Nice to Not Meet You (2025) s01e14 Episode Script
Episode 14
You've been curious, haven't you?
About why I left the US
so suddenly back then.
I'm going back to Korea.
I'm sorry that I'm leaving
when you're like this.
Forget about everything
and focus on your treatment.
You're finally going to explain?
It's a long story
and worse than you could ever imagine.
So prepare yourself
for what I'm about to tell you.
Seven years ago,
I discovered that a US fund company
backed by a Korean asset management firm
was having financial troubles.
And one of its top investors
was your brother.
My brother?
Yes,
your brother.
Chairman Lee Dae-ho.
When he found out
I was investigating the firm,
he showed up and threatened me.
And early that morning…
you got into that accident.
Are you suggesting that the person
who caused the accident…
It was your brother.
I was scared.
If I wrote the article,
I felt he might actually kill you
when you barely survived the accident.
That's why I left you.
Your brother
has done far too many terrible things.
He even harmed people.
I'm sorry, but…
I can't hear any more of this.
Ms. Wi Jeong-sin.
We've met before.
You've ignored my meeting requests,
but here you are now.
I only respond to requests
from those at a level worthy of my time.
But you keep crossing the line,
so I had to take precious time
out of my schedule for this.
Why aren't you firing me?
Fire you?
If this problem were that simple,
I wouldn't have had to step in.
I either make people give up
or simply eliminate them.
That's how I do things.
Is that a threat?
It's advice.
Consider it advice
given out of concern for you.
There must be numbers of people
you simply eliminated.
I suggest you stop
what you're doing right now.
It won't end well for you if you continue.
You're wasting your time.
I won't give up.
Fine, then.
Now that I know where you stand,
I'll have to take matters
into my own hands.
What a crazy bastard!
Damn.
Are you sure you can handle it?
EPISODE 14
Wi Jeong-sin is the only person
who can stop your brother.
So I need your help
getting her article published,
in Sports Eunseong.
Please.
Huh?
Hey, this door is locked too!
What?
Are you sure you got the right schedule?
Call the assistant director.
We're supposed to be on set by 6:30 p.m.
The person you are trying to reach…
He's not answering.
What the hell is going on?
Hello? Yeah.
Really?
All right. Thanks, Gil-su.
Head home.
-What did he say?
-Oh.
Well…
He went to the production office
and knocked,
but no one was there.
And all the lights were off
in the director's studio.
You've got to be kidding me.
They're unbelievable.
Those jerks!
Hey, Hyeon-jun.
Let's calm down.
How can I calm down?
He begged me to take this role, so I did!
And now the director himself
gangs up with the crew to ostracize me?
Mr. Hwang, go tell Byeong-gi and Mr. Son
that I'm not filming
until I get an apology!
Come on, bro.
Go tell them right now!
Man, how am I supposed to tell them
when there's nobody there?
Huh?
And all the lights were off
in the director's studio.
Gosh, how many years has it been?
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU
Hello, my precious trophy.
It's been a while.
How have you been?
Ready. Action!
Cut!
-Don't stop.
-Action!
-Keep acting until I say cut.
-Action!
Mr. Lim, let's go again.
Cut!
Cut!
-Cut!
-It's not like you've worked with
those directors either, Mr. Lim.
Action!
-What?
-Cut. Again.
They say you can't fix people.
But…
I do.
Cut! Okay!
-We're done!
-Yes!
I aim to be a director who never forgets
the original spark that inspired me.
It must've been suffocating
sitting in this dark box for so long.
Wow, I can't believe
I held on to all of this.
Yes, let's kill Kang Pil-gu!
I get into a huge accident.
So I undergo a face swap
and come out completely transformed.
That way, another actor
can take over as Kang Pil-gu.
How about ending the scene
after she pushes me against the wall?
They're at work,
so they shouldn't take it too far.
Could you revise the part
about Kang Pil-gu becoming corrupt
just a tiny bit?
A writer's job is to
make sense of such things.
Did he really leave?
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5
Director Bak, you can't do this!
Have you forgotten
everything we talked about?
-Be quiet.
-Come on, Director Bak.
-Just shut up.
-We'll be ruined!
It's me, Kang Pil-gu.
Listen to me.
This will ruin everything!
You can't do this!
Yes, I can.
What's the matter with Mr. Lim these days?
He doesn't know his lines
or rehearse his stunts.
I heard he even left
in the middle of a shoot
because he got tired of waiting.
Well, that day,
the director was on his laptop at the set
and wouldn't stop
making revisions to the script.
But of course, Mr. Lim was at fault too.
It's frustrating for me too, sir.
The actor leaves in the middle of a shoot,
and the director shuts down the set.
They have to stop one-upping each other!
They'll blow the schedule at this rate!
Tell me about it, sir.
I tried everything I could,
from sitting them down to coaxing them.
Where has our Kang Pil-gu gone?
The bright, eager eyes he once had
are nowhere to be seen.
He's a totally different person now!
How is our drama
supposed to turn out properly?
Sir.
I'll sit them down this time
and very strongly
coax them.
-Let's get that original spark back, okay?
-Right, original spark!
I've gotten too jaded over the years.
If the lead actor
wanted revisions to the script,
I willingly made the revisions he wanted.
I bent over backward to please
the production company and leading actor,
all while tossing my own directing vision
straight into the trash.
BEST DIRECTOR AWARD
BAK BYEONG-GI
But I'm not going to do that anymore.
I'm going to get my original spark back!
The burning passion I had
while making my indie films.
The pure creative drive I had
that nobody could interfere with.
I'm bringing it all back
and pouring it into this project.
From this moment on, nothing and no one
can stand in the way of it.
I'm not…
-the only one scared stiff, right?
-I think he lost his damn mind.
Now what, Mr. Hwang?
It seems we just need Lim Hyeon-jun
to get his original spark back.
You're getting a call.
Right, sorry about that.
Hello, it's Hwang Ji-sun speaking.
This is Eunseong Group's
Corporate Planning Office.
Mr. Hwang,
the board has decided to dismiss you.
This dismissal is effective
immediately upon notification.
Excuse me? Hold on a second.
Did you say dismissal?
Are you telling me I'm fired?
Fired?
Why would you get fired?
I have no idea.
I asked why they fired me,
but all they said was that
the board had made their decision.
Maybe you misheard him.
Are you kidding me, bro?
Wait, remember when
Ms. Wi came to our office?
-Yeah.
-That day, she asked to see
our company's financial statements
out of the blue.
But if this continues,
King's Back will be at risk.
And she said the company would be at risk.
Why didn't you tell me this earlier?
Ms. Wi is a very smart lady.
She wouldn't say that without good reason.
Look, I know.
So as soon as I got the call,
I ran to the office
-to check our financial statements.
-Okay.
But some guys told me
that there'd been a sudden pipe burst,
and it was under construction.
-They wouldn't let me in.
-Out of nowhere?
-Weird, right?
-Yeah.
Should we file a report with the police?
No, do we report this
to the Ministry of Employment and Labor?
Who? Me?
Owning a building like this
in Gangnam is impressive.
You're both truly impressive.
You know former Assemblyman
Ha Gee-wan, right?
During the Cheongwon City redevelopment,
you let him use your name
and received money in return.
That's absolutely ridiculous!
What are you getting at?
Don't you think
buying a 40-billion-won building in cash
without taking a single loan
is even more ridiculous?
We don't know who Ha Gee-wan is,
and we have nothing to say to you,
so please leave.
Your brother didn't take his own life.
You probably want to believe that he did,
but both of you know it's not true.
I'm not asking you
to come clean about everything today.
But know
that I'm going to clear
Mr. Woo Young-suk's name.
I won't give up
no matter how long it takes.
When you're ready to talk,
give me a call.
REPORTER WI JEONG-SIN
SPORTS EUNSEONG
LIM HYEON-JUN
This is Wi Jeong-sin speaking.
Where are you?
I'm out. Why do you ask?
I'm sorry,
but could you come over right away?
To my place, I mean.
To your place?
What's this about?
You'll know when you get here.
Come now, okay?
But…
What's going on?
Why does he want me to come over?
Ms. Wi!
-You're here too, Mr. Hwang?
-Yes.
The thing is, Mr. Hwang
got fired from his own company.
We thought you might have some insight,
so I asked you to come
to discuss it together.
You got fired?
Yes! When you came to the office before,
you asked to see our financial statements
and said something felt off.
Why did you say that?
Ms. Wi, I desperately need
your help right now.
Well, can you think of
any reasons for your dismissal?
Reasons?
-Reason…
-What is it?
Right, that thing…
They suddenly said
they were conducting due diligence
and asked me to sign an MOU…
Or was it an MOW?
-You need to get it straight!
-It was an MOU!
They showed me an MOU
and asked me to sign it!
-Did you sign it?
-Of course not.
Something felt off,
so I asked them to explain it.
And the next thing I knew,
they held a board meeting
and got me fired!
-How is that right?
-All right!
I need you two to focus on me.
I have something to explain.
Okay.
This all started
with the long-term partnership
between Chairman Lee Dae-ho
and FSS Director Ha Gee-wan.
Lee Dae-ho provided
political funds to Ha Gee-wan,
who then used his power
to help Lee Dae-ho in return.
For example, information on
the Cheongwon City redevelopment.
Thanks to Ha Gee-wan's information,
Lee Dae-ho bought land for next to nothing
and made a huge profit.
And in order to launder that money,
he bought up entertainment agencies,
including King's Back.
Damn it!
-Hey, check out his huge catch!
-So that means
Lee Dae-ho is the bad guy here, right?
Are you saying that punk
used our company to launder illegal funds?
But right now, Chairman Lee
is having cash flow problems
because the construction costs for
his apartment projects have skyrocketed.
So that's why
he's trying to put out the fire
by reselling the agencies at a high price.
Mr. Hwang, the MOU you mentioned
was part of the process
for selling King's Back.
Damn it!
Are you saying he sold off our company
because he was short on money?
And he fired Mr. Hwang
because he was in the way?
That's right.
"In the way"?
Then what are we supposed to do?
Just sit back and take this?
No.
If we're going to strike back,
we need evidence first.
-Mr. Hwang.
-Yes?
You and I will go to your office tomorrow
and gather the documents we need.
Thank you.
Ms. Wi, I feel like
I've got an army behind me,
-like nothing can stop me--
-Enough.
Thank you so much.
-Thank you.
-It's good you came.
IMPERIAL PRIN
Wow, I can't believe
this car has lasted this long.
You let my uncle take over the print shop.
-He's been driving it ever since.
-I see.
I thought I'd bring it along as part of
the "Find Your Original Spark" project.
Find my original spark?
Jeez, not you too.
Gosh, it's like my first time in here.
Was this car always so small?
Try not to get into any fights
on the set today.
It's not like I want to fight.
Director Bak still isn't ready
with the script.
I didn't want him to look bad
in front of the crew,
so I stepped in to buy him some time.
I wonder how Ms. Wi and Mr. Hwang's
agenda is going today.
Man, I should've gone with them.
Darn it.
Look, it's my office.
Why won't you let me in?
-You can't go in.
-Why not?
Mr. Hwang's personal belongings
are in there too.
He just wants to collect his things,
so what rights do you have to stop him?
We're following the chairman's orders
not to let anyone in the CEO's office.
If you have a problem,
talk to the chairman.
The chairman told you to do this?
Come on, don't be like this.
Why bother the chairman
over something so small?
How about this?
Do you see my laptop over there?
There's also a pair of luxury slippers
my wife got me for my birthday.
I'll just pop inside
and grab those two things, okay?
Damn it, we said no.
Did you just hit me?
Are you kidding me?
Get out of my way, you punks!
This is assault!
What do you think you're doing? Move!
-Move!
-Drag them out!
-Let go of me!
-You damn bastards!
Damn it, I'm not leaving!
Get off me!
IMPERIAL PRIN
Hello.
Hello.
Director Bak.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Good morning.
-Go get ready.
-Okay.
Don't you have anything to say to me?
No, I don't.
Well, is the script finished?
I suppose…
Jeez.
What's that?
Why are you wearing your trophy
around your neck?
It's like that Imperial Print car.
-My original spark.
-What?
It represents my commitment
to always remember
the passion and purity of my past
and to find my original spark.
I'm keeping it close so I won't forget.
Director Bak.
Come on, don't be like that.
Oh, man.
That crazy punk. He's insane.
Why does he get so weird
whenever he directs something?
Seriously.
Pil-gu has done a complete 180
and is now a corrupt cop.
He takes money from drug addicts
and goes to hostess bars.
He's an absolute piece of shit.
-Jeez.
-But your acting
doesn't feel like a bad guy at all.
You're trying your best
to make him seem nice!
I really don't like any of this.
Kang Pil-gu is a hero.
How could he become a corrupt cop?
He's already in pain
from losing his friend.
How does he go from that
to being obsessed with money?
That's not who Kang Pil-gu is!
Are you saying
you can't follow the script?
It didn't seem right
when I read the project proposal,
but the script just makes it
even more ridiculous!
The whole thing feels forced,
Director Bak!
When will you come to your senses?
-What did you say?
-The writing is convincing enough,
and it's not the kind
to deserve your criticism!
-Do you seriously--
-What will it be?
If you don't want to cooperate,
we'll call off the shoot now.
Did you just threaten me?
Do you have a death wish?
You're the one who left during a shoot.
-But that was--
-In any case,
from now on,
we're going to follow the script to a T.
Hey, Director Bak.
Are you serious?
Hey, Bak Byeong-gi!
HWANG JI-SUN
Hey.
Were you able to get all the documents?
We couldn't even get into my office.
They kicked us out.
What? Why?
They stationed a bunch of hired thugs
in front of the building,
and they wouldn't let us in.
We tried to push our way in
and got into a scuffle.
Ms. Wi's clothes got ripped.
Her clothes got ripped?
-Jeez, come on.
-Stop it.
Why won't you let us in?
You!
Don't you dare move a step
until I get there!
-Okay. Hello?
-Do you realize this is illegal?
-Bro?
-We just want to pick up
-some personal belongings.
-Man, he's really mad.
Come on, it'll only take a moment.
Just let us in for a minute! Damn it!
Those damn thugs.
Where are you going?
Start the car right now!
Mr. Lim, the shoot isn't over.
Are you leaving again? You can't do that!
Director!
Director, we're in big trouble!
Hold this for me.
We're in trouble.
Mr. Lim yelled, "Start the car right now!"
and took off.
Car? What car?
-The Imperial Print car.
-Damn it.
-There it goes!
-He's leaving again?
Have you lost your damn mind?
-Assistant Director, you're driving!
-Yes?
I'm driving!
-Let's go!
-I'll chase him down today!
Get in!
Go after him!
Get moving!
Come on, Gil-su. Step on it!
Those bastards won't get away with this.
Man, we should've told the director
we were leaving.
Jeez.
Why did you have to
bring this car along today?
Come on, step on it!
Damn it.
I let him walk all over me,
so he treats me like a doormat?
-Assistant Director.
-Yes, sir?
How many scenes do we need to shoot today?
Twelve scenes, sir.
Right.
We're shooting all 12 scenes today,
no matter what.
Even if I we have to stay up all night
until we cough up blood,
I'll get it all done.
We can't lose that car, all right?
Yes, sir.
-Drive.
-Okay.
Stay right behind him.
We're not leaving until you let us in,
so move already!
That's right!
Give me my luxury slippers back!
Give them back!
Give them… Yes, that's it! Give them back!
-Here.
-Hey!
-What are you doing?
-Now, go.
You jerk!
-My slipper!
-I told you to move aside!
Stop her.
Damn it!
-Damn it, get out of here!
-Move aside!
I've never worn these.
-Move!
-Let go of me!
Damn it.
Hey, let go.
Ms. Wi! You little…
Hey, move!
IMPERIAL PRIN
You bastards!
No.
Kang Pil-gu!
Hey, take Ms. Wi and get out of here!
Ms. Wi, over there!
Damn it!
What's happening here?
Mr. Lim?
What the hell?
Are you kidding me?
We've got a situation in the parking lot.
Everyone, get down here.
Damn it, an actor's body is everything.
Stunt team!
Ready!
Action!
That's right, lay him out!
That's it!
-Director, zoom in on them!
-Nice!
-Pan to the right!
-Yes, just like that!
They say you can't fix people.
But…
I do.
Damn it.
-What is it?
-What do you want?
-What are you doing?
-Damn it!
Let go of me! What the hell?
Time to take out the trash.
-Let's go!
-That little…
Come on. Let's go.
Bro.
Where are my slippers?
ENTRY RESTRICTED
It seems we won't be able to
conduct due diligence today.
Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
Are you okay?
Are you sure you're okay?
Are you hurt?
I'm totally fine!
Are you sure you're okay?
How could those damn thugs
treat such a delicate woman that way?
Are you sure you're okay?
Say something!
-Mr. Hwang, are you okay?
-Yeah?
We don't have time for this.
Ms. Wi, we have to grab those documents.
-Right.
-Jeez.
-Are you okay?
-I'm okay.
The documents are over there.
Mr. Lim!
Mr. Lim!
Byeong-gi.
I thought you ran away from the set.
What just happened?
I didn't run away.
I just left without telling you.
-Byeong-gi.
-Yes?
If it weren't for you and the stunt team,
I wouldn't have made it.
Is there a problem with the company?
Things are going very wrong
with the company.
Those thugs just came out of nowhere and…
Jeez.
Look.
I don't know what's going on,
but it looks like
things have been sorted out.
Let's head back to the set now.
Justice lies in ruins,
yet you're worried about filming?
Change the schedule!
Why do you think I followed you
all the way here?
Unless there's a natural disaster,
there will be no schedule changes.
Mr. Lim, you're not going home today
until you shoot all 12 scenes.
-Mr. Lim's manager?
-Yes?
I'll be riding with Mr. Lim.
Please get the car ready.
-Producer?
-Yes.
-Assistant Director?
-Yes.
Will you two please safely and quickly
escort Mr. Lim?
Director Bak, I need to stay here…
-Mr. Lim, let's go!
-You have 12 scenes.
-Ms. Wi!
-We have to go now. Quickly!
Hurry!
Ms. Wi, should we take this too?
-Yes, we'll take everything.
-Everything? Okay.
Gosh, there's so much stuff. Here we go.
What?
Explain what happened.
The security firm wasn't aware
that the due diligence team was visiting.
Then Kang Pil-gu…
I mean, Lim Hyeon-jun suddenly appeared.
All those thugs
couldn't take down a single actor?
It wasn't like that, sir.
Mr. Lim gathered a crew somehow,
and they all acted a little crazy,
like a horde of starving zombies.
So?
They made a scene over one guy
in front of the due diligence team?
My apologies, sir.
But the bigger problem was
that one of his crew
recorded everything on his phone.
I worried the media would be all over it
if things got out of hand,
so I ordered them to pull back for now.
I'm very sorry, sir.
-They're back.
-What's going on?
-What happened?
-Were you guys in a fight?
-Oh, gosh.
-What happened?
-Are you okay?
-This looks really bad!
We'll start shooting immediately,
so get ready!
-Really?
-Right now?
Let's reschedule the shoot.
We won't get it done tonight anyway.
-I'll make it happen.
-What happened to you?
-Producer!
-Are you okay?
Cut. Okay!
-Mr. Lim.
-Good job!
-Nice work, everyone!
-Oh, man.
Jeez.
Mr. Lim, I'll bring the car around.
Okay.
-I'll remove my makeup, then.
-Okay.
-Oh, man.
-Good job, sir!
You too.
Oh, gosh.
Jeez. Here you go.
Man, Byeong-gi is one determined punk.
I can't believe we shot all 12 scenes.
It looks like Director Bak
found his original spark.
That damn original spark!
Stupid spark.
Anyway, what do we do now?
I got fired,
but you're still tied to King's Back.
Hey, what's to worry about?
Just keep handling my work
the way you always have.
I'll just hire you as a freelancer.
Will you pay me
out of your own pocket, then?
I'll make sure you get a bonus
on top of your salary.
-How's that?
-Seriously?
You're the best, bro!
So does this mean
we can't ever go back to that office?
We signed that office by running around
until our feet were covered in blisters.
We painted the walls together,
and we even got the chairs together.
I've had a hand in everything there,
right down to the coffee mugs.
I can't believe I'm not allowed inside.
This is so unfair!
Hey, I'm still with King's Back.
Of course, you can go inside.
Does that mean
I'm no longer CEO Hwang?
Am I Manager Hwang now?
Am I supposed to call Gil-su
"team leader"?
Oh, damn it.
I haven't even told my wife yet.
Hey!
Stay confident!
Jeez.
Just use this place as your office.
This is your seat. Got it, CEO Hwang?
Anyway, those bastards…
First, they fire you over the phone,
then they send thugs to the company.
How do we get back at those bastards?
Bro, didn't you stay up all night?
Are you going somewhere?
Huh?
I've got plans.
What plans could you have
at a crucial time like this?
Oh, you're going to see
Ms. Wi Jeong-sin again.
I mean…
Hey, I'm doing this for both of us.
We need to figure out our next move.
Right?
-Do you plan on staying a manager forever?
-No.
I'll meet with Ms. Wi to work out a plan,
so you just sit tight and figure out
how to manage my work from now on, okay?
And don't cry!
See you later.
Okay, bro. See you!
Gosh, who knew
he was such a romantic at heart?
Why did you come in a car like this?
-What's wrong with it?
-It stands out!
Come on, just get in.
-No, you get in first.
-Huh?
-Why? What is it? What's wrong?
-Get in.
Jeez.
Kang Pil-gu would never
drive a car like this.
Oh, come on. It's fine.
I'm not Kang Pil-gu.
I'm superstar Lim Hyeon-jun, so it's okay.
How's Mr. Hwang holding up?
He's in shock, of course,
and having a mental breakdown.
Chairman Lee Dae-ho is a ruthless man.
I'm sure he planned it all from the start.
Gosh, why'd we have to get involved
with someone like him?
I had a bad feeling
ever since I went fishing with him.
But why are you digging into someone
that dangerous?
Aren't you scared?
No one else can do it
except me.
I've been holding onto this case
for a long time,
and I want to get to the bottom of it.
Thanks to Mr. Hwang,
I've gathered nearly all the evidence.
I'm just trying to figure out
the most effective way to expose it.
Well…
I'm not the type
to take crap from anyone, either.
Let's think about it.
Why are we the only ones here?
Gosh.
You only watch shows like Kang Pil-gu,
so you have no idea what's going on.
Excuse me?
If you watch melodramas or rom-coms,
you'd catch on right away.
What do you mean?
Haven't you ever seen dramas
where a wealthy heir or rich boyfriend
rents out a whole place for a date?
The whole place?
You rented out the whole place?
Don't you have better things
to spend your money on than this?
Jeez, I knew you'd say that.
I didn't spend any money.
I just said I'd use it
since there's no shoot today.
And I wanted
to be alone with you.
You're always so conscious of others
when you're with me.
I come here every now and then.
This is where I made my debut.
It was just a minor role, but still.
-The title was…
-The City of Romance?
How did you know?
It was one of the questions
when I joined your fan page.
It was a real headache
trying to join that fan page.
I think I've seen this place on TV.
This takes me back.
I think we filmed somewhere around here.
By the way, how did you become an actor?
I heard there was a part-time job
as an extra, so I came.
For some reason,
I really liked being on set.
And I thought I'd do well.
So you were discovered
while working as an extra?
Yes, pretty much.
You have to admit,
my looks are hard to ignore.
I'm good-looking now,
so imagine how handsome I was back then.
As soon as the director saw me,
he gave me a line to say.
But I'd never acted before,
so how could I deliver that line?
I was so nervous,
I still remember the line to this day.
Wait!
The last train just left.
"The last train just left."
Cut!
I nailed it on the first take.
It was exhilarating.
After that,
I got right into studying acting.
Then I gained experience in the theater.
And then I eventually got into movies.
What about Kang Pil-gu?
How did you join Kang Pil-gu?
It all started when a film student
came to my shop
to print the script
for his graduation project.
Hello.
I had a script printed here a while ago,
and there's a bit of an issue.
He begged me to be in his film, so I did.
And it ended up receiving
a major award out of nowhere.
Ever since, I've practically been
a slave to Kang Pil-gu.
That college student
was Director Bak Byeong-gi.
Really?
So the director was your good luck charm.
A good luck charm?
You made a comeback as an actor
thanks to him.
And you even got to meet Kang Pil-gu.
Kang Pil-gu isn't just a drama character.
He stands up for the weak,
takes risks, and gives the bad guys
what they deserve.
He helped me forget
my own troubles for a bit.
A lot of people admire
Kang Pil-gu's sense of justice.
You know police applications shot up
because of him, right?
Kang Pil-gu is
really, really special.
And you got to play
that extraordinary Kang Pil-gu.
How lucky is that?
Yet you call yourself
a slave to Kang Pil-gu…
Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun,
you've lost your original spark.
Come on.
I'm being serious.
I desperately want to play
a different character now.
Although, I'll have to work hard
as Kang Pil-gu for now.
Hyeon-jun said there's someone he likes.
Who is she?
Did he tell you that?
She doesn't exist, does she?
He must've lied to me.
If you're so curious, ask him yourself.
Don't put me on the spot like that.
Then can you start
a dating rumor about him and me?
Jeez, that's a disaster waiting to happen!
What's the matter with you these days?
I really want things
to work out with Hyeon-jun.
Still, that's just too much.
I can't make up a rumor like that.
Then can I start one?
Come on, Se-na.
Stop wasting your time,
and focus on this project.
Anyway, why'd you ask to meet
at the production company
instead of King's Back?
I got fired.
That's why
I'm using this place temporarily.
What happened?
Did you do something wrong?
What could I have possibly done wrong?
I think they wanted to
sell off the company,
but I was in the way, so they fired me.
Oh, right. Is your agency okay?
Wouldn't they try to sell off
my company and yours at the same time?
-Does Hyeon-jun know about this?
-Of course, he does.
Just stay still for now.
And keep a low profile.
I always stay still.
I've been coming here for a long time.
I don't bring just anyone here.
So do we have nine more dates left?
No, that's not right.
We met today
because of Mr. Hwang's situation,
so this doesn't count.
That didn't even take five minutes.
Five minutes is plenty.
It's not something we can solve overnight.
Let's eat quickly and get going.
The first episode airs tonight.
What's the rush?
I watched the rough cut.
But I haven't watched it.
I have to get home quickly
to watch it on time.
Hurry up and eat.
I'll treasure this moment
for the rest of my life.
No matter what role I take on
in the future,
I promise to give my all
and remain a humble actor.
Kang Pil-gu is
really, really special.
And you got to play
that extraordinary Kang Pil-gu.
How lucky is that?
Thank you so much!
-Hyeon-jun.
-Jeez, you scared me.
I'll be staying at my friend's tonight.
-Which friend?
-Hong-sin.
We're watching the first episode together.
Hong-sin?
Hey, where's the fun
if it's just the two of you?
You need the main character.
What? You're coming too?
Give me five minutes to get ready.
Your motives seem pretty dishonest.
There's nothing dishonest about them.
You said you liked Ms. Wi too.
You'd better help me out
unless you want me dating Su-ji.
Jeez.
Here, I'll take that.
Shall we go in?
-Can we…
-Oh, yes.
You live in such a nice place.
Why does your power go out so often?
Why does it happen?
And you could've gone to a hotel.
Why insist on coming to our tiny place?
Well, to kill two birds with one stone.
I thought we could rehearse together.
And since we've got
three characters from Kang Pil-gu here,
I figured we could watch
the first episode together and chat.
Wouldn't that be nice?
Yes, it'd be totally nice.
I'm sorry, but I really don't get it.
-Of all places…
-Cut it out.
What's wrong with you?
Ms. Wi, I guess you're slow
to pick up on things.
Hyeon-jun insisted on coming,
-probably to see you.
-Hey.
I guess you've been working out a lot.
-But it's true.
-You're looking good.
-Stop laughing.
-What?
Mr. Lim, have you eaten yet?
I can make you ramyeon.
Ramyeon sounds great!
-I like it.
-Come and help me out.
But there's so much food.
Darn, we're out of ramyeon.
We don't have any.
-Don't open that.
-You don't have any?
We'll go out and buy some ramyeon.
-Right now?
-Yes.
-Hey!
-Get moving. Hurry up.
-Hold on.
-Just go!
-But we have so much food…
-Be quiet!
All right, let's go.
Man, I'm so nervous.
Mr. Lim!
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5
What's the point of asking
when you're about to die?
Mr. Lim, here comes your catchphrase.
-They say you can't fix people.
-They say you can't fix people.
But…
-But I do.
-But I do.
Kang Pil-gu is
really, really special.
And you got to play
that extraordinary Kang Pil-gu.
How lucky is that?
FIRST EPISODE VIEWERSHIP RATINGS: 4.3%
What were the viewership ratings
for the first episode of season four?
It was 12.4%.
That's 8.1% higher
than this season's first episode.
What about season three?
It was 11.7%.
Season 2 was 13.5%,
and season 1 was 8.9%.
So that makes 4.3% an all-time low.
Was there an important match
or something that night?
Not at all.
The weather was nice, though.
Did everyone go out
to enjoy the weather, then?
If this were any other drama,
those ratings wouldn't be too bad
for a first episode.
The problem is, they're too low
compared to our previous seasons.
That's right!
Remember what I said from the start?
I said this season's storyline is weird.
The viewers know exactly
what they want to see in Kang Pil-gu.
Sure, for the sake of
changing the storyline,
he can become a corrupt cop.
But he needs to return
to the original Kang Pil-gu quickly.
Do you really think that's why?
Hey, they say an old eagle
is better than a crow.
Kang Pil-gu still has what it takes.
The ratings will shoot up, so don't worry.
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5
BOUNCES BACK, MAKES LITTLE SPLASH
THE BIGGER CONCERN
IS THE VIEWERS' REACTION
Episode 1 was 4.3%.
Episode 2 was 5.1%,
episode 3 was 5.2%,
and Episode 4 was 4.9%.
That's enough, sir.
We're taking hits everywhere.
It's my fault for not being good enough.
No single person is to blame
for these results.
Even with a record-setting
production budget,
the global star, Gwon Se-na,
and a previous season
with ratings above 20%,
if it's meant to fail, it'll fail.
Still, thanks to the overseas pre-sales,
I don't think we lost anything.
That's true.
But it hurts to see Kang Pil-gu,
a season drama that will go down
in our country's TV history,
end in such a miserable and tragic way.
It's just heartbreaking.
I asked to promote it on UTube,
but someone refused to listen.
-Oh, Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun.
-Yes?
-Congratulations.
-Excuse me?
You hated playing Kang Pil-gu so much.
Now you can't play him anymore,
even if you wanted to.
You must be pleased.
Well…
The script is nearly complete,
and barely any scenes left to shoot.
The only thing left for me to do
is focus on post-production.
-Right.
-Yes.
Of course.
We may have missed out
on a grand farewell,
but we must still give our best effort
until the very end.
What effort?
Oh!
We should do something to spark
the viewers' interest in Kang Pil-gu.
How about holding a press conference?
A press conference?
Is it too late for that?
I'll now pass the mic
over to the reporters.
We'll take some time
to discuss any questions
they may have about
Good Detective Kang Pil-gu 5.
I have a question for Director Bak.
The ratings have been low
up to the fourth episode.
What should we look out for
in the upcoming episodes?
You'll see why Kang Pil-gu had no choice
but to become corrupt.
I think the viewers will
understand Kang Pil-gu better
and really immerse themselves
into the drama.
We won't give up,
so please keep watching until the end.
Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun,
some reviews claim you haven't fully
understood your character this season.
Do you agree?
Yes, I admit it.
This take on Kang Pil-gu
differs so much from his righteous image
that I definitely felt pressure
playing him.
I'm continuously communicating
with the director
and working harder to portray
this new side of Kang Pil-gu
in a way the viewers can accept.
Go ahead.
I find it meaningful
that Kang Pil-gu's character
didn't follow
the previous success pattern,
but instead chose to take on
a new challenge despite the risks.
-Did we give her the question?
-No.
-There's anticipation for what is to come.
-She's a reporter.
Could you say a few words
to die-hard fans like me?
Well, first of all,
I'd like to thank all the viewers
who have shown
continuous love for Kang Pil-gu.
To be honest, it wasn't an easy decision
to join this season.
I really wanted to break away
from the image of Kang Pil-gu
that is so closely associated with me.
I guess that desire
showed in my performance.
But while filming this season,
I came to realize once again
how special and precious
the role of Kang Pil-gu is to me.
Kang Pil-gu is
really, really special.
And you got to play
that extraordinary Kang Pil-gu.
How lucky is that?
So I returned to filming
with a renewed sense of affection.
With twists and hints falling into place,
the story will get even more exciting.
I truly appreciate your trust in me
and sincerely hope
you'll stay with us until the end.
This question is for Ms. Gwon Se-na.
What was it like
acting with Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun?
Even though it had been a while
since Sad Waltz,
we worked together very well on set,
as if no time had passed.
But when we were filming
close-contact scenes,
he got incredibly shy.
No, I didn't get shy.
Who said I got shy?
It wasn't that I felt shy.
Kang Pil-gu only had crushies…
I mean, he only had crushes.
So since it was his first romantic scene,
I guess he got slightly nervous.
Who knew a seasoned actor
could get nervous?
Next question, please.
Mr. Lim, I heard you
recently got back together
with an actress you dated in the past
after being apart for a long time.
Could she be here with us today?
Is it Gwon Se-na? They used to date.
What's this about?
-Is it true?
-I'm sorry,
but please refrain
from asking personal questions.
No, that's fine.
I'll answer the question.
You asked if the person I like
is here today.
Yes, she is.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OH YEON-SEO
FOR HER APPEARANCE
There isn't much time left.
You have to release it soon.
The documents you provided
will serve as the most crucial evidence.
Why won't they let me in?
What are they up to?
But in reality,
things don't end as beautifully
as they do in your dramas.
I think Ms. Wi is in danger.
What I said about the fine line
between cursed and fated.
It turns out
I was right.
About why I left the US
so suddenly back then.
I'm going back to Korea.
I'm sorry that I'm leaving
when you're like this.
Forget about everything
and focus on your treatment.
You're finally going to explain?
It's a long story
and worse than you could ever imagine.
So prepare yourself
for what I'm about to tell you.
Seven years ago,
I discovered that a US fund company
backed by a Korean asset management firm
was having financial troubles.
And one of its top investors
was your brother.
My brother?
Yes,
your brother.
Chairman Lee Dae-ho.
When he found out
I was investigating the firm,
he showed up and threatened me.
And early that morning…
you got into that accident.
Are you suggesting that the person
who caused the accident…
It was your brother.
I was scared.
If I wrote the article,
I felt he might actually kill you
when you barely survived the accident.
That's why I left you.
Your brother
has done far too many terrible things.
He even harmed people.
I'm sorry, but…
I can't hear any more of this.
Ms. Wi Jeong-sin.
We've met before.
You've ignored my meeting requests,
but here you are now.
I only respond to requests
from those at a level worthy of my time.
But you keep crossing the line,
so I had to take precious time
out of my schedule for this.
Why aren't you firing me?
Fire you?
If this problem were that simple,
I wouldn't have had to step in.
I either make people give up
or simply eliminate them.
That's how I do things.
Is that a threat?
It's advice.
Consider it advice
given out of concern for you.
There must be numbers of people
you simply eliminated.
I suggest you stop
what you're doing right now.
It won't end well for you if you continue.
You're wasting your time.
I won't give up.
Fine, then.
Now that I know where you stand,
I'll have to take matters
into my own hands.
What a crazy bastard!
Damn.
Are you sure you can handle it?
EPISODE 14
Wi Jeong-sin is the only person
who can stop your brother.
So I need your help
getting her article published,
in Sports Eunseong.
Please.
Huh?
Hey, this door is locked too!
What?
Are you sure you got the right schedule?
Call the assistant director.
We're supposed to be on set by 6:30 p.m.
The person you are trying to reach…
He's not answering.
What the hell is going on?
Hello? Yeah.
Really?
All right. Thanks, Gil-su.
Head home.
-What did he say?
-Oh.
Well…
He went to the production office
and knocked,
but no one was there.
And all the lights were off
in the director's studio.
You've got to be kidding me.
They're unbelievable.
Those jerks!
Hey, Hyeon-jun.
Let's calm down.
How can I calm down?
He begged me to take this role, so I did!
And now the director himself
gangs up with the crew to ostracize me?
Mr. Hwang, go tell Byeong-gi and Mr. Son
that I'm not filming
until I get an apology!
Come on, bro.
Go tell them right now!
Man, how am I supposed to tell them
when there's nobody there?
Huh?
And all the lights were off
in the director's studio.
Gosh, how many years has it been?
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU
Hello, my precious trophy.
It's been a while.
How have you been?
Ready. Action!
Cut!
-Don't stop.
-Action!
-Keep acting until I say cut.
-Action!
Mr. Lim, let's go again.
Cut!
Cut!
-Cut!
-It's not like you've worked with
those directors either, Mr. Lim.
Action!
-What?
-Cut. Again.
They say you can't fix people.
But…
I do.
Cut! Okay!
-We're done!
-Yes!
I aim to be a director who never forgets
the original spark that inspired me.
It must've been suffocating
sitting in this dark box for so long.
Wow, I can't believe
I held on to all of this.
Yes, let's kill Kang Pil-gu!
I get into a huge accident.
So I undergo a face swap
and come out completely transformed.
That way, another actor
can take over as Kang Pil-gu.
How about ending the scene
after she pushes me against the wall?
They're at work,
so they shouldn't take it too far.
Could you revise the part
about Kang Pil-gu becoming corrupt
just a tiny bit?
A writer's job is to
make sense of such things.
Did he really leave?
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5
Director Bak, you can't do this!
Have you forgotten
everything we talked about?
-Be quiet.
-Come on, Director Bak.
-Just shut up.
-We'll be ruined!
It's me, Kang Pil-gu.
Listen to me.
This will ruin everything!
You can't do this!
Yes, I can.
What's the matter with Mr. Lim these days?
He doesn't know his lines
or rehearse his stunts.
I heard he even left
in the middle of a shoot
because he got tired of waiting.
Well, that day,
the director was on his laptop at the set
and wouldn't stop
making revisions to the script.
But of course, Mr. Lim was at fault too.
It's frustrating for me too, sir.
The actor leaves in the middle of a shoot,
and the director shuts down the set.
They have to stop one-upping each other!
They'll blow the schedule at this rate!
Tell me about it, sir.
I tried everything I could,
from sitting them down to coaxing them.
Where has our Kang Pil-gu gone?
The bright, eager eyes he once had
are nowhere to be seen.
He's a totally different person now!
How is our drama
supposed to turn out properly?
Sir.
I'll sit them down this time
and very strongly
coax them.
-Let's get that original spark back, okay?
-Right, original spark!
I've gotten too jaded over the years.
If the lead actor
wanted revisions to the script,
I willingly made the revisions he wanted.
I bent over backward to please
the production company and leading actor,
all while tossing my own directing vision
straight into the trash.
BEST DIRECTOR AWARD
BAK BYEONG-GI
But I'm not going to do that anymore.
I'm going to get my original spark back!
The burning passion I had
while making my indie films.
The pure creative drive I had
that nobody could interfere with.
I'm bringing it all back
and pouring it into this project.
From this moment on, nothing and no one
can stand in the way of it.
I'm not…
-the only one scared stiff, right?
-I think he lost his damn mind.
Now what, Mr. Hwang?
It seems we just need Lim Hyeon-jun
to get his original spark back.
You're getting a call.
Right, sorry about that.
Hello, it's Hwang Ji-sun speaking.
This is Eunseong Group's
Corporate Planning Office.
Mr. Hwang,
the board has decided to dismiss you.
This dismissal is effective
immediately upon notification.
Excuse me? Hold on a second.
Did you say dismissal?
Are you telling me I'm fired?
Fired?
Why would you get fired?
I have no idea.
I asked why they fired me,
but all they said was that
the board had made their decision.
Maybe you misheard him.
Are you kidding me, bro?
Wait, remember when
Ms. Wi came to our office?
-Yeah.
-That day, she asked to see
our company's financial statements
out of the blue.
But if this continues,
King's Back will be at risk.
And she said the company would be at risk.
Why didn't you tell me this earlier?
Ms. Wi is a very smart lady.
She wouldn't say that without good reason.
Look, I know.
So as soon as I got the call,
I ran to the office
-to check our financial statements.
-Okay.
But some guys told me
that there'd been a sudden pipe burst,
and it was under construction.
-They wouldn't let me in.
-Out of nowhere?
-Weird, right?
-Yeah.
Should we file a report with the police?
No, do we report this
to the Ministry of Employment and Labor?
Who? Me?
Owning a building like this
in Gangnam is impressive.
You're both truly impressive.
You know former Assemblyman
Ha Gee-wan, right?
During the Cheongwon City redevelopment,
you let him use your name
and received money in return.
That's absolutely ridiculous!
What are you getting at?
Don't you think
buying a 40-billion-won building in cash
without taking a single loan
is even more ridiculous?
We don't know who Ha Gee-wan is,
and we have nothing to say to you,
so please leave.
Your brother didn't take his own life.
You probably want to believe that he did,
but both of you know it's not true.
I'm not asking you
to come clean about everything today.
But know
that I'm going to clear
Mr. Woo Young-suk's name.
I won't give up
no matter how long it takes.
When you're ready to talk,
give me a call.
REPORTER WI JEONG-SIN
SPORTS EUNSEONG
LIM HYEON-JUN
This is Wi Jeong-sin speaking.
Where are you?
I'm out. Why do you ask?
I'm sorry,
but could you come over right away?
To my place, I mean.
To your place?
What's this about?
You'll know when you get here.
Come now, okay?
But…
What's going on?
Why does he want me to come over?
Ms. Wi!
-You're here too, Mr. Hwang?
-Yes.
The thing is, Mr. Hwang
got fired from his own company.
We thought you might have some insight,
so I asked you to come
to discuss it together.
You got fired?
Yes! When you came to the office before,
you asked to see our financial statements
and said something felt off.
Why did you say that?
Ms. Wi, I desperately need
your help right now.
Well, can you think of
any reasons for your dismissal?
Reasons?
-Reason…
-What is it?
Right, that thing…
They suddenly said
they were conducting due diligence
and asked me to sign an MOU…
Or was it an MOW?
-You need to get it straight!
-It was an MOU!
They showed me an MOU
and asked me to sign it!
-Did you sign it?
-Of course not.
Something felt off,
so I asked them to explain it.
And the next thing I knew,
they held a board meeting
and got me fired!
-How is that right?
-All right!
I need you two to focus on me.
I have something to explain.
Okay.
This all started
with the long-term partnership
between Chairman Lee Dae-ho
and FSS Director Ha Gee-wan.
Lee Dae-ho provided
political funds to Ha Gee-wan,
who then used his power
to help Lee Dae-ho in return.
For example, information on
the Cheongwon City redevelopment.
Thanks to Ha Gee-wan's information,
Lee Dae-ho bought land for next to nothing
and made a huge profit.
And in order to launder that money,
he bought up entertainment agencies,
including King's Back.
Damn it!
-Hey, check out his huge catch!
-So that means
Lee Dae-ho is the bad guy here, right?
Are you saying that punk
used our company to launder illegal funds?
But right now, Chairman Lee
is having cash flow problems
because the construction costs for
his apartment projects have skyrocketed.
So that's why
he's trying to put out the fire
by reselling the agencies at a high price.
Mr. Hwang, the MOU you mentioned
was part of the process
for selling King's Back.
Damn it!
Are you saying he sold off our company
because he was short on money?
And he fired Mr. Hwang
because he was in the way?
That's right.
"In the way"?
Then what are we supposed to do?
Just sit back and take this?
No.
If we're going to strike back,
we need evidence first.
-Mr. Hwang.
-Yes?
You and I will go to your office tomorrow
and gather the documents we need.
Thank you.
Ms. Wi, I feel like
I've got an army behind me,
-like nothing can stop me--
-Enough.
Thank you so much.
-Thank you.
-It's good you came.
IMPERIAL PRIN
Wow, I can't believe
this car has lasted this long.
You let my uncle take over the print shop.
-He's been driving it ever since.
-I see.
I thought I'd bring it along as part of
the "Find Your Original Spark" project.
Find my original spark?
Jeez, not you too.
Gosh, it's like my first time in here.
Was this car always so small?
Try not to get into any fights
on the set today.
It's not like I want to fight.
Director Bak still isn't ready
with the script.
I didn't want him to look bad
in front of the crew,
so I stepped in to buy him some time.
I wonder how Ms. Wi and Mr. Hwang's
agenda is going today.
Man, I should've gone with them.
Darn it.
Look, it's my office.
Why won't you let me in?
-You can't go in.
-Why not?
Mr. Hwang's personal belongings
are in there too.
He just wants to collect his things,
so what rights do you have to stop him?
We're following the chairman's orders
not to let anyone in the CEO's office.
If you have a problem,
talk to the chairman.
The chairman told you to do this?
Come on, don't be like this.
Why bother the chairman
over something so small?
How about this?
Do you see my laptop over there?
There's also a pair of luxury slippers
my wife got me for my birthday.
I'll just pop inside
and grab those two things, okay?
Damn it, we said no.
Did you just hit me?
Are you kidding me?
Get out of my way, you punks!
This is assault!
What do you think you're doing? Move!
-Move!
-Drag them out!
-Let go of me!
-You damn bastards!
Damn it, I'm not leaving!
Get off me!
IMPERIAL PRIN
Hello.
Hello.
Director Bak.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Good morning.
-Go get ready.
-Okay.
Don't you have anything to say to me?
No, I don't.
Well, is the script finished?
I suppose…
Jeez.
What's that?
Why are you wearing your trophy
around your neck?
It's like that Imperial Print car.
-My original spark.
-What?
It represents my commitment
to always remember
the passion and purity of my past
and to find my original spark.
I'm keeping it close so I won't forget.
Director Bak.
Come on, don't be like that.
Oh, man.
That crazy punk. He's insane.
Why does he get so weird
whenever he directs something?
Seriously.
Pil-gu has done a complete 180
and is now a corrupt cop.
He takes money from drug addicts
and goes to hostess bars.
He's an absolute piece of shit.
-Jeez.
-But your acting
doesn't feel like a bad guy at all.
You're trying your best
to make him seem nice!
I really don't like any of this.
Kang Pil-gu is a hero.
How could he become a corrupt cop?
He's already in pain
from losing his friend.
How does he go from that
to being obsessed with money?
That's not who Kang Pil-gu is!
Are you saying
you can't follow the script?
It didn't seem right
when I read the project proposal,
but the script just makes it
even more ridiculous!
The whole thing feels forced,
Director Bak!
When will you come to your senses?
-What did you say?
-The writing is convincing enough,
and it's not the kind
to deserve your criticism!
-Do you seriously--
-What will it be?
If you don't want to cooperate,
we'll call off the shoot now.
Did you just threaten me?
Do you have a death wish?
You're the one who left during a shoot.
-But that was--
-In any case,
from now on,
we're going to follow the script to a T.
Hey, Director Bak.
Are you serious?
Hey, Bak Byeong-gi!
HWANG JI-SUN
Hey.
Were you able to get all the documents?
We couldn't even get into my office.
They kicked us out.
What? Why?
They stationed a bunch of hired thugs
in front of the building,
and they wouldn't let us in.
We tried to push our way in
and got into a scuffle.
Ms. Wi's clothes got ripped.
Her clothes got ripped?
-Jeez, come on.
-Stop it.
Why won't you let us in?
You!
Don't you dare move a step
until I get there!
-Okay. Hello?
-Do you realize this is illegal?
-Bro?
-We just want to pick up
-some personal belongings.
-Man, he's really mad.
Come on, it'll only take a moment.
Just let us in for a minute! Damn it!
Those damn thugs.
Where are you going?
Start the car right now!
Mr. Lim, the shoot isn't over.
Are you leaving again? You can't do that!
Director!
Director, we're in big trouble!
Hold this for me.
We're in trouble.
Mr. Lim yelled, "Start the car right now!"
and took off.
Car? What car?
-The Imperial Print car.
-Damn it.
-There it goes!
-He's leaving again?
Have you lost your damn mind?
-Assistant Director, you're driving!
-Yes?
I'm driving!
-Let's go!
-I'll chase him down today!
Get in!
Go after him!
Get moving!
Come on, Gil-su. Step on it!
Those bastards won't get away with this.
Man, we should've told the director
we were leaving.
Jeez.
Why did you have to
bring this car along today?
Come on, step on it!
Damn it.
I let him walk all over me,
so he treats me like a doormat?
-Assistant Director.
-Yes, sir?
How many scenes do we need to shoot today?
Twelve scenes, sir.
Right.
We're shooting all 12 scenes today,
no matter what.
Even if I we have to stay up all night
until we cough up blood,
I'll get it all done.
We can't lose that car, all right?
Yes, sir.
-Drive.
-Okay.
Stay right behind him.
We're not leaving until you let us in,
so move already!
That's right!
Give me my luxury slippers back!
Give them back!
Give them… Yes, that's it! Give them back!
-Here.
-Hey!
-What are you doing?
-Now, go.
You jerk!
-My slipper!
-I told you to move aside!
Stop her.
Damn it!
-Damn it, get out of here!
-Move aside!
I've never worn these.
-Move!
-Let go of me!
Damn it.
Hey, let go.
Ms. Wi! You little…
Hey, move!
IMPERIAL PRIN
You bastards!
No.
Kang Pil-gu!
Hey, take Ms. Wi and get out of here!
Ms. Wi, over there!
Damn it!
What's happening here?
Mr. Lim?
What the hell?
Are you kidding me?
We've got a situation in the parking lot.
Everyone, get down here.
Damn it, an actor's body is everything.
Stunt team!
Ready!
Action!
That's right, lay him out!
That's it!
-Director, zoom in on them!
-Nice!
-Pan to the right!
-Yes, just like that!
They say you can't fix people.
But…
I do.
Damn it.
-What is it?
-What do you want?
-What are you doing?
-Damn it!
Let go of me! What the hell?
Time to take out the trash.
-Let's go!
-That little…
Come on. Let's go.
Bro.
Where are my slippers?
ENTRY RESTRICTED
It seems we won't be able to
conduct due diligence today.
Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
Are you okay?
Are you sure you're okay?
Are you hurt?
I'm totally fine!
Are you sure you're okay?
How could those damn thugs
treat such a delicate woman that way?
Are you sure you're okay?
Say something!
-Mr. Hwang, are you okay?
-Yeah?
We don't have time for this.
Ms. Wi, we have to grab those documents.
-Right.
-Jeez.
-Are you okay?
-I'm okay.
The documents are over there.
Mr. Lim!
Mr. Lim!
Byeong-gi.
I thought you ran away from the set.
What just happened?
I didn't run away.
I just left without telling you.
-Byeong-gi.
-Yes?
If it weren't for you and the stunt team,
I wouldn't have made it.
Is there a problem with the company?
Things are going very wrong
with the company.
Those thugs just came out of nowhere and…
Jeez.
Look.
I don't know what's going on,
but it looks like
things have been sorted out.
Let's head back to the set now.
Justice lies in ruins,
yet you're worried about filming?
Change the schedule!
Why do you think I followed you
all the way here?
Unless there's a natural disaster,
there will be no schedule changes.
Mr. Lim, you're not going home today
until you shoot all 12 scenes.
-Mr. Lim's manager?
-Yes?
I'll be riding with Mr. Lim.
Please get the car ready.
-Producer?
-Yes.
-Assistant Director?
-Yes.
Will you two please safely and quickly
escort Mr. Lim?
Director Bak, I need to stay here…
-Mr. Lim, let's go!
-You have 12 scenes.
-Ms. Wi!
-We have to go now. Quickly!
Hurry!
Ms. Wi, should we take this too?
-Yes, we'll take everything.
-Everything? Okay.
Gosh, there's so much stuff. Here we go.
What?
Explain what happened.
The security firm wasn't aware
that the due diligence team was visiting.
Then Kang Pil-gu…
I mean, Lim Hyeon-jun suddenly appeared.
All those thugs
couldn't take down a single actor?
It wasn't like that, sir.
Mr. Lim gathered a crew somehow,
and they all acted a little crazy,
like a horde of starving zombies.
So?
They made a scene over one guy
in front of the due diligence team?
My apologies, sir.
But the bigger problem was
that one of his crew
recorded everything on his phone.
I worried the media would be all over it
if things got out of hand,
so I ordered them to pull back for now.
I'm very sorry, sir.
-They're back.
-What's going on?
-What happened?
-Were you guys in a fight?
-Oh, gosh.
-What happened?
-Are you okay?
-This looks really bad!
We'll start shooting immediately,
so get ready!
-Really?
-Right now?
Let's reschedule the shoot.
We won't get it done tonight anyway.
-I'll make it happen.
-What happened to you?
-Producer!
-Are you okay?
Cut. Okay!
-Mr. Lim.
-Good job!
-Nice work, everyone!
-Oh, man.
Jeez.
Mr. Lim, I'll bring the car around.
Okay.
-I'll remove my makeup, then.
-Okay.
-Oh, man.
-Good job, sir!
You too.
Oh, gosh.
Jeez. Here you go.
Man, Byeong-gi is one determined punk.
I can't believe we shot all 12 scenes.
It looks like Director Bak
found his original spark.
That damn original spark!
Stupid spark.
Anyway, what do we do now?
I got fired,
but you're still tied to King's Back.
Hey, what's to worry about?
Just keep handling my work
the way you always have.
I'll just hire you as a freelancer.
Will you pay me
out of your own pocket, then?
I'll make sure you get a bonus
on top of your salary.
-How's that?
-Seriously?
You're the best, bro!
So does this mean
we can't ever go back to that office?
We signed that office by running around
until our feet were covered in blisters.
We painted the walls together,
and we even got the chairs together.
I've had a hand in everything there,
right down to the coffee mugs.
I can't believe I'm not allowed inside.
This is so unfair!
Hey, I'm still with King's Back.
Of course, you can go inside.
Does that mean
I'm no longer CEO Hwang?
Am I Manager Hwang now?
Am I supposed to call Gil-su
"team leader"?
Oh, damn it.
I haven't even told my wife yet.
Hey!
Stay confident!
Jeez.
Just use this place as your office.
This is your seat. Got it, CEO Hwang?
Anyway, those bastards…
First, they fire you over the phone,
then they send thugs to the company.
How do we get back at those bastards?
Bro, didn't you stay up all night?
Are you going somewhere?
Huh?
I've got plans.
What plans could you have
at a crucial time like this?
Oh, you're going to see
Ms. Wi Jeong-sin again.
I mean…
Hey, I'm doing this for both of us.
We need to figure out our next move.
Right?
-Do you plan on staying a manager forever?
-No.
I'll meet with Ms. Wi to work out a plan,
so you just sit tight and figure out
how to manage my work from now on, okay?
And don't cry!
See you later.
Okay, bro. See you!
Gosh, who knew
he was such a romantic at heart?
Why did you come in a car like this?
-What's wrong with it?
-It stands out!
Come on, just get in.
-No, you get in first.
-Huh?
-Why? What is it? What's wrong?
-Get in.
Jeez.
Kang Pil-gu would never
drive a car like this.
Oh, come on. It's fine.
I'm not Kang Pil-gu.
I'm superstar Lim Hyeon-jun, so it's okay.
How's Mr. Hwang holding up?
He's in shock, of course,
and having a mental breakdown.
Chairman Lee Dae-ho is a ruthless man.
I'm sure he planned it all from the start.
Gosh, why'd we have to get involved
with someone like him?
I had a bad feeling
ever since I went fishing with him.
But why are you digging into someone
that dangerous?
Aren't you scared?
No one else can do it
except me.
I've been holding onto this case
for a long time,
and I want to get to the bottom of it.
Thanks to Mr. Hwang,
I've gathered nearly all the evidence.
I'm just trying to figure out
the most effective way to expose it.
Well…
I'm not the type
to take crap from anyone, either.
Let's think about it.
Why are we the only ones here?
Gosh.
You only watch shows like Kang Pil-gu,
so you have no idea what's going on.
Excuse me?
If you watch melodramas or rom-coms,
you'd catch on right away.
What do you mean?
Haven't you ever seen dramas
where a wealthy heir or rich boyfriend
rents out a whole place for a date?
The whole place?
You rented out the whole place?
Don't you have better things
to spend your money on than this?
Jeez, I knew you'd say that.
I didn't spend any money.
I just said I'd use it
since there's no shoot today.
And I wanted
to be alone with you.
You're always so conscious of others
when you're with me.
I come here every now and then.
This is where I made my debut.
It was just a minor role, but still.
-The title was…
-The City of Romance?
How did you know?
It was one of the questions
when I joined your fan page.
It was a real headache
trying to join that fan page.
I think I've seen this place on TV.
This takes me back.
I think we filmed somewhere around here.
By the way, how did you become an actor?
I heard there was a part-time job
as an extra, so I came.
For some reason,
I really liked being on set.
And I thought I'd do well.
So you were discovered
while working as an extra?
Yes, pretty much.
You have to admit,
my looks are hard to ignore.
I'm good-looking now,
so imagine how handsome I was back then.
As soon as the director saw me,
he gave me a line to say.
But I'd never acted before,
so how could I deliver that line?
I was so nervous,
I still remember the line to this day.
Wait!
The last train just left.
"The last train just left."
Cut!
I nailed it on the first take.
It was exhilarating.
After that,
I got right into studying acting.
Then I gained experience in the theater.
And then I eventually got into movies.
What about Kang Pil-gu?
How did you join Kang Pil-gu?
It all started when a film student
came to my shop
to print the script
for his graduation project.
Hello.
I had a script printed here a while ago,
and there's a bit of an issue.
He begged me to be in his film, so I did.
And it ended up receiving
a major award out of nowhere.
Ever since, I've practically been
a slave to Kang Pil-gu.
That college student
was Director Bak Byeong-gi.
Really?
So the director was your good luck charm.
A good luck charm?
You made a comeback as an actor
thanks to him.
And you even got to meet Kang Pil-gu.
Kang Pil-gu isn't just a drama character.
He stands up for the weak,
takes risks, and gives the bad guys
what they deserve.
He helped me forget
my own troubles for a bit.
A lot of people admire
Kang Pil-gu's sense of justice.
You know police applications shot up
because of him, right?
Kang Pil-gu is
really, really special.
And you got to play
that extraordinary Kang Pil-gu.
How lucky is that?
Yet you call yourself
a slave to Kang Pil-gu…
Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun,
you've lost your original spark.
Come on.
I'm being serious.
I desperately want to play
a different character now.
Although, I'll have to work hard
as Kang Pil-gu for now.
Hyeon-jun said there's someone he likes.
Who is she?
Did he tell you that?
She doesn't exist, does she?
He must've lied to me.
If you're so curious, ask him yourself.
Don't put me on the spot like that.
Then can you start
a dating rumor about him and me?
Jeez, that's a disaster waiting to happen!
What's the matter with you these days?
I really want things
to work out with Hyeon-jun.
Still, that's just too much.
I can't make up a rumor like that.
Then can I start one?
Come on, Se-na.
Stop wasting your time,
and focus on this project.
Anyway, why'd you ask to meet
at the production company
instead of King's Back?
I got fired.
That's why
I'm using this place temporarily.
What happened?
Did you do something wrong?
What could I have possibly done wrong?
I think they wanted to
sell off the company,
but I was in the way, so they fired me.
Oh, right. Is your agency okay?
Wouldn't they try to sell off
my company and yours at the same time?
-Does Hyeon-jun know about this?
-Of course, he does.
Just stay still for now.
And keep a low profile.
I always stay still.
I've been coming here for a long time.
I don't bring just anyone here.
So do we have nine more dates left?
No, that's not right.
We met today
because of Mr. Hwang's situation,
so this doesn't count.
That didn't even take five minutes.
Five minutes is plenty.
It's not something we can solve overnight.
Let's eat quickly and get going.
The first episode airs tonight.
What's the rush?
I watched the rough cut.
But I haven't watched it.
I have to get home quickly
to watch it on time.
Hurry up and eat.
I'll treasure this moment
for the rest of my life.
No matter what role I take on
in the future,
I promise to give my all
and remain a humble actor.
Kang Pil-gu is
really, really special.
And you got to play
that extraordinary Kang Pil-gu.
How lucky is that?
Thank you so much!
-Hyeon-jun.
-Jeez, you scared me.
I'll be staying at my friend's tonight.
-Which friend?
-Hong-sin.
We're watching the first episode together.
Hong-sin?
Hey, where's the fun
if it's just the two of you?
You need the main character.
What? You're coming too?
Give me five minutes to get ready.
Your motives seem pretty dishonest.
There's nothing dishonest about them.
You said you liked Ms. Wi too.
You'd better help me out
unless you want me dating Su-ji.
Jeez.
Here, I'll take that.
Shall we go in?
-Can we…
-Oh, yes.
You live in such a nice place.
Why does your power go out so often?
Why does it happen?
And you could've gone to a hotel.
Why insist on coming to our tiny place?
Well, to kill two birds with one stone.
I thought we could rehearse together.
And since we've got
three characters from Kang Pil-gu here,
I figured we could watch
the first episode together and chat.
Wouldn't that be nice?
Yes, it'd be totally nice.
I'm sorry, but I really don't get it.
-Of all places…
-Cut it out.
What's wrong with you?
Ms. Wi, I guess you're slow
to pick up on things.
Hyeon-jun insisted on coming,
-probably to see you.
-Hey.
I guess you've been working out a lot.
-But it's true.
-You're looking good.
-Stop laughing.
-What?
Mr. Lim, have you eaten yet?
I can make you ramyeon.
Ramyeon sounds great!
-I like it.
-Come and help me out.
But there's so much food.
Darn, we're out of ramyeon.
We don't have any.
-Don't open that.
-You don't have any?
We'll go out and buy some ramyeon.
-Right now?
-Yes.
-Hey!
-Get moving. Hurry up.
-Hold on.
-Just go!
-But we have so much food…
-Be quiet!
All right, let's go.
Man, I'm so nervous.
Mr. Lim!
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5
What's the point of asking
when you're about to die?
Mr. Lim, here comes your catchphrase.
-They say you can't fix people.
-They say you can't fix people.
But…
-But I do.
-But I do.
Kang Pil-gu is
really, really special.
And you got to play
that extraordinary Kang Pil-gu.
How lucky is that?
FIRST EPISODE VIEWERSHIP RATINGS: 4.3%
What were the viewership ratings
for the first episode of season four?
It was 12.4%.
That's 8.1% higher
than this season's first episode.
What about season three?
It was 11.7%.
Season 2 was 13.5%,
and season 1 was 8.9%.
So that makes 4.3% an all-time low.
Was there an important match
or something that night?
Not at all.
The weather was nice, though.
Did everyone go out
to enjoy the weather, then?
If this were any other drama,
those ratings wouldn't be too bad
for a first episode.
The problem is, they're too low
compared to our previous seasons.
That's right!
Remember what I said from the start?
I said this season's storyline is weird.
The viewers know exactly
what they want to see in Kang Pil-gu.
Sure, for the sake of
changing the storyline,
he can become a corrupt cop.
But he needs to return
to the original Kang Pil-gu quickly.
Do you really think that's why?
Hey, they say an old eagle
is better than a crow.
Kang Pil-gu still has what it takes.
The ratings will shoot up, so don't worry.
GOOD DETECTIVE KANG PIL-GU 5
BOUNCES BACK, MAKES LITTLE SPLASH
THE BIGGER CONCERN
IS THE VIEWERS' REACTION
Episode 1 was 4.3%.
Episode 2 was 5.1%,
episode 3 was 5.2%,
and Episode 4 was 4.9%.
That's enough, sir.
We're taking hits everywhere.
It's my fault for not being good enough.
No single person is to blame
for these results.
Even with a record-setting
production budget,
the global star, Gwon Se-na,
and a previous season
with ratings above 20%,
if it's meant to fail, it'll fail.
Still, thanks to the overseas pre-sales,
I don't think we lost anything.
That's true.
But it hurts to see Kang Pil-gu,
a season drama that will go down
in our country's TV history,
end in such a miserable and tragic way.
It's just heartbreaking.
I asked to promote it on UTube,
but someone refused to listen.
-Oh, Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun.
-Yes?
-Congratulations.
-Excuse me?
You hated playing Kang Pil-gu so much.
Now you can't play him anymore,
even if you wanted to.
You must be pleased.
Well…
The script is nearly complete,
and barely any scenes left to shoot.
The only thing left for me to do
is focus on post-production.
-Right.
-Yes.
Of course.
We may have missed out
on a grand farewell,
but we must still give our best effort
until the very end.
What effort?
Oh!
We should do something to spark
the viewers' interest in Kang Pil-gu.
How about holding a press conference?
A press conference?
Is it too late for that?
I'll now pass the mic
over to the reporters.
We'll take some time
to discuss any questions
they may have about
Good Detective Kang Pil-gu 5.
I have a question for Director Bak.
The ratings have been low
up to the fourth episode.
What should we look out for
in the upcoming episodes?
You'll see why Kang Pil-gu had no choice
but to become corrupt.
I think the viewers will
understand Kang Pil-gu better
and really immerse themselves
into the drama.
We won't give up,
so please keep watching until the end.
Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun,
some reviews claim you haven't fully
understood your character this season.
Do you agree?
Yes, I admit it.
This take on Kang Pil-gu
differs so much from his righteous image
that I definitely felt pressure
playing him.
I'm continuously communicating
with the director
and working harder to portray
this new side of Kang Pil-gu
in a way the viewers can accept.
Go ahead.
I find it meaningful
that Kang Pil-gu's character
didn't follow
the previous success pattern,
but instead chose to take on
a new challenge despite the risks.
-Did we give her the question?
-No.
-There's anticipation for what is to come.
-She's a reporter.
Could you say a few words
to die-hard fans like me?
Well, first of all,
I'd like to thank all the viewers
who have shown
continuous love for Kang Pil-gu.
To be honest, it wasn't an easy decision
to join this season.
I really wanted to break away
from the image of Kang Pil-gu
that is so closely associated with me.
I guess that desire
showed in my performance.
But while filming this season,
I came to realize once again
how special and precious
the role of Kang Pil-gu is to me.
Kang Pil-gu is
really, really special.
And you got to play
that extraordinary Kang Pil-gu.
How lucky is that?
So I returned to filming
with a renewed sense of affection.
With twists and hints falling into place,
the story will get even more exciting.
I truly appreciate your trust in me
and sincerely hope
you'll stay with us until the end.
This question is for Ms. Gwon Se-na.
What was it like
acting with Mr. Lim Hyeon-jun?
Even though it had been a while
since Sad Waltz,
we worked together very well on set,
as if no time had passed.
But when we were filming
close-contact scenes,
he got incredibly shy.
No, I didn't get shy.
Who said I got shy?
It wasn't that I felt shy.
Kang Pil-gu only had crushies…
I mean, he only had crushes.
So since it was his first romantic scene,
I guess he got slightly nervous.
Who knew a seasoned actor
could get nervous?
Next question, please.
Mr. Lim, I heard you
recently got back together
with an actress you dated in the past
after being apart for a long time.
Could she be here with us today?
Is it Gwon Se-na? They used to date.
What's this about?
-Is it true?
-I'm sorry,
but please refrain
from asking personal questions.
No, that's fine.
I'll answer the question.
You asked if the person I like
is here today.
Yes, she is.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OH YEON-SEO
FOR HER APPEARANCE
There isn't much time left.
You have to release it soon.
The documents you provided
will serve as the most crucial evidence.
Why won't they let me in?
What are they up to?
But in reality,
things don't end as beautifully
as they do in your dramas.
I think Ms. Wi is in danger.
What I said about the fine line
between cursed and fated.
It turns out
I was right.