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If you must assign it to me, postpone it until next year!
I don't even know where anything is
so how can I take this on?
Right, Ms. Shin Mi Rae?
That's nonsense!
You can't postpone it. Just do it!
Your subordinates will do everything.
Do you know what this pageant means?
$20,000...
It represents the hopes and dreams of some women.
Maybe you should leave.
But you asked me my opinion!
Thank you, Ms. Shin.
Even the lowest-ranking employees understand.
And you call yourself the deputy mayor. The pageant is about hopes and dreams.
Just do as you're told!
Director Lee, have you heard the news?
The deputy mayor will be running the pageant.
So help each other put on a good show.
I want to be pleasantly surprised.
I'm sorry, but I haven't said yes yet.
- Let me mull it over... - You don't understand.
The deputy mayor has to listen to the mayor.
Just as I have to listen to you.
We have no time for a tug-of-war between you two.
Director Lee.
Yes?
Perhaps I shouldn't say this...
I have no idea how much you guys stand to pocket from this.
But frankly, I find it a nuisance.
Especially since I have to get involved.
Leave me out of it, relax, and do your thing.
Wouldn't that be the best for both of us?
We have to work together.
I find it a nuisance too, so don't dump it on me.
Episode 2
Guess what my first project is.
The Miss Herring Pageant!
What do you think?
I'm looking at the proposal and it's atrocious.
There's only one reason why they want me to run it.
If something goes wrong, you have to handle it.
If you can't, they can pin it on you.
Mayor Goh is pretty sharp.
These people don't care about being so obvious.
But wasn't I a big shot in the provincial government?
You didn't have any in the mayor's office.
You missed my coffee, didn't you?
Enjoy.
[She's a lunatic. She needs to go.]
Thank you.
Sure.
Are you going to wait until we finish?
No, not necessarily...
Since you're taking over the Miss Herring Pageant...
- I haven't said yes yet. - Come on, it's been decided.
I looked at the proposal and it seems like a great event.
As public servants, we have a duty.
It won't be easy...
But I'll enter the pageant.
As a contestant?
Yes, this might come as a surprise to you
but I'd be willing to do it for the city.
I'm a little thick, but I've got curves.
And my youthful face still gets stares.
MY neighbors think I'm a movie star.
Oh my...
People talked so much when I started here.
'I bet she got hired for her looks.'
'She must have made a lot of men cry.'
'She's like a doll.'
Ms. Shin Mi Rae.
Yes?
What kind of doll? Shrek? King Kong? Alien?
I believe I told you this before....
Feel free to ask for a refill.
Excuse me. I had no idea you were here.
That's why you've been watching for 30 minutes?
- What? - You've never been kissed?
If you hold your breath...
You have to exhale even more.
Why are you following me?
Well...
Wallpapering, painting, and now the herring business?
Not me, my mom.
Herrings have been her life for 50 years.
None of these girls know herring like I do!
And you're a girl and not a guy?
Your name was 'Oosh?'
Sir!
I look great in a traditional dress.
Conventional standards of beauty are discriminatory!
Is it only about a pretty face and skinny body?
Yes.
But there are all kinds of beauty.
Joan of Arc, Mother Theresa, Florence Nightingale.
- Aren't they beautiful? - They are.
Go tell them to enter the Miss Herring Pageant.
It shouldn't be about the objectification of women.
It should test your knowledge of herrings.
How do herrings survive? How do you slice a herring?
And so on and on...
How far will you go next time?
About last time, when I was doing the wallpaper...
And you groped me and I screamed...
You don't have to apologize.
Fair enough.
Darn it.
You can't beat me yet.
What are you doing here?
- I have to do what I can. - Do what?
If only I could hide this sexiness, whoa!
Stop making a fool of yourself. Just enter the pageant if you want.
I would if I could, but there's an age limit of 24.
Can you raise it to 34?
34? Please...
And age isn't your only problem.
But I saw you look. You too.
Because you're such a freak.
But you still looked. the swimsuit competition is mine.
- Suck in your gut. - I can lose the tummy.
Why haven't you lost it then?
Left over from a diet...
Shin Mi Rae speaking.
I'm from the credit card company.
Oh, hi. You must've changed your number.
You're not answering our calls. When will you pay up?
Things should look up.
So have hope and muster up some courage.
Everyone's in such a bind these days.
I feel so bad... Where were we?
Call the police.
A woman who claims to look like a doll is stalking me.
Let me see your phone. I left mine in the locker room.
Well, I left my manners in the locker room.
Talk about a mental patient...
She is a character.
- What do I do, though? - What?
I don't find her so weird anymore.
Contestant one, Shin Mi Rae.
I still look good for my age after pigging out all those years.
But that man...
I must be crazy.
Why am I even thinking about that?
Buddy, you're in trouble.
Jessica Alba, who's there?
Eraser, Runner. We're all here.
And Cat's playing the guitar. Why?
'Project Sabotage?' What's that?
What's going on?
Our website is about to crash.
It is? Why?
It's being flooded with comments about the pageant.
'You're wasting taxpayer money.' 'Run it correctly, at least.'
From screenames like Jill, Burrow, and Ka-Ka.
This is weird.
- What? - There are over 200 comments.
'We protest the sexual objectification of women.'
'Judge the contestants on what's relevant.'
'Test their knowledge of herrings.' 'Looks aren't everything.'
'Cancel the swimsuit portion.'
Oh no. It just went down!
You can't even prevent this kind of thing!
What's a beauty pageant without the swimsuit portion?
We just want to provide a good show!
Do something now!
Yes, Mayor.
The mayor's office.
What now!
Really?
Mayor!
- We've got a problem! - What now?
A bomb threat or something?
Yes... A nuclear bomb, no less.
- The provincial governor is on his way. - What?
Welcome, Governor. It's an honor.
It's an honor sir.
Thank you, everyone.
What's with all the fanfare?
Please, sir. Thank you for coming all this way.
How have you been holding up in this place?
I'm doing well, sir.
Has it been rough? You've lost some weight.
I'm on my way to Seoul, so let's skip the refreshments.
Maybe I'll have some in the deputy mayor's office.
How's the relocation of the city hall going?
Did you get the funding?
Yes, through Deputy Mayor Joh.
It's something our citizens have really wanted.
You're a lucky man.
For having 130,000 citizens who really want taxpayer money to pay for a new city hall.
What a beautiful thing.
Yes...
Beautiful indeed.
In the provincial government building
we deal with burst pipes, rust, cracks, and power outages.
But it's still not life or death, so we manage somehow.
We're working on civic programs as well...
Well, Mayor Goh, it was good to see you.
Where's your office, Deputy Mayor?
Follow me, sir.
Excuse me.
Why, those two...
- Ms. Shin! - Yes?
You know that special tea I like?
- You know that special tea I like? - Pardon?
The one Madam Jung brought, it's supposedly good for men.
Make two cups and take them to the deputy mayor's office.
- Me? - Well, I'm not doing it!
And listen to what they say!
Don't you get what I'm saying?
You might have scared him too much.
You were talking about catching a tiger.
- Are you afraid now? - I'm afraid of all the bystanders.
I fear a human being's mouth more than a tiger's jaw.
The mighty Joh Guk should have no fear.
The National Assembly elections are coming up.
Find a suitable candidate from our party.
Someone with the opposite image of Boo Jung Han.
Okay.
The mayor insists on offering some tea to our important guest.
Your taste has really changed.
I didn't hire her. She's from the mayor's office.
Assistant Ha, what are you doing?
How long were you out there?
Did Mayor Goh ask you to eavesdrop?
You don't need to worry, sir. She's on my side.
- Already? - We'll take the tea.
Sure.
Did the party's nominating committee say anything?
They're letting me nominate someone. It's all up to you now.
Boo Jung Han will go for his third term.
Other parties aren't worth worrying about.
And the mayor and the assemblyman are close.
So I'm bound to get to one of those two.
I'll find a candidate of huge stature.
Yes, we have a shot, so let's do this!
This tea tastes funny.
It must be good for you.
Did you guys see that?
The governor disrespected the mayor in front of the deputy mayor.
They think they're rehearsing for the election.
He's still wet behind the ears, but he's so smart.
And he's got a nice complexion. He must've gone to a tanning salon.
Hey! We are in a real bind and you...
What?
I just want to analyze everything about him.
I'm just afraid for the mayor.
Come on. What can the kid do?
We have problems in the provincial government too.
Like what?
Have they even seen the governor's face?
- You and your words. - Jung Do has a point.
We need to consider whether or not we ride it out with the mayor.
I can see what's coming...
What? You got super eyesight?
The deputy mayor's term is two years.
He's just passing through.
Whoever gets on his side will answer to me.
Especially you!
Why, that...
Until next time.
- Goodbye, sir. - Goodbye, sir!
What were they yapping about?
Well...
It was about the election.
I knew it! Which election?
An important election...
Yes, go on.
The Central Party gave the governor the authority to nominate...
Yes, and?
Someone who'd appeal to the local populace.
Yes, and...
It's coming off.
Someone who'd appeal...
Yes, go on.
It's about to fall off.
To do his best, something positive...
Something positive?
To think I put my faith in you.
Ms. Shin, go make your rounds.
Excuse me?
You know exactly what he's talking about.
Get going!
I'll be back.
What was he talking about?
Of huge stature?
That tea was really good. Can I get a refill?
Is it too expensive?
Can we go somewhere that gives out free refills?
- I don't want to. - Why not?
How can King Kong dare to share tea with a human being?
I'll just have a banana.
Did my attempt at a joke hurt your feelings?
What do you really want to know?
Whether or not I told the mayor what I heard?
I may not seem it, but I'm quick on my feet and with my mouth.
So you told him?
Why wouldn't I?
I love to gossip.
So I hope you really toss and turn all night.
Is she jaded or innocent?
They need to have an urgent meeting about the pageant.
Have a seat.
A list of the judges and the resumes of the pageant staff.
And the event will be run by and agency chosen by the mayor.
We need to set the pageant program and the theme.
We aren't equipped to run this kind of event. What to do, what to show...
What about it?
Must the deputy mayor get involved?
No one in the bureau of culture and tourism can handle it?
Can't you just take care of it?
As you know, we need your approval.
Just do it and I'll approve it.
- Let's see the budget. - Pardon?
Sure.
I don't see any corporate sponsors.
The mayor is a man of high integrity, so...
Integrity. That can be the pageant's theme.
Are we done now?
You may have arrived, but that doesn't change anything.
If you want to make an impact, please do.
Otherwise, keep quiet.
Anyone can make snickering comments.
Next time, you don't have to meet with me.
Meet with the city council, maybe Councilwoman Min.
I hear the Councilwoman has some power.
She must have something to say.
Hello! How's business?
Look at these peppers!
The potatoes look so good.
You go a perm!
It looks so nice.
How are you?
These would be perfect for chicken soup.
Good luck.
Oh, hello.
Those herbs smell so nice. How's business?
Terrible, so buy some.
Pardon?
You hurt your hand. How heartbreaking.
Get out of the way if you aren't buying anything.
You're a tough businesswoman.
- I'll take some. How much is it? - Two dollars.
Can't you take 50 cents off?
We're supposed to bargain at a marketplace.
Aren't you that Councilwoman Min?
So you voted for me?
I stay humble by shopping at fleamarkets.
That's fine and dandy
but what will you do with the extra 50 cents?
Sorry?
I can buy my granddaughter a notebook or a pencil.
What can you do with it?
Okay, I'll pay the two dollars.
Like it's my fault business isn't good?
I even held her hand!
Min Joo Hwa speaking.
The provincial governor was here?
He made such a big deal about that small funding!
He made me feel so small in front of that young punk!
You poor thing.
He could've just scolded you in private.
Yes, he could've just scolded...
If word gets out that I walk on eggshells around Joh Guk...
Please calm down.
You need to read more, Mayor.
As the saying goes, a crisis is an opportunity.
We just need to look our for our side in such times.
And we need to confirm who is really on our side.
What do you mean?
Where are you?
You can be a little late.
Fine, bye!
Director Song ran out of gas on the way.
Director Han's mother-in-law is visiting from the States.
Director Yun's kid is sick, and Director Kim is sick himself.
Man...
At the very least, Director Lee should be here!
You can't even get your own husband here...
You couldn't show up?
Just to save face?
I was so embarrassed.
I know your job calls for you to be non-partisan.
I can respect that.
But you had to show up! We're husband and wife.
Are we husband and wife?
We've been sleeping in separate rooms for two years.
And how's that my fault?
You're the one who moved rooms.
You're the one who changed.
So why am I being blamed?
- What's that snicker for? - You call yourself a politician?
Forget it.
You don't even know your own husband.
And you want to speak on behalf of 130,000 citizens of Inju?
This beauty pageant was your idea, right?
It seems like you guys stand to make about $300,000.
So who's butt are you kissing this time?
Why do you always get involved?
Why don't you have any ambition?
Are you going to spin your wheels in this tiny city hall?
Aren't you sick of saying that?
Every time you say that, I wish you were a man.
So I could punch you.
Mayor Goh invited all the city directors to dinner last night.
Everyone?
He must be nervous from the governor's visit.
He just makes everything so obvious.
Maybe I'll try doing things the way they do them here.
I'll start by summoning them.
The signature goes on the right corner.
But maybe you sign somewhere else.
- Director Moon. - Yes?
Whose idea was it to move the city hall?
Well, to bring in an era of autonomy, a special council...
- Are you sure? - Pardon?
It wasn't Mayor Goh's idea, Director Ji?
No!
Civic programs have been cut. Is it due to the new city hall?
No. There's a separate budget for the new city hall.
And as you know, we requested funding from the province...
And the fate of that funding is in my hands.
Director Lee. We talked about the pageant.
Anything you don't understand?
No, sir.
Very well. That's all.
You're excused.
Aren't you making too many enemies?
Wars make great generals.
Time to raise their broken morale.
Tell them I'm buying dinner.
I don't think any of them will show up.
You're late.
Maybe this is everyone. Why don't we order?
I took it upon myself to pick the restaurant.
Any meal with you is an honor, Deputy Mayor.
Thank you.
Let's do this often.
You seem intimidated by me, but I'm an accessible person.
As am I. You should be too.
What? I'll have the special.
Man, they can't even kiss up the right way.
Well, they could just be naive.
It could all be smoke and mirrors, though.
Summoning them didn't really work. We should find an easier target.
- An easier target? - You know what I mean.
You can get all the dirt on the mayor within a month.
You underestimate me.
I can get it within a week.
Hey, pull over.
What are you doing here?
I'm doing some field work.
But you're a secretary.
You're partly to blame for my having to do this.
What time are you off?
Let me buy you a drink, since I'm partly to blame.
Sounds like fun. Enjoy drinking alone.
The website crashed, creating a huge mess.
I was so happy.
- My treat, okay? - Cheers!
So you can enter the pageant now?
They asked if I could host, so I said yes.
That's great!
But I can't sign up because of the deputy mayor.
- What's he doing? - I don't understand him.
Why do men do that?
You know how men are sometimes.
They don't want other men to check out their woman.
He says I can't do it.
- Let's go. - Hey!
Let me tell you about the Sabotage Project phase two.
- There's more? - Of course!
How can they spend taxpayer money on a beauty pageant?
I've never paid taxes, so it doesn't get me riled up.
Of course you pay taxes.
Just think of all the things Koreans have to buy.
Cosmetics, shoes, computers, guitars, and so on.
They come with taxes.
Even this bottle of alcohol.
How much alcohol have you had in your life?
Sit up straight and be proud.
So the more I drink, the more our education system improves?
That's not right.
That's the way the world works.
Drink up.
[Mexico and My Chicken]
[Misty Flower]
And what about the standards of beauty?
Is it all about being pretty, young, and skinny?
Isn't it, though?
Fine, let's say it is.
But what's with the pretense?
Just say you're looking for pretty girls.
What's with all the 'inner beauty?' Is that why they have the swimsuit portion?
They can't just parade around in lingerie.
Why not? Superman wears tights.
You guys have no clue.
That's why some pretty face will walk away with the $20,000.
Why do you want to enter? Because of the prize money?
What?
Hey!
Is that what you think of me?
How could I enter just for the money?
I just want to propose a new paradigm for beauty pageants.
Anti-Miss Korea and anti-Miss Herring!
I'm a person of enlightened character.
- More drinks? - Sure...
Superman does wear tights!
We have a customer.
How many in your party, sir?
Just me. I'll take some beer and snacks.
Sure. Beer and snacks for one!
It's changed.
It has?
We haven't renovated in five years.
I guess you haven't been here in a while.
Beer and snacks for one...
You moonlight here, too?
No!
How can a public servant moonlight at a bar?
I'm just a regular customer.
I just came to have a drink.
And what brings you here?
I was something of a regular here a long time ago.
My old stomping grounds.
Girly calendars, empty bottles, red aisles...
The smell of cheap makeup... They all kept me company.
So you were a waiter?
Well, I did dream of becoming a waiter.
- Still going to turn me down? - What?
I asked you out for a drink earlier.
We're at the perfect place.
Come join me.
Come join her?
- You can drink. - Yup.
Oh, no, I really can't...
This is so bitter.
Did you want to say something?
You haven't been following me around.
Did you give up on the pageant?
Thanks to you.
A public servant can't become a stalker.
- Why do you want to enter so badly? - I already explained it to you.
Everyone keeps urging me.
They say I'm one of two great beauties in Korea.
And not everyone hears that at the age of 34...
Make that 36.
It's as if a school of herrings is pushing me on.
I guess the herrings around here are a strong bunch.
It's not just one herring, but a whole school of herrings.
You asked me to drink to give me a hard time?
How much am I to blame for your field work today?
It's enough for you to pick up the tab.
- Why didn't you say anything? - Say what?
What you heard me say was of interest to Mayor Goh.
Why didn't you tell him?
Is that what's been on your mind this whole time?
Let me ask you a question.
Why are you so curious as to why I didn't tell him?
Are you concerned about me?
Or are you wary of me?
I wouldn't have said those things if I was wary of you.
Then you're concerned about me?
I wouldn't go that far.
I just wanted to find out what type of person you are.
Will she keep quiet today but spill the beans tomorrow?
Is she Mayor Goh's spy?
And your conclusion?
You're not some floozy.
And you're definitely not spying for the mayor.
And how would you know that? What if I spill the beans tomorrow?
I'd be grateful.
I was hoping you'd tell him everything today.
I want the mayor to know my plans
so I can deceive him and he'll make mistakes.
So you can't be on my side.
So don't do anything like that from now on.
I'm off.
I'm going to lose it...
Why do you have to be like that?
Tell me whether you're concerned or wary.
Well...
I'll leave it to your imagination.
What a joke...
Imagine what?
I know he's concerned about me.
He just has to make it so obvious.
What? Make the budget public?
Why, these crazy loons...
You can't track them down?
And you take home a paycheck?
What is it now?
- Director Lee? - I'm off to do some field work.
Ms. Shin?
You all know Ms. Shin.
And this is Ms. Han from the bureau of civic affairs.
We need some new perspective, especially female ones.
Why didn't you invite a feminist group?
Ms. Shin belonged to a feminist group before this job.
Is there anything you haven't done?
Winning the Miss Herring Pageant...
Sit down.
Let's sit.
These are the applications.
We had a total of 87 applicants.
After two rounds, they were reduced to 40, then to 25.
And 15 will compete in the main pageant.
Inju has many beautiful women.
So we just pick ones we like?
And don't all men like women with amazing bodies?
I was thinking we could change the criteria.
Our website crashed due to protests.
And other pageants have been criticized as well.
I support that idea.
Let's not change anything.
But you told me to do it as I saw fit, Deputy Mayor.
So what do you propose?
Talent, individuality, beauty, speaking, writing, character...
You're wasting your time!
Director Lee, you've got too much time on your hands.
They just have to look good. Who cares about talent or character?
Are you looking for a wife?
- People will complain if we pick an ugly girl. - Sir...
If we really want to do something like that...
How about her?
Her dying wish is to become Miss Herring.
- I want you to compete. - But...
I have a meeting regarding corporate sponsors.
I'm begging you not to work so hard!
Stop creating more work!
What's wrong with him? Just because he's the deputy mayor...
Don't mind what he said.
I ignored him.
I mean, how could someone like me...
Good luck. You have my support.
Sorry?
Congratulations on making it past round one.
Round two is the talent competition.
Show us your hidden talents.
A live-in program for the contestants?
I have to organize that too?
I wish you did, but you don't.
I was just wondering if you had any ideas.
Didn't I already say to do whatever you want for all I care?
A civil servant shouldn't relax on the job.
How about a contest where they throw things?
They hit the target, and a bunch of herrings fall out.
It's relevant to the pageant and all.
A civil servant shouldn't make jokes about food.
Oh, is that right?
Maybe they can throw the herrings?
Would that be more serious?
Congratulations on passing round two.
Round three will be unscripted speaking, one of the five criteria we use.
And the title of your speech will be 'Springtime in Inju.'
You have five minutes to prepare.
Good luck.
In springtime...
Flowers bloom! In Inju as well.
Springtime in Inju...
Well, my hometown may be Inju
but my real home is New York.
I just came for this.
Oops...
Anyway...
Springtime in Inju...
Well, it's a little warm compared to New York.
A thirty-something takes Inju by surprise!
I'm contestant nine, Shin Mi Rae.
I know this one elderly lady.
She sells herbs all day at the marketplace.
In the spring, she goes to the mountains to pick herbs with a little girl.
She sells these herbs for two dollars a bundle.
And she buys ice cream for her granddaughter.
The dollar bills are spring's gift to the grandmother.
I have a brilliant idea.
How about a blind taste test of herring?
That bouquet and aroma of herring...
Like tasting vintage wine.
And to really get that taste and aroma...
There will be a decanting as well.
I'll set up the program.
But thank you for your concern.
I'm glad I could help. It's a load off my back.
Yes, sir.
I'm on my way.
What do you think?
I mean the city of Inju.
I'll have to see.
You were whining even before you went down there.
It's beginning to grow on me a bit.
Good. You want it?
Pardon?
If it grows on you, I can give you Inju.
I don't want it, sir.
You don't?
I'd rather you give me something truly great.
I want to run this nation, sir.
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Congratulations on passing through.
Is age everything? How did she make it through?
We all look bad because of you!
Why don't you practice!
Until the competition, I'll do everything in my power to work hard.
What do you think you're talking about? All the jibber jabber!
You did a stand-up job.
If you're so great, why don't you do it?
Why are you so upset about this?
Don't do it if you don't want to!
Running around mindlessly. What are you doing?
We're heading to my room. Is that okay?
Am I your property?
That's right.
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