Sir!
What?
What are you doing here?
And why is our super rookie honoring us with a visit?
How are you, sir?
So this must be the fellow you were talking about.
Yes, he's that fellow.
Oh, so he's that fellow.
Indeed.
Mr. Kim's been paying close attention to him.
He did something rather special
just a couple of days ago too.
But, what brings you here?
I wanted to talk to Mr. Kim in private.
Oh, is that right?
I'll let you all get back.
You as well.
Yes...
Let's go.
Yes, see you around.
Let's go.
What so urgent that you had to come see me?
I'm sorry, but after hearing I was the top hire,
I just couldn't contain my curiosity.
You only just heard that?
Yes.
We've been at a loss as to what to do,
so we tired to keep it quiet.
But I guess word's gotten around to you as well.
No secret lasts forever.
Right, Director Koo?
Right, sir.
And do you have a problem with that?
Pardon?
It seems as if it were even more of a surprise to you.
We were surprised as well,
so we went over your test manually.
You really did get the perfect score.
I'm sorry?
Right, Mr. Koo?
Yes, sir.
Whether it was you genuine ability or pure luck,
only you know the answer.
But why's that so important?
I'm sorry?
Let me just ask you two really important things.
Do you know of any new hire who sold
2,000 sets of lingerie on his first day of training?
Or any who broke through a six-month impasse
in negotiations and reached an agreement in just one day?
If you do, I'd like to meet him.
What you've done has no precedent in LK history.
You think the head of contruction
has nothing better to do than give you awards?
Why do you think we created the secret task force?
You think we don't have anything to do?
No, sir!
Then forget your suspicions, and be proud
of the fact that you're the top new hire.
Understood, sir!
When's the construction department's awards ceremony?
In just a little while, sir.
I see.
Anyway, congratulations.
I must get back to work.
Award of merit for Kang Ho.
This award is given to the administrative department's
Kang Ho for successfully negotiating a contract
for the construction rights to the Lomario project.
The director of the construction department
In spite of the fact that he's a new hire,
by approaching his profession with diligence and zeal,
the recipient has set high standards for others to follow.
By displaying an extraordinary sense of mission
and responsibility, enthusiasm, and effort,
the recipient has contributed to our corporation.
Thank you!
Come in.
You asked to see me, sir?
Yes.
I've been looking over the files of all the new hires.
And exactly two people caught my eye.
You went to high school with Kang Ho fellow?
Yes, sir.
This must be eating you up inside.
I'm sorry, sir?
Have they partnered you up with a mentor?
Yes, sir.
Supervisor Moon Sung-ho, sir.
Yes, Supervisor Moon is a man of ability.
He's a bit too easy-going though.
Well, that's enough about the mentoring.
I'm keeping my eyes on you.
Come talk to me if you need anything.
Wait.
How about a drink after work?
Yes, sir.
I got an award today.
A certificate and a medal.
I guess I'm really the corporate type.
I never even got an attendance award in school.
But they keep showering me with awards at this job.
I know.
I guess talent like mine isn't easy to find.
How can I not toot my own horn!
You're in class right now?
I'll call you back.
Why, that punk...
Just sit down...
Man...
What is it now?
I've been racking my brains.
And someone above me has to be in on this conspiracy.
What?
I observed him very carefully during training.
There's no way he could've gotten a perfect score.
That's why I thought he was the chairman's son.
That again?
We have a great new hire on our hands.
And you keep trying to bring him down.
Actually... No,
Ah yes, I even went over his exam manually.
And?
It really was a perfect score.
And?
But do you really think that
he could pass our application screening?
Didn't you see District Manager Kim on the TV interview?
The kid is a diamond in the rough.
No, something's up.
The fact that he's accomplished all this
must mean there's some hidden force working for him.
Enough of that.
We have to cut one of the temps...
You always give me that kind of cruddy work!
Who am I supposed to fire?
Have a seat.
You've worked in our department for a while now.
Your term is almost up.
Your mother is a farmer?
She's ill, so she can't work on the farm.
You have many certificates too.
Where did you go to middle school?
Why do you ask?
I couldn't find your school records.
I took the G.E.D.
Got a boyfriend?
No, I don't
Come on, now.
You two live in the same neighborhood.
Have you known him long?
Who?
Kang Ho.
Well, I don't really know him...
He turned in his application to you too, right?
Yes...
Did you review his application?
I don't really remember...
But may I ask why?
No reason.
Would you ask Ms. Kim to come in?
How annoying.
In my opinion, there are two types of people in this world,
regular workers and temps.
What about the unemployed slackers?
They don't even deserve to be mentioned.
What did he say to you?
Are they hiring you for another term?
They told me I should get married.
Man, these people...
I can't stand it when people say that.
Don't they know I want to get married?
I just can't find anyone good enough.
You know what I think?
Get some work down, and you'll be just fine.
You should've done it when I got my surgery.
Why, you...
What did he say to you?
Well...
Not much.
He didn't mention anything about another term?
No, he didn't.
What?
But he brought it up with everyone else.
What?
No, you shouldn't have...
Okay, see you later.
Bong-sam, want to go out for a drink?
I'm sorry, sir. I have an appoinment.
Oh?
As your mentor, I really wanted to buy you a drink.
I'm free!
Oh?
Want to come?
Yes, sir!
Let me tag along.
Hey, you're not invited.
Girls can't tag along?
No, it's not that...
Good night.
They probably don't want girls. Good night.
Oh, it's all business.
Let me tag along.
Sure, why not?
Let's go.
Yes, sir!
Good night, everyone.
Supervisor, I need to talk to you about something.
Another time.
It has to be now.
I'm rather busy right now.
You mentioned hiring for the new term with everyone else.
But why didn't you discuss it with me?
That?
Later. Let's talk about this later. Okay?
Can you tell me why?
Have I done something wrong?
He said he'll talk to you tomorrow.
We have a previous engagement.
Could you not block our way?
Was I talking to you?
Listen here, Mi-ok.
It wasn't my decision.
I'm just carrying out a deciision that was already made.
They have to eliminate one person.
Should I go instead?
You should've done better while you had the chance.
Hi.
Sorry, I just got out of a meeting.
Sit down.
Drink.
Here.
Did you know I graduated from our alma mater
fifteen years before you with the same major?
No, I didn't, sir.
It's an honor.
You'll learn this soon enough.
But many of my classmates
fill some of the most pivotal positions at LK.
I'd like you to do the same.
I'll need your help, sir.
You live in a rather nice studio and drive an import.
So I thought you came from a wealthy family.
Initially, at least.
You're working as an independent stock broker too?
Right?
Yes.
It's hard work, isn't it?
Yes, sir.
Dont' be so nervous. Drink up.
I believe we could use some change at LK.
A world-class corporation?
What a joke.
You can't just brush up the corporation's facade.
We have to predict what the trend will be in 10, 20 years,
and make the appropriate investments, no?
Yes, I agree, sir.
Unless we change our ways within five years,
we'll fall behind our international competitors.
Don't you agree?
I do, sir.
That's why I'm collecting young talent such as yourself.
How shall I put it?
A pool of young talent, perhaps.
In anticipation of the pushing out those
who stick to their antiquated ways,
I'm looking for tatent to help me complete my masterpiece.
Cheers.
You discussed hiring for the new term with the others.
But why didn't you discuss it with me?
Have I done something wrong?
No matter how often I hear your singing,
it's always music to my ears, sir.
Thank you, sir.
I'll continue to count on you, sir.
Of course!
I'll need your continued support.
Sure...
This must be your first time here.
Yes.
I'll look you up often, sir.
You're even lovelier than the girl who work here.
And so what?
What's wrong with you two?
If you're just going to sit there, you should leave.
We're here to have fun.
Come on, Ho!
Your turn to sing.
Yes
I'll sing.
Hello?
What?
I'm sorry. I'll be right over.
Did you sleep well?
Sure...
Mr. Koo wants us at work right away.
Oh? Does he?
I'll wait for you outside.
What will I do?
Just a minute.
It might not be good for us to show up at the same time.
Why not?
We did spend the night together after all.
Wait five minutes before you come up.
Look at the time!
You guys just got hired!
You'd better quit either drinking or this job!
I'm sorry, sir. It won't happen again.
Me too, sir.
Turn in a letter of apology by lunchtime!
-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.
And what's this?
What a disgrace...
Read this.
Come up with possible solutions, and turn them in.
Hyun-ah.
Yes?
Oh, I'd like you to read this as well.
Don't stress over it, though.
Okay, sir.
What happened to your forehead?
Okay, Bye
Hyun-ah, could I speak to you for a second?
Did you use your clout to get them to fire me?
Why would I?
Then why would they suddenly refuse to extend my term?
How should I know?
Then what was the meaning of what you said?
That I should've done better while I had the chance?
It's just as I said.
But you just started in this department.
You don't even know how I performed in the past.
Why would I not?
I worked as District Manager Kim's secretary before this.
And how long did you work there?
Two months.
Two months?
Two months, and you're telling me I should've done better?
What?
Someone like you doesn't even understand how a temp feels.
And why should I?
Did Bong-sam ask you?
Did he ask you to run me out of here?
It'd be easier for you to not see each other.
Why make everyone else suffer?
Cool it down a little bit, will you?
What's the use of torturing a man who no longer wants you?
Have you no pride?
If I were you, I'd quit out of spite.
Ms. Suh.
Yes?
I don't have any feelings for him anymore.
I have no pride either.
I wish I could quit out of spite but I can't.
I've worked here for more than five years...
Can't you give me a break just this once?
You really don't have any pride.
You should've done better while you had the chance.
NON-REGULAR EMPLOYEES ARE HUMAN TOO
OUR LIVELIHOOD MUST BE GUARANTEED
Yes, I understand...
Mi-ok, what do you think you're doing?
There's nothing we can do about company policy.
Cover this
By displaying an extraordinary sense of mission...
By displaying....
By displaying an extraordinary sense of mission...
Something's on your back
Where are you going at this hour of the night?
Hey, where are you going?
I'll be back.
Where's he going?
Go home now, please.
Why are you so stubborn?
You're driving me crazy.
How long are you going to stand here like this?
There are still some people here.
I'll stay just a little while longer.
You have to think about us too.
I'm sorry.
I don't believe this...
Are you going to do this tomorrow?
Just in the morning, lunch, and at closing time.
Till when?
You think this will get your job back?
Have you even eaten yet?
No...
Hello?
I'm calling from the LK buidling.
Black bean noodles or spicy noodles?
Black bean.
Two orders of black bean noodles.
I'm in the first floor lobby.
Thank you.
What happened to the secret task force you were on?
I told them I just wanted a regular position.
Why did you come here?
I just felt bad for you.
Does this secret task force have anything to do
with my not getting a term extension?
No.
You and Hyun-ah are good friends, right?
No way!
Were you really the top hire?
I can't believe it myself.
But that's what everyone's saying.
Look at you people.
You're really not going to leave?
Where did you go?
I just wanted to get some fresh air.
I must've dozed off for a bit.
A bit?
You slept for over an hour.
I did?
Why am I so tired these days?
Did you drink a lot with Supervisor Moon last night?
A little bit.
Were you celebrating anything in particular?
A client took us out.
Did you have fun?
Of course not.
Who were you with?
Just someone I know.
Did you really do that to Mi-ok?
I told you I was going to take care of it.
This thing has so many questions.
Who the heck made this thing?
Ms. Nah, of course.
I knew it when she made me get her coffee.
Where did you sleep last night?
What do you mean where?
At home, of course. Why?
I called you, but I couldn't get through.
I turned the phone off and went to sleep.
I'm leaving now.
What am I to you?
Just a college friend, as you tell everyone?
You're scaring me.
You said I have a chip on my shoulder.
If you know that...
Why would you test me?
What am I to you, a joke?
Am I?
What did I do wrong?
You think you're all that?
What?
You think you're that special?
What?
You put on a facade of being so graceful and cool.
But you're actually greedy and selfish.
And?
If you really want to be with me,
be honest if only for a moment.
And what about you?
Have you ever even for a moment...
Have you ever been truthful with me?
At the very least...
I am truthful the moments I'm with you,
whether you believe it or not.
The first thing that foreign investors demanded
was the liberalization of the labor market,
the right to hire and fire as they pleased.
And due to the shortage of foreign capital,
our nation had no choice but to accommodate them.
So what's the bottom line here?
There are ongoing discussions about contract labor.
Lifetime employment is being seen in a negative light.
What?
The trend is towards using more temporary labor.
Those with capital value flexibility over security.
Just tell me what the bottom line is.
In my opinion, Mi-ok has no choice but to quit.
Then...
It's a lost cause?
But it's not a totally lost cause.
Really?
Labor laws do state that after two years of employment,
even temps have the same rights as regular workers.
So that's why companies fire new temps every two years.
Is there anything you don't know?
And there's even a provision which states
that contract workers can't be fired summarily
for the mere reason that their terms are up.
Be honest.
You like Mi-ok, don't you?
Does it seem like that to you too?
Yes.
What am I going to do about Hyun-ah then?
Why you!
Do you really think we make a good couple?
Thank you.
Would you take the time to read this?
Thank you.
Hey, Bong-sam!
Lee Bong-sam
What?
Take this and read it.
Do you even know what it means?
Of course, I do.
Did you think that I wouldn't?
Just take the time to read it.
This is about Mi-ok after all.
Are you gutsy or stupid?
Or is it that you stupidity is making you gutsy?
What was that, dude?
Good luck.
Hey, Hey!
Excuse me.
What?
I think you should just go to work.
Why?
This concerns me.
So please don't stick your nose in it.
I'm doing this because I want to.
Sir!
Good morning.
What do you think you're doing?
Ms. Lee hasn't even done anything wrong,
but she's been singled out and is being terminated.
So I'm spreading news of this grievance.
What!
Please read it, sir. I should get back...
A rather peculiar fellow, isn't he?
A personnel review could really put you in a bind.
What to do, what to do?
You're doing it at lunch too, right?
Are you getting a kcik out of this?
Pardon?
You're a regular employee. So why are you doing this?
Do you really want the attention?
What?
I don't know why you're doing this.
But I can take care of myself, so stay out of it.
We have a meeting, everyone.
I must say something before the meeting starts.
Let me remind you this is a place of business.
A huge organization where tens of thousands
work towards a common goal.
We can't allow petty emotions or a sense of heroism
to negatively affect the entire company.
And do remember you'll be held responsible
for your actions.
Let's start the meeting.
Mr. Moon.
If that were the case,
what would differentiate us from an organized crime?
What?
What was that, you punk?
Don't individuals build organizations
so they can pursue personal happiness?
If an individual's pursuit of happiness is trampled on
for the sake of the organization,
doesn't that defect the purpose of the organization?
Save that for your philosophy discussions.
Let's proceed with the day's schedule.
Until Ms. Lee's problem is resolved,
I plan to use my free time in the morning,
durning lunch, and after work
to pursue justice in this case.
What was that?
Anyone care to join me?
Hello?
Who's calling so early?
Hey, Move.
Hello?
Who?
That happens with temps every now and then.
Yes, Yes.
It really shouldn't be an issue.
But the plight of temps has been discussed in the media...
Pardon?
Well, he's a new hire...
So he doesn't know how the real world works.
Yes. Yes, he was the top hire.
But he has such a superb mind,
that the way he thinks is different
from the way the average person thinks.
Yes
I'll show him the way, sir.
You need not be concerned, Chairman.
Goodbye, sir.
What's the relationship between the temp and the clown?
I'll look into it.
And what's going on with the plan to push him out?
Well, sir, about that...
Everyday, he creates some new fiasco.
So rather than executing the plan to oust him,
I can hardly clean up the mess he makes...
Song's threatening me with the prospect
of a personnel review.
So he must know something about this clown for sure...
What could that be?
Mr. Koo.
Yes, sir.
That's what I need you to find out.
I know this killer soup joint. Let's go there for lunch.
Sounds good.
Bye, everyone.
What are you doing?
Let's go.
Come on.
What's gotten into him?
Is he stupid or something?
Sir.
Mr. Lee Bong Sam.
I was wondering if I could speak to you for a second.
Would you read this?
Thank you.
What's wrong?
I think I started something I shouldn't have.
How can you say that now?
Let's take this thing as far as we can.
I'll have to quit anyways, so I have nothing to lose,
but I really don't understand why you're doing this.
You had to study so hard to get this job.
But you could get fired over some measly temp.
I didn't have to study that hard to get this job.
I guess you must be really smart.
No, just lucky.
How is it that no one's offering to help you?
I'm beginning to have doubts about your personality.
This isn't about someone's personality.
This is about survival.
You're the one who's being stupid.
What? I'm sticking out my neck for you,
and all you can say is that I'm being stupid?
Mi-ok!
Oh, hi.
What happened?
What's the matter with this company?
Who's the scumbag?
Who's telling our Mi-ok to quit!
What can we do to help?
Just tell us what we can do.
I just need you ladies to stand by Mi-ok's side
in a display of strength.
Strength? Want me to fight?
You should just go back.
Have you lost your mind?
No, we haven't lost our minds.
Am I not right?
Yes. It's only right we should help you in times like these.
This company's doing just fine.
So how can they just dismiss you one day?
Don't you worry.
I'm going to find the guy who told you to quit,
and I'm going to crush him.
We'll take them on.
The president, the chairman, whoever!
Bring them on!
Ho!
Brother.
And who are these guys?
My friends. And they're here to help Mi-ok.
Transcribed by: georgeyklee Edited and re-timed by: chimie