My Royal Nemesis (2026) s01e07 Episode Script

MY ROYAL NEMESIS
So I'm warning you.
Listen carefully to what I'm about to say.
I'm about to do something,
so if you want to run, now's your chance.
I'll give you three seconds.
One.
Two.
Three.
Shin Seo-ri, you're in trouble.
Truth is,
I never had any intention
of letting you go.
You grabbed me first.
So now,
you're not going anywhere.
What might this be?
It is a Cheomjado from Qing.
A gift for my dearest companion.
If you wished to give a gift,
you should have brought sweets.
Why a silver dagger?
So…
Is it not to your liking at all?
What is a silver dagger?
It is a dagger meant
for women's self-defense,
but it is truly only used
to end one's life.
Since I will never use it for that,
I shall just use it to peel chestnuts.
Are you
lecturing me for giving you a gift?
Are you not afraid of me?
Have I not told you before?
I am not frightened in the least.
That is why I do not understand
why such hideous rumors circulate.
There is
a secret behind those rumors.
Shall I tell you?
Those rumors of the Blind Goblin
and the Ghost Prince…
I started them.
But why…
The more hideous the rumors,
the better they shield me.
They keep anyone
from daring to come near me.
But now we have trouble afoot.
You have already come too close,
and you even know all about my secret.
What shall I do with you now?
Shall I kill you?
Or let you live?
Never mind.
My only companion might turn
her blade against me,
so I must be careful.
Could the full moon be to blame?
Such strange memories rise to the surface.
Or perhaps that haughty voice is to blame?
What's wrong with my voice?
Music to your ears?
I get that a lot.
Women have said it's
dreamy like some ASMR boyfriend…
Wait, what? What memories?
- Don't tell me they're of an ex.
- You.
You must cease your endless prattling.
I cannot think straight.
Let me make this clear now.
I'm the super jealous type.
I won't tolerate any
of that cliché first love nonsense.
Pining for another guy around me?
I absolutely despise stuff like that.
I really do.
Perhaps the aura of the full moon
is stirring my heart?
"The bright moon rises,
revealing my beautiful love."
"It tenderly stirs and blooms."
"My heart aches in longing."
What are you getting
all philosophical for?
If it's beautiful, why does it ache?
I see you bear
the face of a sinner as well.
You will surely end up breaking
many a maiden's heart.
That face is destined for high treason.
You're completely smitten.
No wonder you make hearts ache.
Be honest. You were never
"romantically impotent," were you?
You're a pro, right? Busted.
You toyed with me like I was some yo-yo.
What the…
So you're just going to fall asleep now?
Meanwhile, my heart feels like
it's about to burst.
Damn it.
She's really asleep.
EPISODE 7
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Once a gloomy day passes,
a pleasant new sun is bound to rise.
I have the warm sunlight,
and I am wrapped
in these damp silk sheets.
Hold on.
Why does this…
Have I transcended time and space again?
Jeez. I guess I dozed off.
Where has she gone now?
Did she just abandon me here?
Damn it.
Shin Seo-ri.
Shin Seo-ri!
Seo-ri, are you nuts?
- What are you doing?
- You tell me!
Swim without a plan, and you'll drown!
Swim where? Where are we?
- You don't know?
- I do not.
Why not? We came here together.
I came here with you?
I have no memory of that.
Wait, you blacked out?
Where are we?
Yeah. Not a single soul in sight.
Like a deserted island.
Surely you jest.
A deserted island?
Why a deserted island, all of a sudden?
The app tracked him to one
ten minutes ago.
App? You're tracking his phone?
Ms. Kim, how can you be so clueless?
A competent aide
installs a tracking app
on their boss's phone.
That's standard.
LOVE RADAR LOCATION TRACKING
MR. CHA
I have not committed any sins.
Why have I been exiled here?
No, I must pull myself together.
If I keep my wits about me,
I will find a way.
Cha Se-gye!
Do you know how to dive?
Swim? No, I sink like a stone.
Then let us light a fire for smoke
No lighter. I quit smoking.
Right, our phones!
If we call for help
My battery's dead.
We have to do something.
You cannot just say no to everything.
There's nothing we can do.
We live here now.
That is nonsense.
How can we live here?
We're a man and a woman trapped alone
on a deserted island. What can we do?
We'll just have to make
a cozy little life together.
How romantic.
Our very own Mont Saint-Michel.
So are we official now?
If you'd like,
you can call me your husband.
Husband, my foot.
You grabbed me first.
What did I do last night?
-On to Ieo Island.
-On to Ieo Island.
-On to Ieo Island.
-On to Ieo Island.
-Strike, strike.
-Strike, strike.
-Row, pull.
-Row, pull.
Wait.
Is that…
Yeah, that's Mount Halla.
Why is it over there?
You came out here
at low tide last night and got trapped.
If it weren't for us,
you'd be stuck here until evening.
Did you enjoy making a fool out of me?
You said it was utterly deserted.
It is a deserted island.
One that's a stone's throw from Jeju.
Then you should have told me.
We both drank last night,
yet I'm the only one
who made a fool of myself.
I didn't drink.
You drank it all.
I saw you drink. You chugged it all down.
I was just faking it.
It was fun being the only sober one.
Am I some court jester
here to entertain you?
So,
did you enjoy your time on Seogeon Island?
I hope you took it nice and slow
through the night.
Do you not understand?
They're still young enough
to be sharing steamy nights.
Must be nice to be that young.
- Steamy night.
- "Steamy night"?
My goodness. Look at that man's face.
Flushed like he just crawled out
of a chestnut roaster.
- His face is beet red.
- Yeah.
He looks fresh out of a dive.
Gosh.
Do you understand
what those grannies are saying?
I'm not sure,
but it definitely sounds like dirty talk.
"Dirty talk"?
They are giving us a weird look.
As if I were just caught
stealing some roasted chestnuts.
Do not talk to them.
It sounds like
"roasted chestnuts" may be a euphemism.
No, they look at me as if I were
a minx who stole her husband.
Do not even make eye contact.
- Sister.
- Yeah?
That young lady…
I think I've seen her somewhere.
She looks strangely familiar.
Yeah.
Where have we seen her?
- Yeah, I wonder.
- Where was it?
One, two, three.
Gosh. You know,
she's totally addicted to YouTube Shorts.
How did you ever recognize
the Kim Du-han girl right away?
I know, right? Heart!
Oh my, is this young lady really
the Kim Du-han girl?
Yes, she is.
Goodness me.
"Kim Du-han"?
- But this is…
- Oysters, abalone. Wild-caught.
Wild-caught?
Why don't you just eat it now?
- Yeah, you should!
- Let's go.
- Go ahead.
- Let's go.
Here, sit right here.
Sit right here.
- Right there. Gosh.
- Sit right here.
What about me?
Wait. She was also here yesterday.
But didn't Mr. Cha drink yesterday?
And he drove…
DUI.
Please keep this confidential for now.
We'd appreciate it.
Yes. Sure.
CEO CHA SE-GYE
Sir.
I know you wanted a romantic getaway,
but you've crossed the line.
A DUI these days will ruin you.
What do you mean, a DUI?
CCTV does not lie.
The evidence is stacked.
You need to calm down, Mr. Son.
I didn't drink a single drop of alcohol.
If you are that scared, let me.
- Hand it over.
- Who says I'm scared?
I switched the cups right
in front of everyone, but no one noticed.
My hands are pretty fast, though.
Hey.
Why say yes to all this and lug it back
when you could just buy it in Seoul?
These are tribute gifts
straight from my fan.
Do not compare this to store-bought.
"Tribute gifts"? As if.
You sure do love your fans.
Sir, it's almost time for your flight.
I'm off to Seoul. Good luck shooting.
Your manager is on his way.
Wait right here. Don't go anywhere.
What am I, a kid?
Just go.
You better remember.
Don't even think
about playing the blacked-out card.
And you can forget about running.
You will never be able
to take back what happened yesterday.
As if anything happened yesterday.
Are you threatening me?
No, I'm locking you down.
You're mine whether you like it or not.
I do not belong to anyone.
Mochang Group has agreed
to a business partnership
for the resort development.
CHAIL PROPERTIES AND MOCHANG LIFE
SIGN RESORT DEVELOPMENT MOU
I heard about you and Se-gye.
I didn't realize you were ready
to settle down.
I was a bit surprised.
I wasn't,
but I changed my mind.
After meeting Se-gye.
That unpredictable free spirit of his
was quite refreshing, for a change.
As she said,
the blind date must have gone well.
Uncle managed to pull off a clever move…
For a change.
There is speculation
that marriage is expected
to formalize this alliance.
We can't let that happen.
Get me the VIP number for Mochang.
She is really something else.
That Mo Tae-hee.
I heard she made a name for herself
with a startup overseas.
A solid background, good looks…
Her résumé is exactly
what Father would love.
Exactly.
We need to stay on our guard.
Se-gye alone is already
giving me a massive headache.
You let a thing like that into the house,
and we'll both be dead in the water.
Hello.
- Hi.
- Hello.
Sorry, I'm a bit late.
Oh my, you both look absolutely radiant
this early in the morning.
I look way too bare-faced.
At your age, bare-faced is beautiful.
Go get changed.
Hold on, what's with you?
Already picking sides?
Without a word to me?
Keep your friends close
and your enemies closer.
Don't you know that?
We should grab a meal sometime.
I'd love that.
It's me. This just won't do.
Dig up absolutely everything you can
on Cha Se-gye and send it right over.
When did they get so close?
Sir.
You basically sealed the deal
with the date. What now?
- Mr. Son.
- Sir.
I will handle my own private life,
so butt out.
I'm saying this because you aren't.
Just look at this.
The Mochang deal is front-page news.
"Will they tie the knot next year?"
"Is Biojei stock about to skyrocket?"
They're in a complete frenzy.
We only met once.
They're getting way ahead of themselves.
I have a way to fix all this,
so enough nagging.
Mr. Son, by the way,
does Shin Seo-ri look like
Ko Doo-shim to you?
Why are you asking that all of a sudden?
Here, try a bite of this.
- Oh my.
- You ate that right up!
- You eat with such relish.
- Is it good?
Oh my.
And such a pretty smile too.
She's the spitting image
of a younger Doo-shim.
Gosh, you're so right.
- She really looks like Doo-shim.
- She does.
- Oh my.
- Doo-shim? Is she your daughter?
No, silly.
Ko Doo-shim. You don't know her?
Ko Doo-shim?
An actor beloved by the nation.
The "Nation's Actor" is
your dream too, right?
She's your competition. Your rival.
My competition?
Ko Doo-shim?
- That's right.
- Want another one?
Okay, coming right up.
Gosh, you picked the biggest one.
Coming right up.
Here you go.
All right, here we go.
Now, as the "Nation's Pebble,"
you once rose to the top
of all the pebbles in the country.
After such a long break,
I imagine your ambitions
for this comeback must be immense.
"Ride the wind. Break through the waves."
I shall overcome any hardship
and soar like a dragon meeting the clouds.
Gosh, such impressive ambitions.
Any other specific goals?
My goal is Ko Doo-shim.
Excuse me? The actor Ko Doo-shim?
So, you want to become
an actor of her caliber?
That's what you mean.
- No.
- No?
I shall sweep the top acting award
at all three major networks.
Pardon?
I reviewed the half-century history
of the entertainment industry
and found that the only one
to ever sweep all three
was Ko Doo-shim.
Like her, I shall sweep
the acting awards, rise to prominence,
and become the finest performer
in this business.
Good for you, Ko Doo-shim.
SHIN SEO-RI, PROFILE
Is anyone doing their job over there?
Excuse me? What…
Shin Seo-ri's profile on the portal site
hasn't even been updated properly.
How lazy is her agency?
We are her agency, sir.
Exactly.
Tell them to send the best shots
as soon as they come in.
And don't forget to get my final approval
before sending them out.
Yes, sir.
And this is also very important.
She has no bad side. No bad angles.
So I want a range of angles.
She's pretty without retouching,
so make sure to send me
the originals.
You aren't even hiding it now.
Sir, do you really
Yes, that's right.
We've got a thing going on.
Is this "thing" mutual?
Obviously.
As if I'd be pathetic enough to have
a one-sided crush at my age.
There's a chance.
SHIN SEO-RI
Still, how does this make any sense?
Excuse me.
How can you park illegally
for over an hour
in front of someone else's building,
like you own the place?
If you block traffic like this,
your car could get towed.
Are you the landlord?
Landlord…
No, I'm not the landlord.
I am in charge
of keeping watch over this building.
So you're the manager.
Is the rooftop here being leased or owned?
It's leased, but why do you ask?
So there's no big money
changing hands between them yet.
Keep up the work.
Pardon? What's with this lady?
It appears the chairman is very serious
about this marital alliance with Mochang.
That utterly unflappable man cemented it
with a press release.
He must have been beyond thrilled.
Sir, I have an important update.
Go ahead.
Mr. Cha Se-gye's team
requested police protection for the nurse.
She hasn't regained consciousness yet
Meaning she could wake up anytime.
And that the job wasn't handled perfectly.
The frontal lobe damage from her fall
led to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
I'm sorry.
How did something like this
happen in my clinic…
INTENSIVE CARE UNI
Nothing is certain yet.
We'll investigate properly
when she wakes up.
Let's pause your meds for now.
You should stay vigilant
and be careful too.
Don't worry.
I can protect myself just fine.
Gosh. Goodness me.
Earning a living is no joke.
Feels like I got beaten to a pulp.
The world beyond your doorstep is brutal.
Nothing in life is easy.
You sure make it look easy.
Just tagging along, doing nothing,
and getting paid for it.
Must be nice.
So that's the mindset
of those crooked employers
who cheat people out of their wages.
Oh right.
Here.
The resort gave this to me.
Said it was yours.
They said you'd understand
if I said "licorice taffy."
I'll be going now.
- My back.
- Jeez.
Thank you. Wishing you sweet happiness.
Sweet, my foot.
You said you liked the sea.
Just sober up a bit before we go.
Very well, then.
Being all sweet, so unlike him.
You grabbed me first.
And what was with that smoldering look?
Damn sinner.
I see you bear
the face of a sinner as well.
You will surely end up breaking
many a maiden's heart.
That face is destined for high treason.
I must be insane.
Be honest. You were never
"romantically impotent," were you?
You're a pro, right? Busted.
You toyed with me like I was some yo-yo.
What the…
Meanwhile, my heart feels like
it's about to burst.
I really need to quit drinking.
I almost made a huge mistake.
Yikes.
How romantic.
Our very own Mont Saint-Michel.
So are we official now?
He is a bottomless pit of drunk nonsense.
But what was he even talking about?
"Monsoon Seashell"?
"Monsoon Seashore"?
Mont Saint-Michel?
No wonder you make hearts ache.
I do not.
I have no memory of that.
Wait, you blacked out?
She smashes my heart to pieces,
and she's the one who blacks out?
What a selfish woman.
Is she sleeping?
ARE YOU SLEEPING?
SHIN SEO-RI
No.
It's not cool
for a man to be clingy.
Se-gye, how was your business trip?
Who is this?
This is Mo Tae-hee.
I guess you haven't saved my number yet.
I only save the numbers of people
I've met at least twice.
Then you can save it now.
I'll be near your place soon.
Should we meet up?
We also have things to discuss
regarding the Mochang deal.
You even know my address
despite me never telling you.
You gather intel pretty fast.
You can discuss
the deal directly with Grandfather.
Officially, I'm an outsider
when it comes to Chail.
Are you upset again?
There's no reason to be upset.
It's still a green light for business.
However, we need to clear up
a few things personally.
You should delete my number.
A company like Mochang has plenty
of good options besides Chail.
Let's conclude our arrangement here.
Well, sure, if that's what you want.
Sorry for calling so late.
That takes care of that.
I can't give Shin Seo-ri
anything to hold over me.
Do you live here alone, young lady?
No family living with you?
Must I answer every question
from an uninvited guest?
I'm his aunt.
I'll get straight to the point.
What's your relationship with Se-gye?
Why would you come here to ask that?
If you are his aunt,
you ought to ask him directly.
Seeing as you made this journey,
you and your nephew
must be quite estranged.
Judging by the way you fire back,
you're no pushover.
You must've had quite a few men
fawning at your feet.
That's my expertise.
I've got you figured out now.
Could this be
what those chaebol mothers-in-law use
to tear couples apart?
The infamous envelope
that appears every time without fail?
What a familiar sight.
Usually, mothers-in-law bring these out.
But it seems aunts
are quite fond of them too.
It sounds like this isn't your first one.
Are you a pro in these parts?
Then I suppose
I can skip the lengthy explanation.
- Se-gye
- I cannot part ways with Cha Se-gye.
You can't?
I am sorry, but I cannot.
Well, there is a contract,
and our relationship is not one
that can easily end.
So you two are serious enough
that one envelope won't cut it?
No. This matter is
beyond how serious we are.
Then that's even better.
If things are already that complicated,
take this and just tie him down for good.
If you found yourself knocked up too,
that'd be mucho gracias.
So you are not asking me
to take this and begone?
Leave? Of course not.
I'm asking you to stick by
that punk Se-gye like super taffy.
What?
"Super taffy"?
DAEBAK BOARDING HOUSE
What the…
NO PARKING
This lady is unbelievable.
I even asked her so nicely.
Does she take me for some chump?
Given your situation,
you were likely snooping around
for money and got lucky.
I welcome your relationship
with open arms.
Thus, to force us even closer together,
you brought this envelope.
Even better if it lasts
until the end of the Mochang partnership.
Or if you just stay by his side forever,
that'd be the icing
on the most beautiful cake.
You all treat me
like some plague-ridden leper.
So you stood up. Now what?
Did that measly pride of yours
take a blow?
How dare you glare at an elder like that!
Then you should have comported yourself
with the dignity of one!
Hey, this is straight-up assault!
Not assault.
Just giving you your beloved super taffy.
- That hurts!
- Damn it.
That hurts! Stop it already!
She's crazy! A total lunatic!
An absolute psycho!
Where did such an uncultured…
What the hell was she throwing?
I'm aching all over.
Wait, where's my car?
What's that?
"Subject to fine and towing."
Who did this?
I warned you, didn't I?
Park illegally and you get towed.
They are all trying
to make me their scapegoat.
As if I were the plague itself.
Beautiful.
That's a keeper.
FAVORITES
Her beauty is
really something else. Seriously.
Sir, you seem to be
in another good mood today.
Is it obvious?
How am I supposed to pick just one?
You must be deciding on a gift.
- A gift?
- For Ms. Shin's birthday.
It's her birthday?
That thing has more than photos.
It also tells you the date.
This is your chance to score some points.
Why are you cheering me on, Mr. Son?
Are you ditching Grandfather
to join my side?
What can I say? Time flies,
and you have a bright future ahead.
Going all in on my future asset.
Good thinking.
Then I'll entrust you
with our most urgent task.
Theme park, drone show,
10,000 flowers. Get it done.
- That won't do.
- Why not?
It's too cliché.
The same old repertoire is too boring.
Aren't classics guaranteed to be hits?
Not at all. It's just a waste of money.
At least you're theoretically flawless.
Then why do you live alone with a cat?
I'm single by choice.
Yeah, right.
Hey.
Is your birthday coming up?
My birthday?
If there's anything you want, let me know.
Just make sure it's under 30,000 won.
I have no use for gifts.
Suit yourself. Works for me.
Take this. Come down when you're ready.
I'll be downstairs.
WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MS. SHIN SEO-RI
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VALUED CUSTOMER
Just forget it.
It is not even yours anyway.
He's my man.
Se-gye and I
are going to be married.
I'm not telling you to break up now.
I was planning to tolerate
a woman or two on the side,
even after we got married anyway.
In that sense, someone like you would be
pretty convenient.
I know not what rumors you have heard…
But I have not
the slightest intention of becoming
such a plaything.
If you wish to leave in one piece,
I suggest you keep that trap shut.
You're much more blunt
than what I gathered
from your background check.
This is why you can't trust
anything on paper.
Better get used
to that level of humiliation.
Because that's exactly your position.
- What was that?
- I plan
to place a crown on Se-gye's head.
I have that kind of power.
But you…
What exactly
can you do for him?
Did you hear?
A marriage proposal was delivered
to Seonghyeon Pavilion this morning.
I guess the prince is getting married.
But to whom?
Who would marry the Ghost Prince?
A nine-tailed fox?
Wait.
Is that true?
I guess once His Highness
leaves the palace,
you will have nowhere to go.
That is why being a court lady
is such a sorry fate.
Our lives solely depend on
the masters we serve.
Why do all this
if you were just going to leave?
It is a Cheomjado from Qing.
A gift for my dearest companion.
But now we have trouble afoot.
You have already come too close,
and you even know all about my secret.
What shall I do with you now?
You should never have shown
such kindness to a mere court lady.
I must sever any affection
before it takes root.
Eradicate it as if it had never existed.
After sincerity departs,
only bitter traces will remain.
THE WOMEN'S KINGDOM
SEASON 2, EPISODE 6
Your Majesty,
what is the meaning of this?
You wench!
I fed and housed you
when you had nowhere to go,
and you dare betray me?
I have served His Majesty.
- You must preserve decorum.
- Hear me!
Do not just stand idly by.
Drag this wench away at once!
- Yes, Your Majesty.
- Announcing His Majesty!
What is this commotion?
A woman's screaming
can be heard from the forecourt
of my royal chambers.
Even if it is an Inner Court matter,
I could no longer stand idly by.
Your Majesty, my foolish ignorance
led me to greatly offend Her Majesty.
I deserve death.
Your Majesty.
This is strictly
a matter of the Inner Court.
I am merely fulfilling my duty,
so I beseech you for your understanding.
What in the world?
Look here.
Hear me.
Fetch the Royal Physician!
Court Lady Park, move Court Lady Kim
into the Queen's Quarters at once!
Yes, Your Majesty.
How dare you!
That will not do.
Let us go to the annex.
Let us go.
Cut! That was great. Excellent!
- Oh, my back.
- Seriously.
Wasn't that improv amazing?
B Cam, you got it?
She's even great at improv too.
Where'd you learn that?
All right, let's move on
to the next scene.
Director, how could you?
You hated Shin Seo-ri
for being a favor hire.
What can I do
when she acts up a storm like that?
I mean, when I was watching
the edit yesterday,
I really thought she time-slipped
straight out of Joseon for a second.
Even so,
the nameless Court Lady Kim became
a Favored Court Lady in two episodes.
How does that make any sense?
She was basically a lead
in today's climax scene.
Ji-hyo.
As a drama goes on for more seasons,
a new villain must appear to keep it fun.
That's what will make it a hit.
You know this. Don't be an amateur.
Am I wrong? Are you upset?
Well, not exactly, but
Just be patient.
I'll put in a good word with the writer.
You'll be fine. You're doing great.
Have some more confidence in yourself.
Just because she snagged herself
a man with a super car,
she's suddenly too good for everyone.
What was it? Gwang-sam?
Gwang-pal?
Hey!
I'm going all out today.
I need to go absolutely full glam today.
Han Min-hui might be there. Damn it.
- Give it.
- Sure.
You're all dead.
Perfect.
JI-HYO, I'M HERE AGAIN
- Over here!
- Ji-hyo!
Please look over here.
What a beautiful night.
DAEBAK BOARDING HOUSE
There should at least be
some sort of lock on the entrance.
The landlord should've installed
window guards.
A woman lives here alone,
and it couldn't be darker.
Let's pause your meds for now.
You should stay vigilant
and be careful too.
If anything, she needs
to be more vigilant than me.
I told her to toss them.
At least she brought it home.
What are you doing here?
Let's just move you out of here.
No window guards, zero security.
It makes me too anxious.
I am fond of this place.
Cease your fussing and begone.
You're an actor too.
Not just an extra.
You're a real celebrity now.
Do you think you can live
a normal life, out in the open like this?
Its openness is what I like about it.
It is hard to breathe
in cramped and dark spaces.
All right.
I'll tell the agency
to get you a bigger place.
Start packing now.
Stop making me worry about you.
Who asked you to worry about me?
Whether I live somewhere wide open
or miserably cramped,
pay me no mind.
Why are you being so difficult today?
Did things go wrong on set?
Did someone give you a hard time?
Tell me everything. I'll fix
Stop. Just stop doing anything for me.
I no longer wish…
To use you as my shield.
I do not want your concern either.
In this place, protecting myself
is overwhelming enough.
I want to live without these burdens.
The thought of someone
holding me in their heart
is too heavy a burden to bear.
So cease this now.
Since there is…
Nothing I can do for you either.
Then what's this?
Why bring this back if you hate the idea
of taking space in someone's heart?
That is merely a token of memory…
To ensure good memories
are not easily forgotten,
one must collect tokens like this.
You remember everything.
So you were just acting?
Pretending like you didn't remember.
Like nothing happened.
Yes, I was.
I feigned it because I did not wish
to be further entangled with you.
You're not even denying it.
Do you really…
- Am I never going to be the one for you?
- No.
You never will be.
I am enough for myself in this world.
And even if I were to need a man,
it will never be you.
"Never"?
Do not come here unannounced anymore.
It is tiresome to deal with you.
It will never be you.
That stings.
Shin Seo-ri.
If you let no one in,
you will never be broken.
If you remain perfectly still,
nothing will ever happen to you.
There's no getting through
to the Mochang side.
Any updates?
Resort security says they suspect
Mr. Cha drove drunk,
but a video taken by a staff member
confirms he did not drink.
That's not bad.
Let's go with this.
Sir? They said he wasn't actually…
Does the truth matter?
You saw what happened
with the deep fake.
People don't care about retractions.
At this point,
we need to take decisive action.
The headline will be,
"How Far Will the Chaebol Heir Fall?"
"Drunk Hit-and-Run with a Mysterious Woman.
During a Business Trip."
When should we start?
Let's shoot him down
when he reaches the apex.
D-Day should be…
A week after the launch.
Beauty that transcends time.
Fragrance that captivates your attention.
The single breath of fresh air
in this desolate world.
Dynaestie.
The market response has been great
since the first week of launch.
We surpassed our sales target
in just one week,
so we're running the new production lines
at full capacity to meet the demand.
Ensure the national distribution network
runs smoothly without any issues.
Yes, sir.
No, I'm telling you, I saw her.
- There was even a cosmetics ad.
- It can't be her.
Even with the power of makeup…
- Forget it. Let me just ask her.
- What?
Excuse me.
Have you ever shot a commercial?
Like a cosmetics ad?
For a brand called Dynaestie.
Must I answer every single question?
See? Would she really be
hanging laundry here if it were her?
She'd be throwing a party somewhere.
But it looks so much like her.
Let me show you.
I'll show you downstairs.
- What's up with her today?
- I'm telling you, it's her!
MS. SHIN SEO-RI
WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Pick out some good ones for me.
It's my grand kid's birthday.
That's the best one.
Just give me 20,000 won for everything.
What do you mean?
I already paid for the seaweed.
Ma'am,
I didn't get anything from you.
You didn't give me anything yet.
Are you kidding me?
I paid for the seaweed already!
Ma'am, I've been watching,
and you haven't paid yet.
You must be confused.
Are you buying seaweed again?
You bought a whole bunch from me
just the other day.
- Oh my God!
- Goodness! Ma'am!
- What's wrong with her?
- Ma'am!
- Please wake up!
- Ma'am!
- Please wake up!
- Please wake up!
Ms. Shin Seo-ri?
Guardian of Ms. Nam Ok-sun?
I'm calling from Songjin General Hospital.
You need to come quickly.
I'm about to lose it.
Where did he go after the meeting?
- Without a word.
- The number you are dialing…
- Ms. Kim!
- Yes?
- The number you are dialing…
- I can't reach him.
He stepped out for a moment.
He said he'd be right back.
We're in trouble.
He might run into the reporters.
- It's Cha Se-gye!
- There!
Mr. Cha, did you drive
under the influence?
We received a tip
that you drove drunk in Jeju.
Who was your companion?
Would you care to comment
on the nearby hit-and-run incident?
- Please respond.
- What say you?
I'll assess and issue
a statement later this afternoon.
Are you admitting to driving drunk?
Who says I'm scared?
BIOJEI CEO CHA DRIVES DRUNK
HIT-AND-RUN ALLEGATIONS SPREAD
Come on.
That's the narrative they came up with?
Do people actually believe this?
The press will piece together
any narrative that sells.
A hit-and-run happened nearby
where there are no cameras.
They're baselessly pinning it on you
and demanding an alibi.
The stock price is already plummeting
to 59,000 won.
Defending our stock price comes first.
We should call Ms. Shin as a witness
No, absolutely not.
Do what you must to keep her
out of the press.
It's a cardioembolic stroke.
It looks mild,
but we also suspect Alzheimer's symptoms.
Let's run some detailed tests first.
I haven't had much of an appetite lately.
I just haven't been eating well.
Did I scare you?
Why did they even call you? Jeez.
You need to eat properly.
No wonder you keep passing out.
I'm sorry.
I'm a terrible grandma.
I couldn't even make seaweed soup
for my granddaughter's birthday.
Who cares about seaweed soup?
Don't be like that, Seo-ri.
Now that I've lived this long,
I see there's a reason
we look out for others.
Seaweed soup on your birthday,
rice cake soup on New Year's.
You need to eat the right food
for every occasion.
That's what brings small joys.
Happiness doesn't accrue interest.
You have to enjoy it when you can.
Am I right or wrong?
You are right.
Seo-ri,
do you know why your name is Seo-ri?
My life was withered and hollow,
but then you were born.
To me, you were like a miracle.
You were miraculously beautiful,
like a pure white frost flower.
That's why I named you after one, Seo-ri.
So don't go through your life
lamenting like a fool.
Be like the frost flowers that fall
in the height of summer.
And fly freely, Seo-ri.
Okay?
Oh, my sweet baby.
My sweet girl.
Goodness.
Listen to me, Seo-ri.
Just forget everything
that happened in the past.
And just be happy.
Just take no more than what is yours.
I don't believe
in happiness or miracles.
Because there is no god who would grant
the wishes of an impostor.
Biojei CEO Cha Se-gye
is embroiled
in a drunk-driving controversy.
With allegations surfacing
that it may be linked
to a hit-and-run accident
in the same area,
- the public backlash against him…
- Yes, sure.
Understood.
Yes, I'll be sure to get back to you.
Yes, Reporter Kang.
No, there was no hit-and-run. Right.
And it wasn't drunk driving either.
CHAIRMAN
Mr. Son, what is going on?
Did he really drive drunk?
Grandfather, it's me.
- I was not drunk.
- Then what's with the video?
A woman and a hit-and-run?
You'll be cleared
if you just prove your alibi.
I'll take care of it all, so don't worry.
Sir, please don't do this.
Let's call Ms. Shin now.
This could be disastrous.
Enough of that now.
One scapegoat is enough.
Biojei CEO Cha Se-gye
is facing controversy
over a suspected DUI.
CCTV footage of him driving drunk
during a recent trip to Jeju
has just been released.
With a hit-and-run on a nearby road,
suspicions of a connection are growing.
Questions are also mounting
about the woman
who accompanied him in the car.
- Cha Se-gye?
- Unbelievable.
The news just gives you
a headache nowadays.
Guys like him should rot
in prison for the rest of their lives.
Prison?
Then again, prison is nothing to them.
Getting drunk and picking up women.
I'm sure he'll just use
his connections to get out.
Don't you think?
There she is. Finally.
Where were you with your phone off?
We're in big trouble right now.
- Are you talking about Cha Se-gye?
- You already know.
You might get dragged into this,
so Ms. Hong said not to answer
any unknown numbers.
What do I have to do with him?
But,
he will not end up in prison, right?
He did not even drink.
Who knows? Real or not,
the public has already written him off.
He has his grandfather and loyal subjects.
Plenty of people can protect him.
But you…
What exactly can you do for him?
Nothing will happen.
Hey, Rooftop, are you just getting back?
Gwang-nam kept calling you.
I just saw him.
Manager Gu, it looks like
you are working hard again today.
All thanks to Rooftop,
the lights are working again. It's nice.
Shin Seo-ri, you're one wicked brat,
but I'll let it slide for your birthday.
Even if you hurt me
and push me away with hurtful words,
I should still wish you happiness.
No.
I tell you, I am an impostor.
May your night shine
a little brighter than yesterday.
Why do you keep making me waver?
I just want to stay still and quiet.
Why do you make me sway?
If you keep making me waver,
I…
I will shamelessly start hoping for more.
Maybe happiness and miracles…
Are within my reach.
Maybe I do not want to be alone anymore.
That is what I end up hoping for.
Seo-ri.
My beautiful granddaughter.
Your grandma prays every single night.
Praying for you to meet someone
who can melt your frozen heart.
That's my one wish.
A wish I want to see come true.
My last wish.
Why are you here?
To protect you.
Have you lost your mind?
I also want to try.
Whatever it may be. For you.
Hey, who's that woman?
What do you think you're doing?
Protecting you.
I gave you my word.
You sure this is protecting me?
Or are we just going down together?
If we are ruined,
let us embrace it.
If we are broken, let us embrace it.
It is fine
if we are together.
What…
Are you doing?
May your night shine…
A little brighter than yesterday.
It really is shining.
Now that I am with you.
MY ROYAL NEMESIS
I shall hereby grant you my permission.
You want to see each other?
- How about ramyeon for round two?
- I am not ready for this step yet!
Watch your hands!
Ms. Shin, you should leave now.
I'd like for you to get lost now.
How dare you cheat on me?
You have two weeks. Destruction deadline.
It appears I am fated
to curse the men around me.
What is this?
Who are you?
Who are you really?
Subtitle translation by Justin S. Kim