♪ Ooh, can you hear me clearly? ♪
♪ Oh, you will never trust in me ♪
♪ Lights, camera, action ♪
♪ I can't leave it to Lady Luck We'll take it all the way ♪
♪ We'll disappear ♪
♪ There's no turning back ♪
EPISODE 3
[Yi-rang] Operation begins.
Are you all ready?
[mysterious music playing]
[Mr. Famous] Ma'am, this way, please.
Watch your step there. Yes.
- [woman] Congratulations. - [Mr. Famous] I prepared as you requested.
- [woman] Wonderful. - [Mr. Famous] How about a toast?
- To you ladies. - Oh yes.
- Sure. - I love you all.
- Thank you. - I love you.
- [women chuckle] - I love you.
[Mr. Famous] Thank you so much again.
This year was manageable, thanks to your help, ladies.
- [woman] Thank you for your hard work. - [sighs] Asshole.
- Don't mention it. - Is our next step
going to work, Yi-rang? Boss?
Don't you worry.
We've got James on our side.
[jazz music playing]
♪ You call my name, so soft, so sweet ♪
♪ I'm falling fast ♪
♪ I'm yours tonight ♪
♪ In your embrace ♪
♪ I lose the fight ♪
[music increases in tempo]
♪ Come closer ♪
♪ Let your whisper guide me ♪
♪ No promises ♪
♪ No need to hide ♪
♪ Your touch ♪
♪ Your breath ♪
♪ It feels so right ♪
♪ Tonight ♪
[soft jazz music playing continues]
[guest gasps]
[sighs] Don't let me down, Yi-rang.
[James singing] ♪ I see your eyes ♪
♪ They pull me in ♪
♪ As the world outside begins to spin ♪
[softly moans]
- [James singing] ♪ In this fever ♪ - [Mr. Famous groans, sighs]
[exhales in frustration]
[James singing] ♪ I will not resist ♪
[James singing] ♪ Come closer ♪
♪ Let your whisper... ♪
[Gu-ho sighs]
[stealthy music playing]
Okay.
[James singing] ♪ Come closer ♪
♪ Let your whisper guide me ♪
♪ No promises ♪
♪ No need to hide ♪
♪ Your touch, your breath ♪
What do you say, we go somewhere quieter?
So that we can be alone?
[James singing] ♪ Come closer ♪
♪ Let your whisper guide me ♪
♪ No promises ♪
♪ No need to hide ♪
♪ Your touch, your breath ♪
♪ It feels so right ♪
♪ Tonight ♪
♪ You and I ♪
- [cheering, applause] - [Mr. Famous shushes]
[Yi-rang giggles]
[chuckles]
[opening theme music playing]
Welcome to my paradise, Olivia.
Wow, for real?
[scanner whirring]
[stealthy music playing]
Okay, I got his fingerprint.
As I expected it.
What is it exactly that you were expecting?
Mmm, how should I put this?
Luxurious, incredible,
sophisticated.
[snickers]
What else?
I'd say,
it's excellent.
Like,
another level.
[chuckles]
- Another? - [Yi-rang chuckles]
I like that.
Another level.
[quirky music playing]
We at Wonderby will be purchasing numerous pieces of art
directly through you as we go forward from here.
As you know,
Wonderby Auction is the number one trendsetter on the global art scene.
[groans]
[chuckles]
And so, I'm curious.
What can you offer me, mister?
[kisses]
[sighs] What is it you want, Olivia?
Whatever it is, I'll find it.
I'd do anything for you.
I'm really serious.
[seductively] You mean it?
What was that?
The voice, stop doing it.
[Gu-ho] Hear me?
[chuckles] You mean it?
[chuckles softly]
Olivia.
I've handled masterpieces
that go far beyond anything you've ever seen in your life.
That's not all.
Some of the greatest works
have been created by me.
Believe it or not.
[chuckles softly]
[captivating music playing]
[sighs]
[gulps]
Mr. Fam...
- [clears throat] - [secretary] I apologize.
I was unaware that you had a guest.
They've, uh... They've settled the commission.
Excuse me.
[paper rustling]
[whispering] So, Chairman Kim offered 90 million won.
You can go.
- Olivia. - Mmm-hmm?
Would you just
- look at this painting? - [gasps]
- Oh. - [chuckles]
- Just a minute. - [gasps softly]
[stealthy music playing]
[electric safe keys beeping]
[scanner beeping]
[gasps]
I got the password.
Okay.
I'm switching into waiter mode.
Let's do this.
- Mmm. - This is beautiful. [chuckles]
It is.
- [Yi-rang groans, gasps] - Whoa, what's wrong?
- I can't breathe. - What's going on?
- Are you okay? - I can't breathe, my goodness.
[sighs] I feel suffocated.
Your face looks pale, actually.
- I think you're having cold sweats. - [Yi-rang sighs]
It's all because of my tight dress I wore to get someone's attention. [gasps]
Whose attention?
[chuckles]
- You think you get to know everything? - [Mr. Famous grunts]
- You're naughty, aren't you? Oh my God. - [Mr. Famous chuckles]
- [Yi-rang laughs] - [Mr. Famous coughs] Yeah.
- [Yi-rang sighs] - I guess I can... [coughs] demand a lot.
- [sighing] - [coughing]
[Yi-rang murmurs]
- Oh, Olivia. - [moans]
[seductively] Do you wanna go outside for some fresh air?
Oh, yes.
That'd be nice. Just be careful.
This way.
- [Yi-rang sighs softly] - [Mr. Famous coughing]
- [Yi-rang moans] I'm light-headed. - Oh. Oh no.
You should've told me. I'm sorry.
- [Yi-rang moans] - Careful, careful.
- [Yi-rang groans] - [Mr. Famous] Be careful.
- [Yi-rang groans] - [Mr. Famous exclaims]
[pants, exhales]
[digital beeping]
- [stealthy music playing] - [machine whirrs]
The desk.
Next to the desk? Oh, right.
Behind the frame. Behind the frame next to the desk.
Slide it, right?
Hmm?
[grunts]
[heavy breathing, grunting]
Are you starting to feel better?
[sighs] I'm feeling much better.
I'm glad to hear that.
I was thinking about how much you've accomplished here in Korea.
Aren't you ready to move somewhere else?
I could really help you out if you're ready.
I've still got
things to accomplish here.
- [Yi-rang] Hmm? - It could be
the most important thing that
an art critic can do in this world.
I wonder what it is.
[Yi-rang chuckles]
What is it?
[mimicking a child] Olivia is so nosy. [giggles]
[both laughing, giggling]
Olivia, hearing you ask me,
I wanna tell you everything.
[both laughing]
- [Mr. Famous sighs] - I'm so curious. What is it?
Now, I've just gotta know.
[exclaims softly]
[exhales]
Hmm?
Okay, okay, Olivia. Okay.
Mmm...
Discovering the Van Gogh of this country.
It would be my greatest accomplishment.
So, you wanna discover the Vincent van Gogh of Korea?
To be able to discover a painter
who's so obsessed with making art that they die unknown.
Such a noble act to give someone's work a second chance.
- [exclaims] - [Mr. Famous] I believe this is something
that is worth dedicating my life to.
Ugh, he's unbearable.
It's an inspiring goal.
I'm touched.
Your insight is remarkable.
And you are remarkable, too.
[both laughing]
Oh, that's nonsense.
So embarrassing.
[both chuckling]
[chuckles] Oh, I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself. [gasps]
I should've held back.
Wait, you got some... [chuckles]
[clears throat]
Olivia.
[captivating music playing]
[gulps]
Don't push it away,
- or you'll get cancer. - [Yi-rang gasps]
[Yi-rang inhales]
[horn honking]
[snoring]
[clears throat]
[Yi-rang gasps]
Um...
- Is someone... - [sighs]
[Mr. Famous] Security! Someone's in my office!
- Move it! - Yes, sir.
- [loud cheering] - I wanna hear you!
[upbeat music playing]
Make some noise!
Jump!
- [Gu-ho on comms] James. - Huh?
- Buy me some time. - I can't hear you.
What? Stop who? Yeah, where? Where?
Got it.
To the right side!
Jump!
Over there!
Jump!
- [guests cheering] - [music continues]
[heavy breathing]
Ah, damn it.
[panting]
[footsteps approaching]
[intense music playing]
[panting]
What the...
[chuckles softly]
- [Yi-rang chuckles] - [Mr. Famous sighs]
[Yi-rang chuckles]
Uh, is something wrong or...
[music intensifies]
CHEONMYEONG SHOP
3 MONTHS AGO
- [boy 1] Good morning. - [Bo-ra's mother] One second.
Say hi, guys. It's Gu-ho.
- When are you coming back? - We'll roast marshmallows like you said.
[boy 2] We're so bored here without you!
- [Do-na] Come back! - [Bo-ra's mother chuckles]
I'll visit soon, I promise.
You're busy, we shouldn't have called you like this.
Are you all right? You sound like you're sick.
[Bo-ra's mother] Ah, no, I'm not sick.
I'm just worried. Bo-ra calls me everyday, but I haven't heard from her yet.
She's never done that before.
Ah. I'm sure she's okay. I can check on her.
Oh, thanks so much. I'd appreciate that.
- Yep. - [call drop tone]
[sighs]
So, do you know what you want?
What would you like?
GYEONGJEON OFFICETEL, UNIT 602
Gyeongjeon Officetel.
GYEONGJEON OFFICETEL
Okay.
[mysterious music playing]
[doorbell dings]
Bo-ra.
Bo-ra!
[suspenseful music playing]
[panting]
[coughing, inhales]
[panting]
[horn blaring]
[whimpering]
[Mr. Famous] Bo-ra?
Bo-ra?
No. [screams] No!
[honks, tires screech]
[intense music playing]
[gasping]
[driver] Hey, are you okay?
[coughs]
[music fades]
[Bora's mother] Gu-ho is here. Don't you wanna say hi?
[sighs softly]
Bo-ra, could you at least say something?
[sighs]
I'll... I'll go with your mom,
and we'll get you whatever you need, okay?
[Bo-ra's mother] Would you go for me? I think it's better if I stay with her.
[Gu-ho] Sure.
[somber music playing]
[Gu-ho sighs]
- [lock beeps] - [door opens]
[door squeaks]
MY SECRET WEAPON IS STILL IN MY HANDS THAT IS HOPE
IN EVERYONE'S HEART THERE IS A JEWEL OF THOUGHT
AFTER THE INTERNSHIP IT'S THE EXHIBITION!
ONE DAY, I'M GOING TO SHINE
[inhales deeply]
[paper rustles]
[Bo-ra] He called me into his office again.
He fondled and touched me again.
[intense music playing]
When I try to avoid him,
he talks about my debut.
[music intensifies]
TREASURE HUNT
Are we about to reveal a hidden masterpiece
on our show today?
Let's bring out our guest for today.
Here she is.
[audience cheering]
It's a Legall piece.
My mother bought this painting 25 years ago from an art gallery in Paris.
I've got the certificate here.
- You mind if I have a look? - Go ahead.
I appreciate it.
Sure. [chuckles]
Now I'll take a look at the painting for a moment.
[quirky music playing]
And if I may ask,
how much did she pay for it?
My mother said that she paid 12 million won for it,
- and that was back then. - [audience murmuring]
After the IMF crisis, once Korea's economy had recovered,
Korean tourists were targeted
by dishonest art sellers around the world.
Oh really? [chuckles]
Your mother was one.
- What? - [indistinct chatter]
Wait, are you saying...
Are you saying it's counterfeit?
No.
[woman sighs in relief]
It's so much worse.
- It is? - This piece couldn't be any worse.
The material, brushstrokes, structure...
It's a slap in the face to Legall himself. This thing is pure garbage.
Wait. [nervous chuckle] There's just no way...
- Could you please have one more look? - Listen.
This canvas contains fluorescent materials,
Something Legall never used in any of his paintings.
- [audience murmuring] - This thing is clearly...
- a cheap fraud. - [woman screams]
- You... - It's not Legall's painting.
[woman gasps]
- Not even close. - But how can you just...
Wait, so then...
Are you sure it wasn't worth anything at all?
I won't sugarcoat it, so you feel better.
[gasps] Oh my God!
[all gasping, murmuring]
But my mom is watching.
Oh my goodness.
I'll close with this.
The true mark of class
is defined by the eyes
that can see what is real.
Oh, so now he's on public television.
Mmm, he's thriving.
Yeah, Mr. Famous is famous.
An art critic well-versed in artistic expression,
- [Gu-ho scoffs] - a major player in the art business world.
He's got a nice, masculine-looking jaw line.
He's got a nose that balances out his face,
plus those beautifully-shaped eyes...
[Yi-rang gasps] He has the fennec fox face!
Very popular right now. He's so my type. [chuckles] What are you doing?
What? Are you jealous?
Why? Why would I be jealous?
He's super ugly.
Why is he sulking again?
No, it's...
It's because of this guy that Bo-ra is...
Bo-ra, who's that?
You know that... that shop down by the beach, right?
Mmm... The one that's part of a motel?
[sighs] Yeah. Bo-ra's the owner's daughter.
Okay.
So, what does this Bo-ra have to do with Mr. Famous?
[Gu-ho] Bo-ra met Mr. Famous six months ago.
Mr. Famous visited her university as a guest instructor.
[Mr. Famous] A familiar motif, a touch that's...
nothing original.
This is just...
Though you've got the sense.
Not bad.
[chuckles softly]
Anything else you've got, you can show me in my gallery.
What?
[Gu-ho] Bo-ra was naive.
She believed what he told her. She went and visited that jerk.
A RUTHLESS MAN KNOWS WHAT'S REAL
[suspenseful music playing]
- You're here. - [gasps]
It's me. Mmm.
Let me see. [sighs]
Show me how much you're improving.
Mmm.
Not bad at all.
It's a lot better
since the last time.
Really?
[chuckles] You get better every day.
[music intensifies, fades]
[Yi-rang] But isn't that possible?
A good-looking professor like him gives her warm support during his visit.
They're both artists, inhabit the same world.
And he could help her with her debut, couldn't he?
That's not it. [sniffles]
Bo-ra and the other students admire this asshole
like he's some kind of god, and he's not.
[angrily] He's trash, he just takes advantage of women by using his status.
He was known for that, look at these scandals.
There have been all these lawsuits against him.
- He keeps going from woman to woman. - Yeah, he's attractive.
- [Yi-rang chuckles] - Asshole.
Damn it.
Okay. Let's do this.
- I'm ready. - For what?
Yeah. What?
For what?
Mr. Famous is laundry material. Right?
He's a monster. Are we gonna ignore what he did to Bo-ra?
I'm out on this one.
But why?
[quirky music playing]
[Yi-rang chuckles]
It's pocket change. It doesn't seem like it's worth pursuing it.
[sighs]
James.
James, don't leave me hanging, dude.
When you were all beat up, even though you were faking it,
I promised I would avenge you.
- Remember that? - I do.
Money's not everything in life, James.
What's life without money?
Stay outta this.
James, come on.
Okay!
Money may be life, but it's still not everything.
- Not everything, but I'd say 90 percent? - Thank you, James, and you'll be the boss.
You can run the whole operation.
You call the shots, I'll follow.
- You'll follow me? - Yeah.
We're fine. I mean, we don't need Yi-rang.
- Right? - You jerk.
Yeah, for something this small, two of us should work.
And I'm good in this area, too.
That's right.
This type of work's right up your alley.
Let me see here. [sighs softly]
Considering his complex relationships with women,
we'll be able to spot his weakness
- in a day or two. - Mmm.
We should be able to compensate Bo-ra, and the two of us,
we can go ahead and take our commission.
You can take my share.
It's a small sacrifice to be able to have such an awesome boss.
[exclaims] We're doing this!
- Okay, call! - Mmm!
- [James] All right, now... - What is this?
[James] We're digging up all the dirt
- on Mr. Famous. - Suction!
Uncovering each little bit and piece, exploring every detail!
- Yes, boss! - [yells] Louder!
[yells] Yes, boss!
[James laughing]
- [James] Let's get him! - [Gu-ho] Yeah!
[kisses]
Another blood transfusion.
Hmm. [slurps]
[stealthy music playing]
WASH & HAPPY LAUNDRY SERVICE
[James] Excuse me.
We're here for the fire inspection, sir.
What? Inspect what?
Fire inspection.
Just keep quiet and get out.
I'm sorry, but we can't avoid making some noise.
[thudding]
For Christ's sake.
- The VIP list. Where are we on that? - [clattering]
- [secretary] The final list is here. - [phone vibrating]
MS. NA
Yes.
- [clattering] - [James grunts]
Ma'am, one moment, please. Sorry, it's too noisy in here.
[James] Lock it out!
- [loud clattering] - [groans]
[James] One, two. Let's go. Come on.
Yeah. Oh, yes. The complimentary? Yes. I made sure you get one.
[James grunts]
[James] Gu-ho, you got eyes?
Mr. Famous's house is above his office.
[Gu-ho sighs]
- You're on deck! - Mmm. [slurps]
Okay, James. [sighs softly]
- [Gu-ho] I'm here to disinfect. - Oh, okay.
- Where? - In there, please.
This way? Thank you.
[quirky music playing]
- Oh my God! - Can you see me?
Yes, I can see you very well. You're looking good.
Now, do we find out the truth about Mr. Famous?
Let's get it!
It's just a matter of time till we find out all the dirt he's hiding.
[music fades]
[sighs]
[suspenseful music playing]
AWARD
[Gu-ho yawns]
James, wait.
Oh, I think he's staring right at it.
Did we just get caught?
[Gu-ho gasps, exhales]
Wait, no.
He's not looking at us.
He's off, barely.
What?
It's crooked. Shit.
- [Gu-ho exclaims] - [James] We're good.
Oh, that was scary.
How could you even see that?
I'm an expert.
Gosh, I really thought he was looking directly at us.
Hey, he's got one lazy eye.
- Really? - Yeah.
[laughing]
[sighing]
Mr. Famous, great job.
You're awesome.
Make sure to be born as yourself again in your next life.
Mmm. Hey!
You're doing great! [laughing]
So nice. Mmm. [kisses]
- Piece of... - Asshole.
- [Gu-ho sighs] - [James clears throat]
[comical music playing]
[Mr. Famous sighs]
[Gu-ho and James laughing hysterically]
Oh, this ridiculous idiot. It's the size of a tealight.
[Gu-ho] I feel bad for him.
- [James laughing] - [Gu-ho chuckles]
[Mr. Famous grunts]
[squirting]
- This disgusting bastard. - [Gu-ho sighs]
- I'm sick of him! - He's repulsive.
[Mr. Famous on video] Even my poo looks cute.
Why does he say that stuff, huh? Now the picture's in my head.
This fool just spouts bullshit all day.
I'm bored.
Going over.
[engine revving]
Yeah!
Hey! Go! Come on!
[sighs] This is so boring.
[tapping softly]
Boring.
ART CRITIC 'S ENDLESS PASSION WRITTEN BY MR. FAMOUS
Mmm-hmm.
All right. Let's find out who he is.
[thrilling music playing]
[Yi-rang] He majored in aesthetics at Hongmin University.
After obtaining his master's and doctorate
from the graduate school,
he received the Curator of the Year Award for his sharp criticism abilities.
Thanks to one corporation's sponsorship,
he was able to run his own gallery at a young age.
After discovering a few notable paintings by famous painters that went missing,
he instantly became a star critic.
MR. FAMOUS' ART CLASS
MR. FAMOUS' MUSEUM RECOMMENDATIONS
YOUNG CRITIC DISCOVERS YU KANG-IL'S PIECE
[suspenseful music playing]
[Young Yi-rang screaming]
The painting...
It's this painting.
What are you thinking? Is it real or not?
[sighs]
I'm sorry to tell you this.
These were mass-produced in the early '90s.
The painting's fake.
Ah, shit. This is extremely disappointing.
[Mr. Famous on video] Still, the finish is pretty good.
I'll give you 250.
Or even better, I'll make it 300,000. How about that?
- [sighs] - I'll buy it.
He lies and says it's a forgery, and buys it for a dirt-cheap.
Then what will he make on it?
[slurping]
[Mr. Famous on video] I'm thinking about 30 million won.
[Gu-ho coughing] Is he serious?
Thirty million in profit? That's pure bullshit!
This man's a crook.
The guy's a con-man. He's just outta control.
I was about to eat...
[Mr. Famous on video] Hello.
Yes, ma'am.
- It's me, Mr. Famous. - [Gu-ho groans]
Of course.
I got a big one for you.
James!
- Hey, wake up, man. - What is it? What's going on?
- Listen to this. - [James grunts]
[Mr. Famous] As soon as I saw the altar painting,
- It's cold. - [Mr. Famous] I thought of you,
and your deep faith in Buddhism.
Yes, of course.
Ma'am, do you know King Jinheung?
They had to store this piece safely in a temple during his rebuilding era.
It is unbelievable how much this thing's worth.
Oh, of course.
I'll keep quiet on it.
Yes, as always.
Oh, you bet.
Illegal dealing of cultural heritage?
This whole thing's getting serious, right?
- It sure is. - Mmm.
This is getting bigger. Should we call Yi-rang?
No!
We're not gonna... James, you're the boss!
Now just focus! I'm sure you can do it!
Well, at first, I had a clear idea of what to do, but now, this is outta control.
No. Listen to me.
- James, you can do it. - I can do it!
- You've got a plan. You can do it. - I can do it.
- You're the boss! - I can do it.
- [yells] Let's get it! - Get it!
- Boss! - [James] I can do it!
- Boss! - [James yells] I can do it!
WASH & HAPPY LAUNDRY SERVICE
Ugh.
Oh, Jesus.
- [Yi-rang] Ugh! - [James groans]
What's up? [groans]
I said get good food. What is this?
- That is just... - What's this? Sushi?
- Fish rice, nice. - Hey, what are you doing here this late?
Never mind. It's already morning?
Did you come over 'cause you were bored without us?
[scoffs] You think I'm bored? Me? No. Never.
Yeah, Yi-rang can have fun all by herself.
You don't seem too happy I'm here.
Come on, you know he's happy you're here.
Smile, come on. Do it.
So then, uh...
- Are we, uh, doing this together? - [Yi-rang scoffs]
No, why?
Come on. Why else? 'Cause we're a team, you know that.
[chuckles softy]
Yi-rang's the only one who cares about us, right?
- [Yi-rang sighs] - Mmm.
[James grunts]
[gasps]
What is all this?
Producing forgeries?
[gasps] Illegal trade of cultural heritage?
Wow.
He's not small-time laundry. This guy runs a major con.
- [Yi-rang] Is that so? - [James] Mmm-hmm.
CHAIRMAN KIM OF HUNDRED VICTORIES GROUP
[phone alarm blaring]
[groaning]
[coughs] Yes, sir!
[James] Mr. Famous helps politicians and high-ranking officials
build illegal slush funds through art.
His phone is set to always ring...
when one of his VIP clients calls.
So when the phone rings,
he answers it at any time, day or night, mid-meeting or deep asleep.
The real piece is getting stored in the basement.
[James] When a client buys a painting with the company's funds,
Mr. Famous produces an identical fake piece.
Then the forgery is hung
in the company lobby, and the genuine artwork
goes to the chairman's illegal slush funds.
He deals with the Hundred Victories Group? He's got my attention.
There's more, I know it.
I'm sure there are all sorts of rich people in bed with this guy.
This thing could be even more complex than we thought.
Could be worth pursuing this.
What? Are you serious?
Can I...
- expand the scale? - Yeah, of course.
It's all you. Do whatever you want.
So you're saying you're in, yeah? No takebacks. Okay?
There's just one thing I gotta do.
And what's that?
Reorder the hierarchy.
- [Gu-ho] Reorder... - [James] The hierarchy?
I gotta be called boss.
Boss.
I wanna hear it.
I'm leaving, then.
- Oh, boss... - Boss...
- [James chuckles] - How's that, boss?
Sounds good.
How about you come up with the game plan, uh, boss?
Oh, she's got a plan already. I know that face.
I know what we need now.
What is it?
A perfect
target.
[suspenseful music playing]
Your Eyes, Nose, And Lips by Go Hui-jeong.
We'll start at 40 million.
Forty million.
Forty-one million.
Forty-three million.
This next work
is by the artist Kim Gi-baek.
Frozen Time.
This is the single most unforgettable...
[sultry music playing]
moment in life.
So reminiscent of...
wonderful boyhood memories.
[clears throat]
[cameras flashing]
Kim Gi-baek's Frozen Time.
We'll start the bidding at 50 million.
Fifty.
Fifty-five million.
Sixty. Sixty-five million!
- Eighty million. - [crowd murmuring]
We have 80 million won.
Eighty million.
- Sold! Eighty million. - [all gasping]
Our next piece...
- Sixty. - Sixty million!
Sixty million won.
- Sold! Sixty million. - [Yi-rang] Ninety million.
Ninety million. Sold!
- One fifty... - Sold right there.
And one more.
[upbeat music playing]
I'll make sure your paintings get delivered safely to your house.
[snaps fingers]
Be careful.
- Treat them like babies. - I appreciate it.
I was told you'd have some impressive pieces here,
and you certainly did.
[chuckles softly] Thank you, ma'am.
Let me introduce myself.
I'm Olivia Kim, I'm Head of Purchasing
for Wonderby Asia.
[quirky music playing]
Wonderby? You mean the...
- The world's largest auction company? - That Wonderby.
[stutters]
[stutters, pants]
Hmm?
You purchased so many pieces today.
If you don't mind,
to return the favor, just to return the favor,
I'd like to have dinner with you, um,
if you don't already have plans tonight, that is.
Just what I was thinking.
[instrumental music playing]
[utensils clanking]
I don't know if you've heard about this recent development
that Wonderby sold all shares of Soul Auction.
Yes, of course.
It's the biggest news in the field lately.
I have heard about it.
The thinking is we expect Korea to reorganize the entire art world
over the coming decade as we move forward.
It is our anticipation that this current wave of Korean diversity
is going to have staying power.
[chuckles softly] I was unaware of...
Wonderby's thoughts on the Korean art world.
What a pleasure.
Yeah, well, to be completely honest,
it is not just a thought, but a real outline.
The decisions that we execute
determine the trends on the international scene.
Oh, I'm sure. [chuckles]
Wonderby,
you are the leader in global art trends.
[Yi-rang chuckles softly]
[Mr. Famous chuckles]
[sighs]
LEGAL TEAM MANAGER CHOI DAE-CHEOL
[exclaims]
I actually know a man you work with.
I'm sure you must know
Soul Auction's legal team manager. Uh...
Choi, uh... I think it's Choi...
Ah...
Mmm, I've got his card here.
Mmm, business card?
[James] Buy some time.
- [keyboard clacking] - [Gu-ho] Hurry.
[chuckles]
Um...
[grunts, clears throat]
Name card? [clears throat]
[suspenseful music playing]
LEGAL TEAM MANAGER CHOI DAE-CHEOL
[in unison] Choi Dae-cheol!
- [earpiece screeching] - [Yi-rang groans] Oh, shit!
- Ouch. - What? What happened?
- Huh? - [Yi-rang] Ah, ouch.
- Ouch! - [Mr. Famous] Huh? What?
[chuckles, coughs]
I've got some rhinitis I'm dealing with.
Choi Dae-cheol! Mr. Choi, right?
[Yi-rang chuckles]
Ah...
Ugh, that took a second. Sorry.
I feel like I've been kinda forgetful lately. Sorry.
[both chuckles]
[sighs]
[giggles]
[sighs]
[comical music playing]
[exclaims]
I'm sorry.
What's wrong? What's going on?
I gotta call someone.
Wait. What's happening?
- Did you do something weird or anything? - I didn't do anything.
Ugh, Yi-rang, come on. Please, just listen.
Don't just do whatever pops
into your head, okay? I'm begging you!
I normally respect all your thoughts, but not now.
- Stay on script. Don't improvise. - Stay focused.
Gah, why do you guys think I can't pull this off? Seriously.
I think I know what I'm doing, all right?
That was close, man.
- Yeah, it was. - Mmm-hmm.
Just be quiet and don't yell at me.
[sighs]
Did he go throw up? Why's he taking so long?
[chuckles]
[giggles]
[chuckles softly]
May I ask
when did you arrive in Korea?
[suspenseful music playing]
[Yi-rang] Two days ago.
Uh, why? What made you ask me that?
[chuckles]
Well, I thought you might be a little tired.
Ah. [chuckles]
I stopped by Hong Kong on the way here.
I had a meeting yesterday with Soul Auction, but I'm done for now.
All my official duties are over.
So, I get a little break in all the action.
[secretary on phone] Hello, sir.
Olivia Kim is the name of the person in charge of Asia.
She arrived in Korea two days ago.
She's currently on a business trip around Asia.
[music fades]
Ah.
[laughs]
You know what?
You're truly amazing.
What? [chuckles]
It's impressive, your position at Wonderby,
being in charge of Asia,
the region destined to be the leader in the art world.
[laughs]
Ah. Well, I got really lucky.
When I meet people working in various fields around the world,
their passion and insight can make me feel embarrassed.
Like tonight, with someone like you.
Someone with such a unique perspective in the art world.
[chuckles]
[Yi-rang chuckles]
Oh, my heart's really racing right now.
I'm feeling so nervous.
Can you tell?
[Yi-rang chuckles]
[grunts] If this is you nervous, I can't wait to see how you are
when you're on fire.
Oh, you're bound to see it.
Soon enough.
Because I'll show you.
[captivating music playing]
[Mr. Famous sighs]
[Yi-rang laughing]
[Mr. Famous laughing nervously]
Mmm. So fresh.
I didn't expect to have such a good time
before I have to leave and go back to England.
Uh, when exactly are you leaving?
Well, if there's nothing special going on,
I might go back tomorrow.
Would you consider staying
in Korea for, uh,
a little bit longer?
[chuckles softly] What have you got?
[chuckles softly]
[Yi-rang] VIP charity auction?
Are you sure it's all right if I go?
To me,
you're my VIP already.
[giggles]
Goodness, you're so sweet.
[both giggle]
We spent too much on the initial cost.
Yeah, I'm worried.
We could end up going broke.
[Yi-rang] I'll make sure to get it all back for you. Don't worry.
[Latin American music playing]
[Gu-ho] What?
Yi-rang.
What's going on? What's with this weird look?
Your eyebrows are connected.
[scoffs]
That's quite a bold comment for you to make.
So, you're going as Frida Kahlo to this?
[chuckles softly]
She was the greatest female artist of the era
who expressed all the pain of her life onto the canvas.
And she used such vivid colors to do it.
Uh-huh. All right, so...
You go dressed like this Rita woman, and then what?
Frida is her name. Frida. Not Rita. Frida. Frida Kahlo. Okay?
[Gu-ho] Oh, you're saying free. Free-duh. Frida.
[sighs] The plan is to dangle a little bait, so we can trap this guy.
- Bait? - I'm not seeing it.
I'm thinking we can use his most powerful memories to lure him in.
Powerful memories?
Frida. Bait. It's all...
Mmm, it's not clicking.
Hmm?
I'm gonna set the scene to replicate the incident that made him famous.
He'll feel the joy once again
of discovering a well-known artist's hidden work of art.
So you'll have him discover someone new
using a forgery.
Here we go.
The artist with the greatest artistic skills,
Yun Yi-rang's version of...
Vermeer.
[both laughing hysterically]
Ah, that earring!
[both continues laughing]
What's so funny?
DOKSIMNI ANTIQUE ART
[upbeat music playing]
[Yi-rang] Follow me. [giggles]
[Yi-rang hums]
Hello in there.
[exclaims]
[Mr. Kim] Look who it is!
[giggling] Oh, look who's here!
- Yummy, delicious, happy, - [Yi-rang squeals]
sparkly, lovely little Yi-rang, Yun Yi-rang!
[laughing]
Mr. Kim, how've you been?
Oh, not good. No.
It's 'cause I missed you a lot. It's crazy!
- It's crazy! - [Mr. Kim laughing]
Uh, what is he doing?
- It's an inside joke. You don't know it. - Anyway, who is he?
- Oh, this is... - Kim Yong-bok,
and I'm year of the dog, so woof, woof, woof!
- I don't like this guy. - [Yi-rang snickers]
- [Yi-rang chuckles] - [Mr. Kim scoffs]
He restores paintings,
but being the Meegeren of Korea is what he was really born to do.
Mee-geren?
Meegeren, the notorious art forger.
He was the one who famously fooled the Nazis...
Look it up yourself, you helpless...
What am I now?
It's embarrassing. Look it up yourself.
Uh, sir, uh...
So, is this your forgery workshop right here?
Right. No, not here. [chuckles]
[keys jangling]
You're gonna see it if you keep going this way.
The perfect forgery factory where all my art is created
and spread throughout the world.
You combine the guy with excellent skills and the same supplies,
and you're always gonna have the most perfect forgery every single time
without the worry or risk of ever getting caught. [laughs]
Do you think your work could fool even Mr. Famous' eyes?
Who?
[groaning]
That baby-faced critic wannabe with that show who gets by on his looks?
That guy's got nothing on me.
And you really piss me off, you know that?
- [Mr. Kim grunts] - Paintings are about confidence!
I'm counting on you, sir.
Don't you worry. I'm your superman.
[door creaking]
[Yi-rang and Mr. Kim giggling]
[Mr. Kim laughs]
What we need now is Elcasso.
He spent his entire life doing nothing but painting.
So, he left behind a mountain of work.
And no one knows how many there were that vanished during the war.
These canvases here are all by obscure painters from Elcasso's time period.
We're gonna paint over them first, and put them in that oven over there.
This is gonna make them look like they're nice and aged.
Then they'll become paintings of Elcasso, lost to history,
and then getting reborn with a little bit of aging.
[sighs]
I just pray that it doesn't come out looking better than Elcasso's work.
- Oh, you're so cute. - [Mr. Kim giggles]
A FEW DAYS LATER
He's here.
- Mmm. - [assistant] Please have a seat.
Okay. [sighs]
Nice to meet you.
Prepare the drinks.
Nice house you've got. Yeah.
I have invited you
hoping you'll evaluate a painting I would like to sell soon.
That's fine.
Let me have a look at it.
As long as you don't rip it to shreds.
[chuckles softly]
So, um...
You don't like the show, I'm guessing.
Mmm...
[suspenseful music playing]
That's the reason I became a fan of yours.
That's show business.
I couldn't help it, it's, uh... It's good for viewer ratings.
I understand. You gotta keep them happy.
It's Elcasso's work.
I need to observe it up close.
Huh?
There's lots of fakes of his.
So, I'm gonna find out.
Oh, yeah?
It's from Elcasso's Rose Period.
The Nazis confiscated it,
a collector bought it on the black market and brought it to Korea.
- And my grandfather purchased it. - Let me take a look.
- [Gu-ho sighs] - [suitcase lock clanking]
[music intensifies, fades]
[realtor chuckles] The last room's right here.
It's south-facing, so even though the sun has set,
it's still bright and beautiful.
[chuckles] Great view, huh?
Yes. [chuckles]
INQUIRIES
[realtor] Isn't it superb? [giggles]
INQUIRIES FOR SALES
[upbeat music playing]
Are you finished yet?
No, stop it. Come on.
- What? - Huh?
- What? - What?
- Huh? - Huh?
Please continue.
- But be careful. Okay? - All right.
[realtor] If you're done, shall we go down?
Mmm.
- Mmm. - [Yi-rang chuckles]
[James grunts]
- [sighs nervously] - [indistinct rumbling]
What's that?
Ah.
Tell the children to stop running around.
- Yes, sir. - [scoffs]
[chuckles]
How many kids do you have?
A daughter,
and, uh, I have a son.
How old is your son?
- Seventy. - Seventy?
Uh...
No, he's seven.
The chairman is thorough in every aspect of his life.
Oh. [chuckles softly]
Now, if you're all done... [chuckles nervously] shall we go down?
He's sensing the veins of water. [shushes]
We need silence.
What is happening?
[Yi-rang on comms] Hurry up. We gotta go. We look weird.
- [Mr. Famous clears throat] - What's wrong? Um...
Is there an issue?
Well...
- by chance... - [Gu-ho] Yeah?
This piece...
[suspenseful music playing]
Do you have the certificate of sale?
No.
- No? - Oh, yeah. I do.
[sighs] Let me see.
Here it is.
Where...
Where was it purchased?
The Nazis had it,
then someone put it on the black market, and it was sold in Korea,
and then my grandfather purchased it.
- When was that? - The Nazis?
I don't know.
My grandfather bought it, but I'm not sure when. Sorry.
I don't think that's right.
[intense music playing]
Shit.
I don't think it's fake.
This is genuine.
Can I handle this piece?
[theme music playing]
Of course.
Sir.
I will do my best to raise the price.
[both gasping excitedly]
What?
Can't be too careful when checking the stability of the house.
Ah.
[sighs]
[chuckles] What did I say, guys?
I told you that even Mr. Famous himself would fall for it.
Now, we gotta get started working on the other artists.
- Okay. Let's celebrate with a highball. - [Gu-ho chuckles]
Why are you talking like an old man?
- What the... - [James and Yi-rang chuckles]
[Mr. Kim] If the beginning's good, then the ending usually sucks.
What?
[siren blaring]
[suspenseful music playing]
- What are they... - No.
Oh my God.
[Yi-rang] What's going on? Mr. Kim...
[music intensifies]
[music fades]
["Not Turning Back" by Keon Hee (ONEUS) playing]
[Gu-ho] Mr. Famous's list?
The artwork log that Mr. Famous dealt with.
[Yi-rang] It must be here somewhere.
I can see through it all. No one can fool me.
[Gu-ho] James, buy me more time.
- Hey, where are you? Get out of there now. - I found it.
- [Gu-ho] I'm calling the police. - [Yi-rang] This jerk.
He's an even bigger piece of trash I thought.
[Mr. Famous] Now that I threw the bait, there should be a bite.
[Yi-rang] We totally underestimated this guy.
We really should've planned this better.