The Prime Minister and I (총리와 나)

Episode 1

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to the Prime Minister's banquet.

Ladies and gentlemen thank you for coming to the Prime Minister's banquet.

Please welcome the 45th Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea.

Now, here comes the 45th Prime Minister of Republic of Korea.

Mr. Kwon Yool.

Also, please welcome the Prime Minister's wife, Madame Nam Da Jung.

And his wife, Nam Da Jung. Please welcome.

The upright and honest Prime Minister that the whole country loves.

My husband, Kwon Yool.

But to me, he is very cold.

And very violent.

A man that is appallingly cold.

The start of this ridiculous wedding contract began...

- You're so pretty! Can you sign this for me? - Me too.

- You're so pretty. - Thanks for singing.

The head of the office... had something to say to me.

The prime minister nominee... has not passed his confirmation hearing for the third time.

This time, with a desperate feeling.

The President is planning on an unprecedented appointment.

- An unprecedented appointment? - Since the revolution of Korea.

As the youngest prime minister...

Please accept the position of prime minister.

How strange.

I swear they said Hyun Hee came in here.

Got you!

Thank you for making such a difficult decision.

Until the official statement has been released by the Blue house...

please keep it confidential. Excuse me then.

I will see him off.

Oh, good.

A little bit more! A little bit more. Just a little bit more.

Perfect. Yes!

What was that just now?

What is this?

With whose permission are you taking pictures?

- Are you reporter? - Yes, I'm a reporter.

I'm a little busy right now. Can you please be quiet and leave?

Not until you erase my picture.

I wasn't taking pictures of you.

Give me my camera!

I don't know how you found out.

Until it's officially announced by the Blue House, you're restricted.

- I hope you comply. - Blue... Blue House?

Just what are you talking about? Give me my camera!

Wait.

Do you... make a living by taking these kind of pictures?

Who cares what kind of pictures I take. What's it to you?

You must not be ashamed of living off of other people's private lives?

Pitiful. Pitiful.

What?

Pitiful?

You rude old man!

But he seems really familiar.

Hey! Stay where you are!

[Kwon Yool to begin his official duties as the prime minister elect.]

He started his work by receiving a report from the national assembly.

Selected as the youngest prime minister, this is unprecedented.

- The response of the citizens is hot. - Turn it off.

I never thought... that the President would choose Kwon Yool.

We thought you would be the one, sir.

Instead of a sniper, a fire fighter is needed in this situation.

In a situation where three prime minister nominee's have fallen short.

They probably thought a commoner was a lot better than a conglomerate.

Judging by the reactions of the opposing parties...

I don't think he will have a problem in passing the confirmation hearings.

Are you sure about that?

A problem can be made.

Do you... understand what I'm saying?

Stick to this guy.

This person!

Finally, the Republic of Korea...

now has a handsome and stylish prime minister as well.

Back in the days as a prosecutor, he was naturally gifted.

And he was widely known for his honest disposition.

After he entered into the national assembly...

with his exceptional service and remarkably good looks...

he is dubbed... as the Lee Byung Hyun of Yeoido.

And among all that prestige, there was a tragedy.

7 years ago, during his time at the Jeju Do branch.

He lost his wife in a car accident.

He rejected recommendations of getting married again.

By raising his three children by himself...

he came to be the most romantic man in the Republic of Korea.

With that...

He was picked as the sexiest politician by female college students!

He was picked as the sexiest politician by celebrities!

Picked as the number one man whom single, middle aged women would like to date!

Picked as the number one man whom married women would like to switch their husband with!

Basically, he's the hottest celebrity out there that women are crazy about, right now.

The new prime minister, Kwon Yool! That's what I'm talking about!

No wonder.

He seemed familiar.

But... what can we ask the politicians?

What... like are they liberal or conservative? Those kind of questions?

That's so old fashioned!

Our Scandal News readers...

aren't interested in politics, life or about the nation.

Our reader's are interested in only one thing!

Seo Hye Joo.

For ten years, she's been the chief secretary for Kwon Yool.

They say she's a college classmate or a kindred spirit of politics and what not.

Is it really true, though?

- You want a scandal! - Exactly!

Da Jung, go and start digging.

- I don't want to! - Then forget it!

Instead, I'm going to deduct all the process fees from your wages then, all right?

Don't be so hasty.

I'll do it. I'll just do it!

Hello. My name is Kwon Yool.

At a difficult time, I have accepted a difficult position.

I won't forget the expectations of the citizens as well as ours.

I can only tell you that I will do my best.

Are all political press conferences like this?

Did you give up the Jejudo branch knowing that you'd be nominated as the prime minister?

What do you think about the President's direct approach and his cabinet?

Do you plan on getting married again?

What did you just say?

I... was just wondering if you had any plans of getting married again.

Where are you from?

- My name is Nam Da Jung from Scandal News. - Scandal News?

Reporter Nam Da Jung.

What do you think politics is?

Politics?

Politics are... it's....

By definition.

It is to help society understand an idea which leads to the government's policy and purpose.

In reality...

it's a vicious, backstabbing, all or nothing contest.

But...

Where do my plans of getting married again...

fit in with the nation's politics and purpose?

Is this... a good enough answer?

Seriously... nice work.

Just go chase celebrities. Why would someone from Scandal News be here?

- That's what I want to know. - So frustrating!

What's their problem?

That doesn't mean I'm going to give up.

You can't talk to the reporters like that. It will cause trouble.

You were like that too with the bureaucrats earlier. If you're too straight with them...

It's not my style to laugh and cater to people.

But I swear I've seen that female reporter somewhere.

- Pardon? - Oh, it's nothing.

Until it's official, you'll get the reports at the temporary office.

After you've passed the hearings, you can go to work at the government building.

Your bodyguards will start then too.

By the way, what about the task director?

I told the candidates to come to the temporary office.

All you need to do is meet them and decide.

Look, young lady.

Just how far are you going to follow me?

Excuse me?

Were you talking to me?

Do you know me?

I remember now.

You're the reporter that asked about my...

Who cares what kind of pictures I take. What's it to you?

Wait.

You...

saw me yesterday, too.

You know?

Busted.

Don't you know you can't follow us like this?

What's your reason for following us like this?

Well... that's because...

Interview!

- I would like an interview. - Interview?

Yes.

Fine. Then get in.

- Excuse me? - You said you wanted an interview!

I'll give you one so get in.

Really? You're really going to, right?

My name is Nam Da Jung from Scandal News.

I never thought you would easily give me an interview like this, Prime Minister.

I'm not the prime minister yet.

- I'm the deputy. - Pardon?

Deputy Prime Minister Kwon you mean?

Yes, Deputy. Of course.

Deputy... sperm?

It sounds so weird!

I think it would be better if I just call you Prime Minister. It's in the bag, anyways.

Then I'll start the questions.

What are you doing right now?

You smell so good. What kind of cologne do you use, Prime Minister?

I don't.

You must like the color blue.

Is there a certain brand that you like?

Before that, your sense of style is impeccable. Who's your coordinator?

Do you dress yourself, Prime Minister?

Or... by any chance....

That person?

Absurd!

Look... do you call that a question?

You followed me just to ask those kinds of questions?

Of course not.

But it's not like I can outright ask

if there's something going on between you and Manager Seo.

Yes!

To get to know you, Prime Minister, I guess you can say these are warm up questions.

Then let me ask you a question too.