Midas (마이더스)

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We're in the middle of a battle.

Why did you want to meet?

I've already completely fallen for your acting once.

I won't be fooled twice,

so if you're planning to put on an act, don't even start.

I'm curious about something.

What is it?

Didn't you put on an act in front of me?

Have you ever even once...

been sincere with me?

Every moment I've been with you, I've been sincere.

Since the moment I made you an offer you couldn't refuse,

to the moment I abandoned you, too.

Going on about sincerity in the world of money games...

I see you still have an naive side to you.

Though I suppose that's your charm.

Now then, why did you want to meet?

Let's hear your reason.

Are you going to continue with this fight?

That's something I'd like to ask you as well.

Are you going to continue?

No.

I'm considering giving it up.

Of course, I won't be giving it up for nothing.

We will be asking for greenmail payments.*

*Repurchase payments at a premium to avoid corporate takeover

What is greenmail?

You know the Injin Capital stock that we've been collecting?

Yeah, we went through all sorts of hoops and troubles doing that.

We even made our own spy movie.

Now it's time to make a decision about the Injin Capital stock we've collected.

Should we really take over Injin Capital, or should we dump the stock and pocket the money?

Greenmail is basically a term for taking the money.

We deliver the message to Injin Capital that we will sell them the stock,

and if they accept,

we no longer pursue the hostile takeover of Injin Capital.

What? After we went through all of that madness?!

Does it make any sense at all to give it up now?

Aish! Giving up during a fight is totally bad form! Why, all of a sudden?

We're not giving it up, we're taking the money.

We price the shares at way more than what we paid for them,

and then we sell it back to them! Get it?

Ahh. Sounds good!

Do Hyun has put forward a greenmail proposition.

What do you think his motive is for doing that at this stage?

What do you think it could be?

Don't you think he could have figured out how much stock we've secured, including friendly shares?

He's probably concluded they won't be successful if they continue.

No, this isn't something we can interpret so simply.

He could be bluffing to gauge our reaction.

How much is he demanding for the shares?

30% over their purchase price.

We have to assume they've accumulated at least 25% of the shares,

so, we'd have to put in 350 billion won.

Let's initially find out in more detail what Kim Do Hyun has in mind,

before we figure out how to address it.

All right.

How can you propose such a thing without discussing it with me?

Are you really intending to give up the takeover?

I haven't decided yet.

You've already made a greenmail proposition, so what do you mean you haven't decided yet?

I threw it out there to see how they would react.

In my opinion, they won't accept the proposition and fight to the end.

And if they do accept it, what will you do?

- Hand it over. - Hand it over?

Does it make any sense to step aside after coming this far?!

We've hit a limit in our capital situation that makes it difficult to continue.

Well then, we need to make more and keep pushing!

There's no way we can continue with our war after we've given up Injin Capital!

I disagree.

My target is Yu In Hye and Injin Group, not Injin Capital.

I'm just worried that you're unnecessarily showing Yu In Hye our hand.

Also, I will not accept any more important decisions like this being made solely on your own.

Keep that in mind.

I'm curious about something.

Didn't you put on an act in front of me?

Have you ever even once been sincere with me?

If you accept the greenmail proposition, our capital issue will become more serious.

- You must keep that in mind. - I know that, too.

I'll handle that issue.

Young Min, you just get us prepared for the pending bank consolidation.

I understand.

You've been through a lot.

What's going on with Injin Capital.

Kim Do Hyun and Yu In Hye are fighting it out.

After making a fool out of the homeowner,

a couple of outsiders are fighting over the home.

Where shall I take you?

We're going to Seongpudong.

He says to go back home.

Father! I made a mistake. Please forgive me this once.

I don't have a son like you.

Get lost!

Please take a look at the TV.

The administration,

through this round of financial reforms,

is planning to cultivate and focus on a bank that fits global standards.

Through this decision and focus strategy, insolvent banks will be eliminated,

and wholehearted support will be given to healthy banks.

To launch a megabank that will lead the way for the global financial industry in the 21st century,

to make it possible for this to happen in Korea, is the aim of this round of reforms.

Wasn't this announced much earlier than we anticipated?

This will mean a major snag in our preparations for the bank consolidation.

On top of that, the Injin Capital issue hasn't been resolved yet, either.

It's Yu In Hye. Please tell the Chairman I'd like to see him.

Do Hyun!

Did you see the announcement about the financial reforms?

Yeah.

But isn't it much earlier than anticipated?

That's true, but anyhow it's good news for us.

What do you mean? We haven't prepared at all.

It's not too late to prepare after we've evaluated Yu In Hye's response.

The issue is Yu In Hye.

Injin Construction, Injin Capital have created holes for her already.

Now with the sudden financial reform announcement,

she's probably got some headaches.

How do you think she'll respond?

Do you think she'll accept the greenmail proposition?

There's no way she can.

If she were to accept, she would have to spend at least an additional 350 billion won.

But if she's preparing for bank consolidation, she won't have the wherewithal.

Also, due to the greenmail proposition,

Yu In Hye will think we haven't secured a lot of stock and will want to push it to the end.

Then, we have the ability to flip the tables at the last minute,

and secure management control of Injin Capital.

You are indeed none other than Kim Do Hyun.

I was rather stunned that it happened so much earlier than I anticipated.

If only I had been given some sort of hint.

Weren't you preparing for this already?

I hurried the announcement in consideration of you.

Before other banks had an opportunity to prepare.

Why? Is there a problem?

No.

No, there isn't.

Eh, more than anything,

the start is important.

While everyone's interest is focused,

if a large scale restructuring or major merger were being prepared,

it would naturally draw the attention of the people and the support of the administration.

Do you have any advice for me?

You're already a natural born pro. What advice would you need?

Still, if I were to say one thing...

While Han-Young Bank has a competitive edge in private banking and foreign exchange,

its weak domestic base is a flaw.

I've mentioned it before,

but you'll have to keep in mind it is possible that you could be a target subject,

rather than a principal agent in the bank consolidation.

Yes.

When did you come?

Today.

Why are you just sitting there like that?

Father won't even see me.

That old man...

I've pleaded with him so much about having made a mistake, but he won't even look at me.

How are things going with Injin Capital?

Can you beat that bastard, Kim Do Hyun?

I know this is pathetic of me and it drives me crazy,

but don't ever lose the company to that punk.

I did warn you.

That you can't use Kim Do Hyun.

I dragged him in to come work with me when he didn't want to.

I didn't know it was all part of the con.

And how did you think of dragging Kim Do Hyun into it?

While I was talking to Attorney Choi...

That's right.

Attorney Choi asked what I thought of working with Kim Do Hyun.

Did Attorney Choi really... say such a thing?

That's right. Why else would I have pulled in a bastard like him.

Anyhow, I'm the one that got conned.

I'm the jerk.

Father.

Please give me just a moment.

Just ten minutes... no, just five minutes.

Father, just hear me out once!

Come in.

I saw Han Jin Soo announce the finance reforms on the news.

Yes.

It was announced earlier than I judged it would be.

But you were preparing for it for a while.

But Injin Construction was taken over,

and the takeover battle for Injin Capital...

required us to put in too much capital.

In order to protect Injin Capital,

as well as prepare for the bank consolidation...

I need your help.

There's a little money that I haven't told you about.

The issue is that I can't get it in cash right away,

but it's quite a big hunk.

It's a slush fund I put together a long time ago when I was managing political funds.

To keep it from the bastards who set their eyes on that money,

I kept it hidden very deep.

Now, I'm going to put that in your hands, In Hye.

You are now the head of our Yu family household.

It's me.

Have the Knights of the Round Table convene right now.

Yes, right now. Immediately.

What's going on?

I don't know, either.

I'm sorry for gathering you all so late at night.