The Elegant Empire Season 1 Episode 22
I'll Crash You
After parting ways with her colleagues at NA Entertainment for Soo A's sake, Ju Kyung finds herself in a month's time facing Gi Yun's refusal to honor their agreement, mocking her innocence. It dawns on Ju Kyung that she's fallen for Gi Yun's deception once more, prompting her to take action in retaliation.
Episodes
S01 E01Let Me Borrow You For A Moment
Selama peringatan upacara peringatan satu tahun Jang Chang Sung, Jang Gi Yun memulai strategi ekspansi perusahaan yang ia warisi. Langkah ini melibatkan promosi oleh E terhadap bisnis senilai dua miliar dolar yang berpusat di VK Media Culture Valley. Pada saat yang sama, Seo Hee Jae muncul di WJ Entertainment, memicu rasa penasaran Gi Yun.
S01 E02Look Who's Here
Dua pria yang gagah sedang mengejar Hee Jae, dan pada saat itulah ia bertemu dengan Gi Yun. Penampilan dan percakapannya langsung menarik perhatian Gi Yun. Kembali di NA Entertainment, Hee Jae memiliki alasan pribadi untuk keputusannya tetap dan terlibat. Tim di NA Entertainment mendesaknya untuk menunjukkan kemampuannya. Tanpa ragu, ia menyerbu masuk ke WJ Entertainment untuk menyelesaikan masalah dengan segera.
S01 E03A Photo of Gi Yun and Hee Jae
Seung Pil mengambil foto Gi Yun dan Hee Jae bersama di sebuah bar dan mengirimkannya ke Jacklyn untuk membuatnya murka. Jacklyn langsung mengenali Hee Jae karena ia terlihat persis seperti Ju Kyung. Woo Hyuk menyarankan Hee Jae untuk menjauh dari Gi Yun, sementara Jacklyn mengunjungi Gi Yun di kantornya keesokan hari dan bertemu Hee Jae lagi.
S01 E04The New Model for Miyu Cosmetics
Hee Jae berhasil membuat Hyunta menjadi model baru Miyu Cosmetics tepat sebelum perpanjangan kontrak Na Hee. Gi Yun dan Jacklyn kehilangan kendali ketika mereka kehilangan kesepakatan dengan NA Entertainment. Oleh karena itu, Gi Yun merancang rencana lain untuk meyakinkan CEO Miyu Cosmetics. Sementara itu, Gi Yun menemukan sesuatu yang menarik ketika menyelidiki latar belakang keluarga Hee Jae.
S01 E05Your Man A Breeze for Me
Woo Hyuk tidak dapat melanjutkan hidupnya dari perasaannya terhadap Ju Kyung, dan bertemu Hee Jae, yang memiliki kemiripan yang luar biasa dengan Ju Kyung, hanya menambah kebingungannya. Selama kunjungan ke rumah Gi Yun untuk menyelesaikan masalah yang belum terselesaikan, Hee Jae secara tidak sengaja menumpahkan anggur ke tubuhnya. Akibatnya, ia enggan meminjam salah satu gaun milik Jaclyn, hanya untuk terkejut dengan masuknya Jaclyn secara tiba-tiba.
S01 E06Forgiveness
Melihat Soo A di kediaman Gi Yun memicu ingatan mengenai hari-hari yang Hee Jae habiskan sebagai Shin Ju Kyung. Sebelas tahun yang lalu, Ketua Jang memegang pendapat yang tidak menguntungkan mengenai Gi Yun dan menginginkan Ju Kyung sebagai pasangannya, berharap ia akan membimbingnya ke jalan yang benar. Dihadapkan dengan banyak kesalahan besar, Gi Yun merasa terpaksa menikahi Ju Kyung semata-mata untuk memenuhi keinginan ayahnya secara lahiriah.
S01 E07The Beginning of Regret
Setelah menikah dengan Gi Yun, Ju Kyung melahirkan seorang anak perempuan bernama Soo A dan menjalani kehidupan yang bahagia. Ju Kyung menjemput Gi Yun yang telah kembali dari perjalanan dinas ke luar negeri. Kebetulan, Seung Pil berada di sana, dan ia memperkenalkan Jaclyn yang telah menarik perhatian Gi Yun selama perjalanannya. Gi Yun sulit menahan perasaannya terhadap Jaclyn.
S01 E08Dangerous Woman
Seung Pil memutuskan untuk membalas dendam pada Gi Yun karena waktunya di penjara. Ia bersekongkol dengan Jaclyn yang kaya untuk mencuri perusahaan Gi Yun. Namun, ketika Gi Yun dan Jaclyn bertemu di bar hotel, hal itu memunculkan ketertarikan timbal balik di antara keduanya.
S01 E09Win Over Jaclyn's Interest
Gi Yun menemui Jaclyn selama upacara perdananya dan berhasil berpura-pura merendahkan untuk menarik perhatiannya. Sementara itu, Anggota Majelis Yang Hee Chan secara strategis menarik Jaclyn ke proyek baru Gi Yun sebagai bagian dari rencana untuk mendapatkan investasi Jaclyn.
S01 E10Chairman Jang Gi Yun
Upon hearing Ju Kyung's assurance that she intended to make him the next chairman and fully support him, Gi Yun had confidence in her words. However, the announcement during the commemoration event catches both Gi Yun and Ju Kyung off guard, resulting in a profound shock.
S01 E11Jang Gi Yun Belongs Here
Pernyataan luar biasa dari ketua baru membuat Gi Yun terkejut, mendorongnya untuk hanya mengandalkan Jaclyn. Untuk memenangkan hatinya, dia merencanakan untuk memenuhi setiap keinginannya, menunjukkan kesediaan untuk melampaui batas dengan Ju Kyung. Saat menghadiri sebuah pertemuan di hotel, Ju Kyung dihadapkan pada perilaku Gi Yun dan Jaclyn yang tak tahu malu, menempatkannya dalam posisi yang tidak nyaman.
S01 E12Ju Kyung Begs Gi Yun to Come Home
Ju Kyung tries her best to persuade Gi Yun at the hotel where he and Jaclyn are together to come home. However, Gi Yun doesn't want to leave Jaclyn. Ju Kyung tells Hye Rim about Gi Yun's affair, but ironically, Hye Rim takes Jaclyn's side. Ju Kyung has no choice but to expose everything to Chairman Jang, causing Chairman Jang to call Gi Yun and Jaclyn to his house.
S01 E13Gi Yuns Trap
Ju Kyung tells Chairman Jang that Gi Yun had used company assets as collateral to get an immense loan. Gi Yun senses danger after getting rebuked intensely by Chairman Jang and plots to bring Ju Kyung down from her position in the company. Meanwhile, Ju Kyung falls into Gi Yun's trap and gets taken away by the police for embezzlement.
S01 E14Ju Kyung Gets Arrested
After Chairman Jang learns Ju Kyung was arrested by the police unfairly at the hands of Gi Yun, he angrily demands Gi Yun to get her released immediately. Gi Yun can't take his father's words anymore, and he decides to get rid of him by secretly giving him an overdose of his medicine. As Chairman Jang suffers in pain, Ju Kyung walks into his room.
S01 E15An Ambitious Evil
At Chairman Jang's funeral, Ju Kyung is apprehended on allegations of murdering him. Due to Gi Yun's interference, every attorney declines to represent Ju Kyung. Adding to the adversity, Hye Rim provides false testimony, claiming she saw Ju Kyung commit the murder. Overwhelmed by shock, Ju Kyung collapses and bleeds.
S01 E16Divorce Papers
Having already experienced a miscarriage, Ju Kyung now faces an impending prison term due to false murder charges. What makes it even more agonizing is her inability to be with Soo A. Gi Yun views this as a chance to pressure her into signing divorce papers, although his true motives are concealed. In the confines of prison, Ju Kyung weighs her remaining choices.
S01 E17She Will Never Return
With Jaclyn now wedded to Gi Yun following Ju Kyung's imprisonment, her current objective is to eliminate Woo Hyuk. Their actions have not only snuffed out Woo Hyuk's chance to thrive as an actor but also compelled him to perform menial tasks around the office. Amidst it all, Woo Hyuk endures the humiliation, eagerly anticipating Ju Kyung's return.
S01 E18The Anonymous Text
Ye Kyung searches for evidence frantically to prove Ju Kyung's innocence, while Gi Yun and Jaclyn consider Yu Kyung to be a thorn in their sides. One day, Ye Kyung leaves to retrieve evidence proving Ju Kyung's innocence after receiving an anonymous text message from someone claiming to have it. But she sustains a deadly fall in a parking elevator shaft and gets rushed to the hospital.
S01 E19Gi Yun and Jaclyn Visit Ju Kyung
Although Ye Kyung survives the horrible accident, she seriously injures her leg. Woo Hyuk believes the accident was not a coincidence. Meanwhile, Gi Yun and Jaclyn visit Ju Kyung in prison to tell her that Soo A can't remember her and is having a hard time because of her. Tormented by their words, Ju Kyung tries to take her life.
S01 E20A Restraining Order
Ju Kyung makes the firm choice to dedicate herself to Soo A's well-being once she's released from prison. On the day of her release, she anxiously watches Soo A from a distance, as a restraining order prevents her from getting closer, and is taken aback when her daughter passes by without recognizing her. Ju Kyung is certain that Soo A is not being cared for with love.
S01 E21Ju Kyung Needs to Do Something
The distressing fact that Soo A could be in harm's way due to Gi Yun and Jaclyn terrifies Ju Kyung. Worried about Soo A's well-being, Ju Kyung anxiously monitors the kindergarten pickup, but nobody shows up, allowing her a chance to bond with her daughter. However, Gi Yun soon discovers this and manipulates the situation to his advantage.
S01 E22I'll Crash You
After parting ways with her colleagues at NA Entertainment for Soo A's sake, Ju Kyung finds herself in a month's time facing Gi Yun's refusal to honor their agreement, mocking her innocence. It dawns on Ju Kyung that she's fallen for Gi Yun's deception once more, prompting her to take action in retaliation.
S01 E23Woo Hyuk Leaves Home
Woo Hyuk gets caught for wanting to become an actor by Jun Hee. He decides to leave his family to continue to become one. With nowhere to go, he heads to NA Entertainment. Meanwhile, after watching Seung Pil leave his seat to answer Jaclyn's phone call, he becomes suspicious of him.
S01 E24Soo A Recognizes Ju Kyung
While half asleep, Soo A recognizes her mother's face. She leaves the hospital alone and heads to the address she remembers from Woo Hyuk. Meanwhile, Jaclyn leaves the house after fighting with Gi Yun and goes to Seung Pil's house to make Gi Yun jealous. However, when she gets there, she sees Soo A.
S01 E25Jaclyn's Love
Upon hearing that Gi Yun wants to reunite with Ju Kyung, Jaclyn is shocked, and jealousy begins to take root within her. At the same time, Woo Hyuk acknowledges his love for Ju Kyung and decides to confess his feelings. Ju Kyung herself begins to harbor similar feelings, and Woo Hyuk's confession moves her. However, their blossoming relationship doesn't go unnoticed by Gi Yun, who devises a plan to disrupt it in the most unpleasant manner.
S01 E26Gi Yun Fails
Gi Yun's plan to drive a wedge between Ju Kyung and Woo Hyuk backfires, leaving him anxious about the potential leverage she may have. He urgently hunts for Chang Sung's hearing aid, suspecting it may house a hidden camera with incriminating content that could corner him. His extreme distress compels him to concentrate solely on recovering the missing hearing aid.
S01 E27This Is All On You
In a heartbreaking moment, Ju Kyung must bear witness as her beloved Ye Kyung's life is taken away in a tragic car accident, leaving her in a state of utter despair. Her tears fall, a turbulent mix of sadness and fury. Later, at the funeral, she uncovers the disturbing truth that Gi Yun is the one behind this tragedy and swears to seek vengeance. The first step in her plan involves faking her own death in place of Ye Kyung's.
S01 E28Yu Kyung Returns As Hee Jae
Hee Jae appears after completely wiping out Shin Ju Kyung's past. Finally, with Seung Pil's help, she gets to unsheathe her blade in revenge against Jang Gi Yun. Meanwhile, Gi Yun becomes captivated by Hee Jae's provocative charms without having the slightest clue that she is the late Shin Ju Kyung, and Jaclyn, who has to witness it, becomes infuriated.
S01 E29A Smile Of Satisfaction
Jaclyn and Gi Yun keep getting into fights with Hee Jae in the picture, and Hee Jae watches them with a smile of satisfaction. Meanwhile, Woo Hyuk visits Yu Kyung's niche and confides in her about the confusion over Hee Jae, and Hee Jae takes Jun Hee to the hospital for suddenly collapsing.
S01 E30First on the List
Hee Jae picks Jaclyn as her primary focus, and the situation already begins to lean in her favor when she brings Gi Yun home, who is almost passed out from excessive drinking. Later, Gi Yun shares with Hye Rim his feelings for Hee Jae, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Ju Kyung. Meanwhile, Woo Hyuk stumbles upon the revelation that Hee Jae is actually Ju Kyung herself, the person he has pined for.
S01 E31Sorry I Didn't Recognize You Earlier
Once Woo Hyuk uncovers her identity, Hee Jae opts to inform him about her true self while keeping her pursuit of Gi Yun a secret. As WJ Entertainment marks its foundation day, Gi Yun invites Hee Jae to his home. At the same time, Hee Jae begins implementing her strategy to intercept Jaclyn's money before it arrives in Gi Yun's hands.
S01 E32Payback
Gi Yun gets drunk and looks at his father's picture in deep remorse. Hye Rim falls to the floor when she hears Gi Yun tell her that he knows about the secret of his birth. Meanwhile, Hee Jae's heart breaks when she realizes she can't tell Soo A she is her mother.
S01 E33Not Sleeping Together
Hye Rim is thrown off by the surprising fact that Gi Yun and Jaclyn aren't sharing a bedroom. Things get spicy at NA Entertainment as Jaclyn spills the tea on Hee Jae and Gi Yun's secret relationship. Woo Hyuk wears a look of disbelief when he hears about Hee Jae's deep connection with Gi Yun, but his trust in her is unshaken, standing strong against any fleeting doubts.
S01 E34Forbidden Love
Gi Yun openly expresses his love to Hee Jae but swiftly concludes their romance as it clashes with societal norms. In the meantime, Jaclyn delves into the background of Suzuki Yamato, believed to be Hee Jae's father, uncovering his fictitious existence. Recognizing this as her singular opportunity, she endeavors to permanently eliminate Hee Jae from her life.
S01 E35Jaclyn Plans To Expose Hee Jae
Woo Hyuk is surprised when he learns Jun Hee is the chairwoman at Jung Capital, where Soo Ho works. Meanwhile, Hye Rim guides Dr. Oh secretly down to the basement, and Jaclyn asks Hee Jae to come and be the translator for a meeting she has with a Japanese investor.
S01 E36Suzuki Yamato Appears
Jaclyn slides over an envelope full of money to a man impersonating Suzuki Yamato to get him to testify that he isn't Hee Jae's father. Meanwhile, Hee Jae returns an expensive necklace to Gi Yun that he secretly gave her, and Jaclyn finds it in Gi Yun's desk drawer.
S01 E37Jaclyn's Plan Utterly Fails
Jaclyn's face turns red with embarrassment when Suzuki says the opposite of what he promised to expose in front of Gi Yun. When asked about the money he had borrowed for Woo Hyuk, Soo Ho can't say a word. Meanwhile, Hee Jae worries that Woo Hyuk will get hurt because of her.
S01 E38A Mere Stepmother
Hee Jae notices that Soo A naturally gravitates toward her when she picks her up from kindergarten, and Jaclyn is powerless to prevent Hee Jae, the biological mother, from assuming that maternal role. Gi Yun feels a sense of comfort seeing his daughter's happiness with Hee Jae. Meanwhile, Gi Yun believes it's only fair to remove Jaclyn from the picture and welcome Hee Jae into his life.
S01 E39Penniless Jaclyn
Jaclyn finds herself with nothing after falling victim to a scam, and now she fears that Gi Yun might leave her, seeing no value in her. She strongly suspects Hee Jae orchestrated the scam but lacks evidence. Determined to secure funds, she resorts to any means necessary, ultimately arriving at Jung Capital, where a familiar face awaits her.
S01 E40Hee Jae Makes Her Move
Hee Jae wins Gi Yun's favor when she hands him a large sum of money after seeing him broke and looking for a solution. Gi Yun accepts her offer and falls even harder for her. Meanwhile, one step at a time, Hee Jae gets closer to her revenge and watches Gi Yun become more anxious.
S01 E41Hee Jae Leaves Woo Hyuk
Hee Jae can't stand the thought of leaving Soo A alone with Jaclyn, who abuses her. She resolves to move in with Gi Yun for the time being. Hee Jae plans to move in with Gi Yun on Woo Hyuk's birthday after leaving Woo Hyuk a heart-breaking goodbye and kiss. Meanwhile, Gi Yun finds out the movie investment he had made with Hee Jae's money was a scam.
S01 E42Hee Jae Moves In
Jaclyn devises a plan to destroy Hee Jae, who has now taken over the master bedroom she once shared with Gi Yun. One night, Jaclyn waits for Hee Jae to leave work in the basement parkade to kidnap her. Meanwhile, Woo Jae watches over Hee Jae on his phone through a GPS tracking application.
S01 E43Woo Hyuk Saves Hee Jae
Jaclyn believes she perfectly destroyed the evidence of her crime and leaves the scene. Woo Hyuk saves Hee Jae from the fire, and Hee Jae loses consciousness. Meanwhile, Gi Yun is worried about Hee Jae as she has not returned home.
S01 E44Divorce Me Not Happening
After surviving an almost fatal encounter with Jaclyn, Hee Jae opts to leave the house. Weary of Jaclyn, Gi Yun contemplates divorce, but she derides his financial constraints. Gi Yun must strategize another way to eliminate Jaclyn for the well-being of Soo A and Hee Jae. Meanwhile, Hee Jae pities Woo Hyuk, fully aware of the impending end to their relationship.
S01 E45Jaclyn Visits Her Mother
After getting renounced by her mother-in-law, Hye Rim, Jaclyn has nowhere to go. She remembers the address of her mother's nursing home Seung Pil had given her, and she decides to go there. However, when she gets there, her mother doesn't remember her.
S01 E46Evidence Of Attempted Murder
Jaclyn cries in pain as her mother, Sun Ja, cannot recognize her, and Seung Pil feels bad for both of them. Meanwhile, Hee Jae and Woo Hyuk plan to hand over the evidence of Jaclyn's attempted murder to Gi Yun, and Jun Hee finds out Hee Jae is living under a fake identity.
S01 E47Jaclyn Signs The Divorce Papers
Even though Gi Yun finds out about Jaclyn's attempted murder, she blames Ju Kyung for her crime and takes it out on her. Gi Yun gets infuriated at Jacklyn and wants to kick her out of his house immediately. Meanwhile, Hee Jae is disappointed in Seung Pil as she realizes he is on Jacklyn's side.
S01 E48Chang Sung Wakes Up
Chang Sung miraculously gains consciousness after a year-long sleep, and Gi Yun calls Hye Rim immediately. They plan to soundproof Chang Sung's room secretly while Jaclyn is asleep. However, Seung Pil gets suspicious and barges into Gi Yun's house as he cannot reach Jaclyn.
S01 E49Deadly Warning
Following Woo Hyuk's collapse, Gi Yun firmly warns him to stay away from Hee Jae, cautioning him about potential consequences if he continues to be a problem. This warning instead fuels Woo Hyuk's determination to protect Hee Jae from harm. Meanwhile, Woo Hyuk's mother calls Hee Jae, demanding truthful answers amidst the unfolding drama.
S01 E50Gi Yun Makes Jaclyn Disappear
After being pushed into a corner by Jaclyn for her investment money, Gi Yun orders Sung Gu to kidnap Jaclyn and put her in a mental hospital. With Jaclyn, a thorn in his side, out of the picture, Gi Yun finally lets out a relieving sigh of satisfaction. Meanwhile, Hee Jae discloses her plan for revenge to Jun Hee and gains her support.
S01 E51Jaclyn Learns She is Pregnant
With Seung Pil's help, Jaclyn gets away from Sung Gu and makes it to the hospital. At the hospital, Jaclyn finds out she is pregnant and becomes happy about it. Jaclyn decides to have the baby whether Gi Yun accepts her or not. Later, she confidently goes to WJ Entertainment and discloses the good news in front of all the employees.
S01 E52A Break, Not a Breakup
Hee Jae decides that, for revenge, it’s only right for her to move back into Gi Yun’s house. To execute her plan, she informs Woo Hyuk that she’s ending everything with him, and being well aware of her situation, he can't deny it. Hee Jae shares her plans with Woo Hyuk’s mother, hoping that they will comfort her. Caught in the dilemma, Woo Hyuk continues to emotionally struggle.
S01 E53If Your Love Is True, Let Me Be
Upon realizing that Gi Yun has caught them sharing a goodbye kiss, Hee Jae forcefully distances herself from Woo Hyuk, leaving lasting emotional scars on him. Despite his discomfort with Hee Jae moving back in with Gi Yun, Woo Hyuk tries to empathize with her situation. In the meantime, Jun Hee is on her way to visit her son, and Hee Chan recognizes her.
S01 E54Gi Yun and Jaclyn's Baby
After a chance encounter on the street, Hee Chan warns Jun Hee to maintain her current low profile, emphasizing that she should stay quiet. Jun Hee, in turn, makes it clear that there will be consequences if Hee Chan were to cause harm to her or her son. Meanwhile, Jaclyn exploits her pregnancy to reconcile with Gi Yun, who remains utterly indifferent. Hye Rim, however, holds a different perspective. Several days later at WJ, Hee Jae is witness to something repulsive in Gi Yun's office.
S01 E55Hee Jae Risks Her Life
Woo Hyuk and Hee Jae learn that Gi Yun has been extorting landowners of their land for his casino business. Hee Jae puts her life on the line to rescue one of the landowners held by Gi Yun and almost exposes her identity. Meanwhile, Seung Pil changes his mind about leaving after encountering Gi Yun.
S01 E56That's Impossible
Gi Yun realizes that an unidentified woman is hindering his progress, yet this doesn't deter him from committing atrocious acts. Meanwhile, all Woo Hyuk desires is the happiness of his loved ones, which include his mother and Hee Jae. Unfortunately, it will only be a matter of time before he finds out about his mother's illness. On the flip side, Jaclyn verifies her baby's gender and seeks ways to strengthen her position in Gi Yun's household.
S01 E57Farewell Hee Jae
The news of his mother's illness plunges Woo Hyuk into deep emotional pain, leading him to prioritize her care. Jun Hee, recognizing her imminent fate, implores Woo Hyuk not to follow Hee Jae's vengeful path. Despite his enduring love for Hee Jae, Woo Hyuk decides it's time to let her go and focus on his mother's needs.
S01 E58I'll Raise Your Baby
Quietly making her way into Gi Yun's home lobby, Jaclyn waits for Hee Jae and Soo A to come back. With Jaclyn laying bare the truth, Hee Jae discovers Jaclyn’s secret visits to Gi Yun’s home and her pregnancy with Gi Yun's child. Contrary to Jaclyn's expectations, Hee Jae calmly recommends that Jaclyn consider letting her raise the baby for the child's sake.
S01 E59Hee Jae Stops Gi Yun and Hye Rim
Gi Yun and Hye Rim plan to send Chang Sung to an island to lock him up for eternity as he becomes increasingly a burden. However, when they drug Hee Jae to sleep and attempt to sneak Chang Sung out secretly, they are horrified when they hear her call out Chang Sung's name. Meanwhile, Bit Na runs away from home to Seung Pil's house.
S01 E60Gi Yun Confronts Woo Hyuk
Gi Yun discovers that someone has been discreetly buying large amounts of WJ Entertainment's shares. Gi Yun worries that his company will fall into the hands of someone other than himself. He finds out that Woo Hyuk is the one who is buying the shares and then aggressively confronts him about it.
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