Pandora: Beneath the Paradise (Pandora: A Fabricated Paradise / Pandora: Jojakdoen Nagwon / 판도라: 조작된 낙원)

BENEATH THE PARADISE

ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS

DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS

SCENES INVOLVING ANIMALS WERE CREATED WITH PROPS AND VISUAL EFFECTS

CHILD ACTORS WERE FILMED SAFELY WITH THE PRESENCE OF THEIR GUARDIANS

EPISODE 1

I'm Pyo Jaehyun, the Chairman of Hatch.

Today, we're launching a revolutionary VR medical device

called "Clover," a neural input smart patch.

I'm Jang Dojin, the CEO of Hatch.

Our research team has created a VR smart patch,

which allows the direct input of unlearned data into the brain

simply by attaching the patch to the subject.

It's the match that you've all been waiting for: human vs. chimpanzee.

Let's begin the survival shooter game.

Director Koo, can this hyperactive animal really play the game?

Her name is Re-- Wait. This thing is… Oh, shit.

Her name is Red.

As a result of five years of neuro-training,

Red has now become a super chimpanzee with a whopping IQ score of 120.

As for the player who will be the chimpanzee's main opponent,

he needs no introduction.

The survival shooter game legend, Player DK.

Okay, shall we begin? Let's apply the patch to the chimpanzee.

The data of all game-play methods, strategies,

and possible winning odds are contained within this patch.

To be clear, Red has never played this game before.

Shh. Ooh, ooh, ooh.

CHIMPANZEE VS. HUMAN, WHO WILL WIN?

The rules are simple.

100 players will battle it out, and the last one standing wins.

All 99 players, including DK here, are all top-ranking players in the game.

Red, however, has never played this game before.

DK, give it everything you got.

Don't let her off easy because she's a chimpanzee.

That'd be an insult to the world of sports games.

Who will come out on top?

Let the games begin.

Let's go, Pyo Jaehyun.

Red, I really hope you win.

- -

- -

Are you all right? I'm so sorry.

Watch where you're going. You almost crashed into me!

I'm really sorry. Something jumped in front of my car--

It was that dog.

You were startled because of a dog? But it's so adorable.

- Let's go already. - Yes, ma'am. Out of the way.

HANWOOL MENTAL HOSPITAL

Hanwool?

INCOMING CALL YURA

Hey, Yura.

Taera, we're in trouble. Where are you right now?

HUMAN VS. CHIMPANZEE, MATCH OF THE CENTURY

DK, taking the lead. That lead shot was perfect!

He has his opponents on their heels with his lead shots.

That's right.

He's able to withstand the recoil while in a moving car.

Plus, he's been able to collect keys from every opponent so far.

If DK keeps this up,

I reckon this will be another easy win for him.

Oh! Are you seeing this? Red the chimpanzee's kill log is spiking.

- Yes. - He's going for the head shots.

Red's kill log is increasing fast.

Red isn't one to be taken lightly.

The remaining survivors are Red the chimpanzee

and DK, the world-class gamer. They're the last two standing.

She's swerving to the right.

- I don't think DK's seeing this at all. - That's right.

Red has DK in sight from the side!

She ends the game with ease by taking the last head shot.

Cheese!

How can this be?

Red the chimpanzee claims victory against not one but 99 top-ranking players!

This victory isn't for Red but for the Clover smart patch.

And a victory for Hatch!

Soon, the patch will be yours!

- We did it! - I can't believe this was possible.

I know!

Darling, you were the best today. See you soon.

Hey, are you out of your mind?

How dare you use superglue on this!

What if it gets on the cloth? Are you going to pay for all these garments?

Couldn't we use it carefully so it doesn't damage the clothes?

The opening is in less than an hour.

What did the vendor say?

Shouldn't they be liable for shipping damages?

Tell them to get us whatever mannequins they can! Quick!

They said the quickest delivery will still take over an hour.

Miss Hong, shouldn't we just postpone the opening?

The VIPs will arrive any minute now. This is driving me nuts!

Losing your temper won't do a thing.

- Taera! - Where are the sketches?

Bring over the sketches.

No. 50!

Oh, shit!

Damn it!

- -

- Oh, no! - Ms. Hong!

- Call 911! - Are you okay?

- Are you all right? - Ma'am!

Oh, no.

Any comments on Hatch's net worth, due to the success of your smart patch?

Our skyrocketing stock price is proof enough.

CEO Jang, you're the second son of Kumjo Group

and now a newly established CEO of Hatch.

What are your future research plans?

We plan on applying the use of the smart patch to memory therapy.

Why is that?

To treat your wife and former anchorwoman, Ms. Ko Haesoo's trauma?

After witnessing her father's death 15 years ago, I hear she's st--

It's these types of questions

that will surely hinder my wife's recovery process, Mr. Park.

One more question.

Care to comment on the rumors of a merger with Kumjo Group?

Kumjo Pharmaceuticals is opening a neuroscience research center, no?

Hatch and Kumjo have been keeping a healthy distance,

enough for both to expand accordingly.

We've never even considered a merger.

Skip the baseless rumors, if you're a respectable reporter.

Corporate social responsibility is CEO Jang's top priority.

I have much to learn from him.

To honor a purpose such as his, I wish to make contributions myself

and offer free services through my health care nonprofit.

Could this mean that you may be running for president?

Didn't the Korea Democratic Party offer you a seat?

Recently, the owner of my favorite steakhouse said he wanted to hire me.

He told me I roast meat artfully.

I am always quite the coveted talent.

Hatch will soon launch smart patches compatible with the human body.

Look forward to that. Good day.

- Do you really plan to run for president? - Mr. Pyo!

It's a total hit. Red is all the rage on social media.

Is that so?

Dr. Yang, you've been with us since the early stages of the research.

And you even suggested the name "Red."

Out of everyone here, besides me, you were the third-most hard-working.

All I did was help you out, Director.

So can we get started on human trials for the patches?

Don't get your hopes up. We still need to observe Red's condition.

Run thorough exams on her optic nerves and brain wave patterns.

Don't worry too much. There won't be any side effects.

DARLING, YOU WERE THE BEST TODAY. SEE YOU SOON. - TAERA

Why didn't you tell me?

Look at you, bastard. All grown up now, huh?

You dare consider running without telling me?

Okay, I surrender! Ow!

Isn't Han Kyungrok the party leader?

When did you get the offer?

A couple days ago. Hey, you've gotten stronger.

I've always been stronger than you.

But, anyway, you really going to run for president?

What about our company?

I'll only be gone for a while. Five years isn't that long.

Wow, you've already decided to run, huh?

How would you reckon I'd do, if I ran for president?

- -

Be careful with that reporter.

He may be your wife's friend, but he isn't ours.

Let's go. Let's prep for the party since our wives are too busy.

- Pyo Jaehyun for president, huh? -

What's your diagnosis, Dr. Kang?

The memory circuit's been stimulated. Her memories will recover over time.

I expect no slipups.

No. And I suggest you stop her medications

to help with the memory recovery.

Thank you, Doctor.

- -

Are you awake? Do you remember what happened?

Does your head hurt?

- I'm okay. - What do you mean you're okay?

You fainted.

You're lucky the chandelier didn't land on you. You could've been injured badly.

Wait, Yura.

I had a weird dream.

A dream?

This girl was fighting with someone.

I think the girl was me,

but I'm not so sure.

What did you see exactly? Have you remembered something?

I don't know what it was exactly.

It's already been 15 years since the accident.

Why haven't your memories recovered?

Maybe they're starting to come back to me.