Queen of Reversals
Episode 22
Don’t leave.
Is there any reason why I shouldn’t leave?
Well, HQ Director, you are in charge of our team.
Is that it?
No other reason?
You’re making use of that to make me stay?
Cause you’re our team in-charge.
You can find someone who’s more responsible than me, right?
Mom.
What?
There is a woman and a man.
But this man told the woman that he likes her so much
that he will do anything because he’s going crazy for her.
What’s wrong? Is there something with the guy?
He is okay, but this woman has a man she likes.
She must be crazy.
Mom! She isn’t crazy, she is a nice person.
Anyway, this woman and that man, they liked each other before.
But because of many reasons they had broken up.
This relationship’s so complicated. What now?
But, this man suddenly said he’s leaving.
Didn’t he say he likes her?
That’s my sentiments.
He messed her up with those words. Yet, now he's leaving.
He’s crazy all right.
Mom, stop swearing!
Anyway, this woman managed to hold the man
and asked, "If I don’t let you go, can he stay?"
What then?
He still wants to leave?
Didn’t you say he likes her?
That’s right. What is this situation?
What situation?
He’s playing her.
What!
It’s obvious that he’s playing her feelings.
The person he likes doesn’t want him to go. Yet, he’s still leaving. How can such a person exist?
This is a fool.
Mom, you sure have a way of making people sad with your words.
You’re the same, girl.
It must be the genes.
Maybe.
Is there any reason why I shouldn’t leave?
No other reason?
Scoundrel.
Where did you go?
Aren’t you going to work?
I’m not working from today on.
Why?
I’ve to go a place. There are things to prepare.
Where are you going to travel?
When are you coming back?
I’m not sure.
Manager Mok.
You can stay here when I’m not around. Help me look after the house.
What about the management fees?
We met before, haven’t we?
Yes, Chairman.
Are you convenient to meet now?
Now?
Yes. All right.
What is it? Manager Mok.
Woah! Will he be promoted to director after few days?
How can?
Look at Jun Soo.
He got promoted to be team leader after a trip to the Chairman’s office, didn’t he?
Ah, life at that moment.
I didn’t know who to ask.
I thought you would know since you lived with him.
As a father, it’s a shame that I don’t understand my son.
You’re a businessman.
He suddenly said he wants to leave.
Is there anything different with him recently?
Did anything happen?
This, there isn’t any special matter.
Did you recall something?
He did say something ridiculous.
What’s your mother like?
Eh, she passed away a long time ago.
Don’t you miss her?
Of course, I do.
I still dream of her these days.
I think she still worries about me from heaven.
Of course, you’ve to know how she looks like so she can appear in your dreams.
I like this.
He said this?
Yes.
This is Manager’s favourite sweet coffee.
Thanks.
Manager, is it a success?
Hey! Do you have to be this direct?
What?
I don’t believe you and Chairman are the same side.
You’ve waited so long for this day.
It’s not like that.
HQ Director, he’s leaving soon.
Why?
Huh? Why?
Is it true?
He was asking because he didn’t come for work.
Turns out that he has decided to leave Korea.
What?
We just got Hwang Tae Hee back. It’s HQ Director’s turn now?
Why do they keep taking turns?
So, Chairman asked for you because of this matter?
Well, I live with him so he wants to understand the reason.
I must know something, obviously.
If Headquarter Director leaves, won’t we get bullied again?
We always have the chairman’s son as our backup.
Will we get sacked?
That’s so cruel.
Yeah.
What?
Another kid?
I know.
No, I’m happy.
Is there anything you want to eat?
How can you not have appetite?
I’ll buy some fruits back.
Section Chief, you’ve a third child?
Shouldn’t we be celebrating? Why are you like this?
So, he didn’t come for work?
Yes, he may not come in anymore.
Hwang Tae Hee, why are you here?
I'd like you to take a look at this.
You didn’t go to work or pick up your calls.
I know it’s rude but I still wanted to come.
Is it a report?
You can say it’s a report or a proposal.
I’ve decided not to meddle with company work.
Strictly speaking, this isn’t company work.
Come in and explain.
What?
If not, you can leave.
What is this?
Didn’t you want me to give you a reason for staying?
So?
It was too sudden when you asked yesterday so I couldn’t think of a proper answer.
I went home and thought carefully.
I came up with many reasons.
Since I’m best with writing reports, I organized everything.
Are there so many reasons?
I just noted down whatever I have.
It's like you’re writing a thesis.
What is this?
Oh this. This is a hypothesis. It’s a graph of how the outside the world
will view the special planning team after you leave us.
You will find that there will be a big discrepancy if you compare.
That’s right. During that time, it has increased because of my confidence.
Though I don’t want to admit it, but because of you, we are able to get the chance to present the products.
There are fewer people shouting at us.
We do shine in glory.
That’s the most important.
Right now our team is preparing for a demonstration.
Your departure will bring us tremendous blow.
The whole project might be taken away by the Project Development team.
Also, see this.
So, based on that I’ve also attached a organization chart in the last page.
Please take a look.
[Names of Queens Group chair, share holders, directors, and teams]
All this time, because of the Chairman, we are able to avoid the most unpleasant situations from Director Han.
But if you’re not around, we’ll be besieged on all sides.
Our team’s survival cannot be guaranteed.
When did you write this?
I spent the whole night writing.
That means you spent one night writing and thinking of me?
Huh?
I’ll look through and review it.
Huh?
I say I’ll review it.
What’s the possibility of you accepting the proposal?
Very small.
I understand.
I’ve said my peace.
I shall take my leave.
All right.
Take care.
Based on my judgment, Headquarter Director Goo Yong Shik shouldn’t leave because of these reasons,
please think carefully. Employee Hwang Tae Hee
Mom’s right.
He’s making fun of me.
It’s so annoying.
Why are you here?
Did you come to visit HQ Director Goo?
I’ve something to give him.
Hear, hear…
What is it now?
Why are you here?
Why? Are you disappointed that I’m not Hwang Tae Hee?
Go home.
Close the door and come in.
Hyung.
I’ve made my mind.
What?
That, I’m leaving with Hyung.
No. Didn’t you have things to do here?
What else is there?
It’s just to confess my love to Yoo Kyung.
What are you going to do if she accepts your confession?
I’ll propose to leave together.
I heard that her wish was to study aboard.
I’ll provide her studies’ expenses.
You’re better than me.
Of course.
Once I acknowledge my woman, I’ll do my best to help.
Be it Yoo Kyung or Hyung.
Thanks, lad.
What is that?
No!
What is it?
Let me see!
What? What is it?
Let me see!
You don’t have to know.
What is it?
Wah, this man!
How did I treat him?
This is exactly why Mom said one should never be generous to black haired animals.*
(*Korean proverb saying one should never be generous to humans for they are bound to betray that person)
Mom, I miss you.
Come in.
Joon Soo.
Team Leader Bong Joon Soo.
Why are you here, Section Chief?
I heard you’ve been promoted to team leader.
But we didn’t have a chance to celebrate.
Thank you so much. Take a seat.
You’re impressive.
Everyone’s talking about you these days.
So, I wanted to talk to you.
I heard that your team is short of a person because he went back to the country side.
Yes.
If you need staff, can you bring me along?
I’ll work very hard.
I won’t make things difficult for you because I’m your senior.
I would respect your position as a team leader.
I’ll listen to your every word.
I’ll do everything you say, Joon Soo.
So,
please help me.
You’ve the authority now, don’t you?
Section Chief.
Is it too difficult? I shouldn’t have looked for you?
When will I be fired? Is it today or tomorrow?
You don’t know how it’s like to spend days thinking like that.
My wife’s having our third child now.
Headquarter Director Goo’s leaving.
I can’t see any future.
Headquarter Director’s going somewhere?
Yes.
He didn’t mention anything.
No wonder, those guys are the same.
Will they talk about family?
He and all of us are worlds apart.
Family? What family?
What?
You think I’m a coward because I only think for myself?
So what?
Compared to being a cool person, I’m someone who values my wife and children more and worry about having enough to eat.
Fine with me, if you think I’m a jerk.
So, Joon Soo. Please help me.
Mr. Secretary.
So Yoo Kyung.
What are you doing here?
Yoo Kyung.
I’m leaving the company.
I’m going Europe with Headquarter Director.
So now, we aren’t colleagues anymore.
And we aren’t related by work.
So now,
I can follow my wish.
Follow what wish?
Yoo Kyung, what I mean.
Aren’t you leaving?
If you want to go, go. Don’t bother me.
Am I a fool?
I’m speechless.
Yoo Kyung! Yoo Kyung!
I haven’t finished talking.
Let’s go to Europe together…
Hey! Yoo Kyung!
Manager Oh wants to transfer to my team.
What?
We’re short of staff.
He should be fine if he does his work.
He didn’t have the chance to sharpen his skills, that doesn’t mean he’s incapable.
He works fine with me.
I understand his position too.
Be it kneeling down, being humble and cowardly. His only concern is to protect his family.
So, I want to do it.
I heard you’re leaving.
Yes.
You only have this level of tolerance?
I thought you wanted to continue liking her?
I thought you wanted to stay by her side?
And make her like you, was it not?
This is all your effort?
How disappointing.
That’s why I say you don’t meet the cut.
You don’t have the determination.
You shouldn’t have started.
You’re here.
Yes.
Let’s have lunch.
Where are we going?
Follow me, rascal.
I used to come here frequently.
Your mom likes to eat this.
Kimchi stew.
This is your mom.
No need.
Don’t you want to know how she looks like?
Yes.
I don’t want to know anymore.
Do you still want to see her?
If you want, I can help you.
But, you’ve to keep it from Dad.
If he knows what I did, he won’t let me off.
It will bring harm to your biological mom too.
Hyung, for once, have you ever regarded me as your family?
No.
Everyone should have already heard by now.
HQ Director’s going overseas soon.
And after this year, nominations for CEO will begin.
I support the most capable reserve, Director Han Song Yi.
I don’t know about you all, so I ask everyone here for your opinions.
Allow me to say.
Fine, you may.
I'm merely one of the many people here
that supports you.
You should know my character.
I don’t beautify my words.
I shall be blunt and direct then.
You should help me.
Chairman Goo has given me a warning long ago.
He wants to promote HQ Director Goo Yong Shik to the highest position.
The biggest shareholder, Jang Sook Jung, is giving me her full support.
If everyone here responds passively, things will run more smoothly.
After achieving my goal, I won’t forget the people who helped me.
Of course, those who go against me, I guess we can’t work together anymore.
That’s the rule in this business.
We’ve been through together for almost a decade, I’m sure you know I mean what I say.
You may stay if you support me.
If not, state your reasons.
So Yong Chul is there as well...
Why are you here? The meeting’s on the ninth floor.
I’m waiting for orders.
So, are you skiving?
I’ll take care of myself. Don’t worry.
Go to your meeting, Team Leader.
You want to revoke Baek Yeo Jin from her dismissal?
Our team’s short of people, we really need Chief Baek’s help.
Why?
The Chairman already recognized your talents, what help do you need?
No, I still have lots to improve.
I would like to receive help at work.
I dislike people who are arrogant, but I also get suspicious when people get overly modest.
What you told me, are you being arrogant or modest? I need time to make a judgement.
After that I’ll make a decision.
So, wait a while.
Please enjoy.
Don’t forget us in future.
Thank you.
To our new Team Leader, cheers!
Cheers!
-Congrats. -Thanks.
Don’t forget our past.
Oppa.
Hello, everyone.
I’m sorry to interrupt the happy ambience.
I’m Sun Woo Hyuk. My name is Hyuk.
And, I follow Manager Baek Yeo Jin here.
To thank you all for the warm welcome, I’ll treat this dinner if it’s okay.
Hyun Joo, Hyun Joo.
Sorry.
I told him about the gathering. He kept asking where the place was.
He’s so perfect!
Manager, manager! He’s so capable.
Take a seat.
What is this? How can you come without informing me?
If I'd said so, would you let me come?
Since you know, why are you behaving like this?
It’s the new team leader, right?
The man you like.
We met last time.
So what?
Don’t worry. I’m here to help you.
Help? Are you helping?
No. You still boast you’ve been with many men before.
Don’t you understand men?
Whenever a competitor appears, they will be overwhelmed with feelings like excited animals.
I don’t want that.
Hey, you can try with me.
Drink slowly.
You look awfully familiar.
Ah, really?
Have I met you before?
Can I have a toast with you?
Team Leader, do you know who Romeo’s first love is?
This, isn’t it Juliet?
Everyone thought the same too, but it’s not Juliet. It’s a woman called Rosaline.
Is it?
Romeo met Juliet instead when he was at the dance for Rosaline.
Rosaline must have felt preposterous then.
She must be thinking why her love turned out like that.
You have anything to tell me?
Yes, I do.
Please say.
If you’ve changed your mind, does that mean you can ignore others?
I think it’s intolerant.
Tell the other person that you feel uncomfortable seeing each other.
Don’t look back and hoping for the person.
Isn’t that looking down?
Woo Hyuk, are you drunk?
No, I’m not drunk at all.
I’m annoyed.
Why is it that the woman I like is ignored by Bong Jun Soo?
I feel frustrated.
I should leave, I can’t get drunk.
By the way, Baek Yeo Jin’s driving license got suspended.
Please send her home.
If he doesn’t, you know what to do.
112.
Go in.
You got a scare today?
No.
I’m amazed you’re still the same.
You’re still as popular among the men.
You only know now?
I’ve always been the same.
Bye.
Baek Yeo Jin.
Shall we start over?
Rest well.
Take care, our Team Leader Bong.
-Goodbye. -Okay.
Leaving for work?
Okay.
Why? My son’s got promoted to team leader.
He looks good in what he wears, isn’t he?
Well, I don’t feel anything.
Hey, talk to So Ra’s mom.
If she keeps hesitating, nothing good will come out.
What?
Joon Soo’s young.
He’s a team leader in a big company, and he’s so energetic.
What’s there to lose?
To speak frankly, he can even marry someone that has never been married before.
So, if she continues rejecting him,
she will just be left alone
and be like the dog chasing the rooster.
(*Korean proverb where dog chases and stares at the rooster that jumped up to the roof.
It means looking at and regretting something one can no longer get)
Dog?
This child, I can’t think of any other word to describe.
Goodbye.
You have anything to add on?
Stop staring at me like that.
Will you bicker with a dog because it’s barking?
Omo, are you saying I’m a dog now?
This child, I can’t think of any other word to describe.
Tell the other side that you will join them in the new year.
Go there and settle down first.
What’s wrong?
Hyung, you said you don’t treat me as family.
I used to think you are my family, but now I don’t.
What are you all talking about?
I’m not leaving, Dad.
Hyung may feel sorry.
For someone who don’t even treat me as family and has been looking for my birth mother,
I decided to be serious in the future.
What is that?
Who knows?
You found Yong Shik’s mom?
What the hell are you doing?
Dad, you shouldn’t blow your top only at me.
What?
Our company’s largest shareholder is not you, it's Mom.
If Mom’s wish is being hindered, to be honest, I don’t know what she’ll do.
I can’t let that happen.
Do you think your arguments are nothing big?
It’s also a war with the internal changes in the company.
Appease Mom.
It’s wiser to send Yong Shik away first.
Goo Yong Shik.
He’s not worth exchanging for with your status.
He’s not that terrific.
Dad, you only find Yong Shik pitiful.
Then isn’t Mom pitiful too?
She stayed by your side all her life, putting up with you.
She was all willing to be your sunflower.
Anyway, we’ve to submit the report and get an approval.
They will look through your CV.
During the slimming PT, write everything about your efforts and contributions.
The others contributed more than me.
If you write like that, it’s difficult to get approved.
I understand.
Well, I’m really grateful for what you did.
I'd still like to verify a matter.
Yes, yes, what is it?
Are you sure about this? You won’t regret?
I made a similar choice in the past too.
But I regretted in the end.
-Hello! -You're here.
Right here, we need to place a stress measuring device.
It has to be spacious and comfortable.
Yes, i understand.
Manager Oh.
We’ve to stick together until we are forced to disband, right?
I thought so.
Tae Hee, you heard?
Ah, I don’t understand you.
It’s weird but I understand, so I feel terrible.
I can’t say anything either.
Actually, I’ve the same thought too.
I want to work in a committed and dedicated team.
I’m sorry.
To be honest, I feel bad and helpless.
But I hope things work out for you.
It’s from the bottom of my heart.
Honey, did you see our third child?
I’ll stay put and do my best to make my husband proud.
Our children will also be proud of you too!
Why am I like this?
You’re here.
What is this?
These are our presents for your baby.
There is also some nourishment for the mother too.
Remind her to take them on time.
This is my idea.
Who says? It’s mine.
This is so cute.
Heard that you’ve mixed feelings after knowing about the baby, you can't be like that.
Live with it.
Why are you crying?
This is nothing serious.
Why are you like this? I’m going to cry soon.
Why are you so nice to me?
Don’t care about me.
So I can feel better.
Why did I do such a thing?
Why?
From what I know, she’s in Australia.
The last address I have is this.
Go investigate where she is now.
Yes, sir.
You didn’t remarry after that.
Yes.
To be honest, you must have wanted to come back since your flesh is here.
While I understand my mom’s position, I also understand yours.
I saw the child’s photograph from the newspapers.
He’s grown up.
I only want to meet him.
That’s why I came despite knowing.
But this issue is rather sensitive.
I’ve to discuss with Dad.
I don’t wish to let the Chairman know.
Among the siblings, I’m closest to Yong Shik.
That fellow prefers me over Dad.
That kid.
Does he know my existence?
Yes, he knows.
It’s not something we can hide.
My mom isn’t an ordinary person.
She didn’t let Yong Shik feel empty without his birth mother.
That’s why our bonds are tighter between us.
I see.
Maybe it’s because of this, whenever I speak of his birth mother, Yong Shik looks rejected.
We never bring up the issue anymore because of him.
Is it?
I’ll have a talk with him.
So, believe me. Give me some time.
Of course.
I’m really grateful.
Team Leader Bong.
I’ve thought over it. I’m not going.
Sorry, I'm going back on my words.
Why?
It's just..
At first I thought I’ve nothing to lose.
But now I realize I’ll lose many things.
If I lose them, I think something bad will happen.
Okay.
Sorry, and thank you.
Bong Joon Soo.
Goodbye.
It’s so cold. Why did you ask me out at this time?
I’ve looked through the proposal.
Really?
It lacks something.
What is it?
Rather, you missed out some highlights.
There is. Look carefully.
Some parts are marked with red lines.
There is no content.
What? What content?
I don’t feel the reporter’s sincerity.
What?
Your sincerity and the real reason for wanting me to stay.
That’s why there is no content.
It’s somewhat disorganized and lacks persuasion.
But hey...
So, this is my reply.
I’m off.
What?
It’s so cold. Is he making fun of me?
Or is he training a puppy?
Whatever, whatever! It’s not like our team can’t function without you.
Maybe we can’t function a little, but it still works.
Rude Goo Yong Pal.
I’m out of my mind, out of my mind.
I went all out for this.
I really… What a waste of papers.
I’ll recycle these papers again.
I accept the above suggestion, Headquarter Director Goo Yong Shik.
What? Does that mean he’s not leaving?
What is that?
He’s decided not to leave.
He was teasing me just now?
In other words, you’re not leaving?
Didn’t you ask me not to leave?
You still have to leave, is it not?
I’ve changed my mind.
Then why did I tell Yoo Kyung that I’m leaving?
You told her so soon?
Your biggest flaw is your recklessness.
Where are you going?
I’m going to tell the team.
I don’t understand what’s so good about you? Everyone is so sad.
-Hey! -What? What is it?
Tell them to make tonight free.
We’re going for dinner.
What dinner?
They’ve to welcome me back.
Are you joking?
Cheers!
Give me this.
Why isn’t Hwang Tae Hee here?
Does she know about the dinner?
No, I did tell her just now.
"We’re holding a welcome party for HQ Director", like this.
But then.
"Ah, is that so?"
"Something urgent happened at home, I can’t join."
Like this.
Something urgent?
She said she needs to accept an express delivery.
Anyway, HQ Director you’re not leaving.
I’ll shout hooray three thousand times.
Me too, this is great!
Me too, I’m not leaving.
HQ Director, you’ve made a good decision.
There is no need for me to watch the house by myself now.
Yes.
HQ Director is my only family in Korea.
I was so worried when I heard I’ll be left behind.
There are three hours left to 2010.
We should spend the new year with our loved ones.
We’re spending it together right now.
It’s already nine, aren’t you going off?
I’m still organizing some stuff.
You’re a workaholic.
Still working on a day like this...
I don’t know if it helps.
But these are my five years experience of being a team leader. I put everything in there.
Thanks.
I’ll leave first.
You asked me if we can start over again.
Yes.
I think I can.
Customer, we’ve reached.
Where is this?
You said to come here.
Do you want me to send you to another place?
No, it’s fine.
Thank you.
[Yong Pal]
Hello?
Why didn’t you show up at my welcome party?
I’ve something important at home.
What’s so important?
Express delivery?
I’m so much inferior compared to an express delivery?
It’s a very important delivery.
What is it?
Kimchi.
I have to place them into the refrigerator quickly.
Come out. I’m at your door.
No. Are you training a dog like last time?
Help me drive my car.
The replacement driver has left.
Why? Call another driver then.
If you don’t come out within five minutes, I’ll drunk-drive.
What?
None of my business.
Headquarter Director.
You decided not to leave.
Is it because of my report?
No.
Actually, I’ve heard about you meeting your mom.
You wanted to leave because of that issue.
To be honest, if you are not around, I’m afraid our team will be in a difficult situation.
That’s why I asked you not to leave.
But if you don’t leave, I’m worried if you’ll be okay.
Are you asleep?
Headquarter Director.
The event is held at Seoul centre.
The public who have showed up are excited and look forward to the new year.
Reporter Kang has interviewed the public. Let's hear their wishes for the new year.
Thanks.
For not letting me go.