Baby Faced Beauty
Episode 15
Hey. Does a woman call her boyfriend in the morning
and ask him what he'll be wearing?
No.
I've never had a girlfriend like that.
So a woman can only guess what her boyfriend will wear, right?
Thanks, Choi Jinuk. Let's go.
Hey! Where are you going?
Darn it. Wait up.
[Designer Kang Yunseo's Profile Please read before the competition]
Why aren't we starting yet?
Mr. Ji's not here yet.
What? Where is he?
I don't know. I heard he'd gone out in a hurry.
Oh. Here he comes.
Let's start.
Okay. We'll start now.
Ms. Kang, please go ahead.
I'm designer Kang Yunseo.
Like my previous piece, the focus is on bringing out
a woman's elegance and beauty.
But this piece is an upgraded version.
This is what I thought about.
What is the happiest day for a woman in her 20s?
It depends on the woman, of course,
but there is something I've always looked forward to.
The moment the person I love tells me he loves me back.
It's not something that happens to everyone.
But I hope the women who wear my outfit are that fortunate.
Indeed, the outfit is beautiful enough for man to confess his love
to the woman wearing it.
Next up is designer Lee Soyeong. Please go ahead.
I'm designer Lee Soyeong.
Likewise, the basic idea is the same as that of the previous piece.
I wanted to create something accessible and comfortable.
And given that the outfit is meant for dates,
I wanted something that would make a woman
look good next to her boyfriend, no matter what he's wearing.
Women rarely call up their boyfriends beforehand
to ask what they're planning to wear.
Hey. Does a woman call her boyfriend in the morning
and ask him what he'll be wearing?
That's why I designed a piece
that would go well with a man's business suit
as well as a baseball jacket.
Designer Kang Yunseo's outfit is No. 1.
Designer Lee Soyeong's outfit is No. 2.
You can look at each outfit up close,
put a check next to the outfit you'd wear on the ballot,
and then put the ballot in the box over there.
Please come on out.
While the judges are making their decisions,
please wait outside.
Hello?
You're going to vote for my sister, right?
What? Do you want to get it from me?
What? Production cost?
It's a competition. That's not fair.
Ms. Lee, they want you at the auditorium.
Okay.
Pick up.
- Mister, please hurry. - Yes.
We will now announce the result of the vote.
26:4. It's a sweeping victory for Ms. Kang.
Thank you, everyone.
What are we going to do?
I knew this would happen.
I'm sorry. You all worked so hard.
Um...
I'm sorry. See you later.
Hey, Jinuk. Leave her alone.
Mr. Choi.
Ms. Baek...
I'm sorry.
She said that she wanted to be alone,
but did she mean it?
If it were me, I'd be upset that no one came to comfort me.
That's you.
No. She can't be left alone at a time like this.
She's probably somewhere ripping her hair out in distress.
Where are you going? Don't go.
Hang on. Let go.
- What? - Huh?
- Oh! - Huh?
Where have I seen her?
Huh?
As agreed, Ms. Lee Soyeong can no longer work at this company.
With that settled,
now we have Ms. Baek left.
You should be held accountable as promised.
If it's something I have to be held accountable for,
- I'm ready to do my part. - Wait.
Right before the competition, I met with Sweet Margot, our competitor.
On the condition that we would not press charges for labor law violations,
I found out who was behind everything.
The person who struck a deal with Sweet Margot
was Mr. Heo Subok.
Here is the evidence.
Thus, Ms. Baek had nothing to do with the leak of our sample.
So she has nothing to do with the result of this competition.
What is it?
I'm very sorry to barge in like this.
But I have something I need to tell you right now.
This competition is invalid.
What?
The judges received information they shouldn't have.
Is this about the designers' backgrounds again?
We established that such information is...
It's not that.
This time, the production costs were revealed.
There's also a promotional piece on the website of the company
that supplied Ms. Kang with fabric.
The piece is now on many fashion blogs.
As you can see,
the cost of Ms. Kang's piece was over three times that of Ms. Lee's.
Three times?
That's not possible.
There must be some kind of mistake.
We set a budget,
and we gave both designers the same amount of money.
We have all the receipts.
There are no problems.
That's right.
But those are just receipts.
The actual cost of materials supplied to Ms. Kang
was much higher than Ms. Lee's.
Ms. Kang received premium fabric and materials
at an absurdly low price.
You've all seen Ms. Kang's piece.
It's obvious that the outfit can't be sold in the $40 range.
You mean she got a discount through personal connections?
Mr. Ji, I don't know about this. This is unfair.
I only paid what the company charged.
It's not important whether or not Ms. Kang knew.
What's important is that the difference in production costs
was revealed, and it affected how the judges voted.
What woman would choose Ms. Lee's piece
when she knows that it's three times cheaper?
Get the Product Planning Team.
Wait.
We will be redoing the vote.
Please gather here.
Attention, please.
He's at it again.
You can see the retail prices of the two pieces.
What are you doing? Are you going home?
Don't waste your energy.
What are you doing?
You don't have to pack.
Well, you see, Ms. Lee Soyeong...
- You won. - What?
Congratulations.
Congratulations, Ms. Lee Soyeong.
Congrats.
Ms. Lee, congratulations.
What are you talking about? What happened?
The production costs
of Ms. Kang's pieces and your piece were revealed on a fashion blog.
That was raised as an issue, and a second vote was taken
with a slight change to the question.
The retail prices of the two pieces were revealed,
and the judges were asked which they would buy
at a 50% discount.
So, 19 people said they'd buy one of the pieces,
and among them, 11 people chose your outfit.
There was higher satisfaction with your outfit relative to price.
Really?
How did you pull this off?
The thing is...
No. It would be better for you to meet.
Go to the lounge.
- Here. - Tada.
Sojin.
What happened?
How did it go? Did you win?
I did.
That's great!
Wasn't my timing perfect?
Why are you so amazing?
Ms. Lee Soyeong's younger sister looks very familiar.
Really? That's how I felt when I first saw her, too.
Maybe she just has that face.
Where'd I see her?
I heard she's a fitting model.
Maybe she worked part-time here.
Yeah?
In any case, the two sisters couldn't be more different.
You're right. The older sister is so...
She looks like a grade-school student.
But the younger sister has an amazing body.
Give me a break.
How does Ms. Lee Soyeong look like a grade-school student?
Have you seen a kid that beautiful?
What are you talking about?
All kids are beautiful.
You're blinded by love.
Nothing gets through to you.
In any case, the older sister is 100, 1,000, 10,000 times prettier.
Don't argue with me.
You're nuts. Wow.
Ms. Baek.
Thank you, Ms. Baek.
I asked you last time how it felt to win.
So how does it feel this time?
Your age and background had no bearing.
You made it all the way here...
On your talent alone.
I don't have to be ashamed in front of you anymore.
I won't ever disappoint you again.
That's all I can say.
I went overboard.
I don't know how things ended up like this.
I only had good intentions.
That's enough. Please go.
Okay.
I'm very sorry.
Hey! Designer Lee Soyeong.
We should celebrate.
How about a movie?
It's been ages since I went to the movies.
Me too, me too, me too.
So, well, how about it?
Yes.
Good.
Professor Ji, thank you for your advice.
Pardon?
You said that women's stomachs stick out too.
Ever since then, I've been observing women's stomachs,
and you're right. They do stick out a bit.
I see. I'm glad you know now.
Well then...
If you're free tonight, I'd like to treat you
to dinner as thanks for your sound advice.
That's great.
- Good? - Good.
My brother, I mean Mr. Ji, said he'd like to buy your team dinner.
- Good. - Thank you.
Pardon? But I... Well, you see...
You of all people must come.
You're the guest of honor.
If Lee Soyeong's not there, it would be like...
watching "Roman Holiday" with no Audrey Hepburn in it.
You must come.
Will Mr. Choi Jinuk be at the dinner?
Jinuk? I don't think so.
He mentioned he was doing something tonight.
Okay. I'll just assume everyone's coming...
Mr. Kim. I, well, actually...
I have work backed up.
I have to submit the order instructions tomorrow.
We can't miss a deadline.
That's true.
So are you saying you can't come?
I, actually, well...
That's right.
Me too. Me too.
I have to hand in my order instructions tomorrow, too.
And take another look at the fabrics.
Dinner is impossible given my work schedule.
Good grief.
Alright. Mr. Jang and Ms. Park are excused.
It'll be just Ms. Lee and me attending today.
Let's go, Ms. Lee.
Mr. Ji said he made the reservations.
Pardon? Mr. Ji will be there?
Oh, no.
It's a shame. Some other time then.
Let's go, Ms. Lee.
Okay.
I... Uh...
Will we be in Mr. Ji's bad book now?
I'm worried too.
What? Office dinner?
I'm sorry. There was no way I could get out of it.
Everyone did so much for me today.
What about me? You can't stand me up.
That's not what I mean.
This isn't fair. You promised.
When Mr. Kim asked me to come, I just turned him down.
I'm sorry, Choi Jinuk.
I really want to go to the movie, too.
I'll treat you to something very, very tasty next time.
Be a sport just this once, okay?
Whatever. Bye.
Hey. Choi Jinuk? Choi Jinuk? Hey!
She doesn't call back just because I hung up?
Huh?
Why are you here? What about the dinner?
I'd just play second fiddle to Kim Junsu. Am I crazy?
Plus, Mr. Kim's no fun when he gets drunk.
Or when he's sober.
You should have gone.
If you're here, who will keep an eye on Ms. Lee?
What's the big fuss?
Plus, who'd snatch Lee Soyeong anyway?
Gihong.
Don't say Lee Soyeong.
What?
She's not a baby.
She's your age.
And she has years of work experience.
You don't use "Ms." either a lot of the time.
That's when we're alone.
In front of others, I've decided to use "Ms." from now on.
She should be addressed respectfully
so other people treat her with respect, too.
Fine.
Ms. Lee Soyeong. Satisfied?
Yes. That's exactly how you should refer to her.
Are you more mature or just blinded by love...
In any case, tell me where the dinner is.
You're going after her?
You can't. Mr. Ji's there.
What? Mr. Ji's with her?
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
What's wrong?
They're not alone.
Professor Ji and Mr. Kim are there, so?
I don't care. Tell me where they are.
There are more women's restrooms
because we have twice as many female as male employees.
Does that answer your question?
Yes, sir. Perfectly so.
But one more thing.
Our company's main phone number,
1445-5244...
Why are there four 4s? Why?
We are a leading Korean fashion firm.
Why have four 4s in our main number
when it's the most hated number in our culture?
What are your thoughts on that?
Can you pass me the Sprite?
Have mine.
We have four 4s because
the repetition of a single number
makes a phone number easier to memorize.
Ah, I see. I had no idea.
We should eat.
The food's getting cold.
Right.
But Mr. Ji, why is it that at The Style...
Mr. Kim.
You're not a reporter, so why so many questions?
Stop asking silly questions and please have dinner.
You must be famished from the interrogation.
I'm fine.
I care more about nourishing my soul than my body.
Satiating my curiosity is more important than satiating my appetite.
But thank you for your concern.
As I was saying, Mr. Ji...
[Wedding Anniversary]
I'm sorry,
but I don't feel well. I'd like to excuse myself.
- Is it that bad? - Yes.
Juhui. Juhui.
Mr. Ji, excuse me.
Professor Ji, are you feeling very unwell?
I just have a headache.
Are you going home? I can take you home.
I'm fine. I can go alone.
Please listen to me.
It's a dangerous world.
And it's late.
My neighborhood isn't that dangerous.
Plus, even if you came with me, Mr. Kim...
I don't think you'd be much help.
Are you saying you don't think I'm reliable?
I'm not saying that, but...
When I was in China,
I learned a few martial arts techniques at Shaolin Temple.
Let me show you.
Hold on.
Oh my goodness. How embarrassing.
Wow!
Bravo!
Good?
Um, your pants split.
Split?
Huh?
Why are they out here?
Wait. So she's alone with Mr. Ji?
Jeez.
What's taking Mr. Kim so long?
Hyeon's doing well, right?
Yes.
I've wanted to call her a few times,
but I stopped myself.
I figured if I called her on and off,
it would be bad for Hyeon.
She would love it if you called,
but I wouldn't recommend it.
I'd feel like I'm using Hyeon as an excuse to hold onto you.
I don't know how you'll take this,
but I'd rather be more than just Hyeon's dad to you.
Pardon?
I was the MD,
so I can take part in this dinner, right?
My goodness. Everything looks good.
What were you two talking about all alone?
We were just... We talked about Hyeon.
Hyeon. Good.
Oh, right. Hyeon called me the other day.
Hyeon called you?
Yes. She wants to go to a theme park with me and Ms. Lee.
And she also told me why she likes Ms. Lee so much.
She said Ms. Lee's unsophisticated
and is definitely not your type.
That's what she found so endearing.
Kids these days, really...
Really?
I've never thought Ms. Lee was unsophisticated,
nor have I ever thought she wasn't my type.
Pardon?
There's actually something I've been meaning to ask you.
Why did you give Ms. Lee $10 the other day?
I'd really like to know about that.
Please tell me.
Hey!
Hang on.
That was money I'd borrowed from Ms. Lee.
Pardon?
Why would you borrow money from her? Why?
To buy Sprite and boiled eggs.
Why? Something wrong?
Huh?
Where?
Where do people have boiled eggs and Sprite these days?
Did you two go to a sauna?
Hey, what are you talking about?
There wasn't much to eat on the train...
Train?
You see... The thing is...
You went together to Yeongweol, you two?
Stop it.
We ran into each other at the color expo.
So you weren't riding the train
studying fashion terminology?
You were having Sprite and boiled eggs with Mr. Ji?
I don't believe this.
Boiled eggs? Sprite?
How old-fashioned is that?
I'm amazed that people still have Sprite and boiled eggs.
They're the waffle and espresso of our generation.
You're right. They're old-fashioned.
It may not have occurred to you,
but Ms. Lee and I are of the older generation.
So you took the train with Mr. Ji so that
you could have that food and walk down memory lane?
No. It was, well...
Mr. Ji accidentally locked his car with his keys inside...
That's not true.
I did it on purpose.
I did it on purpose because I wanted
to ride the train with Ms. Lee.
What?
So, for the same reason,
you deliberately arranged this dinner?
You sent Mr. Kim and Professor Ji away
so you could be alone with Ms. Lee?
Goodness. My word.
Being a CEO must be nice.
You can organize dinners like this at whim.
Choi Jinuk.
But what a shame.
Ms. Lee and I are dating.
We're a couple.
I'll let this slide because you didn't know...
But if you're like this to my girlfriend again,
I won't sit back.
I don't care if you're the CEO.
I'm sorry, Soyeong.
Mr. Choi and I have put you in an awkward position.
Soyeong?
This time. I'll excuse myself for Soyeong's sake.
But I'm not sure about next time.
You might have to excuse yourself.
Good night.
Hey, um...
I'm sorry I couldn't keep my date with you,
but you shouldn't have
- followed me and... - Let me ask one thing.
Do you like Mr. Ji?
What?
If you don't like him,
why didn't you tell him I'm your boyfriend?
Why stay quiet?
How could I say that?
He didn't ask me.
This is so typical.
Stop being unreasonable.
I didn't know Mr. Ji would react like that.
I was so flustered. It's the first time,
so I didn't know what I should do.
Fine. I'm sorry.
I can see why you might be upset.
I'm sorry about everything.
But please just trust me.
Why can't you trust me?
You should make me trust you.
Often, you don't answer my calls.
When I want to see you, you tell me you're busy.
When I think you're busy, you're off riding a train,
having boiled eggs and Sprite with Mr. Ji.
Is all this making you feel good?
Are you glad that someone so rich and stylish and handsome
says he likes you?
What?
I guess I can understand.
I'm young and easy to handle,
while Mr. Ji's super awesome, so you like him too.
How can you be such a floozy?
What? A floozy?
Are you done?
Yeah. What are you going to do about it?
I don't believe this.
Fine. Just go.
I won't stop you.
Tomorrow, I'll go to Cheongdam-dong
and have waffles and espresso with hot women.
I'll even have an Americano.
And a caramel macchiato.
Lee Soyeong.
Earlier... I'm sorry I called you a floozy.
I shouldn't have gone that far.
In any case, I'm sorry.
The thing is, I was really upset.
It was going to be our first official date.
I was really looking forward to it.
I don't care about waffles and espresso.
I just wanted to hold your hand and watch a nice movie.
Old-fashioned... Like an old movie.
But it felt like Mr. Ji had taken everything away from me.
And that's why I lost my temper...
You must be tired. Go on in.
All in all though, we had a good day.
You won the competition.
Good night. Sweet dreams.
Go on.
I'm off.
Um...
Bend down.
Huh?
Down to my level.
Your level?
Bye. Good night.
Good night.
[Good morning, Gihong Heart heart heart heart...]
Heart heart?
Have you lost your mind?
Why are you sending me hearts?
And I'm right here.
Does the world look beautiful to you today?
- Heart heart. - Heart heart? Good grief.
- Wait for me. - Let go. Go away. Let go of me.
You can now work on the organization of last year's hit romantic look pieces.
We'll be making a catalog, so be careful in your selection.
Use this as reference.
- Got it. - Okay.
Get to work.
- See you. - Okay.
- Good morning. - Hello, Mr. Jang.
Good morn... Wait.
Lee Soyeong, how could you come to work like that?
What's wrong?
Your socks.
Oh, they're a bit different.
The socks were all jumbled up in my drawer.
A bit? They're completely different.
Oh, I see. You must be deliriously happy, too.
Pardon?
You two are taking turns rubbing it in my face.
They're not that different.
Nice to see you all.
He's here again.
Nara. Hi.
Hi.
I didn't wash my face today.
So it's still here.
The seams here are a bit...
Have a good day.
What's with them?
Game over.
Give it up.
Pardon?
That Lee Soyeong will get it from me.
What are you doing?
What? Oh...
I was having coffee.
- Come with me. - Pardon?
Rats.
Lift up your chin.
Okay.
A bit more.
Okay.
Ow.
This part's a bit loose.
Let me see the waistline.
You don't need to suck it in.
This is for normal women.
Most women have a bit of a gut, so it's okay.
What are you talking about? I don't have a gut.
You can go now. Thanks.
Hello?
Darn it.
Getting scars everywhere.
This is the family register and a copy of my bank book.
And this is my resume.
Yes, you're all set.
So I become a full-time staffer once I get my physical done?
Yes. You can get that done at the doctor's
and then submit the results.
Great. Thank you.
You're looking good, Ms. Lee Soyeong.
Thanks.
Congratulations on becoming full-time.
Thank you.
Hey, what is this?
You were touching dusty fabrics.
Don't rub your eyes.
Is my eye red? Take a look.
Oh?
I can't really tell.
Come a bit closer. A bit more.
What are you doing?
I don't know why it feels so dry.
You need reading glasses already?
What?
You're at that age.
In a few years, will you be unable to recognize me?
Let's get you a pair of reading glasses.
Hey!
Stop it.
This is a supplement for deteriorating vision.
Take one tablet a day.
Would a supplement do?
You need to find the root cause.
Do you have any other symptoms?
I won't tease you.
Tell me the truth.
I'm fine.
And I'd like something for a sinus cold.
What are your symptoms?
Nothing special.
My nose keeps feeling stuffy.
I can't smell very well, and I can't really taste much either.
See? I knew it.
Do you know how dangerous a stuff nose can be?
It can lead to all kinds of complications.
We shouldn't be here.
Let's go to a hospital. Get an X-ray and an MRI.
Be examined from head to toe.
Stop making a fuss.
I'd like eyedrops and something for a sinus cold.
Okay.
We'd like a multivitamin too.
Okay.
What? It's just a preventive measure.
Okay. I'll take the vitamin and live a long life, okay?
Just do as it says.
This is crazy, though.
Pink and green?
Who uses such a color combination these days?
What's wrong?
We're glad you're here.
Please take a look at this.
Could this be right?
I don't know.
This is from Design Team 5. I don't know anything about it.
I'm leaving the instructions for my dress here.
Okay.
Ms. Lee, are you unwell?
My vision seems to be getting worse.
I must be tired.
Of course. You've been working nonstop.
You should take it easy from now on.
Okay.
May I sit for a second?
Sure.
How do you become a full-time employee?
It seems rather complicated.
No. It's not that complicated.
I just submit a few forms and get a physical.
- A physical? - Yes.
But you're not new. You've been working here.
Why do they need that?
I need to run.
I have to get my physical.
Ms. Lee, sorry, but could I borrow a coloring pencil?
I can't find mine.
Sure.
Brown, please.
Dark brown or light brown?
Both.
Here.
I should go now.
[Contract Provisions for Full-Time Staffers]
[There are constraints on the hiring]
[of those suffering from color blindness or color vision deficiency]
- Um... - Yes?
About the instructions form you showed me earlier...
I feel uneasy about it.
Why don't you double-check with the designer in charge?
Better safe than sorry, right?
Of course.
Hello?
Ms. Lee Soyeong.
Are you sure you got the right fabric samples?
Hang on.
Yes.
Are you sure?
What's the matter? Is there a problem?
No. We're just checking.
We're all set.
Okay.
Hello?
I just canceled the physical,
but could I go back now?
Something urgent came up at work.
It's all settled now.
Oh. Okay. I'll be there tomorrow morning.
[Vision Clinic]
Tell me the number you see here.
Okay.
I'm not sure.
Okay.
You have an inflammation on your retina.
Have you done anything recently that may have hurt your eyes?
Have you been around glass particles,
or has there been a fire at your house?
It's very rare,
but people can develop acquired color vision deficiency.
We need to do more tests to be sure.
[Choi Jinuk]
Darn it.
Hey, Soyeong. Why aren't you picking up again?
Why are you ignoring me?
Never mind that.
It's the weekend. We need to hang out.
Everyone else is out on dates.
I don't like weekends. I don't get to see you.
If you have a lot of work, let's do market research together.
You have to do it one way or another.
Kang Yunseo of Design Team 1 speaking.
I'll be right there.
Color vision deficiency?
How long has it been?
I don't know.
But my vision started to deterioriate
after the outdoor look competition.
Can it be treated?
If it's not congenital, I'm sure it can be cured.
I don't know yet.
They have to get the test results.
I told myself I'd never worry you again.
Don't be so cocky.
You never know what can happen in life.
And how can you never have people worry about you?
You can make people happy and make them worried. That's life.
Alright.
You've gone through a lot, so get some rest.
I'll let Mr. Kim know,
and I won't come to work until I'm completely better.
I don't want to cause any problems.
Hello?
What is this?
We printed 10,000 copies of this?
And 2,000 of them are already in the mail?
Never mind the cost. How embarrassing is this?
Just look at this.
A pink top and a green skirt?
You don't see this color combo even at the farmers' markets.
Who is responsible for this?
Is this designer color-blind?
Who is the designer?
I want to know who the designer is.
It's Ms. Lee Soyeong of Design Team 5.