What do you mean, while you can?
It's only for the next 2 or 3 years.
What?
I'm going to quit being Crown Prince.
What are you talking about?
If I quit now, they won't take me seriously.
I need to do it later.
If they won't let me...
I'll say I want to study abroad and never come back.
There's already someone more qualified waiting to be Crown Prince anyway.
Then you won't have to suffer here.
And you'll be free again.
Do you think it's that easy?
I'll do it, even if it's to stop hearing you whine.
Don't worry.
Just bear with it and stand by me for a few more years.
I'll send you home.
Do as the law says with regard to giving Uncle Su the title.
If he's given the title, then his wife and son will regain their status.
Though they would then have higher status,
they won't get rid of the Crown Prince and Yul will not be King right away.
As for Lady Hwa Yeong,
she's in line to be Queen Dowager and she's older.
If you don't do anything, that's the end of it.
Don't leave it to me.
Me giving my uncle the title doesn't make any sense.
I didn't know you had thought so deeply into the matter.
There is no problem with the giving of the title itself.
There could be negative political repercussions, however.
We must think carefully over this.
We need to consider those involved, as well as the public's opinion.
Yes. A similar situation in the Joseon Dynasty dragged on for years.
That's why you've been preparing for this for the past 14 years.
Yes, that's true.
Let's get the title-giving approved by Parliament as a separate affair.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Thanks.
Hey!
- How have you been? - Fine.
You always act strangely and your eyes are always looking somewhere else.
Are lonely hearts destined to stay alone?
Should I not expect anything more from you?
Shin!
What's up?
Wow, are you writing a script?
Oh, the film department has a festival during break, right?
We have a show too.
If you had to pick one,
would you want to be a director or a King?
What are you talking about?
Well, if you're King, it'll probably be difficult to be a film director.
It's not difficult.
It's impossible.
My dream is to be a designer.
It'll do you good to forget it.
The Republic of Korea! Dreams will come true!
Eat this.
People with nasty tempers need to eat some chocolate.
You've traveled all around the world.
I envy you, dear Hye Myeong.
They say the Earth is round.
The world I see is a fenced off touch-me-not.
A fenced off touch-me-not?
I mean that the only connection to the world that I have is the television.
And what does it tell you?
There was once a teacher who had a square face.
One day, the students sang a song, teasing the teacher.
It was about a square classroom, desk, blackboard and book.
Yes, I think I've heard it before. What happened?
But the teacher's expression never changed, even as he heard the song.
So the students asked the teacher to sing a song for them.
At first he pretended he didn't hear them.
Finally, he started to sing.
And when he did, the kids fainted.
Why do you think that happened?
I don't know. What did he sing?
A fenced off touch-me-not...
A fenced off touch-me-not?
Sing it through once.
A fenced off touch-me-not, your shape is...
Squarely... Squarely... Square.
Your Majesty, your jokes are too high class for me.
Do they show you that on television too?
No.
The Crown Princess told me that one.
- The Crown Princess? - Yes.
It's rough for her to be here
but her constant cheer brings me joy.
How is it that the title-giving was approved with such speed?
Even without Lady Hwa Yeong,
the title-giving has been proposed every year.
I believe Lady Hwa Yeong is protected by certain politicians.
Yes, Your Majesty. Lady Hwa Yeong gave support to them while in England.
How is it that such crucial information only now reaches my ears?
They must've kept it secret because they were Uncle Su's classmates.
Yes, that is correct, Your Highness.
We were puppets from the start.
When is her next visit?
Have you come?
Yes. Hello.
Your speech has lost the etiquette it used to have.
Yours has acquired some.
14 years ago, you did not use palace speech.
I don't know why you decided to come back here.
If you want to make Prince Ui Seong King...
I'd rather you just said so straight out.
What?
If that's the case, instead of shying around it, we can use fair play.
Fair play? The phrase doesn't suit your costume.
I guess 14 years of practice isn't enough to erase old habits.
If you want fair play, shouldn't we start at the same level?
You have everything but I don't,
and you have gained much, while I have lost much.
I don't think fair play is possible.
Who's this? Princess Hye Myeong!
When did you arrive?
Hello, Aunt Hwa Yeong. I came a little while ago.
You're as charismatic as ever.
The pretty, smart child is now a woman.
Time really flies.
When did you return?
Not too long ago...
Mother. The title matter is something we must see to ourselves.
Yes, but did you see the way Hwa Yeong was?
The title was just to get her foot in the door. The real fight starts now.
What do you mean by that?
You need to be strong.
Many things are going to happen soon.
Just follow reason.
If it is right, we will be able to win.
I won't be coming back from now on.
I am thinking of returning to England.
What are you talking about? Go back to England?
Is someone making you uncomfortable?
No... Your Majesty.
Prince Ui Seong stopped visiting too. I thought it was strange.
Please tell me. Who is it? Who is making you uncomfortable?
No, Your Majesty.
You have other matters to worry over.
Other worries?
I thought you might be upset by the Crown Prince's Thailand scandal.
What are you talking about?
The Crown Prince's scandal?
Your Majesty, don't you know?
What do I look like to you?
Did I seem like an old fool to you, because I smile and laugh?
Of course not, Your Majesty.
We did not want you to worry over trifles.
So you did it for me?
And you would have kept it that way.
If everyone knows but me, then I am a fool, am I not?
- Your Majesty, that is not true. - Of course it is!
You only say I am the most respected here
but your actions say otherwise.
The title affair as well has been in the making for the past 14 years.
What are you so upset about that you try to chase these people out?
Have you all formed some sort of gang?
How can you inflict pain upon those who have suffered so much already?
What? Your Majesty, that is completely untrue...
I've had enough.
I will no longer be just an old, smiling doll.
According to Joseon standards,
the title bearer and his family members,
once given their titles, gain nothing more.
After liberation however,
the matter of deciding ascendancy to the throne
is left to the decision of the highest ranking adult in the palace.
I will make all the decisions about the title and all related affairs.
As weak and as old as I am, that right is mine.
I'm not dead yet!
What is it?
I regret to inform you
that the Queen Dowager has learned about the Thailand incident
and is furious that she wasn't informed of it earlier.
Isn't it strange that public knowledge was hidden from Her Majesty?
Your Highness, this is not a simple matter.
Your status is at stake.
I didn't expect to hear from you.
I had so much to say
but I don't know how to respond to that greeting.
I'm sorry. I've caused you a lot of trouble, haven't I?
Where are you?
I'll leave right now. Meet me at the bookstore.
I don't have a lot of time, so don't be late.
Okay.
I'll be back soon.
Your Highness, it would be best to be on your guard at times like this...
I hope the title affair goes well and Prince Ui Seong becomes King.
Hey, how can you say that?
Honestly. Prince Shin is so cold.
Prince Ui Seong always smiles and looks so regal. He's dreamy.
You can't say things like that.
I'm not the only one who thinks so.
Take a poll.
Prince Ui Seong would win hands down and so would his mother.
That's just what you think.
I told you it's not just me.
You look like a handful. Just like Shin.
What's this on your head?
You have a hole.
Being the kind-hearted person I am, I decided to forgive your owner.
I think there's something that he has to deal with... We just don't know.
And your owner doesn't let on for a second that things are tough for him.
That's why you and I have to cheer him up. Got it?
All done.
Looks as good as new.
Isn't it embarrassing being naked all the time?
If...
If you had been Crown Princess...
We would have lived without fighting or any big problems.
We could've lived together until we were old and gray.
Because we're so similar...
Chae Gyeong asked me one day what my dream was.
At that moment, I felt like lightning struck me.
No one ever asked me about my dreams
and I never thought about them.
My future is already decided
and no dreams can change that.
But after she asked me that...
I suddenly wanted dreams of my own.
Whatever your dreams are, if you want them, I'll support you.
I'll help you achieve your dreams.
Hyo Rin.
Don't expect anything from me anymore.
I can't do anything for you.
When I escorted you to the airport...
That was my last gift to you.
It will never happen again.
You need to listen to my side too.
I don't expect anything from you anymore.
Even if you say you can't do things for me, I don't care.
Just...
Just be the way you are.
Just stay by my side, like you're doing now.
Just like this...
That's all I want!
Where did you go?
Man! He's ignoring me again.
Alfredo had a hole, so I patched him up. Here.
Good work.
Hey. Am I your servant?
What?
You don't say, "Good work."
You say, "Thank you."
Right?
That is correct, Shin. She's right.
I don't know what that means.
You forgot the underwear.
You've become quite the handsome young man.
I bet you've made lots of girls cry.
Stop it, Your Highness.
Your Highness? How have you been, kiddo?
Just call me Hye Myeong.
Would it kill you to just say, "Thank you"? Jerk!
Ripples!
Wow! I got three!
Chae Gyeong seems like a really nice girl.
She may not be high class
but her energy more than makes up for it.
Don't you think so? Aren't you guys in the same homeroom?
Yes...
The more I get to know her, the faster my heart beats for her.
I bet you guys didn't know Yul is a girl in guy's clothing.
What? Really?
He made rice rolls for me once and they were really pretty.
Rice rolls? Have we ever made rice rolls in home economics?
Nope.
Did he make them especially for you?
No, it's nothing like that.
How disappointing! Why is he only doing things for you?
It's not like that!
Ta-da!
Looks yummy.
- Be careful, be careful. - Sweet.
Hey, it's not even done yet!
Finished at last! Don't touch.
Chae Gyeong.
Chae Gyeong. Shouldn't you bring that to your husband first?
Of course, he's your husband.
I can't give this to him...
Other girls always bring this and that to their boyfriends.
Do you think he'll like it?
Have some pride. He cheated on you.
What's this?
H.R.?
Man, he already has a cake.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to give you this.
I made it myself. Want to try it?
Nope.
Come on, it's really good.
Just try it.
Really. Try it.
You eat it.
Hey! I worked hard to make this. Can't you at least pretend?
I don't want it. Especially not from your finger.
Don't bring me things like this in the future.
You! Jerk!
Oh, no...
What's this?
Duck!
Hey! That rascal!
Whether I meet Shin or not is my decision.
It's not your business.
I'm not telling you to stop seeing him.
I'm telling you to meet him without letting Chae Gyeong find out.
Why? Why should I do that?
I asked you to help me before.
You said he couldn't leave on his own. That you would take it from him.
I never said I would take it.
I said I couldn't watch him leave on his own.
Isn't that the same thing?
I'm going to make him choose to leave.
It's not my business whether you steal his place or not.
I can't forgive Shin if he quits before I make up my mind.
I'm not stealing anything.
I'm just getting back what is rightfully mine.
But I don't want the things I get back to be hurt.
That's all I wanted to say.
We should follow whatever Her Majesty decides.
As angry as she was,
she will make the right decision.
Your Majesty.
It was theirs to begin with.
Our decision would just reflect our desire to maintain things.
Your Majesty... How can you say such a thing...
To tell you the truth, it's been on my mind since Prince Ui Seong returned.
In the future, the King should be chosen by ability, not by blood.
We're finally finishing the Book of Filial Duty.
Lady Choi is so strict.
If you were me, you wouldn't last 1 hour.
Hey, I have to go. It's time.
Oh, well...
Shin should be coming home from fencing lessons around now.
I'm going to pretend to just run into him by chance and surprise him..
Hey, he's actually coming. I'll call you later.
Bye! Okay. Bye, Gang Hyeon!
It must be important for you to be here this late.
The Queen Dowager said she had something urgent to tell me.
I see.
Hey, let me ask you something.
What?
What do you want to do first when you become King?
That came out of nowhere...
I haven't thought about it.
You can't think of anything?
Well...
First, I would
get rid of arranged marriages.
You?
Me?
The law saying all Princes besides the Crown Prince must live outside?
- I would get rid of that. - Really?
It seems like that started this mess in the first place...
Yeah. I would get rid of that too.
That is what started all this.
Right?
But I think the arranged marriage is what started this new mess.
It seems like you've thought a lot about this.
It seems you really need to be King.
Look who's talking?
You couldn't care less before.
It looks like you've been doing some thinking as well.
Really?
Thanks to you, I've been doing some thinking too.
What's the big deal about being King?
The adults and kids are all fighting.
I just don't get it.
The world isn't as romantic and good as you think it is.
So does that mean you want to be King?
A more accurate description is that I've become interested.
I didn't think you would
even if you have royal blood. It's not like you.
But that doesn't mean I'll change.
You seem like a different person now.
When Su is given the title of King,
Hwa Yeong will be Queen Dowager.
And you will have the title of Hereditary Prince.
But Hwa Yeong will modestly refuse the role and will not be Queen Dowager.
Instead, you and Shin will be equally eligible to be King.
Your Majesty...
Technically, you should be first in line. Is it disappointing?
No, Your Majesty.
I just...
I would prefer to be Prince Ui Seong.
Prince Ui Seong?
Even though you would be below the Crown Prince in status?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I think that would be best.
It's been confusing as it is.
If the next in line changes, it'll cause more.
But...
Well, you're probably right...
I would prefer that the title is given, without any more confusion.
Then, peace in the palace can continue.
Is that sincerely what you want?
Yes, Your Majesty. Please.
What? Why would Yul do such a thing?
Is that true, Lady Seo?
How did the Queen Dowager respond?
My goodness.
Mom!
What? Did you think I would die?
I'm sorry, mom.
Then why did you do it?
We're ruined. We had already won...
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
But... I couldn't let it go on like this.
This ends here for now.
It would've been dangerous if we pushed it.
Whether it's right or wrong, dangerous or safe, I decide.
Congratulations.
Once the headstone is moved to the royal grave, it is done.
It has come so late
but tomorrow, you may dine at the palace.
It's not exactly what we wanted but it's better than nothing.
Now the real battle begins. I'm depending on your help.
His Majesty, the King.
Beloved citizens...
- Your Majesty! Your Majesty! - Father! Father!
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Is there something good on TV?
That's just a zebra.
Is this a dream? Or reality?
Did that really happen?
It's really happening.
So it is.
How could something like this happen?
He looked a little sick but not enough to go unconscious like that.
I know.
Oh, right. Seo Hwa Yeong!
I bet she made a voodoo doll of him and did all sorts of things to him.
That's a bit much.
You've been watching too much television.
But still. Now what?
Our Chae Gyeong. What about her?
Right. Our Crown Princess. Hurry up and call her!
Your Majesty, did you hear the news?
His Majesty lost consciousness at the press conference.
What? What did you say?
Has he regained consciousness?
I do not know anything more.
We will find out soon.
What happened?
It's too early for him to be this sick.
What a relief it is not anything too serious.
The doctors say you need to stop working completely.
Take a vacation at the summer palace and return when you've recuperated.
Yes, Your Majesty. I'm sorry for being such a burden.
Dear wife, all the affairs that I've been working on...
Your Majesty.
Do not worry about anything work-related.
The Crown Prince and your advisers are here, aren't they?
There will be nothing to worry about in your absence.
Yes, Your Majesty. Do not worry.
Don't worry, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, please get better. Come back to us healthy.
For sure.
Keep all books away and keep him safe.
You must watch over him.
Yes. Don't worry, mother.
Yes, our bright Hye Myeong will take care of him.
We will do our best, Your Majesty.
We're sending out the old and bringing in the new.
It's time.
Congratulations on the title.
Thank you, Your Highness.
How have you been lately?
I've been well, thanks to you. Queen Dowager.
There are many unfortunate matters happening.
You must be careful.
You never know when someone might try to attack you.
Thank you for your concern,
Your Majesty.
I am always wary when outside
so I do not worry that something will happen.
What worries me is that one's worst enemies are always closest.
But I am taking precautions on that as well. Do not worry,
Your Majesty.
In the Joseon Dynasty,
Insu also lost her dream of becoming Queen when she was widowed
but 10 years later, she convinced her mother-in-law,
got rid of the Crown Prince, and placed her son on the throne.
And that is how Seong Jong rose to the throne?
Yes, Your Majesty. That is correct.
She couldn't have done it by herself.
She had crucial help in convincing her mother-in-law.
Your Majesty, we will do our best to serve you loyally.
Yes, Your Majesty. Now is the time for you to reign. Queen Dowager.
I look forward to working with you.
Have you looked around?
Yes.
Be patient. It's for the future, Your Majesty.
The museum is inviting me?
Yes. After the success of the "Heart to Heart" campaign,
this is probably a return gesture of thanks for the plaque you sent them.
That's right. It was very meaningful.
I believe 1 million dolls were sold to help children with heart disease?
1 million?
That's 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, 100,000, 1,000,000...
Your Majesty, what would you like to do?
It would be good for you to go.
Well... Since they invited me,
it would not do for me to refuse, would it?
What do Your Highnesses think?
Pardon?
Would you like to come with me?
I think that might be difficult.
Is it possible?
His Highness' schedule is full and difficult to reschedule, Your Majesty.
I see...
What if you go with the Crown Princess?
Would that be okay with you, Crown Princess?
Yes, I'd like that. I'd love to, Your Majesty.
Let's do that then.
The Crown Princess and I will go together.
Hello? Advisor Gong?
When I go to Jeju Island, can I take Shin's camera?
I just need it for something.
Would you mind telling him for me?
Really? Then I'll look for it.
Don't forget to tell him I took it.
Who knows what he'll do with that temper of his.
Thank you. Okay.
Where is it? I thought it was here...
Stupid! Of course it's over there.
Where is the remote control?
Here it is!
One, two, three, open sesame!
It opened.
Where is it?
H.R.?
You know that necklace I gave you?
Do you know what the initials stand for?
Rain and sadness in Spanish.
Sad, like how I feel right now.
Remember how I asked you to just stand by my side?
I'll be by your side forever too.
Hey...
Are you crying again?
I'm not crying.
Did you find the camera?
Advisor Gong said you called.
Is she still that precious to you?
What are you talking about?
Is she so precious you still treasure every single thing she gave you?
- Do you still like Hyo Rin? - Where is this coming from?
What's the matter now?
Your Highness, Her Majesty, the Queen is asking for you.
Crown Prince. Be kind and warm to the Crown Princess.
She makes many mistakes
but I see how lonely she must feel at her age.
If you ignore her as well, she will feel that much worse.
Keep in mind what kind of marriage this is. It is an arranged marriage.
It may not seem difficult now, as you are both young and can be friends
but when you are of age, Her Highness must bear an heir to the throne.
Didn't you say Prince Ui Seong and the Crown Princess are in the same homeroom?
Yes. Why?
It's nothing.
If you two do not come to love each other,
you will endure hardships.
Be good to her.
(Princess Hours)
Your Highness, press this.
Put your hand on it.
It beats. The heart beats.
Her Majesty has managed many different events for children with heart disease
but the response to "Heart to Heart" has been the most positive.
Have you tried it?
I want to thank the museum again for donating all the proceeds.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I realized once again that the joy of giving is the most rewarding of all.
I'm thankful for the happiness this wonderful experience has brought,
and on top of that, to be invited here is more than I can ask for.
That is why I requested that the Crown Princess accompany me on this trip.
I see, Your Majesty. It is an honor.
Look! Alfredo!
It's Alfredo! It looks just like him!
The eyes are so sad...
I got it!
Don't peek!
Is this supposed to be me?
Yes. I'm not very good but...
This is not me.
There are no wrinkles
and she looks much too young, doesn't she?
Pardon? Yes. Well...
Old portraits showed everything from age spots to scars to crossed eyes.
This came from our ancestors' dignified desire to show the truth.
It would be the same as taking a passport photo in modern times.
Yes, but even those photos get photoshopped to make people prettier.
Photoshop?
It's a computer program that can make your skin look clear and bright.
The name of the program is photoshop.
It is more important for pictures to show the truth
than to show beauty.
Then I'll try it one more time.
"A hair's difference makes another man."
This means that the slightest change makes the picture a different person.
It was meant to put the focus on one's mind instead of outer appearances.
Let's have a look.
Oh, my, this is...
Is there something wrong with this one too?
Are my wrinkles this deep?
Excuse me?
You should...
You should've used photoshop...
I think I'll go up and rest now.
We're on Jeju Island and I'm boring you with my old talk.
What are you doing here?
I thought your schedule was packed?
I rushed through some things and pushed some things back.
I felt bad about saying I couldn't come with Her Majesty.
You should go tell her. She's in her room.
I'm tired. I think I'll rest.
(Princess Hours)
Why does this place look familiar?
No, it can't be...
I need to go to the bathroom.
I need to go to the bathroom!
Really, open the door. I'm going to burst!
♪ Always not saying anything, that person ♪
You have to call him gently, like this.
♪ Lonely you... ♪
Your Highness.
♪ The farmer sows his seeds ♪
The farmer sows his seeds?
King Seong Jo, you come too.
There's no one more fitting than you to be Crown Prince.
Even if we become strangers,
if you're Crown Prince, I can at least see you on television.
So if we're no longer together, you'd just check on me through the television?
I'm afraid I can't let that happen.
Everyone is going to have deserted me by then,
so I need at least you.
It's not like this is anything new.
Let's go to bed before we freeze to death!