Yes. You tutor Jenny.
I got fired.
She learns from Cheon Seo Jin now.
I taught her while she waited for an opening.
I see.
She has a lovely voice.
I see why Jenny's jealous.
Is Ro Na practicing to enter an Arts School too?
Does she have a tutor?
No. She practices on her own.
- Why? - No one will teach her.
I think word got out that the school violence committee...
summoned her over Jenny's incident.
But Ro Na didn't do anything bad.
It's true.
I know very well that she was wrongfully accused.
I'm so sorry about before.
I was in no position to get involved then.
It's fine.
If you'd gotten involved, you'd have gotten into trouble.
Someone as good as Ro Na could get in no problem...
with just a little coaching.
Would you let me teach her?
What?
Are you serious?
Ro Na has much more potential than Jenny.
She has a beautiful voice and hits the notes well.
I'd like to mold her.
If you want a famous tutor like Ms. Cheon Seo Jin,
I can't help with that.
No, sir. Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Bravissima.
You're so good, Ro Na.
I think this will do for the Italian song.
What's the German song?
What German song?
Don't they test on two Italian songs?
Didn't you see Cheong Ah High's notice?
They changed the exam this year.
Didn't you know they added a German song starting this year?
Oh, no. I don't speak any German.
Oh, my gosh.
Jenny heard long ago and has been practicing German songs.
This won't do. Starting today, we'll focus on German songs.
First, shall we start by interpreting a few?
Won't it be too late to start now?
You're smart, so you'll catch up in no time.
But you must practice hard,
and follow my lead well.
I'll work really hard.
Shall we start with Schubert's "Die Forelle"?
Ms. Jennifer?
Let's try this line first.
That's not how you sing it. You keep going flat.
Use your maschera and project the sound forward.
And sing each note separately, not all clumped together!
Why do you keep making the same mistake?
I'll try again. I can do well.
I won't mess up this time.
Hera. 35th-floor garden.
MESSAGE FROM: NAKWON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
- Kyu Jin's home. - Hey.
My gosh.
Min Hyuk's tutor's here. You can't strip out here.
Put on your pants now.
My goodness.
Didn't you say you'd be late preparing for a trial?
Dad went home early,
so I checked my files, then escaped the office.
I can't prepare for the trial without my dad.
You need to start doing things on your own.
That way, your father will be able to trust you with the law firm.
Until when do you plan to stay as his employee?
It'll be mine anyway.
My sisters aren't interested in taking over the law firm.
That's nonsense.
Your second sister...
keeps asking me to set her up with your colleague, Attorney Park.
What? Why? She just got a divorce.
Isn't it obvious?
She's trying to take her share of your father's law firm.
You really know nothing.
Honey, are you badmouthing my sister?
She's my big sister.
No, I just meant to say that you're too naive.
I'm upset at you.
- You trust your sisters too much. - Hurry up and make me feel better.
If you don't, I'll go ahead and tell my mom.
Hurry.
Did I upset you, honey?
Excuse me.
Oh, Ms. Lee.
I'll be off now.
I'm Min Hyuk's father.
Hello.
- Come here. - My gosh.
You're unbelievable.
My goodness.
- It's fine. - Ms. Lee, this is Seok Kyung.
Let's delay our lesson by 30 minutes, okay?
She could've texted me earlier.
I had no idea this place existed in Hera Palace.
I'm surprised.
I participated in designing the building.
Feel free to come here whenever you want.
You teach my kids, so you're more than qualified.
Is this a bribe?
I don't think my kids are bad enough for me to bribe you.
Okay then.
Who's going to enter Cheong Ah Arts High School as the top student?
Is it going to be Seok Kyung or Eun Byeol?
Hasn't it already been decided?
You'll find out after they take their test.
It's going to be fair.
"Fair"?
That's quite unexpected.
What are you doing?
I thought...
this might look good on you.
Aren't you sick of the necklace...
your stupid husband got for you?
What is this necklace...
supposed to mean?
Don't tell me you want me all to yourself.
No, of course not.
I want this to be simple.
Let's not put a leash on each other or be clingy.
I want this to end the moment one of us decides to end it.
What do you think?
It looks like we've just settled...
on our own set of rules.
Can we finish early today?
Did you forget that we started late?
If we finish early, you can go teach another lesson.
You like money.
You got that right. I like money.
I need to make money.
That's why I need to stay and teach you guys.
If I don't stick to the contract, I'll have to pay a penalty.
Did I make things clear?
CHEONG AH ARTS HIGH SCHOOL, APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Hurry up and solve this.
What's your problem? I don't want to do it.
Is it because you don't know how?
I don't understand how you're the top student...
at Cheong Ah Arts Middle School.
In my opinion, you're not that smart.
Get out of my room right now.
Now.
I think we should finish early today.
We need to write our applications for Cheong Ah Arts High School.
We already got permission from our mom.
Okay, fine. Instead, it's just for today.
What are you doing?
She deserves to learn a lesson.
That way, she'll learn not to act up.
Ms. Lee, I appreciate your hard work.
This is a small gift.
My keyring is gone.
Dad got it for me. It was a limited edition.
Ms. Lee, did you take it?
It was on my desk a minute ago.
I never took it.
You should look for it again.
Why don't you show me your bag to prove that you didn't take it?
That's okay, right?
CONQUER YOUR SCHOOL GRADES, MATHEMATICS
What's this?
You are a thief. You took my keyring and snacks.
Seok Kyung, that's enough.
I'm sorry, Ms. Lee.
What do you mean it's enough?
She stole something from me. How do you expect me to stay calm?
You saw it for yourself. How could you say that to me?
Don't let it bother you.
I'll make sure I scold her.
Mom, whose side are you taking?
Are you seriously taking her side even though you're my mom?
Seok Kyung!
How dare you talk to your mother that way!
The tutor stole something from me, but Mom keeps taking her side.
I didn't do it. I really didn't steal anything.
Why would I steal something?
I can easily tell why.
I think you should leave.
This is between me and my family.
Let me explain, honey.
First, let me listen to what Seok Kyung has to say.
She seems very angry.
Ms. Anna Lee?
- Yes? - We received a report. Wait here.
What do you mean?
We were told you stole something from the penthouse.
Why don't you check again?
I didn't do it. I didn't steal anything.
I think...
we should let the cops investigate that.
When you see something valuable,
it's normal to feel the urge to possess it.
I understand.
We found the lost item, so we'll let it slide...
if you apologize.
I don't want to apologize for something I didn't do.
If you don't apologize, it could get you in trouble.
Isn't it weird?
My daughter's keyring couldn't have...
gone into your bag on its own.
Maybe Seok Kyung put it in my bag.
What are you talking about? Why would I do that?
That's out of line.
What do you take my family for?
I want you to apologize.
I want you to apologize for suspecting my daughter...
and for stealing something from her room.
Call the superintendent of Gangnam Police Station.
Okay, sir.
If you move an inch from there,
you'll also get charged for trying to run away.
I didn't steal it! It was a setup!
- I'm not a thief! - Come right now!
Hey, will you please say something?
Wait.
I'll apologize.
I'll do it.
Meet me at the swimming pool.
I can't believe this.
Did the math teacher seriously try to steal something?
Has she lost her mind?
I know, right?
- Hi. - Look at her.
Let's hear you apologize.
I'm sorry...
for suspecting you.
And? You also need to apologize for stealing my keyring.
I'm sorry.
It won't ever happen again.
Okay, I'll accept your apology...
although I'm not entirely satisfied with it.
Where do you think you're going?
By the way, Ms. Lee.
Do you know that you really stink?
You make me want to puke.
Oh, my gosh! Did you seriously just do that?
You're nuts.
I can't believe we adopted a thief!
You're going to be deported from the States.
- Here you go. - There.
My gosh.
Where are you going?
- Ms. Lee. - My gosh.
You should've told me if you were hungry.
I'm so disappointed that you even tried to steal our snacks.
I guess she likes imported snacks.
Are you serious?
I can't believe she did that.
- This is going to stink. - Ms. Lee!
Ms. Lee! Ms. Lee!
Use this money to have your clothes cleaned.
- My gosh. - Let's go.
- Bye, Ms. Lee.
THE NEXT EPISODE WILL AIR SOON
I want you to fire the math tutor.
I don't care if she stole or not. I didn't like her from the start.
Seok Kyung, why did you do that?
- Do what? - You put that in Ms. Lee's bag.
What are you talking about?
Seok Kyung.
I want to know why you did it.
Is this really the best you can do?
I never took you as someone who would hurt others.
So what? What do you want me to do?
I want you to apologize to Ms. Lee.
I'll drag you to her if I need to.
No!
Who are you to tell me what to do?
How dare you talk to me that way! I'm your mom!
"Mom"?
You're not even my real mom.
Seok Kyung, what in the world...
Did you think I'd never find out...
that you're not my real mom?
Seok Hoon and I were given birth by someone else!
Seok Kyung.
I don't know who told you what, but I'm your mother.
I may not have given birth to you,
but I raised you since you were a baby.
And I loved you like my own.
I truly cared about you.
You truly cared?
My elementary school graduation ceremony.
All my concerts.
And even last year's birthday.
You were never there when I needed you!
And I bet it was all because of her.
Your daughter who's lying sick at the hospital.
How did you know that?
Do you have any idea how much I liked you?
You deceived me.
You abandoned me...
for your biological daughter!
No, that's not true.
I never abandoned you.
I love you so much.
I never once thought of you as someone else's daughter.
I really mean it, Seok Kyung.
Don't ever act like you're my mom again.
It's disgusting, and it makes me want to puke.
Seok Hoon.
Let me explain.
From now on, don't interfere in our lives.
That's why the kids were always so sensitive.
But I had no idea.
They were bound to know one day.
Don't blame yourself so much.
They'll understand someday.
I'll talk to them.
I feel so sorry to you too.
You tried so hard to take care of that sick child for 16 years.
But there's been no progress.
Don't ever say that in front of Hye In.
Although she can't speak, she's sensitive.
I'm sure she hears and feels everything.
I feel sorry I haven't supported her enough to make her recover.
Don't say that.
You've been so kind to her as if she was your own child.
Hye In is my child no matter what they say.
If she's your child, she's mine as well.
Seok Hoon, Seok Kyung, and Hye In.
All three of them are our children.
We can overcome this.
But how do you think they found out?
I'm not sure.
I don't understand either.
You were right.
It disgusts me.
I thought she was my mom when we don't share a drop of blood.
Throw this photo away.
It's about time we end this play.
You've done well trying to be a daughter, Joo Hye In.
Has it already been 16 years?
Yes, sir.
You did a great job enduring it all this time.
Flawlessly.
My math grades improved so much thanks to you.
I'll invite you to a musical next time.
I told you to lower your larynx and control your breathing!
Will you be able to beat Seok Kyung at this rate?
Can you make it first place?
Keep going.
Ro Na, you did great.
If you look at this part, can we go legato here?
My daughter, you sound lovely.
2020 CHEONG AH ARTS HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM
I hope you achieve the dream...
I failed to achieve.
APPLICANT: BAE RO NA, GUARDIAN: OH YOON HEE
CHEONG AH ARTS HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION PERFORMANCE TEST
WE HOPE YOU PASS THE TEST!
WE LOVE YOU!
Min Hyuk. I'll take this.
Son, drink this before you go in.
We're here.
You look pretty.
- Mr. Oh! - Yes.
Take this.
Seok Kyung, take this.
HARD WORK NEVER BETRAYS YOU!
Mom.
Mom, what do I do?
Why, Ro Na? What's wrong?
Look at this.
CLASSICAL SINGING, 2 ITALIAN SONGS
MUST BE SUNG IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
It's okay.
The person you have reached is unavailable.
Please leave a message after the tone.
Why? He's not answering?
It's my fault. We've been tricked.
I don't think a German song was allowed in the first place.
What do I do, Mom?
Ro Na.
Don't cry.
You won't be able to sing properly if you cry. It's okay.
Did you take care of her lesson teacher?
Yes, they won't be able to reach him.
Let's think about it.
Ro Na, it's okay.
Don't cry.
Ms. Cheon!
- You're here. - Ms. Cheon.
My daughter practiced really hard.
My daughter Jenny...
I will judge fairly.
Yes, of course.
We look forward to your support!
Ro Na, please pull yourself together.
Everything's been ruined!
I can't think of anything.
It's all over.
No, it's not over.
You still have your favorite song left.
You sang it secretly hundreds of times...
and listened to it so much. Don't you remember?
But still...
I didn't even practice properly.
I don't think I can do it. I can't do it.
Ro Na, you can do it.
Are you going to give up like this?
Will you give up going to Cheong Ah Arts High School?
You said you'd achieve the dream I failed to achieve.
No, don't sing it for me.
Sing for yourself.
Aren't you upset?
Aren't you angry that you were tricked?
You have to try until the end at least.
Ro Na, don't forget.
You have the best voice here.
No one...
can sing as well as you.
I can't.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, PIANO TEST HALL
You can do it. Okay?
Good luck!
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, PIANO TEST HALL
JUDGE
This voice...
Is it Bae Ro Na?
Please let my daughter pass.
My Lord.
Goodness.
I think Ha Eun Byeol made a mistake.
Does that matter?
Her grandpa is the director of this school.
Worry about yourself.
Hey. Good luck, Seok Kyung!
Mom.
Ro Na. How did it go?
I think it went well.
Great job, sweetie. I'm proud of you.
Great job. Let's go.
I guess you don't have to worry about Seok Kyung and Seok Hoon.
I wasn't even this nervous when I took the test to be an announcer.
I think my heart is about to shrivel up.
I'm so nervous too.
To be honest, won't the twins pass...
by even just breathing on stage?
Think about all the bricks...
Chairman Joo stacked for this school,
and the grass he laid out.
You're making me uncomfortable.
Why would you be uncomfortable? I just shared the facts.
Besides the ones who'll get a free pass...
like Eun Byeol and the twins,
the leftovers will fight over the few tickets that are left.
It's literally a desperate fight to get accepted.
"Leftovers"?
Why is Min Hyuk a leftover?
Don't think of him as the same level as Jenny.
She doesn't even go to Cheong Ah Arts Middle School.
Do you actually think Min Hyuk has a chance?
Ms. Cheon looks down on you even more than me.
You don't know anything, do you?
He's not good at singing or studying.
No wonder she ignores you all the time.
How could you be so tactless for an ex-announcer?
What did you say?
Ms. Kang, say that again!
- What are you doing? - I haven't even started yet.
What did you say?
Did I say something wrong?
How can you treat Min Hyuk like that?
My goodness, your daughter is no match for him.
Are you offended? Then prove how good he is.
- Go and prove it! - My gosh.
- My goodness. - We'll see.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, PIANO TEST HALL
MIN SEOL A, CLASSICAL SINGING
She's today's last applicant.
PERFORMANCE TEST SCORE SHEET
CHECK RESULTS
THE RESULTS HAVE NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED YET.
MOM
Yes, Mom.
They haven't announced it yet.
I don't know. What's taking so long?
Announce the results.
Ms. Min, it's been a long time.
Hello.
That must be the results.
- You passed too, right? - Yes.
Who came first place in the classical singing department?
Mom. Mom!
Mom.
Mom, they announced the results.
But I'm afraid to look at it.
You didn't have to come out. You're getting wet.
Let's go inside. I'll check for you.
LIST OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Congratulations on Seok Hoon coming in first place.
But someone else has won first place for classical singing.
Seok Kyung, you didn't come in first place.
Who is it then?
Is it Eun Byeol, whose voice cracked?
Her name is Min Seol A.
She dropped out of high school and took the GED.
Min Seol A?
MIN SEOL A, CLASSICAL SINGING
It was you, wasn't it? I wasn't mistaken.
Seok Kyung, what are you doing to your teacher?
What teacher?
I saw her with my own eyes at today's test site.
MIN SEOL A
"Min Seol A"?
BAE RO NA, CLASSICAL SINGING, DISQUALIFIED
YOU ARE NUMBER 1 ON THE RESERVE LIST.
"Number 1 on the reserve list"?
YOU ARE NUMBER 1 ON THE RESERVE LIST.
This doesn't make sense. Why didn't I pass?
Why? I didn't make any mistakes.
Ro Na, it's okay.
Ro Na!
Ro Na, where are you going?
Ro Na, be careful!
Ro Na!
MIN SEOL A
Are you really the same age as Seok Kyung? In middle school?
Can't you see this?
She's the same age as me, and she doesn't even go to school.
We don't even know where she came from.
Can you believe we called her a teacher...
and took lessons from this swindler?
You lied as if you studied abroad...
when you actually only live in Bosok Village.
Why did you do that?
Answer me.
I'm sorry for lying.
But I returned all the money when you fired me,
and I'm not their teacher anymore.
So you didn't do anything wrong?
I taught them as much as you paid me,
and I was never late.
Seok Kyung was the one who was rudest to me.
She even humiliated me and claimed I was a thief.
- Shut your mouth. - Seok Kyung.
How did you come in first place in the test then?
I passed fair and square with my talent.
Is that wrong?
Who knows what a swindler like you could've done?
Maybe you approached us on purpose to steal information.
There's no information I can take from you anyway.
Seok Kyung.
That's for tricking my family and making us into fools.
What are you doing?
That's my warning telling you to know your place.
Why? Are you angry?
If you're finished enjoying yourself like a reckless brat,
it's time to be punished.
Tell me your parent's number.
Please stop it.
I don't have parents.
You don't have parents? Are you an orphan then?
How pathetic...
She has nothing to do with us now.
She already apologized too.
You creeped me out from the beginning.
An insincere person like you gives out a particular vibe.
That nasty feeling that really creeps me out.
You're not exactly living an honest life either.
What did you just say?
If you're done, I'll be off now.
Hey, where do you think you're going?
Hey!
That vulgar brat.
I can't believe you let someone like her into our house.
I won't end it here.
That's crazy. You're lying, right?
My gosh, I'm so angry right now.
I can't believe I treated her like a teacher.
She's an amazing actress.
No wonder I found it so hard to like her from the start.
Are we just going to forgive her? What should we do?
We should make her pay for making a fool of us.
Wait. Seol A.
I'm sorry, Ms. Shim.
I owe you a sincere apology.
May I ask you why you had to lie?
The Anna I know...
I mean, the Seol A I know isn't someone...
who would do something like this out of malice.
You might not believe me,
but I was in urgent need of money.
I promise I didn't spend it on anything bad.
Okay.
I believe you.
But you should apologize to the other families.
You're not being responsible...
by just running away like this.
Okay.
I'll do as you say.
I have something for you. Will you wait for a moment?
Okay.
Who are you guys?
Stay still if you don't want to get yourself in a mess.
How can you be so confident even after what you've done?
Are you really the same age as us?
You took the GED, and you live in Bosok Village?
On top of that, she's an orphan.
I'm sorry. I'd like to apologize from the bottom of my heart.
You're sorry? You totally had us fooled.
Do you think an apology will cut it?
I'll return the tutor fee.
I'll return every penny. Just give me some time.
You're unbelievably brazen.
You give me the creeps.
The fact that you tried to teach us is already against the law.
You even tried to steal Seok Kyung's keyring.
You're a thief and a con artist.
I can't believe she got accepted at Cheong Ah Arts High School...
as the top student.
She's such a low class.
You darn brat.
Here's what you need to know.
You don't deserve to go to school with us.
And of course, your admission as the top student...
at Cheong Ah Arts High School will get canceled.
You committed fraud to make money.
Do you really think the school will accept someone like you?
You really need to get to your senses.
You're right. I took the GED,
I'm poor, and I live in Bosok Village.
I never got a chance to go to school properly,
and I couldn't even dream of receiving any singing lessons.
I was always busy working part-time jobs.
But what about that?
You guys lost to someone so insignificant.
Be honest with me.
Are you upset that an orphan taught you?
Or are you upset that I beat you guys?
You didn't beat us.
You guys have it all.
You live in fancy houses,
and you have rich parents who provide you with full support.
You have everything you could ever ask for.
So why are you obsessed with bullying me?
I pity you guys.
You're pitiful and sad.
You pity us?
Who are you to pity us?
Who do you think you are?
- Did you bring what I asked you to? - Of course.
Ta-da!
- What are you doing? - You're a college student.
You're a UCLA student who took a leave of absence.
You're not a minor, so you can enjoy some champagne, right?
Please don't do this.
Let me go home. Please.
Don't get scared. We're just going to celebrate.
A party to congratulate your admission as the top student.
Ro Na.
Ro Na, where are you?
Ro Na.
My goodness.
Here. Take this.
Look at yourself.
I totally get why your parents abandoned you.
A top student? You're unbelievable.
Who do you think you are?
Let's not forget the cake. We're here to congratulate you.
If you do as you're told, we'll let you go.
We're ready.
Please let me go. Please.
Look over here. I'll take a nice photo.
Nice pose. You look great.
Now, we're able to see the real Min Seol A from Bosok Village.
This really suits you.
Why don't you use this chance to choose a different path?
Look at her.
How dare you act like you're our teacher!
- Look at her. - Congratulations
- Take this. - Congratulations
- How does this feel? - You deserved this.
Hey, stop.
Please let me go.
We put Bae Ro Na on the top of the waiting list.
This voice... Is it Bae Ro Na?
How did you deal with Ms. Kwon?
I gave her the money.
I also told her that we'll be supporting her solo concert.
Good work. You may leave now.
Ms. Cheon! Ms. Cheon!
Ms. Cheon, did you hear the news?
- What's going on? - Min Seol A...
The girl who got accepted as the top student.
She's apparently the tutor.
What are you talking about?
I'm talking about our kids' tutor, Anna Lee.
She's actually Min Seol A,
the girl who got into Cheong Ah Arts High School as the top student.
What?
I really can't believe this.
I was happy that our kids passed, but this totally ruined my day.
Ms. Cheon, you should've done more research before hiring her.
This is so embarrassing.
People will laugh at us if word gets out.
We totally got fooled...
by a 16-year-old.
How could I have known?
She forged her proof of enrollment and ID.
If you're going to blame me,
you can hire your own tutor from now on.
It's not Ms. Cheon's fault.
How could she have known? That brat was very meticulous.
Kids these days can be very cunning. Don't you agree?
Su Ryeon, didn't you study in the States?
I'm sure you would've noticed something suspicious.
Did you not find anything peculiar? Or did you...
purposely turn a blind eye?
I didn't know.
But I think she had her reasons.
She promised to apologize to everyone.
"Apologize"? Did she tell you that she'll apologize?
Don't tell me you actually believed that.
Shouldn't we think about how we're going to deal with this?
Do you really think you can let a girl like her...
enter the school as the top student?
It gives me the creeps just to think that our kids...
will be going to school with someone so despicable.
I agree.
I'm worried she might influence our innocent kids.
Ro Na!
What are you doing here?
Do you know how much I looked for you?
Ro Na, let's go home.
You might catch a cold.
So what if I catch a cold?
I won't ever be able to sing again!
I don't need this darn voice anymore!
Don't say that.
Please don't be like this, Ro Na.
Why aren't we rich?
Why do you have to be on bad terms with Ms. Cheon?
It's all your fault!
If it weren't for you, Ms. Cheon would've taught me.
I wouldn't have gotten framed.
And I would've gotten accepted to Cheong Ah Arts High School!
Ro Na, you're on the top of the waiting list.
You still have hope.
It's over now.
I don't want to see you right now.
Just leave me alone!
Ro Na, I'm so sorry.
I... I was too foolish.
I'm so sorry.
I... I'm...
I'm sorry for being so incompetent.
I'm so sorry, Ro Na.
I did my best!
I just want to die!
I don't want to live!
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
THE PENTHOUSE
Talent? That stuff is useless.
Money and power trump it all.
I just need to keep my mouth shut.
Why don't you kill someone to get your daughter admitted?
We both know you're very persistent.
You and your daughter are so dramatic.
The garden on the 35th floor. The owner of the penthouse.
That's a nice necklace. I don't think I've seen it before.
I can no longer lie about my feelings.
She's smart, so she'll try to use what she has up her sleeve.
But she has no idea that it will backfire on her.