Cheongdam-dong Alice, Episode 4
I'll buy all the clothes I want, buy all the brand-name goods I want.
I'll go to the places I want.
I won't live like I'm worth a few dollars. [ Korean: Like I'm worth 1000 - 2000 Won]
I'll take care of my family like other people.
I, too . . .
will live like that!
So?
So that's why you cried?
Is it because of that woman you cried?
Is it ?
Did that woman . . .
make me cry?
Hey . . .
Han Se . . .
You still didn't hear my second answer.
It's this. It's this.
It's all in here. What you want.
As you said, I, who can't do better than you,
how could I have moved into Cheongdam-dong.
Are you going to give it a try?
This is all I can give you. Do the rest on your own.
The rest?
On my own?
What, did you think I would introduce you to a man?
Wake up! I don't plan on having ties with you.
But . . . I'll at least help you get started.
Just know ONE thing...
The moment you take this, you and I are completely settled.
I understand.
Chapter One
If you're going to be black (dirty), make sure you are black all the way!
She probably got hurt . . .
she is probably having a really difficult time...
she probably feels betrayed and angry.
But she'll still blame herself, right?
That "because of me, he became petty and is doing these things."
And then...
If she starts having negative thoughts... She shouldn't!
Oh NO! What do I do? What do I do? What do I do?
Do you like her?
Do you LIKE that woman?
What?!
Well, she worries you, makes you concerned plus
that woman made you cry!
HEY! If YOU cry, does it mean you like someone?
I mean, do you watch documentaries on pitiful grandmothers and
does LOVE pour from your heart and make you cry watching that?
Then...
why are you acting like her Daddy Long-legs?
Healing!
EH!?
HEALING!!
What did you two talk about for so long?
What did Yoon Joo unni say? What did you two talk about for so long?
What did Yoon Joo unni say?
Yes...What did she say?
She somehow knew about our family's situation and came...
I put the house up for sale.
Let's sell the house and...
...rent some place.
Sell the house?! With whose permission?!
I also...put up the bakery.
After JK Mart (large chain store, think Wal-Mart) set up business in front of us,
our numbers have been in the negatives (minus).
If we keep on,
we go further into debt.
Then what are we going to live off of?
Why is it suddenly like this?
I am sorry. Your dad...
can't do any more.
I, too . . .
thought by this age,
I would have a house in my name,
and be able to pass it onto my daughters.
But...
even though in Seoul,
there are apartments (in Seoul, apartments are houses) everywhere,
not a single one is mine.
The bakery that raised you girls for thirty years,
After selling it, there's . . .
Only $5,000.
The price of my 30 years . . .
this $5,000 is all of it.
"If you're going to be black (dirty), make sure you are black all the way!"
You saw the first chapter, right?
Yeah.
This was in my situation. What kind of things will happen in your case . . .
What kind of seduction, what kind of pain . . .
And what other seeds might fall into place . . .
That's something you won't know.
I'm prepared.
I'm ready to be black (dirty)all the way.
Then . . . Shall we start?
Chapter 2 Find the White Rabbit
You know that the one who took Alice into Wonderland is the White Rabbit, right?
This is the seat where I've always sat!
I sat here first!
Please move.
Oh my, what do you think you're doing?
Cheongdam-dong's premier French restaurant, Etoile.
A meal there costs at least $200, but it's filled with women.
IT'S TOMMY HONG!
The fastest and easiest route into Cheongdam-dong:
Tommy Hong.
Tommy Hong?
The designer?
Asparagus salad. Without sauce, please.
Yes.
He started as a domestically-trained designer who mostly worked as the madames' personal coordinator.
From there, he began to coordinate the madames' daughter-in-law potentials to their taste as well.
The madames, it's not always just the daughter-in-laws of the conglomerate households.
Just the marriages alone that he successfully matched, fifty-eight.
And dozens are waiting to commission him.
The hottest designer in Cheongdam-dong
and matchmaker. Matchmaker.
That Tommy Hong is going to be the White Rabbit that brings you into Cheongdam-dong.
But . . . Do I really need a person like that?
Then, are you hoping for a car accident by chance, which leads into an argument, saying:
" You're the first person to to treat me like this!"
Hoping for something like that? Or,
Charm him at first meeting, attract him to you, and fall passionately in love?
It could happen, that kind of thing . . .
Because that is what we call love.
But even for that, you're going to have to at least meet him!
Do you know a wealthy single man in Gangnam?
Do you know anyone who can help you is what I'm asking.
You don't know anyone, do you?
For a person like you, even to find someone to help you requires time, effort and money.
That's the kind of country we live in.
Okay.
Then, to find my White Rabbit, what do I have to do first?
This girl, really. Are you continuing to waste my time?
Do I look easy to you?
Just tell me. What do I have to do?
Styling.
Come to Etoile by 4PM tomorrow.
With an item you think is "Cheongdam Style".
I thought you said you didn't want to help her! What are you thinking?
Don't worry about me, and just set a plan!
After opening a store at an expensive location, how can you have so few customers?
Don't avoid my question and just tell me. What are you thinking of doing?
At least Han Se is not the type of women that I despise.
That girl is a person who knows what she wants.
Chapter 3
"It's not because it's a knockoff which makes it cheap, it is the mind which is cheap."
You didn't buy those, did you?
There are many shops where you can borrow designer items.
6cm pumps and a timeless A-line dress,
The classic bag and a tweed coat.
Is this the Cheongdam style you were thinking about?
Putting on expensive clothes?
No.
I'm only trying to appeal to men's dumb conservatism.
These clothes are all typical 70s style.
The tweed coat that Cheongdam-dong daughter's in law enjoy
was released by Coco Chanel in 1954.
It's an item with history.
You did this to be seen as sweet and virtuous.
You're not wrong.
But
look around here.
Is there a single classic bag like yours?
That bag is one you hand down, right?
A mother to her daughter,
that daughter to her own daughter.
Oh really.
Why would you hand down a bag?
When we are so busy buying new bags every season.
A bag that isn't affected by trends and matches any clothing?
Such a thing is...
only necessary for someone who can only buy one designer product in her life.
Don't carry something like that. It makes you look poor.
Then what sort of bag?
Like you said you spend a ton of money buying one.
How can you do anything but buy something that everyone will recognize?
Not something that anyone would recognize,
but something that everyone will ask "where is that from?"
You should carry a bag like that.
It doesn't have to be a designer label.
It doesn't have to be expensive.
It should go well with your clothes and not be too common. But the material should be high quality.
It's the same with your shoes.
Whether it's designer label or not?
It's not important.
It should start with good materials
and the important point is... to look like new.
New?
Don't run because you're in a hurry.
If you don't have a car always take the taxi.
Cheongdam style's focus isn't on designer labels
but rather that it always looks like new
since there's no reason to run or do hard work.
Your social status comes from your clothes.
You say that it's not important if it's expensive, but in the end it's all about money.
What's important, is mind.
It's not what you wear and what you carry
but rather why you're carrying and wearing those things.
You have to understand the mind of the rich.
That's their natural discriminating eye.
So don't try to imitate them too easily.
Then you won't be able to know their mind.
But the material still has to be good,
and the design has to raise interest.
Have you realized what you need?
Yes. A part-time job.
A part-time job?
A part-time job here?
This is a place where women come armed from head to toe to get the attention of the rabbit.
You're going to be a waiter at a place like this?
While the rabbit watches the women,
I'm going to watch the rabbit.
I don't have any money now.
I can't get what I need.
I'll use a different method.
I don't know what you're going to do, but remember.
Here, the methods you've used up till now
don't work.
I haven't seen you in a long time.
Oh, so you're here.
Jean Thierry Cha?
I think CEO Jean Thierry Cha may be a good match for my daughter, Il Wha.
Please help us, Tommy Hong.
This is an odd time
to meet an odd person.
What are you saying?
I already had plans to meet Jean Thierry Cha.
It seems that you've received a commission from somewhere else.
No.
It is a type of commission for sure.
However, but it's not that kind of commission.
Do you like her?
Crazy punk!
This is the end of this afternoon's schedule.
You have a meeting with designer Tommy Hong at 6:30.
What about any meetings?
I'll check.
But President,
So In Chan.
He repaid his debts with that $5000 and left.
You meant it well. But to end it like that...
Ms. Han Se Kyung is also very upset...
Secretary Moon.
Yes?
Take care of things so the name So In Chan doesn't come up anymore in the company.
Yes.
I'll check your meetings.
Miss Han Se Kyung, It's me secretary Kim.
About So In Chan...
The President is worried...
Are you doing all right?
President.
Let's go to the conference room.
Ok, I understand.
Are you doing all right? ~~^^
Awesome!
Do you know how much searching I did?
But why Tommy Hong?
I can't tell you right now, but make sure to find this out.
If you help me, you'll get a designer label bag.
Ya! Han Se!
What else should I look up for you?
Should I get everything I can regarding Tommy Hong?
Yes, find everything.
Find it out quickly.
Thank you.
Are you doing all right?
Therefore, through the collaboration with GN Fashion,
not only providing the benefit of great pricing to the consumers,
there will be a psychological benefit as well from the fact that they own an Artemis labeled product.
Along with Artemis' own brand image,
We can go forward with a more accessible image to consumers.
Artemi's unique signature collection...
Yes. I'm doing all right.
There is no tilde! (~~^^)
Yes, period. I'm fine, period.
To meet the timeline, we are planning on distributing through every branch...
How are you doing OK?
What is his problem.
Mind your own business.
Miss Se Kyung.
Yes, Assistant Manager.
Do this. [Order List]
And also get my shoes.
Ok, I got it.
We will develop the marketing plan.
I'm just curious.
Our CEO is worried...
A trendy and unique contemporary look.
contemporary
Geeez!
Do you not like it, President?
Why are we doing this collaboration?
It's because designer bags have a strong market share in Korea but it's weak in the clothing line.
If we are going to weaken our own formula, then there is no need to proceed with this work.
Yes, I understand.
Keep going.
We will lure the younger customers with casual looks.
There is no reply.
Are you very busy?
Why no reply?
You must be busy.
Are you ignoring my messages?
This is GN Fashion designers' profiles.
There are 6 designers total, including Team Leader Shin In Hwa, in the Design Team.
Team Leader Shin In Hwa is preparing...
If you find my messages bothersome, then say so.
We are planning a weekly meeting with GN Fashion's design team.
Go ahead.
Use a contemporary New York style.
Good?
Miss Han Se kyung.
Secretary Kim.
Why you won't answer your phone? Huh?
Phone?
Seriously!
Is there something wrong again?
I got disconnected.
Disconnected?
What did?
Our conversation?
We were having a conversation?
What?
How could you hang up in the middle of a conversation?
I even asked you a question.
How could you stop replying again?
How?
Think about it.
If you're talking, and then the other person stops replying.
What would you think?
Did she have an accident?
Did she faint?
Think about how worried I must have been to come here.
Are you here to argue with me because I didn't message you?
Argue?
I'm just asking.
I was curious why the messages just stopped.
You do know that you're being really weird right now, right?
I'm sorry I couldn't reply.
But as you can see I'm a little busy right now.
How could you do that?
Why do you have so much stuff?
You know that my job is to do shopping errands for the Madame.
That's how we met.
Ah..that's right.
That Seo Yoon Joo really..
Will you help me?
Oh yes.
Isn't there too much?
Just take them out.
And close this.
No matter the reason, this company is unfit.
Isn't this a public stock company?
Do the stockholders know that
you get a salary to run errands like this?
It's really unbelievable!
Secretary Kim.
Yes?
Is this the first time you've seen someone like me?
What are you talking about?
Are there not temporary contractors like me in Artemis?
Umm
Oh.
Why are you suddenly asking about my company?
If you have nothing else to say, I'm leaving now.
Tsk.
Secretary Moon.
Yes?
There's a person missing here, Han Se Kyung.
Miss Han Se Kyung?
Han Se Kyung is a contract employee...
A contract employee?
The issue isn't whether or not she's a regular employee.
So, a contract employee wasn't selected to be a designer, but to run errands?
Huh?
Alert GN Group that one of the designers' profiles is missing.
Han Se Kyung?
Yes. Artemis is requesting that Han Se Kyung's profile should be sent over.
How do you think Artemis knows about Han Se Kyung?
Send it for now.
Yes.
Miss Han Se Kyung?
Yes, Team Leader.
By any chance, do you know someone working at Artemis?
No, I don't.
All right.
Assistant Manager Kim, the shoes.
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Han Se Kyung. DOB: 1987, January 10th.
Salutatorian? (graduating 2nd in class)
Is Han Se Kyung's profile sufficient?
Kim Bong Gyu, Choi Seok, Park Jin Joo. They are domestically-trained designers, right?
Huh?
Tommy Hong. Tommy Hong is also a domestic brand designer, right? Are they inferior to trained-abroad?
Well, not precisely so.
That's right! Look here, the only thing missing from Han Se Kyung specs is that she didn't study abroad.
Yet, what? A contract employee? It's obvious, they promised her a full-time position after a year. After working her to death, they'll let her go.
Our company is like that, too.
Why do you keep on mentioning our company?!
What? But it's the first time . . .
We had orders from headquarters.
We're a foreign-brand company. But why are the domestic companies all wanting foreign-trained?!
How unfair would skill-based designers like Han Se Kyung feel?!
Isn't that right?
Then, Chairman, why don't you employ Han Se Kyung at our company?
Didn't you hear? She's a designer! Does our company hire designers? The headquarters do it all.
Then, how about recommending a position at another company...
Forget it. Get out. Out! Out! Quickly!
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Geez, why didn't I think of that?
Yeah, it's me. Do you want to hire a designer?
Today's recommended menu. Asparagus soup with lardon. Sauteed apple with chestnut purée and foie gras.
Onions sauteed in red wine and tenderloin stuffed tomato.
We can substitute lentil for the lardon and truffle mushroom for the tenderloin and foie gras.
I think you're new. Who told you?
Yes?
That I'm a vegetarian... Didn't you say it beause you knew?
Your shirt is a Stella McCartney. The pants are Lyn. And your shoes are Elizabeth Olsen.
They are all designers who don't use natural leather.
That's why...
I'll order what you suggested.
Yes, I'll have it prepared.
Yes?
I'm going there now. I'll call you when I get back.
Should I prepare coffee for you?
No, next time.
Ah.
Your perception is good.
Miss Han Se Kyung.
Yes, thank you.
I enjoyed my meal.
Don't talk about our company! Our company is dfferent. We're a global brand! GLOBAL BRAND!
What is it?!
It's time for the meeting.
Meeting?
Ah... Tommy Hong? Let's go.
Welcome.
What's going on?
What happened with Tommy Hong?
If you approach him too hastily and get pushed out, then it's the end. But approach him through a part-time job?
Does that make sense?
It's already started.
So, what in the world did you do?
I feel thankful for what you said. You're different from the rumors.
Rumors?
Since you are particularly unexposed to the public. Hence there's quite a bit of talk out of curiosity.
There aren't a lot of good rumors, right?
Why don't you let a good rumor run this time. I'm having a party with acquaintances. If you have time.
At the Tommy Hong shop, I see.
Yes.
About how many designers do you have?
About ten?
Ah, is that right?
Tommy Hong, since you're domestically trained,
so unlike our company, unlike our company which is a global brand . . .
you might prefer domestically trained.
Uh, sure.
Then...
I would like to recommend a designer.
Tommy Hong prefers British designers such as John Galliano and Stella McCartney.
And he's very interested in British contemporary artists such as Tracey Emin and Marc Quinn.
In the last five years, he's even gone to England 23 times for business.
Next week, he has a handbag museum opening event, and a prominent French picture-book author's exibition. He plans to attend the Monica Boutique trunk show.
You found all that out in the meanwhile?
Type in Tommy Hong in the portal and there's 2,700 news articles, 2,300 images and about 2,500 blog posts.
About 1,000 video clips.
And I plan to work three additional part-time jobs, and they are all aligned to Tommy's activities.
Arrival at shop, 10 o'clock. Away from office 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm.
So, what did you do today?
I went to see all the clothing shops and restaurants Tommy has been frequenting these last five years.
I found out Tommy Hong is a vegetarian.
Tommy Hong is?
When I suugested a menu to his taste, he noticed my name tag.
Geez.
Do you know I used to hate you in the past?
You've always worked too hard on everything.
Geez, so tacky.
You still look incredibly tacky, but...
Your method... It just may work in this situation.
Just . . . don't rush too much. You are already too fast beyond necessity.
She's someone extremely diligent and earnest, which is rare today.
She's working for one of the five top brands in our country, but I thought she might want to change too.
Would you be willing to meet her?
Of course. Her name?
Han Se Kyung.
Han Se Kyung?
If you give me her contact information, I'll meet her.
When you meet her, please don't tell her that I recommended her to you.
Yes, sure. I can do that.
I'll count on you.
The pattern is unique.
What is the brand?
It's handmade. I received it as a present.
Ah, yes. Then, I'll see you next time.
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Chaiman, it's me, Tommy Hong.
-A woman? -Yes, but...
she doesn't seem like his match.
I"ll need to get more information.
Find out more...
I'm out right now.
Let's talk again later.
A woman?
It's a woman.
Welcome, Chairman. Welcome.
So, then.
So, our market is about 200 meters away from here?
Yes. It's a mega-market that includes apartment, aquarium, and classy shops.
How much is the monthly accounts receivable?
It's about $1.6 million. How much is the monthly accounts receivable?
It's about $1.6 million.
Since we've come in here, have there been any problems?
Because of the small shop owners who went down after JK Mart's establishment...
What's going on there?
-Please stop that. -Let go! I said, let go!!
I bought it with my money. I'll do what I want with it!
This is $2? Does this make sense?
This... does this make sense?
They are telling me to just die!
For thirty years, I've been in the bread business.
There is no way I can beat this price! I can never match this price!
I can never compete with this price!
Please calm down.
Isn't that guy from Han Bakery?
You're right. It's the bakery over there.
Did he get ruined when this bakery opened here?
I bought it with my own money! I'll do what I please with it!
Let go of me! I said, let go of me!
Take a picture of me right when I bow down.
Right when I bow down. Got it?
Yes.
How are you?
I'm the Chairman of Royal Group,
Cha Il Nam.
May I ask what your story is?
(mouthing, "video", "video")
You are on the Internet now, dubbed as "Bread Chun Nam".
JK Mart will probably do something about it but... You are on the Internet now, dubbed as "Bread Chun Nam".
JK Mart will probably do something about it but...
Just when mega-markets' weekend open policy is a issue,
there is a huge response from the "netizens" since it deals with mom-and-pop shops' crisis.
What about the video?
It turned out very well.
-And Mr. Han Deuk Gi is? -Yes, he is waiting.
Okay! I've got the answer!
Let me introduce myself again. I'm Cha Il Nam.
Please sit down.
In front of JK Mart, until recently,
I understand you operated Han Bakery.
Yes.
You've made delicious bread for 30 years.
Yes.
Well...
Then for 30 years, you must have made bakeries in that neighborhood go out of business.
What is the difference between President Han and JK and me?
If you have run your business competitively, then you should have continued to compete.
You can't call foul.
-You know boxing, right? -Eh?
Is a fight between a light weight and a heavy weight also a competition?
Trying to stop an adult from beating up a child,
is a foul?
So what could you do? "Survival of the fittest." That's the way of the world.
Right.
"Survival of the fittest."
Those who are not able should all die.
Is that what you mean?
That's why I went to die.
But, do you know what?
If one doesn't have the ability, do they really all have to die?
Everyone's just trying to survive.
Can't you let us survive together?
After selling one bread, I'm left with $0.09.
For a person like yourself, there is no need to do this kind of business for $0.09!
President Han.
Can you not understand why I brought you over here?
Let's find a way to survive together.
In this world,
does such a thing exists?
Why don't you work with me?
I heard you're going to open a store in my neighborhood.
The news has spread already.
In the mean while,
are you trying to use me?
Let me use you! Alright?
Today, is the opening day
of The White Balloon Project's first branch.
Thank you all for coming.
Please spread the word.
I promise to make a maket
that will lift your dreams up like the white balloons.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Thanks.
A counter measure to help small shops that have gone down due to the expansion of mega-markets.
It is so called, "White Balloon Project", that gives jobs to the small shop owners with skill and experience.
Royal Group's chairman Cha Il Nam's White Balloon Project's first recipient is
Mr. Han Deuk Gi had been running a neighborhood bakery 30 years.
He has been selected as the very first recipient.
They don't even mention that it's a 1 year contract.
But what else can we do?
-We have to do it. -We have to do it.
We have to do it.
Chairman Cha Il Nam
You are really quick!
There is a lot for you to learn, right?
You really know how to dupe people.
That how you and I can eat and live. Isn't that right?
Duped? No one is deceived.
They all pretend to be duped.
What's important is not deceiving them.
Even if it is deceit, making it so that there is nothing to be done about it.
Understand?
This is why you can't make it.
Learn! And stop going around allowing rumors to leak about you.
Rumor?
What rumor?
This punk.
I heard you met a woman?
- What? - What kind of woman is she?
Who said that?
Who told you such nonsense?
Also,
what business is it of yours, if I met a woman or I met a guy?
Hey, hey!
Welcome.
Coffee, please.
It's a decaffeinated coffee.
You know this one too?
It's because I'm your fan, teacher.
Han Se Kyung
Miss Han Se Kyung?
Yes.
What brand is that? The pattern is unique.
Ah, I made this myself.
This is a hand made.
I received as a gift.
Ah.. Is that so?
Ah, You're a designer right?
Yes.
How did you know?
There're always a way to find out.
He already looked into my background?
What kind of a relationship do you have with Jean Thierry Cha?
Ah, I've enjoyed the meal yesterday. Thanks to you. You are really observant.
Thank you.
You said you're my fan...
Why?
It's not easy for a domestically trained designer to become like you.
That shows how superb your skillsets are.
The fact that you have such broad connections (with higher-ups) as a domestically trained designer
makes me respect you.
Oh, are you upset at my words?
I didn't mean anything by that.
To have many people to help out
is such a blessing.
i think I know that now.
You have people like that around you?
Yes.
Of course.
Tommy Hong.
It's you.
Chairman Jean Thierry Cha?
If you are free on Sunday, would you like to come?
I'm having a party.
There will be all types of guests. I think it will be a good experience for you.
A party?
Yes, President. It's me, Tommy Hong.
Ah, yes.
Did you meet her?.
How was it?
Oh, really?
That's good.
Ah...the party?
I'll go if I can.
Okay, then.
Tommy Hong's party?
It's a good sign, right?
It's too fast.
I told you before, you're going too fast.
Why... Isn't this a good thing for you too?
You can be a day closer to being done dealing with me.
So...help me.
I've never been to that kind of a party before.
Help me.
Dress code?
Cocktail chic.
Then...avoid lace, prints, and draping.
Simple lines should be the point.
Be as minimal as possible, colors should be black or white,
Make-up...should look like you don't have any on. Pure.
If you have enough money, go to Mr. Lee Young Min.
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Of the partygoers, no one knows you.
It means nobody is interested in you.
However, there is a way to get attention.
Chapter 4: Don't get nervous and...don't be shy.
I will take care of your coat.
The easiest way to draw attention at a party or meeting:
As soon as you arrive, stand at the entrance for about 10 seconds.
The most important part of this step is to have a confident attitude. Repeat this mantra,
"I am waiting for someone. Someone is coming to be my escort."
Se Kyung!
Welcome.
This way.
Champagne?
Yes.
Hey!
Hey! You're going cross-eyed.
That's the mistake women make most.
Looking at the glass like that to see how much there is to drink.
Look at me...
Would you like to meet some of the guests?
Yes?
"I told you not to get nervous."
Do you know what's the most pathetic thing to do?
Standing in a lonely corner and fidgeting.
If you're going to play by yourself, why did you attend?
Yes.
This way.
Find out who is going to be at the party beforehand and make yourself a database.
[Drama writer: Pak Sang Yeon]
Name, job, interests,
school graduated, recent activities, special talents, etc.
[Singer producer: Lee Jong Pak] [Manhwa artist: Pak Gwang Soo]
Writer? This is the famous screenwriter of "The Tree Has Deep Roots" Park Sang Yeon.
This is Designer Han Se Kyung.
One of the main points of Jeong Do Jeon's ideology was to expand communication.
In the end, the person who understood that ideology best seems to be Great King Se Jong.
Wow, first time meeting someone who talks about these things. How do you know even that?
How a dish is made, first measure the process and value . . .
That's what I say. If there is a $5 or $12 bowl of seolleongtang (ox-bone soup),
people think the more expensive one is better, no matter what.
I travelled all the way to Daegu too to watch that game.
To witness baseball player Lee Seung Yeop making history.
You actually watched that game?
Yes, that's right, Costa Rica is the happiest country in the world.
The living costs are high, low minimum wage and public safety's a mess. So why are they a happy people?
It's a book that starts from none other than that very question.
I want to read it soon.
But the important people at the party are not the men.
Show Tommy Hong how much appeal you have for men.
That is the point.
Excuse me for a minute.
-You are here, CEO. -Ah, yes.
Welcome, please come this way.
Ms. Han Se Kyung is here too.
Ms. Han Se Kyung?
I invited her because I thought this would be a good opportunity for her too.
She's right there, I'll bring her.
Secretary Kim.
What are you doing?
-What brings you here, Secretary Kim? -Huh?
Uh, uh, I've escorted the CEO here.
The CEO? Is the CEO here?
Where?
Where is he?
I want to greet the CEO and thank him.
Greet my ass, do you think the CEO has nothing better to do than meet you?
[Chauffeur Kim]
Yes, CEO! Yes, yes . . .
-It's from the CEO. -The CEO?
Yes, yes, CEO, oh I see. I'm coming right away.
Ah, yes, I understand.
Do you like mojito?
Bring the car right now. Where are you?
Hurry, hurry!
I'm Jang Myeong Ho.
I am Han Se Kyung.
Is your drink okay?
Yes, I think when it comes to mojitos, the Cuban style is the best.
That's right. Many types are coming out lately, but the classic is the best.
Of course. Supposedly Hemingway liked mojito very much too.
I heard that in some bar in Cuba one can find Hemingway's writing about mojito.
"My mojito in La Bodeguita, my daiquiri in El Floridita."
That's right, how do you know?
I go to that bar every year.
Really?
Your taste is very similar to mine.
So it seems.
Han Se Kyung, you're doing well.
Hope we see more of each other in the future. It'd be nice to see you even in Cuba.
Yes.
President Jang...
is a good person, right?
Yes. It seems we have similar taste.
Then, it's even better.
Here.
What is this?
I heard you said you will see President Jang often.
Excuse me?
In this world, there are quite a few good people, aren't there?
Someone like Chairman Jang
counts as truly quite great.
What does it mean? Is he testing?
It's you who are wise, Se Kyung.
I mean, to be honest, you or I are not naturally welcomed in this arena, right?
Instead of a designer whose time of success is unknown,
to receive definitive help from the good people is being realistic.
Help?
Let's drop the act between us two players.
You said it yourself, that you had people who can help you.
Didn't you want to meet more people like that with my help?
Huh?
Then this...
Chairman Jang. Your next meeting location with him.
Congratulations.
President likes you very much, Se Kyung.
Then, by "good people" you meant...
Sponsors. Isn't that what you wanted?
Then let's meet often in the future.
It would be nice to see you in Cuba, too.
Excuse me. I think there is some misunderstanding.
Please return this.
Misunderstanding?
Don't you have that kind of a relationship with Jean Thierry Cha?
What?
If that is not the case, why did he recommend you as a designer?
Designer?
Then about me being a designer,
I knew of it from the president.
Wait a second. You're not looking for a sponsor?
If not, what is your relationship with Chairman Cha?
You won't believe me even if I explain.
I am sorry. I forgot.
We need to settle on the price first.
First, Chairman Jang is fond of you.
And it's true everyone has their own taste.
But since you're not exactly all that great to be objective . . .
How's this? Should we set a nightly rate or...
Why are you so late?!
You told me to come after 2 hours.
Why are you leaving already?
Hurry. Take off. Quickly.
Yes.
Oh, wait a second.
Han Se Kyung.
You are leaving?
What's that?
Is that soy sauce?
It is soy sauce. Did you spill it?
How did you get soy sauce on your face...
Did President recommend me?
What did you just say?
I asked if President recommended me to Tommy Hong as a designer?
Why?
Did something go wrong?
Please tell the president
that I am sincerely grateful for all that time.
But tell him not to worry about me from now on.
Did something happen? Why are you saying that?
Then, why is the chairman being like this?
Why is someone who's never seen me or met me
helping me and worrying about me?
That.. You also don't know, right, Secretary Kim?
This is also the first time I'm seeing someone like the chairman.
A first in my unblessed, unlucky and unconnected life! Someone like the chairman.
But what is the problem?
The chairman's help doesn't suit me.
It is the kind that makes people misunderstand.
Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding?
What did you hear? I asked you what you heard.
Perhaps, did Tommy Hong say something?
But that's not something for you to know.
I'm not the one who's concerned. It's the chairman...
That's why, tell the chairman to please stop being concerned about me.
Please. I beg you.
I really don't understand.
Why are you like this? What on earth is the problem?
Someone like me, daring to . . .
Too great of an honor, you see . . .
I was asked if I wasn't being sponsored by Chairman Jean Thierry Cha.
This...
Did Tommy Hong do this?
It's a mark that suits me, I suppose.
♫ It must be love.
♫ This feeling of mine.
♫ It must be love.
♫ Even though it's lacking.
♫ Even with my eyes closed.
Even with my ears blocked,
♫ You are still the love that's inside my heart.
Ah Jeong
Seo Yoon Joo, Be happy~!
Hello?
Is everything going well?
You are really amazing.
You, with what mind...
With what effort, you got to that position...
Now I think I understand.
For looking down on you all that time,
I am really sorry.
What? Did something go wrong?
I was asked if I didn't have a sponsor.
I guess there is no difference.
So...
You took off?
Yeah.
As for me . . .
Dumb bitch.
Hey! Han Se, get back to your senses.
You think you know how I feel?
Don't be ridiculous. You don't know anything.
If you really knew...
If I am to be black,
be thoroughly black.
If I am to be black, be thoroughly black.
Without a feather left unchanged.
I guess you remember . . .
what I wrote in my diary.
I'm very sorry about the commotion.
It is nothing to be concerned about. I am sorry.
President, I am sorry.
Please look for another one.
Yes. I will put a little bit more effort into it.
Chairman's taste . . .
I will . . .
Chairman.
Today, you lost the best White Rabbit.
And now there is only one way.
Find another White Rabbit.
A new White Rabbit?
Tommy Hong. You saw Ben-Hur, right?
Excuse me?
The young Arius is temperamental.
Remember it. That the new CEO of Artemis
also has a bad temper.
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