NAMES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INCIDENTS IN THE DRAMA ARE NOT REAL
ALL THE STORIES IN THIS EPISODE ARE FICTITIOUS CREATIONS
2011
-Dad, I'm late. I'll get going. -Okay.
Hey, Yeo-reum! Don't run, you might trip over!
Enjoy your classes!
-Dad, thank you! Bye! -Okay!
Is she an elementary student coming to school with her dad?
-Hey, how about tteokbokki? -Tteokbokki sounds good.
-You know we must put egg in it, right? -Of course.
-Soft-boiled? -Hard-boiled.
Come on! Team hard-boiled!
-What do you mean? -It should be soft-boiled.
-No way! -Half-and-half.
Hey, Yeo-reum!
-Have one more before you go! -It's okay.
-Hey, just one more, open up! -I'm full!
-One more. -I'm full, Dad.
Open up!
-I'll get going. -Okay.
Study hard! Yes!
Bye, Dad!
PRESS EXAMINATION PREP BOOK
Yes, Mom?
I was studying, and I'm just taking a short break now.
For dinner?
I don't really feel like eating.
Oh, Mom! Actually, bulgogi! I want to eat bulgogi.
I got it. Okay.
I'll give you a call on my way home.
Okay.
Bulgogi!
Kang Chae-ri?
You're Kang Chae-ri, right?
We're in the same course.
I heard you're also preparing for the press exam.
If you're okay with it, do you want to join our study group?
I'll be fine.
Hello?
Hello, Kang Chae-ri. We're calling from DNA's HR department.
You were accepted as an entertainment producer.
Congratulations!
I got in.
Kang Chae-ri!
Hey! Congrats!
I heard you were also accepted!
You know Jang Min-gyu too, right?
You know, our senior who works at DNA's entertainment department.
I just got a call from him, and he said
it's the first time two applicants from the same school and course
are accepted at the same time.
Let's be good friends!
Okay?
EPISODE 15 AFTER THE REALITY SHOW
KINGDOM OF LOVE 2 INTIMACY BETWEEN STAFF AND CAST
DID THEY DECEIVE THE VIEWERS?
What a ridiculous show. Even the staff are ridiculous.
If a staff and crew were intimate on the set, what exactly did they do?
I heard they were a female staff and a male crew. They must be crazy.
I heard someone swung a knife on the set.
They deceived the viewers. They should make a public apology.
It's a fabricated show. Let's sue the producer. Should go to jail!
I think the producer picked someone she wanted and played with him.
Guys, this is serious. They're selling ads through this low quality show.
And she's dating as she wishes. Is she out of her mind?
The producer of the show is psychopath.
Did you just find out she was a psychopath? It's not even surprising.
It would've been fun if the producer also died during the knife incident, lol.
Yeo-reum.
-Did you just finish work now? -Yes.
-Yeo-reum. -Yes.
How about a date next weekend?
Do you have any movies you want to watch? Or should we go get something nice to eat?
-Jae-hoon. -Yes.
-I have something to show you. -What is it?
KINGDOM OF LOVE 2 INTIMACY BETWEEN STAFF AND CAST
Apparently, one of the cast said anonymously
that Kingdom of Love all was all scripted, and wasn't a reality show.
That it was all rigged,
and there was inappropriate intimacy between a staff and a crew on the set.
Yeo-reum.
You know when we kissed? I think that's what caused the problem.
We shouldn't have broadcast that.
You…
are in a tough spot, right?
It's not just me. How about you?
I'm fine, but since people know your face, you'll be the scapegoat in this situation.
People will write really malicious comments.
I'm sorry, Jae-hoon.
I'll take the blame, and do whatever it takes to fix it.
Why are you taking the blame?
And why are you fixing it up?
I'll do it.
-Jae-hoon. -If…
I need to be upfront about something, then I'll do so.
If I need to apologize, I'll apologize.
If I need to be criticized, then I'll take it.
I'll do it.
I was the one who asked you to come on Kingdom of Love.
It's the production team's duty to protect the cast.
I also have a duty to protect you.
I'm the one who made the decision.
You don't have to protect me.
Because of me…
your life became exhausting.
I don't know why I'm always like this.
Everything… is just…
is just all my fault.
Gu Yeo-reum.
I was the one who went on Kingdom of Love because of my feelings for you.
I knew I had to date on the show, but I overlooked it.
I was the one who followed you,
because my head was full of you.
Malicious comments are nothing. I can take them.
It's okay.
Okay?
Come here.
It's okay.
I'm really sorry, Jae-hoon.
I'm really sorry.
What are you sorry for?
It's okay.
-I'm here! -Yeo-reum!
Hello, Yeo-reum!
Did you have breakfast? Do you want something to eat?
No, it's fine.
I just came by on my way to work to give you this.
-What is it? -It's an air sterilizer.
We got them sponsored for our show.
They were given to the staff,
and I thought it'd be good to have one here.
They were really good on the set.
-Isn't it expensive? -Not really.
What are you doing, Dae-sik?
-Open? -Sure.
Is this how I put it?
Is this it?
Wow, it really is something.
There's a lot of smoke when you cook, so use it here.
For the healthy respiratory systems of Hye-jin and Dae-sik!
Thank you! We will use it well!
Thanks, we'll use it well.
-I'll get going. -Are you off to work?
Yeo-reum.
Are you okay?
I think you're returning too soon.
Yes, I'm okay.
What do you mean you're okay?
It might look like everything is fine even after a traffic accident.
But you can have a stiff neck as a side effect.
Don't push yourself.
She's right. Take it easy. Why is your life so tough?
It's okay, I don't push myself.
Anyway, filming is all finished
and post-production is done by other producers.
I'm telling you I'm fine!
-I'm going. -Okay.
Bye! Take care of yourself!
I'm worried about her.
Yeo-reum seems like she's pushing it when things are difficult for her, right?
Yes. Totally.
Did you hear back from anyone?
I heard the writers are all out to meet the cast.
Isn't there any news?
I think everyone is denying it, saying that it's not them.
We need to find out who did the interview, so we can do something to fix it up.
By the way, I've been getting calls from reporters since yesterday.
What should I do?
Don't pick up for now.
I can only delay it for so long.
If I keep ignoring it, we might get some backlash.
It wasn't an interview where the interviewee's identity is known.
Why should we respond to an interview done by a coward?
Ignore it, a bit more.
What do we do about the special show
on YouTube after tomorrow's last episode?
Would that be possible?
Though it might not be a regular broadcast, gathering the cast
to talk about behind the scenes in this atmosphere?
I have a bad feeling about this.
We can cancel it whenever we want, so let's see how things go today.
What is this?
What? What now?
Producer Gu!
Isn't this you? Take a look.
Why…
DIRECTOR MA JIN-GOOK
KINGDOM OF LOVE 2 PARK JAE-HOON LIVES WITH PRODUCER?
Gu Yeo-reum.
What is this?
Living together?
How should I take this?
He's a friend who lives upstairs.
A friend?
As you know, Park Jae-hoon was brought on the first day as a fill-in.
He is my high school friend, and he lives in a unit upstairs to mine.
Is that right?
But the article just came out this way?
Yes.
So you're saying you guys are just friends?
Right?
-Director. -Yes, Producer Kang.
As you might've heard already,
Park Jae-hoon and Gu Yeo-reum are friends and I told her to bring him.
You told her to bring him?
Yes, we met a couple of times here and there.
So I picked him as a fill-in.
And I think it's quasi-stalking to secretly take photos
of an ordinary person to write articles about them.
As the production team, we'll take this seriously.
Okay.
Discuss among yourselves.
Oh, and don't give them a reason to nit-pick.
Got it?
Yes.
Kang Chae-ri.
What was that?
What?
You have a rough idea.
-About what? -About Jae-hoon and me.
I thought about it,
but I think it'd better to face it head-on than avoiding it sloppily.
Apologize where it's necessary, and be criticized if needed.
I think that'd be neat.
-Gu Yeo-reum. -Yes.
Stop flapping and stay still.
I'm going to fix it up.
How are you going to fix it?
It was Kim Jun-ho who did the interview about the show being scripted and staged.
Kim Jun-ho?
And the female producer and male cast
they were referring to are Hwang Jang-gun and me.
What?
It was you?
You?
Yes. I slept with Hwang Jang-gun.
Wait. Why?
Wait. How did it happen?
It just did.
It just happened.
I got a call from Kim Jun-ho yesterday.
KINGDOM OF LOVE CAST, KIM JUN-HO
-Hello? -Producer Kang Chae-ri.
It's me, Kim Jun-ho.
He said he had photos of me going into Hwang Jang-gun's room,
and he wanted to make a deal, or he'd send them to reporters.
Hey! Why are you only saying it now?
I was just thinking about a solution.
What did Kim Jun-ho say to you? No, what did he want you to do?
Firstly, he didn't want us to reveal that the knife incident was caused by him.
Secondly, he wants to be paid eight times the agreed participation fee.
So, what did you say to that?
I told him to send the photos to the reporters.
I didn't really feel threatened.
Hey.
Hwang Jang-gun is like a weed, so he should also be fine with it.
So you stay out of it.
I'll take care of your photos that were leaked today.
Hey!
-No. -What?
We can't let Kim Jun-ho share the photos.
Let's just meet his terms.
This could be critical for you,
and we can't do this if we think about Hwang Jang-gun.
Where is the person who said facing it head-on would be better?
I was talking about something that already happened.
But we need to prevent what we can.
I'll meet with Kim Jun-ho.
You and Park Jae-hoon will be blamed for everything then.
"We're friends."
"He's my high school friend who came to fill-in."
Even if you explain it,
people will never stop being curious about you two.
You'll be safe once the photos of me and Hwang Jang-gun are released.
Don't you want to use it as a shield?
Are you really that selfless?
Don't be a lame hypocrite.
And just sit back and enjoy the ride.
KINGDOM OF LOVE 2 PARK JAE-HOON LIVES WITH PRODUCER?
DAE-SIK
Hey, Dae-sik.
Hey, Park Jae-hoon. Are you okay?
Yes, of course I'm okay.
Hey, you must've become pretty famous.
I thought only superstars got involved in love scandals.
What's going on, huh?
-You must be really popular! -Honey, what are you saying?
Hey, did you call me to see how I'm doing?
-Or to make fun of me? -Of course it was to make fun of you.
Hey, are you kidding me?
Honey, just stay still.
-Jae-hoon, it's me, Hye-jin. -Yes, Hye-jin.
Come by our restaurant tonight.
-Let's talk face-to-face. -Sure, let's do that.
Okay.
-Honey. -Yes.
Aren't you worried about Yeo-reum and Jae-hoon?
Why? It might have been for the better.
What do you mean for the better?
I think they might be in trouble.
Think about it carefully.
We were also in a similar spot if you think about how we got married.
We were caught kissing by your father so I was dragged into your home.
And drank a lot.
Hey, why are you bringing that up? It's embarrassing.
I was totally wasted, and only recovered from the hangover
after eating your mother's fish soup in the morning, right?
You're right.
That's what happened back then.
What I'm trying to say is once people know about their relationship,
there's no going back.
Jae-hoon and Yeo-reum are also not going back.
Maybe you're right.
Okay. Let's think positively.
-Right? -Right.
We've arrived.
-We're here. -Honey.
Just sit still. I'll open the door for you.
This guy.
Please get out of the car.
MOKDONG WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Hye-jin.
Thank you.
-For what? -IVF must be hard for you.
But you're not giving up, and keep trying.
I truly respect you.
I couldn't have done it without your support.
I'd also like to say thank you.
Okay, then.
YEO-REUM
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
CAN WE TALK ON THE PHONE FOR A BIT?
Whatever.
PROFESSOR CHOI YONG-SU
Hello, Professor. This is Jae-hoon.
Oh, right. I understand.
I'll come see you right away then.
Okay.
Doctor Park, you've become famous.
I was busy, so I didn't get to watch the show.
All the doctors and nurses have been talking about it.
Saying that you're cool.
Are you going to debut as a celebrity?
No, not at all. Somehow, I ended up being on the show.
Doctor Park, I'll reach the age to retire in a few years.
And I need to prepare for retirement.
Professor, what do you mean? Already?
You still have years ahead.
It'd be too grand to say "successor",
but neurosurgery needs some new blood too.
So, that's why I called you.
Jae-hoon, it's been painful for me after you left the medical office.
Seeing a precious student being in such a pain,
as a teacher and an adult, I struggled with not being able to help you.
It was all my fault anyway.
You were already really good to me.
In life, anyone can go through unbearable hardship.
Life is about overcoming those times, and it becomes one's fate.
It's not too late yet.
Come back to where you belong.
The middle school student you saved
was accepted in our medical school.
Yes.
The person you saved is aspiring to become someone who can save others.
Think about
where you belong, and what you have to do in the future.
Consider the life you want to lead in the future.
Right here.
Hello, I'm Park Hyeon-so.
Hello, I'm Kim Sang-woo.
I've got you an iced Americano.
Oh, so considerate. Thank you.
We finally meet face-to-face after only texting.
Right. I'm sorry for delaying the meeting.
Don't worry about it. Has your wound healed?
I was so shocked when I heard that you were stabbed.
Yes, it's almost healed. So I'm fine.
You must've been scared.
Luckily, I was only stabbed in my arm.
It could've been a lot worse.
I think you're amazing,
staying calm after something like that happened.
I normally don't get too scared, or too angry.
It's just my personality.
I think you're rather manly.
Actually, despite how I look, I'm a real man.
I have abs too.
Abs? Really?
Yes, I like exercising.
What kind of exercise?
I work out at the gym. Oh, and I also like playing bowling.
Bowling? I'm good at bowling too.
-Really? -Yes.
I was in a bowling club in high school.
While we're on the topic, should we go play bowling?
I'd like to!
-I went to a salon because of you. -You went to a salon?
Professor!
Oh, hello.
Have you seen the article?
What article?
About "Power" Jae-hoon who was your romantic interest in Kingdom of Love.
I mean, Park Jae-hoon.
There's a rumor that he's living with the producer.
Did you pick him for the final decision?
You weren't betrayed, were you?
I'm really curious about the final decision.
So what happened to you two?
Isn't she "Powerless" Ji-yeon from Kingdom of Love?
-Yes! -It's her, right?
"Powerless" Ji-yeon and "Power" Jae-hoon.
She's really pretty.
CHARCOAL-GRILLED EEL
Welcome in.
Can I get two portions of eel and a bottle of soju?
Yes!
KINGDOM OF LOVE 2 PARK JAE-HOON LIVES WITH PRODUCER?
NEUROSURGERY PARK JAE-HOON
Yes, Yeo-reum.
Where are you now, Jae-hoon?
I was out before, but now I'm home.
Did you see the article?
Yes, I did.
Are you okay?
Of course, I'm fine. How about you?
Me too.
I'm fine.
Jae-hoon.
-I have something to discuss with you. -What is it?
I'll head home now.
I have to discuss it with you before making a decision.
Sure. Come home.
-I'll wait for you. -Okay.
Okay.
KINGDOM OF LOVE CAST, PARK JI-WAN
Yes, Ji-wan.
Hello.
Sorry?
Right now?
-Ji-wan. -Producer!
What did you have to give me so urgently?
It's this.
-What's this? -Photos that Jun-ho had.
What?
Photos of Producer Kang Chae-ri going into Hwang Jang-gun's room.
There are videos too.
How did you get…
Hello, Ji-wan.
Yes.
What did you want to tell me?
It was you, right?
The interviewer who claimed that Kingdom of Love is scripted.
It was you who revealed that a male cast and a female cast had something going on.
That wasn't me.
-I know it was you. -It really wasn't me.
What's in the photo evidence?
Do you really have it?
Let's say…
What if…
I was the one who interviewed, and really have the photos?
Delete the original files, and give me any extra copies.
Why should I do that?
I'm also going to give an interview.
I won't be a coward, and I'll show my name and face.
What interview are you going to do?
I'll say that you brought up
my past sexual harassment on purpose in front of the cameras,
and that you've used me to gain attention.
What are you talking about?
Please be honest for once.
You used me because I looked the easiest.
Because if you're tangled with someone who's never dated, like me,
you might seem interesting.
Ji-wan, it seems like you misunderstood. It's not like that.
I liked you, Ji-wan. Sincerely.
And I still like you.
People around me suggest that I stream live.
I think it could be interesting.
Talking about the knife incident on the set would be interesting too.
What do you think?
Would it be okay for you if I exposed all these things?
Or should I write a webtoon based on our story?
The main character's name…
would be Kim Jun-ho.
MOVE TO RECYCLE BIN
Give me the copies too.
Hurry up.
I thought you might be in a tough spot.
So I threatened Jun-ho.
Ji-wan, why did you…
I thought Jun-ho might have compromising photos
of you and Park Jae-hoon together.
But it turned out to be Producer Kang Chae-ri and Hwang Jang-gun.
-Ji-wan… -Use this file as you wish.
It's better for you to hold the cards.
That's why I brought it to you.
Thank you so much.
But why…
why are you going out of your way to help me like this?
Because I'm grateful.
I heard it from Producer Kim Sang-woo,
that you tried really hard to prevent
my sexual harassment story from airing.
Did Sang-woo tell you that?
And it was also you who put me on the show.
Thank you.
I made so many good memories thanks to you.
And thanks to you,
I ended up liking someone sincerely…
and I was able to have a heartbreaking experience.
Thank you.
I'd like to thank you more.
I'll think about the best thing to do with this.
That was all from me, so I'll get going.
I'll see you at the special show tomorrow.
Okay.
Ji-wan.
Yes?
Can I ask you a question?
Yes.
You said that you've come to like someone and also had a heartbreaking experience.
Was that…
Jun-ho?
I'm here.
Welcome back.
Park Ji-wan is incredible. That was unexpected.
Right?
I was also really surprised.
The fact that she did it because she's grateful to you…
I'm even more thankful.
Yes.
What do you want to do?
I can protect you with this.
Once these pictures are leaked,
we'll be able to live in peace until people's attention fades away.
And for both you and me…
that would be the best.
Do you really want to do that?
I'm not sure.
If it's okay with you…
let's get rid of those files.
Or you can give them to Producer Kang Chae-ri.
Really?
Yes.
It's true I had feelings for you throughout filming.
I don't want to hide behind someone else.
Why is everything okay for you?
You said malicious comments are okay,
people's eyes are okay too,
and being a scapegoat is okay too.
Why is everything okay?
-Yeo-reum. -Yes.
I'm going back to the hospital.
-What? -I'm going to neurosurgery.
Jae-hoon!
I went on Kingdom of Love because of you.
And thanks to that, people know that my father passed away.
I got to meet Myeong-hun as well.
I thought I could never overcome my scar, but after exposing it to the whole world,
I'm comfortable with it.
Jae-hoon, I'm glad you made that decision.
Well done, really!
So I don't want to hide this either.
I guess…
there's no need to announce it to people.
Even so…
let's not hide it either.
Just as it is,
and just how our heart flows,
let's let them be.
Okay.
Sir, I'd like to pay.
-You're heading to Yeonhui-dong, right? -Yes.
We'll head there now.
Miss, why are you crying?
Did something upsetting happen today?
I think people's hearts are not fair.
For some people, someone's heart is something that is a given,
and can be obtained so easily.
But for me, I can't get it no matter what.
It's a heart that's impossible to get.
It's so sad.
It must be quite upsetting, right?
I keep tearing up.
But even though I can't like him,
it's okay to cry because of him, right?
Why are you drinking soju without a snack?
I have it right here. A snack.
Ma'am, can I get two glasses?
Also, a dish of chicken feet, please.
Can I also get fish cake soup?
Okay.
Why did you ask for two glasses?
Thank you.
Park Ji-wan visited me in the afternoon.
-Why? -She brought a USB drive
that contained photos of you and Hwang Jang-gun.
What?
So…
I'm going to get rid of this.
-Have you eaten yet? -Not yet.
Why haven't you eaten yet?
Sit down! I'll bring some food.
Honey, Jae-hoon is here!
He said he hasn't eaten yet.
You still haven't eaten? Just wait up!
Okay.
I'm going to sit here.
What are you doing now?
We can explain that Jae-hoon and I were already neighbors.
And delete these photos.
And let's allow the cast to say what they want in tomorrow's special show.
Why are you so confident?
I'm confident about people's hearts.
Why is everything so flowery for you?
Why is the world so beautiful to you?
It's not that the world is beautiful,
I just do.
I'm just believing.
Park Ji-wan, who brought this to me,
and Hwang Jang-gun who slept with you, thought I didn't know what was going on.
And,
I'm just believing that it's okay
to let our cast do as they wish.
Kingdom of Love is a reality show, right?
Let's just let it flow naturally, okay?
And let's just do what we're supposed to do.
Okay?
Sure.
Let's do that.
Reality is supposed to be filthy.
Why is the world so filthy to you?
While we're at it, let me ask you a question.
Ever since we joined the company, and until now,
why are you so cold to me?
Did I do something wrong to you?
-Hey, no sea eel, it's too expensive. -Egg roll, egg roll!
Let's just have egg roll.
Hey, Kang Chae-ri is over there.
Disgusting. Let's go somewhere else.
That crazy bitch. I don't feel like drinking here.
Why are you talking about her like that in front of her?
What did we do?
You said that she's disgusting.
We were just talking among ourselves.
Mind your own business.
-Apologize. -What's she on about?
-Let's go. -I said apologize!
Hey, hey! Gu Yeo-reum!
-Just let them be. -Hey!
-Aren't you offended? -I'm not.
She says she's fine with it.
I can't believe a crazy bitch like that has a friend.
A crazy bitch?
Is that what you just said?
If you're her friend, you'd know better than anyone
that Kang Chae-ri is a crazy bitch. Isn't she?
Also, what's wrong with calling a crazy bitch a crazy bitch?
-Should I call her a crazy bastard? -Maybe?
-Let's go. -Hold it right there!
What's she saying?
-What are you doing? -What?
Wait, what…
I don't like it.
-Bone… -Bone…
She's my crazy bitch. My bitch.
Are you going to apologize or not?
Producer Kang Chae-ri, we're sorry. We shouldn't have said those things.
-We're sorry. -Please enjoy.
Let's go.
You'll end up with a hole in your stomach like that.
I'm fine.
I can handle spicy food.
Let's hear your answer now.
Why are you so cold to me? Huh?
Here.
Wait, why are there so many dishes today?
Eat well.
I'll eat them well.
It's good.
I can't digest well.
Why are you guys staring at me?
Be honest with us.
About what?
It seemed like something was going on between you and Yeo-reum last time.
Our Hye-jin has a great hunch.
I think women actually have something like a sixth sense.
There's something between you two, right?
Yes.
I think Yeo-reum and I…
might have to break up.
What?
-What? -Break up?
What is this? Did you guys actually date?
PROFESSOR CHOI YONG-SU LABORATORY
Doctor Park, what brings you here?
Professor.
I'm going to come back as a neurosurgeon.
Yes?
Oh, Producer Gu. What brings you here?
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Director.
I'm resigning from the company.
I can't pretend to be okay anymore.
You can leave the industry whenever you want. Think about it again.
Are all the cast here?
Are you okay to see Kim Jun-ho face-to-face?
Is there a reason not to?
Seems like it's all set, though we don't know where it's heading.
-Ji-yeon, aren't you upset? -About what?
There were articles about them living together.
So you could bury them if you wanted to.
There were articles about them living together.
Shouldn't we talk about that first?