Episode 3
You've passed LK Corporation's
notoriously difficult write exam. Congratulations
Thank you
How did you do it?
I always kept up with my studies in school.
I did it solely by being diligent about studying.
And I never paid a cent for tutoring or cram school.
Many young people
are having problems finding a job.
Would you like to share your secrets with them?
I really didn't do anything special.
Maybe it was because my mother
read me English stories since I was a child.
I was able to build upon that solid foundation.
And my father encouraged me to read the newspaper.
That grounded me in politics, economics,
entertainment, sports, and culture.
So I was able to absorb a wide array of knowledge.
Your parents are not here
to share in your moment of glory?
Admirable parents and a son to be proud of.
What a lovely sight to behold.
Everyone, don't be fooled!
This punk is a fraud!
It's because of people like him
that our country's in bad shape!
Everyone...
You must believe me!
Hello?
Hi.
It's too early for congratulations.
He still has to go through the interview.
What's the big deal about passing a written exam?
Okay, okay, I'll take you guys out.
Thanks. Bye.
Can I have some water?
Did you say water?
Here you go.
Hello?
You've heard about it too?
Everyone passes the written exam.
The interview's the real test.
My son's done it.
It's supposed to be harder than the teacher's exam.
Okay, okay...
I'll take you out.
Thanks, Bye.
Mom, let me explain...
Hello?
Hi. Can you hold on a sec?
It's Mr. Lee from sign and banner shop.
Hello? Speaking.
Yes, yes...
Too early for that. There's still the interview.
No, no, no...
Nothing's confirmed yet.
No, you really don't need to.
Already?
Two of them?
I guess I have no choice then.
Okay, thanks,
Yes, I'll take you out for a drink sometime.
Aren't you going to finish eating?
I have to go somewhere.
Where?
Just here and there...
What's this?
Buy yourself a suit.
What?
Buy yourself a suit.
The LK Corporation is now implementing
a special hiring system.
It goes beyond written exams
by incorporating an expansive personality test.
We were able to find workers of true potential.
And we had a record number of applicants.
We utilized the technology of a German company,
made and achieved the results we wanted in a mere two hours.
I am more than pleased to inform you about this.
Without a single error, within a mere two hours!
It really is an amazing achievement.
Let's take a look.
They made it through the several hundred-to-one odds
to become LK's future.
Sir.
What is it?
CONGRATULATIONS TO KANG HO
FOR PASSING LK CORPORATION EXAM
You can't just barge in here.
I thought you'd be dancing on tables.
I saw the banner.
So what happened?
You really aced the test, huh?
That, or someone didn't operate
the scoring machine correctly.
I hear that happens every now and then.
I guess nothing human is ever perfect.
But a company like LK couldn't make such a mistake.
We're talking about LK here.
They're always one of Forbes magazine's top companies.
Listen carefully.
Just because you passed and I failed,
I'm not jealous, angry, or bitter,
nor am I trying to take the wind out of your sails.
But the hiring process isn't like winning the lotto.
The application screening process is one thing
That part, at least, is subjective.
But the written exam is a different matter.
It's results should be objective.
Anyway, don't beat yourself up over it.
Just accept it.
You still have the interview left.
So the truth will come out.
When's the interview?
Have you been preparing?
Don't tell me you came here to ask for my help.
Did you put in an egg?
No.
Why, you punk...
I've been mulling this over.
Rather than buying myself a suit,
I should get my dad a new pair of shoes.
What?
This is good.
Then, we won't change the goals.
As for the profits, how about a six-to-four split?
I'm a busy man. But there has to be something in this for me as well.
So those are the conditions.
Okay
What's their reaction?
I heard it's hard to join a law firm these days.
I'm sure you won't have any problems though.
Call me after you transfer the funds.
Is it to your liking sir?
Sure...
Would you like to talk about the terms of purchases?
No, thanks. I'll just take a catalogue.
Just a catalogue?
I understand, sir.
Hey. Where?
Hey, you are here.
And who's this?
I told you earlier..
Oh, the college friend?
Say Hello. His father owns the S Corporation.
How do you do? I'm Lee Bong-sam.
I see...
And his father owns the Fox Corporation.
And his father owns Joo-ki Motors.
Nice to meet you.
Can you wait for me over there?
I'll be right over.
Sure...
A shot please.
Another.
Let's go.
Are you done?
What's wrong with you?
You have to drive me home. You shouldn't be drinking.
Are you mad?
Call a chauffer.
Dad...Dad...Dad.
Dad
Quiet! Leave.
I can't stand the sight of you.
Follow your mom and leave me.
Quiet, you idiot! Stop crying like a sissy!
Beat it! I said beat it!
Beat it! Beat It!
Mom ... mom... mom... mom...
Mi-ok. Hey Mi-ok!
Yes?
I have to go to the hospital.
Madam Yang was running around in heels. She fell, and now she can't get up.
I think she hurt her ankle. She has to think about her weight.
Watch the bar, will you?
No.
I'll be right back.
I'm not going out. I'm going to the hospital.
Just close the bar.
But what if there's a customer?
I'll give you 10 bucks.
It's not about the money.
20 bucks.
I went through hell with the drunks last time.
Fine! 30 bucks!
Hello.
Have a seat.
Sure...
You work here also?
No...not really.
No, not really ... I'll take a bottle of beer.
Would you like a glass?
No.
Are the other ladies gone?
They stepped out for a minute.
I guess you live around here.
Yes, Up that way.
You live around here too?
Yes, Up this way.
I was curious about something.
Yes?
Is the written test machine-scored?
Pardon?
You know the test for LK.
I would think so.
Do their computers work well?
Pardon?
It's a world-famous corporation after all...
So their computers must be good, right?
I heard they just got a high tech system from Germany.
Made Electronics, I think. Why do you ask?
Just curious.
Made Electronics?
By the way...How did it go?
How did what go?
Your application to our company.
Oh, that...
I'm sorry. I shouldn't asked.
No, not at all.
They just notified me that I passed the written exam.
Wow..Is your name Kang Ho by any chance?
How did you remember?
I saw the banner with your name on it.
Excuse me...But I have one more question.
You work for such a big corporation.
So why did you try to do something like that?
Something like what?
Boyfriend problems?
I'm not interested in your life.
So I'd appreciate it if you keep your nose out of mine.
Welcome...
What in the world are you doing here?
I should ask you the same thing.
Isn't it obvious?
You drink at a place like this?
A shabby guy like myself can't drink at a place like this?
You really have a chip on your shoulder.
What was that, punk?
What brings you here?
I was going to call you to join me for a drink.
But you already here. Did you quit work?
Why would I quit?
You know this jerk?
What's it to you?
Do you guys know each other?
How did you know each other?
What's it to you?
We don't.
Can I have another beer?
Me too.
I heard you're applying to LK.
And?
What the heck were you thinking?
I want to see if they recognize true potential.
Why?
And? Do they?
Didn't you see the banner?
He passed the written exam.
You passed the written exam?
I'm sorry to disappoint you like that.
A passing dog would laugh at you.
That would make you the passing dog, right?
I think you've been bragging about it to this lady.
But you picked the wrong person to mess with.
She happens to work for LK as well.
I'm aware of that.
You are?
I was there when he turned in his application.
How long have you known each other?
It's been a while, hasn't it?
However long it may be...What's it to you Bong-sam?
You've been seeing him since I dumped you? Or were you seeing him before that?
What was that?
You scum.
So that's how it it.
You met a girl from a wealthy family. and your poor girlfriend became a nuisance.
So you dumped her. But you were feeling a little wispy.
So you went to an old hangout, and your poor ex happened to be there.
What? are you writing some sappy screenplay?
If you get hired by LK, then I'll be the chairman of LK!
Oh my, what's going on?
Mi-ok!
What are you doing here, sweetie?
Retrieving my shoes, of course!
If you get hired by LK, then I'll be the chairman of LK!
Manager...Come here...???
A perfect score? What's this?
Something's wrong isn't it?
How can such a loser..?
We'd better look into this, yes?
Look into what?
Find the answer sheet, and go over the answers.
And if it shows a kink in the system?
You think you'll survive such a fiasco?
Maybe he really did get a perfect score.
Who else knows about this?
So far, just the two of us and a female employee.
Is she the type who can keep a secret?
No...
-Then fire her. -What?
What's this? What the heck...
My makeup won't take today...
One of the interviewees got a perfect score on the exam.
A perfect score?
This is a first for the company.
What does he look like?
Someone saw his photo on his application, and he puts Jang Dong-geun to shame.
You're so obsessed with looks.
He's mine. So don't even think about it.
You know those guys in that special core program?
There's a really fine guy in there too.
Oh?
That must be him.
Who?
Some guy passed by me the other day. and his body was a work of art.
And his face could put Won Bin to shame!
Some doable dudes in the batch.
New hires are not sexual objects! You can't lay claim to them.
We were just joking.
And is that a proper way to talk?
"Some doable dudes"?
I was just joking.
If I hear you discussing new hires like this again,
I'll report you to the company authorities.
Excuse me?
I'll personally make sure it get reported. Understand?
Pardon?
What are you staring at?
Let's go.
Jang Dong-geun? Won Bin?
Dear Lord, please give me Solomon's wisdom. Plese help me get hired at LK...
Amen!
Do you go to church?
Pardon? No..
I'm so nervous.
I scored over 900 on my TOEIC too.
Oh?
But I hear that's only average these days.
Right...
I have different certificates too.
Is that right?
But I hear too many actually work against you.
I see...
My colllege and grades shouldn't be a problem.
I passed the written exam, of course.
Right.
But..This interview could be a problem.
Right...
Excuse me...
You want some of these anti-anxiety pills too?
No, you go ahead.
Jang Dong-geun, my behind.
-Ms. Nah? Looking for someone?
No...
I just heard that someone got a perfect score....
Perfect score?
Bye.
Perfect score?
How is everyone?
You're all here because you passed the written exam.
I extend you a most sincere welcome.
I work in the admnistrative department.
My name is Moon Sung-ho.
As you all must know by now, the interview consists of three parts.
Personality, English and presentation.
For the presentation phase, you'll be assigned to a group.
As a group, you'll analyze various products.
And one person sill present the group's marketing plan.
The presenter will not receive additional points.
So there's no reason to fight each other for the honor.
You have an hour to prepare. And you have ten minutes for the presentation.
The interview schedule will vary accordingly.
And to reduce any bias, your personal information
will be withheld from the interviewers.
You will be assigned to groups of five, and then be asked to go to designated rooms.
You'll want to have a well-structured marketing plan.
You have ten more minutes.
What did he say?
Why did you apply here
Ever since I was in grade school, whenever I'd see the LK company logo,
I'd hardly be able to contain my excitement.
Could someone intepret for me?
I told myself that I'd fulfill my dreams at LK!
And I've make myself into the type of worker a corporation would desire!
If you select me as an employee, I will dedicate myself to LK!
I heard someone got a perfect score on the exam.
Who told you about that?
Everyone's talking about it.
Like who?
Why do you look so shocked?
No reason... Just so shocking...
And those questions are so hard too.
This guy must be amazing.
What's this I hear about a perfect score?
It's a rumor I heard...
One of the interviewees apparently.
Mr. Koo, What's going on?
I have no idea either.
What's the matter with you?
I shouldn't have to hear about something like this in a restroom.
I'm sorry, sir.
Find out who it is.
I'd like to interview him myself.
Yes, sir.
You and your big mouth!
Your name is?
Kang Ho, sir.
Your first name is only one syllable?
Yes, sir.
Your hobbies?
Reading and sports.
Sports?
A combination of mind and body, I see.
What kind of books do you like to read?
I'm a little embarrassed to admit this,
but I enjoy reading comics and martial arts novels.
Martial arts novels and comics?
Nothing like them for some escapist fun.
I'm sure you went through that phase. Right?
How would you spend your first paycheck?
I'd like to buy my father a pair of shoes.
Why is that?
Have you seen my shoes?
You can't find them?
I can't find my shoes.
I'm sure they're around.
What are these?
Aren't these new shoes?
Where did they come from?
Come on, Dad.
Dad stop.
I found them.
I can still wear them.
Where did you get those new shoes?
Just try it on.
But Dad you need shoes.
No, I don't need fancy new shoes. Try it on.
Nice, very nice.
My son has an interview at LK Corporation tomorrow.
They're not like the run-of-the-mill companies.
You have to pass the written exam to even get an interview.
And their exams are notoriously hard.
I'm so proud of you, my son.
Very nice.
That's my son.
So my father still put on his worn-out pair of shoes and headed out for the day.
Some point to free trade agreements as a way to settle trade disputes.
What is your view on this?
I'm sorry...I haven't given it much thought.
To be honest, it's not a matter that should be left to the indvidual.
It's up to the trade department to decide such issues.
Isn't that right?
It is, sir.
Considering the worldwide economic slump,
do you feel democracy and capitalism can coexist?
True democracy and capitalism cannot coexist.
Look at multinational investment organizations.
More than opening up markets for a free economy,
all they're doing is polarizing the rich and the poor!
I do not believe that true democracy and capitalism can coexist.
Why is that?
Multinational investment organizations are polarizing the rich and the poor.
We're not seeing balanced economic development.
The working class suffers from extreme poverty.
It's only the very small upper class that benefits.
How did the interview go?
Amazing. An amazing fellow.
I figured he had intellect and physical prowess.
But a sense of morality as well. He's perfect.
He sounds too good to be true.
Tell Mr. Moon to bring me this fellow's file.
Will he know who I mean?
Tell him the fellow's name is Kang Ho.
A nice name too. Kang Ho. Isn't it?
By the way, is your father back?
Yes..
Make sure to give him my regards.
Tell him I'm always grateful. You know how grateful I am to him.
Make sure you convey my emotions.
Yes, sir.
I'm counting on you.
Kang Ho?
Kang Ho!
Honey! Hooray!
CONGRATULATIONS TO LK NEW HIRES KANG HO
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW LK HIRES
KANG HO