Birth of a Beauty
Liposuction from Ji Hoon oppa.
Plastic surgeries from a number of surgeons on various body parts.
So, no one can recognize her.
As expected of Tae Hee oppa.
Sa Geum Ran.
Now that I know the truth,
you're finished.
Are you ready?
Yes, I'm ready.
Doctor.
How do I look?
Does my uniform look good? Do I look like a high schooler?
Let me see.
Now...
Ugh, your ribbon's crooked.
Wow, you look just like a high schooler.
Did you get additional surgery to look younger?
We're always together. How could I?
Anyway,
I look young, right?
Your lips will split from smiling.
Of course they would.
It's the moment Edmond Dantes becomes Count of Monte Cristo.
Let's begin.
Smile.
To the left.
Killer smile.
Good.
Bigger smile.
Let's give you a new identity. You're being reborn as a perfect daughter.
When you become famous, your high school yearbook will be found.
To prepare for that...
a graduation photo is absolutely necessary.
There's more.
Here.
I got you an ID card.
Identification card, driver's license. Even a health club membership card.
Kim Duk Soon?
I wanted to find you a better name.
It's okay.
My nickname is Kim Dduk Soon.
It's perfect for me.
Kim Duk Soon.
Kim Dduk Soon.
Know what your greatest charm is?
Your positive mind and willing heart.
Do you know what your image is saying this to me?
Like the magician David Copperfield.
The most skilled.
Really?
Getting complimented
makes the bottom of my heart explode with heat.
Honey.
It's me.
It's a mistake.
She would've appeared had she been alive.
There's no way she's alive.
[Honey, I'm watching you from the car ahead.]
Then who is it?
[The day you killed me... remember it?]
Someone's behind this.
Who is it?
Who are you?
Where was Sara then?
By chance...
- So hot! - Oh, my.
Be quiet and do it slowly!
Jeez.
Kang Joon...
Is he still sick?
Why isn't he coming?
He said he would.
Here he is. Sit, Kang Joon.
Sit, sit.
Talk to me.
Geum Ran sent you a text?
Geum Ran couldn't have sent a text. Someone's probably playing a joke.
He imagined it because he's weak.
Hey, eat some chicken soup, okay? Here.
Okay?
Oppa.
The police are calling.
They want to question you.
It's Lee Kang Joon.
This is Detective Oh from Sunbok Police Station.
Someone reported you for Sa Geum Ran's murder.
We have to verify.
Come in.
Alright.
What's going on with you?
What's with the police station?
There was a collision.
It's just a car accident.
I'll be going first.
Oh...
Hey, hey.
Eat before you go.
HBS.
And Winner Group headquarters.
Are you nervous?
Inside are Chae Yun and Lee Kang Joon.
And Winner Group that controls HBS.
Important people.
Do you feel...
a little intimidated?
No.
I'm the top beauty in Asia
with a broken heart.
I have you, too, Doctor.
I can do it.
Because...
I'm pretty.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Go rescue your grandmother.
I'll show you I can do well without you.
Fighting!
Sara.
Nice to see you.
Hello.
Sara's here.
I'm going to go see her.
You're so beautiful.
Amazing. You're even more beautiful in person.
Thank you.
I came for the profile shoot.
- Writer Lee. - PD!
It's Sara.
Hello.
Can you be a guest on our program?
Yes.
Can we take a picture together?
An ahjumma in the kitchen debuts as a celebrity?
Enjoy it while you can.
Before everything is revealed.
I'm Lawyer Kim representing HBS CEO Lee Kang Joon.
He won't appear.
He can't be investigated because he's a VIP?
I don't think it'll be easy.
We're going to create a segment introducing you.
Do your best pose. Have one?
Eating and laughing?
Show me.
Shoot it.
Show us another pose.
Good, good.
Keep going.
You can go bigger.
More.
Bigger, bigger!
Okay!
Great.
Doctor.
What happened with your grandmother?
I'm waiting for the legality of detention review for her.
Are you doing well?
Of course.
I'll tell you the details later.
Do a good job.
Smells sweet.
I can smell the sweetness from here.
Why are you smelling sweetness at a courthouse?
That's what I'm wondering.
By chance, are you dating someone? Some ahjumma?
What if someone hears?
I'm not dating.
But why would I date an ahjumma even if I did?
I'm a bachelor.
People are looking. It's embarrassing.
Go and work.
I want to review the legality of Park Man Duk's detention.
[Legality of detention review - review the validity of a detention that may lead to release.]
I prepared the request form according to court procedure.
Park Man Duk already requested a Legality of Detention Review.
The court already refused.
So, another review is impossible.
Who is her lawyer?
What law firm?
It's a lawyer appointed by Winner Group.
Winner Group appointed?
Sara came to headquarters?
She's debuting on HBS's show Big Hit.
She's shooting her profile picture and promotions.
Hello, it's our fourth meeting.
Hello.
I heard about your first shoot.
Congratulations.
They're beautiful.
Thank you.
But...
Who are you that you keep appearing like this?
How'd you get in here?
Entry is forbidden.
Actually,
I work here, too.
You're an employee.
But be careful.
You might get fired playing around like this. It's hard to get a job lately.
You should do well when you have a job.
I do.
I'll be careful.
Remember me.
I'm your number one fan.
I have a fan?
Right.
Whether you use money or threats,
handle it.
It must go over quietly.
Yes, I understand.
Sara's way prettier in person, huh?
Sara will be a total hit.
The birth of a beauty.
Sara?
We'll film a few more cuts at the cafe.
Touch up your makeup in the dressing room.
Okay.
Kang Joon.
I guess you weren't just pretty in my eyes.
Yes.
I'm a hit.
But Kang Joon...
Are you okay after collapsing that night?
What happened?
That night...
Where were you, Sara?
I went to the bathroom.
I was alarmed because you'd disappeared.
I went after getting a call.
But you had collapsed.
It scared me so much.
Who did that to you?
I don't know yet.
I'm looking into it.
It can't happen again.
You look awful, Kang Joon.
Thanks.
For worrying.
Your wife is here, Kang Joon.
I know we're separated.
But we're still married and we're at work.
Flirting in public? With Sara?
Like they say, you're a serial adulterer.
But take it easy.
I love...
...Sara.
You love Sara?
It's my first time feeling this way.
You never said that to me once.
But you can with Sara?
You love Sara?
Sara's special.
When I'm with her,
I feel comfortable.
You love...
...Sara?
Stop it.
You love Sara?
You'll faint if you find out who she really is.
You don't even know.
But you...
...love Sara?
Let's divorce.
What?
We're not legally married anyway.
No need for formalities.
Just end it like this.
It's not that we didn't. We couldn't legally marry.
Since Sa Geum Ran was missing,
you're still legally married.
No need to talk long.
Let's divorce.
I guess. No need for shock.
A man who threw away his first wife could do the same with his second.
I'm an idiot for trusting you who's more than capable of doing this.
Give back the Canvas Building I gave you. And leave with nothing else.
You killed your first wife.
You kick out your second wife with nothing?
Watch your mouth.
We're at the office.
Did I say something false?
Murderer.
What about you?
An announcer was an accomplice to murder.
Think you'll survive that?
I have more cards than you think.
I know what you don't know.
You'll regret asking me for divorce.
Since you're like this,
I changed my mind.
I'm going to become more cruel.
All I need is Sara.
We're over like you said. But...
know this.
I'll decide whether we divorce or not.
Wow Sara, you were fantastic today.
Your judo stance was incredible.
Good job.
Thank you for your hard work.
See you during the show filming.
Okay.
Bye.
Are you happy?
Think you have it all?
Are you jealous?
You're not the only one who can be famous.
Fine.
Come up.
Come up to where I am.
I have the same thought.
Only...
with one difference.
I won't go to where you are.
I'll go much higher.
Much higher...
...than you.
Sa Geum Ran.
You fake.
I won't let this go.
Let go.
We're the same.
Likewise...
Gyo Chae Yun...
I won't let this go.
Fine.
Mock me.
I'm not going to reveal that you're Sa Geum Ran now.
Come higher.
At your happiest moment...
I'll completely destroy you.
Shim Yeo Ok?
Your medicine.
I'll let you see your son-in-law since you take your medicine well.
Don't worry.
Open the door!
Just a phone call!
Shim Yeo Ok!
Yes?
Kyung Joo!
Kyung Joo, it's me!
Mother?
Where are you?
The hospital?
Hold on.
Endure it a little.
Ugh, those rose thorns.
Let me see your hand.
What did you do that you got pricked with thorns?
I got into a staring battle with Gyo Chae Yun.
Really?
Gyo Chae Yun was pissed, too.
We're going to be on the show "The Birth of a Chef" together.
We're going to be in a heated battle at the station.
Did you...
do well today?
I didn't show any trace of being Sa Geum Ran. I was perfect.
I have a fan, too.
Now...
you don't have to worry about me anymore.
Is that why you got three rose thorns in your hand?
You're like a little kid.
Today I...
worried about you today, too.
About what?
About rescuing your grandmother.
Really?
We worried for each other?
Eun Kyung Joo?
Team Leader Choi.
Yeah.
Yeah. Okay.
I'll be there soon.
The mastermind who accused Park Man Duk is...
...Lee Kang Joon?
Why would he?
HBS Lee Kang Joon...
and Winner Group successor Han Min Hyuk are on the same side.
Lee Kang Joon is fighting in Han Min Hyuk's place.
To sum it up...
villain duo.
Han Min Hyuk is deceased Chairman Han Myung Hoon's illegitimate son.
Chairman Han's assistant Son Ji Sook got the Chairman drunk and had a son secretly.
But still...
how could he send his grandmother to jail?
Isn't that too harsh?
Assistant Son.
Assistant...
Get out Assistant Son.
Get out!
Don't you hear me?
To be blunt,
Min Hyuk is this family's oldest grandson.
Let him...
...live in this house.
You've plotted to ruin my son's family.
You evil wench.
You're blinded by money...
and bore a child for a man you don't love.
I'll give you money.
But don't come near this house. Got it?
You won't leave?
- Shall I call someone? - No.
I'll leave...
...on my own.
Let's go, Min Hyuk.
Han Min Hyuk.
I remembered who he is.
He's Director of Strategic Planning, Han Min Hyuk.
He's the future Chairman of Winner Group.
Where are you, ahjumma?
Let's meet now.
Doctor.
I'm going to the hospital.
I found out where Mother is being hospitalized.
I'm on my way.
What?
Alone?
Which hospital? I'll go now.
Don't move.
Where are you, ahjumma?
It's dangerous alone. Where are you?
I'm at the hospital, Doctor.
Lee Kang Joon.
Who's getting revenge for Sa Geum Ran?
Sa Geum Ran's mother must know.
Hold on, Doctor.
I'll call you back.
Lee Kang Joon is here.
You might run into him.
Hello?
Ugh, really.
I want to visit Shim Yeo Ok.
Why can't I?
I'm Shim Yeo Ok's guardian.
I want to visit.
Why go to the hospital? Don't you know you can't?
How can I not? Mom's trapped there.
Think about it.
You have a brain even if you're not a brainy beauty.
What about my brain? Do you use your brain to rescue your grandmother?
You just deal with things as they come.
I'm doing the same to rescue my mom.
Don't you know how I feel?
I'm not saying don't save her.
You're going to ruin your new life.
What if you'd met Lee Kang Joon? Your life would be over.
Is my life being over important? When Mom's like that?
You could have told me.
If I told you? What then?
I'll rescue her!
How long will I take your help?
What?
Doctor, you're...
not going to help me forever.
We'll part anyway.
In the end,
I have to take care of myself, right?
We're...
strangers in the end.
Right.
We never said it.
But there was something between us.
The psychological assessment weirdly said it was love.
Fine.
I flirted with you a little. But it was just flirting.
We're strangers in the end.
So, stay out of it.
I won't from now on.
What are you looking at?
Don't you know the contract details?
Lower your eyes!
Goodness.
Glaring at me like that.
He almost ate me alive.
Use my brain?
I won't!
Why worry if you're going to throw a fit?
Why get mad worrying about me?
I'm not the only nosy one.
You're a male busybody.
Doctor.
Eat breakfast.
Are you still sulking?
Don't sulk for so long like a loser.
Come out and eat for now.
Doctor?
I'll rescue your mother.
Wait.
And...
Lower your eyes!
Doctor...
Room 303.
His grandmother's name is Park Man Duk.
Where is she being held?
There was a memo somewhere.
Seoul Prison, Park Man Duk.
[Room 303, Shim Yeo Ok]
It's not time to take my medicine.
I'm not a nurse.
My name is Han Tae Hee.
I know your daughter well.
Geum Ran?
Yes.
You must get out of here.
Follow me.
Wh... Who are you?
I won't go.
Where will you take me now?
I despise Lee Kang Joon the most.
I got word from Eun Kyung Joo.
Here.
I brought clothes for you.
Hello, Grandmother.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Sara.
This person...
is Doctor's grandmother.
I don't know you.
Why did you want to see me?
Until he tells you himself,
I can't tell you the details.
But I wanted to tell you to be strong.
There's someone helping you.
He's trying to get you out.
That person...
always does what he sets out to do.
You'll be sure to be released.
Until then,
take care of your health
and just wait.
Be strong, Grandmother.
Yes, Doctor.
You rescued Mom?
Mom.
Eun Kyung Joo is coming.
She needs treatment.
After a few days,
bring her to our house to be safe.
Since she doesn't know my identity,
she won't come with me.
I'll think of something else.
Thank you.
Truly.
Doctor.
Actually, I...
visited your grandmother.
You were worried about her.
I visited in your place.
Thankfully, she's healthy.
I told her someone...
is helping her and...
to be strong.
Grandmother.
Ahjumma.
What, Doctor?
I can't get involved in Grandmother's situation myself.
So, you...
meet her in my...
...place.
Yes.
Doctor.
Tell me about the bread.
If she's going to believe Dong Geul's alive,
the bread has to be round.
Is the dough ready?
Just a little more.
Look at you sweating.
Give it to me. I'll do it.
No, I'll do it.
I'm strong.
You're not strong. I'm stronger.
I'll do it.
No, I have to do it.
I'll do it.
It's okay.
Fine.
Let's do it together then.
Ugh, let me see your face.
You have flour on it.
Doctor.
Thank you for...
rescuing my mom.
And...
for acting up yesterday...
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
So, why act up?
Don't act up anymore.
I'll lower my eyes if you tell me to.
It's this taste.
It's baked all the way through.
Doctor, okay?
You're here again?
Yes, Grandmother.
Bread?
Miss...
by chance, are you joking with me?
No.
This bread...
Look at it closely.
Does it remind you of anything?
On Dong Geul's birthday,
you gave him bread, right?
I made...
the same kind.
Miss, how do you know Dong Geul?
And...
how did you know I gave him bread for his birthday?
Dong Geul is alive.
He's trying to rescue you.
Tell Han Min Hyuk that Dong Geul is here to see him.
Han Min Hyuk is waiting for me.
You have to go through Director Han's secretary office to see him.
Is he the President or something?
Hurry up and contact him.
I'm sorry.
I'm going crazy.
There he is.
Han Min Hyuk.
Jeez.
I'm Dong Geul.
Hey, Han Min Hyuk.
Stop there!
Jeez.
Who do you think I am?
You'll regret it later.
You'll be in trouble later.
Oh, over there.
Stop!
It's true.
Dong Geul...
Wasn't he smart as a child?
He must have...
been thoughtful and kind.
There's no way.
Dong Geul died.
No, he's alive.
I heard about the accident.
Due to accident trauma,
he can't appear before you.
When he thinks of the accident,
he collapses from broken heart syndrome.
That's why I came in his place.
That's how you wanna play it, huh?
I'm the genius Han Tae Hee.
It's the fire alarm, Director.
You never know. You'll have to use the emergency exit.
Director.
Director?
Director!
That way.
Run.
What is this?
Wow, killer pose.
Let's put aside the small talk.
Release Grandmother.
If you release her,
I'll disappear quietly.
Grandmother?
Park Man Duk whom you framed and had imprisoned.
Crazy bastard.
Jeez.
It'd be great if it ended with Lee Kang Joon.
I have a bad feeling a worse character has appeared.
You came to Sewondang when you were fifteen, right?
I saw the hole in your sock.
The one hiding in the study was me.
Dong Geul.
Release Grandmother.
Then I won't come back.
I'll live quietly like I have.
Director!
Director.
Is something wrong?
Call a directors meeting tomorrow.
To confirm...
Winner Group's next CEO.
I'll prepare it.
Directors meeting?
Yes.
The focus of the directors meeting tomorrow...
Talking about the directors meeting...
The day the bad guys get promoted.
That's what she said.
She wants me to stop him.
I lived as someone else so far.
She wants me...
to reveal myself to everyone.
I'll think about it.
I don't know...
what the circumstances are...
or what family you're from.
But living in hiding
doesn't fit you, Doctor.
Both you and I...
Because we escaped death,
we know what fear is.
But ahjumma...
your death...
there's something worse.
What...
...is that?
Losing someone you love.
I witnessed...
my parents' death.
My parents were being threatened.
By chance,
if something happens to me,
don't try to find out.
The truth...
is painful sometimes.
Father thought my life would be in danger if I discovered the truth.
So...
he told me to forget.
The murderer dropped this at the accident scene.
It's a watch.
By chance...
if I return to my place,
I'll face...
this man and a huge conspiracy.
Me, of course.
I have to prepare for my loved ones to get hurt.
You've always protected me until now.
It's my turn now.
Don't be afraid.
Let's do it together.
When we're together,
we did it all.
Divorce?
He wants a divorce?
He wants the Canvas Building back.
What?
I can't get kicked out like this.
I won't divorce.
Anyway,
I won't divorce until I get my share.
I'm going to return to my in-laws, too.
I'm going to endure.
That woman who ruined me...
I won't let her go.
[Marriage Verification Certificate]
Marriage verification certificate?
We didn't get a marriage license.
But we did get a marriage verification.
That means division of assets and alimony.
It's all possible.
Are you threatening me?
It appears so.
What do you want?
No divorce until I say so.
For what reason?
We live separately.
I'm going to return to my in-laws.
Let it be known. I forbid divorce.
Especially for three weeks.
Three weeks?
Yeah.
Three weeks.
You two...
I'm going to make you divorce.
In three weeks.
I'm going to take the building and ruin Sara in three weeks.
Then I'll divorce you if anything.
[Marriage Annulment Contract]
It's a contract promising divorce in three weeks if you want it.
So, be patient for three weeks.
You can't meet Sara either.
Why so surprised?
I came home.
Hey, is this home a spa to come in and out as you want?
You separated, left and came back.
Then you left again.
What are you doing?
Don't you know to fear your elders?
What have you learned?
Since she has no parents, she's disrespectful.
There's not a quiet day in this house.
It's best for us all...
if I come home.
What do you mean?
You have two daughters-in-law.
If one's dead and the other's divorced,
will you marry Kang Joon off a third time?
Oh, my.
What did you just say?
You're in front of your father and mother-in-law!
How can you talk like that?
Goodness, how incredibly rude.
This is why you have to get to know someone first.
How can you be so different on the inside?
You're going all out now.
Geum Ran never talked back to us once!
Maybe because her birthday's coming up, but I miss Geum Ran a lot.
You miss Sa Geum Ran?
If she comes back alive, will you make her your daughter-in-law again?
What?
Wh... What?
Your words are so evil.
Whoa. What's with her?
Look at the way she talks.
You come here. Let's talk.
Next time.
Sorry, Father.
After I rest.
I'm going to...
live comfortably now.
- Mom. - Hey.
Is that really Gyo Chae Yun?
She's crazy.
You damn...
It's proof Lee Kang Joon hospitalized your mother.
Evidence trying to hide attempted murder.
If this is also reported,
Lee Kang Joon won't be able to avoid being arrested.
Let's report it now.
Then...
you stop the bad guys from promotion and rescue your grandmother.
I'll go with you.
We don't know when or where your broken heart syndrome will occur.
I'll...
defend you.
Shim Yeo Ok escaped?
How are you running things?
I can't go today because I have important work.
I'll go tomorrow.
Lee Kang Joon.
I'm Detective Oh who summoned you.
You're charged with the murder of Sa Geum Ran.
You're under arrest.
Who are you?
Do you know who I am?
Let go!
Let go.
Let go!
Let go.
[Second board of directors meeting]
[Lee Kang Joon]
Lee Kang Joon...
Why isn't he coming?
Release me.
Release me!
[Second board of directors meeting]
Winner Group's second
board of directors meeting will begin.
Today, we will decide the CEO to take Winner Group into the
next 100 years.
The CEO to be nominated today
will take over for the proxy system in place over the past decades
to change the basic foundation of Winner Group.
He will become a big inspiration in Winner Group.
[CEO Han Min Hyuk]
[I'm looking for Dong Geul.]
Doctor.
I'll go with you.
The sole candidate for Winner Group CEO
is Director Han Min Hyuk.
[CEO Han Min Hyuk]
I'm Han Min Hyuk.
Winner Group...
is number eighth economically worldwide.
To become such a top group,
the board's...
assistance was invaluable.
In light of...
Winner Group's recent slush fund allegations,
there were unsavory incidents.
However, we will use them to our advantage
for a cleaner and clearer...
Winner Group to come.
I promise you that.
Thank you.
Is it here, Doctor?
The place with the bad guys?
Doctor.
Don't be afraid. Go!
Ahjumma.
Thank you.
With the unanimous approval of the board of directors,
Director Han Min Hyuk is confirmed as the new CEO.
Hold on!
Who's that?
Tae Hee oppa.
Hello...
Winner Group directors.
I'm...
Dong Geul.
Yes, yes.
It shocks me, so how must you all feel?
But I...
am Han Dong Eun, aka Dong Geul.
My father, mother and grandmother...
...and me.
Dong Geul?
Why so shocked?
Ahjumma!
Ahjumma.
How'd it go?
Was your broken heart syndrome okay?
You didn't faint?
Yeah...
Did you reveal you're Grandmother's grandson?
Yeah.
Thank goodness.
You know this is all thanks to me.
It was my idea to come here together.
I used my brain.
Don't tell me to use my brain anymore.
Okay.
I'll never.
I earned my keep, huh?
Anyway,
I'm glad I could help a little.
A little?
It's not a little.
Not a little.
Ugh, really. Crazy.
I can't live without you now.
I need you.
We...
...can't ever separate.
There are things people can't do on their own.
Crossing a wall for the first time in twenty years...
Having confidence lost for many years...
The strength to do those things...
...is love.
[Birth of a Beauty]
After midnight right when it's her birthday,
I want to be the first person to congratulate her.
I'm a married woman.
I'm too nervous. I can't do it.
Think of me as Sa Geum Ran.
Doctor.
I'm going to clean.
You'll probably lose interest.
There's a woman named Sara.
Do a background check on her.
If anything suspicious comes up, let me know immediately.
I'm Sa Geum Ran.
Sa Geum Ran, an ahjumma who worries about housekeeping.
Don't you want to be happy?
Get excited about things like other women.
Doctor, do you like Sara...
or an ahjumma named Sa Geum Ran?