Should I get out now?
But if I go out now it might look even worse...
Stop it! Stop it!
If he's going to wash up, he should wash up already!
What is he doing?
I have to get out of here. How do I get out?
No!
If that happens, we'll have to live the rest of our lives in embarrassment.
Oh, great, my legs are stiff.
It's me, Shin. It's me.
Who... Who is it?
It's me, Chae Gyeong.
Hey, Shin! Crown Prince!
I almost passed out! What were you doing hiding in there?
I think my entire body fell asleep from being cramped up in there.
Hold on a sec, Shin.
Hey, you're not wearing any underwear, are you?
Did you...
see something?
No, I'm kidding. I'm kidding.
As if there's anything to see.
No. What would I have seen? What are you talking about?
I didn't see anything weird.
Forget it!
It's nice having royalty as friends. How else would we come here?
Yeah. This is all thanks to our Crown Princess, Chae Gyeong.
Hey, get rid of that. No one does that anymore.
Gang Hyeon, this is what all the intelligent girls do.
So do you think doing that will make you any smarter?
Give it here.
No.
- Give it up, give it up. - Hey.
What are you guys doing here?
Are the ducks practicing to become swans?
Watch what you say.
How is it you guys are so rich but your manners are crap?
You... That...
What's wrong with you?
How could a player like me miss seeing that swan?
That swan...
Are you crazy?
Do you think because you call it a swan, it'll become one?
She has the blood of a swan flowing in her veins!
Is that ice cream?
This?
At place slike this, my friends and I would secretly drink,
tell ghost stories and draw on the ones who fell asleep.
I can't believe I have to share a room with someone as boring as you.
What? Boring?
Then go to your friends. I won't stop you.
Pack up and go already.
I'm scared of voyeurs like you.
- What? Voyeur? - Yeah, you peeping tom!
You came in while I was showering and peeked.
Are you sure you didn't see anything?
What would I have seen? I was just kidding.
Just kidding?
Yeah. Why are you being so sensitive?
We're married anyway.
You saw, didn't you?
You really saw, didn't you?
No, I didn't!
You shouldn't go commando, you know. Let go, it's hot.
I'm going to take a nap.
Thanks for inviting me.
We're friends.
I had a hard time deciding.
Whether it was okay for me to come or not.
I thought everyone would be uncomfortable if I came.
You look tired.
It could be I've just grown too tired to try anymore.
I may end up kicking myself and regretting it every day of my life.
But for now, I think I did the right thing.
I think Shin really likes Chae Gyeong.
They say love is always moving.
Yul.
Isn't love something that both people need to do together?
Are you okay?
Yeah. I'm okay.
With the Crown Prince married and Yul and Hye Myeong back, it feels richer.
You are so right, Your Majesty.
The Crown Prince and Prince Ui Seong will increase our family numbers soon.
I hear 1 or 2 is the average
but it's always different with us, isn't it?
Yes, that's true.
Past or present, if our descendants are few, the Royal Family will end.
If we have many, that means strength for us. Remember that.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You know, Chae Gyeong and Yul seem very close.
When did they first meet?
It hasn't been long
but they grew close from being in the same class.
I see. That's why they're so close.
When Yul first came back, she helped him a lot.
They're like best friends.
Yes, they seem to get along very well with each other.
But won't the Crown Prince be jealous with the two of them so close?
Your Majesty, though he is young, he is not narrow-minded.
I was just saying.
There's nothing better than having our family in such harmony, is there?
Go ahead.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.
It's been a long time, Your Majesty.
You look like you've been doing well.
Leave us.
Yes, Your Majesty.
When Crown Prince Su was alive, you used to take care of Yul.
But now you're loyal to the Crown Prince.
By what standards do you change your loyalties?
My duty is to serve the position, not the individual.
When Crown Prince Su passed, the world changed for me.
The person I serve loyally now is the Crown Prince.
Really?
If Yul becomes Crown Prince again, will you serve him then?
Never mind. Goodbye...
May I say something, Your Majesty?
Go ahead.
I hear Prince Ui Seong often goes to Myeongseong-dang.
Does Prince Ui Seong know about what happened before?
Yul?
There's no way.
I hope he doesn't either.
The affairs of the past are best left unknown to those of the present.
Your humble servant will take leave of you now.
How can you say such a thing?
Honestly speaking,
Prince Ui Seong is better suited to be King.
As kin, we are to be loyal to the King and his family. How dare you?
Sir, think of all that's happened with the Crown Prince lately.
He has brought disgrace to the throne.
There are already many of our kin who take Prince Ui Seong's side.
Prince Ui Seong is the son of a King
and he does not lack tradition.
Did everyone arrive safely?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I felt bad about not celebrating Prince Ui Seong's birthday...
I'm glad the Crown Prince and Princess are there celebrating with him.
Your Majesty,
there is more negative talk outside the palace walls.
Please tell me.
I'm afraid Prince Ui Seong's popularity among the people increases daily.
It's to the point where they are trying to make him Crown Prince.
It's understandable, in light of the Crown Prince's recent scandals.
Your Majesty, I don't believe this is something that can be overlooked.
A quiet public is more frightening than a vocal one.
Advisor Gong.
Yes, Your Majesty.
To be honest,
even I think Prince Ui Seong would be better as Crown Prince.
Your Majesty, how can you say that?
I can't believe it.
I know.
But I can't help thinking that these days.
Your Majesty, Baek Chung Hwa is here.
Bring him in.
You asked to see me?
Have a seat.
We are going to need your help.
I need you to find out about someone. But you must not be discovered.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Pippi Longstocking. Shin!
What big lips.
- Hey. - Such lovely lips.
Mirror, mirror, who is the most beautiful of all? Hui Sung.
Crazy. Psycho.
So... Where do you live? I live in Gangnam.
I live in Gangbuk. It takes me an hour to get to Gangnam by subway.
Oh. Do you know who my dad is?
Gyeong, what are you doing? In's looking for you.
Why?
Okay, I'll be right there.
See you.
Focus! Get your head straight! Focus!
Shin!
Where did he go?
Should I have just left when he said to?
It's no fun if I just stay with him when we've come all the way out here.
Oh, yeah!
Sweet.
What are you watching?
Let's just watch television.
Be quiet.
It's the strange palace romance that the Crown Princess filmed herself.
You're the strange one.
Just be quiet and watch.
It's on, it's playing!
Who took this?
What's going on?
I thought you taped it. How come you're in it?
I don't know.
No! That camcorder!
What is this?
Why are you showing all of us that kind of video?
Thank you for showing us your loving actions.
Hey, that's not it. Don't get the wrong idea.
That's not what it was.
Hey, Chae Gyeong.
Why in the world would he record that?
Is he a pervert?
He took it to make fun of me, didn't he?
And in front of all our friends.
I want to die.
Should I watch it again?
Hello, Lady Kim.
- Have you been well? - Yes.
If there's anything you want to know, please call me. Take care!
Try this. I tried it and it's great.
Just so you know, I handpicked the dried persimmon in there.
Enjoy.
How is it? Do you like it?
Of course.
Whether it's housework or managing a store,
I'm like MacGuyver. I get the job done.
What are you doing here?
Getting the job done.
You're going through the entire palace, aren't you?
I doubt there's anyone left to sell insurance to anymore.
What do you mean? There are no better waters to fish in.
The palace is full of people.
People need insurance.
You're really something.
Who is it this time?
Today's number 1 target is Lady Choi.
Lady Choi? Tough-as-nails Lady Choi?
Singles don't really get insurance.
Nonsense. The single ones are the more anxious ones.
All that talk about being free... It's just talk.
If I make a sale today,
let's have a party to celebrate you getting a job.
- A party? - Yes.
- Really? - Yes.
If only our Princess Chae Gyeong were here to share this with us.
What? Did she go somewhere?
She went to Prince Ui Seong's birthday party.
I must be the only dad to get a job at a palace just to see his daughter.
I love my daughter too much.
That's because you two have the same maturity level.
Wish me luck.
Good luck!
How does it taste?
That's because you're single.
Think about when you're married, with kids.
You never know what life will bring. That's why if you get insurance now...
The ladies of the palace are not allowed to marry.
What?
A beautiful woman like you can't marry? That's ridiculous!
The ladies really can't get married?
Oh, my goodness. That makes no sense. This is not the Joseon Dynasty.
That's nonsense!
I was born into a poor family and lived a hard life.
Yes.
Luckily, I met Her Majesty.
I went to school on a scholarship from the palace.
I came to work here to repay her kindness.
I do not mind being single.
How can you say that?
Don't you know what the best thing in life is?
Marrying the person you love and living with them through the good and bad...
And having children.
But you can't get married at all?
It was my decision.
What I'm saying is, does this make sense when we're a part of a civilization?
It's exploitation!
And... Right!
A violation of human rights!
This is discrimination against women and it must be eradicated!
But nuns and monks do not get married either.
No. I won't stand for this.
Not in a place where Chae Gyeong has to live.
I'm going to petition and take responsibility. You will get married!
Ma'am, please. That's not what I want.
Trust me. I'll see you later.
What do you think? Am I wrong?
To lock up such beautiful young women is an incredible loss to our country.
Well, please have some tea.
Yes.
Where was I?
I wonder why my throat is so sore.
It's probably because you've been speaking for the past half hour.
In any case. Don't you think I'm right?
There are many things I get from what you've said.
Palace law is so old, we never thought into it.
- Isn't that true, Your Majesty? - Yes.
It is my responsibility to look after the ladies. My apologies.
No. Since you've brought it up, we will now look into the matter.
How does that sound?
Thank you for listening to me.
But why am I so worked up?
You were discussing the laws regarding the palace ladies.
Happy birthday, Yul.
Thanks.
Happy birthday.
Let's toast.
Shin!
Doesn't it feel like we're in a movie?
Seriously.
You have a unique way of thinking. How did you come up with masks?
I just figured everyone would have fun with them.
Where did she go?
You can't have a birthday without a cake.
Chae Gyeong...
What are you doing? Yul. Blow it out!
Hurry, blow it out.
Cheers!
- Cheers! Happy birthday! - Happy birthday!
Congratulations.
I hope you all have fun.
My birthday was just an excuse to have this party.
I never had many friends in England.
You have us now, right? Shin?
Right?
Yeah...
Well, happy birthday.
Thanks. For coming.
Shin, don't drink this.
It's peach champagne. You're allergic to peaches, remember?
It's peach?
Oh, yeah.
Too bad.
Last time Shin ate canned peaches, he turned into a carrot.
What's funnier is a rash appeared on his back, in the shape of a heart.
It was so funny. Right?
That rash lasted a while.
Good thing you didn't drink this.
Hey, did you tell her that you're allergic to peanuts?
What?
No.
You can't eat peanuts? I love peanuts.
If you're not going to drink it, give it to me.
Are you showing off that you can drink?
I just happen to love peaches.
I've been looking for you.
What were you doing?
Nothing.
Is it because of what Hyo Rin said?
She knows so much more about Shin than I do.
I don't know anything.
They were together for 2 years. I heard they were really close.
2 years isn't a short time, you know.
That's true. It still hurts, though.
I don't know anything. Do you think time will fix that?
Time doesn't take care of everything.
I think her offer to support me
was a way of saying she wants me to leave.
Don't worry about it.
Even as royalty, she has no right to order you around.
No.
I'm seriously considering it.
I don't want to burden my coach anymore.
Her supporting me would be like society is backing my talent.
So?
I'm going to think about it.
It occurred to me while I was thinking about studying abroad.
We said we'd go study abroad, you film and me ballet.
You said it, remember?
You want to go study abroad in 2 or 3 years.
If you do, if we can go together, I think it'll be really nice.
It'd be so lonely going alone.
I really wanted to go study abroad.
If you could study in Paris, you would be a better director than anyone else.
Yeah, it was my dream to go to Paris in 2 or 3 years.
I knew it. Then... Maybe...
But...
I think I've found something just as precious as my dream.
If I do end up going...
I'm not going alone.
But since I can't leave the palace right now...
My mother's intentions might not have been the best,
but I think it's good for you.
Go to Paris and live out your dream.
Have you ever asked him what he likes and what he doesn't like?
He must be different from me.
How so?
Shin thinks about a future without me.
I don't do that.
If I even think about being without him, it hurts.
I guess it's not like that for him.
He's really different from me.
I told you not to trust in him.
You two aren't right for each other.
It still makes me mad.
He could've told me about studying abroad.
We're still married.
He's probably still more comfortable with Hyo Rin than you.
(Princess Hours)
How can a dream be so vivid?
It was so long ago.
What's wrong, Your Majesty?
Did you have a nightmare?
I'm sorry I woke you again.
I wasn't sleeping well either.
What did you dream about?
It was nothing.
We've lived together as husband and wife for 20 years now.
Much time has passed.
Through all that time, I've been by your side.
But I've never been able to approach your heart.
What do you mean by that?
I have always been waiting for you to open some part of your heart to me.
But my place has always been outside.
As I waited,
I realized there are things to give up and things to keep.
Please let my son become the King.
That is the only gift I ask for living a suffocated life by your side.
Your Majesty... About that...
That is why you must embrace him.
You must.
When do you think we'll ever get together like this again?
It'll be hard. We're graduating soon.
That's so sad!
Yeah, I can't believe we're talking about graduation already.
Do we become adults when we graduate?
I bet we're probably going to keep on living like this.
Yeah, we just need to live our lives to the fullest.
Whenever, wherever. With what we have.
Ducky, you're going to live the rest of your life in the palace though.
I could be free in 2 or 3 years.
How can you be free? That's impossible.
I'm just saying, it's something I hope for.
"Crown Princess Flees Korea." Is that the headline we'll see?
The Crown Princess can't leave the palace.
I can dream of a different future as well.
Ouch! That's hot!
Are you okay?
Why is it so hot? Do you have some water?
I'll get some.
No, I'll get it.
- I'll go with you. - Okay.
Chae Gyeong!
Are you okay?
Let me see, are you hurt?
Oh, no. Are you bleeding?
Are you okay?
I'm not the one who got hurt. Are you okay?
I'm okay.
As long as you're okay. I'm going to go get some medicine.
Wait for me.
Are you sure you don't need to go to the hospital?
Yul, are you dumb?
You knew you would get hurt. I feel bad now.
It's better that I get hurt.
Remember? If you hurt, I hurt.
This reminds me of that time I fell off the horse.
You ran to me first, then.
That's because no one was paying attention to you.
When you ran over to me...
For a second, I was really happy.
It's my fault... I'm really sorry.
If you're that sorry,
will you accept a gift from me?
A gift?
But it's your birthday.
There's something I really want you to have.
Okay.
Yul!
Just once, I wanted to tell you as a guy. Not as a friend.
Thank you for appearing in my life.
Thank you for becoming my destiny.
Get up.
No.
I said to get up!
No. I don't want...
She said she doesn't want to!
It's not enough for you to be held by another guy, now you...
Do you like Yul that much? Are you that worried about him?
What are you talking about? Whose fault is it that he got hurt?
It seems like you two have been waiting to be left alone.
I bet Yul planned this from the start.
Stop speaking nonsense and go make some of your grand future plans.
What are you talking about?
If you're going to divorce and study abroad in 2 or 3 years,
you should start planning.
Study abroad?
Oh, that...
It's not my business who you go with.
I'll probably go back home.
That's the future I want.
The future you want is to go back home?
Yeah.
It might be for the best.
You can live your dream and I can start my life again with who I want.
Does that life... Include Yul?
What? You really...
You don't know anyone but yourself. Yul isn't like you.
At the very least, Yul is honest with me.
You're not. If you're not honest, you can't get close. Like us.
What do you think you're doing!
I'm letting you know who your husband is.
You are a horrible jerk!
(Princess Hours)
Do you want to get married?
I'm proposing to you.
Let's make a go of it.
It's not in me to look after others or see things from their point of view.
Hey! Ow! That hurts!
Yul, are you okay? Oh, no! Blood!
I like Shin...
I've fallen for him.
Liking someone you see and talk to every day, when he doesn't like you...
Makes it twice as hard as when you like someone from afar.
I'll never forget our time together.
Don't get hurt anymore.
When you hurt, I hurt.
No! No!
Oh. Okay. Okay.
It's not that I don't like you.
I'm just trying to be careful.
I guess you can control your feelings. I can't.
What was that? What are you doing?
If you found Her Highness, don't you know to bring her back right away?
I only realized after I sent you away.
How big a part of my heart you are...