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

BENEATH THE PARADISE

I do solemnly swear

before the people that I will faithfully execute the duties of the president

by observing the constitution, defending the state,

promoting the freedom and welfare of the people,

and endeavoring to develop national culture.

EPISODE 8

You want to see your sister?

Then do as I say.

If your sister fails, you must finish the job for her.

Or else, your sister dies.

No. Please spare my sister.

That's up to you, No. 105.

This is all for your sister,

No. 105.

I do solemnly swear before the nation.

- President Ko Taesun. -

I'm doing this for my sister.

It's all for my sister.

- -

Come on.

- Damn it! -

Call Mr. Jo.

Tell him if he loses that bitch, all of you will die by my hands!

Sis, I missed you so much.

What's wrong?

What happened?

Why are you here?

I thought you were in school, doing stuff like any other kid.

Why did you become No. 105? Why?

The director said I'd never see you again if I didn't do as she said.

That's why…

What took you so long, Sis?

You know how much I waited for you? You know how scared I was?

I'm sorry, Hajun.

It's all my fault.

I really had no idea.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Hey! Search over there!

Over there!

I said get closer! Closer!

- Get rid of them. -

No!

Then and now, this pathetic way of life is my fate.

I'm a lowlife who only does what he's told.

If Mother orders me to kill, I kill. That's why I shot Ko Taesun!

No!

It wasn't you. It's not your fault.

I did it. I killed him.

Forget what happened that day. Forget it all, okay?

Why do you care how I live my life?

Why would you say that, Hajun?

Can you leave everything behind?

Can you live the rest of your life, not for Jaehyun nor Jiu

but only for my sake?

Answer me.

Can you abandon your life as Taera so we can be the family we used to be?

If you do, I'll put all of this behind me.

But you won't abandon anyone or anything

because you abandoned me to protect them.

So just keep pretending this fancy life is yours

and mind your own business.

INCOMING CALL MY TREASURE

Yes, Jiu.

Mommy's heading home now.

Okay, got it.

I did it. I killed him.

Forget what happened that day. Forget it all, okay?

Tell me, Hong Taera.

Are you No. 50, the assassin who shot my father?

Answer me!

You would take the fall for me, huh?

Were you expecting me to thank you?

Breaking news.

Moments ago, Manhwe Group's Chairman Song Juman has died.

The presumed cause of death, acute myocardial infarction.

What did I tell you?

- Police say an autopsy will be performed. - No. 105 is excellent at his job.

Have I proven my loyalty to you, Mr. Pyo?

Proof that Han received Song's money has been handed over to the prosecution.

They won't let him off the hook easily.

How dare they lay their hands on you.

They must pay for their sins, no?

Cha Pilseung.

Can we trust him?

You just saw how he carried out my orders.

He'd put his life on the line upon my command.

You don't have to worry, sir.

I think you're being overly confident.

You know what they say, blood is thicker than water.

No. 105 considers me his mother.

I conditioned him to think of me as his mother for 15 years.

This isn't like you.

Placing blind faith in someone.

Nevertheless, he is still Taera's brother.

He may already be wavering.

Good evening, Mother Director.

Excellent work. You did well.

Thank you.

Everything went well? Anything new to report?

Nothing, ma'am.

Careful how you act around Pyo, and be discreet.

He will be the one to provide us…

with great power.

Just think of it as a gift from a sister.

We're only keeping Hong Taera alive during Mr. Pyo's campaign.

What will happen to her? Will she end up like Hong Yura?

Will Pyo eventually--

Mr. Pyo seems to have a talent for reading people's minds.

If you can't resent her, then hide your attachment to her.

If I see you get weak again, that bitch No. 50…

will be gone for good.

How can I believe you, Mr. Uhm?

You killed Jaehyun's mother on my father's orders?

There's not an ounce of falsehood in it.

So why are you telling me this, huh?

What are you telling me to do?

Stop digging.

If you delve deeper into this with Ms. Ko, you'll put Kumjo at risk.

WELL-PREPARED NO. 1 IN HAN KYUNGROK WE TRUST

- Stop. Stop taking pictures! - Come on!

What do we do?

This is so unfair.

I had one meal with him. One meal!

Of course, I know.

But the reporters have caught on to this.

This will cause quite a commotion. Take a look.

This was in my car?

I knew nothing of it.

Chairman Song's men must've snuck it in. How should I have known?

You know me. I'm a totally transparent man.

Nothing happened. These are baseless accusations.

This reeks of political slander.

Chairman Song was a total stranger. We met for the first time that day.

- Are you innocent, sir? - Please clarify!

- Had you never seen him before? - Give us one comment.

I smell something fishy.

This level of scrutiny isn't a coincidence.

Clearly, there is something behind Chairman Song's death.

Jang Kummo called for a press conference.

I believe he intends to expose something about Pyo's late mother.

He'll be doing us a favor.

Once the public's attention shifts to Pyo's family history,

we'll launch a counterattack.

Is that so?

- Could Kumjo be my new sponsor? - Congratulations, sir.

Would you look at th--

- Out of the way! - Mr. Han!

Seems Father is really willing to help us out

if he's holding a press conference.

You've been acting strange since yesterday.

Something happen?

No, it's all good.

I know you're anxious, but you'll have to brace yourself.

Things will never be the same again between us and Jaehyun.

I know.

KUMJO GROUP

Thank you all for coming despite your busy schedules.

I believe I owe you the truth.

KDP leader Han Kyungrok's claims

slightly differ from the truth.

Dr. Kim Sohye devoted her whole life to research

and never cared for status.

She never pocketed any research funds.

I find it deeply regrettable that such a skilled doctor has fallen victim

to false political advertising.

- What did he just say? -

Are you implying all of this has been

Mr. Han's political maneuvers?

Are you saying Kumjo Pharmaceuticals

suffered no damages from Dr. Kim?

Is this your official statement of support for Candidate Pyo?

I'm only a businessman and have nothing to do with politics.

I've simply

told you the truth.

Let's go.

- Wait! - One comment, sir!

- One more comment! - Please, sir!

- Chairman! - One moment!

- Please wait! - One more comment!

You truly are incredible, Father. How could you blindside us like this?

Have you struck a deal with Pyo Jaehyun, by any chance?

Watch your tongue.

How dare you raise your voice here.

This was the first time I asked for your help, Father.

I have the right to ask, don't I?

I am a part of Kumjo too!

But have you ever once considered me family?

I'm not asking you to concoct a false narrative

but only to speak the truth.

How could you ruin everything like this?

Does Jaehyun have something on you?

Shut your mouth!

Get out of my sight this instant.

I was a fool to trust you.

I will never ask you for help again.

What are you doing?

Aren't you going to chase after your wife?

Why'd you do it?

What? You want to lecture me too?