WEBVTT 00:45.254 --> 00:48.966 PERFECT CROWN 00:59.851 --> 01:01.060 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 01:01.061 --> 01:03.062 CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED SAFELY 01:16.535 --> 01:18.120 The unyielding throne of Joseon 01:19.705 --> 01:21.498 stood firm for 600 years… 01:31.091 --> 01:33.218 before fading under the constitutional monarchy. 01:35.554 --> 01:38.056 Though its prestige endured, it became largely ceremonial. 01:41.143 --> 01:42.311 Power became class. 01:44.354 --> 01:45.647 Class became hereditary. 01:47.065 --> 01:48.233 And it held on… 01:50.193 --> 01:51.278 tenaciously. 01:58.618 --> 01:59.869 Make way, make way. 01:59.870 --> 02:00.871 I said, move. 02:01.621 --> 02:03.164 2009 ROYAL ACADEMY SPRING EXAM RANKING 02:03.165 --> 02:05.082 SEONG HUIJU, JUJAK HOUSE 02:05.083 --> 02:07.919 RYU MINSEOK, CHEONGNYONG HOUSE 02:08.503 --> 02:10.213 It's that brat again? 02:28.982 --> 02:30.275 You said you'd win. 02:31.860 --> 02:33.236 And yet you lost again. 02:36.281 --> 02:38.408 Only fools flail desperately over trifles. 02:39.368 --> 02:40.826 Aren't you exhausted yet? 02:40.827 --> 02:41.828 Hmm? 02:42.537 --> 02:43.664 Was it hard for you? 02:44.539 --> 02:47.667 I didn't find this exam difficult at all. 02:49.169 --> 02:51.505 You've lost. Learn to accept defeat. 02:52.756 --> 02:54.633 Don't run your mouth and embarrass yourself. 02:55.133 --> 02:56.676 You're not even a noble. 02:56.677 --> 02:58.177 Know your place. 02:58.178 --> 03:00.138 Watch your mouth, you noble prick. 03:01.932 --> 03:03.433 Do you want to be written up? 03:04.768 --> 03:05.769 Damn it. 03:06.395 --> 03:08.730 You should put some effort into it next time, Minseok. 03:09.523 --> 03:10.606 Okay? 03:10.607 --> 03:12.733 How is it you lose every single time? 03:12.734 --> 03:14.736 You're an esteemed nobleman, after all. 03:16.446 --> 03:18.031 Just look at this mess of a uniform. 03:25.789 --> 03:28.290 Is Huiju the top laureate for the ninth grade again? 03:31.336 --> 03:32.379 Yes, sir. 03:33.588 --> 03:36.133 The morale in Jujak House must be through the roof. 03:36.842 --> 03:40.095 Everyone's spirits are high. 03:41.847 --> 03:42.889 Seong Huiju. 03:43.765 --> 03:45.892 - Yes? - Are you aware of our founding philosophy? 03:47.477 --> 03:50.147 - Pardon? - Why the Crown established this school. 03:51.481 --> 03:52.482 Well… 03:53.817 --> 03:55.776 Equal opportunity and… 03:55.777 --> 03:58.905 That's right. Equal opportunity was very much the objective. 03:59.531 --> 04:01.240 Seonggyungwan is great and all, 04:01.241 --> 04:03.910 but limiting admission to noblemen's sons has obvious limits. 04:08.039 --> 04:09.082 Right. 04:10.876 --> 04:12.711 Do you know who invented this? 04:17.382 --> 04:18.632 That's right. 04:18.633 --> 04:21.051 A masterpiece of its era, commissioned by King Sejong 04:21.052 --> 04:22.429 and crafted by Jang Yeongsil. 04:23.430 --> 04:25.015 Isn't it? 04:26.016 --> 04:28.018 He may have been the son of a courtesan, 04:29.019 --> 04:30.604 but he had a brilliant mind. 04:36.401 --> 04:38.153 Here. Take this. 05:03.178 --> 05:08.600 PERFECT CROWN 05:09.309 --> 05:10.476 EPISODE 1 05:10.477 --> 05:12.020 You said we'd win, 05:13.772 --> 05:14.939 but we lost. 05:14.940 --> 05:16.565 Lost? 05:16.566 --> 05:18.484 We remain the industry leader, 05:18.485 --> 05:21.029 and we also ranked first in the preference survey. 05:22.531 --> 05:25.616 You know how underhanded their promotional tactics can be. 05:25.617 --> 05:27.869 They're offering 50% off as part of their launch event. 05:28.370 --> 05:30.538 And you know Lee Yungyeong, who made a comeback? 05:30.539 --> 05:33.624 They managed to create some buzz with that celebrity endorsement. 05:36.378 --> 05:37.545 So, 05:37.546 --> 05:39.381 you're confirming we lost 05:40.131 --> 05:41.132 in terms of sales. 05:42.425 --> 05:43.509 My apologies, ma'am. 05:43.510 --> 05:44.885 Let's start digging. 05:44.886 --> 05:46.804 Who shall we dig into exactly? 05:46.805 --> 05:49.515 Don't tell me you want us to dig into their CEO. 05:49.516 --> 05:50.683 That's asking for trouble. 05:50.684 --> 05:53.519 That would be a complete waste of time. 05:53.520 --> 05:54.937 Of course. 05:56.064 --> 05:58.441 Lee Yungyeong turned us down and became their spokesperson. 05:59.651 --> 06:01.110 Dig into her. 06:01.111 --> 06:02.319 Understood. Pardon? 06:02.320 --> 06:05.656 When a single ad blows up like this, there are bound to be issues. 06:05.657 --> 06:08.827 Where there are issues, trouble follows. 06:09.911 --> 06:13.164 It shouldn't be too difficult to spin them into a full-blown media storm. 06:14.207 --> 06:16.792 No… …it shouldn't be difficult, but… 06:16.793 --> 06:18.670 If it's not difficult, then do it. 06:19.254 --> 06:22.465 Play dirty and cheap. 06:23.174 --> 06:24.926 - Yes, ma'am. - Logistics. 06:26.386 --> 06:27.595 Yes, ma'am. 06:27.596 --> 06:29.388 I'm the logistics manager. 06:29.389 --> 06:30.390 What? 06:31.474 --> 06:32.893 You two could be twins. 06:35.770 --> 06:37.981 Anyhow, let's cut outbound volume. 06:38.732 --> 06:40.649 - By half. - That much? 06:40.650 --> 06:44.320 Spark fear of missing out in consumers and push the products to sell out. 06:44.321 --> 06:45.487 Make it go viral. 06:45.488 --> 06:47.072 As quickly and loudly as possible. 06:47.073 --> 06:48.866 - Yes, ma'am. - Wait, hold on. 06:48.867 --> 06:52.995 That's not as easy as it sounds. The units have already been produced. 06:52.996 --> 06:54.538 - Toss them. - Pardon? 06:54.539 --> 06:57.042 Bury them or burn them. 06:58.043 --> 07:00.336 The possibilities are endless. 07:00.337 --> 07:02.588 But we'd take a huge loss… 07:02.589 --> 07:04.591 Gosh, look at our logistics manager. 07:05.467 --> 07:08.928 Sounds like you save every penny just to pinch it harder. 07:12.807 --> 07:14.225 Yeah. My goodness. 07:14.976 --> 07:18.063 I hope all that saving makes you ridiculously rich. 07:18.980 --> 07:20.397 I will decide 07:20.398 --> 07:23.443 what I do with my money. 07:28.782 --> 07:31.575 - Whose phone is that? - Unbelievable. 07:31.576 --> 07:33.077 That's five minutes. We're done. 07:33.078 --> 07:34.745 Hold on. We have one more item. 07:34.746 --> 07:37.831 Traffic downtown is already nuts. You don't want to be late. 07:37.832 --> 07:40.084 I get it! 07:40.085 --> 07:42.921 Why did His Majesty have to be born today of all days? 07:46.174 --> 07:48.175 You all know I'll be at the palace today. 07:48.176 --> 07:52.055 I'll be drumming up some serious buzz for us. 07:52.639 --> 07:54.015 So I expect all of you 07:54.849 --> 07:55.850 to work just as hard. 07:56.768 --> 07:58.978 - Yes, ma'am. - Of course. 07:59.729 --> 08:01.063 What exactly should we-- 08:01.064 --> 08:03.440 Write up articles. Articles. 08:03.441 --> 08:05.025 - Articles. - Yes. Articles. 08:05.026 --> 08:06.402 Articles… 08:06.403 --> 08:10.615 "Castle Group successor gets invited to His Majesty's Royal Birthday Banquet." 08:12.617 --> 08:14.326 Killer headline, don't you think? 08:14.327 --> 08:15.703 You're the successor now? 08:15.704 --> 08:17.705 - No. - Then why did you lie? 08:17.706 --> 08:21.667 The ones who claim they're all that rarely are. 08:21.668 --> 08:24.170 They all say it, hoping to will it into existence. 08:25.630 --> 08:27.048 Do you know nothing about PR? 08:52.907 --> 08:55.325 THE ROYAL FAMILY GATHERS FOR THE KING'S ROYAL BIRTHDAY 08:55.326 --> 08:57.661 …PREPARES FOR A ROYAL CELEBRATION… 08:57.662 --> 08:59.706 ROYAL BIRTHDAY BANQUET AT GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE… 09:23.855 --> 09:26.983 Your Royal Highness, you must make haste. 09:32.489 --> 09:34.157 - Your Royal Highness! - Excuse me. 09:42.749 --> 09:44.834 I'll handle it from here. You all can go. 09:47.879 --> 09:50.340 Your Royal Highness, it is Hyeon. 09:51.341 --> 09:52.467 Come in. 10:26.251 --> 10:27.252 Your Royal Highness. 10:27.794 --> 10:29.420 Have you prepared a gift? 10:33.216 --> 10:34.843 After seeing blood all morning… 10:43.935 --> 10:45.436 …I remain fervid. 10:53.736 --> 10:55.028 Fervid, I see. 10:55.029 --> 10:56.948 - Shall I get you some tea? - No. 10:57.991 --> 11:00.493 - I need to catch up on sleep. - Wait. 11:01.828 --> 11:02.829 Your Royal Highness, 11:03.329 --> 11:06.415 as if hunting today were not bad enough, now you wish to take a nap? 11:06.416 --> 11:07.958 That will not do. 11:07.959 --> 11:10.086 - I mean, out of all days-- - Choi Hyeon. 11:11.880 --> 11:13.590 Aide Choi Hyeon. 11:18.803 --> 11:21.806 But today is His Majesty's Royal Birthday Banquet! 11:26.853 --> 11:28.270 Please wave this way! 11:30.899 --> 11:33.651 - Look over here! - Please look over here! 11:36.487 --> 11:38.989 I'm currently standing outside the palace, 11:38.990 --> 11:41.158 where the Royal Birthday Banquet is being held. 11:41.159 --> 11:43.911 Distinguished guests of the royal family 11:43.912 --> 11:46.289 are arriving one after another. 12:27.622 --> 12:29.791 Ms. Seong, please look over here! 12:52.105 --> 12:55.149 Did Seong Huiju really wear red to come to the palace? 12:55.650 --> 12:57.234 You know she's a clout chaser. 12:57.235 --> 12:58.652 Can't deny she's beautiful. 12:58.653 --> 13:00.238 - Go on. Take pictures. - All right. 13:00.780 --> 13:01.864 Get to work. 13:29.851 --> 13:32.185 All right! Ms. Seong has grabbed their attention. 13:32.186 --> 13:33.437 What do we do now? 13:33.438 --> 13:34.771 Now we begin! 13:34.772 --> 13:36.773 Go on! Get to it! Hurry up! 13:36.774 --> 13:39.276 We must sell out of everything she's wearing! 13:39.277 --> 13:41.194 Type faster! 13:41.195 --> 13:43.613 Find all the photos and articles she's featured in. 13:43.614 --> 13:45.115 You will find them if you look. 13:45.116 --> 13:47.701 You must keep searching, and you must type faster. 13:47.702 --> 13:49.661 That's the spirit! We can do this, people! 13:49.662 --> 13:50.871 We are Castle Group! 13:50.872 --> 13:53.416 SEONG HUIJU'S RED SUIT STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT 13:55.626 --> 13:56.960 #SEONG HUIJU, #RED SUIT 13:56.961 --> 13:58.211 RETHINKING RED SUITS NOW… 13:58.212 --> 13:59.296 …SOLD OUT ALREADY… 13:59.297 --> 14:01.465 THE CUT OF THAT SUIT IS INSANE! 14:01.466 --> 14:03.550 Seong Huiju's suit! Seong Huiju's bag! 14:03.551 --> 14:04.634 Seong Huiju's shoes! 14:04.635 --> 14:05.886 That's so pretty. 14:05.887 --> 14:08.056 Those are just too cute. I can't even. 14:08.681 --> 14:10.265 Sold out! 14:10.266 --> 14:11.558 SHE WEARS IT, IT SELLS OUT 14:11.559 --> 14:13.310 "Castle Group successor gets invited 14:13.311 --> 14:15.646 to His Majesty's Royal Birthday Banquet." 14:25.615 --> 14:26.866 Have you been well? 14:49.597 --> 14:51.056 That's her, right? 14:51.057 --> 14:53.476 - The second child of Castle Group? - Second? As if. 14:54.227 --> 14:56.645 They didn't even know she existed until she was ten. 14:56.646 --> 14:58.105 What do you mean? 14:58.106 --> 14:59.981 The mistress raised her, 14:59.982 --> 15:01.609 and when she was about ten, 15:02.443 --> 15:03.903 she was sent to Chairman Seong. 15:04.487 --> 15:06.613 A commoner, born out of wedlock, no less? 15:06.614 --> 15:07.697 Yeah. 15:07.698 --> 15:10.367 That would explain her various shortcomings. 15:10.368 --> 15:11.868 No sense of honor or dignity. 15:11.869 --> 15:13.662 Obnoxious and without a shred of sense. 15:13.663 --> 15:14.747 So on and so forth. 15:15.581 --> 15:16.957 In short, she's a psycho? 15:26.175 --> 15:27.551 Cheers. 15:43.151 --> 15:46.946 Wow, is that CEO Seong, the industry's runner-up? 15:47.572 --> 15:49.406 Excuse me. I'll take one of those. 15:49.407 --> 15:50.408 Thank you. 15:51.284 --> 15:53.410 I know you can hear me. 15:53.411 --> 15:54.870 Then hear this. Get lost. 15:56.247 --> 15:58.874 Show some respect to your brother. 15:58.875 --> 16:01.793 This is why people call you uncultured. 16:01.794 --> 16:04.629 I thought you at least possessed some business prowess, but… 16:06.299 --> 16:08.384 I heard your sales slipped recently. 16:09.343 --> 16:10.803 I just don't understand it. 16:12.096 --> 16:14.557 Rumors have spread far and wide. 16:15.183 --> 16:16.350 I know. 16:16.893 --> 16:18.143 Far and wide, right? 16:19.854 --> 16:22.273 We don't have any flashy ad campaigns. 16:22.899 --> 16:23.983 No discounts, either. 16:24.901 --> 16:27.277 Despite all your stunts like the ad campaign, virality, 16:27.278 --> 16:30.447 and even the half-off sales event, my brand still took 16:30.448 --> 16:33.200 the top spot in the preference survey, surpassing yours. 16:33.201 --> 16:35.369 Common knowledge, apparently. 16:37.038 --> 16:39.457 I'm concerned about pushback on the high price point. 16:40.541 --> 16:42.709 But cutting prices would just kill me. 16:42.710 --> 16:44.295 It feels so bargain-bin. 16:45.630 --> 16:46.713 Just like somebody. 16:46.714 --> 16:49.216 What, "Bargain-bin"? 16:49.217 --> 16:50.592 Unbelievable. 16:50.593 --> 16:53.094 Hey, that's just your inferiority complex talking. 16:53.095 --> 16:55.639 My… …inferiority complex? 16:55.640 --> 16:57.098 - Me? - Yeah. 16:57.099 --> 16:58.392 - Triggered by you? - Yeah. 16:59.101 --> 17:01.895 You're clearly obsessed with luxury marketing 17:01.896 --> 17:04.105 because deep inside, you're a knockoff. 17:04.106 --> 17:06.692 I get you're trying hard to cover up your lowly origins, 17:07.443 --> 17:10.988 but please just try to live a life benefiting your station. 17:11.822 --> 17:14.324 Stop glaring, you brat. 17:14.325 --> 17:16.117 I'm your older brother. 17:16.118 --> 17:19.120 I just hate seeing you like that as your older brother. 17:19.121 --> 17:21.832 Maybe we're only half, but at the end of the day, 17:22.333 --> 17:24.125 we're still siblings. 17:24.126 --> 17:26.087 Hmm? Right? 17:27.255 --> 17:28.588 Yapping away like a little lapdog. 17:28.589 --> 17:30.924 What? Why you-- 17:30.925 --> 17:34.553 If you're going to yap like that, at least wear a leash. 17:34.554 --> 17:37.264 A leash I could pull to choke you with. 17:39.433 --> 17:41.851 Also, it's "a life befitting your station," 17:41.852 --> 17:45.022 not "a life benefiting your station," you moron. 17:52.113 --> 17:54.031 We will now make our way to Junghwajeon Hall. 18:10.214 --> 18:12.258 We're a package deal here. 18:14.343 --> 18:15.511 Just two-bit peddlers. 18:39.410 --> 18:41.996 I can't see anything from back here. 18:42.496 --> 18:44.040 That pillar isn't helping. 18:58.429 --> 18:59.639 Oh, boy. 19:11.067 --> 19:12.068 Your Majesty. 19:34.090 --> 19:36.050 Why aren't they starting? 19:36.550 --> 19:38.719 Grand Prince I-AN isn't here yet. 19:40.221 --> 19:41.722 What's taking him so long? 20:09.500 --> 20:11.043 Announcing Grand Prince I-AN. 21:08.434 --> 21:10.435 Hey, look at what he's wearing. 21:10.436 --> 21:11.686 Is he here for a hunt? 21:11.687 --> 21:12.688 Shut it. 21:22.490 --> 21:23.783 My apologies, Your Majesty. 21:25.493 --> 21:26.576 Queen Mother Yun. 21:26.577 --> 21:28.037 Uncle! 21:29.038 --> 21:30.538 Please accept my warmest wishes. 21:30.539 --> 21:32.082 What manner of attire is this? 21:34.543 --> 21:37.171 His Majesty bestowed this silk upon me some time ago. 21:37.922 --> 21:39.255 Is it not to your liking? 21:39.256 --> 21:40.924 It looks so good on you-- 21:40.925 --> 21:42.343 You must observe decorum. 21:43.594 --> 21:45.971 Hunting season has passed. 21:47.890 --> 21:49.850 Do you believe hunting is limited to a season? 21:52.853 --> 21:54.104 You can lecture me later. 21:56.357 --> 21:57.441 I must take my seat… 22:00.402 --> 22:01.779 for all of them to take theirs. 22:36.772 --> 22:38.314 The nation has been celebrating 22:38.315 --> 22:40.526 in honor of His Majesty's royal birthday. 22:41.318 --> 22:43.611 Events at Cheonggyecheon Stream and Gwanghwamun 22:43.612 --> 22:45.573 are set to carry on throughout the night. 22:46.448 --> 22:49.409 With the day designated a public holiday, heavy traffic is expected 22:49.410 --> 22:51.119 as crowds head out for the break. 22:57.126 --> 22:59.544 Following the ceremony featuring the formal greetings, 22:59.545 --> 23:02.672 the second half will begin alongside a Nakhwa Nori display. 23:05.384 --> 23:08.928 After His Majesty writes down a wish and presents it to Grand Prince I-AN, 23:08.929 --> 23:12.266 His Royal Highness will commence the Nakhwa Nori. 23:19.607 --> 23:22.693 Good health for Queen Mother. 23:23.944 --> 23:26.947 Good health for Uncle. 23:32.453 --> 23:36.957 Happiness for the people. 23:39.793 --> 23:41.962 Well done, Your Majesty. 24:38.852 --> 24:41.938 - Hello, Prime Minister Min. - It's nice to see you, sir. 24:41.939 --> 24:44.066 - Hello there. - I'm always rooting for you. 24:45.150 --> 24:47.151 Thank you for all your hard work. 24:47.152 --> 24:49.404 - It's nice to see you. - So handsome. 24:49.405 --> 24:50.614 My goodness. 24:56.245 --> 24:57.328 Seong Huiju. 24:57.329 --> 24:58.747 Ooh. 25:00.290 --> 25:03.584 - Should I call you Prime Minister Min? - Come on now. 25:03.585 --> 25:05.128 Don't. That'd be so awkward. 25:06.714 --> 25:09.424 Look at that rosy pink floral overcoat. 25:09.425 --> 25:11.051 You didn't come to play. 25:11.927 --> 25:15.305 The Cabinet would bite my head off if I showed up here in civilian clothes. 25:17.016 --> 25:18.975 Where were you? I couldn't find you earlier. 25:18.976 --> 25:21.519 I was all the way in the back. 25:21.520 --> 25:23.396 And you must've been in the front row. 25:23.397 --> 25:25.024 How's the front row? Is it fun? 25:25.649 --> 25:28.277 Don't get me started. It was so boring I almost fell asleep. 25:28.944 --> 25:30.028 It was pure torture. 25:33.824 --> 25:36.034 - You've been crushing it. - Me? 25:36.035 --> 25:38.578 I hear Castle Beauty's US rollout is going well. 25:38.579 --> 25:39.662 Hmm. 25:39.663 --> 25:41.581 I'm sure everyone is secretly shocked. 25:41.582 --> 25:44.417 Taeju tried and failed at the same venture two years ago. 25:44.418 --> 25:45.543 Come on. 25:45.544 --> 25:47.628 You know I'm in a different league than him. 25:52.301 --> 25:55.178 But… was this outfit intentional? 25:55.179 --> 25:56.471 Yeah. 25:56.472 --> 25:57.972 Why? You don't like it? 25:59.433 --> 26:01.559 I thought red wasn't permitted in the palace. 26:01.560 --> 26:05.354 Who cares? It's not like I'm breaking any laws. 26:05.355 --> 26:08.483 You should still be careful. It could lead to controversy. 26:08.484 --> 26:10.568 What's so bad about a little controversy? 26:10.569 --> 26:12.612 Nobody knows who Seong Taeju is, 26:12.613 --> 26:14.363 but everyone knows Seong Huiju. 26:14.364 --> 26:16.699 They know I'm the CEO of Castle Beauty 26:16.700 --> 26:18.619 and that I'm an illegitimate child. 26:19.411 --> 26:21.205 Hey. 26:22.790 --> 26:23.791 Prime Minister Min. 26:34.885 --> 26:36.135 I need to go. 26:36.136 --> 26:38.471 Make some time for me soon. Let's grab a bite. 26:38.472 --> 26:40.182 As long as you don't show up in that. 26:41.934 --> 26:44.520 That's enough teasing. 26:45.687 --> 26:46.688 Bye. 26:48.023 --> 26:50.067 - Prime Minister Min. - Hello. 27:07.626 --> 27:08.627 Your Royal Highness. 27:20.264 --> 27:22.765 How many times have I told you not to run off alone? 27:22.766 --> 27:23.891 Why? 27:23.892 --> 27:26.270 Are you afraid I might be assassinated quietly? 27:26.770 --> 27:29.313 I'm more worried about your aide dying from stress. 27:29.314 --> 27:31.023 You disappeared, and he came running… 27:33.527 --> 27:36.362 You should just be more careful. You're precious cargo. 27:37.823 --> 27:39.199 Why aren't you getting married? 27:40.242 --> 27:41.450 That's random. 27:41.451 --> 27:45.162 Half the maidens at the banquet couldn't stop staring at you. 27:45.163 --> 27:47.206 What's this now? 27:47.207 --> 27:49.126 The other half… No. 27:49.668 --> 27:51.878 More than half of them were staring at me. 27:56.925 --> 27:57.926 So? 27:58.552 --> 28:00.679 You want to marry me off and steal the spotlight? 28:02.806 --> 28:04.182 Quite the opposite, actually. 28:05.183 --> 28:06.392 Pardon? 28:06.393 --> 28:08.061 It appears I'll soon be married. 28:09.771 --> 28:10.772 You will? 28:11.899 --> 28:15.152 My sister-in-law presses me to take a spouse day after day. 28:17.237 --> 28:18.947 It'll happen sooner rather than later. 28:21.033 --> 28:23.577 That will make your life quite difficult. 28:25.287 --> 28:26.370 Me? 28:26.371 --> 28:28.497 I'd have to leave the palace if I got married. 28:28.498 --> 28:31.418 It'll be difficult to serve as regent from outside the palace. 28:31.919 --> 28:35.004 But His Majesty, at the tender age of eight, 28:35.005 --> 28:36.924 cannot attend to state affairs. 28:40.510 --> 28:41.845 The duties you dumped on me, 28:43.096 --> 28:45.014 including the various charity events, 28:45.015 --> 28:46.641 hosting of diplomatic delegations, 28:46.642 --> 28:49.394 visiting international organizations, cultural heritage management, 28:50.896 --> 28:54.023 and the unbearably dull military ceremonies 28:54.024 --> 28:56.359 will all fall to you once more. 28:57.819 --> 28:58.946 What could go wrong? 29:00.447 --> 29:01.530 That will not do. 29:03.575 --> 29:05.410 No. Absolutely not. 29:06.703 --> 29:08.079 That cannot happen. 29:08.080 --> 29:11.374 We're already short on royals able to attend to state affairs. 29:11.375 --> 29:12.500 If you leave, we won't have-- 29:12.501 --> 29:14.544 - Then block it. - What? 29:16.171 --> 29:17.588 Use your veto power. 29:17.589 --> 29:20.133 A royal marriage requires the approval of the Cabinet. 29:21.176 --> 29:22.260 The Royal Family Act. 29:33.647 --> 29:35.856 He could've just said that from the start. 29:35.857 --> 29:37.776 Did he need to make me sweat? 29:41.905 --> 29:43.281 Seriously? 29:44.116 --> 29:46.826 I can't believe they really cut off cell service for this. 29:46.827 --> 29:48.787 Who goes there? 29:52.708 --> 29:53.750 Your Royal Highness. 30:08.056 --> 30:09.057 Name. 30:16.356 --> 30:17.482 Please forgive me. 30:18.358 --> 30:20.193 I seem to have lost my way. 30:21.403 --> 30:22.487 Your name. 30:24.781 --> 30:25.907 It is Seong Huiju. 30:26.950 --> 30:28.076 Affiliation. 30:29.202 --> 30:31.038 I am not a member of the palace staff. 30:34.583 --> 30:36.126 Why is an outsider to the court… 30:38.045 --> 30:40.047 loitering in an area… 30:42.799 --> 30:43.925 not open to the public? 30:47.971 --> 30:50.932 If you're gone in the count of three, I'll overlook it. 30:52.017 --> 30:53.018 Really? 30:56.605 --> 30:58.732 That much I can do for my junior alum. 30:59.941 --> 31:01.485 That makes sense… 31:03.570 --> 31:05.363 - Pardon? - One. 31:06.573 --> 31:08.116 Two. 31:10.452 --> 31:11.453 What was that? 31:12.621 --> 31:13.663 You stay here. 31:36.269 --> 31:38.480 Your Majesty! 31:55.622 --> 31:56.873 Are you unharmed? 31:58.458 --> 31:59.501 What about His Majesty? 32:04.339 --> 32:05.590 Do you once more seek… 32:07.592 --> 32:09.803 the life of another sovereign? 32:18.228 --> 32:19.229 Queen Mother! 32:23.859 --> 32:24.860 Your Majesty. 32:27.904 --> 32:29.656 Are you all right? 32:39.416 --> 32:40.750 Manage the optics. 32:41.501 --> 32:44.337 Keep the press under control to prevent any conspiracy theories. 32:44.921 --> 32:46.589 Aren't we taking this too lightly? 32:46.590 --> 32:48.007 No need to overthink it. 32:48.008 --> 32:49.718 There were no injuries or fatalities. 32:51.928 --> 32:54.514 The late King passed away in a fire three years ago. 32:55.182 --> 32:57.850 The monarchy has only recently stabilized. 32:57.851 --> 32:58.934 And now, another fire? 32:58.935 --> 33:00.937 That won't do at all. 33:06.568 --> 33:08.069 It shouldn't be over already. 33:08.904 --> 33:10.070 Why… 33:10.071 --> 33:11.280 Hold on. 33:11.281 --> 33:12.865 Don't tell me you just walked out. 33:12.866 --> 33:14.074 What? 33:14.075 --> 33:15.159 Oh. 33:15.160 --> 33:17.245 Tell me you didn't just leave to draw attention. 33:18.622 --> 33:20.457 I couldn't even if I tried. 33:20.957 --> 33:22.833 - Why not? - There was an incident. 33:22.834 --> 33:24.335 You caused an incident? 33:24.336 --> 33:25.461 Seriously? 33:25.462 --> 33:27.713 - There was a fire. - A fire? 33:27.714 --> 33:29.798 Wait. A fire? 33:29.799 --> 33:32.302 What about the Grand Prince? Is he okay? 33:33.887 --> 33:35.262 Ms. Do. 33:35.263 --> 33:36.723 Are you a fan of Prince I-AN? 33:37.933 --> 33:39.226 Me? 33:43.438 --> 33:44.481 I mean… 33:48.568 --> 33:51.362 An explosion has occurred at Junghwajeon Hall. 33:51.363 --> 33:54.240 It occurred during the Royal Birthday Banquet, 33:54.241 --> 33:58.494 but fortunately, no casualties have been reported. 33:58.495 --> 34:00.372 The police and fire department… 34:03.333 --> 34:04.876 Is there some bad blood? 34:05.585 --> 34:06.669 What? 34:06.670 --> 34:10.256 Grand Prince I-AN also attended the Royal Academy of Korea. 34:10.257 --> 34:13.133 I thought you might've been bullied or something. 34:13.134 --> 34:14.468 You're so hostile toward him. 34:15.971 --> 34:17.097 Yeah, right. 34:18.390 --> 34:21.225 Do I look like someone who would be bullied? 34:22.352 --> 34:23.353 That's true. 34:24.271 --> 34:25.730 Then why do you hate him so much? 34:27.190 --> 34:28.191 Just because. 34:30.402 --> 34:31.486 He's obnoxious. 34:39.494 --> 34:41.663 Please work. Come on. 34:43.123 --> 34:44.165 Please. 35:26.458 --> 35:27.459 Who goes there? 35:44.809 --> 35:48.355 If you've done wrong, you must accept a fair punishment. 35:49.022 --> 35:51.482 Don't disgrace yourself by getting caught in flight. 35:51.483 --> 35:52.817 Name. 35:58.615 --> 35:59.741 It's Seong Huiju. 36:00.325 --> 36:01.534 Affiliation. 36:03.828 --> 36:06.622 Jujak House. Ninth grade. 36:06.623 --> 36:08.415 You know you violated school regulations. 36:08.416 --> 36:11.794 I needed more training time. The exhibition match is coming up-- 36:11.795 --> 36:13.588 Are you a man of virtue or of profit? 36:16.925 --> 36:19.218 Students under tenth grade are prohibited 36:19.219 --> 36:21.136 from leaving the dormitory after 11 p.m. 36:21.137 --> 36:23.639 Violation of this rule results in 20 demerit points. 36:23.640 --> 36:25.933 Use of facilities outside designated training hours 36:25.934 --> 36:27.935 requires prior approval from the principal. 36:27.936 --> 36:30.479 Violation of this rule results in 10 demerit points. 36:30.480 --> 36:32.440 - In total… - And Your Royal Highness? 36:33.400 --> 36:35.068 You are here too, are you not? 36:35.902 --> 36:37.862 Will you receive demerit points as well? 36:45.745 --> 36:47.288 I'm here with approval. 36:51.501 --> 36:53.169 ARCHERY RANGE USAGE APPROVAL 36:54.587 --> 36:55.796 How'd you get this? 36:55.797 --> 36:59.550 After all that talk about students getting carried away for the exhibition match 36:59.551 --> 37:02.721 and the archery range not being meant for individual training? 37:08.601 --> 37:11.812 I got this key from Ryu Minseok, Cheongnyong House, ninth grade. 37:11.813 --> 37:13.772 - Ryu Minseok? - Yes. 37:13.773 --> 37:16.108 He was shamelessly bragging about having this key, 37:16.109 --> 37:17.276 so I stole it. 37:18.653 --> 37:21.613 I'm not sure why an individual had a key to this archery range 37:21.614 --> 37:23.950 when it's not a place for individual training. 37:27.537 --> 37:30.206 But seeing how easily you obtained this approval notice, 37:31.207 --> 37:33.585 I guess it was only out of reach for me. 37:36.379 --> 37:38.797 So do not lecture me about demerit points or whatever. 37:38.798 --> 37:39.799 I intend 37:40.425 --> 37:42.427 to enjoy every opportunity 37:43.219 --> 37:44.428 my enemy enjoys. 37:44.429 --> 37:46.096 You wish to stoop to their level? 37:46.097 --> 37:48.307 I'd rather play dirty and win 37:48.308 --> 37:50.602 than play clean and lose. 38:17.086 --> 38:18.254 So obnoxious. 38:40.360 --> 38:43.488 Your Royal Highness. The Queen Mother has arrived. 38:47.283 --> 38:48.284 Escort her in. 38:59.087 --> 39:00.879 IN TIMES OF PEACE, DO NOT FORGET DANGER 39:00.880 --> 39:02.840 IN TIMES OF PROSPERITY, DO NOT FORGET RUIN 39:02.841 --> 39:04.592 IN TIMES OF ORDER, DO NOT FORGET CHAOS 39:16.396 --> 39:17.522 Must I wait longer? 39:21.442 --> 39:22.443 Grand Prince. 39:24.320 --> 39:25.488 Yes? 39:26.865 --> 39:27.949 About yesterday… 39:31.119 --> 39:32.120 I regret my actions. 39:34.330 --> 39:36.082 I was not in my right mind. 39:37.375 --> 39:39.543 I feared some misfortune had struck His Majesty. 39:39.544 --> 39:41.588 Prime Minister Min has asked for the details 39:42.630 --> 39:44.464 of how the Queen Mother 39:44.465 --> 39:47.802 dared to strike the Grand Prince and lash out with such unspeakable words. 39:50.096 --> 39:51.180 So I hear. 39:55.935 --> 39:57.145 Do not worry. 39:58.730 --> 40:00.690 I shall tell him you took responsibility 40:01.524 --> 40:02.650 and expressed remorse 40:04.193 --> 40:05.528 for your actions. 40:09.073 --> 40:11.492 No one shows concern for His Majesty. 40:12.702 --> 40:13.995 The palace was on fire, 40:14.954 --> 40:16.581 and the King almost died. 40:18.291 --> 40:21.627 Yet all anyone seems to care about is the scratch on your cheek. 40:21.628 --> 40:22.920 Am I to blame for that? 40:22.921 --> 40:25.423 Yes, you are. You are the regent. 40:33.932 --> 40:36.600 His Majesty is a mere eight years of age. 40:36.601 --> 40:38.895 Far too young to be overseeing state affairs. 40:40.063 --> 40:41.481 So my regency is unavoidable. 40:44.525 --> 40:45.777 - I-AN… - Furthermore, 40:47.362 --> 40:49.321 a regent holds no special powers. 40:49.322 --> 40:50.657 - I-AN! - Politicians… 40:53.534 --> 40:55.203 engage in politics. 40:57.330 --> 40:58.957 Peddlers engage in business. 41:05.797 --> 41:07.465 The monarchy remains passive. 41:09.300 --> 41:11.135 Simply doing nothing… 41:13.846 --> 41:15.098 is its sole duty. 41:18.810 --> 41:21.396 Have you ever considered that to be true power? 41:22.730 --> 41:23.982 The politicians 41:24.565 --> 41:27.568 burn with fervor to claim a place at your side. 41:28.778 --> 41:30.989 Because a single photo taken beside you 41:31.489 --> 41:34.409 wields greater power than ten pledges wrought with painstaking care. 41:35.201 --> 41:36.535 And the business elites? 41:36.536 --> 41:40.414 They hasten to attend to you on every diplomatic tour. 41:40.415 --> 41:43.501 The mere fact that you granted them a place by your side 41:45.086 --> 41:47.213 is enough to gain the trust of their investors. 41:51.217 --> 41:52.260 You eclipse… 41:56.055 --> 41:57.598 the Crown itself. 42:09.360 --> 42:10.569 Father. 42:10.570 --> 42:13.239 I have received a 100 on my exam. 42:17.243 --> 42:19.536 - Rise above such trifles. - Sorry? 42:19.537 --> 42:21.747 If it be remarkable, it is but the natural order. 42:21.748 --> 42:22.957 If it be lacking, 42:23.541 --> 42:25.500 it is but a cause for shame. 42:25.501 --> 42:27.127 But Father, 42:27.128 --> 42:30.505 is diligence not the duty of a man of virtue? 42:30.506 --> 42:33.967 You are a Grand Prince before you are a man of virtue. 42:33.968 --> 42:35.385 I-SHIN 42:35.386 --> 42:37.263 That is your new royal title. 42:38.806 --> 42:42.017 My royal title is to change? 42:42.018 --> 42:44.520 It is a reminder to remain true and just. 42:46.773 --> 42:49.150 Do not stand in the way of the Crown Prince. 43:02.663 --> 43:04.707 This is your new royal title. 43:05.416 --> 43:06.959 I-AN 43:08.795 --> 43:09.879 Am I being… 43:12.882 --> 43:13.883 rewarded again? 43:27.021 --> 43:28.022 And so… 43:30.566 --> 43:31.943 what do you seek from me? 43:33.236 --> 43:35.654 That you be His Majesty's steadfast pillar of support. 43:35.655 --> 43:37.281 I already serve in that capacity. 43:38.241 --> 43:39.617 Proceed to your nuptials. 43:43.037 --> 43:45.206 Wed the woman of my choosing 43:46.457 --> 43:49.585 and demonstrate your allegiance to His Majesty and me. 44:01.139 --> 44:02.932 I told you I don't want to. 44:04.809 --> 44:06.434 Fine. 44:06.435 --> 44:09.355 Let's say I concede to everything, and I do get married. 44:10.022 --> 44:14.026 I am still an heir to a conglomerate, so strategic M&A is certainly important. 44:14.569 --> 44:17.279 That's my role in fortifying the family's legacy. 44:17.280 --> 44:19.906 But the CEO of a mere subsidiary simply will not do. 44:19.907 --> 44:21.533 Do you think that makes any sense? 44:21.534 --> 44:22.784 I'm Seong Huiju! 44:22.785 --> 44:24.245 So what if you are? 44:24.912 --> 44:25.997 Father, we're here. 44:26.664 --> 44:27.747 Hey. 44:27.748 --> 44:29.708 Must you be so loud? 44:29.709 --> 44:31.501 All you do is bark day and night. 44:31.502 --> 44:33.795 Hello, Father. Huiju. 44:33.796 --> 44:35.463 Honey, you want a cup? 44:35.464 --> 44:37.674 - So hot! - You should be more careful, honey. 44:39.051 --> 44:40.052 You could've warned me. 44:43.431 --> 44:46.391 Don't pester Father too much, Huiju. 44:46.392 --> 44:48.685 He went to great lengths 44:48.686 --> 44:51.271 to find a proper suitor for you. 44:55.484 --> 44:57.361 So you two collaborated on this? 44:57.987 --> 44:59.863 And this is the result? 44:59.864 --> 45:02.490 A nobody who doesn't even make the industry rankings? 45:02.491 --> 45:04.451 Shall I use him as a trophy boyfriend? 45:04.452 --> 45:06.037 Why you little… 45:08.247 --> 45:10.041 Our hands are tied. 45:10.708 --> 45:12.459 When it comes to arranged marriages, 45:12.460 --> 45:15.545 most families tend to nitpick every detail. 45:15.546 --> 45:16.547 "Every detail"? 45:18.674 --> 45:19.884 "Every detail"? 45:22.887 --> 45:26.890 So you also nitpicked "every detail" and ended up with this loser? 45:26.891 --> 45:28.475 That's strange. 45:28.476 --> 45:31.394 With all that nitpicking, you had to see the marriage was doomed. 45:31.395 --> 45:34.814 - Hey, we married for love! - Who cares what the in-laws' pet thinks? 45:34.815 --> 45:36.651 - What was that? - That's enough! 45:38.361 --> 45:40.696 She's just impossible. 45:41.614 --> 45:43.823 As you said, you'll eventually have to marry. 45:43.824 --> 45:45.450 Who said I didn't want to marry? 45:45.451 --> 45:48.036 I just don't want to marry someone that far beneath me. 45:49.163 --> 45:52.082 Father, just be honest with me. 45:52.083 --> 45:54.334 You want to take this chance to get rid of me, no? 45:54.335 --> 45:57.337 Because based on pure competence, that jerk wouldn't stand a chance. 45:57.338 --> 46:00.298 Hey, who wouldn't stand a chance? 46:00.299 --> 46:01.801 You, obviously. Certainly not me! 46:05.972 --> 46:07.722 I guess branding me illegitimate 46:07.723 --> 46:10.517 and saddling me with a useless brother wasn't enough? 46:10.518 --> 46:13.646 Now you want to foist an incompetent husband upon me as well? 46:15.314 --> 46:16.774 This will not go 46:17.733 --> 46:19.068 as you wish, Father. 46:20.653 --> 46:22.405 I won't let that happen. 46:29.287 --> 46:30.495 Nuptials? 46:30.496 --> 46:32.540 Did you agree to it? 46:34.166 --> 46:35.709 Maybe. 46:35.710 --> 46:36.711 You're really going to? 46:39.755 --> 46:40.880 Why not? 46:42.758 --> 46:46.304 Since when did Your Royal Highness become so obedient? 46:48.055 --> 46:49.974 And since when have you grown so insolent? 46:52.852 --> 46:53.935 My apologies, sir. 46:53.936 --> 46:56.521 I'm just frustrated with the situation, that's all. 46:56.522 --> 46:59.566 I mean, all this time, she was firmly against your nuptials. 46:59.567 --> 47:01.901 And now, she wants you to get married? 47:01.902 --> 47:04.112 To a woman she chooses, no less? 47:04.113 --> 47:05.655 This is downright unreasonable. 47:05.656 --> 47:07.241 Darn it. 47:15.333 --> 47:17.251 We did this last year. 47:18.586 --> 47:20.421 And this is what our competitor is doing. 47:21.881 --> 47:24.884 Did you need more time or something? 47:25.718 --> 47:27.802 Ms. Seong, the thing about PR is-- 47:27.803 --> 47:30.348 Don't tell me there are only so many ways to spin it. 47:30.848 --> 47:33.475 If that's your excuse, you should resign. 47:33.476 --> 47:35.477 You're saying anyone could do your job. 47:35.478 --> 47:38.146 If it's all the same, why carry a bloated payroll? 47:38.147 --> 47:39.482 My apologies. 47:40.566 --> 47:43.361 We'll revise based on your feedback and get back to you, ma'am. 47:59.752 --> 48:00.753 Here we go. 48:04.423 --> 48:06.092 Drink some. It's lotus root tea. 48:11.472 --> 48:13.014 Isn't this super bitter? 48:13.015 --> 48:15.809 Come on. Just drink it. 48:15.810 --> 48:17.645 It soothes pent-up anger. 48:18.229 --> 48:19.729 I don't have any pent-up anger. 48:19.730 --> 48:22.108 You've been riding the staff for days now. 48:25.027 --> 48:28.488 Listen, I know you're on edge with the marriage issue and all, 48:28.489 --> 48:30.574 but don't drag personal issues into the workplace. 48:31.158 --> 48:33.076 - You look really petty. - What? 48:33.077 --> 48:34.203 "Petty"? 48:35.037 --> 48:37.247 Who? Me? 48:37.248 --> 48:39.750 Ms. Do. I am Seong Huiju! 48:40.376 --> 48:42.086 Yeah, sure. Here. 48:44.338 --> 48:46.507 Go on. 48:47.550 --> 48:48.551 Drink it. 48:55.766 --> 48:56.934 So bitter. 49:17.496 --> 49:18.622 Your Royal Highness. 49:19.707 --> 49:20.708 Lord INPYEONG. 49:21.834 --> 49:24.044 It appears you are leaving the palace. 49:25.212 --> 49:27.173 Yes, I am taking some time off. 49:27.756 --> 49:28.840 "Time off"? 49:28.841 --> 49:32.428 His Majesty's birthday preparations had me held up in the palace for a while. 49:35.055 --> 49:37.765 I intend to spend a few days resting at my private residence. 49:37.766 --> 49:39.684 Your private residence? 49:39.685 --> 49:42.604 Then who will safeguard the palace, Your Royal Highness? 49:42.605 --> 49:46.316 What would we do if you were to leave the palace alone 49:46.317 --> 49:47.610 and misfortune befell you? 49:50.571 --> 49:52.698 I thought you would welcome my absence. 50:01.749 --> 50:04.251 Perhaps I was under the wrong impression. 50:05.377 --> 50:07.254 Please give my best to Queen Mother. 50:07.838 --> 50:12.051 I was so excited about my time off that I forgot to pay my respects. 50:30.819 --> 50:33.280 Is that what you said to him? 50:35.324 --> 50:37.159 It was His Majesty's royal birthday. 50:38.494 --> 50:40.162 He showed up late… 50:41.497 --> 50:42.748 wearing a cheollik. 50:43.249 --> 50:45.375 A fire even broke out. 50:45.376 --> 50:46.709 That was all I-AN-- 50:46.710 --> 50:47.711 Your Majesty. 50:56.303 --> 50:58.264 And the members of the royal family? 50:58.889 --> 51:02.141 Despite tirelessly preaching propriety, they do not dare utter 51:02.142 --> 51:04.895 a single word of remonstrance before the Grand Prince. 51:07.898 --> 51:09.900 The people cherish the Grand Prince. 51:11.986 --> 51:14.280 Even after losing his parents and brother, 51:15.072 --> 51:17.949 he continues to serve as regent for his nephew, 51:17.950 --> 51:20.619 safeguarding the Crown. 51:24.707 --> 51:26.458 That is precisely the issue. 51:29.003 --> 51:31.171 His Majesty is but a child, throwing the disparity 51:31.755 --> 51:35.259 between him and the Grand Prince behind him into even starker relief. 51:47.146 --> 51:48.980 KIM YEONGHUN, CEO OF SEONGSAN TEXTILE 51:48.981 --> 51:50.065 None of them? 51:50.566 --> 51:51.775 Come on. 51:52.318 --> 51:55.903 How are they any different from the men Father picked? 51:55.904 --> 51:59.073 At least be handsome if you're a lost cause in the corporate rankings. 51:59.074 --> 52:01.075 No money. 52:01.076 --> 52:02.827 No looks to speak of. 52:02.828 --> 52:03.912 Tsk, tsk, tsk. 52:04.872 --> 52:07.249 What about politicians? No candidates there? 52:07.916 --> 52:09.542 Why is it all businessmen? 52:09.543 --> 52:12.003 Politicians don't like mixing with business people. 52:12.004 --> 52:14.839 They love money but hate business people? 52:14.840 --> 52:16.382 Too much potential baggage. 52:16.383 --> 52:18.802 - Illegal succession, tax evasion… - What? 52:19.470 --> 52:20.637 That's ridiculous. 52:20.638 --> 52:23.181 Either way, politicians are a no-go. 52:23.182 --> 52:25.767 They traditionally prefer aristocrats. 52:25.768 --> 52:27.685 Aristocrats? You must be kidding. 52:27.686 --> 52:30.563 Are we living in the Joseon era? Are they trying to marry up? 52:30.564 --> 52:32.608 That's not something for you to say. 52:34.068 --> 52:37.863 Ms. Do. Come on, Ms. Do! 52:38.614 --> 52:43.910 I'm simply looking for someone who matches my current status. That's all. 52:43.911 --> 52:45.870 He doesn't need to be super impressive. 52:45.871 --> 52:47.955 Just someone of my capability, 52:47.956 --> 52:51.459 my means, and my beauty. 52:51.460 --> 52:53.169 Is that too much to ask? 52:53.170 --> 52:55.714 It's not like I'm looking to marry into the royal… 52:56.423 --> 52:57.424 family. 53:04.682 --> 53:06.058 Huh… 53:26.912 --> 53:28.746 Didn't I warn you? 53:28.747 --> 53:29.790 Just look at this. 53:31.458 --> 53:33.127 I-AN, THE 21ST-CENTURY PRINCE SUYANG 53:37.423 --> 53:39.966 This is no time for doodling orchids. 53:39.967 --> 53:43.052 I told you wearing the cheollik was a bad idea. 53:43.053 --> 53:45.805 Didn't I beg you to wear proper court attire? 53:45.806 --> 53:47.932 The Royal Secretariat and Public Affairs Office 53:47.933 --> 53:49.643 are outraged right now. 53:51.270 --> 53:54.148 - And the public? - They're in an uproar. 53:54.648 --> 53:57.484 Is there any mention of the fire? 53:59.111 --> 54:00.112 Pardon? 54:02.072 --> 54:03.115 It appears my nickname 54:04.491 --> 54:05.784 will be trending once more. 54:07.578 --> 54:11.539 The regent Grand Prince I-AN has recently come under public scrutiny. 54:11.540 --> 54:12.707 Good morning. 54:12.708 --> 54:14.125 Ms. Do, look at this. 54:14.126 --> 54:16.252 The controversy stems from his appearance. 54:16.253 --> 54:18.963 - As the cheollik is considered informal… - Amazing, no? 54:18.964 --> 54:22.675 …many viewed it as inappropriate for a Grand Prince at a royal celebration. 54:22.676 --> 54:24.761 He looks so sharp in that. 54:24.762 --> 54:27.263 Members of the royal family have voiced criticism. 54:27.264 --> 54:30.808 They argue that preserving tradition and decorum is the duty of the crown, 54:30.809 --> 54:33.936 and that the Grand Prince's recent bizarre behavior is unacceptable. 54:33.937 --> 54:35.772 "Bizarre"? That's taking it too far. 54:35.773 --> 54:37.523 It's not like he was carrying a sword. 54:37.524 --> 54:41.277 Political circles praised him for putting practicality ahead of protocol 54:41.278 --> 54:43.154 and modeling a modern monarchy. 54:43.155 --> 54:45.031 Politicians always take Grand Prince I-AN's side. 54:45.032 --> 54:46.491 Why? 54:46.492 --> 54:50.037 Because the people are enamored with the Grand Prince. 54:50.621 --> 54:52.623 - He's so cool. - Let's get back to work. 54:53.165 --> 54:55.292 PRINCE I-AN IN CHEOLLIK AT ROYAL BIRTHDAY BANQUET 55:06.345 --> 55:08.679 Ah. His hype is next-level. 55:08.680 --> 55:10.848 - What? - Grand Prince I-AN. 55:10.849 --> 55:11.933 Right. 55:11.934 --> 55:13.977 The executive operations team is buzzing about it. 55:15.437 --> 55:16.438 Really? 55:18.607 --> 55:19.942 What do you think of him? 55:23.111 --> 55:26.114 PRINCE I-AN IN CHEOLLIK AT ROYAL BIRTHDAY BANQUET 55:26.782 --> 55:28.033 I think… 55:29.785 --> 55:31.119 he's quite nice. 55:31.870 --> 55:33.080 What? 55:58.355 --> 55:59.898 You told me not to pick them. 56:00.983 --> 56:02.233 Well, I mean, 56:02.234 --> 56:05.237 you mentioned that arranging flowers can quiet a restless mind. 56:15.330 --> 56:18.291 Why on earth are you remaining silent? You should defend yourself. 56:18.292 --> 56:20.876 Of course, it is true that you violated decorum. 56:20.877 --> 56:22.462 Proper court attire was a must. 56:23.338 --> 56:24.422 But what can we do? 56:24.423 --> 56:26.424 You remain so enamored with the spotlight. 56:26.425 --> 56:28.092 But is that such a crime? 56:28.093 --> 56:31.470 Is it so wrong to want some attention in the 21st century? 56:31.471 --> 56:33.973 Let's be real. Court attire isn't the most flattering. 56:33.974 --> 56:36.142 The cheollik is so much cooler, isn't it? 56:36.143 --> 56:38.436 For one thing, court attire has such a drab palette. 56:38.437 --> 56:39.687 Such a grim brown. 56:39.688 --> 56:41.647 Sure, it might suit someone like me 56:41.648 --> 56:44.442 with a warm, golden complexion. 56:44.443 --> 56:47.486 I can pull off colors like that just fine. 56:47.487 --> 56:50.698 But on someone like Your Royal Highness, with that icy cool tone, 56:50.699 --> 56:52.074 it would just clash. 56:52.075 --> 56:54.035 Give me a break already. 56:54.036 --> 56:55.746 - That's enough. - "That's enough." 57:01.835 --> 57:04.128 - Tell them. - Tell them what? 57:04.129 --> 57:05.921 You meant no dishonor to His Majesty, 57:05.922 --> 57:08.508 and you were only expressing your simple, unassuming taste. 57:09.217 --> 57:10.843 Just issue that statement already. 57:10.844 --> 57:12.720 "Prince Suyang of the 21st-century"? 57:12.721 --> 57:14.348 How does that make any sense? 57:19.895 --> 57:20.979 Why not? 57:22.272 --> 57:23.565 You can't. 57:24.149 --> 57:26.067 - Why not? - Of course, you can't. 57:26.068 --> 57:27.361 Right. 57:29.488 --> 57:30.739 And why is that exactly? 57:34.409 --> 57:35.493 Are you drunk? 57:35.494 --> 57:36.911 No. 57:36.912 --> 57:38.704 Then what has gotten into you? 57:38.705 --> 57:41.750 How can you even think about marrying Prince I-AN? 57:42.626 --> 57:44.378 Ms. Do, just think about it. 57:45.003 --> 57:46.587 How many are as beautiful, 57:46.588 --> 57:48.464 as intelligent, 57:48.465 --> 57:50.717 and as wealthy as I am? 57:51.301 --> 57:54.136 Where else could you find such a match in this world? 57:56.390 --> 57:57.391 Okay. 57:58.183 --> 57:59.475 No one else knows, right? 57:59.476 --> 58:02.145 - You didn't tell anyone else, right? - You're the first. 58:03.271 --> 58:04.272 Good thinking. 58:05.023 --> 58:08.234 But I did submit a request for a royal audience. 58:08.235 --> 58:10.821 What? A royal audience request? 58:11.571 --> 58:13.615 Where? How? 58:15.242 --> 58:16.451 Royal audience requests? 58:16.952 --> 58:18.786 I guess you really are trending. 58:18.787 --> 58:20.621 The Prime Minister's Office reached out. 58:20.622 --> 58:22.665 Lord Jeongseon is begging for a meeting too. 58:22.666 --> 58:23.874 Lord Jeongseon too? 58:23.875 --> 58:28.170 He must be itching to chime in. You know how talkative he is. 58:28.171 --> 58:29.172 So nosy. 58:30.048 --> 58:31.215 Oh, right! 58:31.216 --> 58:34.177 Ms. Seong Huiju has also submitted a request. How shall I proceed? 58:34.761 --> 58:37.430 - Seong Huiju? - Yes, the CEO of Castle Beauty. 58:37.431 --> 58:39.099 The illegitimate-born of Castle Group. 58:43.353 --> 58:45.104 YOUR AUDIENCE REQUEST HAS BEEN REJECTED 58:45.105 --> 58:47.607 Why was it rejected? I haven't said a word yet. 58:48.442 --> 58:49.609 It's okay, Ms. Seong. 58:50.110 --> 58:52.111 An audience with Prince I-AN is no easy feat. 58:52.112 --> 58:53.654 And I'm easy? 58:53.655 --> 58:55.781 I'm an incredibly busy person too. 58:55.782 --> 58:57.658 Prince I-AN is currently a regent. 58:57.659 --> 58:59.410 He's basically the king. 58:59.411 --> 59:02.538 Plus, you said you didn't even write a reason for the request. 59:02.539 --> 59:04.915 What kind of king would give up his time for someone like that? 59:04.916 --> 59:06.167 Then what should I do? 59:06.168 --> 59:09.171 Should I have written, "I wish to marry you"? 59:09.963 --> 59:11.964 Stop talking about that damn marriage, okay? 59:11.965 --> 59:14.259 I feel like I'm about to get arrested any minute. 59:16.720 --> 59:17.804 Hold on. 59:21.641 --> 59:22.642 No way. 59:24.144 --> 59:25.519 Is he playing hard to get? 59:29.232 --> 59:31.693 He totally is. 59:47.459 --> 59:49.503 Have we not heard from Grand Prince I-AN? 59:50.003 --> 59:52.254 No, both the Royal Secretariat 59:52.255 --> 59:54.758 and Lord Jeongseon are pressing him on the matter. 59:55.550 --> 59:58.386 But he has even turned down Prime Minister Min's audience request. 01:00:00.680 --> 01:00:03.558 Is this his way of saying he remains completely unfazed? 01:00:08.605 --> 01:00:11.316 You're practically climbing into that book at this rate. 01:00:14.444 --> 01:00:17.112 Why did you ask for this food? 01:00:17.113 --> 01:00:18.490 Did I do something wrong? 01:00:18.990 --> 01:00:20.075 You eat it. 01:00:23.829 --> 01:00:25.121 Seriously? 01:00:26.456 --> 01:00:28.583 I didn't know you cared for me so much. 01:00:29.543 --> 01:00:30.710 Thank you for the food. 01:00:32.712 --> 01:00:33.796 Mmm. 01:00:33.797 --> 01:00:36.757 Yes, eat that and stop talking. 01:00:36.758 --> 01:00:37.842 Huh? 01:00:37.843 --> 01:00:38.969 All your nagging 01:00:39.845 --> 01:00:41.555 is drowning out the sound of rain. 01:00:42.180 --> 01:00:43.181 Yes, sir. 01:00:46.017 --> 01:00:47.686 But this is important… 01:00:50.856 --> 01:00:53.816 Ms. Seong has submitted another request for a royal audience. 01:00:53.817 --> 01:00:55.359 How shall I respond this time? 01:00:55.360 --> 01:00:56.443 - Again? - Yes. 01:00:56.444 --> 01:00:58.612 I rejected it due to scheduling conflicts. 01:00:58.613 --> 01:01:00.656 But she submitted another request right away. 01:01:00.657 --> 01:01:02.617 With a different name, no less. 01:01:03.201 --> 01:01:04.743 What does that mean? 01:01:04.744 --> 01:01:09.206 The first request clearly stated, "Seong Huiju from Castle Beauty." 01:01:09.207 --> 01:01:13.378 This time, she put, "Castle Group Seong Hyeonguk's second daughter." 01:01:15.422 --> 01:01:16.505 Reject it. 01:01:16.506 --> 01:01:18.925 YOUR AUDIENCE REQUEST HAS BEEN REJECTED 01:01:20.927 --> 01:01:22.178 Again? 01:01:25.849 --> 01:01:28.018 Is he trying to get me riled up? 01:01:28.643 --> 01:01:29.728 Unbelievable. 01:01:30.979 --> 01:01:32.521 Have some. 01:01:32.522 --> 01:01:34.398 We all work to fill our bellies, don't we? 01:01:34.399 --> 01:01:35.734 Go on. 01:01:42.699 --> 01:01:43.700 What's this? 01:01:44.743 --> 01:01:46.286 - It's delicious. - Good, right? 01:01:47.203 --> 01:01:48.954 It just opened across the street. 01:01:48.955 --> 01:01:51.166 The whole team orders from there frequently. 01:01:51.666 --> 01:01:52.709 Hey. 01:01:53.251 --> 01:01:57.130 Tell them to share the treats they find instead of just gorging themselves! 01:01:58.548 --> 01:02:01.383 It'd be best if we didn't have to work so late. 01:02:01.384 --> 01:02:04.136 God, this is beyond infuriating. 01:02:04.137 --> 01:02:06.014 So what if he's a grand prince? 01:02:20.153 --> 01:02:22.364 Maybe it's because I didn't put down a reason? 01:02:35.961 --> 01:02:37.211 ROYAL AUDIENCE REQUEST 01:02:37.212 --> 01:02:39.171 Your Royal Highness, 01:02:39.172 --> 01:02:42.508 Castle Group, under the benevolent care of the Crown, 01:02:42.509 --> 01:02:45.761 has continued to achieve remarkable growth and development, 01:02:45.762 --> 01:02:47.973 attaining the honor of being the top conglomerate… 01:02:51.726 --> 01:02:54.020 Ah, is this a bit too much? 01:03:01.319 --> 01:03:05.656 I sincerely pledge to further the nation's development, 01:03:05.657 --> 01:03:08.367 and I hereby request an audience. 01:03:08.368 --> 01:03:10.786 I patiently await the sagacious counsel 01:03:10.787 --> 01:03:12.538 of Your Royal Highness. 01:03:12.539 --> 01:03:15.458 "Executive Director of Castle Group, 01:03:16.001 --> 01:03:19.129 Seong Huiju." 01:03:21.214 --> 01:03:22.549 SUBMIT 01:03:23.925 --> 01:03:25.385 YOUR REQUEST HAS BEEN SUBMITTED 01:03:26.094 --> 01:03:27.095 Ha! 01:03:29.639 --> 01:03:32.057 Seriously, what's gotten into her? 01:03:38.690 --> 01:03:41.108 Your Royal Highness, Ms. Seong… 01:03:41.109 --> 01:03:42.277 - Reject it. - Yes, sir. 01:03:42.861 --> 01:03:44.695 - Your Royal Highness. - Reject it. 01:03:44.696 --> 01:03:45.697 Yes, sir. 01:03:46.573 --> 01:03:48.116 - Reject it. - Yes, sir. 01:03:48.950 --> 01:03:49.951 Got it. 01:03:50.744 --> 01:03:51.910 Ms. Seong-- 01:03:51.911 --> 01:03:53.079 - Reject it! - Yes, sir! 01:03:56.291 --> 01:03:59.001 Ms. Seong continues to submit her requests. 01:03:59.002 --> 01:04:00.627 How much longer must I… 01:04:00.628 --> 01:04:02.255 REJECT IT 01:04:02.839 --> 01:04:04.631 - Your Royal Highness. - Reject it. 01:04:04.632 --> 01:04:05.841 But wait-- 01:04:05.842 --> 01:04:07.385 - Reject it! - Rejected. 01:04:13.224 --> 01:04:15.185 I reject your request for an audience. 01:04:21.566 --> 01:04:22.692 Oh, my goodness. 01:04:23.651 --> 01:04:26.362 Jeez, what's wrong with her? 01:04:33.745 --> 01:04:36.372 If you're gone in the count of three, I'll overlook it. 01:04:38.083 --> 01:04:39.334 Really? 01:04:42.253 --> 01:04:44.464 That much I can do for my junior alum. 01:05:03.399 --> 01:05:05.777 She has already submitted over five requests. 01:05:06.361 --> 01:05:07.861 With another new name this time? 01:05:07.862 --> 01:05:10.073 Yes, she put down "Junior alum" this time. 01:05:12.200 --> 01:05:13.618 - "Junior alum"? - Yes. 01:05:14.744 --> 01:05:18.163 She requests the esteemed counsel of her senior alum this time. 01:05:19.374 --> 01:05:22.168 What's this now? Are you two alumni? 01:05:25.004 --> 01:05:26.589 I assume it's another rejection? 01:05:27.340 --> 01:05:28.341 Grant it. 01:05:29.467 --> 01:05:30.634 Pardon? 01:05:30.635 --> 01:05:32.011 How can I say no 01:05:33.429 --> 01:05:34.597 to a junior alum in need? 01:05:43.148 --> 01:05:44.941 YOUR AUDIENCE REQUEST HAS BEEN ACCEPTED 01:05:51.656 --> 01:05:52.740 It worked. 01:06:39.621 --> 01:06:40.830 Who did you say was there? 01:06:41.414 --> 01:06:43.750 Executive Director Seong Huiju of Castle Group. 01:06:48.504 --> 01:06:51.340 You said you had a mole planted at his residence, right? 01:06:51.341 --> 01:06:53.634 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Can I trust her? 01:06:53.635 --> 01:06:56.596 Yes. You may call upon her at any time. 01:07:49.565 --> 01:07:51.067 I am not sure what to call you. 01:07:56.781 --> 01:07:58.032 You seem to go by many names. 01:07:58.825 --> 01:08:00.993 I was not sure which one you would prefer. 01:08:03.871 --> 01:08:05.248 Why did you seek me so earnestly? 01:08:21.264 --> 01:08:22.348 I wanted to propose. 01:08:28.187 --> 01:08:29.188 Let's… 01:08:31.107 --> 01:08:32.108 get married. 01:08:59.344 --> 01:09:02.263 PERFECT CROWN 01:09:38.383 --> 01:09:39.675 Let's… 01:09:40.176 --> 01:09:41.385 get married. 01:09:41.386 --> 01:09:44.262 My pedigree is impressive, and my acumen sharper still. 01:09:44.263 --> 01:09:45.264 I decline. 01:09:46.057 --> 01:09:47.599 I was rejected. 01:09:47.600 --> 01:09:49.309 - I missed you. - Seong Huiju? 01:09:49.310 --> 01:09:50.560 Hyah! 01:09:50.561 --> 01:09:52.479 You dared to run a background check on me? 01:09:52.480 --> 01:09:53.939 - Yes. - "Yes"? 01:09:55.191 --> 01:09:56.776 I must meet this maiden. 01:09:58.152 --> 01:10:01.029 "Grand Prince I-AN's secret lover"? 01:10:01.030 --> 01:10:02.156 Me? 01:10:02.740 --> 01:10:05.450 - They're even speculating you're pregnant. - What? 01:10:05.451 --> 01:10:09.247 You would marry me for nothing more than a hollow title? 01:10:14.794 --> 01:10:18.755 EPILOGUE 01:11:11.309 --> 01:11:13.728 And considering how easily you secured this approval, 01:11:14.645 --> 01:11:16.813 I guess it was only out of reach for me. 01:11:16.814 --> 01:11:19.609 So do not lecture me about demerit points or whatever. 01:11:30.077 --> 01:11:31.996 I'm so screwed. 01:11:34.040 --> 01:11:35.333 Am I going to get expelled? 01:11:36.375 --> 01:11:41.630 What if I end up in prison for insulting the royal family? 01:11:41.631 --> 01:11:43.424 Why on earth did I do that? 01:11:45.468 --> 01:11:47.344 Hey, get up. 01:11:47.345 --> 01:11:49.262 Hurry, get up. There's an announcement. 01:11:49.263 --> 01:11:50.847 What announcement? 01:11:50.848 --> 01:11:52.349 Get up. Hurry. 01:11:52.350 --> 01:11:54.267 It's total chaos. Everyone's freaking out. 01:11:54.268 --> 01:11:55.352 Why? 01:12:03.820 --> 01:12:05.571 As Confucius said, 01:12:06.155 --> 01:12:08.365 "Though a noble man does not contend with others, 01:12:08.366 --> 01:12:10.701 he must compete when it comes to archery." 01:12:13.246 --> 01:12:15.372 The forthcoming exhibition match 01:12:15.373 --> 01:12:16.749 celebrates that spirit. 01:12:17.917 --> 01:12:21.003 Thus, students shall devote themselves to their training. 01:12:21.796 --> 01:12:23.713 Well? Isn't this amazing? 01:12:23.714 --> 01:12:25.550 The range will be open for a whole month. 01:12:26.092 --> 01:12:28.135 You said you didn't have enough time to train. 01:12:30.763 --> 01:12:32.473 The sole condition for access 01:12:33.432 --> 01:12:34.475 shall be the observance 01:12:35.476 --> 01:12:37.228 of protocol and decorum. 01:12:47.113 --> 01:12:49.115 Translated by Justin S. Kim 01:13:00.418 --> 01:13:04.130 PERFECT CROWN