The Joseon Shooter
Excuse me... I brought your tea.
- Sure, leave it there. - Yes.
Brother!
Brother... You're my brother, right?
What the heck are you doing?
- Brother! - Brother?
What nonsense are you going on about?
Brother, it's me!
I'm Yeon Ha!
Brother...
This crazy girl... Move!
Brother! What's going on?
It's me! I'm Yeon Ha!
Joseon is full of crazy people!
- What's going on? - Where did you find something like that?
What do you mean...
How are you managing your slaves?
- I'm leaving now. - What do you mean, leaving?
- Guests are here to talk to you, Mr. Hanjo... - Tell them to talk to Kanemaru.
Mr. Hanjo!
Are you sure? Is he really your brother?
Yeon Ha...
I'm so sorry...
He's quite amazing.
It wouldn't be easy to be that cruel to his own blood.
- Then... - It must be one of the two.
Either we have it wrong, or...
he came back a really determined man.
Mr. Hanjo!
I think you should come out and check.
What's going on?
[Episode 8]
What is it about?
- This technician lady was stealing gunpowder. - What?
What about the gunpowder?
I put them back in and sent all of it to the warehouse.
I'm sorry. I wanted to figure something out...
What?
- It's... - You're a technician?
So what didn't you know? What were you trying to do?
Our deal with the Gyeonggi merchant group is over as of today.
- Mr. Hanjo... - Go tell them right now.
Do it yourself!
- I had a great time. - Don't mention it.
Thank you for coming. Be careful getting home.
Sure, sure.
Let's go.
Let's go inside.
You... come see me now.
- Brother? - Yes.
I'm sorry, my lady. I was mistaken.
Please forgive me. I won't make another mistake.
Please don't send me somewhere else.
Please let me stay here.
Don't worry. We don't dismiss people over something like that.
By the way, what's your name?
I'm Yeon Ha.
Yeon Ha?
Yes.
Then, the brother you're looking for is...
It's okay. Tell me.
It's Yoon Kang.
His name is Park Yoon Kang.
It's definitely Choi Won Shin's plan.
He put Yeon Ha there to reveal my identity.
- Brother... - We have to get her out right away.
If we leave her there, something might happen to her.
Please be patient.
If you make a hasty move, your identity will be revealed. Then...
then you won't be able to find out anything from him.
- I'm getting her out. Tonight. - Brother!
I can't forgive this behavior.
When I rescue Yeon Ha...
I won't leave Choi Won Shin alone either.
What? Who's here?
It's the former chancellor Kim Jwa Young. He's asking to see you.
Have you been well?
- Have you been well? - Yes.
It brings me back fond memories.
A little boy who came to see me, holding Prince Heungseon's hand...
has become an emperor now.
Is that why you came to see me?
To remind me that I'm sitting here because you chose me?
Please forgive me.
Now that I'm old, I keep reminiscing the old days like other old people.
What is the reason you came to see me?
I heard you started something big.
I did.
I'm worried that you're in a rush.
Politics should be natural like the flow of water.
It's about compromising and yielding to proceed slowly.
But there isn't much time allowed for Joseon to do that.
If there is no tail wind, we need to paddle the boat to move forward.
The boat can't cross the river by paddling on one side.
It should be paddled on the opposite side as well.
That's called balance.
If that is lost, the boat will flip.
Are you threatening me right now?
Your Majesty... who would dare threaten you in Joseon?
I'm just saying the natural logic of the world.
It's the logic that never failed in the history of Joseon royal court.
A long time ago, a gunman who was ordered to do so killed my loyal subject.
And I had to accuse that loyal subject as a traitor and kill him one more time.
I made up my mind then...
that I would never become a puppet again... that I wouldn't be a shameful emperor.
Even if I die, that determination won't change.
Take care.
That's how His Majesty responded to the end?
In the end, he even brought up the last gunman incident, too.
As if he was pointing at me as the one behind him.
Goodness. What will you do now, my lord?
Let's wait a little longer for now.
It could be the young emperor's cheap courage.
- Then what about Jung Hwe Ryung? - You should figure something out.
Yes I will, my lord.
You shouldn't make any moves for a while.
Yes, my lord.
Is that true?
You're the son of Second Vice Premier Kim Byung Jae?
Yes, I'm his illegitimate child.
Why have you been hiding that fact?
I was afraid of the stereotype as a son of Second Vice Premier.
For someone like that to lead the enlightenment movement...
I didn't think anyone would believe in me.
That's why...
I'm sorry. I should've told you sooner...
I finally gathered up my courage now.
I understand. It couldn't have been easy for you.
Please don't tell Soo In. I'd like to tell her myself.
Sure, do that.
Thank you... for telling me.
Sir...
Please... just give me one chance.
It's too late.
I'm really sorry. To be honest, I wasn't confident that I'd succeed.
- So I wanted to make it work somehow... - I don't want to hear it.
- Leave now. - I'm asking you. Just once.
I can't mess up everything just because of me.
Then... I don't think I can bear it.
Please let me do the test tomorrow.
Please let me just do that. Please, I'm asking you.
Do whatever you want. You'll fail anyway.
Please leave.
He appeared just now!
We're cornering him inside.
If she gets hurt, you'll be dead.
Don't worry.
I don't think he means to hurt me.
Let's go. I'll open a path for you.
It'll be better for me to go alone.
Don't follow us.
Who are you? Why did you sneak into my house?
What on earth is going on?
Why would a gunman...
I'm not sure either. I should look into it.
Since when did Sung Gil learn to shoot a gun?
A new gun at that.
It's been about a year.
I got one through Mr. Haneda from the consulate just in case.
I'm sorry. It must've been a big shock to you.
Yes. I've had a lot of surprises today.
I saw that the girl Yeon Ha was in our house.
Yes. Soo In was trying so hard to look for her, so I did, too.
- Then why didn't you tell Soo In? - She has a demonstration tomorrow.
She won't be able to focus once she sees her.
And... we might need to keep this a secret.
What do you mean by that?
Lord Song who came earlier today was fond of Yeon Ha.
- Pardon? - Lord Song has a gunpowder expert at home.
If we give him Yeon Ha, he'll give us the gunpowder expert.
Father! You can't.
- You can't do that. - We have no other way.
If we fail the test tomorrow, we might have to.
Father!
We can't give up after coming this far. Never.
It all depends on the demonstration tomorrow. It's on Soo In.
You look a bit tired. Did you not sleep well?
No, I slept very well.
You're the one who looks a bit tired.
Yes. We had a thief in the house last night.
- He had a gun. - Is that right?
Did you get hurt anywhere?
No. But Hye Won had quite a scare.
He ran away after taking her as a hostage.
Goodness. By the way, does someone have a grudge on you?
How could a gunman break into your house?
Well... sometimes people feel resentment all on their own.
Park Yoon Kang who looks like you was the same way.
Park Yoon Kang?
Once his father died, he accused me as the killer.
He left after giving me a warning that he'd return.
But he died?
He was shot by a soldier from the justice court.
He was going to die anyway.
Because he was the son of a traitor.
Someone like that can't live in Joseon even for a day.
No matter how much he tries to hide his identity.
I'm waiting for him to return.
This time, he really won't be able to run away alive.
You should be careful, too.
You might fall into the trap yourself.
The gun...
It's over in a second.
I'm not sure if you know.
Please go to the tent.
No. I'll watch it up close.
- It could be dangerous. - It's okay.
We have the technician here.
It's hot out. Why don't you go under the tent?
I'm fine. You're here, too.
Do as you please.
- What are you doing? Let's start! - Yes.
Something must've gone wrong with the fuse.
Well, I guess so.
It's not an excuse. Otherwise, this can't be happening.
I should go there and check for it myself.
Forget it. Do you think anything will change just because you look at it?
Soo In!
That was good fireworks.
I'm sorry, but I'm done with the Gyeonggi merchant group as of today.
Let's go, Kanemaru.
I'm sorry, Hye Won.
Never mind. It was a difficult request to begin with.
You've worked hard.
Thank Mr. Hanjo when you see him later.
- He just saved you. - It didn't blow up.
It could have.
But he still jumped in. For you.
But what are you going to do now? You said you needed to work with Mr. Hanjo.
Well...
I appoint Min Young Ik as the chief administrator of the executive department.
I appoint the interpreter Jung Hwe Ryung as the administrator.
And I appoint prime minister Han Chae Young as the minister of the executive department.
Your grace is immeasurable.
Please do your best. The future of Joseon depends on you.
Yes, Your Majesty.
- There is nothing that can stop him. - That's what I mean.
They're starting the work today.
They're swarming in already.
Did you call for me?
Yes. I was curious why you came into the palace.
The tasks of the executive department are... everything I hoped for.
I only accepted the position when the opportunity was given to me.
Ho Kyung!
You didn't know that would ruin my reputation?
Do you want to show off to everyone
that you're taking the opposite path from your father?
Do you want to see others pointing fingers at me
and saying the father couldn't manage his son?
Is that what you're afraid of?
Are you worried that people will find out that I'm your son?
What's that?
You relieved my mother from the status of a lowly government-registered gisaeng
and let me study the same as other children even though I was the illegitimate child.
Where did that warm, kind father go? What caused you to change so much?
You!
I didn't know an illegitimate child of yours would make you so afraid.
You climbed all the way to the second vice premier!
I really don't understand who you're worried about.
Shut up right now!
Don't worry. I won't tell anyone.
Just like I'm your disgraceful son...
you're not a father I'm proud of, either.
I'll be leaving now.
My lady...
I'm sorry.
My lady!
Let's go.
What is it? I thought we wouldn't see each other anymore.
I'll bring a real technician.
I'm going to bring him today.
You're good.
I found a way to get a technician yesterday.
- Thanks to Lord Song. You also met him. - Lord Song?
Oh, the one who likes girls?
Yes. I prepared everything that he likes.
When I hand them over to him, he'll give me the technician.
I don't need it. Once trust is broken, it's over.
In return, I'll provide you with sure compensation.
Enough to make up for the time you lost so far.
I'll be back. I'll see you tomorrow.
Yeon Ha...
Brother...
Let's go!
Welcome.
I believe your birthday is coming up soon.
Please consider it my gift.
Sure. Take her away.
Give her a room.
Yes, my lord.
Follow me.
I already told my technician.
Take him with you.
Thank you, Lord Song.
She wasn't brought here for work. Remember that.
Yes.
He'll ask for her soon.
Wash her and dress her well. Understood?
Brother...
- Gunmen? - They're hiding.
Would he make a move today?
He won't be able to stand still even for a day.
His sister was sold as a toy.
You should go check, too.
If other gunmen fail, you need to catch him.
Yes, sir.
Back to your position.
- I'm really upset. - About what?
Just everything.
I'm upset that it didn't go off and that Mr. Hanjo mocked me.
And that he...
I'm just upset about everything.
- Miss, it's over anyway. - Still!
I'm boiling up inside.
I feel really bad for Hye Won, too.
I feel like I've become a useless person.
Please calm down. Fireworks were the only thing you were capable of anyway.
Never mind. I hope you figure out why it didn't go off.
Good night.
Is that why you've been reading through the book the whole time?
Yes.
But I still can't figure it out.
I really need to see a real gunpowder expert.
Why?
- I'm just glad. - What?
It's been a long time since I saw you like this.
You were the kind who would keep digging when you were curious about something.
I'm glad that you have the curiosity back.
Brother...
You're glad about everything.
It suits you well.
You look like a different person wearing this.
- Do I? - Yes.
You look like a prime minister's son who just passed the national exam.
As they say, 'clothes are wings'...
I'll return to the room now. I should look through other books, too.
- Okay. Do your best. - I will.
Gunmen?
Yes. It wasn't just one.
So it is Choi Won Shin. He's in the same gang with gunmen.
Yes. My father was right.
It really is the Gyeonggi merchant group.
- It is Choi Won Shin. - How do we get Yeon Ha out?
The gunmen will be guarding Yeon Ha from now on.
There must be a way. A way...
We have to figure that out.
- Are you back? - Are you back?
Are you...
You're back?
Are you back?
I taught him a phrase.
How did you? You can't even communicate with him.
I taught him the meaning in Chinese letters.
I know some Chinese words, too.
You're smart. Okay, you may leave.
Yes. Bye now.
Take care.
I think he'll learn fast.
I didn't want to stay a mute, so I started.
Is that right? Do your best.
Now I can't talk bad about you in Joseon language.
That's right. Watch out.
Got it.
My stomach...
Are you a cow? A chicken?
Why can't you understand me? Please don't do anything useless!
- Just do what I tell you to do. - I already finished what you told me to do.
- What? - I just felt bad for him.
He must be really frustrated.
Just leave him frustrated.
Why? Shouldn't he know the Joseon language?
- No, it's not that... - Then please let me.
I really like it.
When would a slave girl have a chance to be a teacher?
Is it still not possible?
Well...
Fine, do it.
Thank you!
- But, a little at a time. - What?
- How little... - Very little.
Just one phrase a day.
Yes. Okay.
This shouldn't be happening...
I came because I was worried.
How is it going? What about the technician?
It must be difficult.
No, we found one.
- Really? - We found him yesterday.
We happened to find someone who had a gunpowder technician.
That's great! Does he start working right away?
Probably.
Thank you... for everything.
I didn't do much.
Congratulations, Hye Won. Everything will go well now.
Yes, I hope it goes that way.
I'll get going. I need to go somewhere.
Okay.
What brought Soo In here?
She just stopped by for a second.
She was wondering how things were going.
Soo In will also learn about Yeon Ha someday.
Then Soo In will never see me again.
There isn't much you can do.
When you gain one, you lose one.
You could lose me as well.
Did you forget what kind of child I was?
I was a slave, too.
Stop it.
I was raped by my owner and got beaten by his wife for seducing him.
Stop!
In front of that daughter... you shouldn't have sent Yeon Ha away like that.
I'll get going now.
How is your investigation going?
What about the identity of the dead gunman?
I'm working hard with his portrait.
What about Son Taek Soo, who disappeared?
Sir, one is more than enough for me.
Then why did you take on the responsibility of managing the Japanese?
- It's... - If it's too much, give it to someone else!
Whose responsibility was it in the beginning?
Don't worry. Of course an officer should do at least three tasks a day.
I'm really upset that I can't take on four tasks.
I'll get going now.
Stop! I'm from the Western Police force!
The government gave an order to manage the Japanese who live here.
Who is in charge here?
Yes, over there...
Really? Yeon Ha is at Lord Song's?
Yes. Do you know him?
Of course I do. He's the minister of justice.
Our police chief sent a load of presents, too.
- His birthday is in three days. - Really?
By the way, is it really Yeon Ha? Yeon Ha went to his house?
Yes, I'm sure.
- Okay, I'll rescue her. - How?
First, I'll go there...
Nothing. I have to go there first though.
Just stay put. It could backfire on Yeon Ha.
Still...
Okay, you should go. I was on my way out, too.
- Then we should tell Lady Soo In... - Don't tell her.
It'll just upset her.
Welcome.
He's our new technician.
I'm Yoon Tae Ho.
- You're good. - He can show you right now.
Never mind. I'm sure you didn't bring another amateur technician.
You're not that incapable.
Fine. Let's seal the deal with the Gyeonggi merchant group with this.
Let's draw an official agreement tomorrow.
Thank you.
Let's go. I'll take you to the warehouse.
Yes, sir.
What am I doing...
Please, let's just go!
Stay quiet! What if we get caught?
What are you spying on?
Everything.
What do I have to do to make it go off?
Why at this point...
He's coming.
It didn't go off after all. It just had a flame.
It's because there wasn't enough niter.
If more sulfur is added to it, there won't be even any flame.
There will be just a lot of smoke.
- Smoke? - Yes.
Since I'm here, I'll do some preparation.
Go ahead. I'll head out first.
Yes, sir.
Why is he hanging out there? He should hurry up and move!
Add rice-soaked water... Gunpowder... one, two, three.
Seven in total. Then with a small scoop, one, two...
Then 73 percent is all niter?
So you need that much?
Then what about sulfur?
One, two...
With a small scoop, one, two.
My, my, my.
Hey!
What is it now?
I was just... really curious.
As you know, I don't know how to make a real explosive.
That's why the new technician came.
So you don't need to worry anymore.
Yes. But I don't know why, either.
Out of nowhere...
I guess my disease came back.
What?
I was like that before.
When I read this book, I get curious about that book.
When I see a photo, I get curious about the real thing.
Then when I get the real thing, I have to take it apart.
I'm really sorry every time.
And... thank you.
You saved me during the demonstration.
Thank you very much.
I have a favor to ask.
Pardon?
If you do me a favor, I'll help you learn the technique.
I'll let you watch the new technician.
- Do you mean it? - Yes.
But you can't tell this to anyone.
No one can find out about this.
Can you promise me?
Yes, of course.
An explosive that only creates smoke?
Yes, make it full of smoke.
Enough that you can't see right in front of you.
- Is that possible? - Yes.
I don't know how to handle niter, but I can mix sulfur and ashes.
- Then make it for me. - But where are you going to use it?
I really need it.
It's something I must do.
I'm asking you. Please make it for me.
- Yes. By when? - Right away.
Go to the warehouse now and pack up the materials.
Yes, I got it.
Thank you. I won't forget your kindness.
It's ready. We just need to dry it.
Next!
His birthday is coming up. Gifts will be coming in all night.
Sneak in among them. Just light it and leave right away.
I'm a bit tired, so you receive the presents.
Yes, my lord.
It's okay. Don't be embarrassed.
So... what is your name?
- It's Yeon Ha. - Yeon Ha...
It's a proper name for a slave girl.
Did your previous owner give you the name?
My father did.
Father?
- That's good for a slave. - He wasn't a slave.
- He was a soldier. - Soldier?
- Yes. - Where did he belong?
- The palace guard office. - The palace guard office?
Who from there?
He was Park Jin Han, Head of the Palace Guard...
- Park Jin Han? - Yes. Did you know him?
Yes, of course I did.
He was beheaded after death for treason.
My father was innocent.
Yes, what treason could he commit for such an upright man?
His only sin was being loyal to His Majesty.
Goodness... you poor thing.
- Now, come here. - No!
No! No!
Come here.
This bitch!
That bitch! Look here!
Fire!
This bitch!
How dare you, on my face!
Brother!
Yeon Ha...
Yeon Ha!
Brother!
Yeon Ha!
- Yeon Ha! - Brother!
Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for what I did to you.
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[Joseon Gunman]
- A gunman broke in. - Where did he disappear to?
Why couldn't you catch him?
- Search! - Yes, sir!
- What's going on? - The gunman used gunpowder.
Then Mr. Hanjo is really...
There is a rumor that you manage gunmen...
Very interesting. Where were you that day then?
- What do you mean? - The day that Lord Song died.
Do you want to hear that I'm that gunman?
I'm asking for the last time. Where were you?