Original: 華燈初上
In the red light district of 1980s Taipei, women at a popular Japanese night club navigate jealousy, heartbreak, friendship and love.
In 1988, a group of teens finds a dead body in the woods. Months before, two madams at Light Bar struggle with the men in their lives.
Sue comforts Rose over Chiang-han but soon faces an impossible choice. Meanwhile, police launch a drug investigation into Light Bar.
A jealous He Yu-en tries to get Sue's attention. Aiko discovers a shocking secret. Police raid Light Bar, but the suspect escapes.
In the past, Rose and Sue open Light Bar together. Years later, Rose discovers an unpleasant truth about her best friend.
The hostesses organize a birthday party for Rose, who finally confronts Sue. Hana's dark past comes back to haunt her.
Yuri and her boyfriend suffer a setback. Chiang-han has devastating news for Sue.
As Sue's fate hangs on the balance, Rose asks Chiang-han for a favor. Aiko must face the consequences of her double life.
Ah-chi makes a last attempt to win over Nakamura, while Rose's husband tries to reconcile. Light is robbed, and the victim's identity is revealed.
In a flashback, a young Rose and Sue meet and become best friends. As Rose shares the tragic news, secrets begin to surface.
Sue's estranged mother reappears, while detective Wen-cheng questions Yu-en based on a tip from Rose. Chiang-han is left dumbfounded.
Sue's mother confronts Rose with a shocking allegation. A rival bar opens, and the detectives track down a key piece of evidence.
The detectives question Ah-chi, who reveals the origins of her animosity with Sue. Chiang-han receives more bad news.
Reminders of Sue's past haunt Rose as she prepares for the funeral. Yu-en and Aiko decide to expose the person they believe to be the murderer.
Nakamura-san's return sheds light on several events leading up to the murder. With her reputation on the line, Rose decides to fight back.
As the investigation closes in, Chiang-han is brought in for questioning. Sue's mother learns a disturbing truth about her daughter.
After detective Wen-cheng shares his discovery, Rose tries to get closer to the truth. A fateful night in Sue's life is revealed.
The police investigation into the crash leads to Rose. Meanwhile, Sue’s parents visit Rose’s husband, and Ah-ta goes fishing with detective Ko.
Rose and her husband clash over Ziwei’s future as she learns about Sue’s true feelings toward her son. Wen-cheng confides in Ah-ta.
Yuri presents Henry with an ultimatum. Aiko witnesses the dark side of working at Sugar. Wen-cheng goes on the run.
Rose makes a heartbreaking decision as Yu-en stumbles on a key piece of evidence. Wen-cheng confronts Ah-ta, and Yuri discovers Henry’s secret.
A shocked Yuri decides to take action, and Ah Chi makes a surprise announcement. Wen-cheng begins to see his efforts pay off in more ways than one.
Rose and Hana revisit memories of their time in prison. As Chiang Han’s killer confesses, Yu-en shares his discovery with Rose.
The events of Sue’s final night are revealed, and Rose finally confronts the person who murdered her best friend.
The truth comes to light, and everyone scrambles to protect those they love. As the pieces fall into place, the hostesses pay one last tribute to Sue.
