President (Peu re ji deon teu / 프레지던트)

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This drama isn't a true story, and not related to politics in the real world

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Everyone...

Who would give up on their careers because of childcare...

A country in which kids don't have to play alone because of double-income parents...

That's what I, Jang Iljun, want the Republic of Korea to be!

He's doing well.

I'm worried that he'll get off track by not following the script.

He's better at improvising.

But one mistake will make him lose thousands of votes.

He looks good in that tie.

Yeah. Look all over Dongdaemun and buy a dozen of that.

I'd like to introduce someone to you.

Let me introduce to you my greatest political partner and mentor...

my wife.

- Are you sure about this? - Yes.

If not, we're all going to be fired.

No, not only that, the entire country will be upset.

I already confirmed this with the witness.

We've to report this before the others.

This just came in at KBC News.

We've evidence to prove the rumor that Daeil Group

provided slush funds to the ruling party's presidential candidate Jang Iljun.

I've made many promises to you today.

It's up to you to make me end up as a liar or a man who keeps his promise.

- You all know that too, right? - Yes!

So you know.

I want to become a husband who keeps his promise.

[Jang Iljun & Daeil Group's slush fund scandal seems to be true]

That's right.

The president alone can't make the country that we want.

In order to make a country of prosperity and welfare,

we need your dedication.

Everyone!

Everyone...

please make me your president!

I, Jang Iljun,

will become a president who keeps his promise!

Jang Iljun!

Daeil Group's slush funds to Jang Iljun are known to be at least $10 million.

Daeil Group made a paper company for money laundering

before providing illegal slush funds to Jang Iljun.

If we add up cash or transferable funds that don't need money laundering,

the slush funds provided to Jang Iljun should be a lot more.

But the official election campaign will start tomorrow.

It's unclear whether there will be an investigation

on the ruling party's candidate

Why aren't you saying anything?

You knew about this, didn't you?

Is that important?

Just ignore it.

How could you say that?

Yes, it was me.

I did it. I asked my brother.

- What the heck... why? - Don't you get it?

We need money for the election.

You can't run an election with donations and volunteer work.

- You... - Honey!

Just go forward like you've always done.

Call the reporters and tell them that it isn't true.

You're an honest man. They'll believe you.

I'll take care of the rest.

We're almost there.

You've worked so hard to get on top!

Can't you see that I'm bleeding?

What's the point of making it to the top in this wretched condition!

This isn't the victory that I wanted.

Jang...

Be realistic.

Not you too?

It's too late now.

No one can touch you after you get elected.

You're the ruling party's candidate, the prosecutors won't do anything.

I'm sorry. This is an emergency.

The President ordered an investigation on this case.

- You've everything, right? - Yes!

Hurry!

- Are you the investigation team? - Move!

What? A summons?

How dare you tell him to come!

Shut up! Don't you ever "sir" me again!

First Lady, Ms. Jo Sohui wishes to speak with you.

Tell her that I'm busy.

Yes.

She must be scared. President Lee Sumyeong & First Lady Choi Jeongim

You feel better than she is.

A person needs credibility.

The prosecutors want to interview you as witness.

The prosecutors?

They wanted to summon you,

but I managed to change it to a visiting interview.

The prosecutors will be here tomorrow.

I'm going to be joining you.

Don't worry too much.

Where are you going?

To the Cheongwadae (Blue House)

Stop it.

I need to talk to the First Lady.

We still have hope.

It's too late for that now.

Just go home.

They're going to destroy you.

Compromise is the most important part of politics!

Don't you know why the president's doing this to you?

Stop it.

How come you can compromise with everyone but the people on your side?

Stop it.

I'll take care of this.

Don't worry about a thing. Just go out to the streets.

We don't have any time to waste. Get out there and secure a vote...

I said, stop it!

I can't do that!

How can I when I've come this far!

I can't give up now.

Prime Minister Kim!

Prime Minister Kim.

Mr. Ko! Mr. Park!

We need your help.

It's over with Jang Iljun.

What are you talking about?

Are you asking for a new presidential candidate?

It's for the country.

He can't become the president now.

He shouldn't be either.

Unless he resigns, Jang Iljun's our presidential candidate.

We can't change that.

That's not the problem,

the ruling party might not have a presidential candidate at all.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Han Daeun, the presidential candidate of the Korea Peace Party.

I would like to express my deep regret regarding New Wave Party's

presidential candidate Jang Iljun's slush fund scandal.

I hope that both the prosecutors and Jang Iljun will

faithfully do their part in this situation.

Thank you.

Mr. Han!

I heard that you've begun taking over already, is this true?

That's completely groundless.

We still haven't elected the new president of our Korea.

But if Jang gets arrested, doesn't that mean the election is over?

That's what upsets me.

What do you mean?

I want to get elected as the president after a fair fight.

If I become a president like this,

it won't benefit myself or the people in any way.

Honestly speaking,

I want Jang to be innocent.

I want to have a great presidential race right to the end.

Thank you.

Mr. Han!

I'm K.

Tomorrow...

at that spot?

Okay.

Come in.

I'm sure you've enough of time to reach your conclusion.

What kind of a person am I?

Tell me.

Do you think I deserve to become the president,

or disappear for the sake of this country?

To be honest...

I still don't know.

Really?

I'll have to wait until I become the president for your answer.

Do you still think that you can win?

That's a very foolish question to be asking a politician.

If I was going to fail, I wouldn't have come this far.

I want to be there during your interview with the prosecutors.

Can I do that?

- Reason? - You tell the truth...

I want to hear it.

What necktie should I wear tomorrow?

You've made up your mind?

Yes.

Is that really necessary?

Do you really have to do that?

I'm sorry. You know me.

I've to do this in order to become the president.

What's next?

I'll still be your partner then...

right?

I'm still your wife, right?

We're...

still family...

right?

[My message regarding allegations of taking slush funds from Daeil Group]

Hello?

I'm in front of the ruling party's HQ where the prosecutors are scheduled

to interview Jang Iljun.

Jang Iljun will soon be arriving here.

The place's crowded with reporters and supporters.

With the news of Jang's upcoming arrival,

tensions are running pretty high.

The prosecutors are entering the HQ.

We'll update you with further news.

Jang Iljun!

We're going in. Secure the entry.

They're ready.

Jang Iljun!