Do you know what the Latin phrase "te nosce" means?
What was that?
You don't?
And you somehow managed to pass the written exam.
Doesn't it seem strange to you as well?
For a moment, I thought you weren't the Kang Ho I used to know.
But I found out for sure while rooming with you.
You're the same loser I used to know.
What's going on?
I got tired of being a secretary.
But why does it have to be my department?
-You don't like it? -No, it doesn't matter to me.
-I just thought it might be uncomfortable for you. -I'm okay with it.
That's a relief.
Let's go.
Attention, everyone.
You all know Ms. Suh.
She was District Manager Kim's secretary,
but she's been reassigned to our department.
How do you do? I'm Suh Hyun-ah.
And one of our top new hires, Mr. Lee Bong-sam.
How do you do? My name is Lee Bong-sam.
And you know Mr. Moon.
-Thank you for having us. -Welcome aboard.
And this is Ms. Nah Ae-ri.
I'm so glad we'll be working together.
Thank you.
Thank you for having me.
NIce to meet you.
And our three ladies here: Ms. Oh, Ms. Kim, and Ms. Bae.
Where's Ms. Lee Mi-ok?
She's late again?
I'm sorry.
Do you know what time it is?
I'm so sorry...
And what's with your face?
Pardon?
Sung-tae?
How can you still be sleeping?
You know what the Latin phrase "te nosce" means?
No, I just read it somewhere.
Oh?
Really? So it means that one should know one's place?
No... Thanks.
I'm Lee Bong-sam. Thank you for having me.
I'm Suh Hyun-ah. Thank you for having me.
Why didn't you just keep working as a secretary?
Pardon?
Mr. Lee, you're one of the special hires?
Yes, sir.
I'll be expecting big things from you.
I'll try my best, sir.
What are your goals?
To become the CEO.
Looks like I have competition.
Try your best.
I will, sir.
My name is Lee Bong-sam, sir.
Thank you for having me.
Welcome aboard. Good luck.
Thank you for everything, sir.
Not at all.
You can always come to me.
Yes, sir.
Our department is a pivotal one at LK.
To say we have some of the best minds in the world
would not be an overstatement.
Did I go a bit overboard?
Have you heard one of the new hires
is Chairman Kang's illegitimate son?
LK Hotel President Suh's daughter was there too.
Supervisor Moon personally made sure of it.
I did?
Right. How could a P.E. major get hired otherwise?
A P.E. major?
And the chairman supposedly showed up in person too.
Man, how many sons does he have?
Who knows...
These are the projects we're working on.
You'll need to get a perfect grasp of them.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Lee Bong-sam.
I don't understand the principle behind this sytem.
My, my...
How are you, sir?
No one was here, right?
Right.
Sit.
Read this, and turn in a report by tomorrow.
Yes, sir.
Good luck.
Sir!
Yes?
What department is this?
This is...
It's the task force team.
I'm sorry?
It's a secret project
involving only the most talented.
And I'm the only team member?
Of course you aren't the only one.
District Manager Kim and I are part of the team too.
The District Manager as well?
This is top secret.
So make sure to not tell anyone.
Not even your family and friends.
Sir!
What now?
What am I supposed to do about lunch?
Bring your ID to the company cafeteria,
and you'll be taken care of.
Yes, sir.
Are you sure we haven't met before?
I don't think so.
But you seem so familiar...
Let's go guys.
Mi-ok, aren't you coming?
I have so much work...
But today's the party for the new hires.
You can't miss that.
But I'm so behind.
That's why I told you to be on time.
Do you have to do it now?
You can finish up tomorrow.
Go change and join us.
Sir, let's go.
You always have to try to go against the grain.
Let's go.
Why is he always getting on your case?
Let's go.
Come on.
Hey, Seung-jae.
Hi, Kang Ho.
How are you?
-You just got off? -Yes.
Did they assign you to a department?
International operations. And you?
Well...
Seung-jae, come on.
Wait..
There's a welcoming party today.
See you later.
Sure.
He was four years ahead of me.
You know each other?
Yes.
And I had no clue whatsoever.
You guys never acted as if you knew each other.
There's no reason to advertise it.
College sweethearts?
No, nothing like that...
He was always after me.
Most of the guys were after her.
I guess Ms. Suh really gets around.
What are you doing?
That's what I should be asking you.
I'm not doing anything.
Is that why you did the same thing at the training?
What do you mean?
Take it out on me if you have to.
Hyun-ah doesn't even know anything.
What?
This is childish.
Is it?
And it's really tacky.
I think you should quit work.
What?
You can find another job.
If you want, I'll help you find one.
Why don't you quit instead!
I'm going to excuse myself.
The way I look at it,
the person who gave you this project
must have either one of two intentions.
Either he really believes in you,
and wants to expose you to various fields of knowledge
thereby optimizing your heretofore hidden potential.
Or...
He wants to run you out of the company.
Personally, I'm leaning towards the latter possiblity.
A task force team composed of the district manager,
the personnel director, and a new hire?
That's just absurd.
A secret project involving the most talented?
They're messing with your mind.
In my opinion, they found out they made an error
in the hiring process, and they're trying to rectify it.
Of course.
This is LK we're talking about here after all.
I'm saying this as a friend.
But it'd be better if you quit before they take this further.
And I'm not saying this
because I'm worried you'll ask me to do the report.
Ho!
Just got off?
Yes.
How was it? They're good to you?
Yes...
Of course, they would be.
You're such a nice guy,
so you're going to get along with everyone.
Are you going somewhere?
I just found some work.
Night time security.
I'll be back. Go on in.
Bye, Dad.
Okay, go on home.
You just started.
And they're giving you so much work.
I guess that's what sets major corporatioins apart.
Enjoy some juice, and take it easy.
Don't overdo it, okay?
Thank you.
Work hard.
Hello?
Yes, speaking.
Hey, what's up?
Right now?
I have to work in the morning,
so I can't come all that way.
But you could come here.
There's a bar called The Secretary at the intersection.
Okay, I'll see you there.
Hey, Min.
Let me borrow some money.
No.
I'd planned on buying you the latest LK MP3 player
with my first paycheck.
But I guess that's out the door.
How much do you need?
What a jerk.
How can he treat you like that?
I would've socked him one.
How can you say something so irresponsible?
If she hits him, how will she put food on the table?
Everything's about food with you, isn't it?
Well, it is very important.
I mean, we all work so we can eat.
Hello there.
Hi!
Look who's here.
You're like a different person.
Over here.
I said, I'm over here.
It's been a while.
Yes, it has.
Can I get a beer?
Sure.
I didn't know you guys were together.
You call this ambience?
What's wrong with it?
Well...
What did you want to tell me?
You look really great now.
Thanks.
I heard you found a job.
Yup.
Is it really with LK?
Yup.
I said some things I shouldn't have.
I feel really bad.
It's all in the past.
Then...
Does that mean you've forgiven me?
Don't be silly...
Who is this, your girlfriend?
No.
Then?
We're in the middle of a conversation.
Oh?
Why did you want to meet me here?
It's brimming over with old women.
Let's go somewhere else.
How disgusting.
What did you just say, young lady?
What about old ladies?
Disgusting?
What do you mean?
Disgusting? Are you talking about us?
Let's go.
They're trying to scare the customers.
No one's trying to scare you.
You're the one who's being a rude wench.
What was that? A rude wench?
What's your problem, fatso?
What did you just say?
Fatso?
Ladies, please calm down!
Ladies?
Will you be quiet?
I'm trying to have a drink here.
You guys own this bar?
Why are you carrying on like jerks?
Why, why!
Mi-ok...
This bar is really something else.
When I heard you were hired at LK,
I thought about getting back together with you.
But now I don't think so.
What a rude little wench...
Dad's still not home?
I guess he has to work all night.
Hi, there.
Hi, Dad.
Have something to eat before going to bed.
Have something.
You'd better eat and go.
You'll be late.
Okay.
Have you heard the top hire's been whisked away
to work on a top secret project?
He got a perfect score on the exam,
but his educational background's a total joke.
He comes from a really poweful family.
They have an amazing network of connections.
Rumor has it he may be the chairman's illegitimate son.
They just talked about where they went to college.
Where does that leave us high school grads?
Why did they even invite us to the party?
They just talked amongst themselves.
And that Hyun-ah chick was so into herself.
She's pretty, rich, and well-educated.
She has no reason to hang her head.
Doesn't it seem like there's already something
going on between her and Lee Bong-sam?
Sure seems that way.
I got all excited about a good-looking new hire,
but I think I'm barking up the wrong tree.
So the Won Bin look-alike may be taken.
But what about the Jang Dong-geun look-alike?
That's right!
I'd almost forgotten about him.
Mi-ok, where is he?
How should I know?
She's been acting strange lately, don't you think?
She was always strange.
Well, she's been wearing makeup.
And then she told Hyun-ah off too.
Wait...
Lee Bong-sam must've been the guy she was dating...
Is this everything?
Yes.
What the heck is this?
I have to correct your work,
and I get the blame as well.
You have to do a better job
with these presentations.
You got this job because of Director Koo's pull.
So you should do a good job for his sake.
But look at this!
I won't repeat myself. Do it again.
Yes, ma'am.
I'm trying to be nice,
but these people just won't listen.
Hyun-ah.
Yes?
Can you get me a cup of coffee?
Pardon?
A cup of coffee.
Just because she's my superior,
she's making me get her coffee?
Ms. Lee.
I don't like girls who get around.
And?
So what made you say that to me last night?
I'm sorry if I offended you.
That didn't sound very sincere.
What should I do? Get on my knees?
What do you have against me?
What do you mean?
Is this about Bong-sam by any chance?
Pardon?
Did you used to like him or something?
I can see why you'd like him.
He's smart and sexy.
You're off-base.
That's good to hear.
And Ms. Nah would like a cup of coffee.
Hyun-ah, where's my coffee?
Mi-ok's getting it.
I thought I asked you.
Why does it matter as long as you get it?
How many lumps of sugar did you put in?
Two.
I told you before that I take three.
Can't you ever do anything right?
The negotiations to assume operations
in the Shanghai market are reaching fruition.
And we're coming to an agreement
on the exact numbers as well.
We're getting reports of some labor unrest.
Were you aware of this?
Nothing has been confirmed yet.
So far, we believe these reports
are rumors spread by our rivals.
However...
Don't you believe we need to be more prudent?
Of course, we need to be prudent!
But proper timing is everything.
The next issue is that of bilateral investments.
Mr. Kim.
Please don't take anything I said personally.
I just want the best for all of us.
I'm well aware of that.
And by the way...
About the fellow who was the top hire...
Which department is he in?
Why do you ask?
Usually, such extraordinary talent is assigned
to our administrative department.
And?
Well, I haven't seen him.
I'm sure he's in the right position.
You have too much stamina for your own good, Mr. Song.
What is it that you do?
Must I be humiliated by some young punk
during an executive meeting?
I'm sorry, sir.
The issue of the consortium with out Japanese partners...
Or that of building a factory in China...
Nothing's going right!
And why didn't you tell me about the labor unions?
If Song's back from the States,
we have to find out his motives,
so we know how to react!
I'm sorry, sir.
And where did you stick that idiot anyway?
Just give me one week, sir.
I'll make him walk out on his own.
And what if he doesn't?
No matter how thick-skinned he may be,
he won't have a choice but to walk.
And if he still doesn't?
He will.
We have enough headaches as it is,
and some dirtbag shows up out of nowhere...
Darn it!
Don't worry, sir.
He'll leave.
I'll call you later.
So you want the chance to kiss up to him all by yourself...
I APOLOGIZE FOR CAUSING DISTRESS
TO A WORLD-CLASS CORPORATION
What's this?
I stayed up all night worrying about this.
You did?
I thought I might disappoint you,
so I wasn't going to say this.
What do you mean disappointed?
Feel free to talk to me.
I'm not the prodigy you and Mr. Kim believe me to be.
Looking at the material you gave me yesterday
made me realize it even more.
And I thought about why you gave it to me.
And why is that?
You were trying to provoke me somehow.
Right, and?
So I've come to a conclusion.
I don't believe I'm the prodigy of the century.
Thank you for having such faith in me.
But I don't have what it takes
to lead a secret project...
So I'd like reassignment to a regular position.
What!
I'm sorry to disappoint you.
But I can recommend someone
who could lead such a project.
A fellow by the name of Lee Bong-sam.
A true talent, sir.
He and I don't get along well,
but I've never seen such a genius,
besides my buddy Sung-tae.
You've never sent me a text message before.
I think you should go back to working as a secretary.
Why?
You don't want a career in business administration,
so what are you doing in this department?
You have to put up with so much pestering.
I don't mind.
Just go back while I'm asking nicely.
Am I putting you in a tough spot?
Of course not.
I just feel bad for you, that's all.
I guess Ms. Suh really gets around.
Is this about Bong-sam, by any chance?
Pardon?
Is this about Mi-ok, by any chance?
Why would you say something so silly?
Let's just forget it.
Hyun-ah.
Don't make me second-guess you.
Actually, I've started second-guessing you already.
Excuse me.
Hyun-ah.
Oh, hi.
How have you been?
I've been reassigned.
To where?
The administrative department.
Doesn't Mi-ok work there too?
Yes, she does.
And what about Bong-sam?
The same department.
I've been wondering about you.
You have?
What department did they assign you to?
Oh, that?
Well, it's a secret...
You don't want to tell me?
No, it's not that...
But I really can't tell you.
It must be a very special department.
Sort of...
I can't be away from my desk for long.
Tell that punk Bong-sam I said hi.
Wait!
Are you free this evening?
Pardon?
I'm going home now.
Oh, are you?
Sure. Take care.
Hello.
He's away at the moment. I'll give him the message.
Sir.
How do you do, sir?
So you're here.
Yes...
I thought you might be hungry.
Have a seat.
From experience, I know this is
about when you get most hungry.
Why are you being so formal with me all of a sudden?
Please, you're my superior.
I realized this during the training as well,
but you really are very down-to-earth, sir.
You mingle with others so well.
You even received the congeniality award.
We all need to learn from your example, sir.
My, you shouldn't have...
Thank you. Have some with me.
No, that's quite all right.
What is all this?
You can't look at that!
I'm sorry...
But how did you find me here?
My nickname is Detective Moon.
If I mistreated you in any way during the training,
please forget about it.
And keep my visit a secret from Mr. Koo.
And I'll come by and look in on you often, sir.
Sure.
Excuse me.
Now that I'm here, if you're free this evening,
perhaps we could have dinner together.
Actually, I forgot all about my dinner date with Hyun-ah.
Belated congratulations to you.
Thank you...
Why did you want to see me today?
Does there have to be a special reason?
No, it's not that...
Can't two coworkers get together for a drink?
Of course, we can...
Then why do you ask?
This phone is currently turned off...
Do you know how old my father is?
He's turning eighty soon.
District Manager Kim is friends with
one of my brothers.
And his daughter and I went to college together.
Is my mom my father's third or fourth...
Anyway, I'm the youngest of my siblings.
Silly, aren't I?
Not at all.
I can hear the pain in your voice.
I can't believe I'm telling you all this.
No matter how drunk I get,
I never talk about this stuff with Bong-sam.
Well, that punk is kind of hard to talk to.
So, you're really not interested in me?
I am interested.
So why am I the only one yapping?
Do you not find me charming?
No, you're quite charming.
To be honest, I'm very interested in you.
Then what about Bong-sam?
I don't know...
Usually, the man offers the woman wine
to get her drunk.
You got a girlfriend?
No, I don't.
You don't have any questions for me?
Well, there is this one thing...
What is it?
You are picking up the tab, right?
Sure.
Will you go out for a drink with me
from time to time?
Sure.
Why don't we go somewhere else for one more round?
Are you all right?
Here...
Thank you.
Good night.
You're here early.
Good morning, sir.
Good morning.
Mi-ok.
Yes?
Bring that with you, and come with me.
Sure.
Go ahead and clean this office.
Why do I have to clean someone else's office?
Do you know whose office this is?
Well, never mind...
Just clean it if I tell you to.
Don't tell anyone. Just get here 30 minutes earlier
every morning and clean this office.
Everyday?
Yes.
Please. I'm counting on you.
Who leaves his office in such a mess?
MI-OK, BONG-SAM'S EX?
ENGLISH SUBTITLES BY KBFD - The Asia Network (TAN)
Credits to tran05 for the KBFD version.
Transcription and timing done by dinda.