MI-OK, BONG-SAM'S EX?
Hi.
You've been here all along?
Yes.
What do you do here?
Well, this and that...
And what brings you here?
Supervisor Moon told me to clean this office.
You don't have to.
Have you had breakfast?
No...
Want some bread?
Are you staying here alone?
I'm not supposed to say anything.
You don't have to tell me then.
Just keep it to yourself, Mi-ok.
Ever hear of something called a task force?
I'm part of a task force
that's working on a secret project.
Is that why you're using this office all by yourself?
I'm not the only one on the team,
but I'm staying here by myself.
And you just started. You're amazing.
You're amazing.
Well, I don't know about being amazing...
But why's my name written in your notebook?
Hello?
Yes.
They're looking for me.
I have to get back. Take care.
How do you do?
We have two new members joining our department.
Ms. Nah, Hyun-ah will be joining you.
And Mr. Moon, Bong-sam will be working with you.
You'll be working tandem in a mentor system.
I hope you develop a relationship that allows you
to advise and depend on each other.
And I hope your relationships with other members...
Mr. Song, sir...
He'll be joining the administrative department.
This is Mr. Kang Ho.
How do you do? I'm Kang Ho.
It's a pleasure!
May I see you for a second, Mr. Koo?
Good luck.
Thank you.
Have a seat.
Look after this young man.
Mr. Kang Ho.
If you have any problems, feel free to let me know.
Sure. Thank you.
Did you get home okay last night?
Yes, thank you.
It's an honor to have you here.
Please, you're too kind.
Here you go, sir.
Thank you.
It's a pleasure.
Mr. Lee Bong-sam!
Let's go!
And what brings you here, Mr. Kim?
Please have a seat.
No, thanks...
My hemorrhoids are flaring up again...
Oh, my...
Go ahead. Sit down.
Sure.
I really wasn't going to say anything.
But this is clearly a breach of command.
Shouldn't you have mentioned this to me at least?
What do you mean?
I had my reasons for assigning him where I did.
You must be talking about the new hire.
For you to have taken such a personal interest in him...
He must be quite special.
Well, he is the top hire with a perfect score.
He is special indeed.
And that's why...
I had planned on having him work
on a top secret project.
I'm sorry. I had no idea.
I felt bad about letting such talent rot away
in some room...
So I took matters into my own hands.
But I'll make it so that he can go back to his own office.
Are you playing a game?
Excuse me?
He's been exposed. How can we use him?
What should we do then?
It's up to you now.
My...
I'm sorry, sir.
I should've taken better care of this matter...
I wonder what he's up to.
He smelling something funny, but how?
I think it has to be about Kang Ho's education.
I got the third-degree regarding his school and major.
And by the way...
There're rumors he's the chairman's illegitimate son,
and that he has connections to the nation's president.
We can't afford to just let this go.
Our initial plan failed, thanks to Song,
so we'll have to come up with something else.
Like what?
Do I have to tell you that as well?
Goodbye, sir.
-Mi-ok. -Yes?
You got those faxes?
Yes i do sir.
Can you give them to Bong-sam?
Director Koo, I'm taking Bong-sam to the site.
Get ready.
I'll be back, sir.
Goodbye.
Mi-ok, you got those papers I asked for?
They're on your desk.
I know I can depend on you to come through.
Director Koo, I'm going to check on those promotions.
Take this, and come with me.
Hello? Administrative office.
One sec.
Sir, it's Mr. Park from construction.
Hello?
What is it?
Listen here!
I know we provide administrative support.
But that's not our duty!
No!
I can't spare anyone.
What's wrong with this car?
For a supervisor at LK Corporation,
you drive a very modest car, sir.
My friend was going to dump it.
I blew all my money in the stock market...
I see.
What are we going to do?
We could take my car.
-You have a car? -Yes.
Why didn't you say so?
Go ahead, sir.
This is your car?
You must come from a rich family.
No, not really...
By the way, why are you so nice to that loser?
Who are you referring to?
Kang Ho.
You know him well?
Oh, you roomed with him.
We went to the same high school.
You did?
Where are we going?
I'm looking for the director of this construction site.
That would be me.
How do you do?
I'm from LK's administrative department.
Is that right? Have a seat, sir.
Well, let's do this standing up.
I'm Choe Do-hoon, and I'm directing this site.
I don't have any business cards yet...
My name is Kang Ho, and I just started.
What? You just started?
Yes.
What the heck is this about?
What's the big idea here?
How could you send a newbie?
Don't you know how serious this situation is?
Hello? Hello?
Do you even know what the heck is going on here?
Yes, they briefed me a bit.
They're suing for violation of property rights.
And as compensation, they're demanding five million.
We offered them one million.
-Isn't that right gist of it? -Yes, and?
I've been told we're not budging from the one million.
We have no plans to compromise.
We're asking for 5 million.
Make sure to relay that message.
Okay?
I have to get your signature on this agreement today.
Did they mess up on the scoring?
Is that possible?
No, I really doubt it.
Do they do a manual re-check?
I don't think so.
That might be the thing to do.
But that aside, how did he pass the application screening?
I've been wondering the same thing.
We're ready.
Let's start.
I guess you have no idea who I am.
But I suggest you sign off on the compromise today.
If I get canned because I don't get your signature,
you guys are all dead!
I'm sparing you only because I work for LK now.
You're pretty tough for a working stiff.
But anything less than 5 million just won't do.
Let's go.
If I didn't work for LK, you'd be a dead man.
Oh?
Well, I'd like to see you do something!
We're back.
Mr. Koo, we need to talk.
What was that?
He's not the chairman's son?
Who?
In fact, I hear he's a complete loser.
Who are you talking about?
But he got a perfect score on the exam?
How did you hear about this?
I heard he and Bong-sam went to high school together.
What?
He and Bong-sam?
Apparently, this guy was a mess in high school.
A total wreck.
Oh?
How did such a clown get the perfect score?
Well...
It's conceivable...
Maybe he shaped up and studied hard.
But, wait...
You're taking up my time with something like this?
Hey...
Let's all go home.
Ho isn't back yet, though.
I'm sure he'll come back.
Let's go home.
Come on now.
How much did I make for you and the others?
And you're going to do this over one losing venture?
I'm not saying I did a great job.
But when you're an investor,
you win some and you lose some.
You can't win 100% of the time.
Yes, you can make it right back.
You can't just pull out your entire investment.
How can I make it back for you then?
Hey!
Hey...
Oh, you came.
We could've talked back at the office.
Want a drink?
So how do you like him now that you're seeing him?
Who?
He's not on your level, is he?
He's rather cute.
If you wanted to get to me,
you should've picked someone better.
He's not on your level.
And what about you?
Was Mi-ok on your level?
You're getting ahead of yourself.
Am I?
As you know, I was in the LK prodigy program.
And she was working for LK.
Things just kind of happened,
and we went out a few times.
-Is that all? -Yes.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner.
But that's all.
So I can handle this my way, right?
Handle what?
Getting rid of Mi-ok.
Just let her be.
The two of you are on different levels.
You're that concerned about her?
I am not.
So I'll handle it my way.
What do you mean?
Never mind.
Let's not talk about her again.
What happened to your face?
Did everyone go home?
What's wrong? What happened?
Did Mr. Koo go home too?
Yes.
Man...
What's happened to you?
Nothing. Don't worry about it.
Did you get into a fight?
I said, don't worry about it.
Are you really okay?
Yes, I'm fine...
Aren't you going home?
I'm leaving.
Bye.
See you tomorrow.
Wait!
Yes?
We're going the same way, aren't we?
We have absolutely no intention of settling
for less than 5 million.
The texture of this wine is like water.
Even when it settles it doesn't get diluted.
When it's shaken, it doesn't get murky.
Rather than talking to you,
we'd prefer to enjoy this wine.
Of the following summations,
which most adequately conveys the meaning of the passage?
What's the answer?
Which is it? One or two?
Three? Is it three?
One?
Min...
Read the question carefully.
Actually, the answer is staring you in the face.
What's the passage talking about?
A way to make good wine?
What!
Is it saying that wine is healthy for you?
Read the question, please!
It says that the wine is clear.
Then the answer has to be three.
Three...
"The clear wine..."
So that means the wine is clear.
Then the answer has to be three.
You dummy!
And what's the matter with him?
Ho!
I'm so hungry, I could die.
You must...
I want you to make me two packs of ramen noodles.
What? Two packs of ramen noodles?
You tell Dad about this, and you're dead.
Hello?
Hey, it's me.
Can you round up some guys for me?
No, sir...
Yes, I'll be right there, sir.
Hey...
Just leave me alone!
Sir, your wife's on the phone!
How can you send a new hire
to such important negotiations?
Now that contract is a lost cause!
What are you going to do about this?
You can't rub these people the wrong way!
What is this going to do to LK?
Will your department take responsibility for this?
District Manager Kim, were you even thinking?
This isn't some kids' game, you know!
We stand to lose so much!
Tell me what you plan to do about this!
Come on, tell us!
You have to plan ahead.
Look at this mess!
I had no idea things would turn out like this.
I wanted to give him a tough assignment,
so he'd quit as soon as possible...
At this rate, it's us, not him, who'll be leaving!
Did you see Song?
He was so giddy, he couldn't contain himself.
I'm sorry, sir.
When Song tracked down that clown and stuck him here,
he had something like this in mind.
Then we need to avoid falling into Song's trap,
and eliminate that falfwit right away!
How can you do such a lame job?
I'm sorry, sir.
So where's this clown now anyway?
Get me some water.
Got any of those yogurt drinks?
How about some coffee, guys?
Sounds good!
Madam Kim?
Can you deliver four cups of coffee?
Madam Kim?
Hello, sir.
I'm sorry, boss.
Pay your respects.
He's the gentleman who fought in your place
and took out Miyazaki with one kick.
Forgive me, brother.
And this gentleman is his younger brother.
How do you do?
Ho...
And that gentleman and I went to high school together.
He has a degree in economics from Seoul University.
It's an honor.
From now on, that gentleman will clarify
why one million is more than adequate for you guys.
Even though he never managed to pass the bar,
when it comes to the law or more any other topic,
he knows it all.
Sung-tae!
Come this way.
Yes, sir!
These are the demands your party is making.
We'll review them based on some recent events.
Yes, brother.
Where's this clown? Is he absent?
Yes...
He failed to call in?
Yes...
Oh, my...
He came back to the office after you left last night.
He was really hurt.
Hurt?
Our movie star got hurt?
The administrative department.
One second.
It's Mr. Park from construction.
Okay.
Hello?
Well, no one was free...
So I just told him to go through the motions...
No, I don't expect him to resolve anything...
What?
What!
I'll call you back.
I'm back, sir!
I got them to sign off on the contract.
Nice job...
Thank you, sir!
I don't even want to talk about that incident...
Are you serious?
Of course!
They outnumbered us about 100 to one.
We hadn't even eaten dinner when we took them on.
And the fighting ended the next morning.
And only because I was hungry.
Otherwise, those guys would've been toast.
When I'm hungry, I lose sight of everything.
My brother's the same way.
Yes, he takes after me in some ways.
Anyway, Ho and I fought so hard that time.
And those guys just kept coming after us.
I can't remember which gang it was...
But we used to take on four, five groups of them a day.
And after fighting all night long,
I'd barely be able to lift my legs.
Just imagine the beatings we took.
We were so vulnerable.
But even as I was getting beaten senseless,
I couldn't help but be proud of myself.
As I was taking those beatings...
...inside of me, swelled such pride...
And tears just kept pouring down...
I realized what it meant to live life to the utmost...
I felt it in my heart and spine...
I really did...
But did my brother really get Miyazaki with a single kick?
Man, are you doubting my words?
I told you I'm serious!
I'm serious!
Ho was just...
Are you serious?
A phone call, sir.
Hello?
Yes, we're all hanging out together.
There's no need for that.
These kids are going to pay for everything tonight.
Oh?
Sure, I'll see you later.
Who was that?
It's really something else, isn't it?
Ho really works in this building?
He really doesn't have to take us out...
Where's he taking us? He asked us to come all this way.
These corporate buildings have a lot of good restaurants,
including barbecue, sushi, and Korean.
I'd rather have Western cooking.
Eat up, guys.
And you can always go back for more.
It's good, isn't it?
It's not good? Why the long faces?
Why the long faces?
Can we join you?
Of course, you can.
How are you?
Oh, hi.
My brother and my friends.
And these ladies and I work in the same department.
How do you do?
I guess major corporations hire only beautiful women.
You are all so beautiful.
Well, I can't say that I'm not.
By the way, what do you do?
Until recently, I use to coach martial arts.
But I'm going to start fighting myself,
so I'm currently on a diet.
So you're a slacker as this moment.
And what do you do?
Well, Seoul National University...
Seoul National University?
You're a college student?
Getting into Seoul National is my goal.
And you?
I'm in the process of looking for employment.
Man, these veggies are awful.
The food is horrible today.
Ms. Kim came by yesterday.
What's she doing now that she's been fired?
She's just staying at home.
But she still doesn't know why she got fired.
Poor thing...
But her temp contract isn't over either.
Can they just fire her like that?
We need to have some union representation too.
Quiet.
And we'll get fired too.
Hi.
Oh, hello!
Long time, no see.
You've gotten even more beautiful.
Mind if I join you?
Not at all!
I'm leaving.
Yes...
Right...
Construction requested some assistance,
and our department tied up all the loose ends.
Thank you.
Pardon?
Why, of course.
The legal department will sort out the paperwork.
Yes, we want to expedite the construction.
Our department will not spare any support either.
Pardon?
He's a new hire.
His name is Kang Ho.
Yes, that's right.
Yes, President.
Thank you, sir.
You think this is right?
Think I deserve this praise from the company president?
Nothing's going according to our predictions.
I know...
He managed to score an order
for 2,000 sets of lingerie too.
This is his second triumph.
Triumph?
Thanks to this clown, our department's reputation
is improving everyday.
Our reputation?
But when the truth is revealed...
It's not good for him to be the object of attention.
He broke through 6 months of negotiating in just one day.
And he faced down dozens of thugs.
The construction department's giving him an award.
How amazing is that for a new hire...
I heard this new hire is so fine.
All the girls in administration
have their eyes on him.
He's heading some secret project.
How dreamy...
He's just my type too.
I heard his looks put Jang Dong-geun to shame.
Five seconds to go.
The trend of devaluing a potential hire's
eduational level, that began with some corporations,
is spreading to various other parts of our society.
Emphasizing genuine ability over the name value
of a hire's college is being seen as a positive trend.
And with us today to discuss this topic
is LK Corporation District Manager Kim Ki-yul.
Thank you for joining us today.
Hello.
Word is that you managed to hire some amazing talent
by utilizing the blind interview method.
Yes, that's true.
The current trend is hiring, which emphasizes the
name value of a prospect's college over his true potential,
will soon be obsolete.
That was the impetus for instituting.
this new system of hiring.
We hear you top new hire really breaks the mold.
Yes, you're absolutely right.
A diamond in the rough, shall we say?
Hello?
Mr. Lee Bong-sam?
Yes.
Are you Mr. Lee-man's son?
Yes.
What's this world coming to?
How could you have just stood by and watched
while your father ended up this way?
He got into a fight with another senior citizen.
You won't get any compensation from a senior citizen,
so take your father home and look after him.
I don't really know the details.
But you're his son.
You can't just abandon your father.
What's this world coming to...
Dad.
Get up.
I can make it back myself, so beat it!
You need to go to the hospital.
I said I'm fine.
Forget the hospital!
You have to get treated!
Let go!
I'll put on some medicine!
If it bothers you that much,
give me some money for the medicine.
For medicine?
Not for alcohol?
What's it to you whether I buy medicine or alcohol?
Forget it!
Bong-sam!
I've been starving since yesterday...
Just give me twenty bucks.
Can I get one more beer?
A beer? Sure...
Hi there, sweetie.
Hello.
You've been coming by often.
What can I get you?
Just a beer.
Enjoy the beer.
Girl, you're so darn strong.
And what brings you here?
What do you dream of?
Do you dream of becoming a working stiff?
What's it to you?
Mine is to become a working stiff.
What?
Someone with natural instinct, a global perspective,
deep philosophy, and an encompassing vision.
Someone who can affect the economy
of not only our nation and Asia, but the whole world.
My dream is to become such a CEO.
And what do you want me to do about it?
You may not know this,
but I'm working very hard to realize my dream.
Well, no one's stopping you.
Yup, that's your reaction to everything.
That's why I don't like you.
You probably don't remember this,
but you used to tease me about what I'd bring for lunch.
You'd say my family must make fish cakes for a living.
At the time, those fish cakes were about
the only things I could afford
to provide protein to my growing body.
And besides kimchi stew, they were the only thing
I knew how to make.
And you probably didn't know this either.
But those lunches were my only meal for the day.
So whenever you and your clique would take my lunch,
I'd have to fill my stomach with water.
I could even tolerate you teasing me
about how my mom left me,
and what a drunk my dad was.
After all, it was the truth.
But...
I can never forgive you for stealing my lunches.
I'm sorry...
I really had no idea.
I'm not trying to relive old memories.
But the thing that really bothers me right now
is scum like you pretending to be on my level.
Ever since grammar school, I've spend every waking moment
thinking about how I can make it.
And I did everything within my power to get this far.
And I'm receiving the same treatment as you?
No...
You're receiving better treatment than I am.
What are you trying to say?
Have you heard about this?
They're saying you're the top hire with the perfect score.
I am?