Elegant Empire (Uahan Jeguk / 우아한 제국)

What? - I'm sorry.

Lend me your cheek for three seconds.

She's not here. Maybe she took a different route.

Search thoroughly.

Excuse me.

Right.

Goodness.

What?

What do you think you're doing?

Let's go. - What?

Let's go. Do you not understand Korean?

All right.

Hey. - Give it to me.

Gosh. - Okay.

Place the spoon and chopsticks. - "By myself..."

Quiet. It's my mom. Hold on.

My sweetie, what were you doing?

Are your studies going well?

Oh, yes. It's all right.

I made some side dishes. Where was your dorm again?

I'll go get it.

I've only been at my desk studying. Going home will be my workout.

Try it. - Stop it.

I'm telling you to try it first. - It's good.

What's all that noise? - Try it.

The drunks are passing by outside. - Come on.

This dorm has bad soundproofing. - No, you try it.

Please. - Okay.

It's good. - Seriously?

It's delicious.

How much longer are you going to lie to your mom?

She'll find out I'm an actor once people start to recognize me more.

You better become a celebrity that people recognize soon.

He will if you stop causing trouble, Bong Mi Rye.

Right. - That's true.

Here.

I've already sent the money.

Yes. I checked.

By the way, I could've delivered it to your house.

Why do you always come outside and get it yourself?

There are many eyes watching me.

I can't get busted.

Bear this in mind.

Our business is a secret we must take...

to our graves.

Yes. Of course.

Gosh, I'm so sick and tired of this.

Why does he always want to eat at home...

and make my life this tiring? I'm so sick of this.

Hey, this smells great.

You're home. - Yes.

Of course, it does.

You suddenly said you were craving codfish stew,

so I put in so much effort trying to make this.

What's this?

This?

Honey! I think I'll star in a spy film very soon.

That's why I'm practicing.

Do I look like a spy?

No, you look weird. I'll get changed.

My gosh.

Gosh, he almost got me.

Goodness, such a slow man.

You probably had no idea...

I had been ordering every single meal we ate.

Drop me off at New Tree Saint Hotel.

Hey, this isn't a taxi.

I'll pay you.

Dad? I'm not going back even if you send people here.

So stop sending them here to look for me!

I don't want to take over your business!

I'm worth a fortune.

So look straight ahead and drive to avoid accidents.

I think my neck hurts.

This is a work of art.

Honey, you are one great cook.

Do you remember that restaurant we go to for codfish stew?

What about that place?

Your stew is far better than that place's.

Really? Eat up.

Anyway, have you talked to Bit Na?

She won't pick up my calls.

She refused to continue studying, but you urged her to go to the US...

and kept pestering her to do so.

Why would she want to talk to you?

She still won't come back this break because of you.

I'm glad I won't have to pay her airfare.

Tell her to stay there and save time...

to study until she graduates.

And why weren't you there at Chairman Jang's memorial service?

If you wanted to claim that Gi Yun was like one of your own,

you should've been there.

Honey, I didn't go there on purpose.

If I, a prominent politician, stood there next to Gi Yun,

what would the media babble about?

Did you just call yourself a prominent politician?

Hey, Mr. Prominent Politician, while we're on the subject,

let me tell you that your wife is old...

and aching all over her body.

Why don't you let her hire a maid?

Listen to yourself.

Bit Na is no longer around, so it's just you and me.

Why would we need a maid?

We're a prominent politician and an actress couple.

We can't let a random person work here.

What if that person goes out and shares our private matters?

Goodness, don't be like a child.

That was a great meal. You're the best.

Goodness, he won't even budge...

after hearing his wife is aching all over.

Let's see. I hear marriage graduation is a thing now.

Should I just graduate from him?

For three seconds of your cheek...

and the ride.

I probably have more money than you.

It looks like you're on the run. Save your money,

and buy me a meal later.

I don't eat with strangers.

And you...

aren't my type.

What? - I'm sorry.

Lend me your cheek for three seconds.

What's on your mind?

Oh.

That I want to be with you?

Oh, my.

My car has to undergo inspection, so let me use your car, honey.

Sure, do that.

Just grab a taxi. Why would you take a busy businessman's car?

I'm also busy with business.

Jacklyn, let's go to a masseuse today...

and shop at the department store too.

Going to a masseuse and shopping with you?

I'm not free enough to do that.

I told you that I was busy getting ready for the exhibition.

You're always pretending like you're busy.

Soo A.

You still have nothing to say?

Are you still unable to talk because of your selective mutism?

Why won't you eat? Does it taste bad?

Why do you never eat well?

Ms. Kim. - Yes?

I told you to make something that would make her want to eat!

I'm sorry, Mr. Chairman.

Make something for Soo A right now!

Yes, Mr. Chairman.

Gi Yun, you're a bit too harsh on her.

She's still a kid, yet you make her talk in English when she eats,

and you control her calorie intake too.

That could make her feel suffocated.

Soo A is...

my daughter.

As Jang Gi Yun's daughter,

she must receive the best education and management...

as I bring her up.

That's right. I agree with you.

We'll bring her up in high luxury as a strong woman.

What about yesterday?

That rude jerk isn't here today.

Hey, you need to pay us for what you destroyed yesterday.

We'll discuss Ju Kyung first.

Pay us back first! - She died.

Director Shin Ju Kyung died.

She died?

Wait, what's wrong with the brakes?

It was a car accident.

Quite horrible.

It's been a year already.

It's such a shame.

She left behind young Soo A too. How did she die like that?

How can this be? Ju Kyung is dead?

She wanted me to come to Korea and work with her.

This agency wasn't so bad while Director Shin was here.

After she passed, we didn't have enough money to pay the new staff.

Where is her resting place?

Ju Kyung.

I got a supporting role in a drama,

but I got kicked out.

I always miss you,

whether things don't go well...

I always miss you, Ju Kyung.

What?

Whose is this?

Shin Ju Kyung.

I kept you waiting, didn't I?

I finally came...

to meet you.

I am...

finally here.

Kiddo.

Don't call me that.

It's patented. Only one person can use that.

Ju Kyung once mentioned it.

That there was a guy who was good at acting.

And that she wanted to make him into a real actor.

Not only good at acting but also gives hope to people.

A real actor loved by people.

The one Ju Kyung wanted to turn into a real actor...

must've been you.

Betrayer.