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

13 YEARS AGO

Moments ago, the former First Lady, Gong Jayeong,

was found dead in her home.

While it has been ruled a suicide, some speculate

that the prosecution's investigation regarding her involvement

in the assassination of her husband and the late president, Ko Taesun,

may have been a factor which drove her to end her own life.

The police and prosecution's failure to identify a suspect

two years after the president's death has escalated public criticism.

The nation's outcry for a reinvestigation

of the assassination is now gaining traction.

Meanwhile, Ko Haesoo's absence at her mother's funeral

is raising further speculations.

Rumors run rampant that she either fled abroad or that she's dead.

Dad!

Take me with you!

13 YEARS AGO, FRANCE

EPISODE 4

So--

Don't think too much for the time being. Let's just relax.

Just eat good food and go sightseeing.

You like it here, right?

The noise will die down soon enough.

People forget pretty easily.

Thank you all for looking out for me.

- I think I'll have a look around. - Okay.

She seems okay, right?

You think so?

Bonjour. I'm Hong Yura, your Corsica tour guide.

Pleasure to meet you.

Here's a brief rundown of the itinerary.

Actually, we asked for two tour guides.

Yes, my little sister will be joining us.

Careful, over there.

No!

Why? Why'd you save me?

Did I ask for your help? Why'd you save me?

Who do you think you are to meddle with my life?

Are you done venting?

Have you no shame to all those people?

You don't have to thank me, so just calm down.

"Thank" you? Are you delusional?

I want to kill you right now.

Just when I thought I'd find peace,

you pushed me back into hell on earth! You hear me?

You could never understand my pain!

Why do I need to understand?

You think you're the only one in hell on earth?

I lost both my parents in an accident.

I was in a coma for over a year. It's only been a few months since I woke up.

It's as if someone cut all of my memories out. I don't even know who I am.

My face and my name.

Everything feels foreign to me.

Every day is a nightmare because of survivor guilt.

But I can't even express my misery for my devoted sister's sake.

I do wish…

I do wish I could choose to die like you.

But I have to live pretending

like everything is fine.

So what?

You must have one, at least.

A reason to keep on living.

If not, find one.

Find one at all costs, and live. Just like everyone else.

So let's choose life…

instead of death.

The procedure was successful. Come see us if you have any concerns.

Thank you, Doctor.

DIRECTOR KIM SEONDEOK

MESSAGES

You want to know who turned you into Hong Taera?

CHLOE PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC

No.

She can't possibly be No. 50.

Who told you to tell Ko Haesoo about No. 50?

Uhm Sangbae. Uhm Sangbae.

Chief Secretary Uhm Sangbae?

Correct.

Chairman Jang Kummo's eyes and ears.

CHIEF SECRETARY UHM SANGBAE

Chairman Jang is Haesoo's father-in-law.

How can he order the assassination, then take Haesoo in as family?

Manipulating his son's marriage is only a game to him, if it's for Kumjo's sake.

He probably made you Pyo Jaehyun's wife to make you his ultimate weakness.

If what you say is true, the recovery of your memories was all part of his plan.

Oh, dear goodness.

It seems Ko Haesoo will die by her in-law's hands rather than mine.

The more she digs into her father's case, the greater the danger she's in.

It is possible that Chairman Jang just might be waiting for exactly that.

You gave me quite the quality diamond as an advance.

I think the information I just gave you was worth the price, no?

Haesoo's in danger.

Taera, why were you…

speaking to Kim Seondeok?

Was it really you?

Did you kill my dad?

How could you do this to me?

What did I tell you?

EXPERIMENT RED, FAILED

I told you he had dirty tricks up his sleeve.

Now do you see Pyo Jaehyun's true colors?

Perhaps, he's much more frightening than we'd imagined.

Jae-- Jaehyun…

has never deceived me before.

Not once.

I should listen to what he--

He's a man of a honey tongue, but a heart of gall.

He had Red killed and is shamelessly using it for his little campaign.

He claims he wishes to benefit Hatch,

but you and Sungchan are just blinded by his words.

This is your chance.

Take over Hatch, and bring it to Kumjo.

You've expanded it enough.

Is Jaehyun busy?

What's with the long face?

You get a new side chick, huh?

Cheers.

- Congratulations, Reporter Ko. - Thank you.

Rumor has it that she's been top of her class since the written exam.

It's all because I taught her the basics.

Ah. Okay, we get it. You tutored her. Will you give it a rest now?

Honestly, thank you all.

I made it this far with all your help.

Do I get some credit too?

Hong Taera!

Congratulations. I knew you'd make it.

When did you come to Seoul? How'd you know I was here?

Did Jaehyun not say anything?

I'm going to live in Korea now.

Jaehyun helped me and Yura to relocate.

That's wonderful news.

I missed you so much.

Let's be clear.

I'm older than you, and I expect to be treated as such.

Thank you, Taera, for helping me find a reason to keep on living.

It was all a lie.

She murdered my father, and yet, she shows no shame.

She stayed close to me and fooled me into believing she wanted to comfort me.

Why did Chairman Jang need me after I lost my memory?

To keep tabs on Jaehyun?

But did he really need me by Haesoo's side?

To torture Haesoo?

What could it be?

Mommy.

You're awake early.

I had a weird dream.

You left me alone and went somewhere.

I called out to you, but you wouldn't even look back.

That's a very odd dream.

Mommy would never leave you alone.

I always answer you right away, don't I?

So you're not going to leave me?

Maybe you're still a baby, who's still afraid of dreams.

I'm not a baby. I'm a big girl now.

Big enough to resist tickles?

What was that?

You okay? Are you hurt?

- Jiu, you okay? - Yeah.

Darling. That's--

Haesoo.

Sorry about that.

I was clearing some rocks,

but I threw one your way by mistake.

Did I startle you?

What are you doing over there?

Taera made that garden for you, no?

I don't want to look at it anymore.

The garden has flourished too much.

Something's not right about it.

Is this okay with you?

Mommy.

Jiu, were you scared?

Auntie made a mistake. I'm sorry.

It's okay. I was only a little scared.

- What is it, sir? - It's nothing. We're good.

Actually, could you mow the entire garden? I don't want to see a single flower.

Yes, ma'am.

Something's up with Haesoo, right?

Wonder what's happened.

She was worried for you just a few days ago.

She was?

She suggested we hire personal security for you.

She may not show it, but she cares about you.

- I know. - She relies on you a lot.